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Week of Wednesday, July 15, 2015

County approves economic development agreement David Ball

For The Record

A new business is coming to Orange County that could mean additional jobs for the local economy. The Orange County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a reinvestment zone at 2424 Foreman Road in Or-

Pinehurst OK’s hospital resolution Mike Louviere For The Record

Continuing healthcare coverage may be looming on the horizon for Pinehurst residents. At the July 14 regular meeting of the Pinehurst City Council, the council voted unanimously to support both the proposal to establish a Veterans Administration hospital and a study pertaining to a new inpatient facility in Orange. City Attorney Tommy Gunn read a resolution supporting veterans and requesting that the Veterans Administration establish a Veterans Administration Medical Inpatient Hospital in Orange County. The proposed location would be at the current Baptist Orange Hospital located on Strickland Drive. “There has been a lot of positive feedback about establishing a veterans hospital in the Baptist hospital building. This would be good for the nearly 6,000 veterans that live in Orange County. It would be a great benefit for them not to have to drive to Houston or Baton Rouge to get their medical care”, said Mayor Pete Runnels. The resolution passed unanimously. Presently, there is only an outpatient clinic in Beaumont for veterans. For more needed care the veterans must drive to the large VA hos-

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ange. A economic development agreement with LaPoint Energy Partners, Inc. was also approved. Bobby FillyFILLYAW aw, director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, said before any incentives could be given to LaPoint, a reinvestment zone had to be created. All governmental taxing entities must also be notified -the Port of Orange, the Orange County Drainage District and the West Orange-Cove CISD- and the notice published properly in the local newspaper of record. “I’m glad we finished up,” Fillyaw said after the approval. “They’ll get a tax abatement for 10 years. It’s a 100 percent abatement, but done in PILOT payments. It (the rate) will increase as the years go by. Overall, it amounts to approximately 58 percent to 59 percent of the tax abatement.” He explained PILOT as an acronym for Payment In Lieu Of Taxes. The reinvestment zone is designed as an area for economic development purposes. Furthermore, there are two types of instruments for tax abatements: Chapter 312 and 381. The 312 takes a percentage of the value of the property tax rolls for each year. The 381 keeps 100 percent of the property value off of the tax rolls, but it still receives reve-

nues from the company. The LaPoint agreement is a Chapter 381. The Foreman Road property is a 157 acre tract. LaPoint, however, will not be utilizing the entire property. LaPoint Energy Partners,

Inc. will clean tank cars of crude oil, also known as bottoms crude. Fillyaw explained the crude oil will be taken from train to truck and vice versa. It will also have a pipeline capability and a ladder system instead of a loop system.

In disposing of the product, every drop of crude oil will be recovered from all of the cars, separated, and sold on the market. It has zero environmental emissions. “It’s a Permit by Rule- they’ll meet categories and get a per-

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Eighty years is a good, long lifespan. Particularly for a government program that had a shaky start and an uncertain future. Yet, Social Security is celebrating its 80th birthday this August and the program got started with some help from the Fraternal Order of Eagles. In fact there are Eagle Aeries all over the United States including Orange, Texas. Pete Runnels, mayor of Pinehurst and vice president of the Aerie #2523, said the Eagles are always seeking ways

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City of West Orange to receive BP money

Summer in Orange County

David Ball

For The Record

Rodeo contenders tweak skills in Orange Local barrel racers practicing for a qualifying spot in the Better Barrel Races World Championship are developing their skills in Orange at the new T2 Arena and Event Center on old Peveto Road. The new arena is hosting practice for competitors of the Texas Louisiana Barrel Racing Association on Thursday evenings. The facility provides covered arena grounds for team roping, barrel racing, team sorting, calf roping, pageants, rodeos and more. On Saturday, Oct. 3, the TLBRA will hold it’s 2015 Rice Run at the T2 Arena. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrance Trimm

Fraternal Order of Eagles key to Social Security David Ball

mit. They’re really environmentally conscious,” he said. The court also approved to accept a settlement from British Petroleum resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil

to help people such as the Social Security Act has done. “Locally, money raised by the Eagles is used to help others in need, RUNNELS such as illness and sickness,” Runnels said. “The means of raising funds to help are continuously ongoing such as barbeque sales, bands providing entertainment and working with other Eagle organizations to provide help and resources for each other.” In the April 2015 edition of

SOAR, a magazine for the FOE, it states financial stability is provided for more than 55 million Americans through a groundbreaking piece of legislation known as the Social Security Act. “America’s largest social act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935, celebrates 80 years of assistance in 2015, thanks in large part to the work of one of the country’s most historic community service organizations,” it read. “In the wake of an economic climate not unlike the one faced by many Americans today, the Fraternal Order of Eagles answered

the call of duty, leveraging its powerful and influential membership base to help lead the grassroots effort to pass the act, securing financial protection for citizens most in need.” The FOE began the fight to establish financial assistance for the elderly and the unemployed nearly 20 years before the signing of the Social Security Act, with members pushing state-by-state for the creation of Old Age Pension laws. In 1923, America’s first Old Age Pension laws were established in Pennsylvania, Montana and Nevada. Despite countless setbacks, EAGLES KEY Page 3A

It may seem like Christmas in July for some governmental entities in Orange County. The city of West Orange is the latest to accept a full and final settlement against British Petroleum from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Mayor Roy McDonald said BP ofMCDONALD fers to pay $182,180 for the settlement amount to the city. That amount, however, is subject to attorney fees and it’s still unknown what the advised amount will be available to the city. McDonald added the city council has not discussed yet how they would use the money. The resolution was approved for the city to accept a full and final settlement of all claims against BP and others resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The resolution authorizes the execution and delivery of a general release and other necessary documents and providing an immediate effective date. The city accepts BP’s offer to pay $182,180 for the city’s economic losses, as authorized by Mayor Roy McDonald. The city approved an ordi-

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Orange Council honors Lt. Ellison David Ball

For The Record

If you build it, they won’t park. The Orange City Council approved a resolution designating the west side of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Bancroft Road and N. Lutcher Drive a no parking zone at the their regular meeting on the morning of July 14. N. Lutcher Drive, also known as the Interstate 10 service road be designated a no parking zone 265 feet west from the intersection of MLK Drive. No parking signs will be placed. Lane Martin, Orange Police chief, said the streets border the Confederate Veterans Memorial being built at Interstate 10 and MLK Drive in Orange and the parking situation

would create a traffic congestion problem. “There’s no place to park. I don’t think it’s safe to park on the I-10 service road. The two roads are not good to park on,” Martin said. During citizen’s comments, two residents on nearby 41st Street said their street is only 16 feet wide with no shoulder on the road and drainage ditches. There is no place to park on 41st Street either. One resident said there’s plenty of other land nearby to park. There are two residences on the street and a union hall. Councilman Patrick Pullen asked Martin if he could look at 41st Street and he would like no parking signs on it as well.

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Mayor Jimmy Sims of Orange, right, read a proclamation recognizing Lt. Eric Ellison of the OPD for his selfless act of kindness. Ellison responded to a tragic double fatality traffic accident in the 1200 block of Park Avenue on May 24. He notified their son, 18 year old Kazzie Porter of their deaths. Ellison promised Porter he would be at his graduation from LC-M High School and support him. He was greeted on the stage by Ellison. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

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THE BIG BOPPER: ‘The Day the Music Died’ and 48 years later Mike Louviere For The Record

This is the second part of a two-part story that deals with the investigation of the plane crash of the Big Bopper and the exhumation of his body. At five minutes past midnight on February 3, 1959, Beech Bonanza N 3749N took off from a small airport in Clear Lake, Iowa. Less than five minutes later, after only flying for five miles, the plane crashed. Aboard the plane was the pilot Roger A. Peterson, Charles Hardin Holley, Richard Valenzuela, and J. P. Richardson. The three were becoming the biggest stars in rock and roll. They were performing as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The tragedy became known as “The Day the Music Died.” As with any unexpected sudden death of major figures, there is also supposition as to the cause. There were some basic things known and found after the crash. There has also been speculation and “what if” since the crash. Peterson was a 21 year old pilot who had been flying for Dwyer Air Service in Clear Lake for one year. His pilot license was obtained in October, 1954. He had 711 hours of flight time, 128 hours in Beech Bonanzas. He was instrument qualified. However, he was trained in and familiar with using a conventional artificial horizon indicator; the Beech N 3749N was equipped with a new instrument, a Sperry Altitude Gyro. Peterson had never used one of those instruments. At takeoff the barometer was falling, there was light snow, and the ceiling and visibility was dropping. Surface and aloft winds were increasing. It was a time of very bad flying conditions. Peterson was probably flying in conditions he was not

J.P. Richardson, the famed “Big Bopper” a native of Southeast Texas died in a plane crach in Iowa on Feb. 3, 1959.

prepared for. Hubert Dwyer, the owner of the plane watched it take off and saw the tail lights began to descend and go out of sight. The plan had been for the plane to climb to an altitude of 800 feet. Peterson was to report his flight plan to Dwyer after he was in stable flight. Dwyer was never able to contact the plane. The next morning, he took another plane and began a search. At 9:35 the next morning the wreckage was spotted. All four aboard had been killed. Ground investigation showed that the right wingtip had made contact with the ground. Both propeller blades were sheared off at the hub. It appeared that the plane had hit the ground in a steep right banking turn with the engine at full power. Wreckage was scattered over 540 feet from the point of impact. The two front seatbelts were torn from their attachment points. The rear middle seat belt had also been torn loose. The two outer rear belts were attached but one had a broken buckle. The shape of the mass resembled a ball with a wing sticking up. Peterson’s body was in the wreckage with his legs sticking out. Holly and Valens were each 17 feet from the wreckage to the south. Richardson was 40 feet away to

the north and across from the fence the plane had come to rest against. Instruments showed that the plane had been in a descent of 3,000 feet per minute and had impacted at between 165 and 170 miles per hour. Evidently Peterson had read the gyro wrong and thought he was climbing. There was speculation that since Richardson’s body was so far away that he may have survived and crawled that far before he died. Two months after the crash, Holly’s pistol was found in the field and some began to wonder if the gun had discharged and shot the pilot or one of the passengers. J.P. Richardson, the Big Bopper, had died on the eve of stardom. Chantilly Lace was topping the charts, but he had not seen any royalties. At the time of his death he had $8 in a savings account, a Dodge sedan worth $400, and a $100 guitar. His wife had to pay $2,642 for his funeral expenses. His contributions to rock and roll as a singer and songwriter would later bring his estate over $100,000 per year in royalties from Chantilly Lace alone. Richardson had been buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in his hometown of Beaumont. In 2007 a decision was made to

move his body and that of his wife “Teetsie” to another section of the cemetery. The Texas Historical Commission had issued a plaque and there were plans to install a life-sized statue of the Big Bopper at the grave site. The new gravesite would be more visible and accessible. Jay Richardson, the son, decided that since the body was going to be dug up and moved, it would be a good time to do an investigation and put the rumors to rest. On March 6, 2007, a group of people met at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the early morning and prepared to exhume the body of the Big Bopper. Jay had contacted Dr. William “Bill” Bass, of the University of Tennessee. Bass was one of the leading forensic pathologists in the U.S. at that time. He was the pathologist who had identified the Lindbergh baby after that kidnapping in 1936. Dr. Bass had also established the “Body Farm” at the University of Tennessee. The grave was opened and the vault containing the casket was taken to the maintenance shop at the cemetery to be opened. Even though there were water marks on the casket, the steel vault had done its job and there was no water inside the casket. The undertaker warned those present that there would be an unpleasant odor. No one knew what to expect about the appearance of the body. Jay Richardson was about to see his father for the first time. Jay was born April 28, 1959, nearly three months after the plane crash. “When the casket was opened, I was apprehensive about Jay’s reaction, but he remained outwardly calm. I looked at the body and found that it was discolored as expected, but the features were recognizable, even the trade mark crew cut. The body was dressed in a black suit with a gray and blue tie. I looked at Jay

and found a remarkable resemblance between him and the body in the casket. It was a moving moment for us to see him as he saw his father for the first time,” said Dr. Bass. There were two radiologists and portable X-ray equipment. A complete set of body X-rays were taken. When Dr. Bass reviewed them he showed Jay that with the exception of the left hand there were major fractures from head to foot in the body. There were three injuries that could have caused instantaneous death. The skull was crushed, the neck fractured and the rib cage was grotesquely mangled. Both legs had multiple fractures in the lower and upper bones. There were seven

fractures in the pelvis. There was no way that the Big Bopper could have moved after hitting the ground with such force. There was also no evidence that he had been shot by a bullet. Jay Richardson was able to see his father and to put rumors to rest. The two aims he had were accomplished. Jay started a career as the “Little Bopper” and performed Chantilly Lace in a tribute manner. He was booked often at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa where the Big Bopper had given his last show. He eventually made his home in Katy, Texas and died on April 21, 2013.

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Orange Council Meeting City Manager Dr. Shawn Oubre said the city and the property owner had a disagreement over no parking spaces for the memorial. The city has requested from the Texas Department of Transportation to add a right turn lane on MLK Drive which would allow traffic to turn westbound onto N. Lutcher Drive. The monument is nearly completed as funds are available. The council approved a first reading of a resolution authorizing Oubre to execute a development agreement between the city and International Paper Company to annex the land and provide terms of annexation. The Industrial Development Agreement from January 1, 2005 between the two parties have been unable to reach agreement regarding the terms of a new IDA. The city has the authority to negotiate a development agreement with the company under the Texas Local Government Code. The Code authorizes the city council to make a written contract with an owner of land that is located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city to provide for the annexation of the land as a whole or in parts and to provide the terms of annexation. Another resolution was approved by the council for them strongly supporting and requesting the establishment of a Veterans Administration Medical Inpatient Hospital in Orange County. Other governmental entities in the county and region are also passing resolutions of support. Mayor Jimmy Sims said he

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doesn’t want the facility to be a day clinic such as in Beaumont but a hospital similar to the one in Houston and Shreveport. “It would be an intake hospital. It would be huge. Geographically, Orange couldn’t be in a better location,” Sims said. One point of the resolution read many military veterans are dependent on the Veterans Administration for their medical care. The difficulty and expense to travel to Houston or Baton Rouge medical facilities often make it difficult for many elderly and disabled veterans to avail themselves of services at those facilities. Also related to hospitals was a resolution approved authorizing Oubre to enter into an agreement with NewLight Healthcare for $37,750 plus approved expenses for a new hospital construction and operation and demographic and service needs assessment. In a memo written by Oubre, he stated “With the recent closing of inpatient services at Baptist Orange Hospital, the local governments, business leaders, and local physicians have formed a stakeholders group to determine the next path forward as a community.” The stakeholders determined the next step is to hire a consultant to focus on the needs of the community. They chose NewLight Healthcare who gave a presentation on June 17. “The hospital will be between 15-40 beds and 6-10 emergency room beds. The study will include possible partnerships for funding and operation,” Oubre wrote. NewLight can start within 10 days after executing an

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nance pertaining to storm water quality and providing for penalties for the violation, implementation of fees and an effective date of this ordinance. City Manager Michael Stelly said the ordinance is necessary to fulfill Environmental Protection Agency requirements. Councilman Dale Dardeau said the ordinance looks like an impossible thing for the city to fulfill. “It’s not enforceable,” he said. McDonald said the ordinance is needed to reduce pollutants in the surface water. A contract was awarded to T. Johnson for the construction of the Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation Grant for $201,065. He was one of three bidders. Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., an engineering firm recommended Johnson after receiving bids and verification of his work experience for similar work performed. The council approved another ordinance authorizing the suspension of the effective date for an additional 90 days beyond the July 17, 2015 effective date proposed by Entergy Texas in connection with its rate increase. McDonald said the ordinance postpones the rate increase for another 90 days. The rate change application

was filed on June 12, 2015 authorizing the hiring of lawyers and rate experts and authorizing the city’s participation to the full extent permitted by law at the Public Utility Commission of Texas and requiring reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses and declaring an effective date. The ordinance reads cities have exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates, operations and services of an electric utility in areas in the municipality according to the Public Utility Regulatory Act. The act requires a local regulatory authority to make a reasonable determination of rate base, expenses, investment and rate of return and retain the necessary personnel to determine reasonable rates. In order to maximize the efficient use of resources and expertise in reviewing, analyzing, and investigating Entergy’s $75.3 million base rate increase request and Entergy’s proposed surcharges and riders, the city’s efforts will be coordinated with similarly situate municipalities through the Entergy Texas Inc. Cities Service Area Steering Committee. The city will join with other Entergy service area municipalities in a steering committee in order to coordinate the hiring and direction of counsel and consultants working

County business spill. Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, said matter consists of three options: consider a settlement with BP and all entities involved with claims, consider a resolution of settlement with BP and Deepwater Horizon and an effective date, or not to sue from the BP settlement. Manning said he was not authorized yet by other counsel to give details of the settlement. A memorandum of understanding for data sharing be-

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tween Orange County Public Health and the city of Houston was approved. Shelly Dilbeck with the department said they will be able to track illnesses such as salmonella and share two databases with Houston which is on a different system than the rest of the state. Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, asked if personnel was in place for the data sharing. Dilbeck answered yes and there are no additional fees involved in the program. A 12 foot by 21 foot metal

agreement and complete in 90 to 120 days. Oubre asked the council at the meeting instead of waiting eight to 12 weeks, why not fast track assessment because the longer they wait, the harder it will be to get someone interested in building a hospital. He warned the council the study may come back and say the hospital be built in another part of the county. He added a hospital will be an economic development engine. Sims said he’s very impressed with NewLight Healthcare because of their good track record and their ability to attract physicians to Orange. “They also showed interest in the VA deal. They want to be a partner for the long haul,” he said. Stephen Thames, regional vice president of operations for the company, said everything ties back to healthcare and losing a hospital is bad for economic development. Thames said he has done three new hospitals in which the previous hospital shut down. Overall, they have built seven hospitals in Texas. NewLight Healthcare hospitals will accept Medicare, Medicaid and AARP. It would take 18 to 20 months to fast track the construction. Sims said if the resolution passed, the company immediately goes to work. A motion was approved for a request by the Stark Foundation to temporarily close Sixth Street between Green Avenue and Elm Street starting October, 2015. It will last 18 months so The Stark Foundation can construct a major new addition to the Stark Museum.

The former First Baptist Church Life Center will be used as a lay down yard during the construction period. Lastly, the council approved an action to settle with British Petroleum resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Also during citizens comments, Brenda Cooks said she didn’t want the Confederate flag flying on MLK Drive. She wants it in a museum instead. Thelma McClelland said she was concerned about black people’s safety in Orange. She said she saw two white men at the Walmart Supercenter with a Confederate flag and at other places. On Saturday night, McClelland said she saw two carloads of white men with Confederate flags driving through a black neighborhood. “I felt threatened and intimidated. What if they had firearms and ammunition? What can the city of Orange do to protect us? I look at stuff on Facebook and I think they’re promoting some kind of race war,” she said. Henry Lowe would like to see the Riverfront Pavilion named after Orange native Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. Lowe said after Brown was discharged from the military, he discovered fame and fortune. He won a Grammy Award, a W.c. andy Blues Award eight times and he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. He is buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Orange with a historical marker and he’s internationally known, Lowe said. “He’s a young man who deserves it,” he said.

on behalf of the steering committee and the city. The city will employ the Lawton Law Firm to represent them. A resolution of support for the establishment of a Veterans’ Administration Medical Inpatient Hospital in Orange County was approved. The resolution read there are more than 6,000 veterans in Orange County and many more regionally. The resolution expresses strong support for and request at the earliest opportunity the establishment of a VA Medical Inpatient Hospital. The nearest VA hospitals are in Houston and Baton Rouge. One point of the resolution read many military veterans are dependent on the Veterans Administration for their medical care. The difficulty and expense to travel to Houston or Baton Rouge medical facilities often make it difficult for many elderly and disabled veterans to avail themselves of services at those facilities. Also, the interstate highway system, bridge crossings and traffic congestion at times make commuting to VA inpatient facilities difficult and lengthy. Lastly, during Public Comments, resident Robert Sepulvado said he was frustrated over a rental registration ordinance passed by the city council. “I’m frustrated,” he said. “I was told the council would

discuss the ordinances (on rental registration and garbage pickup) at the last meeting. People have been ringing my phone about this on the direction we should go. Pete Amy (a landlord) has a petition (against the ordinances), but I’m a little impatient because I haven’t seen anything.” Sepulvado went on to say this is a search and seizure violation. He wants to talk to council members individually to see where they want to go with the ordinances. “I hope we can resolve this peacefully with the least amount of effort,” he said. “I thought we elected good, Christian people with love for neighbors in their hearts. If we’re mistreated, I’ll put my money on the line. I don’t want to create havoc in a little, small town where everyone has gotten along.”

carport for the juvenile probation department was approved. The carport will be installed on the south side of the department’s building at 213 Market St. it will be used to park a recently purchased departmental vehicle- a 2016 Ford Explorer, to preserve and protect the vehicle from the elements and potential overspray from the neighboring shipyard. The purchase of the carport and installation was approved by the Orange County Juvenile Board on July 6 and will cost $1,185. Juvenile fees will pay for the cost.

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pital in Houston or to Baton Rouge. There is often a wait of several hours to see doctors for even routine medical care. A hospital in Orange would benefit thousands of veterans in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. The Pinehurst council also voted to join Orange and the other Orange County cities in assisting the city of Orange in the cost of a feasibility study for the location of a new inpatient hospital in Orange County. The city of Orange has retained a consulting firm to study the need and location of a new inpatient hospital to replace the loss of the inpatient portion of Baptist Orange Hospital. City Administrator Robbie Hood reported that Orange is asking Pinehurst for $840 toward the total cost of $40,000 for the study. “The firm is studying the population locations in Orange County and the population utilization of the old inpatient facility. They are hoping to find a location central in the county to try to draw usage from the community of Orangefield and the cities of Vidor and Bridge City, as well as Orange and West Orange. When a business looks at a town for location one of the things they look for is a hospital. Hopefully in the future we will be able to get an inpatient facility here”, said Hood. “The study will determine what sort of inpatient hospital would best serve the needs of the county.” Runnels agreed: “I think this is something we need to participate in. We need a small inpatient hospital in Orange County for many reasons. It would not need to be big, as few as eight to 12 beds would probably work. Our cost is the smallest of the cities that Orange is asking for”, said Runnels. “For our cities to grow, we really need to have an inpatient hospital in addition to an emergency facility.” The council voted to assist the city of Orange in the study as was requested.

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the Eagles continued its mission and by 1933, 28 states had enacted Old Age Pension laws. Such victories paved the way for the eventual signing of the Social Security Act. Today, Social Security is primarily provided through the OldAge, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, which paid out $1.3 trillion in aid in 2013. “President Roosevelt began his relationship with the Eagles in the years leading up to his presidency while serving as Governor of New York. F.O.E. members throughout the state lobbied hard to establish New York’s Old Age Pension law, developing a relationship with FDR that led him to become a Brother Eagle. When Roosevelt ascended to the United States’ highest office, he encouraged the Eagles’ wide network of Aeries throughout the country to lobby nationwide for the passing of the Social Security Act,” it read. Representatives from the FOE were present for the signing of the Act and were presented with the pen used to sign the document, which remains in the Grand Aerie’s possession to this day. The president presented the pen to the Eagles for their “vision and courage” in making it happen. “The pen I am presenting to the order is a symbol of my approval of the Fraternity’s vision and courage,” said Roosevelt. “May its possession inspire your members to rededicate their efforts and those of the fraternity to the insuring of such economic and political conditions as well being a greater degree of happiness to our people.” Afterward, the FOE maintained a National Social Security Commission throughout the years following to lobby for reform and protect the integrity of the Act as it “began to establish itself as a valuable tool for the American public.” Other notable accomplishments the Eagles have been involved with include: The first public plea for Mother’s Day in 1904, providing influential support for the creation of the Jobs after 40 program and Medicare during the Johnson Administration.

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40 Years Ago-1975

HISTORIC DEAL ON IRAN’S NUCLEAR PROGRAM The United States, Russia and other world powers reached a historic deal Tuesday that will curb Iran’s nuclear programs. The agreement is aimed at easing the threat of a nuclear armed Iran in the Middle East. The agreement was reached after long negotiations. President Obama spoke to the nation early Tuesday saying, “This deal offers an opportunity to move in a new direction.” He said if negotiations had not worked the only other option would have been war. Shortly after the president spoke, Tea Party freshman senator Cotton, from Arkansas, was calling it a bad deal. Other legislatures on the Republican side joined in saying they would fight against congress approval despite not having been briefed yet on the final agreement. Obama’s most pressing task is holding off efforts by Republicans to throw a monkey wrench in his ability to suspend existing sanctions. Some of the war hawks and Israel were against negotiations and preferred the threat of going to war instead. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long wanted the U.S. to attack Iran. The 100-page accord aims to keep Iran from producing enough material for an atomic bomb for at least 10 years. The deal imposes new previsions for inspections of Iranian facilities, including military sites. Secretary of State John Kerry said persistence paid off. “Believe me, had we been willing to settle for a lesser deal, we would have finished the negotiations a long time ago, Kerry said. On the other side, hardliners like Hezbellah and other forces oppose the deal Iran signed on to. It remains to be seen what the outcome will be however, President Obama has the upper hand because of his power of veto legislation. Politics and posturing will be the order of the day for GOP presidential candidates. In most cases it has nothing to do with the deal, they don’t want Obama to put another feather in his legacy They will fight him all the way. The deal, good or bad has nothing to do with it.*****I’d best be going. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. VA TURNS 85 YEARS OLD This week, July 21, marks the 85th anniversary of the Veteran’s Administration. On this date in 1930 President Herbert Hoover signed Executive Order 5398, which brought together the U.S. Veterans Bureau, the Bureau of Pensions and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers into a single new agency, the Veterans Administration. In 85 years VA has gone from an independent federal agency to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, the second largest federal department after the Department of Defense. VA’s health came today in a bright star in the U.S. Health Care industry. The VA’s sacred mission has not changed; it’s rooted in Abe Lincoln’s 1865 promise to “Care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan.” A new generation of combat heroes now turns to VA for health care, disability, home loan guarantees, education assistance and other benefits. We should commit to keeping for another 85 years Hoover’s prediction and Lincoln’s promise. God Bless the VA. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 The hurricane Emily is roaming around in the Gulf. She is now up to 155 miles an hour. Satellite shows she is going away from us and headed to the Rio Grande River and into Mexico.*****No kidding: John Patterson, with the Washington Nationals, has recorded his 11th “No Decision.” He pitched six innings, 115 pitches, nine strikeouts, one walk, no hits, and no runs when he left the game in the sixth. Nothing, I mean nothing, the Nationals did could bring home a win.*****The boys from Abbeville, Ned Theall and The Boogie Kings and Warren Storm put on one heck of a good show Saturday at the Port Arthur Civic Center. Roy visited with his former classmates. Jerry LaCroix and Dwayne Yates were at their best. *****Orange native coach Bum Phillips is home in Goliad after triple by-pass surgery. *****Margie Stephens is excited about the rumor that the Astros may trade for Kevin Millar, of the Red Sox. Kevin is a Beaumont resident and former Lamar baseball star. (Editor’s note, what ever became of him anyway?)*****Pretty Sunni Oceguera has joined the Sel-Best Realty team owned by Robert and Connie Hanks. *****Last Thursday night, Dupuis Service Station was broken into and robbed. They got all the money out of the safe. Kee-Kee says it’s the worst of times to have such a loss; his daughter Elizabeth is getting married and he needs that money awfully bad. He says if the folks who got the money will return it, he will give it back to them in notes after the wedding. He just needs to get that behind him. *****Another guy having some tough luck is attorney Sharon Bearden. The rear end fell out of his truck, lightening struck his house and killed three televisions and the air conditioner He also lost a pair of his britches. So if you see a couple of guys walking around in one pair of pants, call the law, that will be Bearden’s britches. *****Hanna and Halli Malagarie celebrate their first birthday July 15. Parents are April and Scott. Janice Overman is one proud granny. *****Jeff Anderson and Ryan Kimbrough celebrate birthdays this week.

The cities of Pinehurst, Orange and West Orange proclaim Roy and Crystal Wingate Day. The proclamation was signed for the cities by mayors A.R. Morgan, Paul Hale and Glenn Seale. The Wingates were recognized for their two years of work as co-chairmen of the Sabine Area Bi-Centennial Commission. *****Gordon and Diane Baxter have just returned from Israel. Di bought Roy Dunn an “Evil Eye” that he is wearing around his neck. He said he didn’t understand the significance of the Evil Eye, but if Diane felt he needed it, that was good enough for him. *****Bill and Patsy Nacol hold grand opening of their new jewelry store on MacArthur Circle.*****According to a column in the Enterprise, by Don Jacobs, Huey Meaux presented Gordon Baxter with two gold records for being the very first to play Freddie Fender’s hit songs, “Before the Next Tear Drop Falls,” and “Wasted Days and Wasted nights.” Huey, in between his hair cutting job at Winnie Barber Shop, is Freddie’s producer and promoter. *****Happy birthday to Stacy Savoy who celebrates her eighth. *****Helene Litton heads up house-to-house campaign to raise pledges for the Bridge City/Orangefield Community Center. The fun totaled $72,712 in a week and went over $82,500.*****The Bridge City Knights of Columbus installed new officers; Mason Hebert, Sr., grand knight; Father Frank Schanzer, chaplin; Lamar Roach, deputy grand-knight; Mayo LeBlanc, chancellor, Herbert LaPointe, recorder, Lou Garriga, financial secretary and Don Calliouett, treasurer.*****Betty Jo Spence is president of the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse. She is the first woman to serve the organization as president. *****Doug Harrington was in Rusk last week but he must have escaped because he was back to pushing pills on Monday. He was in Rusk to attend a mental health seminar. *****”Teddy Bear” by Red Sovine, is the number one country song this week. *****Dean Rutland, governor of Rotary District 591, visits Bridge City club. The district is made up of 37 clubs in Southeast Texas. Roy Dunn is club president. A FEW HAPPENINGS Last week, in 10 Years Ago, we asked what had become of the Belles of St. Mary’s, Daisy, Pearl and Theresa Guillotte. Judge Pat Clark informs us that the three wonderful Christian ladies are still very active and continue to participate in church activities and also attend funerals regularly. Daisy is now 94, Pearl 88 and Theresa, 85. God bless them..*****In 1960, 55 years ago this week, John F. Kennedy won the Democratic presidential nomination. Thus began Camelot. LBJ became president after JFK’s murder and five years and a few days later, Aug. 1965, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act.*****Thanks to Carina Kirk and friends who donated multiple fans to help save the animals at Pinehurst Animal Shelter. The staff and animals really appreciate it due to the hot weather.*****Congrats to Brittany Dereuen who placed second in the Adult Women’s Tennis Tourney in San Antonio this past weekend. She says she’s enjoying her summer before beginning her first year teaching math at BCHS. ******Our prayers and best wishes go out to Bill Lloyd. Hang in there buddy. *****David Letterman, who appeared with Martin Short and Steve Martin over the weekend in San Antonio, gave his Top 10 List. Number one was “Thanks to Donald Trump now the Republican mascot is also an ass.”*****We were glad to hear from Ms. Pearl. She has submitted a poem and we look forward to reading it in this issue. It’s been a while. We hear she is doing well and we are thankful for that. *****Orange County employee Wayne Broom and son Corey are on vacation in Panama Beach, Florida. We know they are having a great time. ******Soon to be mommy, Paige Psenik, was surprised with a baby shower given by the Life Group ladies at CGCC Church. Baby Kyndell will be welcomed with much love.*****Last Thursday afternoon our buddy Tommy Simar was in his shed, which is full of his treasurers, when he fell and was trapped between his possessions. Unable to get him out wife Sue and a friend used a dolly to free him. He had broken his hip; on the same side he had recently had knee replacement surgery in February. He‘s in St. E in Beaumont. We wish him a quick recovery. Sue says, “I’ve been warning him that he should clean that shed out.” She just doesn’t understand about us boys and our treasures. *****Former Orange County resident and Emergency Management Director Chuck Frazier is entertaining granddaughter Harper and daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Ryan Crowell in Chicago. Chuck and wife Marnie are happy to have family visit. *****St. Paul’s Methodist Church member Amanda Pringle is attending her 19th year of church camp. Keep up the good work Amanda. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day during the next few days. On July 15, our buddy Corky’s little brother Tommy Harmon turns 71. He one of the good guys.*****Peggy Claybar, a lovely, sweet lady, married to David many years, has a birthday today as does pretty Melissa Eshbach, Faye Beth Purifoy, Cassey Polk and a guy we’ve known since short pants, Tracy Addison. Celebrities celebrating on this day are comedian Gabriel Iglesias, 38 and wrestler Jesse Ventura, 63. This would have also been the late J.B. Jones’ birthday. *****July 16 finds a good guy, well know about town, Preston Fuller, turning a year older today. He is joined by pretty former school teacher, Brad’s better half, Carlis Roy and Judge Peck assistant Kay Abbott. They join football player Barry Sanders, 46 and coach Jimmy Johnson, 71. This also would have been the birthday of the late Clarence Dale Newton who we know Granny misses every day.*****July 17 is the birthday of former Record employee, Ms. Edee, widow of Charles Pratt, also Keith Burton, Don Hightower, Harold Lonadier and Deborah Ashcraft. They are joined by country singer Luke Bryan, 38, actors David Hasselhoff, 62, Donald Sutherland, 79 and Lucy and Desi Arnez’s daughter Lucie Arnaz, 63. *****July 18 finds former Bridge City City Manager, Lucy’s husband, Don Fields celebrating as does Cheryl Richard, Cynthia Chatagnier and Hardy Barclay. They share birthdays with actor Vin Diesel, 47, country singer Ricky Skaggs, 60 and astronaut John Glenn, 93.*****On July 19, Michael “Mike” Hoke celebrates as does Robin, the Carl Thibodeaux’s lovely daughter, Paige Williams, Pam Scales Honeycutt, Liz Langston, Brandon Jones, Denise Sams, Preston Wayne Sullivan and Melissa Martin. They join singer Vikki Carr, 73 and actor Anthony Edwards, 52. *****July 20 is the big day for the Stephson triplets Amanda, Megan and Summer and also Rebecca Toal and Ken

Foster. Joining them in celebrating are guitarist Carlo Santana, 67, singer Kim Carnes, 69 and Grey’s Anatomy actress Sandra Oh, 43.*****On July 21 Amiel Leleux, Danika Dubose and Joel Bourdier celebrate. They join actors Josh Hartnett, 36, and Jon Lovitz, 57, country singer Brandon Heath, 36 and singer Cat Stevens, 66. This was also the day six years ago that our good friend Cal Broussard died. We still miss him.*****Our prayers and get well wishes to Betty Jo James. We hope she will be felling better soon.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s Restaurant this week and next. A good group attended last week’s meeting. Everyone is welcome, good food, good fellowship. *****The Democratic opponent of choice is Scott Walker. He announced Tuesday and gave his Dick Cheney speech. That will maybe work in the Republican Primary but will be very divisive in the General Election. *****The great escape wasn’t in Clinton, New York, even though that was pretty good. Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s escape from a maximum security prison was a masterpiece. A $3 million, mile long tunnel that came up under his shower. It must have taken months, many workers to construct this air conditioned tunnel with rail cars. This was his second escape, the first one in 2001 set him free for a dozen years. This escape didn’t have but a few minutes lead time, about the length of a shower. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. ‘El Chapo’ means ‘Shorty’ but unlike the Clinton jail escapees, he’s not short of money, he’s a billionaire. *****Former Orange County Engineer Assistant Maggie Jackson and daughter Amy Faircloth were spotted on Bailey Road. The sunsets are unbelievable according to Maggie. *****Our prayers and special thoughts go out to Pam Smith for a speedy recovery. *****Shelly Manning and children, Maya, Robert and Mason traveled to sister Paula Williams this weekend. The kids always have a great time at Aunt Paula’s. *****Thanks to everyone who participated in the Blair Nicole Ray Memorial Fishing Tournament held at Lake Sam Rayburn. Nineteen teams entered raising $1000.00 for scholarships. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Mark Grizzaffi, Melissa Darbonne, Melissa Eshbach, Mitchell Heil, Peggy Claybar, Tommy Harmon, BJ Graham, Cassey Polk, JB Jones, Marlin McKinney, Rhys Outlaw, Phil Dickman, Clarence Dale Newton, Lorie Dubose, Mary Dorsey, Carlis Roy, Edee Pratt, Theresa Krout, Deborah Ashcraft, Don Hightower, Harold Lonadier, Cheryl Richard, Cynthia Chataignier, Don Fields, Harry Barclay, Kurt Moerbe, Marion Whittle, Matthew McKinney, Michael Hoke, Robin Thibodeaux, Dorothy Hagy, Melissa Martin, Paige Williams, Preston Wayne Sullivan, Amanda Stephson, Kenyettia Foster, Megan Stephson, Rebecca Toal, Summer Stephson, Amiel Leleux, Danika Dubose and Joel Bourdier, Von Broussard. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Not wanting to leave da confessional unattended Father Desormeaux called his Rabbi friend Avrahom, from across da street and axed him to cover for him. Da Rabbi told da Father he wouldn’t know what to do or say. Father Desormeaux told him to come over and watch him. Rabbi Avrahon and Father Desormeaux are sitting in da confessional wen a woman come in. She say “Father forgive me for I have lied. Father axed “How many times?” Da woman answer, “Tree Times.” Father Desoromeaux tell her to say tree Hail Mary and put $5 in da box, go and sin no more.” A few minutes later a man comes in and says, “Forgive me Father for I have sinned, I stole.” Father axed, “How many times?” “Tree times.” Da Father tell him to say tree Hail Mary and put $5 in da box.” Da Rabbi tells da priest he’s got it. Father leaves and a women enters and says, “Father forgive me for I have sinned.” “Wat did you do?” axed the Rabbi. “Me, I committed adultery.” Da Rabbi axed, “How many times?” “Just once Father.” da woman says. Da Rabbi say, “Go do it two more times, we have a special dis week, tree for $5.” C’EST TOUT I can hardly wait for the first Republican presidential debate featuring only ten candidates, to air on FOX, August 6. There will probably be 19 candidates by than. It will be interesting to see who makes the cut. The big gathering is being described as a circus, cattle call or a big mess. With so many on the stage, even their sound bites will have to be scaled down and a quick run through there talking points that will make for gaffes, over steps and some political disasters by candidates desperate to get a message across. There won’t be any “oops” but there will be slip ups that will haunt them well after the smoke clears. The top three in the polls will try to look presidential; the second three will attack the top three. The rest will just try to get noticed. Everyone will go after who is perceived to be king of the mountain. On Sept. 16, CNN will sponsor the second debate. The network plans it to be the 10 leading candidates but maybe more if a tie in opinion polls. CNN will also have a second tier. I would think who doesn’t make to top tier is chopped liver. When it’s all said and done, there will always be some candidates who complain about the moderator. With Donald Trump and Chris Christie on the stage if they make it, it will be worth the price of time. I don’t look for many surprises, just talking points we’ve heard before. *****I’ve got to move on, thanks for your time and loyalty. Take care and God bless.

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Waco’s Mammoth Site area joins National Park System

Tom Ray has been with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years in various departments such as the jail and the Criminal Investigations Division. Besides his career, Ray is very devoted to his wife, Mariah, and children. But, for his safety, his family and everyone else, he is always on guard and aware of his surroundings.

Tom Ray; a servant’s heart Editors note: this is part of an ongoing series into the lives of local police oﬃcers. e intention is to build a good line of communication between the ofﬁcers and the public in light of recent headlines in cities across the nation.

By Debby Schamber For the Record Becoming a police officer requires certain things as far as education and certification, but it actually takes more than that. According to Captain Tom Ray of the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office, it also requires heart. Heart is defined by the dictionary as one’s commitment, dedication and loyalty to their cause. Since Ray was a child he knew he would someday become a police officer. “For the majority of officers, it is the true calling of a servant’s heart,” Ray said. Ray who is a first generation cop in his family was raised a Christian and to help people. Being an officer gives the opportunity to not only help people but to give back to his community while creating a safer place to raise children. ”I want this to be the best and safest place to live,” Ray said. Ray is a lifelong resident of Orange County and Orangefield High School graduate. He attended Lamar University as well as the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office Police Academy. In January 1993 he began his law enforcement career as a patrol deputy with the OCSO Reserve Program. Two years later he took a for full time position as a jailer in the Corrections Division. While there he was promoted to corporal and was responsible for overseeing the shift as well as being the Field Training Officer. In 1997, Ray was again promoted to deputy and transferred to the Patrol Division where he worked until 2001. His career took another turn when he again was promoted to sergeant in the Criminal Investigations Division. During his career he also been assigned to the Narcotics Division and the Street Crimes Unit. Ray is currently assigned to the Gang Task Force and works with state and federal agencies. He is recognized by the State District Courts as an

expert in gang investigations. As an Investigator, Ray has experienced many facets of investigations and has been “lead investigator” on various cases, ranging from “simple” misdemeanor crimes to “challenging” capital murders. In 2009, Ray was again promoted to lieutenant overseeing the Criminal Investigations Division and in 2014 to captain. His dedication to his career did not end there. Ray also served 10 years on the Orange County Area Law Enforcement SWAT Team as an entry team ember and was assigned as an assistant team leader. Ray holds a Masters Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. He also holds a TCOLE Instructors Certification, a TCOLE Firearms Instructors Certification and is responsible for teaching the Patrol Rifle Tactics Program and other firearms related trainings. Ray also serves the department as a Glock and Colt AR15/M-16 Armorer. However, like most police officers who are about to start his shift , he is acutely aware of the dangers of his chosen profession. “ere is no other profession where the person could be killed that day,” Ray said. So far this year, there have been 64 officers killed in the line of duty. Texas has the highest number of officers with seven while in Louisiana and Mississippi there have been five deaths. ere were 134 officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2014. New York had the highest number with 17 while California had 15 and Texas lost 11 officer. Of these deaths, 42 were intentional homicides, according to Officer Down Memorial Page. Society dictates Cops are “killed” while the general public is “murdered,” Ray said. “Cops are killed because of the badge they represent,”“ Ray said. Besides his career, Ray is very devoted to his wife, Mariah and children. But, for his safety, his family and everyone else, he is always on guard and aware of his surroundings. “What I want people to understand , is it is not about authority or brawn. Cops deal with the worst of society and until it is realized the person is not part of that, I can’t let my guard down,” Ray said. “I can’t allow something bad to happen.”

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President Obama recently issued a proclamation designating the Waco Mammoth Site in Texas America’s newest addition to the National Park System. Discovered in 1978, the location is the largest known concentration of Columbian mammoths, dying from the same event, in North America. Since its discovery, the site has been developed and protected through local fundraising efforts and in collaboration with the National Park Service, the City of Waco, Baylor University, and the Waco Mammoth Foundation. Below is a statement by Suzanne Dixon, Senior Director, Regional Operations of the National Parks Conservation Association: “We are grateful that President Obama has stepped forward to protect one of Texas’s unique and valuable natural treasures. e community asked for the designation and the president answered. is new national monument will benefit the city’s economy as well as schoolchildren, scientists and other visitors to this site. Waco Mammoth is a window to a world lost long ago, and with this designation, visitors from across the country will be able to continue learning about the science and history of these amazing creatures. “Waco Mammoth is a classic site for inclusion in our National Park System. It is the nation’s only discovery of a nursery herd of Pleistocene-era mammoths, and there is no other Park Service site specifically set aside to tell their story. e bones at Waco Mammoth provide a glimpse into North America’s wild past, enabling us to see what lived here tens of thousands of years ago. “Waco Mammoth is a perfect example of public-private collaboration to protect our nation’s natural and historical landmarks. Committed and creative citizens recognized this site was worth protecting and worked together to ensure the excavation site is world-class so that it may one day be ready for the support of the National Park Service. Today, years of hard work and dedication by the Waco and Baylor University communities finally paid off, ensuring this invaluable educational landmark will continue to be explored and cherished by kids and adults along for many years to come.” Since 1978, the fossil remains of 24 Columbian mammoths have been discovered at the site, including a large male (bull). Crews also uncovered the remains of a camel and the tooth of a juvenile saber-toothed cat which was found next to a yet to be identified animal. Boreholes in the site area indicate that there are even more mammoth remains yet to be unearthed. e property that holds the remains was donated to the City of Waco in 1996 by Sam Jack McGlasson. Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex is responsible for preservation, collection management, and overseeing scientific research. Development of the site has been divided into phases and has included the National Park Service (NPS) from the beginning. In the initial review of

the site, the NPS confirmed that one of the most important steps was to ensure that the biological and environmental record of the site would be preserved by construction of a protective structure. Built with funds raised by local citizens and in collaboration with NPS, the City of Waco, and Baylor University, the Dig Shelter not only protects the fossils from the elements but provides visitors with a unique view of the mammoth remains. e City of Waco plans transfer ownership of the property, fossil collection, and archives to NPS. e Waco Mammoth Foundation, a non-profit organization formed by local citizens, raised more than $4.2 million and played a pivotal role in the creation of the site. In 2006, plans were initiated to make the site a public park, which became a reality with the support of the Waco Mammoth Foundation. e site now includes a Visitor Center, scenic trail, and a breathtaking Dig Shelter that creates the atmosphere of an art gallery. Natural light floods into the shelter from all directions and a suspended walkway provides a stunning over-head view of the mammoths. About National Parks Conservation Association Since 1919, the nonpartisan has been the leading voice in safeguarding our national parks. NPCA and its one million supporters work together to protect and preserve our nation’s natural, historical, and cultural heritage for future generations. For more information, visit www.npca.org.

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Orange County Happenings

Area Wide Community Events Schedules

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Musical Weekend at Jefferson County Singles The Jefferson County Singles Club, 7725 Green Ave., Nederland will host Ken Marvel and Swamp Pop, July 19, from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. July 21, Deuces Wild - Jerry and Randy, will play from 6:00-10:00pm. Tickets are $7 per person and beer wine and setups are available. There is no smoking in this facility. For more information, call 409727-0013.

Orange VFW hosts The Cadillacs The VFW, 5303 N. 16th St., Orange, will feature Zydecane, Thursday, July 16, from 8:00 pm - midnight. Tickets are $6 per person. BYOB; bar offers beer, wine coolers, sodas and setups. For more information, call 886-9738.

Eagles Lodge to host weekend bands Herbie Stutes and the Grand Shin will be at the Eagle’s Lodge, Friday, July 17, from 8:-00 pm - midnight. Cover charge is $7 per person and $10 per couple. Saturday, July 18, The Big Thicket Band, featuring Mike Anderson on guitar, will play from 8:00 - midnight. Cover is $5 per person and $8 a couple. For information, call 886-7381. The Eagle’s Lodge is located at 803 28th St., Orange.

Edward Jones to host school supply drive Local residents and businesses may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office during regular business hours from July 20 to August 17. Items needed for the drive include: crayons, children scissors (blunt), glue sticks, washable markers, watercolor paints, 9x12 construction paper (assorted colors), 9x12 manila paper, plastic two pocket folders with clasp (red,blue,green), plastic pocket folders with no brads. Edward Jones is located at 675 W. Roundbunch Bridge City.

BCLL schedules sign-ups Bridge City Little League is conducting fall ball registration for boys and girls ages 6-16 beginning July 15 at www.bcll.org. Online registration continues through July 26 and coaches should also apply online during this period. There will be board members meeting at 309 Parkside Drive (main ballpark) on July 21 and 23, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm, to assist parents who are having difficulty registering online. Cost is $100 first child, $50 per additional children.

VFW Ladies Auxillary to change meeting dates

Adult Tricycle Races

The American Legion, Post 49 will hold it’s 2nd semi-annual adult tricycle races, July 18, at the legion hall in downtown Orange. The theme of this year’s event will be “Christmas in July,” which will benefit CASA. Driver registration begins at 9:00 am, with the first qualifying race starting at 11:00 am. For those who want to stay longer, there will be Karaoke in the hall following the racing tournament. For more information on the Adult Tricycle Racing event see www.ATR.OrangeTX. info or contact the Legion at (409) 886-1241, CASA at (409) 886-2272.

Hands on vegetable canning to be offered Fallon Foster, CEA, Family and Consumer Science with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be teaching a hand’s on vegetable canning class Wednesday, July 22, from 10:00 am to noon. Cost for the class is $20 per person and payable by cash or check the day of the class. Class will be held at the Extension office located 11475a FM 1442, Orange. Space is limited, so reservations need to be made as soon as possible. For reservations or questions, call 882-7010.

Red Hatters to meet

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. The class will be held at the Extension office, July 23, from 9:00 am to noon. The class is $20 per person and is payable by check or cash the day of the class. Anyone wishing to attend must pre-register with the Extension office by July 21; call 882-7010.

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

Extension Office offers food handler classes

The Texas Red Flashers will meet Thursday, July 16, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sunset Grove Country Club for their regular meeting. The birthday lady is Lady Vi, Vickie Mazoch. Ladies will bring doorprizes. Games will be played afterwards. The annual scarecrow will be discussed. Duchess Susanna is the chairman for this committee. All ladies are welcome. For information call 886-1609.

Friends of the Orange Depot to meet The regular meeting of the Friends of the Orange Depot board and volunteers will be held Thursday, July 16, at 5:00 PM for refreshments, and a 5:30 PM meeting, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 2300 Eddleman Road, Orange. For other information, please contact the website, www.orangetxdepot.org and leave an email message to info@friendsoftheorangedepot.org.

OHS season tickets to be sold Orangefield Football season ticket sales for current ticket holders will be July 27 - Aug. 7 from 8:00 am-11:00am and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Monday thru Friday at the field house. New season ticket sales will begin Aug. 10- Aug. 21 from 8:00 am11:00 am and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Monday through Friday at the field house. If you have any questions, please call Melanee Scales at 7354504.

The Ladies Auxiliary to Orange VFW Post 2775 voted at their last meeting to meet the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 pm at the VFW Hall Meeting Room, beginning Aug. 24. There will no longer be twice a month meetings. The meerting July 20 has been cancelled. Extension office to offer food handlers class The Auxiliary will meet July 13 instead. None of these changes effects the Post nor the Men’s Auxiliary. Members are urged to pay Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office County Extension Agent their dues early since there are no longer re-instate options for failure Fallon Foster will be offering a three hour food handlers class which to pay dues on time. For further information contact Membership is Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food hanChairman Jeanette Clark at 883-0264. dlers program. This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The Basic overview

Orange Trade Days

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

LIT schedules orientation

Lamar Institute of Technology will hold four orientation sessions for new students who plan to attend LIT in the fall. Each session will last an hour. There will be a separate orientation held at the same time for parents. Session dates and times are: 11:00-noon, Aug. 3; 11-noon, Aug. 10; and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Aug. 14. Those interested in attending should sign up on the LIT Web site, www.lit.edu. Prospective students and their parents should arrive for orientation 30 minutes prior to sign in at the Beeson Building. Prospective students should have applied and been admitted to LIT in order to get the most out of orientation. The Fall 2015 semester begins on Aug. 20. For more information or for questions, call Student Services at (409) 880-8321.

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National Dance Day set for Orange next Saturday What’s Happening Orange County? and the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau are once again teaming up to host a National Dance Day event in Orange. On Saturday, July 25, Orange will join the ranks of cities around the country hosting events for National Dance Day. It will be held 7-9 p.m. at the Riverfront Pavilion in downtown Orange on 5th Street and Division Avenue next to the courthouse annex building. Launched in 2010 by “So You ink You Can Dance” co-creator and Dizzy Feet Foundation co-president Nigel Lythgoe, National Dance Day is an annual celebration that takes place on the last Saturday in July. “is grassroots campaign encourages Americans to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health and ﬁght obesity,” states the Dizzy Feet Foundation’s Web site. Each year there are major events held in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., with smaller events held in communities around the country. Last year, Orange’s event was the closest one on the national

calendar within a four to five hour drive. “With only three weeks preparation time, around 50 dancers participated and over 300 people attended the event,” said Penny LeLeux, founder of What’s Happening Orange County?. “is year, the number of dance groups participating has already doubled.” Organizations already committing are ayer Academy, Orange Blossoms, OCP Young Peoples eater Workshop kids, Orange Jazz Company, Bonnie Cokinos and Motion Dance. “We welcome all dance groups to join us,” said LeLeux. e day will be a mixture of performances and audience participation in line dances and the official dance day tutorials, plus there will be a special Orange County finale choreographed by John Gray. e 2015 official National Dance Day tutorials are online and can be found on YouTube, dizzyfeetdoundation.org or octx.info. is year’s beginner tutorial was choreographed by tWitch, captain of So You ink You Can Dance Team Street,

What’s Happening Orange County? and the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau are once again teaming up to host a National Dance Day event in Orange. On Saturday, July 25, Orange will join the ranks of cities around the country hosting events for National Dance Day. It will be held 7-9 p.m. at the Riverfront Pavilion in downtown Orange on 5th Street and Division Avenue next to the courthouse annex building. while the advanced routine was choreographed by Team Stage’s captain, Travis Wall. Learn the dances and come perform them with other Orange Countians on July 25.

People are welcome to bring their coolers with snacks and drinks, but no glass containers. No pets will be permitted either. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

Orange County Marriage Licenses e following marriage licenses were issued by the oﬃce of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of July 6-10: Alan D. Stewart and Sally Burman James P. Burns and Teni M. Adams Vajanzo K. Allen and Tammy Kay Mark S. Wilson II and Deetta L. Burch Tony E. Robertson and Carles A. Osborne, III Eloy D. Serenil and Daniel C. Keele Jared R. Raggio and Samantha R. Briggs

Wesley J. Taylor and Brandy S. Smith Cody M. Abshire and Stephanie C. Evans Christopher M. Caldwell and Amanda M. Crawford Callise W. Hebert. Jr and Brandy F. Whaley Jacob A. Rhodes and Whitney A. Gau Forrest E. Hudson, Jr. and Susan C. Wardell Derek T. Hamilton and Shandi B. Conner Jaime L. Owens and Aimee N. Duplantis Joshua K. Reed and Shelisa L. McLeod Matthew T. Green and Sheryl L. Conway

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Simply Sweet Treats. The bakery is locally owned by Cheri Walston offering a variety of sweet treats. In addition to making custom cakes, there are many items which are ready to pick up daily including cupcakes, cookies, pies and more. For more information contact 886-2253.

ere will be vendors on site oﬀering cooling refreshments such as ice cream and snow cones, and pizza. For more information call Penny LeLeux at 409-728-5970

or Ashley Mahana at the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau 409-883-1011. Event updates will be posted through on octx.info and on the What’s Happening Orange County? Facebook page.

Sheriff’s Report Officers from the Orange County Sheriff 's Office responded to the following calls. July 7: Disturbance/assault, 8207 Glenwood, Orange Disturbance/assault/family violence (arrest), 2620 Havens Rd., Vidor July 8: Suspicious person/public intoxication (arrest), 12099 FM 1442/Crawdad's Aggravated assault w/ firearm/possession, 8555 Edgar Dr. Threats, 357 Great House Rd., Vidor Burglary in progress, 185 Tyler Dr., Orange Juvenile problem/deadly conduct (firearm), 2215 Honeysuckle Dr., Orange Criminal mischief, 795 Courmier, Vidor Burglary of habitation, 3561 Roundbunch Rd., Orange Burglary of habitation, 2120 Carla St., Vidor Burglary of habitation/failure to iden-

tify, 205 Border St., Orange Warrant service, 4301 27th St.,/Executive Inn and Suites, Orange July 9: Possession of synthetics, IH10 W./Jackson, Orange Burglary of habitation, 2120 Carla St., Vidor Death investigation, 8803 Dana Cr., Orange Theft, 205 Border St., Orange July 10: Burglary of habitation, 9108 Old Hwy. 87, Orange Theft from motor vehicle, 1480 Freeway Blvd. E, Rose City Harassment, 2442 Eva St., Orange Assault, 4061 Ella St., Vidor Cruelty to animals, 490 Burris, Rose City Burglary of habitation, 4061 Ella Ln., Vidor Cruelty to animals, 1944 Snyder, Rose City Sexual assault/interfering with emergency call, 9375 Hoffpauir Rd., Orange

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Schooling redfish are much anticipated!

COLBURN FISHING...

Three tourneys in two weeks Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

The fact that I could see the foot of the troll motor after lowering it over the bow was a welcomed change.My grandson, Andrew, and I had just slowed down to check out a small group of terns and that was the first time that I had noticed that the water in Sabine Lake had cleared up a little bit. The terns were excitedly working over the top of some small trout so we quickly moved on after catching and releasing four or five fish.It wasn’t until we returned that evening that we noticed that the clearer water played out just south of Madam Johnson’s. The best part of the entire day, in spite of the fact that we

were only spectators, was watching anglers in two aluminum boats work a small school of reds that were boiling the surface under a handful of gulls.I don’t know how long the bite lasted as they were already catching fish when we shut down the big engine to watch them.That action was all taking place just west of Blue Buck. As the incoming tide strengthened throughout the morning, the water continued to clear and we caught not only some very solid trout and redCOLBURN Page 2B

The Bridge City Little League Senior Girls All Stars defeated Galena Park 8-7 Saturday to become Texas East Section 2 Champions. Pictured standing, from left, are: Alyssa Dodd, Coach Krystal Loft, Aleah McClanahan, Manager David Weaver, Morgan Weaver, Erica Rodriguez, Coach Jody Anderson, Brianna Fredeck, Jaizee Landry, Gaby Duke and Kayleigh Kingston. Seated are Erin Ramsey, Abby Anderson, Kaylee Noble and Tatum Garlington.

Houston favored to host high school state football finals Kaz’s Korner Joe Kazmark For The Record

Back in 2006 the University Interscholastic League began having predetermined locations for the state football playoff finals. This may bend Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones out of shape because he’d like for those 10 games to be played over three days at his AT&T Stadium in Arlington every year.

But many high school football coaches feel that because of the huge number of high schools in the Metroplex Area, teams playing a championship football game against an opponent from the Dallas-Fort Worth area are at a distinct disadvantage. They have a long way to travel for the state championship game and must spend at least one night in a Metroplex Area hotel while their opposing team players from that

area get to sleep at home in their own beds. Many of these high school football coaches believe that the high school football players who compete for the state championship will treat it the same way the National Football Players do the Super Bowl. They will remember it forever. And they would like to see the sites of the state championship games rotated, like the NFL does the Super Bowl, at least between the state’s three indoor facilities in Houston, San Antonio and Arlington, according to an article that appeared in Saturday’s edition of

The Houston Chronicle. “On Thursday, Fox 26 reported the UIL’s 11-man championships (10 games) would be played at NRG Stadium on Dec. 17-19,” the article stated. “The games won’t return to AT&T Stadium this year—the Dallas Cowboys face the New York Jets on Dec. 19—leaving NRG Stadium and the Alamodome in San Antonio as the other two options. Officials from the UIL and NRG Stadium said nothing official is set. “Houston appears to be the leading candidate, a decision KAZ Page 2B

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Kaz: Houston appeals to local coaches in playoffs

COLBURN FISHING

Three tourneys in two weeks

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fish, but drum and an unwanted sting ray as well.For the most part we have relied on three colors in three different baits to catch our fish this week.A Tidal Surge split tail eel in pumpkin chartreuse, a Lil John in purple demon and a space guppy colored Usual Suspect are basically the only plastics we have even tried. I had recently fallen in love with the versatility of Assassin’s new Swim Bait hook but I had also been very selective as to when to fish with it for two reasons.The first being that because it is a little more expensive and I am supplying clients with tackle, I prefer they lose only the less expensive conventional jig heads when hanging up on scattered shell.The second reason was that I have been fishing the Lil John a lot lately and because it has no paddle tail for added vibration there was no reason to rig it like a Swim Bait. I have since changed my mind on both accounts.The first being that because you can rig the Swim hook weedless, I decided to see just how weedless it really is and bounce it across the shell.After losing only one hook all morning and missing no more strikes than I normally do, I realized I was able to do more fishing than re-tying and have fished nothing else since! The Lil John, which is shaped more like a suppository than anything that resembles a bait fish proved to be even more pocket book friendly when rigged on the Swim Hook.Not only does it not hang up as frequently, but the consistency of the Lil John is very tough enabling you to catch a world of fish on a single tail. While a recent netting survey in East Pass and part of Coffee Ground Cove yielded only bream, small yellow bass and a few channel cat, more of the of the lake is apparently still getting a little saltier each day.Toledo Bend is finally holding its own and the reduced flow in the river has already started paying dividends.If we can dodge any more major rain events over the next week or two the trout, redfish and flounder bite should improve all over the lake. All of this could not come at a better time with three area tournaments right around the corner. Both the saltwater and freshwater folks will be busy on July 25^th. Simon Outfitters and Bass Kandi lures will team up to host the Sabine River Challenge for the bass fishermen and the Jefferson County Sheriff Association will host the sixth annual Cops Helping Kids tournament for the saltwater fishermen. The following weekend John Thomas and the folks at OCARC will host their 28^th annual fishing event and that tournament not only caters to both fresh and saltwater fishermen, but the entire family as well.Once again, the weigh-in site will be the City of Orange Boat Ramp on Simmons Drive.Both the Cops helping Kids and OCARC tournaments are much anticipated charity events. It is definitely time to get on the water and do some scouting.Do not forget that your Louisiana fishing license expired at the end of June!

Southeast Texas area coaches after five consecutive years of heading north to play title games against schools making short drives to AT&T Stadium,” the article continued. And it really could be great for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs, who made it all the way to the championship finals last season, in what was deemed as a “rebuilding year.” But Dave Campbell’s “Texas Football Magazine, which is somewhat like a bible to Texas high school and college coaches, players and fans, not only has picked the Mustangs to win District 9-4A Division II but has also tabbed the ‘Stangs to win the 4A Division II state championship over Gilmer, the team that slipped past the Mustangs in last year’s state final game. And if you thought last season was a rebuilding year, look at the short list of starters returning for the 2015 season—like junior quarterback Jack Dallas on offense and four starters on the defensive side of the football. Head coach Cornel Thompson has been able to put his players in the right positions during his tenure as the Mustangs head man and has collected four consecutive trips to the Region III finals and one trip to the state finals. Many high school football fans believe Dave Campbell is talking through his hat in predicting a state championship for this year’s Mustang team. But regardless of the talent level of a particular West Orange-Stark football team, Thompson and his coaching staff always has them ready to play and geared for the victory. KWICKIES…With pro golfing star Phil Mickelson’s name continuing to be mentioned along with high-stakes gamblers, it won’t be long before the makers of Enbrel medicine that he is the pitchman for will dump him much like Nike and others dropped Tiger Woods like a hot potato when his carousing became common knowledge. Lefty

has never been under investigation and has not been charged with a crime. But the rumor is that Mickelson placed bets on sporting events with an illegal offshore operation according to a report by ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”. Here is a brief follow-up on our Korner last week about Orange native Willie Armstrong’s induction to the Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame that took place Saturday on the school’s campus. His wife Carylon, also an Orange native, said the induction was fantastic and that his high school quarterback George Woodrow was in attendance along with his two college quarterbacks, James Harris, who played in the NFL and Matthew Reed. A story told at the induction was that the team was charged an extra $100 for a postgame meal for Orange native Ernie Ladd, who had the reputation of cleaning out a buffet whenever the team ate after a game. Orange native Percy Hines will be inducted into the Texas Coaches’ Hall of Fame tomorrow (Thurs.) in Houston. Hines is the step-brother of Willie Armstrong and coached in the Lubbock area for many years after his playing days were over. Former University of Texas star golfer Jordan Spieth defeated veteran Tom Gillis on the second extra playoff hole Sunday to win the John Deere Classic golf tournament played at Silvis, IL. and become the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2000 to win four times in one season before the British Open, which starts tomorrow (Thurs.). The 46-year Gillis, who was a PGA Tour rookie the year Spieth was born (in 1993), was attempting to become the oldest first-time winner on the PGA Tour in 20 years. But Gillis plunked his approach shot into the water on the second extra hold to thwart his chances. Although I wasn’t much of an Oakland Raider fan, I really loved watching Kenny Stabler at quarterback with Alabama,

Oakland and the Houston Oilers. The Snake as he was called died Thursday at the age of 69 after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Stabler compiled an impressive 28-3-2 record as a starter at Alabama where he played for Paul “Bear” Bryant. Oilers coach Bum Phillips and Raiders’ owner al Davis pulled off one of the biggest one-for-one trades in NFL history—Stabler for Dan Pastorini—and the exchange of star quarterbacks established the Oilers as a bona fide Super Bowl contender for a third straight season. JUST BETWEEN US…The All-Star break couldn’t have come at a better time for our Houston Astros, who are reeling from six straight losses and eight of the last 10 games due mostly from the lack of hitting. The skid has knocked the Astros out of

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first place in the American League West Division, a position they have held since the middle of April, with the highly-favored Los Angeles Angels replacing Houston. The timing creates a dilemma for the Astros’ front office which has until the end of the month to upgrade the club via the non-waiver trade deadline. The team had been pretty happy with their current players throughout the first half of the season and probably wouldn’t have been very active as the trading deadline nears. They were looking for a strong No. 2 starting pitcher, but now must also focus on a productive outfielder, first baseman and designated hitter. Hopefully they might be able to find a player who would cover two or possibly all three needs in one talented package.

Teaming With Wildlife: True To Texas Presents 2015 Eco-Summit Series AUSTIN -- This summer, in an effort to keep common wildlife common and avoid endangered species, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is partnering with the nonprofit Teaming With Wildlife Coalition to offer four, full-day EcoSummit forums throughout Texas. Anyone interested in advancing conservation in Texas is invited to attend. The Eco-Summits will launch the re-branded state Teaming With Wildlife Coalition, facilitate local and regional conservation partnerships, and begin to implement TPWD’s Texas Conservation Action Plan.

Here is the meeting schedule: --San Antonio: July 24: 8400 NW Military --Fort Worth: July 31: 1700 University Dr. --Houston: August 11: 6200 Hermann Park Dr.

The meetings start at 8 a.m. with sign ins and conclude at 4

p.m. For more information and to register online for the 2015 Eco-Summit Series, visit www. teamingtxwildlife.com . Each Eco-Summit will include listening sessions to identify priorities of participants and the Coalition, and to facilitate collaboration between local and regional organizations. All are invited, including those involved in creating the Texas Conservation Action Plan (TCAP), landowners, academic researchers, nature centers, volunteers, conservation organizations, and elected officials. The Eco-Summit will follow an adaptive format, providing participants a stage to speak on pressing issues within the host ecoregion and allowing attendees to share their input in small breakout sessions. Attendees will provide input to the Coalition about their priorities for their ecoregion, and to work with others to advance local, regional, and statewide natural resource goals.

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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

Schooling redfish are much anticipated!

COLBURN FISHING...

Three tourneys in two weeks Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

Houston favored to host high school state football finals Kaz’s Korner Joe Kazmark For The Record

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Deaths and Memorials

Faye Stewart Orange Faye Geneva Stewart was called home July 10, at the age of “29” and is now with her Heavenly Father. She was born in Van, Sept. 26, 1926, to James Clifton and Lilly Hale Stewart. She graduated from Van High school and moved to Orange in the 1940’s. She owned and operated the legendary LouAnn’s nightclub in Vinton where she was affectionately known as “Miss Faye, the boss lady”. She was a very strong, tough, independent lady. In 1963, she moved to Starks and started Faye’s Drive-In, also known as “e Frosty”, where she served the best cheeseburgers and milkshakes in Calcasieu Parrish. She then went on to own Vinton Liquor in Vinton, for many years where she was a friend and mother figure to many. Faye was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW and also an honorary Calcasieu Parish deputy sheriff. She spent her spare time playing Bingo with her many friends. We would like to thank all of them for watching out for her with support, love and laughter through the years. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and their wives, Alton and Delma Stewart and Travis Sr, and Emilee Stewart and her many animal companions who she loved and cherished and thought of them as her children. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Stewart Benken and grandson, Fred Calhoun Jr., both of Houston; granddaughters, Kristin Dyess and Kori Calhoun both of Katy; great grandchildren, Arianna and Arron Briones, Bryar and Harper “Lil Lilly” Calhoun and Brandon and Alaina Dyess. She was affectionately called “Grabby” by her adoring grandchildren. She is also survived by one nephew and two nieces, Travis Stewart, Sherry Wells and Kim Stafford and she always thought of Glen Earl Beard as a son. e funeral service was Tuesday, July 14 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange , with the Rev. Ralph Zampini officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Serving with honor as pallbearers were Freddy Calhoun, Arron Briones, Bryar Calhoun, Brandon Dyess, Glen Earl Beard and Kenneth Dorman. e family would like to thank everyone for their love, thoughts, support and prayers during this difficult time. She will live forever in our hearts and will be missed more than words can express.

Albert Gray Orange Albert J. Gray, 73, of Orange, passed away Friday, July 10, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Monday, July 13, at St. H e l e n Catholic Church. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Albert John Gray was born in Port Arthur, Aug. 14, 1941 to Bart E. Gray and Ollie Stanley Gray. He spent the first 10 years of his life growing up in Sabine Pass. He was a 1959 graduate of omas Jefferson High School and joined the Navy serving two years active duty at Barbers Point Naval Air Station and four years reserve duty. Albert graduated from Lamar State College of Technology in 1967 with a BS degree in Chemistry. On Jan. 21, 1968 he married the love of his life Joan Traube, together they have three children, Nancy, Kathy, and David. Upon his graduation he was hired by the Sabine River Authority of Texas where he established their first water quality lab that now employs over 20 people. Albert worked for 34 years as Development Manager and was a member of the SRA Executive Staff and one of three Trustees of the SRA Employee Retirement Plan. He negotiated water contracts with cities and industries in the Sabine Basin. He also served 32 years on the Sabine River Compact Administration of Louisiana and

Texas. He was honored with an Honorary Life Membership of e Texas Water Conservation Association and was a member of the Texas Water Pollution Control Association. Albert was secretary/treasurer of the Sabine River Industrial Development Authority, Vice-Chairman of the Engineering Advisory Committee, Sabine River Compact Administration, a Charter Member of the Texas Water Monitoring Council and Texas Water Development Board Water Information Integration Committee concerning implementation of SB 1. He also served as Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board and the Mosquito Control District Board. He was an active member of St. Helen Catholic Church, serving on the Finance Council and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also had a love for ﬂying small planes until his health prevented it. Albert was a loving, kind hearted, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed bowling in the senior leagues at Bowl Star and Crossroads. He also enjoyed working outdoors on his tractor, working on his computer, and spending time with his family. Albert was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Bart E. Gray, Jr. He is survived by wife, Joan; daughter, Nancy Ashworth; sonin-law, Chris Ashworth; daughter, Kathy Jones; son, David Gray and wife Alicia, all of Orange; brother, Elmer Gray and wife Gloria of Fort Worth; brother-in-law, Michael Traube and wife Linda of Orange; grandchildren, Brittney and Hunter Ashworth, Madelyn Jones, and Barron Gray, all of Orange; numerous nieces and nephews; great-grandson on the way, Blake; aunt, Elsie Dubose and husband Vernon from Groves and numerous cousins. Serving as pallbearers were Michael Holbrook, Gary Crew, Roger Cacak, Jack Tatum, Gerard Sala, and Jim Brown. Honorary Pallbearers were Wayne Quinn, Charles Quinn, James Stagg and Jim McClelland. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to St. Helen Catholic Church, 8105 FM 1442 Orange, Texas 77630 or to your favorite charity.

Harry Ray Orange Lt. Harry Ray was born in Monroe, LA in 1925 and passed away in Converse, on July 8. He was raised, with his sister Lorraine, by an assiduous, caring, and d e v o u t mother, Wanda Ray. He wanted to fight in WW2 and in 1942 persuaded his mother to sign for him to enlist in the Navy as a minor. He served in the Mediterranean on a prison ship, and subsequently a destroyer. During the Korean War he served on Destroyers operating off the coast of Korea. In 1956 he married Helen Abernathy of Point Pleasant, N.J. at Lakehurst Naval Air Station. Diane was born in 1957, Joe in 1958, and Nancy in 1964. Following his service in the Korean War he was selected to attend Officer Training School and moved from enlisted to officer ranks. He was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 1964 and he extended his tour there as he felt it was a wonderful place to raise a family. In 1968 the family returned to the US for his tour on the USS Essex, an Aircraft Carrier in Rhode Island. On this vessel he took part in the recovery of Apollo capsules and astronauts after they landed in the North Atlantic. His next assignment was to the Vietnam War, serving a year in the Mekong Delta. Orange, was his last assignment where he retired in 1972 after a thirty year naval career, including a round the world tour and a plank owner. e Navy was his first love and he served on many ships through his career, but the ship that held a special place in his heart was the USS Little Rock. In retirement he was active in the Orange County Association for Retarded Children and helped found the OCARC workshop on Park Street in Orange. He lost his wife, Helen in 1975 and spent the rest of his life capably and devoutly caring for his daughter, Nancy. He is survived by his children,

Diane Ray Linnartz, Joseph H. Ray and Nancy A. Ray; ﬁve grandchildren, Wesley J. McDaniel, Jessica D. McDaniel, Emanuel Ray, Sarah Ray and Anna Ray and four great grandchildren, Riley McDaniel, Korben McDaniel, Violet McDaniel and Wyatt Wing. He is also survived by his nephew, Carl McMurphy and wife, Carol; niece, Sandy Lowry; great niece, Lori McMurphy and great nephews, Ryan McMurphy and Jay Lowry. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, at 2:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, followed by a service at 3:00 p.m. at the Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make donations to OCARC (www.ocarc.com) of Orange or the USS Little Rock Association (www.usslittlerock.org) in memory of Lt Harry Ray.

Ann Olliff Orange Ann Bell Olliff, 84, of Orange, passed away July 11, at Calder Woods in Beaumont. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 14, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. John Warren. Cremation followed under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Raymondville, Jan. 11, 1931, she was the daughter of William Albert Bell, Jr. and Mary Adele (Small) Bell. Ann taught as an elementary school teacher in Starks and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Ann lived a very full life, loved to travel and enjoyed the mountains and the coast. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Albert Bell, III and her longtime friend, Eleanor “Schultzie” Shult. She is survived by her loving siblings, Peggy Artz and husband, Bob of San Antonio, their children PegAnn, Rusty, Wendy and their families; Charles Bell and wife, Donna of Orange, their children, Andy, Gray, Jason, Matt and their families and her niece, Renee DeLeon and her family. She is also survived by her only son, Jim Olliff and wife, Jan of Orange and their family; granddaughter, Sarah Anne DeBlanc and husband, Mathew of Dallas and great grandchildren, Jake Austin and Halli Raye and step-granddaughter, Mande Lisbony and husband Steve, of Orange and their children, Hannah Faith and Jude Clayton. Being surrounded by her loving family was a very important part of her life. Ann was a very caring and giving person and would be honored if you would make a contribution to a local charity in lieu of flowers.

Clyde Tynes Hartburg Clyde Alan Tynes, 56, of Hartburg, passed away Friday, July 10. Clyde was born Oct. 4, 1958 in Orange, to Susie Mahalia (Kirby) and William Robert Tynes Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Hartburg and was a member of First Baptist Church of Deweyville. Clyde was owner and operator of CT Resale; he loved building and restoring furniture. He enjoyed going ﬁshing, hunting and sports. Clyde was a loving man who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, William Robert Tynes Jr. Clyde is survived by his daughter, Stacie Manshack and son, Jeremy Tynes and wife, Tabitha, all of Orange; mother, Mahalia Tynes; sister, Kathy Welch and husband, Kenneth, all of Hartburg; brothers, Harold Glenn Tynes and wife, Gaylynn of Bella Vista, AR. and Gerald Wayne Tynes and wife, Jan of Mauriceville. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Dylan Manshack, Logan Manshack, Sutton Manshack, Judd Tynes, Gauge Tynes, KaceTynes and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 14, at First Baptist Church in Deweyville, with the Rev. Damon Bickham oﬃciating. Burial followed at King Cemetery in Hartburg.

Allen Potter Orange Allen eodore Potter, 62, of Orange, passed away peacefully at his home, July 8, after a long illness. Allen was born in Beaumont, Sept., 6, 1952, to Samuel Raymond and Ada Mae Potter. He was a lifelong resident of Orange. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jeanette Cunningham and one brother, Walter Potter. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Judith Cummins Potter; brothers, Raymond Potter of Annacordis, Wa., Marvin Potter and wife Elise, of Mauriceville and Joe Potter, of Lafayette, La.; son, Robert Lormand of Dyersburg, Tn. and four stepdaughters, Marianne Cummins, of Orange, Melissa Conley (Ross), of Richmond Ky, Rhonda Barnhart (Phil), of Maineland, Oh. and Karen King (David) of Defuniak Springs, Fl.; ﬁve step-grandchildren, Jonathon King (Cypress), Stephanie King and Nathan King, all of Defuniak Springs and Andrew and Justin Barnhart, of Maineland; two greatgrandchildren, Jackson and Toby King, 13 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. Allen served in the U.S. Army during the time of the Vietnam war. He worked as an insulator for several years, but was best known for his work in sales. Many knew him as the “Jerky Man.” For the past nine years, he could regularly be seen sitting at the side of the highway serving his customers. Allen loved people and was dedicated to helping them. He was a great story-teller and could easily laugh at himself. To know him was to love him. He will be greatly missed by his family and a large host of loving friends. A celebration of his life will be held at Pleasure Island, Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 am, with the Rev. James McDonald oﬃciating.

Eunice Martin Cypress Eunice O. Martin, 88, of Cypress and formerly of Bon Wier passed away Saturday, July 11, in Houston. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., at Squire Cemetery in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 15, at Squire Cemetery in Cleveland. Born in Colgate, Ok, April 15, 1927, she was the daughter of Warren A. Anderson and Minnie (Larabie) Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Martin; daughter, Connie Martin Atmar; brothers, Bill Anderson, Chester Anderson and Jake Anderson and sisters, Velma Wright and Rosalee Anglin. She is survived by her daughter, Carmen Purgahn and husband, Willard; grandchildren, Matt Purgahn and wife, Jodi, Luke Purgahn, Martin Gerald and wife Alisha, Mark Gerald and wife, Patty and Pam Payne and husband, Peter; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Jeremiah Jones Bridge City Jeremiah Wayne Jones, 38 of Bridge City went home to be with his Lord ursday, July 9. Jones was a member of Triangle Baptist Church of Orangefield and loved to fish. His passion in life was to spend quality, loving time with his wife and daughter. Jeremiah is survived by his wife of 13 years, Donna Jones; d a u g h t e r, Makenzie Jones of Bridge City; son, Dylan LaFleur, Sr. and fiancee’, Breann Seger of Nederland; mother, Krista Jones of Beaumont and father, Timothy Jones of Waco; sister, Jessica Harless and husband Adam and brother, Ryan Jones, and wife Stephanie, all of New Orleans. He is also survived by his grand-

mother, Roberta Choate of Port Arthur; grandfather, Dee Jones of Nacogodoches and grandson, Dylan LaFleur, Jr. Jeremiah was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Jones and grandfather, Francis Choate. Graveside services were Saturday, July 11, at Del Rose Cemetery in Vidor.

Harold Fair Mauriceville Harold Neal “ Tex “ Fair, 76, of Mauriceville, passed away Monday, July 6, at Dubuis Hospital – St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born on December 2, 1938 in Cooper, to Arvil Lee Fair and Helen L o u s i a (Clark) Fair, he lived in the Orange area since 1981 and he previously lived in Georgia. He worked as a process operator at the DuPont Sabine River Works Plant in Orange and he retired in 2002. Harold served his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Air Force, working as a master mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith. Harold lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting, ﬁshing, drag racing and he was a great story teller. Harold enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his beloved dog, Roxie. Harold is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth Ann Harris Fair and his sister, Dorothy “ Dottie “ Rucka. ose who will most cherish his memory are his son, James Kelly Fair and wife, Shelly of Mauriceville; daughter, Shannon Chesson and husband, Mike of DeQuincy; sisters, Ruth Armstreet and Sylvia Owens and husband, Johnny all of Orange; brother, Clifford Fair of Mauriceville; companion, Helen Vincent of Roseline, La; six grandchildren, Lizzi Fair, Lexxi Fair, Lilli Fair, Kelsey Chesson, Kody Chesson and Kolby “ Cotton Top “ Chesson . Harold is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Services to remember and honor Harold’s life were Friday, July 10, in the chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. K. Ray McDowell, oﬃciating. Rite of committal and interment followed services were he was laid to rest next to his wife at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.

Paul Coleman Mauriceville Paul David “ P. C. “ Coleman, 61, of Mauriceville, passed away Tuesday, July 7, at Dubuis Hospital – St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Born on May 13, 1954 in Orange, to Melvin Coleman, Jr. and Clarice Coty (Doyle) Coleman, he was a lifelong resident of the Deweyville and Mauriceville area. He grew up in Deweyville and graduated from Deweyville High School. Paul worked as a mechanic in the offshore oil industry. He enjoyed drag racing cars, playing music on his mandolin and spending time with his family. Paul is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sue Spears. ose who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 25 years, Allison S. Coleman and his daughters, Sara Coleman Dupuy and husband, Michael and Megan Coleman, all of Mauriceville; sisters, Reba Moosman and husband Stewart of Lake Charles and Nell Breaux and husband, Kenny of Starks; brothers, Wayne Coleman and wife, Rose, Melvin L. Coleman and wife, Sharon, all of Franklin, Mark Coleman and wife, Patsy of Orange, Biff Coleman and wife, Griselda of Alamogordo, NM, Kim Coleman and wife, Margie and Leslie Coleman and wife, Penny, all of Starks; grandson on the way, Easton Coy Dupuy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and members of his extended family. Memorial services to remember and honor Paul’s life were Saturday, July 11, in the chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange, with Brother John Fortenberry, officiating.

Linda LeLeux Orange Linda LeLeux, 67, of Orange,

passed away July 13, at Baptist Hospital in Orange. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, ursday, July 16, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. Steve Leger. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm, ursday, July 16, at Holy Rose Cemetery in Kaplan, La. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm10:00 pm, Wednesday, July 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City with a Vigil and Cursillo Rosary Service beginning at 6:00 pm. Born in Abbeville, La, July 29, 1947, she was the daughter of Amadea Noel and Melina Matthew Noel. Linda was married to the love of her life, Ray LeLeux, for over 50 years. She loved working in the yard with her ﬂowers, traveling, and going to church. Linda loved her family dearly and all of her brothers and sisters in Christ. She always had a kind word for anyone she met. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Wallace LeLeux; mother-in-law, Emilda Meaux LeLeux; brothers-in-law, Warren Stelly, Wilfred LeLeux, Alvin LeLeux and Bill Watson and nephews, Lee Noel and Johnathon LeLeux. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Ray LeLeux; sisters, Delo Trahan and husband Linest, of Abbeville, Jeanette Stelly, of Forked Island, La, and Wanda Noel, of Abbeville; brother, Joe Noel and wife Shirley, of Owensville, Mo; sisters-in-law, Viola Watson, of Orange, Rita LeLeux, of Maurice, La; nieces, Erica Baxley and husband Brandon, of Martin, La, Ashley Alexander and husband Grant, of Youngsville, La, Jenny Bearb, of Lafayette, La; nephews, Greg Trahan and wife Bayne, Blain Trahan and wife Stacy and David Trahan and wife Margaret, all of Abbeville, Jamie Stelly and wife Dawn, Toby Stelly and wife Veronica, Carl Stelly and wife Brooke, all of Forked Island, Marvin LeLeux and wife Mona, of Many, Travis LeLeux and wife Elizabeth, of Port Allen, La, Kevin LeLeux and wife Donna, of Maurice, La, Nathan LeLeux, of Lafayette, Mike LeLeux and wife Amy, of Bridge City, Winn LeLeux and wife Betty, of Orange and Dexter LeLeux and wife Debbie, of Lumberton.

Harry Meaux Orange Harry Lee Meaux, Sr., 77, of Orange passed away Tuesday, July 14, surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born May 4, 1938 in Hackberry, La., to Gladys Mary and Desire Meaux. He lived 73 years in the Orange area and is a member of the church of Christ. Harry served his country in the US Army. He was a warehouseman for many years at Levingston Shipyard, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed playing his guitar, singing and listening to music. Harry was a man of God who loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ruth Meaux, RJ Meaux and Leo Meaux Sr. Harry is survived by his wife, Betty Meaux; children, Harry Lee “Bubba” Meaux Jr., Carolyn Beukema, Rebecca Auer and husband, Charles and David Meaux, all of Orange and Christy Hankins and husband, Mike of Silsbee. He is also survived by14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Friday, July 17, from 5:00-9:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Chris Eppler and Justin McCorkle oﬃciating; song leading by John Meaux. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Honoring Harry as pallbearers will be Harry “Bubba” Meaux Jr., David Meaux, Charles Auer, Jacob Auer, Joseph Auer and Mike Hankins.

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Deaths and Memorials

Linda LeLeux

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