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OC employees get 5 percent pay increase Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County Commissioners stopped for a rare applause break Tuesday afternoon after they unanimously voted to give the county’s 250 non-elected, non-union employees a 5 percent pay hike. The motion also included adjustments to the employee pay matrix designed to award higher starting salaries and also reward long-time employees. “I’m sure most people have heard by now we are doing much better financially this year than in any point in the last four years,” County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton said. He was referring to a weekend report on the Record Newspapers’ website, therecordlive.com. In it, Carlton said that County Auditor Pennee Schmitt, working with Carlton and Commissioner John Gothia, had determined the county’s reserve fund bal-

ance had topped the $12 million mark – the recommended 25 percent of the annual budget to be Burton set aside for emergencies – by several million dollars. “We have reached our 25 percent fund balance goal, so this is our chance to start doing more for our employees,” Carlton said. The 5 percent raise will cost $850,000 for non-union employees. The county, in ongoing negotiations for a new work contract with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Employees Association, offered to match any non-union employee raise for the 140 union employees, another $294,000 expense. Commissioner Jody Crump initially said he’d be more comfortable granting just a 3-percent pay raise. Commissioner Barry Burton mentioned that being a

coastal county, Orange should try to put more than $12 million emergency funds aside. After listening to more discussion, Crump cast the first vote in favor of the

5-percent raise, noting “I know that’s a shock,” and Burton followed suit. Carlton and Gothia said they felt confident the county could afford the $1.15 million increase and still have

money left over to up its commitment to boost economic development efforts. “We’ve been working on this a while. Each month continued to get a little better and a little better to

where we’re in a pretty strong financial position,” Gothia said. The old employee pay matrix included a pay bump afCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 2A

Senior Food Box Program seeks enrollees

OC appears close to pact with deputies Dave Rogers

For The Record

After an offer to pay deputies certification pay withheld since June, Orange County and its law enforcers appear close to finally agreeing on a new work contract. Or at least amendments that effectively update most of the employment rules under which the deputies work. “The news story is going to be the week after next,” Sgt. Jimmy LeBouef, president of the Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Association, said, referring to the next scheduled meeting between the bar-

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gaining committees for the county and the union, set for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7. After the last meeting, Wednesday, July 26 -- the eighth open-to-the-public bargaining session over three months -- County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton said the two sides were the closest they have been to a new pact. “I really think that both sides can come to an agreement on this without having to declare an impasse and go to arbitration,” he said. “I think we’re going to get there.” The two sides last successfully negotiated a collective bargaining agreement in 2009. That 28-page document defines conditions of employment for about 140 deputies, dispatchers and jail nurses. It expired in 2013. But it remains in effect under a socalled “evergreen clause,” something both sides are leaving out of a new deal. In the July 26 meeting, the county agreed to maintain its contributions to association members’ state retirement accounts and maintain current members’ retiree health insurance, but not for new hires. Near the end of the hourlong meeting, Carlton said the county could make a one-time December payment to the deputies that would cover the missed pay for proficiency certifications the county stopped paying in June. So far, association members have missed two months of certificate pay, collectively $50,000. Certificate pay will be included in a new agreement, which would go into effect DEPUTIES Page 2A

Shaney Fragstein, left, helps her grandmother Irene Brady, second from left, load her Senior Food Boxes recently at Orange’s Optimist Village, where Brady resides. Helping with the food distribution are Matthew Alberici and Alina Gutierrez from the Houston Food Bank. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Hundreds of slots are still available for low-income elderly to enroll to receive free monthly boxes of food from the government’s Commodity Support Food Program, also known as the Senior Food Box program. It is a federal food program designed to improve the health of senior citizens. Food for the program is provided by the USDA’s Agency of Food and Nutrition Service. The Southeast Texas Food Bank is a new contrac-

tor for the program and can sign up 2,000 people for the program for the eight regional counties it serves. As of Monday, only 1,300 people had been registered, said Dan Maher, executive director of the food bank, noting that most were from Jefferson County. In order to qualify, applicants must be 60 years of age or older, residents of Southeast Texas and must present proof of an income equal or less than 130 percent of federal poverty guidelines. For a single-member

household, the current cutoff is an income of $15,678 per year; for a couple, it’s $21,112. Maher was in Orange on July 11 and enrolled about 125 seniors for the program during hour-long stops at Orange Christian Services, Heritage Village and Optimist Village. Those are the first monthly distribution sites for the county. “We’ll probably add Orange County locations,” Maher said Monday. Registration information is available online at setx-

foodbank.org, or by phoning 409-839-8777. Texas has the fourthhighest rate of senior food insecurity in the nation. Food insecurity used to be called “hunger.” Feeding Texas, a statewide network of food banks serving every county in the state, reported to the 2015 Texas Legislature that 8.9 percent of Texas seniors were at risk for hunger. Senior Food Boxes include “about 40 pounds of senior-friendly food,” MaSENIOR FOOD Page 2A

BC’s old time, summertime farmer’s market Debby Schamber For The Record

Although time is running out, it’s still not too late to get fresh home grown vegetables plus many other delectable items at the Bridge City Farmer’s Market. Marion Pepper, who has her own little farm of chickens and grows various vegetables was asked by her friends if she sold any of her items. This gave her the idea to go on social media and ask the community if they would like to purchase goods from local people. The response was overwhelming with over 2,000 likes and comments on Facebook. The following Tuesday, Pepper went to the city council and gained their approval. From there she had meetings with possible vendors and the Bridge

Joyce Simon is ready to greet customers at the Bridge City Farmer’s Market. She offers a variety of seasonal vegetables such as tomatoes, squash and cucumbers and has fresh eggs. This will be the last Saturday for the market, but it will return in mid September. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber

City Farmer’s Market was born. Since then people have

been flocking to the area behind the Bridge City Community Center at 101 Park-

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side Drive. Among the vendors ready to greet customers is Joyce Simon. She offers a variety of seasonal vegetables such as tomatoes, squash and cucumbers and has fresh eggs. What she doesn’t sell she gives to family or friends, but, with all the hard work of harvesting she lets nothing go to waste and cans the rest. Simon offers 10 varieties of pickles like dill, bread and butter and icicle. She even offers the southern favorite of pickled green tomatoes. Some items she sells can be frozen such as the fresh shelled purple hull peas and zipper creams also known as silver skinned crowders. Simon learned to pickle from her mother. She learned BC FARMERS Page 3A

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BC farmer’s market the best way to get a crispy pickle was to soak them in lime water for 24 hours. It is a three day process to get the best pickles possible, but in the end it is surely worth the effort. “That makes them crispy, not mushy,” Simon said. “But you have to rinse them well before canning them.” Simon starts early in the morning working in her lush garden. When the heat of the day is at it’s peak, she does other things. She returns in the evening hours to finish working in her garden. Simon said she has okra all year long, unless the there has been a hard freeze. “It’s a team effort,” Simon said of the hard work needed. “Even the grandkids help too.” Simon chooses what she will plant next in a rotation and so that everything is not ready all at once. She is currently planning her fall garden. Mike and Fay Ginn are at the market too, but offer local honey, honey comb and bees wax. They started with two hives three years ago and since then have grown to include 35 boxes. The Bridge

Senior food bank her said. That’s a variety of foods, such as fruit juice and milk, canned protein (chicken, chili, stew), canned fruit and vegetables, dried beans or peanut butter, cereal, pasta,

the food and distributions,” Maher said. “It’s new for us. Right now, we’re cooperating with the Houston Food Bank, and we won’t take completely over until the new federal fiscal year starts in October.”

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tions since April has been the part of the CBA which affects Sheriff’s Office hiring, firing, discipline, etc. Sheriff Keith Merritt and the union have had a longstanding impasse over the “just cause” provision that leaves the sheriff’s authority over his employees subject to arbitration. Merritt says he won’t sign a new agreement that includes “just cause” and the union says it won’t agree to a new pact without it. Carlton and commissioners have maintained that the union’s negotiation with the sheriff should be in a sepa-

County business ter one year and others at years 5, 10 and 15. The new matrix would do away with the first-year bump, allowing new hires to get higher pay, and add a 20-year raise. “We wanted to be competitive within the market place [for new hires], and also be able to benefit the people who have been here and been loyal,” Gothia said. “We’re not having to touch our tax base to do it. We’ve saved our money over the years and adjusted to where we’re comfortable to be able to do this, and not have to ask our citizens for anything else to do this.

will give farmer’s the chance to grow new crops since at the current time the gardens are in need of being replenished. The rules to have a booth are fairly simple in that Pepper says the items need to home grown or hand made. She adds things such as candles and quilts would be welcome. But, for those making food items, she wants people to be safe and cottage laws and certifications must be met. “I don’t want people to get sick,” Pepper said. “I am just looking out for other people.” As time goes on, Pepper is looking to expand on the market. The spots for vendors are free of charge and she hopes to see many more people out there. Some farmers such as cattle farmers have expressed an interest. But, she wants it done safely and with all of the regulations met. People wanting a spot at the Bridge City Farmer’s Market can get one by contacting Pepper on the the farmer’s market Facebook page.

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and cheese. Houston Food Bank is helping with distribution until Southeast Texas Food Bank takes over the deliveries starting in October. “We will ultimately handle

Duputies’ contract when signed. The term would be for two years, with an impasse in future bargaining settled by a five-person “citizen panel” agreed upon by both sides, its decisions subject to appeal to the district court. Deputies’ salaries would be on the Sheriff’s Office pay matrix, with the union employees getting a 5-percent raise, the same pay raise nonassociation county employees received Tuesday from county commissioners. The pay raises would go into effect Oct. 1. Excluded from the negotia-

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City couple has gathered the extra bees from rescued swarms. If someone is looking for a finished product “made with love” and “lots of care” there are the delicious baked goods too. Aurora Silvera makes home made cinnamon rolls, fruit cake, fig cake and fresh rolls. In addition, other vendors offer goat milk soaps, herbs, plants and roasted whole coffee beans. Plus some vendors have fresh home made salsa and cowboy candy also known as candied jalapenos. Others have offered pallet art,hand made jewelry and bracelets made of cords. Finally, there is Robert’s Wooden Creations. His home bound hobby has turned into a unique art. His labor of love has made beautiful wood carvings of fish and birds. But he also makes great conversation starters such as Texas size mosquitoes. Vendors come and go, but there is always something for somebody at the Bridge City Farmer’s Market. The market will cease after this Saturday but will resume mid-September. This

rate agreement. LeBouef was joined by League City attorney Greg Cagle and Ken Lawrence, executive director of the Texas Municipal Police Association, on the union’s side of the table Wednesday. The county’s bargaining committee is Carlton and Commissioner Jody Crump with help from outside attorney Bettye Lynn of Fort Worth. Crump took part via conference call as he was out of town Wednesday afternoon.

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“That was a big key, too. We wanted to take care of our people who work here, and we also wanted to take care of our citizens. I think we’ve done both of those.” Carlton mentioned a possible cut in the county tax rate in his interview with the Record Newspapers, and Tuesday said that was on the agenda to talk about later in the budgeting process. The 2018 budget must be approved by October 1, when the new fiscal year begins. Among things likely to be on it is the first raise since 2009 for elected officials. Law requires commission-

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ers to post for comment any possible raises for elected officials so that projection is the first step of the official budget process. The projected raises for 18 elected officials totaled another $175,000, but the court made it clear at the July 25 meeting that it would not vote for those pay raises unless it determined there was enough for employee raises. Carlton, Crump and Burton, all of whom are up for re-election in 2018, have filed paperwork to defer any possible pay raise until their next terms. In other action Tuesday, the commissioners paid $753,000 in bills, including a $404,000 check for August health insurance for employees and retirees under 65. In the comment section at the end of the meeting, Carlton noted that the Texas Transportation Committee had approved the FM 299 project, also known as the Vidor Loop. “That does not mean Orange County has approved the Loop 299 project,” the judge said. “I’m neutral to the project. I think a lot of us are still trying to understand what it is; what the costs are. Until we do get that information, we can’t make a decision.” Carlton said when the information is received, he plans to hold two public meetings to get feedback from the community. “It really does have a very big difference on cost benefit analysis depending on the money TxDOT is willing to contribute and what that timeline is to contribute it.”

Reward for goes up to $8,000 for Most Wanted Staff Report For The Record

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comes in the same month the fugitive is featured. So far in 2017, Texas Crime Stoppers has paid $48,000 Maese in total rewards for anonymous tips that resulted in arrests. To be eligible for the cash

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Orange County finds $12-million, eyes tax rate cut Dave Rogers

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Orange County auditor Pennee Schmitt and her staff have found $12 million in unexpected money, County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton said in a recent interview. He said that means not only that all county employees should see their first raise in base pay in years; taxpayers may see their first tax rate reduction since 2011. Last week, Carlton told the representatives of the deputy’s bargaining committee the commissioners’ court, consisting of the judge and four commissioners, was hopeful of giving all county employees a 4 percent raise in the 2018 budget, which takes effect Oct. 1. In Friday’s interview he upped that hoped-for increase to “the 4 to 5 percent range,” and added that he thought it was time to help the taxpayers, too. “The county will discuss whether we need to do a tax rate decrease this year based on our financial position,” Carlton said. The 140 members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Of-

fice Employees Association haven’t had a raise in base pay since 2013. The approximately 250 nonCarlton union, nonelected county employees received 1.5 percent cost of living adjustments in 2011 and 2015. The county’s elected officials haven’t had a raise since 2009, Carlton said. The county tax rate has been 54.4 cents per $100 valuation since 2013 and was last decreased in 2011. However, county property valuations have risen 59 percent since 2000. Lori Ardoin, the county’s human resources director, was ready for the good news she heard in meetings over the past couple of weeks. “I’m surprised and I’m glad to see a glimmer of hope that we’re able to push the savings to the employees and services to citizens,” she said. Schmitt started her job in October 2016, after the release of the 2017 budget. She was busy Friday finalizing the proposed 2018 budget

and unavailable for comment. Based on Schmitt’s updates relayed by Carlton, the latest estimate is that Orange County will have between $15 million and $17 million in its ending fund balance for the 2017 fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. That’s significantly more than the $12 million mark – 25 percent of the county’s annual $48 million operating budget – that Carlton and the four county commissioners have been seeking to set aside for emergency expenses, such as hurricanes. It’s also as much as $12.2 million more than was projected in February, after the county paid an unbudgeted $3.2 million judgment for the Montano v. Orange County jail death case. It turns out projections made in the 2017 budget were way off, some based on previously miscalculated projections going back to before Carlton took office in 2015. Before the $3.2 million lawsuit judgment, the county already anticipated spending $3.8 million more than it took in for 2017. Together,

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county closed 2015 and 2016 with $5 million to $6 million each year in revenues over expenses. That money went into to the fund balance. Carlton’s critics say he just “padded” the budgets by overestimating expenses and underestimating revenues, so he’d look good at the end of each year. “There is no intent to ‘cook’ the books,” he said. “Elected officials and department heads complained we would never make it with the money we budgeted.” Commissioners’ court has been looking hard to cut costs in recent years. That’s rubbed some employees the wrong way. “We’re doing now what we said we would do whenever

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July went by so fast I nearly missed it. Things haven’t gotten any better on the national front. It’s continuous chaos, one lie after another. Speaking of lying, I don’t recall anytime ever that Orange County operated in deficit. I could explain but that would take more space than I have. Don’t buy that Orange County’s finance reserves came from 0 to $16 million in two years. Impossible.*****Well, I’ve got a long way to go. Hop on board and come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TRUMP RISKS BECOMING IRRELEVANT WITH GOP President Donald Trump brags that his administration is “functioning like a well oiled machine.” Might be but it’s stuck in reverse. Not one legislative bill has passed the congress despite Trump declaring himself as the great deal maker. The executive orders he’s signed, that he refers to as bills, is a total move in reverse, undoing some of the progress the last four presidents had managed to get passed. Last week, he declared himself the most presidential president, second only to the “Late, Great Abe Lincoln.” A Monday poll shows that he’s a bad example for the children of this country, 72 percent to 17 percent. I believe most youngsters who read about Lincoln admire him. Trump hints that some day his face will be on Mount Rushmore. That will never happen but he’s hell bent on building that wall, even without Mexico paying for it. It’s not a 3,000 mile wall, maybe a 75 mile one. Long enough to be Trump’s monument with a plaque that reads, “Built under the Administration of President Donald J. Trump.” Forget the big, beautiful wall. He’ll settle for any wall. The congress is allowing one billion dollars for a wall. That should build a nice little wall. Every day Trump digs the hole a little deeper. Trump is becoming a president without a party. He is putting heavy pressure, even after everything has failed, on the senate to try again to pass a Trumpcare health bill. His most important reason is not to give good health care to the citizens, it’s to rob $800,000 billion (with a B) from Obamacare, mostly from Medicaid, to give that promised $3 trillion in tax breaks to the wealthiest. That’s why he doesn’t want them passing any other bills or budget until they get their hands on the money. Trump has never been a Republican. He was elected by a minority vote and continues to play to his populist base, around 36 percent, not a majority. He reaches out to those voters rather than his party affiliation. It will be interesting to see if elected Republicans come to the point of saying, “Enough already.” No doubt Trump is building his own party of discontents while ignoring some lessons of history. Sen. John McCain made it clear that there are three equal branches of government, none superior over the other. Polarization in congress is so high that Trump has no margin of error to lose members of his own party. A president without a party is in danger of being irrelevant. That’s where I believe Trump is headed. Threatening them in time will only piss them off. That’s when the floodgate will open.

DONNA RILEY TO RETIRE Over the last 30 years Donna Riley, with BCISD, has been this publications ‘go to person’ when we needed information that we had difficulty finding. It was a personal disappointment to me when I was told Donna was retiring from the school system on August 31. It’s hard to believe how quickly those years have gone by. We first met Donna when she was a DE student working for P.S. Tire Supply while still in high school. That was well over 40 years ago. Donna has been a ‘Girl Friday’ and will be missed by her employers and fellow employees. To know this girl is to love her. She may not be one of a kind but there aren’t many like her. One who loves her work and has a genuine like of people. She has an interest in students that last long after they leave school. She’s still friends with the former teachers, bosses, coaches and everyone she has dealt with over the years. Happy retirement. We will long be thankful for this nice, decent lady’s friendship shared since she was a teenager and our newspaper was a lot younger.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-1977 Over the years Orange County has produced some colorful characters and at present we have Sleepy Smith and Robert Carpenter. Sleepy will sell you anything and Robert will bet on anything. (Editor’s note: Those two guys have slowed down considerable in the last 10 years.)***** After battling two different forms of cancer for the last 10 years, Tony Houseman died on Friday, Aug. 3. Tony fought the good fight and never complained. He worked every day until the end.*****Fay Romero, a longtime Bridge City resident died last week. The race horse owner and racing fan donated her body to Science. In a few weeks her ashes will be spread in the flowers and rose garden at Delta Downs. Condolences to Bret, Randy and their families.*****James “Crocodile” Fontenot and his lovely wife Janet, who now make their home in Georgetown, are in Orange to attend their son Randy’s birthday party. Also this week the Fontenot’s will celebrate their wedding anniversary. (Editor’s note: James passed away last year. Janet still lives in

40 Years Ago-1977 The largest square foot Radio Shack franchise store opens in Northway Shopping Center. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Meyers, first began business in Orange with Meyers Steel Company. They later added the Horseman’s Store to their list of businesses. Opening the store will be Dale Belt, Jo Anne Alford and Jack Looney. *****On Aug. 13, Mr. and Mrs. Kimbel Peveto will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They are Richard Corder’s in-laws. The Peveto’s have moved on to Heaven. Richard, who had a stroke last year, and Ruth Peveto ‘Bear’ Corder are probably, if not already, been married 50 years. Ruth still works for the lovely Karen Jo Vance in the County Clerk’s office. (Editor’s note: Richard passed away several years ago.*****Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Brister celebrate their 50th on Aug. 15. *****Word from Nashville is that Don Jacobs has sold one song and has a shot at selling two more. *****H.D. Pate, Commissioner of Bridge City Sand-Lot Baseball, has announced the rules for the second annual softball game between Sen. Carl Parker and the B.C. Rotary Club. Parker’s All Stars and Rotary game will be held on Sept. 17 and will benefit the Bridge City/Orangefield Community Center. *****Doris Land, baking champion, baked a five-tier cake that measured over six-feet-tall for the 55th anniversary of Orangefield First Baptist Church. The large cake weighed slightly over 100 pounds. *****Lewis and Mildred Lemoine have moved to Victory Gardens, in Bridge City, from New Orleans. Mildred is the sister of Charles Gauthier and Janice Menard*****The new chairman of the Bridge City Day events and parade will be insurance man Bill Nickum. John Hill, Potentate of the El Mina Shrine Temple’s parade unit, will be parade marshal.

A FEW HAPPENINGS The City of Bridge City Administration made a great choice in naming Bill Dixon their city judge. Bill has the temperament to be a good judge as well as the education and background. I don’t know who came up with his name for judge but it was a smart choice to replace the late Jimmy Scales.*****We extend best wishes to our friend Robert Ewing, who is recovering in hospital after one of his legs was amputated above the knee. Robert, former Livingston Shipbuilding employee, for a long time has had health issues.*****Our longtime friend and co-founder of The Lunch Bunch, Judge Claude Wimberly, is about the same over the last few months according to wife Pauline. The Judge has been confined to bed. Tuesday Pauline and a health care assistant were giving him a haircut. The Judge never liked being a hippy.*****The Lunch Bunch will dine at Van Choate’s Tuffy’s this Wednesday and will celebrate the birthday of Judge Derry Dunn, who turns 73. We hear Tammy, formerly of PK’s Grill, will be our waitress. Tammy everyone’s favorite, knows how to take care of our Bunch. Next week the group will celebrate Judge Joe Parkhurst’s 75th birthday at Robert’s. Everyone is welcome. Join a great group of folks and great fellowship.*****Jeff Bagwell became the second Astro ‘Killer Bee’ to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Craig Biggio was inducted earlier. The Hall of Fame welcomed the class of 2017—former players Jeff Bagwell, Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez and Tim Raines, along with former MLB commissioner Bub Selig and executive John Schuerholz.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. Aug. 2: One of the nicest ladies we know is celebrating her birthday today. It’s Joyce Dubose’s birthday but that’s not all she’s celebrating, it’s her and John’s 48th wedding anniversary. That’s a long time for Joyce to put up with a workaholic but she’s prepared to go the distance. Congrats to these good folks. Our buddy, Judge Derry Dunn, who has apparently run his last political race, celebrates his 73rd birthday today. Stump “The Lion Hearted” Weatherford, celebrates today. What a guy. Bailee Moore, Chloe Halliburton and Sherri Christiansen all celebrate birthdays today. Celebrities celebrating today are comedian Jason Gray, 31, actress Mary-Louise Parker, 52 and director Kevin Smith, 46.*****Aug. 3: Diana Tally, Glenda Delano, Pat Beardin and Frank Wiegreffe all celebrate. Having birthdays on this day also are Patriot quarterback Tom Brady, 39, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, 75 and singer Tony Bennett, who turns 90.*****Aug. 4: The “Old Mayhaw Man” John Harrington celebrates another birthday. He’s catching up with the old folks. Also celebrating today are Angie Lane, a nice lady at Sel-Best Reality. Also having birthdays are Debbie Wilbur, Rene Beard, Judy Eaves and Kody Fisette. Former US President Barack Obama celebrates today He will be 55, race car driver Jeff Gordon, 45 and Billy Bob Thornton, 61.*****Aug. 5: Everyone’s friend, Dr. Mike Shahan, Lamar Orange president, celebrates today. He was a much younger guy when he showed up several years ago and has done a yeoman’s job. Celebrating also are Danny Squires, Garhett Bonneaux, Mike Preston and Nan Briggs. Joining them are basketball player Patrick Ewing, 54 and actress Olivia Holt, 19.*****Aug. 6: A pair of aces celebrate today. Sleepy Smith and Robert Carpenter, the realtor and the trubador, picker and the singer. Also celebrating are Erin James, Pam Boehme, Sonya Villanoueva, Melanie Braus

and Anita Decker. They are joined by actors Jack Brett Anderson, 25 and Melissa George, 40.*****Aug. 7: Rita Vargas, Lamar nursing student celebrates today as does BCISD teacher Kimberly Sensat, Rodney Hanks and Tessa Bailey. Also celebrating are actors David Duchovny, 58, Chico Benymon, 42, Fracesca Eastwood 28.*****Aug. 8: Everyone’s buddy, Dwight Thacker, who spent all of his adult life as a teacher and coach at Bridge City is celebrating today. Also Brian Sanches, Fred Brent, Billie Carter and Jim Finklea. Celebrities joining them are Dustin Hoffman, 79 and boxer Chris Eubank, 50.*****FM 200, better known as the proposed Vidor Loop was approved by the Texas Department of Transportation. The 6.2 mile road is estimated to cost $52.3 million. The state agreed to pay $34.2 million. County Judge Brint Carlton, who has yet committed for or against the project, said two workshops would be held, with a vote of Commissioner’s Court, before the end of year. Last year all cities in the county passed resolutions opposing the use of county funds for the loop. My findings have been that I haven’t been able to find pockets of support for the project. Most views I’ve received has been negative. Many are saying because of the wetlands, the loop could end up costing a lot more than the estimate, plus would just be a waste of time to pursue. Commissioners might be hard headed at times forcing an issue but they are not dumb. It will take three votes and no one is committing political suicide.*****An estimated $31 billion dollars worth of Marijuana was sold in the USA in 2016. The largest part was sold illegally, $6 billion legal, $25 billion illegal. Smugglers take advantage of the patch work of laws, however less Marijuana crossed the border from 2011 to 2016. The seizures have dropped in half but smugglers charge three times more in states where it is illegal than in legal states.*****”The Mooch” big Tony, the mob boss, after 10 days, had his wings clipped by the new White House Chief of Staff General John Kelly. Scaramucci couldn’t fly away in glory. He crawled out the back door. He and Trump came from the same New York mold. Same hand jesters and language of the New York Mafia. Only the mob uses terms like, “That I can tell you.” Before you are too quick to glorify the generals, remember every dictatorship is controlled by the military. That’s how Putin, Kim, Assad and others control the people.*****I hear rumors that Pinehurst city councilman Dan Barclay may soon give up his seat and is planning to move away. That’s a shame because Dan is such a good man and a level headed leader.*****Other rumors I’ve picked up on is that Judge Buddie Hahn, by law is not permitted to run again, so in 17 months, someone will replace him. What a loss. I hear from several attorneys that attorney Steve Parkhurst is the favorite choice to replace him. Steve is a good guy, a great lawyer, very cool headed and probably would make a good district judge. I still have trouble thinking of Judge Buddie no longer being on the bench.*****Orange County is blessed with a lot of good judges. Our District Judges, Hahn, Powell and pretty Courtney, without question are as good as they come. I’ve seen it different. Our County Court at Law Judges and Justice of the Peace office holders are all honorable, hard working judges. I didn’t support Troy Johnson, I supported a longtime friend for judge, however Judge Johnson receives praise from all quarters. I’m told he’s done a good job bringing the court out of the dark ages. The court today operates on a current agenda, not several years of back log. One of Troy’s biggest fans is former county clerk Karen Jo Vance, who has said for years that no judge in her long tenure at the courthouse has done a better job. That’s quite a compliment from that respected woman.*****Cardiologist Dr. Miguel Castellanos, the county’s only heart care doctor is leaving after 26 years. Dr. Miguel plans to practice in Palestine. Without a local hospital, it became almost impossible to serve his patients.*****On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman, 25, went on a rampage at the University of Texas, killing 14 people from his perch in the clock tower. He earlier had killed his wife and mother.

CAJUN STORY OF THE YEAR Tee-Neg Badeux tole Felix Thibodeaux dat he was having trouble selling his old car him. He said, “No body seems to want to pay $1,500 for my old car wat got 200,000 miles on it.” Thib suggested dat Tee-Neg roll da speedometer back, dat might help sell it. Tee-Neg answer, “Dat might be a good idea Thib, I’m gonna try dat me.” A few days later, Thibodeaux ran into Badeaux at TeeBoy’s Bar and Grill. He asked, “Tee-Neg, you got any luck selling dat old car you?” Badeaux answer, “Oh, I decided not to sell it me.” Thibodeaux axe him, “Why?” “Well, Thib,” Teen-Neg answer, “Because it’s only got 50,000 miles, dats why.”

C’EST TOUT A SCARY SITUATION Something most of us old folks will remember is at 8:15 a.m., Aug. 6, 1945 a B-29 bomber dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and another on Nagasaki, Japan, killing 90,000 Japanese. The Japanese had built up an army of several million soldiers and had vowed that 395 thousand U.S. soldiers would be killed. President Harry Truman ordered the bombing in a move to end WWII. (Editor’s note: At the time, the U.S. was the only nation who possessed the superior bomb and could have taken over the world if they had wanted. Seventy-two years later, too many nations possess the bad bombs. If we ever have a world war III, millions will die. The earth will be scorched forever. That’s what is scary. One person has his finger on the button that could ignite destruction of the world as we know it. There is really no good option on North Korea’s challenge. *****My time is up, but I thank you for yours. Please patronize our advertisers and let them know we sent you. Our paper is loaded with good entertaining and informative reading. Read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless

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Bridge City High School Football Tickets e 2017 Season Tickets will go on sale to the General Public on August 15 to August 25 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Athletic Director’s oﬃce. For more information please contact Cil Dixon at 409-735-1641.

WOS Season Football Ticket Sales e last day for current season ticket holders to purchase their 2017 football tickets will be August 2 from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00. Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Oﬃce at West Orange-Stark High School. Season tickets will be go sale to the general public during our two day sale August 9 & 10 from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00. We are looking forward to a good season and appreciate your support.

Summer nights at Old First Orange Baptist Old First Orange Baptist Church will be hosting it’s Summer Nights this Wednesday, July 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm. is week will be Water Games (be ready to get wet) for ages 4 yrs thru 6th Grade, in case of rain there will be indoor activities. 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.

Solid Rock Fish Fry Lunch A Fish Fry Lunch will be held Friday, August 4th at Solid Rock Baptist Church located at 1207 Link Ave in Orange. e dinners will cost $8.00 and will be served starting at 10:30 am till 2 p.m., will include Fried Catﬁsh, Potato Salad, green beans, bread, cake. Drinks will be available. Delivery for 5 or more dinners, if unable to pickup. For more information please call 409-221-7873. Everyone is invited.

Thrift & Gift’s First Saturday Sale Save the date, Saturday, August 5! Come ﬁnd our rounders and tables full of more bargains. e jewelry case is loaded with all kinds of everything. e Bargain Room will be open. We are located in the old Salk School at 350 N. 31st St., oﬀ Strickland Drive. Saturday we will be open from 9 am to 1 pm. During the week our hours are form 9 am to 3 pm on Tuesday thru Friday. Call 409-886-9649 for more information.

Walk, Talk with Fresh Start to Healthier You! Join us every Wednesday during the month of August at 9 am at the Raymond Gould Community Center Gazebo located at 385 Claiborne St. Vidor. We will have a healthy eating session followed by a 30- minute walk and talk session. Bring your family, strollers, friends and relatives for a fresh start to a healthier you. For more information please contact Tommy Byers the Orange County BLT Program Assistant, (409)8827010.

Edward Jones School Supply Drive Edward Jones branch offices in Bridge City will be participating in a school supply donation drive. You may help support this effort by dropping off school supplies at either of the B.C. locations: 715 Texas Ave. or 675 W Roundbunch Rd. during regular business hours from now through Friday, Aug. 25th. Supplies lists are available at the branch locations, but any supplies donated will be appreciated. Please note: Our offices cannot accept cash donations.

VFW to host Dance e VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host the Cadillacs for a dance on ursday, August 10th. For more information, please call 409-886-9738.

Treat the teachers! e Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will attend the Orange County Teachers Convocation at the Lutcher eater on August 22nd to help promote Shop Orange County . As a way to give back to the teachers and help them start the school year off right, the Chamber will be offering a discount coupon page to each teacher from businesses in Orange County. We are looking for businesses to offer discounts for restaurants, clothing & accessories, hair, nail & massages, and other discount coupons the teachers will enjoy! e discounts will be be valid from August 22, 2017 - October 1, 2017. e Chamber

will create one page full of coupons to present to the teachers. Please let us know by Friday, August 11, 2017 if you have discount coupons you would like to oﬀer. Contact Katie at membership@orangetexaschamber.org or (409) 883-3536.

Complete Staffing collecting 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

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., Aug. 2 - Fallon Foster, Orange County Extension Agent, will review her busy summer with cooking, canning, and sewing classes off FM 1442 for youngsters. Wed., Aug. 9 - Bobby Tingle, Publisher, "e Orange Leader" newspaper, will review various ways news is chosen to locally print. Wed., Aug. 16 - Jennifer Park, a Vidor High School graduate, writes young adult novels, published in March 2017 by Simon & Schuster. e LCM resident, age 29, will tell of her writing escapades while being a wife and mother of 2 young daughters. Wed., Aug. 23 - Linda Pittillo, a 68-year-old grandmother, will share her life of writing while being a wife, mother, and grandmother to four grandsons, while living a variety of places. She is self-published with a science fiction book, "Toward the Unknown." 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 County Beekeepers 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.

Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX. Call 988-9886 or 474-2171 for more info. Calls are kept Conﬁdential.

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. Regis-

tration 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.

Annual 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/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.

Bridge City Golf Tournament e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 15th annual Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 16 at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur.Tee time is 8 a.m. for the four-person scramble event.Cost is $60 per player. Hole sponsorships are available for $100.For more information, call Jerry Jones at 409-735-6801 or 409-621-1789, or the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 409-735-5671.

Bode is a Boy Scout working on his Eagle rank, he is with Troop 290 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Bridge City. One of the requirements is to complete a project that benefits the community. He decided to collect money/donations to fill 50 backpacks with school supplies to give to the Ministerial Alliance of Bridge City/Orangefield, who would then distribute to students that needed them. Bode called it “Pack for your Back”, and it was a huge success! He raised over $1400 and was able to deliver 51 filled backpacks to the Ministerial Alliance just in time for their clients back to school needs. With everyone’s help, Bode was able to make a real difference today.

Democratic Party Gathering e Orange County Democratic Party encourages and invites all Democratic Voters, Precinct Chairs, and Election Workers to attend a special gathering. It will take place on ursday, August 17 at 5:45 pm at the Elegante Hotel located at 2355 Interstate 10 South in Beaumont. is will be an informative inspiring fellowship and relaxing gathering. A tasty meal is dutch treat for $16.00 with tea provided. Entertainment and door prizes, please no children. To RSVP and questions contact Democratic Party County Chair, Deborah Mitchell at 409-779-1744.

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

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Deaths and Memorials

Belinda Durio Hill, 56, Vinton Belinda Durio Hill, 56, of Vinton, Louisiana, former resident of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away on July 26, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. A memorial service was held Monday, July 31, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. BELINDA Born in Lake Charles, HILL Louisiana, on August 6, 1960, Belinda was the daughter of Francis Durio and Geraldine Blanchard Durio. Belinda was a loving mother and grandmother, who spent her life taking care of her family. She was an animal lover, enjoyed taking care of plants and had taught her grandchildren about nature. She also enjoyed spending time crafting and fishing. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Durio and Geraldine Cherry; step-father, Carl Cherry; step-mother, Rosalie Durio and her husband of 30 years, James Hill.Belinda is survived by her children, Brandy Quebodeaux and husband Mike, Jennifer Yawn and husband Brandon; Robbie Hill, and Meagan LaChance and husband Gerald; grandchildren, Bailey Guidroz, Jeslyn Guidroz, Hunter Quebodeaux and fiancé Emily Marks, Dakota Quebodeaux, Ty Quebodeaux, Ellyana Quebodeaux, Aslynn Yawn, Violet Yawn, and Aden LaChance; great-grandchild, Kaysen Quebodeaux; and her siblings, Susie Guillot, James Wilkerson, Earl Wilkerson, Barry Wilkerson, and Farron Durio; her step-siblings, Michael Johnson, Roy Johnson, Sandy Babbin, Carl (Pod) Cherry, David Cherry, Caroline O’Quin, and Kathy Beacher; her half-sibling, Sandra Durio; and her beloved dog and companion, Tinker.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas at 2050 Spindletop Ave, Beaumont, TX 77705 or to donorschoose.org.

Blum Smith, III, 56, Orange Blum Smith, III, 56, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 25, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 28, 1960, Blum was the son of Blum Smith, Jr. and Frances Faye (Sharp) Smith. Blum liked to go ﬁshing and riding motorcycle. He enjoyed BLUM spending time with his SMITH children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all how knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father. Blum is survived by his mother, Frances Smith-Waller; children, Nichole Smith and Eathen Smith; grandchildren, Kayden Garcia and Adrien Smith; and his siblings, Kenneth Smith, Ricky Smith, Russell Smith, David Smith, and Phyllis Neil. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home

Maxine Patin, 82, Orange Maxine Patin, age 82, peacefully went home to the Lord on July 24, 2017, after several years of declining health. Born in Paint Rock, Concho County, Texas on June 16, 1935, Dorothy Maxine Patin was the eldest daughter of Claby Vernon Allgood and Agnes Earle Humphries. She was preceded in death by her parents and in 2011 by

her sister Vernell Deslatte. A recent resident of Sabine Place in Orange, she and her devoted husband Les Patin had lived on Manley Circle in Orange for 55 years. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years and love of her life, Les Patin, daughter Sherry Mallory and husband DOROTHY Johnny of Orange, Eva PATIN Sealey and husband Billy of Flint, Texas, son Gregg Patin and wife Karen Welch of Orange, and daughter Gina Henry and husband James of Houston. Her grandchildren are Bryan Mallory and wife Leslie of Katy, Rebecca Mallory of Carrollton, Texas, Sarah DeBlanc and husband Mathew of Lantana, Texas, step grandchildren John and wife Jame Sealey and Stephanie Sealey and husband Kris Ayers of Tyler, Brian Patin and wife Amy of Andrews, Texas, April Hobby, Seth Patin, and step grandson Michael Welch all of Orange, Amy Snipes and husband Larri of Vidor, Sandy Shelton of Houston, step grandchildren Kristen Henry of Giddings, and Quentin Dearing of Reynosa, New Mexico. She also leaves behind seven great grandsons and nine great granddaughters. She met the love of her life at a dance when she was 14. She married her love, Leslie Patin, in 1951 and was a Navy wife through the Korean War. Stationed in Boston, she made a home there until they moved back to the Golden Triangle. With three small children and expecting a fourth, they moved to Orange in 1962 to avoid icy Rainbow Bridge commutes for Les’ job at Dupont. She and Les played golf and participated in bowling leagues. Along with playing bridge, they enjoyed camping and travel when time and health allowed. Maxine enjoyed flowers and belonged to a garden club. A creative, common sense and practical lady, Maxine loved decorating her home and creating something beautiful out of what seemed like nothing. She was known for her cooking skills and beautiful crafts. Her artistic talents in various mediums were endless and that legacy has been passed down to her children and grandchildren. She and her husband Les were long time members of Community Church in Orange and enjoyed serving various ministries there. She ministered to young women by teaching them to cook and sew for their families. Famous for her hugs, she loved being a greeter. She and Les also were praying elders for years and hosted and led a small care group in their home until her health began to decline. Because she demonstrated true color blindness and love for all people, her door was always open and the welcome mat was out. Maxine’s gift of mercy shone brightly and she enjoyed visiting with and praying for people.e philosophy was that anyone who entered their home would receive prayer, and even up to the end, every visitor to her room and all medical personnel were recipients of faithful believing prayer. She treasured relationships with friends and family. Maxine’s youthful spirit and unending belief in the goodness of God’s promises strengthened her through good times and bad and inspired a sense of hope in people who knew her. Even in sickness, she encouraged others. Her family is grateful for the loving care and support of the staff at Sabine Place in Orange and for the tender care of Heart of Texas Hospice. Her wisdom and loving influence will be truly missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Reverend David Wagner officiating. A graveside service will followed at Fairview Cemetery in Woodville, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation of Houston (713) 783-9188 at 602 Sawyer St. Ste. 201 Houston, T 77007 or at www.komen-houston.org.

Local acoustic duo Norma Hopson, at left, and Jason Touchette, better known as Curse and the Cure, will perform at the Pine Tree Lodge in LaBelle on Friday night and at Joe’s Just One More on Simmons Drive in Orange this Saturday. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Summer fun heating up By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Another month has arrived and more great musical events are on tap as well across the region. Visit Local Music Guide on Facebook to get your updated daily listings and announcements. Wednesday, Aug. 2 e Slags @ Blue Martini Ronnie Fruge @ RikenjaksLC American Kids @ Rush Lounge Bronco Junior @ e West ursday, Aug. 3 Gyth Rigdon @ Blue Martini Wayne Dylan @ Honky Tonk Texas e Cadillacs @ Larry’s French Market Sphynx, Snorlaxxx, Local Tried, Jess Knight @ e Logon Cafe Britt Godwin and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Billy Beaumont and Jared Foreman @ Madison’s Wes Hardin @ Neches Brewing Company John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Michael Krajicek @ Rikenjaks-LC Caylan Daughrity @ e Rodair Roadhouse Rapture @ Rush Lounge Friday, Aug. 4 Jason Darulo @ H2O Pool at Golden Nugget Casino Johnny Jiminez @ Beaux Jangles/e Hole Paul Vick @ e Boudain Hut North Joey Greer @ Dylan’s Cool Breeze @ Hardhead’s Icehouse e Kadillacs @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Bronco Junior @ Joe’s Just One More Reagan Woodside @ Koozie’s Drive ru Britt Godwin and Company @ Larry’s French Market Ward, Bowen and Steinman @ e Logon Cafe Tyler Darby @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Deadline, Holoverse, Mi-

rages, e Weekend Transit @ Luna Live Danny Dillon Band, Lance Dubroc Band @ Madison’s Howard Sonnier and Hwy Lites @ Mary’s Lounge Longneck Road @ Neches Brewing Company Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Curse and the Cure @ Pine Tree Lodge “All Shook Up” @ Port Arthur Little eatre Ethan Wayne, e Scheme @ Rikenjaks-LC Unkle Jam @ Rikenjaks South Street Chad Richard @ e Rodair Roadhouse Rapture @ Rush Lounge Wayne Toups @ Sawdust Saloon Crossroads @ Stingaree Restaurant John Cessac @ irsty’s Saturday, Aug. 5 Tracy Byrd @ Golden Nugget Casino Kyle Park, John ibodeaux Band @ Backyard Dance Hall Breakfast @ Tiﬀany’s @ Blue Martini Paul Orta and the Kingpins @ Café Del Rio e Austin Stepchildren @ e Capri Club Ryan Harris and Killin’ Time @ Cottons Cay Snafu @ Dylan’s Downfall 2012, Takedown, SFN @ e Gig Bronco Junior @ Hamilton’s Honky Tonk Special @ Honky Tonk Texas Mark Reeves and Twisted X @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Dean James @ Jazz and Jokes Club Liverpool Legends (Beatles tribute) @ Jeﬀerson eatre Curse and the Cure @ Joe’s Just One More Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins @ Larry’s French Market Bourgeois Mystics, PLAP @ e Logon Cafe Carl Richardson @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Hey! Johnny Park (A night of Foo Fighters) @ Luna Live L.A. Roxx @ Madison’s

Book of Days @ Neches Brewing Company George Dearborne and Branded @ Pine Tree Lodge “All Shook Up” @ Port Arthur Little eatre Joey Greer, Lance Dubroc Band @ Rikenjaks-LC My Beautiful Disaster @ Rikenjaks South Street Robert Frith @ e Rodair Roadhouse Rapture @ Rush Lounge e LineUp @ Stingaree Restaurant Texas Armadillo Band @ Tammy’s Tony Faulk and Chaos @ Texas Ave. Tavern Sunday, Aug. 6 Angel Garcia @ Blue Martini Britt Godwin and Company, Tim Burge and the Reckoning with Scott McGill, e Fabulous Hellcats, Bill Brooks and Stone Cold @ Courville’s Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar John Cessac and the Texas Outlaws @ e Gulf Range Bar and Grill e Cadillacs @ Jeﬀerson County Singles Club Mike Zito @ Luna Live Cajun Harmony @ Pine Tree Lodge “All Shook Up” @ Port Arthur Little eatre Acoustic Pie, Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks-LC Rapture @ Rush Lounge Wayne Cook @ Suga’s Paul Orta Blues Jam @ Texas Ave. Tavern Six String Maﬁa @ e West Monday, Aug. 7 Billy Beaumont @ RikenjaksLC Corey Landry @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Aug. 8 Matt Bradford @ Dylan’s e Head, Rob Wellz @ e Logon Café Pug Johnson @ Madison’s Alex Rozell @ Rikenjaks South Street Sofa Kings @ Rush Lounge

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The Little Cypress Junior High School cheerleaders and mascots attended the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) camp, July 18 through July 21, at Moody Gardens in Galveston. The group won the Top Team Game Day Division trophy, the coveted spirit stick to take home, Superior Ribbons for daily evaluations, and the Herkie award. Those nominated for All-American Cheerleader were Blake Clingaman, Conner Trawhon, and Halle Lewis. Congratulations to Conner Trawhon for being selected to the All-American Team. The Cub mascots, Montana DiLeo and Alexis Chisum, were also named All-American Mascots, and Alexis received the Most Improved Mascot plaque. Blake Clingaman received the “Pin It Forward” pendant for displaying leadership and good sportsmanship qualities throughout the duration of camp. The sponsors for LCJH Cheerleaders are Tiffani Thompson and Mallory Burnaman. Students are, bottom row, left to right, Blake Clingaman, head cheerleader Halle Lewis, head cheerleader Conner Trawhon and Kaleigh Belden. Middle row from left are Reese Rutledge, Ella Roy, Maddie Curry and Ashlynn Wilson. On the top row from left are sponsor Mallory Burnaman, mascot Montana DiLeo, Alyssa Herndon, Rylea Tipton, Bailee Rogers, Chloe Henry, mascot Alexis Chisum and sponsor Tiffani Thompson.

Free lunch/reduced-price meal information Little CypressMauriceville CISD Little Cypress Mauriceville CISD announced its policy today for providing free and reducedprice meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school office or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on August 1, 2017, we will begin distributing letters to the households of the children in the district about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits. Applications also are available at each school office and the Administration Office located at 6586 FM 1130 Orange, Texas 77632. Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits e following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits: Income 1. Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels Categorical or Automatic Eligibility 2. Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Participant 3. Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster 4. Child’s enrollment in Head Start or Even Start Income Eligibility For those households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income, an adult in the household must fill out free and reduced-price meal application and return it to Charlotte McShan, Child Nutrition Secretary located at the LCMCISD Administration office, phone number 409-883-2232 extension 2390 or 2440. You may also email it to her at cmcshan@lcmcisd.org or fax it to 409-883- 7593. ose individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information: 1. Names of all household members 2. Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member 3. Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “No Social Security number” 4. Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct Categorical or Program Eligibility Little Cypress Mauriceville CISD is working with local agencies to identify all children who are categorically and program eligible. Little Cypress Mauriceville CISD will notify the households of these children that they do not need to com-

plete an application. Any household that does not receive a letter and feels it should have should contact Charlotte McShan, Child Nutrition Secretary located at the LCMCISD Administration office, phone number 409-883-2232 extension 2390 or 2440. Any household that wishes to decline benefits should contact Charlotte McShan, Child Nutrition Secretary located at the LCMCISD Administration office, phone number 409-8832232 extension 2390 or 2440, email her at cmcshan@lcmcisd.org. Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. e information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year. Determining Eligibility Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, Charlotte McShan, Child Nutrition Secretary will review applications and determine eligibility. Households or guardians dissatisfied with the Reviewing Official’s eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the Reviewing Official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Dr. Pauline Hargove, Superintendent located at the LCMCISD Administration office, phone number 409-883-2232. Unexpected Circumstances If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the attached current income eligibility guidelines. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited

from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 6329992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. is institution is an equal opportunity provider.

district about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits. Applications also are available at each campus. Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits e following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits: Income 1.Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels Categorical or Automatic Eligibility 2. Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary

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Orangefield ISD Orangefield ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on August 28, 2017 Orangefield ISD will begin distributing letters to the households of the children in the

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It’s OCARC Tournament time again! COLBURN FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Well, here we are for the 30th consecutive year getting our boats and fishing tackle ready for this weekend’s annual OCARC fishing tournament. It is the main fund raiser for John omas and the folks at the Center located on 8th and Park and they look forward to you and your family joining them. Lots of phone calls, lots of miles on the truck and an unspoken pact with Mother Nature are all necessary elements of hosting yet another successful event. While the OCARC is blessed with a solid list of sponsors that support this tournament every year, it still requires the added support of area anglers to make it all happen. Winning money for catching the right fish is exciting and a lot of folks will make their way to the winner’s stand Saturday afternoon. You may not win one of the top prizes of $250, but there will still be three winners in 12 categories collecting trophies and a share of the $2,950 in total prize money. Raffles, links and drinks and drawings for prizes are also a part of the afternoon festivities. e only aspect the folks at the Center cannot control is the weather, but even that should not prevent you from registering early. ey will not send you out in hazardous conditions and the nominal entry fee certainly won’t break anyone. e entry fee is less than the cost of an oil change or supper for two at a local restaurant! While omas and his crew are very much into, “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” there will be two minor changes this year. e weigh-in site has been moved from the City launch to Destroyer Street off Simmons to take advantage of the shade and for the first time in many years, they will raise the entry fee a whopping $5. For more information or an entry form you can drop by the Center or give them a call at 409-8861363. e Orange County CCA Chapter will also host

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Jeff Bagwell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the second true Astro to do so, behind teammate Craig Biggio.

Lone Star State has big day this Sunday KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

It’s not very often the state of Texas has three historical events that happen on the same day. Sunday was one of those rare occasions when Houston Astros slugger Jeﬀ Bagwell became the second true Astros player inducted in Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., Texas Rangers’ third baseman Adrian Beltre banged out his 3,000th major league hit and former Texas Longhorn golfer Jhonattan Vegas successfully defended his title in the PGA Tour Canadian Open. Bagwell, along with teammate Craig Biggio who was inducted two years ago, both earned major league baseball’s most prestigious honor by striving to win every Astros game and putting out 100 per cent eﬀort during their long careers in Houston. But Sunday was Bagwell’s big day. He gave a 23-minute induction speech thanking everyone he could think of for helping him achieve this high honor, focusing on his father, Robert

Bagwell, Biggio and former teammate Moises Alou. Bagwell credits his father for instilling the love of the game when he was a kid, teaching him how to be a man and to never quit. He grew up in Connecticut as a Boston Red Sox fan, idolizing his father’s favorite player, the immortal Ted Williams, and Boston legends Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice and Wade Boggs. Before his speech, the bronze plaque was unveiled that will be on permanent display in the hall with an etching of his face and an Astros cap with the shooting star logo and a 124-word synopsis of his 15-year career with the Astros. During that time Bagwell had a career batting average of . 297, scored 1,517 runs and drove in 1,529 runs. He posted nine seasons with 100 or more runs scored and led the National League in that category three times. He blasted 30 or more home runs nine times and ﬁnished with 449 round-trippers overall. Along the way Bagwell became the only fulltime ﬁrst baseman in major league history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases. In fact, he did it twice. Bagwell drew more than 100 walks in seven

consecutive seasons to set a National League record and played in 100 or more games six times. He also stole 202 bases, the most by a first baseman since 1920. He was a four-time AllStar, was named the 1991 NL Rookie of the Year and won the NL MVP in 1994 after batting . 368 and played in the post-season six times. Four other baseball greats inducted Sunday included Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Tim Raines, and executive John Schuerholz and former commissioner Bud Selig. e 38-year-old Beltre, who is in his 20th major league season, became the 31st player to collect 3,000 base hits and the first in the Dominican Republic in the major leagues to attain this milestone. After Beltre smacked the double to put him in the record books, his three children came running toward second base, but ran right past their dad and to the centerfield wall where they undraped a huge logo commemorating the 3,000th base hit and then returned to hug their father. “We have a lot of great baseball players in the Dominican Republic, and I’m proud to be one

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2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 2, 2017

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

Too Fond of the Fawn A Bexar County game warden was called by Alamo security about a woman walking a white-tailed fawn on a leash. When she arrived on the scene, the warden questioned her about picking up the fawn on the side of the road. e woman claimed she came to the Alamo to take Fourth of July family photos. e game warden tried to explain the state law forbidding possession of game animals, but she would not listen and became very upset. e fawn was seized and taken to a licensed Texas Parks and Wildlife rehabilitator and charges are pending. Tourists were educated at the Alamo about attempting to take game animals as pets.

Illegal Netting Isn’t Easy While patrolling Willacy County, a game warden received an Operation Game ief crime stopper call regarding three individuals who were

possibly working a gill net within a public waterway on the west side of the county. After arriving at the location, the warden witnessed two exhausted individuals putting the final touches on a freshly set gill net. After a few minutes, the fishermen finally noticed they were being watched by a game warden and one of the individuals immediately said, “Well sir, I’m not going to deny it, you caught me.” e warden proceeded to inform the exhausted individuals that it was time to remove the illegal net from the water and receive citations. Cases are pending.

Hooping it Up A game warden was patrolling north Toledo Bend Reservoir during the long Fourth of July weekend when he noticed two individuals in a small boat with what appeared to be a hoop net, which is illegal for use in Texas waters. The warden observed the subjects through his binoculars for a while as it appeared they were trying to find a location to place the net. The netters spotted the warden and at-

tempted to flee, but were overtaken. Upon questioning, the subjects admitted to having already placed a hoop net in Texas waters and were cited for illegal means and methods. The case is pending.

Fizzled Out Game wardens were patrolling the annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the Sabine River for water safety compliance. At the conclusion of the show, the wardens stopped a vessel for improper lighting. When the blue lights on the wardens’ boat were initiated, the subject would not stop his vessel and accelerated. Finally the wardens were able to get his attention to stop the vessel. e operator had an expired registration, one minor onboard was not wearing a personal floatation device and another was wearing a PFD improperly. e boat operator also exhibited signs of possible impairment and after failing a field sobriety test was arrested for boating while intoxicated. He also received a citation for child under 13 years of age not wearing a life jacket and multiple

Redfish hot at shore

OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

It’s a familiar scene that is played out all along the gulf coast from Texas to Florida, anglers armed with light tackle weapons probe the shallow shorelines for the bullies of the marsh. e whole encounter is a sensory overload from the get go, it is always visually stimulating to see cruising redfish roam the banks and wreak havoc like only they can. Your ears are often treated to the sounds of vicious strikes as these heavyweights flex their muscles on mullet or crabs with equal zest. Yes, it is a moment like no other as the gap between angler and fish is narrowed in an effort to escalate one of fishing’s best confrontations. e whole event can take place in a matter of seconds or it may take several minutes to gain the proper advantage needed to make a well placed cast. e still days that are so prevalent during the summer months offer up some of the best opportunities for Sabine lake fishermen to sight fish for redfish. Sight fishing refers to the art of actually seeing the fish before a cast is made instead of just fan casting or blind casting in hopes that a fish will find you instead. e off colored water that we are so used to here on Sabine lake usually clears up in the summer months enough to actually practice this method of fishing. When water clarity is an issue anglers usually target the familiar “V” shaped wakes associated with cruising reds, by casting just ahead of these wakes an angler can put themselves in position for one of the best shows on the water as their lure of choice is demolished in a flash

warnings. e case is pending.

Time for Plan B A Real County game warden received a call near midnight from a ranch foreman about two kayakers who were stranded on the West Fork of the Frio River. e warden arrived on the scene and began visiting with the kayakers. ey told him they put in around 4:30 p.m. and had only traveled approximately 6 miles. ey told him they were planning to kayak to Concan. He advised them they were 25 miles from

of red. Anglers can take redfish in a variety of ways with many different lures, spoons or topwaters are high on the list for conventional anglers while other folks like to offer up a shad or finger mullet on a split shot rig. Perhaps the most exciting way to tangle with these broad shouldered fish is to cast a popping fly or crab imitation and hang on. Flyfishing for redfish is an adrenaline producing rush like you may have never experienced, more often than not once a redfish is hooked most anglers don’t know who has who as their line keeps leaving off the reel at breakneck speed. e sheer power of the fish can really be appreciated with fly gear, the whole experience is magnified to the point where it becomes an addiction of sorts. Now contrary to what you may think about fly tackle, you are not totally handicapped by using the long rod. e fly tackle does limit you in some areas but it also allows

you an advantage in some areas as well. When stalking these redfish you may make an errant cast with a conventional baitcaster which means you must reel all the line back and try again while the fish keeps moving or just plain drops out of sight. e same errant cast with a flyrod can be picked up and cast again in a fraction of the time it takes to do the same with a baitcaster or spinning reel, translation is more shots at the same fish which puts the odds in your favor from time to time. Chasing these fish with either style of gear has become a summer pattern that plenty of anglers including myself look forward to with great anticipation. Either near the banks looking for one red at a time or out on the smooth open water of the lake looking for a school of 50 or so. Keep your eyes open and listen carefully because in the coming weeks anglers on Sabine lake will be in store for great fishing courtesy of the marvelous redfish.

A, B, C, D, B, W, I Travis County game wardens arrested two subjects for boat-

Kazmar of them,” Beltre told the Associated Press after the game. After the banner was unfurled high above straightaway centerfield congratulating Beltre, his teammates poured out on the field to celebrate with him. Unfortunately, after the game was over the Rangers were on the short end of a 10-6 score against Baltimore. e 32-yearold Vegas, who is a native of Venezuela, had to go an extra hole to successfully defend his Canadian Open title. He shot seven-under 65 to match Charley Hoffman at 21under par, forcing a suddendeath situation. ey played the par-5 No. 18 hole where Vegas chipped to a foot of the flag and sunk the easy birdie. Hoffman chipped from a trap, but the ball scooted past the pin on his birdie attempt. “It’s been a special day,” Vegas told the Associated Press. “I knew that I had to shoot a good round today to have a chance to win again. I just came out with an aggressive mentality, just feeling really good about my game. ” KWICKIES… Former Houston Astros slugger Lee May died last weekend at age 74. He played first base for the Astros in 1972-74 and was an All-Star

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Seamus Gildea beat the heat and pulled this solid redfish off the Sabine shoreline.

Concan by road. He also advised them to rethink their trip because they were going to have to drag their kayaks most of the trip due to the river being low because of the lack of rain. e warden took one of the kayakers back to their vehicle so they could load up their kayaks and come up with another plan. ey were very thankful for the warden coming out so late to help them.

their annual fund raiser banquet at the Convention and Expo Center on hwy. 1442 on August 10th. e event draws an overflow crowd every year and based on early sales, this year will be no exception. I am not sure if they have any cooperate tables remaining at this time as those packages go pretty quickly. e items up for silent and live auctions are super and the steak supper and drinks are worth the cost of the ticket alone. Even a single $20 raffle ticket can win you a great prize. Items in the auctions include everything from guided fishing and hunting trips to custom rods and firearms. Not only is this a fun-filled and enjoyable evening, but the proceeds from your ticket ensure the future of recreational saltwater fishing. For more information contact Scott Bandy at 409-9883667 or Lou Moore at 409-988-4845. Better do it pretty quickly! If Mother Nature cooperates, it is going to take a good fish to win the $250 first place check in the Big Four categories. Winning Gopher’s Appaloosa red money also depends on a lot of luck as it is based strictly on the number of spots on the fish. I am always amazed at the number of folks

ing while intoxicated (BWI) on Lake Travis after observing the men switching driver’s seats. One of the wardens asked the original driver, who was wearing an ankle monitor, to recite his ABCs. After reciting a portion of the alphabet he stopped and was asked to continue, but stated, “No, I can’t actually.” is subject was placed under arrest for BWI. e second driver, who was already on probation for DWI, was hiding in the cabin of the boat and was subsequently arrested as well. e cases are pending.

From Page 1B during his ﬁrst season in Houston. May had 354 career home runs and drove in 1. 244 runs during his 18-year playing career. He was known as the “Big Bopper from Birmingham,” hitting 20 or more home runs and 80 or more RBIs in 11 consecutive seasons. He was a three-time All-Star and played in two World Series. His brother is former major leaguer Carlos May and his grandson Jacob May is a rookie outﬁelder with the Chicago White Sox. Some of the 11thhour deals made before Monday’s trading deadline was Texas Rangers ace pitcher Yu Darvish to the LA Dodgers along with his two-time All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy to the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named. e New York Yankees obtained Minnesota Twins lefthanded pitcher Jaime Garcia for minor league pitchers Zack Littell and Dietrich Enns and Oakland A’s star pitcher Sonny Gray for three minor leaguers. JUST BETWEEN US… Our weekly Houston Astros update has the team losing two-ofthree at Detroit but coming back from the nine-game road trip with a respectable 5-4 record.

ey still enjoyed a 16-game lead on Monday over secondplace Seattle despite their semidecimated pitching staff. eir top two pitchers are huge question marks as today’s starter against Tampa Bay Dallas Keuchel doesn’t look the same as when he started the season 9-0. However his ERA is still 1. 94. His last outing was questionable at best, but not nearly as bad as No. 2 starter Lance McCullers, Jr. who made the All-Star team with a 7-1 (2. 53 ERA) and since then has surrendered 23 earned runs in 24 innings with zero wins and a bloated 8. 61 ERA. But the major problem appears to be in the bullpen where Will Harris went back on the 10-day DL and the rest of the staff was ineffective at Detroit. Monday afternoon the Astros, in an attempt to bolster their bullpen, obtained veteran lefty Francisco Liriano and cash from the Toronto Blue Jays for 35-year-old outfielder Nori Aoki and minor league outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Liriano also could step into a starting role if needed. Houston began a four-game series against Tampa Bay at Minute Maid Park Monday and will entertain Toronto for a threegame series this weekend.

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The Friends of the Bridge City’s summer program ended with Strutters, Macie Moore and Jaelyn Nichols (pictured), handing out gift award bags to the 53 children who returned their reading logs. The Friends wish to thank all the following businesses who helped make the ceremony so rewarding: Bridge City Bank, Caryn’s Bakery, Dairy Queen, Domino’s Pizza, Gulf Credit Union, Max Bowl, Neches Federal Credit Union, Ritter Forest Products, Southeast Texas Water, Walmart and Wellspring Credit Union.

State tax-free holiday set for Aug. 11-13 MY FIVE CENTS ROBERT NICHOLS For e Record Mark your calendars for this year’s sales tax holiday on August 11th-13th. e law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks which are priced under $100 from sales and use taxes. e law also allows layaway purchases of these items to qualify for the sales tax exemption. All sellers in the state are required to honor the sales tax holiday, so it’s a great time to get prepared for the upcoming school year while saving some money in the process. Here are five things happening around your state this month: 1. Special Session has Begun e 85th Legislative, First Called Special Session began on July 18th. In the first week the Senate passed important Sunset legislation which will continue agencies such as the Texas Medical Board, Texas Social Worker Examiners and Texas Professional Counselor Examiners. e House has also passed their own versions of these bills. Governor Abbott called for 19 additional items including property tax, school finance reform, pro-life issues and caps on local and state spending to be addressed during this special session e Senate has already passed bills on all of these items, and now they have been sent to the House for consideration. 2. Bonuses and Benefits for Teachers Senate Bill 19 has passed the Senate, and will give Texas teachers bonuses and help to

Sen. Robert Nichols improve the beneﬁts of retired teachers. Beginning in September 2018, $193 million will be allocated for bonuses over the next two years. A teacher who has six to 10 years of experience, will receive a $600 bonus and a teacher with more than 10 years of experience will receive a $1000 bonus. e bill also allocates $212 million to help cut deductibles for retired teachers who are under 65 years of age by half, lower the costs for retirees who take care of adult disabled children, as well as reduce the premiums for retirees 65 years and older. Education is and always will be the most important issue the Legislature considers, and we must ensure our future generations are receiving a quality education. As this often begins with our teachers, I believe it is important to ensure we are providing for them through these bonuses and additional help with beneﬁts. 3. Maternal Mortality Taskforce e Senate approved a bill this week that will allow the

work of the state’s Maternal Mortality Task Force to continue until 2023. e Task Force was created to study why Texas has seen a recent dramatic spike in deaths of mothers during pregnancy and within a year after giving birth. While maternal deaths have risen across the United States in recent years, the rise in deaths of Texas mothers has been even higher. e purpose of the Task Force is to determine the cause of this spike and try to find solutions to this problem. e bill needs to be approved by the House before it can be sent to the Governor for final approval, but the Senate’s passage of this bill is an important step toward protecting Texas mothers. 4. Border Security In recent years, the amount of money the State spends to protect our borders has grown substantially. While I believe it is necessary to use the states funding to ensure our border is secure, the ultimate responsibility should fall to the Federal government, not the taxpayers of Texas. I was happy to see that the Federal Government has allotted $2.3 million to the Texas Military Department to continue their border security efforts through the end of this year. While this amount does not cover the costs of securing our borders, I do think it is a good step towards the Federal government taking responsibility. 5. Texas Gold While Texas has long been known for things such as cowboys, oil and cattle, we could very soon be known for gold as well. In 2015, Governor Abbott authorized the Texas Comptroller’s Office to create the state’s

ﬁrst bullion depository. is depository, which would be the ﬁrst state-regulated gold vault in the nation, could also hold deposits of gold and other precious metals from cities, businesses, individuals and countries. When the system is fully operational, it would work more like a bank handling transactions. As the depository grew, the state would be able to earn revenue from the storage fees. Currently, Texas pays approximately $1 million a year to store its gold at the New York depository. Construction will begin in September of 2017, and it is slated to open in December 2018.

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WOCCISD opens online registration West Orange – Cove CISD has opened on-line registration for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents of current WOCCISD students are asked to enter Family Access, our parent portal, and begin online registration by verifying, updating, and submitting student information. The parent listed as the primary guardian must complete the process.Households that are NOT currently utilizing Family Access, must complete the Family Access application process before they will be able to participate in on-line registration. Hard copies of the Family Access application form are available at campus offices and at the WOCCISD Educational Service Center. Application forms are also downloadable from http://www.woccisd.net/apps/pages/family_access_materials.Once a parent completes the application form, submits the application to his/her child’s campus in person (with

identification), he or she will be emailed an access code and user name in order to begin the on-line registration process through the Family Access Parent Portal.If a parent does not have access to the internet at home, computer stations will be made available at our campuses to assist with the on-line registration process in August. Computer kiosks will be located in the main foyers at the West Orange – Stark Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. A kiosk will also be available in the cafeteria at North Early Learning Center.Dates and times in which staff support will be available to assist parents will also be announced and shared through our website and social media postings. Campus computer station accessibility for parents/guardians will continue throughout the school year.The advantage of online registration is that parents will only

need to submit personal information one time; as opposed to, completing a form for each child.West Orange – Cove is excited to move forward with this new process. We appreciate the support of our parents and community as we implement on-line registration for all current students. Questions regarding registering for Family Access can be emailed to familyaccess@woccisd.net. Additionally, answers to frequently asked questions regarding on-line registration can also be found on the district website: http://www.woccisd.net/apps/pages/online_registration Students who most recently attended another school district and plan to enroll in WOCCISD will continue to enroll student(s) through the campus counselor’s office in August (dates/times to be announced).

LCM Special Education §504 Child Find Notice

Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, school districts have a duty to identify, refer, evaluate students suspected of having a disability, and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to disabled students. For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identiﬁcation, evaluation and placement into the Special Education program, please contact the Director of Special Education, Buﬀy Knight, at

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Incapacitados bajo la Sección 504 Bajo la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades y Sección 504 del Decreto de Rehabilitación de 1973, el Distrito Escolar esta obligado a identificar, referir, evaluar, y proporcionar servicios educativos apropriados y gratuitos a estudiantes incapacitados que califican para recibir servicios bajo esta ley. Si usted desea mas información sobre los derechos de padres de niños incapacitados, o si tiene preguntas sobre la identificación, evaluación, y colocación de niños en el Director de Programas Especiales

Buﬀy Knight al 409-883-6970 a la siguiente dirección: bknight@lcmcisd.org: 6579 FM 1130, Orange, Texas 77632. Si usted desea mas información sobre los derechos de padres de niños incapacitados, o si tiene preguntas sobre la identiﬁcación, evaluación, y colocación de niños en el de Sección 504, favor de ponerse in contacto con el Coordinador de 504 del Distrito Laurie Gordon al 409-883-2232 a la siguiente d i r e c c i ó n : lgordon@lcmcisd.org: 6586 FM 1130, Orange, Texas 77632.

lenge. • e ﬁrst thing to consciously work to achieve is a happy time just before bedtime. Many parents will read a bedtime story to help slow down activity and gear toward quiet and rest. e bedtime story, of course, should be one that is happy, and not a scary one. Nightmares are no fun for anyone. What a child thinks about just before bedtime, will be taken into their sleep consciousness. • Many have prayers they say with their children and this can be a real source of peace to the child, comforting them and reassuring them they are being cared for as they sleep and assuring them they are not alone in the nighttime hours. • A bedroom atmosphere contributes to subconscious sleep preparation. Are the furniture and colors in the room what they enjoy individually? How about the pictures on the walls, the decor, the color of the

walls and floor? Take the bed linen. It can contribute to a happy sleep experience if it has designs that they like, for instance sheets and pillow cases or bedding set with cars printed on them for boys and dolls or floral prints for girls. Cheerful colors in the bedding affect their attitude as well. • Is the bed itself comfortable? Is the mattress old and lumpy or is it one that the comfort level enhances a relaxed posture? Is the bed a place they can gravitate toward? • If the temperature of the room is kept cool, a cozy, warm down alternative comforter is an asset as it helps to slow down the metabolism as they warm up. A stuffed toy to snuggle up with stirs up the warm love-cuddle emotions. is is a mood well worth developing. Even before bedtime, it's always good to spend some time cuddling with them as a parent. Children normally respond well to 10 minutes of being held with hugs and

kisses being lavished on them. And bedtime conversations of happy memories of what has happened during the day have a way of turning any negative feelings about bedtime into pleasant thoughts. All things taken into account, one thing is missing. What about the parent? Does the parent need to prepare themselves ahead of time in order to bring to the child a healthy attitude for the child's sleep preparation? If the parent has had a rough day, it's much too easy to send the child oﬀ to bed, sending little or no positive emotions with them. So whether a child heads oﬀ to bed cheerfully or grumpy, restless or peaceful, a parent's underlying attitude is caught and most likely adapted into the child's own attitude. While all the other conditions in the bedroom environment contribute to a peaceful night's rest, probably the most important condition is the positive, loving attitude of the parent.

Going to work every day can be difficult enough. However, in any situation where strangers are brought together, incompatibilities can and do occur. Whether they be differences of opinion, pet peeves, or even ruffled feathers. Co-working comes with its own conventions and occasionally, written rules of engagement. Here’s a list of dos and don’ts to avoid becoming the talk of your co-working space – for all the wrong reasons.

be aware that you are part of an open, shared workspace. Sociability is of course key to coworking, so there's no need to resort to passing notes. However shared oﬃce spaces are not the place for garrulous conversations.

sidered tolerable in one building may be unacceptable in another. Don’t be that guy. Adhere to the noise policy of your service provider and keep your own ears free of complaints.

409-883-6970, bknight@lcmcisd.org, or by mail at 6579 FM 1130, Orange, Texas 77632. For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identiﬁcation, evaluation and placement into Section 504 programs, please contact the District’s Section 504 Coordinator, Laurie Gordon, at 409-8832232, lgordon@lcmcisd.org, or by mail at 6586 FM 1130, Orange, Texas 77632.

Know the tricks to get the kids to bed

ere are many factors contributing to your child's bedtime attitude. So many different personalities, every child is different. Some are geared to stay awake at night longer than others. Some are willing to go to bed with no resistance. Some resist greatly and some fall asleep before they get there. e initial step is knowing your child. If you try to fit your child's personality and physical makeup into something they are not, it won't be a good experience for anyone. Good structure is vital for every child's overall sense of security and working that into the bedtime routine can be a chal-

Please ... Don’t be that co-worker

Be friendly… It might seem insigniﬁcant, but greeting your neighbours with a smile can do wonders to enhance your shared working environment. Not only are happier work environments more productive, making an eﬀort to interact with your fellow coworkers may earn you some valuable networking contacts or a meet cute.

… but, not too friendly Know when to reel it in. Even if you and your new BFF are getting on like a house on ﬁre,

Hanging on the telephone A fully equipped co-working oﬃce will likely have a dedicated area or soundproof booths for phone calls. Even if their use isn’t mandatory, utilise them anyway. Tempting as it may be to take a call at your desk, even a quick one, consider your co-workers. ey have more important things to be concerned with than your dinner plans. Respect the shared space and, where possible, take all calls away from the workstations.

Turn it down from eleven Ambient oﬃce noise can vary from workplace to workplace and the same applies to coworking spaces. Foot traﬃc, banging doors, even blaring earphones. What might be con-

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Keep it tidy Show consideration for the co-working space by keeping your coﬀee cups, food wrappers and other waste to a minimum. Seriously, no one wants to sit next to a rubbish dump. Organising your desk eﬀectively will both reduce the risk of upsetting your neighbours, and help improve your own productivity.

Food for thought To help maintain your energy levels, most co-working sites provide a coﬀee bar or snack counter. Many oﬃces also come equipped with self-service kitchens and dining areas. Make sure to follow the house rules when it comes to heating and eating. It’s unlikely anyone else will appreciate your leftover tuna bake as much as you. Least of all whoever’s next in the line for the microwave.

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Five Back-to-School Basics Marshall Segal Staff writer desiringGod.org The beginning of August signals the beginning of backto-school shopping, or at least back-to-school-shopping commercials. You may not know it, but whether you’re a freshman or senior, you’re going to need more than notebooks, pencils, and a strong book bag. You need truth. Sure, you’re going to school, willingly or unwillingly, to learn, but there are truths you need before the algebra, literature, and biology. While you should develop good study habits for the new semester, here are some real keys to the classroom you probably won’t find in your syllabus. 1. Thinking may be the most critical thing you ever do. You’re going to school to learn how to think, not to pass tests. Whatever Christians do with their lives, whether we eat or drink or run a company or teach second grade or develop software or change diapers, we aim to do it to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). If you’ve tried it, you know it’s rarely simple or obvious how that happens. It requires careful thought and discernment. John Piper writes, “The well-educated person is the person who has the habits of mind and heart to go on learning what he needs to learn to live in a Christ-exalting way for the rest of his life — and that would apply to whatever sphere of life he pursues” (Think, 191–192). If we’re going to apply God’s word to the world, we need to know our world. Every chapter in a history book, every science experiment in the lab, every interaction between classmates is an opportunity to learn about the world God created — the place he especially put us to see him, enjoy him, and help others do the same. 2. The most important book you’ll read this fall is your Bible. Because of all the assigned pages, you’ll be tempted to

than we ought (Romans 12:3). Remember you are a sinner bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:19–20), and that in all your good papers, projects, and tests, it is God working through you for his glory (Philippians 2:13). 5. Only the gospel saves anyone, even A-students.

sideline your Bible reading until the next test has passed, the next paper is done, or the next break is here. Instead, treat your time in the Bible like you treat your meal plan. Your time soaking in Scripture will be the most fruitful and shaping time of your education. Nothing can replace the wealth you will find there, and nothing will prepare you better for life, family, vocation, or even your next class. Again, Piper pleads, “Let us labor to memorize the Word of God — for worship and for warfare. If we don’t wear it, we can’t wield it. If we do not carry it in our heads, we cannot savor it in our hearts or wield it in the Spirit” (Desiring God, 154). 3. Someone younger than you needs you. As a teenager, it took me several years to appreciate the influence I had over those younger than me. Sixth-graders can’t wait to be eighthgraders, who can’t wait to be freshmen, who can’t wait to be juniors, who can’t wait to be in college. So someone younger than you is watching you, and probably wants to be like you. Whether you choose to be or not, you will be a role model. Why not model Christ-like faith, joy, generosity, and service? If you were under the impression 2 Timothy 2:2 stops with elder-types in the church, remember that Jesus calls all his disciples, without distinction, to be making more disciples (Matthew 28:19). Keep your eyes open for the guy (if you’re a guy) or girl (if you’re a girl) trying to find

someone to look up to, and spend some time and energy to consistently point them even further up to Christ. Think creatively about ways you could invest the gospel and your life into them, and eventually show them how they can do the same for others. 4. Comparison in the classroom can be the birthplace of pride. God opposes the proud (James 4:6). That’s enough to know pride is dangerous, really dangerous. No one opposes God and survives, much less wins. Your pride will defile you (Matthew 7:20–23) and keep you out of the kingdom. Your humility, however, testifies to God’s forgiveness of your sin and his grace at work in you. The classroom naturally nurtures a culture of comparison. Pride can certainly begin before our education, but school’s grades, awards, and social dynamics seem to breed the wrong kind of competition — a self-seeking kind. And this pride clashes with our Savior’s sacrifice like your dad’s white socks and his favorite sandals. Your younger years are fertile ground for big dreams. Piper recently encouraged a group of young ambitious dreamers to distinguish between influence and fame. He said it is a good and honorable thing to want to change the world, but it’s wicked to want to be known for it. Let’s try and be quick to celebrate others (Romans 12:10), slow to speak, especially about our own successes, and slow to think more highly of ourselves

Whatever the grades may say, none of us really measures up — no, not one (Romans 3:11–12). Regardless of how hard you work this year, you will fail. You may fail to serve your roommate patiently or steward your time effectively or respect your parents humbly or do your schoolwork faithfully. Fortunately, every student who trusts in Christ has an advocate before the one with infinitely more power and authority than any teacher, dean, principal, or president (1 John 2:1). God loves you and promises to be with you and help you because his Son died for you, not because of how well you do in school or how many friends you have or how happy your parents are with your performance. You might have a new computer or a new study partner or an improved living situation or some new resolve to do better, but ultimately your only hope this fall or any fall is the gospel. And that is a really, really strong place to stand and study. So whether you’re going to walk, drive, or take the bus for the first day of classes, as you pack up, prepare your heart and mind for the work. By God’s merciful, student-loving grace, this year could be a breakthrough in your personal passion for him, your ministry to others on campus, and your readiness for a long life lived with and for Jesus. Marshall Segal (@marshallsegal) is a writer and managing editor at desiringGod.org. He’s the author of Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness & Dating (2017). He graduated from Bethlehem College & Seminary. He and his wife Faye have a son and live in Minneapolis.

You are always welcome at these Orange County churches.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery Provided. Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm (www.faithorange.org)

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

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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West Orange Christian Church

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

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Participant 3.Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster 4.Child’s enrollment in Head Start or Even Start Income Eligibility For those households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income, an adult in the household must fill out free and reduced-price meal application and return it to the campus secretaries. ose individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information: 1. Names of all household members 2. Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member 3. Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “No Social Security number” 4. Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct Categorical or Program Eligibility Orangefield ISD is working with local agencies to identify all children who are categorically and program eligible. Orangefield ISD will notify the households of these children that they do not need to complete an application. Any household that does not receive a letter and feels it should have should Texas Department of Orangefield ISD Media Release Agriculture July

From Page 7A 31, 2017 contact Brian Ousley, 735-2285, or bousley@orangefieldisd.net. Any household that wishes to decline benefits should contact Brian Ousley, 735-2285, bousley@orangefieldisd.net. Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. e information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year. Determining Eligibility Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, Brian Ousley, Director, will review applications and determine eligibility. Households or guardians dissatisfied with the Reviewing Official’s eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the Reviewing Official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Dr. Stephen Patterson, 735-5337, spatterson@orangefieldisd.net. Unexpected Circumstances If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the attached current income eligibility guidelines. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U S Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, of-

fices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e g Braille, large pnnt, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc ), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 8778339 Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http //www ascr usda gov/complaintjiling_cust hurl, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992 Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by (1) mail U S Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D C 20250-9410, (2) fax (202) 690-7442, or (3) email program intake@usda gov is institution is an equal opportunity provider

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Online registration for students returning to Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD will begin on August 1. New student registration will be held for the LCM District on August 1, 2, and 3. Parents should report to the school in which the student will be enrolled. Five campuses, Mauriceville Elementary and Middle Schools, Little Cypress Elementary and Intermediate schools and LCM High School, will be open from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Little Cypress Junior High will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 4 p.m.A birth certiﬁcate, social security number, immunization record, and proof of residency will be required of new students registering. ose who have been enrolled in another district should present their latest report card, immunization record, and proof of residency at the time of regis-

tration. To be eligible for pre-kindergarten, a student must be four years old on or before September 1, 2015, and qualify for the free lunch program or be unable to speak the English language. To determine eligibility for the free lunch program, parents should report to the food service department at the LCM Administration building, 6586 FM 1130. For the current food stamp program, you must have the beneﬁts award letter or the last four consecutive pay stubs.Mauriceville Elementary students will hold “Meet the Teacher” on August 24, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. “Meet the Teacher” for Little Cypress Intermediate and Little Cypress Elementary will be on August 25. LCI students may meet their teachers from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. and LCE students may visit their teachers from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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FOR RENT 3 BR / 1 Bath home for rent in Pinehurst. No Smoking, No Pets and NO HUD. 409-882-1614 2 BR / 2 bath all electric with CA/H in Bridge City School District. New paint, new laminate floors, excellent neighborhood. Call Randy at 409-728-0173 For lease, BCISD, C/A/H, 3 BR, 2 Bath w/ double garage. Covered patio, fenced back yard, large storage building. $1000 month, $1000 deposit. 409-745-3782 or 409-6703164 Mobile Home for rent, a 3/2/2 CA/H 1 block from Orangefield School. No pets, washer and dryer hook up. $600 & $500 month plus deposit. 409720-8699

Services Housecleaning, Attic cleaning, yard cleaning, room clean out and much more. Provided by Flower Power at 409-599-4919. Call for a quote and references, Bridge City based Individual. Do You need a Mary Kay Rep? If so, give me a call at 409-734-7093

Garage Sale on Thursday, Aug. 3rd from 7 am - until at 1006 7th Street in Orange. Books, shoes, clothing and misc. items. Garage Sale on Sat., August 5th from 8 am to noon at 2790 N. Main in Vidor. Lots of good stuff. Garage Sale on Sat., August 5th from 8 am to 12 pm at 2275 Beverly St. in Bridge City. No early birds. Clothes, kitchen decor, king and full size beds. Garage Sale on August 5th from 7 am to 1 pm at 105 Troy St. in BC. Childrens clothes, household items, jewerly, knick knacks, adults clothes, collectible Dreamsickles & much more.

MISC. FOR SALE D100 John Deere Mower $350.00, Temporary Rigged Power Pole $125.00. Call 409-3131932 Rug Doctor carpet cleaner, used 3 times. Pd. over $400, will sell for $175.00. Top Load Water Cooler $40.00 409-883-5965 Lift Recliner $150, Bunk Beds and twin mattress $250, kitchen table & 4 chairs $75 Cash only. Call 409-988-3402 or 409734-7324.

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HELP WANTED Established company seeking a bookkeeper/ payroll person. Some Experience with Quick Books, and Word is helpful. Busy Office. Must be dependable. Send Your resume to Penny Record PO Box 1008 Bridge City Texas 77611. Immediate Openings, Industrial Tank Cleaners, Hazmat Response. All Levels with overtime and some travel. TWIC, DL required. 844-3627273 or www.esandh. com/careers.php The Penny Record In Bridge City Is hiring for a carrier. We deliver on Wednesdays. For More info please call 735-5305

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of FRANCIS L. CRAWLEY, Deceased, were issued on AUGUST 19, 2016, in Cause No. P17581, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: DENNIS KARL BISHOP. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dennis Karl Bishop c/o: Stephen C. Howard 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 24th day of July, 2017.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

FIELD WORKERS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of BARBARA D U P L A N T I S , Deceased, were issued on the JULY 20, 2017, in Cause No. P17920, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: RUSSELL M. DUPLANTIS. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Ten (10) temp. positions; approx 4 months; Job to begin on 9/19/17 through 1/15/18. Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; to assist with the operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; distribution of sugar cane to local sugar mills; able to work in hot humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long period of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.38 per hour; mon-sat; 48 hours a week, OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. CDL License Required. Employment offered by TAF Trucking, L.L.C. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)519-2856. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 718994.

c/o: Russell M. Duplantis 125 County Rd. 475 Kirbyville, TX 75956 Dated the 26th day of July, 2017.

Stephen Howard

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

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Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for: Russell M. Duplantis State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)886-0575 Fax: (409)886-1353 Email:

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

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND AN APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE WITH WILL ANNEXED in this estate on JULY 10, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Barbara Gene McMahan, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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

BARBARA GENE McMAHAN, Deceased Cause No. P17927 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

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The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Administration Building, 123 S. 6th Street, Orange, Texas 77630. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on January 25, 2017. BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

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Three (3) temp positions; approx 4 months; Duties: to operate farm equipment; planting of sugarcane by hand, farm, field and shed sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.38 per hour; Job to begin on 9/25/17 through 1/15/18; 40 hours; mon-fri; OT hours varies not guaranteed. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Welcome Plantation, Inc., Welcome North, L.L.C. and Sweet River Farms, Inc. located in St. James, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (225) 473-9548 or may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 719747.

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Back-to-School Organization Tips for Busy Families Modify Meal Prep

Gettin Organized (StatePoint) The new school year brings hectic mornings, piles of homework, endless events, practices, games and school conferences. When you’re a busy parent, day-to-day tasks can consume your thoughts and energy. Stay organized and sane by following these simple tips to handle the crush of the school year. Centralize Communication Communication is key when it comes to organization. Stay in sync with your family by using a digital calendar. Smartphone apps such as Hub allow multiple users to share to-do and shopping lists, appointments, commitments and more. In addition, many apps have messaging capabilities to ensure users can share specific details and instructions (“Bring treats for the holiday party Tuesday”) and last-minute changes (“Grandma is picking up the kids today”) with one or more family members. Organization Station

THEME: BACK TO SCHOOL ACROSS 1. Pink, as in steak 5. “Death ____ for Cutie” 8. Rum cake 12. Czech or Serb 13. “____ and hearty” 14. Equipped with feathers 15. Weather ____ 16. Seed covering 17. Desktop pictures 18. *The boss 20. 32-card game 21. Delhi dresses 22. How the weasel goes 23. Develop, as in story 26. Covered porch 30. Jersey call 31. *Storage 34. Garden ear 35. Wet nurses 37. Owned 38. Ohio metropolis 39. Ingrid Bergman to Isabella Rossellini 40. Saudi Arabia money, pl. 42. Masseuse’s office 43. Pastoral 45. Right to enter 47. Lincoln lumber 48. _____ New Guinea 50. *Paper mistake 52. *Learning space 56. South Pacific sailboats 57. Angler’s decoy 58. Arm bone 59. Black Beauty, e.g. 60. Singer Tori 61. Skirt opening 62. 15th of March 63. Who’s from Mars? 64. Hippocrates’ promise, e.g.

DOWN 1. A requested response 2. Wing-shaped 3. Feminine of raja 4. Be that as it may 5. Plural of carpus 6. Batman to Bruce Wayne 7. *End of class notice 8. *Worn to school 9. Dwarf buffalo 10. Out of shape 11. *Found in the back of many yearbooks 13. Bob, e.g. 14. Golfer’s sun protection 19. “When a Stranger _____” 22. p in mph 23. Savory taste 24. Wanderer 25. Like beer head 26. Sacred Hindu writings 27. Relating to Scandinavia 28. What ball does on New Year’s 29. Pavlova and Karenina 32. Swanky 33. Mary ____, businesswoman extraordinaire 36. *Special permission 38. Singular of asci 40. Equip with sails 41. Memory failures 44. These lips sink ships 46. Enrico, of operatic fame 48. D’Artagnan’s hat decoration 49. Hammerin’ Hank 50. Trampled 51. Bygone era 52. Chowder protein 53. Paella pot 54. Dealing with a problem 55. *Calculating subject 56. *Between Sigma and Epsilon

If your family prefers a physical calendar, incorporate it into a complete “home command station” in an area everyone passes, like a nook in the kitchen or a corner in the family room. Build out the space as the central location for organization. Use chalkboard paint to create a reusable messaging wall for daily assignments and appointments. Include a shelf or cubby with an inbox and outbox so permission slips, bills and important documents don’t get lost. Make this station even more useful by adding a dedicated space for children to do homework. Include a desk, computer, school supplies and a bright desk lamp. Encourage success by posting recent “wins” nearby, like that aced spelling test or impressionist masterpiece. Utilize file cabinets, labeled folders or pouches to separate print materials and USB flash drives by subject, so homework can be handled with less stress.

Before heading to the market, map out meals for the week that share common ingredients, to increase efficiency and reduce waste; then create a shopping list packed with fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Maintain a consistent supply of fresh, delicious produce with subscription boxes or community-supported agriculture membership. Prep breakfasts and lunches the night before to save time in the morning and ensure your family consumes healthy, whole foods, versus pre-packaged convenience foods. Smoothies provide a nutritious breakfast or snack at home or on-the-go. Prepare and freeze individual servings of chopped fruits and vegetables in resealable bags. When you’re ready to use, place the frozen produce into a high-powered blender, such as the Vitamix A3300 Ascent Series blender, add almond milk, soy milk or water and blend on high until the desired consistency is reached. For lunch, prep power-packed meals with items like almond and seed butters to provide protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Mix unsalted, roasted almonds and canola oil in a high-powered blender to create homemade almond butter; or blend sunflower seeds, flaxseed, sesame seeds and sunflower oil for an allergy-friendly no-nut butter. Pair these delicious spreads with jam on whole-wheat bread for a twist on a traditional lunchbox favorite. Staying organized is not easy. There might be occasional disarray, but making just a few small changes will help you reap the benefits of a more balanced life this back-to-school season.

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