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Vol. 58 No. 118

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Week of Wednesday, August 15, 2018

County turns spotlight on Way Service pact Dave Rogers

For The Record

In his successful campaign for County Judge earlier this year, Dean Crooks repeatedly raised questions about Orange County’s energy savings contract with Way Services. At Commissioners’ Court Tuesday, he had a lot of other people asking questions, too. The biggest one seems to be “what are we getting from Way Services for our money?” Early in Tuesday’s meeting, court members approved the final $61,000 payment of a $5.59 million contract with Way Services for work on county buildings that included heating and air-conditioning unit replacements and lighting up-

dates. Then they discovered the contractors hadn’t yet finished the work. County Crooks Maintenance Director Kurt Guidry said several months ago he provided the company a “punch list” of final touches before he would sign off on the project, and was still waiting for a response. Commissioners pulled that check at the end of Tuesday’s meeting, along with another $2,000 check for Way Service’s monthly monitoring agreement. Under a state mandate to be more energy efficient, the then-court members – Commissioners Barry Burton, Jody Crump, David Dubose

Commish race features city council alums Dave Rogers

For The Record

When Deborah Mitchell and Theresa Beauchamp face off for the Orange County Precinct 2 Commissioner seat in the Nov. 6 election, it won’t be for the first time. In May of 2004, Beauchamp defeated Mitchell 871 votes to 748 in a race for the City of Orange’s Place 1 city council seat. Beauchamp, a Republican, was re-elected four times, twice without opposition, and held the office 11 years before being term-limited. Mitchell, former Orange County Democratic Party chair, was elected to Orange City Council in May of 2005 and served a pair of two-year terms. “Orange was heavily Republican represented then,” said Mitchell, who resigned as local party leader to run this November as one of two Democrats seeking county office this year. She and fellow Democrat Gail Barnett, who is taking on incumbent Hershel Stagner, Jr. for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, are giving Orange County its first two contested races since 2014. Beauchamp, meanwhile, just wants her friends to

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know she has another election coming. Soon. “Everybody keeps saying, ‘Here’s our new commissioner,’ and I say, ‘Oh no, no, I’m not,’” she said. The confusion is because Beauchamp has already won an election this year, defeating incumbent Barry Burton by four votes in March’s Republican primary. Then, six days later, she was again declared winner in a recount. “I’m afraid people will think I’m already commissioner and forget to go vote in November,” she said. “I hope I get elected. I’m ready to work. Mitchell drew no Dem opponent, so was able to marshal her efforts for the fall. “I’m a voice for everybody, an advocate for every citizen,” Mitchell said. “I bring diversity to have representation for all socio-economic levels.” PRECINCT 2 RACE Page 3A

and John Banken and County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton – voted unanimously in September 2016 to pay for the Way Services contract by selling tax-exempt bonds.

The county agreed to repay investors – with interest – over a 15-year term that runs through 2031. Banken noted at the time that the annual cost of bond

repayment rose steadily from $245,000 for 2017 to twice that much in 2031. It was presented that Way Services guaranteed the county would be able to pay

the company’s bill with energy savings. “I want to make sure the public understands that if we COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Lower tax values nix Natatorium n Council

works to trim city tax rate

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Mayor Larry Spears, Jr. wants the Orange Natatorium converted into a recreation center for city youth. The indoor swimming pool that has been a summertime refuge for the city’s youth for nearly 40 years has apparently heard its last Marco, Polo. Spears offered his proposal – one which he hopes to pay for with city bonds -after Public Works Director Jim Wolf led a Thursday afternoon city council tour of the shuttered Natatorium which is long past its glory days. Moments later, council members were unanimous in telling City Manager Shawn Oubre they wanted to cut $155,000 of spending for pool repair and operations from the Fiscal Year 2019 city budget. These actions took place during the council’s third budget workshop last week. In Tuesday morning’s regularly scheduled city council meeting, the vote was 7-0 to set a proposed tax rate of 0.83004 (or 83 cents per $100 value) to fund a proposed 2019 Fiscal Year budget of $21 million for the general fund. That’s a raise of 12.3 cents per $100 value over last year’s tax rate of .71774 or a jump of $123 in the city tax bill for the owner of a $100,000 property not eligible for any exemptions, such as homestead. But nearly a year after Tropical Storm Harvey lowered city property values 9 percent, council members

Orange Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., left, joins in Thursday’s tour of the Natatorium, which opened in 1979. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Council members Bill Mello and Brad Childs check out the plumbing at the Orange Natatorium during a tour Thursday. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

were unanimous in stressing they were seeking to lower the amount of tax rate increase by cutting items from the budget be-

fore it is finalized at the end of September. Spears said, “We’re not going to get anywhere near that number [.083004].”

Council member Bill Mello put forth the motion: “We set the rate at ORANGE COUNCIL Page 3A

Dr. Shahan described as ‘a calm presence’ at LSCO David Ball

For The Record

The hurricanes came, but still Lamar State College-Orange rebuilt. That was the general consensus of those who spoke at Michael Shahan’s retirement reception on Tuesday afternoon at the J. Michael and Bridget Shahan Events Center on campus. Those gathered were celebrating his 24 years of service as president to the college. Gwen Whitehead, vice president of academic affairs, however, said Tuesday was a bittersweet day because the Shahans were leaving. She recounted his career at

LSCO and recalled how 24 years ago the campus was a “rinky-dink little place” with substandard facilities and streets. All of the faculty lived in the academic building. “The campus has come a Gwen Whitehead, vice president of academic affairs for Lamar State College-Orange, presents retiring LSCO president, Michael Shahan, a cardboard cutout image of himself at his retirement reception Tuesday afternoon at J. Michael and Bridget Shahan Events Center on campus. Whitehead joked with the cutout, Shahan will always be on campus, even after he leaves. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

long way,” Whitehead said. “We’ve seen a lot of growth on the academic side.” She added that Shahan never shot her down and he was willing to listen to her “crazy ideas.” “He was calm in the face of the fire. He offered calm and capable leadership,” she said. “When a storm would come through you know he would take care of us.” In fact, several others said Shahan’s calm leadership was inspiring. A video montage was then played in honor of Shahan with faculty and staff saying their goodbyes and congratulations followed by the giving of gifts.

Shahan told the audience he couldn’t thank everyone enough for all they have done for him. He also recognized employees and retirees of LSCO. “It’s been a really great 24 years,” he said. “Everyone here pitching in makes Lamar State College-Orange a special place. All of you are valuable, all of you are important.” Shahan said though he gets the credit for rebuilding the campus three times, gave all of the credit to SpawGlass Construction for their work on campus. Shahan said on his first SHAHAN Page 3A

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Life changing event for Schexnaider, MADD advocate Debby Schamber For The Record

After 28 years of helping an endless list of people, Kathy Schexnaider now needs the help of others. Schexnaider is a victim specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and was conducting a victim impact panel in Huntsville on June 12 when she suffered a massive stroke. She was flown to a Houston hospital and placed into the Intensive Care Unit where she remained for more than three weeks. According to her husband, Russell Schexnaider, she had a brain bleed and was not expected to make it through the night or for the much needed surgery of a permanent shunt. However, her strong will and determination has amazed doctors as she fights to recover. Schexnaider has since transferred to a local rehabilitation center. She will soon transfer again after being accepted into The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research in Houston. The stroke has heavily impacted her left side. Through therapy she has been working on learning to swallow and talk. She will also have

Kathy Schexnaider, advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, holds a cross made to honor her husband, Lawrence Bell, who was killed by a drunk driver in 1991. Kathy who works tirelessly to help others has suffered a massive stroke and now the family is asking for help with expenses through a gofundme account.

to learn how to transfer to things such as her wheelchair. But, her generous, stubborn, funny, opinionated, and loving personality remains fully intact. She will need all that and more for re-

covery and rehabilitation, according to her family. Schexnaider’s family has set up a gofundme account to help them with the mounting bills. They are beginning to un-

derstand the extensive therapies, equipment and supports she will likely need to maximize her recovery quickly add up in costs. Schexnaider became involved with MADD in 1991 when she decided she wasn’t going to just be another victim of a drunk driver and called them the day after her husband was killed. Lawrence Bell was weedeating in the front yard of his mother’s house in Fred, with his two children, Thomas, 7, and his 3-year-old brother, Nathan, who were playing nearby. A 62-year-old man, who was known as the “town drunk,” veered off the roadway. He threw Lawrence Bell about 100 feet and slammed his body into a tree. The man later received 6 months in the county jail, 10 years probation and a $1,500 fine for the incident. Upset and frustrated, Schexnaider called county officials to find out how to keep the man in jail longer, and quickly found out she didn’t have any rights — even in court. In addition, she was told she couldn’t speak in court and even if she cried she would immediately be thrown out of the court room.

Beto O’Rourke to start ads with Cruz response funds PATRICK SVITEK The Texas Tribune

Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, is set to start airing TV ads in his race against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. O’Rourke’s campaign told supporters Monday that it has placed a “$1.27 million media buy” and voters will start seeing “positive TV ads” in 20 Texas markets this week. The dollar amount represents how much

O’Rourke, an El Paso congressman, raised two weekends ago in response to Cruz’s first round of TV ads, three of Beto O’Rourke which targeted the challenger. “Texans in all 254 counties of our state are proving that together, we will be the big, bold, confident answer to the small, petty, negative attacks that are coming our way,”

O’Rourke said in a statement. Whether O’Rourke would air TV ads in the race — and if so, how extensively — has been something of an open question for months. He has expressed ambivalence about the effectiveness of TV ads nowadays and talked about investing heavily in a field operation instead. In July, O’Rourke released his first ad, a minute-long montage of his travels across the state as livestreamed on

Facebook. The spot has been appearing only online. O’Rourke’s campaign did not immediately say what the content of the TV ads would be other than that they would be positive. Cruz’s first TV ads came out Aug. 3. O’Rourke’s campaign sought to counter them with a $1 million fundraising drive over the following weekend and ended up exceeding the target by that Sunday night, raking in $1,274,528.

Silently she sat in the court room and wore sunglasses to hide her tears. Her hopes of addressing the man who has killed her husband were tossed aside by officials. It was then she decided to stand up for victims’ rights and do something so people who had their lives shattered by drunk drivers would not have to endure the pain she went through. Schexnaider began by volunteering for MADD for nine years before becoming a full-time employee as a senior victim advocate. Schexnaider rarely stopped for herself as she helped victims in 13 counties by giving up evenings and weekends to help others. Her drive to help others never stopped and when she received a new case she saw it through to ensure

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the victims has justice. Some of the victim’s families became lifelong friends she would always hold close to her heart. During her career, she has helped the living victims of drunk drivers in getting help with funeral expenses, medical bills and provided emotional support too. In addition to assisting the many families, she did not lose sight of the first victim which is the deceased. She placed and maintained small white crosses along the highways at the location where the person was killed, if the family did not do it first. To assist Schexnaider in her recovery, donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/kathyshealingfund.

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Dr. Shahan described as ‘a calm presence’ at LSCO David Ball

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Gwen Whitehead, vice president of academic affairs for Lamar State College-Orange, presents retiring LSCO president, Michael Shahan, a cardboard cutout image of himself at his retirement reception Tuesday afternoon at J. Michael and Bridget Shahan Events Center on campus. Whitehead joked with the cutout, Shahan will always be on campus, even after he leaves. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

“The campus has come a long way,” Whitehead said. “We’ve seen a lot of growth on the academic side.” She added that Shahan never shot her down and he was willing to listen to her “crazy ideas.” “He was calm in the face of the fire. He offered calm and capable leadership,” she said. “When a storm would come through you know he would take care of us.” In fact, several others said Shahan’s calm leadership was inspiring. A video montage was then played in honor of Shahan with faculty and staff saying their goodbyes and congratulations followed by the giving of gifts. Shahan told the audience he couldn’t thank everyone enough for all they have done for him. He also recognized employees and retirees of

LSCO. “It’s been a really great 24 years,” he said. “Everyone here pitching in makes Lamar State College-Orange a special place. All of you are valuable, all of you are important.” Shahan said though he gets the credit for rebuilding the campus three times, gave all of the credit to SpawGlass Construction for their work on campus. Shahan said on his first day on campus as president on Aug. 15, 1994, he didn’t know what he was doing. Tom Sanders, former LSCO president, said to tell his people a joke. That broke the ice. “Everyday I try to have a good time,” he said. The Cypress Center, the newest building on campus, was renamed last month as the J. Michael and Bridget

New documentary explores comeback of scurvy Long ago, pirates, explorers, and sailors were plagued by a mysterious disease that caused them to suffer a slow and painful death. Now that disease is making a comeback, in the places you’d least expect. We now know that the condition, called scurvy, is caused by a lack of vitamin C, which is mainly found in fruits and vegetables. Luckily, scurvy is incredibly easy to treat – you just increase the amount of vitamin C in your diet. While scurvy was first documented way back in 1550 BCE by the ancient Egyptians, it is perhaps most famous for the effects it had on 18th-century mariners. Today, scurvy is seen mainly in the developing world, where malnutrition is most common. But scurvy seems to be experiencing a resur-

gence in countries where people should have access to plenty of vitamin C-rich foods. This occurrence is explored in a new documentary called Vitamania. Medical doctor Eric Churchill, who practices in Springfield, Massachusetts, and features in the new film, explained that his team alone have diagnosed between 20 and 30 new cases of scurvy over the past six years – a surprisingly high number. “Scurvy stands out in our minds as something that is so basic and easy to avoid, and yet these people have ended up falling victim to an illness that simply should not exist in a developed country,” Churchill said. Various species in the animal kingdom – like lemurs and lorises – can produce their own vitamin C, but un-

County business A bright spot, maybe: Guidry said after Way Services installed the first new air conditioner in February 2017, he was told the calendar on the warranty on new equipment wouldn’t start until the job was complete. “We’ve got to find out what our legal options are,” Crooks said. “We don’t want to spend another half-million dollars and get nothing for it.” After deducting Way Service’s now-delayed $67,000, the county’s bills paid Tuesday totaled $590,000. Of that, $321,000 went to Wendorf, Beward & Partners, the county’s FEMA grant ad-

Tiger’s Tale away in the Merchant Marines. She moved with her mom Iva, her dad and Nova into the first floor of the jail in 1947. Male prisoners stayed on the second floor, while the third floor was for women and juvenile prisoners. Wanda recalls she had few playmates her own age as a young child, on account of living downtown. Only one girl her age lived nearby. But Wanda had plenty to do. “I was busy every day,” she said. “When I was a little girl, 3, 4 and 5, I went to the courthouse every day. I worked at the courthouse. The elevator man let me run the courthouse. “But one day, it all came to an end. I had to go to school.” Reinert recalls the sheriff’s office being much smaller than it is today, with about 150 employees. “We had five or six cars and about a dozen people working for my dad,” she said. “One man did Vidor, one Bridge City and one served papers. “But the county wasn’t as big. Back then, the sheriff had to do it all.”

fortunately, we can’t, so our diet is incredibly important. And it’s not just a lack of fruit and veg that can lead to scurvy – the way we cook them can have an effect too. Over-

cooking vegetables can destroy the vital vitamins within them. Excellent sources of vitamin C include tomatoes, oranges, peppers, guavas, strawberries, and coriander.

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ministrator. Commissioners also authorized early voting dates and polling places for the Nov. 6 general election. Early voting sites will be Oct. 22-Nov. 2 at Orange Public Library, Bridge City Public Works Building, Mauriceville Volunteer Fire Department and Raymond Gould Community Center. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Tuesdays Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, when they will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All 34 voting boxes will be at their usual locations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

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A jail trusty used to take her to movies on Saturday morning and her unique housing arrangement was a hit with teenage friends. “Ask any of the girls what they remember of me, and they’ll say it was going to the jail for slumber parties in high school,” Reinert said. It was the guys who goaded her into a book. It all began when she put together a 20page Xeroxed pamphlet for her 50th class reunion. “Some of the boys said ‘You need to write a book.’ I said ‘I can’t do that.’ They said, ‘Yes, you can.’ “So I did.” Reinert says classmates Judy Stanfield Dorman and Carol Johnson Simer, sister Nova Dee Holts Strickland and best friend Barbara Knight were big helpers tracking down information, editing and arranging the chapters of the book. Reinert’s daughter, Iva White Switzer is also due credit, her mom says, and granddaughter Shelby Switzer drew the artwork for the front and back of the book.

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Shahan Events Center for their service to the college. Local and state dignitaries along with officials from the Texas State University System were attendance in honor of Shahan who will be soon retiring. Since then, Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall, named Thomas A. Johnson, the sole finalist in the LSCO presidential search on July 27. Johnson, currently assistant vice president of student affairs at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, was chosen from a field of more than 30 candidates who applied during a national search. The TSUS Board of Regents must confirm Johnson’s appointment after a 21day waiting period required by state law. If confirmed, Johnson is expected to assume the presidency Sept 1.

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-1978

From The Creaux’s Nest ACADIANS EXILED 253 YEARS AGO I don’t know why August 15, 1765, is the date marked as the day Acadians were exiled from Nova Scotia because it started way before that. The Acadians had lived on Nova Scotia territory since 1604, nearly 200 years before George Washington became president of the United States. They established a small, vibrant colony around the Bay of Fundy. They built dykes to tame the high tides and to irrigate the rich fields. Ignored by France, they grew independent minded. They felt secure, even when sovereignty over their land passed over to Britain after 1713. In 1730, the British persuaded the Acadians to swear to at least stay neutral in the conflict between Britain and France. In 1751, the French built Fort Beausejour. The fort fell to the English forces in June 1755. Previous British governors had been conciliatory towards the Acadians but Governor Charles Lawrence considered it a military action in 1755. When he said it was found that 270 Acadian militia was among the fort’s inhabitants, Gov. Lawrence, with new delegates from Boston and New England, took drastic action. On September 5, 1755, all male Acadians 10 years or older were ordered to gather at the Grand-Pre church. The decree, which was read to the assembled, stated in part, “That your land and tenements, cattle of all kind and live stock of all sorts, are forfeited to the Crown, with all of your effects, savings, your money and household goods and you yourselves to be removed from this province.” It was the New Englander Charles Morris who devised the plan to surround all the churches Sunday morning, capture the men, burn the houses down and break the dykes. The Acadian men went reluctantly when wives and children were threatened with bayonets. They prayed, they sang, they cried. By fall of 1755, some 1,100 Acadians were aboard transports from South Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania. Between 1755 and 1763, nearly 10,000 were deported. Many died by drowning or disease. Some young men were sold on the slave blocks in Maryland, along side the Negro men. Many, early 4,000 were attracted to Louisiana because of the familiarity of the language and remained to develop what is now known as the “Cajun” culture. Back in Nova Scotia, the Acadian land was occupied by New Englanders. Acadians were allowed to return in 1764 but chose to settle far from the land they had owned since 1604 and that had been their home for 160 years. Throughout their ordeal, they maintained their sense of identity as indeed the Cajuns do today. They displayed a remarkable demonstration of human will in the face of cruelty. One of the biggest losses of my treasures to Hurricane Ike, was a great collection of the History of the Cajuns, letters, personal interviews and handed down stories. Several volumes of history that was given to me by my late friend Attorney Louis Dugas, who like me, loved the history. He was a real historian. No American culture has been kept intact for so many years. The 4,000 has grown to millions around the world whose bloodline can be traced back to the original Cajuns. God bless the Cajuns.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 The summer Olympics in Beijing have produced great moments but none, in the past or likely future, are any bigger than the accomplishments of our latest national hero. Michael Phelps with eight gold medals, seven of them record breaking, is the greatest sports accomplishment ever. This 23-year-old swimmer from Baltimore surpassed every previous performance. I watched in 1972 when Mark Spitz won seven gold medals in the Munich games; a record that most believed would never be broken. Phelps, in 2004, won six gold medals and his eight in 2008 gives him 14 golds.***** A new police chief will be named at Bridge City after the abrupt resignation of longtime chief Steve Faircloth. Many applicants will come in to replace him. The city fathers are at a crossroad. For years some have wanted Steve to leave, now the ball is in their court to pick a new chief, only the seventh in Bridge City’s history. Maj. Joey Hargrave has been appointed interim chief, but I’m told that’s not a prerequisite to be named permanent chief. But it doesn’t work against him either.***** Our neighbor, Lawyer Pate, was still in a Houston hospital Sunday but expecting to be home soon. He says the heart procedure went well, now he’s fighting the after-pain.***** Danny Brack hosted the “KKK” (Kroger Koffee Klub) Saturday to celebrate J.D. Stansfield’s 90th birthday. Danny said he’d rather feed them once a year than put up with them every day. He was just half serious.*****Bridge City A.D. Coach Chris Stump has filled all his coaching positions. Monday night the school board hired Coach Miste Tyner as softball coach. She will also coach freshman volleyball. Her brother Jason Tyner is a major league baseball player with the Chicago White Sox.***** Celebrity birthdays this week. Kenny Rogers will turn 70 on Aug. 21. It looks like he got that old fast. On the other hand, Kobe Bryant will be only 30 years old on Aug. 23. It looks like he’s been around 20 years making three-pointers. Both are 10 years older today.***** Ellen DeGeneres, 50, married 35-year-old Portia de Rossi Saturday at their Beverly Hills home. The ceremony was attended by 19 guests including Ellen’s proud mom, Betty, and Rossis’ mother, Margaret, who came from Australia. Ellen’s last gal dumped her for a guy. I understand Ellen wore a white tux, Rossi a pink wedding dress.

William E. “Ed” Carpenter, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13. Funeral service was Saturday, Aug. 16. He was a Sergeant for the U.S. Army and worked for American Bridge Division of U.S. Steels for 35 years. He is survived by nephews, Leon Wallace, Robin Wallace, niece, Jeanette Evans, and several great-nieces and nephews.***** William D. “Bill” Byerly, 85, of Orange, died Wednesday, Aug. 13. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 16. Mr. Byerly was a resident of Orange since 1944, and retired from DuPont Sabine River Works and he was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran. He is survived by his sisters, Alice Marie Baker and Thelma Dell Smith, brother, Steve Byerly and nieces and nephews.***** Jerry D’Wayne Bland, 39, of West Orange, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6. Services were Monday, Aug. 18. He was a lifelong resident of the Bridge City and Orange area. He attended Bridge City High School, worked as a sales representative for an area new car dealership and was a veteran of the Army during Operation Desert Storm. Survivors include his father, Jerry Wayne Bland, girlfriend, Paula Zerko, former wife, Angie Hartman and siblings.***** James Edward Murphy, 23, of Deweyville, passed away Monday, Aug. 11. Services were Thursday, Aug. 14. A longtime resident of Deweyville he worked as a carpenter in the construction industry. He is survived by his mother, Linda Murphy, sister, Lillie Cavazos, aunt and uncles,

40 Years Ago-1978 Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 14, for Ann Guidry, the beautiful wife of Andy Guidry. She died of cancer leaving behind Andy, Paula, Jennifer, Jeffrey Paul, Richard and David. *****Major Inman Jr. was elected mayor of Orange after a hard-fought campaign against Davis Cooper. Major will replace Mayor Paul Hale. *****On Saturday, Aug. 19, Marilyn Patton became Mrs. Jeff Williams. They have been dating five years. She’s the daughter of Charles and Juliet Patton. *****Howard Morse and Dr. J.E. Barnett are added to the Bridge City Bank Board. *****Pretty Phyllis Cessac is now with Dal Sasso Realty in the Bridge City office. ***** On Sept. 3, Desia Stephens will become the bride of Carl Davis. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stephens. *****Precision Tune welcomes Dolan and Audrey Frenzel who have purchased the Precision Tune franchise at 3103 MacArthur Drive.*****Roy and friend, the late Conley Windel, continue their trip through the southwest. (Some excerpts from Dunn’s writing are repeated here.) “After a beautiful drive, with lush and picturesque Sonora Desert as backdrop, we arrived on the rim over looking Old Tucson. The desert was filled with beautiful saguaro cactus seen the most in western movies. We had a lot of sunlight left but since we had pushed hard since early morning, we decided to wait until morning to visit the place where over 300 western movies have been filmed. Great movies such as “Rio Bravo,” “Gunfight at the OK Corral” and the television series “High Chaparral” made it’s home at Old Tucson as well as episodes of “Bonanza” and “Little House on the Prairie.” If you have seen a John Wayne movie, you probably have been to Old Tucson. While Conley fixed a pork chop supper, I looked the area over with field-glasses. That’s when I discovered cattle being driven and a movie crew shooting. Conley looked through the glasses and we both wished we had gone down, however, it was a beautiful sight from the high vantage point. It didn’t get dark until after 8 p.m. and we could see to the east lights from the beautiful city of Tucson. The mountains form a barrier between today and yesterday, the old west and the now. After breakfast and still bushed we decided we would coast this day. We went down at 9 a.m. to the old western town. We were the only tourists around until a family of mom, dad, and three kids showed up. A movie was being shot but no big stars were around. The scene was a priest coming out of a white church. They reshot that action at least a dozen times. We spent three hours and visited with some of the hands that lived there and tended to the animals. Cowboys and crews who took care of the rest. (Editor’s note: In 1995, the place was set ablaze by arsonist. Since the fire, new buildings have gone up to replace what was destroyed, the Grand Palace Hotel and Saloon is now a 500-seat opera house. The old west comes alive with trail rides, stagecoach rides, entertainment and exhibits on pioneers and Native Americans. It was mostly used for movie-making when Roy and Conley visited.) Next week: The trip continues toward Tombstone, Bisbee to El Paso and through Texas.

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We’re glad to see our friend John Roy Fredrick up and about after having major surgery. He still seems frail but on the rebound.*****Our buddy Sharon Bearden used to run from his law office across the street to the courthouse, avoided the elevator and ran up the stairs. About a year ago, he switched to driving the length of a football field to the courthouse. His old catcher’s knee won’t carry him anymore. Monday, Aug. 20, he will have knee surgery in Houston. We may see him run up those stairs again.*****Last week, I ran into retired attorney Wayne Peveto. As a lawyer and former State Representative, he was a dapper dresser but he’s given up the suit for his Country Jim’s farmer outfit. In my opinion, since 1950 Wayne was the best state representative we have ever had and Carl Parker and D. Roy Harrington were our best state senators.*****Last week Judge Dennis Powell celebrated his birthday and we missed it. Judge Powell is just a great guy. A God worshiping good family man. Every lawyer I’ve ever spoken with comments about what a good judge Dennis is. One told me last week that he will be remembered as one of the great District Judges. Belated happy birthday Judge.

A FEW HAPPENINGS August 17, marks 34 years since Sheriff Chester Holts died in 1984. I was called to be a pallbearer but was driving through Canada at the time. I’ve always regretted missing that honor. His daughter Wanda covers most of his life as sheriff in her new book “Orange.” In many ways, Holts was probably the best sheriff we ever had. I’ve read plenty about those before him and I’ve known all of them since. Present sheriff Keith Merritt will long be recalled as one of the good ones. The difference is Holts had 13 or so total employees, Merritt has many more. When Chester Holts left office there were no unsolved major crimes. He knew

the criminal element better than anyone and often solved a case just by the M.O.*****This coming Thursday 100 major newspapers will take on Trump’s rhetoric against the press about being the enemy of the people. I’m sure they will refer to the First Amendment. Trump wants us to not only hate the press but also Latinos, Muslins, Blacks, FBI and the Justice Department. His attitude is hate them and love me.*****In 1945, on August 14, President Harry Truman announced that Japan had surrendered ending WWII.*****Our friend Tammy Davis celebrates a birthday Aug. 19. She has been running the highway to Baton Rouge weekly to care for daughter Abby’s twins while she works. Shaun stays home to direct SET Regional Planning. The twins, a boy and girl, are the Davis’s first grandchildren. This week Shaun announced his resignation from SETRPC, effective Sept. 28. He has served as director 11 years. He previously was Congressman Charlie Wilson’s right hand man. Best of luck to this great guy in the private sector. He has done a yeoman’s job during trying times for the commission.*****On this day in 1997, Timothy McVeigh was sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing.*****Judge Carl and Micah Thibodeaux celebrate their anniversary Aug. 21. Best wishes.*****On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week and Robert’s next week. Last week Big Mike Keeney and his wife Halye attended. Everyone was glad to have them and hope they will return often. Also Shirley Zimmerman made her first gathering in over a month. She was in Oregon caring for her mom who had major surgery. She was in town for just one week. Summer is ending and attendance should return to normal. We miss some of those great folks.*****Speaking of returning, Mark Dunn is back from a month long stay in Guatemala, where he toured the country, from great mountains to beautiful ocean, with his wife Ethel. Mark brought back a sampling of volcano ashes from the big volcano that erupted a few weeks ago. The ash looks like fine-ground coffee and covers everything, homes, cars, etc..

BIRTHDAYS August 15: Tiffany Schlicher, Kristie Gunn, Valerie Richter, Brandi Arnold and Christine Johnson celebrate today. Joining them are actors Jennifer Lawrence, 27, Ben Affleck, 45, Debra Messing, 49, Anthony Anderson, 47.*****August 16: Celebrating today are BCISD teacher Brandi Clark and Gwen Boehme also pop singer Madonna, 59 and actors Steve Carell, 55 and Rumor Willis, 29.*****August 17: Johnny Stimac, Nancy Finchum, Dagma Hood and Henry Bland celebrate. Joining them are actors Robert DeNiro, 74, Donnie Wahlberg, 48, and Sean Penn, 57.*****August 18: Celebrating on this date are Carolyn Ward, Helen Gresham and Ian MacCammond. Celebrities celebrating are actors Edward Norton, 48, Christian Slater, 48 and Robert Redford, 81.*****August 19: Celebrating are Phyllis Neil, Linda Tibbitts, Nancy Weidner, Braydon Denison and Brett Johansson. They are joined by former U.S. President Bill Clinton, 71, actors John Stamos, 54 and Matthew Perry, 48.*****August 20: Having birthdays on this day are Glee Lobb, Jamie Dugas, Sarah Byers, Dorothy Lee and Marilyn Guerrerro. Also celebrating are singers Demi Lovato, 25, Robert Plant, 69, actress Amy Adams, 43, and TV host Al Roker, 63.*****August 21: Celebrating today are Davis Jones, Kimberly Hubbard and Shirlyn Fidlay. They are joined by singers Kenny Rogers, 79 and Kacey Musgraves, 29 and actress Loretta Devine, 68.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Robie Premeaux and Tee-Dan Picoux left Forked Island in a pirogue boat. Dey travel da Vermillion River into Abbeville. While dere dey picked up a few items and a Sears catalog. After getting back to Forked Island, dey looked at da catalog and admired all da pretty models. Picoux said to Premeaux, “I tink I’m gonna order one of dem pretty gals in da catalog me.” Premeaux say, “Dey sho pretty dem, and Keyaw, da price is cheap.” Tee-Dan says, “I got dat much, I’m gonna buy me one.” Premeaux slap him on da back, “Great idea Tee-Dan, you order one and if she’s pretty like in da catalog, I’m gonna get me one.” A few weeks went by den Premeaux axe Picoux, “Did you get da girl you ordered from da book?” Tee-Dan replied, “Mais no, not yet but it won’s be long now, I got her clothes yesterday.

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While Trump Boycotts Harley Davidson You won’t believe this, while the President attacks Harley for moving some of its operation overseas to be closer to some of its market and avoiding tariffs, Trump approves a Russian asbestos company. The Washington Post reported the company, URALASBEST, of Russia, posted on its Facebook page, photos of pallets of asbestos, with a seal with Trump’s face in the center. The seal reads, “Approved by Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States.” A caption for the photos reads, “Donald is on our side.” The article also cited Trump’s support for the carcinogen. Asbestos has fallen out of favor in the U.S. Its use is restricted in this country even though it has never been outright banned as it is in at least 60 other countries. The use of asbestos in the U.S. is blamed for health effects such as Mesothelioma and lung cancer. It is no longer mined in the United States. Today Russia is the sole asbestos supplier to the U.S. Some lawmakers have expressed worries but not Trump. In his book, “The Art of the Come Back,” he says, “The anti-asbestos efforts were led by the mob.” He also Tweeted that the World Trade Center would not have burned down had asbestos, known for fire resistant’s, not been removed from the Towers.” The Post says hopes that the EPA would move towards full asbestos ban is unlikely since Trump’s EPA has taken a sharp turn towards deregulations. The chairman of the URALASBEST Union reportedly asked Putin for his help when they found themselves under political pressure at the international level. Putin has agreed to help. Trump and Putin are working to help a Russian company that provides a product that has killed millions of people in American and around the world. Could this had been one of the items they talked about in their two hour, secret meeting? Who knows? *****Thanks for your time, mine is up. Please read us cover to cover. Take care and God bless.

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RISE Center Wheelchair Ramp Grant e RISE Center in Beaumont, a local nonproﬁt disability organization established in 1996, has received a grant to repair or replace home wheelchair ramps. Please contact the center at 409-832-2599 to ﬁnd out if you or someone you know meets eligibility requirements.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet is weeks meeting will be held on Wed., Aug. 15 with John Clarke of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Orange, will once again entertain the members of Golden K Kiwanis and their friends with visual of “Rock and Roll in '50's and '60's." If you want, wear your poodle skirts, penny loafers, saddle oxfords, letter sweaters/jackets, headbands, Dippitydo, and Brylcream! It will be a cool and rockin' good time! Clarke's wife, Jeanette, will assist her husband. Meet us at the Orange Salvation Army facility, corner of MLK and Strickland (also known as Hwy. 90). Guests are always welcomed, so come and enjoy a cup of Joe. en on Wed., Aug. 22 - Tom Schulte, retired engineer and writer of two self-published Christian books and numerous short stories, will share his trials and tribulations in a writer's world. On Wed. Aug. 29 - Orange County Court at Law Judge Mandy White Rogers will discuss wills and probate, and on Wed., Sept. 5 - Pat Gibbs will speak about harsh realities of Identity eft. en on schedule for Wed., Oct. 3 - Initiation of local 2018-19 oﬃcers and committee members will take place on a special induction.

Tiger Rock to hold Kiss the Pig fundraiser e Tiger Rock Academies is Bridge City and Mid-County are doing a Kiss the Pig Fundraiser to beneﬁt the Bridge City TR Booster Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization designed to bring martial arts training within reach to those young people in our area whose families are at or below the poverty level. Beginning Monday, August 13th, Buckets for donations will be available at both, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City at 1955 Miller Dr, Bridge City and at Tiger Rock Martial Arts MidCounty at 1427 S. Hwy 69, Nederland. Each instructor team member at each academy will have a donation bucket with their name on it. e Instructor with the most funds in their bucket will

have to Kiss a Pig on Saturday, August 25th in the parking lot of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City.

Sparkling Clean to sell lunches on Thursdays is weeks lunch will be a Sliced Brisket Sandwich or a Link Sandwich, chips and a dessert for only $6.00, you can add a drink for $1.00. We can deliver your lunches if needed, please call us by 10 am ursday at 409-886-1630 or 409-6705959 to order or you can pick up at our location at 3515 Mockingbird, Suite A in Orange ( behind Southern Charm restaurant ). All proceeds to go directly to the Susan G. Komen Cure for Breast Cancer. Mrs. Colleen’s daughter, Teresa Webb will be walking 60 miles in Seattle starting on Sept. 14th, 15th and 16th to promote cancer awareness.

American Legion Post 49 changes meeting e American Legion Post 49 is changing their monthly meeting day from the 2nd ursday at 7 pm to the 2nd Saturday at 2 pm. e American Legion is located at 108 Green Ave in Orange.

WOCCISD calls bond election e West Orange - Cove Board of Trustees has called a bond election to be held Nov. 6, 2018 for $25.75 million in facility updates. ese include safety and security, HVAC, bleachers, building infrastructure, technology, and equipment/student furniture. It also includes a cosmetology renovation, ﬁne arts update, a transportation center, and an event facility. Updates to the softball, baseball, and football ﬁelds are also included. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding the election will be posted to the WOCCISD website early next week.

Hunter Education Safety Class Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Safety Class Saturday August 18 from 8:00am until 2:00 pm at Orangefield High school Ag Shop. Must register online. Certification is required if you are at least 17 years old and were born on or after Sept. 2, 1971 to hunt in Texas. You can become certified at 9 years old. Call 409883-8118 to register & directions. is is not just for hunters, anyone with firearms can benefit from this class.

Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 Garage Sale Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 will host their fall garage sale on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North(5303 N. 16th St) from 7 am until 2 pm. Vendors will be able to set up on Friday, October 12th from 5 to 8 pm. Rental for tables and/or space is $10 each. Reservations can be made by sending a check for the proper amount to: MARY SNAPP; 29 SANDRA LANE; ORANGE, TX 77632. For further information contact Mary between 10 am and 5 pm at 409-658-5423

Pinnacle Music Academy opens

All proceeds go to our Music Scholarship Fund. We are also collecting items. So, if you are cleaning out your closets and storage rooms, we will take all items. Come and check us out.

Good Shepherd Pecan Sale continues Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is selling the remaining items from their Durham Ellis Pecan Sale. e proceeds from this sale will beneﬁt our Music Scholarship Fund. Come and get some delicious pecans or our other items we oﬀer. ank you for your support!

First Baptist Pre-K registration begins

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is excited to announce the grand opening of Pinnacle Music Academy. Now oﬀering private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Trumpet and more! For more information visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com or contact the church at 409-735-4573.

First Baptist Church Pre-K has begun registration for the 2018-2019 school year. We are open from 8:00 until 2:00 Tuesday and ursday. For more information please call 735-3583, Mrs. Neely @ 735-5153 or Mrs. Crull @ 988-5211. We take children from 3 yrs to 5 yrs old.

Orange County Blue Star, Gold Star Mothers

St. Mary Catholic School is currently enrolling

Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 Auxiliary is looking for Orange County Blue Star and/or Gold Star Mothers. e Auxiliary President and Americanism Chairman are hoping to compile a list for an upcoming recognition program at a later date. All information will be kept in strictest conﬁdence. If you fall under one of these categories, please either call or email the information to one of the following...we would be glad to take the information over the phone or however convenient. Please contact one of the following by August 31, 2018 so we may update our records. Auxiliary President Cathie Duhon; 1716 37th St.; Orange, TX 77630; PH: 409-5536180; EMAIL: wjcdduhon@yahoo. com or Americanism Chairman Jeanette Clark; 3705 Martin St.; Orange, TX 77630; phone: 409-8830264 or EMAIL: ruwacl@yahoo.com

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

BCHS Alumni Info Our BCHS Alumni Association Classic Cardinal Reunion (classes 1957-1968 and any other interested alumni) is scheduled for October 13th. Please help us continue interest in our alumni group by planning to attend. More information will be sent later about the cost and time. Please put this date on your calendar. It is theSaturday after BCHS' Homecoming on Friday. Please inform me of a change of address or email address at bchs_alumni@yahoo.com. I will mail invitations for our Classic Cardinal Reunion to all 57-68 graduates. It is important that I have correct contacts, especially since many alumni members were displaced after last year's hurricane. Please share this info with family members and/or friends that graduated from BCHS.

Scholarship fund Garage Sale Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Garage Sale opens its doors every Saturday after that at 7:30 am and closes at 12:30 pm. We are located at 985 W Roundbunch Rd. Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). ere will be new items and the room is full of bargains: clothes all ages, toys, furniture, home decor, kitchen items, and so much more.

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

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

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

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

California rockers Buckcherry returned to Southwest Louisiana on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, to headline the Gen X Summer Tour, presented by Loudwire, and delivered a energetic and all-to-brief of hit songs at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. The band’s set included hit songs “Ridin’,” “Lit Up,” “Too drunk… ,” and “Sorry” among others. Vocalist Sonny Sandoval and his bandmates in P.O.D. performed a six song, 30-minute set as part of the Gen X Summer Tour this past Friday night (Aug. 10, 2018) in Lake Charles. The band’s set included well known tracks “Boom,” “Youth of a Nation,” “Alive,” and the amazing new track, “Rocking with the Best” as the group stole the show with its high energy songs and positivity. Photos by Tommy Mann Jr.

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Jean and Jerry Priddy, Orange natives, enjoy exploring the Cormier Museum in Orangefield during a special tour hosted by the Orange County Historical Society Tuesday, August 7. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Hours are 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday- Friday, but opened on the third Saturday if each month. The museum is located at 9974 FM 105 on the east side of Orangefield High in two metal warehouses.

Lesylee Gautreaux with the Orange County Historical Society stops at the replicated diner bar at the Cormier Museum on Tuesday, August 7 during a special tour for the OCHS. Gautreaux also writes for "Las Sabinas," a publication of OCHS.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was delighted to hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony celebrating the Grand Re-opening of Center Stage Boutique at their new location on August 8, 2018. Center Stage Boutique is locally owned and operated by Evelyn Taylor. Established in 2009, they are Southeast Texas’ & Southwest Louisiana’s Dancewear Destination! This dancewear boutique accommodates dancers from ballet to hip-hop with all their dancewear needs. Dance shoes, tights, leotards and cheer uniforms are their specialty and they offer custom and group orders for cheer squads & drill teams. Center Stage welcomes special and custom orders as well as a friendly layaway program. Whether you like to shop online or in store, they have you covered. Stop by their new location at 2498 Martin Luther King Dr., Suite B, in Orange, Texas for fast friendly service or shop online at . They are open Monday-Thursday 12 pm-5:30 pm, Friday 12 pm-5 pm, and Saturday 10 am-1 pm. For more information, give them a call at (409) 883-4567.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony celebrating the Grand Opening of Total Care Medical Center’s new Bridge City location on August 10, 2018. Total Care Medical Center’s goal is to ensure the health and wellness of the total patient creating a healthcare system that meets the demands of the large industrial clients as well as the everyday patient from pediatric to adult patients. No appointment is necessary at Total Care Medical Center and they accept all commercial insurance and Medicare and have very affordable cash plans. DOT physicals and drug screening is also available. Membership is FREE to their Total Care Medical Home, and you will receive exclusive access to all Total Care locations with premium service including: free biometric screening, priority visits (no waiting), all your medical records in one convenient location, service rewards, peace of mind with your health and wellness, health information at your fingertips, and monthly subscription to their newsletter packed with tons of healthy lifestyle tips. Total Care Bridge City is conveniently located at 1650 Texas Ave., Suite E, and is open Monday-Friday 8 am – 6 pm, Saturday 9 am – 2 pm, and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. For more information, give them a call at (409) 792-5521 or visit their website: www.tcmedicalhome.com.

Deaths and Memorials Blondine Becker, 78, Orange Blondine Becker, 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 17, 2018, at Grace Lutheran Church in Orange, Texas. Oﬃciating will be Pastor Haas and Pastor Merrit. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Hassfurt, Germany, on May 4, 1940, she was the daughter of Josef Serini and Blondina Büttel. Blondine was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. Blondine was a very strong woman who found great joy in taking care of her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josef and Blondina Serini; and her brothers, Franz Serini and Roland Serini.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Melvin Lee Becker; her children, Sabina King and husband Jimmy of Orange, Kenneth Becker of Orange, and Randy Becker and wife Joanie of Orange; her grandchildren, Amber Honsinger, Eric Becker, Brad Becker, Mathew BLONDiNE King, Cody Becker, BECKER and Jason Becker; her great-grandchildren, Jacob Honsinger, Bree Becker, Brody Becker, Evie Becker, Max Becker and two more on the way, Mia Rose King and Chip Honsinger; and her sisters, Edwina Sprau and Elisabeth Blake. Serving as pallbearers will be Eric Becker, Brad Becker, Mathew King, Cody Becker, Jason Becker, Jonathan Honsinger, and Jacob Honsinger.

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Sausage Balls is basic recipe of sausage balls has been around for years. I have just added a few ideas to change it up a bit, if you wish.

Pictured from left, Jason Yeaman, Ryan DuBose and Todd Loupe. Yeaman is the principal at Little Cypress Junior High, DuBose is the new LC-M High School, while Loupe is the new Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction.

New principals take over at LC-M’s secondary campuses ere will be new principals at two of the three secondary campuses in the Little Cypress-Mauriceville District this year. e appointment of Stacey Brister as LCM’s Superintendent-Elect opened the position of Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. at post was ﬁlled by Todd Loupe, who served as LCM High School Principal for the past two years. When the High School position opened, Ryan DuBose, who was principal at Little Cypress Junior High (LCJH), was named to the High School job. Stepping into the lead spot at LCJH is Jason Yeaman, who has returned to LCM after seven years in districts across SETX. Mr. Loupe is beginning his ﬁfteenth year working for LCM. “I have served as a home-bound teacher for two years and an assistant principal for two years (one at LCJH and one at LCM HS). After that I was the principal at MMS for eight years and then moved to the High School principal position for the past two years.” Before coming to LCM, he was a US government and economics teacher in Fort Bend County. Mr. DuBose began his LCM career in 2010 at the High School where he coached several sports,

including varsity track, varsity football, varsity girls’ basketball, and freshman football. He was an assistant principal at LCM high school from 2013 to 2015 when he was named principal at LCJH. is year he is headed back to the High School where he will take the reins as principal. is will be Mr. Yeaman’s fourth year with LCM. However, there were seven years between the ﬁrst three years and this one. He began his career at LCM as a coach at Mauriceville Middle School (MMS) and a physical education teacher at Mauriceville Elementary (MVE). From there he served as an assistant principal at LCM High School for two years. In the interim, Yeaman has coached and taught at Orangeﬁeld and Nederland, then was a principal for three years in the Vidor School District. ese and other administrative leaders from LCM campuses are ready to greet students on August 27, when students start their fall semester. Other LCM principals include Kayla Casey – Little Cypress Elementary, Michael Ridout – Little Cypress Intermediate, Kim Cox – Mauriceville Middle and Carie Broussard – Mauriceville Elementary.

Equipment needed: Large mixing bowl Kitchen knife Measuring cup 2 cookie sheets Cooking spray Ingredients: 1-lb pork, turkey, or chicken sausage, regular or hot 10-oz pkg mild or sharp grated cheddar cheese 3 cups Bisquick or other brand 4 ozs evaporated milk (the milk thickness makes ingredients bind better) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheets with a vegetable cooking spray. Open sausage with kitchen knife, and cut up in large bowl. Add all of grated cheese to bowl

with sausage. Knead with your God-given tools, your hands, until sausage and cheese mixed together as much as possible. Next, add the 3 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick, Pioneer, etc. (If you don't use baking mix much, just get 2 of the small 7.5 oz packs.) Also, add the 4 ozs or 1/2 cup evaporated milk at

same time to assist with binding everything together. Knead together once more, now with all 4 ingredients. Form into small or medium balls, placing on sprayed cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes until dough is golden brown. Serve and watch them disappear!

lean hamburger meat 2 Tbsp. crushed basil 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2-6 oz. cans tomato paste 2-15 oz cans chopped tomatoes 1 pkg. regular lasagne noodles 2 extra large eggs 3 cups Ricotta cheese OR 3 cups cottage cheese 1 cup Romano cheese 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 2 lbs. mozzarella cheese, shredded, and poured in bowl Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray casserole dish with vegetable cooking spray. Brown meat slowly, then pour into colander to drain after cooking. Return meat to pan. Add basil, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, cans of chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste to meat in pan. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside skillet. Boil large amount salted water in large cooking pot. Cook lasagna noodles until tender, stirring and separating noodles often with fork. Drain noodles in strainer or colander and rinse with cold water. Set

aside. You may not use quite all noodles. Now, beat the extra large eggs in a mixing bowl, then to the beaten eggs, add Ricotta cheese, Romano cheese, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside bowl. Next, layer just half of the noodles in the casserole pan. en, spread only half of the Ricotta filling on top of noodles. Now, add half of the meat mixture on top of the Ricotta filling. Finally, top the meat with half of the Mozarella cheese. Repeat all these layers exactly as the first time. Whew, done!

Lasagna

Lasagna was always a favorite of my husband and our two sons. I have taken a Better Homes & Garden's standard recipe and tweaked it a bit. See what you think. It does take a while to make, but it is well worth the wait. As empty-nesters, we miss those Lasagna days. Now, we half the recipe for us since the boys live elsewhere, and my mom, who lived with us 18 years, passed in Nov. 2010.

Equipment needed: Large skillet Colander Spatula Large cooking pot with strainer (or use colander if no strainer) 13"x9"x2" casserole pan 2 medium mixing bowls Mixing spoons Fork Measuring cup Measuring spoons Vegetable cooking spray Ingredients: 2-lbs ground sausage or extra.

The Orangefield High School Sophisticats attended officer camp and team camp during the summer. They came back with multiple awards as follows. These are the awards the girls won during officer camp: All American: Trinity Sims, Jocelynn Myrick,Hadley Psencik; All American Honorable Mention: Makayla Hazen, Caitlyn LeBouef, Rayleigh Elkins,Maddison Walles; Outstanding Performer: Military Officer - Jocelynn Myrick and Social Officer Rayleigh Elkins; All American Dance Company: Trinity Sims Other awards include: Diamond Super Sweepstakes, Creative Choreography Award, Technique Award, Gussie Neil Davis Award, Spirit of ADTS Award, Award of Excellence, Best Overall, Home Routine Award, All American team of the day and most admired These are the awards won during team camp: All American: Jocelynn Myrick, Makayla Hazen, Caitlyn LeBouef, Trinity Sims; Honorable Mention: Rayleigh Elkins, Hadley Psencik, Ashleigh Greenwood, Kaylee Noble; All American Dance Company: Jocelynn Myrick, Makayla Hazen; All American Kick Company: Caitlyn LeBouef, Trinity Sims, Ayla Merendino, Ashleigh Greenwood; Miss High Kick: Caitlyn LeBouef, Trinity Sims; Gussie Nell Davis Dancer of the Week: Makayla Hazen, Rayleigh Elkins; Spirit of ADTS: Caitlyn LeBouef, Hadley Psencik ; ADTS Pizazz: Trinity Sims, Kaylee Noble; Outstanding Performer: Jocelynn Myrick

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Bake at 375 degrees at least 30 to 40 minutes. If you assemble early and refrigerate, bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Oven time truly depends upon how your oven heats food. No matter what is said, all oven brands cook a little diﬀerently. Allow the lasagna to stand for 10 minutes after out of oven. Serves 10 to 12, according to the size of pieces cut. Serve with garlic bread. Mama, mia!

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DJ Durkin at the University of Maryland is one of several coaches who are facing scrutiny in their positions as NCAA head coaches.

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FOR THE RECORD The life of a head football coach at a Division I college or university begins with a man walking around campus with a big target on his back. The reason for this must be because so many folks have too much time on their hands and practice their genealogy by digging into the private lives of these football coaches. The poor coach who stole the fat kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunch in the seventh grade could be

charged with grand larceny 30 years later. In a more serious vein, just in the last few days two major college head football coaches have been placed on administrative leave by their respective schools for not having eyes in the back of their head. DJ Durkin at Maryland and Urban Meyer at Ohio State are two head coaches that currently cannot oversee the new formations and defenses that were practiced during their spring football sessions that are sanctioned by the NCAA. During the spring drills at Maryland, Durkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff was working the team out briskly in the hot sun when one of the players fell out with heat exhaustion. Less than two weeks later the 19-year-old died

from the heatstroke. Last weekend the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawyer urged the University of Maryland to fire Durkin in the wake that he and his staff abused and humiliated players during Durkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-year stint. He also pointed out that his staff was not prepared to deal with a heatstroke incident, according to the Associated Press. Maryland also put two high-ranking members of the athletic training staff on administrative leave and hired Dr. Red Walters, a former college athletic trainer to head an independent investigation which should be available Sept. 15. But most of the Maryland football play-

Due only to the relatively small number of local anglers competing in the SETX Series twice a month, their afternoon tournaments are more akin to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;poker night outâ&#x20AC;? than a ďŹ shing competition. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e two ďŹ sh limit (1 trout-1 redďŹ sh) format is just perfect for a short afternoon event, but thus far it appears that the entry fees ($200 per team for two tournaments} are a little steep for anglers hoping to learn as well as compete. Everything is relative, however, as the winners cash some very respectable checks for a few hours of ďŹ shing. Entries were down a little in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, but the winning total was the best of the year and, not surprisingly, that was due to the fact that the winners weighed in a respectable 3.60 pound trout! Reid Reynolds and Kyle WagstaďŹ&#x20AC; not only won the event with an eleven pound total, but the side pot as well for the largest trout. Steve Simmons said that because there is only one event remaining a team can still enter for the one event fee of $100. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;at tournament is scheduled for August 23. Whether you choose to ďŹ sh these aďŹ&#x20AC;airs or not, they have certainly been a barometer as far as the catching goes on Sabine Lake. Teams are forced to ďŹ sh only the afternoons so they take whatever tide change they get, but all of these guys are very eďŹ&#x192;cient ďŹ shermen. Salinity levels continue to rise and water clarity in the river as well as the lake canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much better, but locating and consistently catching trout continues to require a lot of looking and a world of casting. An unbelievable amount of bait cruising the surface helps with the search, but the gaďŹ&#x20AC;top and lady ďŹ sh are never far away from these mobile buďŹ&#x20AC;ets. Every time I think I have put a pattern together, those ďŹ sh are nowhere to be found the following day and the bite is very brief. When you ďŹ nd keeper trout you better stay put and get it done in a hurry as no bite lasts very long. Easily, the most consistent bite for keeper size ďŹ sh has involved keeping your lure in the top column of water. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey will, at times, eat a topwater, but more often than not we have done better ďŹ shing a tail under a cork, a minnow type jerk bait or swimming a tail on a 1/16th ounce head. Depending on the wind, throwing anything rigged on a 1/16th ounce head very far is a challenge, thus the reason for arming yourself with a spinning rod. It is also much easier to cast a popping cork with a two to three foot leader. I prefer a 7 foot

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Korner ers and some of the parents were in full support of Durkin and had no issues with him. They also believed the school did the right thing by putting the athletic trainers responsible for the death on administrative leave. Ohio State had a different reason to put Meyer on administrative leave. He allegedly was aware that assistant coach Zach Smith committed domestic abuse on his wife in 2009 when they both were at the University of Florida. When Meyer left the Gators and took the Ohio State job, Smith came with him. In 2015 Meyer said he was unaware of a domestic abuse allegation Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ex-wife levied against him. However, late last month, an Ohio judge granted a protective order on behalf of Courtney Smith which placed the story directly into the spotlight. Meyer then fired Zach Smith. Zach Smith has denied abusing his exwife but has acknowledged their relationship as â&#x20AC;&#x153;volatileâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;toxic.â&#x20AC;? But the problem in this scenario is that Meyer pleaded ignorance three years after the Smith 2015 incident. The LA Times compared Meyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s denial to the Penn State incident where administrators and fellow coaches insisted they never knew about defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abusing young boysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sometimes on school propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for more than a decade. When a cover-up was acknowledged, the late Joe Paterno was fired as coach and his legacy tarnished badly. The school received a $60-million fine scholarship reduction and a postseason ban. Ohio State has a reputation of getting rid of winning coaches who may have done something contrary to the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy after an investigation is completed. Ohio Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job now, as it investigates what Meyer knew and when, is to determine if that allegation is bad enough to

From Page 1B result in Meyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dismissal should it be proven true. Meyer has led the Buckeyesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; storied football program to a national title and suffered only eight losses since his first season in 2012. This may make the decision to can him much more difficult. Jim Tressel led the Buckeyes football program to a national title in 2002--only his second year in Columbus--and followed it with seven more Top 10 finishes twice ending the season as national runner-up. But he was forced out in 2011 when it was revealed that Tressel failed to notify the NCAA and school officials about his playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; longtime involvement with the owner of a local tattoo parlor who gave the players cash and discounted tattoos in exchange for team-signed memorabilia and championship rings, a violation of NCAA rules. Meyer has been accused of something else entirelyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;knowing about an assistant coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s violent tendencies and doing absolutely nothing about it. One thing that may hurt Meyer is his contract, which was amended earlier this year with clauses that outline the ways the school can fire him with causeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;without paying a $38.1 million buyout, according to USA Today. Meyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract states that he can be fired for cause for failing to report incidents of abuse to the school, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;violations during employment of Coach at Ohio State or any other institution of higher learning.â&#x20AC;? Ohio State has not hesitated to fire bigname coaches in the past for much less serious allegations and it appears to have the authority to do so now without incurring a huge financial hit. And it appears to me that the allegations against Urban Meyer can easily be proven true. KWICKIESâ&#x20AC;ŚThe Houston Astrosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

starting pitchers are finding it very difficult to give up only a couple of runs in a game and still not get credited with a win due to the lack of a major league offense. As names on the disabled list grows, so do the losses. Last weekend was a perfect example as the Astros dropped a four-game series at home to the mediocre Seattle Mariners. This is a bad time of the season to try to win fielding a team with mostly minor leaguers in the lineup. It seems like the NFL players who are refusing to stand for the National Anthem should move their protest from the stadiums to where it could do some goodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like in Washington, D.C. The players are off on Tuesdays and could very well organize a political march where it may do some good. Protesting in front of the fans who are paying most of their salaries is ludicrous and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make many of them role models. And speaking of the NFL, although these exhibition games arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t popular with the players or coaches, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the poor fans who have to shell out their hardearned money to watch a bunch of players who wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be around for opening day. JUST BETWEEN USâ&#x20AC;ŚBrooks Koepka never dreamed heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be fighting to hold off Tiger Woods in a major golf tournament, yet it happened last weekend in the PGA Championship in St. Louis. He is only the fifth player in golf history to win the U.S Open and PGA Championship in the same year. The 26-year-old Koepka had to birdie two of the final four holes to secure a two-shot victory over the hard-charging Tiger. There should be a lot of crow eaten this week by those sports scribes who vowed Tiger would never be a factor in any tournament, let alone a major. His performance in the PGA should assure him a berth on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ryder Cup team.

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medium action Laguna rod with a 2500 Shimano reel spooled with 20 pound braid. I always incorporate two to three feet of 20 pound mono for leader material as well. I like the fact that it is more diďŹ&#x192;cult to see than braid and knots are much easier to tie, especially a loop knot. With the exception of hard baits that come with a metal loop attached to the nose, I tie every lure on with a loop knot. It greatly enhances lure action. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere is no doubt that we have done better swimming the ďŹ ve inch tails, Assassin rat tail Sea Shads and Down South tails get the ďŹ rst shot, but not every angler can eďŹ&#x20AC;ectively keep his or her lure in that top two to three feet of water. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e second best option is to ďŹ sh a tail under a cork with a leader that will keep the lure at that depth. You also have the advantage of a little extra noise which helps the cause in rougher water. Jerk baits that dive that depth when pulled down are eďŹ&#x20AC;ective and fun to ďŹ sh, but they will work you to death! When we have been able to ďŹ nd the ďŹ sh a little deeper we have done better with four inch Sea Shads and Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Johns rigged on 1/8th ounce heads. We are also staying with the shorter tails when ďŹ shing the cork. Everything in the tackle box will work when you ďŹ nd yourself in casting range of a school of surface feeding redďŹ sh. I keep a Hoginar tied on one rod as it is easy to cast a long way, but four inch Swim Baits like the Usual Suspect work as well. When chasing them on the shoreline both of those baits work as well as Traps and spinnerbaits. Fall isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t far away!

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Trout, teal & doves taking centerstage OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

It doesn’t make any difference if you’re a hunter or a fisherman because this time of the year has something for everyone and it’s all good. e brief cool down from near triple digit heat has both hunters and fishermen alike thinking of what’s in store for the coming weeks. e very first hint of hunting season starts with teal and dove season in September and if you look at the calendar that’s not too far off. Hunters of all shapes and sizes flock to the field to take advantage of the first opportunities to get back into the sport they love, the whole episode is like “big kid therapy.” Along the coast we look forward to the arrival of the bluewing teal because they will be the first ducks to visit our area on the annual migration south. is year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a proposal to set the teal season to run Sept. 15-30 after the bluewing population reached the 16-day threshold. Federal waterfowl hunting guidelines allow Texas a 16-day teal-only season when the bluewing population index exceeds 4.7 million birds. If the bluewing population is 3.3 million to 4.6 million, current federal guidelines allow Texas a nine-day teal season. e next full moon will usher in big waves of teal into our area and that trend will continue for the next couple of weeks. We will have a full moon late in August and also during the teal season so there should be no shortage of migrationmovements and birds in the flyway. Conditions along the Central flyway could not be better for this time of the year as constant rains

have made everything to the north of us green and fertile unlike last year. Locally our marshes are in tremendous shape as the big flush of freshwater has certainly sweetened up our marshes and promoted plenty of growth. On a recent pass through some local marshes I noticed several areas that had begun to grow a couple of different types of grass that had not been in there in a couple of years. e rich fresh water has been a blessing all the way around for everyone except the fishermen in Sabine Lake but that will hopefully change as we get closer to the fall where things in the lake should begin to get back to normal. Speaking of normal it’s been good to see the populations of shrimp starting to shop up in the marshes and bayous. I was running up Black’s Bayou last week and stopped to take advantage of some gulls picking shrimp that had been pushed to the surface by a herd of small trout. e fish we caught were small but there were plenty of them and plenty of shrimp. When we get that first little cold front towards the end of September and the north wind blows all the water out of the marsh Sabine Lake will hopefully go nuts with schooling activity and the fishing will be as hot as the summer was. I know that first front seems like a long way off so I guess we will have to pass the time by shooting a few doves as the season opens for the North and Central zones on September 1st. Several hunters I have spoken with recently have been reporting large numbers of doves in our area which always seems to be the case before opening weekend. Historically we get a huge rain or some goofy storm come through and blows all the birds out, hopefully that’s not the case this year. e coming weeks are full of promise and the seasons will overlap causing sportsmen to make a choice to either hunt or fish, either one will certainly be a winner.

Lamar’s Edward Doan debates parks vs. housing in San Fran Edward Doan, of Orange, traveled to San Francisco June 25-29 to participate in “Partners in the Parks–Golden Gate National Recreation Area,” with fellow Lamar University honor students, Luke Nguyen and Naomi Raczkovi, joining nine other students from across the country. e experience was cosponsored by the National Collegiate Honors Council and Tacoma Community College. e trip was funded through a $1,000 grant from the Lamar University’s Reaud Honors College, where Doan, Nguyen and Raczkovi are active participants. Doan, a junior majoring in chemical engineering, said, “The whole idea behind Partners in the Parks is to engage undergraduate students into understanding the relevance of national parks as well as the correlation to what we’re learning in our classes.” While in San Francisco they “studied the relationship and effects of the national parks on the growth of the city of San Francisco, as well as how San Francisco grew around the various parks that were set aside.” The trip provided visits to many places including the Maritime National Historic Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Marin Headlands, Alcatraz Island and the Sutro Baths. ey were also able to visit a nuclear station for the Cold War. In Muir Woods they learned that, “the ancient Redwood trees can grow up to nearly 400 feet tall and be older than 2000 years,” and contain enough potential lumber to build a fouror ﬁve-bedroom house. e students participated in two service projects, one in Muir Woods, and the other on Alcatraz Island. In Muir Woods, they “cleared out an area infested with forget-me-nots, an invasive species that poses a threat to the native plants of these woods.” On Alcatraz Is-

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Hunting, fishing licenses on sale Aug. 15 AUSTIN – With opening of dove hunting season only a couple weeks away, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds sportsmen that all current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-todate fishing licenses) expire Aug 31. New licenses for 2018-19 go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 15. Outdoor enthusiasts in Texas purchase more than 2.4 million hunting and fishing licenses annually. Hunters and anglers can purchase licenses online, by phone or in person at any of the agency’s 28 law enforcement field offices, at more than 50 state parks, and at over 1,700 retailers across the state. Hunting and fishing license fees fund conservation efforts and recreational opportunities that help make Texas one of the best places in the country to hunt and fish. Fish stocking, wildlife management, habitat restoration, public hunting leases, river access permits and Texas game wardens are just some of the initiatives funded in part by license fees. Hunters can also enter to win any of 10 exciting premium

guided hunt packages in the Big Time Texas Hunts drawing. All lodging and food is included and most of the packages allow winners to bring friends along to hunt. ere are packages to hunt bighorn sheep, mule deer, whitetailed deer, pronghorn, alligator, waterfowl, upland game birds, wild hog and exotics. New this year is an opportunity to hunt Nilgai antelope in South Texas. Big Time Texas Hunts entries are available online for $9 each at www.tpwd.texas.gov/buyentry or for $10 each at license retailers or by phone at (800) 8954248. Big Time Texas Hunts raises over $600,000 each year for wildlife research, habitat conservation efforts, and public hunting programs in Texas. Hunters and anglers can also purchase an entry in the Lifetime License Drawing. ree lucky winners will each win a Lifetime Super Combo License and never need to buy another Texas hunting or fishing license again. Entries are $5 each and can be purchased online at www.tpwd.texas.gov/licensedraw, by phone or at any license retailer. e first entry deadline

for the three monthly drawings is September 30 with the first winner drawn on October 1. Any entries not drawn will automatically be included in the next drawings on November 1 and December 3. When making their purchase, license buyers can add a donation of $1, $5, $10 or $20 to help support the “Feeding Texas’ Hunters for the Hungry” program or the Veterans Commission’s Veterans Assistance Fund. Donations to the Hunters for the Hungry program provide hunters with a way to donate legally harvested deer to participating processors, and this processed meat goes to local food banks to feed Texas families in need. Donations to the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) program provide grants to veteran service organizations and nonprofit charitable institutions that assist veterans and their families at the community level throughout Texas. 2018-19 hunting and fishing licenses and special drawing entries or Big Time Texas Hunts entries are available online at

www.tpwd.texas.gov/buy, at license retailers or by phone at (800) 895-4248. e online transaction system is available 24/7. Call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ere is a required $5 administrative fee for each phone or online transaction, but unlimited items can be purchased during a single transaction for this $5 fee. All of these license sales outlets offer the opportunity to make a donation to help veterans and/or families in need of food. Hunting and fishing regulations for the new season are available in the Outdoor Annual in print, online and on the Outdoor Annual mobile app. A limited number of Outdoor Annual booklets can be picked up at any of the 1,700 license retailers. To get more information on Texas hunting and fishing throughout the year, sign up for free email updates at www.tpwd.texas.gov/email or by texting TPWD HUNT or TPWD FISH and your email address to 468-311 (ex. TPWD HUNT myemail@emailaddress.com).

St. Mary’s is back to school

St. Mary Catholic School begins its new year on Monday, August 13th with our Meet & Greet. Staff and Parents begin the day as we do every day with Prayers, Pledges and Announcements at 7:45 am. Staff have already been working steadily to get the school ready for the new year. We are excited about welcoming our current and our new families. Pictured are teachers and staff that attended the Convocation Mass at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica with Deacon Larry David (left in red) and Deacon Tommy Ewing (right in red).

Six steps to take if you’re five years away from retiring Retirees are redefining what it means to be retired. If you’re within five years of retirement, here are steps to take now to help attain the lifestyle you want in the future. Start a new career. Launch a business. Volunteer. ink it’s a young person’s wish list? ink again. In fact, these are some of the activities baby boomers see themselves pursuing as they head into retirement, according to American Funds’ Wisdom of Experience survey. Investors age 50 and above who participated in the study are generally optimistic and excited about their next chapter and expect to lead an active lifestyle. As Americans live longer and healthier lives, they’re redefining what it means to be retired. Deena Katz, an associate professor of personal financial planning at Texas Tech University and co-chairman of Evensky & Katz/Foldes Financial Wealth Management, doesn’t even like to use the word “retirement”; she prefers “next phase.” “Retirement conjures up images of people sitting on a porch,” Katz said. “at’s not true today.” Before you start this “next phase,” it’s important to make sure you’re emotionally and financially prepared. e steps you take today could have a profound impact on the kind of life you have down the road. If you expect to retire within the next five years, consider the following pre-retirement checklist. 1. Step back and daydream ink about the kind of life you want down the road. Do you see yourself living near your children? Do you want to go back to school? Is travel a priority? “ink about how you will fill your time,” said John Grable, a professor of financial planning at the University of Georgia. For example, you might be excited about the opportunity to golf, “but is it enough to keep you mentally and physically engaged for the next 30 years?”

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“Get a piece of paper and draw what you would like to do in the next 10 years and in the next 20 years,” Katz recommended. “One of my clients, a pharmaceuticals CEO, became a high school science teacher. e ideas are limitless.” 2. Run the numbers Once you have your goals in mind, map out your projected retirement budget. Start by listing your basic living expenses, such as housing costs, insurance and taxes. Factor in any additional costs that could arise over time, like potential long-term care expenses. Finally, add in the costs of discretionary ventures you want to pursue to enrich your retirement years. Remember, some of your current expenditures, such as the annual amounts you’ve been setting aside for your retirement, or commuting costs, might go down in retirement. Others expenses, like travel and entertainment, could go up. With your projected budget mapped out, it’s time to see whether your assets and estimated retirement income will be enough to cover your anticipated costs. ese calculations should take into account the effect inflation will have on the future purchasing power of your retirement savings. You might want to speak with a financial planner who can run the numbers and help make sure you’re on track. A good rule of thumb: Many experts predict that you’ll need about 70% to 85% of your preretirement income to maintain your current lifestyle in retirement. Social Security typically replaces about 40% of the average person’s income. Ask yourself, “Is that nest egg going to be enough to fund the activities you want to do?” Grable said. If not, you might want to adjust your financial plan, whether that means working longer or delaying your Social Security benefits.

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Healthy, appealing school lunches By Sandra Arevalo For e Record As a mom and registered dietitian, I often ask myself: "What can I pack for my daughter's lunch?" From kindergarten to now middle school, her taste and interests have changed, and these changes also apply to her food choices. For that reason, it's important as parents to select foods for each stage, making sure we're catering to our kids' interests and nutritional needs. I feel defeated when her packed lunch is returned home untouched. is can happen for a variety of reasons, but most times it's when the food around the kids – though perhaps not the healthiest – is more attractive and might taste better than their packed lunch. How do you make sure your kids prefer their lunch? Here are nine tips to help you prepare healthy and attractive lunches this school year. Talk to your kids about the foods they prefer, including consistencies and ﬂavors. Younger children might prefer foods that are soft and brighter in color. As they grow older, they might prefer crunchier consistencies, more ﬂavor and

less vibrant colors. Use some of their favorites in different recipes. Ask what their peers are bringing. If they aren't the best choices, talk about why, and look for healthier alternatives. For example, if your kids like chips, talk about switching to sweet potato baked chips or veggie sticks. Take your kids to the supermarket with you and read labels together. Look for foods that are lower in sugar, sodium and fat, and rich in vitamins and minerals. Let them choose their favorite fruits and vegetables, and encourage them to pick some new choices to try. Balance snacks and meals. e best lunches and snacks have foods from at least three food groups: fruits and vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. When you combine these foods, your kids will get energy, protein, dietary fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Keep portions small. Teach your kids to eat what's enough to be satisfied, not full. Teach that satisfied means they're no longer hungry, while full is an uncomfortable feeling and an indication that they've eaten too

much already. Look for kid-friendly recipes and cook together. ey will be more interested in tasting the food when it's the result of their own work. Make it fun and tasty. Visual appearance and taste of food are equally important. Try to create different shapes, like curly carrot ribbons or half a moon sandwiches. Prevent food-borne illnesses by making sure the food is stored at the right temperature. Cold foods should be kept cold and warm foods warm. Remind your kids to wash their hands before every meal. Encourage kids to be different. Inspire your children to feel proud of their healthy food and their food choices. And why not – proud of a mom who cares! Making healthy lunches doesn't have to be difficult. Exercise the best of your creativity with new ingredients, recipes, shapes and colors. Aim to give your food good looks and flavor. Make sure you include protein, fruits and/or vegetables and whole grains each time. But most of all, don't forget that in all you do, the most important ingredient is always already there: your love.

Retirement 3. Save more Statistics show that many workers simply haven’t saved up enough for retirement. Not having enough money for retirement was the top concern for Americans in a recent Gallup poll. Only half of pre-retirees in American Funds’ Wisdom of Experience survey expect to have more retirement income than their parents. It’s never too late to try to boost your retirement savings. Workers over the age of 50 can take advantage of catch-up provisions that allow them to save more in retirement accounts. Diane Oakley, executive director of the National Institute on Retirement Security, recommends cutting 10% from your household budget and putting

Handling school anxiety As the summer winds down, kids often get both excited and nervous about returning to school. Many students eagerly anticipate seeing friends, sharing stories and going back-toschool shopping. But others experience growing worries as the first day approaches. Whenever there is change, anxiety is natural. While it can be hard to see your child on edge, it's important for parents to understand that anxiety is an inevitable part of life. In fact, if one does not feel occasional moodiness, there may be a bigger problem than situational stress, like depression. It's common for kids to start each semester with some apprehension. Many worry about who will be their teacher, who will be in their class and who will sit next to them. Others wonder if they are good enough to make the team, smart enough to get good grades and cool enough to be accepted. Seemingly minor things can be a big deal to an angst-ridden adolescent. One of the most important things a parent can do is listen to their child’s thoughts. Mom and Dad often want to offer solutions; but, in many cases, all your son or daughter wants is to feel validated. Empathy can go a long way toward helping a student overcome beginning-ofschool jitters. e start of a new school year has also been known to make kids more moody or irritable. ese elevated emotions are often the result of newly imposed academic structure. Parents should make an extra effort to ease children away from the lazy days of summer and back into academic schedules, like adjusting bedtimes so that kids get ample sleep before the bell

rings. During the ﬁrst few weeks of the new academic year, it's common for both students and parents to feel oﬀ balance. As a family, commit to staying organized. Purchase a wall calendar and hang it in a visible location. Parents should record important dates such as parent-teacher conferences, doctors’ appointments and late school starts. Students should write in big games, exam days and major assignment due dates. Families can proactively avoid chaos when everyone is aware of their schedule. Upfront conversations about how to manage homework, school activities and free time can further minimize organizational concerns. Many kids want to do it all, causing stress as one struggles to meet classroom demands and after-school requirements. Others prefer to disengage often, resulting in an unmotivated and lethargic student. Parents should establish realistic grade expectations and encourage their child to participate in at least one activity, while ensuring their kids aren't overextended and seeking the right work-life balance for themselves. Last, engage in some retail therapy to enhance your student’s mood during this stressful time of the year. Most kids enjoy buying new things, so purge the closet and head to the mall. In addition to the standard purchases of new clothes and school supplies, make sure to buy some things that will brighten up the home study area. It is the rare student that gets excited about doing math problems, but a spruced-up homework space may be just the motivation your child needs to crack the books.

From Page 4B those dollars into savings. “Practice living on less by saving more,” Oakley said. 4. Review your asset allocation e mix of assets you have today may no longer be appropriate as you head towards retirement. “In the next phase, you’re going to be living oﬀ of your resources,” Katz said, rather than a steady paycheck. at means you’ll likely want to adjust your asset allocation to lower your portfolio risk. To preserve capital, consider moving some money out of stock funds and into bond funds and cash equivalents. While the opportunities for growth in your portfolio could be lowered, you might sleep

better knowing your retirement dollars are in more stable investments. 5. Weigh your Social Security options A key decision everyone has to make as he or she approaches retirement is when to claim Social Security benefits. You can start drawing your retirement benefits at any point from age 62 up to age 70, but your benefits will be higher the longer you delay starting. Helpful tools can be found on the Social Security Administration’s website, ssa.gov. Visit the site to get a detailed comparison of your retirement benefits at various retirement ages. 6. Make sure you are properly insured Even the best-laid plans can

veer oﬀ track due to unexpected setbacks, so you need to be prepared. Do you have enough life insurance to protect loved ones? Have you purchased long-term care insurance to fund longterm care needs in the event you become mentally or physically incapacitated? If you buy a vacation home, is it adequately insured? “Prepare for the unexpected,” Grable said. e bottom line: You want to make the most of your retirement years, which requires a thoughtful process. Planning ahead could help you enter your next phase with optimism, conﬁdence and peace of mind.

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The Greatest Thing You Can Do With Your Life Article by Jon Bloom Staff writer, desiringGod.org One of the most wonderful and hopeful things you can know about yourself and your life is captured in a rather unassuming, simple sentence: Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. (1 Corinthians 7:17) The verse might hit us as a bit constrictive, perhaps even oppressive, especially if our circumstances are difficult or painful. But that would miss the heart of God’s intention for us. Your life is a gift and an assignment from God. This should infuse our life — its good and evil, its sweet and bitter, its health and affliction, its prosperity and poverty, its comfort and suffering — with an unfathomable dignity, purpose, and glory. You are not an accident. Neither are you a ruined potential, run off the rails because you were dealt a poor genetic hand of cards, suffered others’ abuse, or made foolish and sinful choices, putting you beyond the hope of a useful calling in Jesus’s kingdom. No, you exist because God wanted you to exist. And you are who you are, what you are, how you are, where you are, and when you are because God made you (John 1:3), wove you in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13), called you to be his own (John 10:27; Romans 8:30), and assigned you a place to live (Acts 17:26). The greatest thing you can do with your life is to live to the hilt the adventurous assignment God has given you. God Has Called You Think about this for a moment: “Let each person lead the life . . . to which God has called him.” God has made your entire life your calling! We tend to think of our callings as our vocations, some significant job God gives us to do with an identifiable and preferably esteemed title. Perhaps it’s a career vocation or perhaps it’s a noncareer vocation in a church or ministry.

But that’s too narrow. Of course, vocations should be vehicles for our calling — ways we fulfill our assignment from the Lord. But our calling encompasses more than our vocations. Our primary core calling is to love God with all we are and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Luke 10:27). And this calling incorporates everyone we interact with, or perhaps comes to mind, in everything we do from morning till night. Which is why John Calvin said, “God commands each one of us to consider his calling in every act of life” (Institutes, 821). This means that our calling isn’t behind that door we’re waiting for God to open someday (though that may be part of tomorrow’s calling). Our calling is to love God today, to love the neighbors God places in our “road” today, and to do well what God gives our hands to do today. That’s one reason Jesus tells us, “Do not be anxious about tomorrow” (Matthew 6:34). Being overly preoccupied with tomorrow’s calling, as tempting as that can be, is often a way we are deceived into being disengaged from today’s calling. Jesus doesn’t want us to spend the priceless gift of life he’s given us today absorbed in the unreality of an imagined tomorrow. Now, it is true that our callings change over time. We move through different phases of life, we might be deployed to different places at different times, and we experience various circumstantial and health changes. All these alter our calling. And as the Spirit gives us light, we should seek to anticipate and plan for changes as befit good stewards. But God wants us focused primarily on the life he’s called us to, which is the life we have today. Be Faithful to Your Assignment The Spirit tells us through Paul, “Let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him.” Perhaps you’re thinking, You don’t know my circum-

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

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

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

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

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

stances. Without wanting to be insensitive, it doesn’t matter what your circumstances are. The circumstances of the Corinthian Christians to whom Paul was writing were all over the board: married, betrothed, and single, widows and bondservants, circumcised and uncircumcised. That’s just a sampling. Think of the bondservants. They were the physical property of a human master. And yet Paul says to them in 1 Corinthians 7:21, “Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.)” What Paul meant was circumstances, even very difficult ones, don’t disqualify anyone from God’s assignment. If we can extricate ourselves honorably from such circumstances, we ought to do it. But if not, let us consider it God’s assignment, at least for today, and be faithful, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. (Ephesians 6:6–8) Assigned to Affliction Think of Paul’s own various circumstances: imprisoned, violently persecuted, ill, exposed to the cold, hungry, shipwrecked, betrayed, homeless, poorly dressed, mocked, maligned, distrusted, spiritually opposed, afflicted, sometimes despairing of life, and finally killed (2 Corinthians 11:23–28). And it was glorious! All of it! Because Paul’s life was hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3) and since the Life (John 14:6) had given

him eternal life, death could only gain him a whole new level of life (Philippians 1:21). As John Calvin said, “we should all regard our particular situation as a post assigned to us by God, lest in the course of our lives we flit to and fro and drift aimlessly about” (Institutes, 821). See your life today as an assignment from God. And stay faithful at your post until the Lord moves you. Your Greatest Adventure Here’s the bedrock truth beneath 1 Corinthians 7:17: God — the Creator and sustainer of all that exists — is the one who has chosen us and bestowed on us the exceedingly rare honor to live here and now. He has assigned us a life to lead. And there is no more wonderful, exciting, hopeful, fulfilling, joy-producing sense of life purpose than to realize that we are who we are, what we are, how we are, where we are, and when we are by the assignment of the Lord. You have been given the unfathomable gift of life. You have been given the infinitely more valuable gift of eternal life. And you have been given the astounding and extremely rare privilege of receiving an assignment from God. There is no higher calling than to lead the life that the Lord has assigned to you. Embrace your assignment, this great adventure chosen for you, and press it to the limit. Jon Bloom (@Bloom_Jon) serves as author, board chair, and co-founder of Desiring God. He is author of three books, Not by Sight, Things Not Seen, and Don’t Follow Your Heart. He and his wife live in the Twin Cities with their five children.

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

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

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CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Faith United Methodist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor: Ruth Burch

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

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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

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Bible Studies for Co-Eds • Monday 6:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

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ESTATE SALE Estate Sale at 2625 Crockett in West Orange on Sat., 8/18 & Sun., 8/19 from 9 am - until each day. Antique furniture, Christmas decor, kitchenware, glassware, crystal & lots more. On short side of Crockett, dead end street. Estate Sale at 8049 Cohenour Rd, End of Road by Mauriceville Crawfish Grounds on Sat., 8/18 from 8 am to 3 pm. Last day - reduced prices. Dining Table & chairs, kitchenware, glassware, comic books, books, Christmas items, sewing items, towels & sheets and beauty shop items.

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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 County Courthouse, 801 W. Division., Orange, Texas 77630. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on August 1, 2018. BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of DELL PRENTIS BAKER, Deceased, were issued on the August 10, 2018, in Cause No. P18230, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Joe Edd Baker. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

Dated the 10th day of August, 2018.

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed AN APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on JULY 31, 2018, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Christopher David Karaff, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

By:

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of JIMMIE MAUDE BAKER, Deceased, were issued on the August 10, 2018, in Cause No. P18231, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Joe Edd Baker. 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.

Joe Edd Baker

CHRISTOPHER DAVID KARAFF, Deceased Cause No. P18249 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of TERRY NEAL WALKER, Deceased, were issued on the FEBRUARY 23, 2018, in Cause No. P17990, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Timothy Walker. 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.

Timothy Walker

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

Joe Edd Baker

Kevin LeBoeuf, Deputy

CITATION BY PUBLICATION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of CLARA FRANCES BREAUX, Deceased Cause No. P18146 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed A FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on JULY 18, 2018, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Clara Frances Breaux, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse, 801 W. Division., Orange, Texas 77630. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on August 2, 2018. BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

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BACK TO SCHOOL ACROSS 1. TÈa Leoni as ____ Secretary 6. Lending letters 9. Cat-headed Egyptian goddess 13. Round openings in architecture 14. Pilot’s estimate 15. Short tale 16. Deprived of a limb, e.g. 17. Popular pickup 18. Revolving mechanism 19. *L in LMC 21. Peninsula with Portugal 23. Not a win nor a loss 24. Lou of The Velvet Underground 25. The ____ Four 28. Unpleasant road display 30. Authoritative declaration 35. The 15th of March 37. Rubik’s puzzle 39. *Sorority letter 40. Pinocchio’s lie detector 41. Do-re-do-re-do-re-do-re, e.g. 43. Same as alighted 44. Perpendicular to the keel 46. Major in the sky 47. Condoleezza ____ 48. *Varsity award 50. *Multiple choice challenge 52. *Where Driver’s Ed occurs 53. Richie ____ 55. *Standard aptitude assessment 57. *”Sideways Stories from ____ School” 61. *Hall order keeper 65. George Clooney’s recurring character 66. Shakespearean “fuss” 68. Heating outlet cover 69. Muse of love poetry 70. Confession subject 71. All the words in a language 72. Withered 73. Id’s partner 74. Same as #30 Across DOWN 1. Gangster’s gal 2. Berry high in antioxidants 3. Avoid these mistakes 4. Red or orange announcement 5. Somewhere above ground

6. Bald eagle’s nest 7. *Parents+teachers, acr. 8. China Grass 9. Uncouth one 10. Not in favor 11. Roofed colonnade 12. Seaside bird 15. *Extra of it can help students 20. Act against 22. Made in the morning? 24. Spring event 25. *Type of assessment 26. Acrobat maker 27. Continually annoy 29. Buddhist teacher 31. Burn to a crisp 32. Denoting the final end or purpose 33. Carthage’s ancient rival

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

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The BRIDGE CITY ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:00 PM, August 27, 2018 in the Bridge City ISD Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, Texas . The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district's budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited. The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice. Maintenance Tax

$1.04/$100 (proposed rate for maintenance and operations)

School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters

$0.13/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness)

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Owed $809.05

34. *Alma ____ 36. *Assigned spot 38. More 42. Rodeo rope 45. Breed of sheep prized for wool 49. Free 51. Hair knot 54. This and desist 56. ClichÈd 57. Things to lament 58. Homesteader’s measure 59. *180 days, in most states 60. Fill to satisfaction 61. Kissing disease? 62. De Niro’s ride, 1976 63. Like an ear infection 64. None of this for the weary 67. Like a lot

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year's Budget

The applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories. Maintenance and operations

1.29% increase

Debt Service

0.44% decrease

Total expenditures

1.05% increase

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Section 26.04, Tax Code)

Preceding Tax Year Total appraised value* of all property $1,286,243,899.00 Total appraised value* of new property** $22,065,199.00 Total taxable value*** of all property $977,215,435.00 Total taxable value*** of new property** $18,755,419.00 *Appraised value is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code. ** "New property" is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code. *** "Taxable value" is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code.

Current Tax Year $1,280,157,196.00 $14,740,540.00 $1,086,352,348.00 $12,529,459.00

Bonded Indebtedness

*Outstanding principal.

Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $14,400,000

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year's Rates Maintenance & Operations $1.0400

Interest & Sinking Fund* $.13

Total $1.1700

Last Year's Rate Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & $1.05031 $.13505 $1.18537 Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service $1.0400 $.13 $1.1700 Proposed Rate *The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Local Revenue Per Student $4,217

State Revenue Per Student $4,078

$4,257

$4,376

$4,197

$4,207

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year's Levy on Average Residence

Average Market Value of Residences Average Taxable Value of Residences Last Year's Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value Taxes Due on Average Residence Increase (Decrease) in Taxes

Last Year $149,666.00 $124,666.00 $1.17 $1458.59

This Year $146,353.00 $121,353.00 $1.17 $1419.83 ($38.76)

Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Notice of Rollback Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is $1.1829. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the rollback rate of $1.1829.

Fund Balances

The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment. Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $11,500,000 Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $350,000

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