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Drainage meetings spell out OC challenges Crooks said. “We must come together to pool our resources and strengths to make our community strong again.” Don Carona, general manager of the Orange County Drainage District, which maintains 600 miles of ditches, found himself frequently

answering questions. “We don’t have any ditches that are not at 100 percent capacity,” he said. “We are soliciting funds from FEMA not just to repair our ditches but also to improve them.” He said a ditch that used to extend into the Bessie Heights Marsh that drains

much of the west side of the county now dead ends well short of the marsh. He showed Google Earth maps from 2005 and 2017, noting the big difference was the importing of 1.6 million cubic yards of silt for a federal marsh restoration project after Hurricane Ike in 2008.

“The intentions were good,” Carona said. “That project serves a purpose, it protects from a surge, but that can’t be at the expense of drainage.” Carona said his crews had measured the elevation of DRAINAGE Page 3A

Bryant savors Falcons’ trip to Iraq Dave Rogers Don Carona, general manager of the Orange County Drainage District, listens to comments from Orange County Judge Dean Crooks and others at the June 28 drainage workshop at the county convention and Expo Center. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

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Bessie Heights Marsh outfall into the Neches River and Adams Bayou’s route to the Sabine River were identified as causes of many of the flooding problems in Orange County during two drainage workshops hosted by Commissioners’ Court Thursday, June 28. About 250 citizens came out to either a morning or night meeting and more than 50 brought questions for a large gathering of governmental officials. Besides the five members of the commissioners’ court, County Engineer Clark Slacum and Emergency Management Coordinator Joel

Ardoin repped for the county. Mayors and/or city managers of all seven of the cities in the county were on hand for at least one of the two meetings. The Orange County Drainage District, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Sabine River Authority, Neches River Authority and U.S. Congressman Brian Babin’s office also sent representatives. “In our county, we face our greatest challenge with infrastructure – more specifically with drainage. We cannot grow or even maintain what we have if we are plagued by constant flooding,” County Judge Dean

Harvey reimbursements start OC flow Dave Rogers

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Long-promised payments from the state and federal government are finally making their way to Orange County. Joel Ardoin, the county’s emergency management coordinator, announced at Tuesday’s Commissioners’ Court meeting, that a check for $514,000 had been received from the state as the first government reimbursement to hit the county for expenses caused by last summer’s Tropical Storm Harvey. Ardoin also said he expects the Texas Department of Emergency Management would send along a FEMA check for $9.2 million “in a couple of weeks” to cover 90 percent of the county’s $10.3 million spent so far for storm debris removal. Ardoin also announced an informational meeting at 6 p.m. July 16 at the County Convention and Expo Center concerning a buyout and elevation program. He said the county would be sending letters about the meeting to the owners of 355 county homes deemed “substantially damaged” but he

did not limit the meeting to just those. “Anybody who thinks they may be a candidate for buyout or elevation program, they need to come,” Ardoin said. Nancy Beward of Wendorf Beward & Partners, the county’s FEMA administrator consultant, said she expected $15 million to be available in a buyout program and $17.5 million in a home elevation program. Bedard gave a Disaster Recovery Status Update presentation to commissioners that took up about half of the hour-long pre-July 4 meeting. She reminded county officials Aug. 25 is the deadline to file paperwork for FEMA debris and silt removal reimbursement. She said a damage inventory of county roads showed 319 roads suffered an estimated damage of $20 million for which reimbursement would be sought. Commissioners paid $162,000 in bills Tuesday and approved paying $16,666 for new flooring at the sheriff’s office after the original contractor backed out.

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As the United States of America celebrates its 242nd birthday, Bridge City native Matt Bryant and a handful of his Atlanta Falcons teammates have a deeper appreciation of the expression “Freedom isn’t free.” Bryant, teammates Alex Mack and Ben Garland, head coach Dan Quinn, team CEO Keith Cannon and a couple of Falcons cheerleaders just completed a five-day USO trip to visit American troops in Kuwait and Iraq. An All-Pro kicker heading into his 17th NFL season, Bryant had previously been on a USO tour of bases in Guam and Hawaii. Quinn, who guided the Falcons to Super Bowl XL in 2017, has brought former Navy Seals to the Falcons several times to conduct “boot camp” team-building drills. But Bryant’s first trip to the Middle East was “eyeopening,” he said. “To see with your own eyes what the result of war can look like was an experience,” Bryant said. “A bad day for me is I miss a kick, I come home to my kids and wife. A bad day for those guys [U.S. military], they come home in a casket with a flag on the top. “Seeing what I did makes you appreciate it even more.” Bryant’s group tour was short in days but it touched on many landmarks from the U.S. involvement in Iraq, which began after Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990. The Falcons contingent flew first to Kuwait City, Kuwait, jumping-off site for the 1991 Gulf War. From there, they flew by C-130 transport to Baghdad and stayed with Joint Forces Command there. “In Baghdad, we saw the Ba’ath political house, which was a new building before we dropped three [bombs] down through the roof,” in 2003, during the early days of the Iraq War, Bryant said. “We also saw the building where they held the trial for Saddam Hussein, and from there, we looked out over

Bridge City’s Matt Bryant checks out the armament on a Blackhawk helicopter during a USO trip to Iraq with fellow Atlanta Falcons players and staff in June.

Matt Bryant checks out the Iraqi skyline during his USO trip with the Atlanta Falcons in June.

the city and saw the Swords of Giza and a couple of mosques.” After visiting with troops in Baghdad, hanging out and signing autographs, the

Falcons traveled next by Chinook helicopter to Qayyah West Airfield, 40 miles south of Mosul. The U.S., after having as many as 170,000 troops at a

time in Iraq, withdrew forces in 2011. But three years later, after ISIS – the Islamic State In Iraq and Syria – MATT BRYANT Page 3A

Bridge City’s Fresh Prep offers healthy, tasty food ready to go David Ball

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Fresh Prep, in Bridge City, simply describes themselves as Clean Meals To Go. Owner Carrie Richard, and her mother, Manager Beth Hanks, opened the meal prep service three years ago so people could live and eat healthier. They were later joined in the business by

Maddison Bouget, operations manager. They prepare fresh, clean meals on a weekly basis customers can store in their refrigerators and grab on the go, according to their website. “We use no additives in our food,” Richard said. “It’s all God made, not manmade ingredients. It’s organic, non-GMO (Genetically

Modified Organism). GMOs don’t process in the body. It about how much you care.” The store is opened from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacks and sweets. They’re open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. They also run a special for the elderly and the disabled — people who are homebound and who can no lon-

ger cook for themselves — of seven meals for $50. Peanut butter balls are their number one seller. Richard joked they should be renamed the peanut butter factory. Other popular dishes are jambalaya, Mexican eggs, lemon turkey, enchiladas, lasagna and smoothies. “We cook regular food, but it’s clean,” she said. “Clean meaning real food, not with

manmade seasonings. We serve no fried foods. Everything is gluten-free and most everything is soy-free. Sauces are made from scratch and homemade.” They also won an award for their chili in a chili cookoff. Richard added that when she goes grocery shopping, she hand picks everything. Hanks said if they serve

noodles, the noodles will be made from beans. Richard said she became interested in clean food when she became a CrossFit coach. She estimated she needed to be intelligent about food so she began researching food. She said she discovered how awful some of it was. HEALTHY FOOD TO Page 3A

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California style ‘disc golf’ on course for Battle of the Border David Ball

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The origins of disc golf started in the 1960s in California, according to the Professional Disc Golf Association website. In Southeast Texas, disc golfers have been playing for several years. Even Orange has its own course for two years named The Nazz behind the Church of the Nazarene on Martin Luther King Drive. Consequently, the second annual Battle on the Border tournament was held June 30 there, consisting on different divisions of skill sets playing two rounds of 18 holes. Larry Martin, tournament host and course architect said he got the idea to build a course in Orange four years ago. He completed it in three years with some help. “It was a lot of trial and error,” he said laughing. “I’ve been playing disc golf for a couple of years. I go to church there. I would pass the church property and see it wasn’t being used. I asked

Local disc golfers gathered for the Battle of the Border on June 30 at The Nazz course behind the Church of the Nazarene on MLK Drive in Orange. Disc golfers are trying to grow the sport in the are a. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

the pastor if they wouldn’t mind if I used the property. He talked to the church board and they said yes,” Martin said. He added that Rodney Ellis gave him much help in the early stages before he moved

and other disc golfers throughout the Golden Triangle helped too. Martin said at the onset there were nothing but trees out there; “real dense” trees. Those that were greater than an inch and a half in diame-

ter were uprooted. Smaller ones were cut. The larger trees were kept. Then, the grass had to be mowed. Ideally, it’s desirable to have an acre per hole for an 18-hole course. Even after all of that, Mar-

Horsemanship Clinic not just for cowboys David Ball

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Aleigh Molsberry, 12, of Vidor, said she always knew she wanted to be around horses. She said attending the first-ever Horsemanship Clinic 101 last year, sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County 4-H, she now knows the basics and what to do around horses. In fact, she liked the first clinic so much, she attended the second annual one on June 30 at the Tin Top 2 Arena on Old Peveto Road in Orange. “I’ve been riding since I was 6 years old. It takes a lot of courage to get on a horse. My first horse was huge,” she

Sierra Hutchison of Orange is in the 4-H. She said the purpose of the clinic is to teach non-riders and riders the basics. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

said. Molsberry stuck with it and now she’s a barrel racer. Consequently, her best

friend, Sierra Hutchison, was the clinic instructor for the second year in a row. Hutchison, 16, of Orange,

is in the 4-H. She’s been riding for nine years and she also barrel races. She said the purpose of the clinic is to teach non-riders and riders the basics. “They’ll learn about the vaccinations needed for the horse, basic care of the horse, hands-on things like brushing and pointing out their body parts,” Hutchison said. “Some of them will ride. We have real gentle horses here.” Thomas Gibbons is an experienced horseman. He said the students will learn about the body parts, sitting on the horses (for some the first time), ground work and parts of the saddle. “It’s not quite as easy as it HORSEMANSHIP Page 3A

tin said the course still requires much upkeep. LIke other golfers, Martin was invited to play the sport. His son got him into playing disc golf after his son was invited to play during the Thanksgiving holiday break. He had fun and told Martin, “Dad, we’ve got to do this.” “We have a pretty good and friendly brotherhood that don’t mind helping others,” he said. “They want to see you grow and to get better.” The tournaments are set up similar to ball golf. There are special tournaments called Ice Bowls that raise money or food for local charitable groups that need help to give back to the community. In addition to Orange, there are local courses: Klein

Park in Beaumont, Pleasure Island in Port Arthur, Claiborne West Park in Vidor, two in Lake Charles, a private course in Ragley, Louisiana, and one in Lumberton. Martin said there’s some talk about building one at Tyrrell Park in Beaumont. There was a disc golf course there until Hurricane Rita tore down too many trees in 2005. “We’re working on growing the sport and get it growing,” Martin said. “This summer I would like to work with the kids and teach them how to play. “We had the World Series tournament in1994 in Port Arthur. The winner won a Cadillac. We have two local professionals — Tanner Girouard and Christina Linthicum.”

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Drainage challenges some of the canals at 2.5 feet above that of the marsh waters three weeks ago, and a difference of 3.5 feet following the June 20 “rain event” of 10 inches in a day. Adams Bayou and Cow Bayou drain water from North Orange to the Sabine River on either end of Chemical Row. “We are investigating longand short-term options,” Carona said. Tom Clary of the Hillbrook Addition north of I-10 near Martin Luther King, says 15 percent of the homes in his neighborhood are being abandoned after last year’s record flooding of Tropical Storm Harvey. The flooding, he says, is caused by sediment and fallen trees that have reduced Adams Bayou to half its original width and depth. “Where the channel used to be deep, you can almost walk across it in places,” he said. “Our drainage district knows this, but they only have a $6 million budget. “They have to get FEMA, HUD or state money. Our drainage isn’t working, but

they’ve got to get money to fix it.” Carona said the drainage district had already applied for funds for a “de-snagging” effort that would go a long way to help the problem. While more regular maintenance would be a boon, Clary put a lot of his subdivision’s problems on TxDOT for putting 43 pilings under its I-10 bridge and two service road bridges there. Carona said the Drainage District had applied for grants to buy property near Cow Bayou to build detention ponds. TxDOT representatives Kenneth Weimers strongly disagreed with property owners in Clary’s neighborhood and in north Vidor who said drainage had been made worse by elevated lengths of interstate 10. However, Weimers said TxDOT had been installing removable barriers on the interstate in Rose City and Orange to help with drainage. Another issue repeatedly touched on by homeowners included concerns about repeated flooding at Twin

Matt Bryant took control of Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, the U.S. sent as many as 5,000 troops to help the Iraqis confront the extremists. Bryant’s group viewed the aftermath of the intense fighting for Mosul from a

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Lakes Estates in Orangefield and the safety of an ongoing construction of a Phase 2 there. Both Carona and Slacum, the county engineer, said the county was now requiring hydrology studies be performed by builders that showed new construction would have zero impact on flooding. The Vidor Wal-Mart was built with two detention ponds to have a negative flooding impact, they said. Both Paula Quebedeaux of Elizabeth Street in Bridge City and Chris Jenkins of Bessie Heights Road said their homes had flooded eight times in the last 20 years and wanted to know about the possibility of buyouts. Quebedeaux said she’d lived in her home 33 years, while Jenkins had only had his property for a few years. He said the recent June rainfall was the third time in 11 months his home took on water, including June 2017 storms and Harvey in August, 2017. But Jenkins’ biggest com-

plaint was that the property was available at all after five previous floods. “I was a first-time homeowner and I admit I overlooked some important stuff,” he said. “But when I applied for permits after Harvey, the person there asked, ‘Why did you buy that house?’ “I want to know why does the county let me buy it?”

At the Tuesday, July 3 meeting of Commissioners’ Court, Nancy Beward of Wendorf Beward & Partners, the county’s FEMA administrator consultant, said she expected $15 million to be available in a buyout program and $17.5 million in a home elevation program. Ardoin, the county emergency manager coordinator, said the county will hold a

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meeting at 6 p.m. July 16 at the Expo Center for those among the owners of 355 county homes deemed “substantially damaged. ”We’ll start sending out letters” to the 355, Ardoin said. But he did not limit the meeting to just those. “Anybody who thinks they may be a candidate for buyout or elevation program, they need to go.”

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Fresh Prep opened their meal prep service three years ago so people could live and eat healthier. They prepare fresh, clean meals on a weekly basis customers can store in their refrigerators and grab on the go. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

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Blackhawk helicopter. “It’s complete destruction, to see building after building completely uninhabitable, to see what ISIS did on their way out,” Bryant said. “They bombed bridges and left behind thousands of

IEDs. Those IEDs were meant to maim, not necessarily kill, but take off a hand or a leg. “Imagine a kid who has nothing to do with anything, and all of a sudden, they’re affected for the rest of their life.” Bryant, 43, and wife Melissa have seven children. The Falcons players refer to themselves as a “Brotherhood.” But, after an overnight stop at a U.S. base in Irbil, east of Mosul, and a trip back to Kuwait, then home, Bryant had a new definition of brotherhood. “Just going there and being around those guys, and seeing what it meant for each and every one of them to be in the Army, Marines, Air Force, or Navy, it was important to them,” Bryant said. “The soldier to the left and right of them was important. It was important to be part of a team, a unit. To see the respect those in the lower ranks gave the higher ranks and how the respect went both ways, was awe-inspiring. “And that was all the time.” “When we hear about the brotherhood, we have that Atlanta Falcons teammates Ben Garland, left, and Alex Mack join concept but that concept in Bridge City’s Matt Bryant during a break on their USO trip to Iraq the military is a whole other last month. level.”

Fresh Prep was started in her home. Her days were filled with cooking and taking care of a newborn baby. Now, she has six people to help with the cooking. The store has also been remodeled and expanded. Hanks attributed their success to God. “We serve real food here. We started this because we were thinking what the community needs. Eddie Van Huis bought the land where all of this (including Orange County Fitness on FM 1442) got started. We all attend the same church,” she said. The women said there is now ongoing education on television about harmful foods. Hanks said there is a condition named leaked gut syndrome in which bad foods leak out of the gut to organs, leading to diseases. Hanks gave accounts of an elderly man who wanted to get his numbers down. When he started eating the Fresh Prep food, his numbers came down so much he’s no longer on insulin. Fresh Prep doesn’t serve bacon and eggs, however they said they would make an exception in his case as a reward. Hanks had to stay with Richard for two months due

to health reasons due to arthritis. She started eating the clean food and her aches and pains were gone. She also lost 15 pounds. “Why do people’s weight go up and down? A lot of us eat for pleasure,” Hanks said. Bouget added that our brains tell us what we want. Richard said she was diagnosed with a brain tumor three months ago. Doctors told her that her healthy way of life kept the tumor at bay. “I was suppose to die from this, but I had no inflammation in my body. It’s (the tumor) gone,” she said. Hanks said the tumor is a genetic condition Richard was born with. While Richard was out recovering, Bouget stepped in and ran the store. Both Richard and Hanks said Boughet is the

creative one who gets things done. “We wouldn’t be running if it wasn’t for Maddison,” Richard said. Hanks added many people, such as Van Huis, have helped them to succeed. “I think this is the only place like this in the area,” she said. “More people are learning what food does to the body. They’re more aware of what not to eat. We’re the fast food generation and we’re learning the effects of eating out.” Fresh Prep is located at 2467 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. They can be located at 409-719-8941, info@freshpreptogo.com and https://www.facebook. com/freshprepllc/.

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looks,” he said. “You have to work to make it work. You want the horse to be supple and willing so it will be nice to ride. You want to make sure it’s not spooky. “Your groundwork needs to be set before you ride so you’ll know what to do. The horse reads body language. Getting down your feel and timing is the toughest thing.” Fallon Foster, county extension agent, said it was an excellent turnout for the clinic and Hutchison was an excellent leader for her second go around. “It’s amazing all the things she can do,” Foster said. “She organized everything.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest REFLECTING ON ORANGE COUNTY’S PAST Another Independence Day has rolled around. A lot of Orange County folks have flown the coup. I couldn’t find any of my lawyer friends Tuesday morning. Bearden had gone to Houston, Jack Smith and Paul Henderson to far away places. I did however find H.D. Pate, only because he’s grounded. He recently spent three days in the hospital. He said he was sorry he missed Judge Hahn’s going away bash. That got us to reminiscing. The year Gov. Mark White appointed Buddie to the 260 th District Court is also the year that Judge Don Burgess was appointed to the Appellant Court. Pate, who was Democratic Orange County chairman resigned to be appointed to the Lamar Board of Regents and later was chairman of the Board. That was back when Orange County Democrats had a lot of stroke in Austin. Wayne Peveto became State Representative and Carl Parker was our Senator. Back in 1964, Gov. John Connally established the 163rd District Court and appointed his Orange County campaign manager Eugene Hoyt its judge. After one term Gene, who never practiced law other than real estate law, was defeated by Fred Trimble, who had no legal experience at all but had a law license. He was manager of the casket factory. There was a big split in the Orange County Democratic Party that year. The Bob Montagne forces, lost one, Hoyt, and won one, when they beat longtime sheriff Chester Holt with Constable Buck Patillo. 1968 was an interesting year. It caused Roy, who owned Gulf Coast Bail Bonding, to turn the counties only bail bond company over to his friend Cecil Scales and he headed to the newspaper business. Back then politics was fun. There was only the Democratic Party but it was split in half between the liberal and conservative Democrats who fought each other harder than the GOP and Demo’s do today. The first big conservative win locally was when Peveto beat Clyde Haynes, the incumbent state representative, always the Liberal candidate. ***** I could talk this stuff all day but I’d best get to work. I’d appreciate it if you came along. I promise it won’t do you no harm.

GOV. ABBOTT URGES TRUMP TO RECONSIDER TARIFFS Last week Gov. Greg Abbott wrote to President Trump asking him to reconsider tariffs on steel and aluminum. Abbott expressed fears of negative economic consequences that would jeopardize energy production. Texas exports more products than any other state. Trump’s main tariff targets Canada, Mexico, China and the European Union that accounts for about two thirds, $265 billion, in goods that Texas companies sold in foreign markets in 2017. Lupe Valdez, running against Abbott, criticized him for what he said is a delayed response to Trump’s erratic and punitive policy making. Texas oil and gas producers have been among those complaining the extra cost on imported steel will force them to delay projects and slash jobs. Trump has made a monkey of the law. He based his action on a law that gives presidents latitude to impose tariffs for natural security reasons. That’s bull corn. Whatever disputes Trump has with allies Canada, Mexico and Europe, it’s a lie that these countries pose a national security threat. The tariffs needlessly wage a pointless trade war with friends while he makes nice with the likes of Russia and North Korea inviting all manner of unintended consequences. Trump is quick to throw our friends under the bus while going to bed with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un. Six months after congress passed a $1.5 trillion tax cut to stimulate the United States economy it is showing signs of a slowdown due to anxiety over tariffs that make goods more expensive. The large tax breaks to top earners raised this year’s deficit to over one trillion dollars, with only 4% of the employed benefiting with raises. Companies are buying up their stock. Trump’s courtier productive tariffs will undermine the alliances and trade policies that have produced unprecedented peace and prosperity since World War II. When Harley-Davidson said they would make more bikes at their European location to avoid tariffs, Trump shot back with hostile tweets, threatening that he would put special taxes on Harley. Spoken like the true dictator he would like to be. It’s time for someone to stage an intervention, otherwise forget Democracy.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 The Braves beat the Astros 7-6 in 17 innings. The longest game ever played in Atlanta’s Turner Field. Rain delayed the start by nearly two hours so between the Astros and Wimbledon I blew an entire afternoon so that’s why I’m at the Creaux’s Nest at 4 a.m.*****What a trip. In today’s fast pace and speedy travel much can be done and seen in only three days. That’s exactly what Donna, Jimmy Scales, family and friends did. They flew to New York Thursday and saw the Red Sox beat New York 7-0 in Yankee Stadium. Jimmy had always wanted to visit the house Ruth built and it’s the last season for the 85-year-old facility, the most famous sporting venue in the country. Jimmy says the new stadium, which is almost complete, will be a lot like the old one but cost nearly $1.5 billion. The Scales also attended a

Broadway show, toured New York and stayed on Times Square. They attended the world championship “Hot Dog Eating” contest in which Joey Chestnut won after eating 54 in 10 minutes tying last year’s champ, Takeru Kobayashi. Joey ate five more in overtime, 59 in all, winning by two hot dogs. The gang also attended the million-dollar Fourth of July fireworks display in New York, seen around the country on television. They were home before dark Sunday. *****Also spotted in New York was our buddy Vickie Bourque. She and Steve Huber attended a Yankee game. Steve is a big baseball fan and wanted to see Yankee Stadium. *****Our Ridgeback Raz was competing in a Dallas show. He took blue ribbons and was named reserve grand champion. He walked in this morning with a broad smile. Even our bird Creaux was proud. *****Bridge City has a new softball coach, Teresa Thibodeaux. She’s coming by way of Dallas but is from Sulphur, a McNees grad and former softball star. That makes three Bridge City softball coaches in a row from the Sulphur or Lake Charles areas and McNees grads.***** The big Gulf Coast Jam August 9, will featuring Percy Sledge and the Fabulous Boogie Kings at the Port Arthur Civic Center. This show with these main attractions will be one of the best shows ever.

OBITUARIES 10 Years Ago-2008 Margie Burns, 92, of Orange, passed away Thursday, July 3. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 6. She moved to Orange in 1936 to marry A.F. Burns, Jr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Jo Lynn Withrow, and Janie Wallace, grandchildren and great grandchildren.***** Debra Ann Prejean James, 48, died Monday, June 30. Services were July 3. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Lynn Prejean. Survivors include her parents, Gabriel and Clara Prejean, son, Brandon Prejean, granddaughter, Kaylee Brook Freeman and brother, Billy Joe Phillips.

40 Years ago-1978 John Smith and Benis Lee are the new owners of the Oldsmobile-Cadillac-Toyota dealership. John is a longtime employee, going back even before it was Jim Austin’s. (Editor’s note: The dealership has changed hands several times and Orange no longer has a Cadillac dealer. GM doesn’t make the Oldsmobile auto anymore. I remember when the Olds was the hottest car on the market. I don’t know what became of John Smith. He was in the Galveston area the last I heard. Benis is till around but we don’t see him much.*****Rocky Colvin, former Stark High and Dallas Cowboy football star, visits his old hometown. Rocky never has forgotten where he’s from.*****Our friends Buddy and Jeanne Moore have gone countywide with their Kountz News publication. All of Hardin County will now get all the political happenings, plus when it’s time to pick poke salad and how to make the best mayhaw jelly. (Editor’s note: Buddy, a former Orange Countian, died several years ago. His brother Jack and family still live in Orange. *****Richard Corder, after a stay in the hospital, is back on the air getting the husbands off to work and the mamas dancing around the kitchen fixing breakfast for the kiddos. Richard has been making radio fun for 23 years. *****Bobby Cormier is the recipient of the Bridge City Rotarian of the Year award.*****Eighty local residents hired to work at the new K-Mart Discount Store. Pretty Linda is one of them. *****Butch Lusignan celebrated a birthday on July 4. He claims the entire country celebrates his birthday. (Editor’s note; Butch died many years ago. He and his former wife Edna had one child, Robyn.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS Due to unfavorable weather conditions impacting the Orange area, the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau has relocated the fireworks display to the City of Orange Boat Ramp, 1000 Simmons Dr. The concert portion of the event has been canceled. The fireworks are scheduled to go off as planned at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4th at the Boat Ramp.*****David Harmon stopped by last week. It was the first time we had seen him since his battle with cancer started. He’s lost 25 or so pounds but looks well and cheerful. His uncles Tommy Harmon and Howard Fisher take turns taking him to Port Arthur for treatments. David, a born kidder, says Howard’s a better driver plus has a nicer car. Uncle Tommy just shakes his head and says, “David will never change.”*****We heard for an old friend, the union man raised on Forest Dr., in Bridge City, who grew up to be an international labor boss. George Crawford and his pretty wife, Linda Granger Crawford, have returned to Orange County after being away for several years. As my neighbor, I remember him as just a puppy. I recall when he married one of Tick’s pretty and talented daughters. The Crawford’s from Forest Drive, what a bunch. The prettiest and toughest was little sister Jackie. She has proved how tough she is after several decades of living with Butch Thurman.*****LeBron James will leave Cleveland for the LA Lakers and nearly $154 million for four seasons. Paul George, instead of joining James with the Lakers, will stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder for a four year deal worth $137 million. James owns two mansions in Brentwood and his wife Savannah wanted to live in LA. Their two boys, Jr., age 13 and Bryce, 11, will benefit from the high level of basketball competition.*****Sue and Tommy Simar came through with some fresh picked figs and some to can. I ate a bowl full covered with homemade vanilla ice cream.*****One of Trump’s choices for Supreme Court Judge is Texan Donny Ray Willet, who serves on the Texas Supreme Court and is now on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He was raised by a widowed mother, attended Texas public school and is Texas college educated. All that is good but his many rulings are mostly falling off the table to the Right.*****Our buddy Dan Mohan brought back a few peaches from Fredericksburg. They were small but very good. Dan says the peach growers are expecting a bumper crop this year. Late July to early August is when they will be at their best.*****Democrats don’t want open borders. That is a manufactured lie by the spinners. President Obama deported more illegal’s than any other president before him.*****Garth Brooks’ new honky-tonk party anthem, “All Day Long” is out. The single is due out next year. Brooks said, “The new album sounds brand new but its very old school. It’s upbeat and you can turn it up

and have some fun.”*****USA Today reports that through June Trump spent 69 days at Mar-A-Lago, 33 days at his course in Bedminister, N.J. and 31 at Trump Naional in Sterling, Virginia. Besides all the other cost, the Coast Guard budget alone is hit for $1 million per trip. Only a small part of the cost.*****Pam Scales Honeycutt and husband Rusty just returned from a vacation/mission trip to Farmington, New Mexico. On their way to Farmington they stopped at the Billy the Kid Museum in Fort Sumner, NM. Also during their time traveling they visited the Aztec Ruins National Monument in San Juan, NM and enjoyed a trip up and down the tram at Sandia Peak, outside of Albuquerque, NM. Pam said Rusty felt blessed to be asked to play with Pastor Loren Johnson pastor of At The Cross Community Church during their mission to the Navajo Indian reservation near Farmington.

BIRTHDAYS July 4: Celebrating on this day are Dr. Rod Fisette, Roxy Scarborough and Kathie Wilson. Joining them are actors Neil Morrissey, 55, and Angelique Boyer, 20, soul singer Bill Withers, 79.***** July 5: Shane Hanks, Billy Boehme, Debbie Moreau and Donna Dohmann celebrate today. Celebrities celebrating are actress Edie Falco, 54, rock singer Huey Lewis, 67. ***** July 6: Makayla Peveto, Aaron Myers, Alyson Smith and David May celebrate today. They are joined by former U.S. President George W. Bush, 71, comedian Kevin Hart, 38, actors Sylvester Stallone, 71 and Tamera Mowry, 39.***** July 7: The city of Bridge City is 48 years old today. Alyson Nickum-Smith, Necey Gauthier and Judge David Peck are having birthdays on this day. Also celebrating are former Beatle, drummer Ringo Starr, 77, actors Kirsten Vangsness, 45, Jack Whitehall, 29***** July 8: Lynda Barulich, Margie Bean, Amber Seller and Elizabeth Dupuis celebrate. They are joined by actors Jaden Smith, 19, Kevin Bacon, 59, Anjelica Houston, 66 and country singer Toby Keith, 56.***** July 9: Kayla Gallrgos, Teri Chaffin, Oatrick Halliburton, Steve Stanley, Clark Eastman and Glenda Whitley all have birthdays on this day. Also celebrating also are Tom Hanks, 61, Fred Savage, 41, rock singer Courtney Love, 53 and turning 70 on this day is former football player O.J. Simpson.*****July 10: Celebrating today are Edye Patterson, Joni Harvey, Donna Riley and Ron Moreau will turn 81, his granddaughter Kori Brown will be 20 on the same date. Having birthdays on this day also are pop singer Jessica Simpson, 37, actors Adrian Grenier, 41 and Phyllis Smith, 66. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK When Tee-Boy and his wife Rosie got a divorce he got the custody of their 17-years old daughter Sue Ann. She was giving Tee-Boy problems so his mom Agnes volunteered to keep her saying she felt she could straighter her up. On da second evening, her teenage granddaughter comes downstairs for her date wit dis see-through blouse on and no bra. Grandma Agnes pitched a fit her. She told Sue Ann not to dare come out like dat. Sue Ann told her, “Loosen up Grams, dese are modern times, you gotta let your rose buds show” and out da door she went. Agnes was furious her. Da nex day, Sue Ann come downstairs and dere sits grandma wit no top on. Sue Ann wanted to die. She said, “Grandma, I got friends coming over me and it’s jus not appropriate no.” “Loosen up sweetie,” Agnes said, “If you can show off your buds, den me, I can display my hanging baskets.”

C’EST TOUT Abuse of the Facts Americans now recognize Trump’s sordid abuse of facts. Lately his falsehoods have come even faster and with more vigor. Last week, at a rally in Fargo, he told three quick lies in a row. He told that North Korea’s Kim Jongun had released 200 bodies of our dead Korean veterans since their meeting. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that is not so, “They have not returned to us one body, not one.” Next Trump told of an industry that would expand because of his tariffs and add 15,000 workers. The company said not so. They were enlarging and would add 500 workers, a move that has been in the works over two years. Next was the biggest of all tales. He said he inherited a mess and a failing economy. The truth is he inherited a thriving economy that has grown for 93 straight months, with unemployment at 4.6, down from 10.2. So far Trump has had only 16 of those months and has brought the unemployment down 1.700 th of 1 percent and his monthly job growth has been less than the previous 17 months before him. The Washington Post and other news outlets have tracked 3,251 false claims in Trump’s first 500 days. The Toronto Star reports Trump recently hit a record pace of 15 lies per day. Some day Americans will need straight talk and there won’t be any creditability left in the Oval Office. No doubt Kim Jong-un snookered him, plus Trump made a star on the world scene out of him. What we should all fear the most is what he and Putin cook up and what Trump serves us. Can we believe it?***** I believe I’m all done. There are a lot of great stories and columns inside. Read us cover to cover and shop our advertisers. Thanks for your time and loyalty. My time is up so till next time, take care and God bless.

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Golden K Kiwanis to meet is weeks meeting will not be held on Wed., July 4, due to the holiday. 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 philanthropic group, whose mission is children. Email mlight1@gt.rr.com for details. Our meeting on Wed., July 11 will have AAUW (American Assn. of University Women), Orange Chapter President, Linda White of Vinton, Louisiana, will share her 2-month trip through parts of Europe in April and May of this year. She will give a visual presentation of points of interest. e public is invited to this 9-10 a.m. event in the Orange Salvation Army meeting room at the corner of MLK and Strickland on Wed., July 11. Coﬀee is served. More details will be forthcoming by email or by phone. Membership dues are $38 per quarter for those interested in joining this group.

OCF -Orange County Friends to meet urs., July 5, Party Bridge of OCF (Orange County Friends) will eat lunch at 11:30 a.m. and play bridge noon-2:30 p.m. on ursday, July 5, at the Garden District Restaurant in Orange, across from LCMHS on Hwy. 87. It costs $1 to play, and lunch is Dutch Treat. Please text 409-670-5026 to reserve a place to play.

Thrift & Gift First Saturday Sale e First Saturday Sale at the rift & Gift will be this week on July 7. Donations have been wonderful. Come ﬁll a bag of selected fabrics for $1.00, Purses 1/2 price, shoes $1.00, clothes for babies and children .50, long and short pants for women and men w/ jeans included $1.00. We are located oﬀ Strickland Dr. between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union at 350 37th St. and our hours for this sale will be from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. You may reach us at 409-886-7649 for additional information.

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.

Summer Programs Offered by Extension Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be oﬀering several programs for youth this summer. e registration for the programs will be online at orange.agrilife.org and you

will select the tab for the program interested in. If you do not have computer access, please call the AgriLife office the day registration opens. Classes fill up quickly so do not wait to register. 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.

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.

Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church’s VBS Good Shepherd Lutheran Church hosts “GOD’S Barnyard: Jesus Gathers Us Together” Vacation Bible School beginning July 9 and ending July 13. We start at 9:00 am and will end at noon every day, except Friday when we will have an afternoon activity and ﬁnish around 3:00 pm. ere will be exciting activities, crafts and lessons all in a small group setting. Ages three and up are invited. We can use high school seniors as helpers. Call the church oﬃce if you have any questions at 409-735-4573.

$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.

Attention Student-Athletes Parents Of OHS ere will be Parent Meetings for 7th to 12th grade athletes on ursday July 26th, Tuesday July 31st, and ursday August 2nd at 6:00pm in the High School Cafeteria. All student-athletes in grades 7th-12th must have a parent attend a meeting prior to playing in the ﬁrst contest!

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.

VBS at Faith United Methodist Church

First Baptist Pre-K registration begins

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.

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.

Summer Outages scheduled for the LCM 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!

Salvation Army Scrapbook Saturday

BCHS Alumni Info

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

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

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.

Karen McKinney of Orange, left, Lt.Governor, Region 10, Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis, welcomes John Clark, a VFW (Veterans of Foreign War) director, and wife, Jeanette Clark, a VFW Auxiliary state and local officer, far right, to the weekly Golden K Kiwanis meeting at the Orange Salvation Army facility on Wed., June 27. Also pictured, third from left, is Anne Payne, Golden K secretary. The VFW duo presented a self-made program entitled, "The Flag: Its History and Evolution." The Clarks reside in Orange, and present free patriotic programs locally, even though in their eighties. Photo by Anne Payne

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Deaths and Memorials Celebrating our freedom MY FIVE CENTS

On July 4th, we will celebrate our nation's freedom. at day in 1776, after the Declaration of Independence was signed, marked the birth of the United States of America as an independent Nation. I hope you are able to celebrate with ﬁreworks, friends and family as I know I will be. Here are ﬁve things happening around your state this month: 1. Sam Houston Regional Library Texas is full of great museums which show the history of our great state. One of those is the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center which resides in Senate District 3. ey recently celebrated their grand reopening after it was remodeled and new exhibits were added. Permanent exhibits showcase General Sam Houston as President of the Republic of Texas, and photographs,

videos and items show the history of the area's cattle, timber, and oil industries. e newest exhibit, Atascosito: the History of Southeast Texas, explores the history of Liberty, San Jacinto, Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Polk and Tyler counties from prehistoric times, early settlement periods, Republic and Civil War eras, economic growth and the modern era. To ﬁnd out more information about the Sam Houston Library and its exhibits, you can visit https://www.tsl.texas.gov/shc/i ndex.html. 2. Preventing School Violence Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick created the Senate Se-

lect Committee on Violence in Schools and School Security, to address new school safety measures in the hopes of preventing future tragedies like the one that happened in Santa Fe. e committee, which has already had its first two hearings earlier this month, will study the most efficient and effective way to improve the infrastructure and design of Texas schools to help reduce security threats. ey will also look at school security options and resources to see what improvements could be made. ey will recommend strategies to early identify and intercept high risk students. Some of the recommendations from Governor Abbotts proposed school safety plan will also be under review. ese include expanding the existing School Marshal Program, which allows school districts, private schools and junior colleges to appoint a school marshal for their schools. Other proposals include increasing mental health training, and raising the age at which parents are responsible when their children have access to loaded weapons. To read and learn more about this plan you can visit https://gov.texas.gov/. 3. Texas Bullion Depository Texas has opened the nation's first state-run gold depository. It will be temporarily housed in Austin until a larger permanent facility is built in Leander. is depository will be used to store gold, silver, platinum, rhodium and palladium, in a fully insured facility. Any U.S. citizen hoping to use the facility can set up an account online and either ship or personally deliver the metals to the site. e metals will then

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Brenda Geraldine Clayton, 69, McKinney, TX

Brenda Geraldine Clayton, age 69, of McKinney, TX, passed away on June 24, 2018. She was born to Alice Rae McNeil and Harold Dean Dotson on March 7, 1949 in Orange, TX. Brenda loved to travel and see new places and try new things. Immediately after graduating High School, Brenda worked for the FBI. She also worked for the L.P.G.A. (Ladies Professional Golf Association), often traveling the country to various L.P.G.A. events, after her career with the L.P.G.A., Brenda spent the remaining part of her career with several law ﬁrms. Brenda was blessed with many talents, including a natural ability in arts and crafts, she loved making a variety of beaded jewelry to gift family members, which she did so generously and often. Brenda’s most notable strengths were her genuine love for God and her family, many have said that her faith was a beacon of inspiration to them. She was a part of the church GRENDA GERALDINE choir in Houston, TX and loved singing at Christmas tree celebrations. CLAYTON Brenda was a precious daughter, sister, aunt and great aunt as well as a true friend to many. Left to honor her memory are her mother, Alice Dotson; her siblings; Barbara Baker and husband Mike, Dianne Mire and husband David, and David Dotson and wife Sara, her nieces and nephews; Christi Maddox, Jason Baker, Cambria Alford, Chase Dotson, and several great nieces, nephews, and dear cousins. Visitation with family and friends was held Saturday, June 30th, 2018, at Forest Oaks Funeral Home at 601 Gibson St. Jasper, TX. A life honoring service will followed with Brenda’s burial at West Oaks Cemetery in Jasper, TX.

Dolly DeLeon, 80, Bridge City Dolly DeLeon, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Oﬃciating the service will be Pastor David Logan. A eulogy will be given by Shay DeLeon. Burial will follow the service at Oak Bluﬀ Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Dolly was born in Hawaii on December 26, 1937. She worked as a Real Estate Agent for Amy Weakly Agency. Dolly enjoyed spending time gardening, painting, and loved animals. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her sons, Delbert DeLeon and Ricky DeLeon. DOLLY She is survived by her loving husband, Atilano G. “Tilly” DeLeon; sons, DELEON Dave DeLeon, of Port Arthur and Michael DeLeon, of Bridge City, and girlfriend, Rebecca Law, of Pearland ; grandchildren, Shay DeLeon, Jason DeLeon, Leah Bell, Jamie DeLeon, Kimberly DeLeon, Courtney DeLeon, and Maykala DeLeon; and 8 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason DeLeon, Jamie DeLeon, and Chris Bell.

Jeanette A. Barnes, 83, Bridge City On Wednesday afternoon, June 27, 2018, our beautiful Mother, Jeanette Ayo Barnes, went to her Heavenly Home. After a long, hard battle, she finally won. She is now rejoicing and singing in Heaven’s choir and reunited with loved ones who had gone before her. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas with Reverend Bob Boone and Reverend Mark Bunch officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Orange. She was born on August 22, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to Walter R. Ayo and Mary Freda Hodgkinson. Growing up in Port Arthur at Gulf Park, then moving to Bridge City, Texas, Mom attended and graduated from Stark High School in 1952 and continued her education graduating from Port Arthur Business College in 1953. JEANETTE A. Mother married the love of her life, our Father, Robert E. Barnes on June BARNES 23, 1955. ey just celebrated 63 glorious years this past Saturday on June 23. rough the years she gave birth to four children, one who passed shortly after birth. e lessons she taught us were so valuable but the most important of all was about Our Lord Jesus and His Love for us. e legacy she has left us is instilled in each and every one of us and we proudly have passed that on to each of our children. ere were many things in life that she loved. She had many friends and enjoyed a good game of Bridge, laughter at a silly joke (many told by her eldest nephew, Warren Ducote, whom she adored!). She also loved to travel, one trip especially, included her brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Murlene Ayo where they travelled to Williamsburg, Va., and Washington DC. She also loved to visit Branson, Missouri and thoroughly enjoyed all the musicals she was able to experience there. She worked as a secretary for many years at Allied Chemical in Orange, Texas and then moved on to work and retire from Ameripol Synpol in Port Neches, Texas. Our mother was preceded in death by both her parents, Walter R. Ayo and Mary Freda Hodgkinson Ayo; infant daughter, Marlys Barnes; brother, Raymond Ayo; sister, Juanita Ducote; beloved brotherin-law, Louis Ducote; beloved sister-in-law, Murlene Ayo. Mother is survived by her husband, Robert E. Barnes; children/spouse – Robyn Smith (John); Meredith Beckcom; Scott Barnes (Cynthia – fiancé); grandchildren/spouse – Morgan Dupuis (Leslie); Taylor Yeaman (Jeremy); Tristan Barnes (Summer); Katelyn Edwards (Nate); Hunter Beckcom (Amanda – fiancé), Kenneth Beckcom; Paige Austin (Matt); Angie Smith (Andrea); Garney Doucette, Jesse Doucette; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephew and beloved extended family. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Tristan Barnes, Hunter Beckcom, Kenneth Beckcom, Jeremy Yeaman, Leslie Dupuis and Nate Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers will be her great grandsons: Davien Edwards, Christian Dupuis, Austin Yeaman, Raylan Barnes, Kaiden Barnes, Jesse Doucette and Anthony Austin.

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'For' votes win Bridge City, 48 years ago this week Mark Dunn For e Record Caught in the crossfire of annexation, a community conscience group of local citizens in 1970 initiated a movement to incorporate the town of Bridge City. Despite fierce opposition on all sides, we acknowledge their success 48 years ago this week on July 7. By the late 60’s the town of Bridge City’s young infrastructure had taken root. In a healthy economic environment the thriving community boasted a Chamber of Commerce, a school district, water department, volunteer fire department and about 6,000 inhabitants. Meanwhile, Port Arthur and Orange where embroiled in legal squabbles that centered primarily over the the tax revenue generated by the then Gulf States Utility Company located near the town. e two municipalities made atrocious land claims. In 1959 Port Arthur claimed territory on the eastern shores of the Neches River taking in the Gulf States plant. e next year Orange planned annexation beyond the mouth of the Sabine and up the Neches including the mouth of Cow Bayou. e small town of Bridge City and it’s adjoining marshlands were caught in the middle. rough Texas extraterritorial law Port Arthur and Orange both made demands on Gulf States for uncollected tax revenue through the Annexation Act of 1963. Further annexation seemed inevitable until a group of citizens from the Bridge City community decided to take a stand. ey called themselves “e Citizens For Bridge City Incorporation-1970” and they weren’t without opposition. Two earlier attempts at incorporation had failed. e 1970 citizens committee, however, foresaw the power struggle unfolding and mobilized to take action to prevent further annexation by one or both of the larger municipalities, and in the process, propose incorporation to the Bridge City citizenry. “We had a good group of civic minded people and businesses that wanted the city to incorporate and annexation was a real concern,” says C. W. “Bubba” Hubbard who at 71 still runs his electric company, Hubbard Electric, in Bridge City. Hubbard and his wife Wilda came to Bridge City in 1952. Community minded, the young electrician set up shop and was part of the contingent that supported the failed attempts at incorporation in 1961. He and Albert Gore, however, would co-chaired the 1970 initiative that included 14 members. John Brooks, Floyd Hebert, Gus Garza and Curtis Lee where among them as were Donald Cole, L.J. Garriga, Charles Gorman, G.A. Laughlin, L.J. Bison and Tom Arnold. Marjorie Field’s served as the group’s secretary. Twenty-seven year old attorney H.D. Pate was also on the committee. He and Feagin Windham, an Orange attorney, provided the legal direction as Port Arthur and Orange ratcheted up claims on extraterritorial jurisdiction. To finance the

effort the committee collected $1,520 from among the citizens committee membership and local businesses. e citizen’s committee went into action and ground work began being laid for the acclaimed “C.W. Hubbard and Others” Lawsuit” filed by Pate and Windham on behalf of the citizens committee. “We decided to pursue all legal remedies available to bring about an incorporation election,” Hubbard says. Legal disputes where flaring on all sides. Because of the claims Port Arthur made on the Gulf States Utilities power station Gulf States in turn refused to pay any further taxes to the City of Orange. e City of Orange moved to block Port Arthur’s claims in Orange County and the Bridge City citizens group launched the “C.W. Hubbard and Others” lawsuits against both municipalities in an effort to get clarification of the law on extraterritorial jurisdiction and discover where the hopeful committee stood in a move for incorporation. e “C.W. Hubbard and Others” lawsuit challenged the cities of Port Arthur and Orange for their claims and invoked their right to hold an election for incorporation. Eventually, under legal pressure from the citizens, the larger municipalities backed down but not without first settling with each other over the Gulf States squabble. Both municipalities released Bridge City and the citizen’s committee dropped it’s lawsuit. It was a victory for the committee. e legal obstacles had been remedied but the battle for incorporation was only half won. Convincing the citizens to return to the polls to vote for incorporation became the job ahead. e citizens committee formed an Election Organization and Promotional Committee under Garza and Gorman. Marjorie Field’s chaired the Publicity Committee. Meanwhile, Pate advised the Committee For Types of City Governments. Hebert, Cole and Brooks researched for potential sources of revenue. Cost of operating a city government was examined by Garza and Lee. e committee met weekly to monitored their progress. “e procedure back then was that you needed at least 50 people to petition the County Judge of Orange County to hold an incorporation election,” recalls H.D. Pate. e citizens began a signature drive to get the issue on a ballot. Nine pages of signatures accompanied the group’s Application For Election To Incorporate. One hundred and sixty signatures graced it’s pages. e fourth item of the undersigned stated the “desire to have the City of Bridge City incorporate . . . “ On July 5th permission for election was granted. Opposition to the proposal mounted. “ere was a lot of people who thought Port Arthur or Orange would never touch the area we now know as Bridge City and they openly opposed incorporation,” Pate said. Nevertheless, the Citizens For Bridge City Incorporation produced an open letter To e

“We had a good group of civic-minded people and businesses that wanted to incorporate Bridge City,” C.W. “Bubba” Hubbard, founder of Hubbard Electric Company, told the Record before his 2005 death. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn People Of Bridge City” that was published on the front page of e Penny Record. A promotional campaign entitled “Do You Know” began disseminating information. Bumper stickers where printed. e Jaycettes joined the eﬀort with their “Get Out e Vote” telephone campaign. Nameless volunteers helped talk up the issue. In an editorial endorsing incorporation e Penny Record declared, “Vote for a Bridge City.” Bold red headlines reminded voters in the July 1, 1970 edition; “Incorporation Election Tuesday, Jr. High School.” Finally “For” or “Against,” where the only choices left for the citizens of the town. e citizen’s committee named Nolton Brown as election judge as the decision went to the voters in a Special Election on July 7, 1970. On this day 1,123 votes where cast and the “Fors” took it with 677 of them. County Clerk Sallie Frazier deemed the election results oﬃcial. On July 13, 1970 the Order Declaring Result Of Incorporation made it a matter of history. “Be it remembered that on the 13th day of July, 1970,” the order stated, “ there came on to be considered the returns of an election held on the 7th day of July . . .” e incorporation document went on to say, “And it is hereby declared to be incorporated as a city, and that the name of said city is and shall be the City of Bridge City.” An infantile “General Law” municipality was born.

On Sept. 22, 1970, Bridge City held it’s first city election. Preston M. “Red” Wood narrowly edged out Jay Eshbach by three votes to become Bridge City’s first mayor. Seen with the new mayor are Jo Bernard, Gay Bell, Mayor Wood and Chris Heath. e day after claiming victory for incorporation, Wednesday, July 8, the Citizens For Bridge City- 1970 held it’s final meeting. “ere being no further business, and the function of the committee having been fulfilled, upon a motion made by Hebert and seconded by Gorman,” the record notes, “the members voted unanimously to disband.” On Sept, 22, 1970 Bridge City held it’s first municipal election. Preston M. “Red” Wood narrowly edged out Jay Eshbach by

three votes to become Bridge City’s first Mayor. First city council was comprised of Jack D. Pepper, Don Clayton, Charles English, E.T. Earnst and David Hock. On Oct. 5, 1970 Bridge City’s first city council took the oath of office in a ceremony held at the Bridge City volunteer fire station on the corner of Bland Street and Robert’s Avenue. e first city council voted to open each meeting with a prayer. ey also voted to thank the volunteer fire department for

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the use of the building. H.D. Pate would become the Bridge City City Attorney, the city’s ﬁrst full time employee, a position he held until last year when he retired from city service after 34 years. ree years into it’s inception the citizens of Bridge City were asked to make another important decision for the future of the city. In 1973 they elected to switch status from “General Law” to a “Home Rule” city charter that provided for a city manager.

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The Record Sports

Week of July 4, 2018

Maybe ... Just maybe Summer not so fun with elusive bite but soon could improve DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

The Seattle Seahawks may soon be on their knees begging Orange’s Earl Thomas to accept a contract extension if the rumor is true about strong safety Kam Chancellor’s plans to retire soon.

Great Memories

My golfing buddies in past 50 years KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD When I ﬁrst arrived to the Orange Area back in 1966, I brought my old set of golf clubs that I hadn’t used much in almost a decade while I was attending McNeese State and then playing pro baseball in the Chicago Cubs organization. Between settling into my new job as assistant sports editor and outdoor editor of the Orange Leader and my new home town, dust continued to grow on those golf clubs. At some social function during my ﬁrst

couple of years in Orange I ran into who turned out to be my best buddy Dr. Jack Couvillion, who ﬁrst introduced me to the game of bridge, which he was teaching at the Community Center, and later invited me to play golf with him on weekends. Ironically, 50 years later, only golf and bridge remain in my repertoire of extracurricular activities. Gone are the days of playing tournament softball, playing and coaching baseball and playing in United States Volleyball Association tournaments in Texas and Louisiana. I continued playing volleyball and softball until my teammates made fun of me for bringing my grandkids to the tournaments. So, all I have left is golf and bridge, both of which have several tournaments during the

year. Over the years I played in many more golf tournaments than bridge events but have participated in many more bridge tourneys than golf in the last ﬁve years. Besides those four-hour golf rounds at both DERA and Sunset Grove Country Club, I also played at the Heard family’s White Oaks course in Little Cypress where you saw more snakes than golf balls in the rough and the one in Vidor which has had many diﬀerent names. I got to meet many partners and opponents along the way. Some turned out to be real characters and fun to be around. Many of them are playing the golf course in the

For years the only bump in the road that I had to navigate during the scorching summer months was keeping the kids hydrated and lathered up with a quality sunscreen. e catching part of fishing was a given as the bite could not be more fisherman-friendly. e daily program ranged from cruising the lake to stay cool while harassing small flocks of gulls and terns working over school trout to drifting or bottom fishing with live bait. e vacationing youngsters were into either pattern as long as there were more cold drinks in the ice chest and something was pulling on the end of their line. Dedicated anglers were more than willing to pursue larger trout from two hours before first light to mid-day and fully expected to not only catch good numbers, but possibly the trout of their dreams as well. In a word… summer fishing could be miserably hot, but it was always F-U-N! at has not been the case thus far, but a handful of reports this past week could be a sign that things may finally be turning around. Over the course of only two days, I talked with a friend that had limited on reds while drifting the Causeway reef with his two daughters. He said they probably caught a dozen fish that they could have kept. Jason Parks and his Dad, Lawrence, kept eight trout up to three pounds that they found schooling under the gulls off Blue Buck Point. ey also had two reds and a nice flounder. Barry Teal and a friend kept nine trout drifting the same area with corks and soft plastics. e following day I got a note and picture of a nice redfish that Reginald Knox caught while fishing south of the Rainbow Bridge. at same afternoon, Eric Lowe dropped by to see if I still had any Stinky Pink Sea Shads left. at was yet another color that worked extremely well for us for years that we abandoned for no good reason. He had run out after limiting on 15 to 17-inch trout in the ship channel two days in a row. Eric said they were losing plastics to the shell much too quickly before switching to drop shotting. He fished with me back in the spring when I was fishing that technique a lot. ey caught their fish on an outgoing tide in 12 to 15 feet of water. When fishing the drop shot technique over shell in saltwater we are using 20 pound braid on a seven foot medium action spinning rod. We are attaching three feet of 20 pound mono to the braid and rigging the lure and weight on the mono.

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Applications now accepted for TPWD drawn hunt permits

AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. e online system is currently accepting applications and the first hunt category deadline is less than a month away. is year about 9,500 permits in 49 hunt categories are up for grabs for drawn hunts on public and private lands. Among the offerings available through the online system are hunts for whitetailed and mule deer, pronghorn, turkey, alligator, exotic gemsbok, and scimitar-horned oryx. New for this season, hunters will have an opportunity to draw special permit hunts for exotic Sambar deer, as well as for white-tailed deer, on the new Powderhorn Wildlife Management Area. Youth deer hunt permits on this unique coastal area will also be available. Also new this year, Palmetto State Park will be offering a youth archery deer hunt through an e-Postcard drawing. In addition to drawn hunts managed by TPWD, the system includes applications for hunts administered by other entities, including almost 2,200 deer and exotic hunt positions on four U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges in Texas and 2,500 antlerless deer permits for U.S. Forest Service properties in East Texas. e program’s highly-popular private lands dove hunt permit category will feature almost 150 hunt slots at seven prime locations around the state, including dove rich Uvalde, south of San Antonio near Pleasanton, north of Dallas/Ft.

Worth in Young County, and newly acquired opportunities in Bell and Ellis counties. ese permits are for dedicated hunt positions with quality dove hunting outﬁtters. Application fee is $10 with no additional hunt permit fees for this category. Among the program changes this year, all drawn hunts associated with the $48 Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit will not be available for application until Aug. 15, when APH Permits go on sale. Applicants for e-Postcard hunts and USFS Antlerless Deer Permits must have a current APH to apply. is change is intended bring the postcard hunts back to the way they functioned before the draw system went on-line. “e second big change is limiting the number of youth applications per hunt category to three,” said Kelly Edmiston, TPWD public hunts coordinator. “When the new online drawn system launched, you could apply to as many diﬀerent areas as you wanted within a hunt category. Because of this, we have been experiencing a number of ‘no shows’ in cases where youth hunters were selected for multiple hunts within a youth hunt category. To ensure more youth have an opportunity to participate and increase attendance, this year applicants will only be allowed to select up to three hunt areas in the same youth hunt category.” Drawn hunt opportunities can be viewed online by category or by area via an interactive map and all applications, fee payments and permit issuance is handled electronically. To participate,

In the event that you cannot catch mullet with a cast net you are still in the game with a few fresh frozen shrimp. The trout prefer a frisky live mullet swimming around on a Carolina rig, but a hungry red can care less.

Colburn We are simply nose hooking the plastic with the hook exposed. For the most part we have been relying on either the four inch Sea Shad or a MirrOlure Lil’ John. A Mustad 1/0 short shank hook has worked well. Depending on the strength of the tide we are using a 1/4 to 3/8ths ounce weight. e bait fishermen were catching their fish on either live or cut mullet as it is difficult to locate menhaden shad large enough to fish right now. e entire time all of this good news was taking place I was trying to

From Page 1B finish putting down a paver sidewalk. I have no doubt that it will flood again before I can get back on the water! I personally think it is more fun to lower the rod tip and set the hook when you detect a solid bite with live bait, but the better option for kids as well as adults that just cannot jerk at the right time is to rig their bait on a circle hook. ey will miss few if any bites with that set up. A solid connection is simply a matter of allowing the fish to bend the rod until he hooks himself. In the event that you

cannot catch mullet with a cast net you are still in the game with a few fresh frozen shrimp. e trout prefer a frisky live mullet swimming around on a Carolina rig, but a hungry red can care less. I am very reluctant to even infer that things may have ﬁnally turned around, but this action was at the very least diverse and taking place in more than a single spot. us far, every time we have put together a decent bite it was history within a day or two. Only time will tell, but this is a positive start!

applicants will need internet access, an email address and a credit or debit card. e Customer ID number from the applicant’s hunting or ﬁshing license is one of the easy ways to access the system. Last year, the department received 155,000 applications for drawn hunts. e ﬁrst application deadlines are in August. Aug. 1 is the deadline for the alligator hunt categories, pronghorn, youth deer, and the new private lands dove hunts, and Aug. 15 is the deadline for archery deer, exotic, and javelina. Application deadlines are on the 1st and 15th of each month. A full list of category deadlines can be found online. Hunters can apply up to 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the application deadline, and after the application is submitted, they can check their drawing status online at any time.

e Drawn Hunts program oﬀers aﬀordable hunting experiences throughout the state, including several Youth-Only hunt categories. Application fees are $3 or $10 depending on the hunt category. Adult hunters that are selected may also need to pay a Special Permit fee of $80 for regular hunts and $130 for extended hunts. Some categories, such as the Youth-Only hunts, require no application fees or permit fees. Permits are open to resident and non-resident hunters alike. Last year, about 4 percent of applicants were non-resident. For more information or to get started in the application process visit the TPWD drawn hunts webpage. For questions, contact hunt@tpwd.texas.gov or call 512-389-4505 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Korner sky. Jack Couvillion—the only person I would allow to call me “Joe Baby” taught me some of “the secrets of golf ” and rarely missed a tee-off time on weekends. We walked at DERA the first couple of years until he bought a cart. I reciprocated in his last few years by inviting him to play at the country club in my cart. Joe Grossman—e retired jeweler always hated to “pay off” at the end of the round. His favorite saying was “Don’t screw with a New York Jew.” Bert Hauver—e manager of the Fair Store would even be more difficult coming up with his dime and hole losses. Art Olshefsky—His voice could be heard in Vidor. He had such weird golf words such as “acumpucky” when an iron shot would check up on the green and “jeezel bezel” when he hit a bad shot. Ken Winner—He was always in a hurry to finish the round so he could get home and mow his lawn. Dub Nobles—He would pump his golf club before every shot like he was expecting water to start flowing. Tibby ibodeaux—His most consistent hit was his “Oh no shot” which went in a different direction than where he was aiming. Bob Cockerill—He played with us for a while until health issues shut him down. Reese Littlefield—He was the “course philosopher” who offered solutions for almost every golf course malady. Mickey Bergeron—It was fun to make fun of him at Sunset Grove. His money game consisted of “reggies, greenies, sandies and polies.”. And he monitored them with an iron hand. He’s gone (moved many years ago) but certainly not forgotten.

From Page 1B Craig Couvillion—He had sort of taken over for his dad as far as us playing every weekend. For many years he had a sign hanging from the inside front of his cart which read “No Excuses.” Bob Hoepner—His golf partners wonder why he always runs his cart in the rough and around the ponds until December comes and he presents us with a couple dozen used golf balls with the brand names we play as our Christmas presents. Ed Keller—When he still was an active FBI agent, his claim to fame was when he boomed a drive which knocked down a 15-foot tree limb 150 yards away and then kept going for another 50 yards. Bob Hood—He was a trueblue member of Sunset’s undering Herd which disbanded shortly after he moved from Orange to San Antonio earlier this year. Ken Ruane—Besides being an “Iron Man” for participating in 26-mile marathons, he also is the only member of Sunset Grove who lost his cart in the ﬂood and instead of buying another one, opted to walk 18 holes just about every day. Jim Rodda—He also was a “regular” Herd member until he upped and moved to Georgetown earlier this year. Karen Peery—She was so much fun playing in those Sunday Scrambles 20 years ago. She rewarded every team member with a hug whenever a birdie was made. Jack Burke—e 15-year-old LCM phenom really enjoys playing weekend golf with us senior citizens. He’s sharpening up his game for the upcoming junior tournaments. Ray “Mario” Dal Sasso—He played at noon with us until he realized he was the only Herd member that was more than 90 years old, so he retired his golf clubs. Myra Morris—She liked playing in the Sunday Scrambles, but got mad at me when I hit a 200-yard drive near the cart path that bopped a squirrel and sent him to “Squirrel Heaven.” ere are so many more golfers that I either played with or against at both DERA and Sunset Grove who I haven’t named due to column length constraints. For that I apologize. KWICKIES…It’s not a big surprise that Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine picks the West Orange-Stark Mus-

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tangs as the team to beat in Class 4A Division II this season. For the past four years the Mustangs’ season has stretched into the December state championship game, winning two straight titles while amassing their amazing 40- game winning streak which was ended by Pleasant Grove in last year’s state championship game. e ‘Stangs might have a hard time making Campbell’s prediction look good with only seven starters returning. e Houston Astros’ winning streak on the road ended with a big thud as they visited Tampa Bay last weekend and won only the first game of a four-game series. Houston scored only seven runs during the series—all on home runs. eir “Big ree”— Jason Verlander, Charlie Morton and Gerrit Cole –pitched well enough to win but didn’t. In fact, Verlander was the only one whose ERA went up with the losses. And while the Astros were losing three in a row, the Seattle Mariners were winning and reduced Houston’s lead in the AL West to a skimpy onehalf game through Sunday. Francesco Molinari ran away with the PGA Tour Quicken Loans National, firing a nearrecord 62 in Sunday’s final round and winning the event by eight shots—the largest margin of victory this year. e Italian’s runaway victory began when he made a 50-foot eagle putt on No. 10 and scored three more birdies for the rout. All the presses were stopped and the sports shows on television halted for the bulletin that LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers and signed a four-year $154 million contract with the desperate Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron said he really wanted to play with a team run by Magic Johnson. Many Lakers’ fans don’t believe James’ presence will get the team to the championship round while the abandoned fans in Cleveland are saying “good riddance.” JUST BETWEEN US…e Seattle Seahawks may soon be on their knees begging Orange’s Earl omas to accept a contract extension if the rumor is true about strong safety Kam Chancellor’s plans to retire soon. Chancellor’s severe neck injury could result in permanent paralysis if he injures it again. His retirement would leave Earl as the only veteran in the Seahawks’ defensive backfield.

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Lauren Froderman, the winner of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ season 7 will participate for the third straight year in the Fifth Annual National Dance Day in Southeast Texas.

Cast of Hairspray joins National Dance Day in Southeast Texas What’s Happening Orange County? is pleased to announce the Port Arthur Little eater (PALT) cast of “Hairspray” will be joining the 5th annual National Dance Day of Southeast Texas, July 28 at Edison Plaza, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont. “We are excited PALT wants to share some of their dance numbers with us during their opening weekend,” said Penny LeLeux, organizer for National Dance Day. “at’s a little something special for our 5th anniversary, plus Lauren is returning to lead the official dance day choreography.” She is referring to Lauren Froderman, the winner of “So You ink You Can Dance” season 7. is will be Froderman’s 3rd year to attend the local event. “Lauren is a phenomenal guest and teacher,” said LeLeux. “Area dancers are excited about her return.” Froderman will be teaching contemporary dance classes later that day for a nominal fee. Southeast Texas is one of only four events currently listed on the Dizzy Feet Foundation’s registry of events, with the next closest one being in Austin. e first three years, the event was held in Orange, at the Riverfront Pavilion, but the extreme heat necessitated a move indoors. Due to a series of unforeseeable events, the decision was made last year to move it to Beaumont. Harvey’s damage to Orange venues is keeping it in Beaumont this year. “Edison Plaza is going to give the event a beautiful backdrop,” said LeLeux. “I want to thank G&G Enterprises and the Green Light Kitchen for sponsoring the facility for this year’s event and the Holiday Inn on Walden Road for sponsoring lodging for Lauren.” ings kick off with a free event from 9 a.m.-1

Maddison Helm, incoming Junior at Orangefield High School, along with her sister, Katelynn Helm, incoming Freshman at Orangefield High School competed in the AAU USA Summer track meet that was held in Converse, TX this past week. Both Lady Bobcats have punched their tickets to the Junior Olympics that will be held July 30 - August 4 in Des Moines, Iowa. Maddison took first place in the 1500 meter run and second in the 3000 meter run. Katelynn qualified by placing sixth in both the 400 meter run and the 1500 meter run. The community, school district, and athletic program wish them the very best as they represent Orangefield at the Junior Olympics.

p.m. which is a combination of dance performances from area dance groups, line dances and mini classes in various styles such as Belly Dance and Salsa, for all ages, plus a tutorial of the official National Dance Day choreography. “We’ve added another hour and possibly more, this year, because the event continues to grow,” said LeLeux. Her goal is to grow it into a regional event, possibly even one day, to take more than a day to contain it. “I want to encompass as many forms of dance as possible, drawing from all communities. “Last year, I broke down and cried for 20 minutes, when I realized the enormous uniting capabilities dance has,” said LeLeux. “When there is so much in the world dividing us, dance unites us. On the dance floor, nobody cares what your politics are, what your color is, what your capabilities are…there is just joy, in the dance.” On a side note, how cool is it that “Hairspray” joins us this year and the plot of “Hairspray” is about unification through dance, too. A few sponsors are still needed to cover expenses, including sponsors for youngsters that normally don’t have the funds to take dance classes, to take a beginner class with Lauren, later that day. Limited vendor booths are available. e Green Light Kitchen will be open with a limited menu that day for lunch. Starbucks at Edison Plaza is also expected to be open during the event. For information on booth availability, to have your dance group perform at the event or for sponsorship forms, e-mail: pgleleux@gmail.com. For updated event info check out the 5th National Dance Day in SETX Facebook event or the National Dance Day page on http://octx.info.

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Bridge City HS softball field first to go Workers were completing the cleanup on Tuesday after the Bridge City High School softball stadium was demolished on Monday. A portion of the baseball field will be demolished next. e old fields are making way for new ones after the Bridge City Independent School District Board of Trustees approved building them at their June meeting. e baseball field will have a synthetic turf infield and a natural grass outfield. e baseball and softball fields will have new fences, new scoreboards, new dugouts, new restrooms and concession stand and new bleachers. e 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 from 185- feet to 200-feet. e fence at the baseball field will be kept.

Also, the baseball field will be renamed for late former baseball coach, Chuck Young, who was inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2008. Former Cardinal baseball players from 1967 until as recent as last season participated in the alumni game and home run derby. e alumni displayed and mounted a sign honoring Young on the left field fence recognizing the former Bridge City coach. 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.

Workers were completing the cleanup on Tuesday after the Bridge City High School softball stadium was demolished on Monday. A portion of the baseball field will be demolished next. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

Trinity Baptist Picnic becomes annual event

Usher Norm Scott, right, chats with Tommye Dorrell Johnson at what is now an annual picnic to celebrate the Fourth of July at Orange's Trinity Baptist on 16th Street. Not pictured is Renda Scott, Norm's wife, who was assisting with the Bouncy House for children. The pastor is Rev. Ryan Chandler. Photo by Anne Payne

Conducting his "train of burgers" for the congregation is Trinity Baptist Usher Mike Kelley, assisted by his Head Conductor, wife Brenda Kelley, while Evita Kemmer, is ready to help. The customized choo-choo kept busy chuggin' along those grilled burgers! Orange's Trinity Baptist hosted a July 1st picnic in honor of Independence Day, complete with burgers, hot dogs, chips, apple pie, and ice cream on the front lawn of the 16th Street church. The pastor is Rev. Ryan Chandler. Photo by Anne Payne

Greg Dickerson, left, of Orange keeps the folks at Trinity Baptist in Orange entertained on Sunday, July 1, with his advanced drone at the annual Fourth of July picnic on the front lawn of the church on 16th Street. Watching the drone's antics are church members Lynae Ashcraft Sanford, general manager of Orange's Lutcher Theater, and her husband, Dr. Jerry Sanford, professor at Lamar State College, Orange. Dickerson, a Trinity member, is licensed by the FAA to fly a drone. He kept busy at the recent Bass Fishing Tourney in Orange by using his drone to film a lot of the action. Photo by Anne Payne

WOCCISD aide recognized for saving life

Ms. Wallace (center) is pictured with Mrs. Heather Knox and WOCCISD Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris.

WOCCISD Bus Aide Orelia Wallace was recognized as a Mustang Hero in front of the Board of Trustees for her outstanding service on May 25, 2018 when she used CPR to save the life of child. Executive Director of Student Services Heather Knox presented the recognition at the WOCCISD June meeting of the WOC Board of Trustees. Knox said, "Tonight we would like to publicly recognize Ms. Orelia Wallace for her true act of heroism. On Friday, May 25, during the morning route for North Early Learning Center, Ms. Wallace was on the bus and noticed a child and mother in a front yard." The mother was visibly upset and her child was actually going in and out of consciousness. Ms. Wallace immediately exited the bus and started CPR. She continued to administer CPR until an ambulance arrived. WOCCISD is proud to recognize Ms. Wallace as a Mustang Hero and an amazing member of the WOCCISD Transportation Team.

Margaret Light, Orange Golden K Kiwanis president at podium, accepts the gift of a USA flag from Jeanette Clark, Orange VFW state and local officer, at a Golden K meeting on Wed., June 27. Clark and her husband presented a patriotic flag program featuring all 50-state flags, as well as USA flag. Photo by Anne Payne

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Orange Lions install new officers Vidor man arrested on robbery charge On Sunday, July 1st, 2018 at 6:21PM deputies from the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the Smith Lake Water Park located at 790 W. Tram, Vidor, Tx in reference to a theft. A white male suspect had stolen the money bag from the business and assaulted an employee in the process. While making his escape in a vehicle, the suspect ran over the foot of another employee. e suspect was identified as 29 year old Jayson Louis Falls, a Vidor resident. Detectives with the Criminal Investigative Division requested a warrant and on Monday, July 2nd a warrant for aggravated robbery was signed by Judge Troy Johnson. Jayson Falls was located and arrested Monday, July 2nd at

Sandra Williams (center) was installed as the 2018-1019 President of the Orange Lions Club at their annual installation. Other club officers installed were (Left to Right) Chris Gunstream Immediate Past President, Teri Salter 3rd Vice President, Chad Campbell 1st Vice President and Kacey Harrell 2nd Vice Preident. Chris Gunstream presented Kacey Harrell the "Rookie of the Year" award and Randall Morris the "Lion of the Year" award. Lions that were also installed were Randall Morris, Secretary, Chris Kovatch, Financial/Treasurer, Lois Hughes, Membership Secretary, Chris Gunstream, Membership Chair, Stump Weatherford, Tail Twister, Troy Holbrook, Bulletin Editor, Butch Campbell Lion Tamer and Stump Weatherford, Lions Clubs International Foundation Chair. The club's Board of Directors are 1st year Directors Dan Mohon, Carlene Ortolon, John Backer and Ed Freiberg, 2nd year Directors Debbie Hughes, Brock McIntire, Jonathan Davis and Zackhary Thomas, 3rd year Directors Marlene Merritt, Bill Smith, Ann Ellis and Gover Roberts III.

Nichols be tested for purity, and pictures taken which will show up in their account. To open an account or find out more information about the depository you can visit https://www.texasbulliondepository.gov/. 4. Comptroller Unclaimed Property Did you know one in four Texans have unclaimed property from forgotten bank accounts, utility refunds and more? Banks and other entities make an effort to reunite this money with its owners, but if they cannot after a certain period, state law mandates the assets be turned over to the Comptroller’s office. e Comptroller’s Unclaimed Prop-

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5:30PM without incident. Falls was booked into the Orange County Correctional Facility on aggravated robbery charges and is expected to be arraigned sometime this morning to have a bond set.

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Jon Bloom Staff writer, desiringGod.org July 4th is the day we commemorate the Continental Congress’s declaration of independence from the nation of Great Britain. People still debate over whether or not Britain’s offenses warranted colonial secession and war. Regardless, it was a bold, very risky move for the signers of the Declaration. Looking back over 238 years, with America now an affluent global superpower, it’s hard for Americans to get a sense for just how unlikely (humanly speaking) it was that the 13 United States of America defeated Great Britain in a war and survived as an independent nation. This might be a good summer to read 1776 by David McCullough. Self-Evident Truths What was it that drove our national founders to seek independence? What was the Big Idea behind the United States? I think it is captured in the first sentence of paragraph two of the Declaration: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. It is among the greatest sentences ever written regarding what a civil government exists to preserve and protect. In the annals of history, it truly is a revolutionary statement: every human being has God-given rights to live, be free, and pursue their happiness. So powerful is this statement that it has, over time and through blood, sweat, and tears, fueled (and is still fueling) the overcoming of various kinds of racial, gender, and economic injustices in the nation itself. May God grant that it helps fuel the overcoming of 41 years of legalized violation of the unalienable right to life of unborn men and women.

Where Did These Truths Come From? We know that our democratic republican form of government has its origins in Athens and Rome and various other Western democratic experiments. But where did this vision for the dignity and freedom of all human beings come from? Jerusalem — by which I mean the Bible. Yes, Greek philosophy was influential too. But the men who constructed the United States and crafted all of our founding documents and took such great personal risks (like committing capital treason) in order to launch a nation built on the foundations of these truths were indelibly shaped by the Bible, whether or not they personally believed its claims. Creator: It was the Bible that gave our founders their general consensus of JudeoChristian monotheism (Deuteronomy 6:4). All Men: It was the Bible that gave them such a strong sense of the importance of the individual — every individual (Isaiah 45:23, Philippians 2:10). Life: It was the Bible that taught them the sacredness of human life (Leviticus 24:17, Psalm 139:13–16).

them that the ultimate pursuit of an individual’s life is to find joy (Psalm 16:11, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 73:25–26, Matthew 13:44, John 10:10, John 15:11, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3:8). Thank God for the United States of America The United States of America is not the kingdom of God. Christians are citizens of a “better country, that is a heavenly one” (Hebrews 11:16). The Declaration of Independence and its self-evident truths is not the gospel of Jesus Christ. The socio-political freedoms we enjoy don’t set us free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2). If we sing, “I’m proud to be an American,” while invoking God’s blessing on the USA, we must remember that “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). God doesn’t like pride. And in view of some horrible national injustices and disgraces, we have cause to be humble. But we should be deeply thankful to God for the United States, “for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God” (Romans 13:1). Even with its defects, sometimes tragic defects, we should never be so critical and

cynical of our government that we lose sight of the historically unprecedented freedoms we enjoy, especially the freedom we have to worship according to our conscience. I recently shared lunch with a Christian leader who lives in a country that is among the most difficult and dangerous in the world to be a Christian. What our brothers and sisters endure there is heartbreaking. Yes, God has allowed this governing authority to exist too for purposes we don’t understand, just like he allowed Nero’s oppressive and bloody regime when Paul wrote Romans 13. We must pray for our Christian family in hard countries and ask God to grant them some of the freedoms we enjoy and advocate for these freedoms wherever we can. So today, as we remember the American Declaration of Independence, let us thank God for the miracle of a nation that holds dear the biblical values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And let us who live here thank God — while keeping America’s injustices and disgraces in view — that he has allowed us to live under a system of government designed to preserve and protect these inalienable rights. Imperfect as it is, it is among the very best ever constructed by sinful, selfish, proud, power-hungry human beings. Jon Bloom (@Bloom_Jon) serves as author, board chair, and co-founder of Desiring God. He is author of three books, Not by Sight, Things Not Seen, and Don’t Follow Your Heart. He and his wife live in the Twin Cities with their five children. The article above was first published on the website desiringGod. org in 2014.

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Liberty: It was the Bible that ingrained in them deeply the emancipatory theme of “liberty for the captives” (Luke 4:18) that runs through the whole of redemptive history.

Pastor: Elder Larry Brooks Sr. Co-Paster: Evangelist Abbigail Brooks

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

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

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

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

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

911 Main Ave. Orange 883-5125 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

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Faith United Methodist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor: Ruth Burch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DEWONA A. COLLINS, Deceased, were issued on JUNE 19, 2018, in Cause No. P18174, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Steven Collins.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of RUTH GOTHIA, Deceased, were issued on the JUNE 29, 2018, in Cause No. P18175, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: John Gothia.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of MICHAEL L. ALLEN, Deceased, were issued on the JUNE 29, 2018, in Cause No. P18166, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Bryan Thomas Allen.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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

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Dated the 25th day of June, 2018.

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Notice to all persons having claims against the ESTATE OF BOBBY FOXWORTH, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on JUNE 25, 2018, administration of the Estate of BOBBY FOXWORTH, Deceased, Cause No. P18198, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas was commenced by the issuance of original Letters Testamentary to Gary Gene Foxworth, Independent Executor, by the Clerk of the Court in the captioned proceeding. All persons having claims against the Estate are notified to present those claims within the prescribed by law, in writing, to the attorney for said Estate representative shown below.

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