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Safety worries propel JP building repair Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County Commissioners went back and forth for more than half an hour Tuesday before deciding to use $104,000 of insurance proceeds to repair the 30-year-old Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 building. The decision makers also decided to take over management of the county airport after Sabine Aviation terminated its operations contract. They also canceled the county’s contract for janitorial services in its buildings. At Precinct 2, JP Derry Dunn, Constable David Cagle and three clerical and administrative employees have been out of their Edgar Brown Drive office since Tropical Storm Harvey

dumped record rains in late August of last year. Dunn and his Precinct 2 staffers have been working Crooks out of the County Records Management office at the County Airport, across the road from the Precinct 3 offices. Cagle has been working out of his car, Dunn said. “I say we move forward with what we’ve got. We’ve been kicking this down the road for nine months,” Commissioner Johnny Trahan said. The motion passed by a 4-1 vote, with Precinct 2 Commissioner Barry Burton dissenting. “I’m very much opposed to putting a $100,000 band-aid

Favorite WWII memories ‘special’ for Orangefield man

World War II veteran Levan Myers shows off his Orangefield garden on a recent morning. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orangefield’s Levan Myers has two sets of memories from the nearly two and a half years he spent overseas in a U.S. Army uniform during World War II. The 95-year-old retired oilfield worker prefers to reminisce about the time he spent in the Special Services in 1943 and 1944. “I played fiddle in the biggest auditorium they had in Paris, France,” he boasts. He was transferred to an infantry unit in 1944 that was in France before the Allies’ D-Day invasion and he was in the group of Americans that crossed the Rhine River to link up with the Russians at the end of the war. The horrors of war – which included several German concentration camps – he doesn’t talk about. “There’s a lot I don’t talk about,” Myers said. “That’s between me and the Good Lord.” Myers (his first name is pronounced LEE-van) went from running projectors in a Port Arthur movie house in 1942 to entertaining the troops in Northern Africa and Italy in 1943 as the U.S. and its Allies fought their way from Africa up the boot of Italy Newly married to his school sweetheart, Juanita, when he was inducted into the service in December of 1942 at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Myers was

classified as a theatrical technician in the 20th Special Service Company. The Army Special Services Division, created in 1940, was the entertainment branch of the U.S. military. Besides running movie projectors, he would perform in stage shows. He played guitar, fiddle, accordion and harmonica. Myers, listed at 5-foot-5 and 124 pounds when he enlisted, was also an acrobat. “I was the lightest one in the troupe, and they threw me. One of them could throw me 14 feet,” he said. And, of course, he was a virtuoso singer. “I had to be good. Everybody sung,” Myers said. “Even the captain.” A number of popular and soon-to-be stars of film and stage spent time in the Special Services during World War II, folks like actor Mickey Rooney, singer Sammy Davis, Jr., and comedian Dick Van Dyke. Evelyn Toney, Myers’ daughter, brags that “Dad was a stand-in for Harry Choates.” Choates, a native of Louisiana who lived in Port Arthur for a decade or so, is sometimes recognized as “The Godfather of Cajun Music.” His biggest hit was “Jole Blon,” the so-called “Cajun National Anthem.” Myers said he made it up the boot to Rome, then 40 miles north before being recalled south to Naples, where LEVAN MYERS Page 3A

on a building we’ve all agreed has seen its better days,” Burton said. The Precinct 2 commissioner says the county can get a temporary trailer from FEMA for free and put the

completely new JP building. But Dunn, who sat through a 90-minute commissioners’ court meeting a week ago where this measure was tabled, argued that it was a matter of employee safety

He pointed out that his building – which received up to four feet of water from Harvey – had bullet-proof walls and bullet-proof glass to protect staffers. “It scares the hell out of us

people come in and they’re mad at us as if we wrote the ticket,” he said. Dunn said, for him, it all came down to whether reCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Familiar name for new ball field

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insurance money with some future grant money to build a David Ball For The Record

There will be a new name for a brand new ball field. The Bridge City Independent School District Board of Trustees approved naming the Bridge City High School baseball field after former coach, Chuck Young, at their regular meeting Monday night. Young was inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2008. Young racked up nearly 700 career wins as a high school baseball coach. He took over the Bridge City baseball program in 1967 and led the Cardinals to the final round of the UIL State Baseball Championships in 1992 assisted by Coach Charles Miller. Young moved on to coach for Texas City High School reaching the state finals in 2007. Young coached 31 playoff teams that included the two state baseball tournament appearances, six regional semifinalist, 10 regional quarterfinals championships, 15 bi-district championships and 15 district championships. Also related to the baseball field, the board approved going with a synthetic turf for the infield with a TifTuf hybrid grass that will be sand chopped underneath the surface. Representatives with Sports Field Solutions gave a presentation to the board. They said they have built more than 1,0000 fields in Texas. There’s an eight-year warranty on the synthetic turf and it also comes with replacement panels. There’s an option of going with either a synthetic mound or a clay mound too. The synthetic mound can be changed out once a year. With the synthetic field, the field can drain in 30 minutes after a 10-inch rainfall. Native soil won’t drain as quickly. Also approved for the

BCISD spring athletes were honored at the regular meeting of the board of trustees Monday night. Pictured left to right are: Peyton Havard, Cameron Yadon, Schuyler Thibodaux, Case Skinner, Gavin Green and assistant baseball coach Chris Moore. RECORD PHOTO: Chris Slaughter

Members of the Bridge City Lady Cardinals were recognized during the BCISD school board meeting on Monday night. Pictured left to right are; Jalynne Burch, Natilee Reed, Kyndall Harrison, Kassidy Wilbur and Coach Kayla Gallardo. RECORD PHOTO: Chris Slaughter

baseball and softball fields were new fences, new scoreboards, new dugouts, new restrooms and concession stand and new bleachers. The stadium lights at the baseball field aren’t very old, so the district will keep them. However, the stadium lights at the softball field are older and will be replaced with LED lights.

Additionally, two light poles at the softball field will need to be moved because the fence will be moved back per UIL rules. The fence at the baseball field will be kept. In other school district business, the board listened to a demographic study by Trent Smith of Templeton Demographics of Fort

Worth. He said job growth is currently flat in the BeaumontPort Arthur metro area, but there are projects on the horizon such as Kinder Morgan’s $1.7 billion pipeline from Corpus Christi to Beaumont and from the Permian Basin to Houston, BC SCHOOL NEWS Page 3A

BC 5Point FCU moving to larger space David Ball

For The Record

The former Capital One bank building that is vacant on Texas Avenue in Bridge City will get a new lease on life as a financial institution. Erik Shaw, president and CEO of 5Point Federal Credit Union, said their Bridge City branch will be relocating from their location at Ferry Drive and Texas Avenue to the Capital One location by the end of the year. The new digs will give them more parking space and more drive thru windows to service their customers. “We’ll move there the latter part of the year in the fourth quarter,” Shaw said.

“It will be a full service location and a full service branch like our current branch in Bridge City. It’s a better setting with more room.” CD Construction, of Nederland, is the contractor remodeling the bank building. 5Point is currently leasing their space. Now they will be the owners of the Capital One location. The credit union first set up shop in Bridge City around 15 years ago. They eventually took in the space next door to expand. Meanwhile, the Capital One branch in Bridge City opened April 6, 1998, according to their website. The branch closed in the latter part of 2016.

“We will continue focusing on growing our membership and better meeting member’s needs,” Shaw said. “We’ll continue focusing on loans our customers may not qualify at other locations. “We’ve enjoyed a great relationship with Bridge City and we look forward to continuing that at our new facility.” It was previously reported in The Record there has been some recent business activity in Bridge City. For instance, Caryn’s Bakery opened on Feb. 1, 2017. Other new places include La Rosas Mexican Restaurant on Texas Avenue. Across the street is El Autentico Taco El Caporal in the former More

To Love building. Next door is Elizabeth’s Hidden Treasure Resale Shop where The Avenue was situated. She sells antiques, appliances and jewelry. Always New To You opened at the former Budget rental cars up the road. There’s a new Modica Brothers on Texas Avenue and a new Total Care multispecialty clinic in the middle of town near East Roundbunch Road. Sweet Bee Boutique and Desserts, near Bridge City High School serves desserts and coffee. They’ve opened a location in Lumberton too. A new dance studio near 5POINT MOVING Page 3A

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Here’s why it feels good to scratch an itch Staff Report For The Record

Pictured left to right: Bill Peterson, Richard Peterson, Mrs. Donna Peterson, Travis Everett, Connie Force, Donna Peterson and baby Donna.

Ever wonder why scratching an insect bite or other itch can feel so satisfying? Researchers at Temple University set out to answer this question by looking at the brains of patients with chronic itch. The results, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, identified something surprising—areas of the brain involved in processing reward were activated during scratching. So your brain actually views scratching as a reward (even though it isn’t technically good behavior). Researchers in the university’s Department of Dermatology investigated 10 chronic itch patients and 10 healthy patients, and found that chronic itch patients had higher reward response to scratching, which scientists think explain why it can be so addictive. Even if you don’t suffer from chronic itch, this research probably applies to you, too. The results of this research as well as previous research that I have conducted help to explain why it feels satisfying for patients with and without chronic itch to scratch an itch,” study author Dr. Gil Yisopovitch said in an email. “We have found that scratching an itch and the effects it has are related to areas of the brain associated with reward and satisfaction.” No matter how good it feels, though, the researchers warn against the dangers of constant scratching. “Despite being pleasurable at first, ongoing scratching can lead to an increase in the intensity of itch as well as pain and permanent skin damage,” study author Dr. Hideki Mochizuki said in a statement. If your skin is feeling extra-irritated, try these all-natural soothing remedies.

Force named BCCC ‘Employee of the Month’ Staff Report For The Record

Granger Chevrolet. Connie has worked at A-1 Peterson Plumbing for 19 The Bridge City Chamber years. Force coordinates the of Commerce has announced office activities, employee that Connie Force, Office hiring and training, vendor Manager at A-1 Peterson and customer accounts, adPlumbing, has been named vertising, permitting, licensJune Employee of the Month. ing, and payroll. Owner Connie was presented her Donna Peterson, said, “She is award, sponsored by Sabine the first one in the office in River Ford, by Ambassador the morning and never hesiTravis Everett, Realtor with tates to work late when necRE/MAX ONE Team Dana essary or when weekend Johnson, at the June Net- emergencies require office working Coffee hosted by coordination with employees

in the field. Mostly, she is a loyal and caring member of our company family, coordinating birthdays and attending activities outside of the office to support the health and morale of this company. She and her husband, Skip, are valued members of our company and family and feel this recognition is well deserved.” She received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total Im-

pressions, Dupuis Tire & Service Center, The Penny Record, Bridge City Dairy Queen, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, The Classy Peacock, Neches Federal Credit Union, Complete Staffing, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Best Day Spa, OhainWEB.com, 5Point Credit Union, Delta Life Fitness Orange County, Balancing Life LLC Virtual Staffing Solutions, and Las Rosas Mexican Restaurant.

TxDOT event emphasizes school’s out, be safe

TxDOT hosted the ninth annual Orange Means Safety event held on June 8 at the Texas Travel Information Center on Interstate 10 in Orange to remind people to stay safe, especially with kids out for the summer. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

David Ball For The Record Safety is something that should ever be taken for granted. The Texas Department of Transportation is trying to keep the public safer with the ninth annual Orange Means

out of school and people going on summer vacations. “We want people to drive safely and to be safe over the summer,” she said. “The travel information center reaches out to drivers and encourages them to buckle up, never drink and drive and don’t use your cellphone while driving. Also, to keep Texas beautiful and don’t litter. “Be present when you’re driving — don’t be fatigued. The center is a place you can stop at when you’re tired, walk on the boardwalk or get something to eat.”

In addition to TxDOT, there were other informational booths such as Texas Parks & Wildlife rangers, the American Red Cross, the Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau, Shangri La Botanical Gardens, the Orange Police Department, the Orange Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, among others. For instance, the TP& W ranger gave a demonstration on animals native to this area. At another table there were snake displays local to the region.

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BC school news Motiva’s Port Arthur Refinery possible expansion with a final decision to be made in 2019 and Exxon-Mobil Refinery in Beaumont’s expansion starting in 2019. Furthermore, the unemployment rate is down .5 percent as the area continues to recover from the drop in the energy industry. Hurricane Harvey brought in 59 inches of rain in Bridge City, damaged 800 homes and it had an effect on the economy. Texas enrollment trends reveal metro areas are gaining children while rural areas are losing them. Bridge City is no exception to the rule. The state is seeing growth in the triangle between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Houston and San Antonio. There has been a significant drop in children Kindergarten aged statewide and locally. Smith speculates it’s because of people putting off having children during the Great Recession and Millennials. Waiting to have children. Bridge City is the fourth fastest growing in the Region 5 area of Southeast Texas with a 7.9 percent growth. The 2018 Total District Population Estimate is 14,053, and 8.7 percent increase from 12,917 in the 2010 Census. The Total District Population below age 19 is 3,779, a 5.2 percent increase from 2010. The 2018 Total District median household Income was $69,160, up 23.4 percent from 2010. The number of 2018 District Households was up 9.4 percent more than 2010 There are 330 more annual home sales, 62 more than last year, nine percent were

pair or replacement was faster. A construction supervisor with Spaw Glass, the county’s Harvey-repair contractor, said the repairs could be completed by the end of July. County Maintenance Director Kurt Guidry said he’d have to check with FEMA’s trailer manufacturer to see if they could add bullet-proofing and how long it would take. “Judge Dunn, can you wait one more week [for a decision?],” Commissioner John Gothia asked before the vote. “It’s been nine months,” Dunn said. “We just need a

Former Bridge City Cardinal baseball coach Chuck Young returned to Bridge City in 2007 to join fellow coaches and former players for the annual alumni baseball game and home run derby that bears his name. The alumni displayed and mounted a sign honoring Young on the left field fence recognizing the beloved Bridge City coach. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

new homes. Foreclosure sales in the district declined 88 percent since 2010 and new home sales have steadily increased since 2015. The average price for a new home was $189,279 and the average price for an existing home was $137,295 in 2010; a new home in 2017 was $252,442 and an existing home was $192,203, a rise of more than 33 percent for a new home and 40 percent for an existing home. BCISD has 170 lots available to build on and there are six developments with active home building: Cypresswood Village, Acadian Gardens, Acadian Quarters, Tyler Estates, Colonial Estates and Marsh Estates. BCISD has 294 students

residing in more than 860 multi-family units including manufactured home communities. The district has 96 students residing outside the district boundary. This represents 2.9 percent of the total student body. Roughly 56 percent of students reside within the city limits of Bridge City. Since BCISD is a closed district, reported transfers are flat. The 10-year forecast has BCISD enrolling more than 3,000 students this fall, a five-year growth of 501, a 2022-2023 enrollment of 3,489 students, a 10-year growth of 894 and a 20272028 enrollment of 3,882 students.

he was transferred to the infantry. “We spent most of our time in Italy just walking through,” he said. “There wasn’t too much to worry about.” The soldiers traveled by ship to Marseille, France, from where began the long push to end the war. “All I did was what I could do, whatever I was told to do,” he said of his time as a rifleman. “I defended myself. I don’t thinkI did anything I shouldn’t have done. “The Gestapo kids were

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place.” Commissioners discussed but refused to take action on four projects – three for new roofs on pavilions at Claiborne West Park and the other for a new floor for the Sheriff’s Office because they felt Spaw Glass’ price was too high. They tasked Purchasing Director Connie Cassidy to get more quotes for the jobs. The county did pay $666,216 in bills. It also agreed to pay $364,852 for three months of service from Wendorf, Beward and Partners, the county’s FEMA reimbursement grants consul-

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5Point moving Bodyworkz and Orange County Fitness has opened, named Encore Dance Arts. Outside of Bridge City, Capital Title (formerly Sabine Ti-

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the only ones we had to worry about.” He told of standing along a roadway and watching a seemingly endless line of beaten German regulars discard their guns in a pile and surrender. After about six months of post-war service in Europe, including a couple of months in Paris, Myers came home “and went straight to work.” That include shipping out with Texas Co., which later became Texaco. He did electrical work for Sabine Towing and eventually settled

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tle) on Front Street, in Orange, joined the chamber. Older established businesses are doing well too according to the Bridge City

Chamber of Commerce. A new real estate business, Country Land Properties, opened an office by the Raceway filling station.

Bridge City Public Library Summer reading program

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.

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tants. At Trahan’s suggestion, commissioners’ court voted 5-0 to create a committee to consider improvements at the county landfill, and to create a telephone committee to consider phone system improvements. The county’s employee grievance committee was reinstituted with seven volunteers chosen. Sheriff Keith Merritt was authorized to renew an agreement with Lamar State College-Orange Department of Nursing to allow students to work their clinical hours at the County Jail.

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down with a job working for Paul Cormier in Orangefield. “I ran rigs for them for about 20 years,” he said. “Then one day, I decided it was time to quit working and I retired.” Having outlived a pair of wives, Myers spends a lot of time with his daughter. And in his garden. “I’m raising tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, all kinds of things,” he said. “There’s an orange tree, a pear tree, lemon trees.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest AND THE RAINS CAME When it rained, it poured. We were in a bad drought. As I write this at noon Tuesday, we have gotten slightly over five inches at my Tepee. Unlike the old days, Bridge City subdivisions drain off quicker. The city has really done a good job over the last few years to avoid home flooding problems. There are always some barriers that can’t possibly ever be solved completely, like Hwy. 87 at 1142, Texas Ave. at Roundbunch or Roundbunch at 408. If the rain quits it drains off quickly but mostly the water is trapped by the state highway.*****We are now debating about our home delivery, we may have to distribute a little later than usual Wednesday. The rain is due to stop by afternoon.*****I got lucky this morning, Judge Derry Dunn stopped by with some fresh picked, red, ripe tomatoes. That always makes my day. Looking forward also to when the figs come in at Sue and Tommy’s place, and come October to John and Linda Heard’s citrus. They raise the world’s best grapefruit. I’m indeed a blessed man. I’d best quit jawing and get down the road. You’re welcome to come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TRUMP’S DREAM AND THE DREAMERS I reported over a year ago that if Donald Trump didn’t accomplish anything else, by hook or crook he would get his monument built, (The Wall). It’s not Mount Rushmore but his picture and name would be on a bronze plaque that would survive many decades into the future. I said then that he would go to any extremes, no matter the cost, to fill that dream of the great Trump Border Wall. When he couldn’t force Mexico into paying for the wall, even after swearing, “Mexico will pay for it, believe me,” he turned to a new gimmick. Now by holding children hostage, forcing Democrats to vote for Trump’s $25 billion wall. It they don’t go for it, then he will blame them for the little kids being held hostage. In fact, he’s already telling the ‘Big Lie’ that it’s the Democrats fault. He knows some people will buy any lie he pitches. One phone call from him could stop that horrible treatment of humans. Here’s what Trump and the GOP leadership is up to. They have drafted an immigration bill that would provide legal protection for undocumented young people known as Dreamers, while providing $23.4 billion for the Trump Wall. They already have appropriated $1.6 billion for a wall but it’s not grand enough to be a great monument. Everyone knows spending that much money for Trump’s ego is foolish spending. Blame your congressman and senators if they go for it. Bottom line, regardless of what they tell you, cutting legal immigration as planned will hurt a dwindling labor force and make American businesses less competitive. Trump controls the White House, the Senate and the Congress. They have the votes to pass the bill. If it doesn’t pass it’s not the Democrats fault. Speaker Paul Ryan is offering a GOP only bill. They will make a big show and then blame Democrats when the bill collapses under its own weight. If the bill fails, Trump won’t quit looking for the funding for his monument. Only thing is for sure, if they don’t fix the problem of taking babies away from their mothers, a blue wave, many of them women will sweep the country in November Mid-term Elections. I’m reminded of when I was a boy when Nazi Germany separated children from mothers. I can’t believe what is happening to our country even though I predicted what a Trump presidency would be like.

REMEMBERING MARILYN SMITH My old grandmother always used to say, “When a lot of rain falls it means a good person has died.” I don’t know if that was an old tale but she believed it and in this case she was correct. Our friend of many years, Marilyn Smith, age 77, passed away Friday, June 15, and the rains came. She was laid to rest Tuesday, June 19, one day before her 78th birthday, and the rains continued. Last week I had reported that this sweet lady was in her final stages. For many years she fought off death. Many of us would have given up on such a hard, daily struggle. Her strength and belief in God was remarkable. She lived long enough to bury some of her friends who at one time were caring for her. She really did outlive all the odds. Many years ago she married Gene Smith and they truly enjoyed each other’s company and she was never happier. Gene always saw that all of her needs and wishes were taken care of. She was blessed with a caring husband, a loving family and many friends. Marilyn never met a stranger. Lately she was often too sick to attend the Lunch Bunch but at times, even though she didn’t have the appetite to eat, she would still insisted that she and Gene attend. She loved being around people and fellowship. I had known Marilyn over 45 years. For many years she had been Wayne Peveto’s legal secretary. She ran the office while Wayne ran for state representative and while he served in the State House. Even though politics can sometime be an ugly game and often makes political enemies, through the many years I knew her, I never heard Marilyn say anything bad about anyone. She and Wayne were a great team during some great times. My sincere condolences to Gene and the entire family. I, like many others, are truly blessed to have known this special person. May she rest in peace and may the Angles welcome their newest member. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 The baseball head coach situation at Bridge City has been resolved. Considering all the applicants, I believe the best choice was made. Chad Landry, head coach at HamshireFannett, is a young man with a lot of baseball knowledge who works well with young athletes. The hiring will not be official

until next Monday’s school board meeting.***** On Saturday a state historical marker was placed at the gravesite of Cajun music pioneer Harry Choates. The media covered the event. A few facts not reported were that Harry, age 29, was beaten to death in a hot Austin jail cellblock. The family had no money, so Gordon Baxter of KPAC-AM raised money on the air and three days later Harry’s body was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Port Arthur. Only a small tin marker was placed at the grave. In 1980, Roy Dunn, then owner of the Community Post, came up with the idea to raise the money for a nice monument. Roy and friends put in the balance needed. The granite marker cost $780. In 1981, with friends Tim Knight, who is writing a book on Harry’s life and has put many years into researching; along with Gordon, A.J. Judice and other friends, the monument was placed on Harry’s grave. Dunn had coined the phrase “Godfather of Cajun Music.” Today, the state marker has the inscription in Cajun French: “Parrain de la Musique Cajun” or the godfather of Cajun music. His song “Jole Blon” will live through the ages. *****In this weeks issue of The Record, Josette Choate writes a true-life story about her young son Clayson and how God touched him. It’s well written by my favorite schoolteacher and is not a radical look at religion but rather how God’s hand helped one precious little boy. *****The past weekend two landmarks came down in Bridge City. In 1928, Clay Dunn built the Silver Slipper Supper Club on Lake Street. According to the Corps of Engineers, the spot Clay chose is the highest elevation in the entire B.C. area. Saturday, that oldest existing building in Bridge City was demolished. Also the first water tower in Bridge City, built in 1955, came down making room for a 200,000-barrel tower. Before the water district and sewer system were installed, residents had water wells and septic tanks.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2008 Kitty Elizabeth Hankins, 79, of Orange, passed away Monday, June 16. Funeral services were Friday, June 20. She worked in the Food Service Industry for many years. She is survived by her daughters Shirley Menier, Liz Bearden, Becky Milford, Suzy Patterson and sons, John Davis, Sam Anderson Jr., Benny Kent Anderson, Walter Wayne Anderson, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.*****Trudie Gross, 65, of Orange, passed away Saturday, June 21. Service was held Friday, July 4. She is survived by husband, Jerry Modisette, sons G.W., Bradley J., stepson, Harold Gross, grandchildren, Sarah Ann and Jared Alan Modisette.***** Harold Burton Simar, 86, of Orange, passed away on June 21. Service was held June 23. Harold was a Navy and WWII veteran and retired after 31 years of service as an operator from DuPont Sabine River Works. He is survived by nephews, Ronnie Simar, John Keith Simar and niece, Norma Gaye Campbell.*****Joe Vercher Jr., 87, of Orange, passed away Saturday, June 21. Funeral services were Monday, June 23. He worked as a welder for Levingston Shipbuilding Company and later worked until retirement from the Boilermakers Local 587 in Orange. He was a World War II veteran of the Army. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edna (Bertrand) Vercher, sons, Joe David Vercher Sr and James W. Vercher, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.***** Jonathan Minchew, 18, of Orange, died Tuesday, June 17. Funeral services were Saturday, June 21. He worked as a maintenance worker for the Orange Housing Authority. Jonathan was looking forward to the arrival of his son, Jonathan Thurl Minchew Jr., due to arrive in September. Survivors include his fiancée, Dezerae Campbell, father, Brent W. Minchew Sr., mother, Rosalee Haas, sister, Cynthia Minchew, brother, Brent W. Minchew Jr., maternal grandparents, Jack and Betty Haas, paternal grandparents, Thurl and Karen Minchew.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 40 Years Ago-1978 The Fraternal Order of Eagles is forming a group in Bridge City. For more information contact Curtis Lee, J.R. Wilson or Roy Dunn. W.T. Oliver will be the keynote speaker at the Eagles state convention in Dallas. He will also be a featured speaker, along with Bob Hope, at the national convention in Spokane, Wash. ***** Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Reed Jr. are the proud grandparents of a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Dickey Robbins. At the time, they were attending the wedding of son Randy, who married pretty Tammy Guyote, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Guyote.*****Caprice Records releases local musician Jim Taylor’s record. In 1972, while attending Harding College in Arkansas, the Kentucky-born Taylor, then 26, met and married classmate Nancy Duhon of Orange. Eight months ago they moved to Orange and Jim teamed up with Doug Childress and the Stampedes. Caprice Records had signed him to a five-year contract earlier. “I still need you Mary Ann” is being played on radio around the country. (Editor’s note: I don’t recall the song on the flip side but I remember it was a Taylor original and I liked it better.)*****Albert Gore, assistant superintendent at BCISD, will be installed as the new Bridge City Rotary Club president at a meeting at Wayside Inn. Gore succeeds H.D. Pate. Other new officers are John Brooks, first vice president; Don Cole, second vice president; Charles Patton, third vice president, Chapman Bell secretary and Tim Lieby, sergeant-at-arms. Directors are Lawrence Helton, Roy Dunn, C.R. Nash and Hank Eckhardt. Gore is a graduate of Kirbyville High and received his masters at Sam Houston. *****Gene Wright, an attorney in Cleveland, Texas, and partner of Roy Dunn in Triangle Press, got the worst news possible on Father’s Day. A paddle-wheeler in Ottawa, Kansas with tourists on board, turned over and 15 were drowned. Gene’s former wife Sandy, mother-in-law and his 9-year-old daughter Missy drowned. His son Allan and former father-in-law were saved. Missy’s body wasn’t recovered for several days. Gene was a law school classmate of State Rep. Wayne Peveto. Gene and Sandy were friends of the Peveto’s. Wayne was in Austin and unable to attend the funeral. Wayne’s wife Sandy and Roy made the trip to attend the services. Gene was an attorney for Muhammad Ali. He drew up his contracts. People from all over the country attended the funeral or sent flowers. Ali sent representatives. *****Congrats to the Lou Garriga family of Bridge City on their newest addition, Misty Kay on June 15. That gives the family an even number of three girls to match their three boys. *****Shannon Messer retires from B.F. Goodrich June 30. He will donate his fulltime to his real estate business.

rent Texas students. According to a news release, the group has raised more than $8 million to fight cancer.***** Nineteen years ago this past week, on June 16, John Kennedy, Jr., his wife Carolyn Bassette and her sister Lauren were killed when their plane crashed at sea. They were on their way to attend a family member’s wedding.*****I noticed in birthdays that on June 21, Wade Phillips will turn 71. From my standpoint it seems his years have really flown by. I recall his first coaching job at Stark High in Orange. Wade and his dad, “Bum” are both Orange natives. Bum was born at home on John Street and Wade at the old Orange hospital. He has coached at more colleges and pro-teams than any coach still active today.*****Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, calls himself a soldier in the global campaign to legalize marijuana. He is joining the board of directors of Cannabis Publication ‘High Times’ to advance his agenda. Fox believes a robust, legal marketplace will produce new jobs and sharply reduce cartel violence. Fox also see pot trades as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement among Mexico, Canada and the United States. He sees it as a whole new legal industry.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at JB’s Barbeque this week and at Robert’s next week. Last week Chad Jenkins, the incoming JP for Pct. 2, introduced his pretty wife Windi, who is a Special Ed teacher at Orangefield. Everyone always welcome.*****Yesterday, June 19, is known as Juneteen to many folks my age. In my youth it was an important day to Black people. In 1865, Union troops announced the news that the Civil War was over and that all remaining slaves were free. Juneteenth is celebrated today but not like in years gone by.*****This week in 1917, the British Royal family took the name Windsor after King George, in WWI, ordered the Royal family to dispense with German titles and surnames.***** The Texas Longhorns baseball team fell apart in their loss to Arkansas in the College World Series. The Horns lost the game 11 to 5. Texas Tech upset Florida, the number one ranked team in the nation. That put Texas up against Florida in the loser’s bracket Tuesday afternoon. Florida got excellent pitching from Jackson Kowar, with 13 strikeouts. Their bats were hot also hitting two homeruns against Shugart, who otherwise pitched eight good innings. Florida won 13 to 1 to eliminate the Horns.

BIRTHDAYS June 20: Celebrating today are Keith Kay, Debbie Johansson, Lynda Phillips and Karen Stevens. Joining them are actors Nicole Kidman, 50 and John Goodman, 65, singers Lionel Richie, 68 and Brian Wilson, 75.*****June 21: Celebrating birthdays today are Dr. Clay Greeson, Kyle Braquet, Dustin Hartsfield, Sarah Claybar and coach Wade Phillips turns 71. Celebrating also are actors Chris Pratt, 38 and Juliette Lewis, 44 and British Royalty Prince William turns 35 today.*****June 22: David DuBose, Don Finley, Paul Richardson, Caitlin Wells and Charlene Braus celebrate today. Joining them are TV host Carson Daly, 44, football player Kurt Warner, 46, and actress Meryl Streep, 68.*****June 23: Ken Johnson, Sissy Braus, Kim Turbeville, Jaden Trahan all celebrate today. Also TV show host Randy Jackson, 61, singer Jason Mraz, 40 and Soul singer Duffy, 33.*****June 24: Ronnie Broussard, Barbara Garza, Wesley Smith, Amanda Adams and Blake Amy all celebrate today. Joining them are actors Tommy Lister, 39, Ariana Madix, 32 and singer Solange Knowles, 31.*****June 25: Constable Chris Humble, Elise Becker, Cher Becker, Linda Taylor all celebrate. Also celebrating are actors Sheridan Smith, 36 and Karisma Kapoor, 43 and singer Carly Simon, 72.*****June 26: Having birthdays today are KOGT’s own Gary Stelly, Judy Cagle and Sherby Dixon. They are joined by Derek Jeter, 43 and actors Nick Offerman, 47 and Chris O’Donnell, 47.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Sostan’s neighbor Ella Mae Fontenot, a widow woman, found out her dog could hardly hear so she took it to veterinarian Alcid Breaux. He found da problem was hair in da dog’s ears and cleaned boat ears and dat dog him could hear jus fine. Doctor Breaux told Ella Mae if she wanted to keep dis from reoccurring, she should go to da store and get some “Nair” hair remover and rub it in it’s ears once a mont. Ella Mae went to da drugstore and got some Nair. At da register, da druggist Comeaux told her, “If you’re going to use dis under your arms, don’t use deodorant for a few days.” Ella Mae said, “Mr. Comeaux I’m not using it under my arms.” Comeaux said, “If you’re using it on your legs, don’t shave for a couple of days.” Ella Mae said, “Mr. Comeaux, I’m not using it on my legs eater, and if you must know, I’m using it on my Schnauzer me.” Druggist Comeaux him was dumb-founded and speechless.

C’EST TOUT

Ted Now Broken Hearted Ted Cruz had a change of heart when the heat was turned up on Trump’s handling of children being taken away from their parents. Now Cruz is leaving the sinking ship and says he will introduce a bill that forbids taking children from their parents. Cruz, over the weekend at the Texas Republican Convention, sided with the Trump policy and suggested that the parents should bear the blame for their children being taken away. He blows with the wind but Beto O’Rourke, who is running to unseat Cruz, who he calls a ‘Do Nothing’ senator, has Ted looking at his hole card. I agree with Beto, I don’t recall a thing Cruz has accomplished besides shutting the government down, costing millions, a lot of problems and accomplishing nothing. Watch Beto’s poll numbers climb in the coming months.*****My time is up. Thanks for coming along. Please read us cover to cover. Take care and God bless.

A FEW HAPPENINGS

Sister Ruth invites everyone to Harvest Chapel revival. Harvest Chapel, a full gospel church, located at 1305 Irving St. in West Orange, will be holding a revival starting Sunday, June 24 through Wed. June 27, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist Steven Hammond and family, from Lufkin, will be ministering. Everyone is welcome. You will be truly blessed.*****The 4,000 mile charity bike run, from Austin to Anchorage for Texas charity, taking 70 days, started June 2 and will conclude Aug. 10. The ride consists of 69 riders in three groups, on different routes. The ride was founded by cancer survivor Chris Condit while at the University of Texas in 2004. Riders are cur-

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Harvest Chapel to hold revival Harvest Chapel, A Full Gospel Church located at 1305 Irving Street in West Orange will be holding a revival starting Sunday, June 24 through Wed., 27th starting at 7 p.m. nightly. e Evangelist Steve Hammond and family from Lufkin will be ministering nightly. Everyone is welcome.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet is weeks meeting will be held 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.

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 Summer Programs Offered by AgriLife 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. e 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids is Free with lots of Fun, food and nature will be held June 21st at Claiborne West Park, 9 am to 2 pm. Deadline to register is June 8th online or by calling the AgriLife office. Registration for July classes will open online June 1st. July will start with Good Table Manners, “Please” and “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.

Liberty Baptist Church of BC to host VBS Liberty Baptist Church of Bridge City will have its Vacation Bible School June 25 - 28, from 5:45 - 8:00 pm. Children, kindergarten through 5th grade complete, are invited to this year’s VBS, “Game On”. Each day kids will dig deep into God’s Word to examine how Jesus cares for them as well as make crafts, play fun games, enjoy tasty food and sing cool songs. Register at the door or online at www.myvbs.org/libertybaptistchurch_bridgecity. e church will be collecting an oﬀering for the "Fill the Backpack" program sponsored by the Bridge City - Orangeﬁeld Ministerial Alliance.

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.

2018 Lady Bears Basketball Camp Coach Eddie Michalko has announced the 2018 Lady Bears Basketball Camp for ages 6-15. It will be held at the LCM High School gym, 7327 Highway 87 N, from Monday through ursday, July 9-12, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost for the camp is $50, with a $5 discount for additional campers from the same family. Registration on site is from 8 to 9 a.m. on Monday morning, July 9. To Preregister, send a completed form, located at https://bit.ly/2MDlK23, along with a check, to Eddie Michalko, 1001 Hickory Trails, Orange, TX 77632. Questions should be directed to Coach Michalko at (337) 540-4612 or by e-mail to emichalko@lcmcisd.org. Coach Michalko has been coaching for 37 years, his teams have won over 1,000 games, 4 state titles, 4 state runners–

up, and numerous district championships. Camp will focus on attitude, FUNdamentals, and eﬀort.

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.

VBS at Faith United Methodist Church It is “Game On” for VBS at Faith United Methodist Church, located at 8608 MLK Drive in Orange. Our Vacation Bible School will begin July 23rd and go through July 27th for 9 am till noon for ages 4 yrs to 6th grade. You can register now at 409-886-1291.

Summer Outages set for the LCM District 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 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!

Bridge City High School 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.

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.

DPS launches iWatchTexas mobile app to curb crime

Staﬀ Report For e Record AUSTIN – e Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the launch of the new iWatchTexas mobile application (app), which the public can use to report suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate ongoing or future criminal or terrorist activity. e iWatch Texas program was created as a partnership between communities and law enforcement, and utilizes citizen-sourced tips related to criminal activity. DPS developed the new iWatchTexasmobile app at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott to make it easier for the public to report suspicious activity in Texas, including criminal, terroristic or school safety-related threats. “e new iWatchTexas mobile app is one of several solutions that Texas is implementing immediately to identify and report those who may pose a threat to our schools and to our communities,” said Governor Abbott. “Our law enforcement oﬃcers often rely on vigilant Texans to help keep communities safe, and this new tool will give everyone the ability to quickly and easily communicate with authorities and help prevent future tragedies.” e app is now available for iPhone users on the Apple App Store (iWatchTexas) and for Android users on Google Play (iWatchTexas). “Amid the growing threats to public safety by malicious actors, we want to remind the

public that they can be law enforcement’s greatest resource to combat those intent on harming others, including innocent schoolchildren and administrators,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “By launching this new mobile app at the direction of Gov. Abbott, we are providing an additional and easy way for the public to report any illegal or suspicious behavior, which may ultimately help save lives.” e public can report suspicious behaviors through the iWatch Texas program via the new mobile app, online at www.iwatchtx.org or by calling 1-844-643-2251. A report usually takes fewer than ﬁve minutes to complete, and once submitted, each report is reviewed by law enforcement analysts. All reports are conﬁdential (providing contact information, which is optional, will allow for follow-up questions). Preparations for crime, terrorist attacks and threats to school safety may often be seen but not reported. When in doubt, speak up. Here are some examples of behaviors and ac-

tivities to report: • Comments made regarding killing or harming someone. • Strangers asking questions about building security features and procedures. • Briefcase, suitcase, backpack or package is left behind. • Cars or trucks are left in noparking zones at important buildings. • Chemical smells or fumes that are unusual for the location. • People requesting sensitive information, such as blueprints, security plans or VIP travel schedules, without a need to know. • Purchasing supplies that could be used to make bombs or weapons, or purchasing uniforms without having the proper credentials. • Taking photographs or videos of security features, such as cameras or checkpoints. Note: The iWatch Texas program is not designed to report emergencies. If a situation requires an emergency response, call 911. As a reminder, false reporting to a law enforcement agency is a violation of state law.

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Deaths and Memorials

Marilyn Jo Smith, 77, Orange Marilyn Jo Smith, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2018, at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Deacon Larry David. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Visitation was held, with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 20, 1940, she was the daughter of Joe B. and Bertha Peveto Williams. Marilyn received an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies from Lamar University, which she utilized until her retirement from Wayne Peveto Law Firm after 38 years. She was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where she served her Lord endlessly. Marilyn was a member MARILYN JO of the Legal Secretaries Association, Daughters of the American RevSMITH olution, and Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling, decorating, shopping and dancing with her husband. More than anything, her greatest treasure was being surrounded by her family and many friends. She will be incredibly missed by all those who came to know and love her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe B. and Bertha Peveto Williams; and sisters, Jimmie Khoury and Reba Permenter. She is survived by her loving husband, F.E. (Gene) Smith; daughter, Pamela and Rick Schroeder of Pasadena; son, Clay Vaughn of Huxley; step-son, Gene Jr. and Joanna Smith of Orange; step-daughters, Mistie Smith and Nicole and Bobby Wolfford, all of Orange; grandchildren, Scott Schroeder and Amanda of Deer Park, Tyler and Angela Schroeder of Crosby, Garrett and Nikki Schroeder of Montgomery, and Tara Vaughn of Huxley; step-grandchildren, Chris and Randi Smith of Mauriceville, Amanda and Joshua Baumgarte of Vidor, Blake Flowers of Spring, Kolby Flowers of Queens, New York, Brad and Hillary Smith, Brittani and Jerry Stanley, Brielle Wolfford, Kaitlyn and Chasey Griffey, and Valerie Weems, all of Orange; great-grandchildren, Brayden Schroeder, and Mackensie Langford; and step-great-grandchildren, Cooper Smith, Carter Smith, Camryn Collier, Rylee Hennigan, Ryatt Hennigan, Parker Baumgarte, Arielle Stanley, Chandler Griffey, and Halley Jankowski. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Schroeder, Tyler Schroeder, Garrett Schroeder, Bobby Wolfford, Jerry Stanley and Gene Smith, Jr.

Ruth Jewel Mohn, 93, Bridge City Ruth Jewel Mohn, 93, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2018, at her home. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Oﬃciating will be Reverend Jim Lea and Reverend John Sims. Burial will follow the service at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange, Texas. Visitation was held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on January 24, 1925, she was the daughter of Cray Rogers and Helen (Smith) Rogers. Ruth loved the Lord and was an active member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in West Orange. She always stayed busy and enjoyed quilting, loved to cook, and would even cook and bring food to her friends and family if they were sick. Ruth was a very kind and giving person. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly RUTH JEWEL and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. MOHN She was preceded in death by her parents, Cray and Helen Rogers; loving husband, Horace Mohn; brother, Ruben Smith; sister, Gladys Collins; and son-in-law, Donald Locklin. Ruth is survived by her children, Sue Locklin, of Bridge City, David Mohn, of Oakdale, LA, and Kay Hennigan and husband Otis, of Little Cypress; grandchildren, Clint Locklin, Lisa Mohn, Robin Mohn, Michelle Hennigan, and Charlie Hennigan; great-grandchildren, Abigail Locklin, Harrison D. Locklin, Josh Paul, Garrett Paul, Kolbie Paul, Will Paul, Chelsea Strother, Zack Strother, McKenzie, Macie, and Rachel; great-great-grandchild, Lydia P. Hennigan; and her great-great-great-grandchildren, Chandler Paul and Reed Paul. Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Paul, Garret Paul, Will Paul, Kolbie Paul, Zack Strother, Clint Locklin, and Charlie Hennigan. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions can be made to Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center at 6720 Bertner Ave., Houston, TX 777030 or to Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 704 12th St. Orange, TX 77630.

Ella Pearl Secrist (Puggy), 81 Ella Pearl Secrist (Puggy) passed away on June 18 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston. Ella was born on January 24, 1937 in Port Arthur, Texas to Robert and Mary Kate Mahon. She was preceded in death by parents and 9 siblings. Ella is survived by her children; Tina and husband Allen; Edwin and wife Michelle; Kathy, Darlene, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers Milton Mahon and wife Marion; Roger Mahon and wife Kay; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. She will be greatly missed.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was delighted to hold the ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming K9 Devine Grooming & Boarding to our membership on June 19th. Locally owned and operated by Courtney Denmon, K9 Devine offers stress free grooming, cage free boarding, and doggie daycare. K9 Devine opened in Bridge City in March of 2017 and is located at 2784 Texas Avenue. They are open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information call 409-313-6909 or check them out on Facebook.

LCM senior headed to Cambridge Boyd earns spot in elite ‘Tradition’ Program

Incoming LCM senior headed to Cambridge for Rocket Science study Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School student, Sophie Boyd, has been accepted into “e Cambridge Tradition,” one of the Oxbridge summer programs for high school students held jointly by Cambridge and

Oxford Universities. Ms. Boyd is the recipient of an "Exceptional Merit Award," a highly competitive scholarship, funding her participation in this year’s Cambridge Tradition. From July 8 to August 4, Sophie will participate in the Aerospace Engineering Program at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. Her professors are Rhodes, Gates, Marshall, and Fulbright Scholars from various universities such as Harvard, Columbia, Yale, and Oxford teaching, literally, “Rocket Science.” Sophie and other participants will go through every aspect of new vehicle creations including aerodynamic proﬁling, engine

sizing, and structural design. e course will also examine the disciplines of aerodynamic electronics, mechanics, operation systems, statistics, and thermodynamics. She will be with students from 80 countries around the world. e venue for the “Cambridge Tradition,” according to literature published by Oxford Academic Programs, is Jesus College, founded in 1496 on the site of a 12th-century nunnery. It also has the most spacious grounds of any Cambridge College. Sophie, a Junior at LCM High School, is currently ranked ﬁfth in her class. She is the daughter of Debbie and Ellis Boyd.

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Orange VFW membership drive, BBQ slated for July 4 Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 & the auxiliary will host their annual Barbecue Membership Drive on July 4th at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North, for members, their immediate family members and guests. Serving begins around noon. e auxiliary now accepts males who are related to an eligible veteran, whether that veteran is a member of the VFW or not...he just has to be eligible. ere will be membership tables set up with personnel to assist with any questions, address changes, and collecting current dues. If you are a veteran, or related to a veteran, and not sure you are eligible, bring a DD214 or

other proof of overseas duty such as Imminent Danger Pay stub and your questions will be answered. Auxiliary members are eligible through their father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, sister or brother who is eligible or a member of the VFW. If you are joining under a VFW Member, then you do not need to provide this proof as it is already on ﬁle. VFW joining fee is $33 then yearly $32; Auxiliary joining is $25, then $20 yearly after the ﬁrst year. For further information, contact Membership Chairmen Jeanette or John Clark at 8830264 or President Cathie Duhon at 883-6909.

Free meals for LCM students Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD has just learned that the District has been approved for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in child nutrition. is is a Department of Agriculture program which will provide free breakfast and lunch to all LCM students during the 2018-19 school year. LCM qualiﬁes for this as a result of our high homeless numbers following Hurricane Harvey. e maximum time that LCM may be eligible for this program is four years.

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Ms. Warren’s class at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School included seniors, juniors and one freshman. Recently, the group took a trip to a Galveston hospital to share get well cards with pediatric patients there.

LC-M Spanish students share get well cards with pediatric patients in Galveston hospital Good teachers recognize and take advantage of all kinds of opportunities to help their students grow; emotionally as well as academically. Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Spanish teacher, Sandra Warren and husband John, pastor of First United Methodist in Orange, went to Houston to visit a church member following surgery. When they arrived, the member, Judy McClelland, was asleep, but daughter Myra Sanders was with her and that’s where this story goes into “teacher mode.” Myra retired from LCMCISD when she and husband Alan moved to the Houston area and she is now teaching patients at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Galveston. According to Myra, “Sandra told me she was teaching Spanish at LCM High School and I had the idea of her students making encouragement or get-well cards, written in Spanish and English.” 95% of Myra’s students, kindergarten through grade 12, speak Spanish. “Sandra loved the idea and told me she would have her advanced Spanish students make cards.” Sanders said that the patients (students) have loved them. “I teach English as a Second Language and the students are so excited to read in their native language and then try to read the same message in English. I was especially excited when I came across a couple of cards made by Ashley Knight, who I was fortunate to have in a

gifted and talented enrichment class, eight years ago, when she was in the fourth grade.” Ashley, along with other students taught by Sanders, have recently graduated from LCM. “is small project has brought huge smiles to some patients that needed that extra encouragement,” said Sanders. “I think we will make this an annual thing. I’m very proud of these LCMHS Spanish students and so proud of my Shriners students.” Myra has just completed her ﬁrst year of teaching at Shriner’s, though she thought she had retired. She says, “It is one of my most favorite teaching positions I have ever had. I taught 112 students in my schoolroom, from August through May, and only 7 students were from the USA and spoke English. Two students spoke Mandarin Chinese and 103 spoke Spanish. Many students are from Mexico and some are from Bolivia, Guatemala, and Panama. e students come to school in between their doctor clinic visits, physical and occupational therapy sessions, psychology appointments and Child Life-structured play visits. ey attend about an hour a day, several days a week.” Ms. Sanders tells us that some patients are there for only a week, while others have been in the hospital for months. She also teaches bedside in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for a few moments each

day. She was a respiratory therapist during her first career in the late 70’s and early 80’s, and even worked briefly in a burn unit. “I think returning to the hospital setting to teach was a God send,” she said. “I also work with pediatric patients across the street at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). ese are patients that are in the hospital for long periods of time and need help coordinating with their schools to get assignments. ese patients are from area districts and speak English.” Anyone who has observed Myra Sanders in a classroom or around children, students or her own grandchildren, know that she is definitely where she is supposed to be. “I have loved my ‘retirement’ job and hope to keep doing this for a while longer. My experiences teaching in the LCM District helped prepare me for this special type of teaching. I miss LCM and Orange but know I am needed here…plus, three out of five of my grandkids are in Galveston.” Ms. Sanders is now teaching two mornings a week in Summer School at the Shriners program.

Registration underway for pre-K, kinder Registration for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and students new to the Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District will take place on individual campuses August 7, 8 and 9, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. A birth certificate, social security number, immunization record, and proof of residency will be required of students registering for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Students who have been enrolled in another district should present their latest report card, immunization record, and proof of residency at the time of registration. Parents should report to the campus in which the student will be enrolled. A child is eligible for prekindergarten if the child is four years old, on or before Sep-

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Just as good as it gets Good friends, good fishing makes for the perfect outing DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

The Houston Astros became the ninth team in major league history since 1931 to win every game of a road trip lasting 10-or more games. Hopefully that streak will continue after the current nine-game homestand in 10 days ends.

What more could you want? Win streaks highlight Father’s Day KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD I planned on spending Father’s Day weekend like I usually do by playing golf on Saturday and Sunday with whatever relatives come to town, opening gifts and eating a big meal. But our illustrious local weathermen earlier last week predicted a tropical disturbance would be in our area by the weekend where we could expect anywhere from eight to 12 inches of rain from the disturbance. So, the out of towners decided not to even

show up early enough to play golf. And as usual, the weather geniuses got caught causing an early panic that never happened. In fact, I played golf Saturday and Sunday with my local group as usual. eir rainy day occurred Monday. On Sunday afternoon all but one daughter was here—Cathy Whitehead and her daughter Shannon were in the air at the time ﬂying to Ireland to begin a tour that included teachers and students from Barbers Hill. We closely followed the U.S Open which appeared to be a runaway victory for the world’s No. 1 golfer Dustin Johnson, who took a comfortable four-stroke lead into Saturday’s third round, and the Houston Astros, who were gunning for their 11th

straight victory with 10 of those being on the road. But after Johnson shot 77 and sentimental favorite Phil Mickelson ballooned to an 81 which included a two-stroke penalty for a rare temper tantrum, the course at Shinnecock Hills at Southampton, N.Y. was declared an unfair layout by the United States Golf Association which monitors the major event. As a result, four golfers were tied for the lead at three-over par going into Sunday’s decisive round with the course made much easier thanks to the ground crew working around the clock softening the greens with gallons of water.

e morning could not have started out any better. Jim Franklin and I stood at the end of the dock watching the first light of the day creep over the stately pines lining the Louisiana side of Toledo Bend while finishing off a cup of coffee. “It doesn’t get any better than this,” said Franklin.” Good friends, a beautiful lake and we are going to put it on the crappie!” It should be noted that Jim Franklin has never pulled away from any dock not believing that he was going to slay the fish, regardless of the species. He has proven to be correct in that assumption more times than not over the years. Our chances were greatly bolstered by the fact that we were fishing with veteran tournament fisherman and Toledo Bend guide, Stephen Johnston. Johnston fishes an incredible number of days each year and stays on top of his game. Rodney Lowrey quickly joined us and Johnston quietly eased up on his first brush pile after a very sort ride. e troll motor immediately went over the bow and Johnston instructed Rodney to lower his shiner over board just a tad in front of the console. Even before his slip cork disappeared beneath the surface, however, Franklin was already swinging a pound and a half slab over the side that couldn’t resist his jig. “at’s number one,” said Johnston as he clicked his counter and slipped the fish into the ice box.” Only seventy-four more to go!” Less than two hours and only seven or eight stops later, Johnston tapped Lowrey on the shoulder and whispered, “e next fish will be number seventy-five so you better hurry.”Once again, however, Franklin would steal his thunder and box the final fish of the morning. Making multiple stops was not a necessity, but a matter of choice. When you fish as many days a year as Johnston does you cannot afford to wear a single pile out. He makes it sound far easier than it is, but he keeps no more than ten fish per stop and re-brushes his piles on a frequent basis. Easily the biggest problem for a crappie guide is having to protect the location of his brush piles. A recreational fisherman can wipe out a productive brush pile in a single stop.”I ease off of them when other boats approach and will occasionally tear them up and move them a short distance away.” Last Tuesday morning the crappie were all of the XL version, but according to Stephen, that has been the norm this year.”Not

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What’s better than a beautiful day with a bunch of great friends? A mess of crappie at the end of the day.

Colburn only are we catching easy limits,” says Johnston, “but every fish is a good one.”We iced three limits and released only two undersized fish. e only surprise of the day was that the crappie would not eat a shiner and they are usually the number one option. Rodney stayed with them longer than the rest of us and paid the price. As soon as he switched to a jig he caught fish nearly every drop. “Y’all have been doing this a long time,” stated Johnston, “but I can go through a lot of jigs with people that don’t fish much. It is far easier to set a slip

From Page 1B cork at a certain depth and have most folks just drop it over the side.” Let’s be honest. For the most part, successfully fishing brush piles is not about finesse or catch and release. It is about production. When that last limit-fish clears the gunnel the day is done and I have no problem with that. You are back at the dock before it gets miserably hot and the anticipated fish fry cannot take place quickly enough! e only reason I fish for crappie is the opportunity to eat them at the end of the day, but vertically fish for them with a

knowledgeable guide is a great way to introduce kids to fishing. e bite is quick, the battle on light tackle is substantial enough and short outings minimize lack of interest. Fishing with Johnston involves nothing more than booking a trip, showing up with a few snacks, a license and a good attitude. He is an absolute hoot to fish with and as accommodating as a guide can possibly be. e catching part is as close to a guarantee as you will ever get when it comes to fishing. For more information you can go to his web site or call him at (409)579-4213.

e early lead Sunday was enjoyed by several golfers until last year’s 28-year-old U.S. Open winner Brooks Koepka first tied for the lead and then grabbed it for good. Koepka became just the third pro golfer to win consecutive men’s national championships in the post-World War II era, following Ben Hogan in 195051 and Curtis Strange in 198889. Koepka’s dad, Mike, told Brooks the same thing he said last year, “is was the best Father’s Day present ever—until next year.” Besides Mickelson’s unusual behavior Saturday, another sidelight to the major event was England’s Tommy Fleetwood firing a 63 Sunday, tying only Johnny Miller in 1963 as the only golfers to shoot 63 in the final round. However, Miller won the tourney. e Houston Astros became the ninth team in major league history since 1931 to win every game of a road trip lasting 10or more games. Hopefully that streak will continue after the current nine-game homestand in 10 days ends. During their 11-game win streak through Sunday the Astros scored as many runs (81) as the pitching staff allowed hits. Monday’s win over Tampa Bay matched the franchise record of 12 consecutive victories., achieved twice. Houston won two games by eight runs apiece and needed a save in four others, new closer Hector Rondon recording three and the man Rondon replaced—Ken Giles—getting the other save. Going into Monday’s game against Tampa Bay, the Astros were a season-high 23-games over .500 (48-25) and have the

From Page 1B best record than any of the other division leaders. Only the Boston Red Sox had more wins—49. Designated hitter Evan Gattis has 23 RBIs so far this month and needs six to equal the club record for June set by Jimmy Wynn in 1967 and matched by Jose Cruz in 1984. “It’s hard to put into words,” Houston manager A.J. Hinch told the Houston Chronicle Sunday, “It’s somebody different every night. We’ve had good pitching, we’ve played good defense, we’ve rallied late, we’ve blown guys out early, We’re in a good place right now.” KWICKIES…A long two hour and 49-minute rain delay could have made the difference in the Texas Longhorns’ opening game in the College World Series Sunday as Arkansas scored eight runs in the sixth inning and went on to win 11-5 and send the Longhorns into the loser’s bracket. e amazing upswing in the popularity of soccer has more and more sports fans tuning in to watch the current World Cup, despite it being minus the United States. More and more youngsters want to play and the number of organized leagues is astounding. Kids as young as four can be seen booting the soccer ball around. If the federal government wants kids to exercise more, there isn’t a better way to achieve that than to play soccer. Rice University has finally found someone to replace baseball coaching legend Wayne Graham, naming Joe Bragga Friday. e 45-year-old Bragga led Tennessee Tech to a nationhigh 53 wins this season that ended one victory shy of earning a trip to the College World

Series and has won at least 40 games in four of the last six seasons. Bragga signed a five-year contract last weekend and beat out former Rice and Houston Astro star Lance Berkman for the position. Let’s hope the new coach gives the college baseball world something “to Bragga bout.” Dallas Cowboys’ defensive end David Irving has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, the second straight year the pass rusher is facing a ban to start the season. JUST BETWEEN US…e Houston Astros were one of the first teams to successfully employ defensive shifts. Now almost every team uses variations of the shift which robs many opposing players of base hits. So, in his infinite wisdom, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is considering outlawing defensive shifts and acknowledging the game’s competition committee is in the “discussionanalysis” phase of the proposition. Astros’ manager A.J. Hinch says the idea seems “radical” to him whose team generates discussions on the topic and is responsible for some of the unconventional shifts in the majors. “It’s probably not the problem, I don’t think the problem is the shift, I think the problem is the commitment to trying to beat it.” Hinch said. e Astros have shifted more than any team in baseball over the last two full seasons, according to Baseball Savant, and are leading again so far this season. I think the commissioner wants more offense in the games and the defensive shift eliminates some of that. Or perhaps he is just sore because he didn’t think of it first!!

TPWD launches online survey to explore opinions on alligator gar Staﬀ Report For e Record

First Presbyterian Church Men’s Fellowship took to the streets Saturday morning. We pick up trash from Monica Brothers Tire Shop to Sunset Drive . Picked up 11 bags of trash and a fender liner. Extremely proud of the group that helped! Pictured left to right are Randy McCoy, Karl Wickham, Pete Hardey, Jason McKee and Chris Gunstream. A special thank you to Katy Hardey who braved the morning sun and humidity to help us.

AUSTIN - e Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking anglers and non-anglers to participate in a brief online survey to share their experiences and opinions about alligator gar, Texas' largest freshwater ﬁsh. e results from this survey will help TPWD make informed management decisions regarding this species in the near future. "Our management goal is to sustain our unique

alligator gar ﬁsheries for future generations of Texans," said Warren Schlechte, TPWD Inland Fisheries Research Biologist. "We spent the last decade learning about the biology of alligator gar, and from that we know we have a variety of management options on the table. What we need now is constituent input - this survey will give our constituents a place at the table." e online survey is available now through July 31, takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and is ac-

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Understanding patterns help anglers score more fish OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

One of the biggest and most intriguing factors that keep fishermen coming back day after day is the process of discovery, figuring out the puzzle so to speak. e task of sifting through all the variables and making sense out of all the factors in order to establish a pattern is what drives many anglers. Unknowingly we all go through the same process every time we fish but without the fanfare. Most of us don’t realize we are even doing it, establishing a pattern, but just as sure as water is wet we are doing exactly that. Now there are way more folks who fall into the category of “routine” fishermen than those who actually take the time to go about establishing a solid pattern. e guy who hooks his boat up, launches at the same launch, fishes the same spots, and throws the same bait trip after trip is a “routine” fisherman. e law of averages eventually rewards this guy with a good trip or two, just enough hope and success to keep him coming back day after day. Now I can’t tell you what the “routine” fisherman does is wrong

Gar cessible in English and Spanish. Survey questions focus on gathering information about who constituents are, how anglers like to fish, angler harvest practices, and how people would like to see alligator gar managed in the future. Once considered a "trash" fish, native alligator gar have been growing in popularity among anglers in recent decades and people from all over the world visit Texas to catch these large and challenging fish. Although some target alligator gar to catch the trophy fish of a lifetime, others intend to harvest them for a meal. Texans are fortunate to continue to have healthy populations of the species in the state, but even healthy alligator gar populations can only sustain harvest rates of about 5 percent

because different folks have different goals and expectations. If “routine” fisherman has a good time on the water and enjoys his trip then more power to him, but there is much more out there see and a whole lot more fish to be caught. Perhaps the best way to illustrate the technique of establishing a pattern I ever heard of was demonstrated by a very accomplished guide on Sam Rayburn by the name of Will Kirkpatrick. Will actually taught classes on fishing and showed anglers how to apply the techniques he taught. One of the best ones was “how to establish a pattern”. Anglers in the class were given a stack of 3 x 5 note cards before they went out to fish. On the cards the anglers were to write down a variety of information every time they got a bite or caught a fish. Water depth, surrounding structure, water temp, lure, retrieve speed, and so on were all noted by each angler. At lunch or dinner that evening the anglers were to bring their stack of cards and start sorting through them. Little by little each card was put into a stack until they were all done. It was amazing at the end of the sorting process how each angler could now physically put their hand on one stack, that was usually the largest, and see exactly what the common denominators were in their pattern. is process is what we as anglers need to be able to do mentally in order to narrow down the options and realize just ex-

actly what the pattern is for that specific day. Okay so now you understand the method of how to decipher the pattern, the only question is “how do I get started?” A few basic questions first come to mind that should shed some light on the subject. First one has to be about things you cannot control, meaning weather conditions. Weather obviously plays a huge factor in determining your strategy for that days trip on the water. For arguments sake we are going to make weather a non-factor, it’s drop dead perfect conditions and no water is off limits due to bad winds or other limiting factors. e next uncontrollable factor has to be tides, either you have them or you don’t, no in between. Tidal movement will certainly influence your approach and should determine where and how you start your day.

A truly dialed in pattern is a thing of beauty and helps to promote confidence in any angler. When you step on a boat to go fish with your buddy or a guide and they tell you something is going to happen and as soon as you stop at the right spot it starts then it seems as if everything in the world is right. e more skilled you become at putting these pieces together and being able to decipher the puzzle the more enjoyable your trips on the water will become. Don’t become a creature of habit, take the clues you are given and put them in order in a very simple and basic fashion and watch what happens. e results become much more predictable and your time on the water becomes much more pleasant as your results get better with each and every trip. It’s always been said “knowledge is power,” the more you know the better off you are.

Finding fish by understanding the variables keeps every fisherman interested.

From Page 2B each year. Schlechte said that equates to relatively few alligator gar that can be sustainably harvested each year. With more and more anglers pursuing these fish, it is critical that fisheries managers work to ensure not too many fish are being removed from Texas waters. "At the end of the day our mission is to provide an enjoyable fishing experience for today's anglers while conserving this species for tomorrow," Schlechte said. "By balancing sound science with our constituents desires we believe we can achieve that goal." To learn more about this species or view the findings of studies conducted by TPWD biologists before taking the survey, visit tpwd.texas.gov/texasgar.

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Cowboy Legends & Life at Stark Museum presents the theme of the Cowboy as an icon for America. This exhibition explores the imagery of the cowboy and cowgirl in American Western art. It will present both the idealization and the working life of men and women of the West. Paintings, sculptures, drawings, rare books and photographs from the collections of the Stark Museum of Art give a survey from the late nineteenth century through the art of today. Artists include Frederic Remington, Charles Marion Russell, William Herbert Dunton, Frank Tenney Johnson and others. The exhibition will include new acquisitions for the collections including photographs by Richard S. Buswell and Bonnie Schiffman. Curator Sarah E. Boehme said, “e Museum is very excited about presenting these two exhibitions together because they give us all the opportunity to celebrate the cowboy tradition while seeing new aspects.” e Stark Museum of Art houses one of the nation's most signiﬁcant collections of American Western art and is located in the heart of downtown historic Orange, Texas. Paintings, sculpture, prints and rare books interpret the West from 19th century frontier artists to the 20th century artistic colonies in

e Stark Museum of Art will open two special exhibitions featuring cowboy subjects on Saturday, June 16, 2018. e exhibitions Portraits from Cowboys of Color: Photographs by Don Russell and Cowboy Legends and Life will present diﬀering, although complimentary, aspects of the cowboy tradition in art. Both exhibitions will be on view through September 29, 2018. Portraits from Cowboys of Color: Photographs by Don Russell highlights the modern African American rodeo cowboy. It features portraits of contemporary cowboys and cowgirls who ride and rope in Cowboys of Color rodeos. e works reveal a tradition of black cowboy culture often overlooked in western history and art. Photographer Don Russell made the works over a two-year period and also published a book on the subject. e portraits are recent gifts to the Stark Museum of Art. Cowboy: Legends and Life

New Mexico and focus on the stunning land, dramatic people and diverse wildlife of the American West. e Museum features artists such as Frederic Remington,

John James Audubon, John Mix Stanley, and Charles Marion Russell. Also featured is a significant collection of American Indian objects, including baskets, pottery, clothing and jewelry.

Gift of Life to offer free medical screening for men During June, National Men’s Health Month, the Gift of Life, in partnership with local healthcare organizations, will provide medically underserved men with free prostate cancer screenings and primary care tests, along with educational outreach, to enhance the health and well-being of Southeast Texas. Serving as Men’s Health Month Honorary Chair is Jefferson County Fire Chief and prostate cancer survivor Earl White, who is a steadfast advocate of the organization’s initiatives to heighten awareness of men’s preventable diseases. “I am alive today because I was screened for prostate cancer,” Chief White said. “e Gift of Life is a lifeline for Southeast Texas men who cannot aﬀord health insurance or their high deductibles and I encourage every man to get checked, it could save your life!” At the recent Port Arthur screening, Super Bowl Cham-

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offer assistance to clients and their families and ensure everyone receives breakfast and lunch, door prizes and other health-related materials. Gift of Life’s Prostate Cancer Support Group, Men Against Cancer, meets on the second Tuesday of each month at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and allows men an opportunity to receive support, share experiences and gain information from featured speakers as they embark on their journey of recovery. Medical support at the screenings will be provided by Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, University of Texas Medical Branch, Legacy Community Health, Gulf Coast Health Center, Triangle Area Network, Beaumont and Port Arthur Health Department, UTMB, UT Physicians group, and Lamar University faculty and students, all of whom are vital partners in the organization’s coordinated medical continuum of care and deliverance of regional services for medically underserved men. Since 2000, the Gift of Life has made available more than 9,300 free prostate cancer screenings and helped extend the lives of 74 men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer screenings, diagnostic tests and cancer treatment costs are entirely paid for by the Gift of Life. The majority of funds for this endeavor are generated by the organization’s annual fundraiser, Champagne and Ribs. For more information, visit giftoflifebmt.org or call the office at 409-833-3663. To register for a screening, please call the 24-hour hotline at 409-8333663.

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State Bar selects LSCPA’s Triebel for prestigious Jaworski Award Mavis Triebel came to become involved in government through the love she had for her children. Now, years later, some of that love is being returned. Triebel, a professor of government at Lamar State College Port Arthur, has been chosen by the State Bar of Texas as the 2018 recipient of the Leon Jaworski Award. is prestigious state-wide award recognizes individuals or groups for their outstanding contribution to Law Focused Education in the state of Texas. Triebel has led the LSCPAsponsored Citizen Bee competition for the past 30 years, a contest that tests high school students on their knowledge of government, law and current events. Jaworski is a Texas attorney whose greatest fame came as a Special Prosecutor during the Watergate scandal. He was also an ardent volunteer, which inspired the annual Jaworski Award. “Your dedication and support of the Texas Citizen Bee both as the coordinator for Region 5 and as the proctor for the state competition every spring has been invaluable,” said Kevin Vela, chair of the Jaworski Law Focused Education Committee. “Your work with the Region 5 community has created a model regional competition as you have involved not only the students and their schools but have provided opportunities for the local community to participate in the experience and see the great work of the students.” As a wife and mother, Triebel found herself eager to represent her children in public schoolrelated issues. She was unswervingly dedicated to her three daughters and making sure they received the best education possible. Triebel served on the Port Arthur ISD school board and president of every PTA in the district. She eventually earned state and national awards for her participation in the PTA. She also served on the Port Arthur City Council. “My children have always been my ﬁrst priority and so getting involved was really natural,” Triebel said. “I felt responsible for their success and

MAVIS TRIEBEL for the success of all the students of the Port Arthur school district.” Once her daughters graduated and moved on with their lives, Triebel found time to pursue a college degree for herself. She started at Lamar State College Port Arthur, then moved to Lamar University where a professor there pointed out a fact that she now says should have been obvious. “He told me I needed to be a government instructor,” she said. “And he was right. I had been training in that field for years already. It just made sense. “I had seen the process first hand and I knew I could offer something more than just textbook examples of what government is really all about,” she said. Along the way, Triebel picked up a special assignment that would change her life. Her first taste of the Citizen Bee competition came nearly 30 years ago at LSCPA when she sat in as a competition judge. e next year, she took charge of the event. “I loved the intensity of the competition,” she said. “ese students are very dedicated. It’s important to them and they work very hard to win.” For nearly three decades, Triebel has seen high school students pass through her regional competition, held at LSCPA each spring, and move on to state-wide accolades. A representative from the LSCPA competition has won state each of the past 12 years until that

string was broken at the 2018 state meet. “I see these students who are 16 or 17 years old and they walk to the microphone with such poise, such confidence,” she said. “ey know their material and it’s amazing to see them compete.” e Gibson family has especially been impacted by the Citizen Bee and Triebel’s mentorship through the program. “Our family has been so blessed by Mavis's steadfast commitment to the Citizen Bee competition. My kids have learned so much that would not have been imparted through a regular classroom setting,” Cristey Gibson said. “Because of her commitment and the competition, my kids are wellinformed, civic-minded, and active in the political process.” e Gibson children, who all graduated from Acorns to Oaks Academy in Damon, Texas, located just southwest of Houston, have earned top spots at the state Citizen Bee competition. e eldest, Garrett, first competed at LSCPA in spring 2002. He is now an attorney. e youngest of the five Gibson children, Nate, will compete as a high school freshman in 2019. “I love all my students,” Triebel said. “ey become my children, my friends. When I see them all over this community, it’s such a pleasure to hear their stories about what they’ve accomplished.” Triebel, winner of the coveted Piper Professor Award in 2012, will be recognized as the Jaworski Award winner at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting on June 21, 2018. Her three daughters will join her for the ceremony. “When I received the Jaworski Award, I got flowers from my middle daughter,” Triebel said. “In the card it said ‘Mom, You’re a Piper and now a Jaworski Award winner. How are you going to top this?’ When I read it, I just bawled. “is award, the decision to teach government, my dedication to Citizen Bee,” she said, “it can all be traced back to when I was out there representing my children. Love really is the greatest motivator.”

Spindletop Center extends law enforcement partnerships Spindletop Center’s Assistance, Stabilization and Prevention program (ASAP) has extended its partnership with local law enforcement to include the Orange County Sherriff ’s Office and Beaumont Police Department, effective May 2018. Orange County and Beaumont PD join the Jefferson and Chambers County Sherriff ’s Offices in partnering with Spindletop Center, who have been on board since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Spindletop Center’s ASAP program was initiated in 2013 and began in January 2014. e program was designed to be a collaborative effort between local law enforcement and mental health professionals to identify, engage and provide services to individuals who have been diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illnesses and who have had frequent encounters with local law enforcement. e goals of the program are to avert outcomes such as potentially avoidable inpatient admissions in settings including psychiatric hospitals and state behavioral health facilities; to avert disruptive and deleterious events such as criminal justice system involvement; to promote wellness and adherence to behavioral health treatments; and to promote recovery in the community. Tommy Smith, mental health liaison at Spindletop Center with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, said the concept upon which they built the program was being proactive, instead of reactive. “Our program teamed up mental health professionals and local law enforcement, but on a proactive approach where we took a police officer and a mental health professional and put them into a two-man unit,” Smith said. “We would receive referrals from law enforcement, hospitals, mental health professionals and the community for people who have had multiple contacts with either law enforcement, hospitals or who have had a history of noncompliance with mental health treatment and we would make contact with them. We’d engage them and try to get them back into treatment.” Law enforcement officers ride with mental health professionals, working as a team. e pair gets to know the people in the community who have mental health issues and builds a rapport with them before they go into a crisis and help deescalate the situation. e officer is also present to provide security for the mental health professional, if needed. “roughout my career, I had seen over the years that law enforcement was becoming the first responders of mental health calls,” he said. “Ten percent of all law enforcement calls for service are mental health calls and one out of three people being taken to the hospital for a psychiatric crisis are being taken by a law enforcement officer. Before we started this program, law enforcement, the hospitals and mental health professionals weren’t commu-

nicating. “We all had the same problem. We were underfunded and didn’t understand what the other entities were doing. It was taking an officer between four to six hours to get an emergency detention order just to get them into the emergency room. So, officers were being tied up over half their shift, which was taking up to 87 percent of law enforcement assets off the streets and putting them into the hospital working with individuals with mental health issues.” Smith said since the start of the program in 2014, the time for an officer to get individuals with mental health issues help has decreased from four to six hours to around 30 minutes. “e cooperation has come to the point where every two months there’s a meeting at Spindletop Center where all the hospitals, law enforcement and mental health professionals get together and talk about barriers that have come up so we can work together,” he said. “I’ve seen how the world was changing and how law enforcement and mental health professionals were going to have to learn how to work together to overcome the crisis we were facing. “Whenever I was approached about building this program with Spindletop Center, I saw it as something that was deeply needed, and it was needed for the individuals. I had seen clients who were suffering because they were getting arrested for small misdemeanor charges and held in jails for long periods of time when other people would not have been arrested, but there was no place for them to go because it was easier for them to be thrown in jail than it was for them to be taken to the hospital.” e ASAP program made 450 unduplicated contacts during 2017. It has also saved Jefferson County $6.2 million since the program’s beginning. It costs $64 a night to keep a person in a local county jail, and $158 a night to keep a person with a mental health diagnosis in jail, not including medication costs. When an officer brings a person to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, it costs $5,500. “If that particular person doesn’t need to be brought into the hospital and they can be seen by a mental health professional and officer in a crisis de-escalation and receive outpatient treatment, it saves money for the community,” he said. “If a person is taken and put into an inpatient facility, and they don’t need to be in an inpatient facility, their constitutional rights to freedom are being taken away. at needs to be taken very seriously. A trained professional needs to be able to meet with these individuals and get them the proper help they need.” Smith said he hopes to see Hardin County come on board in the future so the ASAP program can successfully provide its service in the four counties Spindletop Center serves. For more information, contact Smith at omas.Smith@stctr.org.

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Orange County Church Directory

God Is Not Afraid of the Dark Marshall Segal Staff writer desiringGod.org

How do we live with any hope while we drown in all of this darkness?

Everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. (1 John 5:4) There is plenty of darkness in the world to make any of us tremble. Cancer ravages our families, killing half a million more every year in the United States alone. Divorce continues to rip apart families, and leave young children frantically treading water emotionally. Pressures are mounting in our society to demonize and suppress Christianity. Racial tensions and conflict seem to be surging after years of perceived progress. One hundred thousand babies are aborted every day around the world. And underneath all the darkness we can see lies an even darker, more terrifying darkness. The apostle Paul says, “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). An entire system of spiritual darkness — spearheaded by Satan himself, carried out by hordes of demons, and influencing every corner of the earth — rages right below the surface of our everyday lives.

Darkness Is Really Dark If we have found Jesus, we don’t have to hide from the dark anymore — no matter how dark our days become. God sent his Son Jesus “to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death” (Luke 1:79). His light doesn’t make the darkness any less dark; it just conquers every shadow with something stronger. That means we don’t need to pretend the darkness isn’t dark after all — that cancer isn’t really devastating to a family, that divorce doesn’t really shatter everyone involved, that abortion isn’t really a decades-long genocide — that whatever darkness you’re facing personally isn’t really that hard or painful or scary. But we also don’t need to face the darkness alone. “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). And in Christ, he has shined his light into every hidden corner of our darkness. He was not afraid of the dark, but came into our darkness. He left the safety of heaven to walk in the shadows with us — to die in these shadows, so that we might leave them behind. And then he rose from the darkness to prove that the darkness had been stripped of

its power — in the name of Jesus. God Overcomes the Darkness And because this Jesus, your Jesus, conquered the darkness, you too can overcome the darkness in this world. The apostle John writes, “Little children, you are from God and have overcome [the worst in the world], for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Jesus says, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Do you believe him? Even as you watch the stream of discouraging and depressing news in our nation and from around the world? Even when you stare at the trials and suffering in your life? Your God has overcome this world. And in his name, you have overcome this world. “Everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith” (1 John 5:4). Darkness in You God is not afraid of the darkness in this world, and he is not afraid of the darkness in you. When he found us, we were not only trapped in darkness; we “loved the darkness rather than the light” (John 3:19). One reason the darkness

around us is so terrifying is that we see so much of ourselves in it — our weaknesses, our fears, our brokenness, our sin. For many of us, no darkness is more intimidating than our own. But if we have put our faith in Christ, “God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts” — not just out there in the world, but in each of our hearts — “to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6). In the same way, he turned on the blinding sun in a galaxy of darkness, he opened the eyes of your heart to see his glory in his Son. He banished your darkness, and made you a lover of the light. The remaining darkness in you trembles at the sound of his name. Sing “Jesus” over all of your fears and insecurities, over all of your guilt and shame. Enjoy the freedom and forgiveness of walking with him in his victory. And then run back into the darkness to call others into the light. Marshall Segal (@marshallsegal) is a writer and managing editor at desiringGod.org. He’s the author of Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness & Dating (2017). He graduated fromBethlehem College & Seminary. He and his wife, Faye, have a son and live in Minneapolis.

Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids, June 21 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering several programs for youth this summer. The 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. The 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids 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 opened online June 1st. July will start with Good Table Manners, “Please” and “Thank you” along with Etiquette, this will be a three day class held July 16th -18th, 9 am to 1 pm, Cost is $10 per child with lunch provided. Open to ages 8-18. Youth Canning Class will be held July 19th, 9 am to 2 pm for ages 8-14. Cost will be $25 per child. They will be canning strawberry jam and making homemade bread. Next class will be Sewing 101 for beginners only, July 23rd 25th, 9 am to 2 pm, cost is $20 per person, kids will bring

their own lunch and drink. The 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. The 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 409882-7010.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269

Sunday Services: 10:30 AM Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Bible Studies for Co-Eds • Monday 6:30 p.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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

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

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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GARAGE SALE Garage Sale on Sat. June 23rd from 7 am to 1 pm at 5785 Crosstimber Dr. in Mauriceville. Books, crystal pieces, seasonal items, truck mirrors, air compressor, men and women clothing, misc and cash only. Garage Sale at 1250 Ina Lane in Bridge City on Fri., June 22 and Sat., June 23 from 7 am to noon. Vintage items and collectables, antique rocking chair, primative doll cradle, 3 drawer chest/ night stand, antique inlaid wood coffee table, homemade 8 string guitar (made from a tree stump), vintage Hamilton Beach mixer and glassware. Neighborhood Garage Sale on Sat., June 22 from 8 am to 3 pm. Take I-10 to FM 1136 and follow signs. Electronics, tools, scrap booking items, clothes, appliances, furniture, linens, decorating items, toys and much more. Good prices.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Let ters Testamentary for the Estate of ROBERT D E N I C O U R T, Deceased, were issued on MAY 16, 2018, in Cause No. P18149, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Gloria Jacobs. 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. Gloria Jacobs c/o: Rodney A. Townsend, Jr. 218 Border Street Orange, TX 77630

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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

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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. 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 4742171 or 988-2311 for more info. Harvest Chapel, A Full Gospel Church located at 1305 Irving Street in West Orange will be holding a revival starting Sunday, June 24 through Wed., 27th starting at 7 p.m. nightly. d Everyone is welcome.

Attorney for: Gloria Jacobs State Bar No.: 24028070 218 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 (409)886-7200 (409)886-7204 fax

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ROBERT LEE DEWS, SR., Deceased, were issued on JUNE 11, 2018, in Cause No. P18179, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Joann Dews. 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. Joann Dews 4701 Paris Drive Orange, TX 77632 Dated the 14th day of June, 2018

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Greg Dumas Attorney for Joann Dews State Bar No.: 06201080 1601 Main Orange, TX 77630 (409)886-5239 (409)882-0418 fax Email: gdumaslaw@sbcglobal.net

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Eight (8) temp positions;10 months; job to begin 8/1/18 and end on 5/31/19; Duties: To assist with the planting of rice in the crawfish ponds. To operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season. Preparing the crawfish for distribution. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing postitive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week; 7am-3pm; mon-fri; hours may vary; OT 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 worksite will be provided by employer upon completion of 50% of work contract or earlier if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Andre Brothers, LLC located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 519-3736 or may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 800449.

Eighteen (18) temp positions; approx 2 ½ months; Job to begin on 7/27/18 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. 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. 3 month experience in job offered required. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs; OT varies, not guaranteed. 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 M. Hymel Sons, Inc. located in Vacherie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for an interview at (225) 265-7797. 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 799386.

FIELD WORKERS Four (4) temp positions; approx. 10 months; Job to begin on 8/1/18 through 6/1/19. Sweet River Farms, Inc. is a local crawfish farm. General workers are needed for crawfish production. Work includes tractor driving, field preparation, water management, fertilization, spraying and harvesting of crawfish. Preparation work includes manual shovel work, pulling and hoeing of weeds, spot spraying, fencing and general pond labor. Harvesting involves cutting bait, setting and raising traps, sacking crawfish, weighing, tagging and storing in cooler. Workers must be able to lift 60 pounds. Workers will also assist with minor repairs to crawfish traps and boats. Job involves stooping, lifting and working outside in inclement weather. Employer may require, post hire, random, upon suspicion or post-accident drug testing, at no cost to the employee. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hours; mon-fri; OT hours varies not guaranteed. 2 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 Sweet River Farms, Inc. located in St. James, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (225) 473-9548 or may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 800399.

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FIELD WORKERS Three (3) temp positions; approx 2 months; Job to begin on 8/5/18 through 10/7/18; Duties: planting of sugar cane by hand; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; farm and field sanitation duties. 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 hr 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 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 Sweet B. Farms located in Thibodaux, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985) 665-2697 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 801840.

FIELD WORKERS Six (6) temp positions; approx. 2 months; job to begin 8/10/18 through 10/10/18 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. 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 Burt Oubre Farms located in St. Martinville, LA and Raymond Hebert farms located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 2248894 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 802350.

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ACROSS 1. *MLB pitcher who retired with 321 saves 5. Bean house 8. Babies down under 12. Singes in “La PlanËte des singes” 13. Foolhardy challenge 14. 24-____ gold 15. Horizontal wall beam 16. Land o’ blarney 17. Analyze 18. *Stanley Cup sport 20. Fanatic’s quality 21. Street art 22. Have a bawl 23. Wear out 26. Maliciously satisfied one 30. Poor man’s caviar 31. Send, as in troops 34. Prefix meaning “left” 35. Resoundingly successful 37. Be unwell 38. Give a green light 39. “I’m ____ you!” 40. Rudolph or Hermey, e.g. 42. 1950s’ “I Like ____” 43. Mended by a cobbler 45. *a.k.a. association football 47. Hauling truck 48. Sanrio’s “____ Kitty” 50. Great Depression drifter 52. Most pleasing to the eye 56. Saintly glows 57. Owl’s cry 58. Stringed instrument 59. Like old cracker 60. Prefers 61. *The Browns and Indians play near this lake 62. Hurt a muscle 63. Don’t waste

DOWN 1. Epiphany guests 2. *Type of matchup 3. Dry as dust 4. Cause of wheezing 5. “Snorkel” wear 6. Type of window 7. Say it isn’t so 8. *Known for its diamonds 9. Celestial bear 10. Figure of worship 11. Chester White’s home 13. King’s order 14. If you can hum, you can play it! 19. Beat the Joneses 22. Stallone’s nickname 23. Spring holiday honoree 24. *Yankees manager 25. Not rights 26. *Know for its tour 27. Opposite of ecbatic 28. Call forth 29. One of the crew 32. *When athletes get this, they become pros 33. Fleur-de-____ 36. *It includes safeties and ends 38. Coral reef island 40. Feline sound 41. Specks in the sea 44. Like change in a pocket 46. Folded like a snake 48. *Popular colloquial sport name 49. Be theatrical 50. Rwanda’s majority 51. Kind of surgeon 52. Cabbage in France 53. EU currency 54. Recipe direction 55. Team homophone 56. Nile viper

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