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Week of Wednesday, June 13, 2018

County takes first step to Harvey buyouts Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County Commissioners agreed Tuesday afternoon that the county should participate in a buyout program for flood-prone properties. They did not give specific details, because those have yet to be worked out by the government and Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, which is coordinating the program. It was just the first step in the process, with SETRPC to fill in details later, but Emergency Management Coordi-

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nator Joel Ardoin explained there were three different programs for residences or businesses deemed eligi-

ble. The first is FEMA buyouts, with FEMA paying 75 percent of pre-storm value and the other 25 percent paid by a match of the county’s community development block grants. “With this one, we own the property and we have to take it off the tax rolls and can

Fishing fans win big at Bassmaster

Greg Hackney, right, said he had some big bites on some short runs to win the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Sabine River tournament, a four-day event in Orange that ended Sunday, June 10. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

For The Record

The City of Orange and the 25,000 or so who made it out to the Orange Boat Ramp last week were the big winners of the 2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Elite fishing tournament. OK. Officially, Greg Hackney of Gonzalez, Louisiana, was the big winner, taking home a $100,000 check for his four-day catch of 48 pounds, 5 ounces. But last Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7, it was people like Butch and Diane English of Bridge City and Allen and Jan Mosley of Vidor who were reeling in the good times. “We come every time,” Butch English said of Orange’s fishing tournaments. This was the fourth time in six years for the Sabine River to host a Bassmaster event, three of them $100,000 Bassmaster Elite tourneys. “Fishing, to me, is the best thing families can do together,” Diane English said. Butch English was at the Orange Boat Ramp for the weigh-ins on three of the four days. “I went out and watched them pre-fish for three days,” he said. And last Tuesday he learned a new lesson about the pro anglers. “The guys who do this are

really good guys,” English said. “I was broke down Tuesday in Taylor’s Bayou and three of these professionals stopped what they were doing and offered to tow me in. “That tells me what kind of guys they are.” To excel in fishing on the Sabine is another indicator. “It’s going to take the best to catch them here,” said County Commissioner John Gothia, a tourney organizer. The differences in fishing on rivers and the BASS anglers usual domain, lakes, is great. “You’ve got to be good. You’ve got to adjust,” Gothia said. “A river’s so much different than fishing a lake, because the fish move so much.” New tournament rules limited the fishing to Texas waters, but that didn’t keep the guys with the biggest, fastest boats from making long trips into Jefferson County, or even Galveston. But runnerup Gerald Swindle, who weighed a Sunday-best bag of 14 pounds, 13 ounces to finish at 43 pounds, 11 ounces, said he used only two gallons of fuel on his final day. Hackney said he burned only 11.6 gallons in four days. “I had a lot of bites here close,” Hackney said. “I didn’t think I could win close, but I got some big bites this week.”

never do anything with it,” Ardoin said. The second program is an acquisition by the Texas General Land Office, which would pay the owner the property’s post-storm value.

In it, the county can resell the property, it can be reused and the county gets to put it back on the tax roll. The final option, Ardoin said, “is the elevation program.”

Orange City Council took the same step Tuesday morning, telling City Manager Shawn Oubre to notify SETPRC it plans to participate in the buyout program. Details should be coming

soon, Ardoin said. He said “once they figure out” their method of distributing funds, “all the pieces of the puzzles will start coming COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Face-licking dog a lifesaver in BC Dave Rogers

For The Record

A family member rescued Bridge City retirees Glenn and Thelma Sterling from a house fire Monday morning – a four-legged family member. Sascha, the Sterlings’ Doberman Pinscher, woke the couple after a short-circuiting dishwasher touched off a kitchen fire and sent deadly smoke quickly throughout the custom-built home. The couple were able to escape out their bedroom window without injury and firefighters quickly doused the fire before flames spread throughout the home, which was, nonetheless, left full of soot and standing water. “It was a horrific thing,” Thelma said of the scene she woke up to at 4 a.m. “Sascha is our lifesaver.” The 74-pound dog shares a kingsize bed with the couple and usually they all sleep in until at least 6 a.m., Glenn Sterling said. “She knew what she was doing,” he said. “She came over and licked me in the face. She licked me, licked me, licked me until I got up. “When I woke up, it was pitch black. I turned on the light by the bed and there was white smoke almost all the way down to the bed. “I woke up my wife and all three of us went right out the bedroom window.” Three fire trucks responded to the 9-1-1 call. “They had great response time,” said Thelma, 70, who retired from Motiva. “If it

Thelma Sterling, left, and husband Glenn were rescued from a fire at their Bridge City home early Monday by Sascha, their Doberman Pinscher. RECORD PHOTOS: David Ball

hadn’t been for them, we’d have lost our house.” “There were 10 to 15 firemen here within minutes,” said Glenn, 72, a BASF retiree. “They got here and they went to fighting fire.” “We can never thank them enough,” Thelma said. The Sterlings are Nederland natives who moved into their home in Bridge City 30 years ago. While this was their first fire, this will cause their third home makeover after Hurricanes Rita in 2005

and Ike in 2008 wrecked the house. Ike’s storm surge in 2008 pushed nine feet of water into their house and ruined everything they owned, including three vehicles. “One thing we’ve learned since we’ve been here is you can recover from anything,” Glenn Sterling said. Anything. He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 2006 and underwent two years of chemotherapy before a life-saving stem cell

transplant in 2008. In fact, he was at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston when Hurricane Ike did its worst. “He used to be on me for being a pack rat,” Thelma Sterling said. “He was at M.D. Anderson and I had to tell him Ike took everything but the four changes of clothes at the hospital.” Sascha joined the family in 2011, the offspring of two grand champion DoberDOG SAVES Page 3A

Judge carries OC history into retirement Dave Rogers

For The Record

It’s been nearly a half century since law school buddy Grover Halliburton persuaded him to trade in the dust of south Texas for the Southern splendor of Orange, Texas. But the memories from those 46 years come pouring out of Judge Buddie Hahn as if they happened yesterday. Hahn, 74, who recently announced his plans to retire June 30 from the 260th District Court bench he was originally appointed to in 1982, remembers that he was a court-appointed lawyer for one of the men charged with the 1974 death of Orange Police Department Capt. Danny Gray. Gray was shot and killed during a scuffle that broke out during a jailbreak. Both Billy Wayne Dowden and

Judge Buddy Hahn reflects on a 34-year career as 260th District Court Judge for Orange County. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Clifford Bransett were charged with capital murder. “I was representing a guy who was charged with capital murder and they were seeking the death penalty,”

Hahn said. “He [Bransett] was found guilty, but they gave him life in prison. They didn’t give him the death penalty.” “Shortly after I was ap-

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pointed judge, we had a capital murder trial in my court involving a young man, Bobby Joe Wills, shot and killed an attendant at a Simmons Drive convenience store. “He was found guilty and was given the death penalty.” More than a decade after the 1985 trial, Wills’ sentence was reduced to life in prison, where he died, Hahn said. Over a three-year period from 1988 to 1991, Hahn presided over the first lawsuit brought by some of Lutcher Stark’s heirs against the Stark Foundation. They maintained Lutcher Stark had schemed to hide assets from his first wife’s estate that his adopted sons should have inherited. “They alleged he manipulated the inventory [of Nita JUDGE HAHN Page 3A

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Early risers enjoy nice weather for Art in the Park

Don’t advancem An Orange County youngster gets her face painted to look like Wonder Woman during Art in the Park on Saturday. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

There was a variety of vendors selling different products at Art in the Park such as these vendors selling fresh vegetables and jellies. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

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nored in public schools. Also, that young black people can gain an appreciation of the great contributions African Americans made in America. For instance, Dr. Charles Drew who developed blood plasma. “In the 1950s we had a common goal of citizenship. We have some of the same problems we had then,” Lowe said. Amy DeLand came from Louisiana to be a vendor for the first time at Art in the Park. She was selling different types of art she painted. She added that the creative impulse comes to her in waves. “I do a series of things. I like nature scenes,” DeLand said. “This (downtown Orange) is a gorgeous area.” Some samples can be seen at www.adelandart.com. Karen and Kaida Leonard, of Orange, were also attending Art in the Park for the first time. Karen said she wanted to see something different. She had an eye on buying one of the quilts she saw displayed.

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The Saturday for the 16th annual Art in the Park at Stark Park in Orange was a hot, but beautiful day until the rain came in the afternoon. Jay Trahan, director of the Orange Economic Development Corp., said attendance at the free, community wide event was around 2,000 instead of the anticipated 5,000 due to the weather. There were 320 vendors, some coming from Abbeville, Lake Charles and Oklahoma. Brandy Judice, Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau coordinator, said Art in the Park was originally scheduled for April, but it was rescheduled in conjunction with the BassMasters fishing tournament. Music was provided by L.N. and The Crush from Beaumont and Andy and The Dreamcicles from Clear Lake. Additionally, the W.H. Stark House hosted a 1920s

A sample of some of the beautiful art on display by vendors at Art in the Park. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

themed day. One of those 320 vendors was Henry Lowe with the Orange African American Museum. He was at the event to give the museum some public exposure and to sell annual memberships for a $20 donation. The museum will be located at Third

Street and Park Avenue. It will cost $100,000 to complete refurbishing. Jack Elliott, contractor for the Orange Depot, is doing the project for the African American museum. Lowe said he wants to build the museum to remedy the black history that is ig-

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The Record’s Schamber earns Exellence in Media awards Larry Johnson For The Record

Friday evening was full of mixed emotions as Reporter Debby Schamber took home two awards from the Press Club of Southeast Texas for her work at the Record Newspapers. Schamber took home a first place for her story, “Fate of Michael Davis in the hands of the jury.” This report was on Michael Davis who faced intoxication manslaughter charges after he ran down 77 -year-old Jerry Campbell as he worked to clean the ditches in front of his home in May 2016. As a result, Davis was sentenced to the maximum amount the law allows of 20

Judge Hahn Hill Stark] to basically nothing,” Hahn recalled. “They said he cheated his boys out of their inheritance. “They ended up settling.” The plaintiffs received $5 million in that case. Two decades later, Stark heirs again sought a bigger piece of a family fortune in the hundreds of millions. “I recused myself,” Hahn said, “and [visiting judge] Lee Duggan dismissed all claims.” Duggan also ruled the plaintiffs should pay a halfmillion dollars in lawyers’ fees. A year ago, Hahn sentenced Carl Jacob Broussard to 180 days in jail and 10 years probation after Broussard pleaded guilty to a hitand-run accident that killed a mother and 6-year-old daughter as they crossed a

The Record’s Debby Schamber is seen with the awards she earned at The Press Club of SETX annual Excellence in Media Awards on Friday.

years. The close knit Campbell family has embraced Schamber as one of their

own which is why she was filled with mixed emotions. “I love this family and wish we had met under better circumstances, “ Schamber said. Schamber also took home a second place award for her story on Jimmy Scales who was tragically killed in July 2017. Her story, “Bridge City mourns the loss of Jimmy Scales,” tells the story of his dedication to his family and the community. “This was a difficult story to write,” she said.” These people are my friends and my hearts breaks for them and I appreciate them trusting me to write this story.” Schamber has worked in the newspaper business

since 2004. She is dedicated to her work and knows the importance of the victims and their families when writing a story. Schamber has won numerous awards with the Press Club of Southeast Texas and has also the prestigious and highly coveted award from the Associated Press. In addition, she has won Print Media Journalist of the Year for the State of Texas during her career. “I could not do this without the support of my boys, Jason, Joshua and Jordan and of course my husband Curtis Herrington,” she said. “I am also grateful for the support of the Record staff for their help in putting my story on the pages.”

Pictured Left to Right: B. J. Hanneman, Rani Dillow, Mayor David Rutledge, David Ess, Lori Ess, Eastynn Borg, Lucy Fields, Kirk Roccaforte, Candice Mulhollan, Braden Borg, K’Lynn Borg, Beverly Mixson, Kember Ess, and Tod Mixson.

BCCC names David Ess ‘Father of the Year”

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dark roadway. “There never was a charge on him by the police department in causing the death of those two people. It was just the fact that he left the scene. “So that was a little controversial,” Hahn said. “A lot of people wanted him to be sent away. If he’d have caused the deaths that would have been another thing. But you’ve just got to make your call and move on.” Hahn says he got to know Halliburton, who would be Orange County Judge from 1971-76, when the two attended the University of Texas law school together. “Everything was always alphabetized,” Hahn explained. A native of Sanderson, in southwest Texas, near Del Rio, Hahn graduated UT

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Law in 1966 and joined a law firm in Beeville, in South Texas not far from Corpus Christi. Halliburton went to work in Orange. “I’d visit him in Orange; he’d come to Beeville. We were just the best of friends,” Hahn recalled. Hahn said Orange County Attorney Louis Dugas offered him a job but he couldn’t take it because at the same time he was appointed Municipal Court Judge in Beeville with an impressive raise. Finally in 1972, Hahn

came to Orange, working in private practice in Vidor. When Don Burgess filed to run for the Texas Court of Appeals, Hahn was appointed in 1984 to replace him on the 260th bench. Starting in 1986, Hahn has won eight four-year terms to stay in the job. He never had an opponent. But the state’s age limits did catch up. Texas won’t allow judges to be older than 74 when they start a term. Hahn turns 75 in December, too soon to start a new term Jan. 1, 2019.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Father of the Year Contest and received several nominations, all of which were for very deserving fathers. After careful consideration by the Father of the Year Committee, David Ess was awarded the honor. Mr. Ess was presented his gifts at the Bridge City Chamber’s June Networking Coffee hosted by Granger Chevrolet where Mayor David Rutledge read aloud the City of Bridge City’s official proclamation naming David Ess as 2018 Father of the Year. David Ess was born in West Virginia to Dwayne and the late Betty Ess. His siblings are brother Bo Worrell, sister Cindy Rao, sister Debbie Hornaday, and late sister Diane Updike. David attended Bridge City ISD graduating in 1981. In 1990 David married the love is life Lori and they have two daughters, K’Lynn Borg age 26 and Kember Ess

age 14. The light of David’s life is his granddaughter Eastynn Borg who just turned 1 in May. He was nominated by daughter’s K’Lynn and Kember who’s nomination, in part, read “Our Father has always stuck with us, with his held high and his eyes on God, and as a family we are honestly so fortunate to have in him our lives.” In 1999, David was diagnosed with melanoma, the doctors gave him only six months to live. Being the fighter that he is, he beat the odds and four years later hasn’t had any problems or reoccurrences leaving the doctors in awe. He is currently in a commercial that began airing in May for MD Anderson. David also cares about his fellow man. Each year Ess sponsors the Bridge City High School Strutters golf tournament which is named after him. He is also active in supporting the local 4-H program and Girls Haven as well..

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together.” The commissioners’ court followed the buyout decision with a resolution to proclaim June Men’s Health County in Orange County and Tuesday as the Gift of Life Program’s Men’s Health Awareness Day. Gift of Life is providing $300 worth of healthcare screenings for free to uninsured and medically underserved men from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at West Orange-Stark High School. Those interested should call 409-833-3663 or go to giftoflifebmt.org to check eligibility and register. Commissioners paid $698,000 of bills while taking in $459,000 for the county’s April sales tax payment and accepting $69,000 in unanticipated grant revenue from SETRPC. They agreed to pay $94,000 immediately and $62,000 the next two years to purchase new voting equipment to replace outdated hardware and software. A video about the new Express Vote Ballot Machines will be available online on the Elections Administration page on the Orange County website, County Judge Dean Crooks said. Also, commissioners approved paying Spaw Glass contractors $11,600 to paint interior walls in the District Clerk’s office but took no action on a $104,000 budget transfer to pay for repairs the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace office because of an improperly worded agenda item. Crooks asked County Management Information Systems Director Lisa Reeves for a report on possibilities for videotaping commissioners’ court meetings and uploading them to the internet for citizens to view. “Transparency in government was one of the big issues I campaigned on,” Crooks said, “and some people can not make it to the courtroom. So this is something I think is important.

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mans. Thelma made it clear Sascha was not acquired for protection, or to be a show dog. “No, we got her to be a friend – a life-long friend. “We had just retired. She’s our baby. If she died, it wouldn’t hurt us any less than if our son died.” The couple stays active by taking Sascha out. She runs the woods that surround their home. She goes with Glenn and Thelma to feed the ducks at Babe Zaharias Golf Club. “We take her swimming. She’s just like a member of the family,” Thelma said. And that includes meals. Glenn gets up first in the morning and goes to Sonic for breakfast, Thelma said. He brings back a breakfast sandwich for Sascha, cutting it in half before feeding her. “She eats everything Dad [Glenn] eats,” Thelma says. “If it’s a tomato and lettuce salad, she’ll eat it. She’s a multi-cultural dog. She likes Italian food, Mexican food, you name it. “If Dad goes to Dairy Queen, he’ll get her a cone.” Glenn Sterling said the biggest lesson he learned from Monday’s fire was the importance of a smoke detector in the bedroom. “We have a smoke detector and it was going off, but we heard nothing because it was in the kitchen, on the other side of a closed door,” he said. “You need a smoke detector in your bedroom.”

Celebrating 50 Years In 1968, a young married couple, Richard “Dick” and Donna Peterson, started a plumbing business with one roto-rooter machine, operating out of the trunk of their car. 50 years later, A-1 Peterson Plumbing is the area‘s oldest Full Service plumbing company! In 2006, Mr. Peterson passed away but his wife and children work daily to maintain the family business with the same quality of service that he gave to his customers. Thank you, Orange County, for your support over the past 50 years! Thank you, Dad, for your love and your legacy. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

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workers three squares a day on a large rice plantation. She buried all her folks and her husband of 70 years. She buried some of her grandchildren and her eldest child, who was injured at Pearl Harbor. She never complained or blamed. She accepted what came down the pike as God’s will. She had a Catholic Church funeral. She looked so pretty in that casket with few wrinkles, beautiful hands.*****Everything was going lovely at a Dunn family gathering for Roy’s birthday when the phone rang. It was son Allen who was late for the party. He said he wouldn’t be coming, his house was on fire. The firefighters couldn’t save it. He lost everything. He was the treasurer of many ‘one of a kind’ family artifacts. He had just returned from several weeks of work in New Hampshire and was cleaning the ground when he noticed the electrical fire. I feel for anyone who loses everything. There’s a big cleanup ahead, plus toothbrush to socks to be replaced and a roof over his head. I know he’s resilient enough to bounce back.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2008

From The Creaux’s Nest BLESSED WITH A GOOD RAIN Well, thank you Lord, for sending us nearly two inches of rain last weekend. Boy was it welcomed. We had endured six weeks of drought and extreme heat. I watered every day trying to just keep our many plants alive. Some in pots go back over 20 years. We protected the beautiful flowering plants from the cold, three storms and the lack of rain. The yearly garden was also having a hard time getting going. The cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers are producing and the okra has finally, this week, started shooting up. Hope you got some rain at your place. I hope Tommy and Sue got plenty water on the fig trees.*****I have a long way to go and am way behind the curve. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TARIFFS BRING RECESSION President Trump attended the G-7 Summit in Quebec last Saturday. Everyone from the group of seven economic powers were sitting in their places at the big table as they waited for Trump to make his grand entrance. After keeping the group waiting he finally appeared. No one stood, applauded or bowed. He took his seat but his body language showed that his ego wasn’t happy with the reception. Shortly afterwards he held the first solo press conference since February. That’s when he announced that he was back tracking on the deal he had agreed to earlier. That’s when things got ugly with our Canadian and other friends. They were pushing back on his protectionist trade policies, particularly his tariffs on steel and aluminum. The tariffs aren’t any more popular at home than they are abroad. Even the Koch brothers, Charles and David, who support GOP causes and candidates, are pouring money into anti-tariff advertising and lobbying campaigns. This is no surprise because tariffs are stupid and counterproductive. They will harm workers, hurt consumers, make America less secure. There is good reason why key allies, Republicans, Democrats and American companies are upset with Trump’s showmanship to his base on tariffs. They are as misguided today as they were under President Hoover, during the Great Depression. Trump got on Air Force One and made Canada’s Premier Trudeau the villain, while suggesting that Russia should be brought back to the G-8. Trump supporters spoke to the press accusing our best ally, Trudeau, of back stabbing, when it was just the other way around. Trump duped on them and left early, turning his back on our friends. Canada and Mexico should be exempt from tariffs. We will all suffer from a trade war and Obama’s great economy will be no more. My prediction is by 2020 we will be in a recession as bad as what Obama walked into when he took office. To date, we have had 92 months of job growth, only 16 of those months under Trump’s watch. The second longest economic expansion in U.S. history will come to an end starting after the mid-term elections in 2019. Interest rates, gas prices and commodities will all see a jump, putting the working class back on their heels like they were in the George W./ Cheney years.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 Big news out of Bridge City High is that former high school star Josh Smalley has been hired as offensive coordinator. Josh is coming home from Orangefield, where he did a great job last year.***** On Sunday Tiger Woods sunk a 12-foot birdie clutch putt over Rocco Mediate forcing an 18-hole playoff in the U.S. Open. Monday. Finally in sudden death Tiger won his third U.S. open. His 14th major. Rocco hung all the way. He was very popular with the spectators. No doubt Tiger is the best to ever play the game but Rocco did himself proud.*****Tim Russet is victim to a silent killer. Just back from a long flight from Italy Tim was working in his office preparing for his Sunday morning ‘Meet the Press’ show. In just a flash, the 58-year-old was dead. I have found over the years that after a long air flight men will suffer a heart attack caused by a blood clot, often formed in the leg. A blood clot is silent. It comes from plaque that breaks loose in the blood vessel. A clot forms around it and travels, often causing instant death when it hits the heart. Many of our friends have died instantly without warning. Three of them now deceased within seconds come to mind, W.T. Oliver, Buzzie Gunn and Bobby Menard. That is what is scary about this killer. A person doesn’t have the symptoms of a regular heart attack, like chest and arm pains, it just happens without warning. I admired Russert’s family values and treasured my copy of his book “Big Russ and Me.” As Washington Bureau Chief he gave a lot of young talent their chance. He developed MSNBC into an all-day political network, changing anchors every hour.***** Monday evening Betsy Dunn and Beth Mathews hosted a reception for Larry and Becky Hunter at Betsy’s home. Larry is running for state representative.*****Roy has been eating exotic meals lately. Last week Charlotte Anderson prepared him a half of goat, roasted with rich brown gravy.*****Roy’s Aunt Eve Duplantis Lemaire, died at age 105. He had spent time with her on her birthday April 4. She ate like a longshoreman and appeared to be poised to move on to 106. Like her mom, Grandma Availa, and her siblings, she didn’t have any of the common illnesses like heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. They were all astonishingly healthy until the bus came to get them. Out of the blue Eve fell ill and it took only 10 days before she caught the bus to Heaven. She was an amazing, hard-working woman who fed all the

Forrest Bankston Moody Jr., 78, of Orange, died Thursday, June 12. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 15. He is survived by his wife, Frances Moody, sons Alan, Robert, Kenneth and John, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.***** Vina Irene Mallory, 88, of Orange, died Wednesday, June 11. Services were June 14. She was a secretary of Levingston Ship Building and a proprietor of Mallory’s Grocery. She also worked in accounting for RamseyKantz. She was known as the “Icee Lady” at Mallory’s Grocery. Survivors include her daughter Dorraine Babcock, sons John Mallory, and Jim Mallory, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.***** Estelle Norman, 83, of Orange, passed away Thursday, June 12. Services were Monday June 16. She retired from Kroger’s after 23 years. Survivors include two daughters, Darla Bryant and Lynne Telger, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.***** Elaine Reed Jacobs, 82, of Bridge City, died Friday, June 13. Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 17. She worked at American Bridge for 11 years as the President’s personal secretary. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Bridge City and worked at the Orange Chamber of Commerce. She is survived by sons Larry Jacobs and Michael Jacobs, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.***** B.W. Parks Jr., age 82, of Orange, died from June 13. Services were held Tuesday, June 17. He was employed as a laboratory technician for 35 years for the former Jefferson Chemical – then Texaco Chemical Company. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruby Boehme Parks, son Boyd, daughter Lynda Walther, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren,

40 Years Ago-1978 Louis Gonzales of Orange caught the biggest King Mackerel ever landed in this area. It tripped the scale at 60-pounds.*****The Gunrunner, 507 Green Ave., is having a gun sale. You can buy a 357 Magnum, six- or fourinch for $179, new model super Blackhawk, .44-caliber $169, stainless steel, black powder, old Army .44 Ruger for $164.*****Some of the Sabine River Cber’s are Slough Slosher, Nurse Goodbody, Fender Bender, Dragon Lady, Apple Sauce, Timberwolf, Daisy Mae, Dr. Feelgood, Capt. Kangaroo and Muddy Lady. (Editor’s note: Do you remember any of these Cber names? Everyone had one.)*****The Bridge City High choir band brings back six gold medals from Austin. Mitch Dionne for solo, Gerri Gore, Kirk Ellender, Chris Lee and Ronnie Parnell for quartet. Dicky Shanks won silver for vocal solo. Winning first medals for the band were Scott Harper, percussion and Jeff Jones on piano. Gayla Morgan, Scott Taylor, Bryan Beard and Theresa Beason won a first-place medal. Winning first for the clarinet quartet were Debbie Hardee, Lynn Matthews, Shelly Pate and Danette Davis. The flute trio won first with Lisa Meirer, Sue Shanks and Jean Guyote. (Editor’s note: Do you remember any of these youngsters? Today, they are fast approaching 60 years which is just a couple of years away. I wonder how many would like to go back to the great school days.)*****State Rep. Wayne Peveto spoke to the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at Wayside Inn luncheon. He spoke on California’s referendum, better known as Proposition 13. Peveto was recently appointed chairman of the legislative council property tax study commission by Gov. Dolph Briscoe.*****Richard Corder was named “King Neptune” at the Water Festival. Carol Reindec was named “Miss Water Sport” and pretty Kim Daniels was runnerup.*****Charles L. “Jack’”Angelle has been elected worshipful master for the Masonic year 1978-79. He will succeed Grover M. Lee. Angelle is employed with the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as director of physical plant management of the Stark Museum of Art.*****Bill Lapeyrolerie turned 16 June 15, Patsy Fisette celebrated on the 17th.

A FEW HAPPENINGS

Skeet Reese, a Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, from Auburn, California, finished 8th in the Bassmaster’s Elite tournament this past weekend. He give a huge shout out on social media to our friends over at K-Dans for the complimentary gas this past week. He was thankful for the 50 plus gallons of gasoline. He went on to say that it was “the first time anyone has ever comped my gas.” *****The Dunn’s are blessed this week with a couple of the chick’s coming home. Sean Gros, grandson stationed in California with the Coast Guard, came in on his Papa’s birthday. He will be in California only a couple more months after a four-year hitch. When asked if he plans to sightsee before he leaves the area he said not too much with over $4 a gallon gas prices. Dr. Amber and 19 month old Luke came in Monday evening from Garden City, KA. They visited Amber’s mom Kerrie in Massachusetts, and sister Jenna in New Hampshire. Amber is expecting her second son in August so this probably will be the last visit home for a while.*****Thanks to Joe and Jackie Kimble who were kind enough to share their grapefruit juice, picked fresh from son’s trees, juiced and frozen. It was delicious and we enjoyed the treat.*****We were sorry to hear about the death of Chef Anthony Bourdain, age 61, who hung himself with his bathrobe belt in a Paris hotel room. I never missed one of his Shows. He was a great journalist who documented the culture and history of food in his ‘Parts Unknown’ show. He was so young, so talented and his death leaves me heart broken. I always would have liked to do what he and Charles Kuralt did for a living. Charles traveled the U.S. Boudain traveled the globe.*****Justify is winner of the Triple Crown. It had been 37 years, since the 1970’s, when American Pharaoh won in 2015. It could

be another very longtime before the crown is won again. Justify’s name will go alongside of the great horses of the 70’s, Seattle Slew, Affirmed and Secretariat. We hear from trainer Bob Baffet that if Justify remains healthy, we might see him run again, probably in The Breeders Cup Classic, Nov. 3 at Churchill Downs.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Norvozsky’s this week and at JB’s Barbeque next week. For information on last week’s gathering see Down Life’s Highway, page 7.*****I visited with Gene Smith early Monday morning and Marilyn, who has been fighting many years of illness has had a turn for the worse. She was Wayne Peveto’s legal secretary and ‘Girl Friday’ for much of Wayne’s legal career. What a great lady. Our prayers are with her and her family.*****Tib takes retirement job for enough bread to buy fishing lures and pay golfing fees. Carl Thibodeaux is the new Municipal Judge at West Orange. Over 25 years ago Tib launched his political career at West Orange when he was elected mayor, he then went on to serve 20 years as county judge.*****Our friend Donna Peterson stopped by. She had baby Donna III, seven months old, with her. A beautiful child. The Peterson’s are marking 50 years in business. The Peterson Plumbing Company was founded by her late father Richard. Donna and her mom are building a new home off of Hwy. 62, on Hoo-Hoo Road. Donna’s son, Victor, now three years old, can run the mile. They run about three times a week. Her mom has gotten over some health problems and at 82 is now about ready to get back into circulation. They’re great folks.*****Congratulations to Debby Schamber who took home two awards from the Press Club of Southeast Texas Friday night. Schamber took home a first place for her story, “Fate of Michael Davis in the hands of the jury.” and also took home a second place award for her story on Jimmy Scales who was tragically killed in July 2017. Schamber has won numerous awards with the Press Club of Southeast Texas.*****The big question this week is did Trump get snookered by Kim Jong-Un?

BIRTHDAYS June 13: Celebrating birthdays today are Desiree Russell, Shawna Gauthier, Desia Davis, Duane Anthony, Tammy Droddy. Joining them are actors Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, 31, Tim Allen, 64, Chris Evans, 36 and race car driver Tanner Foust, 44.**** June 14: Zoe Ann Hinds, Bobbie Burgess, Sylvia Galbreath, Betty Jean Lonadier, Brandon Duhon, Branda Aldridge celebrate today. Also United States President Donald Trump, 71, actors Lucy Hale, 28, and comedian Paul O’Grady, 62.*****June 15: Celebrating today are Adam Dupuis, David Cardner, Sherri Fruge, Tina Romero, Sharon Fisher and our own Janelle Sehon. They are joined by actors Neil Patrick Harris, 44, Courteney Cox, 53 and Helen Hunt, 54 and rapper Ice Cube, 48.*****June 16: Happy birthday today to Beverly Perry, Joni Young, Charlotte Potter and Denise Vickers. Also having birthdays are golfer Phil Mickelson, 47, actors John Cho, 45 and Missy Peregrym, 35.*****June 17: Special birthdays wishes for our longtime friend Alice Cole-Hartsfield. Also celebrating on this day are Andrew Riedel, Delme Roy and Belinda Welch, and singer Berry Manilow, 74, actor Arthur Darvill, 35 and politician Newt Gingrich, 74.*****June 18: Brandy Slaughter, Krystal Leonard and Amber King celebrate. Joining them are country singer Blake Shelton turns 41, and rock singer Paul McCartney, 75.*****June 19: Celebrating today are Betty Norwood, Shelby Permenter, Chelsie Moerbe, Cortnie Moerbe Christie Kasko and Marianne Choate. They are joined by pop singer Paula Abdul, 55, basketball player Dirk Nowitzki, 39 and Hugh Dancy, 42.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Rev. Mayo Comeaux is da pastor of da Sunset Baptist Church in Sunset, Louisiana. Clovis Thibodeaux is da pastor of da Pentecostal Church across da road. After da floods from Hurricane Harvey, repair work was being done on Church Street wat runs over Turtle Gully. Da two pastors dem were standing by da road pounding a sign into da ground. Da sign read “Da end is near, turn you self around now before it’s too late.” As dem two Cajun preachers stood dere a car speed past dem, da driver him leaning out of his window yelled, “You radical religious nuts.” Around da curve da mens heard screeching tires, screaming and a loud splash. Comeaux him turns to Thibodeaux and axe, “Brudder, do you tink maybe da sign should just say, “Bridge it’s out yea.”

C’EST TOUT Health Care on mid-term ballot

“We will repeal Obamacare on day one and replace it with something far better and a lot cheaper,” is what President Trump promised on the campaign trail. After trying and failing to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the Trump Administration, with 20 conservative states, have asked the court to strike down several pillars of the Care Act, including it’s protections for Americans with pre-existing health conditions. Trump himself had promised to preserve that part of the law. However, in legal papers filed last week by his Administration, a Texas court was urged to wipe these protections from the books. Again a promise made by Trump is another promise waiting to be broken. If the Trump Administration has its way insurers could be denied coverage if they ever had a headache that made them depressed or anxious. This could be considered a preexisting condition, just like diabetes, cancer or heart disease. I told you when the big tax break was given to the wealthy that they would make up the money by cutting health care, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Remember that next time you vote.*****My time is up, thanks for yours. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers when you can. Tell them we sent you. Take care and God bless.

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Fish Dinner at the Eagles Fish dinner on ursday, June 14th we will have Fried Fish plates for $8 a plate at the Eagles #2523 located at 803 N. 28th street in Orange from 11am - 2 pm. Call to place your order at 409-8867381 Wed & ursday morning by 9AM. So we can have your dinner ready. ank you for your support.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet is weeks meeting will be held on Wed., June 13, we will again welcome Mike Louviere, writer for e Orange Leader. He will share human interest stories based on Orange's past which he has researched. Meeting is 9-10 a.m. in the Salvation Army meeting room, corner of MLK Drive and Strickland (Old Highway 90). Coffee will be served. Join us on Wed., June 20 for Dr. Sarah Boehme, Curator, Stark Museum of Art, will preview two new exhibitions at the museum, "Portraits from Cowboys of Color, Photographs by Don Russell," and "Cowboy Legends and Life," both opening June 16 and displayed through September 29. e portraits are recent gifts to the Stark Museum of Art. She will give a visual presentation of this special cowboy endeavor. e meeting takes place 9-10 a.m. on Wed., June 20, in the meeting room at the Orange Salvation Army, corner of MLK and Strickland. On Wed., June 27 we will host, "Our Flag: Its History and Evolution," it will be visually presented by John and Jeanette Clark of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign War) on Wed., June 27, 9-10 a.m., in the meeting room of the Orange Salvation Army, corner of MLK and Strickland. And on Wed., July 4 the Golden K Kiwanis will NOT have its weekly meeting. Instead, the club will have its annual Fourth of July picnic, this year hosted by Margaret Light, Golden K Kiwanis president. More details will be forthcoming by email or by phone. Membership dues are $38 per quarter for those interested in joining this group.

First Baptist Bridge City to hold VBS e First Baptist Church of Bridge City invites your child to join them June 17th - 21st, from 6pm to 8:30 pm, for this years VBS event “Superhero Training Academy.” You can go to their Facebook page, FBC Bridge City Kids and download the printable registration form for ages 4 yrs to 5th grade, and drop off on June 16th from 10noon in the west parking lot. Come by, pre-register, and grab a snocone. For more info you can call the church office at 409-735–3581.

Salem UMC to host a VBS Please join us at Salem United Methodist Church for our VBS “24/7, Jesus makes a Way Every Day”, from June 18th - June 22nd. We welcome ages 4 to 15 for food, fun, music, arts and crafts at the church located at 402 W. John in Orange from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. For more information contact us at 409-920-0860.

Pinnacle Music Academy opens 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.

BC Public Library Summer reading program e Bridge City Public Library reopened after Hurricane Harvey and is now planning its summer reading programs. Registration will be open from June 4th through June 8th at the Library. Programs will be on Wednesdays from 11a.m. till 12 noon. e programs are geared to the interest of children Pre-K through 5th grade. Reading logs must be turned in by July 18th to receive an award.

Youth Programs Offered by AgriLife Extension Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering several programs for youth this summer. e registration for the programs will be online at orange.agrilife.org and you will select the tab for the program interested in. If you do not have computer access, please call the AgriLife office the day registration opens. Classes fill up quickly so do not wait to register. Starting in June we will have our Youth Cooking Camp for ages 8-14, June 11-15th, 10 a to 2 pm. e Youth will be cooking 8 recipes a day for 3 days then will have a food challenge on the 4th day and awards on Friday. Cost is $45 per child, limited scholarships available. Cooking camp is limited to 60 youth. Registration opens online May 1st. e 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Out-

door Awareness for Kids is Free with lots of Fun, food and nature will be held June 21st at Claiborne West Park, 9 am to 2 pm. Deadline to register is June 8th online or by calling the AgriLife office. Registration for July classes will open online June 1st. July will start with Good Table Manners, “Please” and “ank you” along with Etiquette, this will be a three day class held July 16th -18th, 9 am to 1 pm, Cost is $10 per child with lunch provided. Open to ages 8-18. Youth Canning Class will be held July 19th, 9 am to 2 pm for ages 8-14. Cost will be $25 per child. ey will be canning strawberry jam and making homemade bread. Next class will be Sewing 101 for beginners only, July 23rd - 25th, 9 am to 2 pm, cost is $20 per person, kids will bring their own lunch and drink. e last program for the summer will be Clover Kids Camp for ages 5-8, July 31st - August 2nd, 1 pm to 4 pm cost will be $25 per person. e youth will have hands on cooking, sewing, robotics and science. If you have any questions about our summer programs, please feel free to contact the AgriLife office at 409-882-7010.

Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids Camp e 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids is coming up on June 21, 2018 at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Claiborne West Park with check-in at 8:30 am. is is a free event for kids ages 8 – 14 to teach them things about the outdoors. Topics will include Bird Migration (It’s a really fun game), Benthos Sampling (kids get to see organisms from different levels of the food web from the bottom of a water body), Insect Netting, Exotic Animals, Recycling/Conservation, and talk to Game Wardens (and see their boat.) Go to Orange.Agrilife.Org to register or call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 409-882-7010 if you don’t have access to a computer or if you have questions. Registration deadline is June 8, 2018.

Horsemanship Clinic 101 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County 4-H will be hosting the Horsemanship Clinic 101 Saturday, June 30th, 8 am to 2 pm at the Tin Top 2 (T2) Arena, 3810 Old Peveto Road in Orange. Deadline to register is June 20th. e cost will be $15 per person and includes meal and supplies. Cogging papers are required to participate with your horse. Sierra Hutchison, Orange County 4H member will be teaching basic horsemanship skills and safety around horses. No Stud Horses allowed. You do not have to own a horse to attend. For additional information contact Orange County 4-H Office at 409-882-7010.

Eagles Dance June 23 e Eagles will host Creole cooking on June 23rd at the Eagles # 2523 803 N. 28th street in Orange from 8 pm to 12 am. Entry is $5 a person or $10 a couple, so come on out and dance the night away. Call for more info 409-886-7381.

Salvation Army Scrapbook Saturday Have an unfinished craft project? Come join us on Saturday July 21st from 9-5 at Salvation Army located at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange. ere is a $25 donation, which all proceeds go to the food pantry. ere will be door prizes, games, lunch and snacks provided.You just need to bring your own project. Come for a day of fun, crafts and fellowship. Hope to see you there.

opens its doors every Saturday after that at 7:30 am and closes at 12:30 pm. We are located at 985 W Roundbunch Rd. Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). ere will be new items and the room is full of bargains: clothes all ages, toys, furniture, home decor, kitchen items, and so much more. All proceeds go to our Music Scholarship Fund. We are also collecting items. So, if you are cleaning out your closets and storage rooms, we will take all items. Come and check us out.

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

BCHS Alumni Info e BCHS Alumni Association asks you please mark your calendars for October 12th and 13th. Homecoming 2018 has been tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 13th with B.C. playing LC-M. Additionally, our Classic Cardinal Reunion for all 50-year graduates (and anyone else wanting to attend) will be held October 14th. We will add the class of 1968 to our prestigious group. If any '68 graduate has info (addresses, e-mails, etc.) of the group please share so we can make a personal contact with these graduates. Please send the list to bchs_alumni@yahoo.com or mail it to BCHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 1066, Bridge City, Texas 77611. Your help is appreciated! -Congratulations is again extended to 1963 BC graduate Larry Lawson. Larry was recently given the Horatio Award in a ceremony in Washington D.C. -Our BCHS family is saddened with the loss of Wayne Wending. Prayers are extended to his family and friends.

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

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

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

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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.

Spindletop Center’s Spindletop Raiders Special Olympics Basketball Team Pep Rally Spindletop Center invites members of the media to attend its Special Olympics Basketball Team Pep Rally on Friday, June 15. On May 2526, the Spindletop Raiders Special Olympics basketball team competed in the State Special Olympics Basketball Tournament in Arlington. e Spindletop Raiders placed first in the State Tournament, marking the second year in a row of being State Champions. e Raiders competed in three games against three different teams, winning all three. Also, three of the athletes competed in the individual skills basketball competition, one placing first and two placing second. "It feels amazing to win the State Tournament again," said Bethany Landry, head coach of the Spindletop Raiders. "All of the teams we played were just as good as our team. Our team really had to focus, play their all and play as a team. It definitely was not handed to them; it was very much earned. e team wanted to bring back the State Title again, and stated to me they weren't going to come back without it, and that’s what they did. e team is very happy and excited." ere will be numerous opportunities for photos, videos and interviews with the players and head coach. For more information about the pep rally, contact Lisa Gibbs, chief intellectual and developmental disabilities officer, at Lisa.Gibbs@stctr.org or 409.784.5461.

Summer Outages set for the LCM District June 6: District, campus, and department websites will be updated to comply with the ADA responsive design regulations. is will start around 7:00-7:30 a.m. with the District site, then campus and department websites will follow one at a time until complete. Websites will be down while they are being migrated. June 27: e District telephone system is outdated and must be replaced. ere will be intermittent outages on that day. July 12 & 13: A major Skyward Update will be implemented. According to Skyward, the system will be down during most of the day on the 12th, and there may be intermittent outages on the 13th, if it is necessary to make further changes to the system. At some point during the summer, LCM High School will have an outage to reconnect the permanent data/phone services in the main hall, which were rerouted because of construction. A date for that has not been set, as it is dependent on progress in other areas at the HS.

Scholarship fund Garage Sale Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Garage Sale

CLASSES BEGIN June 18, 2018

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Ronald (Ronnie) Swiere, Sr. Bridge City Class of 1978 Update: Ronnie has completed his chemotherapy and is now living in Houston. The Stem Cell Transplant has began and will take 8 to 11 weeks. Living near M.D. Anderson is a must during this crucial treatment. Ronnie was diagnosed with diffuse large Bcell lymphoma of lymph nodes in multiple sites and also has follicular lymphoma grade 3A of lymph nodes. It is stage 3 cancer. He and Nelda, his wife of 34 years need your help with medical and lodging expenses. They are reaching out to their community for desperate help. While they are living in Houston for treatment, you can please mail your donation (Checks, money order or cash) to:

The Swiere Family

Nelda Swire c/o Cecilia Stanford 1932 Greenbrier Ave. Orange, TX 77632 We thank you for your prayers and help during this time.

Rock outfit Queensryche performed as the main attraction this past weekend with a concert at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. The band, featuring vocalist Todd LaTorre, at left, and guitarist Michael Wilton, performed new material such as "Guardian," as well as classic tunes "Empire," "Silent Lucidity," "Jet City Woman," "Queen of the Reich" and "Eyes of a Stranger." Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

East Coast rockers Skid Row delivered the heaviest rocking set of music to date inside the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles this past Friday night (June 8, 2018), as the group served as the support act for Queensryche. The group, featuring Rachel Bolan, at left, and Scotti Hill, performed several classic hits, such as "18 and Life," "I Remember You," "Monkey Business" and "Youth Gone Wild," which had the crowd singing right along. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

WOCCISD approves increase in teacher pay e West Orange – Cove School Board has approved the 2018-2019 Teacher Pay Scale, which includes a minimum $2,000 increase for all full-time teachers. Based on years of experience or step, some teachers may see a larger increase in pay. Additionally, the Board has approved stipends for teachers in hard to fill areas. Stipends of $7,000 are available for secondary math and Spanish teachers. A $3,000 stipend is available for secondary science teachers. Both actions will allow WOCCISD to be more competitive in the education job market, as well as recruit and retain teachers in critical areas by enhancing the salaries associated with those positions. WOC also recently restructured and ap-

proved the pay scale for substitute teachers effective for 2018-2019. In order to broaden the pool of substitute teachers, college hours are no longer required. Substitute teacher pay increased from a minimum of $70 per day to $85 per day for non-degreed individuals. e new pay scale provides $100 per day for substitutes with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and $125 per day for substitutes with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree AND a Texas teaching certificate. A majority of long-term substitutes will also see a daily increase in pay, as well. Starting pay for a long-term substitute without a degree increased $15 per day, from $75 to $90. Degreed long-term substitutes will earn $20 more per day, which is now $105. Degreed long-term substitutes

enrolled in an alternative certification program will earn $115 per day. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Nina LeBlanc said, “We are excited to show our substitutes how much we also appreciate the service they provide to our students. Having strong, reliable substitutes ensures we can provide quality instruction to our students each day; and, we want our substitutes to know they are greatly valued.” All degreed long-term substitutes with a Texas Teaching certificate will earn $200 per day. Substitutes who work in a single sub position will earn long-term pay beginning on the 21st day of an assignment. Employment information is available on the WOCCISD website: https://www.woccisd.net/apps/pages/Human_Resources

Deaths and Memorials

Claire Maurine Covington, 82, Orange In the early morning of Sunday, June 10th, we lost our family matriarch, Claire Covington. ough she fought with courage, dignity and grace our Mom’s long battle with cancer ended. Her final days were spent with her husband of 65 years, our Dad, Don. He would not leave her side. Our mother loved life at every stage. She was born to Robert W. Fogal and Maurine (Mitchell) Fogal on September 7, 1935 in Beaumont, Texas. She grew up in a loving home with her parents, her twin brother Robert (Sonny) Fogal and sisters Pat (Fogal) Hoffpauir and Penny (Fogal) Kelley. At French High school in Beaumont, our cheerleader Mom met our football playing Dad and they were married on August 15, 1953. Just before her 18th birthday, she told her parents she was marrying this boy and if they didn’t approve, she would run away with him. Our grandparents gave in, and whatever hesitations they may have had were unfounded. Mom and CLAIRE MAURINE Dad’s goal to build a good life together was unstoppable. COVINGTON ey married while Dad was serving in the Army Special Forces and Mom followed him to North Carolina where their lives together began. When Dad’s service took him to Germany, Mom returned home and had a successful career as the Secretary of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. Following Dad’s discharge from the Army, he returned to Beaumont where they lived until moving to Orange in 1957 with their oldest son, Guy. Within a few years, they added sons Scott and Russell. In Orange they settled in and built a wonderful life. Mom’s life centered around family and friends. For over 60 years, once a month Mom and her dear friends from as early as 1st grade, met as the “Card Club” in each other’s homes. ough they abandoned the card playing decades ago, they shared the love of their husbands and kids. More than anything, they laughed. Mom and Dad joined the First Christian Church in Orange early in their marriage. ey were not just members, but active in every aspect of church life and examples of service. ey served alongside and loved our church family. Our Mom loved being a mother. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a room mother and played every other role a 60’s Mom could fill. Growing up, our friends became her friends. She loved having young people in our home and always made sure there was more than enough food and fun for everyone. She followed the adult lives of many of our friends and even though most of us are in or approaching our 60s, she referred to all of us as kids. When we all graduated and left for college, Mom revived her career goals and served for many years as an Administrative Assistant at River Cement in Orange. She was justifiably proud of her ability to recreate a whole new role for herself. Mom loved her extended family. Her siblings were her best friends. She taught us to love and respect our grandparents by example. Her nieces and nephews were more like extra daughters and sons. Mom had an amazing life. She loved travel and visited many countries in four continents. She once took a trip to Morocco to ride a camel and often spoke with pride about crossing the border into then Soviet Russia carrying an American flag. On every trip, she came home carrying gifts and children’s books for the grandkids she adored. But as much as she loved seeing the world, Memorial Drive in Orange, Texas was home. Like so many, our parents were displaced following Hurricane Harvey. At first devastated by the loss, Dad set a personal and family goal to get Mom back in her home. With the help of many, including our new family hero Ebb Moore of Parlours in Orange, we celebrated moving them back into their home two weeks prior to her death. Mom loved nature, feeling pretty, talking on the phone, fireworks, Facebook, getting attention, family gatherings, occasionally breaking into a tap dance, text messages, jewelry, decorating for Christmas, the beach and good books. She knew every checker in every grocery store in town and often stopped total strangers to compliment them on a scarf or piece of jewelry she admired. She loved traveling with Mack and Dolores, lunches with Claudia and Jimmy and Tuesday coffees with Peggy. Some of Mom and Dad’s favorite years together came after his retirement with Dad’s appointment to the Board of Directors of the Sabine River Authority of Texas. During his service, they met new and dear friends and shared wonderful memories. She loved life and soaked it in at every opportunity. Her legacy lives on in those she leaves behind; her husband, Don Covington, her sons Guy and Karen Covington of Katy, Scott Covington of Sugar Land and Russell and Jennifer Covington of Orange. Her treasures were her grandchildren, Katy Covington Tinsley and husband Lance, Jonathan Covington and wife Lauren of Houston, Katrina Covington Avinger of Katy, Jordan and Chelsea Covington of Richmond, Griffin and Lisa Covington of Sugar Land, Callie Covington of Beaumont, Jayne Covington and her fiancé Todd Rash of Orange and Lydia Covington of Orange. She cherished her 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Brennan Clarke Covington, her parents and sisters She leaves behind her twin brother, Robert W. (Sonny) and Jordan Fogal of Wetumpka, Alabama, 9 nieces and nephews. Life is never long enough to suit us. But if we measure life by the love shared by family and friends, our Mom’s life could not have been more full. anks to all of you who cared for her and walked with us on her final journey. She never surrendered and cherished every day. ough she would have certainly enjoyed more time here, she now rests in a place we can only dream about. Well done, good and faithful servant. And cheers to a life well lived. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15, 2018, at First Christian Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Linda Hopkins. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

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Friendship with the Lunch Bunch perseveres for years 26 years of good times, great stories and lots of wonderful memories

Down Life’s Highway Roy Dunn For The Record The Wednesday Lunch Bunch marked its 26th anniversary last week at Robert’s Restaurant. Judge Grover Halliburton, Judge Claude Wimberly and I started getting together for Wednesday lunch in 1992. Wednesday was always my day off after the week’s issue of The Record had been put to bed. We first started meeting at the Golden Corral, owned by Heath DeMarcy, a youngster from Abbeville. The Corral had two great steam tables. We were soon joined by Jack Lovett, Rev. Leo Anderson, Constable P.T. Thompson, Tony Houseman, Cal Broussard, Jerry Wimberly, David Peck, Judge Pete Runnels and the first lady to be a regular, Ruby Pickard. Many more came after that first year. When the Golden Corral closed, we started finding places to dine. Today, Pete and I are the only two from the original bunch to attend. Peck is the only other one still living. He had a stroke several years ago. He was a Sheriff ’s Cap-

Wednesday Lunch Bunch Marks 26th Anniversary: Pictured L to R front row: Attorney H.D. Pate, Pat Pate, WWII Veteran Robert Rothrock, WWII Veteran Roy McDaniel, Pearl Harbor survivor Cedric Stout, age 96, Roy Dunn, Shirley Zimmerman, both celebrating birthdays, Betty Harmon, first woman county commissioner Marcell Adams, age 94, Nova Dee Strickland, Shari Spradlin. Second row: Constable David Cagle, Alice Hartsfield, Judge Rodney Price, Mayor of Pinehurst Pete Runnels, Cherry Stout, Phyllis Dunn, Theresa Beauchamp, County Treasurer Christy Kourey, Marlene Merritt, Sheriff Keith Merritt, David Ball. Third row: Pam Honeycutt, the Bunch’s favorite waitress Kerri, Dave Rogers, John Roy Fredrick, County Judge Dean Crooks, Commissioner Johnny Trahan, Judge Hershel Stagner, Pete Fredrick, Judge Derry Dunn, Judge Joy Dubose-Simonton, Randal Morris. tain and had been elected judge of Pct. 1. Justice Court but his health forced him to step down. For most of his 20 years in office County Judge Carl Thibodeaux was a regular attendant. Not so much anymore. The beauty of this group is everyone is invited to break bread and enjoy good fellowship. Announcements are made but no speeches, no politics, even though, in most cases candidates running for office will attend the group. Chances are if you attend one week, the next time you come you will see different people. It revolves but there are some regulars. Over my 26 years I’ve never seen anyone that was unpleasant and there have been hundreds. Some may come just every few months. I believe these folks, who take a few minuets from time to time to fellowship are some of our greatest people. Several of the regulars missed last week. Judge Joe

Parkhurst and Gayle were in Vegas. Joe missed very few gatherings in the last 14 years. Many regular attendees are elected officials. After they leave office you see them less. I made some great friends over the years and had some favorites that I thought were special. The late King Dunn was one. Twenty-six of these special folks are no longer with us. Attending last week was a great group. Just a few notes: Three WWII veterans are in the picture; Cedric Stout is the oldest at 96. He is a Pearl Harbor survivor. Five years ago there were three in Orange County, today he’s the only survivor in the entire area. About 11 WWII vets attend from time to time. Another special person pictured is Marcell Adams, who was the first woman county commissioner. She will be 95 in October. It was good to see our longtime friend H.D. Pate and wife Pat.

Corky Harmon and Hubert Spradlin both passed away in the past year. They attended regularly. Betty Harmon and Shari Spradlin attended in their honor. Newly elected county judge Dean Crooks brought a special guest, a judge from Austin, who visits new judges. When Derry retires, I’ll miss him. We have a special bond but I also do with most of these good folks. I’ve liked Sheriff Keith Merritt since I first met him but his wife Marlene is my bud. He knows it. A special lady I’ve known since the early 60’s, Nova Dee Strickland, who was Sheriff Chester Holts oldest daughter, wrote a book several years ago titled “Bugs Scuffle.� She recalled many of the old people and places that helped make Orange County special. The group honored me and Shirley Zimmerman on our birthday and that was really nice. Every one in attendance is a great story as well as all the

others who attend throughout the year. We invite anyone who is free for lunch to come visit. Special thanks to Pam Scales Honeycutt, who took care of

the arrangements and thanks Larry to photographer Trimm. It’s great to know all these fine people I travel down Life’s Highway with.

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Better than the rest! Hackney outgrinds Elite field for Bassmaster trophy DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

Justify was the smart bet this past weekend in the running of the Belmont Stakes. The horse won the Triple Crown with the victory.

More harm than good? What impact is Born having on LU? KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD I guess it’s lucky that I’m not an alumnus of Lamar University, because whatever annual donation I give to my alma mater (McNeese University) would be stopped cold until the new athletic director (Marco Born) turns around and goes back where he came from (Louisiana Tech). Born is like the new sheri in town who walks down the middle of the street with both guns a-blazing hollering “ar’s a new sheri in town and I’m gonna change things

on administrative leave but would not reveal why he was taking this action. Bruder and her assistant Allison Honkofsky were asked to sign a document resigning from the university, but both atly refused. Bruder, 40, was ďŹ red and escorted from the property by the campus police. Lamar threatened to ďŹ re Honkofsky, 31, if she didn’t resign and sign a settlement agreement, but backed o and agreed to keep her on the payroll until August 31 when she turned down their oer, according to her attorney Cade Bernsen. Bruden was scheduled to have her appeal hearing this week while no date has been set for Honkofsky’s hearing.

so that we’re better than most places around here.â€? Born’s bags were still unpacked when he was handed an e-mail about a catcher on the Lady Cardinals softball team alleging that she was forced to eat meat on Friday during Lent, which violated her religious beliefs, on the team’s road trip, although none of her teammates would verify her allegations. e catcher involved, Paige Holmes, started 22 of Lamar’s ďŹ rst 23 games and then played in only seven of the team’s ďŹ nal 33 games. It looks to me like sour grapes initiated the e-mail which suggested Lamar’s coaching sta be removed. Almost immediately, Born informed Lamar head coach Holly Bruder she was put

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On April 28, a Val Verde County game warden responded to a boat distress call on Lake Amistad. A somewhat

novice boat operator with his new boat and family on board ran aground after dark on the lake. According to the story, the boat operator, while on full plane, noticed he was running in very shallow water. inking that he was going over a small island he gunned the throttle even more to make it over the supposed island. e boat eventually ran out of water well onto the bank. ankfully no injuries occurred.

That’s Not a Serpentine Belt Game wardens got an unusual request for assistance recently when an employee at a business next to their oďŹƒce stopped in to ask for help removing a large snake from the engine compartment of his vehicle. e individual was unsure of the species and reluctant to attempt removal. e wardens assisted in untangling a six foot rat snake, which had wrapped itself around the engine parts. e vehicle’s owner believes the snake may have hitched a ride earlier in the week while he was parked at a farm. e snake was exhausted but unhurt. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park employees asked to keep the snake for a few days to use for educational purposes before they released it back into the wild.

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Bombers had been blanked this season. Dustin Johnson regained his spot as the world’s No. 1 golfer by winning the St. Jude Classic in Memphis last weekend. e powerful Johnson used rounds of 67-63-65-66--261 for his second PGA Tour victory and 18th of his career. His six-shot victory bagged a winner’s check of $1.18 million as a warm-up for this weekend’s U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. which begins tomorrow (ursday). Johnson tees o at 12:47 p.m. with Tiger Woods and Justin omas. JUST BETWEEN US‌Earl omas sort of tricked the Seattle Seahawks when he said last weekend that he was not coming to the mandatory threeweek minicamp without having his present contract extended. e six-time Pro Bowl safety from Orange is on the ďŹ nal year of his contract which expires at the end of the upcoming 2018 NFL season. However, the Seahawks’ management didn’t think Earl would be a holdout. It’s not unusual for a star NFL player to be oered a contract extension right after the previous season and playos conclude. But the Seahawks didn’t do that and now are guessing about what Earl will do. He can play out this season and become a free agent to sign with whomever he chooses, get his extension and remain a Seahawk until he retires (which he claims he prefers) or demand to be traded before the season begins.

help them edge out the 2^nd and 3rd place teams. Jim Morrissey, the gentleman conscientious enough to post the results of every saltwater event in our area added that determining a side pot winner was deďŹ nitely a sign of the times. “ey decided to ip a coin as to whether it would be the trout or redďŹ sh, but no one had a coin to ip,â€? said Morrissey. “Plastic rules, but it isn’t very useful for a coin toss!â€? e next tournament is set for 5:00 pm on June 28^th . For more information drop by Outcast Tackle or contact James Sparrow.

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I don’t dislike Marco Born, just the manner in which he has conducted his job, so far. It just looks like to me that Lamar University has hired a “Born loser.â€? KWICKIES‌I got to see sports history made by traveling to Delta Downs Saturday to watch (and bet on) the third rung of horse racing’s Triple Crown Belmont Stakes. A $10 across-the-board wager on Justify plus a $10 exacta ticket on the winner and runner-up Gronkowski would have earned the smart bettor $489.50 for that $40 wager. Justify became the 13th horse to win the Triple Crown out of 23 who won the ďŹ rst two legs, and only the second to do it undefeated. I just took a shot at throwing Gronkowski into my exacta to honor my fellow countryman from Warsaw. e Houston Astros used a seldom-called balk on Texas Rangers’ reliever Keone Kela in the ninth inning to score what proved to be the winning run 87 and give the Astros a sweep of the four-game series at Arlington. e Astros, 42-25, used the sweep to regain at least a share of ďŹ rst place in the AL West Division with the red-hot Seattle Mariners. After a well-deserved day o Monday, the Astros travel to Oakland for a threegames series and then play a three-game weekend series at Kansas City. e New York Mets blanked the New York Yankees 2-0 concluding another Subway Series. e last time the Mets shut out the Yankees was in 2002. It also was the ďŹ rst time the Bronx

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Born came to Beaumont with a reputation for fundraising which may prove to be diďŹƒcult because many ďŹ nancial supporters of Lamar are upset with him because he never gave Bruder or Honkofsky any reason for their dismissals. In another exhibition of Born’s sharp hatchet, Assistant Media Relations Director Pat Murray also was ďŹ red last week following a “bad performanceâ€? evaluation. Although Murray reportedly requested a meeting with Born four or ďŹ ve times, he was not ofďŹ cially given a reason for his dismissal. But it was pointed out that one his duties was main media contact for Lamar softball. He probably is aware of the railroad job involving the softball coaches. Born came to Lamar to strengthen the athletic program but has already decimated the women’s softball program that was reincarnated by Holly Bruder six years ago. And after hearing about the turmoil with the athletic director, team members and new recruits have already decided to transfer to a tyrant-less school. Other Lamar head coaches had better watch their backs because Born may not like the names Tic or Harmony with the basketball program or may ďŹ nd some aws in the tennis program that just won the Southland Conference tournament and earned a berth in the NCAA Tourney. After all, Born was reportedly a standout tennis player at Middle Ten- nessee State, which gave him his ďŹ rst real job.

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Stretching the Limits Game wardens investigating possible bass ďŹ shing tournament fraud in Travis and Bastrop counties discovered a unique sleight of hand while checking the potential violator after he had submitted questionable photos to a tournament on Decker Lake. e catch and release kayak ďŹ shing event used photos taken by contestants out on the water of their catches placed on a measuring board, with the angler having the most inches of bass in the aggregate declared the winner. Upon inspection of the violators vessel, a cut tail of a bass was found in the paddle well of the kayak. e violator initially stated he found the cut tail in the reeds and was taking

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

Lost and Found On May 18, game wardens were contacted about a missing person in Copper Breaks State Park near Quanah. e game wardens, park superintendent, another park employee, Hardeman County Sheri ’s OďŹƒce and Foard County Sheri ’s OďŹƒce were on scene. e subject was a diabetic that had possibly walked o the state park property. e game wardens were able to track the subject’s footprints down a dirt road for approximately a mile and then tracked him to where he possibly walked down a steep embankment to get to the river. e park superintendent was sent around to search the river bottom below the embankment on a four wheeler. e subject

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Master water safety Water-related activities are popular for getting physical activity and have many health

benefits. Here are some tips to stay safe while having fun. Learn how to prevent recreational water illnessesand help protect yourself and your kids.

Help kids get H2O Smartz about water safety. Drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and three children die every day as a result

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around home pools. Recreational boating can be a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. Make boating safety a priority. Wear a properly fitted life jacket every time you and your loved ones are on the water.

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Toyota ShareLunker program seeking big bass entries through December 31 Beginning in 2018, the Toyota ShareLunker program launched a new year-round participation season that encourages Texas anglers to share information about their big bass catches with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in exchange for prizes and recognition. So far, anglers have entered nearly 300 largemouth bass ranging from 8 to 15.48 pounds from 64 water bodies across the state. Of the fish entered so far, 194 qualified as “Lunker Class,” or 8 pounds or larger; 72 qualified as “Lunker Elite Class,” or 10 pounds or larger; three qualified as “Lunker Legend Class,” or 13 pounds or larger; and six qualified as “Lunker Legacy Class,” those over 13 pounds loaned to TPWD for the selective breeding and stocking program. “Stocking offspring from the Lunker Legacy Class entries we collect during the spawning season is incredibly important to fulfill our mission of creating bigger, better bass in Texas; but the size and genetic data we collect from all of the entries 8 pounds and larger is another important piece of the puzzle,” said Kyle Brookshear, Toyota ShareLunker Program Coordinator. “In addition to helping us evaluate the impact of the ShareLunker offspring we’ve stocked since the beginning of the program, it allows our biologists to better understand the Lunker bass potential of a reservoir, as traditional population sampling methods do not collect consistent data on bass 8 pounds and larger.” Anglers can enter Lunker bass in the program year-round using the Toyota ShareLunker app – available for free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play – or by using a form online at https://texassharelunker.com.

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Check out Matthew Scotch's 11.86lb beast from Marine Creek! e digital entry forms on both platforms allow anglers to quickly and easily submit photos of the fish being properly measured, weighed and held. ese forms also include simple instructions for anglers who would like to provide a sample of fish scales from their Lunker bass to TPWD researchers for genetic analysis. Anglers receive a prize package for every certified Lunker bass they enter throughout the year. is package includes a Toyota ShareLunker Catch Kit containing branded merchandise, an achievement decal, merchandise and other giveaways; as well as an entry into the year-end ShareLunker Prize Drawing for an annual fishing license and $5,000 Bass Pro Shops shopping spree. “All of the corporate sponsors that support our program help us greatly in our efforts to make

the best bass fishing possible in Texas,” Brookshear said. “e Bass Pro Shops shopping spree is the icing on the cake – we are very grateful to be able to offer that and other exciting prizes to recognize bass anglers in Texas and encourage participation in our program.” e six anglers who entered a Lunker Legacy Class fish through the entry cutoff date March 31 were eligible for an even bigger prize package that included a replica of their fish presented on stage at Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest in May. ese anglers were also entered into a separate $5,000 Bass Pro Shops shopping spree drawing, won by ShareLunker 572 angler Michael Terrebonne of Cut Off, Louisiana. Each of the six Lunker Legacy Class fish loaned to TPWD in 2018 have since been released back into their home lakes,

which includes Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Kurth Reservoir, Twin Buttes Reservoir and Lake Fork. ese lakes will receive a portion of the offspring produced from spawning the fish at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center hatchery based on the number of fish entered. Other pure Florida largemouth bass offspring from the Kurth Reservoir fish will be retained as hatchery broodstock so that TPWD can stock these big bass by the millions statewide in coming years. e Toyota ShareLunker Program is made possible by a grant to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation from Gulf States Toyota. Toyota is a longtime supporter of the Foundation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, providing major funding for a wide variety of education, fish, parks and wildlife projects.

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was located under a deer hunting stand and glad to see help. He was dehydrated but did not need medical attention. He had been missing for approximately four hours in 95 degree heat. e search party found the subject less than half an hour before a storm that dumped three inches of rain blew in that would have made the search almost impossible.

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

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Wilbur a well deserved all star David Ball For e Record Schuyler ibodaux, Bridge City baseball standout, isn't the only Cardinal named as a state all star. Joining him is recent graduate, Kassidy Wilbur, a Bridge City standout in softball. Wilbur said she discovered she made the Texas Girls Coach Association as an all star last Saturday. She found out she earned the honor after a team mate's father told her. "I was excited," she said. "I knew my coach (Kayla Gallardo) nominated me the last two years." Gallardo said over Wilbur's four years at Bridge City she hit 36 home runs and she had 1,248 strikeouts. e Lady Cardinals made the playos this season, losing out to eventual state champions, the Liberty Lady Panthers. "She should had gotten this (all star selection) last year. It's well deserved. She will deďŹ nitely be missed," Gallardo said. "She's one of the best kids I've coached. Her goal was to play college ball and she'll do great things at SFA." Wilbur was named to another all star squad as well in which she'll play — the Southeast Texas Coaches Association all star game sponsored by Christus Health Systems at 6 p.m., June 13 in Crosby. She started playing softball in T-ball at age 6. She began pitching at 9. Of all her

Kassidy Wilbur, a recent graduate from Bridge City High School, was named a Texas Girls Coach Association all start last Saturday. She will attend SFASU to play softball and major in kinesology. Record Photo by Mark Dunn. outstanding seasons in high school, Wilbur believes her junior year was her best for playing as a team and individually. "We bonded really well. We started to trust each other more because we had a new outďŹ eld to get used to," she said. In addition to pitching, Wilbur plays ďŹ rst base and the outďŹ eld on her select

team. She earned a scholarship to Stephen F. Austin State University. She'll leave in August to study kinesiology and go the physical therapy route after graduation. In the meantime, Wilbur has been practicing, working out and playing in tournaments over the summer.

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Finding God at the End of Ourselves intentions are wholly good. The kinder and more conscientious he is, the more inexorably he will go on cutting. If he yielded to your entreaties, if he stopped before the operation was complete, all the pain up to that point would have been useless. . . . What do people mean when they say, “I am not afraid of God because I know he is good”? Have they never even been to a dentist? (A Grief Observed)

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Mountain climbers could save time and energy if they reached the summit in a helicopter, but their ultimate purpose is conquest, not efficiency. Sure, they want to reach a goal, but they desire to do it by testing and deepening their character, discipline, and resolve. God could create scientists, mathematicians, athletes, and musicians from nothing. He doesn’t. He creates children who take on those roles over a long process. God doesn’t make us fully Christlike the moment we’re born again. He conforms us to the image of Christ gradually. “We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18). In our spiritual lives, as in our professional lives, and in sports and hobbies, we improve and excel by handling failure and learning from it. Only in cultivating discipline, endurance, and patience do we find satisfaction and reward. And those qualities are most developed through some form of suffering. God Uses It for Our Good Instead of just blaming doctors, drunk drivers, and criminals for our suffering, we should look for what God can accomplish through it (Romans 8:28). Why do God’s children undergo pressures, suffering, and deadly peril? Paul answers clearly: “to make us rely not on ourselves but on God” (2 Corinthians 1:9). A victim of a great evil once

told me, “I learned that God wasn’t going to go down my checklist of happiness and fulfill it. I learned what it meant to surrender to his will. Before, I wanted certain gifts from him; now I want him.” For turning us toward God, sometimes nothing works like suffering. C.S. Lewis said, “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world” (The Problem of Pain). God uses suffering to bring us to the end of ourselves and back to Christ — and that’s worth any cost. I write these words, not from a lofty philosophical perch, but in the crucible of my precious wife Nanci’s battle against cancer. This is not theory to us; it is life. And we sense not only God’s presence, but also his purposes. Our Suffering Often Includes Discipline For us to be transformed increasingly into Christ’s likeness, we need God’s correction: “He disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it” (Hebrews 12:10–11). Of course, God never punishes us to make us atone for our sins. He calls on us to accept, not repeat, Christ’s atonement (Isaiah 53:5). But he does give us a clear reason for disciplining us: “that we may share his holiness.”

Let Suffering Reveal Your Idols Suffering also exposes idols in our lives. It uncovers our trust in God-substitutes and declares our need to transfer our trust to the only One who can bear its weight. “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination” (Proverbs 18:10– 11). God uses any means necessary to tear down whatever we hide behind. Our job, reputation, accomplishments, or material possessions may be our fortified city or our imaginary high wall. But anything less than God himself will come up short. “My people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water” (Jeremiah 2:13). We may imagine God as our genie who comes to do our bidding. Suffering wakes us up to the fact that we serve him, not he us. Diseases, accidents, and natural disasters remind us of our extreme vulnerability; life is out of our control. We must relinquish our idol of control that causes us to believe we can prevent all bad things from happening, or correct their byproducts. God reminds us, “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who

dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1). We don’t even belong to ourselves: “You are not your own, for you were bought with a price” (1 Corinthians 6:19– 20). We should repeatedly tell our Lord, “This house is yours. This money, this body, and these children belong to you. You own the title deed; you own the rights; you have the power of life and death.” It becomes much easier to trust God when we understand that whatever he takes away belonged to him in the first place (Job 1:21).

We come into this world needy and leave it the same way. Without suffering, we quickly forget our neediness. If suffering seems too high a price for faith, it’s because we underestimate faith’s value. James 1:2–4 tells us, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” How can we possibly obey this command to welcome difficulties instead of resenting them? By trusting that God tells the truth when he says these make us more like Jesus, increase our endurance, expand our ministry, and prepare us for eternal joy. Perseverance through suffering, for Christ’s glory, is the sure pathway to godliness. May our God of grace and kindness grant us his peace, and immerse us in his presence, as we walk that road — and may he remind us both that he walked the road before us and walks it with us now. Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) is a bestselling author of many books and the director of Eternal Perspective Ministries.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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Don’t Let Your Personal Data End up on the Dark Web Consumers today give out personal information all the time -- from shopping online to signing up for special promotional offers to filling out job applications. However, there are millions of identity theft victims each year, and when your information is stolen by a cyber-criminal, it will likely be sold on the dark web. Your social security number, for example, could be sold for as little as $1, according to Experian, one of the nation’s three credit bureaus. The end result is that criminals can open a credit card account in your name, steal your tax return, try to hack into your financial accounts and conduct other malicious activities. The Dark What? The dark web is a mystery to many. Only one in four people know what it is and what it’s used for, according to the Experian Cybersecurity Survey. It essentially allows criminals to conduct illegal activities in the deepest pockets of the Internet, undetected. For identity thieves, the dark web is a marketplace for personal information, including phone numbers, email addresses, account passwords and social security numbers that can be used to commit identity theft and fraud. While it’s doubtful that your local dry cleaner or gym will be

targeted by an identity thief, any database is attractive to a cybercriminal. Companies can also be victims of rogue employees, and smaller operations have less security. It’s best to err on the side of caution when giving out personal information. Better Manage Personal Data “Having your personal information exposed can be a threat to your identity and financial future, but there are ways to take control,” says Brian Stack, vice president of Dark Web Intelligence at Experian. “In a digital world, all of us are at some risk for identity theft and fraud. One step to get peace of mind is enrolling in an identity theft protection product so you are notified if credit is opened in your name or your personal data is on the dark web.” To proactively protect your identity, take the following key steps: • Only provide personal information when it’s required. • Change online account passwords periodically and use a unique password for

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each account. • Never access the Internet with unsecured public Wi-Fi. Only use secured public Wi-Fi with a password for browsing -don’t shop or access accounts, including social media and email. • To log into accounts, enable authentication questions as well as two-factor authentication when available (and don’t use real answers such as your mother’s actual maiden name). • Several times per year, check your credit reports from all three credit bureaus for possible fraudulent accounts. Wondering if there’s already cause for concern? Experian offers a free Dark Web Triple Scan that searches thousands of dark web pages, networks and forums for your phone number, email address and social security number. This scan will inform you if any of this information is on the dark web. Learn more at experian. com/triplescan. Your daily routine doesn’t have to lead to a darkened outlook. Taking proactive steps can help you stay vigilant and offer you better protection.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of RUTH

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of WALTER REARICK, Deceased, were issued on May 31, 2018, in Docket No. P18126, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: LAT TA MARIE GOINS.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LATTA REARICK, Deceased, were issued on MAY 31, 2018, in Docket No. P18127, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: LAT TA MARIE GOINS.

The residence of the Executor is in Orangee County, Texas, the post office address is: c/o: Smith Law Firm, PLLC P.O. Box 189 Orange, TX 77631 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.

The residence of the Executor is in Orangee County, Texas, the post office address is: c/o: Smith Law Firm, PLLC P.O. Box 189 Orange, TX 77631 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.

DATED the 7th day of June, 2018.

DATED the 7th day of June, 2018.

John Cash Smith

John Cash Smith

ANN HENNEGAN, Deceased, were issued on June 11, 2018, in Cause No. P18157, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: KENT ALAN HANNEGAN.

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. Kent Alan Hannegan c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 11th day of June, 2018.

Stephen Howard Attorney for: Kent Alan Hannegan

State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)8830202 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: steve@stevehoward.lawyer

John Cash Smith State Bar No.: 18628000 P.O. Box 189 Orange, TX 77631 Phone:(409) 8867766 Fax: (409)886-7790 Email: johncash@ smithlawfirmtx.com

John Cash Smith State Bar No.: 18628000 P.O. Box 189 Orange, TX 77631 Phone:(409) 8867766 Fax: (409)886-7790 Email: johncash@ smithlawfirmtx.com

For cl a s s i f i e d a d s or t o pl a c e a C a rd Ad 4 0 9 - 8 8 6 -7 18 3 4 0 9 -7 3 5 - 5 3 0 5 THEME: FATHER’S DAY ACROSS 1. Diner staples 6. Attorneys’ org. 9. “____ farewell,” past tense 13. Fully informed 14. Got a blue ribbon 15. ò 16. Short version 17. Geisha’s sash 18. City-like 19. *”Father’s Day” (1997) star 21. *Actual day for dad 23. Center of activity 24. Dried-up 25. Joe Louis’ punch 28. Spiritless 30. Eggnog spice 35. Tangerine/grapefruit hybrid 37. Home to China 39. *Mercer Ellington’s dad played it 40. Old paint hazard 41. Canada’s favorite tree 43. Japanese restaurant staple 44. Garment insert 46. 2nd word in fairytale 47. Outback birds 48. Capital of Canada 50. Largest volcano in Europe 52. “I can ____ clearly now...” 53. Affirm with confidence 55. Last month 57. Rainy season streambeds, in Africa 60. *Kirk Douglas’ son 64. Wrinkle-prone fabric 65. Declare 67. Blood line 68. Medicinal house plants 69. Rocker Adam 70. Hipbone-related 71. Chowder protein 72. Kum Ba ____ 73. This and desist

DOWN 1. *Dad to J. Lo’s twins 2. Pitcher 3. Like a doily 4. Spam destination? 5. Anatomical partition 6. Military no-show 7. *Ziggy Marley’s father 8. Liquorice flavor 9. Charlie “____” Parker 10. Jessica ____ of “Dark Angel” 11. June 6, 1944 12. Literary “even” 15. Adjust, as in piano 20. Perpendicular to the keel 22. Coffin alternative 24. His buddy was Gilligan 25. *Enrique Iglesias’ father 26. ____ provocateur 27. “____ from the past” 29. *Isaac’s firstborn 31. *Most precious gift? 32. Disfigures 33. Follow as a consequence 34. One in a gaggle 36. It comes to mind 38. Loads 42. Tedium 45. Mark and Shania 49. Reverential salutation 51. Greek poetry meter 54. Bacon piece 56. Oar holder 57. *Jaden Smith’s father 58. Dwarf buffalo 59. Hold as a conviction 60. Bigfoot, e.g. 61. “Si, mi chiamo Mimi,” La BohËme 62. Greek Hs 63. Add booze 64. Lake in Provence 66. Nurses’ org.

DIVORCE CITATION BY PUBLICATION (NO CHILDREN) - CDVPUBWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS To: MARIO VERGADA FERNANDEZ, Respondent You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you. The petition of JESSICA RENEE FERNANDEZ, Petitioner, was filed in the 163rd District Court of Orange County, Texas on May 15, 2018, against MARIO VERGADA FERNANDEZ, Respondent, numbered 180448-D and entitiled “In the Matter of the Marriage of”

Jessica Renee Fernandez and Mario Vergada Fernandez

The suit requests a divorce.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree disolving the marriage and providing for the division of propert which will be binding on you. ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this June 6, 2018.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Vickie Edgerly

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Te s t a m en t a r y for the Estate of MILDRED LOUISE F U R L O U G H , Deceased, were issued on the JUNE 11, 2018, in Cause No. P18176, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange Count y, Texa s, to: BRENDA KAY FURLOUGH TEAL.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GLORIA LEE CHANDLER, Deceased, were issued on the 11th day of June, 2018, in Cause No. P18050, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: MICHAEL WALLES and SUZANNE LEISA TIPTON.

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: Jerry V. Pennington Attorney at Law 110 Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630 Dated the 11th day of April, 2018.

Jerry V. Pennington

Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for: Brenda Kay Furlough Teal State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)8860575 Fax: (409)886-1353 Email: jerryvpenn@ sbcglobal.net

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. Michael Walles 2551 Oilla Rd. Orange, TX 77630 Suzanne Leisa Tipton c/o Rex Peveto 118 Border St. Orange, TX 77630 DATED the 11th day of June, 2018.

Rex Peveto

Rex Peveto Attorney for: Michael Walles & Suzanne Leisa Tipton State Bar No.: 00791437 118 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0220 Fax: (409)883-0259 Email: liz@pevetolawfirm.com

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HOUSE FOR SALE Home for Sale, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2350 sq. ft., 10x10 pantry, 13x20 office/library, cedar closet 7x7, MBR 12x20, living/ den 18.5x15, kitchen/dining 18.5x14, large corner lot, no water Rita/Ike/Harvey, double oven, range, large TV, frig/freezer, dishwasher. $88,750 Call 409-330-1775 616 Pearson Located off of 105. 3/1 1 car garage w/carport C/A heat. good street view from the kitchen. Sig located in front yard. Contact Darla at 409351-5399. 2005 Redman Mobile Home 18ftx80ft, Newly remodeled 3BR, 2BA Utility Room w/ W/D and septic system included $19,500.00 Will move and set up for extra fee, may owner finance. 409-216-8904

FOR RENT Mobile Home for rent in BCISD. 3 BR, 2 Ba with Laundry room. CA/H, newly remodeled. Located in Mobile Estates Park. Must background check. $775 w/ $400 dep. For more info call 409-330-0933

RV SPACE RV Space for rent on private property $350.00 for 30 amp, $400.00 for 50 amp trailer. Price includes water, sewer & electic. Located off Hwy 87 North. 409-779-1492 or 409-746-9012

Services Housekeeping, reasonable rates, reliable services. References avail., 15 years exp., Fri. & Sat. Please call/ text 409-670-3389 Call Flower Power ya’ll & put your feet up. Housecleaning, patio cleaning, yard cleaning, room clean out and much more. Call now at 409-599-4914 Sitter available, will sit with the elderly. Have excellent references and experience. Please call 409-734-8096

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Drivers: New Dedicated positions, home weekly. Running TX, AR, CO, NM, OK, LA CALL 888-852-6250 Hiring Solo - TEAM - Lessor / OO’s Regional/OTR lanes New Lessor Program, wants to Lease your Truck! CLASS A CDL & Clean Record, 2 Yrs. Current OTR Experience Required, Passport & TWIC a Plus! $4000 Sign-on Bonus, Pet & Rider Program, 401K , Insurance, Detention Pay, Cell Phone, Inspection & Safety Incentives. Border Crossing Incentive plus much more. TSD LOGISTICS Call: 800-426-7110 x.156 www.tsdlogistics.com Drivers CDL-A: Looking for an incredible career? Don’t Wait! Earn Top Pay & Great Benefits: Health, Life, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401K and More! Must have at least 1yr recent (in past 3yrs) CDL driving experience with Xend. Tanker a plus! EOE 866-448-4068

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale on Sat. June 16th from 8 am to 5 pm at 270 Tyler Drive in Orange, 77630 (off 1442 in BC). Mens clothes, printer, swivel rocker, pottery for plants and misc. Garage Sale on Fri. June 15 from 7:30 to 2 pm and Sat., June 16th from 7:30 till noon at 5315 Oakwood Circle (off 1442 in Bridgefield Estates). FRC (nomex) clothing, machinist tool boxes, camping equip., ice chests, electronics, Tiara & glassware, toys, kitchen & household items. Garage Sale at 540 Countrylane (Off of Roundbunch in BC ) on Sat., June 16 from 7:30 am to 2 pm. Furniture, household itmes, pictures, womens clothes med. & lrg, mens clothes lrg. & xl, girls newborn - 2 T, boys 2T - 3T, childrens toys and much more. Huge Moving Sale this Saturday, June 16th at 2261 Killian Rd in Little Cypress, 77632 from 7 am - until. Washer, dryer, end tables, couch, dining table, full size bed frame, jewelry, lots of ladies sandles, sundresses, kitchen appliances. All must go.

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NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On May 15, 2018, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or the “Company”) filed its STATEMENT OF INTENT AND APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE RATES (“Application”). ETI filed its Application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) and with the municipal authorities in its service territory that have original jurisdiction over the Company’s electric rates. Statement of Intent to Change Rates In the Application, ETI proposes an increase in its base rates and rider rates designed to collect a total non-fuel retail amount for ETI of approximately $926.0 million per year, which is an increase of approximately $16.7 million, or 1.84%, compared to adjusted test year retail base rate and rider revenues, exclusive of fuel revenues. This proposal represents an increase in overall revenues, including fuel, of 1.16%. ETI’s proposed rates and revenues reflect the inclusion of a limited-term Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) Rider that is designed to return approximately $201.7 million of unprotected excess accumulated deferred federal income taxes over a period of two years. Without regard for any other changes that may occur during that period,1 after the first two years the change in the non-fuel retail amount would be 12.92% or $117,517,624, or an 8.18% increase if fuel were included. The Application is based on a 12-month test year ending December 31, 2017. ETI requests inclusion in rate base of capital additions closed to plant in the period of April 1, 2013 through the end of the test year, as well as a post-test year adjustment to include capital additions placed in service by June 30, 2018. In addition to approval of ETI’s reasonable and necessary operating expenses, capital additions closed through June 2018, and the TCJA Rider, the Application also includes the following requests, among others:

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

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RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention,. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273 Al-Anon meetings are held on Thursday’s at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. Call Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333 for info.

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

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

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approval of a request to place in base rates costs currently being recovered through

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

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

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approval of requested waivers to certain Commission rules.

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To the extent a proposed new rider or schedule is not approved as a separate rider or schedule, ETI proposes to recover such costs through its base rates. Effect on Customer Classes The rate change proposed in the Application will affect all customers and classes of customers receiving retail electric service from ETI. The following table shows the effect of the proposed base rate and tariff changes on existing rate classes, including with and without the effects of the TCJA Rider: Rate Class

Al-Anon meets Sundays and Wed., at 7:00 p.m., at the North Orange Baptist Church located at 4775 N. 16th St (Rear), in Orange, TX. Please call 474-2171 or 9882311 for more info. The Bridge City Public Library reopened after Hurricane Harvey and is now planning its summer reading programs. Registration will be open from June 4th through June 8th at the Library. Programs will be on Wednesdays from 11a.m. till 12 noon. The programs are geared to the interest of children Pre-K through 5th grade. Reading logs must be turned in by July 18th to receive an award. The Eagles will host Creole cooking on June 23rd at the Eagles # 2523 803 N. 28th street in Orange from 8 pm to 12 am. Entry is $5 a person or $10 a couple, so come on out and dance the night away.

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

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The Application proposes an effective date for this rate change of 35 days after the date of this filing. Accordingly, the proposed effective date is June 19, 2018. The proposed effective date is subject to suspension and extension by actions of the Commission or other regulatory authorities. Contact Information Persons seeking information on this Application may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service – 2018 Rate Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, visit http:// www.entergytexas.com/ratereview, or call 1-800-368-3749 (once you hear “Welcome to Entergy,” select 1, then 5, then 6, then 2, and then 2) during normal business hours. A complete copy of this Application, including the Rate Filing Package, is available for inspection at the address listed above. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon these proceedings should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the Commission at (512) 936-7136. The deadline for intervention in this proceeding is 45 days after the date the Application was filed with the Commission. Accordingly, the intervention deadline is June 29, 2018. All communications should refer to Docket No. 48371. ___________________ Mark Other changes that may occur during that period include, for example, those related to ETI’s 1 Other changes that may occur during that period include, for example, those related to securitization riders, Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor (“EECRF”), Distribution Cost Recovery Factor ETI’s securitization riders, Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor (“EECRF”), Distribution (“DCRF”), and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”). Cost Recovery Factor (“DCRF”), and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”).

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Two (2) temp positions; approx 3 months; job to begin 8/1/18 through 11/1/18; Duties: planting of sugarcane by hand; farm and field sanitation duties; shovel work in fields; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Keith Dugas Farms, Inc. located in Napoleonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (985) 369-7349. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order 799706.

Two (2) temp positions; approx 5 ½ months; job to begin 8/1/18 through 1/15/19; Duties: planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; shovel work in fields; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Keith Dugas Farms, Inc. located in Napoleonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (985)369-7349. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 313 N. Main St., Rockdale, TX 76567 and reference LA job order number 799665.

Ten (10) temp positions; approx 10 months; Job to begin on 8/1/18 through 5/31/2019; Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; to prepare the fields and give maintenance to the crop during and after the harvesting season. Planting of sugarcane by hand, farm and field duties; harvesting of sugar cane; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crop and able to stand on feet for a long period of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Charles Guidry Farms located in Erath, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 364654-2403 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 799833.

Twelve (12) temp positions; approx 2 months; Job to begin on 8/1/18 through 10/1/18. Duties: Planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during the harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT varies, not guaranteed; 3 months of experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Dufeco Planting Co., Inc. located in Convent, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 206-0463. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 313 N. Main St., Rockdale, TX 76567 and reference LA job order number 799632.

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Six (6) temp. positions; approx 3 months; 7/27/18 through 10/31/18. Duties: to plant sugarcane by hand; farm and field sanitation duties; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 an hr; 35 hrs week; mon-fri; 7am3pm; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin. 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Ross Frederick located in St. Martinville, LA. Worksite located in Cecilia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for an interview at (337) 845-5086 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 313 N. Main St., Rockdale, TX 76567 and reference LA job order number 799343.

Nine (9) temp positions; approx 2 months; Job to begin on 8/1/18 through 10/1/18. To plant sugar cane by hand; cleaning of ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. Work requires bending and stooping to reach ground level crop. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 an hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, not guaranteed. Must have 3 months experience in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Freyou Farms located in New Iberia, LA. Worksite located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)519-2856 or apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order 798898.

Six (6) temp positions; approx. 5 months; job to begin 8/1/18 through 1/1/19; Duties: To assist with the planting and harvesting of sugar cane, rice and soybeans by operating tractors and trucks. Transporting crop to the designated mill. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week, mon-fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Bain Farms Partnership located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 318-729-6781 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA Job Order #799709.

Twelve (12) temp positions; approx. 2 months; job to begin 8/1/18 through 9/30/18; Duties: To plant cane by hand; to clean ditches with shovel; to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week, mon-fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Bain Farms Partnership located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 318-729-6781 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 313 N. Main St., Rockdale, TX 76567 and reference LA Job Order #799713.

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Five (5) temporary positions; approx 2 months; Job to begin on 8/1/18 through 10/5/18; Duties: to plant cane by hand, to clean ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. General Farm Work. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a wk; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Ellender Farms, Inc. located in Bourg, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985) 594-7806. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference job order number 799885.

Five (5 temp positions; approx. 5 ½ months; job to begin 8/1/18 through 1/15/19; Duties: to plant sugar cane by hand, cleaning of ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. To operate equipment in the fields in assisting with the harvesting of the sugar cane. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. General sugar cane farm duties. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Hebert Bros. Farm, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 985-513-0406 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 798874.

Four (4) temp positions; approx. 2 months; job to begin 8/1/18 through 10/1/18; Duties: to plant sugar cane by hand, cleaning of ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. Work requires bending and stooping to reach ground level crop. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week, mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Hebert Bros. Farm, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 985-513-0406 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 798873.

Tips to Stay Safe in Summer Weather Getting outdoors this summer? Keep in mind that weather patterns can be extreme at this time of year, introducing new safety hazards. Get weather-ready in the following ways. Prepare for the Heat When planning a day outdoors, most people pack items such as sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. However, summer heat can be dangerous if you’re not prepared, so consider the following: make sure your vehicle’s air conditioning is in good working order well before a trip, have a rain umbrella on hand to shield you from the sun, as well as frozen water bottles and instant cold packs that can help cool you down quickly. Lastly, make sure you have plenty of water on hand when traveling with pets, and be sure to keep them out of unattended cars where temperatures can quickly reach fatal levels. Know What’s Coming Before heading to the pool or packing that picnic lunch, check the weather report to make smart

decisions about where the day will carry you. For 24/7 access to accurate weather information, you can keep the world’s largest, fastest-growing and most trusted provider of weather forecasts and warnings at your fingertips with the AccuWeather app for your mobile device. Available on iOS and Android, the app can help users prepare for intense heat, lightning, beach hazards and flooding prior to summer travel, events and activities. It also provides access to educational resources on the health impacts of different weather events, including safety tips and resources, personalized weather preparedness plans, detailed checklists and more. Helpful year-round, the app can be particularly informative in summer, with its wealth of tips and resources on topics like avoiding rip tides, staying safe in extreme heat and preparing for tropical storms. To access these resources and download the app, visit AccuWeather.com/Ready. Don’t Be Bugged Take precautions against bug bites, particular-

ly mosquitoes, which can be carriers of the Zika virus. Experts are warning that those located in or traveling to the southern United States should take precautions to guard against the disease, especially if you are already or planning on getting pregnant. Be sure your backyard is drained of standing water. Use citronella candles to ward off bugs. Apply insect repellent on hikes and other times you’re in buggy areas, and if possible, avoid skin exposure during dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. If you’re looking to travel this summer, check out AccuWeather’s first-of-its-kind Mosquito Zika Risk Index in advance, which gives users an easy way to view the likelihood of mosquito infestations that could lead to greater risk of contracting the Zika virus within the contiguous U.S. This new interactive Index, available now on AccuWeather.com, as well as the AccuWeather app on iOS and Android, showcases a week-by-week risk index for the next seven weeks that can help you make more informed decisions to stay out of harm’s way. With a little preparation, you can make the most of the summer and your travel plans by dodging common weather risks and hazards.

Three (3) temporary positions; approx 5 months; Job to begin on 8/1/18 through 1/1/19. Duties: Workers will harvest sugarcane and soybean by machine; operate and maintain farm vehicles, tractors and tractor-drawn machinery, perform general farm maintenance including weed and grass control; must be able to perform prolonged walking, stooping, sitting, and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; work is performed in all kinds of weather. Employer is a drug free workplace. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by the supervisor. Must take care to handle tools, equipment and product in a manner to avoid injury or damage. Operational specifications can change during the season due to crop, weather, or market conditions. Daily individual work assignments, crew assignments and location of work will be made by the employer or designated employee as the needs of the operation dictate. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties any given day and different tasks on different days. $10.73 per hour; 40 hrs week; 7am-3pm; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed . 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by William J. O’Brien located in Evergreen, LA. Worksite located in Avoyelles and St. Landry Parish. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (318)481-5788 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference to LA job order #798877.

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