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Week of Wednesday, August 8, 2015

Orange County commissioners ok tax rate David Ball

For The Record

The Orange County Commissioners Court took on issues ranging from property tax rates to supporting building a new hospital among others at their meeting on the afternoon of August 3.

Commissioners approved the submission of the 2015 certified property tax values from the chief appraiser and required under the property tax code.

Lynda Gunstream, county tax assessor-collector reported the 2015 Total Market Value for the county was $6.9 billion, the Taxable Value was $5.6 bil-

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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.

lion, the Taxable Value was $5.6 billion, minus the Tax Ceilings of $397.8 million for a Total Taxable Value of $5.2 Carlton billion.

The 2015 Farm to Market Total Market Value was $6.9 billion, the Taxable Value was $5.2 billion, the Taxable Rolling Stock was 14.8 billion, and the Taxable Value was $5.2 billion minus the Tax Ceiling of $397.7 million for a Total Taxable Value of $4.8 billion.

The 2015 effective and rollback tax rates approved. The effective tax rate was .53841 per $100. the rollback tax rate was .57952 per $100 and a debt rate of 0 per $100.

The court approved the county contributing to a consulting group study for a new hospital after a task force was formed and completed a market analysis that recognized a need for a hospital in the county.

City Manager Dr. Shawn Oubre explained how the Orange City Council approved the study three weeks ago and how they have gained signatures and letters of support for the venture thanks to Precinct 2 Commissioner Barry Burton.

Oubre said the city didn’t want to wait for the group to start because they were afraid of losing the hospital to another community. They are also seeking outside investments and support from Nonprofit Organizations.

The study will cost $36,000 and take 90 days to complete.

The group will give a presentation of its findings.

NewLife Healthcare of Austin is the consulting group conducting the study. One of the purposes of the study is to obtain federal funds and ascertaining how much it will cost.

Oubre cited the hospitals in Liberty County and in Winnie as examples of the work NewLife has done.

It is hoped a new hospital will be built with 18 to 26 beds for inpatient stays and an Emergency Room facility.

“This is a quality of like issue and an economic development issue,” Oubre said.

He gave as an example of a hospital built in Marble Falls and how it’s a $1 billion complement to the local economy.

Oubre added the new hospital wouldn’t necessarily be in Orange, but be placed in the most strategic location.

Precinct 4 Commissioner Jody Crump asked if NewLife will utilize resources and move into the current Baptist Orange Hospital if converting it

into a Veterans Administration facility doesn’t work out. Oubre said they aren’t interested in the BHO building but in a new standalone facility.

Precinct 1 Commissioner David Dubose asked if the cities of West Orange and Vidor have contributed. Oubre answered they have contributed

and he’s still waiting to hear from the cities of Pinehurst and Bridge City and their decision.

The abatement agreement with Jefferson Refinery was assigned to Jefferson Energy Terminal after that company was recently renamed.

Mark Viator with Jefferson

gave an update on the progress being made on their 250 acres in building facilities at the Port of Beaumont and the Neches River on the Orange County side. The company has reached an agreement with a global management company to become Jefferson Gulfcoast Energy Partners, LL, a subsidiary of

FTAI Energy Partners.

STI Group of Bridge City is the contractor doing the civil and mechanical work.

He added the company is making an effort to hire local employees. In fact, Viator said 72 percent of the employees on

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Practice Begins For Orange County Football Teams

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear Head Coach Randy Crouch lines out the offense during practice this week. No contact activities are permitted until Friday. The LCM Bears and the WOS Mustangs have scheduled practices at midnight Thursday to get a jump on the first day in pads. The first day scrimmages can be held is Aug. 14. The regular season gets underway on Aug. 28. The LCM Bears and the WOS Mustangs will meet at Dan R. Hooks Stadium.

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OCAD completes property appraisals David Ball

For The Record

It’s been a typical busy summer season for the Orange County Appraisal District, according to Chief Appraiser Michael Cedars.

“The last few months we’ve mailed out the notifications of the appraised values,” he said.

“They’re notified of any change, and if so, for how much. We mail them to everybody. If the value went up last year, they’ll (the taxpayers) will want to catch it.”

Contrary to popular belief, Cedars said the OCAD has very little to do with taxes. He said they appraise the market value of 75,000 parcels in Or-

ange County. In fact, the OCAD has already turned their attention to the 2016 tax year.

It’s been 36 years since State Rep. Wayne Peveto of Orange got his tax-appraisal bill passed, known as The Peveto Bill, which revolutionized the tax-appraisal process across the state in 1979.

Peveto’s bill created the appraisal districts that operate in every county of the state.

Before, each county could perform it’s own appraisals, as well as each city, school district and any other special district, such as drainage districts, according to a prior article in The Record.

“It’s tough with a small of-

fice. Everyone is afraid the market value will change. People invest their savings into a property which is the biggest thing in their lives and they want it to increase in value,” he said.

The OCAD appraises all of the properties themselves with the exception of industry and mineral properties in which the firm of Pritchard and Abbott does the appraisals. There are five real property appraisers and personal property appraisers in the OCAD office.

They are all licensed by the state. Cedars said there are many offices where the appraisers don’t have the Real Property Assessors designation.

It’s the OCAD’s duty to turn over the assessments to the Orange County Tax-Assessor’s office. There, the tax rates as decided by the commissioners court are applied to the values and the notices are sent out in October.

This year has been a “pretty typical” year for protests, Cedars said. There have been 2,000 protests with 300 of them going before the Appraisal Review Board. The values were certified by July 21.

The ARB is a separate entity from the OCAD. They are presented with the evidence of how they arrived at a particu-

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Area minister writes about body image David Ball

For The Record

Artist Salvador Dali said, “Have no fear of perfectionyou’ll never reach it.”

The Rev. Evan Dolive of Orange must have had the same idea when he wrote his book, “Seeking Imperfection: Body Image, Marketing, and God.” Dolive is a minister in the Disciples of Christ denomination and serves as a chaplain at

Christus St. Ellizabeth Hospital.

“It’s about being okay with our imperfections and the recognition society says we have to be perfect,” he said.

Dolive has been working on the book for nearly a year and writing it for seven months.

Currently, he’s been working with his publisher, Pilgrim Press.

The inspiration for the book, however, started two years ago after Dolive sent a letter to Vic-

toria’s Secret about them targeting a younger demographic for Spring Break. The letter on Dolive’s blog went viral with nearly four million hits. He appeared on CNN’s HLN and he was interviewed by local Houston media.

The topic fostered a conversation about corporations not viewing girls as objects, but as human beings.

“The letter came out of his desire to instill in his own daughter that love, care, and

acceptance should not be based on articles of clothing,” according to the publishers’ website.

“The letter was a catalyst for conversations about body image, marketing, and how the church could affect change and confidence in people of all ages.”

“The Bible never uses someone who is perfect except for Jesus. In church, we are told we are made in the image of God and He loves us the way we are and we don’t have to look like a

celebrity,” he said.

He told people about the book and they liked the idea.

Dolive said it’s an important issue and it runs the theological spectrum because we are created in the image of God. “You can’t please everybody, but the vast majority of Christians agree that society is promoting issues and stereotypes. The Rev. Evan Dolive has written This is relevant to the 21st a book titled, “Seeking ImperCentury and speaks to issues fection: Body Image, Marketing,

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An overview of the Sales Tax Holiday this weekend David Ball

For The Record

In addition to back to school the Sales Tax Holiday is probably another time of the year parents and guardians look forward to.

This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is August 7 - 9. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend, according to the state public comptroller’s website.

Subject to the criteria explained below, all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.

The dates for the sales tax holiday are set by the Legislature.

The “Fine Print” – important information you should know about this tax-saving event: Clothing and Footwear Retailers are not required to collect state and local sales or

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use tax on most footwear and clothing that are sold for less than $100 during the holiday.

Exemption certificates are not required. The exemption applies to each eligible item that sells for less than $100, regardless of how many items are sold on the same invoice to a customer. For example, if a customer purchases two shirts for $80 each, then both items qualify for the exemption, even though the customer’s total purchase price ($160) exceeds $99.99.

The exemption does not apply to the first $99.99 of an otherwise eligible item that sells for more than $99.99. For example, if a customer purchases a pair of pants that costs $110, then sales tax is due on the entire $110.

The exemption also does not apply to sales of special clothing or footwear that the manufacturer primarily designed for athletic activity or protective use and that is not normally worn except when used for the athletic activity or protective use for which the manufacturer designed the article. For example, golf cleats and football pads are primarily designed for athletic activity or protective use and are not normally worn except for those purposes; they do not qualify for the exemption. Tennis shoes, jogging suits and swimsuits, however, are commonly worn for purposes other than athletic activity and thus qualify for the exemption.

The sales tax holiday exemption does not extend to rental

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plaguing society,” he said.

Though the book is for all ages, it is written more for a young adult audience as a conversation starter.

To prepare for the book Dolive did some online research, read different studies in scientific journals and spoke with different youth ministers and parents on how they see their own children. From there, he formulated and structured the book.

“This is a book from both a male and a female perspective,” he said. “It’s not a condemning book; it’s about opening up like the curtain being drawn in the Wizard of Oz.

“It’s just as much on the male side. I’ve never wanted to make girls feel bad for wearing skimpy clothes. It’s about what it says to be a follower of Christ,” he said.

Dolive bounced some ideas of his wife, Miranda, while writing the book, but he didn’t want her to feel as if she had to be the co-author.

“She was very supportive,” he said.

Dolive admitted he’s already thinking about ideas for his next book and writing is addictive.

“Writing is like being bit by a bug,” he said.

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County Business the job are local hires. Floyd Jordan with STI they recruit locally and have hired over 900 people in two years.

“We hope to bring more projects to Orange County and Jefferson County,” Viator said.

The company has invested $200 million from the abatement.

The court selected to go with a $250 deductible per county employee in renewing the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool Program for 2015-2016 fiscal year, effective Oct. 1, 2015.

The county will pay 100 percent for employees and 40 percent for dependents.

Chris Pruitt, CPA, of the firm Pattillo, Brown, and Hill, LLP of Waco, gave the audited annual financial report for the

Image, Marketing, and God” can be pre-ordered on either http://evandolive.com or on http://bit.ly/seekingimperfection at Pilgrim Press. By the way, Dolive said Pilgrim Press, the publishing arm of the United Church of Christ denomination, was the publisher of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s first book, “The Measure of a Man.” It will be available after the pre-order period on August 7.

He added he’s willing to speak about his book to groups anywhere. He may be contacted through http://evandolive. com

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period ending Sept. 30, 2014.

Precinct 3 Commissioner John Banken said he had questions in the use of restricted funds. He then asked if the county was broke.

Pruitt said the county had three days reserve in the fund balance.

“It’s not where you want to be, but it’s better than it was,” Pruitt said.

He also recommended the county set up a fund balance policy.

Assistant County Attorney Douglas Manning said the standard recommendation is to have 90 days worth in reserve.

Banken said if the county had a hurricane that day, they would be in a bind.

“We’re in a bind. We’ll have to bite the bullet. We definitely want to keep the retirees fund-

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ed. We need advice,” he said.

Pruitt said there is a little more than $381,000 in the fund balance. It was previously over $2 million in the hole.

“You do not want to borrow from restricted funds to pay the light bill,” Pruitt said.

Banken said the county does not have $10 million set aside and that was an assumption of the people.

County Judge Brint Carlton summed up the situation when he said the county was better off than they were two years ago, but they still need to work on revenues and expenses.

During public comments, Carlton said the county is seeking alternatives for the Orange County Economic Development Corporation.

He said it may be restructured in a different format, hire a new executive director, hire an outside third party consultant or hire someone from within.

The OCEDC is funded until Oct. 1, 2015 and the end of the fiscal year.

In a separate interview away from the commissioners court meeting, Bobby Fillyaw, executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, said he was a “little surprised” by the decision made at last week’s commissioner court meeting in which they declined to fund the OCEDC. Fillyaw said he didn’t want to speculate what was going through their minds when they made the decision and he doesn’t know yet what the future of the OCEDC will be.

The next regular OCEDC Board of Directors meeting is tentatively set at 1:30 p.m. on August 11 at the Port of Orange office building, 1201 Childers in Orange. A special board meeting is scheduled at 2 p.m. on August 13 at the port office building.

Fillyaw said he was doing fine and everything was going good.

“The smoke has got to clear and we’ll go from there,” he said.

of clothing or footwear; nor does it apply to alteration (including embroidery) or cleaning services performed on clothes and shoes. Additionally, tax is due on sales of accessories, including jewelry, handbags, purses, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and similar items.

Backpacks priced under $100 sold for use by elementary and secondary students are exempt during the sales tax holiday. A backpack is a pack with straps one wears on the back. The exemption includes backpacks with wheels, provided they can also be worn on the back like a traditional backpack, and messenger bags.

The exemption does not include items that are reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or fewer backpacks can be purchased taxfree at one time without providing an exemption certificate to the seller.

Texas families also get a sales tax break on most school supplies priced at less than $100

purchased for use by a student in an elementary or secondary school.

Purchases of School Supplies Using a Business Account Persons buying qualifying school supplies during the holiday are not required to provide an exemption certificate – with one exception. If the purchaser is buying the items under a business account, the retailer must obtain an exemption certificate from the purchaser certifying that the items are purchased for use by an elementary or secondary school student.

“Under a business account” means the purchaser is using a business credit card or business check rather than a personal credit card or personal check; being billed under a business account maintained at the retailer; or is using a business membership at a retailer that is membership based.

Layaways A sale of a qualifying item under a layaway plan qualifies for exemption if the customer

places the qualifying merchandise on layaway during the holiday or makes the final payment during the holiday. See Rule 3.365(i).

Rainchecks Eligible items that customers purchase during the holiday with use of a rain check qualify for the exemption regardless of when the rain check was issued. However, issuance of a rain check by a seller during the holiday period will not qualify an eligible item for the exemption if the item is actually purchased after the holiday is over even if the rain check is presented at the time of purchase.

A word of caution: If you sell items that do not qualify for the exemption, you may not advertise or promise that you will pay your customers’ sales tax.

You are prohibited from advertising that you will not collect sales tax on items that do not qualify, but you may advertise that tax is included in the sales price of the taxable items that you sell.

OC Property Appraisals lar value before they make a decision.

“The taxpayer usually doesn’t know what to bring in (for a protest),” he said. “If it’s wrong, they want it fixed. It’s easier not to re-appraise. The state audits the property values once every other year. If there’s over a 10 percent difference, they say we’re outside the confidence center and it can possibly penalize a school district. That could be really bad for them.”

During the opposite year, the state looks at OCAD procedures.

Property taxes fund the counties, cities, school districts, special districts and ports in the state.

“It funds their existence. It’s a big part of it. It’s the main part for the school district,” he said.

If property values are raised, the state has what’s called truth in taxation. The tax rate should go down if the values go up. In fact, school districts must publish in the newspaper the way the values increased and there could possibly be a rollback election.

Cedars added the Orange County Commissioners Court is cutting spending instead of raising taxes which he believes is a good thing to do.

Appraising plants is called complex properties because their cost can be really high with their infrastructure, such as pipes.

Cedars explained the pipes could still be functional, but also be really old. It comes down to its economic life versus its actual life.

Another factor with complex properties are technical changes made in which less people are employed.

There are two major approaches that can be taken by businesses: replacement cost less appreciation or through an income approach where income is generated and calculated.

On the other hand, there are six classifications of houses.

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OCAD appraisers build and use models to fit schedules.

“It’s surprising how accurate they are,” Cedars said.

“Our appraisers take tablets in the field.”

Aerial/satellite maps are used which matches what they’re looking at on the ground. They can also measure the area of the house with the program and determine if any changes have been made.

“We can measure it using a drawing on the computer. We can determine if it changed.

We can measure by using a drawing on the computer and determine the elevation. We can tell what’s been added,” Cedars said.

The computer program hasn’t cost the taxpayers any-

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thing to this point because it’s been financed through the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission.

Recently, the OCAD had an audit of all of their exemptions. For instance, it was discovered half of the disabilities exemptions weren’t accurate.

Cedars said if anyone has a dispute, call the Orange County Appraisal District at 409745-4777.

“A lot wanted explanations and a lot of protests were eliminated with the need for a formal meeting with the Appraisal Review Board,” he said.

“If we want a fair system, everyone has to pay their fair shares. We can’t control the tax rate, but we can control the accuracy.”

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Trump heads GOP debate in field excluding Perry From Staff Reports For The Record

clude Bush, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

Those who didn’t make the field for the first debate include Fiorina, the GOP’s only female presidential candidate, Perry, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former New York Gov. George Pataki and former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore.

The announcement concludes an anxiety-filled process for a Republican Party that worked aggressively to improve its debates ahead of the election season. Yet with the largest field of contenders in modern memory, organizers say something had to give to ensure the debate in Cleveland

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has scored the top spot for Thursday night’s leadoff debate of the 2016 presidential race, joined by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and seven other Republican contenders who made the campaign’s first cut.

According to Associated Press reporter Steve Peoples seven others will be excluded, including former technology executive Carly Fiorina and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, relegated to a pre-debate forum and second-tier status in the party’s crowded field.

Fox News announced the 10 GOP White House hopefuls who will take part in the primetime debate in the crucial swing state of Ohio.

Beyond Trump, those selected among the top 10 — based on recent national polls — in-

polls was particularly damaging to Fiorina.

The reality television star’s rapid rise has surprised many Republican officials, some of whom fear his rhetoric on immigration and other divisive issues could hurt the party. In a Tuesday interview, Trump said he’s been defying expectations all his life.

“I think people are tired, they’re sick and tired of incompetent politicians,” he said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” when asked to explain his rise.

Fox didn’t say before Tuesday’s announcement which polls it would use to determine its top 10. Many candidates are grouped together in the single digits, most separated by a number smaller than the margin of error.

For example, in a Monmouth University survey released Monday, Kasich was the 10th candidate with the support of 3.2 percent of voters.

But after taking the margin

didn’t turn into a nationally televised circus.

“We never ever envisioned we’d have 17 major candidates,” said Steve Duprey, New Hampshire’s representative to the Republican National Committee who helped craft the debate plan. “There’s no perfect solution.”

Republican officials worked closely with TV executives, although the networks have the final say about which candidates will be allowed on stage for their televised events.

Fox News is the host of Thursday’s event, the first of six party-sanctioned debates before primary voting begins in February. The network says it used a selection of national polls to make this week’s cut.

Republican officials were particularly concerned about Fiorina’s status, hoping she would help balance Hillary Rodham Clinton’s push to rally women to her candidacy.

Trump’s recent surge in the

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Without exception, the candidates aimed their criticism at Democrats instead of each other. Trump declined to participate and wasn’t mentioned during the two-hour affair.

On Tuesday morning, Christie called Trump his friend, but declined to say whether he’d go after him if given an opportunity on Thursday.

“You know, he’s someone who is articulate and has a good way, at times, of presenting himself. We’ll see how it goes,” Christie said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” He added, “If I believe there is something that needs to be said on that stage Thursday night, I’ll say it.”

of error into account, Monmouth noted that Kasich’s support could be as low as 1.5 percent, while almost any of the candidates who polled lower could be that high or higher.

Monmouth found that only five candidates — Trump, Bush, Walker, Cruz and Huckabee — were definitely in the top tier of candidates, while just two —Pataki and Gilmore — would not make it into the top 10 even when margin of error was taken into account.

Some candidates looked at the polls on Tuesday, and then looked past the first debate and aimed for the second.

“This first debate is just one opportunity of many,” Amy Frederick, an aide to Fiorina, wrote to supporters. “With many more debates to come, we fully expect that Carly will soon stand on the stage and show America what real leadership looks like.”

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dad was Judge R. Lee Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Mary. He is survived by sons Robert Lee, Bruce, Mark and their families.*****Wanda Carolyn Brown, 61, of Bridge City, died Aug. 6*****Carl Floyd, 91, of Orange, died Aug. 6. Service was held at Claybar Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 9.*****Francis Elizabeth Wiggins Poutra, 89, of Orange, died Aug. 7. For many years she was a real estate broker. She became an expert in collectible glassware, especially Depression glass. She is survived by her husband George and their large family.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TRUMPS EVERYTHING This Thursday evening, the first Republican presidential debate will be held, broadcast by by FOX News. The co-moderators are Chris Wallace, Bret Baier and Fox’s own Megyn Kelly, 44, who is married to novelist Douglas Brunt. The mother of three is no pushover. She can be as sarcastic as Donald Trump, the one who’s bringing so much interest to the debate. Without Trump it might be a dull affair. The lineup of GOP candidates is not a benchmark of personalities that begs watching and listening to but throw ‘The Donald’ in the mix and there is no way to anticipate what kind of response it will bring and by whom. Trump is a showman who is stealing all the air from some candidates who have a sincere desire to serve. Donald is not a serious candidate. The citizens in time will see that. He knows nothing about governing and will never be president of the United States. However, he’s just doing his gig, giving outrageous answers and costing a potential candidate a chance to serve. The question is who will his stealing the limelight hurt the most. I still believe in the end, the GOP will nominate Jeb Bush. It won’t be Trump but he might just kick Bush out of the tub and a Kasich and other least known may rise to the top. It’s early, 42 percent of the voters don’t know who Scott Walker is and some candidates even less. The debate won’t produce much in substance but it will be a clown show and everybody likes clowns.*****Right here in Southeast Texas what matters this time of year is high school football. Two-a-days kicked off Monday and even though it got to 97 degrees, fans watching the youngsters acted like fall had arrived. I’m sure the boys knew better.

There will be a lot of sweating, hard work and learning before that first kickoff. Turn on the Friday night lights, it will soon be show time, another season of high school football.*****Well, I’d best get going. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 This month, in 2005, marks the 50th anniversary of the murder of a young, black boy, Emmett Till, age 14, from Chicago. Roy Bryant, who lived in Orange from 1957 to 1972, was accused of killing the boy in Mississippi. He was acquitted by an all-white, all-male jury of lynching the boy. (Editor’s note: This month, in 2015, marks the 60th anniversary of the murder of Till and the acquittal of Roy Bryant and his half brother J.W. Milam. Historians now credit the events as the beginning of the modern Civil Rights movement. In 2005. The Record Newspapers published a long and detailed history of the events. Roy Bryant died of cancer in 1994 at age 63, in Jackson Mississippi. Four months after their acquittal Bryant and Milam told their story and confessed to the killing and throwing Till’s body in the Tallahatchie River after kidnapping him from his uncle’s house in the middle of the night. After telling ‘Look’ magazine the story, they could not be tried again because it would be double jeopardy. Roy worked as a welder at American Bridge, in Orange. He and Carolyn lived in Riverside. Bob Dylan wrote and recorded the’Ballad of Emmitt Till.’*****Big John Patterson, our Orange County connection in the Major League, pitched the game of his life, nine innings, 13 strike outs, no walks, four hits, no one got past second base and the Nationals beat the Dodgers 7-0. Big John will throw against the Astros Tuesday in Houston. He carries a 2.42 ERA.*****Sharon Bearden is sporting around in a new Ford Diesel 4x4 pickup. Wonder what brought that on? *****Cheryl Donuard celebrated a birthday Aug. 4. She is one of our favorite Boobs.*****Twenty-two Marines were killed in Iraq. Body Bags arrive back in the U.S. from Bush and Cheney’s Iraq invasion.*****Lung cancer claims the life of Peter Jennings, 67, Sunday, Aug. 7. The Canadian born newsman never finished high school. Now all of the ‘Big Three’ Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw and Jennings are off the air.*****The city of Bridge City honored longtime City Attorney H.D. Pate with a plaque and watch for his many years of service. It’s a great watch but I’m getting tired of hearing what his watch does that mine doesn’t, even has a alarm, etc. He keeps his sleeve rolled up so his watch will show. (Editor’s note: I wonder if H.D. still has that watch. He might have hocked it during Ike.*****Betty Harmon, president of the Greater Orange Area Chamber, is calling it quits at the end of October after 17 years of service.*****Gas prices continue to climb. Vegas is booking bets on how high a gallon at the pump will go. Oil companies are really making hay while the Republican sun is shining.*****Colin Evans, son of Ronny and Melissa Evans, turns two-years-old Aug. 7. (Editor’s note: That makes him 12 today. Happy birthday.)*****Congrats to Private Andrew Michael Delano on the completion of U.S. Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego.. He is the son of Patty and Jay Chance, and Mike and Anna Delano.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Sandra Gayle Vincent, 45, of Orange, died Aug. 1 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Service was held Aug. 4, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church. She is survived by her husband Rickey and a large family.*****Julius H. Stinson, 75 of Bridge City, died Aug. 3. Survivors include wife Vestal and a large family.*****Mary Lois Girouard, 81, of Orange, died Aug. 4. She was a native of Loreauville, LA. She is survived by husband Donald, sonDonald K. and daughter Dianna.*****Lydia Markwardt Wickham Adkins, 98, died Aug. 4. She was the mother of Dorothy Brown, (Mrs. Lee Brown.)*****Barbara Caldwell Thomas, 62, died Aug. 4. She was born in Orange and was a longtime resident of Bridge City before moving to Missouri City.*****Vernon L. Davis, CPA, 79, died Aug. 5. Just a few days before his passing, he brought us many historical papers. (Editor’s note: Unfortunately they were lost during Ike. His

Buddy Moore, formerly of Orange and now publisher of the Kountze News, and his lovely wife Jeannie, celebrate the 25th anniversary of the paper with a Silver Anniversary Edition. Special articles by founderArch Fullingim, former rebel publisher, who made the Kountze News famous, the history of the Big Thicket and customs of it’s people. Buddy has deep feelings about the Thicket country. *****Linda, the lovely wife of Earl Wright, had open heart surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston.*****Traci Taylor is back home in Bridge City after spending a month in Tennessee.*****It was a hard luck week for Jack White, with two car wrecks and a bunch more that came apart at the seams.*****Football two-a-days start for Stark High Tigers. Quarterback Graig Couvillion looks forward to firing passes to Steven Couvillion, his younger brother.*****The ‘Witness,’ from the First Baptist Church in Orange, under the direction of Jerry Talmadge, entertain at different churches. This week six of the 17 youngsters are leaving the group to head to college. They are: Sheree Davis, Paul Dorman, Larry Frederick, Shara Hazelwood, Boyd Hopkins and Britton Walters. Six young people will take their places. The ‘Witnesses’ have been organized for six years.*****The doctor notified Fain Holbrooks that he had a thyroid that is normal and that Fain was suffering from an overactive fork.*****Ken Wyatt, owner of an advertising agency, now makes his home in Bridge City.*****Kate Mulhollan, secretary for attorney Ronnie Baxter, celebrates her birthday with a party at LaPlace on Short 6th Street.*****Attorney Sam Dunn, son of S.P. Dunn and brother of Judge David Dunn. Is now associated with the law firm of Dunn,. Windam, and Dunn.*****Don Hartsfield, former police officer, is now owner of C&H Ditching, Inc. According to his card, he’s a specialist in backhoe and trenching.*****Jim Griffin is the new sales manager at Morrow’s on Border St.*****Vera Dolley is having stomach reduction surgery/ She will only be able to eat a few tablespoons of food a day.*****District Rotary governor Neal Pickett, of Diboll, visits local clubs in Orange and Vidor.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to learn that C. J. Callahan, 90, of Orange, passed away Aug. 1. Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 4. A native of Orange, he graduated from Orange High School in 1943. He retired from Dupont and was also a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. C. J. ran Hudnall Grocery for over 20 years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Avanell Cauthron Callahan. Please see obituary.*****Aaron Myers and Marissa Borg enjoyed a nice night out in Houston watching the Astros win another game. We’re sure baby Finley was well taken care of by the line of folks waiting to babysit.*****Buggar and Donna Minter had a fun day at Elise’s Fun House last week with grandkids. We heard Buggar was playing like he was one of the grandkids. Sounds like a lot of great memories made.*****Gene Edgerly stopped by for a short visit. We saw him coming from across the street and Gene has lost a step since we saw him last July. Flo stays the same. Gene commented that State Republicans are really quite about their boy, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s three felony fraud indictments. Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Paxton are all from the same movement. When Rick Perry was charged, the GOP came to his defense but they are letting Ken sink or swim.*****A few folks we know who are celebrating their special day in the next few days. On Aug. 5, Dr. Mike Shahan, Lamar Orange president, celebrates as does Nan Briggs, Paul Jagen and Royce Scales. They join basketball player Patrick Ewing, 52, country singer Terry Clark, 46 and actress Loni Anderson, 69.*****Aug. 6, finds our buddies Sleepy Smith and Robert Carpenter, a real pair of aces, celebrating. Also on this day Pam Boehme, Sarah Fisher, Melanie Braus and Sonya Villanoueva celebrate. They are joined by Punky Brewster actress Soleil Moon Frye, 38 and San Antonio Spurs basketball player David Robinson, 49.*****On Aug. 7, Tessa Bailey, Rodney Hanks and Kimberly Sensat celebrate. Also celebrating on this day are actors David Duchovny, 54, Charlize Theron, 39 and Francesca Eastwood, 21, (Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher‘s daughter.)*****Aug. 8, our buddy, coach Dwight Thacker was hatched on this day as was Fred Brent, Katie Allen and Billie Carter. They are joined by actors Dustin Hoffman, 77 and Connie Stevens, 76, and Ralph Malph of Happy Days, Donny Most, 61.*****Aug. 9, celebrating today are Paige White, Jada Montange, Ken Hartley and Edie Anthony. They join football player Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders, 47 and actors Sam Elliott, 70 and Gillian Anderson, 46.*****On Aug. 10, everyone’s buddy, Joe Parkhurst celebrates. His lovely wife Gayle has retired from teaching and now, because she doesn’t fly, they are all set to travel by car, Also celebrating is our longtime friend Bill Smith, founder of Central Office Supply, an old train engineer and Eric’s granddad. So does Bree Anne Collins. Celebrities celebrating on this day are Kylie Jenner, 17, reality star and Bruce (Caitlyn) Jenner’s daughter, Zorro actor Antonio Banderas, 54 and actress Angie Harmon, 42.*****On Aug. 11, Fran Lemaster, who now lives in California, turns 100.

Happy birthday from your friends in Orange. Also celebrating are Susan Eby, Morgan Taylor and Deborah Bayliss. They are joined by wrestler Hulk Hogan, 61 and co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak, 64.*****Happy 65th wedding anniversary to our longtime friends Ernie and Winnie Willey. She turned 83 on July 26 and Ernie will be 87 on Aug. 27. They were married on July 31, 1950. have four children, Mike, Sam, Byrd and Luther, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Ernie Willey is one of a kind. Ask anyone and they will say, “A good, honest man.“ We congratulate him and Ms. Winnie and wish them many more healthy years.*****Destiny Garza and Ryan Vilo were spotted out over the weekend in Kemah with daughter Addyson enjoying some summer fun on the boardwalk. We hear Addyson even got to get her face painted while there.*****We were glad to hear our friend Anne Rutledge returned home safely from her month long adventure to the Czech Republic.

Sounds like it was a trip of a lifetime.*****Andie Myers, daughter of Jane and Buster Myers has accepted the Volleyball coaching position at Sabine Pass High School. We are proud to see another BC standout putting their talents to good use. Good luck this season Andie.*****Last week our buddy Corky Harmon played hooky and skipped work but he’s back this week. Now Roy has been away. Donnie Harmon has been bringing in some nice pre-owned cars. Before you buy a second car, truck, van, etc. check with Corky, David and Donnie. Low overhead, hand-picked cars for less. Really, you can save a bunch. I did.*****Happy 15th anniversary to Kevin and

Dana Bourque. We wish you many more healthy, happy years.*****Happy anniversary also to Stacy and Bubba Webb who are celebrating 10 years of wedded bliss.*****Michele and Kristen Young, along with friends Stacey and Maura Terrell, had a great time in Playa del Carmen celebrating Kristen and Maura’s graduation. We hear it was a memorable ’senior and senior citizen’ trip.*****Also on a fun trip were Joey and Janet Encalade who spent some quality time with kids Grant and Nicole in Vegas last week.*****Karen Fisher stopped in last week. We were glad to visit with her. She has been working in the Vidor tax office. Karen says Lyndia Gunstream is not running for re-election and she is a candidate to replace her.*****Happy 1st birthday to Sawyer Homme, son of Megan and Eric Homme and brother of Harper. We are told Sawyer is always smiling and happy.*****Jon Stewart is signing off the ‘Daily Show’ after 16 years and 2,600 telecast. He earned several Emmys and two Peabody awards. On Thursday, Aug. 6, Stewart, 52, will hang it up and turn the reins over to 30-year-old Trevor Noah, a standup comic from Africa. That should be different.*****Mark and Mary Goodwin sure are happy to have son Luke back home from camp. They said Luke had a great time but they were glad to have him home.*****We had not seen Kent Desormeaux, the jockey, ride in a long time. On Sunday, he came in second on Keen Ice, at the Haskell Invitational $1.75 million race.

Of course we tuned in to watch Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh easily win the race.*****The Neches Wheelhouse was a happening lunch place over the weekend. Spotted there was Lisa Havens, Faye Parish, Linda Robinson and the Ken and Judy Pittman family. The Pittman’s were celebrating oldest daughter Marie’s birthday.*****St. Paul’s Methodist Church held a successful Mystery Dinner. Fun was had by all that attended. It was said by some that Bridge City isn’t lacking in having actors of star quality.*****Aryca Bussell is in full nesting mode awaiting the arrival of baby Ellie. She had help getting Ellie’s room ready from mom Donna Necci and grandmother Scharlette White.*****MSNBC is making program changes. The latest to go was Ed Shultz at 4 p.m. he had a good show but maybe just a little too liberal.*****We spotted Larry Dorman riding shotgun for Donna Scales last week.

Larry says “you gotta watch her all the time.”*****Congratulation go out to Rachel and Garrett McNiel who are expecting their first child early next year.*****Jeremy and Ashley Sanders just returned from a great cruise through the Caribbean and Key West. We know they are sad to return to real life.*****Also returning to real life are Patrick and Christina Richey, along with kids Aiden and Eva, who had a great time in San Antonio last week.*****Our congratulations go out to Shandi Conner and Derek Hamilton on your recent nuptials. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness.*****Don’t look for VP Joe Biden to run against Hillary. Republicans may not admit it but it’s Hillary’s race to lose. Right now, if the election was held, she would win by a landslide.*****Our prayers go out to Bridgett Nugier who is going through a rough spell. Keep positive thoughts Bridgett, many folks are praying for you.*****Excitement is building in the air for Bridge City Cardinal football. Coach Dwayne Dubois is not only building excitement within the community but also among family members. Seniors and their Moms participated in a fun retreat before the season began. A lot of proud senior football moms are looking forward to a great final season.*****We were sorry to find out that our friend Dirk Flowers had a set back and his tumor has grown back and is larger. They have elected to go into Hospice care vs. chemo, radiation or surgery. Dirk has come home to spend quality time with family and friends. The following quote came from Missy and Dirk when leaving the hospital. “We have gone for the last time….. Healing or heaven, home sweet home here we come.” You may help these wonderful Christian people at their gofundme account and of course prayers are very important also.******Rick Perry didn’t make the Top 10 but he’ll keep raising money if he can for a rainy day.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK According to regulations, a wheel chair is required for all patients being discharged. Nan Dartez was going around wheeling patients leaving to da front door She found old man Oris Arceneaux, already dressed and sitting on da bed wit a suitcase at his feets. Oris insisted dat he didn’t need help him, to leave da hospital.

Nan tole him bout da rules being rules.

Oris reluctantly let Nan wheel him to da elevator. On da way down Nan axe, “Mr. Arceneaux, is you wife meeting you?”

He answer, “I don’t know me, she’s still upstairs in da bashroom changing out of her hospital gown.

C’EST TOUT A look back in history with a few events in August. On Aug. 8, 1963, Marilyn Monroe, 36, was laid to rest. When Joe DiMaggio made the arrangements he didn’t invite any of the “Rat Pack” or her Hollywood friends. She died in her Las Angeles home from an overdose of pills.*****Eleven years later, on Aug. 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace over the Watergate scandal.*****On Aug. 17, 1975, 70 year old President FDR signed into law the Social Security Act.*****On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis died at Graceland.*****The slump in oil prices has pulled down the price of U.S. crude to the lowest level in more than four months. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $1.77 Monday, to close at $45.35 a barrel. U.S. crude is down 15 percent this year. Meanwhile, automakers reap profits as consumers rush to buy bigger vehicles due to low gas prices. Low gas prices means decline in sales for many small model automobiles. Next will be incentives offered by automakers to encourage the sale of vehicles that don’t use much gasoline. Can you believe it? *****My guess is that the nuclear treaty with Iran will come to pass. My bet is that the Congress doesn’t have the votes to block it.

A lot of work, over several years, went into blocking Iran from having nuclear weapons with diplomacy rather than declaring war and getting bogged down in another long war like the war hawks what us to do. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and also next week. Everyone is always welcome.

Come join the fun and enjoy good food and great friendship.*****Rick Perry didn’t make the Top 10 but he’ll keep raising money if he can for a rainy day.*****I guess my time is up. Thanks for shopping our Family of Advertisers who make it possible to bring you this newspaper, delivered to you free of charge each week. Check out our website also at therecordlive.com. Local news 24/7. Take care and God bless.

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Taste of Southeast Texas Frederick Farwell: Lumber executive, world famous dog breeder Mike Louviere For e Record Appearances can be deceiving.

From the mid 1950s until the early 1970s, one of the last remaining mansions on Green Avenue in Orange was a popular Mexican restaurant. In front of the restaurant where there had once been hitching posts for horses and buggies was a post topped with a large Mexican sombrero with the “Little Mexico” logo emblazoned in neon.

Most of the residents of Orange knew the restaurant had once been the home of Frederick Farwell.

To the diners from out of town, it was just a beautiful restaurant.

Frederick Henry Farwell had come to Orange in 1893 and started working for the Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company as an assistant bookkeeper. In 1902 he became the company’s general sales agent. About this time he built the family’s home. It was a stucco, Spanish Mission styled mansion that would be the last of the great Victorian mansions built on Green Avenue.

In the western end of West Orange, Farwell built his Sabine Kennels to house and breed Smooth Coated Fox Terriers.

Farwell’s kennel was a source of recreation for him and a hobby he wanted to excel at. He was not satisfied in buying dogs from other kennels; he wanted to breed well enough to win some top shows. e top kennel for the breed was the Norfolk Kennels. Farwell would have to breed well enough to face those dogs at major shows. He placed the purchasing of his first dogs in the hands of George omas, who would become his kennel master. As a result of omas’ selections, and close attention to breeding, the dogs of Sabine Kennels would soon be making their mark in the dog shows.

At the Westminster Dog Show in New York City in February, 1910, two of Farwell’s dogs became champions. Sabine Ferbie was named the best female in the show. Her brother Sabine Rarebit was named best male dog. Sabine Rarebit went on to be named Best in Show. is was the only time that one of Farwell’s dogs was named Best in Show. It was also the last time a Smooth Coated Fox Terrier won the coveted title.

Farwell’s dogs continued to compete and win at various dog shows. His dogs competed in such prestigious shows as the Mineola Dog Show on Long Is-

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land and the Philadelphia Dog Show. His dogs won accolades across the United States and Europe. In 1913, Sabine Bandmaster was named Best Sporting Dog at the Dallas Kennel Club Dog Show.

Articles about and advertisements for the “famous Sabine Kennels” were often in Dog Fancier magazine in the years 1912, 1913 and 1914.

In 1920 he was named general manager of Lutcher and Moore.

Even though his job as general manager took much of Farwell’s time, he was still able to find time to become a respected judge at shows, including Westminster. In 1940 he retired as a judge.

A photograph of Farwell taken in his study shows a number of silver award cups on the mantle of the fireplace and on a wall shelf. During World War II Farwell donated a number of the cups to a metal drive. Several of the surviving cups are on display at the Heritage House Museum in Orange.

Farwell had a great interest in the future of Orange. One thing that he realized was the need for deep water access. He was instrumental in helping to have Port Arthur established as a port of entry. He knew that the digging of the channel to Port Arthur would be the first step in getting a channel dredged to Orange. is was done later, giving Orange a deep water port. In May of 1920 he was one of the signers of the resolution that stated the necessity of building a bridge across the Sabine River at Orange to replace the ferry. e resolution was signed by 18 other business leaders and taxpayers and presented to the Or-

LC-M opens registration for returning students

e Little Cypress-Mauriceville School District has opened online registration for returning LCM students. Parents should have received a letter from Superintendent Dr. Pauline Hargrove in May notifying them that LCM was launching online registration in August and providing them a login and password for this process. e registration link with step-by-step instructions is on the LCM website at in the yellow banner at the top of the web page. You can register from most devices with Internet access, though it may be difficult on a cell phone. If you do not have access to the internet, computers are available for your use on each campus. Although there may be

One of my favorite places to shop is Television’s QVC. I like the convenience of being able to shop from my home. Best of all if for some reason, you decide you don’t want to keep the product, send it back by filling out the return paperwork, repackaging it, applying the furnished return label and if small enough, place in the mailbox for the mail carrier to pick up. QVC will refund the cost, deducting the expense of postage.

In 2006, I ordered their cookbook titled “Best of the Best QVC Family Cookbook.” It contains 284 pages of favorite family recipes submitted by QVC viewers, guests and friends. Gwen McKee and Barbara Mosley edited the book. I especially like this cookbook because all the

The Farwell home at the time it was the Little Mexico restaurant

additional forms that will need to be signed at a later date, the majority are electronic and should take you much less time to complete than in years past.

Online enrollment will last until Aug. 16. Please note that your child’s elementary class rosters and secondary schedules will not be available to them until parents complete the online forms.

You may call the LCM administration building’s main number for assistance, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from now until August 16. e number is 883-2232, extension 2380 or extension 2000. Callout and e-mail reminders will be sent occasionally throughout the registration period.

Farwell’s Sabine Kennels

recipes have clear instructions and the ingredients are readily available at the local grocery stores. is KEEPER salad will compliment most meals.

CHERRY COLA SALAD (Recipe submitted by Marilyn Goodson of Bangs, Texas) 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry gelatin ½ cup boiling water 1 (8 oz.) cola 1 (16 oz.) can dark sweet cherries, drained *½ cup broken pecans or walnuts Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add cola and congeal slightly. Add well-drained cherries and pecans. Chill. *Using the pecans, I toasted them first. In my opinion, toasting the nuts enhances their flavor.

Special Occasions

Couple celebrates 65th anniversary

(LEFT) Sabine Kennels Sabine Rarebit, the Smoothcoat Fox Terrier that was Best of Show at Westminster in 1910. This was also the last Smoothcoat Fox Terrier to win Best of Show. (RIGHT) A Young Frederick Farwell. ange County Commissioners Court. He is also given credit for promoting the building of the large wooden ships in Orange.

In 1946 he became president of Lutcher and Moore. Farwell died in 1947. His wife, Fannie, continued to live in the mansion until her death in 1952. After her death the mansion became the Little Mexico restaurant.

For the next 20 or so years many diners who ate in the vari-

ous dark paneled rooms or on the porch that was converted into a dining area had no idea of the history of the old mansion and the family who lived there for so many years. e restaurant closed and the mansion sat vacant for a while. It fell victim to progress. With the building of the Stark Art Museum a parking lot was needed so the old home was torn down and the land paved over.

Marriage Licenses e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Dylan K. McGlothin and Sarah E. Nolen Jason C. Maddox and Jessica R. Trammell

Walter H. Conner and Natalie D. Tarnosky Steven E. Skibicki Jr. and Kayla M. West Corey D. Janice and Jere’ L. Dailey Kyle H. Quick and Allison G. Watson

Orange Police Reports Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Aug. 3 and the morning of Aug. 4: Larceny from vehicle, 1205 11th St. Suspicious activity, 4902 Woodway Dr. Warrant service, 1510 Link

Ave. Traffic accident, IH-10 and MLK Warrant service, 1600 16th St. Traffic accident, Park and 16th St. Warrant service, 812 Texas St. Burglary, 510 Bridal Wreath St.

Ernie and Winnie Willey celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary July 31. Winnie turned 83 on July 26 and Ernie will be 87 on Aug. 27. ey were married on July 31, 1950. e Willeys have four children: Sam and Luther, both of Orange, Mike, of Dallas and Byrd, of Lockhart; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. ey are members of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor.

WOCCISD campuses announce orientation Schools within the West Orange – Cove CISD have announced various orientation and registration activities: West Orange – Stark Elementary West-Orange Stark Elementary will hold two “Meet the Teacher” events. “Meet the Teacher” for kindergarten, first, and second grade students will be held on Monday, Aug. 17; while, third, fourth and fifth grade students will attend “Meet the Teacher” on ursday, Aug. 20. Both sessions will be held from 5:30-6:30 pm.

Orientation sessions will begin in the cafeteria. Following an informational meeting, students and parents can visit classrooms. Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies.

Please be reminded that student drop off and pick-up (car riders) will occur on the north side of the building. Bus drop off and pick-up will occur on the

south side of the building.

Registration for new students to WO-S Elementary will begin ursday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

West Orange – Stark Middle New student registration at West-Orange Stark Middle School will be held Aug. 10 -13 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WO-S Middle School Orientation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 4:30 – 7 p.m.

West Orange–Stark High Students new to WO-S High School can register starting Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and from 2 – 4 p.m. All students can pick up their schedules on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 1 – 4 p.m.

North Early Learning Center North Early Learning Center will hold a “Sneak-A-Peek” on Friday, Aug. 21 from 10 – 11 a.m. is event will allow parents and students to meet the teacher and visit the classroom prior to the first day of school.

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Deaths and Memorials

Lillian Pinder Vinton, La. Lillian Diane Pinder, 77, of Vinton, La, passed away Aug. 4, in Sulphur, La. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, Aug. 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Watson. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 4:008:00 pm, ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Kilgore, on July 17, 1938, she was the daughter of Bernard Oliver Brady and Virgie Mae (Pendergrass) Brady. Lillian retired from the United States Post Office where she worked for 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Bernard “Jiggs” Pinder; daughter, Toni Pinder Lee; a grandson and four sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Arthur Pinder; son, Steven Pinder, of Arkansas; daughter, Lisa Pinder and soulmate Lisa Deville, of Crowley, La; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Foundation at 701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, Louisiana 70663.

Ruth Gunn Orange Ruth Gunn, 99, of Orange, passed away Aug. 3, at her home.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor. Officiating will be Doyle Enloe and Brother Paul Fregia. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Negreet, La, June 13, 1916, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Carter.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Merce Enloe; husband, Arthur Gunn and her daughter, Faye Enloe Sarver.

She is survived by her children, Sondra Hamilton and husband Kenneth, of Orange, Doyle Enloe and wife Carolyn, of Mansfield and Keith Enloe and wife Janice, of Orange; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Small, Cole Durkin, Justin Small, Damon Burton, Jeff Lummus and Lucas Hargrave.

James Ivy Orange James Henry (Jim) Ivy, 75, laid down his tools and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, Aug. 2, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00, P M Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Winfree Baptist Church in Orange. Funeral services will held at 10:00 AM, ursday, Aug. 6, also at the church. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

James was born in Boliver County, Ms., Dec. 22 1939, the only son of Henry Ivy and Margaret Sherrill. He is retired from DuPont Sabine River Works, and served as a deacon at Winfree Baptist Church. He was a member of Bridge City Masonic Lodge # 1345. He enjoyed woodworking, yard work and could fix anything but a broken heart or the crack of dawn.

He is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather Carl Ray. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret O’Dell Ivy. He lives on through his children David Ivy and wife Kellie, Jamie Oliphint and husband Bryan, John Paul Ivy and wife Tiffany; grandchildren Luke Ivy, Marissa Ivy, Micah Ivy, Dalton Ivy, Jonathan Oliphint and Daniel Oliphint and great grandchildren Marshall Ivy and Bryson Moore.

Serving as pallbearers will be his sons and grandsons.

Kenny Duncan Bridge City Kenny omas Duncan, 61, of

Bridge City, passed away Aug. 1, at Magnolia Manor in Groves.

Graveside service will be 4:00 PM, ursday, Aug. 6, at Hillcrest Mem o r i a l Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Bobby Hoffpauir of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 1:30 -3:30 PM, ursday, Aug. 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Kenny was born in Shreveport, La, on March 29, 1954, and was the son of James and Helen (Manning) Duncan. For over 35 years, Kenny worked as an automotive paint and body specialist.

He loved to fish, and was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a devout Christian who attended Second Baptist Church and attended McDonald Baptist for a short time.

He was preceded in death by his parent and aunt, Shirley and husband Eric Duhon.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joan Merrell Duncan of Bridge City; daughter, Kensey Kriselen Duncan of Bridge City; brother, Dwayne Duncan and wife Evelyn of Bridge City; niece, Jenny Duncan of Bridge City; nephew Wesley Duncan and wife Julie of Humble; great-niece, Audrey Duncan of Humble and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jimmy Nelams Orange Jimmy David Nelams, 68, of Orange, passed away August 5, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

He was born in Port Acres, Nov. 17, 1946, to Hollis Nelams and Mae Ledoux Nelams. Jimmy is survived by his companion, Beth Oliver.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Warren Landry Sr. Orange Warren J. Landry, Sr., 80, of Orange, passed away July 31, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Aug. 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating was F a t h e r Joseph P. Daleo. Entombment was to follow at St. M a r y Catholic Cemetery.

Born in Port Arthur, Jan. 5, 1935, he was the son of Joseph Landry and Bernice Muluhrin Landry. Warren owned Landry’s Furniture and Appliances, Orange Electronics, and later opened Orange Pawn Shop.

He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and was also a small airplane pilot. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Shriner’s, the Lion’s Club, the Orange Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, and a Master Mason. Warren was also a founding member of Ward 7 V.F.D. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy Mae Landry and his great granddaughter, Torrie Granger.

He is survived by his children, Donna Harper and her husband, Larry of Orange, Warren Landry, Jr. and his wife, Sonda of Orange, Chris Landry and his wife, Judy of Vinton, Todd Landry and his wife, DaWanna of Bridge City, Troy Landry and his wife, Mary of Mauriceville and Nick Landry and his wife, Joannah of Huffman; 18 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; sister, Velma Landry and his brothers, Gary Landry, Robert Landry, Glen Landry and John Landry.

Serving as pallbearers were his sons and son-in-law. Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary School Foundation, 2600 Bob Hall Rd, Orange, Texas 77630, 883-8913.

Buster Clayton Vidor Buster Clayton, 58, of Vidor died ursday, July 30, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO. A native of Or-

ange, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor.

Buster was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, coaching all youth sports, tractors and big boats. He also enjoyed drawing and painting, but most of all he was a family man. Buster was a member of Pecan Acres Baptist Church in Vidor.

Services are pending.

Buster is survived by his wife Lois Clayton of Vidor; daughters Leah von Eichel-Streiber and her husband Fabian of Houston, Summer Harper of Kingwood and Aimee Clayton of Vidor; sons Robert “Bo” E. Clayton III and his wife Sarah, Steven Clayton, Brandon Clayton, Joshua Clayton and Matthew Clayton; father Robert E. Clayton Sr.; brother Steve Clayton and sister Debbie Stanley, all of Vidor; three grandchildren Landon Clayton, Charlie von EichelStreiber and Alyssa Bufford and numerous nieces and nephews.

J.C. Callahan Orange C.J. Callahan, 90, of Orange, passed away Aug. 1, at his home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Burial was to follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Orange, March 29, 1925, he was the son of Jerimiah Callahan and Monie (Laird) Callahan Hudnall. C.J. graduated from Orange High School in 1943. He retired from Dupont Sabine River Works and was also a WWII United States Navy Veteran. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church in West Orange and ran Hudnall Grocery for over 20 years. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball and woodworking.

C.J. was preceded in death by his parents, Jerimiah Callahan and Monie Callahan Hudnall; step-father, Joe Hudnall; son, Randy Callahan; brother, Robert (Bob) Callahan and one sister, Layla Waggoner.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Avanell Cauthron Callahan; children, Ronnie Joe Callahan and wife Susan, Debbie Callahan Morgan and husband Mike, Duane Callahan and wife Cindy; daughter-in-law, Wanda Callahan; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers were Ronnie Joe Callahan, Duane Callahan, Mike Morgan, Shon Callahan, Mickey Callahan and Dustin Morgan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Ruby Rachal Orange Ruby Lea Norwood Rachal of Orange, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, July 31, at her home surrounded by her family.

Ruby was born March 5, 1925, in Orange County to Clarence and Docia Linscomb Norwood.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, G l e n n Rachal; grand-daughter, Lea Tate and sister, Naomi Tessereau.

Ruby loved spending time with family and they all have cherished the items she crocheted for them and others over the years. Special moments were also spent at the lake, traveling, and casino trips.

She is survived by her three daughters, Sharron Rollins and her husband Ron of Lumberton, Glenna Baskin of Houston and Denise Nichols of Bridge City and grandchildren, John Bennett of Beaumont, Jerry Baskin and wife Amy of Morrisville, NC, and Holly Babineaux of Orange.

She is also survived by her five great-grandsons, Dalton and Drew Bennett, Sterling Tate, Carter and Charlie Baskin and great-granddaughter, Claire Baskin; as well as other cherished family members.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 4, at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Orange, with the Rev. Keith Gibblin officiating. Burial followed the service at Bland Cemetery in Orange.

Serving as pallbearers were John Bennett, Dalton Bennett, Drew Bennett, Jerry Baskin, Steve Skidmore and Donnie Smith. Honorary Pallbearers were Holly Babineaux, Sterling Tate and James Garrison. e family wishes to give special thanks and appreciation for Ruby’s longtime caregiver, Melinda Buller. Additional thanks go to Myrna, Geraldine, Lily and Debra. e family requests that donations be made in Ruby’s memory to St. Paul Episcopal Church, 1401 W. Park Ave., Orange, TX 77630.

Natalie Teal Orange Natalie Vivian Teal, 85, of Orange passed away Monday, July 27, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor.

Natalie was born Feb. 13, 1930 in New Iberia, La., to Mar tha (Dugas) and Felix Sheridan Fridley.

She lived in the Orange area since 1966 and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Natalie enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching movies and loved to watch EWTN. Natalie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jessie Joe Teal; sons, James David Teal and Michael Lewis Teal; sister, Mary Chatlean and brothers, Tom Fridley, Howard Fridley and Lloyd Fridley.

Natalie is survived by her daughters, Penny Jo Kumse of Orange, Yvonne Ansley and husband, Tim of Buna, Vivian DeJohn and husband, Danny of Orange and Lisa Leblanc of Orange; sons, Leonard Teal and wife, Linda of Orange and Stacy Teal and wife, Rita of Orange; sisters, Billie Chatangier and June LeBauve both of New Iberia; brothers, Donald Fridley of San Antonio, Larry Fridley of Dallas and Allen Fridley of Mississippi. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

A mass of Christian burial will be held ursday, July 30, at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, with the Rev. Sinclair Qubre officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held prior to the service, from 9:00 am until 10:30 am, with a rosary to be recited at 9:30 am at Dorman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Orange.

Honoring Teal as pallbearers will be Leonard LeBlanc, Jessie Brown, Christopher Teague, Tim Ansley, Ricardo Trevino and Aaron Kay.

erans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Fleet Reserve Association. He participated in the WWII Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. and was a Grand Marshall of the Pearl Harbor Parade in Honolulu, Hi., in 2012.

Following his military career, he worked for and retired from the Polaroid Corporation in Massachusetts.

Mr. Stutes is survived by his wife, Donna Peterson Stutes; daughter, Maj. Donna Peterson; sons, William Peterson and his wife, Sara, Richard Peterson, all of Orange and Bernard Stutes, of Phoenix, Az. e family asks that potted plants be sent in lieu of fresh cut flowers. For those who would prefer, memorials may be directed to VFW Post 9854, P.O. Box 415, Vinton, Louisiana 70668.

Droza Towery Bridge City Droza Towery, 92, of Bridge City, passed away July 28.

Droza was born Nov. 5, 1922 in Morse, La. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Butaud Errington, of Port Arthur; son, Wayne Butaud and wife Connie, of Montgomery; grandsons, Johnny Lopez, Denny Errington, Sidney Errington, Troy Butaud, and Todd Butaud; step-daughter, Linda Towery Osborn and husband Terry, of Elmer, La; stepson, Jimmy Towery and wife, of New Brunswick, Canada and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Towery; mother, Angela McElwee and grandson, Mark Errington.

Droza and her husband lived and worked all over the world.

She was an avid bridge player and belonged to three bridge clubs.

Cremated remains will be interred at Houston National Cemetery next to her loving husband of 60 years. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. e family wishes to thank all of her friends for their prayers and concerns with a special thanks for the help and support of her companion, Roseann. e family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local Salvation Army or to the charity of your choice.

George Daily Bridge City George Allen Daily, 61, of Bridge City, passed away July 28, at his home. Funeral services were ursday, July 30, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

O ffi c i at i n g was the Rev. Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church.

Burial was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Port Arthur, Aug. 30, 1953, he was the son of W.T. Daily and Francis (Carr) Daily.

Paw Paw loved fishing, watching T.V., and playing with his grandkids. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Edward Daily.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Laurel Daily; daughter Brandy Lang and husband Chris, of Tennessee; son, Shane Daily and wife Rebekah, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Graham and Eli Daily; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Hardy and wife Kathy, of Center and Richard Hardy and wife, Cheryl, of Harleton; sister-inlaw, Wylma Bekham and husband Delbert, of Center; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Serving as pallbearers were Kenneth Hardy, Delbert Bekham, Richard Hardy, Charlie Wells, David Poole and Paul Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Torbett, Graham Daily and Eli Daily.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to J.C. Walters, Jr. Transplant Center at Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation P.O. Box 4384 Houston, Texas 77210-4384.

Tommy Vercher Orange Tommy Lee Vercher, Sr., 78, of Orange, passed away July 28, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Friday, July 31, at Miracle Restoration Revivals in Orange, with the Rev. Larry Doucet, Pastor, officiating.

Prayer and eulogy was recited by Joe David Vercher, Sr. Burial followed at Everg re en Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Orange, Sept. 15, 1936, he was the son of Joe Vercher, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Jarrell Vercher. Mr. Vercher was a member of Miracle Restoration Revivals and was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Vercher was also a retired employee of the City of Orange. He loved to hunt, fish, having cookouts and bar-b-queing.

He was preceded in death by his wife elma Vercher; brothers, Dempsey, Bobby, Joe and Tunney Vercher; daughter, Roxanne Tankersley and stepdaughter, Nancy Creel.

He is survived by his son, Tommy Lee Vercher, Jr. of Deweyville; daughter, Rebecca Edwards of Orange; step-son, Malcolm Gerrish; step-daughter, Susan Peddy; grandchildren, Tommie Leigh Vercher, Beatrice Marange, Rusty Marange, Joseph Marange, Crystal Vercher, Michael Tankersley, Tommy Lee Tankersley and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family.

Pallbearers were Herchel Hoffpauir, Justin Burkhead, Chad Nichols, Arthur Rabado, Steve Norwood and James Dorman.

Clifton Stutes Orange Clifton J. Stutes, 88, of Orange, died Wednesday, August 5.

Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Chaplain Marv Howland officiating .

Military Honors were provided by the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Stutes was born in Rayne, La., April 6, 1927. He was a successful, self-made man. During WWII, he lied about his age so he could join the U.S. Navy. He served during WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During his Navy service, he was stationed in Okinawa and then Bikini Atoll during the testing of the Atomic Bomb. He then served in Italy, Spain and France, retiring after 22 years of service with the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

He was a member of the Vet-

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Area Wide Community Events Schedules

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

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

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

Edward Jones to host school supply drive

The season opener of the Orange Community Players hits the stage Aug. 13.

It is a madcap comedy set in 1934. Tito Morelli, IL Stupendo, the great Italian tenor is making an appearance at the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. Saunders, the opera company manager is nervously awaiting the arrival of Morelli with his assistant, gopher, flunky, Max. The trouble begins when Maria, Morelli’s wife, throws a fit and upsets Morelli. In a well meaning attempt to calm Morelli and get him ready to appear on stage, Max gives Morelli a concoction that makes him go comatose. Has he killed the great Tenor? What will Saunders do? He stands to lose thousands of dollars if he cancels the performance.

Saunders sees his only option as making Max the replacement tenor.

The production is reminiscent of a Marx Brothers comedy with an addition of zany ladies…. This is a “roll in the aisles” comedy with non- stop action.

Show times are 7:37 p.m. Aug. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 with a matinee Aug. 23 at 2:37 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adult, $10 student/child.

Local residents and businesses may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to either Edward Jones branch office during regular business hours from July 20 to August 17. Items needed for the drive include: crayons, children scissors (blunt), glue sticks, washable markers, watercolor paints, 9x12 construction paper (assorted colors), 9x12 manila paper, plastic two pocket folders with clasp (red,blue,green), plastic pocket folders

AgriLife office to hold rug making class

Christian Women’s Job Corps seeks volunteers

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

Christian Women’s Job Corp - Golden Triangle is accepting applications for volunteers. Opportunities include mentoring, teaching life and job skills, and Bible study, to name a few. CWJC welcomes all Christian women, who would like to help change lives. To apply please call 882-7010.

American Legion to hold BBQ fundraiser

Master Gardeners to host Beekeeping and Garden Program

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

OHS season tickets to be sold Orangefield Football season ticket sales for current ticket holders will be July 27 - Aug. 7 from 8:00 am11:00am and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Monday thru Friday at the field house.

New season ticket sales will begin Aug. 10- Aug. 21 from 8:00 am-11:00 am and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Monday through Friday at the field house. If you have ou would like to be a part of our exciting camp, call the 4-H office, 882-7010.

Extension Office offers food handler classes Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County Extension Agent Fallon Foster will be offering the two day certification course followed by the exam on the third day.

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

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; 11noon, Aug. 10; and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Aug. 14. Those interested in attending should sign up on the LIT Web site, www.lit.edu.

Prospective students and their parents should arrive for orientation 30 minutes prior to sign in at the Beeson Building. Prospective students should have ainformation or for questions, call Student Services at (409) 880-8321.

The Orange County Master Gardeners Association will have a presentation on “Beekeeping and the Garden” given by Len VanMarion, a local beekeeper, at their monthly meeting, Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Orange County Expo Center, on FM 1442 in Orangefield. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm, with a pot luck supper from 6:00 - 6:30. The public is welcome to attend.

Starting Sept. 29 thru Nov. 21, the Master Gardeners and Orange County Texas A&M AgriLife will be conducting a Master Gardener Certification Training class.

Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 - 8:30 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am - noon. For more information check our website www.txmg.org/orange or contact the Orange County AgriLife office at 882-7010.

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

or more orders. To purchase delivery tickets call 745-1679.

BCLL Sign-ups extended Registration to play softball or baseball at Bridge City Little League has been extended through Aug. 2. Fees are $100 for the first child and $50 per additional children.

To register, or get more information, visit www.bcll.org.

Tryouts are planned for Aug. 3-4, but continue to watch the website for updates.

Eagles to host band, karaoke The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host The Big Thicket Band, Charlie Barrett and Mike Anderson, Aug. 7, from 8 pm - midnight. The kitchen will be open for this event.

Tickets are $5 singles and $8 couples. This isoprene to the public.

On Aug. 8, there will be karaoke from 8 pm - midnight.

Marjolet benefit slated There will be a benefit for Theresa Marjolet, Aug. 8, from 9 am-5 pm, at Cotton’s Cay. There will be live music all day, auction, 50/50 scratch-off tickets, a raffle for a BBQ pit, cedar cooler with the Texas star and a Kindle Fire. You do not have to be present to win.

Lunches will be sold with leg quarter and link, potato salad and baked beans for $8, or a link on a bun with chips for $4.

All proceeds will benefit Theresa Marjolet’s medical expenses. For more information contact Nancy Brown at 920-5429, or Peggy Hernandez at 313-4151.

Herbie Stutes and The Grand Shin to perform at Eagle’s Herbie Stutes and The Grand Shin will perform at The Fraternal Order of Eagles Friday, Aug. 31, from 5 pm until 12:00 am. Entry is $5 per person.

The Eagle’s Lodge Located at N. 28th St., Orange. For more information call 886-7381.

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

WOS Mustangs to hold midnight practice

The public is invited to show their spirit at Mustang Madness, Friday, Aug. 7, from 12:01- 2:30 am, at Dan R. Hooks Stadium.

Before practice madness begins at 10:30 pm, Thursday, Aug. 6. Mustang Madness t-shirts will be sold and the concession stand will be open.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary to hold special meeting The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars will have a called meeting Friday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 pm. The purpose of the called meeting will be to vote on membership.

There are new national deadline on dual membership (Aug. 21). After that no dual membership in our organization will be allowed but previous ones will be grandfathered in.

Gift of Life to hold 5K Ribbon Run The Gift of Life Julie Richardson Proctor will hold a 5K ribbon run Saturday, Oct. 3. 5K start time and Wellness Village opens at 8:00 am in downtown Beaumont. All proceeds will benefit the Gift of Life breast and ovarian cancer initiatives.

There will be a survivor celebration ceremony, food and prizes.

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

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Good Shepherd Lutheran offers reading program

Strengthening families program offered

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host a weekly reading program for young people, ages 4 through 5th grade starting at 10:30 am on August 5 and 12.

Each session will begin with age-appropriate story-time readings, followed by crafts and checking out books from the church’s library for individual reading / take home.

Each session will conclude with lunch; parents are invited to join the children for the entire session or return for lunch.

The church is located at 945 West Round Bunch Rd., Bridge City. For additional information, please phone the church office at 735-4573 .

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

Families interested please call the extension office at 8827010.

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

Beth Moore Simulcast at Second Baptist BC LifeWay Christian Resources is slated to simulcast well-known Bible teacher and best-selling author Beth Moore live from Wichita, KS, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Second Baptist Church, 340 Bland, Bridge City, is serving as a host location for the Southeast Texas area.

Early registration is $15 until Aug. 31. From Sept. 1 up to the event, price is $20, which includes lunch. Tickets are available at the church office, by calling 735-8156 or 673-1856, or email: secondbctx@att.net. The registration form is available on the church website. If seating space allows, tickets will be sold at the door.

McDonald Memorial Baptist to hold garage sale McDonald Memorial Baptist Church will hold their second community wide garage sale giveaway Saturday, Aug. 15, from 8 am - noon, in their gym located at 104 Broad St., West Orange. This garage sale is a free giveaway open to the community. There is lots to choose from; clothes, shoes, toys, books, dishes, home decor, electronics and much more.

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

For more information contact Pastor Frank Young at 936465-1203.

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

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

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First Baptist ChurCh OrangeField 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m.

Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

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

Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m.

Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

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

www.fumcorange.com

gOOd shepherd lutheran ChurCh 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m.

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

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

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

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samuel

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Harvest Chapel

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

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Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

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Down Lifes Highway: Recalling the times and the cotton fields n An early life in the hot days of August on bad cotton land has kept my feet firmly planted.

Roy Dunn For The Record

The roots of my raising are never too far away. The hot summers of long ago are burned in my memory bank. The month of August meant long days under the sun with row after row of back breaking cotton plants. I don’t believe South Louisiana land was ever meant to raise cotton on--sugar cane and rice, but not cotton.

In the Delta country and the Brazos bottom, cotton grows to shoulder height, but cotton in Cajun country didn’t grow much past the knees.

That meant as a boy I would drag a long cotton sack all day bent over, my mom on one row and me the next.

Together we never picked enough to make much money. We would pool our pickings at the end of the day at the weigh-in. Cotton pickers made 30 cents a hundred pounds and a nickel bonus for anything over each hundred. If the cotton produced a halfbale to the acre, it was a bumper crop so it was hard picking for mom and me. We seldom made more than a dollar between us for a day’s work.

It took a bar of lye soap to wash away the dust that had mixed with the all-day sweat that the sun had baked into a hard crust on our feet, necks, arms, ears and all exposed parts. We washed in a number three wash tub filled with water warmed by the sun. I always had last run in the tub. On Saturday, I got scrubbed with a brush.

Our day started early as soon as the dew started to evaporate from the cotton. Our nights, in the little shack house, were spent lying on a corn shuck pallet. The body was so tired that it didn’t know corn shucks from a feathermattress.

The little building with no utilities

and little ventilation was like an oven under the August sun.

We stayed outdoors until the house was cool enough to be able to sleep.

While sitting out- doors, we burnt anything that would smoke the mosquitoes away.

As I look back on those days as a kid, I find many blessings, togetherness being the most important. I would rise shortly after 4 a.m., walk a quarter-mile to the Boudoin place and milk two cows, let the calves get their portion and walk back for whatever we could scare up for breakfast.

I received a bucket of milk a week for the morning milking. Mom fixed us a meal that we carried in a syrup bucket for the noon day meal in the field, sometimes rice and gravy and other times rice and syrup.

We brought a jug of water that we placed under a cotton plant to keep it cool. At least it prevented the water from nearly boiling. Cotton leaves, while they were damp, would be placed inside our straw hats to prevent a heat stroke. Cotton bolls weren’t pulled; all the cotton was picked leaving finger tips often bloody and sore. That was long before cotton fields were defoliated. We fought our way around all the leaves to get to the cotton. When I fell behind, mom would encourage me. Towards the end of the day she would say, “One more row to go.”

Some fond memories were the singing and harmonizing of the black pickers. One would start singing way off in the field and one by one others joined in until the field was filled with the sound of the Negro workers.

Sad songs, glad songs and funny riddle songs that caused everyone to bust out laughing.

The times I enjoyed the most were at lunch time when everyone gathered in the shade of the mule-drawn cotton wagons. After getting our lit-

tle something to eat, someone would pull out a harmonica, another a Jewsharp and someone always had a pair of bones made from cow ribs. The men usually started the singing of old Negro spirituals, all in French.

Few people knew English.

The women joined in while some kept time on their syrup buckets. The music still lives in my mind today.

I’ve never in all the years ever heard the sound and music duplicated.

The times were simple, the living hard. Blacks and Whites worked side by side in complete harmony. The children of the field didn’t notice color. They were just glad that other youngsters were around. Even though we attended segregated schools and our cultures and backgrounds were a little different, we all shared one thing, poverty, poor Whites, poor Blacks. There was no middle-class in

the cotton fields. Men, boys, women and little girls, all went barefooted and that sun baked sod was just as hot regardless of color.

A welcomed time was the coming of September, when the last field was picked and my grandmother had made me some new feed sack shirts that I wore proudly as school began for another season.

The girls wore their flowered sack dresses while the boys often wore the same pattern shirts. Our under shorts were made from flour sacks, a softer material.

Everyone worked and had chores after school. I don’t recall anyone complaining even though I do recall feeling sorry for myself at times but seldom showed it.

As I sit here today with the air blowing right on me, recalling days when we had no transortation or lit-

tle else, I realize what a spoiled nation we have become and how little our offspring know about sacrifice.

With the coming of the digital age, internet, smart phones etc. they live an entirely different life.

I’m thankful that life for them is better than the road mom and I and many others traveled through those many years ago but I don’t regret a minute of those times.

In my mind, I’m never too far from home, a broken home with a single mom. I’d go through it all again if I could bring back the joy we shared between the tears.

I lost mom in 2005 but the memories we shared will always be with me. She was a special lady that was dearly loved. My thoughts, when things get tough, are mom’s words to me long ago. “Hang in there son, one more row to go.”

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Youngsters dominate OCARC event COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

ere are those that would write it off as simply a coincidence, but Trey Smith called me last week and reminded me that the tough fishing in the river and Sabine Lake was almost over. “e bite turns around every year, regardless of conditions, as soon as the OCARC tournament is in the books.”

Fortunately, for the 275 fishermen that fished the event last weekend, the bite actually turned around the day before the tournament. We were blessed with an unseasonable cool front that was accompanied by a surprisingly stiff north wind making a day on the water much more bearable. e folks at the Center are always the biggest winner thanks to the support of local fishermen, but even at that, John omas was even more pleased than usual at the post-tournament fish fry.

“It is always great to see the folks that have fished with us year after year and now their kids are making the same commitment.” Said omas, “but the best part of this year’s tournament was how many youngsters weighed in the big money fish.” ree of the top four checks went to youngsters and Matthew Prayne was easily the top angler of the event winning the bass, sunfish and white perch categories!

I am also thinking that divine intervention may have played a part in two categories that have recently been renamed to honor the families of fishermen that have a long tradition with the OCARC and their tournament. Janea Borel lost her life in a boating accident last year and omas immediately decided the grinnel category would bear her name forever more. e reason for choosing that category was that the Borels have been, and still are, all but imposSee COLBURN, PAGE 4B

Bridge City Cardinal running backs hustle through agility drills as practice begins. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Football ... FINALLY! High school season underway as practice starts Larry Johnson For e Record e 2015 high school football season is underway as practices began for Orange County teams on Monday with full contact set to start on Friday. e Bridge City Cardinals, Orangefield Bobcats, Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears, West Orange Stark-Mustangs and Vidor Pirates all hit the field early before temperatures climbed up to 90 in the annual ritual once known as “two-adays.”

In Bridge City the season kicked off at 6:45 a.m. to usher in a new era for the Cardinals. Incoming head football coach Dwayne DuBois stepped onto the practice field amid a flurry of enthusiastic Cardinals eager to get the season

underway. e ritual is taking place all over Texas where high school football is king.

According to rules of the University Interscholastic League, the governing body of Texas high school athletics, teams must hold practices without pads for the first four days of the week.

No contact activities are permitted until Friday. e LCM Bears and the WOS Mustangs have scheduled practices at midnight to get a jump on the season. e first day scrimmages can be held is Aug. 14. e regular season gets underway on Aug. 28.

Bridge City will take on Kirbyville on the road. e Orangefield Bobcats will host Buna. e LCM Bears and the WOS Mustangs will meet at Dan R. Hooks Stadium.

LOOK INSIDE! Find complete schedules for Orange County football teams & More Photos!

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New Bridge City Cardinal Head Coach Dwayne DuBois talks technique with varsity players. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS Aug. 28 - at Kirbyville, 7:00 pm Sept. 4 - Newton, 7:30 pm Sept. 11 - Lumberton, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - at Liberty, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - Cleveland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 2 - OPEN Oct. 9 - at Jasper, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - at Splendora, 7:30 pm*

As football gets started in the Texas heat of early August water breaks are a necessary and routinely scheduled part of practice. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS Aug. 28 - Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm Sept. 4 - at Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm Sept. 11 - Jasper, 7:30 pm Sept. 18 - at Silsbee, 7:30 pm Sept. 26 - Richmond Foster (Stallworth), 6:00 pm Oct. 2 - Newton, 7:30 pm Oct. 9 - at Liberty, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - OPEN

VIDOR PIRATES Aug. 28 - Panama City (FL) Bay, 7:00 pm Sept. 4 - at Jasper, 7:00 pm Sept. 11 - at Channelview, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - OPEN Sept. 25 - at Nederland, 7:00 pm* Oct. 2 - Baytown Lee, 7:00 pm* Oct. 9 - Beaumont Ozen, 7:00 pm* Oct. 15 - at Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 pm* Oct. 23 - Beaumont Central, 7:00 pm* Oct. 30 - at Lumberton, 7:00 pm* Nov. 6 - Port Neches-Groves, 7:00 pm*

ORANGEFIELD BOBCATS Aug. 28 - Buna, 7:30 pm Sept. 4 - Kirbyville, 7:30 pm Sept. 11 - at Beaumont Kelly, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - Lumberton, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - at Newton, 7:30 pm Oct. 2 - Houston Worthing, 7:30 pm Oct. 9 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - at West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Oct 23 - Liberty, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - OPEN Nov. 6 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm*

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE BEARS Aug. 28 - at West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm Sept. 4 - Barbers Hill, 7:30 pm Sept. 11 - at Baytown Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 pm Sept. 18 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Oct. 2 - at Splendora, 7:30 pm* Oct. 9 - Cleveland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - at Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - Jasper, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - OPEN Nov. 6 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm*

DEWEYVILLE PIRATES Aug. 27 - East Chambers (Thomas) 7:30 pm Sept. 4 - at Warren, 7:30 pm Sept. 11 - at Kirbyville, 7:30 pm Sept. 18 - Woodville, 7:30 pm Sept. 25 - West Sabine, 7:30 pm Oct. 2 - OPEN Oct. 9 - at Newton, 7:30 pm* Oct. 16 - Garrison, 7:30 pm* Oct. 23 - at Hemphill, 7:30 pm* Oct. 30 - at Corrigan-Camden, 7:30 pm* Nov. 6 - Crockett, 7:30 pm* *-District Game

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bear Head Coach Randy Crouch lines out the offense during practice this week. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

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Bridge City Cardinal linemen work on technique down in the trenches as football practice began this week.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

(ABOVE) The Little Cypress-Mauriceville offense goes through drills on its running game; (LEFT) The Bears’ quarterback rolls out and looks downfield for a receiver. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm (RIGHT) Back on the Bridge City Cardinal coaching staff is Coach Sam Moore seen here motivating young players on the first day of practice. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Scott Kazmir got a win in his first start for the Astros.

Trades should help Astros KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

When the 2015 major league baseball season began four months ago, there wasn’t a soul who knew anything about the sport that picked the Houston Astros to do any good as far as winning anything was concerned.

But here it is with less than two months remaining in the season and the Astros have amazed those knowledgeable folks by claiming first place in the American League West Division for nearly the entire four months.

Not even the Astros’ front office would have predicted 60 wins after only 106 games by Aug. 2, when last year the team didn’t win number 60 until the 144th game. ey have posted victories against every team in the American League except the Minnesota Twins, who they haven’t played yet.

Besides leading the Los Angeles Angels by four games going into Monday’s action, only the Kansas City Royals have won more games than Houston in the American League with Toronto holding a slightly better run differential than the Astros. e last five world champions have averaged just 92.2 regular-season victories and the last 100-win club to claim the title was the 2009 New York Yankees. So the Houston Astros have to just keep on doing what they’re doing for two more months and good things should happen. e Astros have gone without starters George Springer and Jed Lowrie for much of the season and before the non-waiver trading deadline ended Friday they obtained left-handed starting pitcher Scott Kazmir, right-handed starter Mike Fiers and outfielder Carlos Gomez, who have already con-

tributed to Astros victories.

Kazmir already has had two starts for Houston and hasn’t given up a run in either of his outings.

Gomez broke a 1-1 tie by driving in two go-ahead runs in Sunday’s 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks while Fiers was scheduled to pitch last night against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Both Gomez and Fiers came to the Astros from last place Milwaukee, in the NL Central Division.

One of the smartest decisions made by the front office was to elevate 20-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa to the major leagues perhaps a year earlier than they had planned, making him the youngest starting player in the major leagues.

Correa already has become the first shortstop in over 100 years to collect 12 home runs by his 46th game and leads all shortstops in homers in the majors. Since his debut June 8, he leads the Astros in homers (12), doubles (14), hits (56) and RBIs (32).

Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, Nomar Garciaparra and former Astro Geoff Blum had eight home runs through their first 46 games of their respective careers, tying for the previous highs for a shortstop, according to an article appearing in the Houston Chronicle last weekend. e Astros’ turn-around can be attributed to many factors with a much-improved pitching staff at the top of the list. Dallas Keuchel (13-5) and Collin McHugh (13-5) both lead the American League in victories while the bullpen finished the weekend with the third-lowest ERA in the majors (2.68) and allowing the lowest opponents’ batting average (.200). McHugh’s record is 20-5 since Aug. 1, 2014.

Although the Astros have one of the lowest team batting averages and lead the major leagues by being struck out the most, they also lead the majors in home runs.

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Volleyball heating up for area high school programs Jeff Fults For e Record Area volleyball kicked off twoa-days this past Monday along with football. Although temperatures are high, that does not seem to matter to the Lady Cardinals working out on the track during midday.

Bridge City Cardinals

Getting into shape is always one of Bridge City Head Coach Becca Peveto’s highest priorities.

With the loss of hard-hitting Alexus Henry, Kaitlin ayer will be asked to be outside hitter. ayer is a force to be reckoned with; she hits hard and straight.

Covering the middle will be Carlie Fults.

Baili ibodaux returns to the court after concentrating on softball the past several years.

She should be an excellent addition to an already well coached team. ere are several positions and rotations to be determined. Peveto also has several youngsters that may get playing time.

McManus

Crain

Orangefield Bobcats e Lady Bobcats look forward to a new season with a new head coach, Brittney Stevens.

Stevens said, “I’m excited

coaching this group of girls and having the support of Jennifer Willis,” the girls’ newly acquired athletic director.

“Our girls worked out very hard this summer through open gym and summer workouts. We will be competitive each and every game,” she said.

During this week’s practices, Stevens has up and coming freshmen working out with the seniors.

“I want freshmen to learn how to play at a higher level and how to become a varsity player,” willis said.

Sabryn Crain and Julianne McManus bring plenty to the table. ey will be leaned upon heavily throughout the year. eir experience and leadership should help the Lady Bobcats be in the thick of things.

LC-M Bears

Coming off a stellar year, LCM Lady Bears not only lost the big three that controlled the net, but also 500 game winning head coach Vickie Castino . Cammie Palmer will now lead the Bears with five returning seniors.

Mattie Frey, the lefty, will be an outside hitter and the middle will be played by Makenzie Hearn. Coach Palmer explained this will be one of the youngest teams LC-M has seen in many years. e grounds at the high school are going through major construction changes. ey have scrambled playing in other gyms until electricity is returned to main gym. Palmer is bringing up Ally White ( fr) and Renna Toomey ( fr ) to play as well to

gain much needed experience.

LC-M will be hosting games against Bridge City and Deweyville this Friday at the junior high.

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WO-S Mustangs WO-S Lady Mustangs are ready to play as well. Head Coach Gwen Kelly-Hall said, “We should be able to compete with the best of them this year. e girls have been working hard this off season and will be ready to go.”

Aaliyah Teel and Phyillis Jones are two players along with an experienced lineup that will bring their A game each and every game.

WO-S looks forward to next week’s scrimmage on Tuesday at Ozen. e Lady Mustangs this year should be in the mix of it all. ey seem to have depth as well. is year should be interesting. Each of these four teams all lost major players.

As usual with the host of athletes in this area, it’s not a matter of rebuilding but reloading. ere does not seem at this time to be one team that stands out on paper, but that’s why you play the game. All teams will be very thirsty to start playing against one another.

Fighting trio win grappling competition Fighting Concepts of Bridge City would like to congratulate three students who recently participated in their first grappling competition.

On July 11, the students traveled to The Woodlands to compete in the Grand Prix Grappling tournament and came home with Medals.

Pictured from left to right are Bridge City residents, Jamison Thomas,16, placed second in his weight bracket; Evan Ayers,15, placed fourth in his weight bracket and Russ Crone,16, placed third in his weight bracket. Coach Gibbs of Fighting Concepts is on the bottom row.

Korner It seems that baseball has been turned upsidedown with long-time doormats (like the Astros, Kansas City and the New York Mets) now on top and former powers such as Atlanta and Philadelphia in the white-flag mode.

Over the last decade, 27 of baseball’s 30 teams have made at least one playoff appearance, and 24 of those have qualified more than once.

And keep in mind the major league playoffs added an extra wild card in 2012. Only 10 teams qualify which is much fewer than the 16 that make it both in the NBA and the NHL and a lower percentage than the NFL which takes 12 of the 32 teams.

Miami, Seattle and Toronto are the only teams to miss out on baseball’s post-season the past 10 years, but the Blue Jays are eager to end their drought.

And as the Astros prepare for the final two months of their most successful season in a decade, the team announced Friday that season-ticket prices will increase by under 10 per cent in 2016 for current customers and about 12 per cent for new season-ticket holders.

Attendance is up for the Astros this season to 25,746 per game from 21,627 for last season.

KWICKIES…e Houston Texans began training camp with two quarterbacks—Bryan Hoyer and Ryan Mallett—competing for the 2015 starting job. But of the 46 players who have thrown at least 600 passes since Hoyer entered the NFL in 2010, only TWO have thrown fewer touchdown passes than he has. Of the 81 players who have thrown at least 75 passes since Mallett came into the league in 2011, only THREE have thrown fewer touchdown passes than the two he managed with Houston last year. But Head Coach Bill O’Brien insists he has two quality quarterbacks vying for the job and he bristles every time the media questions their NFL capabilities.

Former West Orange-Stark quarterback DillonSterling Cole, who transferred to Houston West-

Continued from Page 3B field and missed the Mustangs’ march to the state championship game last season, last week committed to Arizona State. e senior is ranked as the No. 217 prospect in the country, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.

And while on the subject of West Orange-Stark, twin brothers Grant and Aiden Anderson, who are headed to McNeese State on baseball scholarships, were named first-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association after their senior seasons with the Mustangs. Grant (.374) was named as a designated hitter and Aiden (11-3) was one of four pitchers making the first team.

Apparently the Lamar Cardinals’ football team gets no respect as they were once again picked to finish eighth in the Southland Conference preseason polls last week. e Big Red also was picked to finish eighth last season and surprised the pollsters by finishing third with a 5-3 SLC record. e Seattle Seahawks released defensive tackle Tony McDaniel to save salary cap space after signing quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Bobby Wagner to lucrative contract extensions. e move will save Seattle between $2.5 million and $3 million against the salary cap. e Seahawks also acquired cornerback Mohammad Seisay from Detroit for an undisclosed 2016 draft pick.

JUST BETWEEN US… Houston Texans’ star defensive lineman J. J. Watt had a very busy off-season taking batting practice with the Astros at Minute Maid Park, lifting weights with Arnold Schwarzenegger to help him promote Terminator Genisys and hanging out with Jennifer Aniston, female boxer Ronda Rousey, Britney Spears, skier Lindsey Vonn, Caroline Wozniacki, Carrie Underwood and Kathy Ireland. Also during the off-season Watt has filmed commercials for Reliant Energy, H-E-B, Reebok, Gatorade, Ford, American Family Insurance, Bose and Verizon. And he still reported to camp last week in tremendous playing shape.

Jordan Alexander took advantage of improved bite!

Colburn sible to beat in that category every year and wouldn’t you know it, Austin Borel wins the trophy again Saturday with a 3.70 pound grinnel. Andy has apparently passed along all of his secret spots and techniques as well! is year, a long time friend of the OCARC that fished nearly all of the previous twenty-seven tournaments passed away and omas once again changed the name of a category in recognition of his years of support. e freshwater catfish category is now titled “Sarge’s Catfish” in honor of James Sargent.

And, of all things, who should win the first Sarge’s Catfish trophy, but long time friend and fellow catfish enthusiast, Eddie Williams with a beautiful 23.99 pound specimen. “Now, are you still going to try and convince me this is just a coincidence?”

It took very solid fish to cash the top check in all of the big four categories. Matt Prayne weighed in a 3.72 pound bass, Alex Jackson weighed in a 7.16 pound redfish, John Lewis weighed in a 6.21 pound trout and Jim Foster won the flounder division by five-hundredths of an ounce with his 2.65 pound flounder.

Evelyn Cape also walked away $250 richer after weighing in the Appaloosa redfish with the most spots. She averaged about $13 a spot as her fish had a whopping total of twenty.Ethan Reed won the “Don Hubbard” catfish category with a 2.22 pound fish, Nolan Haney won the croaker category with a very nice 1.55 pound fish and Prayne’s winning crappie and sunfish weighed 1.0 and .59 pounds.

As usual, the S.A.L.T. Club weigh-in team was

Continued from Page 1B responsible for yet another flawless and speedy weigh-in, the food and door prizes were great and everyone in attendance, with the exception of the two year old little girl that didn’t want her picture taken on the bucking bull, had a great time!

Area fishermen lost a great friend this week with the passing of Junior Hansen. His name will forever be synonymous with Keith Lake as he generously provided and maintained the only launch on the lake for years. While thousands of local fishermen used the launch, only a handful of people were aware of the battles he fought with the state just to keep it open.

His generosity may be even more appreciated in retrospect as there is no telling what will happen to the coveted launch in the future. Much of the Pass and that immediate area have already been revamped much to the dismay of veteran Keith Lake anglers. Change is inevitable, but never forget one thing, it would have come a lot sooner had it not been for Junior Hansen! e Orange CCA Chapter Banquet is now only two weeks away and it is an event you don’t want to miss. No organization protects and supports the saltwater angler like the CCA and for darn near the same price you would pay for a steak dinner you get the steak, drinks, live and silent auctions and a year’s membership in the CCA. Everything about the annual banquet is enjoyable. e evening starts at 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Convention and Expo Center on Hwy. 1442. For tickets and more information call Louis Moore at 988-4845.

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Volleyball camp at BC The Bridge City High School recently sponsored a volleyball camp at the school. Pictured are participants in the 2015 summer volleyball camp from sixth through ninth grades.

Historic Alamo wins worldwide accolades Senator Robert Nichols For e Record Every day I am proud to be a Texan, but this month I am particularly proud to celebrate our unique state heritage as the Alamo, along with four other Texas missions, has been officially designated as a UNESCO world heritage site. e Alamo became the 23rd designated world heritage site, and honors the significance of the Alamo to our world’s history and culture.

Here are five things happening around your state this month: Arming the Texas National Guard On July 18, Governor Greg Abbott authorized the Texas National Guard to arm its personnel at military facilities across Texas. is action came following the July 17 shooting at two military facilities in Tennessee, which resulted in the deaths of four U.S. marines and one U.S. navy sailor. Under current U.S. law, military personnel on bases and in recruiting centers are not allowed to carry arms.

Governor Abbott said that he hopes this authorization will allow service men and women to protect those living and working on military bases from people who may seek to harm our military personnel. In addition, armed civilians have begun to stand guard at several recruiting centers across Texas following the Tennessee shooting.

BP Oil Spill Settlement Announced British Petroleum, the company responsible for the 2010 oil spill which heavily damaged the gulf coast, has agreed to pay $18.7 billion toward restoration efforts for states impacted by the oil spill. If this settlement is approved, Texas will receive $788 million toward restoration of the coast and other projects that will benefit the gulf coast area. Of the $788 million, $150 million will go toward restoring economic damage caused by the oil spill, and the rest will go toward restoring the coastal environment.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, along with the state’s General Land Office and Commission on Environmental Quality, will oversee the distribution of money. is money will help businesses that were affected by the spill, and provide money that can be used toward repairing some of the damage caused by the oil spill to Texas’ natural environments.

Texas Water Development Board Funds Water Projects e Texas Water Development Board recently awarded $3.9 bilSee NICHOLS, PAGE 6B

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ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORTS Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from July 16-31: Pizza Hut #2716, 1720 Lutcher Dr., Orange - Gasket on front cooler needs to be repaired; shelves; thermometers needed inside cooler and freezers; storage shelves, walls and ceilings need to be cleaned of old food/dust; paint coming off ceiling and corner of wall needs to be repaired and vents above fryers need to be cleaned of old

grease. Score - 91 Get N Go #2, 2419 16th St., Orange - Need to date all sandwiches inside cooler/freezer; pulled several expired foods from shelves and slushi machine needs to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 89 Shiver Shack, 6928-B N. Hwy. 87, Orange - Pre-opening inspection, no score Sonic Drive Inn, 1265 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Front plate on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer needs to be re-

The Alamo, along with four other Texas missions, has been officially designated as a UNESCO world heritage site. The Alamo became the 23rd designated world heritage site, and honors the significance of the Alamo to our world’s history and culture.

Nichols lion in loans toward developing water supply projects throughout the state. In 2013, Texas voters approved Proposition 6, which created a new fund, the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT), intended to secure Texas’ future water supply. e SWIFT is a loan program, so all applicants have to repay their loans. In addition, the initial $2 billion transferred from the Rainy Day Fund is being invested by the Texas Treasury Safe Keeping Trust Company, a division of the Comptroller’s office. e profit made from the Trust’s investment, together with repayment of the loans, leverages the amount that can be loaned to approximately $27 billion over the next 50 years. is first round of SWIFT financing has been awarded to 21 applicants, who will be able to use the $3.9 billion over the next decade to build new water supply projects. e Water Development Board made the decision on which applications to fund based on a series of factors, including the need for the water and how ready an applicant was to begin construction. For more information on the SWIFT fund and to see which projects were selected, please visit http://www.twdb.texas.gov/financial/programs/swift/index.asp.

Continued from Page 5B Meeting with the Counties In July, I had the privilege of meeting with county judges and county commissioners throughout Northeast Texas to discuss the legislative session and the importance county government plays in the lives of Texans. I also discussed with these officials the passage of SJR 5 and the upcoming vote on Proposition 7, which if passed will amend the Texas Constitution to dedicate funding toward non-tolled roads and bridges. As I’ve said before, transportation is a core function of government, and maintaining transportation infrastructure is key to keeping our economy thriving.

Tax Free Weekend Mark your calendars for this year’s sales tax holiday, which will be August 7 - 9. e law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. e law also allows layaway purchases of these items to qualify for the sales tax exemption. All sellers in the state are required to honor the sales tax holiday, so it’s a great time to get prepared for the upcoming school year while saving some money in the process.

paired; floors, equipment and area around fryers needs to be cleaned of old food/grease; light shields need to be cleaned and need to repair missing floor grout. Score - 94 Pilot Travel Center #431, 2205 Hwy. 62, Orange - Inside of walk-in cooler needs to be cleaned of trash under storage shelves. Score - 97 Snappy’s Exxpress Mart, 3145 Hwy. 87, Bridge City - Need to clean and repair ceiling inside walk-in cooler.

Score - 97 Gator’s Nest, 3145 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Area under grill and vents need to be cleaned of old grease.

Score - 97 What-A-Burger #478, 540 N. Main St., Vidor - Gaskets need to be replaced on reach-in coolers; baseboard tiles found to be missing/broken and need repair and motor inside walk-in freezer has buildup of ice from motor, need repair. Score - 97 Little Caesar’s Pizza, 866 N. Main St., Vidor - Hair restraints needed; employee drinks and pizza found on prep table and inside freezers; several flies found on top of raw breadsticks - management destroyed product; no certified food manager on staff; several flies found throughout the restaurant; floors, equipment, oven inside walk-in cooler and inside reach-in coolers and freezers need to be cleaned of old foods; air vent in back storage room found to have black-mold - need to be cleaned, along with more cleaning at this location. Score - 83 Speedy Stop Food Mart #32, 690 N. Main St., Vidor Gaskets need to be repaired/replaced on freezer door; area under milk needs to be cleaned of old milk inside walk-in cooler; need to make sure all drinks are stored 6 inches off the floor. Score - 94 Shipley Donuts, 2913 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Containers of foods being stored on the floor; found open bags of flour inside dry storage area and several gnats founding back storage area. Score - 93 Veteran’s Grocery, 1900 Dupont Dr., Orange - No water found inside store; no handwashing sink available.

Score - 93 Kwik Stop Valero, 2210 S. Main St., Vidor - Burrito and fried chicken found at unsafe temperatures; store name and address are needed on all bags of ice sold from

store; gaskets need to be replaced on all coolers; chemical being stored on top shelf in prep area; slime found inside ice machine; entire store and kitchen needs to be cleaned of old dirt/grease; store in very poor condition; follow up required. Score - 82 Domino’s Pizza, 970 N. Main St., Vidor - Employee with improper jewelry; storing chicken on top shelf inside walk-in cooler; oven needs to be cleaned of old foods; storage shelves and baseboards need to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 89 Fastlane #4, 2598 N. Main St., Vidor - Ice scoop found laying on top of shelves. Score - 97 Simply Sweet Treats, 2494 MLK Dr., Orange - Score 100 LCM Mart, 8270 N. Hwy. 87, Orange - Pulled several expired foods from shelves; storing drinks on floor in walkin cooler; hot water at three compartment sink needs to be repaired - stops working when hand washing sink is turned on at same time; door to walk-in cooler not closing completely - needs repair; several gnats found in back storage area; no certified food manager on staff; floors in back storage room and inside walk-in cooler need to be cleaned of old foods; light shields needed; repair damaged ceiling tiles; air conditioner needs repair. Score - 80 Novrozsky’s Restaurant, 501 N. 16th St., Orange Post fire inspection. new fryers and clean up is being done; all plates, utensils, floors, food contact surfaces have been cleaned. No score Walmart Deli #777, 3115 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange Plumbing at hand-washing station needs to be repaired not draining properly; floors throughout need to be regrouted. Score - 97 Sunset Grove Country Club, 2900 W. Sunset Dr., Orange - Several gnats found throughout; area around fryers/grill need to be cleaned of old foods/grease; need to replace holes in wall and outside of coolers; only kitchen staff is allowed in kitchen/prep areas. Score - 94 Dollar General Store #14785, 5725 16th St., Orange - Pulled several expired foods from shelves; no water connected to restroom toilet - need to repair immediately; shelved and doors inside milk cooler need to be cleaned of old milk. Score - 89 Tristan Stringer, OCP scholarship recipient for 2015, shown with board president, Paul Burch and board member, Evita Kemmer.

Tristan Stringer, an LCM graduate, has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Orange Community Players ($500) and Jeff Hattman fund ($500). Stringer won the Best Actor award at LCM and will be attending Texas State University where he will major in theater.

Each year, OCP gives a scholarship to a student majoring in theater.

OCP believes in young thespians and they display photos of those students in their lobby.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Report Officers from the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls between July 28 and Aug. 4:

The Bridge City Public Library recently hosted their awards program for the Summer Reading Program. There were 92 children who received awards this year and the program had a total of 513 children attend all summer.

The children were able to enjoy pizza and ice cream, donated by Gulf Credit Union. They also received gift bags for turning in their reading logs. The library would the following sponsors for donated to the gift bags and for making them possible: Bridge City Bank, Neches Federal Credit Union, Texas Roadhouse, Linda Dubose, Southeast Texas Water, Little Caesars Pizza, Cardinal Snowcone, Friends of the Bridge City Library and The Ess Family. Thanks also go out to the Bridge City Football players for attending our awards program and passing out the gift bags to the children.

Bridge City grad LeLeux wins scholarship Hannah Leleux, a Lamar University junior from Bridge City majoring in computer science, has been awarded a scholarship from the Association for Computing Machinery – Women to attend SIGITE 2015, the 16th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, at DePaul University in Chicago. The conference is sponsored by the ACM Special Interest Group on Information Technology Education.

Leleux has been participating in research in computer science education for more than a year with a team of undergraduates in Lamar University’s Students Advancing through Involvement in Research Student Talent Expansion Program (STAIRSTEP). STAIRSTEP is designed to recruit, retain and transition undergraduates to degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. e LU Office of Undergraduate Research and a grant from ExxonMobil support the program.

At the conference, Leleux will present “Work in Progress: Programming is a SNAP! Increasing

July 28: Burglary of habitation, 8716 W. Fox Rd., Orange Check wanted/warrant, Wexford Dr., Vidor Assault, 109 Camp St. Indecency with a child, Kent St., Vidor eft/criminal mischief, 16967 FM 1136, Orange Traffic arrest/warrant, Alberta, Vidor eft of firearm, 1985 Pence Rd., Rose City Mental health concern, 205 Border St., Orange July 29: Traffic/warrant, Wilson and E Railroad, Vidor Assault, 1840 Gall, Vidor eft/burglary, 2024 Coronado, Orange Traffic/warrant, Main and IH10, Vidor Disturbance/injury to elderly or child, 4837 FM 408, Orange Harassment, 8805 Mulberry, Orange Assault/family violence, 1070 Orange St./1400 block Party Ln. Disturbance, 1500 W. Freeway/Walthall Ready Mix Plant/Rose City Disturbance, 619 Kathy St., Orange

Disturbance,/assault, 6702 Lancaster Dr., Orange Burglary of building, 790 W. Tram Rd./Smith Lake, Vidor Found property, 16967 FM 1442/7637 Brewer Rd., Orange Assault/disturbance, 3676 Granger Ln., Orange Welfare concern/suicide threat, 2400 block Herrington Rd., Orange Medical call/disturbance (assist), 1255 Liberty St., Vidor Narcotics, Illegal distribution within Jefferson/Orange counties, 380 Ironwood St., Vidor July 31: Assault, 3000 MacArthur Dr./Sussex Apartments/7009 S. Meadow, Orange Disturbance/firearm incident, 4339 Cambridge Dr., Orange Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 4005 Call St., Vidor Family assault with firearm, 265 Russell Rd., Vidor Disturbance, 590 Doty Rd., Vidor Aug. 2: eft/Shoplifting, 4080 N. Main/Dollar General, Vidor Disturbance/assault, 9890 Laura Dr., Orange Criminal mischief, 9890 Laura Dr., Orange reats, 801 Division Ave., Orange

July 30: Disturbance, 13200 Hwy. 12, Orange Traffic/possession of methamphetamine, Tannahill and Texas, Vidor Disturbance/aggravated assault, 2970 N. Main, Vidor

Aug. 3: eft/criminal mischief, 16967 FM 1442, Orange Harassment, 205 Border St., Orange Contributing/furnishing alcohol to a minor, 3598 Carpenter Cr., Orange eft/burglary, 320 S. Creekwood St., Vidor

e Orange County Master Gardeners Association will have a presentation on "Beekeeping and the Garden" given by Len VanMarion, a local beekeeper, at their monthly meeting, ursday, Aug. 13, at the Orange County Expo Center, on FM 1442 in Orangefield. e meeting starts at 6:30 pm, with a pot luck supper from 6:00 - 6:30. e public is welcome to attend.

Starting Sept. 29 thru Nov. 21,

the Master Gardeners and Orange County Texas A&M AgriLife will be conducting a Master Gardener Certification Training class. Classes will be held every Tuesday and ursday from 6:00 - 8:30 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am - noon.

For more information check our website www.txmg.org/orange or contact the Orange County AgriLife office at 8827010.

Beekeeping, gardening presentation set

STAIRSTEP team members, left to right, Tim Holcombe, Tim Gonzales, Hanna Leleux, Greg Year, Alexander Strong and Colin Smith.

Knowledge and Interest in Computer Science,” describing research she is performing with STAIRSTEP team members: Timothy Gonzales, junior, Beaumont; Timothy Holcombe, senior, Lumberton; Colin Smith, junior, Bridge City; Alexander Strong, senior, Beaumont; and Greg Year, senior, Armada, Michigan. e undergraduate

research office and the LU Department of Computer Science will provide additional support for Leleux’s travel expenses.

“I am honored and would like to thank ACM-W for the scholarship to the conference,” Leleux said.

“I would like to thank Dr. Peggy Doerschuk for mentoring the STAIRSTEP team,” she said.

“Dr. Doerschuk has been the biggest help in guiding the team and has given us all an amazing opportunity to increase our knowledge in computer science through STAIRSTEP. I would also like to thank the Office of Undergraduate Research, ExxonMobil and the Department of Computer Science for making this possible.”

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2015

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409-5045945 or 832-671-7127 For Sale 14x28 General Shelfy Building, completed inside, Handi - Cap access, with kitchen and bath.

Call Cyndy @ (409) 779-7109. (7/29) MoBILe HoMes foR saLe ‘09 LEXINGTON, 16’ x 56’, BCISD, 2/2, all appliances, W/D, excellent cond., .427 acre,$30,000, call (409) 753-2601 and leave message. (8/5)

HOMES FOR SALE

10 acres on W. sandridge Rd, a private road, LCMISD, wooded acreage, property has pipeline on it. Access to Mauriceville water and sewer & electricity, owner financing available, Mobile homes and livestock OK. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 7451115. tWIn Lakes estates - Newest development in the desired Orangefield ISD, .5 ~ 2.0 acre tracts w/ private lake access.

Water, sewer, gas, electricity, and internet are all available!

Several new homes completed and several under construction!

Come get your lot today! Owner financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, 409)745-1115.

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2 aCRe RePo, 2460 Joe Lane, orange, tX 77632.Quail Trails Phase 3. Property has water, sewer, electricity, and dirt pad siite.

Mobile homes OK. Owner financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, 409)745-1115. (8/5) 2.4 acre RePo, West gigsby Rd., lot #29.

Property has water, sewer, electricity, and dirt pad site. Mobile homes OK. Owner financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, 409)745-1115. (8/5) HoMes foR Rent 4/2 W/ aLL aPPLIanCes, New House, CA/H, moderate income, must have 4 children to qualify,large yard, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R) 2/1 In ofIsd, available 8/1, Call Cyndy @ (409) 779-7109 3/2/1 In BRIdge CIty, CA/H, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R) 327 PauLa, BC, 3/1.5/2, fenced back yard, CA/H, appliances furnished, $975 monthly + $675 dep., outside pets only.

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1/1 In BC, very nice and clean, all tile floors, 2 closets in bedroom, all tile bathroom, linen closet and Lg. storage clloset, nice vanity and fixtures. Kitchen has all S.S. appliances, dishwasher and garbage disposal.

Cathedral ceiling w/ track lighting in Living and dining areas, blinds and ceiling fans, concrete parking and patio.

Nice yard w/yard maitinance provided. No Pets, $575 monthly + $300 dep. + elec. & water, call for an appointment to see @ (409) 735-6277 or 626-1968. (tfnSS) 2/1 In BRIdge CIty, 260 Canal st., nice neighborhood, nice size closets. Kitchen has large bar, lots of cabinets, pantry, small dining area.

Bathroom has tub/ shower, nice vanity,linen closet.

Large extra room with washer and dryer connections, carpet in living area and bedrooms. All appliances plus dishwasher and garbage disposal, CA/H. Concrete parking and patio, yard maintenance provided. $650 monthly +

$300 dep. + water and electric. Call for an appointment or information @ (409) 7356277 or 626-1968.

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MoBILe HoMe foR Rent 3/1 AND 3/2 IN OFISD, CA/H, one block to schools, large lot, no pets, $550 AND $650 monthly + dep., (409) 720-8699. (8/5) BCIsd 2/1 with screened in front porch and small fenced yard, 1 year lease and must pass background check. $400 deposit and $625 moth.

BCIsd 1/1 electric and Water/sewer/ garbage paid, must pass background check. $400 deposit and $650 month.

BCIsd Mobile Home Lot for rent. $200 month Bayou Pines trailer Park 19603 Hwy 62 s. orange, tX 77630 409-656-8826 (8/12)

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All Types of Concrete Work Commercial & Residential Specializing in House Foundations, Driveways, Metal Building Slabs, Patios, etc.

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TRAVEL TRAILERS Travel trailer for rent.

All utilities paid. Satellite and Internet furnished. Couple or single only. No pets. Located on Cow Bayou at Peggy’s on the Bayou. $162.50 a week or $600.00 a month. Call 409-988-2232 for mor information.

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oRanGe (little Cypress) 1/1 older home, 2 duplex’s, on a little over an acre, LCMISD, nice shady yard, corner lot, cement pad for car port, (409) 735-6691 or 728-0547. (8/12)

applIanCes 30 Gas dRyeRs, $100 to $200, Call Harry @ (409) 8864111. (tfn) Used applIanCes starting at $99.95 at Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances mIsC. foR sale InVaCaRe WHEELCHAIR, brand new M91 sure step, heavy duty, elevating seat head rest, reclines, adjusting foot rest, 300 lb. capacity, 6.5 mph, manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 OBO! (409) 499-2121. (tfnKG) GIRl’s sIZe 6X and size 5 church and

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

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$60; twin box springs, $20; ‘50’s table w/ extra leaf and 4 chairs, $100; full size mattress, $20, (409) 7992128. (8/5) maUsoleUms

2 maUsoleUms at St. Mary’s Cemetary in Orange, asking $5,500 for both, or $3,000 for one, call (409) 735-3319 for more info. (8/12)

GaRaGe sales fRI., 2003 CRaIG sT., oRG. (77630) take E. Hoo Hoo rd. off hwy 62, follow signs, 7 till 11, Bring your Truck!

Lg. swing for two, Huge inflatable waterslide, MX350 Razor electric dirt bike, Lg. pet carrier w/ pillow, shoes, Heelys, fishing stuff, trolling motor, life jackets, toys, games, Nintendo DS, insanity workout DVD system, bean bags, water hoses, smoker/grill, some school supplies, outdoor cusions, Much More! saT., 897 sUnCResT, BC (77630), 3 families, 7 till ? Different size clothes, bedding, knack-knacks, some new items, Lots More!

Huge Garage sale fri. 8/7 and sat. 8/8 from 8 am to 1pm at 2591 East Norman off Hwy 62 and 105. Rain or shine.

Cyrstal champagne sets, wicker set, tea pots, wood file cabinet and lots of glassware.

Furniture and much much more. fri. 8/7 and sat. 8/8 from 8 am to 2pm at 2927 Angie Lane (off Linscomb in Mauriceville) Garcia Rods and Reels, Tackle boxes, Surf Rods and reels, fishing tackle and tools.

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aUGUsT 15 the mcdonald memorial Baptist Church will hold their second Community wide Garage Sale Giveaway on Saturday, in their gym located at 104 Broad St, West Orange. This garage sale is a FREE giveaway open to the community. There is lots of stuff to choose from; clothes, shoes, toys, books, dishes, home décor, electronics and MUCH MORE! Help WanTed TRUCk dRIVeRs Drivers/OwnerOps! Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr exp, Great Driving record. Sunsetlogistics. com 281-693-4587 or 888-215-4285. (7/29) Cdl driver: $1000.00 sIGn on BonUs!!!!

Must Have: Class A CDL Driver, Tanker Endorsement, Clean MVR, TWIC card, Must operate forklift, flatbed and bulk tank trailers.. paid holidays,benefits.

annoUnCmenTs

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join.

DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30 p.m. at St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Dr. in Orange in the Brother Sun Room of the Canticle Bldg.

AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange. Call 409-7794289 or Cindy 9945503 for details.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGH LOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior. Meets Tues. 7 pm. at the Immaculate Conception Ed. Bldg., 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more info call 9620480 RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. In addition, a 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention, referrals and support group sessions for sexual assault/rape victims.

Victims are not alone, help is provided. All of the services as provided are free. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273 or 40AN

Contact: Logistics Coordinator with American Industrial Minerals Office (409) 670-0320

DRIVERS-COMPANy CDL-A FLEXIBLE HOME TIME. EXCELLENT MONEy & BENEFITS. WE’RE HIRING. LOADS OF WORK! NO TOUCH FREIGHT. 800-588-7911 X125

Jewelry, Coins, Watches, Flatware, Any US. Coins, Old Currency & Tokens, Old Toys & Antique Toys, Knives, Signs & Memoribilia. We buy all old military items Civil War to present.

TOP PRICES PAID FOR ALL! Large Collections and Estate Lots Wanted. We Do Estate Sales and Gold Party’s. L&L Coins Collectibles, 1922 Strickland Dr., Orange/Pinehurst.

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BoaTs foR sale ‘04 ensIGn seRIes Party Craft 200 FC XL pontoon boat, 60 hp. 4 stroke yamaha, Magic Tilt Trailer, needs seats recovered, $5,900, (409) 728-7237. (8/5)

seRVICes KIM PELLOAT, formaly with Ginger & Co., has moved to “Kim’s Eyelashes & more LLC” Kim’s new salon is located at 2070 Texas Ave., BC. Come by, call or text to make an appointment and recive 15% off on all sevices untill Aug. 10th.

2015, (409) 540-1833.

(8/5)

WeddInGs ordained officiate available for weddings and funeral services.

Traditional and nontraditional with reasonable rates.

Contact David Ball at 409-651-1443

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

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Candidates postings. must beinatthe least years offorage to position work in the at leastCandidates 18 years of age to work yard.18 Candidates driver yard.must Candidates foryears driver position be atinleast 23 years of age. be at least 23 of age.

Previousmust experience the building supply Previous experieince in theis building industry is helpful, but industry helpful, butsupply not required. not required.

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

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220 East Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City, Texas

735-4220

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Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CHARLES WAYNE BERRY, Deceased, were issued on June 3, 2015, in Cause No. P17214, pending in the County Court at Law, ORANGE County, Texas, to: CHARLES WAYNE BERRY, JR. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: CHARLES BERRY 4368 HIGHWAY 1131 VIDOR, TX 77662 DATED the 3rd day of June, 2014

Jim"Sharon"Bearden Jim Sharon Bearden

Attorney for Charles Berry State Bar No. 01983000 116 South Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-883-4501 Fax 409-883-0259 E-mail: jsb@beardenlawfirm.net

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Adminstration for the Estate of Cecilia A. Woodrow, Deceased, were issued on june 24, 2015, in Cause No. P17134, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: JAMES KENT WOODROW AND GEORGE WOODROW, JR. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o James R. Dunaway P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100

DATED this the 20th day of July, 2015.

James R. Dunaway

JAMES. R. DUNAWAY Attorney for James Kent Woodrow and George Woodrowm Jr. State Bar No. 06208000 P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631 Telephone 409-886-7453 Fax 409-883-4979

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