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The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Commissioners table recognizing militia David Ball

For The Record

David W. Smith, commander of the Golden Triangle Militia, attends the meetings of the Orange County Commissioners Court every Monday afternoon.

The meeting on May 18, however, was different in that Smith introduced a resolution to the commissioners on their agenda to be available to serve if an emergency is declared and they are called by either the

Lady Bears host vollyball camp Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Lady Bear Volleyball 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.

There 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. The Setting/Hitting Camp will also meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. and costs $50.

The 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.

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county judge or the sheriff and to be recognized by the county.

The resolution was ultimately tabled as commissioners said Smith they needed more information before making a decision.

County Judge Brint Carlton said he didn’t know how the vetting process for membership in the militia worked and he wanted to know more about that. Other commissioners said other law enforcement agencies or state guard are available

during emergencies.

Smith wrote a a prepared statement for the court to recognize the Resolution of Texas Government Code Statute 431, Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

“For over a year with much education, determination, resilience and patience the Golden Triangle Militia, the Reserve Militia, have coordinated efforts to establish a working relationship between the members of the Orange County court and the residents of Orange County,” he wrote.

Smith added, to his knowledge none of the 254 counties in Texas have recognized the reserve militia and Orange

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licensed. He would like for animal control to do more.

One resident was opposed to the city’s proposal to build sideOubre walks and bicycle paths throughout the city.

She said she doesn’t see the need for them and favors using the money to build a community center for the youth.

The council approved an ordinance to appoint any employee, including police officers, as a code compliance officer.

Kelvin Knauf, Director of Planning and Community Development, said a police officer has been working as the code compliance officer since last summer and it has “worked very, very well.”

He added the ordinance is to update the wording.

Shawn Oubre, city manager, said using a police officer is a more effective way for compliance on the front end through more cooperative efforts.

Likewise, the same level of staffing with the OPD is maintained because another officer

County would be the first if they approve.

He stated the militia is in the process to assist in any situation the county may face in the future, whether it’s natural or a manmade disaster.

“This nation was founded with the help of local militias

and has been an asset neglected and nearly forgotten. The very word MILITIA creates a sense of fear created by a total neglect, failure in understanding of what a true MILITIA is and the purpose intended,” Smith wrote. “Serving in the Reserve Militia is an honorable

service when lawfully coordinated with our elected officials.”

Smith stated veterans and those who never served can serve the community and state by joining the County Reserve

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Citizens raise concerns over basketball courts and crime For The Record

The citizen comment portion of the regular meeting of the Orange City Council on May 19 seemed to be the most newsworthy.

Many spoke out against plans to build additional basketball courts at Solomon Johnson Park due to lack of parking space and blocking streets.

Suggestions offered were for members of the neighborhood to meet individually with the council or placing the courts in Navy Park.

Another concern raised was crime in the city.

One resident said his neighborhood has experienced many break-ins the past 14 months and he hasn’t seen anything happen to fix the problem.

There are also vacant homes where anyone can enter into them. Some are buying houses in the addition and not living in them.

Another resident said increased patrols are having a positive effect since he spoke with Maj. Sparky Robinson of the Orange Police Department.

However, there is a problem of one house in the Ridgemont Heights Addition housing animals that are not vaccinated or

Mustang Baseball Victorious!

The West Orange-Stark Mustang twin brother pitching and catching duo of Aidan and Grant Anderson celebrate after Aidan struck out the last two batters to sweep the Region III area round series against Navasota in two games. Aidan struck-out 10 batters in the 3-2 victory. In game one Grant struck out 11 Navasota batters to win 2-1. The Mustangs advance to the quarter final round to take on Bellville. See Section B for story and photos.

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‘Designated Skipper’ launched nationwide Staff Report

For The Record

The Sea Tow Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting boater safety, is proud to announce the launch of its Designated Skipper campaign across the U.S. The goal of this important new program, which is supported by a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund as administered by the U.S. Coast Guard, is to help eliminate boating under the influence (BUI) and alcohol-re-

lated accidents on the water while keeping boating fun for everyone. BUI is against the law in all states. While always safer for all passengers on a boat to remain sober, should individuals choose to drink alcoholic beverages while boating, the Sea Tow Foundation’s Designated Skipper campaign and the Coast Guard encourage boaters to be or designate a skipper to stay sober and operate the boat every time they leave the dock.It takes less than five minutes to join the Designated Skipper campaign. All a

boater needs to do is visit the DesignatedSkipper.com website and “Take the Pledge” to: •Respect the legal drinking age.

•Be responsible for my vessel and all my passengers.

•Be or designate a sober skipper.

“We don’t want to tell boaters not to have fun out on the water. We just want to encourage them to pick a designated skipper for their boat who will stay sober, do the driving, and make sure everybody gets home safely – the same thing

they would if they were heading out for a night of fun in their car,” said Kristen Frohnhoefer, vice president of the Sea Tow Foundation Board of Directors. “Our program is designed to complement the U.S. Coast Guard’s enforcement efforts on the water by promoting BUI awareness and voluntary prevention by boaters.”

The Sea Tow Foundation’s Designated Skipper campaign incorporates a major nationwide marketing campaign that includes social media, print ad-

vertising, digital advertising, email marketing, video and audio public service announcements (PSAs), as well as free pamphlets, stickers, posters, wristbands and other cool giveaways placed in areas where boaters will see and pick them up. These eye-catching marketing materials will be available in marinas, fuel docks, ship’s supply stores, and on life jacket loaner stands. Bars and restaurants frequented by boaters will be given free coasters, wristbands and stickers with the message on them.

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Memorial Day, a day of remembrance Mike Louviere

For The Record

It was a different time back then.

Businesses closed and people began to gather along Green Avenue for the annual Memorial Day parade on May 30 decades ago. When the U. S. Naval Station was still in active operation, there would be a contingent of marching sailors, resplendent in white uniforms, led by an officer, and following the flags, with the Stars and Stripes the highest and proudly waving in the wind. Local veterans groups would have a float and the American Legion Auxiliary had their ladies selling the paper poppies for their annual fundraiser. Different groups would have floats, high school bands would march, and the Orange Sheriff’s Posse would be riding their horses in formation.

After the parade, families would gather for a meal, usually some form of barbeque, and after the meal, a lot of napping usually took place.

A group of volunteers would go to the local cemeteries and place flags on the graves of veterans. After all, Memorial Day was the day to remember those who gave their lives in the service of our country. May 30 was a big day in Orange County. It was a major holiday.

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and started after the Civil War in the Southern states to honor those who had died in the war. Graves of the soldiers would be “decorated” with flowers as a remembrance of their sacrifice.

Warrenton, Va. implies that their city was the first by dec-

“I love the fact that no one can see my hearing aid!”

orating graves on June 3, 1861, Savannah, Ga. followed in 1862. In 1863 the cemetery at Gettysburg, Pa. was dedicated. Ladies in Boalsburg, Pa. organized and decorated graves on July 4, 1864. Boalsburg lays claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. Over 600,000 died in the Civil War and the large death toll brought on a new cultural awareness. In 1865 the federal government began to create national cemeteries.

The first publicized Memorial Day observance was in Charleston, S.C. on May 1, 1865. Union soldiers who had died in a nearby prisoner of war camp were buried at

Hampton Park Race Course.

The race course was re-landscaped and made into a cemetery. A dedication ceremony was held and attendance was about 10,000 with 3,000 of those being school age children.

In the early 20th Century, Decoration Day was changed to Memorial Day and the intent was to honor the sacrifice of all who had died in military service. On May 26, 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation naming Waterloo, N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day. May 30 was chosen as the official date of Memorial Day.

The day was chosen because it was not the anniversary date of any battle and because it was felt that was the optimum time for flowers to be in bloom.

Ironton, Ohio claims to hold the longest continuously running Memorial Day parade. The first one was held May 5, 1868 and has been running since that date.

Even though the term was first used in 1882, it was not declared official until 1967 by federal law. Under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968 Memorial Day and three other holidays were moved from traditional dates to specified Mondays to create three day weekends. Memorial Day was moved to the last Monday in May under the law that went into effect in 1971.

There has been opposition to moving the holiday.

In a 2002 address at the VFW Memorial Day Observance it was said: “Changing the date merely to create a three day weekend has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt this has contributed to the general public’s casual observance of Memorial Day.” In 1986 Senator Daniel Inouye, a decorated World War II veteran introduced a measure to return Memorial Day to its traditional date. He continued to introduce the measure annually until his death in 2012.

Even though the number of parades and observances have declined over the years, there are still some long running traditions. Probably the most famous is the Indianapolis 500 auto race. It has been held since 1911.

Seldom seen any longer is the proper display of the

American Flag on Memorial Day. It was decreed that the flag would be raised briskly to the top of the staff and the lowered to half mast until noon. It would then be raised back to full staff for the remainder of the day. The flag

at half staff remembers the more than one million who have died in the service of our country. Raising it back to full staff is a resolution by the living to remember the dead and to continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.

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Orange dignitaries gather for Earl Thomas III tribute

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A crowd gathered to honor Earl Thomas III, Orange native, former West Orange-Stark Mustang, former Texas Longhorn and a Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks as The Record Newspapers’ 2015 Person of the Year on May 13 at Robert’s Meat Market & Steakhouse. Earl couldn’t make the event, so his mother, Deborah Thomas, accepted it on his behalf. The Lunch Bunch is celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year.

Photo – Front (seated) left to right – Latitia McDonald, Evelyna Rhodes, Kaliegh Thomas, Debbie Thomas, Cedric Stout, Nova Dee Strickland, Joyce Dubose, Sandra Price, Judge Janice Menard, Judge Claude Wimberly and Coach Dan Hooks. Second Row – Constable David Cagle, Joel Steirman, Sheriff Keith Merritt, Marlene Merritt, Donna Scales, Darlene Montagne, Christy Khoury, Shirley Zimmerman, Judge Rodney Price, Mark Wimberly, Judge Joe Parkhurst, Roy Dunn and Carrie, the waitress.

Back Row – Evelyn Brandon, Janelle Sehon, Dr. Mike Shahan, Commissioner Bobby Burton, Johnny Trahan, Chief Mike Stelly, Judge Derry Dunn, Keith Wallace, Judge Carl Thibodeaux, Coach Cornell Thompson, Debbie Britnell and John Dubose.

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County business Militia.

“Today this resolution sets a precedent for the rest of the counties in Texas to follow and do just as the Second Amendment says,’A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.’

“Our Founders wisdom assured we have this right, the purpose of assuring security

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for Texas. I take great pride in the history of Texas and personally will do everything I can to protect our future security and freedom,” he wrote.

Smith said people are vetted for membership and he will continue to push the resolution.

In other county business, commissioners approved filling a clerk position in the Human Resource Department ef-

fective April 30.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said the position was filled and never brought before the court.

Carlton said he approved hiring for the position and forgot to tell the court. He added now the position if filled it won’t alter the county’s budget.

Banken said the personnel director, Minnie Hightower, was at the meeting on March

23 when the position was posted and she knew. He said for commissioners to cut the budget they need everyone’s cooperation.

“I have nothing against the young lady who was hired. I’m sorry you were caught up in this,” Banken said.

Commissioners also approved replacing one permanent part-time employee for the Parks Department.

Donna Scales, Parks Department director, said the position is weekends only.

An agenda item was tabled to change the county’s policy regarding procedures for employee time records.

Banken said he commended Hightower looking into the time records, but there are a lot of issues to the personnel policy and the commissioners need a workshop and form a committee to go over several items.

“Don’t come here on court day with a piece of paper and have us vote on it when we have questions. We need input from the department heads and the

was hired.

The officer wears police insignia, a badge and a sidearm, but no uniform..

Councilman Patrick Pullen said he thinks there would be more adherence if the officer wore a uniform.

Oubre said as a code compliance officer, he’s digging and getting dirty as part of the job and wearing a uniform wouldn’t be feasible.

A final reading of an ordinance to amend residential property to commercial property was approved.

A lot on the Ben Johnson Survey on the north side of Dawnwood Drive will be replatted and made into parking lots for batting cages. A The appointment of a mayor pro tem was tabled by Mayor Jimmy Sims.

He said he also wanted to appoint someone to the Orange Economic Development Corporation board of directors simultaneously and he will wait until next meeting. Councilwoman Mary McKenna was absent.

court,” Banken said.

Lastly, commissioners approved the second amendment to the Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District, Inc., or Ike Dike, contract with Dannenbaum Engineering.

Carlton explained the change in fee was originally $526,000 for Phase I of the study. The new fee of $757,000 is for Phases II and III of the study.

He added its more work for the county for less money.

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GOOD HAPPENINGS LAST WEEK Our two newspapers celebrated 57 years last week. We presented the “Person of the Year” award to Earl Thomas, III. His mom, Debbie and daughter Kaleigh Rose, accepted on Earl’s behalf. He was unable to accept the award in person due to therapy after shoulder surgery.

Two of his aunts also attended. The gathering was hosted by The Wednesday Lunch Bunch, at Robert’s Restaurant. Coaches Dan Hooks and Cornell Thompson. West Orange mayor Roy McDonald and police chief Mike Stelly were special guests. Dr. Mike Shahan, president of Lamar Orange presented the award. Those attending included The Lunch Bunch and guest. *****Last Thursday, the pride of Orangefield, Judge Courtney Burch Arkeen was honored with the prestigious “National Athena Award for 2015.” She was presented the award at a breakfast ceremony at the Brown estate. Judge Courtney joins a long list of outstanding Orange County women who have been the recipient of this award. Congrats Judge. *****In Austin last Friday, Bridge City’s Alexus Henry won the gold in the high jump for the second year. This season she set a new class 4-A state record by clearing 5 feet, 10.5 inches. Alexus, a senior, will long be remembered at Bridge City for all of her great accomplishments.

Meanwhile, LC-M senior, Ethan Reed, captured the gold medal in class 4-A shot put with 57 feet, 7.5 inches and brought home the silver in the discus.*****Congrats to the Bridge City Lady Cardinals for an outstanding season that came to an end Saturday. The Lady Cards won game one in best of three series against Huffman. They dropped games two and three to end their season. ***The Bridge City boys continue their winning ways as they take on Huffman in a one game winner take all, to be played at Baytown Sterling, Friday, 7 p.m. *****West Orange Stark plays Bellville, Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Barbers Hill, in the first of three games. The second game is Friday, 7 p.m. and third, if necessary, Saturday, 2 p.m.*****I’d best be going. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

REMEMBERING DAVID RICHARD David was a common man who proudly displayed his Cajun heritage and Catholic faith. I first met David in the 1970’s when he and Fay and their young daughter moved here from South Louisiana. They came to work in distribution at the Opportunity Valley News and later David became distribution manager. That was just one of his jobs. I never knew him to have less than two jobs, often three. He did not have one lazy bone in his body. David was filled with kindness and would help anyone who needed it. He often would stop and mow some elderly person’s yard, weed eat and drive off. He was loyal to the core and appreciated his friends. For years he and I worked together on political campaigns. He knew the Cove area so well he could call the turnout and outcome. He was a great campaigner and one of the good guys. When Kenny Pigg called me, I was shocked to learn of David’s death of liver disease. David didn’t drink and when I saw him last a few weeks ago he didn’t appear to be sick. Fay had undergone cancer surgery two years ago and recently a colon operation and is in a wheel chair suffering with a bad blood clot in her leg. I had asked David about her never dreaming he would be the first to pass away. I have a lot of stories and memories about the Richards that Fay acknowledged at the visitation. A large crowd of friends filled the funeral home. David never met a stranger. He made friends easy in all walks of life. David Richard, age 68, passed away at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 14. Services were held Tuesday, May 19 at his beloved church, St. Mary Catholic Church, in Orange. He went home for his burial in Mermentau, next to their infant son. Please see obituary. Like many of his friends, I will never forget that special Cajun. Our prayers are with Fay, who faces a rocky road. May God be with her.

DOES COUNTY NEED ITS OWN MILITIA The question is in the hands of Orange County commissioners. It would be the first such action in Texas. Is it worth the stigma it would bring? It shows a lack of confidence in our law enforcement. At this time, I believe we have the most highly trained and schooled sheriff’s department we have ever had. They are equipped with the best and latest technology available. Our police departments are as good and up to date as any department anywhere. All constables and their deputies are certified if needed and we also have DPS officers and if the need be the National Guard is available. If Sheriff Merritt needed to, he could still call on the 35 member Militia into reserve status, just like the deputy constables. The Militia is not a bad thing and the members should be commended for their offer to help when needed. Hopefully they would be just as willing to serve if called on without being Orange County‘s official Militia. Law enforcement wise, Orange County is already well served.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 The Cormier Well Service celebrates 58 years in operation with a get together of suppliers, friends and employees Friday at Jewel Cormier Park. The well service was started by Paul Cormier in 1947 and continues today under direction of his son Bobby Cormier. Over 300 people attended. The company unveiled its new rig, The National Oil Well model 5-C, 500 class work-over rig. Old timers told stories about the early days in the business. David Bradley, known only as “Pine Knot” has been with Cormier’s since nearly the beginning.

Mr. Paul, “The Boss” was in attendance and shared a great day with

longtime friends. (Editor’s note: Since that day Mr. Paul has passed away.)*****On Saturday, May 21, temperatures in Orange County hit 100 degrees, a record going back 100 years.*****The Bridge City Cardinals and the only Orange County team left in playoffs. The B.C. girls bowed out last week. The boy’s baseball team plays Columbus, who knocked them off last year. The Cards have revenge on their mind. The Cards are considered the best hitting team in the state. *****Afleet Alex, even after stumbling, won the Preakness. Giacomo, the Derby winner, came in third. *****Dr. Nina Leifeste, a Bridge City resident and former school board member, is battling cancer. She is determined to beat the cancer and many people are praying for her. (Editor’s note; Nina did win the battle and is still practicing.)*****Barbara and Dr. David Olson’s daughter, Katie, graduated from the University of Texas Dental school last Saturday.*****Don and Mary Stanton had never visited Roy’s hometown of Abbeville, so catching Hwy. 14 at Lake Charles, they went through Gueydan and Kaplan to get to the old Acadian town. Of course they ate at “Shucks,” saw the sights in the historical old town and were impressed. *****Cecile (Mrs. Ray Berard, Lois Judice’s sister, had knee replacement surgery May 23. *****We’re in a four week drought, going to five. Air conditioners can’t keep up in this extreme heat. Neighbor Cox says it is a bad year for gardens, he can’t water enough. The Bucket Farm, at the Creaux’s Nest, is doing pretty good, so are the cucumbers. (Editor’s note: A far cry 10-years later, too much rain, gardens were started late and most nights are cool.)*****Coaches 24 3-A, All District Baseball Team is as follows. MVP, Kevin Angelle, pitcher, BC; Offensive MVP, Hunter Hays, BC; Defensive MVP, B.J. “Ben” Myers, BC; Newcomer MVP, Earl Thomas, outfield, WO-S; MVP Coach, Billy Bryant, BC. ***First Team: Darrel Stevens, pitcher, BC; Eric Sparks, pitcher, WO-S; Clay Bourgeois, pitcher, OF; Lee Phillips, pitcher, WO-S; Ryan Crouch, catcher, WO-S; Brad Becker, first base, WO-S; Nic Lavergne, second-base, OF; Cody Caples, third-base, OF; David Coulter, short-stop, BC; Cody Sparks, outfield, BC; Eric Neal, Jr., outfield, HF; Jeff Wheatly, outfield, WO-S; Jeremy Shoemaker, outfield OF; Randall Locke, utility,. OF; Kirk, Vincent, designator hitter, BC.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Phyllis Dunn lost her mother, Amy Oubre, age 93, who passed away May 18 in Hot Springs, AR. while at the home of daughter Jo Ann Huard. She was a Bridge City resident, raised in Orange, born in New Iberia, LA, and lived in Port Arthur many years. She was married to Whitney Oubre 57 years before his death in 1987. *****Connie Aubin, 85, of Orange, died May 22. A native of Denham Springs, LA. She had lived in Orange since 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Aubin.

She was an incredible artist, who started on canvas but had painted on china for the past 20 years. She is survived by sons Vernon and Mike and daughter Kathy and their families. *****Peggy Prince, 78, of West Orange, died Saturday, May 21. A native of Pritchett, Texas, she had lived in Orange since 1941 and was a 1943 Stark High grad. She was a self employed beautician. *****Nellie Faye Horton, 77, died May 19. She taught English for many years at WO-S High and later was a librarian at LC-M. She is survived by husband Jack, son Jack Jr. and daughter Charlotte McClain and their families. *****Elaine Linscomb, 81, of Orange, died May 16. She is survived by her daughters Yvonne Carpenter, Renee Peveto and Theresa Glidden and their families. *****Davis Mardis, 75, of Orange, died May 16.

He was a Korean War vet. He is survived by sons John and Steve and their families. *****Catherine Rogers, 80, of Bridge City, died May 17. She was BCISD’s first school nurse in 1962. She was a nursing instructor at St. Mary School of Nursing in Port Arthur. *****Bobby Tucker, 70, of Orange, died May 18. He was native of Loreauville, LA. He was an Army Veteran and was retired from Waste Management.

40 Years Ago-1975 Jay Tomplait of Bridge City records “Born to Serve the Lord,” a gospel album. Advance copies are available from pretty Ann Segura at Bridge City Cleaners.*****Salesmen that can be found on Harmon’s Used Car lot at 207 Green Ave. are Wendell Harris, Pinky Walters and David Harmon.*****Muhammad Ali whips up on Roy Lyle.

Howard Cosell called the fight. *****Former Little Cypress football star Don Dean, who ran the wishbone for Texas A&M before transferring to Louisiana Tech, and NCAA runner-up last season, is helping Coach Dexter Bassinger with his Stark High quarterbacks in spring training.*****Winning the Orange County Bass Club Tournament were Preston Prince and Gary Glende, 21 pounds, 13 ounces; Virgil Wilson and A. F. (Scotty) Scott, 18 pounds, 1 ounce; Troy Woodall and Harold Fuquia, 15 pounds, 7 ounces.*****The oldest people attending Old Timers Picnic were Elizabeth Black, 94, and Pop Trahan, 93.*****Bridge City teacher Lois Morris prepares to leave for a trip to Budapest.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We had a nice visit last week with our longtime friend Vergie Moreland, former Orange County treasurer. She is staying busy with various projects and church. She and Larry celebrated their 50th anniversary in March with a big reception. They are planning a trip overseas this summer to London, Paris and other destinations. Vergie has always been a beautiful lady but also very nice and smart. *****“Shootout on the Sabine Boat Races” promises to be a big weekend in Orange May 30-31. The races and entertainment, free to the public, is presented by the City of Orange (CBB). Kree Harrison, an American Idol finalist, who is from Woodville and at one time attended school in Bridge City, is coming home to perform. Jason Martin will open the entertainment for Kree. The show will start at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at the Riverfront Pavilion. Entertainment at its best plus great boat races. *****After American Pharoah won the Derby, which we had predicted he would, we said he could be the horse to win the Triple Crown but it would be a long shot. We did however say he would win two out of the three. If he had any problems, we thought it would be the short Preakness. He won going away, looked strong enough to run the longer Belmont on June 6. No horse he has run against will beat him.

It will take a new challenger. (Historical note: On May 17, 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was won by Aristides, ridden by Oliver Lewis, a black jockey. *****We have a lot of friends celebrating birthdays this week. On May 20, Karen Dunn Gros, one of the hardest working ladies we know, a single mom who raised three fine boys and sent them all to college, celebrates on this day. She deserves a good one. Also celebrating on this day is David Jones, Lucie Rucker and Pat Bland.

They join NASCAR driver Tony Stewart, 43 and Cher, 68, (can you believe it?) Also on this day, Les and Wanda Johnson celebrate their 60th anniversary. *****On May 21, our buddy, Mark’s better half, Babette Philpott celebrates. Pretty June Gregory, Fred’s widow, also marks a birthday as well as B.C. grad and now in the U.S. Air Force, Sarah McClure and “Record” longtime employee Willis “Bill” Pope is a year older. They join politician Al Franken, 63, and pop singer Leo Sayer, 66, *****On May 22, Lauren Parrish, Bridge City teacher celebrates. Also Margaret Toal notches another year as does 1978 BC grad Gary Hollingsworth. They join model Naomi Campbell, 44 and NFL’s Julian Edelman, 28. *****May 23 finds a special lady, a true gift, Amanda Uzzle celebrating. Also Beverly and Jody’s boy, Billy Raymer, Justin Trahan and Tracy Davis. They join Elvis’ girl friend and Bruce Jenner’s ex-wife Linda Thompson, 64. Also actress Joan

Collins, 81, TV host Drew Carey, 56 and singer Jewel, 40. Bonnie and Clyde were killed on this day in 1934. *****On May 24, the twins, two great guys, Rusty and Joey Williams of Orangefield, get a year older. Also Chris Green, Gracie Lemley and Nelson Derrick.

They are joined by Bob Dylan, 73, singer Patti LaBelle, 70 and can you believe Priscilla Presley, 69. *****May 25, Memorial Day, is also Mark Philpott’s birthday. He talked Babette into marrying him on his day rather than hers. They celebrate their anniversary on this day also.

Others celebrating birthdays is Jo Lynn Harris and Doc’s other half, a nice lady, Barbara Olson and our longtime friend Hubert “Sprad” Spradling. They join actors Mike Myers, 51, Ian McKellen, 75 and Anne Heche, 45.*****On May 26, lovely Jean Moreau celebrates as does our friend of many years, Dr. Joe’s widow, Mary Majors celebrates. They join singers Hank Williams, Jr., 65, Stevie Nicks, 66, and Lenny Kravitz, 50. *****I’ve already called Cindy and Donna at Pestco. They’re coming out to rid me of ‘Skeeters’ for the next six weeks and they will do my annual termite and bug treatment while there. They use herbal, all natural ‘Skeeter’ be-gone, good smelling spray. Give them a call*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at Robert’s this week and at PK’s Grill next week. *****How bout them Rockets? Houston becomes only the ninth team to rally from a 3-1 deficit. They came back to win game seven against the Clippers.

They reach the western conference finals for the first time in 18 years. *****B.B. King died last Thursday at the age of 89. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform many years ago when we were both young.

He wasn’t the star of the show. I believe Ivory Joe Hunter was. Ella Fitzgerald was also entertaining that night. I’ve watched him on TV through the years. He and ‘Lucille’ made a different brand of music. *****“Good Night Dave.” After a record 33 years, David Letterman, 68, signs off the Late Show on CBS on May 20. I seldom stay up late enough to watch him now-a-days, but of all the late shows, he was more to my style. I‘ll bet Steven Colbert does a good job. *****Our buddy J.B. Arrington turned 90. A big party was held Sunday. David Ball is publishing a story on J.B. this week. He is quite a character and has led an interesting life. *****Sweet Creations, in Pinehurst, is having a big anniversary sale. If you haven’t discovered this great little place yet you are missing a good bet. They can fill your need for any special occasion. Unique stuff. Tell ‘um we sent you.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK John Sims, David Jones, James Batson, Karen Gros, Lucie Rucker, Pat Bland, Alayna Womack, Bill Pope, Babette Philpott, Charlotte Foreman, Hannah Dupuis, James R. Braus, Sarah McClure, Gary Fontenot, June Gregory, Lauren Parrish, Will Schisler, Bailey McCurry, Gary Hollingsworth, John Hanes, Louis Purifoy, Billy Raymer, McCartney Miller, Justin Trahan, Tracy Davis, Amanda Uzzle, Philip Douglas Thomas, Joey Williams, Rusty Williams, Fran Bullard, Gracie Lemley, Jane Logsdon, Nelson Derrick, Chris Green, Jack James, Cutler Hubbard, Jo Lynn Harris, Judy Duncan, Sheryl Frazier, Archie McLellan, Barbara Olson, George Ragsdale, Logan New, Greg Williams, Mary Majors, Willamette Reynolds, Dylan Ball and Dylan Maas.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Babineaux was sitting at Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill one Saturday drinking dat Milwaukie beer all afternoon. Tree big ole boys wat works in da oilfields came in and sit at da bar. After a little while, Babineaux, him, looks at da guy wat is sitting next to him and axe, “Hey, you wanna hear a good Aggie joke, hanh?”

Da big guy, him, look down at Babineaux and says, “Let me tell you something. I’m an oilfield roughneck, I weight 220 pounds and I damn sure don’t like Cajuns. My buddy here is a former professional football player, weighs 300 pounds, and he don’t like Cajuns either. Our buddy, Hulk, is a former professional wrestler, weighs 320 pounds, has a chip on his shoulder, and dislikes Cajuns even worse than us. We are all Texas Aggies. Now, you little coonass, do you really want to tell us an Aggie joke?”

Babineaux, all 145 pounds of Cajun attitude, tells dat big boy, “Well, I guess not. Dat would be too much trouble. After all, I don’t want to have to explain it tree times, me.”

C’EST TOUT The George Stephanopoulos story is way overblown. George contributed $25,000 a year, for three years, to Bill Clinton’s Foundation, a charity organization which focuses on health around the world. George didn’t donate to Hillary’s campaign funds, yet that’s the perception being spun. Bill and Hillary don’t take a penny from the foundation. She doesn’t buy food or pants suits and Bill doesn’t buy cigars. Over 400 million people have benefited from the foundation work. Even President George H. Bush has worked with Bill on projects. It wouldn’t surprise me that Bush and some members of his family have given to Bill’s foundation. Rupert Murdock, owner of FOX, Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, has donated several million through it’s corporation. Murdock also hired Peter Schweizer to write a “Gotch” you book targeting Bill and Hillary. Murdock is the publisher and distributor. He now has Peter doing a “Gotch” you on Jeb Bush, who Murdock doesn’t want either. I can easily see why Stephanopoulos donated, not for favor from the Clintons because he burnt them good in his book, but because it’s a good cause, a tax write off. Bill is the reason that the world even knew about George. We have all donated to fundraisers our friends are involved in. I don’t believe for a minute that George’s small contribution, in comparison, would buy him anymore favor than he already had. As for Peter’s book, it’s a sham and George was right to discredit it. George and Clinton’s roots run deep and everyone knew that. However, he and Hillary’s relations have been rocky. When the writer agreed to go on ABC News this week, he was aware of that. George’s donation would not have changed questioning Schweizer’s about his rotten political book that was paid for to do the Clinton’s harm. Stephanopoulas has worked hard and done a good job to get to be the face of ABC News. He earned it. What a shame it would be for George’s reputation to be tarnished for donating to a worthy cause that helps people internationally.

Not a penny goes to President Clinton or Secretary Hillary. The Clinton Foundation has over 300,000 donors, George is just one of them.*****Thanks for your time. Be careful, have a safe Memorial Day weekend. Take care and God Bless.

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Edward Jones to hold Bone Marrow Donor Registry Edward Jones Investments, 675 W. Roundbunch Rd., in Bridge City will have a bone marrow donor registry drive Wednesday, May 27 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Donors registry drive ages 18-44. For more information call Benita Davis at 782-2825 or Karen Collier at 7187162. Be the Match!

BC Little League to hold elections

Bridge City Little League will be holding its election for 2015-16 board positions on Saturday, May 30, from 8:00 am - noon in the board room at the main fields located at 305 Parkside Drive. Parents or guardians of children participating in the league, as well as coaches, managers and umpires are eligible to vote.

Melanoma Awareness Seminar scheduled

e public is invited to attend the Gift of Life Melanoma Prevention and Awareness Seminar Tuesday, May, 26 at noon, at the MCM Elegante’ Hotel in Beaumont. e seminar will be held in the Fountainview Ballroom. Seating is limited, so you are encouraged to RSVP. Call 409-833-3663. ere will also be a medical profession session that evening at 6:00 pm.

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.

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.

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.

Orangefield High School’s Child Development classes attended a field trip to Lamar State College in Orange. The students were allowed to watch a simulated labor and delivery, tour the campus and examine the new nursing facilities. The OHS Family and Consumer Science teachers are Kimberly Spears and Jessica Viator.

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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 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bridge City boys basketball camp scheduled

ere will be a boy’s 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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Deaths and Memorials

Inez Turner Orange e Celebration of Life for Mrs. Inez Turner, 106, of Orange, will be S a t u r d a y, May 23, at 2:00 p.m., at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at the church.

She died Sunday, May 17, her 106th birthday, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont.

A native of the Patroon Community in Shelby County, TX, she resided in Orange 65 years. e Church Mother of the Mount Zion Church, she also served as an usher and was a member of the Mission Society at the church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include one son, Roy Ballard of Orange; one granddaughter, Monica Ballard and one great grandson, Miguel Arias, both of Carrollton.

Offer sympathy expressions and additional information at www.sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Cherie Sherman Groves Cherie Lynn Sherman, 57, of Groves died Monday, May 18. A native and lifelong resident of the area, she was born on Dec. 6, 1957, in Port Arthur, to Wanda Nell Huff and James Pat Viator.

Cherie worked for P o r t Neches-Groves Independent School District as a school bus driver for 26 years. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Cherie loved spending time with her family and her world revolved around them.

Survivors include her loving husband of 39 years, Mike Sherman of Groves; daughters, Jenny Smith and her husband, Edwin, of Baton Rouge and Wendy Sherman and her fiancé, Ben Beasley, of Orange; grandchildren, Reagan, Anna Grace, Makayla, Edwin Jr., and Jacob; mother, Wanda Viator; brothers, Derrick Viator and his wife, Becky, of Port Neches and Perry Viator and his wife, Anette, of Lumberton; sister, Kimmie Stanley and her husband, Ken, of Liberty; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be especially missed by her four legged companions, Gizmo and Betty Marie.

Cherie is preceded in death by her father and brother, Cavin Viator.

A gathering of Mrs. Sherman’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Her funeral service will be at 5:30 p.m., ursday, May 21, at Broussard’s, Nederland. A private family committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Ronald Cole Orange Ronald L. Cole, 66, of Orange, passed away May 15, at his home in Orange. e funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. ursday, May 21, at Claybar Funeral Home, with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Melvin Payne, at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Born in Vallejo, Ca., Oct. 6, 1948, he was the son of Ora A. and Ida Cole. He worked at Chevron for 21 years and Laden’s

Equipment Services for 10 years.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange, was a third degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #1680, and a member of the NRA. Ron also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Cole and father-in-law, Joseph Berlinger.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Vicki Cole; mother-in-law, Mary Berlinger; son, Ronald J. Cole and wife, Melissa Brashear; son, Darren Cole and wife, Elizabeth; Steve and Lugene Peais; three grandchildren, Sean Cole, Lorayne Cole and Victoria Cole; step grandchildren, Annie Brashear and Kristian Morgan; brother Ora B. Cole and wife; sisters, Helen Bumbalow and Pam Griffin; nephews, Michael and wife, Franchesca Cole, John Paul and Patrick Griffin.

He was a loving husband, father, and Paw Paw. He will be greatly missed.

Betty Davis Orange Betty L. Davis, 88, of Orange, passed away May 15, at Golden Years Assisted Living in Orange.

Funeral services were Tuesday, May 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Burial was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Vinton, February 23, 1927, she was the daughter of Johnson and Anita (Longron) Perry. Betty was a homemaker and a longtime member of First Baptist Church Orangefield where she enjoyed working in the office and library.

She was a vivacious reader and enjoyed visiting and caring for family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, RC Davis and sister, Margie Smith.

She is survived by her sons, Jerry Davis and Tim Davis; grandchildren, Tammy Davis Gallien, Melissa Talbot, Erica Davis, David Davis and wife Dolcé; great grandchildren, Ashley Hebert, Joseph Travis, Winter Gallien, Aryn ibodeaux, and Dusty ibodeaux and great-great grandchildren, James Hebert, Jr., Jadyn Hebert, Katherine Travis, Landon Chapman and Bryson Castalano.

David Richard West Orange David D. Richard, 68, of West Orange, passed away May 14, 2015, in Orange.

Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo of St. M a r y Catholic Church in Orange. Burial followed at 2:00 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Mermentau, La. Born in Crowley, La., Nov. 28, 1946, he was the son of Willie Richard and Evia Verrett Richard. David worked for 17 years as a welder for American Bridge in Orange, 20 years in security at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont and currently owned and operated his own lawn service. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange where he served as an usher.

David enjoyed hunting, shrimping, and camping.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Evia Richard; son, Jules David Richard and brother, Malcolm Richard.

He is survived by his wife, Fay Richard of West Orange; daughter, Angela Scott of Sanford, NC; grandchildren, Brandon Alleman and Nathaniel Alleman and great grandchild, Brandon L. Alleman.

Serving as pallbearers were Martin Scott, Timothy LeBlanc, Leathon LeBlanc, David Fregia, John Clark and Stewart Trahan.

Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth Pigg, James Goodman, Tom Kinder and Tony Jeanise.

Sarah Guin Orange Sarah Effie Guin, 70, of Orange passed away Wednesday, May 13, at her residence.

Sarah was born Aug. 19, 1944 in Natchitoches, La. to the late Lola Irdell (ompson) and Marshall Phanor Huffman. She had lived in the Orange area for 53 years and was a member of New Anointing Full Gospel Church. Sarah was employed with Baptist Hospital in Orange as a Dietary Supervisor for 23 years, retiring in 2012. She enjoyed going fishing, hunting, and spending time with her family.

Her children described their mother as a caring and serving person; she would help anyone who needed a helping hand.

Sarah was a loving wife, mother, daughter, aunt, grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Obie "Pete" Dier Guin; sister, Martha Bartley and brother, Nealy Lee Huffman.

Sarah is survived by her daughters, Norma Sue Brown and husband, Ken of Orange, Rose Marie Hennigan and husband, the Rev. Edgar (Ronnie) Hennigan; sons, Terry Lynn Guin and wife Gwendolyn of Newton, omas Lee Guin and girlfriend, Marlena Downing of Orange. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandon Brown, Tiffany Brown Jarrett and husband, Jonathan, Tara Hennigan Lowe, Ronnie Joe Hennigan and wife, Whitney, Johnathon Guin, Joey Guin, Kaitlyn Guin,; great grandchildren, Madeline Lowe, Isaac Jarrett, Leighton Jarrett, Heather Brown, Bridgett Brown and larger extended family.

A funeral service was held Monday, May 18, at New Anointing Full Gospel Church in Orange, with the Rev. Edgar (Ronnie) Hennigan officiating.

Burial followed at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.

Honoring Mrs. Sarah Guin as pallbearers were Ronnie Joe Hennigan, Jonathan Jarrett, Brandon Brown, Johnathon Guin, Scott Phillips and Josh Downing. Honorary pallbearer was Gary Russell.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Dennis Wheatley Orangefield Dennis Raymond Wheatley, 64, of Orangefield, passed from this life Tuesday, May 12, at his residence following an illness.

Born Aug. 26, 1950 in Orange,

to James W. Wheatley and Mattie Mae (Bowling) Wheatley. He attended school in West Orange and was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as an Operator at the DuPont, Sabine River Works Plant in Orange.

Dennis was a longtime resident of Orange and was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed playing pool, listening to music and dancing. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be missed dearly.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald Wheatley; paternal grandparents, J. W. and Elizabeth Wheatley; maternal grandparents, James and Vertie Bowling and his stepson, Grady Allen Berry. ose who will most cherish his memory are his wife of 20 years, Christine Wheatley of Orangefield; daughters, Amanda Wheatley of Houston; Brenna Wheatley of Orange and his adopted daughter, Ramona Garrett of Galveston; son, Wyndol Wheatley and his girlfriend, Tammy of Orange; stepson, Robert Berry of Orange; brother, James W. “ Bo “ Wheatley and wife, Mae of Huxley; the mother of his children, Joyce Wheatley of Orange; grandchildren, Ashley Wheatley of Yucca Valley, Ca. and his adopted granddaughters, Savannah Gravett and Gillian Gravett. Dennis is also survived by his numerous nieces, nephews and members of his extended family and last but not least, Dennis is survived and will be missed by his K-9 Buddy, his Dachshund, Corky.

Services to honor Dennis’s life were Saturday, May 16, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with Chaplain David Abshire, officiating.

Cremation was held following the services and military honors were performed by the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Mary Buxton Littleton, Co. Mary Katherine Buxton, 60, of Littleton, Co, went home with the Lord May 8.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ivan and Mary Wagner.

Mary is survived by her children, Jason Buxton, Dreama McHugh and Britney Buxton; siblings Dale (Diana) Wagner, Karen (Wayne) Oconnor, Kim Bornette and Cecilia (Bryan) Goins; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. ��Mary loved music. She had a beautiful voice that she shared with everyone; she also played the piano and organ. She collected many things - her favorites were her tea cup collection, along with her peacocks. Services to honor Mary’s life were Saturday, May 16, at the Pinehurst Pentecostal Church in Orange, with the Rev. W. W. “ Bill “ Smith officiating. Rite of committal and interment followed services in the Jett Cemetery in Orange.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Sadie Penick Orange Sadie Bell Nation Penick, 90, of Orange, passed away May 12, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were held at 10:00am, Friday, May 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Ray McDowell of First Church of e Nazarene.

C re m at i o n was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Starks, Sept. 25, 1924, she was the daughter of Pete Nation and Annie Mae Howard.

Sadie was a resident of Orange for 70 years, worked at Equitable Bag for 40 years as well as working for Jones Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide. She was a member of First Church of e Nazarene, had a great work ethic and enjoyed working in her garden and crocheting. Sadie sacrificed a lot for her family and had a great love for people. She was known for her delicious Sunday meals of roast, rice and gravy, beans, potato salad, and banana pudding.

She will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved her.

Sadie was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, John David Penick and her siblings, Pete Nation, Jr., Fred Nation, Jane Stevenson, Bell Lawson, Ned Nation and Kenneth Ray Nation.

She is survived by her children, Tess Carter and husband

Dr. John, of Tulsa, OK, Linda Taft, of Orange, Martha Foreman and husband Charles, of Lafayette, LA, Jerry Penick and wife Carolyn, of Orange and Tammy Foust, of Orange; 10 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.

Joshua Moreaux Beaumont Joshua Moreaux, 22, of Beaumont, passed away May 16, 2015, in Lake Charles.

Funeral services will beat 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Faith Tabernacle, 1735 Hwy. 12, Vidor.

Officiating will be Pastor M.L. Phillips of Faith Tabernacle. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, with a time of sharing beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Beaumont April 5, 1993, he was the son of Otis Joseph Moreaux, Sr. and Cheryl Ann Morris Moreaux. Joshua and his brother Daniel were the owners and operators of Moreaux Transportation Services, Inc. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence Moreaux, Sr. and Lorna Pete Moreaux.

He is survived by his parents, Cheryl and Otis Moreaux, Sr. of Orange; siblings, Ella MoreauxBourgeois and husband, Quentin of Baytown, Otis R. Moreaux of Beaumont, Lawrence Moreaux, IV and wife, Shunte of Houston, Otis Joseph Moreaux, Jr. and wife, Maelishia of Houston, Daniel Moreaux and wife, Macy of Beaumont, Rachel Moreaux of Orange, Rebekah Moreaux of Orange, and Joel Moreaux of Orange; grandparents, Joseph Dudley Morris, Sr. of Beaumont and Elizabeth Harmon Citizen of Beaumont and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Serving as pallbearers will be Lawrence Moreaux, IV, Otis R. Moreaux, Otis Joseph Moreaux, Jr., Daniel Moreaux, Joel Moreaux, Jaylon Moreaux and Christian Hockless.

Honorary pallbearers are Richard Hardy, Archie Holleman, Caleb Callahan, Miles Hammer, Joseph Gibson, Josiah Phares, Richard Moreaux, Joseph Dudley Morris, Jr., Dana A. Baker, Jr., and Joseph Dudley Morris III.

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Help us ‘go back home,’ displaced Iraqi Christian urges

By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON-- Speaking quietly and deliberately, Dominican Sister Diana Momeka from Iraq urged a congressional committee hearing May 13 to help the displaced Christian refugees in Iraq to “go back home.”

“We want nothing more than to go back to our lives; we want nothing more than to go home,” Sister Diana, a Dominican Sister of St. Catherine of Siena of Mosul, Iraq, told the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

During the hearing: “Ancient Communities Under Attack: ISIS’s War on Religious Minorities,” Sister Diana was one of four women who spoke of the urgent need to not only help and protect religious minorities but also to preserve and save religious sites.

Recounting her own experience, Sister Diana said a bomb exploded at the sisters’ convent in Mosul in 2009. The sisters were unharmed but forced to move to Qaraqosh in Iraq’s Nineveh Plain. Last year the Islamic State, known as ISIS, invaded that region forcing the sisters to flee once again.

She said ISIS told Christians they either had to convert to Islam, pay a tribute to ISIS or leave with “nothing more than the clothes on their back.”

In her case, she left only with her habit and her purse, which fortunately had her passport.

Other sisters, she said, were not

including churches and monasteries.

When a member of Congress asked about other needs, Sister Diana stressed the urgency for psychological help for the religious minority refugees.

A woman lights a candle among pictures of slain Iraqi Christians at Our Lady of Salvation church in Baghdad on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010.

Muslim militants took 120 hostages at the church on Oct. 31 in a siege that left 68 dead. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

able to get their important papers before the forced evacuation.

The Dominican sisters joined more than 120,000 people displaced and homeless in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

She told the House committee members that this uprooting and theft of “everything that the Christians owned, displaced them body and soul, stripping away their humanity and dignity.”

Reading from her prepared text, the sister told the members of Congress and those seated in the hearing room: “ISIS’ plan is to evacuate the land of Christians and wipe the earth clean of any evidence

that we ever existed.”

“This is cultural and human genocide,” she said, adding that the loss of the Christian community has “placed the whole region on the edge of a terrible catastrophe. Christians have for centuries been the bridge that connects Eastern and Western cultures. Destroying this bridge will leave an isolated, inculturated conflict zone emptied of cultural and religious diversity.”

She said the first priority is to help Iraqi Christians return to their homes by freeing the region from ISIS control. Next, there will need to be major rebuilding effort to restore roads, water, electricity and buildings

“We don’t have strong programs,” she said, noting that a Yezidi woman who came to the sisters for help had been repeatedly raped by ISIS members and suffered from burns.

“She can’t control herself when she tells her story,” Sister Diana said, adding that the sisters are trying to find treatment for her.

She also told the committee that the people they work with have not lost faith through the ordeals they have experienced.

“Our faith is increasing and making us stronger,” she said.

“We were displaced yet the hand of God is still with us. In the midst of darkness we see God holding us,” she said, calling it a “gift of the Holy Spirit giving us strength to stay in our country and have hope that someday we will go back home.”

The sister said it was difficult for her to talk about the situation of Christians in Iraq.

“As a religious sister, I am not comfortable with the media and so much attention,” she said. “But I am here and I am here to ask you, to implore you for the sake of our common humanity to help us. Stand with us as we, as Christians, have stood with all the people of the world and help us.”

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is offering free meals each Wednesday at 5:00 pm. For more information contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

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

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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.

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE

FBC Bridge City offers memorial bricks, VBS

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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.

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

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samuel

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

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.

Mt. Zion Baptist to host Fundraiser

Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659

St. Paul United Methodist Church

3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Cowboy Church of Orange County will hold a playday on 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)

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene

Cowboy Church to host play day

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

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

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

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

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

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

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19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Tournament more than a nice payday COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

For the first time in quite a while, I felt reasonably confident about our chances of catching some solid trout as I unhooked the straps and prepared to launch my boat Monday morning. We had found a few fish in more than one spot for a change and caught decent numbers of trout two days in a row.

As I headed back to the truck my cell phone rang and I started digging through pockets in hopes of locating it before it quit ringing. “Capt.

Dickie… is is Clyde and I am just calling to see if it is raining at your place.I haven’t picked up Bill and J.W., but it is just pouring here and we’ve already rescheduled four times anyway. If it isn’t already raining it looks like it is headed your way.”

I have fished these three friends several times a year for over 20 years so I was a little peeved only in the fact that they were supposed to be at the launch in thirty minutes and they hadn’t even left the house facing a two hour drive. We rescheduled once again and I was glad that I hadn’t mentioned the last minute call when I later noticed that I had missed theirtwo earlier calls at 4:30 that morning!

Bad went to worse when I eased back in the house to finish off a pot of coffee and check out the KOGT web site to see how the local baseball teams had fared. I usually check the obituaries first to make sure my name isn’t listed, but I was reasonably sure that I was still alive based on the way the day had started out.

Immediately following an election recount article was an advisory for persons living in the basin below Toledo Bend reservoir stating the SRA was going to have to crank up both generators 24/7 in order to control the lake level. At that See COLBURN, PAGE 4B

Bridge City, West Orange-Stark head to next level in state playoffs Staff Report For e Record e Bridge City Cardinals and the West Orange-Stark Mustangs continue to advance in the 2015 state baseball playoffs.

Both Orange County's teams move up to the Region III quarterfinal round. is will make the 11th straight appearance in the quarterfinals for the Cardinals.

Bridge City will face the Huffman-Hargrave Falcons in a one game winner-takeall on Friday at Baytown Sterling High School. Game time is 7 p.m. Huffman-Hargrave is the first place team from Dist. 22. is will be the fifth meeting in six years between the Cardinals and the Falcons in the playoffs. e WOS Mustangs will take on the Bellville Brahmas in a best-of-three series starting ursday at Barbers Hill High School at 7:30 p.m. Game Two will take place on Friday at 7 p.m. Game ree, if needed, will be played Saturday at 2 p.m.

Bellville is the first place team from Dist. 21. e Cardinals defeated Giddings 5-1 behind the pitching of senior Chase Shurat and the hitting of Kyle Bergeron, Jonah Watts, Tod McDowel and Blake Pruett.

Shugart sent 10 batters back to the dug out while giving up just three hits in the area round contest. Bergeron smacked a home run for 2RBI and added a stolen base. Watts doubled with 2RBI, McDowel and Pruett each had two hits contributing to the Bridge City victory. e Mustangs swept their series in two games against Navasota to advance to the quarterfinal round. WOS won Game One 2-1 with pitcher Grant Anderson tossing 11 strikeouts in the bout. At the plate K.J. Miller had an RBI and Payton Robertson also had an RBI. Chase Rutledge added a hit in the victory. In Game Two Aidan Anderson was on the hill delivering 10 strikeouts for the Mustangs and picked off four would-be Navasota base stealers. At the plate Grant Lapoint-Teate had three hits, Grant Anderson had two hits and Kalen Garrett had two hits. e Mustangs won Game Two 3-2.

Bridge City Cardinal teammates Kyle Bergeron and Chase Shugart step off the field with another playoff victory in hand. The Cardinals defeated Giddings 5-1 to advance to the area around against Huffman-Hargrave.

Shugart struck out ten Giddings batters while Bergeron hit a homerun for 2 RBI in the victory. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Find more photos inside on Page 2B!

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The Mustangs kept the Navasota Rattlers moving on the bases all night in Game One of the Region III area round. Ryan Ragsdale takes the throw from pitcher Grant Anderson as a Navasota Rattler dives back to the bag. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Next level reached after last weekend’s victories KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Several crucial sporting events took place last weekend as one of horse racing’s brightest new stars came through with flying colors, pro basketball’s closest team to our area pulled off a three-win trilogy and two Orange County high school baseball teams plus my grandson Logan Smith’s team all advanced to the third round of the state playoffs.

It really wasn’t a big surprise that American Pharoah won the Preakness Stakes quite handily Saturday afternoon at Pimlico in Baltimore, but the surprise downpour a few minutes before post time that transformed the track from fast to sloppy changed the strategy for the horse has a chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed turned the trick in 1978.

Trainer Bob Baffert decided to have his prized horse come out of the gate at full speed and never let up that pace because a crowded rail is not a good place to be when the track is sloppy.

American Pharoah was challenged by long shot Mr. Z until the three-quarter mile pole and then

showed his class by leaving the 50-1 shot in a muddy trail. Another long shot, Tale of Verve, showed he can run in the mud and charged to second place, some seven lengths behind American Pharoah.

American Pharoah joins six other horses that have won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, but failed to win the lengthy Belmont Stakes, which will be next for American Pharoah in three weeks.

In a sidebar story, there is speculation that the owners of Pimlico and nearby Laurel Park are considering moving the second jewel of the Triple Crown to Sunday to increase interest and attendance.

The idea is to draw fans to Pimlico on Saturday and Sunday and making a big three-day horseracing weekend.

Pimlico’s handle for Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan Day was $18.488 million, the highest total handle on the day before the Preakness in 10 years. The handle for the Preakness Day was $85.161 million.

On Sunday the Houston Rockets became only the ninth team in National Basketball Association history to come back from a 3-1 series deficit to win 113-100 and advance to the next round.

See KORNER, PAGE 5B

Grant Anderson struck out 11 batters, allowing five hits as the Mustangs beat Navasota, 2-1, in game one of the three game series. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

West Orange – Stark High School held the 2014-2015 grades 9 – 12 Subject Awards Assembly this week. Over 850 awards were presented to 270 students. WO-S High School Faculty Awards were presented to seniors at the end of the program. Recipients were Joshua Cotton – Principal’s Award, Aaron Blagburn – Principal’s Award, Felicia Amy – Outstanding Girl, Will Johnson – Outstanding Boy, Javiery Vindel – Citizenship Award.

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Common sense, manners make fishing enjoyable OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE

FOR THE RECORD e sun has just broken the horizon to illuminate a relatively smooth lake surface, the temperatures are mild and the forecast is in the anglers favor.

A short boat ride into the wide open expanse of Sabine is stopped so one of the anglers in the boat can glass the area with a pair of binoculars in hopes of finding a set of working birds. e glassing pays off and the boat of hopeful anglers speed off in the direction of the birds with visions of speckled trout busting shrimp racing through their mind. e boat driver pulls back on the throttle, kills the motor, and steps to the front deck to drop the trolling motor in the water so the boat can be better positioned and everyone on board can reach the fish. Just as our anglers reach the perfect distance from the flock it happens, a familiar roar comes from various directions and the perfect scenario is about to go wrong in a big way.

Within minutes our anglers are now surrounded on all sides by half dozen boats and some very over zealous anglers. e wakes from the boat traffic turn the calm surface into a rolling unstable affair. e birds and fish are now surrounded by an “armada” of lure chunking, boat banging, would be fisherman who cannot understand why the fish and the birds suddenly disappear. is scenario will play out again many times as the over anxious anglers refuse to learn from their mistakes and turn what could have been a memorable day on the water into one full of frustration and few fish.

Now if the truth were really known most anglers have been on both sides of that example, we have been both victim and villain.

It’s tough for the average fisherman to have the patience to come into a situation like the one above and not get antsy or in a hurry. All

it takes is one boat to s t a r t crowding the school or moving fast and before you know it the whole herd is in stampede mode. “at guys not beating me to the fish” or “if we don’t get there we won’t get a shot at the fish” are common remarks that most fisherman make, truth be known that’s not the case at all. If anglers would come off plane earlier, use more trolling motor, approach from the upwind side, and work with other boats instead of against them everybody would catch more fish.

If you want to ever see the look of surprise on somebody’s face just watch another angler when you ease up to a school of fish and ask them if it’s alright to fish near them, most people are floored that anyone would even offer to do that. I promise you if you ask politely and use common sense that on the next bunch of birds you fish that angler you spoke to earlier will do the same for you, courtesy is contagious.

As good as the fishing is right now you can certainly expect increased traffic on the lake form both local and out of town anglers. e last thing you ever want to happen is to have a confrontation with someone while you are on the water. I have witnessed some very heated moments on Sabine, there have even been some altercation at the boat ramp if you can believe that, there is no fish worth that kind of behavior. Please remember a few simple rules while chasing the birds this summer, approach slow, watch your boat wakes, be courteous, do everything possible to find your own school of fish, work with other fishermen, and by all means keep your cool. Follow these simple rules and you will certainly have a memorable day on the water.

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time the lake was still rising and in all likelihood they would have to open five spillway gates as well. Will it ever end?

As bad as I hate it, it wasn’t like I hadn’t already gotten advance notice that this would happen. One of the parties that fished with me last week all live in the Dallas area and they insisted that we fish that day because we had more water headed our way. ey had just gotten twelve inches of rain and ponds on their land that were dry a month ago were now overflowing. Unfortunately for Sabine Lake fishermen, water still runs downhill so here we go again!

With tougher fishing conditions headed our way this week, both saltwater and freshwater fishermen still got in their licks this past weekend. e Saltwater Boys 3^rd annual benefit redfish tournament enjoyed a last minute rush and over a hundred anglers signed up the night before at the Captain’s meeting at Daley’s Hunt N Fish. It is always fun when you get that many good fishermen together in one place and watch them for fish for

Continued from Page 1B one more piece of information.

While the wind was not their friend, it took very nearly a nine pound average for two redfish to earn the first place check of $2000. e team of Tony Viator, Fletcher Pipkin and Ryan Warhola cashed that check with two fish that weighed 17.79 pounds and it took every ounce.Lane, Lee and Larry Daughdrill finished second with 17.42 pounds earning $1250 for their efforts. Tyler Roberts and Billy Bouse finished right on their heels with 17.01 pounds and won $750. e difference maker for the winning team was a 9.11 pound red that also won them an additional $540 of side pot money for the biggest red. And, while the fish only earned them the side pot bounty of $285, Jared Adams and Michael Fesco opened some eyes with a very solid 7.41 pound trout. e team of Aaron Gautreaux, Ben Williams and Reggie Godeaux won the $225 flounder pot with a 2.36 pound fish.

When all was said and done, the tournament generated over

$7000 in proceeds that were donated to Boys Haven and the Grubbs Foundation. Yet another good job by a great organization that continues to give back to the community. Next up… the COPS HELPING KIDS tournament scheduled for July 24 and 25.

On the fresh water scene, Steven and Kevin Vaughan took advantage of clearing water and won first place money in Simon’s River Circuit with 5.74 pounds of bass. Mike and Reese Soliz won both second place and big bass money with one fish weighing 3.07 pounds. ird place money went to Stephen Cloren and Blake East with 2.76 pounds.

Jonathan Simon said that only eleven fish were weighed in and that most of them were caught flipping Senkos in shallow water.

He added that clearer water helped the bite, but that advantage may get washed out pretty quickly!

At the same time, Toledo Bend Bass fishermen hit a home run last weekend in Sealy’s Big Bass Splash. It took a double digit bass to finish in the top three and Gil

WO-S baseball playoff set for Thursday e WOS Baseball team will play Bellville on ursday, May 21, at 7:30 pm at Barbers Hill High School. e second game will be played on Friday, May 22, at 7:00 pm and a third game, if necessary, will be played on Saturday, May 23, at 2:00pm.

Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for stu-

dents. No food or drinks are allowed in the facilities.

Directions: Take Interstate 10 W. to Houston and take exit 800 (Mont Belvieu). Turn right at exit and Barbers Hill High School is just past the Baptist Church as you continue North.

Korner And Head Coach Kevin McHale became the only person to be associated with a team that came back from a 3-1 deficit both as a player and as a head coach.

The Rockets jumped out to an early lead that they never relinquished and sent the Clippers, who were favored by 2-½ points in the crucial Game 7, back to Los Angeles with their tails between their legs.

After all, Houston got blown out in Game 3 (124-99) and Game 4 (128-95) and looked like toast going into Game 5 in Houston. But the Rockets regrouped and spanked the Clippers 124-103 and then went to LA for Game 6 and hung a 119107 upset on the Clippers in front of their home crowd in the Staples Center.

Sunday’s victory was a sweet on for the Rockets and their screaming loyal fans and they had to pack their bags and travel to play the Golden State Warriors last night (Tues.) in the opening game of the Western Conference championship series.

The two teams play again tomorrow (Thurs.) and then play at the Toyota Center in Houston Saturday and Monday and then go back to California May 27 if necessary, back to Houston May 29 if necessary and will play Game 7 if necessary at Golden State on May 31.

The No. 1-seeded Golden State Warriors earned the right to the conference championship’s best-of-seven series by beating Memphis 4 games to 2.

The surprising West OrangeStark Mustangs and the pitching-rich Bridge City Cardinals along with my grandson’s Hudson Hornets all advanced to this week’s third round of the state playoffs with impressive victories last weekend.

The Cardinals rode the talented arm of Chase Shugart to defeat Giddings in a one-game, winner-take-all contest and this week will face the No. 2-ranked Huffman Falcons, who made quick work of Caldwell 6-0 and 7-0 last week.

The WO-S Mustangs hung a pair of 3-2 losses on Navasota and will meet Bellville in this week’s third round. Bellville advanced with 1-0 and 7-5 wins over Shepherd last week.

And my grandson Logan Smith’s Hudson Hornets ran into some inclement weather which changed their best-ofthree series against Lorena into a one-game winner-take-all event and won on a two-hit shutout 2-0.

The Hornets are set to play Center in a best-of-three series at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday (if necessary) at 1 p.m. Center earned its berth into the third round with a 17-0 win over Groesbeck last weekend.

The winners of the Bridge City-Huffman series in the

Continued from Page 2B Hudson-Center series will play next week.

KWICKIES…If you’re wondering from where on Page 5 did our Korner jump to page 6 last week, you are not alone.

Unfortunately it was one of my better columns on “Deflategate” which made little sense the way the layout got butchered. Here’s hoping that someone may accidentally proofread this one so it doesn’t happen again.

Got to play golf Thursday afternoon with Everett Urech, a visiting attorney from Daleville, Alabama who was en route to his 50th reunion at Houston Bellaire High School.

Everett is a member of the Donald Ross Society and makes it a point to play as many Donald Ross courses as he can. And for seeing Sunset Grove Country Club for only the first time, the 69-year-old Urech fired an impressive 76 and took some of our money.

After getting off to a dismal 16-22 start, the Miami Marlins fired manager Mike Redmond Sunday after his team was swept by the Atlanta Braves.

The Marlins left spring training very optimistic after signing slugger Giancarlo Stanton to a record $325 million contract.

Redmond received a two-year extension on his contract after the final day of last season, but was 155-207 in two-plus seasons and was replaced Monday afternoon by General Manager Dan Jennings.

Former Hudson High baseball star Brandon Belt continues his hot May with the defending world champion San Francisco Giants by homering Sunday for the third time in three games and raising his batting average to a lofty .321. The Giants were in second place in the National League West standings, 4 ½ games behind the front-running Los Angeles Dodgers through Sunday’s action.

Rory McIlroy once again showed everyone why he is the No. 1 golfer in the world by winning the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, N.C. last weekend by a whopping seven strokes over runners-up Patrick Rodgers and Webb Simpson. McIlroy fired a course-record 61 Saturday which helped the 25-year old glide to victory.

The Lamar Cardinals concluded the 2015 college baseball season on a winning note, beating Sam Houston State 3-2 in 10 innings Sunday. The Redbirds finished the Southland Conference with a dismal 10-19 record, which was not good enough to qualify for this week’s tournament, and 21-31 overall.

JUST BETWEEN US…The streaky, good pitch-no hit Houston Astros just completed a four-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with Sunday’s 4-2 win at Minute Maid

Park. The ‘Stroes appear to have remedied their early-season difficulty of winning at home and have improved to 139 in the Squeeze Box and went into their present three-game home series against the Oakland A’s Monday sporting a 5½game lead over the LA Angels with a 25-13 record, the only American League team with 25 victories so far this season. Although several of the Astros’ batting averages are below .200, what few hits they are getting are coming at important times in the games and helping them to keep on winning those close, low-scoring games.

Winning team in Saltwater Boys Benefit tournament.

Leger of Lake Charles won it all fifteen hourly checks totaling with the biggest bass of his life. $8325.

Over the course of the three Leger’s winning bass nipped the second place fish by less than a day event, 919 anglers weighed tenth of an ounce.Orange in 4219 pounds of post spawn County anglers made a great bass. is year alone, no less showing as well as they captured than 84 bass fishermen received

replicas for double digit bass caught on Toledo Bend. When you add in the number of ten pound-plus bass never reported by folks that choose to keep it quiet you quickly see why “e Bend” attracts so many visitors!

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Judge Arkeen receives ATHENA Award David Ball For e Record Not only is Courtney Burch Arkeen the first female district court judge in the history of Orange County, now she can claim the 2015 ATHENA Award to her accomplishments.

She received the award on May 14 at the Brown Estate in Orange. e annual award is given to an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in her/his business or profession, has served the community in a meaningful way and has assisted women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills.

Arkeen beacame judge of the 128th District Court in 2011. She has dedicated herself to the community by volunteering for multiple organizations over the years and has consistently felt it important to encourage women to pursue their full leadership potential, according to Arkeen’s cousin, Rani Lee Bivens. She has one year old twins and a five year old which, “she juggles it all and does it beautifully.”

“She is the epitome of a ‘strong independent woman.’ Because of all of these

attributes, she was awarded this morning the ATHENA Award,” Bivens said. “I believe she is the youngest or one of the youngest to ever receive this. Is is an award that is given not only nationally, but also internationally. It was inspired by the goddess Athena for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment. e ATHENA Award was first presented in 1982 in Lansing, Mich. and has grown to include presentations to more than 5,000 individuals in hundreds of cities in the United States as well as in Canada, China, Russia and the United Kingdom. e ATHENA Award has been presented in the Greater Orange area since 1993. Past recipients are: Pam Crew, Gisela Houseman, Anna Jean Caffey, Marcelle Adams, Louise Maberry, Alexine Adams, Jane Whitfield, Cecily Varner, Eula Hoffpauer, Mary McKenna, Vivian Kelly, Pauline Hargrove, Debbie Hughes, Betty Harmon, Beth Rach, Katherine Frey, Ruby Wimberly, eresa Beauchamp, Cecil Broom, Nancy Vincent, Mary Behnke and Beverly Perry.

Judge Courtney Burch Arkeen, first female district judge in Orange County, was the 2015 recipient of the 2015 ATHENA Award. The annual award is given to an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in her/his business or profession, has served the community in a meaningful way and has assisted women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills. COURTESY PHOTO

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At its regular meeting on Thursday May 14, new officers were elected for American Legion Post 49 in Orange.

David W. Smith was elected Commander; Ronnie Gill was elected Vice Commander; S.A. Lejune was elected Adjutant and John Dupre was re-elected as Finance Officer. Andrew Waldrep continues as a Trustee with a term ending in 2018 and Fred Montgomery continues as Trustee with a term ending in 2019. All of the newly elected officers live in Orange.

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a wartime veterans’ organization that has become a preeminent community-service organization which now numbers more than 2.5 million members - men and women - in more than 14,000 American Legion posts worldwide. American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49 has been serving the Greater Orange Area since Sept. 9 1920 and is located at 108 Green Ave. in downtown Orange.

Newly elected officers of American Legion Post 49 in Orange, pictured, left to right: Ronnie Gill, Vice Commander; David Smith, Commander; S.A. Lejune, Adjutant and John Dupre, Finance Officer.

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(5/13) 2 BEDROOM MODULAR HOME on 1 3/4 acres,pond, livestock OK, 2 car garage with room on end, fenced in w/ cement drive, $87,500, OFISD, (409) 779-4898.

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) 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 7359615 for appointment. (5/13) ROOM RENTALS 1 Unfurnished and 1

HERE’S MY CARD Independent Beauty Consultant 1130 Arthur Bridge City, Texas 77611 409-735-6294 409-543-7524 bphilpott1@marykay.com NAINAIL

NAILS BY DENISE

DENISE SIMONEAUX SAMS 1990 TEXAS AVE Bridge City, TX

409•697•1772

simsim04@sbcglobal.net

MARY KAY

Babette Philpott

furnished bedroom for rent $400 per month. Residential neighborhood in Or ange. Call 409-670-

9272. (TFNEP)

APPLIANCES USED FRONT LOAD WASHERS AND DRY ERS, 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 9208063. (5/20) MISC. FOR SALE INVACARE WHEELCHAIR, brand new M91 sure step, heavy duty, elevating seat, head rest,

reclines, adjusting foot rest, 300 lb. capacity, 6.5 mph, manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 OBO! (409) 499-2121. (tfnKG) PETS MALE KITTEN, 10 weeks old, Org./ Wht, playfull, litter box trained, I can’t keep it! (409) 9205656. (5/27) 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 409-779-4289 or 994-5503 for details.

GARAGE SALES FRI-SAT., 1301 ARTHUR ST, BC, off Hwy 408 (77611), 7 till 4. Treadmill, furniture, glass, crystal, jewelry, tools, holiday decorations, home decor, kitchen items, cook and western books, large clothes, lamps, collectables, linens, craft supplies and books, Much More!

SAT., 2800 34TH. ST., ORANGE, in Pinehurst (77630) “BIG SALE” 7 till 3.

Antiques, furniture, lamps, home decor, clothes, Much More!

Cash Only!

409-735-5305 or 409-886-7183

SERVICES SEWING, HEMMING JEANS, Alterations, and custom made items. 409-238-1230.

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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.

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.

Apply in person only in the Meat Market at 3720 West Park Ave. in Pinehurst, ask for Tina Myers.

NO PHONE CALLS. CDL Driver: $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

Must Have: Class A CDL Driver, Tanker Endorsement, Clean MVR, TWIC card, Must operate forklift, flatbed and bulk tank trailers. Paid holidays, benefits. American Industrial Minerals, 1451 Pier Road, Orange.

(409) 670-0320 TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers/OwnerOps! Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDLA, 1yr exp, Great Driving record. Sunsetlogistics.com 281-6934587 or 888-215-4285 TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers CDL-A: Co$2500 Sign-On, Excellent Pay Package & Outstanding Benefits!

O\Op’s$4000 Sign-On + 76% of line haul! 855-252-

1634

GARAGE SALES FRI-SAT., 1301 ARTHUR ST, BC, off Hwy 408 (77611), 7 till 4.

Treadmill, furniture, glass, crystal, jewelry, tools, holiday decorations, home decor, kitchen items, cook and western books, large clothes, lamps, collectables, linens, craft supplies and books, Much More!

SAT., 2800 34TH. ST., ORANGE, in Pinehurst (77630) “BIG SALE” 7 till 3. Antiques, furniture, lamps, home decor, clothes, Much More! Cash Only!

ES ESTATE

SALE 569 LILAC

Fri. & Sat. 8 till ?

Furniture Household items Misc.

FIELD WORKERS 9 temp positions; 10 months; job to begin 7/10/15 through 5/10/15; planting of sugar cane by hand; to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields during the harvesting season; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; to assist with the cleaning of the fields after harvesting and the preparation of the fields for the upcoming season. Must be able to work in hot humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crop and able to stand on feet for a long period of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required.

All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Patch Farms and A & S Farms located in Jeanerette, LA. Qualified applicants should call employer for interview at (337) 5193398. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JANET ELIZABETH GASPARD, Deceased, were issued on May 11, 2015, in Cause No. P17192, pending in the County Court at Law of ORANGE County, Texas, to: KRISTINA ELIZABETH HILTON 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 Myra Greory Attorney at Law Gregory Law Firm 1617 Magnolia Avenue Port Neches, TX 77651 DATED May 12, 2015

Myra Gregory MYRA GREGORY Attorney at Law

Attorney for James W. Rackely State Bar No.: 00789091 1617 Magnolia Avenue Port Neches, Texas 77651 Telephone: (409) 727-0900 Facsimile: (409) 727-0902 mgregory@gregory-lawfirm.com

FIELD WORKERS 12 temp positions; approx 6 months; job to begin 7/15/15 through 1/15/16; Duties: To opérate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 40 hours per week ; OT varies but not guaranteed. 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by B & B Farms, L.L.C. located in Jeanerette, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 319-2089. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

FIELD WORKERS 7 temp positions; approx 6 ½ months; job to begin 7/15/15 through 2/1/16; Duties: to operate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugar cane by hand; operating farm equipment during the harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract.

Employment offered by Huey Dugas & Sons, Inc. located in St. Martinville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at (337) 201-6015.

Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

FIELD WORKERS 1 temp positions; approx 6 months; job to begin 7/16/2015 through 1/10/2016; Duties: To pérate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 hr; 35 hrs a week; OT may vary but not guaranteed.; 3 months experience required in job offered.

All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Jim Gaubert Farms located in Thibodaux, LA .

Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at 985-6378309. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX, 77701.

NOW HIRING

All Positions

Apply in person at

1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

No phone calls

nation. $10.18 per hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may not 6 4 tempvary positions;but approx guaranteed; 3 months months; job to begin 7/15/2015 through 1/10/16; Duties: To opérate experience in job offarm equipment during field maintefered required.

All nance; planting of sugarcane by work tools provided. hand; operating farm equipment durHousing transing harvesting ofand sugar cane; farm portation provided to and field sanitation duties; operation workers who and performing minorcan repairsnot and maintenance of farm vehicles to and reasonably return equipment; Able to work in hot, hutheir permanent resimid weather,at bending stoopingof to dence the andend reach ground level crops and able to the work day; Transstand on feet for long periods of portation time. Once hired,and workerssubsismay be retence expenses to the quired to take a random drug test at no cost to worker.

Testing worksite will be positive pro-or failure to comply may result in immevided by the employer diate termination. $10.18 hr; 35 hrs upon completion of a week; OT may vary but not guaran50% of the work conteed.; 3 months experience required tract, or earlier, if apin job offered. All work tools providpropriate; ¾ hours ed. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonguaranteed in a work ably return to their permanent resi- day during contract. dence at the end of the work day; Employment offered Transportation and subsistence exby Patch Farms and A penses to the worksite will be provid& Farms in ed byS the employerlocated upon completion Jeanerette, LA. Qualof 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate;applicants ¾ hours guaranified teed in a work day during contract. should call employer Employment offered byat Triple K&M for interview (337) Farms, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA .

519-3398.

Applicants Qualified applicants may call employmay apply for this poer for interview at 985-446-3270. Apsition at their nearest plicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located SWA office located at at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

304 Pearl St., Beau-

FIELD WORKERS

9 temp positions; 10 FIELD WORKERS

months; job to begin 5 temp positions; through approx 3 7/10/15 months; job to begin 7/16/2015 5/10/15; planting of through 10/16/2015; Duties: sugar cane by hand; to To plant cane by hand, to clean operate farm to equipditches with shovel, pull grass inthe sugarin canesugar fields during the ment cane planting season.

Ablethe to work fields during har-in hot, humid weather, bending and vesting season; operastooping to reach ground level tion and performing crops and able to stand on feet for minor long periods repairs of time. Once and hired, maintenance of tofarm workers may be required take a random drug test at noequipcost to vehicles and worker. Testing failure ment; to positive assist or with to comply may result in of immediate the cleaning the termination. $10.18 hr; 35 hrs a fields after harvesting week; OT may vary but not guaranand the preparation of teed.; 3 months experience required the fields Allfor upin job offered. work the tools provided. Housing and transportation procoming season.

Must vided to workers who can not reasonbe able to work in hot ably return to their permanent resihumid weather, benddence at the end of the work day; ing and stooping to Transportation and subsistence exreach penses to theground worksite will belevel providcrop and able to stand ed by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earon feet for a long perilier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranod of time.

Once teed in a work day during contract. hired, workers may be Employment offered by Jim Gaubert required to take ranFarms located in Thibodaux, LA . dom no Qualified drug applicantstest may callat employcost to worker.

Tester for interview at 985-637-8309.

Applicants may apply for position ing positive or thisfailure at their nearest SWA officeresult located to comply may at 304immediate Pearl St., Beaumont,termiTX 77701. in

S aint Jud e N ove n a May the sacred heart of Jesus be adorned, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever.

Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worked of miracles, pray for us.

St. Jude help the hopeless, pray for us.

Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. By the 8th day your prayer should be answered. It has never been known to fail.

Thank you St. Jude and the sacred heart of Jesus.

K.V.

The Record • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 2015 9B Civil Citation-CCVPUBWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: Phillip Ray Murphy and His Unkown Heirs 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 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

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Per sons interested in the Estate of Richard Donald Caillouet, Deceased Cause No. P17221

in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on May 8, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Richard Donald Caillouet, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so.

To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on May 8, 2015.

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

By Kevin LeBoeuf Kevin LeBoeuf

S a int Jud e N ove n a Holy St. Jude Apostle & Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need.

To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.

Help me in my present and urgent petition, in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid.

Amen Follow this with 3 Our Father’s, 3 Hail Mary’s and 3 Glory Be’s.

Say once a day for 9 days.

Publication must be promised.

J.V.

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

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 962-0480

AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange. Call 409-779-4289 or Cindy 9945503 for details.

CLASS OF 2015

HONOR YOUR GRADUATE Please send in photo with your graduate’s name and school name.

There will be a $25.00 charge.

Deadline is Monday, May 25th at noon.

CALL: 409-886-7183 OR EMAIL: ads@therecordlive.com PRE-K THRU HIGH SCHOOL

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 20, 2015