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Week of Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Petition drive hopes to Earl Thomas III save hospital ‘Person of the Year’

On the 57th Anniversary Of Our Publications ‘The Record’ Proudly Honors

David Ball

For The Record

Baptist Orange Hospital announced it would no longer be an inpatient facility as of June 1.

Two concerned citizens, however, are attempting to turn the hospital into a Veterans Administration facility and

Orange honors Beauchamp with farewell David Ball

For The Record

Jimmy Sims, mayor of Orange said she is a wonderful lady.

Shawn Oubre, city manager of Orange, said she has always wanted the best for the city.

Councilwoman Essie Bellfield said she and her family are always working for the community.

These were a few of the accolades regarding Theresa Beauchamp at her reception on the afternoon of May 7 in the Danny Gray Room of the Orange Police Department. Beauchamp has served on the Orange Economic Development Corporation board of directors, Orange City Council as a councilwoman and as mayor pro tem for 11 years and she has reached her limit on terms per the city charter.

Sims spoke first and called the reception “a wonderful occasion.”

He also read a letter from State Rep. Dade Phelan thanking her for her service to the city and that few people commit above

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“We want to help veterans who can’t help themselves,” Phillips said. keep it operating. Shronda Phillips and Billy Chiappi said the two of them got together and aired some different ideas from the top of their heads what could be done. They both agreed a petition drive to convert BOH into a VA hospital would be the best course.

“We want to help veterans who can’t help themselves,” Phillips said. “So many can’t get to Houston (to the VA facility there). Many do without because they don’t have transportation. The parking and the traffic is ridiculous too.”

She added it took her 45 minutes to find a parking space when she took her father. A friend of her is a veteran who lives in Newton and he has to go on a long three-hour trip to Houston to undergo chemotherapy.

Phillips has spoken with the VA in Houston, emailed Robert McDonald, secretary for Veterans Affairs, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin and his staff, and Walter Riddle, CEO of the Stark Foundation about converting the hospital. She also spoke with a representative with the VA office in Beaumont three weeks ago, but he hasn’t called Phillips back.

“We see so much more than a hospital. One office can help the veterans, the vacant lot across from it can treat people with PTSD, a gym could do rehabilitation. There’s no ER for vets at Beaumont. There could be mental services at a VA complex,” she said.

Phillips and Chiappi work at Shangri La Botanical Gardens where the petition are located.

They currently have 1,700 signatures.

Jay Trahan, director of the Orange Economic Development Corporation, said a consortium of community leaders hold organizational meetings about the future direction BOH should go.

Trahan the consortium, which is a private group, is considering many options for the hospital that “best fit the healthcare needs of Orange County in a countywide initiative.

can feel it. It’s real. Orange is my home. It’s in my heart. It’s second to none,” Thomas said.

Part of not forgetting where he comes from is also giving back to the community.

In a former Record article, Thomas was at Granger Chevrolet last Thursday to kickoff his charity, Guardian Angel Foundation. The dealDavid Ball ership, moreover, was the first For The Record to donate to the new foundation.

Likewise, Thomas also rearl Thomas III, former West Orange-Stark ceived a proclamation and a Mustang, former Tex- plaque from the city of West as Longhorn, and now a Super Orange declaring February 27, Bowl champion with the Seat- 2014 as Earl Thomas III Day in tle Seahawks, has never for- the city.

Thomas said his foundation gotten from where he came is to help the less fortunate, from.

In addition to being a star particularly in the inner city football player, he’s also in- of Orange.

“It’s for those who never had volved in the community.

“There’s a love for me here. I an opportunity. For those not

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blessed like everyone else,” he said.

The form of that help is granting scholarships to youth for academics, and not only to athletes, but to band students as well. Thomas said he was also in the band growing up and he has a love of music.

The foundation will also do other charitable deeds such as giving out turkeys on Thanksgiving, a winter coat drive, and a free summer football camp for children in Orange.

Growing up, Earl Thomas was lucky enough to have a strong, supportive family around him, but his life was not without hardship, according to the Foundation’s website.

Established in 2013, the mission of the Earl Thomas III Guardian Angel Foundation is to provide resources and assistance to children and families in need with a goal to touch the lives of more than one million children and families in need by the end of 2018.

His beginnings were humble and fraught with adversity, See EARL THOMAS III Page 3A

EDITOR’S NOTE: Earl Thomas III, Orange native, former West Orange Stark Mustang, former Texas Longhorn, and a Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, will be honored as The Record Newspapers’ 2015 Person of the year at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at Robert’s Meat Market & Steakhouse, 3720 W. Park Ave. in Pinehurst.

Sabine River Authority’s cup runneth over David Ball

For The Record

It shouldn’t be surprising to many that the largest problem the Sabine River Authority has been dealing with the past several months is copious amounts of rainfall, according to Ann Galassi, Asst. General Manager – Administration for the SRA. “The biggest thing has been

the rain. Lake Tawakoni (in North Central Texas) was 12 feet low. Now it’s three feet low,” she said. “It’s either feast or famine for us.”

She added being in the middle is good for water levels, but if they have to choose between drought or a deluge, It’s always better to run more.

“We’ve been running the hydroelectric generators at Toledo Bend which provides elec-

tricity for Texas and Louisiana residents. More water in Toledo Bend Reservoir also provides a greater water supply resource while creating opportunities for recreation,” Galassi said. “But we’re at the mercy of the weather.”

SRA’s Authority General Office (AGO), located in Orange County, is where SRA manages oversight of its projects including Lake Tawakoni and Lake

Fork in the Upper Sabine Basin, and Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Gulf Coast Pump Station and Canal System in the Lower Sabine Basin. SRA’s responsibilities include managing the long-term water supply needs of the Sabine River Basin and play a major role in state and regional water planning issues.

In Orange County SRA provides raw water for industrial,

municipal and agricultural customers through the 75 mile Gulf Coast Canal System running throughout the County.

Industrial customers include DuPont, Honeywell, Entergy, Firestone, Chevron, Lanxess, Gerdau Ameristeel, NRG and International Paper. SRA also provides raw water to the City of Rose City.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Adulthood: worth the heartache Caroline Brewton Feature Columnist For The Record It took me a year to land my first “adult” job after I graduated.

A year of living on little and sending countless applications. A year of worrying about student loan debt. During that year, the biggest question I got was “What’s next?” Since my answer was often “I don’t know,” I usually got the follow-up: “Was it worth it?”

In a nutshell: yes. I was wellsuited to a university atmosphere and I feel like I learned enough to justify the debt. Not just in my career field, either, but about life and independence and adult relationships, how to deal with adversity on my own. Those things are inexpressibly valuable.

I learned through having my own experiences with my family stationed far enough away that I couldn’t go running back. I struggled with budgeting and adult relationships and how to manage balancing work and other commitments. I learned my own limitations, how much I could take on without burning out, and when it’s okay to take a break. I also learned French, history, reporting.

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Had I stayed at home, I would not have had those experiences. I also feel like I would not have learned as much about myself.

College is so much more than just a channel to a career.

Without it, no, I would never have been able to land the job I did, building newspages for papers all over the country, but I would have missed out on more than just opportunities to pursue my career. Without the lessons I learned in college, I wouldn’t have gotten through my year of unemployment. I wouldn’t know how to balance my responsibilities at home with my demanding schedule. I would never have met some of my best friends.

So yes, it was worth it. My story has a happy ending - a good, secure job in a city that I love - but it also has more than that. It has the lesson that happy endings don’t come easy, through luck and a ball gown, but through hard work and perseverance.

It was worth every penny and heartache.

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Earl Thomas III ‘Person of the Year’ culminating with the loss of the family home in Orange during Hurricane Rita in 2005.

Earl knows what it is to go without, which is why it remains so crucially important to him to give back to others.

In addition to various NFLoriented community service activities like Play 60, Earl carries out a series of yearly efforts to help those who are less fortunate get back on their feet.

Thomas attributes his lifelong involvement in church for giving him the heart to establish the foundation. He added having a good attitude, being coachable and disciplined have helped him in life.

“Wherever God leads me, I’ll go,” he said.

Thomas said he recently looked at the well worn batting cages where he played baseball as a boy and how then, they appeared so large, but now they’re small.

“Orange is the main reason I’m doing this. To connect the dots. Some are in adverse situations and I want them to keep strong,” Thomas said.

Mayor Roy McDonald and Councilman Mike Trahan of West Orange presented the proclamation and plaque to Thomas. Trahan read the proclamation aloud.

Some of its highlights were: “Whereas, although from humble beginnings, Earl Thomas III has shown young and old alike how far faith, drive and perseverance can take you if you work hard and never give up;” and “Whereas, this fame and popularity has not altered his humble and unpretentious personality, with Earl hosting a free football camp for the youth of his hometown community every year at his alma mater, West Orange-Stark High School;” and “Whereas, his compassion

Beauchamp departs and beyond the call of duty as she has done.

“She has served 11 years and made the council better and made a better future for the city,” Sims said.

Beauchamp has been married to her husband, Frank, for 47 years. They have one son, Brad, a granddaughter and twin grandchildren on the way.

She spent her career as an educator including being assistant principal of Anderson Elementary in 2012 and as Teacher of the Year in 1990.

Some of her major accomplishments on the council include: passing the Downtown Master Plan, angel and Christmas decorations on Green Avenue, beautification in the city, the 2009 ATHENA Award, and helping the city recover from Hurricanes Rita and Ike. Beauchamp then spoke. She said she grew up in Orange, graduated from Stark High School, and moved away for awhile before returning to her hometown.

“It was wonderful growing up in Orange. You can come home again,” she said.

Beauchamp was an assistant principal in the Bridge City ISD when she first ran for the council. Former mayor, Brown Claybar, and some other prominent citizens asked her to run.

She said she went to her mother and asked her if she thought she would make a difference. She said yes and Beauchamp said she never regretted it.

Beauchamp went door to door and introduced herself to voters. She said one elderly

“Other teams players celebrate for themselves when they make a good play. We celebrate with each other. It elevates our game tremendously,” he said.

His daughter, Kaleigh Rose, was born Sept. 24, 2012.

Ruth Hancock, a retired teacher at West Orange-Stark High School and a WO-CCISD school board trustee, had Thomas as a student in her English and reading classes.

“Earl would sit on the front row. He was a great student.

He worked hard and he was always respectful. He was a pleasure to have in class,” Hancock said.

She said she still stays in touch with him through Facebook and she always gets a hug from him when she sees him out in the community.

“He’s so gracious to the community,” she said.

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gentlemen she spoke with told her he wasn’t voting for her.

His wife, however, said that they were voting for Beauchamp.

Following Hurricane Ike, the same man told Beauchamp he needed the city to pick up some trash bags for him. Beauchamp called Oubre who got the trash picked up. It was then the elderly gentleman told her he was going to vote for her in the next election.

“He said I was his new Sarah Palin.” he said.

Another time Beauchamp needed money for campaign signs. She went to L’Auberge Dulac in Lake Charles and played the slot machines. She won $650 which was enough to pay for her signs.

“I think Orange is changing for the better,” she said. “We have wonderful city employees who do the best they can for the city.”

She then spoke in glowing terms of some her co-workers in the city such as Ben Culppeper, “a very good friend” who served with her on the EDC, Police Chief Lane Martin who worked with her at the school before the OPD, and Fire Chief David Frenzel who she knew in school. She nicknamed Oubre as “no-no” because he would always say, “No, Theresa, we can’t do that,” she said to laughter from the audience.

She called her relationship with Claybar as almost like a brother and sister relationship.

“We have very good relationships on the council and with each other. I have the same birthday as (former

SRA cup runneth over es Division provides field and laboratory water quality monitoring and analysis for the Sabine River Basin. The laboratory located in Orange County is accredited by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and provides testing and analysis for many communities and

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Debbie Thomas walks with her son, Seattle Seahawk Earl Thomas III, through the tunnel as he heads out to the playing field.

and concern for others goes out even further than football, as he sponsors a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway and a winter coat drive through his foundation, the Earl Thomas III Guardian Angel Foundation.”

Some other aspects at the kick-off included door prizes, a live auction, an autograph and picture opportunity and a long line for residents to meet and greet Thomas.

It took nearly an hour for him to greet everyone and no one went away disappointed by not meeting with him.

Thomas also talked some about the Seahawks’ impressive 43-8 Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos in 2014.

Thomas said his teammates on the Seattle secondary, The Legion of Boom, have a connection with each other and a felt energy.

industries in Orange County.

Toledo Bend Reservoir Toledo Bend Reservoir forms a portion of the boundary between Texas and Louisiana on the Sabine River. It was primarily built for the purposes of water supply and hydroelectric generation. SRA Board of Di-

Councilman Charles) Guillory. I rode to Austin with (former Councilman) Cullin (Smith) and we hit every Taco Cabana between here and Austin. When I rode with (Councilman) Bill Mello we hit every Buc-ee’s on the way.

They’re a wonderful group. We can agree to disagree with each other,” Beauchamp said.

She said it’s been a great ride though sometimes it’s been a little bumpy. She added she will miss Tuesdays on the council.

Beauchamp said her husband gave her some advice when she first joined the council. “He said, ‘Theresa, God gave you one mouth and two ears.’”

Oubre spoke next and said when he was interviewing for the city manager job, he was asked why did he want it. He said it was because Orange felt so much like his hometown of Port Arthur.

He said he has learned on this job that everyone makes mistakes, but let’s not embarrass each other.

“I’m thankful you took a chance on me and you had new ideas, Theresa,” Oubre said.

He joked if her husband has a strange guy returning phone calls, it won’t be from Oubre.

Oubre said Beauchamp wanted to clean up the city, particularly following two hurricanes. She also backed the Downtown Development Plan, economic development projects, the new fire station, new fire trucks, the Neighborhood Facility Building being built, the Meals on Wheels facility being From Page 1

rectors recently accepted a new fifty-year Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license for the Toledo Bend Project. The Toledo Bend Project is jointly owned and operated by SRA and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana.

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Hancock said Thomas was certainly a memorable student who always speaks well of the community.

“He brings honor to the community. He sets the standard for others and it’s a hard time for others to follow his standard. He sets the bar high,” she said.

Thomas was also named as a special guest at the February 22, 2014 Mardi Gras Parade on the Sabine in Orange.

He rode in a vehicle for the course of the parade.

Ida Schossow, president of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, said they are very excited to have Thomas participate.

Thomas and his family also arranged for 400 fellow Orange residents to watch him play in this year’s Super Bowl on February 1.

The Thomas family paid for

The Thomas men together, Earl Thomas III, Earl Thomas II and Seth Thomas as Orange All-Stars.

Thomas as an aspiring young musician.

a Super Bowl watch party at the Student Center at Lamar State College-Orange, according to Thereze Sichko, secretary for the athletic department at West Orange-Stark High School.

“It’s about Earl giving back

to Orange,” Sichko said. “All of his glories, the keys to his success is all because of Orange.

He always remembers.”

She added even though Thomas is playing far away, the people of Orange could still be a part of the game.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Dou “A Sleeping Dog” worth $2 to $3 million showed up in Nelda Stark’s bedroom as part of her art collection. The small oil on oak painting measured only 6.5 inches by 8.5 inches It was painted in 1650. At first valued at only $600, Christie’s Auction House in New York recognized the true old master’s painting for what it was and set the present value. (Editor’s note: I’m not sure it they sold the painting but I believe they did. I’ll have to ask Walter or Jack Smith.)*****The Red Cross breaks ground on new facility on Friday, May 13. Billy Burrow, chairman of the board, said, “This move was necessary to continue to provide service to our community that the Red Cross provides.” The Orange Chapter began in 1917. (Editor’s note: In two years, it will celebrate its 100 birthday.)****The number one state ranked Bridge City Lady Cardinals advance to Class 3-A Regional Semi-finals against LaGrange.*****Easton Gibbens celebrates his first birthday May 18. He’s the son of Logan Gibbens and Chrystal Fusilier.

(Editor’s note: Hard to believe Debbie and David’s grandson turns 11-years-old.)*****Five Point Credit Union holds Bridge City facility grand opening May 15 through May 20. (Editor’s note: Can’t believe its been 10 years already.)

35 Years Ago-1980

THE RECORD--57 YEARS SERVING COMMUNITY When Walter Gaston, wife Audrey and two daughters started The Penny Record in 1958, little did they know how much it would grow nor the longevity of their free paper. There has never been a charge for The Record, delivered to 20,000 homes and available free to anyone who desired one. The newspaper can also be found each week in many outlets and also at our offices in Bridge City and Orange. I look back over the years and realize how much local history we have recorded and how many of our predictions have come to pass. One that stands out is that we predicted that no weapons of mass destruction existed in Iraq. To invade would be for other reasons. Also we predicted that anyone who voted to authorize the invasion would never be elected president in that cycle. It cost John Kerry, John McCain and Hillary Clinton.

Sen. Barack Obama voted against the invasion and won by a large margin. We also correctly predicted Hurricane Rita but missed out on Ike. We predicted landfall around Corpus. A low pressure over our area suddenly moved back, leaving a large gap. Ike turned inward and in two days was on top of us. Though the years, I’ve enjoyed working with so many good writers and staff, from Amelia Feathers, Vickie Parfait, Robert Hankins, who are now deceased, to the present. We’ve had the pleasure of printing out some great papers with some great folks, too many to mention. Some day I might do a column just on staff writers and editors. There’s plenty of interesting stories on Dr. Arlene Turkel, Chris Farkas, Margaret Toal, Jerry Childers, Pattie Hanks and many others. Joe Kazmar has been the longest column writer around but Capt. Chuck Uzzle and Capt. Dickie Colburn have done great work for a long time. We also want to compliment our current production staff, Mark, Janelle, Evelyn and David.

They do a top-notch job. I look forward to the days ahead. We are blessed to have so many faithful readers that still like to read a hard copy newspaper, even though we can be read on our website.

Also for many years we have been blessed with so many loyal advertisers. We get results because of such a large reader base in both The Penny Record and The County Record. We thank the Bridge City Chamber for again recognizing us as ‘Business of the Month.’ Thanks to everyone who make us possible.*****Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

CONDOLENCES Charles ‘Charlie’ Webb, who would have turned 85 on May 12, died on the May 10. Service will be held next Saturday, May 16, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home of Orange.

Charlie lived an active and useful life. His accomplishments and humanitarian acts are many. A good man has left us. Our condolences to Joette and her family. We were sorry to hear about the death of Charlie Hillebrant, 58, who passed away May 5. We had known Charlie since coaching him in Little League baseball and football. Charlie went on to be a star athlete at Bridge City.

He played linebacker for Coach ‘Chief’ Wilson in 1972 and 1973 and for Coach Andy Griffith in 1974. He always was a hustler as a youngster and apparently kept it up as an adult. Our condolences to his family.*****Also our deepest sympathies to the family of Ronnie Theriot, 78, a native of Erath, Louisiana, who died May 7.

Services for the longtime auto salesman was held Monday. Please see obituaries.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 On May 31, and after 37 years, Coach Dwight Thacker will retire as eighth-grade football coach and physical education coach at BCISD. He started his coaching career in 1968 under legendary coach, H.W. ‘Chief’ Wilson. Eight athletic directors later, Thacker, now 60, is giving it up. He wonders what the Lord has in store for him the rest of the trip. For now Thacker, who lost his left arm above the elbow at age six, in a family tractor accident, says, “For about 30 years I’ve been wanting to go to a ‘one-arm dove hunt’ and I’m going to one in September.” At age 14, with one arm, Thacker led the Babe Ruth Little League in batting, the record he held for 30 years. Dwight and his brothers played for Nederland. The best athletes ever at Bridge City were coached first by Coach Thacker. (Editor’s note: Many of those players are his lifetime friends. Today, at age 70, he still has that optimistic, youthful attitude he had when we first met him 45 years ago. He’s a good, Christian man.)*****The Bridge City Cardinals (29-5) and the Orangefield Bobcats (15-11), will be meeting for the third time this season in the Region III-3-A quarterfinals. The best of three games. Kevin Angelle is starting pitcher for game one for B.C. and starter for the Bobcats is Clay Bourgeois.*****Bridge City distant runner Aaron Brannen captures silver at state track meet in both the 3200 meter and 1600 meter. He finished the 3200 with a time of 9:44.09 and in the 1600 he was slightly behind Lacky with a time of 4:22.20.*****Missing art found. Treasured painting by Gerrit

The Fraternal Order of Eagles elect new officers. Carl Haley will serve as president; B.W. Jackson, VP; Allen Stoffer, treasurer; Bill Turk, Chaplin; Melvin Becker and Rickey Haley, trustees; Wilson Stillwell, inside guard; and Leon Adams, outside guard.*****Orange people met to form Cajuns in Texas Association. Benita Hebert, Birdie Landry, Laura Mae Bratton and Louis Dugas started the Cajun ball rolling.*****Heritage Center Apartments ground breaking finds Glenn Oliver and Maurine Briggs spading the first shovel of dirt. Ninety-fiveyears old ‘Uncle Jim’ McKay was among the large crowd at the ground breaking. State Representative Wayne Peveto was guest speaker. Others taking part were the Rev. Clarence Breaux, Beverly Matsoula, Essie McDonald, the Rev. Preston Barrett, Mayor Major Inman Jr., the Rev. David Berkheimer and Jim Graves.*****Bridge City senior Mark Kelly advances to State Track Meet. He took second at Region 3-A meet in the high jump of 6’5”. The following week he qualified in the 110 meter hurdles with a second place time of 14.27. Mark won the gold medal in 110 high hurdles, clocking 14.0. The only other time B.C. has won a gold medal was in 1974 when Raymond “Bubba” Ridley captured the gold in pole vault. Bradley Peveto of Orangefield won the gold in Class 2-A in 800 meters. His time, 1:53. Dwayne Mikasch placed second in 3-A by pole vaulting 14.6.*****Mrs. T.L. ‘Sue’ Gunn had extensive heart surgery last week. She is doing quite well, and according to son Buzz, she’s not complaining yet, so it will be a few more days until she’s well enough to come home.*****Norma Fusilier has announced that she is retiring from Beall’s to have time to play with the grandkids, a little gardening and just lounging around.*****Kathy Patton celebrated her birthday last week.

Karen Dunn will celebrate on May 20, Kim LeBlanc will be 11 on May 17.*****Felix Harrington, former longtime Orange car salesman, died at his home in Jennings, LA. He had last worked for Harmon Chevrolet.*****Construction begins on the Bridge City-Orangefield Community Center on Roundbunch. Members of the Sabine Area Building and Trades Council are donating all labor. Funds are coming from community donations. The 7,500 square foot building is being built on 17 acres that was made available by Bridge City businessmen. Little League and softball fields will be built. According to Roy Dunn, publicity chairman and one of the landowners, the work to raise funds for the building began in 1976. Don Cole is construction supervisor. Bobby Smitherman is committee chairman. (Editor’s note: The past 35 years has seen many improvements built on the property, including a library, senior citizen center, Little League baseball field, football fields and a Pony League field.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS BC First Lady Shirley Roccafort was reportedly seen on Bailey Road crabbing. Wonder what she did with all the crabs she caught.*****Joe and Kristin Stephenson are enjoying being new parents to their new bundle of joy, baby Willow Moon. Joe says they went from popping bottles to washing bottles.****On May 15, 1941, New York Yankee Joe Dimaggio started his 56 game hitting streak that lasted until July 16. I‘m not sure but I believe that streak is still the record.*****Texas State Senate approved Bill 2046, known as the ‘Tim Tebow’ bill, that allows home schooled students to play UIL sports. This would end a long, controversial issue. Three-hundred-twenty thousand students are home schooled, 250,000 in private schools, 200,000 in charter schools and 5.2 million in public schools.*****Former Gov. Rick Perry says, in reference to the eight week military training ‘Jade Helm 15’ across seven states, that Gov. Abbott is not showing leadership. A good leader tells the people the truth, instead Abbott and Cruz are giving credence to the crazy idea that the U.S. military is planning to attack Texas. It’s just plain stupid. How can any mind get so twisted. Think about this, if the Army, Navy, Marines or even the Air Force were planning to take over, what does Abbott and the idiots think they could do about it?*****The people around Abbeville are all excited over Koryn Hawthorne being in the finals on the Voice. The community will really go wild if she makes top three. Many musical artist have come from that Cajun parish. Bobby Charles, Sammy Kershaw, Warren Storm, Ned Theall, Rocking Sidney and others. That also is the hometown of Roy Dunn, who can’t sing a note.*****Joanne Carson, 83, who married Johnny Carson in 1963, before he became a star, died over the weekend. She and Carson divorced in 1972. Johnny died in 2005. *****Clint Fregia, husband of Phyllis and son-in-law of Don and Bobbie Burgess, celebrates a May birthday. His birthday wish is to celebrate with his family. Hope you get your birthday wish Clint.*****Jackie Lollar also celebrates a birthday this month. Her birthday wish is for a healthy grandbaby on her special day.*****We hear former BC residents, Doug and Vicki Schell, are vacationing in Europe and having a blast. Vicki vowed she would not buy a cuckoo clock but somehow one is on the way to her house.*****Our longtime friend Gene Hawkins is under the weather. Prayers are asked for his healing and for his family.*****Commissioner John Banken is working with Valli Ducote, Orange County Transportation Director, to solve the problem OC is experiencing attracting bus drivers. Valli says she has several openings and applicants may apply at her office on FM1442 or call for information at 745-9511. Drivers are required to have a ‘CDL’ license and ‘P’ endorsement.*****A few folks we

know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On May 13, Ann Bryant, longtime Bridge City music teacher who has helped many youngsters and is also a very nice lady celebrates. Another very nice gal, our friend, Express Mart manager, Paula Belair celebrates.

Also Kristie Hughes, Renee Price, and Calvin Granger celebrate on this day. They join Stevie Wonder, 64, country singer Darius Rucker, 48 and Dennis Rodman, 53.*****May14 is the day a great guy, L.K. Jarrell, celebrates. Also Brad Johansson, James Birdwell and Cortney Spring. They join founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, 30, director George Lucas, 70, and NFL”s Rob Gronkowski, 25.*****On May 15, our buddy Bryan Boltz, the other half of Nuttz and Boltz, at Bridge City Automotive Repair, celebrates his special day. Bryan is a master mechanic but he’s much more. He’s a great, fun guy, a straight shooter who puts up with Neighbor Cox. Today is also the birthday of Norman Gaspard, Heather Brinson and Deborah Ellender. They join Emmitt Smith, 45, George Brett, 61 and former Sec. of State Madeleine Albright, 77.*****May 16, finds our longtime buddy, Judge Pat Clark celebrating as does Mark Simmons, Samuel Lucia and Clay Sims. They join pop singer Janet Jackson, 48, actors Megan Fox, 28 and Pierce Bronson, 61*****On May 17, Barry Hunt, Vickie Wall and Donna McClanahan celebrate.

They join actors Bob Saget, 59 and Bill Paxton, 60, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, 59 and NBA’s Tony Parker, 33.*****On May 18, Frank Finchum celebrates. It seems like I’ve been recognizing his birthday for 50 years. Also celebrating are Kim Hanks, Cheryl Stone and our friend Ron Hutchinson. They join singer George Straight, 63, baseball player Reggie Jackson, 69 and quarterback Vince Young, 32.*****May 19 finds our buddy of many years, Hubert ‘Sprad’ Spradling, celebrating, also Judge Flo’s brother, Leon Carter, Mark Watts, Harry Dodger and Jean Duplantis.

They are joined by football player Archie Manning, 66, and singers Grace Jones, 67 and Dusty Hill, 66, from ZZ Top.*****Tom and Jean Parker celebrated Princess Lila and Princess Hannah’s birthdays in Kemah two weekends ago.*****We were proud to learn that Orange County native, David Montagne, manager of Sabine River Authority, was re-appointed to the Texas State Board of Reagents. His dad Bob served on the Lamar Board for many years and the Montagne Center is named in his honor.*****We extend happy 57th anniversary wishes to our friends Norris and Pat Brandon, who were married May 16, 1958.*****Our prayers go out to longtime friend Dirk Flowers, who according to Missy Flowers, a MRI has reveled two brain masses. Biopsy surgery will be done in a couple of weeks. Before going to memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Houston, Dirk had been having issues with his legs and muscle spasms. Hopefully the problem can be solved with medication and he won’t need surgery. Prayers are needed.******The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at Robert’s this week where Earl Thomas will be presented with the Person of the Year award. Next week the bunch will again dine at Robert’s.

Everybody welcome.

CAJUN STORY OF THE YEAR Clovis and the boys were all sitting around Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill, sipping on suds and discussing world affairs. Tee Neg Dartez came up wit a solution to find all dem illegal aliens. Tee Neg say, “Is it jus me or does anyone else find it amazing dat da government, dem, can track a cow wat is born in Canada almost tree years ago?

Right to da stall dat cow her sleeps in the state of Washington, and dey know wat dat cow eats, dey can also track her calves around da country and tell you wat kind of feed dey ate. But I’ll be damn, dey are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens around da country.

You know wat da U.S. government should do, dem? Give everyone of dem illegals a cow as soon as dey enter da country.” (Editor’s note: Dats good Cajun logic.)

C’EST TOUT CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS: Saturday was a good day for the ladies. A record number won election to local positions, proving that every vote counts. Two women were elected by one vote. Deborah Mitchell won council seat with 134 votes to Pullen’s 133. At West Orange, Frances Droddy Lopez won council seat on one vote over Billie Thomas. Four women were elected in Bridge City. Elected to city council were Terri Gauthier and Tammi Fisette and to school board, Marla Zoch and Judy Cole were elected. Longtime school board member Kirk Ellender was unseated. Also incumbent city councilman Richard Savoy was defeated. Let me say right here that those positions are not paid jobs, those two guys were dedicated servants who served unselfishly and always did what they believed was the right thing.

We thank them for their service. On the other hands, some good people were elected throughout the county. So far I haven’t spotted any radical, flame thrower in the bunch. Sometimes it’s just the right time for change. We were glad to see that Orange re-elected mayor Jimmy Sims. He’s a quite, low key leader who has done a good job and deserved another term. I had predicted that Judge Carl would not stay out of government long and five months after retirement he was overwhelmingly elected to the West Orange city council, a seat he held 26 years ago. Another lady, Linda Bryant, was elected to unexpired term on the WOCISD. The top vote getter in Pinehurst was another woman, Sarah McClendon. Like some of the other ladies, this is her first run at elected office. Also elected was councilman and former Orange mayor, Dan Mohon and former Pinehurst mayor T.W. Permenter. At Bridge City former councilman David Rutledge was elected without opposition. We thank all who served and believe our cities and schools are in good shape with dedicated leadership.*****I’ve got to go now, please read us cover to cover, shop our family of advertisers when you can. Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless.

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Rite of Passage

So ... exactly why is the Rainbow Bridge so darn tall anyway?

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or several decades the rite of passage for new drivers in the Southeast Texas region was to drive over the tall bridge across the Neches River between Port Arthur and Bridge City. e bridge was two lanes wide with traffic in both directions and a walkway down each outside lane. Being a steel cantilever construction there are steel railings and a steel overhead structure. e bridge is also steep with a rise of five feet vertical for each 100 feet horizontal. A lot of teenage first time drivers had white knuckle grips on the steering wheel.

Building the bridge was a controversial project. Port Arthur interests wanted a bridge built across the mouth of the Neches River to replace the Dryden Ferry. At times it took as long as two hours to board the ferry for the 25 minute crossing across Sabine Lake. If the weather was foggy or stormy at times the ferry would be delayed. Interests in Beaumont felt that the ferry was good enough for the residents of South County, who in their eyes only crossed the lake to “visit family in Louisiana.”

After a seven year controversy, Texas Governor Miriam A. Ferguson signed the orders to build the bridge. With the bridge becoming a reality, there was still one hurdle. Beaumont felt that the bridge would be “a menace to navigation”, they wanted the bridge high enough for any ship traffic to pass uninhibited. Research then began to see how tall that would be. Finally the ruling was that the bridge had to be built to allow clearance for the tallest ship on the roll of the U S Navy.

In 1934 when construction started the tallest ship on the Navy roll was the USS Patoka. e Patoka was launched in 1919 as a fleet oiler, a tanker. In November, 1919 she came to Port Arthur to be loaded with fuel oil and then sailed for Scotland. In 1924 the Patoka was refitted to be a dirigible tender for the airship, USS Shenandoah. She was converted to carry helium, gasoline and all manner of ship’s stores for the airship. In addition there was handling equipment and storage for three seaplanes. On the stern a 125 foot high mooring mast was installed so that the Shenandoah could be attached to the Patoka for resupplying or repairs.

Airships in the 1920s and 30s were used by the navy for scouting and patrol duties. ey could also be used for anti submarine duties.

Germany had used Zeppelins in World War I to bomb England. Airships had potential, but they also had problems. Germany used lighter than air hydrogen to fly the Zeppleins. e problem with hydrogen was that it was very explosive. America has the only helium production in the world. Helium is lighter than air and not explosive or flammable. Both the Zeppleins of Germany and the dirigibles of the US were that they were unstable in bad weather.

The US Navy had three airships, all three crashed in bad weather. The Shenendoah in September, 1925; the Los Angeles in

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Building the bridge was a controversial project. Interests in Beaumont felt that the ferry was good enough for the residents of South County, who in their eyes only crossed the lake to “visit family in Louisiana.”

ABOVE: Southeast Texans travel across the Rainbow Bridge that spans the Neches River between Port Arthur and Bridge City.

BELOW LEFT: The Rainbow Bridge during its construction phase.

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When the Fleet was in Orange ...

U.S. Navy called the port home for nearly 60 years

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he United States Navy first came to Orange in an official capacity in 1940 and stayed for nearly six decades. Warships had visited Orange and been built here since the 19th century. At the end of World War I there were 16 wooden ships that had been contracted for war service. When the war ended those ships were no longer needed and were towed down the Sabine River near the mouth of Conway Bayou and burned to the waterline. e remains of those ships are still there today. ey are both a hazard to navigation and a lure for fishermen.

With the shipbuilding history in Orange and the probability of another war in the very near future the Navy came to Orange and on August 24, 1940 established the Office of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding under the command of Commander E.B. Perry. e office was to oversee the construction of 24 landing craft and 12 destroyers. e shipbuilding efforts and contributions of Orange to the war effort are well documented in the records of Consolidated, Levingston, and Weaver Shipyards. Orange had the distinction of being the only city in Texas to build warships for the Navy. Consolidated built destroyers and destroyer escorts, Levingston built auxiliary vessels and seagoing rescue tugs for the Royal Navy.

Weaver produced wooden YMS class minesweepers.

By the end of the war there would be a large surplus of ships that would no longer be needed, but were too valuable to the Navy to be either sold or scrapped. e solution was to establish reserve fleets to hold the ships in an inactive status, but ready to be returned to service in short order if needed again.

In August 1945 the Navy Department announced that Orange would be one of eight sites selected for a reserve fleet location.

Orange was selected for its location on the Sabine River with the abundance of fresh water and also because of the shipbuilding facilities in the city.

Bids were requested for the construction of the facilities and the construction of 12 piers in the river began. e first buildings were the barracks and the

administration building, later called “e Baby Pentagon.” e large white frame building was destroyed by fire about 30 years later.

In November, 1945 the facility was renamed the U.S. Naval Station, Orange, Texas. Captain T.R. Cowie was assigned to be the base commander. e mission of the facility was to provide berthing space and logistical support for the reserve fleet.

Later that same month the Texas Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet was established to inactivate and provide maintenance for ships transferred to the Reserve Fleet. e first vessel to report to Orange for inactivation was the U.S.S. Matagorda on November 5, 1945.

By 1946 the end of the war had brought a reduction to the shipbuilding industry in Orange and the Navy purchased part of the Consolidated Steel Shipyard and also cleared a section of Riverside to expand the base, which by this time covered 168 acres.

In the years after World War II all types of ships came to Orange, from the small LCI and LST landing craft to the larger light cruisers, submarines to floating shops and water barges.

In 1950 when the Korean Conflict started, the base began to perform the

work it had been designed to do. Even though the naval activity in Korea was limited, the Orange base sent over 30 ships to that conflict.

After the cease fire in Korea the base returned to the preservation work, though on a more limited scale.

In 1961 the Defense Department announced that 52 naval based would either be closed or scaled back. e Texas Group and the Florida Group would be in the affected class. 140 ships were transferred from Florida to Orange.

At the height of activity during the Korean era there were 850 Navy personnel assigned to Orange. at number would decrease to 25 officers and enlisted men.

By August 1962, 175 civilian contractors would be hired and trained to do the work previously done by the Navy technicians. e regular Navy personnel would function as overseers.

Despite the cutbacks and reorganization the Texas Group remained a vital part of the Navy. It was a major facility for ships with a low mobilization priority and a long term potential. By 1969 there were 250 ships berthed in Orange. e preservation of the ships required that all outside openings be sealed so that there would be no outside-inside air

exchange. Electrical dehumidifiers were installed and all outside surfaces were covered with preservative compounds and paint. Gun turrets were covered with special enclosures. To prevent hull corrosion, cathodic protection was installed to prevent the electrolic corrosion of the underwater hull.

On October 1, 1966 the Texas Group was eliminated and the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Orange Texas was commissioned with 197 ships remaining berthed. e Commanding Officer was downgraded to the Officer in Charge.

All duties remained the same, but by 1967 the number of ships had decreased to 172. In November, 1970 the number had further decreased to 166.

On December 28, 1975 the Department of Defense announced that the facility would be closed. For the next five years the remaining ships were either transferred back to the Navy for alternate use of sold off to countries such as Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, South Korea, and China. e few remaining ships were transferred to the Beaumont Fleet.

By 1980 all of the ships had been removed from the facility.

Some of the property was sold to American Bridge, U.S... Steel to once

again be used for construction. Some of the property went to Lamar State College, Orange. Some of the adjacent land was sold to the Orange County Navigation and Port District.

Eighteen and one half acres remained with the Navy and was used as the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center.

On July 23, 2006 the Department of the Navy announced that the property was surplus and was for sale. e installation closed in September, 2008. e existing administration building and one adjacent building is now vacant. e remaining warehouse structures are used by various local businesses, the exception being the buildings used by Lamar State College, Orange as their welding training facility. ere is one of the 12 original piers on the river that remains in use. e pilings of one pier upstream are still visible. e other 10 piers have been removed with only the ramps still remaining along Pier Road.

A legacy of the Navy years is that some of the sailors stationed in Orange met young ladies from Orange and married them. Some of those Navy families remained in Orange or returned here after their Navy service ended.

Orange’s Holland Hotel, one of the finest in South

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The USS Patoka in Panama, 1931, with the USS Los Angeles moored to the mast.

Rainbow Bridge June, 1932, and the Akron in April of 1933. After the loss of the Akron, the Patoka was no longer needed as an airship tender and was decommissioned in August, 1933. Even though the Patoka was no longer in active service she was still on the roll of navy ships.

As a result of the Patoka being on the roll, she was still the tallest ship in the US Navy. e bridge at Port Arthur would have to be built so that the Patoka could sail beneath the bridge.

Beaumont demanded a 185 foot clearance. Port Arthur countered that the bridge did not need to be that tall and after several months of negotiation; a clearance of 176 feet was agreed on. e result was that the bridge

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was built to allow the out of service USS Patoka to pass beneath at mean tide level. Construction started on the bridge in 1936 and it was opened to traffic in 1938.

In 1939, the mooring mast was removed from the Patoka and she was refitted and returned to service as a seaplane tender. She served throughout World War II and was decommissioned in 1946 and scrapped in 1948.

Originally known as the Port Arthur-Orange Bridge, the name was changed to the Rainbow Bridge in 1957. Billed as “e Tallest Bridge in the South”, the bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

A companion bridge, the Veterans Memorial Bridge was built

MARRIAGE LICENSES

e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of May 4 through May 8: Wilfred B. Blanchard, III and Courtney M. Jenkins Mitchell R. Simmons and Rikki R. Davis David C. Duncan, Jr and Tiffany L. Guidry Jesse A. Wurtz and Gloria M. Hays Culbert J. Trahan and Margie D. McDaniel Joseph D. Williams and Allison L. LeBlanc Terrell G. Riley and Rebecca L. Edmund William S. Lippmann and Sarah L. Powell Nathan R. Bell and Meagan M. Worthy Derek L. Tilley and Meagan S. Stroderd

in 1990. e new bridge has a clearance of 143 feet, with traffic one way east. is enabled the old bridge to become a one way bridge with traffic flowing to the west. In 1997 there were renovations and repainting to the Rainbow Bridge and work is once again being performed to bring the bridge up to federal safety standards.

New drivers are no longer as challenged on the old bridge and they once were, the roadway is wider with the walkways being removed and traffic only going one way in two lanes. It is still as steep as it ever was, and there will always be drivers that do not like driving the steep bridge, but no one can dispute that the view from the top is unique.

Justin W. Toney and Meghan L. Holder Clint A. Kay and Evelyn S. Block Henry E. Pipps, II and Shawn D. Morris Billy J. Brimer, Sr and Brenda G. Bergeron Jimmy V. Lestage, Sr and Jina Mae S. Wabe Trevor W. Allen and Victoria A. Steele William A. Bohn and Linda F. McCord Justin L. Granger and Casey M. Clement Jackie G. Gisclar and Mickey V. Tompkins Anthony R. Dandridge and La’Tisha R. Spikes Brett Nichols and Terri L. Alvarez Adam J. Sessions and Jessica L. Coft Chad W. Hogan and Megan L. Lampman

s the lumber industry developed in Orange and sawmills and shipyards flourished, business deals were conducted nearly every day with men coming into Orange from out of town. In most cases they were successful men who wanted to stay in the better hotels. They did not want to stay in a boarding house or a hotel that only had the bare bones.

They wanted soft beds and good food. Orange, for all its wealth was lacking in available luxury hotels for the wealthy businessmen and travelers.

Men coming into Orange to deal with the timber barons and others of wealth often had to stay in their private homes.

Around the turn of the 20th Century that began to change.

Mayor J.W. Link had begun to improve the city in 1900 by paving the streets with clam shells; the initial installation of utilities was beginning. Green Avenue was said to have more millionaires living on one street than any other city in America.

Orange needed a good hotel.

Prominent citizen and businessman Charles M. Rein made a trip to Chicago in early 1900 to visit his friend Colonel William S. Eden. Eden had developed and for ten years operated the Great Northern Hotel in Chicago. The Great Northern required the services of over 500 employees for its operation. It was a very large first class hotel with a national reputation. It had over a dozen buffets, barrooms, and cafes to serve its clientele. Rein and his friends envisioned such a hotel in Orange.

Rein convinced Eden to accompany him back to Orange.

Together they enlisted Burt McDonald, who had designed hotels in Chicago and other

Lobby of the Holland Hotel; South side of Holland Hotel in 1910

large cities to work on the hotel in Orange. Eden would be the head of construction.

The chosen location was at the foot of Fifth Street and Division Avenue, near two railroad depots and the Sabine River. The Opera House was across the street, the court house was nearby. It was the best location in town for a fine facility to stay in and to conduct business. The name chosen was the Holland House Hotel. Over time “House” was dropped from the popular vernacular and it would be known simply as the “Holland Hotel.”

Construction took nearly two years and on November 1, 1902, the grand opening was held. The building covered one half of a city block. There were 108 rooms. All had long distance telephones, electric fans, there were nearly 1,000 electric lights in the building, and 60 of the rooms had private baths.

Halls were wide and the grand staircases were spacious. Every room had a marble wash stand with hot and cold running water. The newest locks, manufactured by Corbin Lock Company, were installed to give the guests safety. Every floor had fireplugs and fire hoses, to provide the latest in

safety in case of fires. Every effort had been made to provide all that could be done for the comfort of the guests and to make the Holland Hotel not only the best hotel in Texas, but also equal to any other in America. There were two grand rotunda entrances on Fifth and Division streets.

In the Victorian Era, women and men did not socialize as they do in the present day. A ladies café, 40 by 70 feet was provided for their use. The view overlooked the Opera House. There was a barbershop, billiard room, and club room for the men. Spacious show rooms were provided for the traveling salesmen to display and sell their wares. Also were several buffets in addition to the grand dining room.

“Col. Eden has brought in one of the best known chefs in the country from Chicago. He has also brought his cooks from that city and St. Louis.

His steward, Mr. Ellison has been with the Great Northern for years, as has Mr. Splain, the head of the Great Northern barrooms. These gentlemen are in Orange aiding greatly in organizing the help, much of

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WOC CISD to hold job fair West Orange – Cove CISD will hold a Job Fair and Experience on Monday, June, 1. e WOC Experience will be held from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. and will include a tour of District campuses. e Job Fair will follow, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the WOC Education Service Center at 902 W. Park Ave, Orange.

RSVP’s are requested and can be directed to Tabatha Hubert at 882-5610.

American Legion to hold elections

e annual election of officers for the American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49 and auxiliary unit 49 in Orange will be held ursday, May 14 at 7:00 pm.

All members are urged to attend and vote for the officers of their choice. Be prepared to show a 2015 membership card.

For more information call 886-1241.

23rd Annual Starks Mayhaw Festival Planned

e 23rd annual Starks Mayhaw Festival will be the May 14, beginning at 4:00 pm; 15, beginning at 3:00 pm and May 16, beginning at 10:00 am, at the intersection of Hwy. 109 and Hwy. 12, in Starks. ere will be food, games, rides, music and much more. For more information, contact Evelyn White at 337-743-6297.

Lady Bears host volleyball camp

Coach Cammie Palmer has announced the dates for this year’s Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Lady Bear Volleyball Camp.

Due to construction at the high school, the camp will be held at the North Orange Baptist Church gymnasium, 4775 North Sixteenth Street, Monday through Friday, June 8 through 12.

Incoming seventh through ninth graders will meet 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. and the cost is $65. Incoming fifth through sixth graders will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at a cost of $55. Incoming third through fourth graders will meet from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. and camp cost is $45. ere are two new camps offered this year. One is a passing camp, held Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and costs $50. e Setting/Hitting Camp will also meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. and costs $50. Campers who register prior to June 1, will receive a camp shirt. e camps will feature Fundamentals, Strategies and Competition. e registration form can be downloaded from the high school webpage under Athletics/Volleyball at http://lcmhs.lcmcisd.org/page/103280_3. For additional information, contact Coach Palmer at 409-920-2331 or cammiep@lcmcisd.org.

American Legion to hold flag retirement ceremony

e American Legion, Post 250 in Bridge City will hold a flag burning ceremony Saturday, May 16, beginning at 1:00 pm., at the First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Boy Scout Troop 23 of Orange and Bridge City Troop 290 of Bridge City will assist in the ceremony. Anybody wishing to retire a flag should bring them to the event. e public is invited. e ceremony will follow Department of Defense protocol.

If unable to attend, flags may be dropped off at First Baptist Church in Bridge City.

For more information, contact Bobby Vincent at 543-5478.

Stark Venues offer Mother's Day outings

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will be offering free admission for National Public Gardens Day, Friday, May 8, 9:00

am-5:00 pm. Present your coupon (either printed or shown on a smart device) from the the National Public Gardens Day website will get into Shangri La during regular operating hours for free.

Also, treat your Mom or the ladies in your life to a specialized tour at e W.H. Stark House. Visit, see the spectacular grounds and landscaping with fresh spring flowers and take a tour focusing on the mothers and their children in the Stark and Lutcher families. Mothers receive a free aromatic mint plant. e House tour includes all three floors and includes stairs. Built in 1894, e W.H. Stark House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission.

BC Knights hold crawfish sale

e Bridge City Knights of Columbus will be selling boiled crawfish Sunday, May 31, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the KC Hall adjacent to St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Orders will be $25 for five pounds boiled crawfish, corn, potato and dip. e public can dine in, take out or drive up. Delivery will be available for orders of 10 or more.

Tickets are being sold in advance by Bridge City KC members and must be purchased by Sunday, May24. Or orders can be made via email to bckorders@gmail.com. For email orders please provide your name, phone number, and how many tickets you want.

Veterans to be honored

e public is invited to the 12th annual tribute to Orange County Veterans at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3810 M.L. King Drive in Orange. e event is free. Held annually on the plaza on the campus of Orange First Church of the Nazarene, the program includes special speakers, patriotic music and more. e event will feature greetings from Major Stephen Brint Carlton, USAF Reserve. Carlton, 32, is the judge of the Orange County Court.

BC Lady Cards to host basketball camp

e Bridge City Lady Cardinal Basketball Camp will be held June 8-11 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the BC Elementary Competition Gym. e camp will be offered to girls incoming to grades 4-9. Cost is $65.

All children should be signed up before May 22 in order for t-shirts to be printed. ose who do not want the camp package should just show up on the first day of camp with $60.

For more information email Coach Tony Bradley at tony.bradley@bridgecityisd.net.

Volunteer Foster Grandparents needed

e South East Texas Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers at Bridge City Elementary. ese men or women 55 and over volunteer by mentoring or tutoring children that are 'at risk" ey give one on one attention to these children. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Karen Gary, Volunteer Coordinator at 409899-8444, ext 6441 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Texas Red Flashers schedule meeting

e Texas Red Flashers will have a special treat for their May meeting. Duchess Mae, Mae Moleski, will be celebrating her 90th birthday, May 16, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ladies will meet at Kroger at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday and carpool to the Arena Event Center in Sulphur, La. Duchess Mae and Lady Lady Bug, Jackie Phelps, both have birthdays this month. No presents please, just hugs and good wishes.

For information call 886-1609.

LC-M state play performs May 21 e first UIL One Act Play to advance to State from Orange County in 21 years belongs to the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Bear Stage Players.

Don’t miss the final home performance of “Epic

Proportions” ursday, May 21, 7 p.m., at LCM High School. Admission is $5 at the door.

For additional information, contact Cory Broom, Director, at 409-886-5821, extension 1620 or cbroom@lcmcisd.org.

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which has been secured locally and has to be drilled to high efficiency,” stated a brochure from the hotel’s opening. The brochure went on to give an accounting of the procurement of furnishings from Europe and New York. Only the finest linens would be used, mattresses were of the highest quality available, there would be art and sculpture in the lobby, hallways, and other public rooms. Every effort was made to make the Holland such a grand hotel that there would be so much returning business and word of mouth advertising that it would quickly be a financial success.

The vision of the builders was that a line of steamers would bring in travelers by the river in addition to those coming into Orange by rail and that the proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the fine hunting and fishing in the area would

bring in sportsmen as well as businessmen.

Over the years there were many fine balls held with elaborate dresses by the ladies and evening dress for the gentlemen. As times changed, women began to frequent the lobby and other downstairs spaces. A variety of organizations, including high school clubs and civic groups began to use the facilities. Governors and senators, and other prominent speakers were invited to address gatherings, conventions were held. The vision of Rein, Link, and Eden had been achieved. The Holland Hotel was well known and considered one of the finest places to stay in the entire south.

The original design consisted of red brick and turrets. Remodeling began in 1949 and in 1950 the hotel was re-opened as the New Holland Hotel and given a white stucco appear-

ance. Things were changing in Orange; the sawmills had disappeared and chemical plants were being built. Orange needed a more modern hotel for the new breed of travelers.

The Jack Tar Hotel chain opened the Jack Tar Orange House in 1957. The new hotel was built on the river on Division Avenue across from the Holland. Shortly after the opening of the Jack Tar, the Holland was demolished. The site was cleared and the new hotel used the site of the old hotel for a parking lot.

Recently the long closed Jack Tar Orange House was demolished and the site is being reborn as Riverfront Park. The site of the old Holland Hotel has regained use as a new senior citizens center. After a few decades of inactivity, the old hotel sites are once again serving the public.

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BCYRA football, cheer sign-ups scheduled Registration for BCYRA football and cheer sign-ups will be Saturday, May 9 and May 16, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm., at the BCYRA football field.

All Bridge City youth ages 5-12, as of Aug. 1, are eligible to participate. Birth certificates and proof of residency will be required when signing up. Late sign-ups will be held June 16, from 5-6 pm. Additional $25 fee applies.

Cost is $135, with a $35 discount for each additional child. Custom uniforms are provided for both football and cheer.

WOS Athletic Banquet scheduled e West Orange-Stark High School Athletic Banquet, which is catered by Moncla's, will be at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 19, in the West Orange-Stark High School Cafeteria. Male and female athletes from the current school year 2014-2015 will be honored. Each athlete will receive one free ticket. Parents and other family members may purchase tickets for $7 at the West Orange-Stark Athletic Office by May 15. If you need additional information please contact the Athletic Department at 882-5530.

Bridge City boys basketball camp scheduled ere will be a boys basketball camp at Bridge City High School, June 1-4 for boys in 4th through 9th grades. e camp times will be from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm for 4th through 9th graders and from 5:10 7:10 pm, for 7th through 9th grades.

Deadline to sign up is May 11, unless you don't want the camp package. If you do not want the camp package, there is no deadline just show up on the first day of camp with $60 (instead of $65, which includes the t-shirt.) For more information on this, or to sign up, contact Coach Tony Knight at tony.knight@bridgecityisd.net.

Food handler classes offered e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Food Handler’s Class May 20, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Extension Office, Hwy 1442 in Orange. e class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment such as but not limited to: good personal hygiene, cross contamination, and time and temperature abuse. is is a Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program.

It is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. e cost is $20 per person and is payable by check or cash the day of the class. You must pre-register by calling the Extension office at 882-7010.

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God will judge people on care for the poor, for the planet, pope says

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -The powerful of the earth will face God’s judgment and will be asked to account for how they cared for the poor and how they cared for the environment so that it could produce food for all, Pope Francis said.

“The planet has enough food for all, but it seems that there is a lack of willingness to share it with everyone,” Pope Francis said May 12 during his homily at a Mass opening the general assembly of Caritas Internationalis.

The network of 164 Catholic charities -- who were to welcome Caritas South Sudan as the confederation’s 165th member -- was to focus on the theme, “One Human Family, Caring for Creation.”

Pope Francis told the delegates, “We ought to set the table for all and ask that there be a table for all.”

Citing Jesus’ explanation of the final judgment in the Gospel of Matthew, which includes the line, “For I was hungry and you gave me food,” the pope said, “we must do what we can so that everyone has something to eat. But we must also remind the powerful of the earth that God will call them to judgment

one day, and it will be seen if they truly tried to provide food for him in every person, and if they worked so that the environment would not be destroyed, but could produce this food.”

The work of Caritas in parishes, dioceses, nations and across the globe draws its strength from love of God and neighbor, the pope said. “Without this root, Caritas dies.”

“All of our strategies and plans remain empty unless we carry this love in us,” he said.

“Not our love, but his. Or better yet, our love purified and strengthened by his love.”

Adding to his prepared text and its call for further development of Caritas on the parish level, Pope Francis said every

Cowboy Church to host play day Cowboy Church of Orange County will hold two playboys Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, May 23. Sign up will be at 10:00 am, with start time 11:00 am Fees: $5.00 per event per age group.

Events are cloverleaf barrels, straight barrels, speed barrels, poles and a mystery event.

Must ride in four events and four shows to compete for All Around. Call before you haul, due to rainouts.

For more information contact Linda Carlton 656-7345 (cell), or 745-2120 (home)

Community Lunch/Free Home Cooked Meal Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Bridge City is inviting everyone to a free lunch on Saturday, May 16. Food will be served between the hours of 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Good Shepherd offers the community lunch on the 3rd Saturday of every month to all in our community. This meal is for all who are in need of fellowship or just a hot meal. Please join the congregation at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., for food and fellowship.

No reservation needed.

Caritas organization, large or small, is equal.

And he asked people to pray for “the grace not to fall into the trap of thinking that a wellorganized centralization is the path to follow, the grace to understand Caritas is always on the periphery in every local church, and the grace to know the central office is there for assistance, service and to promote communion -- but it is not everyone’s boss.”

Caritas agencies assist the poor, promote development, advocate for justice and assist refugees around the world.

Pope Francis asked them at the

Mass to be especially mindful of “our Christian brothers and sisters who have been violently deprived of food for the body and for the soul: They have been driven from their homes and their churches, which at times have been destroyed. I renew my appeal not to forget these people and these intolerable injustices.”

The Christian faith, he said, is a call “to wash the feet and bathe the wounds of the suffering and to prepare a table for them.”

Belief in God and assisting others go hand in hand, he said.

Faith is “to welcome God and express this in service to our brothers and sisters. Word, sacraments and service lead to and nourish each other.”

“Whoever lives the mission of Caritas is not simply a charity worker,” the pope said, “but is a true witness of Christ, one who seeks Christ and allows Christ to seek him, one who loves with the spirit of Christ, which is a spirit of gratuitousness and giving. All of our strategies and plans remain empty unless we carry this love in us.”

The Liberty Baptist Church of Newton will be celebrating its Pastor and First Lady’s 23rd pastor and wife appreciation, May 17, at 3:30 pm, County Road 2036, Newton.

Pastor Andrew Martin, Sr., is employed with Dupont SRW in Orange and Sister Gelonda Martin is the owner and operator of A&G Fashions School Uniforms.

Please come and help us lift Jesus on this day. We will have as our special guest, the Rev. John Smith and the Mount Calvary Church of Orange.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samuel

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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.

Worship in Slade Chapel 11 a.m.; UMYF & Kids 5 p.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.

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

FBC Bridge City offers memorial bricks, VBS

Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church will hold a Fifty Plus Church Fellowship, Rally and Fundraiser June 13, from 10:00 am through 5:00 pm, at the Sears Parking Lot, 2264 MacArthur Dr., Orange. There will be food, drinks and horse rides.

All churches are invited to donate and participate. Proceeds will benefit the Mt. Zion Building Fund.

Living Word Church

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

Mt. Zion Baptist to host Fundraiser

First Baptist BC offers Memorial Brick Program: FBC BC is offering members and non-members of the church the opportunity to purchase engraved bricks for themselves, or in honor of others.

The bricks will be laid around the church’s State Historical Marker located next to the Family Life Center, which is a very visible area. The number of bricks that are sold will determine the pattern. If there is a quick response to this program, there is a possibility that the project could begin or be completed by the July 12, 75th Church Anniversary Celebration. Order forms can be picked up at the church office or downloaded from the church’s webpage: www.fbcbc.org.

The church will also be holding Vacation Bible School June 7-11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm.

Classes are for kids going into kindergarten through grade 5 (next school year). The theme this year is “Son Surf Beach Blast.”

For more information on either event, call 409-735-3581.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD

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- Stamd 25 (Youth 6th-12th grade) 6-7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Billy Watson

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small group) Studies: Ladies and Mens Group: 7 p.m. Monday

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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LIKE NEW AUTOMOTIVE Four Orange County Locations

West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

COLLISION SPECIALIST

“Our church family welcomes you!”

19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

www.westorangechurch.org

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Baptist Orange Hospital still alive and kicking David Ball For e Record Staff at Baptist Orange Hospital wants the public to know reports of the hospital’s death have been greatly exaggerated.

Becky Trahan, manager of radiology at BOH, told a gathering at the Breakfast Connection of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce on the morning of May 7 at the hospital that they are discontinuing inpatient and surgery services, but they will still offer services so patients won’t have to drive Beaumont, Port Arthur or Houston. e Emergency Room is opened 24 hours a day, seven days a week. and outpatient services such as

chemotherapy and blood transfusions. Other services are CT scans, MRI, EKG/EEG, OP infusion clinic, pharmacy and Sleep Center. “e equipment in radiology is the same as in Beaumont,” Trahan said. “We are open, please use us. If you don’t use it , you’ll lose it.”

Trahan said thanks to the efforts of ER nurse Lori Lee, wait times are much lower than they have been.

Trahan added she and the staff are there to listen and to fix any bad experiences patients may have had. Dr. Stephen Patterson, superintendent of Orangefield ISD, introduced Rickie Harris, new superintendent of West Orange-Stark CISD. Harris was hired by the district this March.

Patterson said the strength of a community is in its public schools. Harris, likewise, said he wants to bring he community back into the schools. He added he’s there to listen, learn and to lead.

Harris has been a public school educator since 2001, according to the WO-CCISD site. He was an assistant principal in the Cedar Hill school system prior to being hired by WO-CCISD.He has experience as a high school principal, a coordinator of alternative programs, a biology teacher and a coach

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in the Cedar Hill, Itasca, Hillsboro and WilmerHutchins public school systems.

Additionally, he has coached football at the collegiate level.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and a Master’s degree in School Leadership, both from Abilene Christian University. He also holds a superintendent’s certificate from the State of Texas. Harris and his wife, Shalawn, have two children.

Rickie Harris, the new superintendent of the West Orange-Cove CISD, met members of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce at a Breakfast Connection on the morning of May 7 at the hospital. Harris said he wants to bring more community involvement to the school district. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

Pictured from left are Mike Reilly, Casey Smith, Conner Guillotte and Arlene Howland.

Bridge City teens chosen for ‘Boys State’ program in Austin e Bridge City American Legion Post 250 has sponsored two local high school Junior’s to participate in this years “Boys State” program. e boys selected are Casey Smith of Orangefield and Conner Guillotte of Bridge City. e boys will be in Austin from June 7 thru June 12.

American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government. Participants

are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of citizens. e training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus, and recreational programs.

High school juniors are selected by local school faculties and American Legion posts to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by the sponsoring American Le-

gion Post.

Only boys with outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, and service to their schools and community are considered and must have successfully completed their junior year of high school with at least one more semester of high school remaining. e Post holds various fund raisers during the year to support this and other programs in the community and to help our local veterans. Anyone wishing to make a donation may send it to American Legion Post 250 at PO Box 1561, Bridge City, TX 77611.

Wellspring Credit Union welcomes Phyllis Villanoueva, Loan Officer to their staff.

Wellspring has branches located in Bridge City, Orange, Mauriceville, and a branch opening in Newton next month.

Phyllis has been a resident of Bridge City for 27 years, is married to David Villanoueva and has three children who have all graduated from Bridge City I.SD. She has nine years of experience in the financial industry, with seven of those serving as a loan officer. She has also worked in member services and training. Phyllis worships and is very active at St. Paul Methodist Church. She also volunteers her time to serve as the secretary of the Lions Club of Bridge City. She is excited to be serving members in her home town.

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Local students join LU Ambassador group

Members of the Stark High School Class of 1959 purchased engraved bricks in support of the Southern Pacific Depot in Orange.

Stark High graduates assist efforts to save historic Southern Pacific Depot Proving that saving the historic Southern Pacific Depot on Green Avenue and Eleventh Street is certainly worth the effort, 70 percent of the members of the Stark High School Class of 1959 purchased engraved bricks for the paths around the depot amounting to nearly $7,000 toward the fundraising goal.

Not only were individual bricks purchased, but many of the class members bought bricks in honor of all deceased classmates and many favorite teachers and coaches. “We hope that the people of Orange who feel their contributions to the project would be too small should be encouraged to just buy a brick,” said Rose Simar, class secretary and member of the board of the Friends of the Orange Depot.

“As you can see, they all add up to generous support for our project.” e best way to donate a brick is to go to the organization’s website, , click on Bricks, print a form, fill it out and mail it in with a check, or charge to a credit card. As of April 30, $6,850 total bricks have been donated this year alone.

Project Fundraising and Museum Update e Friends of the Orange Depot announced a summer campaign to raise $45,000 to enable the organization to begin the actual construction to restore the Depot. Members of the board are actively calling on business leaders in Orange County to help. As of today, the

goal is only $27,000, since $18,000 additional donations have been collected this year. e architectural designs for the Depot museum/gift shop/conference center have been completed by Rob Clark and Nina Rivers, architects from AAI, Inc., in Beaumont. Clark’s expertise in restoring historic buildings makes his input important for acquiring official legal documentation for state and national historic markers. e designs include spaces for the following industries that propelled the success of Orange in the 20th century: railroad transportation, timber, shipbuilding, and petrochemicals. “It is exciting to be at this new stage of the project,” said Carrie Woliver, board president. “We are now asking the community if they would consider donating or loaning artifacts, photos, ship replicas, logos, train schedules, anything that will help us tell the stories of old Orange. On the website, there is even a place to write an interesting memory of the train station.” e organization will be joining forces with Heritage House, the museum which has a similar mission to save the history of Orange. “We will make plans not only to share ideas and artifacts, but also we will work together on special events to bring families to the historic quarter,” Woliver said.

Total fundraising goal for restoring the Depot is still $650,000, and more than half has

been raised. Donations from county residents are still needed, but also there is an active campaign to solicit grants from foundations across Texas. “ere are naming opportunities available, ranging in price from $25,000 to name one of the three exhibit areas to $100,000 to name one of the two areas of the museum,” revealed Woliver. “We are encouraging business leaders to underwrite all or a portion of the three special exhibit areas. And since all we need to begin construction is now $27,000, one naming opportunity will allow this to happen.” ere is already interest in underwriting the shipbuilding exhibit, an industry that contributed greatly to the WWII war effort. “We plan to honor the pioneers from all the industries in the museum,” said Woliver.

Why another museum? Woliver reports that visits to museums are much more memorable than other activities, such as shopping or going to the movies.

Many times, families will visit together, all experience the exhibits in their own way, and will share afterwards with other family members, making it a pleasant, memorable activity. Visiting the Depot Museum will offer opportunities for learning for the more than 15,000 school children in Orange County public schools alone, which will instill a source of pride in their home town.

Being situated at the apex of the historic district, the museum will attract all the visitors who come

Five Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students have earned their Certified Nurse Assistant certification. The students are dual-enrolled with Lamar State College-Orange and must get 100 hours of training, including classroom lecture and skills training at a local long-term care facility. Once they complete the training, they can take a certification exam, which includes both written and skills tests. Cathy Miller is the LCM instructor for this class. Pictured, from left, Ms. Brown, assistant Principal; Sierralee Teal, Dana Trahan, Jeanny Phillips, Bailey Brittain, Corrie Terry and Ms. Miller, nursing teacher.

to Orange to view the First Presbyterian Church, Stark venues, the river, and Lamar State College. e Friends of the Orange Depot board meeting will be held on ursday, May 21, 5:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church on Eddleman Rd. in Orange. New and old volunteers are encouraged to attend. At 4:30 pm, the architectural drawings will be on display for all to view, and drinks and appetizers will be available.

Lamar University has selected 17 students to serve as Lamar Ambassadors. They will join 29 returning ambassadors in representing the student body at official university events during the 2015-2016 academic year.

“The success of many initiatives at Lamar University is due, in large part, to our collaborations with alumni, donors and community leaders,” said Shannon Copeland, director of alumni affairs. “The Ambassadors Program connects accomplished students with these constituents, strengthening vital bonds and increasing opportunities for all students of our university.”

Lamar University Ambassadors are a select group of students who serve the university by assisting in recruiting qualified prospective students, building goodwill among alumni and community supporters at various public functions and representing the student body to visiting dignitaries.

“Lamar Ambassadors are very involved on campus, maintain high academic performance and are well informed about the university and what it has to offer students, alumni

and the community,” Copeland said.

To serve as an ambassador, an applicant must be a registered full-time student, be classified as a sophomore or junior in the fall semester and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Applicants must also submit a letter of interest, resume, faculty recommendation and have approval from their college dean.

Local newly selected Lamar University Ambassadors are: Orange - Kirby Clayton, mechanical engineering and John Ellis, computer information science; and Vidor - Kinnedy Mitchell, English (pre-physician’s assistant).

Returning Ambassadors are: Cole Durkin, Orange, finance; Erica Edgerly, Orangefield, fashion merchandising; Robert Ehrlich, Orange, chemical engineering; Jacob Martin, Orange, management, general business and entrepreneurship; Matthew McAfee, Orange, mathematics; Colton Morris, Orange, marketing and Dani Sanders, Orange, political science.

For more information about the Lamar University Ambassadors, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at or Alumni@Lamar.edu.

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LIT sets orientation Lamar Institute of Technology will hold five 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: 3:00-4:00 p.m., June 8; 3:00-4:00 p.m., July 7; 11:00 a.m.-noon, Aug. 3; 11:00 a.m.-noon, Aug. 10; and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Aug. 14.

Those interested in attending

St. Mary Catholic School is proud to announce that they have completed their 4 year “Catholic School Management” program. We are very thankful for those that were members of this team and appreciate all your time and talents. This program included guidance of revising of brochures, website, enrollment data and many more valuable documents that have improve the school. St. Mary Catholic School appreciates the time and talents of all committee members involved. Personal thanks to Mrs. Stevens and Father Daleo for the support you have given me and our school. Pictured are the Catholic School Management members.

City, school board election results are in David Ball For e Record is 2015 May General Election had some surprises, some close races, some changes and some landslides.

In the Bridge City ISD Board of Trustees election, Marla Zoch won by a landslide over Brad ibodaux by a vote of 751-397 and Judy Cole beat out incumbent Kirk Ellender by a vote of 704-453. e Bridge City City Council will have some new faces too, with Place 1 candidate, David

Rutledge, winning unopposed.

Place 3 candidate Tammi Fisette won with 74 percent of the vote over Steve Quibodeaux with 26 percent.

Terri Gauthier beat incumbent Richard Savoy with 67 percent versus 33 percent for the Place 5 seat.

In the Orange General Election, Mayor Jimmy Simms won with 769 votes; in District 1, Deborah Mitchell had 134 votes to Patrick Pullen’s 133 votes and Wayne Guidry went unopposed to win the District 2 seat.

In two at large seats, John H.

Gray 490 votes beat out Demetrius D. Hunter and Johm H. Smith, Jr. and Roderick Robertson’s 497 votes won over Rickey R. Blagburn and incumbent Eric Mitchell for the West Orange-Cove CISD Board of Trustees.

Incumbent Pete Amy did not seek re-election.

Linda Platt-Bryant will finish out a one-year term remaining for the seat left vacant when Mary Kirksey passed away.

Bryant received 371 votes over incumbent Nathaniel Colbert, Jr.’s 333 votes.

PETS OF THE WEEK

Dryden

Francis

Gilda

Each week The Record Newspapers features a pet, or pets of the week for adoption through local shelters and rescue organizations. This week’s pets are again rescues from Pups in Peril.

Dryden was found living a homeless life on a rope. He is approximately seven months old and full of love and life. He is up to date on his shots, heart worm negative and neutered. He is hoping to find his forever home, where he can enjoy a family who loves him. Dryden promises to love you right back.

Gilda is the sweetest little girl you will ever meet, just a bundle of fur and love. She is eight weeks old and looking for the perfect family to love her.

Francis is Gilda’s sister. They are part of a litter of 10 puppies dumped at a city pound when they were only three weeks old. Francis is now eight weeks old and in search of her forever loving family.

If you are interested in making one of these pups a part of your family, please contact Pups In Peril and fill out an application. Applications for all these pups and others may be filled out online at www.pupsinperil.org. You can also see more of the dogs available for adoption on Pups in Peril’s Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/PupsInPeril.

These pets are also available for visiting at local adoption events. For a schedule of where they will be, visit the Pups in Peril Facebook page.

Hurricane prep should begin now e Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is advising residents about the upcoming hurricane season and encouraging the public to begin preparing for any possible storms. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.

“Adequate and advance preparation is one of the most significant ways Texans can help mitigate the unpredictable and dangerous nature of hurricanes,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Although residents along the Gulf Coast are the most vulnerable, storms can endanger communities far inland, and DPS is urging Texans to start taking precautions now for the 2015 hurricane season.”

All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms.

Because the strongest winds in a hurricane are not located precisely at the center, it is possible for a storm to affect conditions

over land even if landfall does not occur.

Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and areas several hundred miles inland, and winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. In addition, hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes, create storm surges along the coast, cause extensive damage from flooding and create dangerous rip currents.

Here are several measures residents can take now to prepare for potential storms: • Assemble an emergency kit that includes essential documents, supplies and provisions.

• Review hurricane evacuation maps, and select a route for you and your family.

• Plan how all family members and pets will evacuate safely.

• Consider any special needs for individuals with disabilities or the elderly.

• Stay informed about chang-

Knights hold crawfish sale e Bridge City Knights of Columbus will be selling boiled crawfish Sunday, May 31, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the KC Hall adjacent to St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City.

Orders will be $25 for five pounds boiled crawfish, corn, potato and dip. e public can dine in, take out or drive up.

Delivery will be available for orders of 10 or more.

Tickets are being sold in advance by Bridge City KC members and must be purchased by Sunday, May24.

Or orders can be made via email to bckorders@gmail.com.

For email orders please provide your name, phone number, and how many tickets you want.

ing weather conditions in and around your area.

For more information on these tips and other ways to prepare for the 2015 hurricane season, please visit texasprepares.org.

e three at-large aldermen position winners for the city of Pinehurst were: Sarah McLendon 125, T.W. Permenter 120 and incumbent Dan Mohon 129. Incumbent Dan Barclay received 103 votes.

Voting results for the city of West Orange general election are as follows: Mayor: Roy McDonald ran unopposed and received 118 votes.

Carl K. ibodeaux received 110 votes and Frances DroddyLopez received 59.

Billie Trahan had 58 votes. e top two vote-getters won the at-large aldermen seats.

should sign up on the LIT web site, www.lit.edu.

Prospective students and their parents should arrive for orientation 30 minutes prior to sign in at the Beeson Building.

Prospective students should have applied and been admitted to LIT in order to get the most out of orientation.

The Fall 2015 semester begins on Aug. 20.

For more information or for questions, call Student Services at (409) 880-8321.

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Drop in fuel charge means lower light bill We’re paying less for fuel to make electricity, and that means your monthly electric bill is going down.

Customers will see residential bills go down by about 7 percent.

Beginning in March and continuing through September, the average 1000 kilowatt-hour residential bill is expected to be $107.52 compared to the previous average bill of $115.49. e savings is tied to a fixed charge for fuel that changes twice a year.

Electric utilities in Texas, in-

cluding Entergy Texas are regulated by the Public Utility Commission (PUCT). Monthly bills are largely made up of base charges plus fuel charges and the fuel portion is strictly passed through to customers. e PUCT rules require the fixed fuel charge on customer’s bills to be changed bi-annually each September and March. Beginning this month the average fuel charge will be $28.23 down from $36.20. is amount will remain the same until September 2015.

EPA issues penalty to Bridge City celebrates prom La Porte Clean Harbors Jon Oliphant and Hannah Faulk were named King and Queen at the Brown Center, while students enjoyed “The Last Waltz” during the Bridge City High School Prom.

Royalty consisted of Juniors, Lilas Auger; Bailee Bacon; Shelby Dishon; Delaney Voegeli; Ty Bodin; Conner Guillotte; Brody McBee and Dawson Vines and Seniors, Brittney Meeks; Ariel Scogin; Kristen Young; Dallas Rector; Blaine Slaughter and Conner Wilbur.

OHS Life Skills students enjoy magical prom e Orangefield TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) and MiM (Meet in the Middle) organizations sponsored the 3rd Annual Life Skills Prom on Friday, May 1st. While the prom was held at Orangefield High School, approximately 65 special needs students with their MiM partner and sponsors from Orangefield, Bridge City, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Vidor, and Evadale were in attendance.

After arriving at OHS, the kids were whisked away for a special start to the day. Students from Bridge City Cosmetology spent the morning pampering each child with a hair, nail, and makeup session. Following a photo shoot, the kids were treated to “Hollywood.” e red carpet was rolled out, the lights were flashing, and the kids danced the afternoon away. TAFE member Kristen Blanke sums up the afternoon best, “planning and decorating is always fun, but my favorite thing has to be dancing

e U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a consent agreement and final order to Clean Harbors Deer Park, LLC, in La Porte, Texas. e company violated laws under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the storage and handling of hazardous waste. e company will pay a $22,400 civil penalty and is required to take steps to protect the local community from health and environmental risks associated with hazardous waste.

An EPA inspector discovered that Clean Harbors failed to

properly label hazardous containers, clean multiple spills from the container holding area and meet secondary containment requirements.

RCRA is the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

RCRA is designed to protect public health and the environment, and avoid costly cleanups, by requiring the safe, environmentally-sound storage and disposal of hazardous waste. e RCRA requirements mandate the use of safe practices which greatly reduce the chance that hazardous waste will be released into the environment.

Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between May 7 and the morning of May 8: Stolen Vehicle, 3819 Meeks Dr. Warrant service, 111 Pine Ave. Warrant service, 201 8th St. Illegal use of credit cards, 2321 S. Hwy. 62 eft, 201 8th St.

Warrant service, Cordrey Traffic accident, FM 1136 and IH-10 Follow-up investigation, 500 block Barkins Creek Crossing Traffic accident, 305 Burton Public intoxication/warrant service, 2419 16th St. Runaway, 907 Mill Warrant service, 201 8th St.

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Orangefield Life Skills students shown: Joshua Ferguson, Jacob Paul, Sarah Perry, Stephanie Johnson, Emily Netterville, and Lyndi Franklin

with all of the life skills kids. Nobody is judgmental or scared to dance, so everyone has fun!”

After attending a state TAFE convention a few years ago, the students were introduced to the

idea of this special day. e tireless efforts of Mrs. Wanda McLane, life skills teacher and MiM sponsor, help make this day possible. She was instrumental in obtaining a grant from Special

Olympics to help cover the cost of prom. We would also like to thank our local businesses for their donations and everyone who helped make this day so special.

St. Mary Catholic School held its annual prayer partner cross exchange. Students say prayers, write special notes and decorate a cross for their prayer partner throughout the lent season. The students revealed the identify of their prayer partner after announcements by exchanging decorated crosses to show their appreciation for the love and kindness given from those participating. Pictured are St. Mary Catholic School Students and Staff with their crosses.

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Deaths and Memorials Charles Reed Deweyville

mother Joyce Gillies and brother Alan Gillies.

Charles Webb Orange

Charles “Bo” Reed, 65, of Deweyville passed away in Beaumont Monday, May 11.

A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m.,  u r s d a y, May 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

O ffi c i at i n g will be Brother John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church of Deweyville.

He was born May 15, 1949 in Dequincy, LA to James and Mary (Kesyk) Reed. Bo was a welder, crane operator and avid outdoorsman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Reed; brother, James “Buster” Reed; grandson, Richard Leonard and brother-in-law, Johnny Jerkins.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Reed and children, Mary Florer and husband, Rob, David Reed and wife, Lazhia, Daniel Reed and fiancée, Elise Welsh, Geneva ompson, Dempsey Leonard, Debbie Reed and Jo, Katherine Reed and Sharon Clendnin and husband T.J. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael Leonard, Darren ompson, Justin Krantz, Mercedes Williams, Summer Choate, Ashton Mclane, Dusty Rash, Devin Rash, Christopher Clendenin, Corbin Clendenin, Kane Clendenin, Zachary Florer, Kyle Florer, Reed Florer, Richard Leonard, Kassidy Reed, Zander Dubose and Kage Dubose; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Peaunt Reed and wife, Tracy and Rodney Reed and wife, Anita and sisters, Marilyn Reed and Cynthia Reed.

Joanne Hearnsberger Orange

Charles Webb was born May 12, 1930 in Jonesville La. to Houston Carter Webb and G l a d y s ( We b b ) W e b b .

Charles entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom at the age of 84 May 10, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He will be joyfully celebrating his 85th birthday with Jesus.

Charles was a 1947 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and a member of the Bengal Lancer Marching and Concert Band. He was a faithful member at McDonald Memorial Baptist prior to his illness and thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship of his Adult Five Sunday School Class.

Charles was a long-time volunteer and board member of Orange Christian Services, RSVP for Senior’s and the Presbyterian Soup Kitchen for many years. He was a long standing member of the Kroger Koffee Klub with his retiree buddies. He got much satisfaction in delivering the pastry and bread donations to OCS and the Serenity House. Charles was an avid water skier. He and Garland Sims built their first pair of skis. ey went to the Orange City Dock in Garland’s boat and tested the skis.

Charles was the first person in Orange to be seen skiing. e Aqua Demons & Debs ski club was organized in 1954, performing in many states. Charles and Joette, along with three other members are remembered for skiing in a four hour marathon trip to Galveston for the Galveston Harvest Day Celebration.

Charles was a charter member and instrumental in organizing the Orange Community Band in 1959. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works in 1985 after 38 years of service. He served over 28 years before retiring from the Army Reserves as Master Sgt. Charles was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Joette Evans Webb; daughter Rhonda Jo Webb of Dickinson; Suzanne Webb Moreau of College Station and husband Chuck; He was fondly referred to as Dado by his grandchildren, Charles Brandon Moreau and wife Sarah; Chandler Webb Moreau and Dustin Kyle Moreau and Amanda Jo Webb Hope and husband Steven, all of College Station. He is also survived by two sisters, Virginia Merrington of Garland, JoAnn Turner of Lake Charles and brother, Duane Webb and wife Billie of Corpus Christi; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by his loyal companion cat, “Prince” and loving dog “Honey”.

A special thanks to Oakwood Manor Nursing Home Staff in Vidor, Southeast Texas Hospice, his care-givers Gloria Bertrand and Dell Chambers during his final days at home. To all of our cherished friends and family we would like to show our appreciation for your continued prayers and servant hearts during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Orange Christian Services or Memorial Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday May 16, at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Friday May 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Talmege Myers, Jr. Mauriceville Talmege Newton Myers, Jr., 57, of Mauriceville, died Saturday, May 9. He was born Aug. 19, 1957, to Annie Lucille Falls and Talmege Myers, Sr., in Austin.

He is survived by his f a t h e r, Ta l m e g e Newton Myers, Sr., of Lillington, NC; sisters, Mary Totino and her husband, David, of Mauriceville and Debbie Stauff and her husband, Bruce, of San Antonio; a host of loving nieces and nephews; and many loving family members and dear friends in North Carolina.

A gathering of Talmege’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with his memorial service to follow at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 731231718.

Dan Gillies Vidor Dan Gillies, 60, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 6, at UTMB Hospital in Galveston.

A native of Battle Creek, MI, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Dan was the senior equipm e n t operator for Lamar College Port Arthur for the past 14 years.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. A memorial for family and friends will be held at 1:30 pm Sunday, May 17, at his residence.

Dan is survived by his wife Debbie Gillies of Vidor; sons Derrick Lee Gillies and Daniel Lloyd Gillies, and his wife Keri, all of Vidor; daughter Denise K. Vaughn and her husband David, of Orange; father Richard Gillies of Battle Creek; brothers Mark Gillies of Battle Creek and Tim Gillies Union City, MI; five grandchildren, Libbie, Vivien, Holden, Daegan and Makena.

He was preceded in death by

Joanne “Paula” Hearnsberger , 68 went to be with her heavenly father May 10.

Paula was born in Beaumont, Nov. 3, 1946. She was the daughter of Paul Florio and Mary Belle Dickens.

Paula was a retired bus driver from HamshireFannett ISD. She was a devoted wife and mother and friend to all.

Her love for the lord, life and family will continue through the legacy of her children and grandchildren. Her husband erman Hearnsberger, her children Daren Hearnsberger, Todd Hearnsberger and DeLisa Deutsch and their spouses Angel, Stephanie and George, her grandchildren Morgan, Kelsey, Hannah, Melanie and Grafton, her beloved sister Tina Florio and brother Sherwood Florio survives her.

A memorial service will be held at Triumph Church in Nederland, Sunday May 17, at 3:00 pm. Officiating will be her sons the Rev. Daren Hearnsberger and the Rev. Todd Hearnsberger.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Visiting hours will be from 2:00-3:00 pm at Triumph Church preceding the memorial service.

Travis Allen Orange Travis “T” William Allen, 27, of Orange, passed away May 8, at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a . m . , Wednesday, May 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Offic i ating will be the Rev. Jay omas. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Feb. 25, 1988, he was the son of Terry and Regina Allen. Travis graduated from Community Christian School and the Lamar Police Academy, and attended Stephen F. Austin University. He had a love of sports and in high school he won numerous awards including TAPPS (the Texas Association of Private and Parochial School) Class 1A Texas Male Athlete of 2006. He ran cross country, played soccer, baseball, golf, tennis and went to state levels in each sport, as well as little league. He also played Rugby at SFA and enjoyed scuba diving and playing disc golf.

Travis wholeheartedly loved life. He enjoyed hanging out and relaxing with his many friends. When he cared for someone, it was with his whole heart. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed help. T loved taking trips and he especially loved going to Walt Disney World with his Mom. He loved to cook for people and enjoyed sharing his talent. Travis’ smile and laughter lit up a room. He was loved and respected by many. T will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, R.C. Clark and Lance Honeycutt.

He is survived by his parents, Terry and Regina Allen; grandparents, Barbara Honeycutt, Travis and Billie Allen; aunts, Robin Clark, Rhonda Block and husband, Mark, and Laura Allen; cousins, Kayla Brown and husband, Michael, Britney Sanford and husband, Nathan and numerous other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Corey Walters, Shea Martin, Kevin Guillory, Jordan Bell, Michael Brown, and Ryan Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.

Althea Robinson Orange Althea Garmon Robinson, 89, of Orange, passed away May 9, at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves.

A private service will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Ronnie Theriot Orange Ronnie eriot, 78, of Orange, passed away May 7, at his home in Orange surrounded by family.

A memorial service was Monday, May 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Casey Zimmerman of

Friendship Baptist Church in Beaumont. Cremation under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Erath, La., Oct. 1, 1936, he was the son of Rene eriot and Christine Muzar eriot. Ronnie loved nature and could fix just about anything. He was loved very much by his wife and family and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rick eriot and daughter, Robin eriot.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry eriot; children, Chris Craig of Orange, Terry Conley of Knoxville, Tn. and Bill eriot of Silsbee; grandchildren, Josh, Amanda, Adam, April, Allie, Andy, Chas, Michelle, Matt, Taylor, and Brennan; several greatgrandchildren and his siblings, Ray eriot, Bob eriot, and Pat Hristopolous.

For friends who desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wells Fargo Bank account number 1000220000245 in Ronnie’s name.

Jerry Mizell Vidor Jerry Dan “Danny “ Mizell passed from earth to start his eternal life on Sunday May 3. He was a kind and loving man.

He worshipped his true and living God at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church.

He was preceded in death by his son Donnie Steven Mizell; father Johnnie L Mahfouz; sisters Sherry Lynn Mizell, Gin Buller and brother James Steven Mahfouz.

Danny is survived by a daughter Patricia Mizell Wright and step daughter Brittney Olsen; mother Aileen Mahfouz; grandmother Margaret Harvey; sister Kathleen Cryer and half sister Lisa Mizell, all of Vidor and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the love of his life and mother of his children Kathlene Harrison Mizell.

Danny was blessed with eight wonderful grand children Alissa Mizell of Orangefield, Zack Parker of New Caney, Clayton Mizell, of Orange, Christian Wright , Dillion Wright , Jade Wright , Brayden Wright and Ayden Adams, all of Vidor.

Prior to medical conditions he was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Orange County, manager of Harris County Water Department and traveled the USA from coast to coast as a truck driver. He loved to travel and one favorite destination was the mountains of Colorado. Danny was a true outdoorsman, he LOVED to hunt and fish.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 8, at the church, with burial to follow at Weeks Chapel Cemetery in Burkeville.

Shirley Pomeroy Orange Shirley L. Pomeroy passed away at Family Care Assisted Living Center in Orange May 5, at the age of 82.

She was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Galveston, and was a graduate of Ball High School in Galveston.

She worked for National Hotel Company at their h e a d q u a rters in Galveston in the early 1950’s.

Shirley was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Society in Orange. She is a past president of the Sabine Area Propeller Women’s Club and Women’s Maritime Club. She was a great homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

She is preceded in death by her son, Stephen Pomeroy, Jr. and grandson, Michael Purdon.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Stephen Pomeroy of Orange; daughters, Susan Purdon and husband, Dave of Arlington, Sandra Pomeroy and husband, Jeremy Chappell of Dallas; granddaughter, Stephanie Purdon and three great-grandchildren all of Arlington and her brother, James LaCoume of

Galveston.

Many thanks for the great care given by Southeast Texas Hospice and Family Care Assisted Living Center of Orange.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. A graveside service is pending with Claybar Funeral Home in Orange and Father Joseph Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange.

Billy Anglin Orange Billy Mack Anglin, 75, of Orange, passed away May 5, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Friday, May 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Officiating was the Rev. Bobby Hoffpauir of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial was to follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.

Billy was born Feb. 15, 1940, to William Anglin and Lucille Mathis Anglin. Billy enjoyed hunting, gardening, and working outside. He worked with his wife in the honey producing business for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Anglin; parents, William and Lucille Anglin and his sister, Peggy Batte.

He is survived by his children, Cheri Walston and husband, Rick of Orange, Cindy Gunn and husband, Chris of Orange and Linette Bell and husband, Dennis of Bridge City; grandchildren, Chad Scales and wife Desiree, Keegan Smith, Anthony Gunn, Jeremy Sonnier, Joseph Sonnier, Jr., Brandon LeBlanc, Jordan LeBlanc, Kaycie Gunn and Keelie Smith; great-grandchild, Rylee Scales and his sister, Pam Hodge.

Serving as pallbearers were Chad Scales, Keegan Smith, Anthony Gunn, Joseph Sonnier, Jr., Jeremy Sonnier, Jordan LeBlanc, and Brandon LeBlanc.

Lance Honeycutt Lufkin Lance Lee Honeycutt, 79, of Lufkin, passed away May 6, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lufkin.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 9, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Mack Duncan. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Orange, Feb. 25, 1936, he was the son of Lance Lee Honeycutt, Sr. and Hazel Lee Walles Honeycutt. Lance was a graduate of Stark High School, a big supporter and fan of the U.T. Longhorns, and a member of Bolton Street Baptist Church in Amarillo. He also worked for Pilgrim’s Pride as a refrigeration engineer for 21 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, J. B. Honeycutt.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Honeycutt of Lufkin; children, Tammy and Jerry Nobles of Tomball, Vicky Lea and Tommy Aven of Pearland, Kay and Roger Mahon of Orangefield, Lance Lee III and Dakota Honeycutt of Bridge City, Regina and Terry Allen of Orange and Robin Clark of Orange; grandchildren, Christy, Aaron, Ashley, Danielle, Meagan, Jeffery, Zach, Caleb, Gabby and Travis; four great-grandchildren; three nephews and many other loving family members and friends.

Serving as pallbearers were Mitch Carlin, Aaron Aven, Jerrell Durham, Bobby Sutton, Jeffery Honeycutt, and Caleb Honeycutt. Honorary pallbearers were Zach Honeycutt and Chris Branch.

The family would also like to acknowledge his grandson, Travis Allen, who passed away the morning after Lance, as an Honorary Pallbearer.

The family wishes to honor Lance’s memory and his love of the Longhorns by asking everyone to wear their favorite U.T. shirts.

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Charlie Hillebrandt Carlyss, La. Charlie “Pappy” Hillebrandt, 58, passed away Wednesday, May 6, after his return from vacationing in Cozumel, Mexico with family and friends.

Charlie was a native of Bridge City, and had been a resident of Carlyss for the last 33 years.

He enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, telling stories, listening to music, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, whether at the ballfield or at home. He was a member and President of the “Carlyss Perch Club”. He thoroughly enjoyed his job as Senior Account Manager with Appleton Group. Charlie was a very devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.

Survivors include his wife of 35 1/2 years, Christi “Gammy” Hall Hillebrandt of Carlyss; children, Carli Dyan Hillebrandt Fuselier and husband, Martin of Carlyss, and Dr. Cole Daniel Hillebrandt of Lake Charles; parents, V.J. and Melba Boudreaux (Pop and Gran); siblings, Dana Boudreaux Spitzer and husband, Mike of Tennessee, Gay Moncla and husband, Randy of Beaumont, and Johnny Boudreaux of Dallas; three grandchildren, Reece Dylan “Reecer” Fuselier, Gavin Luke “Gavo” Fuselier, and Ryan Olivia “Tooty” Fuselier and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Charlie’s Life was held Monday, May 11 in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Mike Spitzer was officiant. e family requests that memorial donations be made to e St. Nicholas Center, 2519 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. e family would like to give special thanks to the staffs of Cozumel International Clinic and St. Luke Episcopal Hospital in Houston for their excellent care of Charlie.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

Juanita Myers Orangefield Juanita K. Myers, 84, of Orangefield, passed away Tuesday, May 5, at e Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

Funeral services were Friday, May 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was Brother Cody Hogden of First Baptist Church in Orangefield. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.

Born in Hackberry, La., on June 20, 1930. She was the daughter of Landry Kibodeaux and Azelie Newman Kibodeaux.

She attended St. Helen’s Catholic Church and loved visiting First Baptist Church in Orangefield.

She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother, foster mother, mentor to many, team player, coach and beloved friend. She loved God, her family and she loved and lived life to its fullest.

She loved to travel anywhere, anytime. She contributed her all to her community and above all helped ANYONE in need with an open mind and open heart.

She never met a stranger. One of Juanita’s many mottos was: “If I can help just one person then I have done my job”. She lived by the golden rule; treat others as you want to be treated. She will be truly missed by all who were lucky to have known her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Ida Hanks, Anna Moosa, Clifford Kibodeaux, Edith Landry, Marceline Jones, Easton Kibodeaux and her son Nolan J. Myers.

Juanita is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clevan J. Myers, Sr.; children, Clevan (Butch) and Becky Myers, Curley and Sheryl Myers, Rolan Sr. and Debbie Myers, Regina Myers, Pat Park, Vivian Myers, Belinda and Larry Nunez, Leisha Myers, Sheri Huckaby, Stephanie and

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Service League honors volunteers and passes the baton David Ball For e Record ere are some unsung heroes in he community who are out to make Orange a better place to live. e Service League of Orange hosted their annual luncheon on May 7 at Sunset Grove Country Club to recognize the incoming president and to commemorate the outgoing one; to introduce oďŹƒcers, chairs and advisors, to receive reports and to listen to a presentation from guest speaker, Judy Jensen, of Orange Christian Services.

Jensen said volunteers are near and dear to her heart.

She spoke of the volunteers who serve at Orange Christian Services: how many serve, their age range, longevity of service and the work they do. “We have from 65 to 80 volunteers who spent 13,541 hours assisting 9,164 families with 8,525 food orders to feed 24,747 people,� she said. “ousands were helped with food, clothing, pre-

scriptions, and utilities and and rent when funds are available.

None of this could be accomplished without our volunteers.�

Jensen gave the deďŹ nition of what a volunteer is from the Webster’s Dictionary. She then gave her own deďŹ nition of her volunteers of those who are unselďŹ sh with their time, talent and in helping others. “Some tell me they get so much out of giving that they feel guilty because they’re getting more by volunteering than they’re giving,â€? Jensen said.

She added days are brighter because of volunteers and they carry out the mission of Orange Christian Services.

Jensen said, however, volunteers are unpaid for their service, but their service isn’t free.

She said they received blessings from above through their calmness, caring and compassion. “ey always have fresh eyes and fresh hearts. It’s always new and it never gets old. ey keep on keeping on,� Jensen said.

She concluded her speech by quoting and applying Ephesians 4:32- “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you,� and Galatians 5:13“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.�

Rosemary Higgins, outgoing president of e Service League, passed the gavel to incoming president, Nancy Shawhan.

Higgins read a report from the 2014-15 year. e Toy Coee they partnered with the Salvation Army was a great success, she said. “Joyce Sonnier and her committee were able to arrange two beautiful homes: the Katy and Mark Taylor residence and Melanie and Michael Leeur residence. And we appreciate them oering their lovely homes for our annual Cristmas tour bringing in 352 guests, 507 toys and monetary donations of $3,570.

Rosemary Higgins, outgoing president of The Service League, left, passed the gavel to incoming president, Nancy Shawhan.

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Higgins said.

Twelve community needs grants totaling $18,051 were distributed for 2014-15. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e recipients were Baptist Orange Chaplainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund, Friends Helping Friends, Orange Community Players, Rainbow Room, Orange Livestock Association, Salvation Army, American Cancer Society, Christian Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Job Corp, Stable Spirit, Samaritan Counseling, Stay and Play and Friends of the Depot.

Gift Shop sales were $43,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e rumors and gossip about the closing of the hospital didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt our income there,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e gift shop made a donation of $5,000 to the Service League Community Trust Account and 1,387.75 hours were worked by volunteers at the shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e special health committee had two referrals from schools for medical attention. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Serv-

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Total service hours volunteered were 30 hours.

Jennifer McConnell, with the assistance from the Stark Museum of Art personnel, arranged art lessons for both fourth and ďŹ rst-grade area school students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey have been to the Little Cypress Intermediate, Little Cypress Elementary, Mauriceville Elementary, Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Bridge City Elementary, Community Christian, OrangeďŹ eld Elementary and West Orange Elementary. A total of 1,112 students have learned a fun and exciting art project,â&#x20AC;? Higgins said.

Total service hours volunteered were 160 hours.

Elder Fun has been busy playing bingo at four nursing homes in Orange, Sabine Place, Orange Villa, î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Meadows and the Senior Center, she said. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e volunteers played bingo with 419 residents and put in 278

Service League hours. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Rainbow Room and Orange Christian Services worked over 100 hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to welcome six new Provisionals to our group and we have two members going Sustaining. I am very proud of these ladies. Whenever a call went out for help, these wonderful ladies stepped up to help wherever needed,â&#x20AC;? Higgins said Jeannie Jordan and Janice Gooch, likewise, gave the scholarship report. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere were 99 scholarship applications for 2014. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e recipients of the 2014 Service League Scholarship Awards were: Lamar State College-Orange EndowmentBryanna McFarland, LC-M HS; Alternate: Pricilla Garza, OrangeďŹ eld HS; Service League of Orange Scholarship: Amanda Ashby, BCHS; Payton Brown, WO-S; Diane Maldanado, LCM; Alternate: Richard Tatar, VHS.

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Orange County teams move on in

PLAYOFFS Staff Reprot

For The Record

Bridge City Cardinal Chase Shugart smashes his third playoff home run during action against Coldspring Saturday.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City’s Kyle Bergeron is on the hill in Game Two against Coldspring. The Cardinals defeated the Trojans 14-0 and 10-2 to advance to the area round against Giddings on Friday.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Three of Orange County’s heavy hitters will be advancing in the state baseball and softball championships this week.

The Bridge City Cardinals and Lady Cardinals along with the West OrangeStark Mustangs all go to the next level after taking out opponest in post season action.

The Bridge City Lady Cardinals (24-4) advance to the Region III quarterfinal round of the softball playoffs after using all three games in the series to break down the Caldwell Lady Hornets on Saturday. The Lady Cards lost 4-3 in Game One after 11 gruelling innings but came back to tie the series in Game Two, 9-5, and finsihed off Caldwell in Game Three, 2-1, after pulling ahead in the seventh inning.

The Dist. 24-4A Champion Lady Cardinals now enter another three game series against the Hargrave-Huffman Lady Falcons beginning Thursday at PA Memorial at 5 p.m.

Game Two is scheduled for Saturday at Barbers Hill High School at 11 p.m. and Game Three, if needed, will begin 30 minutes after Game Two. The Bridge City Cardinal baseball team ripped into the 2015 playoffs by sweeping the three game series against the Coldspring Trojans. On Friday ‘Big Red’ downed the Trojans 14-0 with Cardinal ace Chase Shugart on the hill. Shugart went the distance with a no hitter and added two homeruns at

The West Orange-Stark Mustangs move on to the Region III area round to take on Navasota in a best-of-three series beginning Thursday this week. Above: Aidan Anderson and the Mustangs autograph photos for children following their two game victory over Splendora to advance in the playoffs.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

bat before the Cardinals called it a night. On Saturday the Cardinals polished off Coldspring, 10-2, with right hander Kyle Bergeron pitching.

Shugart added another homerun to help propel Bridge City to the Region III area round.

The Dist. 24-4A Champion Cardinals (16-7) now face the Giddings Buffaloes (15-5-2) in a one game winner-take-all on Friday at Kingwood High School.

Game time is 8 p.m.

The West Orange-Stark

Mustangs made quick work of the Splendora Wildcats sweeping their bi-district duel with 9-2 victory in Game One on Friday with Grant Anderson pitching. On Saturday the Mustangs beat the Wildcats 13-2 with Aidan Anderson pitching the first three innings before Jack Dallas took-over.

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Excited youngsters get autographs from the West Orange-Stark Mustangs after defeating Splendora in the bi-district round on Saturday.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs Bridge City’s Blake Pruett steals second base against Coldspring in the Game Two victory.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Aidan Anderson pitched three innings for the Mustangs at home Saturday in the playoffs.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Bridge City Cardinal Ryne Shugart gets a hit against Coldspring as “Big Red’ rolls on to sweep the series in two straight victories.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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Lady Cardinal catcher Kaleigh Carter tags out a Caldwell base runner at home in the Region III area round.

RECORD PHOTO: Marci Anderson

Lady Cardinal third baseman Kasey Frederick scoops up a bunt and throws to first for the out during playoff action against Caldwell.

RECORD PHOTO: Marci Anderson

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The Bridge City Lady Cardinals are seen following their incredible comeback victory to defeat the Caldwell Lady Hornets in the best-of three area round series. The Lady Cardinals now advance to the Region III quarterfinal round against Hargrave-Huffman. Front row: Hannah Faulk, Skylar Kahla, Kaleigh Carter, Kasey Frederick, Kellyn Cormier. Back row: Meagan Sourdellia, Kassidy Wilbur, Bree Fredeck, Hope Hill, Abby Faulk, Faith Kaufman, Kaitlyn Smith, Hannah Carpenter, Kaylene Droddy, Baili Thibodeaux and Ashton Sezer.

RECORD PHOTO: Marci Anderson

Lady Cardinal outfielder Baili Thibodeaux makes a catch for the out against Caldwell.

RECORD PHOTO: Marci Anderson

Lady Cardinal ace Kassidy Wilbur throws to first for the out against Caldwell.

RECORD PHOTO: Marci Anderson

Sabine River Authority of Texas

2015 Board of Directors ”Sabine River Authority’s roots run long and deep in Orange County. Orange County Citizens were among the early pioneers that had the vision to create the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Orange County continues to be a focal point of our operations in the Sabine River Basin.”

-- David Montagne, SRA General Manager

For More Information Contact: Sabine River Authority P. O. Box 579 · Orange, TX 77631 (409) 746-2192 www.sratx.org

Mac Abney, President Marshall Connie Ware, Vice President Marshall J. D. Jacobs, Secretary/Treasurer Connie Wade, Secretary Pro Tem Longview David Koonce, Center Earl Williams, Orange Stan Mathews, Pinehurst Cliff Todd, Carthage Sharon Newcomer, Mauriceville

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Flounder makes desireable Plan B “The surface temperature has continued to warm,” stated Jonathan Simon, “and while the water in the river has cleared up a little as well, it appears that the river bass got much more active with the rise in temperature. That was the only obvious difference in conditions that Simon could contribute to the improved catches in last week’s weekly river tournament.

Darren Youngblood and Joseph Childers teamed up to win the event with a three bass limit that weighed in at a solid 6.04 pounds. The winning duo reported that they were able to cull their catch from fourteen keeper size bass!

Jim Foster and Mike Chargois finished second with 5.03 pounds and Donnie and Hunter Pickard earned third place money with 4.77 pounds. The Pickards also collected the big bass pot with a 3.03 pound fish.

For the first time this year, nineteen keeper bass were weighed in at the end of the day and the water conditions continue to improve.

Unfortunately, while the number one topic of conversation at the boat launch should have been the much improved bass fishing, it was the boating accident earlier in the afternoon most on everyone’s mind. Far more important than the second hand details of any of the eye-witness accounts is the fact that while both boats involved received extensive damages and injuries were incurred….there were no fatalities!

My continued prayers go out for the parties involved in both boats as I spend the majority of my waking hours on the water and hate the thought of anything so enjoyable somehow going south. Because finding blame inevitably takes precedence over using the same time to assess our own shortcomings,

all too often we overlook a valuable lesson. I have no idea exactly what happened, but hopefully the accident will serve to make each of us take the time to reassess our own boating skills.

In spite of daily thundershowers and the incredibly high tides that have pushed the water over the grass lining the bayous, the flounder bite has continued to improve. Even with all of the fresh water both Cow and Black’s bayou are producing some nice flounder, but the bayous leading into the Game Reserve on the east side of the lake have been especially good.

I have not personally fished Cow Bayou or Black’s much recently, but several area fishermen I spoke with last week were catching limits of flounder in both bayous fishing live shad on a Carolina rig and bouncing watermelon-red flake tails rigged on quarter ounce jigs off the bottom. Most of their fish were in the 15 to 17 inch class.

The flounder that we have caught at the mouths of the bayous leading into the reserve have been a little larger, but we have had to hit several spots in order to catch any numbers. I have no doubt that we could limit in any one of those bayous, but guides are not allowed to fish inside the reserve. For that reason, outgoing tides have been the prime time for us.

The incoming tide tends to push the flounder into the flooded grass where they ambush schools of small shad. The outgoing tide backs the better flounder off the shoreline as they take advantage of any structure in slightly deeper water. When targeting these fish on low tide it is best to make longer casts as it is not unusual to catch several fish off a single spot if you don’t disturb them.

I don’t know that there is a

Nice flounder on a windy day.

more dependable choice of lures when it comes to duping flounder than one of the GULP products. My only concern would be how to best fish it.As a rule, I will start with one of the curl tails in chartreuse or white threaded on a quarter ounce jig head, but the shrimp imitations can be equally effective.

I have several clients that fish the curl tail body on a single spin spinner bait exclusively and while I don’t think they catch as many flounder with that set up, they usually catch more reds in addition. We also do well with a pumpkin-chartreuse Sea Shad

Orange native, LU hurler Angelle gets spot on Academic All-District Lamar baseball senior starting pitcher Chase Angelle was a selection on the Capital One Academic All-District VII team, recognized as one of the nation’s top student-athletes for his combined performance athletically and in the classroom, announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Thursday.

The Academic All-District teams include student-athletes that are divided into eight geographic districts across the United States and Canada. Angelle advances to All-America ballot, were first-, second- and third-team honorees will be selected later this month.

He was one of only two pitchers from Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming to make the team, and one of three from the Southland Conference- joining Nicholls’ Stuart Holmes and Stephen F. Austin’s Dan O’Neill. He holds a 3.80 grade

CHASE ANGELLE point average in accounting.

Angelle has been Lamar’s best pitcher this season with a 2.15 earned run average and team-leading five wins. He took over as the series opening pitcher three weeks into the conference season, and has

been dominant since.

The Orange native has worked 83.2 innings with five complete games and two shutouts to his name. His best game was against in Incarnate Word in a nine-inning, four-hit shutout.

For his career, the senior is close notching his name Lamar’s best career ERA list.

He holds a 2.97 career average, and is just short of William Delage’s eighth place mark of 2.89.

To be eligible for Academic All-America consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and have reached athletic and academic standings at their current institution.

Angelle leads the Cardinals against SFA on Friday at 6:00 at Vincent-Beck Stadium.

He, along with 11 other seniors, will be honored on Saturday as a part of Senior Day festivities.

rigged on the same quarter ounce head. I will either rub it down with a little menhaden scent or tip it with a small slice off a torn up Gulp bait!

I have gotten a few good reports on the trout from folks fishing the ship channel south of the Causeway, but I haven’t gotten down there this week and probably won’t make that run as I prefer to stay in the lake. The few trout that we have caught in the main lake were still holding well off the shoreline in 6 to 8 feet of water, but the wind has make it tough to fish that program.

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Bridge City’s Logan New advances the Cardinals with a hit against Coldspring.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

The team meets Grant Anderson at the plate after his three run home run put the Mustangs up, 10-1 in the first inning.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Cardinal first baseman Blake Pruett singles during Game Two playoff action as Big Red rolls on to meet Giddings this week in the Region III area round of the state baseball playoffs.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

After the first inning, Coach Stephen Westbrook talks to twins Aidan and Grant Anderson. Aidan pitched while Grant played catcher.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Grant Anderson on the mound in playoff action for the WOS Mustangs.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

OC teams in playoffs inning for the Mustangs.

The Mustangs (18-2) now face the Navasota Rattlers (147) in the Region III area round starting Thursday at Barbers Hill High School at 7 p.m. The series continues on Friday with Game Two beginning at 5 p.m., and Game Three if needed to follow.

The Bridge City Cardinals are: seniors; Ryne Shugart, Blake Pruett, Logan New,

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Blaine Slaughter, Jonah Watts, Chase Shugart and Corbin Voegeli. Juniors: Riley Harris, Bradley Thibodaux, Lane Ashworth, Tyler Bouget, Derick Dearing, Tod McDowell, Chaston Miller, Kade Wheat and Kyle Bergeron. Sophomores: Byron Trahan and Kevin Gordon. Freshmen on the team are: Schuyler Thibodaux, Justyn Romero and Caleb Dubois.

The West Orange-Stark

Mustangs are: seniors; Grant Anderson, Kalen Garrett, Darren Blagburn, Grant LapointTeate, Jermaine Mitchell, Miguel Gobert, Aaron Blagburn, Aidan Anderson, Austynn Wolfford and Chase Rutledge. Juniors: Payton Robertson; Sophomores: Jack Dallas, Ryan Ragsdale and K.J. Miller and, Freshman Chad Dallas.

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Newton County man tanks after found with no license

Quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots received their punishment for ‘Deflate-gate.’

Is ‘Deflate-gate’ penalty too severe for the crime?

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

It appears to me that the lid was blown off the months of secrecy that followed the incident where the Indianapolis Colts blew the whistle on the New England Patriots, accusing some employees in their organization of letting air out of the game balls after the NFL checked them to insure they were inflated properly before the game.

This occurred prior to the kickoff of the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. between the Patriots and the Colts.

Actually the Indianapolis front office had been complaining that this practice had been going on for quite some time, but nobody paid much attention to the accusation.

But a game ball was confiscated just before halftime by an Indianapolis employee, checked out and was found to be more than one pound below the league’s specifications.

The NFL announced that it would look into the matter and issue a report of their findings from the investigation.

Last week the NFL released the report of its investigation of 243 pages, which, incidentally, was lengthier than the number of pages devoted to the My Lai Massacre investigation, according to NBC Sports reporter Joe Posnanski.

One of the most-asked questions by the media was why the NFL even permitted teams to control their own footballs after they have initially been inspected and approved by the league officials. The rules committee should jump on this controversy the next time it meets before next season.

Many Patriots players, employees and fans are See KORNER, PAGE 6B

e following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

No Fish Tank License While patrolling Toledo Bend, a Newton County game warden observed a fish tank in a truck with displaying commercial markings required for selling aquatic products. Upon further investigation, the warden could find no matching valid license for selling bait. e warden issued the man a citation and the case is pending.

Gone Net Fishing Two Freestone County game wardens patrolling Richland-Chambers Reservoir encountered three individuals collecting firewood a little distance from their car on a county road near the lake. e wardens made contact with the individuals and saw several open containers of alcohol in their car. e individuals took the wardens back to their fish camp, where one warden found several game fish with no hook marks in their mouths. After further questioning, the individuals said they caught the fish in their nets. One warden found two cast nets.

Cases are pending.

Don’t Take More than Your Fill A Cherokee County game warden seized 18 hybrid striped bass from two individuals fishing below the spillway at Lake Palestine. e warden, who had dealt with both individuals before concerning fishing violations, had already checked both individuals that morning and found that they had each already reached their hybrid bass bag limit for the day. Cases are pending. at’s a Lot of Hunting Gear A Limestone County game warden apprehended an individual for hunting from a public roadway. e warden first saw the vehicle on the public road without its headlights on. When the warden stopped the vehicle, he found night vision goggles, a legally possessed high-powered rifle with a suppressor attached, a spotlight and loaded handgun. e individual said he had permission to hunt on both sides of the roadway, though the warden could not confirm his story. Cases are pending.

Because He Didn’t Want to Break the Law A Polk County game warden was patrolling a private neighborhood when he observed a truck with fishing poles in the back leaving a private pond where no fishing was allowed. When the warden stopped the vehicle to determine if the individuals had been fishing in the private pond without consent, he discovered the driver had not possessed a valid Texas driver’s license since 1992, had no vehicle insurance, had two felony arrest warrants from the neighboring county and had stolen license plates displayed on the vehicle. e driver said he had intended to go fishing in the pond but, after getting out and walking around, he decided to go home because he did not want to break the law. e warden arrested the driver for

the outstanding warrants and possession of stolen property before turning him over to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Cases are pending.

No More Catfish for You A Polk County game warden patrolling the Trinity River below the Lake Livingston Dam found two individuals who had exceeded the daily bag limit for blue catfish by 26 fish. Several cases and civil restitution are pending.

Stranded on the Water A Leon County game warden received a call from stranded bow fishermen on the Trinity River. e fishermen had launched their boat at the Highway 79 bridge and made it about 30 miles south when the boat motor quit. e fishermen were prepared with cell phones and a SPOT GPS Rescue Beacon, so they were able to give their GPS coordinates to the warden. e warden found the fisherman from land, gave them a ride back to their truck at the bridge on Highway 79, and then led them back to their boat to load it.

Surviving an ATV Accident A Zapata County and a Duval County game warden responded to an ATV accident near the Falcon Lake shoreline. e wardens found a 13-year-old girl who had crashed her ATV lying on a steep embankment, a few feet from deep water. e ATV was partially submerged. e girl sustained a broken femur and head trauma. e wardens gave medical aid until Zapata Emergency Medical Services arrived. e girl was then transported to Laredo.

Boating While Intoxicated Two game wardens patrolling Falcon Lake for water safety violations saw a personal watercraft (PWC) violate the 50-feet rule, which prohibits operation within that distance of another craft. After the wardens turned on their emergency lights, the PWC continued toward the bank. After contacting the operator, who didn’t have any identification, the wardens administered seated Standardized Field Sobriety Tests in their state boat since the operator said he’d had a "few" drinks that day. Following the seated test, the wardens conducted the standing SFST; both tests indicated the operator was intoxicated. He was placed under arrest for BWI and booked into Zapata regional jail.

Body Found in the River Two Zapata County game wardens received a call from the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office about a body floating in the Rio Grande River. When the wardens arrived on scene, they walked in the shallow water to recover the body. e wardens found a Mexican identification card on the body and believed he crossed into the United States illegally. e wardens turned the body over to the Zapata County Sheriff’s office for an investigation.

See Game Warden, Page 6B

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Game Warden

Can the Houston Rockets survive their second-round challenge in the NBA playoffs?

Korner defending quarterback Tom Brady, claiming the report was not definitive.

But an excerpt of the report states, “It is more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate effort to circumvent the rules.

“It is also our view that it is more probable than not that Tom Brady…was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities,” the report concluded.

According to an article on the subject that appeared in Sunday’s edition of The Houston Chronicle, “Those findings might not overcome the reasonable doubt standards in a court of law.

But the court of public opinion also should weigh the report’s claims that neither the Patriots nor Brady fully cooperated with the investigation.”

But in the eyes of many NFL fans Brady had to know what was happening to those softer-feeling footballs he was using in the games.

And this alone put the NFL in a precarious position—the league could not turn its back on the situation after compiling a detailed 243-page report for the other 31 teams to scrutinize and then not dole out ANY punishment for the misdeed.

If the league didn’t want to weaken one of its best franchises by suspending Brady for a portion of the 2015 NFL season it may not have been thinking clearly when the New England quarterback was indeed suspended for the first four games of the upcoming season Monday afternoon.

Monday’s punishment suspending Brady without pay for the first four games of the season— Pittsburgh, at Buffalo, Jacksonville and at Dallas—was for “conduct detrimental to the NFL.” In addition, the Patriots were fined one million dollars by the league office and must forfeit a No. 1 draft pick in 2016 and a No. 4 draft pick in 2017.

The punishment will be particularly interesting to the New Orleans Saints’ organization and their loyal fans.

After all, their “Bounty-gate” that occurred a few years ago expelled the New Orleans Saints’ defensive coordinator from the league indefinitely and suspended head coach Sean Payton for the entire next season, in addition to suspending and fining some of the players who collected the bounties for injuring earmarked opponents.

Payton was suspended one year for not having better control over his players after claiming he knew nothing of the alleged bounties on opposing players.

Does that sound familiar? That’s exactly the same song-and-dance we’re hearing from New England head coach Bill Belichick—that he had no knowledge of the deflated football situation.

And NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who is personal friends with Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft, failed to mention any punishment for Belichick.

This should really get the Crescent City up in arms!!!

KWICKIES…The second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown takes place when the one-and-3/16 mile Preakness Stakes runs Saturday at Pimlico in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah is also the favorite for this event and could take another step toward racing’s first Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978. But American Pharoah should be challenged once again by stable-mate Dortmund, who was third in the Derby, and runner-up Firing Line, who he barely beat by a length. I’m putting all three of those horses in my exacta and trifecta and hope they come through for me again.

A follow-up on my grandson Logan Smith’s Hudson High baseball team is that they won in the first round of the state playoffs—blanking

From Page 5B Rusk 2-0, losing the second game 4-2 and then shutting them out 5-0 Saturday afternoon. The Hornets move on to the next round and will play Lorena there Thursday at 7 p.m., in Hudson Friday also at 7 and if necessary 5 p.m. Saturday at A&M Consolidated.

And while on the subject of the Hudson Hornets’ baseball team, their former star first baseman Brandon Belt, after getting off to a real slow April with the defending World Champion San Francisco Giants, collected six hits last weekend and brought his batting average up to .306 through Sunday’s game.

Congrats to the West Orange-Stark Mustangs baseball team for advancing out of the first round of the state playoffs for the first time since 2010 by sweeping Splendora 9-2 and 13-2. But things don’t get any easier for the ‘Stangs as they await their next opponent, Navasota, which pounded Houston Furr in the first round 18-2 and 15-0.

The good news is that the Lamar baseball team snapped their ugly eight-game losing streak with a 10-inning 9-8 victory over Stephen F. Austin Sunday. But the bad news is that by losing the first two games of the series to the Lumberjacks Friday and Saturday, the Cardinals were eliminated from the postseason Southland Conference tournament that involves the top eight teams in the conference. The Redbirds enter the final SLC series of the season Thursday night at Sam Houston State this weekend with a 9-18 record in league play and 20-30 overall. Lack of timely hitting seems to be the main reason for the Big Red’s comparatively poor season.

By the time this Korner hits the streets Wednesday, the Houston Rockets could already be eliminated from the NBA playoffs. The Rockets went into Tuesday night’s home game against the Clippers down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series after being blown out 128-95 Sunday night in Los Angeles. Enuff said!!!

Mike Leach’s appeal in a lawsuit over his firing

by Texas Tech in 2009 was denied by the Texas Supreme Court last week. The school dismissed Leach amid accusations he mistreated a player suffering a concussion. The player was the son of Craig James, a broadcaster with ESPN. Leach sued James, ESPN and public relations firm Spaeth Communications, alleging libel and slander, but a Texas judge in 2013 granted summary judgment in favor of James, ESPN and Spaeth.

When the Houston Astros dropped a 3-1 decision to the LA Angels, it marked the first time in five games this season that they didn’t win on a Sunday. Although the Astros lost five of their last seven games, they went into Tuesday’s game at San Francisco still leading the AL West by five games with a 20-12 record.

JUST BETWEEN US…How ironic. An anonymous player survey released during Sunday’s final round of The Players Championship Tournament played at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. rated Rickie Fowler as the PGA Tour’s most over-rated player. Fowler combated that misnomer with the greatest finish in the 34-year history of the TPC Sawgrass, coming from five strokes off the lead to fire six-under par on the final six holes to finish regulation play 12-under par and a two-stroke lead at the time. But several golfers were still on the course, including earlyround leader Sergio Garcia, who blew a twostroke lead but then made two birdies to tie Fowler and unheralded Kevin Kisner and force a Three-hole Aggregate Playoff. Sergio shot even par on the three extra holes and was eliminated while Fowler and Kisner were tied at one-under par and had to play sudden-death starting on the Par-3 No. 17 hole. Fowler birdied that hole for the third time that day to win the prestigious tournament and made those who drafted the survey eat crow.

Don’t Post Illegal Harvests on Social Media Bexar County game wardens received an Operation Game ief call regarding a group of individuals who shot a deer on Easter weekend and posted about it on their social media accounts. With the information from the OGT call, the wardens contacted the subjects and obtained confessions. Multiple cases and restitution are pending.

Four Men Caught Catfishing A Starr County and a Zapata County game warden patrolling Falcon Lake conducted a water safety inspection on a boat on which four men were fishing. During the inspection, the wardens noticed freshly cut catfish chunks on top of an ice chest. e men told the wardens the fishing slowed down so they decided to catch an alligator gar, but since they hadn’t brought any bait to catch a gar, they decided to use a catfish they caught earlier in the day as bait. e wardens asked all four men to reel in their lines and saw more catfish chunks on their hooks. e wardens educated all four men about not using game fish as bait. Citations were issued to all subjects. Cases and civil restitution pending.

Triple reat of Violations A Comal County game warden concluded an investigation that started with a couple dumped animal carcasses in New Braunfels last week. In his investigation, the warden found that one individual killed a hen turkey, failed to keep any of the bird in edible condition and did not tag the bird. e warden cited this hunter for hunting hen turkey in closed season and for failing to keep the bird in edible condition. e warden issued a warning for the tagging violation. e warden also cited a second hunter for illegal dumping: the hunter disposed the remains of an exotic animal in a city drainage channel. Cases are pending.

Looking for a fishing license, found arrest warrants A Lubbock/Lynn County game warden was checking fisherman on the Lubbock Canyon lakes when she found an individual without a fishing license. e warden then discovered the individual had several arrest warrants. e warden placed the man under arrest and transported him to the Lubbock County Detention Center.

Party Foul A Motley/Cottle County game warden received a call from an individual who said he was physically assaulted after a long night of partying on a property in Motley County. e individual said the suspect, who was intoxicated and high on a controlled substance, dragged him out of his vehicle as he was sleeping, threw him to the ground and beat him over the head for several minutes. After the warden interviewed several eye witnesses and obtained a cell phone video of the incident, he filed for an arrest warrant. e warden, along with a Briscoe/Swisher game warden, found and arrested the suspect for assault with bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor. e case is pending.

Traffic Stop Produces Arrest Warrants A Scurry/Garza County game warden on routine patrol saw a suspicious vehicle on a rural road. As the warden drove past the vehicle, he noticed the inspection sticker on the windshield was expired and initiated a traffic stop. After the warden discovered the individual had three outstanding local warrants and was driving without a license, he placed the individual under arrest and transported him to the county detention center.

Continued from Page 5B e Case of the Goose Egg ief A Lubbock/Lynn County game warden solved a goose egg theft case after receiving a call about an individual who was digging through the bushes at a Lubbock city park and collecting goose eggs. e man, who only spoke Mandarin Chinese and spoke through a translator from the Lubbock County Sheriff ’s Office, admitted to taking them for personal consumption. e warden issued the man a citation for disturbing the nest and destroying the eggs. e case is pending. e Fish Don’t Belong to Us. No Wait, Yes ey Do While patrolling Lake Granger for water safety compliance and recreational freshwater fishing enforcement, a Williamson County and a Milam County game warden found five fishermen on the water without a valid fishing license. e wardens asked if they had caught any fish, and the men said they had caught two little ones but released them.

One warden went to their campground and found seven white bass in an ice chest. One of the fish was 9 inches long. ey men said the fish did not belong to them. After a short interview, one warden got a confession and several citations and civil restitution were filed.

A Tale of Two Wardens…and Undersize Crappie A Williamson County game warden received an OGT call about an man using a cast net to catch undersized crappie at the Granger Spillway. e warden got a description of the man and went to the spillway to meet with the complainant, who pointed out the suspect. e warden caught the suspect red-handed catching undersized crappie with a cast net and hiding the fish in a green plastic bag. As the warden took him up to his patrol truck to interview him, another warden was checking another fisherman in the parking lot with 10 undersized crappie and no fishing license. e warden cited the suspect for illegal cast net over seven feet, illegal means and methods, no fishing license, catching undersized crappie and civil restitution.

Both wardens recovered a total of 30 undersized crappie. e Caged Birds Aren’t Singing Acting on a tip, a Williamson County game warden found a backyard bird cage containing 10 doves, both mourning and white winged, and two blue jays. Next to the cage was a small trap with a mourning dove tied to it. e warden also found a small shed nearby with several cages inside and cracked corn on the floor. e door to the shed was tied to a nearby tree with string. e warden confirmed the homeowner was not a TPWD approved wildlife rehabilitator and then took evidence photos before liberating all the doves and blue jays, including the mourning dove that was tied to the trap. e warden came back to the house four hours later to make contact with the owner, who admitted doves would fly into the shed to eat the intentionally placed corn on the floor. When several dove had flown into the shed, the homeowner would pull the string attached to the doorknob, trapping the birds inside. He would then enter the shed with his young son to catch the doves by hand and put them in the cage in the yard. He admitted the dove tied to the cage was a live decoy to lure more doves. e man received numerous citations for illegal baiting and possession of migratory game birds and songbirds and no hunting license. e cases are pending.

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Lamar football trio receives invites to NFL mini-camps Lamar seniors Caleb Berry, Joe Okafor and Mark Roberts had to wait till the draft was over but all three received the phone call they were hoping for Saturday evening. e Lamar trio received invites to NFL mini-camps Berry (quarterback) is headed to Atlanta, Okafor (defensive end) is going to Green Bay and Roberts (receiver) is traveling to Kansas City.

All three players were key in helping Lamar bring back football to Beaumont, but they each took very different paths to southeast Texas. Berry was the final member of head coach Ray Woodard's first signing class, while Okafor transferred to LU after spending his freshman season at Oklahoma State. Roberts signed with Houston after a standout career at West Orange Stark, but transferred back closer to home for his final two seasons.

e school's all-time leading passer, Berry took hold of the team's starting job prior to the start of his junior season. Berry responded to being named the starter by going out and setting single-season school records for completions, passing yards, total offense and touchdown passes.

Before his career was over, Berry had completely re-written the LU record books setting new single-game, season and career records in all four categories.

One of Berry's top targets during his record-setting run was Roberts. At 6-3, 195 pounds, Roberts abused the opposing secondary throughout the season. A 2014 third-team AllAmerica selection, Roberts hauled in 46 passes for 1,157 yards and 13 touchdowns on his way to setting a new school record for career touchdown receptions.

Lamar’s Mark Roberts was one of three Lamar University football players to receive an invitation ot NFL mini-camps.

"I got the phone call Saturday after the draft," said Roberts. "I felt a sense of relief when I got the call, and it is good to know I've got another shot to go out and play at least one more time.

Obviously, everyone wants to get drafted, but I'm going to go in with a chip on my shoulder and try and prove that I can play with the guys who were taken ahead of me."

A 2014 first-team All-Southland selection, Roberts led the SLC and finished the year ranked among the nation's top 11 in re-

ceiving yards and touchdown catches.

Okafor anchored the Lamar defense during his three years in Beaumont, despite not being able to settle into a position. A defensive end by trade, Okafor moved to nose tackle during his junior season. After the emergence of then freshman Omar Tebo, Okafor was moved back to end as a senior.

Okafor responded to his return to the edge by finishing among the conference leaders in sacks on his way to honorable

mention All-SLC honors. Okafor closed out his career with 68 career tackles, including 32 solo stops, 13.5 tackles for losses and eight sacks. "ings didn't work out the way I would've hoped, but in the end all anyone can ask for is an opportunity," said Okafor.

"When Green Bay called they told me that they were very interested in me but didn't know enough yet to make a decision, and wanted me to work out at their mini-camp. I'm very thankful to have this opportunity and

just want to get up there and prove that I'm worthy of a spot on the 90-man roster."

All three athletes played pivotal roles in helping Lamar tie a school record for wins as a fouryear institution this past season. e Cardinals posted their first winning record since resurrecting the program, a year that also including its first win over a nationally ranked foe since the program's rebirth.

Okafor leaves ursday for Green Bay, while Roberts' camp begins May 15th.

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Rodeo Time

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LEFT: Jaycee Young brings in the 'Stars and Stripes" to the tune of the National Anthem to open the 2015 Orange County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday.

TOP: Steer wrestling at the Orange County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo last weekend.

ABOVE: The Bridge City team of cheerleaders scramble to dress a sheep during the Lamb Chop Dressing Contest at the Orange County Sheriff's Possee Rodeo on Friday.

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TOP LEFT: Bronco riding by professional rodeo contestants was a new event added to the Orange County Sheriff's Possee Rodeo this year.

LEFT: Bull riding is a longtime favorite event at the Orange County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo. Professional rodeo contestants vied for prize money.

ABOVE: Orange Sheriff's Posse Rodeo announcer Shane Young announces the Little CypressMauriceville Team of cheerleaders who won the "Lamb Chop Dressing Contest" on Saturday night.

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Taste of Southeast Texas

Mystery Lady’s Corn Casserole NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record e person that gave me this week’s recipe asked me not to reveal her name so I am honoring her request. She told me that when she attends her family reunions, they always want her to bring this casserole. e evening I prepared this corn, it was a perfect accompaniment to our dinner of Beef Pot Roast & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Green Beans, Sliced Tomatoes Drizzled with Ranch Salad Dressing and Dinner Rolls e ingredients called for in the casserole are staples in my kitchen. However since I did not have fresh jalapenos, I substituted pickled jalapenos and they worked just fine. If one does not like spicy, omit the jalapenos. Cleanup is a breeze because it is prepared and baked in one dish. Although simple to make, it would be a highlight for any meal and a good choice for a

Bayou Brownies

Place butter and cream cheese together in medium casserole pan (I used a casserole dish).

Melt in microwave, stirring once every minute until creamy. Add flour and sugar; stir until well Mystery Lady’s Corn Casserole blended. Add corn (including the small amount of liquid used 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese in packing) and chopped 1 stick butter jalapenos; stir well. Place in oven ½ cup flour and bake at 350° approximately ⅓ cup sugar 30 minutes or until top starts to 3 (11 oz.) cans of shoe-peg corn become slightly brown.

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I send a huge thank you to the “Mystery Lady” for agreeing to share this KEEPER recipe with you.

EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record As y'all know, I like to browse the food pages and blogs on Facebook and other websites and magazines. I found this recipe on a Cajun cooking site that I belong to on Facebook. I don't remember which site, or whose recipe it was, but I do remember that these are absolutely fabulous! ey are very rich and are perfect for afternoon coffee over a good chat with good friends. I especially like them warm with a cold glass of milk. I hope you will like them too. I bet you can't eat just one…

Bayou Brownies 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup melted butter (not margarine or oleo) 3 large eggs 1 package yellow cake mix

8 ounces whipped cream cheese 1 16 ounce box powdered sugar Preheat oven to 325. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together walnuts, butter, 1 egg and cake mix until smooth. Pour into pan and smooth with hands.

In another large mixing bowl, on medium speed, mix together remaining (2) eggs, cream cheese

and powdered sugar until smooth, pour over walnut mixture.

Bake 40 minutes or until cream cheese layer settles. Cool on wire rack and cut into squares.

For an added treat, serve warm, topped with ice cream.

Bon appétit!

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

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for May at their Networking Coffee on May 12 hosted by Achtwoo Pool & Spas. Student of the Month for Orangefield High School (ABOVE LEFT) is Victor Vuong and Bridge City High School Student of the Month is Ariel Scogin.

Vuong, Scogin named Bridge City Chamber’s Students of May e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for May at their Networking Coffee on May 12 hosted

by Achtwoo Pool & Spas.

Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Victor Vuong and Bridge City High School Student of the Month is Ariel Scogin.

Bridge City High School Student of the Month Ariel Scogin is the daughter of Bryan and Iris Scogin. Ariel has a GPA of 4.64 and is ranked 4th out of 183. Ariel’s awards and honors include: Texas Music Scholar for three years, Cardinal Singer of the Year for three years, All Region Choir Member for four years and All district Honorable Mention in Soccer.

Ariel’s Clubs and Organizations include: National Honor Society, Cardinal Singers, Meet in the Middle, Book Club, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Varsity Soccer – three years. In community service, Ariel has volunteered at youth retreat and vacation bible school for Mauriceville Church of Christ, read to Bridge City Elementary students and tutors.

Diane Grooters, LEAP English Teacher, said “Ariel participates in whatever Bridge City has to offer. She was one of the charter members of our Bridge City High School Book Club and spearheaded service projects for both school and community. In class she is insightful and dedicated. She most recently competed in Stark Reading, One-Act Play and is preparing as part of Spring Review. Ariel is modest and unassuming—however, her achievements speak for her.”

Hillary Howerton, Choir Director, said “Ariel is an amazing person inside and out! She always strives to do and be her best in everything she does and is a great role model to others!”

Faye Parish. Secondary Math Teacher, said “Ariel is a wonderful young lady. She is a very diligent student and makes excellent grades.

In college algebra, she is always ready to help a fellow student understand. She has beautiful manners and is a joy to have in class.”

After graduation, Ariel will attend San Houston State University and obtain a degree in Music erapy.

• • • Orangefield High School Student of the Month Victor Vuong is the son of Joann Luong. Victor is ranked 9th out of 138 with a 4.0 GPA. Victor’s clubs and organizations include: Vice President of Art Club, Interact Club, Library Club, National Honor Society, President of the Texas Association of Future Educators, Historian of espian Troupe, Student Council, and Class Officer-secretary. Victor’s awards and honors: State qualifier in UIL Accounting, regional qualifier in UIL Calculator Applications, regional qualifier in UIL One Act Play, and participant in UIL Number Sense; Best in Show at the Houston Rodeo Art Contest, and three previous years was a blue ribbon winner; Won Law Day Art Contest 3rd place and honorable mention; Junior Prom Court and Regional Convention Speaker for TAFE. Victor’s Community service includes: volunteering at Shangri La Botanical Gardens, the public library and many school-related events.

Fred Cascio, AP English 4 teacher, says, “Victor is a conscientious student. He is a welcome addition to any class setting, and I am pleased to have had him as my student for three years.”

Misty Bellard, UIL coordinator and technology department chair, says, “It has been a joy to watch Victor Vuong grow into the mature, hardworking, involved young man he is today. I first knew Victor as a member of the One Act Play crew his freshman year. I then had the pleasure of getting to know him through his involvement in other UIL Academic contests. His efforts have paid off nicely, and he will once again be traveling to the Regional level competition in multiple events. Finally this year, I have him as a student in my BIM 2 class.

He is the kind of student teachers love to have in their classes.”

Jennifer Rumsey, English Department chair, says, “Victor Vuong is an extremely intelligent, creative young man with a charming per-

LSC-PA song-and-dance duo bring home honors

PORT ARTHUR -- If you’re looking for a song-and-dance man, look no further than Lamar State College-Port Arthur … but be prepared for a two-for-one offer.

Lamar State-Port Arthur Drama students Jason LaDay and Dylan Kilday recently took home awards at the TETA state conference, placing them among the recognized best in Texas.

LaDay, from Port Arthur, is the second Lamar State CollegePort Arthur performer to place as first runner up in the “Got Talent” competition at the Texas Educational eater Association convention after Ciara Jackson did the same this past year. Kilday, a graduate of Silsbee High School and a stage veteran at LSC-PA, won second runner up after singing in the open talent competition.

“It really was a shock when I heard my name,” Leday said, referring to the announcement of the winners. “I love to dance and to be recognized for doing what you love, you really can’t get any better than that.”

Fashioned after the popular television show “America’s Got Talent,” competitors went through a round of auditions before making the final cut and going on stage to vie for the top spots at the annual TETA eareFest.

Performances ranged from singing, to acting and dancing with competitors standing alone on stage with little more than a microphone and their talent.

Kilday, who competed this past year for the first time, performed a number from “Cabaret” in this year’s contest.

“I’m going to be doing a lot of

auditions in my career, so I do things like this when I can so I can have those experiences of being on stage by myself performing for a small audience,” Kilday said. “ere is a completely different feel for being along on stage than being out there with a full cast. It lays you bare in front of your audience and you just have to be open and ready to show every bit of talent you have.”

Lamar State College-Port Arthur travels annually to the TETA convention, taking 11 Drama Department students this year. While there, students are able to audition for various four-year universities that are seeking new entries for their drama departments. Among those attending from LSC-PA, three were “official” auditioners, while eight were unofficial “auditioners” who had to seek out opportunities to perform for school in attendance in what amounted to “open calls” they might experience in the very competitive world of theater and performing. After the initial auditions with four-year institutions, Kilday received nine callbacks while Kaylee Dickens received three and Stephanie Evans two. “is is a great opportunity for our students to face real-world situations just like they would when auditioning for a spot on stage or in television or movies,” said Damon Gengo, LSC-PA Instructor of Drama. “To have two of our students win top spots in an open talent contest at the state level really shows the kind of talent and ability we have in our department at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. We know

Bridge City boys basketball camp scheduled for June ere will be a boys basketball camp at Bridge City High School, June 1-4 for boys in 4th through 9th grades. e camp times will be from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm for 4th through 9th graders and from 5:10 - 7:10 pm, for 7th through 9th grades.

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how talented our students are and now those involved in theater across the state know as well.”

While at the convention, students also attended theater workshops and saw the professional production of “Book of Mormon” at the Hobby Center in Houston.

“Winning an award at a state event like that, it validates the hard work you do to get better as a performer,” LaDay said. “Being recognized by your peers, the people you are there to impress, that really means something; it makes you want to work that much harder to hone your talents.”

sonality. I enjoyed teaching Victor in my AP English III class. He’s a natural leader and a fantastic student. I know Victor has a successful future ahead of him.”

After graduation, Victor will attend Lamar University and major in electrical engineering with a focus on alternative energy sources.

He aspires to discover a new renewable energy source or improve current renewable energy harnessing technologies—-specifically solar cells.

Both students of the month received gift certificates and gifts from: e Classy Peacock, Walmart, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts, Central Office Supply, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Michele Michelle Salon and Spa, Little Caesars Bridge City, Texas Gumbo Hut and Grill, Five Point Credit Union, and Serendipity Chicks.

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St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior. Pictured left to right are Chris Braquet, Lilly Grace Rogers and Danyon

Orange student wins Gilman Scholarship e Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State recently announced their Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship winners for summer 2015. Six Lamar University students have been selected to participate in study abroad internships and research through the scholarship funding.

Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study or intern abroad costs. ese costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare. ose selected to spend four weeks in Taiwan and China are Nicole Kyles-Burton, Celeste Fisher, and Toryria Munson, Beaumont; Nathanial Henry, Winnie and April Henderson, Orange. Walter White, Beaumont, will spend eight weeks studying Japanese in Beppu, Japan, Beaumont’s designated sister-city. “e Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is the same agency that administers the Fulbright Scholarship program, one

LU student employees recognized Ten outstanding students were recently recognized for their contributions at Lamar University’s 7th annual Student Employee of the Year award ceremony.

“Student employment is an integral piece of the dynamics of our campus,” said Angie omas, associate director of the Center for Career and Professional Development. “Students who are employed on campus learn valuable skills and gain professionalism while being immersed into their campus and university culture.”

Recognized as the 2015 Student Employee of the Year was Colby Sundgren, a post-baccalaureate student in chemical engineering. Sundgren works in the Student Support Services division as a tutor.

Nominated for recognition were: Sam Arisco, senior, biology, who works in Student Advising and Retention; Corynn Boudreaux, senior, health and kinesiology, who works in Student Advising and Retention; Bhakti Joshi, master’s student, mechanical engineering, who works in Counseling and Special Populations; Whitney Murdock, senior, psychology, who works in Student Advising and Retention; Sarah Rosachi, senior, mechanical engineering, who works in Academic Services-Recruitment; Kara Timberlake, senior, English and communication, who works in Public Relations; Brittni ompson, graduate student, business, who works in Housing and Residence Life; and Shelby Murphy, junior, English and sociology, who works in the Department of Diversity and Inclusion.

of the most prestigious scholarships a student can earn,” said Jeff Palis, Lamar University director for the study abroad program. “e Gilman Scholarship is specifically geared toward study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students with financial need.” e Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, internships career-oriented abroad. Such international exchange is intended to better prepare students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. e Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints.

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14–15 ShareLunker season wraps up

Pictured, from left, are Stephanie Pelham, Secretary; Barry Foster, Member at Large; Paul Burch, Vice President; Diana Hill, President; Codie Vasquez, Treasurer; (not pictured, Don Sibert, Member at Large).

Orange Players announces new season e Orange Community Players are kicking off their 58th season June 4, 5, and 6, 2015 at the playhouse.

Shows will start at the traditional time of 7:37 p.m. tickets are $25 for the annual fundraiser.

is year’s theme will be Music of the 80s.

Each night hors d’oeuvres, wine, and punch will be served.

At intermission an array of desserts and coffee/punch will be offered to patrons. e season’s plays will be “Lend me a

Tenor” in August……October will bring back after five decades the fun musical “Bye Bye Birdie”….the February show will be the ever popular “Steel Magnolias”…..the season rounds out in April with the musical “Into the Woods.”

Global Summit debuts at Space Center

HOUSTON – An exciting new summit debuting June 1520 will draw teens from around the world for a fun cultural exchange while solving real-world problems.

The Mars Trekkers Global Teen Summit offers teens aged 13 to 17 years an opportunity to learn new skills for the 21st century while having fun with youth from many cultures.

“The students will learn about science and engineering, but they won’t need an extensive science background to enjoy the summit,” said President and CEO Richard E. Allen Jr. of Space Center Houston.

“They will work on solving important global issues while

making new friends from around the world.”

In advance of the summit, Space Center Houston will offer a free online Mars Smart class about Mars habitat design. The course will include five modules: selecting a landing site on Mars, filtering water, purifying the air, sustaining food and nutrition and using renewable energy on the red planet.

Topics to be explored in the summit include clean water, renewable energy, and food and nutrition needed to develop a sustainable community on the red planet. Dynamic speakers and NASA scientists are part of the experience.

Distinguished speakers in-

clude an astrobiologist, a former NASA manager and a motivational speaker who combines life skills with dance. Penelope Boston, Ph.D., is a professor, author and researcher of astrobiology in extreme environments, speleogenetic processes on planets and human space exploration. Boston is a NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts Fellow and currently is reassessing special regions on Mars.

NASA engineer Stuart McClung has extensive experience in space-flight orbiter hardware. McClung is in charge of supporting the missions from launch to landing. Patrick Perez travels internationally teaching youth through music and

dance. As a motivational speaker, Perez combines breakdance with an interactive presentation about perseverance and goal-setting.

Participants will enjoy many social aspects including concerts, live shows and other entertainment in Space Center Houston’s simulated Mars Yard.

Registration fees range from $995 for groups of 20 or more, to $1,250 for individuals and include the hotel room.

To register and learn more about the global summit, go to http://mars.spacecenter.org.

For more information on Space Center Houston, visit spacecenter.org.

Prepare your home before vacation trips

Vacations are a time to relax and escape from regular life. When you’re miles from home, the last thing you want to worry about is the safety of your home. If you plan on taking a vacation this summer (or any time this year), here are some simple tips on prepping your home for a vacation.

Stop Your Newspaper and Mail One sure sign of being absent from your home is a pile of newspapers in the driveway.

Contact your newspaper delivery person and stop service while you’re gone. If you don’t have a locked mailbox, contact the post office and have them hold your mail. You can also ask a trusted neighbor to collect mail, newspapers and deliveries and have him/her hold them for you until you’re back.

Park Your Car in the Garage e last thing you want is to get home from a vacation and have your car gone. If you can, park your car inside the garage, or have a family member park it at his/her house. You can also ask a neighbor to park their car in your driveway, making it look like someone is leaving each morning.

Put a Light on a Timer A dark house stands out in a neighborhood, especially when all the other homes are lit up.

Before you leave, buy a timer and install it on a lamp in your home. It’s also a good idea to install a motion-activated sensor on an outdoor floodlight that will be triggered should someone walk by it. You can also ask a neighbor to turn on the front porch light in the evening.

Mow Your Lawn Grass can grow pretty fast in two or three days. If you have a lawn, make sure it’s trimmed before you embark on your trip. If you’re going to be gone longer than a week, ask a family member or neighbor to cut the grass in the front yard while you’re away.

Some of these items are easily overlooked, but could cause major issues when you’re away:

Unplug Small Appliances and Electronics Small appliances and electronics can be energy vampires when plugged in, and some are still active even when they look like they’re turned off. Before you leave, unplug those items that won’t be used while you’re gone (coffee makers, toasters, espresso machines, etc.). It’s also a good time to make sure all smoke detectors work properly throughout your home.

Turn Down the ermostat Your thermostat makes sure your home maintains a specific temperature throughout the day. Before you leave, set the thermostat to a lower temperature if the house is going to be empty. is will help conserve energy while you’re gone. If you do turn down the thermostat, be sure to keep your home at a temperature that will still protect plants, pets and furniture.

Tidy Up the Kitchen Before you leave it’s always a good idea to clean out the fridge and dispose of anything

that will go bad while you’re gone. e sink can harbor things that cause bad smells — run a half cup of vinegar and some water through the garbage disposal to alleviate any potential buildups, and make sure to take out any trash and recycling so you don’t come home to a smelly house. If you have a trusted neighbor, ask them to put your garbage, recycling or yard debris bins out on pickup day.

Leave Emergency Contact Info with Neighbors You may tell your family that you’re heading out, but you should also let a neighbor know.

Neighbors live near you and can be your first point of contact should something happen to your home while you’re away. Let a trusted neighbor know you’re going to be out of town — provide them with information on where you’re going, how long you’ll be gone, and contact information for yourself and for family members in case of an emergency.

Chargois keynotes LSC-PA commencement Port Arthur business Leader Paul Chargois keynotes LSC-PA commencement In the mid-1990s, Paul Chargois envisioned the growth potential for a relatively new market … the internet. Now, nearly 20 years later, the Port Arthur businessman has seen his dream come to fruition.

Chargois, who will speak at the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Spring 2015 commencement, established www.southeasttexas.com, believed to be the first regional web portal in the United States to offer free online classified ads, job postings and singles profiles. It launched seven months prior to craigslist.org, taking the Southeast Texas region by storm.

After nearly 20 years of unprecedented success, Chargois saw the acquisition of southeasttexas.com by the Hearst Corpo-

PAUL CHARGOIS ration just this past month.

“SoutheastTexas.com began as a thought in 1996 and became a reality in 1997, and guiding our rapid growth for the past 18 years has been my joy,” he said.

“Now, to be acquired by the

Beaumont Enterprise and Hearst Corporation is this entrepreneur’s dream come true.”

Lamar State College-Port Arthur will confer more than 200 degrees and certificates in technical and academic areas as the Spring 2015 semester concludes. e procession begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center, located at 1800 Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur.

Chargois, founder and president of Virtual Communities Incorporated and CEO of Chargois Communications, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1976. While majoring in broadcast journalism at Louisiana State University, he helped launch the school's first FM radio station in 1978, serving as the station's first program director and second station man-

ager.

He is a 37-year advertising and broadcast veteran with experience as on-air talent, and in broadcast station and advertising agency management. In 1990, he founded Chargois Communications, a regional advertising agency and first generation Internet marketing company.

Chargois Communications embraced the digital and Internet technology innovations of the early 1990's. e company has been involved in major web initiatives for companies from San Jose, California to Tampa, Florida.

Chargois now serves as chairman of the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce and was named 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation and e Office of the Governor's Small Business Division.

ATHENS—e twenty-ninth season for the Toyota ShareLunker season ended on ursday, April 30, with a total of six fish entered.

David Roulston of Frisco kicked off the season with his catch of Toyota ShareLunker 558, a 13.88-pound largemouth bass from Lake Fork, on November 20. e fish was 26.75 inches long and 20.5 inches in girth.

Roulston was fishing in 25 feet of water with a Brush Hog when the fish slammed his lure.

Blair Schwarz of McAllen caught Toyota ShareLunker 559 from a private lake in Zapata County on February 19. e fish weighed 14.30 pounds and was caught on a Jackall ASKA squarebill crankbait in about six feet of water. e fish was 26.75 inches long and 21 inches in girth.

Toyota ShareLunker 560 came from Lake Ray Roberts and was caught by Shannon Lee Elvington of Pilot Point March 7. e 15.18-pound bass took a jerkbait. e fish was 26.25 inches long and 21.5 inches in girth. It is the current lake record for Lake Ray Roberts and is just over 3 ounces shy of making the list of 50 biggest largemouth bass ever caught in Texas. e fish qualifies Elvington for Toyota ShareLunker Angler of the Year honors as the angler catching the biggest fish of the season. Elvington will receive a prize package from G. Loomis and a lifetime fishing license.

Also on March 7, Wayman Triana of Nacogdoches caught Toyota ShareLunker 561 from

Sam Rayburn Reservoir during a Bass Champs tournament. e 13.05-pound fish was 25.5 inches long and 21 inches in girth. Triana caught it in 15 feet of water on a crankbait at 1:30 p.m.

Darrell Tompkins of Huffman, also fishing on Sam Rayburn, rounded out a three-ShareLunker day, catching Toyota ShareLunker 562 at 6:00 p.m.

Tompkins was throwing a spinnerbait in shallow water when the 14.32-pound bass took it. e fish was 26.25 inches long and 22.25 inches in girth. It was held for pickup at Jackson Hill Marina, an official Toyota ShareLunker weigh and holding station. e final fish of the season was caught by David Campbell Perciful of Conroe. He caught Toyota ShareLunker 563 April 7 while fishing in a tournament on Lake Conroe. e fish weighed 13.14 pounds and was caught in 6 feet of water on an 8-inch Texasrigged lizard. e fish was 27.5 inches long and 20.25 inches in girth. It was held for pickup at Stow-A-Way Marina and RV Park, an official Toyota ShareLunker Weigh and Holding Station. e Toyota ShareLunker Program is made possible by a grant to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation from Gulf States Toyota. Toyota is a long-time supporter of the Foundation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, providing major funding for a wide variety of education, fish, parks and wildlife projects.

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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT ON ROUNDBUNCH RD, BC, various sizes and prices, frontage available. Rear spaces cheaper. Perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc. 409-7352030 (m&r)

HOUSE FOR RENT 1/2 of House for rent.

All utilites included, kitchen privileges, male or female, no pets, no smoking indoors. $400.00 month, $100 deposit.

No Drama or drunks.

409-779-3665 APARTMENTS 2/1/1 DUPLEX APT., upstairs, 380 Austin A, $650 monthly + $500 dep. 12 month lease, No Pets, application required, call (409) 718-6947 or 735-9615 for appointment. (5/13)

ROOM RENTALS 1 Unfurnished and 1 furnished bedroom for rent $400 per month.

Residential neighborhood in Or ange. Call 409-6709272. (TFNEP)

APPLIANCES USED FRONT LOAD WASHERS AND DRYERS, gas and electric, Harry’s Appliances, 302 N. 10Th. St., Orange, (409) 886-4111.

(HS tfn) USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 886-4111. (Must RunTFN ~~ Forever!)

CEMETERY PLOTS HILLCREST GARDENS in Bridge City, 4 adjoining plots for sale, Perpetual Care and transfer fee included for $1,750 ea., will sell by pair. (409) 735-7510 or 920-8063. (5/20)

MISC. FOR SALE QUEEN BED AND BRASS HEADBOARD, BEAUTY REST LIKE NEW MATTRESS, $250; FLORAL FRESH AND LOVELY COUCH, $200;

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Instructor: Jay Gibbs Mondays & Wednesdays at “THE NEXT LEVEL”

Ages: 7-15 from 6 to 7 pm

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GREY VELOUR LOVE SEAT, $50; KELLER SOLID WOOD DINING TABLE W/ 6 CHAIRS AND LEAF; SINGER SEWING MACHINE, IN CABINET, $100; SOLID WOOD CHEATER DRAWER W/ MIRROR, $100. MUST SELL! SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE! (409) 735-9424. (5/13) METAL OFFICE DESK $100.00, swivel chair $50.00, Love seat $ 125.00, Glass top table $40.00, Fishing pier wagon $60.00, 4” Shop joiner $85.00, Belt sanding machine $85.00 and Garcia fishing reels $40.00 each. All Good Condition. Call 409-313-1932 (5/6)

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)

BOATS 1984, 15’ Starcraft aluminum fishing boat for sale. 40 HP Johnson motor, trolling motor, trailer w/ 2 new tires and spare, trade

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PSA’S

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.

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 AL-ANON meets Wednesday & Sunday at 7 p.m. at 1512 Strickland Dr. in Orange. Call 409-7794289 or 994-5503

409-735-5305 or 409-886-7183

SERVICES SEWING, Hemming of Jeans, Alterations and Custom made items.

Call: (409) 238-1230 GARAGE SALES SAT., 476 SUNCREST DR., BC, off Hwy 1442 In Orange County, 77630, Back yard patio sale, 8 till ? Clothes, shoes, camping trailer equipment, tool, bike, lots of misc.

GARAGE SALE, SAT & SUN, MAY 16 & 17TH, 7AM TO 3 PM AT 905 & 907 PINE AVENUE IN ORANGE. Furniture, housewares, treadmill, dishes, yard tools, DVDs, books and misc.

Moving Sale at 3423 FM 1078, Between FM 1130 & Hwy, 62 on 5/16 from 8-2. Small Furniture, glassware, yard items, books, beer sign, kitchenware and lots of misc.

ESTATE SALE at 2401 Hilton Avenue in West Orange on May 15 & 16th from 9 AM to 3 PM. No presale and security will be on premises.

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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.

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 provid-

ed are free. Our number is 1-800-7-WECARE or 1-800-7932273 or 40AN

HELP WANTED ROBERT’S MEAT MARKET is hiring experienced cashiers for the meat market only and meat market help.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MICHAEL RAY BELAIRE, Deceased, were issued on April 29, 2015, in Cause No. P17167, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: KIM BELAIR 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: Kim Belaire 2200 S. Timberlane Orange, Texas 77662 DATED the 29th day of April, 2015.

Greg Dumas

GREG DUMAS Attorney for Kim Belaire State Bar No. 06201080 1601 Main Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-886-5239 Fax 409-882-0418

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ANNA VIRGINIA SANDEFER, Deceased, were issued on May 6, 2015, in Cause No. P17195, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: CINDY S, CLAYBAR AND CATHY S. HATTON 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: Paul M. Fukuda Attorney at Law 312 Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 6th day of May, 2015.

Paul M. Fukuda PAUL M. FUKUDA Attorney forCindy S. Claybar and Cathy S, Hatton State Bar No. 00789915 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-883-4357 Fax 409-883-6263

The Record • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 2015 15B NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Civil Citation-CCVPUBWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: Phillip Ray Murphy and His Unkown Heirs

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of fortytwo days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being JUNE 1, 2015.

Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk’s Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division Ave, or by mailing it to 801 W Division Ave, Orange, Texas, 77630.

Said PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION was filed and docketed in the Honorable 128th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk’s Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave, Orange, Texas on APRIL 16, 2015 in the following styled and numbered cause: The suit requests DEFENDANTS BE SERVED WITH CITATION BY PUBLICATION

CAUSE NO. 150109-C Kimberly Lozano VS. Phillip Ray Murphy and His Unknown Heirs The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: GEORGE B. BARRON 108 NORTH 7TH STREET ORANGE, TX 77630 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal fo said Court at Orange, Texas, April 17, 2015.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

By: Carolyn Penick Deputy

DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION/PC (NO CHILDREN) - CDVPUBWD THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: Bonnie Bang Respondent NOTICE:

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you. The petition of Rollie Bang, Jr., Petitioner, was filed in the 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas, on April 23, 2015, against Bonnie Bang, Respondent, numbered 150332-D, and entitled

"In the Matter of the Marriage of" Rollie Bang, Jr. and Bonnie Bang

The suit requests a divorce.

The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas By: Vickie Edgerly

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Port of Orange – 2015 Rail Rehabilitation

OWNER:

Orange County Navigation and Port District; dba Port of Orange

Respondent, NOTICE:

April 27, 2015.

PEGGY’S ON THE BAYOU, hiring an experienced line cook.

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MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE:Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time Location: Port of Orange Administration Building 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630 In order to attend the pre-bid meeting individuals are required to present a current valid government issued photo ID and submit to random vehicle inspections. Contact the Port of Orange Administration Office (409.883.4363) in advance if you have questions regarding our facility security policy.

BID DEADLINE: Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time Location: Port of Orange Administration Building 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630 BID OPENING: Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 10:10 A.M. Local Time Location: Port of Orange Administration Building - Boardroom 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630 SEALED BIDS in duplicate, clearly marked and addressed to Port of Orange, Attention: 2015 Rail Rehabilitation Project Administrator, Orange County Navigation and Port District (the “Owner”), will be received at the Port of Orange Administration Office, 1201 Childers Road, Orange, Texas, 77630 until 10:00 A.M., local time on Thursday, May 28, 2015; and then publicly opened and read aloud in the Port of Orange Administration Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, for “The Instillation of New Crossties, New Switchties and New Concrete Paneled Crossing”. Bids received after 10:00 A.M. local time will be returned unopened. Project is located in Orange County, Texas.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Port of Orange Administration Office located at 1201 Childers Road Orange Texas 77630 at 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. All general contractors are required to attend the pre-bid conference in order to submit a bid for this project. Subcontractors and material suppliers are invited to attend. Questions pertaining to the project and bidding procedures will be discussed. A job site inspection will be offered to interested attendees.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check, payable without recourse to the order of the Orange County Navigation and Port District, or a Bid Bond for at least five percent (5%), of the total amount bid, and the bank or bonding company certifying the same shall be liable therefore to the Orange County Navigation and Port District in the event such successful bidder shall fail or refuse to enter into proper contract therefore or shall fail or refuse to furnish bonds therefore as required by law and as hereafter mentioned within ten (10) days after receipt of NOTICE of AWARD. Bid surety of all except the three (3) lowest responsible Bidders will be returned when award is made; when the contract is executed, the surety of the two (2) remaining unsuccessful Bidders will be returned; that of the successful Bidder will be returned when formal contract, bonds and insurance are approved, and work has commenced within the time specified.

The successful bidder must furnish PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS on the forms furnished with the bid documents, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price. All insurance companies issuing PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS and any reinsurance companies utilized by such insurance companies, in order to issue PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS to the Owner, shall have at least an “A” rating according to the Best’s Key Guide and must be authorized to transact business in Texas. Additionally, such insurance companies shall be on the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies’ as published in Circulars 570 (as amended) by the Audit Staff, Bureau of Government Financial Operations, United States Treasury Department.

Bidder is hereby advised that the work shall be subject to equal employment opportunity requirements, local prevailing wage rates, and Executive Order No.11246 as amended. In conformance with applicable statutes, the general prevailing wage rates in the locality in which the work is to be performed have been ascertained, and such rates shall be minimum paid for labor employed upon this project.

In accordance with Texas State law, including Local Government Code Chapter 176, each BIDDER MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT WITH THEIR BID A COPY OF THE VENDOR’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE CONTAINED IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. The Owner is a sales tax exempt governmental entity. A sales tax exemption notice will be issued to the Contractor when the contract is awarded in order that that he does not have to pay sales taxes on labor and/or materials utilized in or consumed in connection with the Owner’s project.

The Contractor performing this contract must issue to his suppliers an exemption certificate in lieu of the tax, said exemption certificate complying with all applicable State Comptroller’s rulings along with a copy of the sales tax exemption notice issued to him by the Owner.

The Orange County Navigation and Port District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in bidding to the fullest extent permitted by law. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the prices in any bid, the OWNER reserves the right to consider and accept the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bid.

Orange County Navigation and Port District First Publication: Week of May 6, 2015 Second Publication: Week of May 13, 2015

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