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Week of Wednesday, April 15, 2015

WO Council pass ordinances affecting landlords David Ball

For The Record

Landlords will now be responsible to annually register and meet inspection requirements for rental properties or face a penalty after an ordinance was passed at the regular meeting of the West Orange City Council on April 13. The approval was unanimous by the council. The agenda item read, “An ordinance of the city of West Orange, Texas establishing annual registration and inspection requirements for owners of residential rental property; providing for a penalty for the violation of this ordinance; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an effective date of this ordinance.” Before the vote was taken, Councilman Mike Shugart asked if a committee was formed to research the issue. Mayor Roy McDonald answered a committee composed of council members, landlords

St. Mary to host Spring Festival St. Mary Catholic School will hold its 81st annual Spring Festival Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 – 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 26, 11:00 – 5:00 pm, at 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange. The festival will include a fashion show, Class Acts, Mass with Father David, on Saturday and a talent show and live auction on Sunday. There will also be a raffle, beach volleyball, gumbo, inflatables, dunking booth, boiled crawfish, BBQ, plant booth and more fun and games. Admission is free and open to the public.

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and city officials was formed last year to study the issue. Shugart then asked if the item should be tabled for furMcDonald ther discussion. Councilman Dale

Dardeau said there has already been four council meetings on the topic and it was time to act. “These houses need inspecting so they can be decent to live in,” he said. Dardeau added it’s up to the landlords to contact the city if they’re having a problem meeting the ordinance’s requirements. Also passed was an ordi-

nance regulating garbage disposal in the city and providing a penalty for violations. Shugart asked if the same committee researched this ordinance. McDonald answered yes. McDonald said of the 134 letters for sanitation violations sent out this month, 96 were rental properties. As of March 15, 74 were rent-

al properties of the 110 notices sent out. “The majority of the delinquencies in sanitation are rentals. They are left vacant for 30, 60, and 90 days. It is a problem,” he said. Pete Amy, a rental property owner and also president of the West Orange-Cove CISD, said during the public comments portion of the meeting he

didn’t agree with this ordinance and the ordinance on the agenda regulating garbage disposal. He said requiring landlords to inspect properties will initially cost them $50 and an additional $25 for a re-inspection if necessary. Amy also said the city didn’t

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OC native helps steer ACM Awards

Mike Louviere For The Record

Ryan Peadbody became the Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator at the start of the new year. He said he has been learning about emergency management and he hopes to save the county money for unfunded liabilities through his background of working with contracts if there is a disaster. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

County tables employee policies David Ball

For The Record

There’s a new Orange County Extension Agent for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office to fill in for the vacancy that was created when Dr. Roy Stanford departed. Ashlee Krebs was named to the position at the regular meeting of the Orange County Commissioners Court on April 6. She will start on May 11 and be paid $30,373 a year with a travel allowance as budgeted, according to Dr. Dale A. Fritz, district extension administrator. Krebs earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Services and Development with a minor in Animal Science from Tarleton State University. She also attended McNeese State University. While at McNeese and Tarleton State, she was active in rodeo team, livestock judging,

collegiate FFA and Equestrian Club. She is currently working on an online Masters Degree in Animal Science from Sul Ross State University. Currently, Krebs serves as an agricultural science teacher with Kountze ISD. In this role, she instructs courses in horticulture science, animal science, food technology, principles of agriculture, personnel skills and introduction to education and career prep. She also supervises animal projects, oversees the Greenhand Chapter Conducting Team, and works with supports of FFA. In this role, she has increased membership in FFA, participation, and the number of competitive teams. Prior to her current position, Krebs served as an agricultural science teacher with Garrison High School for one year. In this position, she instructed

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For the last six years Teresa George has been planning what will be the largest country music awards show ever held and the first major show to be held in Texas. Not bad for a girl from Bridge City. George is a 1981 graduate of Bridge City High School and a former writer for The Record Newspapers. After starting her career in journalism, she shifted gears and moved into public relations and event planning. She is a Senior Vice President of Brand Integration and Strategic Partnerships. “I’m on the road an average of 100 days each year and travel to places as far apart as Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, and California. I am lucky enough to work for a firm based in Los Angeles, but can live and work at home in Nashville”, said George. The last 15 years she has worked with the Academy of Country Music and has been instrumental in bringing the upcoming awards show to Dallas. The show will be held in AT&T Stadium, where the Dallas Cowboys play. Sponsors for the show are partners in George’s firm. They include major corporations like Ram Trucks, Mary K Cosmetics, Cracker Barrel, and Cabella’s to name only a few. This year’s events will include a festival on April 17 and 18 to be held at Globe

Life Park. It will be two days of various events, food vendors, and country music performers. The attendance for the festival is expected to be over 40,000 for this event. “When it was announced that the ACM awards show would be coming to Dallas, music fans turned out in droves when tickets went on sale. It quickly became the fastest selling event in the academy’s history with 65,000 tickets being sold in 18 minutes,” said George. “Having the show in Dallas is exciting because this is the first major show in Texas and the 50th annual ACM awards show. We have the biggest stars in the industry on board for this great event. This year we have expanded the show from three to three and a half hours.” Even though the show is scheduled to be held in a large sports stadium, George and her group have strived to create a sense of intimacy. It will be the most unique

Teresa George, a Bridge City graduate, is a planner of the 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Show to be held on April 19 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

show ever held, she said. Another first is that this is the first time an event of this nature has been held in a stadium. “There have been shows of this type held in much smaller arenas, but never before in a major sports venue”, said George. “For the last two

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Pinehurst mobile home park to become duplexes Mike Louviere For The Record

A mobile home park in Pinehurst is making way for new apartment duplexes after the item was approved at a meeting of the Pinehurst City Council on April 14. City Code Enforcement Officer Harry Vines and property owner Jay Deville appeared before the council and reported on Deville’s request to convert a mobile home park on Raven Street to a multi housing complex. The proposal is to remove

all traces of the mobile home park and rebuild with duplex units. Each unit would be about 544 square feet. Each would have a kitchen, a bath, and laundry hookups in each unit. Most would be one bedroom, but there is a possibility of some two bedrooms units. “As proposed, the housing complex complies with our city ordinances. Since it does comply, I am recommending that Mr. Deville be allowed to proceed with his plans to convert the property from mobile homes to the duplex units”,

said Vines. Deville presented a small plat of the complex and two sample floor plans to the council for their information. “I am not pleased with the way the property looks now. I want to remove all the old mobile homes and build nice housing that will be a credit to me and to the city. It will not be Section 8 housing. It will be affordable for single parents or older citizens needing a nice, affordable place to live,” said Deville. Several comments were

made by council members in support of the complex. Vines in a later report stated the Planet Fitness is hoping to open for business by April 18. Ditch cleaning of 41st and Whipporwill Streets is progressing as the weather allows and residents on those streets are reporting that drainage has improved because of the cleaning. Darla Daigle of the Southeast Texas Suicide and Rape Crisis Center appeared before the Pinehurst City Council and thanked them for issuing a

proclamation in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. “Sadly and unbelievably in our area we had a sexual assault charge filed on someone who had molested a three day old baby girl. We also had a case of an assault on a 90 year old woman in a nursing home. It is a problem that will not go away and we need to keep awareness of the problem in the forefront. We thank Pinehurst for supporting us and issuing these proclamations,” said Daigle.

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Black and white and whatever is out there Caroline Brewton Feature Columnist

claimed he was afraid for his life — much like in the Brown case. These killings point to something more insidious than the modern inability of police officers to de-escalate what they view as hostile situations and reframes the discussion around race and hostility, and how it affects the way we behave in the public sphere, which — white, black, brown, or purple — we all share. In the end, whether Slager is guilty of callous disregard or simply an unconscious fear of black people, the result was the same. I will confess to you: I was not always socially aware. I’m a small white woman; I was raised to fear everything. According to the adults in my life, rape was in every dark corner and unlocked car door. Every single man I saw on the street was a potential aggressor, every hunched shadow filling their car with gas just waiting for an opportunity to strike. What (or who) you didn’t know was the worst. What kept me in the dark was the insularity of my community. We were all alike. We were all afraid.

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When I was a little girl and afraid of butterflies (of all things), my dad would comfort me with “Caroline, he’s more afraid of you than you are of him.” I thought of that today when I saw a Facebook post that said “White people are scared of black people. Black people are afraid of white people being afraid of them.” We’ve seen that time and time again lately — for instance, in the shooting of Michael Brown, a black teenager, by a member of a police force that was found to be profoundly racist. Brown’s death became the springboard for a national examination of race relations, challenging the status-quo discomfort around people of color, especially men, and bringing awareness to what tragedies can unfold when that discomfort leads to fear and someone’s death. Most recently, Michael Slager, a white officer, shot an unarmed black man named Walter Scott in the back. Slager has been charged with murder and fired. The officer

As I grew, I had opportunities to get to know people from different backgrounds. Apart from the fact that the increasingly diverse circles I moved in contained brilliant and loving people, those friendships showed me I didn’t need to be so afraid of the world. I could move in ways and places I didn’t feel possible. Despite being raised to believe the world was out to get me, I found I could take the subway, travel with my friends, or go to the grocery store without an entourage. These were revelations. Not every stranger was a rapist. In fact, the people I passed as strangers seemed intent on their own lives, completely uninterested in me or stealing my pathetic wallet. I exercise caution. I don’t loiter alone in unsecured spaces and often bring my dog when I go out, but I don’t feel the sort of terror I did as a young girl. I am aware my own fears could cause a situation that results in tragedy. Or: I am not only careful for myself. I am careful for others. And I’m trying to talk openly about it. I work a night shift. Sometimes, when it’s dark outside and the parking lot is empty, a black colleague walks me to my car. I am not afraid, but he waits until I’m safely in my car. “Whatever’s out there is going to be more scared of me than you,” he said. I’ve realized he just might be wrong.

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Mauriceville mudbug merriment set for this weekend David Ball

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What better reminder that it’s mudbug season than it’s time for the 35th Annual Mauriceville Crawfish Festival? The event will run from April 17-19 at the Mauriceville Fair Grounds, seven miles north of Interstate 10 off of Highway 62. There will be food, crafts, entertainment, carnival rides and a barbecue cook-off. The event is sponsored by Sabine River Ford, Kicker 95.1, Wellspring Credit Union and King of the Road Productions. Kathy Keath, president of the board, believes the bad weather will hold off for the weekend though the grounds may be muddy. But what’s a little mud for mudbugs? “We hope to have a good crowd,” she said. The gates open at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17 with The Ca-

dillacs providing entertainment. They played the event last year. The parade will kick-off at 9 a.m. on Saturday along Texas 12. Dr. Pauline Hargrave, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD superintendent, will be this year’s parade grand marshal. The Mauriceville Middle School Jazz Band will start playing at 11 a.m. followed by the Little Cypress Junior High Jazz Band at 11:30 a.m. and the Little Cypress-Maruriceville High Jazz Band at 12 p.m. Parade winners will be announced at 12:30 p.m. and the LC-M HS Choir will perform at 1 p.m. “We’re really excited to show off the talent of our kids,” Keath said. There will be a crawfish eating contest at 2 p.m., crawfish races at 2:30 p.m. and the barbecue cook-off winners announced at 3 p.m. Keath said the event is a non-sanctiioned backyard barbecue cook-off.

She added participants can cook their entries by whatever method they wish. Winners will earn an engraved cowbell

West Orange council give sufficient notice to the public that these ordinances were on the agenda. He believes if the landlords knew about the ordinances on the agenda, the council chambers would be full. “What if homeowners are not in order? I don’t think it’s fair to landlords,” Amy said. He added landlords will now have to pay for garbage pickup as well. Amy reminded the council they held a public hearing on these matters during the Fall of 2014 and no one spoke in favor of the ordinances. “I urge the council not to pass any of these,” he said. After the meeting adjourned, Amy added these ordinances are forcing landlords to become a collection agency for the city. McDonald replied landlords can increase their rents to cov-

er the collection fees. Amy said it’s the tenants’ garbage, not his, and these ordinances would lead to landlords being water, gas, and electricity collectors. “It’s never going to stop,” he said. “This is discouraging people to fix up West Orange because of this $50 the landlords have to pay. You’re putting an extra burden on the homeowners. Soon, there will only be the donut shop and Walmart in West Orange. You’re punishing a select group of people because there’s a problem.” Amy believes the city should follow a 30-day notice policy and the resident is penalized if they do not meet the deadline. McDonald said the ordinances are a solution to the problem. Amy concluded by saying there will need to be a petition circulated with enough signa-

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tures to repeal the ordinances by referendum. “I don’t think all of the options were looked at,” Amy said. McDonald said all of the options were looked at. In other council business, Amy’s rental properties at 801 and 803 Boston Street were taken off the substandard housing list after meeting code. McDonald said Amy spent a lot of time and money getting the houses back up to standard. McDonald announced there will be a West Orange Spring Clean-Up from April 17-18. Dumpsters will be available behind the West Orange Fire Station, 2702 Austin Ave., from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. Residents may bring their debris during those days and hours. Proof of residency and

Teresa George CMA awards weeks they have been checking the pyrotechnics. We will be having a large fireworks show Sunday night.” George has been married to John Paddison for 20 years. They have a 16 year old son, Jake, and a daughter, Grace, 17. “This is a hectic week for us. It is Jake’s birthday and the week of Grace’s senior prom. Jake is coming to Dallas a few days early and will be able to see how things are being put together and he will meet some of his favorite entertainers. Grace will come later. My parents, Ray and Elaine Hearn and my aunt Janice Overman will also be joining us. It will be a great time for all of us to be together.” George has one brother, Daren Hearn. The Academy of Country Music 50th Annual Awards Show will be televised on CBS, Sunday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. CST. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host the event. Some other big names up for awards include: Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Kierks Bentley, Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Brandy Clark, Martina McBride, Kacey Musgraves and Carrie Underwood. The Academy was officially founded in 1964 in Los Angeles when performer Tommy Wiggins, songwriter Eddie Miller and club owners Mickey and Chris Christensen teamed up with other performers, radio

and record label executives to establish the Country and Western Music Academy, according to their website. Their vision was to promote country music in the western 13 states and to support artists based on the West Coast such as Billy Mize, Johnny Bond, Glen Campbell, Merle Haggard, Roger Miller, Buck Owens, Wynn Stewart, Jimmy Wakely and Tex Williams. In 1965, an official board of directors was formed. The Academy hosted its first official country music awards show in 1966 (after three informal awards banquets held at the Christensens’ Red Barrel Niteclub) honoring the industry’s accomplishments during the previous year. It was the first country music awards program held by a major organization The Academy’s signature “hat” trophy was created in 1968. During the early 1970s, the organization changed its name to the Academy of Country and Western Music and finally to the Academy of Country Music (ACM). The awards show hit the airwaves in 1972, broadcast for the first time in national syndication on the ABC network. Gene Weed took over producing and directing the show in 1974, and in 1979 the Academy joined forces with Dick Clark Productions to produce the show. Dick Clark and Al Schwartz served as producers while Weed continued to direct.

County business classes, supervised animal projects, coached livestock, horse, and forestry judging teams, and coached quiz and chapter conducting teams. Due to her service, she increased membership in FFA, participation and competitive teams. Prior to these roles, Krebs served as an intern and 4-H Livestock Judging Coach at the Erath County Extension Of-

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After being staged in Los Angeles since the 1960s, the ACM Awards left Los Angeles for the first time in history and settled into Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Events Center in 2003, then moving to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2006. The Academy also adopted a sleeker, modern version of the “hat” trophy that year, and in 2004 the organization implemented online awards voting for its professional members, becoming the first televised awards show to do so. In 2008, fans were invited to vote online for the Academy’s coveted Entertainer of the Year award. While the Academy strives to foster high-quality entertainment through the annual awards show and the ACM Honors ceremony in Nashville, many events such as the annual ACM Party for a Cause® Festival and Celebrity Golf Classic serve a dual purpose as fundraisers for the Academy’s charitable arm. ACM Lifting Lives strives to improve lives through the power of music by supporting deserving charities through its annual grant cycle, as well as supporting those in the music industry hit with unexpected and catastrophic expenses through the Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund. To date, more than $8 million dollars has gone to a variety of causes nationwide—including Wounded Warrior Project, Stand Up 2 Cancer, Folds of Honor and Nashville’s Vander-

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fice, riding instructor at The Stables at LeBocage in Lake Charles, and sales and animal specialist at Tractor Supply Company in Lake Charles. These roles providing many experiences in interacting with 4-H youth and agriculture producers. Krebs grew up on a farm near Warren which included cattle, horse, and forage production.

they can keep throughout the year and pass it on to next year’s winner. “We want everyone to have

While growing up, she was active in 4-H for nine years and FFA for four years. She served in leadership roles with these youth organizations, competed with swine, lamb, goat, and broiler projects, and served on the Chapter Conducting and Public Relations Teams. She earned the FFa Proficiency Awards for sheep, equine and crop production.

photo identification will be required at the drop site. The city will provide assistance with unloading trucks/ trailers of debris. No hazardous materials, tires, batteries, paint, etc. will be accepted. Normal household waste will not be accepted. Any items containing Freon must be drained of said Freon and tagged by an individual certified to do such work. Appliances, furniture, metal and green waste will be accepted, but it must be brought to the drop site. The city will be unable to make arrangements for any “special pickups.” The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission

fun,” Keath said. Saturday events will concluded with Creole Cookin’ playing from 4 p.m.. to 8 p.m. and Midnight River Choir from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Keath said Creole Cookin’ plays the festival every year. The lead singer for Midnight River Choir if from Kirbyville. The Keith Kire Band, a local act, will play from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Other attractions include 40 to 50 craft vendors, 20 food vendors, a rock climb, and a new event, zombie target shooting. Keath said the board is looking for volunteers to help with the festival. “We start our January meetings with plans for next year’s festival. We welcome anyone,” she said. The Mauriceville Youth Football League will be on the grounds boiling crawfish. Keath said it’s a lot of work, but it’s their major fundraiser for will also host a free household hazardous waste and scrap tire collection event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Robert A. (Bob) Bowers Civic Center parking lot, 3401 Cultural Center Drive in Port Arthur. The event is open to all Southeast Texas residents. The SETPRC will accept household hazardous items including: paints, cleaners, antifreeze, car batteries, used oil, insecticides, swimming pool chemicals and much more. They will also collect scrap tires at no charge for the first eight tires. A cash disposal fee of $1 is required for each additional tire. Over sized tires are not accepted. Materials not accepted during this event include electronics, appliances, over sized tires, explosives, ammunition, gar-

the year. “We want to support our young people,” she said. Gates open for the festival from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and free for kids 5 and under. Saturday’s events will start at 10 a.m. Tickets will be $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and free for kids 5 and under. Tickets will then be $7 per person from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday’s hours will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets will be $4 per person and free for kids 5 and under. Carnival wrist bands are $20 for Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., $20 for Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and $20 for Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free, but attendees may make a donation to Project Graduation if they wish. No coolers are allowed.

bage, scrap metal, mercury, smoke detectors, exit signs, medical waste and medications/pharmaceuticals. The council discussed the city hosting the Texas Municipal League Region 16 quarterly meeting. McDonald said the meeting could be scheduled this quarter or in the third quarter. Councilwoman Shirley Bonin said the city has hosted a TML meeting before and things went well though it was “a lot of work” preparing for it. McDonald said the TML asked for the city to RSVP and there is a fee charged for attending. The city will also be responsible for giving door prizes. The council said they would let the mayor know of their decision in the next two or three days.

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THE JOY OF GARDENING DELAYED BY RAIN This time of year what many homeowners look forward to is preparing the ground and getting a garden planted. All the rain in March and most days so far in April has prevented gardeners from setting out their plants. Raising a garden is a very important spring event in Southeast Texas. Some people did get their plants in the ground but the weather may rain them out and replanting will be necessary. For most, the sod has been too wet to plow. Judge Derry Dunn says he got his garden in by planting in raised beds made from utility poles. Many area people have gone to raised gardens. The weather doesn’t affect them as much. Easy to water too. Millard “Neighbor” Cox and Ms. Ginny do it the old fashioned way. I’m most impressed with these senior citizens, at age 90, Cox uses a tiller to plow the garden spot. Once he gets it ready, Ginny, at age 88, is the one with the green thumb. She does the planting. She also makes sure that Millard makes the rows straight. I find it absolutely amazing that at their age, they can still do it and also enjoy planting and watching the crop grow and produce. A spring garden is a tradition and way of life that is always looked forward to. Maybe after this week, the April showers will stop. Gardens will be late but will be planted. The odd thing about it for us amateur gardeners is that it cost us more to raise a crop than it would to buy the produce. That’s not the point however, plus, it’s great to walk to the garden and pick a fresh red, ripe tomato right off your own plant that you watched grow. Gardening is a lot of work but worth it. I’m hoping to get my plants in the ground soon. I still need to find cucumber plants.*****I’d best get going. Hop on board, and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. HILLARY BEGINS LONG CAMPAIGN On Sunday, April 12, 2015, former first lady Hillary Clinton declared, in a low key video, that she wants to be the champion for everyday Americas. “Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times but the deck is still stacked in favor of these at the top, everyday Americans need a champion and I want to be that champion so you can do more than just get by.” “You can get ahead and stay ahead,” she said. Clinton enters the race as an overwhelming favorite to win the democratic nomination and will give voters a chance to make history by electing the first female president. A large number of republicans will spend a large amount of time and money to introduce themselves to voters, while Clinton has a 99 percent name recognition. Also on the plus side, she brings more top-level experience in the White House, congress and foreign policy than all her republican rivals put together. Few people that run for president have more experience and qualifications. For eight years she was the first lady of one of our history’s most successful administrations. For two terms she was a successful U.S. senator from New York. During her years in the senate she introduced many bills that became law. In comparison, republican senators running against her have firstterm experience in a senate that is in session 114 days a year and accomplish very little. No other candidate running for office has any foreign policy experience. None. Clinton served as secretary of state, coming in at a time when the U.S. had been badly damaged abroad. She became the most traveled secretary of state in the country’s history. Her diplomacy welded a strained relationship with our allies. She knows every country and their leaders very well. On Monday, Senator Marco Rubio officially announced his candidacy for president in the Republican primary. He was elected to the senate with strong Tea Party backing. Rubio was one of the “Gang of Eight” who crafted a bill creating a pathway for 11 million undocumented immigrants to citizenship. He has lost the Tea Party support because of it. Unlike senator Rand Paul, Rubio is giving up his senate seat to make the run. Paul is running for president and his senate seat at the same time. The only other announced GOP candidate is Texas freshman senator Ted Cruz. In the following months, Republicans will pounce on Hillary, bringing up Benghazi, emails and other negatives, such as electing her would be a third Obama term. They will blame her for Bill’s shortcomings but not for his successes. FOX News, at every opportunity will continue to bash President Obama and will attempt to portray Hillary as not trustworthy, etc. All Republican candidates will aim at Clinton and in time that will grow old. They need to fire the shots at each other, pick a candidate then take on the challenge of beating Hillary Clinton. After Obama, many voters will want to go back to electing the most experienced. That’s where it will make a big difference with independent voters. Many of the GOP candidates are really running for vice-president hoping they run well enough to be picked. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 Bridge City High School ball player Darrell Stevens, the son of Max and Tammy Stevens, signs a letter of intent to play baseball for McNeese. Meanwhile, the B.C. track team took first place in the District 24-3A track and field championship. The Cardinals edged out West Orange-Stark with 164 to 158 points. B.C. senior Aaron Brannen won the 3700 meters in 9:51.12. Teammates Brad Mason and Randy Becker finished second and third. Sam Elmore won first in the discus.Cody Sparks won the 110 hurdles in 15.14 and the 300 hurdles in 40.10. Brad Mason won the 800 meter run. For girls, Morgan Broussard lead the way to a 1-2-3 sweep in the 800 meter with a time of 2:30.80 Teammates Jessica and Erica Garza finished second and third.*****Future baseball player Bryce Sanpere turns

10-years-old April 19.*****Former WOS coach Steve McCarty, 62, retires after 15 years as athletic director of SFA University. McCarty also coached at South Park and brought assistant Dan Hooks with him to WOS. Hooks was named head coach when McCarty left for SFA. *****Betty and Steve Hogg celebrate 50th anniversary. They were married April 15, 1955. *****Little Cypress resident Paul Jagen receives the Jefferson award given by the American Institute for Public Service. Jagen was selected for starting Toastmaster clubs for inmates in several prisons and starting a non-profit association that helps start clubs “Taking Flight” which promotes Toastmasters in prisons throughout the country and across the world.*****The cities of Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst and Bridge City adopted a juvenile curfew ordinance. Curfew hours are between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday for underage 17 years olds. All children between 6 and 16 years old must be in school unless they have a written excuse from parents.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Mason John Myers, 82, of Pinehurst died Mach 26. He was a lifelong member of the V.F.W. and a Boilermaker. He was a WWII Army veteran. *****Gregg Anthony Trahan, 42, of Bridge City, died April 9. He was the son of Lee and Patsy Trahan, both deceased. *****John L. Sonnier, 40, of Bridge City, died April 11. He was a 1983 graduate of Bridge City. He is survived by his wife Stephanie, parents C.J. and Florence Sonnier, son Dillon and daughter Danielle. *****Alfred Guillory, 77, of Orangefield died April 12. He is survived by daughters Brenda Powell and Susan Guidry, son Ted and several grandchildren. *****Nancy Ferguson Blacksher, 81, of Orange, died April 12. She was office manager of the family business Blacksher and Son Construction. *****William “Bill” Baldwin, Jr., 55, died April 14. His mother Betty Wilson lives in Bridge City. *****Walter E. Brainerd, 81, of Orange, died April 16. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War. *****Linnie Lois Bussell, 75, of Hartburg, died April 16. 35 Years Ago-1980

Hee-Haw’s Roy Clark and actress Emma Thompson, 55.*****A sweet lady we’ve known since she was a pup, George’s better half, Hal and Laverne’s eldest daughter, Kirby Ridley Cruse, celebrates on April 16. Also Judy Pittman, Lillian Mercer and Betty Forman. They join Pope Benedict XVI, 87, coach Bill Belichick, 62, Kareen Abdual Jabbar, 67.*****On April 17, Phillip’s wife, Janice Harvill Todora, celebrates, also Cheryl Puntes, Matthew Franklin, Ronnie Haymon, Kaylie Byrd, Steve Evans and Jane Istre. They join actress Olivia Hussey, 63, Jennifer Garner, 42 and former NFL’s Boomer Esiason, 53. *****April 18 finds Megan Waguespack, Grant Mott and Emily Gilson celebrating. They join actress Hayley Mills, 68, TV host Conan O’Brien, 51 and Kourtney Kardashian, 35. *****April 19 our longtime friend, insurance man, community leader Bill Nickum celebrates. Also Shirley Bonnin, Cheryl Patterson, Barbara Sarver, Maurelle McDonald and Nicole’s other half, Dustin Gibbs, who now lives in Oklahoma. We miss them. They are joined by Naomi’s daughter and Wynona’s sister, Ashley Judd, who turns 46, Kate Hudson, 35, Goldie Hawn’s daughter and tennis player Marie Shrapove, 27.*****On April 20, pretty, former school teacher, Jody’s longtime wife, Ms. Pearl’s youngest daughter and Billy and David’s mom, Beverly Burgess Raymer celebrates. Also celebrating on this day are Brad Williams, Bill Broussard, Becky Atkins, Ken Brown and Belinda Norman. They join actors Ryan O’Neal, 73, Jessica Lange, 65, and Star Trek’s George Takel, 77.*****On April 21, Judge Joy’s big boy, Christian Dubose Simonton, celebrates as does Dana Hill, Bonnie Short, Virginia McNair and Marshall Myers. They are joined by Queen Elizabeth II, 88, Dallas Cowboy Tony Romo, 34, and actors Tony Danza, 63 and Andie McDowell, 56. Happy birthday to all.*****We hear pretty Lisa Reeves, MIS Director of Orange County, is expecting twins soon..*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will gather at Robert’s this week and also next week. Everyone always welcome.*****Recently Texas Areas Resource Conservation and Development held its state convention, hosted by SETRC&D, at Rayburn County. Those attending from Orange County were Pat Hudson and Donna Scales. Attendees toured the Jasper Fish Hatchery. Donna says if you have not toured the hatchery facility you should put it on your bucket list.

Bridge City B&PW holds “Spring Fling,” at St. Paul Methodist Church. Thirty models appear in fashions from Town and Country. B&PW president is Jessie Hebert. Ten finalists in the Miss Bridge City Pageant were invited to model, along with last years Miss B.C. Sharon Gregory. Models are: Theresa Hearn, new Miss Bridge City, Lori Chesson, Leslie Garrison, Laura Smith, Liz Godwin, Pam Demler, Sue Shanks, Melinda Bendy, Kim Vincent and Tina Sigler.*****Dot Esbach, owner of The Kottage, says she employs a couple of Charlie’s Angels. She didn’t give their names. *****Awards were recently presented to 143 Levingston Shipbuilding employees. Cecil Beeson did the honors. The employees total 2,230 years of service. Those with 20 to 25 years service were: Clyde Breaux, Harold Cooper, Manuel G. DeLeon, Floyd Heard, J.M. Kyle, Vernon Pennington, R.H. Rineheart, Hersel Anthony, C.J. Broussard, G.B. Bennefield, Curry Broussard, Emile Stewart, Frank Wallace, Edward Baker, Roy L. Halliburton, Harold Patillo, Luther Smith, Grover Squires, Joe Verchez and 15 other men. *****Last week, Uncle Jim McKay, 95, was a guest of Skipper Free. Uncle Jim said he traveled the world, slept in boxcars and houses of ill repute, but never slept in a waterbed, so Skipper let him sleep on her waterbed. The next morning he said he felt like he needed a life preserver. *****Edna Breaux died at age 82. *****Running for office in the May 3 election for U.S. congress are Charles Wilson and Allen Summers. E.J. “Ed” Parkerand Fred Hill will make the run for sheriff. Democratic nominees for president are Jimmy Carter, Edward M. Kennedy and Jerry Brown.*****Celebrating birthdays recently were Leland Morrow, Janet Fontenot, Jo Amodeo and Pam Hoosier Kay, who turns 20.*****Lisa Warden and Wesley Lewis will wed onMay 2.*****In the Drainage District race Grover Scales and George Anderson ended in a tie. The race will continue in a runoff election on April 26. *****Imogene McKinney named president of the recently organized Senior Citizens Nutrition chapter of Bridge City. Other officers are Marie Hebert, Ruth Munlin, Eunice LaGrappe and Rose Billeaud. *****Bridge City’s Mark Kelly won the 120 high hurtles, the 330-yard intermediates and the high jump, to advance to regionals. Tammy Poindexter will be the area’s only girl representative in regional track competition after the Bridge City tracker won the 440 dash in Beaumont.*****Beth Dugas has announced auditions for her production of Neil Simon’s “California Suite“ to be presented at the Orange Community Playhouse,May 29 through May 31. Roles are available for five men and six women. *****Leslie Neilson performs his sold out presentation of Clarence Darrow at the Lutcher Theater on April 21.

Alcid Comeaux, a farmer in Sou’h Louziana, got in his pickup truck and drove to his neighbor, Curtis Babeaux’s farm and knocked on da door. Jo-Jo, a 12-year-old boy, opened da door, him. Comeaux axe, “Is you papa home?” Jo-Jo answer, “No sir, he went into town him.” “Well, is your momma here?” Comeaux axe. “No sir, she ain’t here neither, she went to Abbeville wit papa.” Comeaux say, “How bout you brutter Howard?” Jo-Jo answer, “He went wit dem.” Farmer Comeaux stood dere for a few minutes, shifting from one foot to da utta and mumbled to himself. Jo-Jo axe, “Is dere anyting I can do fer ya?” “I know where all da tools are if you want to borry one or maybe I can take a message for papa.” “Well, “ Comeaux said uncomfortabley, “I really wanted to see you papa. It’s bout you brutter Howard getting my daughter Agnes Marie pregnant.” Jo-Jo considered dat for a moment, “You would have to talk to papa bout dat. If it help you any, I know papa charge $50 for da bull and $25 for da hog, but I really don’t know me, how much he gets for Howard.

A FEW HAPPENINGS

C’EST TOUT

Bridge City Chamber recognized Ross Smith’s Sabine River Ford, as Business of the Month. Well deserving. Ross and his gang are all doing a great job at keeping local business at home. There is no reason to go out of town to buy a new Ford. Sabine River Ford is making great deals.*****Congrats to Renay Rodgers, with Achtwoo Pool and Spa, who was named Bridge City Chamber Employee of the Month.*****Reba McEntire is everywhere now days. She was on the Voice Monday and on NBC Tuesday, with more appearances planned. Her new album, “Love Somebody” hit the market this week. Her daughter-in-law, Kelly Clarkson and Ronnie Dunn, also appear on the album.*****The American Country Music Awards, from Dallas, will be on CBS at 7 p.m. Sunday. Bridge City’s Teresa Hearn George has played a big part in bringing that show to Dallas. Her mom and dad, Elaine and Ray Hearn and aunt Janice Overman will attend the two-day festivities. See story.*****Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo has been canceled this weekend due to the wet grounds. It will be rescheduled for sometime in May.*****Aaron Myers and Marissa Borg, of Bridge City, are the proud parents of newborn daughter Finley Anne Myers. Grandparents are Buster and Jane Myers.*****Pam Lide, longtime employee of County Treasurer Christy Khoury, and husband Bryan, are in the process of building a home in Bridge City. Pam says she is busy packing and looking forward to the move.*****Bob Shieffer, 78, host of Face the Nation said last week that he will step down this summer. He joined CBS in 1969, after being with the Fort Worth Star Telegram where he covered the Kennedy assassination.*****Jim Bean, a candidate for mayor in Orange shows on his application that he is neither employed or has a phone. Now that’s a new twist for running for office.*****Jordan Spieth goes wire to wire, at a record pace, to win the Masters Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club. The 21-year-old kid from “Big D” put the finishing touches on a masterpiece by tapping in for bogey on the final hole to win his first major championship. He didn’t need that putt to win. He finished at 18 under 270, and could have finished 19 under but played safe and took the bogey. Last year, as a 20-year-old, he finished with a tie for second. Phil Mickelson said, “He doesn’t have any weaknesses.” He earned $1,800.000, while Mickelson and Rose earned $880,000 for second place. Ryan Moore, at 14th earned $196,000, the lest paid*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays during the next few days. On April 15, pretty Linda Claybar, a remarkable lady, celebrates. Also Debbie Aarons, Patrick Cook, Jaclyn Eickenhorst, and John Langlinais. They join

We were sorry to hear about the death of Percy Sledge, the soul singer who took “When a Man Loves a Woman” to the top of the charts in 1966. He died Tuesday, April 14, at his Baton Rouge home. He was 73. According to East Baton Rouge Parish coroner Dr. Willam Clark, Sledge died of natural causes while under Hospice care. Prior to becoming a recording artist, Sledge worked as a hospital nurse. He caught his big break when he recorded, “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Sledge took the track, his debut single, to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and on Billboard R&B chart. The song also reached the Top 10 in the United Kingdom. The song found new life in the United States in 1991 when Michael Bolton’s cover of the song topped the Billboard Hot 100. Thursday will mark the 49th anniversary of the song’s release. His other hits included “Warm and Tender Love”, “It Tears Me Up,” “Take Time to Know Her,” and many more. Even after his chart success fizzled, Sledge remained a fixture in the music industry, releasing albums and touring the U.S. to perform live in concerts. His contributions to the music industry earned him a number of awards, including Blues Music award, a Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer award and induction to the Delta Music, Louisiana Music, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum of the Gulf Coast, in Port Arthur. When he performed at the Janis Joplin Birthday Bash I got to meet and visit with him at his induction to the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame. He made good music and had a lot of area fans. Sledge is survived by his wife and children. Funeral arrangements are pending.*****I’ve run out of time and space. Thank you for your time and please read us cover to cover. Check us out 24-7 also on the web www.therecordlive.com. Shop our family of advertisers when you can. Tell them we sent you. Take care and God bless.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK John Langlinais, Linda Claybar, Shani Lawson, Patrick Cooks, Debbie Aarons, Jaclyn Eickenhorst, Judy Pittman, Kirby Cruse, Lillian Mercer, Marie Duett, Quentin Billeaud, Betty Foreman, Joseph Taylor, Janice Todora, Jane Istre, Jessica Christiansen, Kaylie Byrd, Mildred Hatton, Natalie Miller, Rachel Fowler, Ronnie Haymon, Shelby Bickham, Shelby Sellers, Steve Evans, Whitney Anderson, Cheryl Puntes, Matthew Franklin, Megan Waguespack, Grant Mott, Emily Gilson, Barbara Sarver, Dustin Gibbs, Shirley Bonnin, Mandi Nugent, John Fuss, Cheryl Patterson, Maurelle McDonald, Ryan Ferguson, Bill Nickum, Brad Williams, Bill Broussard, Beverly Raymer, Donna Wiegreffe, Emory Webb, Ken Brown, Becky Atkins, Belinda Norman, Benjamin Ezell, Bonnie Short, Courtney Williams, Dana Hill, Virginia McNair, James Corley, Christian Dubose and Marshall Myers. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK

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PETS OF THE WEEK

St. Mary Catholic School recently participated in a “Pennies for Patients” program. Students were encouraged to bring donations to support cancer patients. The teacher with the class that brought in the most funds was honored to “kiss a pig.” St. Mary Catholic School also had a school goal which if a specific amount was met that the school principal would also kiss the pig. Two teachers tied the fund raising contest and the school met their goal, therefore Mrs. Angie Smith, Mrs. Leisa Miller and Principal, Donna Darby kissed a pig. Pictured, from left, are Leisa Miller, Donna Darby and Angie Smith.

West Orange-Stark High School competed at the UIL Academic District Meet this past weekend at Orangefield High School. The Journalism team placed first in Team Competition. Brittany Barclay placed first in Headline Writing, second in Feature and Editorial Writing and fourth in News Writing. Kaylyn Roberts placed third in Feature Writing and fourth in Headline Writing. Felicia Amy placed second in News Writing. Emma Dorantes placed sixth in Editorial Writing. Claydra Rhodes placed sixth in Poetry and Bryan Buzbee made the All Star Cast in One Act Play. The students are sponsored by Meri Elen Jacobs, Journalism; Ebonique Celestine, Poetry; and Rob Nash, One Act Play. Pictured, from left, are Claydra Rhodes, Felicia Amy, Breanna Istre, Brittany Barclay, Kaylyn Roberts and Emma Dorantes. Bryan Buzbee is not pictured.

Texas Lege looks at insurance MY FIVE CENTS Sen. Robert Nichols For the Record While many were rushing to prepare their taxes, you can be thankful Texas is one of only seven states with no state income tax. In fact, the Legislature is working hard to cut taxes for property and business owners. Lower taxes and efficient government are a few elements that make Texas a great place to live, own a business and raise a family. Here are five things that happened recently at your Texas Capitol: Veteran’s Organization Property Tax Exemption I presented and passed Senate Bill 918 in the Senate Finance committee this week. is bill would add veteran’s organizations to a list of organizations which are exempt from filing an annual application for property tax exemption. ey would be required to file an application after the first time if; the property ownership changes, the use of the building changes or the county Chief Appraiser requests a new application. Currently, veteran’s organizations, such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), are required to file annually which can be an unnecessary hardship for these organizations. ese organizations provide valuable services and support for our state’s veterans and those currently serving in the military, as well as their families. ey promote Americanism by means of education in patriotism and by service to their local communities. I was proud to be able to author a bill that will benefit so many of these organizations across our state.

3. Sanctuary Cities e Veterans Affairs and Military Installations Committee recently passed Senate Bill 185, by Senator Charles Perry, also known as the ‘sanctuary cities’ bill. Many cities in Texas have adopted ‘sanctuary city’ policies which do not allow local law enforcement to inquire about an individual’s immigration status. ese laws often also prohibit the sharing of information regarding a person’s immigration status with the federal government Senate Bill 185 would prohibit a local government (such as a city or county) or governmental entities from adopting rules or policies that prohibit enforcement of state and federal immigration laws. If they do, they could be penalized and their state funding revoked. Law enforcement would be able to inquire into the immigration status of a person if they were lawfully detained for the investigation of criminal offense or arrested. is law would not include officers employed by a school district, charter school or a junior college district. It would also exempt individuals who have been victims or witnesses to crimes. is bill will now head to the Senate floor for debate. If passed, it will then be sent to the House. Automotive Insurance Inquiries Recently, the Senate passed Senate Bill 189, by Senator Kirk Watson, which will provide protection for car insurance policy holders by preventing insurance companies from raising their rates or cancelling their policies if the policy holder asks a questions about his/her coverage. During the 83rd Legislative

Session, a similar bill was passed in regards to protecting homeowner insurance policy holders. ere were concerns that information collected by an insurance company could be used to increase rates as a result of a consumer inquiry or a ﬁled claim that is not paid or payable under the plan. ese bills help to protect the homeowner and those who have car insurance from being penalized for asking questions.

Bonnie

Jenny

Squirt

Each week The Record Newspapers features a pet, or pets of the week for adoption through local shelters and rescue organizations. This week’s pets are again rescues from Pups in Peril. Bonnie is a five month old terrier mix, who joined the Pups in Peril family about a month ago. She is a typical spunky puppy who loves to play. She is thriving her foster home but longs for a more permanent home to call her own. Squirt was a rescue from a local shelter who was being bottle fed after her mom passed away. She is now off the bottle and is eating canned food on her own. She will soon be old enough to graduate to dry food and will be receiving her second set of shots, She is a happy, active baby and is looking for the right family to become a member of. Jenny, who is under a year old, was one of nine dogs scheduled to be euthanized at another local shelter. After the other eight were spoken for and adopted, it was clear Jenny was going to be joining the PIP crew. Jenny went from the shelter to the animal clinic were she received her shots. This sweet girl is now healthy, happy and ready for cuddling in her forever home. If you are interested in making one of these pups a part of your family, please contact Pups In Peril and fill out an application. Applications for all these pups may be filled out online at www.pupsinperil.org. You can also see more of the dogs available for adoption on Pups in Peril’s Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/PupsInPeril. These pets are also available for visiting at local adoption events. For a schedule of where they will be, visit the Pups in Peril Facebook page.

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Deaths and Memorials

Ruby King Orange The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Ruby King, 76, of Orange, will be Saturday, April 18, at 3:00 p.m. at the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the church. She died April 9, at Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include daughters, Precious Crawford and Raquel Judge; son, Jamail King; sister, Mary Cross and brother, John Johnson. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at www.sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Donnie McDonald Vidor Donnie McDonald, 56, of Vidor died Saturday, April 11, at Baptist of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. A native of Orange, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Donnie was the Safety Supervisor for Brand Energy and Infrastructure Solutions for over 12 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Vidor where he was very active and was a sunday school teacher and a director for the Royal Ambassadors. Donnie was an ordained minister and was the chaplain for the Faith Riders Motorcycle Ministries. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, April 15, at First Baptist Church in Vidor, with burial to follow at Votow Cemetery in Votow, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 14, at First Baptist Church. Donnie is survived by his wife of 39 yrs Audrey McDonald; son Joshua McDonald and his wife Mandi of Vidor and Jerod McDonald and his wife Haley of Cleburne; daughter Jessica McDonald Castillo and her husband Jessie of Port Arthur; mother Hazel Davis and sister Lillie Clark, both of Longview; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Main St. Ministries 350 N. Main St. Vidor, Texas, 77662.

Wayne Carline Orange Wayne Carline, 82, of Orange, passed away Friday, April 10, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Born March 16, 1933 in Dickson, Tn. to Ubert Paul and Elva Josephine (Frazier) Vineyard, she lived in the Orange area since 1961. She retired from Bethlehem Steel in Beaumont and she owned and operated Big M a m a’s Truck Stop in Orange. Wayne had p re v i o u sl y lived in Charenton, La., and Nashville, Tn., she was of the Primitive Baptist faith. She enjoyed listening to music, was a veracious reader and she faithfully involved herself in the growing up of her children and grandchildren. Wayne was also a great cook; her family will remember well, her crawfish stew. Wayne is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Pauline Welch; brother, Shannon Vineyard and her sister, Beulah Hughes. Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughters, Lucretia Dewberry of Pasadena, Tx. and Denise Scott and husband, John Scott, Jr. of Little Cypress; sons, Paul Carline and wife, Gina and Nathan Carline and wife, Michelle, all of Little Cyress; nine grandchildren, Rebekah Bowden, Rachel Grimes, Darby Carline, Tara Guy, Matthew Scott, Ryan Carline, Trey Carline, Kyle Carline and Kara Carline; five great grandchildren, Evan Bowden, Blaine Carline, William Carline, Jaxson Carline and Chandler Scott. Wayne is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Services to remember and honor Wayne’s life will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 18, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Rite of com-

mittal and interment will follow services at the Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. A gathering of Wayne’s family and friends, for a time of reflection and sharing, will be from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Honoring Wayne as pallbearers are Kara Carline, Ryan Carline, Trey Carline, Darby Carline, Matthew Scott and Daryl Fluke. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Kelley, Larry Bowden, Dean Burnett and Martin Scott. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.co m.

Mary Keegan Orange Mary Kathryn Keegan, 66, of Orange, passed away April 9, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, with the Rev. Tom Phelan officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. A memorial gathering will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, with a wake service beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Lafayette, La., Nov. 10, 1948, she was the daughter of David Ottis Barrow and Frances Stromer Barrow. Kathy was a member of the Diocesan Stewardship Council, a longtime volunteer for CASA and Shangri La and a member of the board of directors-Programs for Human Services. Kathy enjoyed gardening and was an avid bird watcher. She loved everyone, but her family was most important in her life. She never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ed Keegan; daughter, Suzie Tarpley and husband, Jack of Santa Fe; son, Patrick Keegan and wife, Lindsey of Nederland; granddaughter, Gracie Tarpley; sisters-in-law, Mary Keegan, Kathleen Keegan and Frances Keegan and her “sisters”, Dana Willis, Pam Hall, Debbie Font, Pat Papania, Jocelyn Raimer and Marsha Marshall. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to honor Kathy’s generosity and charitable personality by having memorial contributions made to the charity of your choice.

Bernice Mitchell Orange Bernice Mitchell, 90, of Orange, passed away April 11, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Alvin Gilbeaux of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Belleville, W.V., on April 7, 1925, she was the daughter of Clemence Dailey and Emma Belle Wine Dailey. Bernice was a longtime member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness. She loved life, painting, bike riding, and being outside. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benjamin R. Mitchell and son, Richard Mitchell. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Maple and husband Melvin of Orange; daughter Barbara Sears and husband, Bill of Fairbarn, Oh; son, Phillip Mitchell and wife, Billie of Buna; sister Joann Morphis of Charleston, W.V. and numerous grandchildren and great grand-

children Serving as pallbearers will be Melvin Maple, Jr., Roy Maple, Malcolm Maple, Jeremy Mitchell and Phillip Lee Mitchell, Jr. and Keith Murray.

Arlene Bray Orange Arlene Margaret Bray, 74, of Orange, passed away April 11, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beaumont. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was her son, the Rev. Douglas Bray, of Harmony Baptist Church in Vidor. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Danavain, Tx., Dec. 13, 1940, she was the daughter of Martin Nelsen and Hazel Mauk Nelsen. Arlene retired from the Orange Housing Authority after over 30 years of service. She was an avid movie watcher and enjoyed spending time and shopping with her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Hazel Nelsen; husband, Don Edward Bray; sister, Jean Nohavitza and brother, Jack Nelsen. She is survived by her daughter, Shana Gonzalez of Nederland; son, Douglas Bray and wife, Lynn of Vidor; grandchildren, Mindi Vandervoort, Dustin Gonzalez, Ryan Bray and Jordan Lynch and great-grandchildren, Ace, Brock, and Tripp Vandervoort, Emma Gonzalez, London, Layne and Levi Lynch. Serving as pallbearers were Ryan Bray, Dustin Gonzalez, Micah Bray, Zach Bray, Jerry Vandervoort, and Nate Lynch. Honorary pallbearer was Tommy Nelsen.

Kelly Franklin Louisville, Ky. Kelly Hodges Franklin passed away June 9, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky at the age of 57. She was born Sept. 25, 1956. Kelly is preceded in death by her son, Steven Scott Curtis; parents, Robert and Nancy Hodges; and b r o t h e r, Ritchie Hodges. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Katie Curtis and grandson, Beckham Scott Curtis, both of Bridge City; sister and brother-in-law, Kerry and Steve Deckard of Louisville, Ky; sister and brother-in-law, Kassy and Blake Brewer of St. Petersburg, Fla; aunt Phyllis Taylor of Lexington, Kentucky and her many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. A brief graveside memorial service will be held April 18, at 11:00 AM at Claybar Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Father Steve Leger will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Kelly’s life.

Kristal Coker Vidor Kristal Lindsey Coker passed away at her residence in Beaumont, at the age of 32. She accomplished many things in her short life. She graduated from Lamar University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She also earned her Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law. Additionally, she held certification and licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Kristal was a teacher, a practicing attorney, and a practicing nurse. Through her endeavors, she touched many lives, and she will be greatly missed. Kristal lives on in our hearts, and she rides on angel wings. She is survived by her parents, Eugene and Callie Davis, of Buna; sisters, Katy CokerJames and brother-in-law, Sonny James, of Montgomery; Tammy Rountree and brotherin-law, Dennis Rountree, of Mauriceville; Tara Davis of

Houston; and Alyse Davis of Huntsville; brothers, Daniel Davis and sister-in-law, Donna Davis, of Vidor; Jason Davis and sister-in-law, Alysia Davis, of Sour Lake and Jeremy Davis of Beaumont. She is also survived by her niece, Camille Adams, Camille’s husband, Aaron Adams and her great-nephew, Grant Adams, of Vidor; niece, Kailey Rountree and nephew, Garrett Rountree, of Mauriceville; her grandparents, Dallas Johnson, of Oakdale, La. and Bertha Davis of Port Neches as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Kristal was preceded in death by her father, Howard Lindsey Coker. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A Memorial Service was held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor.

Thomas Monroe Orange Thomas (Tommy) Monroe was born Jan. 27, 1940 in Sylacuga, Al. to John T. (JT) Monroe and Frances Singleton. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His family was his first priority. Tommy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. He was a hard worker and started working when he was 12 years old as a grocery bagger at Weingartens. Tommy rode his scooter with his brother, Butch, to deliver his paper route. He worked for Bayer for 35 years as a process control foreman and a production operator before retiring in 2001. Tommy loved to drag race in his younger years and in his later years began restoring classic cars. He always loved to work on his cars and with his tools and hands. He was very mechanically inclined. Tommy was a member of the National Guard for six years. Funeral Mass was Monday, April 13, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Father Daleo presiding. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Faye Monroe Hughes, and brother, James Monroe and daughter, Staci Monroe Windham. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol Rolando Monroe; daughter, Julie Monroe Underwood and husband, Jason of Bridge City; granddaughters, Lexie Windham and Cadence Underwood; sister, Judy Monroe Pietz of Coppell and brother, John (Butch) Monroe and wife, Charlotte of Port Neches; son-in-law, Todd Windham and a host of special friends. He is also survived by his faithful furry friends Sasha, Tasha, and Smokey Serving as pallbearers were Nelson Bernard, Ernest Gauthier, Raymond Gilbeaux, Scott Jackson III, Lawrence Mc Shan,

Gerald Thomas, and Jason Underwood. Honorary pallbearer was Billy Joe Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen at 912 West Cherry Avenue Orange, TX 77630 or Orange Christian Services 2518 W. Park Ave. Orange, TX 77630. The family would like to send a special thanks to the ER staffs of Christus St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur and Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital of Beaumont. They would also like to send a special thank you to Christus St. Elizabeth ICU nurses Nancy, Melena, and Bob and to Dr. Chavis and the two sweet nurses on the fourth floor who cared for Tommy in his last hours. They were all God’s special angels sent to us. As well as a special thank you to my wonderful family and friends who were there to support us.

Ricky Manuel Orange Ricky Louis Manuel was born Aug. 13, 1958, in Orange, to Louis Manuel, Jr. and Aleene Miller Manuel. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Manuel, Jr.; g r a n d mother, Mrs. Willie M i l l e r ; grandfather, G r a d y M i l l e r ; g r a n d mother, Mrs. Olivia Manuel; grandfather, Louis Manuel, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Aleene Manuel; daughter, Kristina Manuel; son, Kyle Manuel; sister, Sherry Morgan; fiancé, Lou Ann Chism; stepmother, Alisa Manuel; step-son, Timothy Chism and wife, Terri; grandson, Gabriel Chism; stepbrother, Charlie Culpepper; niece, Michaela Culpepper; nephew, Frankie Morgan and wife Stacey; great-nephew, Cale Morgan; great-niece, Katelyn Morgan; uncle, Kenneth Manuel and many cousins and great friends. Ricky graduated high school from West Orange High School in 1976. He was a two year varsity letterman in football for the West Orange Chiefs and an alldistrict guard 1975-1976. Ricky was also a three year letterman in baseball in 1974, 1975, and 1976 with all district honorable mention, was M.V.P. of the West Orange baseball tournament in 1976, and scored the first run in the state championship semifinal game in 1974. He was on the McDonald Baptist Church basketball team in 1974 and they went to the state championships. Ricky also enjoyed playing golf, darts, beach volleyball, and sand lot football. He really enjoyed playing basketball with his friends after school. After graduation he attended Tyler Junior College for a short time. Ricky was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns. He loved to listen to talk radio, Rush Limbaugh, and ESPN Sports. He was a coowner of Accent Carpet and was considered one of the best

flooring installers in the area by his many customers. He was very meticulous with his work and would always go the extra mile for his customers. What he loved most of all was his family. He was dearly loved by so many people and he will be missed greatly. Funeral services were Friday, April 10, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The Rev. Randy Branch will be officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Serving as pallbearers were Randy Peveto, Eddie Taylor, Mike James, Mitch James, Daniel Gregory, and Marty DeCuir. Honorary pallbearers are Stafford “Catfish” Alexander, Blake Peveto, and Frankie Morgan.

Julia Robertson Orange The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Julia Nelle Robertson, 77, of Orange, was Saturday, April 11, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian burial followed in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. J u l i a Nelle Garrett was born Oct. 26, 1937 in N a c o g doches, to Eldon and Velma Willis Garrett. She departed this life on April 6, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Julia moved to Orange, after graduating from E. J. Campbell High School in Nacogdoches. In 1957, she married Harvest Robertson. They were married for 53 years, parted only by his death in 2010. Four children were born to this union: Andre’, Harlan, Sr., Harvetta, and Roderick. Julia confessed her belief in Christ while a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed her days when she was an active participant in Sunday School and the Mission. A dedicated stay-at-home mother for most of her married life, Julia had a beautiful smile that could warm your heart. She lovingly fulfilled her role as mother and grandmother and took pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Julia was preceded in death by her parents; son Harlan, Sr. and brothers Adolphus Garrett, Donald Brown, Murray Coleman, Jr., and O’Neal Garrett. Many are left to cherish her memory: sons Andre’ Robertson (Lanier) and Roderick Robertson (Brandy) of Orange and daughter Harvetta Henry (George) of Commerce; brothers Charles Garrette, Sr., John Garrett, O’Dell Garrett and sisters Bettye Brown, Naomi Dixon, and Oma Lee Garrett; grandchildren Harlan, Jr., Chrystina, Ryan, Arabian, Jace, Payton, Nathaniel, and Nicholas; great-grandson Harlan, III and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Southeast Texas Hospice to host mystery dinner

Cowboy Church hosts play day

Southeast Texas Hospice Mystery Dinner eater will present Mother Goose’s Grim Tales, April 20 - 21, at 6:30 pm, in the St. mary Parish Hall, 912 W. Cherry St., Orange. Admission will be $30 per person. For more information, call 886-0622 or 800-749-3497.

e Cowboy Church of Orange County will host a playday Saturday, April 25, beginning with a 10:00 sign up and action beginning at 11:00. Fees are $5 per event, per age group, with 80% pay back. ere is also a $10 buckle fee per age group, per event. For more information, contact Linda Carlton at 409-656-7345 (cell), or 409-745-2120 (home).

Golden K Kiwanis to meet

e Golden K Kiwanis group will meet Wednesday, April 22, at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Speakers will be Jeﬀ Oliverio and Francis Coker from Beaumont Asset Management.Bbreakfast will be at 9:30 a.m., with discussion at 10:00 am and presentation at 10:30 am.

Lutcher Theater Guild to install officers

Lutcher eater Service Guild Installation of Oﬃcers Meeting for the Year of 2015-2916 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, at the Sunset Grove Country Club. Installation of Oﬃcers will be held at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be provided by the theater for all Active Service Guild Members. Supporting members and guest will be $20 per person. Checks should be made payable to the Lutcher eater Service Guild. Reservations should be made for active members, supporting members and guest by April 29. Please RSVP to Cecil at Cecil@lutcher.org or call 883-4700.

Kiwanis to host magic show

e Kiwanis Club of Orange, is hosting a magic show, Monday, April 27, at 7:00 p.m., in the Little Cypress Mauriceville High School Auditorium. Magician CJ Johnson is sure to make the skeptics think twice. Tickets are available for $11 and can be picked up at the Lamar State College – Orange Cashier’s Oﬃce located on the second ﬂoor of the Ron E. Lewis Library Building. For more information, contact Andrew Culpepper at (409) 779-3033.

Orange Chapter of DAR to Meet

e William Diamond Chapter of e Daughters of the American Revolution of Orange will be taking a tour of e McFaddin-Ward House in Beaumont, Monday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. Members and guests will gather at St. Paul United Methodist in Bridge City at 9:00 a.m. before driving to Beaumont. Lunch at Olive Garden will follow the tour. Any woman 18 or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of e American Revolution is eligible for membership. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member is encouraged to attend.For more information, the Chapter Regent may be contacted at 735-5253.

St. Mary School to hold annual festival

St. Mary Catholic School will hold its 81st annual Spring Festival Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 – 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 26, 11:00 – 5:00 pm, at 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange. e festival will include a fashion show, Class Acts, Mass with Father David, on Saturday and a talent show and live auction on Sunday. ere will also be a raffle, beach volleyball, gumbo, inflatables, dunking booth, boiled crawfish, BBQ, plant booth and more fun and games. Admission is free and open to the public.

Eagles host karaoke

e Fraternal Order of Eagles will host Karaoke with Rick and Susan, April 18, from 8:00 pm until midnight, at the Eagle’s Lodge, 803 N. 28th St., Orange. ere will be a snack bar and drinks available. Outside snacks will be allowed. For more information, please call 886-7387.

4-H being offered to home schoolers

Are you a homeschool student or parent and interested in being a part of 4-H or learning more about 4-H? en join us, Tuesday, April 21, at 10:00 am at the 4-H oﬃce located inside the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442. For additional information call the 4-H oﬃce at 882-7010. 4-H is Building Leaders for Tomorrow.

LU to hold iron pour

Lamar University’s Department of Art will host an iron pour workshop and fundraiser in conjunction with the Texas Atomic Iron Commission May 1-2. Friday, May 1, visiting sculpture artists Dewane Hughes and Hans Molzberger will give a lecture in the Dishman Art Museum at 5:30 p.m. Festivities for Saturday, May 2, begin with a workshop and demonstration at noon in the Department of Art. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase a star-shaped sand-block mold and carve their own design for use in the iron pour. After the iron is poured, it will cool for about 20 minutes before the molds will be opened to reveal the new sculptures. Molds are $20 each (cash or check only), and participants will be able to take them and their sculpture home after the pour. T-shirts commemorating the event will be available for $20. To reserve a star mold, email Kim Steinhagen at . For more information, call the Department of Art at 409-880-8141 or visit lamar.edu/art.

Bridge City Bank to host concert

BC Bank will host “Band on the Lawn” Friday, April 24, from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. e concert will be held on the lawn of BC Bank. Music will be provided by Sabine River Band. ose in attendance are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. e community is invited.

Extension office offers youth cooking camp

e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is having a Youth Summer Cooking Camp. is camp is for ages 8 to 14 and will be held June 8 through June 12, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. e fee for these classes is $40 and this covers snacks, apron, food, etc. Please call if your child is interested in having a week of fun with food. Class size is limited to 50 kids. Deadline to register is May 22.

Horsemanship classes to be offered by Teri Antilley

e 43rd Annual Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service three day Summer Horsemanship School and Program of Texas A&M Equine Specialist Teri Antilley will be held June 29-July 1, at the Orange County Sheriﬀ ’s Posse Arena. Participants will receive 24 hours of instruction on basic, intermediate and advanced horsemanship skills and maneuvers, and have the opportunity to practice these with guided instructions. Registration fee is $100 per horse and rider. Registration, waiver, coggins papers and payment deadline is June 1. Limited to 20 Participants. No late registration will be accepted. Concessions will be available. For more information contact Christina Ritter, County Extension Agent, 4-H/Youth Development at christina.ritter@ag.tamu.edu or call 409-882-7010. More information about the program can be found at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academic/equine/summerhorsemanship/

A&M AgriLife Extension to offer pesticide license class

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering the Private Applicators Training (PAT) April 23, at 9:00 am at the extension office located at 11475 FM 1442, Orange. PAT is the required training for anyone pursuing a Private Applicator license to purchase and apply State-Limited-Use, Restricted Use, and/or Regulated Herbicides. e fee will be $60 registration if purchasing books, which is stronlgy encouraged. We will need to know one week prior if you are purchasing books to allow for delivery. If not purchasing books, the fee of $10. Training will take 5-6 total hours to complete correctly with lunch on your own. Bring pencil/pen, note pad, calculator, and driver license. To register call the Extension Office at 882-7010.

OHS to hold 5K for USA race

e 5K For USA beneﬁting the Wounded Warrior Project will be held Saturday, April 18. Registration will be at 8:00 a.m., at Orangeﬁeld High School, at the Field House behind F.L. McLain Stadium on Sandbar Road. Fees are-Individuals $7 and Teams of 6-8 $20. 5K awards will be presented. For more information, call 735-3851. Find us on Facebook/5K FOR USA.

American Legion to hold flag retirement ceremony

e American Legion, Post 250 in Bridge City will hold a ﬂag burning ceremony Saturday, May 16, beginning at 1:00 pm., at the First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Boy Scout Troop 23, of Orange will assist in the ceremony. Anybody wishing to retire a ﬂag should bring them to the event. e public is invited. e ceremony will follow Department of Defense protocol. For more information, contact Bobby Vincent at 543-5478.

Annual Golf Tournament scheduled

e 6th Annual Golf Tournament will be May 4, at Sunset Country Club. Registration for morning golf will be from 7:00 am with tee time at 8:00 am and registration for afternoon golf will be at 12:00 pm, with tee time at 1:00 pm. ere are still sponsorships available.

Pet photo contest to be held

Orange Trade Days and Jacq Finley Photography will hold a Pet Photo contest April 17-18, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, at 200 E. Turret, Orange. For more information, call 883-4344.

Food handlers class being offered

e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Food Handler’s Class April 21, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Extension Office on Hwy 1442 in Orange. e class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment such as but not limited to: good personal hygiene, cross contamination, and time and temperature abuse. is is a Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program. It is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. e cost is $20 per person and is payable by check or cash the day of the class. You must pre-register by calling the extension office at 409-882-7010.

VFW honors cancer patients, survivors

e Ladies Auxiliary Orange VFW Post 2775 wish to extend an invitation to all members who are cancer survivors. A special recognition portion of our meeting will take place during our regular

LU hosts actor, environmentalist Begley Lamar University hosts American actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. in the university’s Academic Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m., May 4, in the University eatre. Begley has appeared in hundreds of ﬁlms, television shows and stage performances. Best known for his role as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere, for which he received six consecutive Emmy Award nominations, and his most

recent reality show about green living called Living With Ed on Planet Green with his wife Rachelle Carson-Begley. Since 1970, he has been an environmentalist and strong proponent of electric vehicles, recycling, and eco-friendly products and low carbon footprint lifestyles. e event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (409) 880-8508.

meeting at 7:00 pm, April 20, at the Post Hall on Hwy. 87 N. (5303 16th Street). Any member who has had or does have cancer of any kind are invited to attend. For further information, contact cancer chairman Cathie Duhon at 883-6909 (home) or 553-6180 (cell).

CFMA Association to award scholarships

e Cajun French Music Association of La., Gulf Coast Chapter will award two $750 scholarships to any Lamar College, Lamar University/Technical School for the fall semester. To a high school senior or accredited college/technical student planning to attend the fall semester 2015. Students must contact their counselors for more information.

8A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Taste of Southeast Texas

Cashew Chicken NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter For e Record In September, 2010, I purchased a cookbook from Gloria Martin, Hair Dresser at Hair Teaser Beauty Shop, Minden, Louisiana. It is titled “First You Make a Roux’ authored by Patsy Davis Woodcock. It is 174 pages of nugget recipes from Louisiana and Louisiana’s Texas neighbor’s, “Tex-Mex” recipes. One day I decided I would cook this chicken recipe for my sister-in-law, Ava’s and my dinner. Although it is an excellent KEEPER, when I choose to prepare it I did not realize how time consuming it could be. However, if you have the time it is well worth the ﬁnal outcome. To speed up the process I do suggest you have all the vegetables chopped, refrigerated and remaining ingredients premeasured until ready to cook. I did make a trip to Minden’s Brookshires’ Grocery Store to purchase some of the ingredients. ey did not have the snow peas available and although I purchased the mushrooms, I forgot to add them into the skillet. It was still delicious without them and ﬁne with Ava since she is not fond of mushrooms. I halved the recipe because it was only the two of us but if I prepare it again, I will not reduce the amount of ingredients for the sauce.

Cashew Chicken 4-5 chicken breasts (skinned &

e Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2775 will host an indoor garage and craft sale. Tables are being rented on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served selection for $10 per table. All tables must be rented from the auxiliary. e sale will take place April 25, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. e hall will be available Friday, April 24 for set up from 3-8 p.m. Donuts will be available upon opening. Beginning at 9 a.m. the kitchen will

boned) 4 Tbsp. oil, divided 1 ½ cups chicken broth ½ tsp. ginger 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. corn starch 1 large onion (sliced) 1 large green pepper (cut in strips) ½ cup green onion and tops (cut 1/2–inch lengths) 2-3 mushrooms (sliced) 1 cup snow peas 1 can water chestnuts (sliced & drained) 1 dash red pepper, optional ¾ cup cashews Hot cooked rice 1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In a large hot skillet or wok, add 2 Tbsp. of oil and cook chicken until done, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combine broth, ginger, sugar, soy sauce and corn starch; set aside. Add 2 more Tbsp. of oil to the skillet and heat. Add onions, bell pepper, green onion; and mushrooms, sauté 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook vegetables. ey should still have crispness to them. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside. 3. oroughly stir liquid mixture and add to skillet. Add chicken, snow peas, water chestnuts and red pepper. Cook just until sauce thickens. Add reserved vegetables back to skillet and turn oﬀ heat. Add ½ cup cashews. Serve over rice and sprinkle top of each serving with a few cashews. NOTE: If you wish to acquire this cookbook you may E-mail cajuncookbook@cp-tel-net

EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record

Crock Pot Beer Chicken 2 pounds chicken breast, sliced 1 bottle/can of beer (your choice) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 small onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons minced garlic 1 small green bell pepper, chopped Place all ingredients in crock pot and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Cooking time depends on level of heat crock pot is set on. I set mine on low and let it cook for about 6-8 hours. I also sauté

Attention Tigers – Lutcher Stark High School Class of 1955 is hosting their 60th class reunion Friday, Aug, 14 and Saturday Aug. 15 at Sunset Grove Country Club, 2200 W. Sunset Dr., Orange ey are inviting any classes of Lutcher Stark High School to join them. For more information call 409-745-1596 or email kclaybar@aol.com.

VFW Women to hold garage/craft sale

Crock Pot Beer Chicken WYou don't have to like the taste of beer to love this chicken recipe. It's a great "set it and forget it" meal. All you need is a few items and a good imagination and this will be a great meal, paired with favorite sides. I like to serve this dish with grilled asparagus and mac and cheese. is is also a Weight Watchers friendly dish (3 points per serving), so if you are watching your weight (and who isn't?) this will be a great meal. After cooking this chicken in the crock pot for 5-6 hours, the meat is tender and moist. It goes great with a number of sides and additions to the meat.

Lutcher Stark class of 1955 plans reunion

my vegetables onion, garlic, bell pepper) before I add them to the crock pot. Remove from crock pot and serve with side dishes of your choice.

Easy Corn Casserole 1/4 cup egg substitute 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, drained 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can no-salt-added cream-style corn 1 (8 1/2-ounce) package corn muffin mix 1 (8-ounce) carton plain fat-free yo-

gurt Cooking spray Preheat oven to 350°. Combine ﬁrst 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until set. Bon appétit!

serve hot dogs, nachos and chili pie. Non-alcoholic beverages and chips can be purchased at the bar. Contacts Cathie Duhon, Chairman at 883-6909 or 553-6180; Ramona Henson at 330-1677 and Patsy Kemp at 886-2796 or 988-3269.

Lions to host golf tournament

e Orange Lions Club, in cooperation with the Lions District 2-S1, will host the 23rd Annual Lions Eye Bank Golf Tournament Saturday, May 2. e golf event will begin with a 8 a.m. shotgun start and will take place at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. Food, drinks, prizes and contest will be included in the event. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit http://www.lionsgolftournament.org.

10A

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Cheerleaders are proven athletes Jeff Fults For the Record

Enough rain already, but make best of a damp issue COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

It is Tuesday morning and I am one cup of coffee away from hitting the “send” key on the computer and filing this week’s column for the paper. My previous two editions of e Record splashed down in my driveway under a steady downpour and it looks as though this week’s paper will do the same as well. I have no doubt that someone somewhere needs all of this rain, but we have had more than our fair share this spring. Had they not been able to close the gates on Toledo Bend last week we might have been strolling for crappie In Sabine Lake by now! e saving grace for the growing number of local bass fishermen now spending more of their fishing time and money right here on the river is that most of the rain events have not included lightning. ey have been slow moving soakers that only render the water a little off-colored and keep you in rain gear while you continue to fish. At least from a bass fishing perspective, the bite has improved since the Bassmaster Elite pros fished here in late March and in part, that improvement is a direct result of the tournament itself. “No…..it’s not because they caught bass all the way from Lacassine to Houston and released them at our back door.” Live releasing a pile of spawning bass certainly didn’t hurt anything, but it was more a case of convincing area bass fishermen that they could still catch bass in rising muddy water and showing them how to do it. e best local fishermen immediately became even more proficient and a leSee COLBURN, PAGE 3B

Here’s a great idea: let’s cheer for those who cheer for their team and us. Personally, I think that would be a great idea. Cheerleaders work extremely hard in their preparation to cheer for stadiums full of spectators. They hold tryouts for positions, they face the possibility of rejection and elimination from the squad. Cheerleaders are often injured, face battle fatigue from games, practice and school work. It is also known they have to maintain grade point average to continue participation and they have a demerit system that is more difficult than most sports. Being able to “nail” a stunt or performance is not unlike turning a double play to end an inning. This poses the question, are cheerleaders athletes? Unlike years past, if you were popular, friendly, or even gorgeous you’ve got the privilege of carrying a megaphone and a set of pom poms. Yes, there were several that could do gymnastic feats, but now that is the norm and a part of the grading system itself. For instance, you’re standing at attention with your hands at your sides, then you decide to run at almost full speed in a vacant field. All of a sudden you decide to throw your hands to the ground and bring your feet over your head ( pointing your toes no less), then, when your feet mysteriously land on the ground again, you decide to twist them together and throw your hands over your head backwards like a diver on a spring board but there is no water to break your fall. And on top of that you then decide to go for the coup de grace- to spin a 180-degree twist in the air, land, then do a no tuck back flip. Tah Dah! Athlete? I think so.

They face failure, they work as a team and enjoy “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.” Competition cheer is rampant and is now more popular than select softball. Cheerleaders travel across the country to compete against other in their desired fields. Sounds a bit like other sports, don’t you think? Coaches have to prepare for each game and for competition. They have to decide what is best for the squad and who is best qualified for each stunt. Cheerleaders are now somewhat like gymnasts because of all they are asked to do in their performances. Most go to private lessons or tutoring outside of school to better their skills or for off-season workouts. Unlike professional cheerleaders that do dance routines, college cheerleaders compete in NCAA divisions for national championships and bragging rights like any other college sport. Lauren Pickard is an example of everything just written. Pickard was a cheerleader at BCHS and now for Lamar University. Although she has endured several hip surgeries and countless rehabilitation sessions, she still endures so she can push herself in what she loves to do. “I truly love being a cheerleader. It has been hard at times, with injuries, school, traveling and getting up early before classes but it has been more than worth it,’” Pickard said. The main purpose for cheerleaders is to lift the team’s spirit and rally the emotions of the crowd and they all do a great job at that. Now when we see them perform remember they are athletes too. See you at the game.

Lauren Pickard, the high-flying Lamar University cheerleader pictured above, started her cheering career at Bridge City High School.

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 15, 2015

A group of distance runners compete for placements during the first round of the Dist. 24-4A Track and Field Championships held at West Orange-Stark High School on Monday. The district meet continued on Wednesday with the field events followed by the running event finals. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrance Trimm

BC takes 3 of 4 in 3200-meter run Below are the results from the track meet held today at West Orange-Stark High School District 24 4A meet. Results are from the only two varsity events completed: Girls 3200 Meter Run 1 Lillian Sachitano, Hamshire-Fannett

2 Audrey Albanese, HardinJefferson 3 Olivia Keltz, Little Cypress 4 Katherine Zoch, HamshireFannett 5 Jennie Nguyen, Bridge City 6 Rachel Hill, Hamshire-Fannett Boys 3200 Meter Run 1 Jordan Fontenot, Bridge

City 2 Ruben Valencia, Bridge City 3 Matthew Rainey, Orangefield 4 Nicholas Marcotte, Bridge City 5 Brandon Vizena, HamshireFannett 6 Josh Pennington, Orangefield

The Orangefield tennis team ended their season this week by competing in the district tournament. Mixed Doubles’ team, Megan Ibeck and Chase Furlough, placed third in their division. Also earning a third place medal was the Girls Doubles team of Abby Green and Ashlyn Turley. The duo played a tough playback match against Silsbee for a bid to the regional tournament. They suffered a loss with a score of 7-5, 1-6, 6-4. Boys Doubles, Slade Granger and Dakota Harrison as well as Ty Hawkins and Adam WInfree advanced to the quarterfinals. Kara Ficken, playing singles lost out in the quarterfinals.

BC boys take third at PN-G meet e Bridge City boys claimed third place at the recent Joe Williamson Relays held at Port Neches-Groves High School. BOYS DIVISION Shot put: 1. Reed, LC-M, 55-4 1/2; 2. Brown, LC-M, 47-10 3/4; 3. Hudson, Silsbee, 46-2 1/4. Discus: 1. Reed, LC-M, 154-0; 2. Carr, Nederland, 137-5; 3. Brown, LC-M, 128-4. Long jump: 1. Denton, Bridge City, 20-6 1/2; 2. Bland, H-J, 1910; 3. King, H-F, 19-7 1/2. Triple jump: 1. Daroczi, Bridge City, 41-3 1/2; 2. Guillory, LC-M, 40-6 1/2; 3. Sullivan, PN-G, 40-3 1/2. High jump: 1. Bland, H-J, 6-2; 2. Simmons, Nederland, 6-0; 3. Harper, Silsbee, 6-0. Pole vault: 1. Lababerra, H-F, 12-6; 2. Snell, Bridge City, 12-0; 3. Sanchez, H-F, 12-0. 3,200 meters: 1. Garrett, nederland, 10:36.52; 2. Miller, Kelly, 11:16.37; 3. Dietrich, PN-G, 11:24.09. 400-meter relay: 1. H-F 43.60; 2, Nederland 43.81; 3. PN-G 43.90. 800 meters: 1. Comeaux, H-F, 2:08.44; 2. Doan, Bridge City, 2:09.05; 3. Rosas, Silsbee, 2:10.37. 110-meter hurdles: 1. Gruber, LC-M, 15.12; 2. Tilley, H-J, 16.24; 3. McCall, H-F, 16.65. 100 meters: 1. King, H-F, 10.81; 2. Westbrook, Orangefield, 11.02; 3. Hargraves, H-F, 11.03. 800-meter relay: 1. Silsbee 1:32.19; 2. H-J 1:33.19; 3. Nederland 1:34.47. 400 meters: 1. Kirkendall, Silsbee, 52.69; 2. Andrew, PN-G, 53.40; 3. Couter, Lumberton, 53.56. 300-meter hurdles: 1. Tilley, HJ, 42.93; 2. Netherland, Nederland, 43.02; 3. Mathews, Vidor, 43.53. 200 meters: 1. Barnes, Silsbee, 22.35; 2. Westbrook, Orangefield, 22.78; 3. King, H-F, 23.00. 1,600 meters: 1. Rodriguez, Nederland, 4:52.00; 2. Fontenot, Bridge City, 4:55.28; 3. Armstrong, LC-M, 4:56.62. 1,600-meter relay: 1. Bridge City 3:29.69; 2. Nederland 3:37.44; 3. H-F 3:39.53. Point standings: 1. Nederland 113; 2. Hamshire-Fannett 108; 3. Bridge City 71; 4. PN-G 67; 5. Hardin-Jefferson 62; 6. (t.) LC-M, Silsbee 59; 8. Orangefield 23. GIRLS DIVISION Shot put: 1. McFarland, H-J, 38-10 1/2; 2. Lee, Nederland, 372 3/4; 3. Henry, Bridge City, 36-9 3/4. Discus: 1. omas, Lumberton, 111-2; 2. Hudson, Silsbee, 107-10; 3. Wanoreck, H-F, 93-7. Long jump: 1. Nimitz, LC-M, 15-9; 2. Guiterrez, Nederland, 15-6 1/4; 3. Worry, Lumberton, 15-6. Triple jump: 1. Sitten, Lumberton, 35-8 1/2; 2. Williams, LC-M, 35-4 1/2; 3. Aldrich, H-J, 34-6. High jump: 1. Powell, Lumberton, 5-0; 2. McManus, Orangefield, 5-0; 3. Sitton, Lumberton, 5-0. Pole vault: 1. Block, Lumberton, 10-6; 2. Weatherford, PN-G, 9-6; 3. Spencer, PN-G, 9-6. 3,200 meters: 1. Albanese, H-J, 13:27.09; 2. Keltz, LC-M,

14:02.00; 3. Zoch, H-F, 14:11.08. 400-meter relay: 1. H-J 48.28; 2. Lumberton 50.75; 3. Bridge City 50.84. 800 meters: 1. Welborn, Lumberton, 2:17.06; 2. Kirschner, Kelly, 2:26.36; 3. Worthy, Orangeﬁeld, 2:30.27. 100-meter hurdles: 1. Taylor, H-J, 15.47; 2. Stagner, Vidor, 16.00; 3. Gutierrez, Nederland, 16.27. 100 meters: 1. Carmenar, Silsbee, 12.4; 2. Henry, Bridge City, 12.75; 3. Aldrich, H-J, 13.03. 800-meter relay: 1. H-J 1:43.28; 2. Lumberton 1:49.97; 3. H-F 1:50.01. 400 meters: 1. Chilton, Vidor, 1:00.58; 2. Kelly, Kelly, 1:01.68; 2. Bean, Kelly, 1:01.78.

300-meter hurdles: 1. Ehrlich, Orangefield, 48.94; 2. Blanchard, H-F, 49.34; 3. Reza, Bridge City, 49.75. 200 meters: 1. Kelly, LC-M, 27.25; 2. McManus, Orangefield, 27.32; 3. Harris, Silsbee, 27.88. 1,600 meters: 1. Welborn, Lumberton, 5:12.15; 2. Sachitano, H-F, 5:47.00; 3. Albanese, H-J, 5:55.19. 1,600-meter relay: 1. Kelly 4:09.10; 2. Lumberton 4:09.94; 3. Nederland 4:10.24. Point standings: 1. Lumberton 124; 2. Hardin-Jefferson 96; 3. Hamshire-Fannett 67; 4. Nederland 59; 5. Orangefield 46; 6. (t.) Bridge City, LC-M 44; 8. Silsbee 43.

Orangefield High School senior, Gabby Kespelher, has committed to continue her education and softball career at Faulkner State Community College. She will join teammates Ashton Gautreaux and Kylie Bradley. She is the daughter of Rebecca Kespelher of Orangefield, and George Kespelher of Shreveport, La. She has the unconditional support of her brother Brennan Kespelher and uncle and aunt Matt and Jami Vincent of Orangefield.

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Jordan Spieth’s success as a young golfer out of the University of Texas at Austin has helped bring a new generation of golfers to the sidelines to watch his burgeoning success.

Spieth introduces new generation of great golfers KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

When Jordan Spieth appeared on the PGA Tour a couple of years ago from the University of Texas in Austin, he really wowed both the pro golfing circuit and the millions of fans who follow the tour. Winning a couple of tournaments is really great, but the big test comes during the four majors, especially the Masters. Well, last year Spieth was in the top five during all four rounds of the 2014 Masters, only to lose to long-hitting Bubba Watson on the final day after leading the event by two strokes through the first seven holes. Recalling that disappointment, Spieth jumped out with a brilliant 64 on ursday’s first round to lead four other golfers (Justin Rose, Charley Hoffman, Jason Day and Ernie Els) by three strokes and then never looked back. On Friday, Spieth followed up that first round 64 with a bogeyfree 66 to go into the weekend with a 14-under-par 130, which eclipsed the previous record of 13-under set by Raymond Floyd in 1976. is expanded his lead over Hoffman by five shots and was seven strokes better than Rose, Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey going into Saturday’s third round. Spieth continued to master the Augusta course, firing a 70 in the third round and maintained a four-stroke lead over Rose and was five shots better than Phil Mickelson going into Sunday’s final round.

As Spieth was warming up before teeing off Sunday, his c a d d i e Michael Greller, a former sixth-grade teacher, jokingly reminded Spieth that he would be a senior at the University of Texas if he hadn’t turned pro after his first year at the Austin campus and would be playing that Sunday in the Western Intercollegiate at Santa Cruz, Calif. His playing partner, Rose, looked primed to make a run at Spieth by making birdie on the first two holes Sunday. Spieth matched his birdie on No. 1, took par on No. 2 and made a birdie on No. 3 to retain his fourshot advantage. e 21-year-old never lost his composure and played smartly the rest of the way, going for the Par-5 greens in two and making some tough putts along the way. His birdie on the Par-5 No. 15 hole made him the only player in Masters history to reach 19under par. And he would have broken Tiger Woods’ 72-hole Masters scoring record of 18-under set in 1997 if it wasn’t for a bogey on the final hole. His 70 Sunday gave Spieth an 18-under par 270. Although he missed that record, Spieth established several marks last week including the 36-hole record at 14-under 130; the 54-hole record at 16under 200; the most birdies in the tournament at 28; the lowest opening round by a champion at

64 and being the youngest player to lead after the opening round. Spieth also just missed being the youngest winner of the Masters by five months—Tiger Woods won in 1997 at age 21 years and three months and Spieth is 21 years and eight months. He was the first wire-to-wire Masters winner since Raymond Floyd did it in 1976. He joins a short list of wire-to-wire champions—Craig Woods in 1941, Arnold Palmer in 1960, Jack Nicklaus in 1972 and Floyd in 1976. Craig Woods is the only other Masters champion who led by at least three shots from the opening round to the presentation of the symbolic green sports jacket. Sunday’s victory was the third one on the PGA Tour for Spieth and his fifth worldwide and he should rise to the No. 2 golfer in the world, right behind Rory McIlroy, who still needs the Masters to complete his career See KORNER, PAGE 4B

gion of young fishermen suddenly couldn’t wait to get on the river. Jonathan Simon, owner of Simon’s Outfitters located on MacArthur Drive, is a heck of a bass fisherman in his own right and he told me last week that the kids know exactly what they are looking for when they walk through the door. “Crankbaits and spinnerbaits will always be effective on the river, but the pros sold the youngsters on pitching jigs and craw worm style plastics to tighter targets,” said Simon. Most off the folks that sell fishing gear in the area have restocked by now, but you couldn’t find a couple of colors in a particular craw worm in Orange or Jefferson County one day after the pros left town. ose same lures are also deadly on Rayburn and Toledo Bend lunkers, but it was the local fishing that emptied the racks. Two local bass fishermen that are never far behind the bass when fishing the Sabine teamed up to win the initial Sabine River Afternoon circuit tournament hosted by Simon Outfitters last Tuesday. Melvin Dunn and Barry Celestine won virtually everything there was to win in besting one of the largest fields in the history of the tournament. ey earned $1075 in winnings for their brief, but effective afternoon of fishing. ey won the heaviest stringer with 6.70 pounds as well as the big bass and the side pot money. Cory Rambo and Bobby Vice took home $490 for their second place finish and Brent and Chad Kemp cashed a $130 check for third place. While the modest $40 per boat entry fee is well worth a shot at the winning check, at least two local insurance agents, Matt Purgahn and Shawn Landry will also match your side pot winnings if you have your boat insured with them. Simon’s will host these tournaments every Tuesday afternoon through July with the championship event set for August. You do not have to win a weekly tournament to qualify for the Championship, but you do have to fish at least eight over the

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Nice fish on another rainy day!

next four months. For more information you can drop by Simon’s Outfitters on MacArthur Drive in Orange or give them a call at . Unfortunately, this paper goes to press just prior to these tournaments so the results are a week old, but late is still better than never when it comes to fishing reports. e catching on Sabine Lake has improved a little in spite of almost daily rains. Amazingly, the trout population in the lake can quickly adapt to huge amounts of local rain while a significant release from Toledo Bend all but slams the door shut very quickly. e ship channel, south of the Causeway, and the jetties, depending on the wind direction,

have been the most productive areas over the past two weeks. We found a few trout on the deep reefs north of the Causeway late last week and the water even cleared up just a little on the incoming tides. Our bite was almost exclusively on tails with red shad, morning glory and purple-blue flake being our most productive colors. As a guide, I cannot fish in the Game Reserve, but I did see two very solid catches of flounder and rat reds that were caught on Gulp baits anywhere clearer water was draining into the main bayous. You can certainly catch fish in the rain, but there isn’t a fish out there worth attempting to dodge lightning!

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LC-M Math, Science team participate at state meet

West Orange–Stark High School Career Center students Michael Vines, Jared Hodge, Colby Hudson, Emanuel Balderas, Kade Wheat and Alex Bridwell hold their State blue ribbons which they won in precision machine job projects competition. Hudson also won Best of Show in the state competition.

Hudson wins state skills Best of Show for WO-S West Orange-Stark High School Career Center Precision Machine students competed at the State Skills Meet in Corpus Christi recently. Colby Hudson earned the State Best of Show Award in Job Project

competition; classmates Michael Vines, Jared Hodge, Emanuel Balderas, Kade Wheat and Alex Bridwell also earned blue ribbons on their job exhibits. In Precision Machine Speed Skills competition, Kade Wheat

placed ﬁfth in state, while Jared Hodge placed seventh. Wheat is a Bridge City High School student who attends the WO-S Career Center precision machine class. Carlo Paulino is their instructor.

e Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School math and science team traveled to San Antonio recently to participate in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association’s (TMSCA) State competition. Awards were given based on school size and student grade level. Students competed with other 4-A schools from across the state, including perennial UIL state contenders in Argyle, Abilene Wylie, and Seminal as well as fellow district opponent Silsbee. TMSCA state awards the top ten places from each grade at each competition level. LCM Winners are Shri Murthy, 7th place, 12th grade Science; Clint Jordan, 10th place, 12th grade Number Sense; Devin Fenner, 7th place, 11th grade Number Sense; omas King, 3rd place, 10th grade Number Sense and 4th Place, 10th grade General Math; Chris Cook, 7th place, 10th grade

Number Sense and 5th place 10th grade Calculator and Matthew Cox, 3rd place, 10th grade Science. Other team members include Computer Science, John Comeaux, Shri Murthy, Jonah Boaz, Jonas English and alternates Matthew Cox and Clint Jordan. General Math, Shri Murthy, Clint Jordan, omas King, Arish Bheraiya and alternates Ashley Young and Devin Fenner. Calculator team members are Clint Jordan, Arish Bheraiya, Chris Cook, Ashley Young and alternates Devin Fenner and Shri Murthy. Number Sense, Clint Jordan, omas King, Devin Fenner, Dallas Stewart and alternates Shri Murthy and Adrienne Fontenot. Coaches Terry Morris, Nita Stewart, Jeﬀ Collier, and Cory Parson are preparing them for individual and team competition, with an eye on advancing to Regionals.

San Jacinto battle reenactment April 18

Mauriceville Middle School eighth grader, Tesa Bourque, was recently named as a finalist in the Better Business Bureau’s “Laws of Life” Essay Contest. Over 3,100 Southeast Texas students participated in the program and Tesa is one of the 15 whose work was chosen. Tesa received a certificate, gift and balloons for her “Laws of Life” essay. The program’s director, Rebekah Maxwell, is on the left with MMS Principal, Todd Loupe on the right.

Members of the Orangefield High School Theatricats include, from left, Chase Slaughter, Alora Scogin and Scarlett Neely.

Theatricats win awards at one-act play contest Orangeﬁeld eatricats traveled to Lamar State College-Port Arthur on Saturday, March 28, for UIL One Act Play Contest. They performed the play titled “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsey-Abaire and had an outstanding performance including the following cast members: Becca played by Alora Scogin, Howie played by Chase Slaughter, Izzy played by Scarlett Neely, Nat played by Katy

Swiere and Jason played by Ryan Posey and the crew included, Stage Manager, Shelby Williams, Lights by Victor Vuong, Sound by Savannah Agee, Props/Set/Run Crew included Jessica Caswell, Jacob Miller and Tina Phan. e following students received awards: All-Star CastAlora Scogin, Honorable Mention All-Star Cast- Chase Slaughter and Scarlett Neely.

Korner Grand Slam of all four major tournaments. Spieth has been playing very well for the past couple of months, tying for runner-up honors last week in the Shell Houston Open and has ﬁnished ﬁrst or second in his last four PGA tournaments. “Jordan’s just a tremendous shot maker, great putter, great short game,” Mickelson told the Houston Chronicle Sunday. “He has no weaknesses. He doesn’t overpower the golf course, but plays the course strategically well. “And he has that ability to focus and see things clearly when the pressure is on and perform at his best. at’s something you really can’t teach,” Mickelson concluded. It appears to me that a new era of young PGA rivals has developed with Spieth and McIlroy, replacing Tiger Woods and Mickelson, who replaced Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, who succeeded Sam Snead and Ben Hogan. KWICKIES…Last week the person at The Record office wielding the scissors conveniently snipped our last comment about Matt Hall, manager of the Orange Kroger store, who had an interesting day-off the Wednesday before the Shell Houston Open. Matt is friends with the person in charge of the caddies at The Golf Club of Houston Tournament Course (formerly Redstone) in Humble and was asked to caddy for an amateur in the SHO ProAm. The pro in the group happened to be last year’s SHO winner Matt Jones and Hall lugged the bag of former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back, NFL head coach and current ESPN NFL Live analyst Herm Edwards. Also playing in the foursome were Houston Texans’ hopeful starting quarterback Ryan Mallett and former San Francisco 49ers Winfred Tubbs. Matt said that Edwards must have posed for 100 photos along the way, obliging anyone who asked. Edwards also stopped play on the 10th fairway and used golf bags

e largest battle re-enactment in the Southwest highlights the annual San Jacinto Day Festival to be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at San Jacinto Battlegrounds State Historic Site in La Porte. e Battle of San Jacinto reenactment features hundreds of history re-enactors — complete with cannons, horses, dogs, women, children and pyrotechnics – that recreates the events leading up to Texas winning its independence 179 years ago in a decisive defeat of Mexican troops under Gen. Santa Anna’s command on April 21, 1836. e admission-free festival held on the grounds surrounding the San Jacinto Monument, is coordinated by the San Jacinto Museum of History, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the San Jacinto Volunteers. e battle re-enactment, which begins at 3 p.m., serves as the marquee event of the festival that also includes a variety of entertainment, vendors, food, family activities, cultural exhibitors, games and fun set amidst living history. e re-enactment dramatizes the cannon duel and decisive battle in which Gen. Sam Houston led his Texian army to victory over the Mexican army. Festival guests can enjoy music and dancing on two stages featuring ﬂamenco dancers, square dancers and much more; 15-plus food vendors; makeand-take activities and crafts for children; children’s train; petting zoo; medicine wagon show; birds of prey; weavers, spinners, blacksmiths and other demonstrators; and dozens of unique handcrafted items for sale. New entertainment includes electric mechanical bull rides for kids, “All Stars” Youth Banjo Band, pony rides, and Amber & e Rascals playing country, rock, new country, Motown and music “from many decades.” “We are so proud to continue to present this festival with free admission, free shuttles and free parking, which would not be possible without our presenting sponsor H-E-B, as well as e

Dow Chemical Company, Vopak, Pasadena Strawberry Festival and Lyondell Basell,” says Larry Spasic, San Jacinto Museum of History president. All festival activities are updated continually on the San Jacinto Museum of History website at www.sanjacinto-museum.org. Entertaining and educational activities scheduled include: Dan Barth will use his Medicine Show Wagon to tell the tales of special 19th century cure-all elixirs, and entertain with a little magic. Last Chance Forever, e Birds of Prey Conservancy will present interactive demonstrations of magnificent birds including hawks, owls, eagles, falcons and vultures. K.R. Wood (Camp Cookie) will bring history to life through songs and tales with the Chuck Wagon of Texas History, complete with Dutch oven demonstrations, samples, roping steer head demonstrations, stick horse relay races, and historical stories about the Texas Revolution and cattle drives Texas Snakes – a fun and hands-on educational show for all ages of many different species of non-venomous indigenous snakes of Texas for the children to view and touch. Representatives from the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) will provide presentations dedicated to preserving the legacy and honor of the AfricanAmerican soldier. Lord Stirling’s Fifes and Drums will provide musical entertainment throughout the day. Blacksmiths, sutlers, weavers, spinners and other demonstrators will give visitors a full sense of how life was in the early 1800s. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will offer archery classes for young people. Visitors can also view the restored marshlands, which in 1836 barred the escape of Mexican troops, and look for otters, great blue herons, osprey, mottled ducks and American avocets.

From Page 3B and amused spectators to show how the big pass play by the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl that was intercepted at the goal line could have worked as a touchdown. Matt asked Edwards if he would ever coach again to which he replied, “Not no, but hell no!!!” Edwards said he would like Matt to caddy for him in next year’s event. The entry fee for the Pro-Am was a cool $6,500 per player. Frank Kaminsky of national runner-up Wisconsin and Breanna Stewart of three-time national champion Connecticut won the John R. Wooden Award as national college basketball players of the year. University of Texas athletic director Steve Patterson has made the Longhorns’ football and basketball teams “strong and smart” after hiring Charlie Strong last season to take over the football program and Shaka Smart last month to head up the basketball team. Both head coaches are the first African-Americans to lead their respective sports at the Austin university. According to ESPN, Ohio State’s head football coach Urban Meyer agreed Monday afternoon to a contract extension through 2020, making him the highest paid coach in the Big 10 with an annual compensation average of $6.5 million over the next six years. JUST BETWEEN US…e Houston Astros completed the first week of the 2015 Major League Baseball season with a 3-3 record— losing two of three at home to the Cleveland Indians and winning two-of-three last weekend from the Texas Rangers in Arlington. e ‘Stroes pulled out a 14-inning, 6-4 win in Sunday’s rubber game on a two-run homer by reserve catcher Hank Conger in the top of the 14th inning. But the game could have ended in the bottom of the 10th if it wasn’t for a sensational over-the-railing leaping catch by Astros outfielder George Springer on Rangers’ Leonys Martin’s bid for a game-ending walk-off grand-slam home run.

St. Mary student, Mallory Huggins received first place in the Better Business Bureau’s Laws of Life Essay Contest. Mallory was one of 13 finalist selected out of 3,152 essays submitted. Mallory was presented her award with her family and her English teacher, Mrs. JoAnn Sparacino. St. Mary Catholic School received a $200 award for 100 percent participation in this event due to the hard work and dedication of Mrs. Sparacino.

St. Mary Catholic School was honored to announce that five of their students won awards for the Shangri La 2015 Art Contest. Shangri La received 157 entries from students in four different schools in Orange County. Winning 2nd place in the Junior High Division (Theme – Harmony Between Man and Nature) was Mallory Huggins, Grade 6 and winning honorable mention was Amber Lester, Grade 7. Winning 1st place in the Elementary School Division (Theme-Nature Collage) was Teanna Tran, Grade 5 which this artwork will be used on the cover of the Shangri La Schedule of Classes for 2015-2016. Also in this division winning 2nd place was Addyson Orillion, Grade 3. Winners in the Directors Choice Awards by Grade Level for outstanding rendition of the theme “Nature Collage” in Grade 4 was Brady Anderson. Pictured, from left, are Brady Anderson, Teanna Tran, Addyson Orillion, Mallory Huggins and Amber Lester.

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BC, LC-M tennis heading to Class 4A regionals Bridge City freshman Brandan Simon , pictured at right with his coach, won first-place in boys singles at the District 24-4A Tennis Championships and the team of Sarah Kidder and Jordan Curl won the mixed doubles title. All three will head to the Class 4A regionals. Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Chris Schilz adn Chelsea Dickert earned a trip to regionals after taking second place in mixed doubles. Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Lauren Cox took top medlaist honors and the Lady Bears finished second-place overall as they qualified for the Class 4A state tournament. Cox finished with a tworound score of 155 to win by 12 strokes, shooting a 78 Monday and a 77 on Tuesday. The Lady Bears won second overall with a score of 389-393=782. Ashley Young finished with a 92-96=188 for the Lady Bears followed by teammates Kacie Nichols 103-105=208, Theresa Beckett 116-115=231 and Hope Henry 122-118=240. The Lady Bears head to the state championships on April 27-28 at Onion Creek Golf Club in Austin.

Community Christian School’s varsity tennis team was rewarded for their efforts at the TAPPS 2A District Tennis Tournament held in Pasadena on April 7. Overall results for the District Tournament were: Josh Howard, 4th out of 14 in Boys Singles; Danielle Paul and Justine Sylestine, 3rd out of 11 in Girls Doubles; Nathan Rose and Jimmy Cornell, 2nd out of 11 in Boys Doubles. These players will now advance to compete in the TAPPS State 2A Tennis Tournament which is scheduled for April 15-16 in Waco. Other CCS team members (not pictured) who competed in the District Tournament were Skyler Menard, Christion Rivas and Brenden Baker. Many thanks go to Gary Havens for volunteering his time and energy to coach the CCS varsity and jr. high tennis teams.

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Bridge City High School Student Council has been awarded a 2015 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, councils demonstrate things such as leadership training for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation in state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership. Bridge City High School joins the ranks of a very elite group in the whole nation. The Executive Student Council, pictured from left: Secretary, Gabby Smith, Senior; Public Relations, Hannah Faulk, Senior; Vice President, Kellyn Cormier, Senior; President, Kelly Zoch, Senior; Historian, Kaitlyn Smith, Junior; Treasurer, Derick Dearing, Junior and Parliamentarian, Madelyn Leblanc, Senior.

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Ehrlich, Wilburn Chamber Students e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for April at their Networking Coﬀee on April 14th hosted by Serendipity Chicks located at 2011 Texas Ave, Bridge City. Conner Wilbur was chosen as the Bridge City High School Student of the Month and Brandy Ehrlich was chosen as the Orangeﬁeld High School Student of the Month.

Brandy Ehrlich, OHS

Orangefield High School Student of the Month, Brandy Ehrlich is the daughter of Robert and Melanie Ehrlich. She is ranked number 7 out of 138 with a 3.98 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Brandy’s awards and honors include: volleyball All District Honorable Mention in 2014 and First Team All District in 2015; basketball, All District Honorable Mention 2013-2014; track, 100 meter hurdle district champion and regional qualifier in 2013, and 300 meter district champion and regional qualifier in 2014. Brandy’s clubs and organizations include: Senior class treasurer, Junior class parliamentarian, St. Helen’s Youth Leadership Board as well as varsity volleyball, basketball, and track. Brandy’s community service includes: St. Helen Church: helping build a Rosary Garden, volunteering at Vacation Bible School, helping in the Soup Kitchen, and working as a babysitter and at the annual Spaghetti Dinner. She also volunteered at the Conrad Company crawfish boil, and at Orangefield High School at freshman orientation, volleyball camp, and basketball camp. Fred Cascio, Senior AP English teacher, says, “It is a pleasure to have Brandy Ehrlich in my class. is is her third year as my student, and each year I am more delighted than the previous one. Brandy is an exceptional student: always on task, always prepared, and always a joy to have in class.” Brandy will attend Texas A&M University where she will major in business and pursue a career in law.

Conner Wilbur, BCHS

Bridge City High School Student of the Month, Conner Wilbur is the son of omas and Denise Wilbur. Conner is ranked 54 of 183 with a GPA of 3.77. Conner’s awards and honors include: • Glenn Pearson Basketball Scholarship Recipient • American Legion Boy’s State Participant • Regional Qualiﬁer in High

Conner Wilbur of Briege City High School, center, was named the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month.

Bridge City High School senior Alexus Henry, left, was selected to play on the SETXCA All-Star Volleyball team. The game will be in June. She is pictured with her coach, Becca Peveto.

Brnady Ehrlich of Orangefield High School, holding her plaque, was named the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month.

Jump and 300m Hurdles • Area Qualifier in 110m Hurdles and 1600m Relay • Captain of 2014-2015 Cardinal Basketball Team • Qualified and participated in 2014 Junior Olympics • 2014 District Silver Medalist in High Jump, 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles and 1600m Relay Conner’s clubs and organizations include: Glenn Pearson Basketball Scholarship Recipient, American Legion Boy’s State Participant, Regional Qualifier in High Jump and 300m Hurdles, Area Qualifier in 110m Hurdles and 1600m Relay, Captain of 2014-2015 Cardinal Basketball Team, Qualified and participated in 2014 Junior Olympics, and 2014 District Silver Medalist in High Jump, 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles and 1600m Relay.

Conner’s community service includes being Special Olympics Coach. Tony Knight, DAEP Coordinator, Head Boys Basketball Coach said, “Conner sets the standard for what a model student-athlete should be. He never misses practice, always has a positive attitude, is energetic 100% of the time and is extremely well-mannered. is rare combination is going to be diﬃcult to replace. I hate to see him go but wish him well at SFA next year. He will be a welcomed addition to their track program.” James Johnson, Teacher/Track Coach said, “Conner Wilbur is an outstanding student and track & ﬁeld athlete. As one of the area’s best hurdlers and high jumpers, we expect him to qualify for a return trip to the re-

gional meet this year. He will compete not only as a high jumper (which he did last year) but as a hurdler as well. Congratulations to Conner for this well-deserved honor.” Conner will attend Stephen F. Austin State University where he will major in secondary education and kinesiology. He also plans to participate on the SFASU track and field team. Ultimately, he plans to be a high school teacher and track coach. Both students of the month received gift certificates and gifts from: e Classy Peacock, Walmart, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts, Central Office Supply, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Michele Michelle Salon and Spa, Little Caesars Bridge City, Jolie Moi and Serendipity Chicks.

Fifth grade students from Mauriceville Elementary visited the band hall at Mauriceville Middle School to hear the band play and listen to some of the older students tell what it’s like to be in band. The fifth graders will have the opportunity later in the school year to sign up for electives for the fall semester, so the band did a little “advertising” for their award-winning program. At concert and sight-reading competition this year, the band earned the highest marks possible from all six of their judges. Kathy Smith is band director at MMS. Eighth grader Madison Murdock plays French Horn and explains to the younger students the reasons she enjoys the band.

Bridge City HS Police Explorers compete at state The Bridge City High School Police Explorers took part in the Texas Public Service Associations State Police Competition in San Antonio April 10-11. The team competed in obstacle courses, foot pursuit, disturbance calls and criminal case analysis. Over 25 regional winners statewide competed in the event. Photo left to right: Top row; Angel Ledezma, Mark Hall, Tiffany Butner. Bottom row; Vaydon Abrego, Merari Sauceda and Colt Sheffield.

The Orange Rotary Club is honored to present $5,000 to the Presbyterian Day School to help fund a portion of the playground equipment that will be used by the school and local community children. Rotary International’s motto is “Service Above Self” and the members of the Orange Rotary Club strive to look for opportunities to serve our community. Earlier this year, the Orange Rotary Club sponsored a benefit concert as a fundraiser to help raise the funds for this $5,000 donation. With the support of the community, businesses and Rotary members the concert was a success and generated the funds necessary to purchase the playground equipment. Pictured from left are Jennifer Burtsfield, President of Orange Rotary Club; Brigitte Daniel, Presbyterian Day School Director and Steve Aguillard, Rotarian.

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Reading, Declamation finals set for April 26th

Pictured, front from left, Mike Umbenhaur, Charla McNamara, Shawn Sparrow, Rick Kinder, Gracie Henry, Cheryl Ray, Amy Peevey and Don Taylor; and back from left, Heather Montagne, Jennifer Burtsfield, Ray Hancock, Skip Moore, Ray McDowell and Bill Hughes.

Rotary presents Harris Fellow awards Rotary District Governor, Don Taylor, presented 19 Paul Harris Fellow awards on April 7, at the weekly Rotary meeting. e Paul Harris recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or have contributions in their name, of $1,000 to e Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. It was established in 1957 to show appreciation

for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships. e number of Paul Harris Fellows reached the one million mark in 2006. e Orange Rotary Club would like to congratulate the following Rotarians for

achieving this award: Mike Umbenhaur, Charla McNamara, Shawn Sparrow, Rick Kinder, Gracie Henry, Cheryl Ray, Amy Peevey, Heather Montagne, Jennifer Burtsﬁeld, Ray Hancock, Skip Moore, Ray McDowell, Bill Hughes, Hershel Stagner, Terry Ray, T.W. Permenter, Robert Currie, David Frenzel and Buddy Cotton.

LIT inducts Orange County students into honor society

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville UIL Prose/Poetry team had a great showing at the District 24-4A Academic Meet, held at Orangefield High School this past weekend. Five of the six readers advanced to finals and placing in Prose Finals are: Connor Alexander, 4th Place, alternate to Region; Triston Stringer, 3rd Place, advancing to Region; Tyler Regan, 1st Place, advancing to Region. Placing in Poetry Finals are: Alex Borel, 1st Place, advancing to Region; Mariah Blair, 3rd Place, advancing to Region. The LCM team takes four of the six available spots to 4A Region III competition on April 25 at Sam Houston State University. Additionally, the group, combined with other speaking events, took the first place Speech team award and LCM High School won the District 24-4A Academic Sweepstakes. Prose and Poetry students are coached by LCM Theatre Director Cory Broom.

The Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur recently hosted a contest entitled “Rush to Lose the Brush.” The contestants could paint with their hands, or any utensils other than a paint brush. Orangefield senior, Krista Wheeler, won first place and received a large set of oil paints and brushes. Orangefield senior, Gabrielle Kespelher was the second place winner. Lauren Smith, another Orangefield High School senior, won an Honorable Mention for her painting. Pictured from left to right are Wheeler, Smith and Kespelher.

Lamar Institute of Technology inducted more than 80 students into the Phi eta Kappa Honor Society on March 31. Phi eta Kappa is an honor society for two-year colleges. Students are selected based on GPA, academic excellence, character and citizenship. Local students inducted include: Bridge City: Taylor Blaise Faulk, Caryn Lynn Odom, David Wayne Spears and Michelle Ann Weeks. Orange: omas Patrick Culp, Joshua Blake Fuss, Summer Dawn Hatton, Amy Renee Orta, Zachary Joseph Plant, Mack Gregor Toler and Jordan Lynn Worthy. Vidor: Vickie L. Echols, Chelsea Beth Hammonds, Stephanie Michelle Nugen and Shelley Rae Stogner.

e County Finals competition of the 111th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation will be held Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Lutcher eater, 707 Main, in Orange. Contestants in the two Stark Reading Contest categories of Interpretive Reading or Declamation will compete for scholarship awards totaling $15,000.00. Each of these contestants advanced to the County Finals following a series of local level competitions that were previously held at each of the ﬁve participating Orange County public high schools, for which separate scholarship monies were awarded. In addition to scholarships at both the school and county levels of the Contest, all participants in the County Finals will receive a watch that commemorates the contest, which has been a tradition for the event since its establishment in 1904. Teachers, classmates and administrators from the representative schools, as well as all members of the community, are invited to attend the competition, which is free and open to the public. e school-level winners who will be competing in the upcoming County Finals of the Stark Reading Contest are as follows: Bridge City High School Declamation: Emily Lawrence Interpretive Reading: Ariel Scogin Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School

Declamation: Spencer Johns Interpretive Reading: Vincent Hale Orangefield High School Declamation: anh Tsan Interpretive Reading: Rowdy Chase Slaughter Vidor High School Declamation: Madison Marino Interpretive Reading: Alana Jones West Orange-Stark High School Declamation: Grant Anderson Interpretive Reading: Claydra Rhodes e aim of the Stark Reading Contest is to enhance the literary and forensic quality and skills of high school students who participate in the contest. e Contest has continued annually since its inception in 1904 and offers educational opportunities and experiences for students at each of the five Orange County public high schools. is year more than 75 students participated in the Stark Reading Contest at the five eligible public high schools of Bridge City, Little CypressMauriceville, Orangefield, Vidor, and West Orange-Stark. Since 2001, nearly 1,800 students have competed in the Stark Reading Contest. e Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as part of its continuing mission to enrich the community and encourage and assist education.

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GARAGE and ESTATE SALES FRI - SAT. & SUN, 1426 GRAHAM LANE, PT. NECHES, Estate Sale! Fri. & Sat 9 till 5, Sun 1 till 4. Crafter ~ Quilters and Sewers Don’t miss! Material galore, threads of all kinds, 2 sewing machines (1 Serger), sewing items and tools of all kinds, sewing table, lots and lots of craft items, too many to list must see to belive! Refrigerator, stove, shelves, antique dining table and chairs, Secretary, Barrister, Drexal bedroom furniture, sofas, linens, pots and pans, dishes, old crocks, Sabino collectibles, kitchen items, some yard tools, some misc. hand tools, lots of misc. Don’t miss this one! Something for everyone! FRI. & SAT., 307 43RD. ST., ORANGE (77630), several families, 8 till 3. Some furniture, household items, misc. SAT., 169 FERNWOOD, BC, (77611) BCHS Cheer Hawaii Sale! Multi Family, 7 till 12:30. Lots of items for all ages. SAT., 6305-63206345 CHASSE GARDENS, ORANGE, In Little Cypress (Off Hwy 1130, Meeks Dr. 77632), 8 till 1. Lots and Lots, too much to list, don’t miss out! Bring cash and find your treasures! SAT., 198 POINSETTIA, BC, 8 till noon. Apartment full of furniture! SAT., 1155 W ROUNDBUNCH RD., BC, St’ Paul’s Methodist Church, Church wide garage - Link and bake sale, 8 till 2. Appliances, home decor, toys, accessories, clothes, Lots More! ESTATE SALE, MUST SELL! Call and leave message, serious inquires only! (409) 7359424. Keller dining room table w/ 6 chairs, $250; Living room floral couch, $200; solid wood coffee table, $30; queen brass headboard w/ new Beauty Rest mattress, $250; dresser w/ mirror, $100; blue wingback chair w/ ottoman, $50; gray couch, $50, typewriter table, $10; roll top desk, $100; Baldwin Piano w/ bench, $400 firm; Singer sewing machine, in cabinet, $100.

HELP WANTED ROBERT’S MEAT MARKET is hiring experienced cashiers for the meat market only and meat market help. Apply in person only in the Meat Market at 3720 West Park Ave. in Pinehurst, ask for Tina Myers. NO PHONE CALLS. 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. American Industrial Minerals, 1451 Pier Road, Orange. (409) 670-0320

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PSA’S ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets daily at noon and 8 pm at 240 Dobbyn St. in Bridge City. If you are struggling with a drinking or drug problem come see what AA has to offer. Call 409-7358094 for more info. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join. AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange. Call 409779-4289 or Cindy 994-5503 for details. LaMoine’s Hair Quarters 410 Donnell St. We are now hiring hair stylist. Please come and join our friendly, caring group. For more info call 886-7286 or 886-2175

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Dorothy B. Harmon, Deceased, were issued on April 8, 2015, in Cause No. P17159, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Donald C. Harmon, Jr. and Kevin J. Harmon.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Donald Harmon, Deceased, were issued on April 8, 2015, in Cause No. P17160, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Donald C. Harmon, Jr. and Kevin J. Harmon.

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

c/o George B. Barron Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279

DATED: the 8th day of April, 2015

GEORGE B. BARRON Attorney for Estate

George B. Barron

GEORGE B. BARRON BARRON LAW OFFICE, PLLC SBT NO.: 01817500 ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTOR

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Vernus M. Adams, Deceased, were issued on April 7, 2015, in Cause No. P17119, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Clint J. Adams. All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Elroyce Johnson, Deceased, were issued on April 7, 2015, in Cause No. P-17144, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Debra Gayle Stegall. All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

The Orange County Navigation and Port District is accepting formal proposals for: AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE PORT’S FINANCIAL RECORDS If your firm is interested in performing this audit, Proposal Specifications may be obtained from Lorrie M. Taylor, Director of Administration and Finance at the address below:

Orange County Navigationa and Port District 1201 Childers Road (77630) P.O. Box 2410 Orange Texas 77631-2410 (409) 883-4363

If proposals are to be delivered through the U.S. Postal Service, care should be taken that ample time is allowed before expiration of the proposal opening. Sealed formal proposals will be accepted until 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the address shown above.

Fax (Facsimile Machine) is not an accepted mode of delivery.

Proposals must be sealed and have the notation - SEALED PROPOSAL “OUTSIDE AUDIT” conspicuously written on the outside of the envelope. Failure to respond may result in removal from the Port’s Proposal List. A “NO QUOTE” is considered a response. The Port District reserves the right to waive any or all formalities and /or technicalities or to reject any and or all proposals if in the best interest of the Port of Orange.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ruby Lee Guillot, Deceased, were issued on March 23, 2015, in Cause No. P-17118, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Norbert Guillot.

All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Steve Parkhurst Attorney at Law 1009 Green Ave Orange, TX 77630 DATED: the 23rd day of March, 2015

c/o Clint J. Adams 16543 F.M. 1442 Orange, TX 77632

c/o George B. Barron Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279

DATED: the 7th day of April, 2015

STATE BAR NO.: 00797206

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GEORGE B. BARRON Attorney for Estate

ATTORNEY FOR NORBERT GUILLOT

Jim Sharon Bearden

JIM “SHARON” BEARDEN SBT NO.: 01983000 ATTORNEY FOR CLINT ADAMS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mary Mabel Nielsen, Deceased, were issued on April 1, 2015, in Cause No. P-17165, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Belinda Lee Campbell. All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Belinda Lee Campbell 290 Real Road Vidor, TX 77662 DATED: the 1st day of April, 2015 STEFANIE L. ADAMS Attorney for Estate

Stefanie L. Adams STEFANIE L. ADAMS SBT NO.: 24006738 ATTORNEY FOR

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Harold Adkins, Deceased, were issued on April 7, 2015, in Cause No. P17158, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Harrington Ray Adkins. All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Harrington Ray Adkins 10415 Martha Lane Beaumont, TX 77713 DATED: the 7th day of April, 2015 JIM “SHARON” BEARDEN Attorney for Estate

Jim Sharon Bearden

JIM “SHARON” BEARDEN SBT NO.: 01983000 ATTORNEY FOR

HARRINGTON RAY ADKINS

Steve Parkhust STEVE PARKHURST

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jerry Lynn Wilson, Deceased, were issued on March 23, 2015, in Cause No. P17135, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Judith K. O’Donald Wilson.

Steve Parkhust STEVE PARKHURST STATE BAR NO.: 00797206

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FOOD HANDLER CLASS The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Food Handler’s Class April 21, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Extension Office on Hwy 1442 in Orange. The class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment such as but not limited to: good personal hygiene, cross contamination, and time and temperature abuse. This is a Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program. It is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The cost is $20 per person and is payable by check or cash the day of the class. You must pre-register by calling the extension office at 409-882-7010.

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