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Week of Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Officials’ pay raise do-over finds support Dave Rogers

For The Record

John Tarver, Chief Deputy for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, thought he’d heard it all, until Tuesday. “I’ve been called a lot of things in my 40-year career,” the veteran lawman said, “but, until today, never a benchmark.” Tarver’s salary, at least, was the benchmark Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton used to put together a new proposed salary increase for 18 elected officials that was a big hit at Tuesday’s commissioners’ court meeting. It would cost the county $200,000 per year in base salary, a $25,000 hike over the first proposal from July, and an average raise of 13.5 percent per official. Carlton pointed out unelected, non-union county employees had received 9.5 percent in raises, including a 5 percent raise proposed for the 2018 budget, since elected officials have had a raise.

The pay hike cannot happen until details have been posted for 10 days, an opportunity for pubTarver lic input and another vote by the court as it finalizes its 2017-18 budget ahead of an Oct. 1 deadline. It received tentative support by the court Tuesday – a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Jody Crump voting against and Commissioner Barry Burton absent -- and nothing but praise from elected officials present, including Sheriff Keith Merritt. The sheriff had objected to the court’s first try to give elected officials their first pay raise in nine years because it left him earning less than his chief deputy, Tarver. That proposed raise was voted down last week, with the longest-tenured members of commissioners’ court (also the ones up for re-election) – Carlton, Crump and Burton – voting against the

motion to approve the raise made by Commissioner John Gothia and seconded by Commissioner Johnny Trahan. Because all of the sheriff’s

office employees are paid under a separate pay scale than the sheriff – a collective bargaining agreement between their union and the county, Merritt had seen his depu-

ties’ pay increase when his hadn’t. “I absolutely believe the sheriff should be making more money than the folks that work for him,” Tarver

said Tuesday afternoon. “I think it’s absolutely the right thing to do, to put him above all of his employees in PAY RAISE Page 2A

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Orange County deputy arrested Debby Schamber For The Record

The recent arrest of an Orange County deputy leaves many asking questions as to what happened and why. Brian Foley, 48, has been charged with the Class B misdemeanor charges of indecent exposure following an investigation by the Texas Rangers. According to a probable cause affidavit, Foley entered the Orange residence of people he knew with an erect pe-

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nis in April 2017. The incident “alarmed” and “offended” both of the two people involved in the Foley case. The ranger interviewed Foley as well and he did not deny exposing his genitals, but said due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he had no memory of the incident. He also said one of the victims has never lied to him before. Deputy Foley was placed on administrative leave when the original complaint was filed. He was recently arrested when charges were filed and has since bonded out of jail. According to the press release issued by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Foley is no longer employed by the OCSO. If convicted of the Class B misdemeanor, Foley could receive up to 180 days in the county jail and/or a fine not to exceed $2,000. PTSD is a mental health problem some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event, but for some, the feeling never goes away. Personal factors, like previous traumatic exposure, age, and gender, can affect whether or not a person will develop PTSD. What happens after the traumatic DEPUTY ARRESTED Page 2A

The 2017 Bridge City Cardinals pose for photos during ‘media day’ on Saturday.

Dave Rogers

For The Record

You can call it swagger if you like, a way of letting the world know you know you’ve accomplished something of value. “Swagger, or confidence, I don’t have any problem with that,” Bridge City’s third-year head football coach, Dwayne DuBois, said when describing the been-there, done-that air of some of his more veteran players. “In the third year in a program, they should have

more confidence,” the coach said. The Cardinals made the playoffs in 2015, the coach’s first in charge. Last year, they won District 10-4A Division I and went three rounds deep into the postseason. “They should walk around with more confidence,” DuBois, a BC alum, said. “Our kids have confidence in their ability but they also have a lot of respect for our opponents. “’Respect all, but fear none,’ we say.”

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The Cardinals face a beefy late September schedule. They play at West Orange-Stark, the back-toback defending Class 3A Division II state champion, Sept. 15, then host Newton Sept. 22 and travel to Jasper Sept. 29. A year ago, Bridge City found itself with back-toback open dates after Brock, a Class 2A state champion from Northeast Texas, backed out of game with the Cards. “This year, we were able to fill in with Jasper,” Du-

Bois said. “You want to play teams that’ll make you better.” The Cards, 9-3 a year ago, open District 10-4A play Oct. 13 at Cleveland. They host LCM Oct. 20 and travel to play at Silsbee and Navasota the next two weeks before concluding regular season play against Huffman. “We’re building to our first non-district game, but our goal is to get better every day,” DuBois said. The Cards open the seaCARDINAL Page 2A

Hands on live themed programs await Debby Schamber

For The Record

An adventure awaits for animal lovers in Bridge City and surrounding areas. Stephanie Harren, of Triple F Animal Adventures, offers more than the experience of the typical petting zoo. Instead she offers a hands on, live animal themed program. Her themes include “Ragin’ Reptiles where everyone can learn about the cold blooded creatures and get the chance to touch a real snake and tortoise. Harren offers Marvelous Mammals and the Brilliant Bird. Some people may inquire what are the unique aspects of our fine feathered friends. There is also the theme of Animal Adaptions which explores

Stephanie Harren, of Triple F Animal Adventures, offers more than the experience of the typical petting zoo. Instead she offers a hands on, live animal themed program. In her themed program of Ragin’ Reptiles everyone can learn about the cold blooded creatures and get the chance to touch a real snake and tortoise.

animals who have unique adaptions which have helped them to survive in their hab-

itat. Another theme would be Fur, Feathers and Scales which goes into details about

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animal coverings and what makes each animal group unique. Finally, Harren offers farm animals. She knows everyone loves a baby chick or duck but through her programs, everyone can learn about all the different kinds of farms. “Helping children and adults alike understand where their food comes from is a major component of the farm animals program, and helping individuals gain an appreciation for uniqueness of each of the animals we have is and objective of each of the themes,” Harren said. For those seeking a different theme, Harren can customize a program specific HANDS ON LIVE Page 2A

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BC golf tournament set to tee off Debby Schamber For The Record

The renowned golfer, Arnold Palmer once said it takes concentration, confidence, competitive urge, and a capacity for enjoyment to play the game of golf. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host their annual golf tournament for golfers to test this theory. The golf tournament has been held for about the past 15 years and was a favorite of Judge James “Jimmy” Scales who recently died in a tragic accident.

“Jimmy has always played and was a big supporter of all the local tournaments,” said Jimmy Scales Jerry Jones, golf tournament chairman. This year the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to rename the annual golf tournament to the Judge James B. Scales Memorial Golf Tournament to honor the man who loved supporting his community.

Pay raise do over salary.” Carlton said that’s how he figured increases, basing everyone’s salary off a “baseline” of $104,000 a year. That figure, the judge explained, was a tick above a 5 percent pay raise for Tarver, which is the amount the county has offered deputies during ongoing contract talks. That $104,000 was where he set the sheriff’s salary, then the proposed county judge salary was set 1 percent above the sheriff’s, at $105,400. Salaries for the district clerk, county clerk, tax assessor-collector and treasurer, were set at 75 percent of the base line -- $78,000 – with everybody else – commissioners, justices of the peace and constables at 70 percent, or $72,800. The judge’s plan did away with separate cell phone and automobile allowances for the 18 people affected and it will put constables back into their own cars, with prior insurance concerns ironed out. As was the case with the first proposed elected official pay raise, Carlton and Burton said they’d defer a raise, if they got it, until

for their needs. “Not only do people get to learn about the animals, but they also get games, science activities and an optional arts and craft activity,” Harren said. Harren offers her programs to the local school districts but also to birthday parties, Vacation Bible School programs, corporate family day events, libraries and to those homeschooling too. The presentations are oral with the live animals showcased according to the theme chosen. She also uses books which are both fiction and non fiction for small groups. Presentations can be done for groups of 100 or more all the way down to small groups of 10 to 20 participants.

son Sept. 1 with a home game against Hamshire-Fannett. This week and next, they scrimmage Buna and Kelly (Aug. 18) and Kirbyville (Aug. 24). Max Baker, a second-team all-district pick, and fullback Andy Lara should be the leaders of the Cards’ Slot-T offense. Breakaway threat Hunter Denton, last year’s Special Teams Player of the Year in 10-4A, and Logan Hamm should also carry the rock. Caleb DuBois, the coach’s son, will be at quarterback. “Caleb was injured last year and didn’t get a chance to play,” Coach DuBois said. “That’ll help the transition,

That was never our intent. “It was a matter of what we can afford without having to go to the taxpayers and raising their rate.” Commissioners voted 4-0 Tuesday to adopt a proposed rate for 2017-18 that would be the same or lower than the 54.4 cents per $100 taxable value the county has operated with the past three years. Tax Assessor-Collector Karen Fisher said the effective tax rate, the tax rate required to bring the county the same amount of income as the 2016-17 year, is 52.365 cents per $100 value. She said because of higher valuations and new properties the total tax values in the county was up $131 million over last year. Carlton pointed out that the tax rate must be posted and two public hearings are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 and 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15 for public discussion before a final vote is taken on the tax rate. While it can be set lower than 54.4 cents per $100, it cannot go higher than the posted amount. Negotiations for a new

work agreement between Orange County and its sheriff’s deputies came up short Tuesday night. Deputies had announced in the last meeting a demand for a 7 percent pay hike. The county countered Tuesday with an offer for a 5 percent raise for 2017-18, followed by a 2 percent hike for 2018-19. After a break, Greg Cagle, attorney for the Sheriff’s Office Employees Association, said he had been authorized to accept a 6 percent pay hike. The county, represented by Carlton, Crump and Fort Worth attorney Bettye Lynn, refused to go to a 6-percent increase. Prior to the CBA meeting, Carlton, Crump and Lynn met in executive session with Orange County’s other three commissioners, Burton, Gothia and Trahan, regarding the CBA. “That’s our last offer,” Cagle said. Carlton refused to give up. “We’ll have another executive session and see where we are,” the judge said. “We’re not willing to give up at this time.” “Call me,” Cagle said.

actual chickens,” Harren said. “When they see the chicken up close and personal and realize that is what their food is, they have a whole new outlook on life.” Harren has been working with animals in education for more than 15 years. She has a degree from Purdue University in Environmental and Natural Resource Education. “ I want to be able to challenge people so they can bet-

ter understand the world they live in,” Harren said.” I love presenting these programs and seeing the children’s faces when they touch a snake for the first time and are taken by surprise by how it feels. Dispelling myths about snakes and helping people overcome their fears is also important.” To contact Harren, the best way is to call her at 409749-0184.

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The smaller the group, the more hands on learning that can be done, Harren said. Teachers often want programs to coordinate with what they are teaching in school. Harren can customize a program to help with gardening, nutrition, farm to fork and more. By using the farm animals in her demonstrations, it will help people gain a greater appreciation of where their food comes from. Harren has four snakes, a tortoise, goats, and sugargliders. In addition, she has chickens and ducks of various ages. Harren plans to add lizards and other small mammals to her programs. “I can’t tell you how many times I have been with kids that don’t realize that the chicken nuggets come from

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because he’s been in this system since the seventh grade.” The Cardinals have only three returners on offense to go with nine on defense. “Even though someone’s not returning, I expect the same results from different kids,” the coach said. The BC O-line will have all new starters. “It remains to be seen who’ll be in there, but they are all battlers,” the coach said. Adam Snyder and Jacob Cunningham are competing at the center spot, with Kevin Ross, Blaze Montagne, Manuel Gomez and Josh Sanders others getting a look on the line.

Deputy arrested From Page 1 event is also important. Stress can make PTSD more likely, while social support can make it less likely. PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not appear until months or years later. They also may come and go over

For more information or to register, call the chamber at 409-735-5671 or call Jerry Jones at 409-735-6801. Registration forms can be found on the chamber’s website of www.bridgecitychamber. com.

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2019, if they were re-elected. Without taking a raise, Carlton will continue to earn less than at least two unelected department heads he oversees. Management Information Systems Director Lisa Reeves was paid $97,900 in fiscal year 2015-16, county engineer Clark Slacum earned $92,600 and Carlton $88,800. “It’s a good day. It really is,” Constable Mark Philpott said. “It lifts my morale up a lot. It’s just a better day.” Tax Assessor-Collector Karen Fisher had always said she’d accept no raise unless her office’s workers also got one. “For the raises you’re proposing for all these employees, thank you,” she said. “Ya’ll are showing the employees you appreciate them. That’s all we wanted. “I know without my ladies I cannot do my job.” Carlton returned the compliment. “We can’t do it without any of you guys,” he said. “We’ve had some hard times, and I know sometimes it can come across to people like they’re not appreciated.

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Jones added, changing the name of the tournament was the right thing to do. “Words can’t express how honored and proud I am that the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has renamed this golf tournament after my dad. He was truly a good, honest man and I know he would have been proud of his community for all that they have done,” said James Scales, Jimmy Scales’ son. “If there was one thing dad loved doing, it was playing golf.” The golf tournament will be Sept. 16 at the Babe Zaha-

thought enough of our dad to rename their tournament after him. He always enjoyed being a part of it,” said Jerrid Scales, son of Jimmy Scales. “ Personally, I also appreciate them inviting me to play in his place in the tournament. It was a wonderful surprise.”

many years. If the symptoms last longer than four weeks, cause great distress, or interfere with work or home life, then it could be PTSD, according to the National Center for PTSD. More information is available at PTSD. Va.gov.

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Representatives of Brown Hearing Centers recently returned from Honduras, Central America, after donating numerous hearing aids to impoverished communities. The aid expedition was a joint effort involving Brown Hearing Centers with Sonic Hearing Aids — a leading hearing aid manufacturer — along with multiple non-governmental organizations and charities. “This aid effort required the selfless volunteer work of many agencies,” said Karlene Toohey, Vice President of Brown Hearing Centers. “We are grateful to have had the opportunity to give the gift of hearing to so many Hondurans in need, and it was a blessing to work with many others to make this possible.” Other agencies involved in the effort included Rick Burns Ministries, also of Orange, Texas, and local missionaries and clinics — Clinica de Esperanza and Vessels of Mercy — on the island of Roatan, Honduras. The team went on-site to some of the poorest communi-

Eddie Toohey with the Brown Hearing Center team facilitates as a precious five year old Honuran child hears for the first time.

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4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 16, 2017 death of wife Norma, 65, who passed away Aug. 13.*****We were sorry also to learn about the death of Grady Gallien, Aug. 18. Services were held Aug. 19. Grady was a good man who truly cared about people and his community.*****Our buddy Jay Trahan has resigned his job at Lamar Orange.*****We were sad to learn about the death of Kamisha Block, of Vidor, who turned 20 on August 4. She was killed by friendly fire in Iraq. She is the area’s first woman to be killed in Iraq. Former local reporter Mike Wallis has been making the television rounds for his new book, “The Lincoln Highway,” and included a stop on “The Colbert Report.” Wallis was in the Orange Bureau of the Beaumont Enterprise in the late 1970s. Since then, he has made a career out of writing non-fiction books, including “Route 66.” Three of his books have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He’s moved into show business, too, providing the voice of “the sheriff” in the animated movie “Cars” and has another animated voice role out soon.*****Craig Stark was relieved of his duties with the Orange and Mid-County weekly publications, distributed by the Beaumont Enterprise.**** Sixty-eight percent of Americans say Republicans have done a bad job on health care and are not likely to change.***** Our friends Theresa and Frank Beauchamp will mark their anniversary on Aug. 24. Frank will also celebrate a birthday on the 28.***** One of my favorite all-time baseball players died last week. Phil Rizzuto, a Yankee shortstop Hall of Famer and broadcaster on radio and TV, was 89 years old. The fiveLESS THAN HALF A YEAR TO GO foot, six-inch #10 ruled in the 1940s and 1950s and was a joy I believe ten years ago was the year that it rained every day to listen to with his colorful stories, using the terms ‘Holy in August. I was starting to believe time was repeating it- Cow’ and ‘Huckleberry’ in his baseball broadcast. A great self. We have been fortunate this summer to have high little guy. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Norma pressure hanging over the Gulf and Texas. As long as it’s Fisher Payne, 65, of Orange, died, Monday, August 13. Fuaround, we won’t have to worry about a hurricane. We’re neral service was Thursday, August 16. She is survived by good for at least the rest of this month then we will only her loving husband of 45 years, William Wayland Payne, have to sweat out two months.*****I’ve run far behind and daughters, Katherine Elaine Thrailkille, Kimberly Lareally have a lot to say so I’d best get going. Hop on board verne Alexander, son William David Payne, II, grandchildren, Sara Thrailkille, Derrick Payne, Kara Droddy, Katy and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. Thrailkille, Wesley Thrailkille, Brandee Payne, Cassee OBAMA ECONOMIC RALLY CONTINUES Payne and three great grandchildren.*****Frances Young, (VIEWS FROM FDR TO TRUMP) 62, of Orange, died, Thursday, August 16. She was self emIn my lifetime the president that inherited the biggest ployed as a cosmetologist. Frances enjoyed painting, phomess was Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR came into office tography and especially cooking. She is survived by her huswith the Great Depression in full bloom. People were losing band, Stephen Young, daughter, Christina Young, son, Jofortunes and jumping out of tall buildings and off bridges. seph Young, brother, Hank W. Prejean, sisters, Merle Every family in America was feeling it. Men hit the rails, Lynn Woolley and Cecile Bland.**** Edward Raymond riding the box cars across the country looking for work. “Eddie” Uher, 79, of Orange, passed away Monday, August Many were known as ‘tramps’ (transit workers) leaving the 13. Graveside services were Friday, August 17. He was a farms in search of a job. Over night almost everyone was longtime resident of Orange and worked as a draftsman and poor. WWII cost the United States many lives but it also put engineer for the Levingston Shipbuilding Company and many to work in and out of the military. Pearl Harbor fell was a veteran of the United States Navy. Eddie enjoyed under FDR’s watch. Fast forward to Nov. 5, 2008 when a playing the accordion and spending time with his family. He young, black Barack Obama was elected president after is survived by his daughters, Connie Stansbury, Pam Cothe economy had again faltered. He came in with the meaux, Sandie Hood and Nina Maddox, sons, Danny worst recession since the Great Depression. The country Uher and Russell Uher, numerous grandchildren and great had lost eight million jobs in the previous two years; unem- grandchildren.

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ployment was down to 10.2 percent. The young president was handed two wars going on at the same time. The country was facing possibly another depression. The three major auto manufactures were facing bankruptcy. Millions of families were losing their homes because shysters had overloaded them with debt on property way over valued. Many of our poor and handicapped were hurting and dying due to no health care coverage. Obama hit the airways and covered all parts of the country selling his Affordable Care Act. He didn’t get all he wanted in the Care Act but enough that it was a base for affordable insurance which he surmised could be improved on later. At least it was a good start. All the presidents back to FDR, had attempted a healthcare package without success. In other quick accomplishments Obama was able to save the auto industry. He devised a plan that saved the housing market and family homes. For 84 straight months the economy added over 200,000 jobs a month. Two million jobs a year were added in his last four years. Unemployment fell to below 5% for the first time in 16 years. He left office with 4.6 unemployment and six million jobs still to be filled. When he assumed office Wall Street was hurting with a Dow of 7600. When he left office it was nearly 21,000. There is much more but the truth is he handed Trump and the new administration a country on a silver platter. All it needed was a gatekeeper. The country was primed to continue an upward climb. This brings us up to date. There is nothing President Donald Trump has done to hurt or help the economy. No bill has been passed that changes the way Obama left it. The growth is a continuation of Obama’s policies. Trump signed some executive orders doing away with some regulations, but that was on new construction. New factories can’t be built in six months. The jobs supposedly coming, like the Toyota /Mezda deal has been in the works for 18 months. They want free land, 20 years tax abatement, highways, water and sewer before they select where they will build the plant. Two big lies have been told. First, Trump claims he inherited a mess, secondly he claims the million jobs he brought back from overseas were added in six months. These jobs are on target with Obama’s two million a year. The country’s biggest problem is that the great deal maker can’t close a deal and blames others. The country messed up and hired the wrong gatekeeper. It won’t be long before we start going backwards. Obama’s economic rally is in the hands of someone who is in way over his head.

SERVICES TO BE HELD FOR MYRA CAILLOUET

Myra Katherine Caillouet passed away at age 52 on August 12. This good Christian lady fought the battle against cancer. Her’s is a story in courage and a beautiful lady who adored her family. We have known most of her family from father, ‘Buddy’ Rasberry, husband Kerry and their four girls. Sharon and Carol Bearden’s son, Jim Sharon, is married to Cassie, Neighbor Cox’s grandson, Cody, the son of Karen and Keith Duplechin, is married to Carlie, the mother of Cox’s pride and joy, Luke. Myra was fond of all those beautiful grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Bridge City native, son of Joe and Mary Majors, Rev. “Bo’ Majors, will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 p.m to 9 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home. Myra won’t soon be forgotten. May she rest in peace. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME TEN YEARS AGO-2007

After several days of rain, it’s come on a beautiful day. I sit at the spool table, under the Hackberry tree, listening to Gospel music. The beautiful bells at First Baptist ring for a long time. Their music can be heard throughout the Bridge City community. Hurricane Dean, a fierce storm, will spare us and that’s a good thing. He’s left a lot of damage and death it his path.*****Our condolences to V.J. Roberts whose father, Edward Weed, 72, died Aug. 8. Also condolences go out to Wayland Payne and family on the

40 YEARS AGO-1977

After eight years of courting, AL McKay marries Pam Budge. McKay doesn’t rush into anything. (Editor’s note: Al died of cancer at age 42. He started Bridge City and Vidor Cablevision, which he built from the ground up and later sold for millions. The cable company is now owned by Time Warner. Al didn’t get to enjoy his millions very long as he died in less than two years after the sale. He’s buried at his farm in Warren were his father and later, after having her body exhumed and returned to Texas from Mississippi, his mother are buried. He was an only child and had one heck of a life’s story. He donated his farm to a youth organization.). *****The lovely Janet Fontenot was appointed to the Orange Planning and Zoning Commission. *****New KOGT manager Bill Fort, wife, 15-year-old twin boys and a 16-year-old son, say coming from Oklahoma is like arriving to Paradise to a water loving family. *****The Standard Times named State Rep. Wayne Peveto one of the state’s ten most effective legislatures. He was previously named to the top ten by Texas Monthly magazine. *****Bill Clark, of radio fame, celebrated a birthday over the weekend. *****Don and Bobbie Burgess celebrate their anniversary.*****Bill and Martha Hughes have recently returned from a two week vacation in Kentucky Lake, Tennessee, where they met up with former Orangeites Lee Nelsons and Walter Cobb and wives. Bill passed away several years ago. Martha remarried and is now Martha Kirkland. (Editor’s note Martha’s second husband also passed away).*****The Orange Chamber building, located at Tenth and Green, formerly Sonny Gunstream’s service station, is getting a complete makeover. Its exterior has been sandblasted to it’s original brick surface and copper trim.

BIRTHDAYS

A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. Aug. 16: This is the day Elvis died in 1977 at age 42. Today Brandi Clark, BCISD teacher celebrates her birthday. Also celebrating is Gwen Boehme and Joe Sanders. Joining them are pop singer Madonna, 58, TV host Kathie Lee Gifford, 63 and actor Steve Carell, 54.*****Aug. 17: Nancy Finchum, along with Jordan New, Jon Oliphint, Carrie Poole, Henry Bland, Johnny Stimac and Jane Busby all celebrate. Celebrities joining them are actors Robert DeNiro, 73, Donnie Wahlberg, 47 and Sean Penn, 56.*****Aug. 18: Pretty Carolyn Ward, Larry’s widow, celebrates today. Also Ian MacCammond and Helen Graham. This was also the birthday of our late friend Gene Hidalgo. Also on this day, in 1984, the legendary Sheriff Chester Holts died. Celebrating birthdays on this day also are MMA fighter Miesha Tate, 30, actors Edward Norton, 47, Robert Redford, 80 and Denis Leary, 59.*****Aug. 19: Our longtime buddy, Shon’s pretty wife, former PNG cheerleader Tammy Davis, celebrates today. Also, from BCISD, Maggie Joubert and Phyllis Neil celebrate. They are joined by Brett Johansson, Linda Tibbits and Ryan Prejean. Celebrating birthdays on this day are celebrities former president Bill Clinton, 70, actors Matthew Perry, 47 and John Stamos, 53.*****Aug. 20: Now retired Glee Lobb celebrates and also Jackie Dugas, Marilyn Guerrerro, Sarah Byers and Kelsie Mattlock. Joining them are Pop singer Demi Lovato, 24 and TV personalities Al Rocker, 62 and Connie Chung, 70.*****Aug. 21: Kimberly Hubbard, Shirlyn Findlay and Davis Jones celebrate today. Happy anniversary also to Judge Carl and Micha Thibodeaux. A bunch of years have gone by since they first arrived in Orange County as newly weds. Celebrating birthdays on this day also are Olympic runner Usain Bolt, 30, country singers Kenny Rogers, 78 and Kacey Musgraves, 28. *****Aug. 22: WO-S teacher, longtime sports contributor to The Record, our friend Marie Ellen Jacobs celebrates a birthday today. Also former pro boxer Darlene’s longtime husband, Johnny Montagne celebrates today. Mike Johnson, along with Kristen Murdock, Betty Diabo and Karen Collier all have

a good reason to celebrate. Joining them are comedian James Corden, 38, actresses Valerie Harper, 77 and Cindy Williams, 69.*****Aug. 23: Skipper’s oldest child, Kebel Free is a year older today. Happy birthday also to John Davis Walles, Mae Rollins, Pat Gunter, Ryan Moreau and Zack Jeter. Also celebrating are basketball player Kobe Bryant, 39 and singer Rick Springfield, 68.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to hear about the death of Mavis ‘MaeMae’ Powell, age 96, who died at her home in Dallas on Aug. 12. She was a native of Orange and moved away in 2000. She and husband Joe were very active in community service. ‘Mae-Mae’ belonged and took part in many projects. Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Slade Memorial Chapel at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Visitation at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Friday, Aug. 18, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Please see obituary.*****The Lunch Bunch will dine at JB’s Barbeque this week. Next week the Bunch will meet at Robert’s, where Marlene Merritt will be honored. Her birthday is Thursday, Aug. 24.*****Congratulations to our longtime friend Clint Landry, who was part of the coaching staff of the team that won the ‘Babe Ruth Senior World Series’ in Ephrata, Washington Saturday. The Mid-County team made up of area players 16 to 18 defeated Cape Cod 6-0 to win the championship. Clint has been manager or assistant coach in that league for 26 years. A few years ago, he managed the team of 15 year olds that won the national championship in Arkansas. The Mid-County win was especially sweet this year because his birthday was Sunday, Aug. 13. His son Coach Chad Landry celebrated two days earlier on the 11th.****Frank Broyles, a legendary football coach at Arkansas, died at age 92 on Aug. 13. He suffered with Alzheimer’s Disease. He coached in the old Southwest Conference from 1958 to 1976, compiling a 144-58-5 record. His team won the conference seven times and the national championship in 1964. I enjoyed his work as a commentator on ABC Sports with Keith Jackson from 1977 to 1985. Cowboy owner Jerry Jones and Coach Jimmy Johnson, from Port Arthur, were on his undefeated championship team in 1964.*****I bet they had to brow-beat Trump to make him throw David Duke and his bunch under the bus. They make up about 13 percent of his base, now down to 33 percent. Trump’s Bubba’s won’t leave him. They know those words he read from the teleprompter were not his and didn’t come from his heart. Other folks feel the delayed words were a little too late.*****First Baptist Church of Orangefield will celebrate its 95th anniversary Sunday, August 20. The church began as a mission of Winfree Baptist Church in 1922. One service will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with a special dinner following.*****We heard from Debbie, ‘Girl Friday at Gulf Coast Cardiology Group, in Port Arthur, that several new patients have come from Orange County. You will like their treatment and will probably run into someone you know. No appointments required, just walk in, no long wait. Tell them we sent you.*****Drive a little, get a lot. Ms. Peggy of Peggy’s on the Bayou is having some great specials Seafood Lunch special only $6.99. They also make the best hamburger in the area. I can swear to that. Peg’s Burger, fully loaded, only $5.99. I also love Richard’s Breakfast, buy one get one at ½ price. The bridge being out has really affected their business but if you will take five minutes to drive around to their location, you will get treated with some very good food. It’s a pleasant place to dine, on the banks of Cow Bayou and Lake Sabine. See the alligators and many species of birds. Watch the crab boats arrive and the beautiful sunset from the back porch. I’ll be there this week.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK

Sister Marie and Sister Agnes, Catholic nuns, left Lake Charles to attend a seminar on hospital care in Baton Rouge. By da time dey got near Breaux Bridge, Sister Agnes axe Sister Marie to pull over, dat she had to use da bashroom. Sister Marie said she would wait in da car her. Sister Agnes walked into Marceaux’s Bar, a local Hooter’s imitation place. Da place was hopping wit loud music and every once in a while when da lights would turned off da pace would erupt into cheers. However, wen da revelers saw da nun, the place got dead silent. Sister Agnes walked up to da bartender and axed, “May I please use da restroom?” Robie Juneaux replied, “Okay Sister but me, I should warn you dat there is a statue of a naked man in dere wearing only a fig leaf.” Sister Agnes answer, “I’ll jus look da utta way me.” Robie showed da nun to the back and pointed out da ladies room. After a few minutes Sister Agnes came back out and da whole place stopped jus long enough to give da nun a loud round of applause. Sister Agnes is tinking, “Sister Marie will never believe dis.” She went to Robie da bartender and said, “Sir, I don’t understand me, why did da people applaud for me jus because I went to da restoom?” Robie said, “Well, now dey know dat you one of us, would you like a drink?” “No tank you,” said the puzzled nun, “But I still don’t understand.” “Well, it’s like dis, every time someone lifts da fig leaf on dat statue, da lights dem go out.” “Now about dat drink hanh?”

C’EST TOUT

Judge James B. Scales Memorial Golf Tournament The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to rename its annual gold tournament to the ‘Judge James B. Scales Memorial Golf Tournament.’ Golf tournament chairman and City Manager Jerry Jones made the recommendation to change the name to honor of Judge Scales, who recently passed away. Scales was a regular participant in the chamber’s annual golf tournament. The tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur. Tee time is 8 a.m. for this four person scramble. The cost is $60 per player, which includes green fees, cart, beverages, food and door prizes. Mulligans may be purchased for $5 each with a limit of two per player. Hole sponsorships in the form of tee box signs are available for $100 each. All proceeds go to the Bridge City Chamber and Historical Museum. For more information or to register, call the Chamber at 409-735-5671 or Golf Tournament Chairman Jerry Jones at 409-735-6801. Registration forms can be found at www.bridgecitychamber.com.*****Our advertisers go an extra step to advertise their best prices in this paper. Look them over. Almost anything you need you can find in these pages. Thanks for tagging along. I’m headed to the wagon, these shoes are killing me. Take care and God bless.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 16, 2017 •

WOS Scrimmage moved for Aug. 18 e WOS vs. PNG scrimmage, scheduled for Friday, August 18th has been moved to PNG. Games times our 5:00/6:00/7:00pm. (9/JV/V).

Southeast Texas Democratic Party Training e Southeast Texas Democratic Leadership, a group composed of the SDEC, County Chairs and Labor leaders from Senate District 3 and Senate District 4, are pleased to announce two days of training occurring in Beaumont, TX over August 19th and 20th. e Texas Democratic Party is sending their staff to help get the Democrats of Senate District 3 and Senate District 4 prepared for the elections in 2018. Kim Olson, candidate for AG Commissioner will be the special guest speaker. Congressman Joaquin Castro will be there kicking off his Call to Action Tour. e location will be the United Steelworkers Hall located at 2490 S 11th St in Beaumont, on Friday, August 18 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm for early sign in. And on Saturday, August 19, 8:00 am sign in, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Training. Lunch will be provided. On Saturday, August 19, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm a Happy Hour Social at Luke’s Icehouse, located at 2325 Calder Ave in Beaumont will have a cash bar and light snacks. On Sunday, August 20, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm training for candidates and campaigns. Brunch will be provided starting at 8:45 am _ Topic will include party history, VAN, messaging, fundraising, voter contact, field programs _ Democrats can register by emailing jeaux52@gmail.com or sign up on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southeasttexas-democratic-summit-tickets-36313189728. Contact person is Mary Hamm @ 409.454.3493.

First Baptist Church of OF celebrates 95 years e First Baptist Church of Orangefield will celebrate its 95th anniversary on Sun., Aug. 20, with a special dinner following the religious service in the Fellowship Life Center. e church is located at 9788 FM 105 in Orangefield. All current and former members and their families are invited to this special event with a special guest speaker and music performers. All attending are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Meat, rolls, and beverages will be provided by the church. Only one service will take place at the church on Aug. 20, the 10:30 a.m. service, as well as 9:15 a.m. Sunday School. e evening service is cancelled for Aug. 20, according to Pastor Cody Hogden. First Baptist of Orangefield began as a mission of Winfree Baptist Church in 1922. It has functioned continuously as a Baptist church since its origination. e 95th Anniversary Chair is Betty Norwood, and the Advertising/Media Chair is Anita Ryan. Both can be reached through the church office at 409.735-3113. e church website is www.fbcof.com.

FUMC Fundraiser presents The Glory of Love Please join First United Methodist Church for their annual fundraiser on Sunday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the FUMC’s Family Life Center. Come celebrate the glory of love with Donna & Doug Rogers and their two talented young friends while dining on delicious cuisine on the Rogers’ 40th Wedding Anniversary. Caroline Armstrong and Blake Dennis will sing some of the great standards of romance, focusing on those early days in relationship when the power of love can be overwhelming. e Rogers will be singing about aspects of love that couples deal with in the long term. Aspects that can be underwhelming as well as some that can be devastating. It promises to be an inspiring and humorous look at the story of, the glory of love, all the while, raising funds for a good cause. e cost is $50.00 per guest, for reservations please call 409-886-7466.

Line Dancing at First United Methodist Join the ladies at First Methodist Church of Orange for Line Dancing on Monday, August 14th and August 21st from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center on the corner 5th street and Elm. A $5.00 contribution is requested. Join us for fun and exercise!

Walk, Talk with Fresh Start to a Healthier You! Join us every Wednesday during the month of August at 9 am at the Raymond Gould Commu-

nity Center Gazebo located at 385 Claiborne St. Vidor. We will have a healthy eating session followed by a 30- minute walk and talk session. Bring your family, strollers, friends and relatives for a fresh start to a healthier you. For more information please contact Tommy Byers the Orange County BLT Program Assistant, (409)8827010.

Tent Revival at Solid Rock Baptist Church A Tent Revival will be held Wednesday, August 16th - Friday, July 18th at Solid Rock Baptist Church located at 1207 Link Ave in Orange. Pastor James Sanders from North Carolina will be bringing the word, with Live Music at 7 pm nightly. For more information please call 409221-7873. Everyone is invited.

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

VFW/Auxiliary program e Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary 2775, located at 5303 North 16th Street, will host a Recognition of Veterans involved in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM on Wed., August 16th at 6:30 pm. ere will be a slide show followed by Special Recognition of Iraqi Veterans present. e public is invited to attend and there is no charge. Contact John Clark at 883-0264 for further information.

Friends of the Orange Depot meeting e meeting of the board and volunteers of e Friends of the Orange Depot will be held for the ﬁrst time in the Depot Museum on ursday, August 17, at 5:00PM for reception and 5:30PM for the meeting. ere will be an update on the progress of the museum exhibits, some special events that will be held this year, and depot rentals. Anyone who is interested in volunteering is welcome to come and enjoy the magical surroundings in the depot. For info on renting the depot or for special tours, call Rose at (409) 886-1970.

The Texas Red Hatters e Texas Red Hatters will meet ursday, August 17, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at Tuﬀy's in Mauriceville. Birthday ladies are: Lady Mary, Mary Guillot: Lady Buddy Bell, Loy Hosea: and Lady Bayou, Mary Mazoch. is is our 13th anniversary and a very special meeting. Ladies will bring door prizes and have a wonderful time. All ladies are welcome. For information call:409-886-1609.

Treat the teachers! e Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will attend the Orange County Teachers Convocation at the Lutcher eater on August 22nd to help promote Shop Orange County . As a way to give back to the teachers and help them start the school year off right, the Chamber will be offering a discount coupon page to each teacher from businesses in Orange County. We are looking for businesses to offer discounts for restaurants, clothing & accessories, hair, nail & massages, and other discount coupons the teachers will enjoy! e discounts will be be valid from August 22, 2017 - October 1, 2017. e Chamber will create one page full of coupons to present to the teachers. Please let us know by Friday, August 11, 2017 if you have discount coupons you would like to offer. Contact Katie at membership@orangetexaschamber.org or (409) 883-3536.

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e Golden K Kiwanis meets at 9:30 a.m. for a Dutch treat breakfast each Wednesday, at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. As usual, the media is welcome with a complimentary breakfast. e speaker for Wed., Aug. 16 - Jennifer Park, a Vidor High School graduate, writes young adult novels, published in March 2017 by Simon & Schuster. e LCM resident, age 29, will tell of her writing escapades while being a wife and mother of 2 young daughters. Wed., Aug. 23 - Linda Pittillo, a 68-year-old grandmother, will share her life of writing while being a wife, mother, and grandmother to four grandsons, while living a variety of places. She is self-published with a science fiction book, "Toward the Unknown." On Wed., Aug. 30 - Mallorie Frey Henning speaks about landscaping the newly remodeled Train Depot in Orange, as well as about some children's books. She has children ages 10, 3, 2, & 1 which keep her busy while her husband works at the paper mill. ree of her husband's 5 brothers are firemen and EMTs, including a 20year-old brother. Mr. Henning's parents both passed away in a devastating motorcycle accident in May 2015 on W. Park Ave. in Orange, just 2 weeks prior to the youngest son's graduation from LCMHS. Dutch treat breakfast orders are TAKEN at 9:30 a.m. Speakers begin at 10:15 a.m. All meetings adjourn at 11 a.m. Speaker(s) and media receive complimentary breakfasts. Please arrive before 9:15 a.m., as we start each meeting at 9:30 a.m. with breakfast, then continue with speaker(s) at 10:15 a.m., finishing at 11 a.m. Speaker(s) & media receive complimentary meals.

VFW to host Dance e VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host Ivy Dugas for a dance on ursday, August 31st. For more information, please call 409-8869738.

Orange County Beekeepers We are a group of local beekeepers working together to help each other and facilitate beekeeping in the Orange area. We welcome area beekeepers and others interested in beekeeping. Hive ownership is not required.Meetings are the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month 6 pm at LA Cantina Restaurant 2907 MacArthur Drive Orange Texas. Guest speakers are generally scheduled each month with special guest speakers include Cameron Crane Texas Beekeepers Association Area 6 Director in June.

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

Party County Chair, Deborah Mitchell at 409-7791744.

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 988-9886 or 474-2171 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.

Bridge City Golf Tournament e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 15th annual Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 16 at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur.Tee time is 8 a.m. for the four-person scramble event.Cost is $60 per player. Hole sponsorships are available for $100.For more information, call Jerry Jones at 409-735-6801 or 409-621-1789, or the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 409-7355671.

Wells of Agape First Annual Gala Wells of Agape will be hosting our 1st annual fundraising Gala, September 23, 2017. is years theme will be Pumpkins & Pearls and held at e Garden District in Orange, Texas and guest are encouraged to dress in formal attire. Tickets are $60.00 with the option of $50.00 early bird pricing until Aug. 23, 2017. ere are also many sponsorship opportunities available. ere will be a silent auction, dinner, and plenty of time to mix and mingle as jazz music fills the air. Come excepting to be encouraged and uplifted by our honored guest speakers which include: Chester Moore of Kingdom Zoo (Our Emcee) ( www.thekingdomzoo.com ), Pastor Kaye Sims wife of our Mayor Jimmy Sims (www.crystalbeachcommunitychurch.org) and Mike, Susan and Christian Brookshire (A Forever Family) “We have a heart for families” and all of the proceeds donated will go to fund WOA future projects for our local families. Wells of Agape was founded by Ron and Donna Wells as a non-profit 501(c) 3 tax exempt organization, when after serving as foster parents for 11 years, saw firsthand the need for family restoration. In 2008 Ron and Donna, with the leading of the Lord, developed a faith based program that would model, mentor and teach families, practical core values that would allow them to become successful in life as well as usher in restoration within the family unit. Wells of Agape currently provides faith based Counseling, Parenting Classes, Anger Management Classes, Life Skills Training as well as prison ministry. For more info, please contact: Anna Marie Patterson at annamariewoa@gmail.com or (409) 263-0132.

Good Shepherd Lutheran to host YOGA class YOGA Classes w/ Lauren Cowart coming to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. e Open Heart Flow will meet each ursday at 6:00 pm. Open your heart to experience the ﬂow of positive balancing energy for body, mind, and spirit. It’s not just for gals either, guys, Broga is a thing now – very cool! Namaste!

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Deaths and Memorials

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

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By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Another great week of live entertainment is in store for residents of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Find a show that is right for you and enjoy. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for updated information on artists and venues, and follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for updated events and announcements. Wednesday, Aug. 16 Rob Richard @ 3topia 3HG @ Blue Martini e Recycles @ e Boudain Hut Mike Powell and Cliﬀ Sumrall @ Brick and Barley Chris Knight @ Courville’s Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Lake Charles VFW Hall Tyler Darby @ Madison’s Brad Broussard @ OB’s Bar and Grill Matt Ash @ Rikenjaks-LC Casey Courville @ Rush Lounge Zach Gonzalez @ Tradewinds Tavern ursday, Aug. 17 Susan Hickman @ Blue Martini

Legendary entertainer Wayne Newton will perform at 8:30 pm., Friday, Aug. 18, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., for ages 21 and older. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. Courtesy photo Frank Gilligan @ Café Del Rio Brad Broussard @ Coconut’s Cajun Grill Amanda Walker@ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tin Pan Alley @ Larry’s French Market Joe Harmon and e Harmonics @ e Lone Wolf Zach Gonzalez @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Britt Godwin and Company

@ Mackenzie’s Pub Sabine River Brass Band @ Madison’s Curse and the Cure @ Neches Brewing Company Lee Pelly @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Michael Krajicek @ Rikenjaks-LC Alex Rozell @ e Rodair Roadhouse 3HG @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Aug. 18 Wayne Newton @ Golden Nugget Casino Travis ibodeaux @ Blue Martini e Cadillacs @ e Boudain Hut Ginger and the Blues Kings @ Café Del Rio Gyth Rigdon @ Cowboys Matt Ash @ Dylan’s

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Myra Katherine Caillouet, 52, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2017, at MD Anderson in Houston with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., ursday, August 17, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Reverend Francis “Bo” Majors and Reverend Steve MYRA KATHERINE Leger officiating. Burial CAILLOUET will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 22, 1965, Myra was the daughter of Elroy “Buddy” Rasberry and Velma Schwartzenberg. Myra was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Myra’s passion was her family. She loved doting on her girls and grandkids, crafting, cooking, and entertaining. She loved adventuring with her husband and spending time at the lake with her family by the fire. She truly was a woman of faith and a servant to the Lord. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Horace and Effie Rasberry and John and Virginia Schwartzenberg; and her mother, Velma Rasberry. She is survived by her loving husband, Kerry Caillouet; father, E.J. “Buddy” Rasberry; children, Leslie Romero and Carlie Duplechin; step-children, Cassie Bearden and Amy Garza; grandchildren, Silas Romero, Lucy Romero, Henry Romero, Luke Duplechin, Haven Garza, J.S. Bearden, Hallie Bearden, and Hutch Bearden; and her siblings, Bryan Rasberry, Keith Rasberry, and Ginger Whittington.

Mavis Hollingsworth Powell, 86, Orange Mavis Holllingsworth Powell, Orange, TX native, died peacefully at home in Dallas on August 12, 2017. Born in Orange on October 3, 1921 to Pearl and Ernest Hollingsworth, she is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 50 years, Joe MAVIS HOLLINGSWORTH M. Powell. Mavis, aﬀecPOWELL tionately known as "Mae-Mae", is survived by daughters Janis Powell of New York City, Nancy and husband John Bartlett of Emory, TX and Holly and husband Christopher Wright of Los Angeles; grandchildren Shannon and husband Darbe Gosda of Houston, Ryan Wright of Mountain View, CA and Daniel Bartlett and wife Karen of Port Neches, TX; great-grandchildren Zach, Gabrielle and Marinn Gosda, and Mikaela Bartlett. Mavis graduated with honors from Orange High School where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Tiger Scratches and four years on the Student Council and was President of the Heel and Toe Dance Club, Orange High Cheerleader and active member of the Drama Club. Married in Orange at First United Methodist Church, she and her family moved to Monroe, LA in 1948 where they lived until returning to Orange in 1959. In Monroe, she was active in leadership roles in numerous civic, charity, church, school and social organizations. e Powells helped to found St. Paul's Methodist Church and served as secretary and treasurer on various boards as charter members. She served on the Board of e Junior League of Monroe, chaired major events for e Monroe Garden Club and was

a member of the Board for the PTA and other school organizations. e Powells were members of e Bayou DeSiard Country Club and were avid bridge players. Upon return to Orange, as a member of e Historical Society of Orange, she helped to found and served as the first President of Heritage House Museum. She was a member of the Board of e Service League of Orange and continued as Sustaining Advisor for many years. She had the distinction of being named the first woman Board member of e Orange Yacht Club and the first woman on the Board of the Sunset Grove Country Club, where she established a popular club room designated for the general community of Orange teens. She was an active Board member and contributor to e Orange Community Concert Association, e Town Club, the Orange Community Players and the YMCA Building Committee. She served on the Administrative Board of First United Methodist Church, where she helped to found and served as first President of e Altar Guild, and was also a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class and the Joy Group Circle. She moved to Dallas in 2000, where she was a member of Hyland Park Methodist Church, Junior League of Dallas Transfer Club, Dallas Opera Association and Les Fleures Des Jeunes Garden Club. She was celebrated by friends, family and perfect strangers for her culinary and hosting expertise, and in 2011, on her 90th birthday, she published her first cookbook: MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY IN MAVIS' KITCHEN: A Southern Cooking Lifestyle. e Powells traveled extensively in the U.S. and worldwide, throughout Europe and to Asia, Africa, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Visitation will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange on Friday, August 18 from 5 - 6:30 PM.Services to celebrate Mavis' life will be Saturday, August 19 at 10:30 AM in Slade Memorial Chapel of First United Methodist Church in Orange, immediately followed by graveside services at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions are welcome to be directed to the following in Orange: Heritage House Foundation; the Orange Community Players; the Music Department or the Intercessory Prayer Committee at First United Methodist Church.

Velma E. Odom, 85, Bridge City Velma E. Odom, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, received her wings Sunday, August 13, 2017, joining her family in heaven. Velma was born on July 24, 1932, on a houseboat in the Cove with her twin sister elma. She was a kind, loving person, wonderVELMA E. ful wife, sister and aunt ODOM always thinking of others before herself. She enjoyed her many vacations with her husband. Velma was involved in her church and loved her church family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Minnie Elmore; loving husband, Joe Odom; siblings, C.W. Elmore and elma Brown; and nephews, James Brown and Revel Brown, Jr. ose left to cherish her memory include Robert Brown, Sr. and wife Billie, of Vidor, Jennifer O’Keefe and husband Billy, of Fannett, Darla Davis and husband Waylon, of DeRidder, Monica Suarez and husband Josh, of Carlyss, Revel Brown III and wife Lily, of Lake Charles, Robert Brown, Jr. and wife Vicki, of Houston, James Brown, Jr. and wife Kourtney, of Angleton, 6 great-nieces, and 5 great-nephews. Many thanks go out to all the staﬀ at Golden Years and Heart of Texas Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 16, 2017 •

Charlie Pruitt Country Music Show Reunion takes the stage

Pictured left to right: Rani Dillow (Westin Mortgage Group), Cullin Smith (Owner Security Abstract Title Co.), Matt Degeyter (Jennifer’s Husband), Jennifer Degeyter (Employee of the Month), Jennie LeBlanc (Jennifer’s Mother), Morgan Latiolais (Jennifer’s Assistant), and Shelby Dixon (Jennifer’s Assistant). Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

BC Chamber names Degeyter Employee of Month for August e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Jennifer Degeyter, Sr. Escrow Officer at Security Abstract & Title Co., has been named August Employee of the Month. Jennifer was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by Ambassador Rani Dillow, Loan Originator at Westin Mortgage Group, at the August Networking Coffee hosted by Sabine Federal Credit Union. She received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total Impressions, Dupuis Tire & Service Center, e Penny Record, Bridge City Dairy Queen, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, e Classy Peacock, Neches Federal Credit Union, Complete Staffing, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Delta Life Fitness Orange County, and 5Point Credit Union. Jennifer is a graduate of West Orange Stark High School and received her B.S. from McNeese State University. She lives in Bridge City with her husband Matt

and their two daughters Brooklynn and Baylie.Degeyter has been with Security Abstract & Title Co. for 10½ years. She started out as the runner and worked her way up to Sr. Escrow Officer. Jennifer said, “e best part of my job is seeing how happy people are to finally have their dream of buying their perfect home that they’ve searched and worked so hard for to finally come true.” Degeyter has two assistants, Shelby Dixson and Morgan Latiolais and Jennifer said, “I couldn’t do it without them!” Rani Dillow, Loan Originator at Westin Mortgage Group, nominated Degeyter for the award saying, “I always enjoy working with Jennifer on a home closing! Working with someone as knowledgeable and professional as Jennifer makes closing transactions smooth and stress free. She takes great pride in her work and really enjoys helping her clients!”

Fun Amanda Walker@ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Alter Ego @ e Embers Club Jairus Daigle and e Network @ e Foundation House Classix Band @ Gator Lounge Jack Lawless and Rebecca Mae @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Royboy @ Jay’s Melody Club e Flava Band @ Jazz and Jokes Club Caden Gillard @ Koozie’s Drive ru Michael Krajicek @ e L Bar Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins @ Larry’s French Market After 8 @ e Lone Wolf Zach Gonzalez @ Lucky Longhorn Casino Sons of Rock, Phillip Glyn Band @ Madison’s Riverkatz with Gus Johnson @ Mary’s Lounge Billy Beaumont @ Neches Brewing Company Double D @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Burn Out Brighter, True Heroics, Paperwolf, LN and the Crush, Wesley Walcott, @ North Orange Baptist Church Frank Martin Gilligan @ Pine Tree Lodge Chris Shearman, Honey Jar @ Rikenjaks-LC e Ruxpins @ Rikenjaks South Street Curse and the Cure @ e Rodair Roadhouse Trickey Dickeys @ Rush Lounge Jarvis and the Southern Gents @ Sloppy’s Downtown Mike and the Moonpies @ Stingaree Restaurant Cody Schaeﬀer @ irsty’s

From Page 6A Saturday, Aug. 19 Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ 770 Club – Raywood Trickey Dickeys @ Blue Martini e Cadillacs @ e Boudain Hut Center Stage Band @ Café Del Rio Scott McGill and Old Dog Mac @ e Capri Club L.A. Roxx @ e Center Stage Tim Burge @ Cowboy Harley Davidson Mark and the Maniacs @ Crazy Cajun Beaumont Safety Patrol @ Dylan’s Amanda Walker@ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Classix Band @ Gator Lounge Mixx Fixxer @ e Gulf Range Zach Gonzalez @ Hamilton’s Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition @ Honky Tonk Texas Cooper Wade @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Michael Krajicek @ e L Bar Chris Miller and Bayou Roots @ Larry’s French Market Matt Owen and the Eclectic Tuba, Sugiefoot @ e Logon Café After 8 @ e Lone Wolf LN and the Crush @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Nervous Rex @ Madison’s Urban Pioneers @ Neches Brewing Company Bayou Rush @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Crossroads @ Pine Tree Lodge Alex Rozell, ree Sheets @ Rikenjaks-LC Rob Copeland and e Outsiders @ Rikenjaks South Street omas Teague @ e Rodair Roadhouse Trickey Dickeys @ Rush Lounge

David Joel Band @ Ship’s Wheel ick as ieves @ Stingaree Restaurant Tony Faulk and Chaos @ Tammy’s Dickie and the Tornadoes @ Texas Ave. Tavern Pug Johnson @ irsty’s Sunday, Aug. 20 Scott McGill, Ken Marvel, Jimmie Barnes and Michael Fegan @ Benoit’s Louis Hall Justin Martindale @ Blue Martini Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ e Boudain Hut Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Sakura Shock, Chrononaut, Echoed Sycamore, Snorlaxxx @ e Gig Joe Mendoza and e Shuﬄe Kings @ e Gulf Range Bar and Grill High Street Band @ Jeﬀerson County Singles Club Zach Gonzalez @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont omas Teague @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County TJ Gautreaux and Louisiana Soul @ Mary’s Lounge Bayou Sounds @ Pine Tree Lodge Acoustic Pie, Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks-LC Trickey Dickeys @ Rush Lounge Paul Orta Blues Jam @ Texas Ave. Tavern Jimmy Kaiser and Jamie Talbert @ e West

e songs have been selected, rehearsal is scheduled and the programs are at the printer. e Charlie Pruitt Country Music Show Reunion is just about ready to take the stage Saturday at the Jefferson eater. e show was a Southeast Texas staple for 25 years from 1982-2007. It returns to the historic Jefferson eater, where it all began, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. Not only will they celebrate Pruitt’s contribution to country music, but proceeds from the show will benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas for their building fund. Pruitt began the show to give aspiring, but often unknown, country singers a safe, family friendly platform to perform and hone their skills. In the spirit of the original mission of the show, there will be performers new to show in addition to alumni. Performers came from all over Southeast Texas and beyond to audition for the reunion show back in June at Benoit’s Louis Hall in Vidor. e talent presented that night made the judges’ decisions tough to pare it down to 10 performers. ose new to the show are 12 year old, Daelyn Perry of Bridge City, Rex Harris of Beaumont and Kay Miller of Lumberton. Also Jeremy Williams joins veteran Ashley Riley in a duet called Jackson Town. Other veterans returning to the show are Regina Richards, Ashley Bradley, Mike Blakeney, Paige Price, Lana Anderson and Frank Davis. Also new to the show will be a quartet, the Sabine River Bend Bluegrass Band, playing 20 minutes “in front of the curtain” before the show starts. Charlie Pruitt and his wife Elizabeth, who now live in the Dallas area, will be in attendance as special guests. e reunion show was an idea originating from some of the band members that were a long time part of the show. Area musician, Doug Childress, was part of the planning of the very first show in 1982 and was the leader of the original stage band for the show, the Blackwater Band. Childress not only heads up the reunion committee, he will serve as emcee for the show. Britt Godwin, area singer, songwriter, was in charge of as-

sembling the band for the reunion show from the many musicians that played through the years. Godwin got his start on the show at the age of 14. He spent many years on the road performing, but has spent the last several years playing locally and is a frequent participant in area fundraisers. ose playing in the Country Pride Reunion Band are: Drums Lonney Tate; Bass - Bubba Moore; Steel Guitar - Joe Rogers; Piano - Roy Rosetta; Fiddle Huey Buxton; Acoustic Guitar Larry Shelton; Lead Guitar - Britt Godwin. Sheryl (Wrinkle) Brocato will play Fiddle, plus sing back-up. Also singing back-up are sisters Linda (Granger) Crawford and Bonita (Granger) Eaves. Marshall Swift will serve as sound engineer and Benny Brocato will take the job of stage manager.

Monday, Aug. 21 Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar ompson Springs @ Neches Brewing Company Matt Ash @ Rikenjaks-LC Rachel and Ian @ Rush Lounge

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Tickets for the show can be purchased online at Ticketmaster or can be purchased in person at the Beaumont Civic Center Box Office. ey can alos be purchased at the Jefferson eater the day of the show. e box office will open at 5:30 p.m. e doors open at 7 p.m. and the preshow entertainment begins at 7:40 p.m. People can also support the Humane Society by bringing pet food to the show. ere will be a truck on hand to accept donations of Purina Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow. ey will accept other brands, but those will be added to the nonprofit’s food bank. e Humane Society will also be on hand to accept cash donations. is is a family friendly event suitable for country music fans of all ages.

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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

Local football squads hit the field during ‘two-a-days’

Orangefield Bobcat Head Coach Josh Smalley works with the varsity squads during offensive drills during practice this week. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Orangefield Bobcats work on timing and speed during offensive drills Monday afternoon. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

An Orangefield Bobcat hustles downfield to slam into a dummy manned by Coach Rick Deutsch simulating a defensive back in the secondary. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Offensive and defensive linemen work on technique and dominating the neutral zone. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

High school football teams across Orange County and the state began the annual ritual of ‘two-a-days’ last week. The work continues in preperation for this Friday scrimmages High school football season begins in Texas on the first Monday of August each year, which means this season will get the latest possible start when teams begin practicing Aug. 7. The first day scrimmages can be held is Aug. 18. The August sun beat down on the Orangefield Bobcat prac-

tise field on Monday afternoon but Head Coach Josh Smalley wasn’t complaining. “This is the first day we’ve really been able to get out on the field, because of rain we’ve worked mostly in the gym.” A breeze had taken the edge off of the Southeast Texas heat and spirits ran high among the Orangefield camp that was busy in a flurry of drills,whistles, buzzers and the crack of coaches voices above echoing music from Credence Clearwa-

ter Revival and the Rolling Stones on the sound system. “We have a lot going on,” Smalley said, “It’s going to be a good year in Orangefield.” All Orange County teams start scrimmage action Friday. Orangefield will host Shephard, The Bridge City Cardinals will travel to Buna for a three-way with Kelly, the WOS Mustangs travel to scrimmage the PNG Indians and the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears will host Coldspring.

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ORANGEFIELD HS Aug. 15 - Bmt Central, 6:30 pm Aug. 17 - Orangefield Tournament Aug. 18 - Anahuac, 4:30 pm Aug. 19 - Orangefield Tournament Aug. 22 - at Deweyville, 6:30 pm Aug. 26 - at Buna, 4:30 pm Aug. 29 - Lumberton, 6:30 pm Sept. 5 - at H-Jefferson, 6:30 pm Sept. 7 - YMBL Tournament Sept. 9 - YMBL Tournament Sept. 12 - at Cleveland, 6:30 pm Sept. 15 - at Evadale, 4:30 pm Sept. 19 - at Bridge City, 6:30 pm* Sept. 22 - at Liberty, 6:30 pm Sept. 26 - at H-Fannett, 6:30 pm* Sept. 29 - at Silsbee, 4:30 pm* Oct. 3 - at LC-Mauriceville, 6:30 pm* Oct. 6 - at WOrange-Stark, 4:30 pm* Oct. 10 - Bridge City, 6:30 pm* The suspension of Ezekiel Elliott adds another dark chapter in the criminal past of the Dallas Cowboys.

Elliott adds new criminal capter for â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Boys KAZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Our thinking really received a jolt Friday morning as we observed an overďŹ&#x201A;ow parking lot at Texas A&M, where our granddaughter Ryan Smith was to receive her bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Industrial Distribution. We really thought that the relatives and friends of the graduates would result in just a modest crowd and number of graduates. Boy, were we wrong!! î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e parking lot attendants had us twisting a turning through that huge area like we were in a maze, but we ďŹ nally were able to park near Reed Arena, which was nearly full. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere were ten times more graduates than I ďŹ gured. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e program was quite lengthy and then exiting the arenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking area was bumper-to-bumper and took quite a while. After we checked out of our hotel, we went to a lovely luncheon at a winery called Messinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hof that was sponsored jointly for Ryan by our daughter Karen Smith and her husband Brian plus the grandparents. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere was a lot of small talk until a couple of those in attendance saw on their I-Phones that Dallas Cowboysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prized running back Ezekiel Elliott received a six-game suspension from the National Football Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Counsel for Conduct. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseline suspension for domestic violence is six games, though mitigating factors can be taken into account. Elliott received a letter that said external NFL advisors â&#x20AC;&#x153;were of the view that there is substantial and persuasive evidence supporting a ďŹ nding that he (Elliott) engaged in physical violence against (a woman he had a relationship with) during the week of July 16, 2016.â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e letter stated Elliott used â&#x20AC;&#x153;physical forceâ&#x20AC;? three times in a span of ďŹ ve days in a Columbus, Ohio apartment last July resulting in injuries to TiďŹ&#x20AC;any î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, hips

and knees. She reportedly was his girl friend at the time. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made his decision based on the ďŹ ndings and in consulting with four advisors, including Hall of Fame player Ken Houston. Elliottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ban means the Cowboys will have four players suspended when last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NFC East champions begin the regular season next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with the possibility of losing two more. Less than a week before the suspension was announced, Jethroe (Cowboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner Jerry Jones) publicly doubled-down on his belief that Elliott would not be suspended. Elliott was certain to appeal the suspension, but the Cowboys elected to keep the All-Pro running back out of last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibition game that was won by the LA Rams, 13-10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What will this do to the Cowboysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; oďŹ&#x20AC;ense?â&#x20AC;? one asked. Actually, the team will be right where it was at this time of the preseason last year when Elliott and quarterback Dak Prescott were just newly-signed rookies who werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-range plans. When the news broke about Elliottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suspension, the twitter lines were overloaded with Cowboys fans and sports media hosts showing their dismay about the harshness of the punishment. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e evidence, which included photographic and digital evidence, thousands of text messages and other records of electronic communications, was quite clear. Just because criminal charges werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ led against Elliott doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean the league isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed to take action. Elliott also was caught on camera pulling down a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shirt during a St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day parade this year, not to mention the bar ďŹ ght in Dallas that occurred recently. So those fans who think

Elliott is a victim whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being made an example of the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weak policy, they had better think again. I believe he needs to decide quickly whether he wants to blaze a trail to be an elite NFL football player or to be just another criminal wearing his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uniform. I hope for the sake of the millions of Dallas Cowboys football fans that Ezekiel Elliott makes the right choice. KWICKIESâ&#x20AC;ŚSeveral Houston Texans players are trying out the new helmet that is sup-

posed to curb concussions. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e new Vicis multiple layers work together to slow the impact forces by spreading the impact across the helmet. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available to anyone who wants to wear it. Linebackers Brian Cushing, Benardrick McKinney and Jadeveon Clowney plus free safety Andre Hal and running back Lamar Miller have elected to wear the helmet. According to the National Sexual Violence Research Center, one of every ďŹ ve female college students is

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Find Redfish Nirvana on Sabine River COLBURN FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how an organization as well known as the IFA can host a RedďŹ sh Tournament right here in Orange and for all practical purposes, come and go with little or no fanfare.î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e heat possibly discouraged some potential spectators at the weighin and that was understandable, but I have since talked with lots of folks that knew nothing about the event! All week long I saw tower boats running all over the lake so it was apparent that they were pre-ďŹ shing for a tournament somewhere on Saturday.Even after Albert Bates called and said that he was considering ďŹ shing the tournament, I had no idea it was going to be here in our own back yard. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 2:00 Saturday evening when Eric Roning called to see if I was going to the weigh-in that I realized it was right here in Orange.î&#x20AC;&#x201C;irty minutes later, he and I met at the City Launch just as the ďŹ rst team was weighing in.î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e weigh-in was extremely well run, but there was little they could do for the handful of observers melting down on the broiling concrete! î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is was a scheduled stop on the IFA RedďŹ sh Tour for the teams ďŹ shing that circuit and the prize money was signiďŹ cant.Dwayne Eschete and Kevin Akin set the bar too high for the rest of the ďŹ eld when they posted a whopping two ďŹ sh total weight of 18.38 pounds early on.î&#x20AC;&#x201C;eir winning weight easily bested the second place team of Jimmy Lloyd and Amy Townsend by nearly a pound and a half. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;at doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sound like a great deal of weight until you consider the fact that you are trying to play catch up with only two ďŹ sh in the slot.î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e diďŹ&#x192;culty in making up ground was very much in evidence Saturday as less than a pound separated second and ďŹ fth place and less than two pounds separated second through tenth. As you would expect, there were several teams representing the immediate area and the majority of them did really well.Trey Pearson and Jerrod Broussard led that group with their third place ďŹ nish

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good for $2233.Eschete and Akin left Orange with a new Ranger 190 RB in tow and $3000 cash for their winning catch. Fifty two teams ďŹ shed the event and thirty-two teams weighed in at least one ďŹ sh.A number of the teams caught ďŹ sh, but failed to weigh in a single red because everything they caught was oversized. Deciding whether to ďŹ sh the marsh, the open lake or the jetties led to some serious second guessing at the end of the day. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;at same problem has been the downfall of many local anglers lately.When you are in the right place at the right time in the open lake the redďŹ sh bite can be absolutely addicting.î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e catch, however, is trying to ďŹ gure out when and where to be! You would not believe how many times I have seen buck fever overcome even veteran clients when the melee starts.Back casts that snag every rod in a holder and backlashes that more closely resemble a bad hair day are the two most common mishaps.When they quit schooling only to resurface a hundred yards away, ďŹ shermen take oďŹ&#x20AC; with their troll motor still down or, more than once, throw everyone on the ďŹ&#x201A;oor with an unexpected quick start. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e fact that many of these ďŹ sh are oversized is no big deal for the recreational angler, but it was very frustrating for the tournament anglers looking for slot ďŹ sh.Even more frustrating is when they school every day except the day you are counting on them.I have spent some miserably hot days waiting on redďŹ sh that never showed up. Recreational anglers also have the advantage of ďŹ shing live bait when they can ďŹ nd it. Both shad and ďŹ nger mullet drifted on Carolina rigs often ferret out these pods of redďŹ sh when nothing else will.Having a spoon, Swim bait or Hoginar tied on another rod will usually fool other ďŹ sh swimming with the hooked ďŹ sh. Burn a little gas this weekend and see if you can get in the right place at the right time!

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Trout, teal & doves take Here comes football! centerstage as fall arrives OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

It doesn’t make any difference if you’re a hunter or a fisherman because this time of the year has something for e ver yone and it’s all good. e brief cool d o w n from near triple digit heat has both hunters and fishermen alike thinking of what’s in store for the coming weeks. e very first hint of hunting season starts with teal and dove season in September and if you look at the calendar that’s not too far off. Hunters of all shapes and sizes flock to the field to take advantage of the first opportunities to get back into the sport they love, the whole episode is like “big kid therapy”. Along the coast we look forward to the arrival of the bluewing teal because they will be the first ducks to visit our area on the annual migration south. is year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a proposal to set the teal season to run Sept. 9th thru the 24th after the population reached the 16-day threshold. Across the Sabine river the early teal season runs from Sept. 15th thru the 30th. Federal waterfowl hunting guidelines allow Texas a 16-day teal-only season when the population index exceeds 4.7 million birds. If the population is 3.3 million to 4.6 million, current federal guidelines allow Texas a nine-day teal season. e current full moon has already ushered in several big waves of teal into our area and that trend will continue for the next couple of weeks. In fact there will be one more full moon phase just before the season opens and that’s both good and bad. e good part is more birds will come down the flyway; the bad part is the ones that are already here will be headed for Mexico. Such is the luck of a waterfowler. Conditions along the Central

Orangefield Bobcats get a look at their assignments before running a play during practice this week. The 2017 football season is underway as local squads prepare for scrimmages against other teams on Friday. Orangefield will host Shephard in scrimmage action starting at 6 p.m. The Bobcats open their season against Buna on the road Sept. 1. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Texas and Louisiana waterfowl hunters will be looking forward to early teal season opportunities. flyway could not be better for this time of the year as constant rains have made everything to the north of us green and fertile unlike last year. Locally our marshes are in tremendous shape as the big flush of freshwater has certainly cured some of the effects of the long dry summer. On a recent pass through some local marshes I noticed several areas that had begun to grow a couple of different types of grass that had not been in there in a couple of years. e rich fresh water has been a blessing all the way around for everyone except the fishermen in Sabine Lake but that will soon change as the rain stops and things in the lake begin to get back to normal. Speaking of normal it’s been good to see the huge populations of shrimp in the marshes and bayous. I was running up Black’s Bayou last week and stopped to take advantage of some gulls picking shrimp that had been pushed to the surface by a herd of hungry trout. e fish we caught were small but

there were plenty of them and plenty of shrimp. When we get that first little cold front towards the end of September and the north wind blows all the water out of the marsh Sabine Lake will go nuts with schooling activity and the fishing will be as hot as the summer was. I know that first front seems like a long way off so I guess we will have to pass the time by shooting a few doves as the season opens for the North and Central zones on September 1st and South Zone on the 17th. Several hunters I have spoken with recently have been reporting large numbers of doves in our area which always seems to be the case before opening weekend. Historically we get a huge rain or some goofy storm comes through and blows all the birds out, hopefully that’s not the case this year. e coming weeks are full of promise and the seasons will overlap causing sportsmen to make a choice to either hunt or fish, either one will certainly be a winner.

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raped. Attention Colin Kaepernick—two more starting quarterbacks are in danger of not starting the regular season due to injury. e Miami Dolphins announced that former Texas Aggie Ryan Tannehill will undergo an operation to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will miss the entire season. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will soon return to practice but won’t play in a game before Baltimore opens the regular season Sept. 10. And Kaepernick will probably remain unemployed because most owners don’t want to upset their fan base with a social distraction on their team. Congrats to the Mid County baseball team for winning the Babe Ruth Senior World Series Saturday when they blanked Cape Cod 6-0. e team is composed of players aged 16-18. Justin omas, a 24-year-old third-generation professional golfer in his family,

held off a slew of contenders— including former PNG and Lamar star Chris Stroud-- Sunday to win the PGA Championship by two strokes over Francisco Molinari, Patrick Reed and Louis Oosthuizen. e victory was worth $1.89 million as Justin follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who were also PGA pros. e Houston Astros hopefully are back on track with a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers Sunday to prevent a sweep by the home team. e Astros have dropped seven of their last 10 games and are 1216 through Sunday since the All-Star break. Ace left-hander Dallas Keuchel won his first game on the mound since early June, giving up one run—an opposite field homer by Adrian Beltre. Houston still has a 12game lead over the LA Angels, but is struggling to score runs. eir road trip continued with a four-game series against the

Arizona Diamondbacks that began Monday. Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton homered in his fourth straight game Sunday to match Gary Sheffield’s team record set in 1996. It was the 250th homer of Stanton’s career and came in his 941st game. Only five players since 1913 have reached the 250 milestone faster. JUST BETWEEN US…After scrimmaging their own teammates for two weeks, high school football players will have a chance to do it to a real opponent as our local teams prepare for their first real scrimmage this weekend. e West Orange-Stark Mustangs host a tough Port Neches-Groves team Friday at 7 p.m., the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears will play Coldspring at Bears Stadium Friday morning, Orangefield is at home against Shepherd in a 6 p.m. contest while Bridge City travels to meet Buna, also on Friday.

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Texas dove hunting season outlook promising Staff Report For e Record AUSTIN - For the first time since dove conservation measures were established in Texas nearly a century ago, hunters statewide will have an opportunity to pursue the popular game birds during the first weekend of September. While the traditional September 1 opener will still be limited to Texas’ North and Central Dove Zones, hunters in the southern region of the state will be able to join in the action

the following afternoon thanks to an expansion of the Special White-winged Dove Area across the entire South Dove Zone. Previously, these early 4 days of dove hunting were restricted to an area roughly west and south of San Antonio and Corpus Christi. “e expansion of early white-winged dove hunting during the first two weekends in September, in effect, create early September hunting opportunities statewide for the first time ever,” said Dave Morrison, Texas Parks and Wildlife

Department Wildlife Division deputy director. e regular season opening day in the South Dove Zone will be Sept. 22, the earliest date possible this year under federal guidelines. Roughly 15 percent of the nation’s 300 million mourning dove reside in Texas, along with about 15 million white-winged doves at the beginning of September. Each fall, over 300,000 Texas dove hunters take to the field in pursuit of these acrobatic, fast-flying game birds. Based on field observations by

TPWD wildlife biologists, prospects for the 2017-18 hunting season are fair to excellent across the state as habitat conditions vary depending on scattered precipitation and timing of plants seeding out. “Texas had above average mourning dove production early in the spring with continued good production where precipitation occurred through the spring and summer,” said Shaun Oldenburger, TPWD Dove Program Leader. “Good croton, sunﬂower, ragweed, and other highly-selected dove

foods were found statewide this year. Where good water conditions and timing of seeding in these plants coincide, hunters should ﬁnd good hunting in September for mourning doves.” White-winged doves were observed ﬂocking in late July in urban areas across the state with good numbers starting to move to more rural areas in early August, according to Oldenburger. Mourning dove populations are concentrated around water and food resources in August during the traditional hottest part of the year. See the Youtube link at https://youtu.be/hB9WcubkAc g for more dove hunting season details.

2017-18 Dove Season North Zone: Sept. 1 - Nov. 12 and Dec. 15-31. Central Zone: Sept. 1 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 15 - Jan. 7, 2018. Special White-winged Dove Days (entire South Zone): Sept. 2-3, 9-10.

South Zone: Sept. 22 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 15 - Jan. 21, 2018. The daily bag limit for doves statewide is 15 and the possession limit 45. During the early two weekends for the Special Whitewinged Dove Days (in the South Zone), hunting is allowed only from noon to sunset and the daily bag limit is 15 birds, to include not more than two mourning doves and two whitetipped doves. During the general season in the South Zone, the aggregate bag limit is 15 with no more than two whitetipped doves. Hunters are reminded that licenses went on sale Aug. 15 for the 2017-18 hunting seasons and can be purchased through the agency’s 28 ﬁeld oﬃces, at more than 50 state parks and over 1,700 retailers across the state. Licenses may also be purchased online through the

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For the first time since dove conservation measures were established in Texas nearly a century ago, hunters statewide will have an opportunity to pursue the popular game birds during the first weekend of September.

2017 FOOTBALL SCHEDULES West Orange-Stark

Aug. 18 – Port Neches-Groves (scrimmage), 7 p.m. Aug. 24 – at Vidor (scrimmage), 7 p.m. Sept. 1 – at Nederland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 – LCM, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 – Bridge City, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 – Kipp Northeast, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 – at Silsbee, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 – Kennedale at Nacogdoches, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 – at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 p.m.* Oct. 20 – Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m.* Oct. 27 – bye Nov. 3 – at Liberty, 7:30 p.m.* Nov. 10 – Orangefield, 7:30 p.m.* * District 12-4A II games

Bridge City

Aug. 18 – Buna/Kelly at Buna (scrimmage), TBD Aug. 24 – Kirbyville (scrimmage), TBD Sept. 1 – Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 – at North Forest, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 – at WOS, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 – Newton, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 – at Jasper, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 – bye Oct. 13 – at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Oct. 20 – LCM, 7 p.m.* Oct. 27 – at Silsbee, 7 p.m.* Nov. 3 – at Navasota, 7 p.m.* Nov. 10 – Huffman, 7 p.m. * District 10-4A I games

Orangefield

Aug. 18 – Shepherd (scrimmage), 6 p.m. Aug. 24 – Splendora (scrimmage), 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 – at Buna, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 – Kirbyville, 7 p.m. Sept. 15 – at Woodville, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 – LCM, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 – at Kelly, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 – Diboll, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 – Liberty, 7:30 p.m.* Oct. 20 – bye Oct. 27 – at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 p.m.* Nov. 3 – Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m.* Nov. 10 – at WOS, 7:30 p.m.* * District 12-4A II games

Little Cypress-Mauriceville

Aug. 18 – Coldspring (scrimmage), TBA Aug. 24 – Newton (scrimmage), TBA Sept. 1 – Jasper, 7 p.m. Sept. 8 – at WOS, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 – at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 – at Orangefield, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 – bye Oct. 6 – Houston St. Pius X, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 – Silsbee, 7 p.m.* Oct. 20 – at Bridge City, 7 p.m.* Oct. 27 – Huffman, 7 p.m.* Nov. 3 – at Cleveland, 7 p.m.* Nov. 10 – Navasota, 7 p.m.* * District 10-4A I games

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Orange County Church Directory ‘Forgive them’ – powerful words from father of Charlottesville victim

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

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

Heather Heyer, the woman killed by a car driven into a crowd on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall on Saturday, was remembered at a memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Paramount Theater.

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After recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia involving white supremacy groups and counter-protesters, the father of the woman who was killed after the rally spoke out against hatred and offered a different message: forgiveness and love. “I just think about what the Lord said on the cross, ‘Forgive them. They don’t know what they’re doing,’” Mark Heyer said Monday, according to USA Today. “I include myself in that in forgiving the guy who did this,” he said. Mark Heyer is the father of Heather Heyer, the 32 yearold woman who was fatally hit by a car after the “Unite the Right” rally near the University of Virginia on Saturday. The rally drew white supremacists including neoNazis and Ku Klux Klan members, who were protesting the proposed removal of a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in the park

downtown. Heather was among the group of counter-protesters who were standing against the Unite the Right rally, which also included various religious leaders and the Black Lives Matter movement. Heather grew up near Charlottesville and was a paralegal at Miller Law Group. The law firm called Heather an “irreplaceable asset,” and noted her “big heart for people.” She was known in her community for standing up for the marginalized in society. “She was a strong woman who had passionate opinions about the equality of everyone, and she tried to stand up for that,” her father said. “With her, it wasn’t lip service. It was real… it was something that she wanted to share with everyone,” he continued, saying “she had more courage than I did.” Heather’s mother, Susan Bro, also noted her daughter’s passion for others, saying that “it was important to

her to speak up for people who were not being heard.” The driver of the car that hit Heather is 20-year old James Alex Fields, who is now facing multiple charges including a hit and run, second-degree murder, and counts of malicious wounding. He drove his car into several other cars while crowds of people were crossing the streets after the rally, injuring dozens of people. A total of 19 victims were hospitalized. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston and Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice issued a joint statement on Sunday, condemning the “evil of racism, white supremacy and neo-Nazism.” They also prayed for Heather, and two other victims who were Virginia State troopers, saying “let us especially remember those who lost their lives. Let us join their witness and stand against every form of oppression.” While devastated with the loss of his daughter, Mark

Heyer hopes that her death will cause bigger waves of change. “I hope that her life and what has transpired changes people’s hearts.”

Friends of the Orange Depot meeting The meeting of the board and volunteers of The Friends of the Orange Depot will be held for the first time in the Depot Museum on Thursday, August 17, at 5:00PM for reception and 5:30PM for the meeting. There will be an update on the progress of the museum exhibits, some special events that will be held this year, and depot rentals. Anyone who is interested in volunteering is welcome to come and enjoy the magical surroundings in the depot. For info on renting the depot or for special tours, call Rose at (409) 886-1970.

You are always welcome at these Orange County churches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery Provided. AWANA Kid’s Club & Youth 4 PM. (www.faithorange.org)

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

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Micah Spell. Co-Youth Pastors Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Ministries Director: Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Wednesday’s at 7 p.m. - Youth Worship, Kid’s Quizzing.

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

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

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

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West Orange Christian Church

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

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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Don’t let summertime fun become a nightmare Emergency room workers would just as well never meet you but they also know that when the weather starts heating up, so do a host of health hazards that can quickly turn a festive day at the beach into a disaster. Here are the things that bring summer revelers into the emergency room most often -and how you can enjoy the warm weather while escaping the same fate.

Boating Accidents People's biggest mistake by far is drinking and boating. People get out there and drink alcohol all day in the sun, and you end up with the same accidents

you have with driving -- with the added risks of falling out of boats, getting hit by propellers, and drowning. It's also easy to get lax about life jackets. Kids need to have them on all the time. Even if having them under the seat fulfills the law, in an accident, chances are anyone who doesn't know how to swim won't be able to get to them in time. When you are going to be out on a boat or at the beach with a child, basic lifesaving skills are a must, not a luxury. You can find first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and other emergency lifesaving courses near you with the

American Heart Association's ECC (Emergency Cardiovascular Care) Class Connector tool online at americanheart.org.

Mower Injuries Every homeowner loves the sight of a pristine, neatly mowed yard. But in their haste to get that lawn in shape, some people forget to take precautions. To be safe: Wear closed-toed shoes -preferably with a steel toe -when you mow, along with goggles or sunglasses, gloves, and long pants that will protect you from ﬂying debris. Keep kids away from the push mower and oﬀ the riding mower. Riding mowers are not just another ride-on toy. Get a professional to service your mower or learn how to do it properly. Important: Disconnect the spark plug to prevent it from accidentally starting. Turning a push mower's blade manually can ignite the engine.

water, take regular breaks in the shade, and try to schedule your most vigorous outdoor activities for times when the heat isn't so strong, such as early morning or late afternoon. For persons suffering more serious dehydration or heatstroke, get them indoors, have them lie down, and cool them off with ice packs and cool cloths. Someone who is seriously affected by the

heat may need intravenous ﬂuids in the ER.

Sunburn Snafus With all the skin cancer warnings, you'd think Americans would be getting fewer sunburns, not more. But you'd be wrong. e percentage of adults nationwide who got at least one sunburn during the preceding year rose from 31.8

percent in 1999 to 33.7 percent in 2004, according to the CDC. Your risk for melanoma doubles if you've had just ﬁve sunburns in your life. In addition to practicing "safe sun" -- wearing sunscreen that protects against both UVB and UVA rays, long-sleeved shirts, and wide-brimmed hats, and staying out of blistering midday rays.

Dehydration Disasters You've romped outdoors with the kids all day, and your water bottle ran dry long ago. Suddenly you feel dizzy and lightheaded, and your mouth tastes like cotton. You're dehydrated - meaning you haven't taken in enough fluids to replace those you've been sweating out. People can get dehydrated any time of year, but it's much more common in the summer months, when they are active outdoors in the warm sun. Heatstroke is the most severe form of dehydration. at's when your internal temperature rises to dangerously high levels. Your skin gets hot, but you stop sweating. Someone with heatstroke may pass out, have hallucinations, or suffer seizures. Preventing dehydration and heatstroke couldn't be easier: Drink plenty of fluids, especially

Pictured, from left, are Sarah Boehme, Rotary member; Brenna Manasco, Director of Library Services, Orange Public Library, and Mike White, Orange Rotary vice president, meet at Orange Public Library for book donation.

Rotary Club donates annual book to Orange Public Library e Rotary Club of Orange, Texas, has donated a book to the Orange Public Library, as part of its annual donations to the Library. Rotary supports book acquisitions in honor of speakers at its meetings. Mike White, Vice President of Orange Rotary, presented a copy of the book Branding the American West: Paintings and Films, 1900-1950 to Brenna Manasco, Director of Library Services. Branding the American West and other Stark Museum of Art projects were the topics of a talk to the Orange Rotary. Sarah E. Boehme, curator,

and Jennifer Restauri Dickinson, curator of education, presented background on the book, exhibition and educational programs. e Rotary Board of Directors voted to purchase and donate a copy of the book to the Library in thanks for their presentation. Each year the Orange Rotary gives three hundred dollars to the Orange Public Library to purchase books in honor of the speakers who give programs at Rotary. Library staﬀ members choose the publications. Speakers’ names are inscribed in book

Dove TPWD website or by phone at (800) 895-4248. Call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is a required $5 administrative fee for each phone or online transaction. e online transaction system is available 24/7. Hunting and ﬁshing regulations for the new season can be found in the 2017-2018 Outdoor Annual, available in print form at license retailers, online and in the free Outdoor Annual mobile app available for Apple

plates in the selected books. Orange Rotary is part of Rotary International, which brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. eir work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. Rotary supports education for all children and literacy for children and adults.

From Page 4B and Android devices. In addition to a hunting license, anyone born after Sept. 1, 1971, must successfully complete a hunter education training course. ose under 17 and those 17 and older who purchase a one-time deferral license may hunt legally in Texas if accompanied by a licensed hunter 17 years or older who has passed hunter education or who is otherwise exempt. Accompanied means being within normal voice control. e

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TPWD Hunter Education certification is valid for life and is honored in all other states and provinces. More information on hunter education certification is available online. A Migratory Game Bird endorsement and Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification are also required to hunt dove. HIP certification involves a brief survey of previous year’s migratory bird hunting success and is conducted at the time licenses are purchased.

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HOUSE FOR SALE 1550 sq. ft Home on a 80x190 lot, 2 car garage w/ additional carport, small room w/ full bath connected to the main house by covered walk. Can be used for a bedroom, office, man cave, computer room, sewing room, has rv connection & etc. Show by appt only to qualified buyers. Call for more info ay 409-5531686. This is one of the 14 homes in Bridge City that did not flood. 3/2 1/2 Ca/H 2024 sq ft With 2 car attached garage, Split living area,custom tile in kitchen and back splash,fenced in yard, wrap around covered back patio,granite counter tops,brand new bamboo laminate floor in both living area. Bridge City School district. Great neighborhood. Selling well under appraisal value. Cactus Street. Call Randy 409-728-0173. 16x80 zone 2 mobile home, 3/2 vinyl shingle siding, all electric, ca/h, AC less then 2 years old still under warranty. Laminate floor and ceramic tile through out the trailer, all new paint, lots of cabinets, open floor plan. OWNER FINANCE AVAILABLE. Call Randy at 409-728-0173

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

HELP WANTED Established company seeking a bookkeeper/ payroll person. Some Experience with Quick Books, and Word is helpful. Busy Office. Must be dependable. Send Your resume to Penny Record PO Box 1008 Bridge City Texas 77611. Maximum Effects has 2 Booth Rentals available. The Salon is located on MacArthur Drive in the Big Lots center. Some clientele helpful. For more info please call Christine at 409-7796580.

GARAGE SALES Garage Sale on Saturday 8/19 from 7AM - 2PM at 1500 Cottage Lane in Bridge City, near DISHON PLANTATION off of East Round bunch. 50 plus rod and reels, old fishing lures, jewerly, watches, rings, perfume, speaker system, computers, imac, other miscellaneous, fishing items and household goods. Being held inside a garage so rain or shine. Garage Sale on Saturday 8/19 from 8AM - till at 2410 FM 408 in Bridge City, BC Side of 408. Clothes for all ages, knick knacks, kitchen items, carpet, household items and much more. This is a big sale, you will not want to miss it. Garage Sale on Saturday, 8/19 from 8 am to noon at 3668 Fourth Ave. in Orange. Queen Head/Foot Board, baby items and clothes, baby bed, kitchen items, Women and mens adult clothes sizes small to XL, American Eagle, boutique clothing and much more. Large Garage Sale on Saturday, 8/19 from 7 am to 2 pm at 1903 Texas Street in Orange, behind Veteran’s Grocery in the Cove. Youth girls clothing, men and womens clothing, shoes, desks, furniture, decor and more.

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Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of BETTY RUTH DUDLEY, Deceased, were issued on the August 1, 2017, in Cause No. P17896, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Cathy Darlene Norvell, f/k/a Cathy Darlene Dudley. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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

Dated the 1st day of August, 2017.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of ANN LOUISE BRYANT, Deceased, were issued on the AUGUST 1, 2017, in Cause No. P17928, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Cecil Paul Bryant, Jr. and Lisa Ann Mesch.

Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

Cecil Paul Bryant, Jr. and Lisa Ann Mesch State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BENJAMIN CRABLE THOMPSON a/k/a BENJAMIN C. THOMPSON, Deceased, were issued on JUNE 26, 2017, in Cause No. P17897, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Phillip B. Thompson and Gregory C. Thompson. 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.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NORMA LOUISE FLANAGAN a/k/a NORMA FLANAGAN, Deceased, were issued on AUGUST 8, 2017, in Cause No. P17915, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Madelyn Thibodeaux.

Phillip B. Thompson and Gregory C. Thompson c/o: Stephen C. Howard 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

Madelyn Thibodeaux c/o: Stephen C. Howard 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

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

DATED the 8th day of August, 2017.

DATED the 26th day of June, 2017.

Stephen Howard

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Cathy Darlene Norvell, f/k/a Cathy Darlene Dudley State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of BURTON L. POUSSON, Deceased, were issued on AUGUST 8, 2017, in Cause No. P17935, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Mary Ann Smith and Charles Pousson. 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: George B. Barron Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279 Dated the 8th day of August, 2017.

George B. Barron George B. Barron Attorney for:

Attorney for Executors

State Bar No.: 01817500 P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279

Stephen Howard Attorney for:

Madelyn Thibodeaux

Phillip B. Thompson and Gregory C. Thompson

State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of DAVID ALAN CHESSON, Deceased, were issued on the August 1, 2017, in Cause No. P17842, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Kathy Chesson. 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of EDWARD WISE BLANKENSTEIN, Deceased, were issued on the August 7 2017, in Cause No. P17925, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Donna B. Scheer. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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

Dated the 1st day of August, 2017.

Dated the 7th day of August, 2017.

Tommy Gunn

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

Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Kathy Chesson

Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Donna B. Scheer

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5 Easy Ways Families Can Go Green When Packing School Lunches (StatePoint) While packing lunch for the kids can seem like a daily grind, you can use the task as an opportunity to help kids form great lifelong habits. Here are five small ways changing your lunch-making routine can have large, positive impacts on the environment, your wallet and your kids’ health. 1. Pack with reusables. On average, a school-age child with a lunch packed in single-serve disposable materials like plastic snack bags or juice boxes generates 67 pounds of waste per school year, which equates to 18,760 pounds of lunch waste for an average-size elementary school, according to the estimates of Waste Free Lunches, a non-profit organization. Reduce your contribution to this waste and save money in the process with reusable containers. Waste Free Lunches estimated that choosing only reusable containers can save you almost $250 per person, per year. To learn more about reducing lunchtime waste on the household or community level, visit, WasteFreeLunches.org. 2. Choose Made in USA. The “3 Rs” -Reduce, Reuse and Recycle -- are a great refrain for environmentalists, but to ensure your family’s daily habits are minimally impacting the environment, consider adopting the simple act of choosing Made in USA products. This small change automatically reduces one’s carbon footprint by a magnitude of 10, according to a recent study conducted by Nalgene Outdoor, which offers a vast variety of BPA- and BPS free reusable water and food containers in a myriad of colors and designs, ranging in size from 12-ounces to 48-ounces. You can help explain the significance of buying Made in USA products to kids by telling them it’s like leaving a light on for 30 minutes vs. 3 minutes. 3. Buy food local. Without a doubt, the most nutrient-rich and often most costeffective way to procure fresh produce is locally. Additionally, anything sourced within 100 miles of home has a significantly lower carbon footprint than something that has traveled through hemispheres to reach your grocery store shelves. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), co-ops and farmers markets

are popular ways to find local produce direct from farmers. Check out localharvest.org to find a program near you. 4. DIY grab-and-go snacks. Prepackaged snacks are often priced at a premium and rarely offer nutritious enrichment, but with just a little prep work, you can create your own healthy options more affordably. “I try to choose storage containers that are already pre-portioned so I know the portion that I’m packing,” says Peggy O’Shea Kochenbach, a registered dietitian nutritionist. “Pack nutritious items like fruits, vegetables and nuts in clear containers in the pantry or refrigerator on Sunday, so that they are ready to ‘grab and go’ for the week.” For safety, store items in BPS- and BPAfree reusable containers, such as those from Nalgene Outdoor Products, which offers a line of reusable storage containers that are clear, ranging in size from 4-ounces to 16-ounces and that are also dishwasher safe. 5. Green your clean-up. Parents should seek reusable items that can both sustain kids’ rough and tough daily activities, but also survive the dishwasher. Close label reading shows that many reusable lunch containers suggest “hand washing.” However, items that are dishwasher-safe can keep your household saner, cleaner and greener. For your family, cleaning is easypeasy; and for the environment, research shows a good dishwasher saves 3,870 gallons of water over its lifetime and uses less energy than conventional models, which helps reduce air pollution and combat global climate change, according to the ENERGY STAR program.

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