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Week of Wednesday, July 29, 2015

County votes to not fund OC-EDC David Ball

For The Record

It was a move that caught many off guard. The Orange County Commissioners Court voted to withhold the annual $68,000 funding to the Orange County Economic Development Corporation at their regular meet-

Food Handlers Course Offered AgriLife Extension Office offers certified food manager’s courses. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County Extension Agent Fallon Foster will be offering the two day certification course followed by the exam on the third day. The Course will be held August 10-11, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and testing Aug. 12, 9:00 am to noon, at the extension office. This course will prepare you for the National ANSI Certified Professional Food Manager exam. The course will be $125 per person and includes the two day instructions, handbook and materials and the national certification exam. Anyone wishing to attend this course must complete and mail the pre-registration form located online at http://foodsafety,.tamu. edu. Registration form and payment must be postmarked and mailed to Texas A&M byJuly 27. Registration forms will also be available at the extension office located at 11475 FM 1442 Orange. For further information contact the extension office at 882-7010.

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ing on the afternoon of July 27. County Judge Brint Carlton, Precinct 3 Commissioner John Banken Carlton and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jody Crump voted for the motion while Precinct 1 Commissioner David Dubose and Precinct 2 Commissioner Barry Burton voted no. There was a first motion prior to the motion to withhold funding to the OCEDC. The first motion was to keep things the same between the county and the OCEDC. Dubose, Burton and Banken voted aye for that motion while Carlton and Crump voted nay. John Gothia with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce summed up the proceedings when he said, “I was surprised. We want to see the county succeed. Maybe we can all work together.” After the vote, Banken said he wanted to give County Judge Brint Carlton a chance to come up with a plan. “I respect the judge’s decision to get a plan to bet businesses in the county. There has been very little the last 10 years,” Banken said. Dubose said he “just disappointed” in the turn of events. Prior to the voting, Carlton said the commissioners have been reviewing the county’s programs and policies since January 1. Pertaining to the OCEDC he said there were three options for the county: dedicate more funds through a half-cent property tax increase, let things remain the same, or do something else. Banken asked how they would do the half-cent property tax increase. Carlton said they could dedicate the halfcent increase for an Economic Development fund instead of placing it in the General Fund. Currently, $371,000 per month in placed in the General Fund. Bobby Fillyaw, executive director for the OCEDC, said the highest level they can be taxed at is at 8.25 percent. The cities in the county contribute a halfcent as does the county. Anything related to the OCEDC payroll is reimbursed to the county. Banken asked if a decision COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

A portion of the mural “The Arrival of the Acadians in Louisiana” by Robert Dafford

Cajun Heritage Locals embark on pilgrimage to celebrate founding of Acadiana

Church.” For The Record Thibodeaux says he looks forward “A 250 year event doesn’t hapto spending the pen often,” says Ron Jackson of time with friends Bridge City. Jackson and Judge and family beCarl Thibodeaux, along their cause, “well, it is a Thibodeaux families and friends will attend Cajun thing: you the Fete Dieu du Teche on Au- are always happiest among gust 15, 2015. friends.” Jackson notes “a signifiThey look forward to sharing cant Acadian ancestry in Souththeir experience with others. east Texas,” and this event celeJudge Thibodeaux notes the Fete brates the fortitude and faith of Dieu du Teche “is important for the Cajun and Catholic people Cajuns as well as the Catholic who endured Le Grand DerangeJennifer Clarke

ment, The Great Expulsion, which began in 1755. Jackson recounts, “people of French ancestry were exiled by the British because of Catholicism,” as the English pushed for allegiance to the King of England despite the objections of the French. The French settlers had created viable land in areas where it had formerly been unusable. Land was confiscated, families were separated, and belongings FETE DIEU DU TECHE Page 3A

West Orange oks new dumpster provider David Ball

For The Record

There’s a new dumpster provider for the city of West Orange. The West Orange City Council approved a solid waste collection franchise application for Piney Woods Sanitation of Silsbee at the regular meeting on the evening of July 27. The application reads the applicant is in compliance of provisions of Ordinance No. 226. A copy of Piney Woods Sanitation’s certificate of insurance was attached to the application.

Ordinance No. 226 states that a franchise from the city of West Orange for any person, partnerMcDonals ship, association or corporation who provides commercial or residential or any other typer of garbage collection services within the city; providing for a fee to be charged for such franchise; providing for rules, regulations and requirements for obtaining a franchise and operating under

it; providing for a termination clause of the franchise; providing for a penalty for violation hereof. Mayor Roy McDonald announced he received a certified letter that Entergy has withdrawn its rate increase request to the Texas Public Utilities Commission. At their regular meeting two weeks ago, the council approved the ordinance authorizing the suspension of the effective date for an additional 90 days beyond the July 17, 2015 effective date proposed by Entergy Texas in connection with its rate increase.

McDonald said the ordinance postponed the rate increase for another 90 days. The rate change application was filed on June 12, 2015 authorizing the hiring of lawyers and rate experts and authorizing the city’s participation to the full extent permitted by law at the Public Utility Commission of Texas and requiring reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses and declaring an effective date. The ordinance read cities have exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates, operaWEST ORANGE Page 3A

Orange approves DuPont enterprise project David Ball

For The Record

DuPont Sabine Rivers Works-Orange could soon possibly generate some economic development activity for the city. The Orange City Council approved a resolution nominating E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company for designation as an Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Pro-

gram. Jay Trahan, director of the Orange Economic Development Corporation, said DuPont has been a Trahan part of the community since 1946. They currently have 900 employees and 420 contract employees. DuPont plans to invest $50

million in capital investments at its site over the next five years. This designation is intended as a job retention effort and is critical to its competitiveness in a global market. Councilwoman Essie Bellfield asked how many Orange residents would be hired in this project. Councilman Dr. Wayne Guidry said the project is just for internal improvements and not a huge expansion project.

Another resolution was approved for the final reading for City Manager Dr. Shawn Oubre to execute a development agreement between the city and International Paper Company on Highway 87 N. to provide for the annexation of the land. The resolution read the Industrial Agreement from Jan. 1, 2005 expired in December, 2014. Both parties were unable to reach agreement for a new

IDA. The Texas Local Government Code authorizes the city council to make a written contract with an owner of land located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction to provide for annexation of land as a whole or in parts. The company owns 1,160 acres of land and a 30-foot private road connected to the city

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Texas Facing Major Climate Change Impacts, Study Finds Published Tuesday, “Come Heat and High Water: Climate Risk in the Southeastern U.S.” found that Texas will be one of the states most negatively impacted by climate change... Staff Reports For The Record

Texas probably will see a sharp increase in heat-related deaths and coastal storm-related losses in the coming decades if nothing is done to mitigate a changing climate, according to a new study commissioned by a bipartisan group of prominent policymakers and company executives aiming to spawn concern – and action – in the business community over the much-debated warming trend. According to the Texas Tribune, the study is the third region-specific analysis by the so-called Risky Business Project, an eclectic coalition led by former banker and U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr., former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and billionaire hedge fund managerturned-environmentalist Tom Steyer. The men co-chair a bipartisan 20-member governing committee made up mostly of former presidential Cabinet members – including President Ronald Reagan’s secretary of state – who agree that climate change is occurring and that it will have negative economic consequences, but have consciously avoided the debate over whether human activity is causing it — or how to respond. The first step in their mission? Highlighting the potentially devastating economic impact of climate change in the not-too-distant future. And, of course, not everyone is buying it. Published Tuesday, “Come Heat and High Water: Climate Risk in the Southeastern U.S.” found that Texas will be one of the states most negatively impacted by climate change by

mid-century absent any changes. Among the findings of the study, Texas will probably see by the 2050s: • The number of extremely hot days per year – with temperatures exceeding 95 degrees – more than double, from an average of 43 to 106. • About 4,500 additional heat-related deaths per year with nearly half that increase coming in the next five to 15 years. (For comparison’s sake, the study points out there were about 3,400 total automotive fatalities in Texas in 2013.) • A sea level rise of up to 2 feet in Galveston. • A $650-million-per-year increase in storm-related losses along the coast, bringing the state’s total annual damages to more than $3.9 billion. • A marked decrease in both worker productivity and crop yields. The idea is that if the group can convince business leaders that climate change is a true risk, they will in turn pressure policymakers to do something to address it, said committee member Henry Cisneros, a former mayor of San Antonio and secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “We’ve seen that happen time and time again” with other divisive topics, Cisneros said, adding, “The implications for the productivity of the workforce are immense.” He added the study “avoids preaching about the solutions or engaging in the kind of moral dimensions of environmentalism and really focuses on just trying to link up the science with the costs.” The mission may be a tall or-

der in Texas, where lawmakers routinely dismiss climate change despite overwhelming scientific consensus that humans are warming the planet with damaging results. State Rep. Rafael Anchia, a Dallas Democrat who has tried to force a climate change discussion in the Legislature, said Texas businesses actually are far ahead of state lawmakers

whether it is being caused by human activity — namely greenhouse gas emissions — is far from proven, along with the extremity and accuracy of the study’s predictions. “We absolutely acknowledge the fact that the climate is changing and that sea levels are changing, partly because of climate, partly because of other reasons, and they always have

A cow is stuck in the mud at the bottom of an empty stock tank in Garfield on July 27, 2011

when it comes to acknowledging the warming trend. A variety of industries, including energy and insurance, are “modeling for the impacts of climate change and are trying to be proactive about it,” Anchia said. Meanwhile, “the Legislature has its head buried in the sand.” “It’s by no means universal, but most of the big players are focused on it,” he said. That does not mean the business community will accept the findings of the study, however. And that reluctance appears largely rooted in the parts of the climate change debate the Risky Business Project has avoided amid a lack of clear-cut consensus among its leadership. Claiming you can accurately model climate change over the short or long term is “arrogant” and “unrealistic,” said Stephen Minick, the head lobbyist for the Texas Association of Business. While the powerful group believes climate change is occurring and businesses should account for it, Minick said that

and they always will,” he said. “We have a long, long way to go in terms of our scientific knowledge ... before we can make valid assumptions along those lines,” Minick added, asserting that accurate predictions are difficult in large part because big changes take place “over millenia.” Polling shows the majority of Texans, and Americans, believe the Earth is warming and that something should be done about it. Far fewer believe people are causing it, however. In Houston, that aspect has been largely absent from a debate that has raged since Hurricane Ike in 2008 about whether to build some type of structure to protect the refineries along the Houston Ship Channel from storm surge. The assertion that greenhouse gas emissions are causing climate change “is a convenient argument for people who want to see much more dramatic change in our energy economy and energy infrastructure,” Minick said. It’s “a convenient tactic to sell that idea.”

Kate Gordon of the Chicagobased Paulson Institute, editor of the new study, said the projections — reviewed by a spate of academics — are based on 40 standard climate data models that were aggregated to ensure accuracy. They also account for industry-specific and historical economic data based on how Texas’ economy has been affected during hotter-than-normal years, she said. “It’s a combination of science and economics — all based on very rigorous data,” she said. The study comes on the heels of another published by NASA’s former lead climate scientist James Hansen and several coauthors that found that Antarctic glaciers will melt much

faster than first thought, meaning sea levels could rise sharply over the next half century. “The data is crystal clear: If our climate were being controlled by the sun or natural cycles, we would be cooling right now,” said Katharine Hayhoe, director of Texas Tech University’s Climate Science Center and one of several peer reviewers of the Risky Business Project study. “Instead, we are warming. Anyone who says otherwise has not looked at the evidence.” Any “scientific-sounding arguments” against climate change and its human-rooted cause, Hayhoe said, “are just a smoke screen for the real objection: to the solutions.”

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Fete Dieu Du Teche were abandoned as the exiled boarded ships. While some ships sailed to France, others set out in search of American colonies that would accept them. Aided by the acting Spanish Governor, the original settlers were accompanied by Father John Louis Civery, a French Catholic priest, and he named the area, La Nouville Acadie, The New Acadia. He established a church, l’Eglise St. Martin de Tours. And Ron Jackson is “most excited about visiting the Church of St. Martin.” The Church of St. Martin is the oldest church in the Diocese of Lafayette and the third oldest in Louisiana. The church has stood for 250 years, and Jackson recognizes the celebration of the Cajun people who struggled and endured and “were grateful to God for what they were given.” He notes the history of the Mississippi River as connected to the survival of the exiled. When the French settled the area, they called it The River of the Holy Spirit. They did not inhabit the most hospitable terrain, but The River of the Holy Spirit provided

them opportunity to survive. The river was later renamed The River of Immaculate Conception by the Spanish prior to the Louisiana Purchase when the U.S. renamed it the Mississippi River. Accordingly, many of the foods we know today, such as gumbo and crawfish, evolved out of the settlers having to eat whatever they were to catch or gather together. And while the foods may not be identical to their original form, seeing the cultural influence of the Acadian ancestry in Southeast Texas is clear in the cuisine. The exile lasted until 1763, and more than 10,000 people were affected. The settlers lived a hard life, but as Jackson notes, this celebration also recognizes their determination and faith in God. The Church of St. Martin is the foundation of St. Martinville and an agreement was made that landowners would pay “an annual and perpetual” rent to the church’s congregation. Because of the growth of this agreement, St. Martinville became the sixth city to be incorporated under the laws of

County business must be made that day. Fillyaw said it’s an election item that could be placed on the ballot. “We don’t get enough communication from the board,” Banken said. “If the county puts money in there, I’m opposed to not getting results. We need open communications. “We must get more business into the county. Somebody has to pay these taxes and not just the taxpayers.” Burton said there’s not question the county needs an organization like the OCEDC. “It needs some tweaking, but businesses need a point of contact in the county and they know what’s going on,” he said. Carlton said there’s many residual funds not being utilized by the OCEDC and it’s audited after the fact. Fillyaw said he was looking at the budget numbers and not the audit. Additionally, the magazine put out by the OCEDC didn’t reach its target amount. Carlton agreed there’s a need for an EDC, but he didn’t know what form of fashion it would take. Fillyaw said there was $100,000 in the fund balance for the past year. This year there is $70,000 and $30,000 has budgeted out of that. “We’re short on revenues on the magazine side. We’ve lost a revenue share from the city (of Orange) for $30,000,” he said. The city of Orange voted to withhold their $25,000 yearly contribution to the OCEDC at their July 14 due to what they say was a lack of communication from the OCEDC board. “With all the budget problems we have now, do we have the money?” Crump asked. Banken said the county will have to borrow money, either $3 million or $4 million to make it to the end of the year.

the state. The church received its historical marker in 1972, and the city of St. Martinville followed in 1983. Notably, Longfellow brought attention back to the expulsion in his poem, “Evangeline,” published in 1847. St. Martinville was the setting of the poem, and an oak stands in the town named “The Evangeline Oak,” commemorating this poem which tells the story of two lovers separated by Le Grand Derangement. Whether the lovers ever existed is debatable, but the tree stands within walking distance of St. Martin Church. “Acadian Reminisces: The True Story of Evangeline,” published in 1907, brought further attention to St. Martinville. The park in which The Evangeline Oak stands was the first park established in the Louisiana State Park System. Judge Carl Thibodeaux looks forward to the celebration with anticipation. He was born in Louisiana, and while he was not previously familiar with any celebration prior to this, he is excited about “the celebration of the Cajun culture and the Catholic Church occurring

population of people in Southeast Texas that are of Acadian Ancestry, and this event is a “great opportunity to celebrate.” To commemorate the 250 year history of St. Martinville, Bishop Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette approved a Eucharist Procession along Bayou Teche. Boats will assemble at the boat landing in Leonville. A mass of the Assumption will take place at 8:00 a.m. at St. Leo the Great

Carlton said the county is hard-pressed to come up with the money. Dubose said if the county hires a professional consultant to do EDC work, that consultant won’t care about Orange County. Crump said there is only three projects completed in 10 years totaling $140,000. Banken asked Carlton as the CEO of Orange County what should be done. “Should we pay money and keep it limping along or find other ways?” Banken asked. Burton said commissioners should had began talking about this issue in March rather than in July. “Do we have to tell businesses coming in we don’t have an EDC anymore?” Burton asked. Carlton said if the county did pull out they would do something else instead of the OCEDC. “I have no plan but I know consulting groups to do it. Groups much larger than a two-person (Fillyaw and Administrative Assistant Shirley Zimmerman) shop, but I haven’t investigated it,” Carlton said. Burton asked how long it would be before the private professional consultant would be hired. Carlton said at least by October 1. He added August 1 is the last day to make a decision about funding the OCEDC. “I think we’re messing up as a court to make a decision midstream. This is not the time to bail out,” Dubose said. Carlton replied the biggest city, Orange, is not part of the unity Dubose earlier spoke about and Carlton and Dubose are only two board member among nine others on the OCEDC board. Banken said it would not

look good to the public to have a split vote on this subject. Dubose said the city of Orange pulled out because of a lack of communication from the OCEDC board. “I don’t think we need to follow Orange,” he said. Carlton said it was due to a lack of funding for the OCEDC to be successful. “It’s not a personality issue. We still keep paying $68,000 a year for three projects per decade,” Carlton said. Crump asked what would happen after October 1. Carlton said the county’s membership with the OCEDC would end and the county would need an alternate plan in place. Fillyaw said there are 10 projects in the works valued from $6 billion to $8 billion. Some would take six months to develop while others would take five years. Burton said if the OCEDC is not funded by the county, it will go away and there would be a vacuum for six to 12 months while something else was starting. Crump said the county was making a $68,000 contribution with no plan. “I don’t know what will happen,” he said. In other county business, no action was taken on the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool Program for 2015-2016 fiscal year. It will become effective on October 1, 2015. Minnie Hightower, Human Resource Director, said a decision needed to be made by August 3. The program called for a 9.82 percent annual increase. Hightower said those age 65 and over were carved out leaving a 7.2 percent annual increase. She said the decision the court has to make is to either pay for 100 percent for employees by the county or split the costs between the county and

the employees. The increase will be for $40 per month per employee. Banken said he thinks the county should pay the 100 percent. Lastly, a resolution approved

potential for future business deals. The council approved a resolution to execute a Standard Utility Agreement with TxDOT for the relocation of the existing waterline along Bob Hall Road. The relocation of the waterlines is part of the IH-10 Project. The state will pay $49,000 to relocate 800 linear feet of existing waterline and $54,000 for the engineering and inspections for a total of $103,000. Also related was a resolution approved for an agreement with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for $54,000 for professional engineering service for the Bob Hall Road water utility relocation. Services include preparation of plans and specifications for construction of a proposed water utility relocation on IH-10. Lastly, during Citizens Com-

ments, resident Joseph Robinson was concerned about the city’s basketball courts being closed to the public. He particularly pointed out how someone took photos of the City of Orange Natatorium and basketball courts being locked and posting the photos on Facebook. Robinson said the youth in the city need summer programs to keep them occupied, otherwise they will be walking the streets of the city after the school year begins “mad because they had nothing to do during the summer.” He said there’s a park in the Ridgemont Addition and residents said they would be glad to have a basketball court there. “There’s a full basketball court at Navy Park already by the water tower,” Robinson said. Guidry said later in the meeting the city does offer summer programs for the youth.

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Catholic Church in Leonville with Bishop Provost of the Diocese of Lake Charles as Mass Celebrant. Then there will be a procession to the boat landing. The procession of boats will stop in Arnaudville, Cecilia, Breaux Bridge, and Park ending at The Evangeline Oak in the Longfellow-Evangeline State Historical Site at St. Martinville. The boat procession will be followed by a visit to St. Martin du Tours Church for a Benediction before continuing on to Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel on Main Street for a final Benediction. The general public is invited to line the banks of the bayou and greet the procession as it passes. Parishes, Knights of Columbus councils, Crusillo groups, and religious communities are all invited to register boats for the procession. Information may be obtained through Father Michael Champagne, CJC at 337-394-6550, or through email at fetedieuduteche@ gmail.com To view information about the celebration as well as the history of the Church of St. Martin, visit their webpage at http://www.saintmartindetours.org/ two weeks ago revealed Orange County will receive $1,189,746 for their claim against BP and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the county’s full and final settlement.

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tions and services of an electric utility in areas in the municipality according to the Public Utility Regulatory Act. The act requires a local regulatory authority to make a reasonable determination of rate base, expenses, investment and rate of return and retain the necessary personnel to determine reasonable rates. In order to maximize the efficient use of resources and expertise in reviewing, analyzing, and investigating Entergy’s $75.3 million base rate increase request and Entergy’s proposed surcharges and riders, the city’s efforts would be coordinated with similarly situated municipalities through the Entergy Texas Inc. Cities Service Area Steering Committee. The city joined with other Entergy service area municipalities in a steering committee in order to coordinate the hiring and direction of counsel and consultants working on behalf of the steering committee and the city. The city employed the Lawton Law Firm to represent them. City Manager Mike Stelly was nominated for the Board of Trustees of the Texas Municipal League MultiState Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool for Region 16. Stelly was compete for the position against other nominees from across the region. The trustee post is a three-year staggered term of office. The five present Board of Directors for the Orange County Appraisal District - Chair Lynda Gunstream, Vice Chair Hughie Allen, Secretary Laura Floyd, Member Tim Schossow and Member Tim Andrews, were nominated by the city council for another term. The directors serve a two-year term beginning on January 1 of even-numbered year, 2016 is the beginning of the next two year term of the board, according to information from the OCAD. A contract for a one-year audit service with the option for two additional years for Sandersen Knox & Company, LLC, was approved. City Secretary Theresa Van Meter said the firm has worked with the city for several years, does a thorough job and they’re “very easy to work with.” There will no change in price for the service.

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The city will enter into an agreement with Fitz & Shipman, Inc. for $40,025 for professional engineering services for State Highway 62 water extension to the Texas Department of Transportation office building. Plans are to extend a 12-inch water line with alternate bid for a four-inch water line on SH 62 from 900 feet north of Interstate 10 North Frontage northward to the TxDOT office, 2,500 feet. Also approved was the Orange Economic Development Corporation to expend funds not to exceed $48,000 for the upsizing to a 12-inch waterline along SH 62. The upsizing will ensure adequate fire protection when required in the future and to promote new or expanded business development. Trahan by upgrading, there

Ron and Bitsy Jackson of Bridge City will be among the Orange Countians traveling to St. Martinsville to take part in the 250th anniversary of the founding of Acadiana.

on the same day.” He is most eager to experience the Benediction of the Holy Eucharist which “will be shared with each church. It is the body and blood of Christ,” and the lead vessel will carry the Bishop during the procession. “Many people in Southeast Texas are originally from St. Martinville,” says Jackson, and there are many from the surrounding areas as well. As he suggests, there is a fairly large

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“People haven’t had a raise in seven years. We cannot make a good decision on where the money will come from,” Banken said. “We need to make a decision to either stay in the EDC or to pull out.” Burton said to continue as is seemed like the plan to take to him. Carlton said that Jefferson County doesn’t have an EDC and the chambers of commerce do the work. Banken said Orange County can’t compare itself to Jefferson County. Dubose said he and Carlton serve on the board of directors of the OCEDC and the OCEDC brought everyone together as one in unity. “The city of Orange’s decision doesn’t have to influence us. We need to show strength in unity and make a motion to leave as is and to study it,” Dubose said. “The city of Orange is not in it but it will reap the benefits anyway. We can’t go forward. We need to bring businesses here and get more rooftops here to bring taxes down.” Carlton asked Fillyaw how many agreements with businesses doe the OCEDC have under its belt. Fillyaw there were three 381s (agreements which keep 100 percent of the businesses’ property values off the tax rolls, but they receive revenues from the county) and two abatements. Crump asked how much those were worth a year in which Fillyaw answered $140,000. He added those numbers will increase in seven to eight years. For instance, Jefferson Energy Companies agreement is worth $130,000. That number will drop and then flat line. LaPoint and STI are $140,000 total with others in the works.

Orange Council limits. The city will provide police, fire and emergency medical services. These services started in 1968. The company waived services for solid waste collection, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, operation and maintenance of roads and streets including street lighting and operation and maintenance of parks, playgrounds and swimming pools. The term of agreement will be effective from Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2030, unless sooner terminated. Oubre said this is a voluntary annexation and it should be a relief to the company because they were paying sales tax to the Orange County Emergency Services District #3 and they’re no longer required to pay another ad valorem tax to another entity.

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20 years. She was a charter member of Second Baptist in Bridge City. The Rev. Barry Murchison and Bill Nickum performed the service. *****Anna Norwood, 75, of Orangefield, died July 30. Service was held at St. Helen Catholic Church. She is survived by husband Walter, five daughters and one son and their families. *****Wynne Hunt, 76, of Orange, died Sat. July 30. Wynne was named for Dr. Wynne Pierce, who delivered many children and many are named for him. In fact, his sons David and Stephen have Wynne as middle names. He is survived by wife Ramona, two sons, one daughter Julia and their families. He was a Korean Army vet and production supervisor at Dupont. He was also a member of the Kroger Koffee Klub (KKK). ****Vernon “Bugger“ Smith, 57, of Orange, died July 30. He was a Korean and Vietnam veteran. He is survived by wife Judy, daughters and son.*****Emily Lorine Reviea Moar, 86, died July 30. She was a native of Orange and a retired cafeteria supervisor at LC-M. *****Julia Bell Welch, 81, of Orange, died Aug. 1. Services were held Aug 3 at Dorman Funeral Home. *****Gladys Higgins, 90, of Tomball died Aug. 1. *****Tammy Lynn Bryan, 37, of Orange, died Aug. 1. Services were held Aug. 3 at Claybar. She is survived by her parents Shirley and Jim Bryan and their family. 40 Year Ago-1975

TIME MARCHES ON The summer heat has been bearing down with no rain in sight. The ground is hard as a rock, plants and gardens are dying but at least with high pressure, hurricanes are staying away. If we don’t get a break we will be on a fire alert by mid-August.*****John Russell Houser was the perpetrator of a mass shooting last Thursday in a Lafayette movie house. Two young ladies from the area were killed, nine others injured. Houser then took his own life. These kinds of crimes make no sense. Why did he feel the need to kill? Why didn’t he just blow his own brains out? *****Here at home the Orange County Commissioners Court again waited until the last minute to gut a program. This time it was not to renew their yearly contribution to the Orange County EDC. The program is a membership between the Port of Orange, County and Cities in the County. It has been a tool that everyone shared in to help attract economic development to the county. Bobby Fillyaw is the manager and has spent years building contacts and making proposals. One body working for all entities is the best way to go. The County Judge has suggested the $68,000 could be used to hire a private consultant. Maybe for that money he can find another gold nugget in California. Commissioner Burton questioned the reason the court waited until the last minute to bring it up. I believe the answer is obvious, the same reason it was kept a secret. The excuse is weak, claiming a lack of communication. Fillyaw made most court meetings and was available to answer any questions, plus the Judge and a commissioner serve on the EDC board. Personally, I believe it’s to dismantle everything Judge Thibodeaux put in place. This is just one of many such moves.*****I have to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. REMEMBERING DARYL KING TOO YOUNG TO DIE The death of Daryl King, 37, was a real tragedy that could and should have been avoided. Too often domestic disputes lead to tragic ending. It’s one of law enforcement’s biggest headaches and one of our largest causes of death. Arguments often become overheated, jealousy becomes an obsession and put a weapon in the mix and the results are often bad. I don’t know what happened on that July 22 morning but regardless, a young man lost his life. I had known Daryl very well. He has been in our home many times. He had very good manners and it was easy to see that he was well raised. He was different than many in his generation, he was caring and not prone to be on the wild side. A handsome guy that I always liked because of his great disposition and attitude. His death is really sad. I had known his mom Sharon most of her life and also his dad Billy, the son of a longtime friend, the late Jack King. Daryl was partly raised by his grandparents Gussie and Knox Clark, Sharon’s parents, who loved him very much. The Clark’s are a large family of caring, community minded citizens. Judge Pat Clark was Daryl’s second cousin. His grandfather Jack was a single dad who raised his boys while being involved in many youth projects. I tell you the above simply to highlight the fact that Daryl came from good folks, with deep roots in our community. Services were held Sunday, July 26. My heart and sympathy goes out to his parents, grandparents, sibling, large family and friends. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 County Judge Carl Thibodaux proposes a $33.6 million budget that will give county employees a five percent raise but no tax increase. *****LSCO math professor, Dr. Barbara Rives, retires. She came to Lamar in 1980. *****Former Bridge City Strutter, Kayla Kenney, will be a member of the prestigious Kilgore Rangerettes. Cathy Riley, director of the B.C. Strutters, a former Rangerette, was excited for her former student. Kayla is the daughter of Melissa and Paul Kenney of Bridge City. Her sister Kristina will join Mrs. Riley and the Strutters this season. *****Actress Frances Fisher was in Orange to attend the Stark High class of 1970 reunion. She wore a Carr Junior High Hurricane sweatshirt. She acted in two Academy Award Best Pictures, “Unforgiven” and “Titanic.”*****Foley’s started in Texas in 1900 as Foley Brothers Dry Goods Co. In 22 years they became Houston’s biggest department store. Well, they are no more. The company has been taken over by Macy’s. They went by the wayside like Battlestiens, Gilley’s, Sakowitz, Houston Oilers and Weiners.*****Kim and Ebb Moore are celebrating Parlours 25th anniversary. They have totally redone the store at 911 Green, formerly Harry’s Appliance.*****Former Bridge City and NFL football star Jason Matthews has retired from the Titans and has accepted a job at Montgomery Bell Academy, in Nashville, where he will become associate dean of the 11th and 12th grades and assistant with football. He is married to Kim Roy of Bridge City and they have two boys. (Editor’s note: 10 years have gone by. I wonder if the situation is the same.)*****High school football started two a-days this week. Each year August seems to get hotter and hotter. The season starts in just a few weeks. *****Tim Russett on ‘Meet the Press’ says that all astronauts believe there is intelligent life somewhere else in the universe. To date, in 2005, 17 Americans have died exploring outer space. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Owens ‘Rosco’ Richards, 66 of Orange, died July 25. He was an Orange native. He is survived by wife Barbara, two sons and their families. *****Alvin Myers, 90, of Bridge City, died July 26. Service was held July 28 at Claybar of Bridge City. *****Curtis Keith Deshotel, 69, of Mauriceville, died July 26. He was a tugboat captain. He is survived by wife Marilyn and her family. *****Madras Helen Hennegan, 85, of Bridge City, died July 29. She was an LVN at Baptist Orange for

Don Jacobs gives up refinery job to pursue writing, singing, pickin’ and whatever. He’s chasing a dream. *****Jeannie and Buddy Moore are expecting a little one in December. *****Happy birthday to Ann McCollum on August 1. Lynn Hall on August 2 and also Wayne Morse. *****Gordon Baxter celebrates 30th anniversary radio show. It took place when his air show on KLVI ended. In attendance were the members of Baxter’s Brigade and from Houston, attorneys Jack Clark and Jack Raynes. (Editor’s note: Raynes later became Texas Secretary of State.) The music was furnished by Dan Green and his 11-string guitar. Don Jacobs and Buddy Moore and Lloyd ‘Tee Bruce’ Broussard sat on the floor with a jug between his legs. Others played spoons and harmonicas. Betty Em played the spokes on her wheel chair to the tune of ‘Rock of Ages.’ Others took on Pearl beer, Napoleon’s best brandy and the Little Red Barn’s best barbecue and a three foot square cake from Murphy’s Cake Shop. Roy Dunn reported it was a typical Baxter party, weird as hell for outsiders, it completely freaked out the blue-bloods. Daddy Hicks, station owner, was like a fibber-crab, peeping in amazement from around the corner, never leaving his confines as he took in the commoners.*****A few of the local characters that make Orange County such a great place are: Ed Bacon, Joe Blanda, Doug Harrington, Judge Sid, J.K. Conn, Louis Dugas, Cecil Scales, Roy Wingate, Cecil Beeson, Mac Dorman, Ed Lovelace, Corky Harmon, Dick Bivens, Wilson Roberts, Bob Montagne, Sharon Bearden, Joe Runnels, Red Garrett, Grover Halliburton, Ron Moreau, A.J. Judice, just to name a few.*****the 35th Hubbard Reunion was held at DERA grounds. Over 90 people attended. They were descendants of the late George H. and Fredonia Hubbard. Milton Hubbard, 92, the oldest living son had five generation of his family present. People came from throughout the country. C.W. ‘Bubba’ Hubbard and his sister Mrs. J.C. Girouard of Houston were co-chairmen.*****Darla Multsby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Multsby, won a music scholarship at Sam Houston State University.*****The Knights of Columbus, Orange Council 1680, recently won the church league softball championship. They defeated Grace Lutheran, North Orange Baptist, Cove Baptist and MacDonald Baptist twice in the double elimination. Team members are: Quincy Adams, John Lucia, Tommy Lowe, John Hatzenbuchler, Gilbert Mazola, Frank Skeeter, Ed Smith, Larry David, Bob Humkey, Ray Gilbeaux, Mike Mazzola, Fred Hill, Ron Fregia, Ron Greig, Ben Divin, Fred O’Brien, Carl Thibodeaux, Allen Brown and Issac Acosta. Coach for the team is Gerald Beach, Chaplain is Msgr Joe Berberich and batboy is Jason Greig. A FEW HAPPENINGS Dr. Amber Dunn paid a quick visit to the area this weekend to attend the funeral of her friend Daryl King. By Amber making the effort to come all this way shows the respect she had for Daryl and how much she though of him. Unfortunately she had to leave early Monday to return to Cleveland. Amber will be moving to Garden City, Kansas where she will be working as an Anesthesiologist at an area hospital. Before going to Kansas Amber and her fiance, Dr. Clay Greeson will take a long deserved trip to Greece.*****Our buddy from California, Orange County Emergency Director Ryan Peabody, had his county vehicle detailed at a local detail shop in Pinehurst recently. My guess is he is getting ready for hurricane season.*****A special happy 5th birthday to Ryiah Weigreffe, daughter of Christi and Jerry Weigreffe. Christi says Ryiah is an angle who has brought lots of love to them and her siblings Hunter and Hannah.*****Craig Alan Biggio, the Houston Astros gritty spark plug for 20 years (1988-2007), became the first Huston Astro to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. On Sunday, July 26, over 45,000 were in attendance at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown as fans called his name, ’Biggio, Biggio. During his induction speech Craig fought back tears as he looked to his pretty wife of 25 years for strength. In 20 seasons with the Astros Biggio had 3,000 hits, 668 doubles, 414 stolen bases and 291 homeruns. He started as catcher with Houston and switched to second base. Others inducted Sunday were pitchers John Smoltz, Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez. One of Craig’s local fans, Anita Bussell, was very excited about him representing the Astros in the Hall of Fame. She would like to have gone to Cooperstown but says maybe for the next ‘Killer B’ induction.*****Jeanna Gonzales, Jonathan Glapion and Tara Towns spent the weekend in Houston at the Comic Con. They all say they had a great time.*****Bobbie Kristina Brown, who was found face down Jan. 31 in her bathtub, had been unresponsive since. The 22-year-old died Sunday, July 26. Her death came a little over three years after her mother, Whitney Houston’s similar demise. It marks a very heartbreaking double tragedy in the celebrity world. It’s still uncertain what happened to Bobbie Kristina, police are still investigating. No one had been charged with a crime.*****We are very happy to see the direction Coach Beaver Dubois is leading the BCHS football team. Many players have been spotted out in the community helping out, most recently at the annual BC Library Summer Reading Awards ceremony. They are great role models for our younger Cardinals.*****Happy belated birthday to Lynn Gray. Grandkids Sophia, Jag and Bryer helped him celebrate with cupcakes on his big day. Also happy 11th birthday to Marilyn Clark. We were told she had a fun birthday party.*****Chrysta Miller and son Chaston have been working out together this summer. We love to see parents and teenagers spending quality time together. Chaston will be leading the BCHS band again this year.*****Working hard at Planet Fitness lately is Ashley Gordy. Keep it up Ashley.*****Congrats to Heather Mathews on her new job teaching 3rd grade at Little Cypress Elementary. Those kids are lucky to have such a hardworking teacher.*****Carley Dorman, daughter of Wendy and Brandon Dorman and granddaughter of Connie and Johnny Dorman is sporting new wheels. Talk has it Papaw Johnny took Carley on a little trip to Houston and Carley came back a very happy granddaughter. Gotta love Papaw Johnny.*****Good luck to the award winning BCHS Strutters who are attending dance camp this week. We hope you bring back a bus full of trophies.*****Blake Shelton and Miranda

Lambert’s divorce became final July 21. Since their engagement in 2010, they have both racked up many awards, winning five consecutive pairs of trophies for Top Male and Top Female vocalists and dozen of other music honors. The celebrity couple has enough career momentum on their own to survive. They were bringing home the big bucks, both at the top of their game. What possibly could go wrong. They had everything but children and there in might lie the answer.*****We hear Carmen Hudspeth’s shrimp Sauce Piquante that she learned to cook from her MawMaw really hit the spot for her family. We’re pretty sure MawMaw is very proud.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. On July 29, longtime Bridge City teacher Lisa Faulk celebrates as does Jeff Fruge, Bonnie Sipes, Nancy Bourgeois and Chris Abshire. This also would have been the birthday of Dr. Joe Majors and Rev. Leo Anderson. It also was the day, in 2005, that Hurricane Katrina paid a visit. Celebrities enjoying birthdays are football player Dak Prescott, 21 and country singer Martina McBride, 48.*****On July 30, Ronda Hale, of Bridge City Physical Therapy, celebrates and so does Conner Godwin and Daniel Faircloth. They join Arnold Schwarzenegger, 67, Hillary Swank, 40 and Paul Anka, 73.*****On July 31, Laci Braus, Debbie Moerbe, Wayne Sanders and Brittany Newman all share birthdays. Also on this day, in 1964, country singer Jim Reeves died in a plane crash. Celebrities enjoying birthdays on this day are Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, 49, singer Zac Brown, 36 and actor Wesley Snipes, 52.*****On Aug. 1, Dr. Pauline Hargrave, LC-M superintendent, celebrates as does our long time friend Wayne Morse, Tana Thompson and Judge Joy Dubose Simonton, JP Pct. 3. One day before Derry. Joining them are rapper Coolio, 51, baseball player Madison Bumgarner, 25, actors Martin Sheen, 74, Tempestt Bledsoe, 41 and Jason Momoa, 35.*****August 2, Judge Derry Dunn celebrates on day after Joy. They should combine the party. Well maybe not, this is also her mom Joyce’s birthday and her parents Joyce and John Dubose’s 40th anniversary. Our buddy Stump Weatherford also celebrates another birthday. He says they are coming too quickly. They are joined by football player Golden Tate, 26, actresses Mary-Louise Parker, 50 and Angell Conwell, 31.*****On August 3, Pat Branden and photographer Lacey Monceaux celebrate, as does Ruth Stone, Frank Wiegreffe, Joe Elam and Glenda Delano. Celebrities celebrating this day are football player Tom Brady, 37, singer Tony Bennett, 88 and entrepreneur Martha Stewart, 73.and actor Martin Sheen, 74.*****On August 4, John Harrington, the guy who brought Mayhaws to Bridge City, celebrates as does Paige’s pretty daughter Claire Williams and Kody Fisette. They join President Barack Obama, 54, actor Billy Bob Thornton, 59 and race car driver Kurt Busch, 36.*****Congrats to former Bridge City standout Christina Jacques, daughter of Geneva and sister of Kenzi. Livingston High School is lucky to have her as their new head softball coach. Too bad BC couldn’t snag her.*****Proud aunt Ashlee Ellis was excited that her little nephew, Guy, son of Brian and Jennifer, finally called her “Auntie” for the first time. Aunt Ashely is excited to see all the milestones little Guy reaches.*****Former Bridge City residents, Nick and Becky Nichols, were in town for the weekend. They were busy introducing their new puppy Letti. The pup is precious.*****Cassy Harrington has a birthday getaway booked. Happy early birthday Cassy. Hope you have a memorable trip.*****”El Chapo” Guzman, the Mexican drug lord who escaped from a maximum security prison in Mexico, is long gone. A $4 million dollar reward has been offered for his whereabouts but no sightings or anyone brave enough to come forward.*****Hartley Ivy was seen riding her very first bike, given to her by Granna and PawPaw. We hear Hartley is looking forward to becoming a big sister in a few months.*****Everything I can research, and I’ve worked hard at it, we’re better off with the Iran nuclear deal. It’s a step we can’t afford to pass up. A deal supported by Russia, France, China, Germany and the others will never come our way again. Really, there is nothing to lose and will prevent another war.*****Amy Simmons can still wake-board like she did as a teenager. Way to show them how its done Amy.*****Lenora Sayers, Sharon Ellis and Donna Minter had a great cousins weekend with their cousins from Louisiana. They say the laughter never stopped. What a great way to spend a weekend.*****Former BC standout and current UT baseball player Chase Shugart, surprised his mom Robyn and family with a visit from Austin this weekend. Chase has started school early this summer.*****In a rare Sunday session, U.S. senators defeated another Republican attempt to repeal ObamaCare. Meanwhile, because of the growing number of patients gaining insurance through ObamaCare, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are a fast growing force in medicine. This reflects the rising influence on non-physician caregivers in the medical marketplace beset by doctor shortages that will only grow as the Affordable Care Act continues to gain insurers.*****Peggy’s on the Bayou has a great special we took advantage of and you can too. Just a great meal. A family seafood platter for four or five for only $39.99. Peggy’s is also serving barbecue crabs, a real treat. That’s what I’m going back for while they are available.*****Don’t forget Little League Fall Ball registration is going on now. Bridge City has extended their registration to August 11. Don’t miss out. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Sostan and Sugar Bee’s daughter Lola, go through a bad divorce her so she sent Little Tony, her six-years-old, to live wit her parents for da summer. One day Tony was playing outside wen he rush in da house and axed his grandmother, “MawMaw, wats it called wen two peoples are sleeping on top of each utta, hanh?” Sugar Bee was startled her, but decided she would tell him da truth. “Honey, it’s called sexual intercourse.” Little Tony say, “Oh, OK, tank you,” and rushed back outside. A few minutes later he bust through da screen door and said angrily, “MawMaw, it’s not called intercourse, it’s called bunk beds.” C’EST TOUT A look back in history. This week, 40 years ago (1975), teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, never to be found again.*****President LBJ signed the Medicare Bill 55 years ago. It took affect a year later in 1966.*****On Aug. 6, 70 years ago, the United States dropped the Atomic Bomb on Japan. With that action President Truman brought WWII to an end.*****This week, 223 years ago, the French National Anthem ’La Marseillaise’ was born. In my youth, every Cajun kid in Louisiana’s 13 Acadian Parishes were required to learn the song.*****The summer months always take a toll on attendance at the Wednesday Lunch Bunch gathering but last week, despite many of the regulars being away, a nice group showed up at Robert’s. Constable David Cagle, Judge Derry Dunn, Judge Joe Parkhurst, Zach Johnson, Judge Pete Runnels, Roy Dunn, Pinehurst Administrator Robbie Hood, Judge Joy Simonton, Randall Morris, Sheriff Merritt and Marlene, Commissioners David Dubose and Barry Burton, David Ball, Shirley Zimmerman and Joel Steinman enjoyed the fellowship. Coming in from Austin in a surprise visit was Skipper Free, who sang a song for the group. Dubose was accused of drinking Burton’s tea so Barry just turned the straw over. Cagle says Frye’s BMW bike is not a real motorcycle, it’s a toy. The Bunch will dine at PK’s Grill this week and back to Robert’s next. Everyone always welcome.*****Gotta go. Read us cover to cover and shop our local advertisers when you can. Also check us out on the web at therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 29, 2015 •

Ronnie Denton still going strong Editors note: this is part of an ongoing series into the lives of local police oﬃcers. e intention is to build a good line of communication between the oﬃcers and the public in light of recent headlines in cities across the nation.

By Debby Schamber For the Record Over the last 79 years and across the nation, 13,020 officers have been killed in the line of duty, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. e number of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Orange is three. However, the lower number does not lessen the pain for the families, friends and the community. Police Chief Ed O’Reilly was standing outside the Ingram Cafe on May 29, 1935, located on the southwest corner of Fifth and Main Streets, which is now the Lutcher eater parking lot. He was talking to a friend when Edgar Eskridge, a First Baptist preacher, drove by and shot at the police chief. O’Reilly had just celebrated his 41st birthday a few days before when he lost his life. e city commission met two days later and appointed John D. Godwin Jr., 31 years old, as acting police chief. But, less than four months later, he too would be killed in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop on two fugitives accused of stealing a cab. Godwin was shot in the abdomen and died the following day. Nearly 40 years passed before another officer lost his life in the line of duty. Captain Danny Gray, 31, became the third police officer killed in the line of duty on June 28, 1974 during an attempted jail escape. Ronnie Denton, of the Bridge City Police Department, was there the day Gray lost his life. Denton graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School in 1968. Straight out of high school he was drafted into the U.S. Army. During his time in Viet Nam he saw unsightly things including many killings. But, he never expected to come home and witness the death of his best friend.

Ronnie Denton, Patrol Sergeant for the Bridge City Police Department, has been a police officer for more than 40 years and has no plans to retire anytime soon. Denton had grown up with Gray. Upon his return Gray helped Denton secure a job at the Orange Police Department. At the time, the only opening was as a dispatcher. On June 28, 1974, at 1:00 a.m., Charles Ray Dowden, was arrested for robbing a convenience store. He was taken to the police station where he was booked and placed in the city jail on the second floor of the police station. e old jail is located behind the current Orange City Hall. Billy Wayne Dowden, who had been at the convenience store with his brother, decided to aid his brother in escaping from jail. Billy Wayne Dowden and Clifford Blansett entered the police station around 4 a.m. and went to the dispatcher’s booking office, where two police officers and Denton were working. Dowden slammed open the door to the dispatcher’s office, pointed an automatic pistol at the police officers and declared, Ì have come to get Charles.’ Gray lunged at Dowden and grabbed the hand in which he was holding the gun while placing his other arm around Dowden forcing him into the hall. e door, operating on a spring closing device, closed automatically behind them. After a brief exchange of gunfire, Gray was found dead. After the death of his best friend, Denton had a lot of soul searching to do on whether to continue his career in law enforcement.

“I knew Danny would want me to stay, “ Denton said. He remained at OPD for a total of four years. He also worked at the Nederland Police Department for 13 years, but wanted to come back home. He made the move to Bridge City in 1994. Now the 67year old officer is currently a patrol sergeant with no plans to retire from a job he loves. . “I am very blessed to have the strength to continue doing what I am doing,” Denton said. “When I retire, it will just kill me.” Denton did not receive a formal education on being a police officer and took it upon himself to learn the “proper ways” to do things. He attributes his success as a police officer and being wellrounded person to his parents “My dad instilled me with morals and ideas,” Denton said. “It’s very important to have common sense too and know how to use resources.” He thanks God for his gift of common sense but also the lessons he has learned from influential men such as Joey Hargrave who told him if he wanted to be sergeant someday he would have to work on writing reports and learning computers. From his current bosses, Paul Davis and Brad Frye, Denton continued to learn about computers and updated programs in addition to the latest policies and procedures. Denton is grateful for his wife who is always understanding and has stood by him.

rough his job, Denton is often in the presence of children and uses the opportunity to pass on a little wisdom. “I tell the kids to put God ﬁrst, their family second and their job third,” he said. “If you do that, you will go a long way.” He also gives them a little insight into his personal life in hopes they will take it to heart and learn from his experience when he tells them of his 17-year-old grandson’s death. Denton tries to hold back the tears as he tells of the night his grandson sneaked out of the house to go “joy riding” in Port Arthur. As a result, he was killed in a wreck. “When you make a bad choice in life, you may pay the price,” he added. “I would give anything to have him back.” He ends his story to children with a reminder to always tell their parents, “I love you.” Denton admits his biggest challenges over the years has been the advances of technology and the use of computers in police cars. “If someone had told me in 1974 that we would have computers in cars that would print out tickets, I would not have believed it,” he says with a chuckle. However, an even bigger challenge has been society as a whole. “It’s hard being a policeman nowadays,” he said. Denton says police are often perceived as the “bad guys.” “I love people, but I still have to do my job,” he said.. “Making arrests and working traffic does not make us bad people, we are just doing our job,” After his shift ends, Denton goes out to his backyard shop to unwind. For at least 30 minutes he thinks about his day before he emerges refreshed and ready to do it all over again. Other times he may stay a bit longer to do a little woodworking or welding. One thing is for sure, for Denton there will deﬁnitely be more days ahead of patrolling the streets of Bridge City and certainly maintaining his oath to protect and serve.

Members of the Lutcher Theater Service Guild pose with Jack Hanna during his recent appearance at the theater.

Lutcher Theater Guild seeking new volunteers As the Lutcher eater prepares for the 2015-16 Season, the Lutcher eater Service Guild is seeking individuals interested in volunteering their time and talents to help promote and support the arts and the Lutcher in our community. is season’s membership drive is to be held ursday, August 6, from 5:30-7:00 pm on the Lutcher eater third floor lobby. e drive is open to the public and all are invited for a hot dog supper and information about committees and membership responsibilities. e Service Guild is a nonprofit organization whose main objective is to support the Lutcher eater’s performing arts series. Annually the theater provides entertainment to approximately 30,000 adults and children and the Guild helps to facilitate Lutcher events in a variety of ways. “Volunteering at the Lutcher eater is a great way to keep the Arts alive in the community!!” says five year guild member, Peggy Lynn Richardson. Persons interested in volunteering can choose to be involved with one or more committees, which represent the different aspects of the theater’s needs. Volunteer committee opportunities include: Patron Services: includes ushering, scanning and counting tickets, attending concessions and coatroom, and assisting with hearing devices and binocular rentals.

Hospitality: includes catering and providing “Home Town” hospitality for national and international touring company members, and technical crews. e Lutcher eater has earned a national/international reputation as the theater known by artists to provide hometown hospitality and the feeling of “coming home to family.” Sets, Lights, Audio and Props: includes assisting backstage with the technical aspects of a show, such as loading in, lighting, sound, props and wardrobe for most daytime children’s shows. Administration: includes mailing material relating to board meetings, general membership meetings, and invitations to special events such as the Guild’s Christmas Dinner and Oﬃcer Installation Dinner. Audience Development: includes distributing materials such as posters and ﬂyers throughout Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana promoting the theater events to the public. Membership: includes organizing and conducting the annual membership drive, collecting dues and maintaining a current membership roster for the Guild. Annual dues for members are $10.00 and are used to support Guild activities. For more information about the membership drive, the Service Guild or the Lutcher’s upcoming season please 886-5535 or visit www.lutcher.org.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Orange County Happenings

Area Wide Community Events Schedules

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Hunter Education safety class being offered

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Enhanced Safety Course (4 hour field part) will be taught Monday, Aug. 17, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. You must compete the free enhanced hunter education online home study computer sections, print completed tests and bring them to class when you attend. This class is not just for hunters. Anybody who handles firearms will benefit from this class. To sign up for the class, or for more information, please call Danny Odom at 883-8118.

OHS season tickets to be sold

Herbie Stutes and The Grand Shin to perform at Eagle’s

Orangefield Football season ticket sales for current ticket holders will be July 27 - Aug. 7 from 8:00 am-11:00am and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Monday thru Friday at the field house. New season ticket sales will begin Aug. 10- Aug. 21 from 8:00 am-11:00 am and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Monday through Friday at the field house. If you have

Herbie Stutes and The Grand Shin will perform at The Fraternal Order of Eagles Friday, Aug. 31, from 5 pm until 12:00 am. Entry is $5 per person. The Eagle’s Lodge Located at N. 28th St., Orange. For more information call 886-7381.

any questions, please call Melanee Scales at 735-4504.

Clover Kids Day Camp

County Historical Society schedules meeting

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4-H County Agent Christina Ritter will be offering a Clover Kids Day Camp Adventures for youth ages 5-8. Come experience the fun of what 4-H has to offer for the 4-H clover member. Some of the fun things we will be doing are gardening, animals, fitness, food and fun. The camp will be help August 3–5, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 14475 FM 1442 Orange. Registration fee is $15 per child for the entire camp, deadline to register and pay is July 27. You do not have to be a part of 4-H to attend this fun, hands on camp. If you would like to be a part of our exciting camp, call the 4-H office, 882-7010.

The Orange County Historical Society will hold their quarterly meeting Aug. 4, at 6:30 pm, in the City of Orange Public Library. The program will consist of a “show and tell” by members. Members should bring an historic heirloom or other item of historical significance, or prepare to speak briefly about a historical event concerning Orange. The public is invited.

Made in America Sale held in Orange

Thrift & Gift vendors have dressed up the front counter with homemade items. Our half-price sale continues with clothes, shoes, lingerie, purses, belts, hats, underwear and socks. Hours of operation are 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Tuesday thru Friday at 350 37th St. (off Strickland Drive). Phone 886-7649.

Extension Office offers food handler classes

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County Extension Agent Fallon Foster will be offering the two day certification course followed by the exam on the third day. The Course will be held August 10-11, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and testing Aug. 12, 9:00 am to noon, at the extension office. This course will prepare you for the National ANSI Certified Professional Food Manager exam. All courses are taught by instructors accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services and have completed additional requirements from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The course will be $125 per person and includes the two day instructions, handbook and materials and the national certification exam. Anyone wishing to attend this course must complete and mail the pre-registration form located online at http:// foodsafety,.tamu.edu. Registration form and payment must be postmarked and mailed to Texas A&M by July 27. Registration forms will also be available at the extension office located at 11475 FM 1442 Orange. For further information contact the extension office at 882-7010.

Wild Hogs gone wild in Big Thicket

Big Thicket National Preserve and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension service of Hardin County would like to invite interested landowners, and the general public to learn more about feral hogs, in a one-day workshop. The workshop will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5, 9 am to 2:30 pm at the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center, 6102 FM 420 Kountze. Please RSVP by Friday, July 31, by call the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center 409-951-6700 or email Herbert_Young_Jr.@nps.gov, with a subject line of: Registration-Hog Meeting. In email include your name, number in your group attending, and the total number of individuals interested in ordering lunch for $7 per person. The event is limited to 100 participants. Some of the topics that will be covered include; brief overview of feral hogs, feral hog hunting options, hog control and a field trip around Big Thicket HQ to check hog trap and discuss trapping/baiting methods.

LIT schedules orientation

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family and Consumer Science Agent, Fallon Foster, will be offering a hands on two-day sewing camp for youth ages 8 to 18. The camp will touch on the basics of the sewing machine, different types of fabrics and their reactions and basic hand sewing. The camp will be held, Aug. 17-18, from 9:00 am to noon, at the Extension Office located,11475 FM 1442, Orange. The cost is $10 per person and the deadline to register will be Friday, Aug. 14.

BCHS football program ads still available

Edward Jones to host school supply drive

There is still space available for ads in the 2015-2016 BCHS football program. All senior ads are due by Monday, Aug. 3 and business ads are due Tuesday, Aug. 4. Senior ads may be turned in to Debbie Gregg in the front office on Monday. Quarter page ads are $100, half page ads are $150 and full page ads are $225. For more information, call 988-1243.

Local residents and businesses may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to either Edward Jones branch office during regular business hours from July 20 to August 17. Items needed for the drive include: crayons, children scissors (blunt), glue sticks, washable markers, watercolor paints, 9x12 construction paper (assorted colors), 9x12 manila paper, plastic two pocket folders with clasp (red,blue,green), plastic pocket folders with no brads.

WOS season football tickets to be sold

American Legion to hold BBQ fundraiser

Current West Orange-Stark season ticket holders will be able to purchase their 2015-2016 football tickets during a two day sale, Aug. 4-5, from 9 amnoon, at the athletic office at the high school. Season tickets to the general public will be available Aug. 11-12 from 9 am through noon and 1-3 pm.

The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will hold a BBQ chicken plate lunch fundraiser from 11 am until 1 pm, Thursday, Aug. 6. The plates, which are $8 each, will consist of smoked chicken quarter, link, potato salad, beans, bread and dessert. Walk ins and deliveries are available. Call 886-1241 afternoon Aug. 5, or before 9am Aug. 6 for orders and deliveries.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will offer a class on braided rug/mat making out of plastic bags. The class will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 am through noon, at 11475 FM 1442, Orange. Supplies needed for the class will be plastic bags and an 8 mm or any other large crochet hook. FOr more information, or to register for the class, call 882-7010.

Master Gardeners to host Beekeeping and Garden Program The Orange County Master Gardeners Association will have a presentation on “Beekeeping and the Garden” given by Len VanMarion, a local beekeeper, at their monthly meeting, Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Orange County Expo Center, on FM 1442 in Orangefield. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm, with a pot luck supper from 6:00 - 6:30. The public is welcome to attend. Starting Sept. 29 thru Nov. 21, the Master Gardeners and Orange County Texas A&M AgriLife will be conducting a Master Gardener Certification Training class. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 8:30 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am - noon. For more information check our website www.txmg.org/orange or contact the Orange County AgriLife office at 882-7010.

Masons to hold fish fry fundraiser

The Madison Masonic Lodge, 3528 Masonic Dr., Orange, will hold a fish fry fundraiser, Aug. 8, from 11 am – 2 pm. Dinners will consist of fried fish, french fries, baked beans and onions. Dinners are $8 per plate and can be picked up or delivered to Orange or Bridge City, with five or more orders. To purchase delivery tickets call 745-1679.

BCLL Sign-ups extended

Lamar Institute of Technology will hold four orientation sessions for new students who plan to attend LIT in the fall. Each session will last an hour. There will be a separate orientation held at the same time for parents. Session dates and times are: 11:00-noon, Aug. 3; 11-noon, Aug. 10; and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Aug. 14. Those interested in attending should sign up on the LIT Web site, www.lit.edu. Prospective students and their parents should arrive for orientation 30 minutes prior to sign in at the Beeson Building. Prospective students should have ainformation or for questions, call Student Services at (409) 880-8321.

Youth sewing camp offered by extension office

AgriLife office to hold rug making class

Registration to play softball or baseball at Bridge City Little League has been extended through Aug. 2. Fees are $100 for the first child and $50 per additional children. To register, or get more information, visit www.bcll.org. Tryouts are planned for Aug. 3-4, but continue to watch the website for updates.

St. Paul UMC presents Suspect:Hollywood

St. Paul United Methodist Church will host a mystery dinner theater, Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31, at 6:30 pm. This is an exciting mystery dinner theater where you will be part of an open casting call for a new movie entitled “Peril of the Prodigal Son.” The director has made unrealistic promises to most of the potential cast members and financiers. How will they react to his betrayal? Will you be become an expert sleuth, and solve the crime? Dinner will be served between scenes and there will also be a silent auction. For reservations, call 454-8413 and leave a message containing the night you will attend and the number of people in your party. All proceeds will benefit St. Paul UMC ministries. The church is located at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City.

Jefferson County Singles to hold dance The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host Ken Marvel and Swamp Pop from 5-9 pm and Deuces Wild, Jerry and Randy, Aug. 4, from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $7 per person and beer wine and setups are available. Singles and married welcome. There is no smoking in this facility. For more information, call 409-727-0013.

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DuPont Science SuperStars pose with apparatus they will use in their science shows this year.

Dupont honors science students ese hardworking students from the following school districts are being honored for their contributions to science education - West Orange-Cove CISD, Orangeﬁeld I.S.D., Little Cypress Mauriceville ISD, Bridge City ISD, St. Mary Catholic School and Community Christian. Students are selected from schools throughout Orange County to participate in the Dupont Science Superstars program. Each student is required to attend a free two-week summer camp in Orange where they will learn science concepts and exiting ways to present these concepts to other students. Students participating in this program will develop expertise in more than 100 activities. After students have received this training, they then present highly motivation science shows to elementary students throughout the region during the 2015-2016 school year. is year the DuPont Science SuperStars were chosen to teach Argonauts from the Jason Project. e video showing Science SuperStars teaching

Newton’s Laws was shown to more than 10,000 students at Lamar University in February. e selection process for participation in this program includes the submission of a recent report card and a teacher recommendation. Students must be entering the 8th grade and be able to attend the workshop from July 13 through July 23 at WOS Elementary on MLK in Orange. Michael Hoke, founding director of Science SuperStars, will provide all instruction for this program with the help of Science SuperStar alumni and area science teachers. Currently in the U.S. there are at least 15 Science SuperStar programs operating, all with their origins from the one started in Orange County. According to Michael Hoke, “We owe it to our children in Orange County to oﬀer this program and DuPont has generously agreed to sponsor Science SuperStars. Hopefully, we can continue to provide this quality science program to children throughout Orange County to better prepare them for their future.”

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Miss Chaos Boutique to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The boutique is locally owned by Stephanie Ashworth and carries the latest fashion trends along with unique Ginger Snap Jewelry. For more information visit them on Facebook or contact 883-7500.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome Barfield Home Inspections & Pest Control, PLLC to its membership, July 21. Barfield is locally owned and operated by Rusty and Cheryl Barfield since 1998. Barfield is licensed and has an A+ rating from the BBB. They perform home inspections for buyers and sellers, new construction phase or draw inspections, energy efficiency ratings and inspections, septic system inspections, water well inspections, as well as termite and pest control. Barfield serves the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas - 15 counties total. For more information visit their website: , go by their office at 2110 Texas Ave. in Bridge City or call them for a free estimate at : www.bhi-inspect.com, go by their office at 2110 Texas Ave. in Bridge City or call them for a free estimate at 745-5016.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Decolores Religious & Gifts to its membership on July 21. Decolores Religious & Gifts is locally owned and operated by Cheryl Barfield. They specialize in handmade rosaries and carry Ambrosiana Holy Cards, religious books and figurines and much more. Decolores is located at 2110 Texas Ave., Bridge City and is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, check them out on Facebook or call 313-2801.

Big Thicket National Preserve Hiking About 40 miles of hiking trails wind through Big icket National Preserve, allowing hikers to observe many diﬀerent ecosystems. Trails range from a 0.3mile boardwalk loop to 15 miles.

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ere are no developed campgrounds or campsites in the Preserve, but primitive camping is allowed in many areas. e visitor center issues free permits.

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South Newton boil water notice Due to a leak repair, a boil water notice has been issued for the South Newton area. is will only eﬀect water customers in Indian Lake from intersection of CR 4212 and CR 4213 going South on CR 4213 and all side roads. To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. e water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system oﬃcials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact 7462271 or 988-3186.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce recently named Janna Achord, CEO of Wellspring Credit Union, the Employee of the Month for July. Achord was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by chamber ambassador Lee Reeves at the July Networking Coffee hosted by Sabine River Ford. She also received gifts from the several area businesses. Achord oversees three branches in Orange County and one in Newton with 25 employees altogether.

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OCARC set to host annual tournament COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

The fact that the Pt. Arthur Civic Center was packed with excited tournament anglers less than an hour after the doors opened left little doubt that the 6th edition of the annual “Cops Helping Kids” tournament would once again break past attendance records. It was controlled chaos as the throng of anglers joked, teased and worked fellow competitors for any hot tip that would give them an edge the following day. Well before the serving line formed in front of tables piled high with mounds of grilled steaks, rice dressing and potato salad, those same hungry fishermen lapped tables full of fantastic prizes stuffing the box of their choice with raffle tickets. And, while virtually every item to be won was top drawer, it was more about donating to a great cause than winning. e biggest winners for the night were the children charities in Jefferson County as Tony Viator announced that there would be 253 teams fishing this year’s event. Between the live and silent auctions, the raffle items and entry fees, the Jefferson County Sheriffs Association raised more money for the kids than ever before. I could fill two columns with the names of all of the winners as the event paid fifteen places in three divisions a total of $12,300 and that does not include side pots for everything from biggest fish to the “dead ass last” pot which the defending champ lost by .01 pound.Finishing last is apparently not that easy! I didn’t take time to tally up the total for multiple winners, but it appeared that Robbie Trahan and his JBS Packing #2 team either won or placed in five different categories.I was not surprised that See COLBURN, PAGE 2B

A shoulder injury could keep Earl Thomas out of the season opener for the Seattle Seahawks.

Thomas might not be ready for opener KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Although when he was ﬁrst injured in the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers back in January, Orange native Earl omas’ torn labrum in his left shoulder was supposed to be 100 per cent healed by the time training camp begins on Aug. 1. However, Earl was asked about his injury that required surgery last winter and he told ESPN’s Ed Werder last week that he’s making steady progress but doesn’t yet have an exact timetable for when he’ll return to competitive action. at includes leaving his status for the team’s opener against the St. Louis Rams on Sept. 13 up in the air. This made a few mouths drop, but Earl

added, “I’m unsure about everything at this point. I will find out more when I get back to Seattle on July 30 (Thurs.) and I take my physical.” While his comments don’t suggest any type of setback, something changed over the past couple of months. Back in May, John Boyle of the Seahawks’ official site noted that Head Coach Pete Carroll expected the four-time Pro Bowler back for training camp. But Thomas sounded rather conservative when he was asked about whether or not he’ll be a go for Sept. 13. Hope that he’ll be active for the third and fourth preseason games and will be ready St. Louis still is uncertain. According to USA Today Sports Magazine, “This, of course, caused a fair amount of panic among Seahawks fandom, because the general sentiment during most of the off-season has been that Thomas would be ready to go by Week 1. There’s still some optimism that will be the case. “The hope for Thomas is to be active after

starting the preseason on the Player Unable to Perform (PUP) list—to be active for the third or fourth preseason game, get himself into game shape quickly and be ready for Week 1. “As a high-impact battle-tested veteran, Thomas doesn’t really need camp practices or preseason games for anything more than shaking off the rust. But the fact that he’s not prepared to commit for Week 1 means some concern will start to creep in for Seattle. “In the meantime, there will likely be a wideopen race for the vacant safety spot among several players including DeShawn Shead, Ronald Martin and Steven Terrell. All of them would represent a major drop-off from a healthy Earl Thomas,” the article concluded. The website Field Gulls.com hints that Thomas may even be super-human with supernatural speed and dexterity and Area 29—the section of the field that Thomas patrols on defense—is where numerous passes and offensive See KORNER, PAGE 2B

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 29, 2015 This summer the BCMS Cheerleaders attended Camp in New Braunfels at the T Bar M Resort. The girls brought home 1 Excellent Ribbon and 5 Superior Ribbons. They received a tumbling award, the Herkie Team award, and a Bid to Nationals. They also won the Champion Chant Trophy and the Performance Day Cheer Trophy. The squad also brought home a Spirit Stick. All the girls were nominated for All-American. All American winners were: Shelbi Whitaker, Payton Gereau, Chloe Huff, Evvy Champagne, and Cadence Underwood. The two BCMS Mascots, Kelsey Land and Hallie Skinner also brought home many awards. Both were nominated All-American while Kelsey was named All-American. She received the Spirit stick one night and was named Best All Around Mascot. Hallie got the Spirit award. The mascots also bought home the spirit stick. All-Americans: Evvy Champagne, Payton Gereau, Shelbie Whitaker, Chloe Huff, Cadence Underwood, and Kelsey Land. Daisy Cutchins, Kyndall Harrison, Waverlee Cooper, Allie Stump, Aubrey Moore, Sadie Stone, Kayleigh Ritchey, Evvy Champagne, Breanna Molin, Ashlyn Dommert, Madison Bonin, Chloe Huff, Hallie Skinner. Bottom Row: Kelsey Land, Natalie Varney, Payton Gereau, Shelbi Whitaker, and Cadence Underwood.

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Orangefield High School sponsored a volleyball camp July 20-23, at Orangefield High School. According to organizers, the camp was a great success.

Colburn the largest trout weighed only 6.23 pounds as even the 25-inch plus specks are very much on the thin side right now. At the same time, the largest redfish, which had to be less than 27 inches in length, weighed in at a healthy 8.37 pounds and the winning flounder weighed a respectable 3.66 pounds. Needless to say the lake was very crowded Saturday which made things much tougher on the competitors. Due to the salinity problem that has plagued us since late March, the majority of the field vied for casting room in a very small portion of the lake. e final numbers were impressive, but not a reliable indicator as to how tough the “catching” part was for many of the 253 teams. e worst kept secret among anglers looking to win the speckled trout money at the Captain’s Meeting the night before invariably began with, “Don’t tell anyone, but we have got the big trout wired on live croakers!” By the time I climbed into my pickup at the end of the night, not only had I heard the same story from at least a dozen very good fishermen that seldom fish live bait, but even over heard a frantic angler ordering ten dozen on the phone! e poorly shared secret was apparently the right way to go, however, as that technique won most of the money in both the trout and the redfish

Continued from Page 1B categories. Brad Deslatte said that he and the Vaughans stayed with artificials and did well, but guesstimated that seventy-five percent of the field fished croakers .. so much for the well-kept secret. at approach also appreciably ran up the tab for the day for the folks that had to buy their croaker rather than troll for them. Sammy Hall said the best price he saw was eight dollars a dozen! All of which leads up to yet another charity event this weekend in Orange. John omas and the folks from OCARC will also welcome over 200 entries for their 28th annual fishing tournament to be held out of the Orange City launch on Simmons Drive. e tournament starts at 5:00 p.m. Friday with the weigh-in set for 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening. ere will be a $2,950 payout in 12 different categories.e biggest red, trout, speck, bass and the red with the most spots are each worth $250. is is a family tournament if ever there was one ... So load up the kids and give it a shot. Even if you don’t fish come on out to the weigh-in and support the folks at the Center. And, for all of you fishermen, “If you almost got it right in last week’s tournament this is another opportunity to close the deal!”

players have vanished during his career. “Rumblings about Thomas’ out-worldly origins resurfaced this past year during the NFL playoffs. No. 29 injured his shoulder in the first half of the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers,” the website pointed out. “But when Thomas returned after halftime and leveled Green Bay’s Eddie Lacy with that same shoulder he had hurt, the nation’s community of alien researchers perked up once again. “ How does a human being make a play like that, right after suffering an injury that’s supposed to take eight months to recover from, and then play in the Super Bowl two weeks later?” the website asks inquisitively. “He doesn’t,” said the source, “not if he was born on the third planet of our solar system. That planet is Earth!!!” KWICKIES…At this writing, a report from Pro Football Talk on Saturday commented that the Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson are “inching toward the deadline to do a contract extension.” Earlier on Saturday Pro Football Talk “pegged an offer by the Seahawks at $21 million per year” to be essentially accurate. Negotiations are ongoing and Wilson hasn’t turned anything down outright and nothing has been taken off the table by Seattle. The wait finally ended for Houston Astros fans Sunday when Craig Biggio became the first team member to be inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Bidge played his entire 20-year career in Houston and was the only player in major league history to collect 3,060 hits, 668 doubles and 291 home runs. The way Biggio played the game is what baseball is all about. And while on the subject of Sunday’s Hall of Fame inductees, Randy Johnson, at 6 foot, 11 inches is the tallest pitcher to ever be inducted. The tallest before him was 6-5. West Orange-Stark’s super-athlete Grant La-

Continued from Page 1B point-Teate will have an opportunity to play baseball at the next level as a preferred walk-on at San Jacinto Junior College. Lapoint-Teate had a tough senior year with the Mustangs, suffering a broken fibula in the regional football playoff game against LaMarque and missing the state championship finals and then fracturing his tibia bone during the baseball state playoffs and also missing the state championship finals with the Mustangs. He earned first-team all-district honors as a running back and as a centerfielder. Another West Orange-Stark former football star, J’Marcus Rhodes, completed the year at Kilgore Junior College and received offers from Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado, Iowa State, Utah and decided to accept the one from Arizona State in Tempe, AZ. where he will have two years of eligibility left. Rhodes signed as a wide receiver with SMU after a great career with WO-S but played cornerback at Kilgore. After losing in a playoff in the British Open on Monday, Jason Day had enough energy to win the Canadian Open Sunday by making birdie on the final three holes and spoiling David Hearn’s bid to become the first Canadian winner in 61 years. Day made a 20-foot putt on the 72nd hole for a four-under-par 68 and a one-stroke victory over a surging Bubba Watson. JUST BETWEEN US…Congratulations to our Houston Astros for getting a leg up on everybody and making the first significant deal during the non-waiver trading period that ends Friday by snapping up left-hander Scott Kazmir from the Oakland Athletics for a pair of minor league prospects. The Astros closed the deal on Thursday and Kazmir hurled seven innings of shutout baseball Friday to beat the Kansas City Royals 40 and lower his earned run average to a miniscule 2.24. Unfortunately, that was the only game the Astros won during the three-game weekend series at Kaufman Field. Houston began a critical series with the first-place Los Angeles Angels Tuesday.

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In Memoriam 12 FREE CATS In Memory Of Richard Lee (Ricky) Stone May 29 1963 – July 20 2015 King Solomon had 12 lions standing on his steps leading up to his great throne of ivory overlaid with refined gold. (1 Kings 10:20) Ricky Stone only had 12 cats that curled up at his steps at night, but Ricky taught me a life lesson that could rival the wisdom of King Solomon. If you do not know who Ricky Stone was, then you missed knowing a very nice man who died on July 20 and was found in a canal at the 800 block of W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. Now no one knows exactly what happened to Ricky that day. I was told that Ricky liked going fishing. I can only guess how his Mother felt about Ricky going fishing by my own experience with my youngest son who is now 14 years old. From time to time (at least once a week) my little boy ask me, “Mom can I go fishing? Can I, can I, can I, PLEASE Momma PLEASE?” After I tell him to “Be back in two hours and no longer; stay where I can drive by and check on you; do not go into the water for any reason and I mean I don’t care if your line gets tangled on something, don’t get wet; remember all other rules, don’t talk to strangers etc…” I give my permission to him and let him go. is makes him happy, so he loads up his fishing pole and tackle box onto his bicycle, and he is off for a day of adventure. Down here in the ditches of Bridge City a person can catch fresh water fish or salt water fish. I have seen bass, alligator gar, and catfish come out of the same water. Later after about 3 ½ hours at last my little boy comes into the house hollering “Mom, Mom come see, I caught you a fish.” I would like to translate for all you non-mothers what “Mom, I caught you a fish” actually means “Mom, I would like my fish fried in cornmeal, with lots of French fries and extra ketchup, and I love you very much!” I would not trade those times for anything. How hard it must be for Ricky’s Mother to look back into her memories and see his face when he tells her “Mom, I caught you a fish!” e death of my child would just be too hard to imagine. Some people die in hospitals, some people die in their lazy boy chair watching television. e only small comfort I can say about Ricky was that JESUS was with him that day. I haven’t heard the sound of GOD in a long time. I get so distracted by other things. e sound of the water as it slowly make its way to the sea with an occasional swirl of a fish is one way we can hear the sound of His creation. I just know that Ricky heard the warm breeze as it blew through the leaves of the swaying tree limbs

FEMA adds county to assistance list Orange County is now eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster aid, among 18 counties recently added. e aid includes all categories of work, including debris removal, emergency protective measures and infrastructure repairs in the wake of severe storms, tornadoes, straight line winds and ﬂooding in Texas from May 4 to June 22. Eligible applicants can now apply for FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement for repairs to roads and bridges, water control facilities, city- and countyowned buildings and equipment, utilities, parks and recreational facilities and other public as well as some private facilities. Supplementary funding under the PA program goes to the state and its agencies, local governments, and certain private nonproﬁt organizations. Under the program, FEMA obligates funds to the state for 75 percent of eligible costs, with the state and local governments sharing the remaining 25 percent of costs. e state forwards the federal funds to the eligible local governments or organizations that incurred costs. Previously, 73 counties were designated as eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, including Newton County.

that day. I wonder if Ricky laughed at the bullfrogs who were croaking lies to each other, about who was the king of the lily pad? And, if he enjoyed the sound of the birds that day, especially the song of the doves who were cooing their never ending love one to another? Ricky was where he loved to be doing something that he enjoyed doing. e ﬁrst time I ever met Ricky was when I was visiting the OutLaw Bible Church in Bridge City. I do not mean to be disrespectful, but the ﬁrst time I met him I thought he was a homeless man. I was wrong and I am ashamed that I judged him by the way that he was dressed. I certainly had no right to judge him especially since I dress so bad when I go to Market Basket or anywhere else around town.e bible verse that says (Matthew 7:3), “Why do you notice the little piece of dust that is in your brother’s eye but you don’t notice the big piece of wood that is in your own eye?” Talked to me loud and clear. I also know the old saying don’t judge a book by its cover, but I have never stopped to really consider the well-worn book could have life changing knowledge inside. I didn’t have a close friendship with Ricky but we would talk after church. I asked him his name and he told me Ricky, but you can call me “Cat Man” because I like everything about cats. I did however feel a kinship with Ricky in the fact that he liked to do things his own way,

no matter what anyone else thought about him. He had a family that loved him. In fact, his parents, James Richard Stone and Ruth Earnestine Rice Stone, are like the church elders of OutLaw Bible Church. ey are a sweet couple who love JESUS and go out of their way to show that love to everyone else, especially the little children of the church. (Ephesians 6:4). ey taught Ricky to love JESUS. I watched Ricky treat JESUS as if HE was his very best friend. (Luke 5:20) JESUS said “Friend, your sins are forgiven” and that was probably one reason Ricky loved JESUS so much. Ricky also enjoyed the people and the family fellowship at the church. I have a funny story about him in church. My family, when we visit the Outlaw Bible Church, sits in one of the back pews and Ricky usually sat behind us. I heard this strange noise behind me and it was very, very loud so my husband and I looked behind us and Ricky was snoring. Now don’t you laugh because how many times have you heard a sermon that just took a little too long and it was all you could do to keep your eyes from closing and taking a nap too. My husband looked at me as if to say should I wake him up? Well, he looked so peaceful and safe and content that I didn’t have the heart to have my husband reach behind and shake his leg, so we just sat there listening to him snoring and trying to hear the preacher ﬁnish. Ricky did do

things his own way. I think sometimes GOD leaves us here only long enough to accomplish HIS WILL for us in our lifetime. If this is the case, then I was one of the last people that Ricky was supposed to help. e wisdom that I received from Ricky, King Solomon himself could not have said any better. Ricky said “It is good in life to be happy right now, love GOD right now, and live right now.” I don’t know how Ricky knew that I was stressing over the things that I needed to get done that day. If I didn’t get my daily chores finished then everyone around me including my family were going to suffer. What he said to me made me realize that I had it backwards. It was the people around me that were important not the things that I didn’t get accomplished that day. Ricky, I sure am going to miss you and thank you for being you. It was so sad to hear of you death. I went to your parents’ house the day I found out that you had died and knelt down by your sweet Momma and asked what I could do for her. No parent should lose a child and only GOD can help with a hurt that painful. Mother Stone thought about it a moment then she said “My Ricky loved cats and he had 12 of them. Help me find a loving home for each and every one of them.” She thought some more and said “I may or may not keep the white one called Pretty Girl” So everyone who reads this letter

please get on the computer and let us ﬁnd a home for 12 little cats who now have no one to take care of them! Proverbs 12:10 says that “A good man takes care of his animals. But even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.” Is there a good and caring public who will ﬁnd 12 new loving homes for theses precious animals? From what I understand some of the cats enjoy staying outside and are really good possum hunters and other ones need a nice warm lap to curl up on. I talked to Stacy Snell at the BC animal shelter and he said he had known Ricky a long time. Because Ricky was such a caring

animal lover Stacy said he would gladly take any calls of people who wanted to give Ricky’s 12 cats a home. e number to the shelter is (409) 735-8898. I will give my number too but please only call after 6 pm and ask for Sundee at (409) 597-5442. Again my heart goes out to all the friends and family of Richard Lee (Ricky) Stone. I understand that the Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 West 4th St. in DeQuincy, La. will be taking care of the funeral arrangements. A memorial service will be held on Sunday Aug. 2, at the OutLaw Bible Church, 2005 FM 408, Bridge City, beginning at 2:00pm.

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Deaths and Memorials

Vivian Teal Orange Natalie Vivian Teal, 85, of Orange passed away Monday, July 27, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. Natalie was born Feb. 13, 1930 in New Iberia, La., to Martha (Dugas) and Felix Sheridan Fridley. She lived in the Orange area since 1966 and was a member of St. Francis of A s s i s i Catholic Church in Orange. Natalie enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching movies and loved to watch EWTN. Natalie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jessie Joe Teal; sons, James David Teal and Michael Lewis Teal; sister, Mary Chatlean and brothers, Tom Fridley, Howard Fridley and Lloyd Fridley. Natalie is survived by her daughters, Penny Jo Kumse of Orange, Yvonne Ansley and husband, Tim of Buna, Vivian DeJohn and husband, Danny of Orange and Lisa Leblanc of Orange; sons, Leonard Teal and wife, Linda of Orange and Stacy Teal and wife, Rita of Orange; sisters, Billie Chatangier and June LeBauve both of New Iberia; brothers, Donald Fridley of San Antonio, Larry Fridley of Dallas and Allen Fridley of Mississippi. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family. A mass of Christian burial will be held ursday, July 30, at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, with the Rev. Sinclair Qubre oﬃciating. A gathering of family and friends will be held prior to the service, from 9:00 am until 10:30 am, with a rosary to be recited at 9:30 am at Dorman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange. Honoring Teal as pallbearers will be Leonard LeBlanc, Jessie Brown, Christopher Teague, Tim Ansley, Ricardo Trevino and Aaron Kay.

Milton Riley Orange e Celebration of Life for Mr. Milton Edward Riley, 62, of Orange, will be ursday, July 23, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the church. Rites of Christian burial will follow in Hollywood Comm u n i t y Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Riley died July 14, at his residence. A native of Jasper, he resided in Orange 35 years. He retired from Kinsel Ford Company of Beaumont after 13 years of service. Survivors include his wife Deborah Riley of Orange; ﬁve sons, Jason Riley of Jasper, Willie Taylor of Orange, Robert Riley of Beaumont and Jarves Riley and Christopher Stevens, both of Orange; six daughters, Tanya Riley of Orange, Latisha Holmes of Beaumont, and Phaedra Taylor, Ebony Riley, JaAna Riley and Victoria Jaganathan, all of Orange; three brothers, Marcel Riley and Buster Moye, both of Woodville and Otto Cauley of Jasper; three sisters, Sherrine Hadnot and Ann Rigsby, both of Woodville and Joyce McGee of Houston; 35 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Leslie Ross Jonestown Leslie Maurice Ross, Jr, 93, a former longtime resident of Bridge City, died at his home in Jonestown, Monday, July 27. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside service to be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Oak Bluﬀ Memorial Park in Port Neches. Oﬃciating will be Dr. Charles Walton, a for-

mer pastor of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Mr. Ross served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII as an Aircraft Mechanic. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works in Orange following 35 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City for over 40 years where he served as a Deacon and volunteered in the food pantry. He was devoted to serving others and would help anyone needing assistance with anything from delivery of food, visiting those who were homebound and mowing yards. His hobby was riding his lawnmower. After losing his home during Hurricane Ike, he moved to Jonestown to live next to his daughter and was currently a member of First Baptist Church in Jonestown. Preceded in death by his wife, elma Louise “Tommie” Ross, Mr. Ross is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Leslia and Douglas Hawthorne of Austin; adopted daughter, Vicki Touchtone Rittenhouse of Dallas; grandchildren, Dustin Michael Crissey and his wife, Karina of Leander, Erin Nicole Crissey Williams and her husband, Don of Austin and Airmi and Jason Zolina of Dallas. Also surviving are his great grandchildren, Jordan White, Lulu Williams, Parker Lynn and Emma Grace Crissey, Schyler Pomales and Joaquim Zolina and his sister, Betty Baker of Beaumont. Mr. Ross was truly a special man and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Mary Stimpson LaBelle Mary Bailey Stimpson, 68, of LaBelle died Monday, July 27. A native and lifelong resident of the area, she was born on May 2, 1947, in Nederland, to Ella DeFee and Homer Bailey. Mary enjoyed traveling and dining out. She was an avid reader. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Richard Stimpson and son, David Stimpson, both of Labelle; brothers, Jack Bailey of Port Arthur, John Bailey of Nederland and David Bailey of Orange;and sister, Dema Hubert and her husband, John, of LaBelle. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Homer Bailey, Jr. and William Bailey and sister, eresa Bailey. A gathering of Mrs. Stimpson’s family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m., with her funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, at Broussard’s, Nederland. Her interment will follow at Oak Bluﬀ Memorial Park, Port Neches. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Stimpson’s memory to American Cancer Society, #4 Bayou Brandt, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77706.

Melody Stewart Orange Funeral Services for Melody Farmer Stewart, 54, of Orange, will be held at 2:00 pm S a t u r d a y, Aug. 1, at Alabama Presbyterian Church in Sibley, La. e Rev. Kevin S. Daniel and wife Teresa Dugdale Daniel will oﬃciate the service. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. before the service. Melody (Susie) was born on January 14, 1961 in Farmerville, La., and passed from this life on Friday, July 24, at her home in Orange, surrounded by her loving family. Melody grew up in Choudrant, La., where she graduated from Choudrant High School. Melody obtained her college degree from Louisiana Tech University. Melody was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by her father, Herbert C. Farmer.

Melody is survived by her mother, Mary Sue Davis; her one and only sister, Shelia Farmer Gatlin and husband, Robert Gatlin; children, Jessie Cole Stewart and wife, Alaura Stewart; Chloe Miranda Stewart and Parker Seth Stewart, all of Orange; granddaughter, Emma Jane Stewart; nephews, Ross White and wife Alyssa, Ryan Gatlin and Reese Gatlin, special friend Greg Ferrel and a host of wonderful friends, extended family and loved ones. Melody was a bright and shining light in the lives of many. She will be greatly missed, but will remain in our hearts forever. Because Melody was a lifelong lover of animals, in lieu of ﬂowers the family asks that donations be made in her honor to North Orange Animal Hospital (Pinehurst Animal Shelter Account). Donations may be mailed to 3758 North 16th St., Orange, TX 77632 or by calling .

Julia Duncan Bridge City Julia Carlene “Judy” Duncan, 96, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, July 25, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. M a r k Bunch, pastor of St. P a u l ’ s U n i t e d Methodist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Pallbearers will be Judy’s grandsons, Tim Duncan, Chris Duncan, Robert Duncan, Edward Taylor, James Taylor, Daniel Duncan, Luke Duncan and Tad Oglesbee. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Alva, Ok, on May 25, 1919, Judy was the daughter of Fred R. and Ida M. (Culver) Skeen. She retired from the Bridge City Water Department where she was an oﬃce supervisor. Judy was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bridge City. She was a woman of faith who lived her faith by example. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde L. Duncan, Sr.; children, Phyllis Taylor, Clayton F. Duncan, Charles R. Duncan and Jim Duncan; brother, Clayton Skeen and her granddaughter, Judy Taylor. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde L. and Barbara Duncan; son-in-law, James M. Taylor; daughters-inlaw, Bridgette Duncan, Monya Duncan and Roxie Duncan; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Hugh Reeder Port Arthur Hugh S. Reeder died July 21, in Port Arthur after a lengthy illness. Born June 4, 1930, in Paducah, Ky., Mr. Reeder was the third son of Elbert M. Reeder, Sr. and Annie Watson Reeder. He was reared to do his best, to love and respect his family, to be faithful in response to God’s steadfast love, and to provide for those who depended on him. Scouting played a signiﬁcant role in shaping his interests and relationships. He attended school in Port Arthur, graduating from omas Jeﬀerson High School. An allstate football player while in high school, Hugh continued his football career at the University of Texas at Austin where he was proud to have played in two Cotton Bowl Classics. Hugh met Rosalie Pentecost while in high school, and the two were married on June 26, 1949. Hugh’s devotion to Rosalie, and hers to him, was a blessing to the seven children they reared. He was, in the words with which he described those men whom he most respected, “a prince of a fellow.” Most of his working years were spent in the building materials business where he was known for his honesty and strong work ethic. He retired from Beaumont’s Tri Supply Company after 30 years. A life-

long member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Mr. Reeder was a faithful servant in several congregations and never wearied of singing the hymns of his childhood. Mr. Reeder is survived by his wife, Rosalie Reeder; daughter Sandra Cureton and husband Jim of Irving; son Tom Reeder and wife Elaine of Granbury; son Mike Reeder and wife Charlotte of Beaumont; daughter Becky Bowser and husband Kyle of Houston; daughter Kristen Watkins and husband Keith of Groves; daughter Katy Scruggs and husband Jules of Austin and son Scott Reeder and wife Amanda of Round Rock; brother Bert Reeder of Orange, Cal.; brother Bill Reeder and wife Shirley of Temple; 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. e family is grateful for the caring presence of the staﬀ of Cypress Glen Nursing Home, and especially appreciative of Jan Crowe, R.N. of Gentiva Hospice. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Port Arthur. A reception in the church’s fellowship hall will follow the service. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Port Arthur, the Alzheimer’s Association, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Sylvia Galbreath Orange Sylvia Galbreath, 83, of Orange, passed away July 26, at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, ursday, July 30, at First Baptist Church, Orangefield. Officiating will be the Reverend Cody Hogden. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Port Barrie, La, June 14, 1932, she was the daughter of Joseph Clinton Carriere and Jcolande Domec Carriere. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Galbreath, Sr.; brother, Sonny Carrie and sister, Lucy Hardy. She is survived by her son Samuel Galbreath, Jr. and wife Kathy of Bridge City; grandchildren, Heather, James and wife Tiffanie, Justin and wife Kristin and great-grandchildren Kiryn and Hunter. Serving as pallbearers will be Roy Hardy, James Galbreath, Justin Galbreath, Sam Galbreath, Zach Young, Danny Morales and Duane Dean.

Kenneth Marple Sr. Little Cypress Kenneth Paul Marple Sr., 65, of Little Cypress passed away Tuesday, July 21, at his residence. Kenneth was born on July 9, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Walter Carl Marple Sr. and Marg a r e t Loretta ( Wa g n e r ) Marple. He has lived in the Orange area since 1973 and was a member of New Life Assembly of God Church. Kenneth served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1969 until 1973. He enjoyed the outdoors, going ﬁshing, camping and hunting. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his father; brother and sister in law, Robert and Nancy Marple and brother, Stephen E. Marple. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Anna Louise (Bellett) Marple of Little Cypress; mother, Margaret Marple of Pittsburgh; children, Kenda Edgerton and husband, Jeremy, Kenneth Paul “Bubba” Marple Jr. and wife, Jackie, Kristopher “Boo” Marple and wife, Regina, Kelsi Lin Marple, all of Little Cypress; grandchildren, Tanna Bailey, Kenneth “Kenny” Paul Marple III, Justin Duque, Alicia Feliciano, Kolton Marple and one great grandchild, Kenneth Bailey.

He is also survived by his siblings, Walter Carl Marple Jr. of Potomac Fall, VA, Lawrence “Larry” Marple and wife, Lucy of Mesa, AZ, Donald R. Marple, Ronald D. Marple and wife, Peg, all of Pittsburgh, Patti Hijar and husband, Anthony of Colorado City, CO., James M Marple of Pittsburgh and Michael T. Marple of Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews. A service was held Friday, July 24, at Dorman Funeral Home, with the Rev. Keith Pennington officiating. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Honoring Kenneth as pallbearers were Kenneth “Bubba” Marple Jr., Kristopher “Boo” Marple, Kenneth “Kenny” Marple III, Justin Duque, Bobby Telles and Jim Greene. Honorary pallbearer was Vernon S. Sheppard.. e family would like to express a special thank you to Christus Management Team, Shelia and Jamie; Dr. ome’s office and staff and also to Gentiva Hospice, Amber and Halie for the love and care given to Kenneth.

Hall of Orange and David and Kelli Rawls of Greenville, SC. She is pre-deceased by her son Gregg. In addition, Hazel is survived by her six grandchildren, Constance Tedford, Jesse Rawls, Sarah Compton, Laura Roberts, Christopher Rawls, Maxxfield Smith and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was to be at CookWalden Capital Park Cemetery in Austin. The Rawls family would like to offer their deep appreciation and gratitude to Angela Eia, Novella Foster, Darilyn Chester, Deborah Thompson and Donna Cragg, the caregivers, for the love and attention they provided to their mother. They would also like to thank Gentiva Hospice and her primary nurse Lil Betty Dugas and caregiver Kayla Smith.

Charles English West Orange

Velma Louise Borel, 82, died Tuesday, July 21. Borel was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle area before settling down and making her home in Vidor. She was a member of the Pirate Sam Travel Club of Vidor and also of Community Church of Orange. Borel loved spending quality time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Earl Borel; daughter, Pam Dixon and husband John of Brookeland; sons, Dannie Borel and wife Debbie of Bridge City and Troy Borel of Vidor; brother, Clerphe Barnabas Gaspard; six grandchildren, Allen Dixon, Brandy Falls, J.J. Dixon, Derrick Borel, Jason Dixon and Dillon Borel and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were Friday, July 24, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Charles Clifton English, 76, of West Orange passed away Thursday, July 23, in Orange. Charles was born Dec. 7, 1938 in Groves, to Hattie Mae (Loftin) and J a m e s Clifton English. He lived in the Orange area since 1961 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of West Orange. Charles served his country in the US Navy during the Cold War. He worked at Levingston Shipyard as a welder and crane operator for many years. He enjoyed walking, working on cars, going fishing, going hunting and was avid sport fan. Charles was a loving and caring man who loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Janet Bobbitt of Pasadena, TX, Shirley McKinney of Buna, Brenda Garcia and husband, Jim of Corpus Christi, Joanna Brockman and husband, Don of Buna and Darlene Mazzagate and husband, Roy of West Orange. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and large a extended family. A funeral service was held Sunday, July 26, at Dorman Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Millner, officiating.

Hazel Rawls Orange

Daryl King Bridge City

Hazel M. Rawls, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Wednesday, July 29. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with the Rev. K. Ray McDowell of the Orange First Church of t h e Nazarene officiating. H a z e l ’s journey in life began March 23, 1927 in Weirgate, as she was the youngest of three children born to Jesse and Ethel Fann. In 1945 she married the one and only true love of her life Uriah “Bill” Rawls and remained so until his passing in 2002. Their four children, Cathy, Gregg, David and Jane were extremely blessed to have them as loving parents as they served as their role models on being adults and parents and how to live, love and enjoy life. Hazel was a headstrong, independent woman who took a hobby of collecting antiques and transformed it into a thriving business for over 45 years. Her ability and success cannot be overstated as she became nationally recognized for her expertise in American Glass and traveled the US extensively. Hazel possessed a strong Christian faith and was very active in the Orange First Church of the Nazarene for many years. It is with this faith that we are comforted in knowing her passing is another blessing to meet her heavenly father. Hazel is survived by Catherine Rawls and Paul Smith of Austin, Jane Rawls and Paula

Daryl King, 37, of Bridge City, passed away on July 29, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were Sunday, July 26, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was Pastor E. Dale Lee. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, on Dec. 29, 1977, he was the son of William Richard King and Sharon Kay (Clark) Bell. He worked as a carpenter at H. K. Clark and Sons. Daryl was a 1996 graduate of Bridge City High School. He loved to fish and be on the water and playing his guitar. He is survived by his parents, Billy King and wife Kelly, of Everett, Wa. and Sharon Clark Bell, of Bridge City; grandparents, Gussie and Knox Clark, of Bridge City; siblings, Richard King and Phoebe, of Bridge City, Kyle King, of Everett, Dedra King, of Castle Rock, Co, and Ryan King, of Everett; nephew, Deegan King, of Bridge City; niece, Aubrey King, of Castle Rock; aunts and uncles, Hiram Clark and wife Janice, Phillip Clark and wife Sandra, Carolyn Brown, Larry King and wife Barbara, Johnny King and wife Veil, Barbara Wilson, Sherryl Williamson, and Jack Vines; along with numerous cousins and friends. Serving as pallbearers were Leon Buntyn, Bob Sims, Jerry Ricks, Shane Hawthorne, Jason Bell, Mark Daigle, Brett Staggs and Beto Oceguera.

Velma Borel Vidor

The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 29 2015

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St. Paul UMC presents Suspect: Hollywood

Bethel Baptist holds VBS Bethel Baptist Church located at 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is having a one day SonTreasure Island VBS Aug. 1, from 9:00-2:00 pm. Come join the fun featuring music, bible stories, bounce house, corndogs, snow cones, crafts and more. To pre-register or for more information call 936-414-3906.

Good Shepherd Lutheran offers reading program Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host a weekly reading program for young people, ages 4 through 5th grade, beginning Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 am, and continuing August 5 and 12. Each session will begin with age-appropriate story-time readings, followed by crafts and checking out books from the church’s library for individual reading / take home. Each session will conclude with lunch; parents are invited to join the children for the entire session or return for lunch. The church is located at 945 West Round Bunch Rd., Bridge City. For additional information, please phone the church office at 735-4573 .

Strengthening families program offered Spindletop Center Youth Prevention Services in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be offering a free strengthening families series for families with children ages 7-17. The families will meet once a week starting July 7 through Sept. 8, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Strengthening Families topics include; communication/listening skills, limits and consequences, problem solving and negotiation skills, stress and anger management skills and extension programs. Families interested please call the extension office at 8827010.

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is offering free meals each Wednesday at 5:00 pm. For more inform

McDonald Memorial Baptist to hold garage sale

McDonald Memorial Baptist Church will hold their second community wide garage sale giveaway Saturday, Aug. 15 in their gym located at 104 Broad St., West Orange. This garage sale is a free giveaway open to the community. There is lots to choose from; clothes, shoes, toys, books, dishes, home decor, electronics and much more.

Christian Writer’s Guild to meet

The Christian Writer’s Guild will meet Aug. 11, from 6pm - 7 pm, at the Brown Hearing Center, 105 Camellia, Orange. This month’s instructor is Tena Sanford. She has taught in the past and uses several props, scents and taste to wake up your imagination to be a better writer. If you have any questions, please call Karen Y. Stevens at 988-2588 or email at karen.stevens@coldwellbanker. com.

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 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 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

First United Methodist Church - Orange 502 Sixth Street • 886-7466

Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m. Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

www.fumcorange.com

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409-738-2070

Cowboy Church to host play day

The Cowboy Church of Orange County will hold a play day Saturday, Aug. 1. Sign ups begin at 6:00 pm, with the event set to begin at 7:00 pm. The church is located at 673 FM 1078, Orange.

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene

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3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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Peggy’s on the Bayou

2682 E. Roundbunch Road

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

Pastor: Rev. John Warren, Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers, Organist: Justin Sanders

Volunteer Foster Grandparents needed The South East Texas Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers at Bridge City Elementary. These men or women 55 and over volunteer by mentoring or tutoring children that are ‘at risk” They give one on one attention to these children. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Karen Gary, Volunteer Coordinator at 409-899-8444, ext 6441 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Wesley United Methodist Church

409-886-1115

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

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trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange

Fall 2015-2016

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 2 pm.

1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291 Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (all ages) Wednesdays- Stand 25 (Youth 6th-12th grade) 6-7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Billy Watson website: www.faithumc-orange.org

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Pastor: G.K. Samuel

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.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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First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch • 735-3581

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft 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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OF Orange COunty 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. “Round Pen” (Small group) Studies: Ladies and Mens Group: 7 p.m. Monday

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wedensday evening 6 p.m. Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

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19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

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Handi - Cap access, with kitchen and bath. Call Cyndy @ (409) 779-7109. (7/29) MoBILe HoMes foR saLe

JAN’S LAWN CARE

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‘09 LEXINGTON, 16’ x 56’, BCISD, 2/2, all appliances, W/D, excellent cond., .427 acre,$30,000, call (409) 753-2601 and leave message. (8/5)

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Land foR saLe 3/2 IN OFISD, split floor plan, on over 1/2 acre in Paulwood add., 2,283 sq. ft., $180,000, (409) 474-9169. (7/29) 3705 West Lark, Orange 2/1 with carport, CA/H, large fenced yard. $49,000 409988-5196 WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY? 2/1 w/ storage building, all on slab,vinyl siding, metal roof, stove, refrig., microwave. Great neighborhood, located at 2724 Dowling, West Orange. Owner Finance! (409) 7180912. (7/22) LCM, 4/2/2 1 acre. New roof, AC, Kitchen needs work. $65,900 409-504-5945 For Sale 14x28 General Shelfy Building, completed inside,

3 acres Land in Hidden Meadows on Hudnall Rd. $45,000 Call 409-746-9549 (7/1) 10 acres on W. sandridge Rd, a private road, LCMISD, wooded acreage, property has pipeline on it. Access to Mauriceville water and sewer & electricity, owner financing available, Mobile homes and livestock OK. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 7451115. TWIn Lakes esTaTes - Newest development in the desired Orangefield ISD, .5 ~ 2.0 acre tracts w/ private lake access. Water, sewer, gas, electricity, and internet are all available! Several new homes completed and sever-

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al under construction! Come get your lot today! Owner financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, 409)745-1115. (8/5) 2 aCRe RePo, 2460 Joe Lane, orange, TX 77632.Quail Trails Phase 3. Property has water, sewer, electricity, and dirt pad siite. Mobile homes OK. Owner financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, 409)745-1115. (8/5) 2.4 acre RePo, West Gigsby Rd., lot #29. Property has water, sewer, electricity, and dirt pad site. Mobile homes OK. Owner financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, 409)745-1115. (8/5) HoMes foR RenT 4/2 W/ aLL aPPLIanCes, New House, CA/H, moderate income, must have 4 children to qualify,large yard, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R) 2/1 In ofIsd, available 8/1, Call Cyndy @ (409) 779-7109. (7/29) 3/2/1 In BRIdGe CITy, CA/H, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R)

327 PauLa, BC, 3/1.5/2, fenced back yard, CA/H, appliances furnished, $975 monthly + $675 dep., outside pets only. (735-7163 or 7353013. (tfnJD)

MoBILe HoMe foR RenT 2/1 In BCIsd, A/C units, call for more details @ (409) 5408032. (7/29) 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, CA/H, one block to schools, large lot, no pets, $550 AND $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699. (8/5) TRAVEL TRAILERS Travel trailer for rent. All utilities paid. Satellite and Internet furnished. Couple or single only. No pets. Located on Cow Bayou at Peggy’s on the Bayou. $162.50 a week or $600.00 a month. Call 409-988-2232 for mor information.

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used fRonT LOAD WASHERS AND DRYERS, gas and electric, Harry’s Appliances, 302 N. 10Th. St., Orange, 409-886-4111 30 Gas dRyeRs, $100 to $200, Call Harry @ (409) 8864111. (tfn)

used aPPLIanCes starting at $99.95 at Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances MIsC. foR saLe InVaCaRe WHEELCHAIR, brand new M91 sure step, heavy duty, elevating seat head rest, reclines, adjusting foot rest, 300 lb. capacity, 6.5 mph, manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 OBO! (409) 499-2121. (tfnKG) GIRL’s sIZe 6X and size 5 church and

summer dresses (new w/ tags), Girl’s size 11&12 shoes (new W/ tags), Adult handicap scooter (needs battery) $500, China Hutch $125, Correct phone # (409) 7356114. (8/5)

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cellent cond., all wood, $60; folding chairs, $5 ea.; very nice glass top table w/ 6 chairs, padded rattan seats, 409-697-3938 DOUBLE DOOR REFRIG., runs great, $150; new ladies bike, $75; king size bed set and frame, $150; Lg. Wheel Chair, $40, Small chair $20 409-499-2128

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CaRs foR sale ‘06 CHRysleR Van, Town and Country, everything works, see at 345 W. Roundbunch Rd., BC, $3.595, (409) 7357163 or 735-3013.

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ordained officiate available for weddings and funeral services. Traditional and non-traditional with reasonable rates. Contact David Ball at 409-651-1443 or hcndavid@yahoo.com. kIM pelloat, formaly with Ginger & Co., has moved to “kim’s eyelashes & more llC” Kim’s new salon is located at 2070 Texas Ave., BC. Come by, call or text to make an appointment and recive 15% off on all sevices untill Aug. 10th. 2015, (409) 540-1833. (8/5)

MoVInG sale Cardinal dollar express

1160 texas ave. Bridge City everything in the store 25% off starting Wednesday July 29th

GaRaGe sales tHuRs. & fRI., 9457 BeVeRly dR., OF (77630), in Oak Manor off Hwy 1442, No Early Sales -- 8 till noon. Lots of household items, Tiara, glassware, Craftsman saw w/ cabinet, home decor, Misc. fRI. & sat., 205 skylaRk aVe., BC (77611) Moving--Estate Sale, 8 till 1. Furniture, tools, household items, misc. saturday august 1 at 612 Quincy off of Western in West Orange from 7 am to 4 pm. Shelves, old cameras, old microwave cart, danish table & 4 chairs, Barbie doll clothes, Beanie Babies, womens Size 8 Jeans, Hoverround Mobility chair - needs batteries, too much to list. Please come by. sat.aug 1st. 8:00 5:00. 3517 Whippoorwill St. Orange No early Birds.

FIELD WORKERS 25 temp positions; approx 3 ½ months; Job to begin on 9/25/15 through 1/15/16. To opérate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugar cane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 an hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, not guaranteed. Must have 3 months experience in job offered. CDL License Required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Freyou Farms located in New Iberia, LA. Worksite located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)519-2856 or apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

NAIL TECH NEEDED Opportunity to be the only Nail Tech in a busy salon Furnished Pedicure Chair, Nail Table and Private Room

$75.00 per week rent

Ginger & Co

220 East Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City, Texas

735-4220

ask for Ginger Help Wanted tRuCk dRIVeRs Drivers/OwnerOps! Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr exp, Great Driving record. Sunsetlogistics. com 281-693-4587 or 888-215-4285. (7/29) Cdl driver: $1000.00 sIGn on Bonus!!!! Must Have: Class A CDL Driver, Tanker Endorsement, Clean MVR, TWIC card, Must operate forklift, flatbed and bulk tank trailers.. paid holidays,benefits. Contact: Logistics Coordinator with American Industrial Minerals Office (409) 670-0320

sat., 249 dIXIe dR., BC (77611), behind Post Office, 7 till 2. Come See! sat., 3345 Moose lane, oRG/BC (77630), 7 till noon. Come See! Lot of good stuff! sat., 510 feRRy dR., BC (77611), 2 family sale, 8 till 1. Tools, baby items, clothes of all sizes, S.Prop. lawn mower, some furniture, household items, misc.

McCoy’s Building Supply HIRING MULITPLE McCoy’s Building SupplyisisNOW NOW HIRING forfor a MULTIPLE POSITIONS Orange,Texas Texaslumberyard! lumberyard! POSITIONS at at our our Orange,

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DOt drug screen, background check and MVR check required EOE, AAP, D, F, VA

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