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County to stay with current retirees’ insurance David Ball

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Commissioners decided the grass wasn’t necessarily greener on the other side pertaining to retiree medical insurance. The Orange County Commissioners Court approved staying with the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield plan for county employee retirees at their regular meeting on June 8. The courtroom was packed with retirees and there were some lengthy discussions at the meeting. County Judge Brint Carlton introduced possibly going to the Silver Plan supplemental plan which has a Tier 4 plan. Carlton said there would be no change in the retirees’ insurance and it was a proposal. Barry Burton, Precinct 3 commissioner, asked for “a lot of data from TAC (Texas Association of Counties).” He then asked if the data was complete in which Carlton answered it

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was not. Minnie Hightower, county HR director, said no counties have switched back from the Silver Plan to Blue Carlton Cross/Blue Shield. She added she has received no Tier 4 data from TAC. Tier 4 pertains to prescription drugs as the following: Tier 1 is usually includes generic medications are at the lowest cost. Tier 2 is usually preferred name medications and are mid-range cost along with Tier 3. Tier 3 is usually non-preferred name medications. Tier 4 is usually specialty medications are at the highest cost. John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, told Hightower she keeps talking about other counties but he’s concerned about Orange County employees. He gave as an example a retiree may need a kidney transplant and Tier 4 medications. “We have a moral obligation to take care of the employees who have worked here 25 to 30 years,” Banken said. Hightower said some counties don’t offer insurance. Banken replied it’s not the time to do away with what the county has to offer. He favored leaving the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan as it is for this year.

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The Mustang baseball team is all aboard the bus just moments before driving off to Austin.

Bus ride to destiny

The West Orange-Stark Mustang baseball team climbed on board for the ride of their lives on Tuesday morning. The Mustangs earned a trip to the pinnacle of Texas high school baseball and a shot at winning the state championship. Not since 1991 has WOS made the trip to the state baseball tournament. The 2015 Region III Championship team will conclude a remarkable season in Austin far from WOS high school where their journey began. Their are no free rides to the state championship and this team certainly earned their ticket.

Amid cheering fans the Mustangs led by Jack Dallas file out of the locker room to board the bus taking them to the state baseball tournament. RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

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Eagles land at Pinehurst park for cleaning Mike Louviere For The Record

One civic minded organization moved beyond their comfort zone to make a difference in their community. The city of Pinehurst park on West Park Street was a flurry of activity as members of Eagles Aerie 2523 worked in the heat to install new equipment, repair and renovate present equipment, and began to survey what needs to be done in the future to install a walking track around the park. The Eagle Riders are heading the project with assistance of other members of 2523. The Riders have worked with Home Depot to buy picnic tables at a deep discount and the club has assembled and installed them on the slabs at the park. The two new tables are ready to be used. “As soon as the ground gets dry enough for a tractor, these guys are going to bring in some equipment and get start-

Members of the Eagle Riders and Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels at the recent workday at the park on West Park in Pinehurst.

ed on building a walking track around the park. We are going to measure the distance and hopefully we will be able to work out a full quarter mile track. We are looking at options for the surface. The city really appreciates all that this group of Eagles has done. They have already cleaned up and done some repair work on the city park behind the old city hall on Nightingale Street”, said Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels. “The city crews did some of the cleanup of weeds and brush at this park, but the Eagle Riders have spent a lot of time using their weedeaters to clean up what the city crews did not. The city did the heavy removal around the outside edges and the Riders cleaned around the equipment in the park and the signage, and places like that.” There is a new swing set complete with slide that has been installed at the front of PINEHURST Page 3A

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Golden Triangle Emergency Centers-Orange to sign affiliation agreement with LSC-O David Ball

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Often, the best way to learn something is by doing. Some medical students from Lamar State College-Orange will be gaining some valuable experience while completing their academic studies. Golden Triangle Emergency Center representatives announced their Orange location is signing an affiliation agreement with Lamar State College - Orange. The agreement will establish GTEC Orange as the training facility for LSC-Orange medical students where they will get hands-on instruction and learn advanced medical techniques and practices. Kari Busch, marketing director with GTEC - Orange, said their new affiliation with LSC-O will benefit both institutions while educating the next generation of medical

Lamar State College - Orange medical students are now affiliated with Golden Triangle Emergency Center in Orange. The students will receive invaluable hands-on experience in an environment where patients can go for top-tier care during their medical emergencies.

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The Record staffers win Press Club awards The Record took home top honors Friday evening at the Southeast Texas Press Club Awards. Photographer Lawrence Trimm received a first place trophy for his sports photo of a West Orange-Stark sprinter preparing to run a race. Trimm captured the runner as he was leaving the starting blocks. Reporter Debby Schamber also took home a first place trophy in the feature story category. Schamber’s award winning story was titled Against all odds: the will to live shines through. The story told of Adam Doiron who was a passenger in a tractor trailer which was involved in a wreck and burst into flames on Interstate 10. Doctors gave him a 10 percent chance of survival but his will to live remained strong in spite of the many hurdles ahead of him.

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the park. It is a wooden frame with swings and the slide. The set was put into use on the work day by Thyleas and Bodi Middlebrook, grandsons of Eagle Rider James Middlebrook. The boys had come to the park with their mother, Delessa to bring a cooler of water to the working Eagles. At the park are several old grills mounted on pedestals. The club is cleaning and repainting them and will buy new grates for grills. The Eagle Riders are known

by first names and their “riding names.” At this work day there was Arthur “Blueboy”; Steve “Dog”; Chris “Pop Chris”; the president: Darryl, “Flashlight”, sergeant at arms: Ralph, “Sneaker,” and Jarlene, “Sweet P,” treasurer. Other Eagles were Melvin, Charles, and Fern. “Sneaker”, Ralph Smith, is an employee of Ohmstede in Beaumont. “Ohmstede has been very good to us. They have allowed us to use some equipment that

County business Carlton said Banken is not alone in caring about employees and retirees. “We’re not talking about changing,” he said. Banken said it would break some of the retirees with the Tier 4 medication. David Dubose said it’s a promise the commissioners made to the retirees and if there is a change to be made, it needs to be before they retire and not after they retire. “We need more research. It’s time not to change it,” Dubose said. Jody Crump, Precinct 4 commissioner, said TAC will not implement Tier 4 this year, but they will probably implement it next year. Burton echoed the sentiment: “It’s coming.” Carlton said the court should discuss those who have not yet retired or who haven’t started working for the county. “We have financial problems and we have to make changes somewhere,” he said. Banken answered the commissioner have passed up other opportunities to save money and he doesn’t want to do it “on the backs of the retirees.” “We keep hiring and hiring. We hire someone and when you total everything it’s $100,000 a year,” he said. Judge Pat Clark retired from the county and was in attendance for the meeting. He said it was not on the agenda to discuss active employees and the agenda item was for retirees. Burton thought it was about semantics and whether retirees meant retirees specifically or the retirement community in general. Crump said he agreed with Burton’s assessment. A vote was then taken to either discuss the issue versus taking no action. The motion failed and the discussion continued. Hightower said there are currently 126 county employee retirees and switching to the Silver Plan would save the county $221,000 a year. Carlton said not every retiree will need the plan. Banken said a person could be healthy today but they can’t tell if they will need medications. “Look at the data from the

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last 20 years,” he said. Dubose said the plan is not fair to everyone and it may cause someone to be destitute. District Clerk Vickie Edgerly said from the audience she’s on medication for seizures and it cost her $3,000. Even a five percent increase would be a tremendous cost. “There are some very basic medications on the list,” she said. Clark said he doesn’t understand why the commissioners were having the discussion since they recently had a meeting with retirees at the Orange County Expo and Convention Center about the topic. “Is there anything in writing? We could cut down a lot of discussion if we could see the comparison,” Clark said. “How much money will the county save on the backs of the retirees?” He said county employees were told during their working years they have the job and the benefits that come with it when they retired. “Some have been here for decades. Why would you take that away? Why change now?” he asked. Burton said no one is taking anything away. There getting something different. “It’s not a cross the board negative,” he said. Dubose said he disagreed and it is taking away from some. Burton replied there are some positives to the plan. Dubose said when Tier 4 comes around next year, the commissioners would then be comparing apples to apples. Retiree Jean Parker said cancer is prevalent in the area and there is a potential to be on Tier 4 medication. “It’s an unknown,” she said. Carlton said he has a duty to the 82,000 citizens in the county. Clark said the commissioners court was not ready to vote on the issue because they do not have enough information. “Why take action?” Clark asked. Banken then made a motion to make no changes at the time to the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan. Dubose seconded the motion.

we have needed to work on the parks and have indicated that they are willing to become more involved in our projects like this park in the future. Our club is very appreciative of what they have done for us,” said Smith. “Ohmstede has intentions of becoming more involved in civic projects like our club does.” The Eagle Riders have worked out an agreement with the city of Pinehurst to let local youthful offenders, under the age of 18 do community service with club members as overseers. “We’re not comparing it equally,” Dubose said before the vote. The vote was unanimous not to change to the Silver Plan. Commissioners voted on a similar matter for active employees’ insurance at the March 30 meeting. In the end, commissioners decided to stick with the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for another year in insuring its assets after Carlton introduced going out for bids in the private marketplace for insurance coverage. The vote was 3 to 2 with Precinct 1 Commissioner David Dubose, Precinct 3 Commissioner John Banken and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jody Crump casting the deciding vote not to go with proposals from the private market and staying with TAC, and Carlton and Precinct 2 Commissioner Barry Burton voting to go with the private insurers. The agenda item read for the discussion and possible action regarding Orange County going out for bids on the county’s insurance coverage for the following: auto liability, auto physical damage, general liability, property, crime, worker’s compensation, law enforcement coverage, public officials coverage and cybersecurity. In other county business, Carlton issued a proclamation declaring June, 2015 as Men’s Health Month. Gift of Life and Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas will offer free men’s healthcare screenings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the Wilson Building at Lamar State College-Orange. Other locations are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6 at the Carl Parker Center at Lamar State College-Port Arthur, and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont. The free healthcare screenings include: PSA blood test for prostate cancer screening, cholesterol, HIV, blood pressure, Hepatitis C, blood sugar check and on-site physician consultation. There will also be lunch, door prizes and refreshments. To find out if you’re eligible, call 409-860-3369. The commissioners encouraged men to be screened.

What a concept- healthy food that tastes good. Two men in West Orange are attempting to do just that by opening Healthy Habits inside of Avila’s Mexican Restaurant at 2613 Western Ave. Owners Thomas Warren and Pilo Avila said Healthy Habits is health food that counts macros (proteins, carbohydrates and calories) with premade food meals. “It’s for people who want to eat clean but have no time to cook. It’s pretty tasty for being healthy,” Warren said. “People can get a week’s worth of food in containers. I was a personal chef and I got tired of going to people’s houses and now I just have them come to us.” Their mission statement as a company is to bring healthy meals to people that are constantly on the go. “In this day and age we all know how hard it is to cook and eat clean. We take the guess work out of what you should eat, how much you should eat, and what foods are good for you,” the brochure read. In addition to large container sizes, meals also come in medium and small sizes. They also deliver if the total is over $40. Warren started off as a communication major at Lamar University. He found it wasn’t to his liking. At this time Stan Holt took Warren under his wing at his restaurant in Houston and taught him the business.

Commissioners received information from Johnny Trahan of Entergy and Michael Martinez of Clear Result about possible energy efficiency projects for the county that are available through Entergy and third parties. Martinez said his company offers a free service provided by Entergy called the Energy Efficiency Program. Clear Result representatives would do a walk-through of facilities with outside third party contractors. “We work with the contractors and make recommenda-

Thomas Warren and Pilo Avila have started Healthy Habits inside of Avila’s Mexican Restaurant at 2613 Western Ave.

Holt paid for Warren to attend Culinary Institute in Houston. While in school Warren wrote a paper to gain admittance on preparing healthy food. No one else in Orange was doing this kind of food prep when he decided to locate back home. Both Warren and Avila have second jobs in addition to Healthy Habits and are trying to get the business going. The business now has a logo and a brochure designed and they can’t keep up with the orders since the cat is out of the bag through social media and word of mouth. “We ran out of containers,” Avila said. Plans are to expand the Avila restaurant to add a side building to house Healthy Habits if things keep going so well. Eventually they would like to expand to other cities in the area. tions,” he said. For example, they may suggest lighting, quantify savings and prioritizing projects and then give a report. “We work hand-in-hand with the maintenance department. We’re vendor-neutral. You’re already enrolled when you applied three years ago,” he said. Martinez added he spoke with Kirk Guidry, maintenance supervisor about countywide projects. He said there will be some differences in numbers with contractors, but in the end, they should be very close. Ken Morris with Way Servic-

Some of the dishes listed on the menu include: spicy turkey spaghetti, chicken pasta, sesame ginger chicken wraps, Texas turkey chili, lemon pepper tilapia, chili lime chicken, ginger, garlic chicken and broccoli, tapas with turkey and zucchini and bulk orders and sides for bulk and custom orders. Warren thinks they will keep the menu simple. They may possibly get with a nutritionist in the future and develop some special dishes and throw-in some specials every few days, such as stuffed jalepenos. “The public wants to eat healthy,” Avila said. To contact Healthy Habits, call either 409-313-4106, or 409-670-0350. On Instagram at HealthyHabits2Go or by email at HealthyHabits2Go@ yahoo.com.

es, a contractor, said they each do their won calculations and write the check for the differences. Commissioners approved leasing office space in the Mauriceville County Building to State Rep. Dade Phelan for $350 per month. Burton said Phelan wants a local presence in Orange County. Also approved was allowing the Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 and Troop 62 to provide a pancake breakfast for a fly-in on June 27 at the Orange County Airport to work on

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white collar jobs will be lost also. *****Afleet Alex wins Belmont by seven lengths on mile and a half track. Jockey Jeremy Rose, who also won the Preakness, was onboard. He lost the Derby. The first Triple Crown of horse racing was in 1919, won by Sir Barton. The great horse Seattle Slew won in 1977. Affirmed took the Triple Crown in 1978.*****Laila Ali beat Erin Toughill into submission in the third round and made history as the first woman to win a world boxing council title. Her dad, Muhammad, was at ringside.*****Orange County homeboy in the big league, John Patterson, won one for Washington Nationals over Seattle (2-1). John pitched seven innings, walked only one with seven strikeouts.*****The Michael Jackson jury, eight women and four men, ages 20-79, considered 684 exhibits and 95 pages of direction before declaring the pop star not guilty on all charges.*****Congrats to Kevin Angelle and Darrel Stevens, both of Bridge City, who were named to All-State Team. Also to Hunter Hays, named to All-State Tournament Team 3-A and Adam Jaynes of LC-M, named to play in 4-A baseball tourney.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Billy Barron, 68, of Mauriceville, died June 10. A Port Arthur native, he was the owner of Bluebonnet Upholstering in Orange. *****Craig S. Sweanrington, 54, of Orange died June 7. *****Muriel Thibodeaux Lewis, 90, of McLewis died Tuesday, June 7. *****Jason John Pietrowicz, 22, died June 9. A native of Orange, he was a 2001 grad. Stuart MacKillican, 67, died June 9. He was a drafting engineer.*****Frank Ellis Arthur, 58, a former Orange barber, died June 13.*****(Editor’s note: I can’t help but notice how many people who died just 10 years ago were much younger on average than people dying today. Life expediency is far better today than ten years ago.) WITNESSING THE TRIPLE CROWN

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When Secretariat won the Triple Crown in 1973, it had been 25 years since the last winner. Affirmed was the last to win since that, 37 years ago. The odds of a horse winning the Triple Crown are very long. A special three-year-old horse must come along. After the Arkansas Derby, I predicted American Pharaoh would win the Kentucky Derby, then the Preakness, a race he finished very strong in. I then wrote it probably wouldn’t be smart to bet on him winning the Triple Crown but in my opinion, if he didn’t step on a nail or get penned to the rail, there wasn’t a horse in the field that could beat him in the 1.5 mile race. On D-Day, June 6, with my family gathered around me, I got to see my third Triple Crown winner. The first in the internet and social media age. Secretariat was featured in many magazines and a U.S. postal stamp was issued in his honor. The movie, based on a novel “Secretariat, Making of a Champion,” by William Nack, made him a pop culture touchstone that exists even today. American Pharaoh will be a popular champion. This is a special horse in a history making event, only the 12th in 147 years. The souvenir value of a winning ticket from the Belmont Stake is worth more than a couple of bucks. Out of the 94,128 paper tickets sold on American Pharaoh’s race, 90,237 remain un-cashed. People invested $2 to preserve a snapshot of history. Un-cashed winning tickets are already listed from $30 to $120 on Ebay. Un-cashed $2 set of three tickets from the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont are bringing $350. Some will hold on to their tickets in case there is no Triple Crown winner next year or even a few years going forward, the value is no doubt going to double. American Pharaoh will run again in August but his last big race will be the $5 million Breeders Cup Classic, in Lexington, Kentucky, on Halloween, Oct. 31. Jockey Victor Espinoza threw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium Sunday. He will also go up in popularity but not like the horse he rode to victory three times to win the Triple Crown.*****I could talk horse racing all day but I’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Please hop on board and came along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

Singer Jerry Vale brings his Las Vegas-style song and dance to Frances Ann Lutcher Theater. *****Huey Simon, at age 45, dies in an auto accident. His funeral was attended by one of the largest crowds ever. He loved life and cared a lot about people in general. He was one of a kind. *****Tick Granger elected County Commissioner in Pct. 3. In run off, Jack Thompson wins Constable, Precinct 1. *****Bridge City Cablevision begins service this week. Al McKay will operate the company.*****Dr. Joe Ben Welch, Dottie and their gals, Wendie, Sandi, Robin and Roxie, visited in Zachary, Louisiana for Joe Ben’s father Joe’s 64th birthday.*****Mark Dunn is on vacation in Boston and is expected to return with his fiancé’, Kerrie Lewis. He drove there and back.*****Norma Davidson celebrates a birthday on June 12.*****According to Joe Kazmar, Muhammad Ali, while on a Eastern Airlines flight, was asked by a stewardess to fasten his seat belt. Ali replied, “Superman don’t need no seat belt.” She came back with “Superman don’t need no airplane.” He buckled up. *****According to Chairman Larry David the Annual International Gumbo Cook-Off earned $18,000. Serving on committee were Jim Stelly, Terry Burns, Lt. Cmdr. Denis Condon, Ann Craft and Jimmy Verrett.*****Rotary Club and Orange Chamber named Jim Henderson, president of Orange Bank, ‘Businessman of the Quarter‘. Come July, Barney Morris will replace Jim Stelly as Rotary president. *****Cathy Dolly marries Richard Prudhomme. *****Congrats to Shirley and Joey Walker on the birth of their first child. Keely Lynn arrived Wednesday, June 14. She weighed in at nine pounds, nine ounces. If she grows up like mom, she will be beautiful and sweet.

THE RISE OF THE 2015 BASEBALL MUSTANGS The comeback kids, the West Orange-Stark Mustang baseball team, came back from one game down in the best of three, in three playoff games. I don’t ever recall that being done before. Add to that the fact that they lost their first three season games. They made it all the way to the state semi-final Wednesday, June 10, 4 p.m. at UT’s Disch-Falk Field against El Campo. A win would give them the opportunity to play for the State 4-A Championship. They may not have the best talent at every position but no doubt few teams’ posses so much character. How else could they have overcome the ‘come from behind’ games so many times to emerge as the winner. I’ll agree a Cinderella team of sorts but mostly a determination that comes only from true character traits. That’s a credit to good teaching and molding by good leadership. Coach Shea Landry, who we were watching play just a few years ago, took a few talented youngsters and built a team around them. He taught them to believe in each other. The results are what no outsiders would have expected, a chance to win the state championship. Regardless of what happens from here on, the story of the Mustang baseball team is a remarkable one. Their story won’t be duplicated anytime soon. It’s one of a kind. I’ve been impressed by their rivals, both youngsters and coaches, who are supporting this Mustang team and many will be cheering for them at the Austin game Wednesday, with hopes of WO-S playing for the championship Thursday. It’s been a great ride and all of Orange County is proud of your accomplishments. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 The Bridge City Cardinals lost (5-2) to Carthage in Class 3-A state baseball playoffs. Carthage went on to beat Lubbock Cooper 6-1 to win the championship. It was a great season for Coach Billy Bryant and a full bunch of young men.*****Roy Dunn, in his Life’s Highway column, writes abut his friend of 55 years, Gordon Baxter, 81, who died June 11. Bax was born on Christmas Day, 1923 in Port Arthur. Roy reiterated Ol’ Barefoot Bax stories and their friendship going back to the late 1940’s when Bax worked at Port Arthur College Radio. He told of the many exploits and of the many talented people Bax had in his circle of friends. He helped entertainers like George Jones, J.P. “Big Bopper” Richardson and many area youngsters pioneer “Swamp Pop” music. Secretary of State Jack Rains said “Bax was the Voice of the Swamps, the Pied Piper of every kid and adult for 50 years in the Triangle.” Bax had eight children with his first wife Mary. He married Diane, a young airline stewardess in 1973. They had one child, Jenny. (Editor’s note: Diane has since also passed away.)*****Bill and Wanda Hardee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 4. *****Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dupuis of Bridge City, announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to Matthew Carter. Wedding date is Aug. 18.*****Our buddy, Monte Morphew, is having a ribbon cutting at his Mannix Media headquarters, 205 College Street, Orange, at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 17. Monte operates a full service ad agency and does a good job for his clients. Besides that, he’s a nice guy. *****Speaking of friends, Terry Landry has some great specials for dad at his Terry’s Men’s Wear. *****Sharon Bearden is delighting in the fact that a client asked him who is the oldest, Bearden or Judge Pat Clark? Clark is not going to let that one slide. *****General Motors will cut 25,000 blue collar jobs in the next two and a half years. Many more

A FEW HAPPENINGS Last week we ran a story on Attorney Joe Alford’s law career and his battle with cancer. The story got a lot of response. The comments from those we heard from were all the same theme, that Joe is a credit to his profession. He uses his knowledge, experience and law license to help those who couldn’t find help elsewhere. Often for little or no charge. Example: A lady who called Tuesday morning said her brother was charged with a crime he had not committed. They managed to get him bonded out and Joe took the case. He waited on the money, which her brother paid in small payments. Joe won the case. A fellow lawyer called yesterday and said, he believes Joe is Orange County’s best criminal attorney. “He is well prepared and takes a special interest in every case.” Even though Joe considers his condition terminal, I understand he is undergoing one more experimental drug. He’s a good man, please keep him in your prayers.*****It’s always amazing to me how government officials can be in so many places in such a short time. Last Saturday, President Obama gave the eulogy at Beau Biden’s service in Delaware and 12 hours later, he was at the G-7 Summit, in Frankfurt, Germany.*****We heard from several people who appreciated Judge Pat Clark standing up for the retirees at Commissioners Court. They left the present plan in place. That was the right thing to do.Commissioner Banken was right, it would have been devastating to retirees on fixed income.*****Our longtime friend, former court reporter Micky Litton decided she would try it one more time. She and Jackie Gisclair, a native of Bridge City, who lived in Colorado, tied the knot Saturday afternoon at Larry Judice’s Cajun Restaurant in Groves. They will make their home in Victory Gardens. Micky bought Judge Flo and Gene’s home on the bayou. Best wishes.*****I understand that former sheriff Mike White is now the new fleet manager for Ross Smith’s Sabine River Ford.*****Clark Slacom became a new father-in-law this past weekend. Happy couple Amanda and Aaron Slacom tied the knot on Saturday. Congrats to the Slacom family.*****We hear Sammy Owens, retired Orange County Flood Administrator is under the weather. Hope he is feeling better soon.*****Kevin and Kim Sensat and family were seen camping at Lake Sam Rayburn KOA this past week. They had a great time with the girls Gabby, Emily and Sophie. They brought along new puppy Maggie who also enjoyed the camping trip.*****Bridge City High School cheerleaders are in Galveston this week attending camp. Bring home the Spirit Stick girls.*****Rodney and Anita Bussell attended granddaughter Brittney’s wedding in Houston this past weekend. Best wishes for a long, happy life together.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays. On June 10, Chris Riedel, Caroline Hennigan, Tyler Derouen and Chrisleigh Longlois celebrate. This would have been the birthday of our late friend Rayford Jimerson.Celebrity birthdays on this day are Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Phillip, 93, President Obama’s daughter Sasha Obama, 13 and actress Elizabeth Hurley, 49.*****Lovely Judge Mandy White Rogers celebrates on June 11. Also Dorothy Breaux, Harold Adkins and Lacy Wallace. They are joined by Transformer actor Shia LaBeouf, 28, football player Joe Montana, 58 and Dr. Oz, 54.*****June 12 finds Candice Steele, also retired B.C. counselor Kaaren Kline, Jesse Walles, Pam Williams and Magdalene Bryant. They join former President George H. Bush, 90, and reality star Kendra Wilkinson, 29. *****On June 13, Shawna Gauthier, Susan Fisher, Sidney White and Ryan Kelly celebrate. Celebrity birthdays on June 13 are Full house actresses Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, 28, actors Tim Allen, 61, and Richard Thomas, 63.*****On June 14, Betty Jean Lonadier, Sylvia Galbreath, Ben Perry, Brandy Aldridge and Brandon Duhon celebrate. They join entrepreneur Donald Trump, 68, singer Boy George, 53 and tennis player Steffi Graf, 45. Our longtime friends Peggy and David Claybar celebrate their anniversary on this day. *****June

15 is the birthday of our own Janelle Sehon, who is trimming down daily. On this day Nancy and Ken’s special child, Adam Dupuis, has a birthday. Also Denise Vickers, Tina Romero, Faye Sherwood, Sharon Fisher and Sherri Fruge. They join actors Neil Patrick Harris, 41, Courtney Cox, 50, Helen Hunt, 51 and Jim Belushi, 60.*****June 16 finds our friends Beverly Perry, who has been busy substitute teaching, Christian Louvier, Leigh Ann Wilon and Alex Brent. They join golfer Phil Mickelson, 44, singer Eddie Levert, 72 and actor John Cho, 42. Today would have been the birthday of Wilson “King” Dunn, a very special man who died April 29, 2013.*****David and Jennifer Claybar spent a well deserved weekend at the beach with their family.*****Wayne and Elaine Reeh celebrated 35 years of wedded bliss. Congrats.*****Last weekend proud grandparents, Tom and Jean Parker, took a trip to College Station to watch granddaughter Taylor graduate high school.*****Mike and Shona Rush are the proud parents of two dancing beauties, Lanie and Kinsley Rush. They finished the recital and say they are looking forward to next year‘s dance classes.*****Also enjoying watching their granddaughter Addie perform her dance routines in Rose Thyer’s recital were Steve and Cheri Obermeufemann.***** I want to give everyone a heads up. Everyone’s friend, Mary Alice Hartsfield celebrates her birthday next Wednesday, June 17. She helps a lot of elderly folks and in fact, she took Roy out for breakfast at Judice’s for his birthday. That‘s helping the elderly.*****Speaking of Roy’s birthday, last Friday The Record staff surprised him with cake, balloons and all the trimmings. Friends stopped in and a lot of story telling went on. Judge Pete Runnels told the story about his first run for political office. He beat incumbent Jim Morris, former D.A., for Democratic Chairman. The race drew 25,000 voters. Today, we would be lucky to get that many in a presidential race.*****We hear Cassie Harrington has been spending time at the gym. Keep up the good work Cassie.*****The hot weather didn’t keep Jessica Lacombe from making her famous gumbo for husband Seth last weekend. Seth says he’s been a good boy.*****Just in: A U.S.A. poll says voters are unimpressed with the GOP Republican presidential field.*****Velma Theriot says she has three precious kittens that need forever homes. Contact her on FaceBook for more details.*****ALL USA 2015 Baseball Team named Luken Baker, 6 ft. 4 in., 250 lb. pitcher from Oakridge High School, in Conroe, as ‘Player of the Year.’ In 14 games, he had a 1.02 ERA. He batted.468 with eight homeruns.*****Talk about marrying well. Wal-Mart founder Sam Waltons’ grandson-in-law, Grey Penner, 45, has been named chairman of the board. He takes over from his father-in-law, Rob Walton. Wal-Mart is number one on Fortune 500 list. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Chrisleigh Longlois, Rayford Jimerson, Tyler Derouen, Caroline Hennigan, Chris Riedel, Harold Adkins, Lacey Wallace, Dorothy Breaux, Jacqueline Bourdier, Jane Minor, Candice Steele, Magdalene Bryant, Jeanette Hubert, Frances Ragsdale, Jesse Walles, Pam Williams, Brook Doss, Caitlyn Villanoueva, Elizabeth Tran, Kaaren Kline, Sidney White, Ryan Kelly, Shawna Gauthier, Steven Crabtree, Desia Davis, Duane Anthony, Susan Fischer, Tamny Droddy, Selita Ernst, Carley Swenson, Sylvia Galbreath, Ben Perry,Betty Jean Lonadier, Brandon Duhon, Brandy Aldridge, Adam Dupuis, David Cardner, Charlie Burnaman, Faye Sherwood, Ryan Richard, Sherri Fruge, Tina Romero, Alex Eby, Carol Hall, Denise Vickers, Sharon Fisher, Beverly Perry, Christian Louvier, Jennifer Harrison, Leigh Ann Wilson, Ruby Bell and Alex Brent. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alfred Boudreaux picked his cussin, TeeNeg Comeaux, up and dey headed to T-Boy’s Bar and Grill. Dey order up a big pitcher of draft beer, dem. Wen dey finish dat one Boudreaux say, “Let’s get us anutta one. I don’t want to go home me, Agness wants me to mow da lawn and it’s jus too darn hot.” Dey drink a few more pitchers and dey were pretty drunk wen dey walk out at sunset. Bout dat time, a truck went past loaded with rolls of sod. “I’m gonna do dat when I win da lottery me,” said Boudreaux. “Do what? Axed TeeNeg, “Send my lawn out to be mowed me,” Boudreaux answer. C’EST TOUT Well, I’ve about come to the end of this column. As soon as I put it to bed, I’ll kick back to watch the NBA playoff game. By the time you read this on Wednesday, Cleveland would have won or lost game three, played Tuesday night. In the first two games against the Golden State Warriors, Lebron James scored 83 points and was Mr. Everything. If the Cav’s lost game three at home, I don’t see the series going seven games without Irving in the lineup, I don’t believe James can keep his production at such a high level for seven games. If the Cav’s win Tuesday, there is a chance, but James looked very tired after game two. My guess it won’t go seven but I hope I’m wrong.*****Two inmates escaped the maximum security prison at Clinton Correctional Facility in New York. The two convicted murder inmates used power tools to drill holes through cell walls and pipes. It’s a made for movie escape. It took a lot of planning and a lot of work to make their way through six floors to a locked manhole cover on the street. If they didn’t have outside help for transportation, they will soon be caught. They had at least a six hour lead before they were discovered missing. Escape from a security prison is very rare. Between 2009 and 2010, only one escape was reported in New York, nine more in the U.S. All ten were recaptured within a day. This may be “The Great Escape,” but I doubt it.*****Speaking of prisons, Dennis Hastert, former GOP Speaker of the House made his first appearance in Federal Court Tuesday. Hastert was withdrawing large amounts of money to pay hush money to someone he had molested when he was a wrestling coach. There’s a lot more to this story but you won’t hear it on FOX News during prime time shows of Kelly File, the All Spin Zone, or Hannity. Lately it’s been wall to wall bashing of President Obama and the Clintons. O’Riely doesn’t feel comfortable talking about someone else’s sex abuse. He and FOX paid $10 million to settle his sex abuse case.*****Well, it looks like a bad tomato crop this year. I haven’t heard from Commissioner Owen Burton this year yet, but Neighbor Cox and Ms. Ginny haven’t given up on their garden.*****If you have a daughter going off to college, a great idea is to go by Sweet Creations and get her one of those unique planters for her dorm or apartment. Something to care for and watch grow.*****Congrats to Debbie Schamber and Larry Trimm, who both won first place awards from The Press Club of Southeast Texas. Debbie’s award was for feature writing and Larry won for best photo. These were the only entries The Record Newspaper submitted. Way to go guys, good job.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch meets at Robert’s this week and PK’s Grill next week. Everyone welcome.*****Gotta go, thanks for your time. Read us cover to cover, check us out on the web, news@therecordlive.com. Shop our family of advertisers and tell them we sent you. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Orange County Happenings

Area Wide Community Events Schedules

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BCHS to host summer art camp Debbie Gregg, BCHS art teacher will hold an art camp from June 22-25 from (Session 1) 8:15-11:00 (intermediate) for incoming 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and (Session 2) from 12:15-3:15 (pottery) for incoming 6th-12th graders. June 29-30 and July 1-2 from (Session 3) 8:15-11:00 incoming 6th-8th graders and (Session 4) 12:15-3:15 for grades 9-12. Each day will be fun filled with art activities. Students will have some hands on creative time to explore different art mediums and learn basic techniques of sketching and painting. Please sign up before June 22 for sessions one and two and before June 29 for sessions three and four. The camp will be held at the BCHS art lab and cost is $60 per session. Make checks payable to Debbie Gregg. Mail to 2690 Texas Ave., Bridge City, Tx, 77611; email deborah.gregg@bridgecityisd. net or call 988-1243.

BCHS to host volleyball camp The Bridge City Volleyball Camp will be held at the Bridge City High School gym, July 13-16, for incoming 4th and 6th graders and 9th graders and July 20-23 for 7th and 8th graders. Fourth - sixth graders will attend camp from 9:00 - 11:00 am, while 9th graders will attend from noon until 2:00 pm. Ninth graders will meet from noon - 2:00 pm. Seventh and 8th graders will meet from 9:00 - 11:00 am (7th grade) and 8th grade will go from noon - 2:00 pm. Campers will learn fundamental and basic skills/individual and team. Cost for the camp is $35 which includes camp t-shirt. Deadline is June 22 (for guaranteed shirt). Mail payments to ‘Becca Peveto, Bridge City High School, 2690 Texas Ave., Bridge City, Tx. 77611. Please make checks payable to ‘Becca Peveto. Registration can also be turned in directly to Coach Peveto (Mathews) - BCHS or Coach Garza at BC Intermediate School.

MB North Class of ‘65 to meet M.B. North High School, Class of 1965 will meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June13, at McDonald’s 1710 N 16th St., Orange. For more information please contact Walter Lazenby or Peggy Lazeby at 746-2139.

OCP holding auditions for Lend Me a Tenor Orange Community Players will hold auditions for “Lend Me A Tenor” Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 pm. Auditioneers will be

J U N E 12th thru 14th 9am to 5pm

reading from the script. OCP will be casting four males and four females. Lend Me A Tenor will run for seven performances beginning Aug. 13.

Extension Office offers poultry workshop For those interested in raising or showing poultry as a project, there will be a poultry workshop on Monday, June 29, beginning at 6:00 pm. The workshop will be held at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office located at 11475a FM 1442, Orange and is free to attend. Ashlee Krebs, County Extension Agent with Agriculture and Natural Resources will be discussing facilities, feeding and care management, handling and selection. Feel free to contact the Extension office with any questions 882-7010.

Texas Red Flashers to meet

Eagles to host karaoke, Herbie Stutes The Eagles Lodge in Orange will have karaoke with Gayla Powell, Saturday, June 13, from 8:00 pm through 1:00 am. Snacks are welcome. On Friday, June 19, Herbie Stutes and the Grand Shin will play from 8:00 am through 12:00 am. For more information, call 886-7381

MB North Class of '65 to meet M.B. North High School, Class of 1965 will meet at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June13, at McDonald's 1710 N 16th St., Orange. For more information please contact Walter Lazenby or Peggy Lazeby at 746-2139.

Extension office to hold Clover Kids Day Camp

The Texas Red Flashers will hold their regular monthly meeting June 18, at 11:30 a.m., at the Mongolian Grill on Strickland Dr. in Orange. Discussion will be the bus trip to the Houston Quilt Show in November. All ladies and friends are welcome to travel with the group. For information call, Madame Rebecca at 746-2004. She will also have information on the trips with St. Frances Senior Citizens. There is one birthday lady: Lady Dakota, Marge Thomas. Ladies will bring small door prizes. For information call 886-1609.

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

4th of July Fireworks show slated The Greater Orange area Chamber of Commerce will host a free fireworks show and concert, July 4, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm, at the Riverfront Pavillion. The Ruxpins will perform from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, with fireworks starting at 9:00. There will be a bounce house for the kids, food vendors, son cones, drinks and face painting. No pets will be allowed. For more information, call 883-1011 or visit orangetexas.org.

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

Gift of Life to hold screenings The Gift of Life program will hold a men's health screening Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 am through 11:00 am at the Wilson Building of Lamar State-College, in Orange. The free panel of screenings include physician consultations, as well as prostate-specific antigen (PSA), cholesterol and glucose, blood pressure, HIV and Hepatitis C tests. The Gift of Life will also provide breakfast and lunch, door prizes, health-related incentives and more Men should call the Gift of Life at 409.833.3663 or our hotline at 409.860.3369 to make an appointment. More information can be found at giftoflifebmt.org.

Earl Thomas volunteer meeting scheduled

There will be a volunteer meeting for the Earl Thomas Football Camp, Saturday, June 13, at 4:00 pm, at Sixth Street Community

Church located at 1619 N. Sixth St., Orange. The meeting is for all those interested in, or already signed up to volunteer at the event.

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Pictured is Raven Cormier who recently was chosen captain of the Bridge City High School Strutters. We at Phyllis’ Dance Studio are very proud of Raven and love her dearly. She has been a studet at Phyllis’ Dance for 8 years and we wish her the best for the 2015-2016 Strutter season.

Featured in pictures are finale kids featured in Phyllis’ Dance rectal scheduled for Saturday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. The recital will take place at Carl Godwin Auditorium in West Orange. Theme of the show is entitled, “Sweet Steps.” Tickets will are on sale at the studio or at the theater, the night of recital.

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FivePoint campaign helps fund research, programs vs. cancer FivePoint Credit Union recently announced its campaign to help fund cancer research and ancillary programs offered through the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. In making the announcement, Erik Shaw, President/CEO, stated, “e vast majority of Southeast Texans have, either directly or indirectly, been touched by cancer and we wanted to find an impactful way to contribute to the fight against this disease.” e American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is the flagship charity for FivePoint Credit Union. Over the last eight years, FivePoint has donated over a quarter million dollars to ACS and now will do even more.

For the next twelve weeks, May 11 – July 31, one percent of the value of every loan funded at FivePoint Credit Union will be donated to the American Cancer Society, with a $500 maximum donation per loan. As an incentive to the consumer, up to a 2% loan rate discount is being offered. Normal credit granting criteria apply and the offer excludes credit cards, lines of credit and mortgage loans. e credit union has set a contribution goal of $300,000. As Mr. Shaw stated, “We take our mission statement ‘To improve the quality of life for our members and the community’ seriously and our desire with this contribution is to help move the needle in the fight against cancer.”

Area students earn top academic honors LIT Honor Graduates

Andrew Preslar, center, is joined by his wife Mary and President of Lamar State College-Orange after being presented with the title ‘Regents’ Teacher. He is the first at LSC-O to receive this honor.

Preslar earns top teaching award from TSUS Regents At the May meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents, Andrew Preslar, an instructor of English at Lamar State College-Orange, received the System’s highest teaching award. e Board bestowed the title of Regents’ Teacher upon Preslar in recognition of his outstanding performances as a classroom teacher. Preslar has the distinction of being the first faculty member within the Texas State University System to receive this honor. e TSUS regents, working with the Texas State University System Foundation, established this award in 2014 and accepted nominations from each of the System’s eight components. e purpose of the award is to recognize faculty members ‘who have demonstrated, over an extended career, outstanding performance in their role as teachers, as evidenced by their dedication, skill, and knowledge of the curriculum.” “I can think of no one more deserving of this recognition than Andy,” said Mike Shahan, Lamar State College-Orange President. “He exemplifies the finest traits of a teacher and a gentleman. His dedication, commitment, generosity, and kindness are above question. I believe we can all take pride in knowing that the most outstanding teacher in the Texas State University System is from Lamar State College-Orange.” In a career that spans more than thirty years, Andrew Preslar epitomizes teaching excellence. His numerous awards for outstanding teaching at the institutional and state level include two Professional Excellence Awards, three Teaching Excellence Awards, and seven Presidents’ Merit Awards. Preslar is the only faculty member in the history of Lamar State College-Orange to win the coveted Piper Professor Award. e impressive list of accolades may only be surpassed by Preslar’s reputation as a model classroom teacher and student advocate. “People like to learn, and my job is to help them see that, if they don’t already,” said Preslar. He also stated that his teaching philosophy is a two-way activity. “It’s only effective when there’s sharing - student involvement,” he stressed. “My responsibility is to initiate interaction through enthusiasm, love for learning, and desire for students to succeed.” As an instructor of Composition I, Composition

II, World Literature, British Literature and American Literature, Preslar teaches both face-to-face and online courses. Maintaining student attention and success in online instruction can present various challenges. Preslar makes rich use of discussion boards and individualized emails to ensure student retention within the online medium. Never being too rushed to answer questions, to address people by name, or to greet them in the hallways is a trait admired by students and colleagues throughout the LSC-O campus. “It’s hard to remember you’re special if people don’t remind you,” he explained. Campus involvement is another of Preslar’s attributes, and he serves as a shining example of leadership campus-wide. He currently serves, for a second term, as director of the LSC-O Quality Enhancement Plan, is co-chair of the General Education Assessment Committee, is a previous president and current member of Faculty Senate, and serves on the Campus Planning Committee. Previous committee involvement includes Curriculum Committee, Distance Education Committee, Developmental Education Advisory Committee, SACS Reaccreditation Leadership Team, and editor/co-author of the LSC-O Quality Enhancement Plan. Within the academic community he edits and writes textbooks for publishing companies including Prentice Hall, Pearson Longman, McGraw-Hill and Pearson Publishing. In the Orange and surrounding communities he serves as vice president and member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Orange Area Literacy Society. A native of Asheville South Carolina, Preslar was valedictorian at omas Jeﬀerson High School and won the Welch Foundation Scholarship for Chemistry during college. After earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Texas in Austin, he received a master’s degree in English from Lamar University. Preslar began his teaching career at Lamar University; he has taught at LSCPA and joined the Lamar State-College-Orange faculty in 1993. Preslar is married to his lovely wife Mary and together they have a son, Louis Preslar who graduated from Vidor High School in May of this year.

Summer camps slated at OHS Orangeﬁeld High School has announced several summer camps for students. e camp schedules are as follows: June 1-4, Boys Basketball Camp for incoming 1st- 9th grade 1:00-4:00; cost $45.00 includes basketball. For questions please contact Rea Wrinkle at rwrinkle@orangeﬁeldisd.net / or 381-1574. June 15-18, Girls Basketball Camp for incoming 1st-5th 8-9:30; 6th-9th 10:00-12:30 cost $40.00 in-

cludes t-shirt. For questions please call 735-4504. July 20-23, Volleyball Camp for incoming 6th – 9th, 9:00 – 11:30 cost $40.00 includes t-shirt. For questions please contact Meagan Adams at madams@orangeﬁeldisd.net, or 735-4504. July 27-30, Bobcat Football Camp for incoming 2nd – 9th, 9:00 – 11:30 cost $40.00 includes t-shirt. For questions please contact Melanee Scales at mscales@orangeﬁeldisd.net, or 735-4504.

Local honor graduates for Lamar Institute of Technology’s Spring 2015 commencement are as follows: Summa Cum Laude: Kamryn Aucoin, child care and development, Orange; Sallie Bryanna Cooke, health information technology, Vidor; omas Culp, instrumentation technology, Orange; John Dubose, instrumentation technology, Orangeﬁeld and Ryan Whitten, instrumentation technology, Orange; Magna Cum Laude: Nicholas Fontenot, computer drafting technology, Vidor; Christopher Robinson, process operating technology and Kimberly Truong, process operating technology, both of Orange. Cum Laude: Abigail Cole, dental hygiene, Bridge City.

LIT President’s List Lamar Institute of Technology announces its President’s and Vice President’s lists for the Spring 2015 semester. Students on the President’s List maintained a GPA of 4.0; students on the Vice President’s List earned a GPA of 3.4 to 3.99. Local students on the President’s List are: Bridge City: Johnathan D. Curl, Caryn Lynn Odom and Carlos Vargas. Deweyville: Kurt Aaron

Stephenson II. Orange: Jalanta Cuyler Allen, Quinton James Carriere, Joseph Daniel Daigle, Joshua Blake Fuss, Brian Paul Latiolais, Cory Allen Rogers, John Kenneth Sanderson, Joseph Eric Taylor, Mack G. Toler IV, Miguel Alonso Vela Jr., Andrew Mann Wappler, Ryan Douglas Whitten and Jordan Lynn Worthy. Vidor: Evy Kathleen Benson, Angelica Rachael Cash, Robert Stephen Cash, Sallie Bryanna Cooke, Mandi Sue Dorchuck, Gunner Leon Hansen, Kevin Lee Moore, Madison Christiane Naquin, Joshua A. Pilcher, Joseph Lee Snider and Michael A. Stephenson. Students on the Vice President’s List are: Bridge City: Michael Keith Baber and Dylan Kayne Segura. Mauriceville: Sydney Earl Frazier. Orange: Ryan James Adams, Brittany Lynn Barber, Ricky Don Borel Jr., Cody Stewart Edgerton, Crystal Yvette Kibodeaux, Blake Edward Mchenry, Terry Layne Sylestine, Serenity Danelle Williams and Danielle Erica Winn. Vidor: James Wilson Chandler, Melinda Christine Cochran, Nickolas Randall Dozhier, Troy Matthew Fowler, Tyler David Harris, Greg Matthew Hutchinson, Zarek Christian Kirkland, Cody Ryan Luke-Chandler, Danuel Craig Phillips, Logan Scott Ramirez,

John Aubrey Welch and Kathy Irene White.

LSC-PA President’s List

Sixty-nine Lamar State College-Port Arthur students qualified for the 2015 spring semester President’s List, which recognizes students who earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average while completing at least 12 semester credit hours. Another 78 students qualified for the Deans’ List, which requires an overall grade point average of at least 3.6 for the semester. Several students from Orange County were among those earning top academic honors. Students qualifying for the President’s List in the Academic College, listed by hometown, are: Vidor: Stephanie Evans. Students qualifying for the President’s List in the Technical College, listed by hometown, are: Bridge City: Chelsea Phillips, Casey Jackson. Orange: Jordan Simpson. Starks, La.: Nathan Ingalls. Vidor: Laura Pineda, Jessica Jones. Students qualifying for the Dean’s List in the Technical College, listed by hometown, are: Bridge City: Whittney English. Orange: Brandon Boze, Matthew Roe, Amber Riedel. Vidor: Jeffrey Zernial.

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New members of the Alpha Nu Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society gather for a photo at Lamar State College-Orange.

LSC-O inducts new honor society members Friday evening, May 1, the Alpha Nu Gamma Chapter of Phi eta Kappa International Honor Society, welcomed 48 new members—a record high for the chapter since its founding at Lamar State College-Orange in 1987. Established in 1918, Phi eta Kappa serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students, as well as provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership, and service programming. LSC-O students become eligible for membership once they have completed at least 12 college-level credit hours and earned an institutional GPA of 3.5 or better during their last ﬁve years of enrollment. Twenty-one inductees, along with nearly 40 other guests—including inductees’ family and friends, chapter oﬃcers and advisors, and LSC-O faculty members—attended the induction ceremony held in the LSC-O Student Center. Ms. Bobbi Miller, Phi eta Kappa co-advisor and LSC-O instructor of sociology, and

Angela Randall, Chapter Treasurer, distributed white roses (symbolizing intellectual purity) and lit a candle (representing the flame of wisdom) for each inductee; Trevier Gonzalez, Chapter President, led the Oath of Membership, by which new members pledged to uphold Phi eta Kappa’s standards of scholarship and high aspirations. Mr. Andrew Preslar, LSC-O instructor of English and recipient of the TSUS Regents’ Teacher Award for 2015, gave the keynote address. Following the ceremony, inductees and guests enjoyed a Tex-Mex buffet. Inductee Dymphna R. Simon received special recognition for her winning essay entry in the chapter’s first new member scholarship competition. Alpha Nu Gamma raised sufficient funds from a pie-in-the-face event (thanks to faculty volunteer “victims”) to pay membership fees for two students. Ashley R. Irion, who was not present, submitted the other winning essay. Attendance at the induction ceremony is not a condition of membership. Eligible students may accept membership at

www.ptk.org until the last day of the spring semester (May 13, 2015). Local Phi eta Kappa members recognized at the induction ceremony include the following: *ose who were in attendance are marked with an asterisk. Bridge City: *Crystal R. Halliburton, Karissa Kordish, Jordan Schamber and Hunter Stout. Orange: Amanda R. Ashby, Taylor M. Bright, Demarcus J. Bushnell, Lauren A. Campbell, Callie C. Durkin, *Bonnie M. Fields, *Sherrie L. Gauthier, Caitlin E. Gideon, Vicky J. Hamm, *DeNaye Hutchinson, Joshua Khoury, Tyler J. LeBlanc, *Letha A. Matthews, *Michaela J. McNeil, *Shannon M. Patronella, *Kathryn E. Petry, Miranda P. Ruﬃn, *Tara A. ompson, *Jan E. urman, *Linda M. Troquille, Ashlei M. Woods, *Cindy K Wyles Vidor: *Daniel A. Arndt, Nicole M. HopesSmith, *Jason M. Moore, Ashley M. Smith, *Erin R. Welborn Vinton: *Jessica L. Porter

Lutcher Theater announces 2015-16 schedule

Kristin Chenoweth will cohost the 69th Annual Tony Awards, Sunday, June 7, on CBS, but Lutcher eater patrons can begin making preparations to see her live on the Lutcher stage, when she performs Wednesday, March 16, 2016 as part of the Lutcher’s 2015-16 Season. Current Lutcher season subscribers will have the ﬁrst opportunity to purchase tickets to see Ms. Chenoweth, along with national tours of Broadway hit shows, magniﬁcent musical events, dance phenomenon and other stars such as Vince Gill and the Time Jumpers, when they renew their season tickets. ose wishing to become new season ticket holders, with the purchase of four or more shows for the 2015-16 Lutcher Season may do so at the end of June. Individual tickets go on sale in late August. Fourteen incredible events are scheduled for the Lutcher’s 2015-16 Performing Arts Series. Four shows are scheduled for two performances and the season includes three matinees. Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Sat, Oct 3, 2:00 & 7:30 PM One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including Go Go Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Doand Close Every Door. Symphony at Shangri La - Featuring the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Chelsea Tipton II-Conductor – Sun, Oct. 18, 5:30 PM Stroll through Shangri La Gardens at

the peak of Scarecrow Festival arriving at the Great Lawn in time to indulge in a festive evening of seasonal nature and magnificent sound. The Symphony of Southeast Texas will perform a banquet of popular music including selections from West Side Story, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Spiderman, plus classics such as Moon River, Duke Ellington favorites and much more. Bring lawn chairs and soak up the alluring sights and sounds of autumn and art at sunset. An Evening With Vince Gill Featuring the Time Jumpers – Wed, Nov 4, 7:30 PM Tap any member of The Time Jumpers on the shoulder and the face that turns to greet you will be that of one who’s made major contributions to the richness and vigor of country music. The current edition of The Time Jumpers includes 10 members, each a master of his instrument. Alphabetically—which is the only diplomatic way to present such a phalanx of evenly matched talent—they are Brad Albin (upright bass), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Vince Gill (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), “Ranger Doug” Green (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar), Andy Reiss (electric guitar), Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle), Joe Spivey (fiddle, vocals) Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano) and Billy Thomas (drums, vocals). Ragtime The Musical– Sat, Dec 12, 7:30 PM At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing…and anything is possible. The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold - set in turn-of-the-century New York - all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Winning Tony Awards® for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13 time Tony Award® nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life - what it could and should be! A Very Electric Christmas – Tue, Dec. 15, 7:00 PM This captivating and magical black light theater tale of adventure, friendship and love is a wonderful opportunity to bring families together and start a new

holiday tradition. Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family as they head south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course during a snowstorm and tries to make his way home, his adventure begins, featuring Nutcracker soldiers, caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, mischievous mice and an evil Rat King with an epic battle scene. The Producers – Fri, Jan 15, 7:30 PM A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ laughout-loud spectacle. Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night. Annie – Sat, Jan 23, 2:00 & 7:30 PM Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s bestloved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” The HillBenders Present Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry - Tue, Feb 2, 7:30 PM The Who’s Tommy, Meets Bluegrass! The HillBenders, a dynamic bluegrass quintet with tight harmonies and stunning instrumental prowess, bring Pete Townshend’s original vision to life in a new and exciting way with banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass and guitar. This Bluegrass Opry brings a new perspective to Tommy while paying total respect to its creators. The live performance includes other HillBender favorites, as well as a full 75-minute show covering the original Tommy album from

Teachers stay busy during summer What do teachers do in the summer? Learn new tools of their craft and hone their skills to make them more eﬀective in the classroom, of course. Nine Mauriceville Elementary and Little Cypress Elementary teachers went straight from the last day of school to a “Capturing Kids’ Hearts” workshop, June 1 through 4, in Roundtop. According to Flip Flippen of the Flippen Group, “If you have a child’s heart, you have his head.”™ Flippen, an Orange native, is the founder of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program and is a trainer of educational institutions and corporations worldwide. Information from the group’s website says, “Truly remarkable outcomes are possible in a classroom where trust, respect, and caring relationships ﬂourish…ese processes can transform the classroom and campus environment, paving the way for high performance.” Teachers and administrators from across the District have found the company’s claims to be true and administrators try to

A group of teachers attending the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Training session, nine from LCM CISD. send as many staﬀ as possible to the workshops each year. is year’s class included Lena Duhon, Brittany Huebel, Sandra

Davis, Meagan Washburn, Jordyn Davis, Tina Gonzalez, Jennifer Frisbee, Amanda Jureidini, and Iva Peasley.

start to finish. The Band of the Royal Marines & The Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards – Tue, Feb 16, 7:30 PM Quality Music, Visual Grandeur and Precision Drill - Get swept away in the precision and pageantry of The Band of the Royal Marines. The group is known as one of the most versatile in the military musical world, playing everything from orchestral to dance band music. Bolstered by The Pipes and Drums and Highland Dancers of The Scots Guards, this experience is elevated to a unique evening with stunning synchronized movement, a lively drum, and haunting memorable pipe music that creates a production that is second-to-none.

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Lamar State College-Orange and the Golden Triangle Emergency Center have entered into an Affiliation Agreement that will greatly benefit students in the LSC-O Vocational Nursing Program. Through this Agreement the students will be allowed to build their skills and knowledge of emergency care while earning clinical rotation hours required by the Program. LSC-O looks forward to a successful community partnership with GTEC and the learning experience afforded to the students. Pictured from left are Angela Webb, Director of Nursing at GTEC; Lorrie LeBlanc, Director of Vocational Nursing Program and Sam Early, vocational nursing student.

Rec program begins June 15 In lieu of the Natatorium not being available due to lack of certified lifeguards the Orange City Council and the West Orange-Cove ISD has partnered together to offer supervised summer activities for our local youth. e Orange Summer Recreation program will begin on Monday, June 15. is program will run Monday - ursday for six weeks concluding ursday, July 23. All participants must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian and on file to participate. ese forms will be available on the first day in the main gym at WOSMS.

Students entering 1st - 5th grade will be allowed from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Students entering 6th - 12th grade will be allowed from 10:00 am -12:00 pm. 1st 5th grade will not be allowed to stay past 10:00 am and 6th - 12th will not be allowed in the gym before 10:00 am. No one over the age of 18 will be allowed inside the gym for any reason. e City of Orange appreciates the collaboration and support given by Rickie Harris-Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Guidry-Director of Curriculum and Principal Anthony Moten in putting this program together.

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Deaths and Memorials

Donald Dotson Orange A memorial will be held for Donald “Donnie” Dotson, of Orange, June 20 at 2:00 pm at 346 Callie Ln., Orange. Call 221-9787 for directions.

Samuel White, Jr. Orange e Celebration of Life for Mr. Samuel White, Jr., 76 of Orange will be Saturday, June 13, at 11:00 am, at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian burial will follow in Magnolia Memorial Gardens under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. He died June 2, at his residence. A native of Lake Providence, LA, he resided in Orange 66 years and was a 1956 graduate of Emma H. Wallace High School. An honorable discharged U.S. Army veteran, he retired from Firestone after 36 years of service as a process operator. Survivors include his wife Frankie White of Orange; two sons, Kelvin White of Orange and Kenneth White of Sydney, OH; brother, Larry White; three sisters, Lorraine Veal, Bonnie Brown and Annie Wilkes, and one aunt, Dorothy Hebert, all of Orange and sister-in-law, Anita White of Austin. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Bryan Block Orange Bryan “Randy” Randall Block, 68, of Orange, passed away at his home June 8. He was born in Port Neches, June 12, 1946 to Edward H. Block and L o r i t a (Leger) Cooper. He served in the United States Navy and later became and tankerman for rift Towing. He was a member of St Mary Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward H. Block and brother, Vaunghn Edward Block. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Anita (Smith) Block; his dear and very special mother, Lorita (Leger) Cooper; stepson, Joe Williams and wife Renee; best friend, Melven Faver; good friends, Steve Hebert and Sharon Whitten; sister-in-law, Agnes Hollingsworth and husband, James; niece, Rita Caswell; aunt, Tina Floul; uncle, Harmon Ray Block and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Block’s family would like to thank Harbor Hospice and staﬀ especially his CNA, Shannon and nurse, LaDawn for the love and care they gave him and his family during this diﬃcult time. Cremations services are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

Ruby Hardin Orange Ruby Lou Hardin, 84, of Orange, passed away June 4, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehab. A graveside service was held Monday, June 8, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born in Orange, Feb. 25, 1931, she was the daughter of Frank Hardin and Rosa Guidry Hardin. Ruby graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1949. She graduated from Texas State College for Women with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1953 and graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Master of Arts in 1961. She went on to be a teacher and coach for 30 years at Dallas ISD. Ruby enjoyed attending church and bible study class, reading and studying her bible. Her hobbies included boating and ﬁshing. She was preceded in death by

her parents, Frank and Rosa Hardin; brothers, Whitty Hardin, Milford Hardin, Quincy Hardin and Marshall Hardin; sisters, Sis McGuire and Peggy Love. She is survived by her brothers, Lamar “CoCo” Hardin, Harold Hardin and wife, Emily of Orange and Bobby Hardin of Hackberry, La; sisters, Delores Stephens of Orange and Jessie Sonnier of Mauriceville and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church in Orange at 8608 MLK Dr. Orange, TX 77630. e family wishes to thank the staﬀ at Beaumont Nursing and Rehab for their caring love and support.

John Ceaser Vinton e Celebration of Life for Elder John Ceaser, 80, of Vinton, was June 6, at Miracle Deliverance House of P r a y e r Church, P a s t o r A g n e s Ceaser. Rites of Christian burial followed in Magnolia Memorial Gardens in Orange, under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home of Orange. He died June 1, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur. A native of Mamou, LA, he resided in Vinton 52 years. He was the owner of Ceaser’s Landscaping Service. In 1988 he founded the Miracle Deliverance House of Prayer Church. He is survived by his wife, Pastor Agnes Ceaser; 10 children, Albert Ceaser, Eva Cotton, Wilbert Ceaser, Louella Burrell, Tommy Ceaser, Vicki Clophus, Minister Elroy Ceaser, Troy Ceaser, Doris Jackson and Norris Ceaser; three brothers, Dominic Ceasar, Joe Ceasar and Bishop Alfred Ceaser; two sisters, Rosalie Vandyke and Ester McCray, 28 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Oﬀer sympathy expressions and additional Life Legacy information at www.sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Willis Godwin Toledo Bend Willis (Bill) H. Godwin, Jr., born April 6, 1938 in Port Arthur to Pricilla and Herman Godwin. He passed away June 3, at the age of 77, after a brief illness. ere will be a private family memorial. He graduated from Orangefield High School and was very active in Boy Scouts where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a graduate of Texas A & M University with a Masters Degree in Education. He played four years as a member of the Aggie football team from 195660, Gig’ Em Aggies. He began his career in Bridge City as a coach and teacher and was a High School Principal there for 17 years. He was also a High School Principal in McGregor and Kirbyville. Upon retirement he and his wife moved to Hemphill, where he lived on Toledo Bend Lake. Bill aka. Pawpaw, grandpa, and grand pawpaw, was of great stature and character and loved by all. He was a retired educator who thought of all of his students as his very own children. His greatest passion in life was fishing with his family and gardening. One of his greatest passions was creating one of a kind beautiful jewelry for all of his “girls” to enjoy. He was a man of strong faith who would never hesitate to lend a helping hand to a friend or a stranger. He was our hero and will be greatly missed. He was a selfless man who always put his family first. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Carolyn (Doll) Basone and grandson Patrick Godwin, Jr. Bill is survived by his loving wife Norma Rudeseal Godwin of 55 years; four children and their families, Bill Godwin and wife

Sheila of Tushka, OK, Liz Briggs and husband Milton, Pat Godwin and his wife Bettine and Carter Godwin and Sherice, all of Hemphill; grandchildren, Will and Lindsey Godwin, Carae Ellisor, Milton Briggs III and Brittni, Tyler and Lindsay Briggs, Collin and Britni Briggs, Meagan Godwin, Kazmine Godwin, Elle Godwin, Samantha Godwin and 35 great grandchildren; siblings John Godwin and wife Sandra of Hallsville, Gary Godwin and wife LoRene of Lufkin and sister Eda Rudeseal and husband Frank of AL. If anyone wishes to make a contribution we will be setting up a scholarship in his name. More information will follow on a Facebook page.

Linda Campbell Bridge City I am in Heaven now. All my pain is gone. I am at peace forever. Linda Graham Campbell, 71, of Bridge City, passed away on June 2, at St. Mary’s Hospital. A funeral service was held Saturday, June 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. She was born in Blytheville, Ar., March 19, 1944. She was the daughter of Ruby Ann Graham. Linda was a member of Circle Drive Baptist Church in Bridge City. She was a loving, caring, hard working woman who learned from her younger years working in the cotton ﬁelds. She loved her yard work and her plants. Linda is survived by her husband of 47 years, Raymond Lee Campbell; daughters, Lisa Deann Mitchell and Brenda Kay Campbell; grandchildren, James Doyle Campbell, Steven Salylor Wilson, and Brandi Nichol Wilson; great-grandchild, Gavin Lionheart Campbell; brothers, James Edward Graham and James Richard Graham and her sisters, Carolyn Sue Mires, Polly Ann Baker, and Patricia Ann Buckham. Linda will be missed by all that really knew her. She kept close to her bible and trusted in our Lord.

Jerry Harmon Orange Jerry Nell Harmon, 93, was born Oct. 6, 1921, to Ethel and E m m i tt Ward Taylor in Mansfield, La. Jerry became ill and passed away suddenly on June 3, at Herman Memorial Hospital in Houston, surrounded by her children. After high school graduation, she moved to Orange, where she lived with her older sister and brother in law and landed her first job as a bookkeeper for the Orange National Bank. In 1947, Jerry married Jackie Harmon. ey remained lifelong partners until his death in 2004. Jerry was a member of the First United Methodist Church. roughout the years, Jerry was active in her children’s schools and PTA’s, volunteered for every school field trip and served as a hospital volunteer. Jerry enjoyed the beach and some of her fondest memories were of taking her children on summer trips in their family motor homes. Jerry’s children and grandchildren were her life. She loved her bridge club friends whom she maintained for life. Jerry enjoyed painting, arts, fashion and interior design. She exemplified a true “diva.” Jerry was a selfless person, always willing to fix things for everybody. For the last 12 years, Jerry resided at the Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care in Houston, where she was very happy. She was loved by all the staff and throughout her years there, obtained an exceptional level of care. Jerry is preceded in death by her husband; son, Rocky Harmon; parents; sister and brother in law, Unice and Curtis English

and brother, Boyce Taylor. She is survived by daughter, Sherry Lane Hernandez; sons, Jon Timothy Harmon and Michael Clay Harmon; grandchildren, Amber Tatum Orr, Morgan Taylor Harmon and Kaitlin Ivy Harmon; great grandchildren, Tatum Riley Orr and Olivia Mercedes Orr; brother and sisters in law and their spouses, Carlton and Betty Harmon, Cynthia and Howard Fisher; sister in law, Janie Holton; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services for Jerry will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 3:30 pm., at the United Methodist Chapel, 502 N. 6th St., Orange. A reception will directly follow at the home of Carlton and Betty Harmon, 2205 W. Sunset, Orange, for family and friends.

Dewey Bagwell Orange Dewey Dwayne Bagwell, 75, of Orange, passed from this life Wednesday, June 3, at his residence. Born Jan. 1, 1940 in Liberty, to Dewey Deloise and Eura Lee (Hickman) Bagwell, he lived in the Orange area for the last 43 years. Dewey worked for over 30 years as a Lab Technician at the Texaco Refinery in Port Arthur and he was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp from 1958 until 1961 during the Vietnam Era. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and an Honorable Discharge. Dewey was a simple man who worked hard, he enjoyed building things by way of carpentry, such as bird houses and swing sets for his family. He also enjoyed working in his yard and listening to his daughter Victoria sing. Dewey is preceded in death by his mother; father and his son, Steven C. Bagwell. Those who will most treasure his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Donna

J. Bagwell and his daughter, Victoria Bagwell, both of Orange; sons, Michael Earl Johnson of Scapposse, Or., Charles Bagwell of Portland, Or., David Dingler of Kelso, Wa. and Michael Carter of Orange; sister, Anita Jane Doucet of Hot Springs, Ar.; b r o t h e r, Fred Allen Bagwell and wife, Kathy of San Marcos; 23 grandchildren including, Ghonnathan Bagwell, currently enlisted in the United States Army; 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Dewey is also survived by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A graveside committal service to honor Dewey’s life will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 13, at the Mary Williams Cemetery on Oilla Road in the Orangefield community. Officiating will be Chaplain Robert Pitre with Compassion Hospice in Beaumont. Also present to Honor Dewey’s Military Service will be the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group. Arrangements for Cremation have been under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. For those who desire memorial contributions, please make a donation in memory of Dewey to Compassion Hospice, 3775 Milam Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701-4725. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Doris Shead Bridge City Doris O. Shead, of Bridge City, passed away May 30 after a long illness. She was a resident of Bridge City, but was staying with her daughter, Kathleen Reil since Hurricane Rita in 2008.

Maribelle Sims Deweyville Maribelle LaRee Sims, of Deweyville, passed away June 1, at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Funeral services were Saturday, June 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. J o h n Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville and the Rev. S e t h Williams of Deweyville United Pentecostal Church. Burial followed at Deweyville Cemetery. Born in Galveston, on May 5, she is the daughter of Jonathan Ray Sims and Kenzie Nicole (King) Sims. Maribelle is preceded in death by her great-great-grandfathers, Melvin Hutson and John Sims, Sr. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Kenzie Sims of Deweyville; brother, Levi Sims of Deweyville; grandparents, Brandy and Carroll Burris of Orange, Jason and Kellie King of Buna and John and Anne Sims of Deweyville; great-grandparents, Gene and Melodie King of Deweyville, Johnny and Carol Sims of Deweyville, Jim and Kathy Ray of Deweyville, Glen and Debra Davis of Atascocita, Bobby and Phelonise Tynes of Buna and Sherry Jones of Deweyville; g r e a t- g r e a t- g r a n d p a r e n t s , Marlynne Harrison of Orange and Phyliss Gifford of Kansas; aunts, Lacy Barnes and husband, Robert of Deweyville and Harlie King of Buna; uncle, Oliver Burris of Orange and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Harrison, Robert Barnes, Shane Neil and Mike Butts.

The Orange Rotary Club is honored to donate to the Back to School Orange County Program. Each year, many students are unable to afford school supplies and have to start their first day with an empty backpack. The Orange Rotary Club was able to provide 100 pre-k kits totaling $1,490. The actual event will be on Aug. 15, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Lamar State College – Orange Student Center. There will be free school supplies and more provided by churches and organizations from our area. For more information about the Back to School Orange County Program please visit .

PETS OF THE WEEK

Lucky Girl

Mr. Gibbs

Valentino

Each week The Record Newspapers features a pet, or pets of the week for adoption through local shelters and rescue organizations. This week’s pets are again rescues from Pups in Peril. Mr Gibbs is approximately two years old. This guy has been with Pups in Peril for over a year now, and still gets overlooked despite his handsome looks. He has all his vaccines and is neutered, he is heart worm negative and a happy go lucky boy. He loves everybody and just wants to be near his people, he is affectionate and energetic. Lucky Girl joined the Pups In Peril crew a week ago.This little girl is estimated to be about 12 weeks old and is believed to be a Boxer/Lab mix. Lucky Girl was sprung from Animal Control were she has been waiting for someone to save her life. As the shelter filled up she found herself in a situation no puppy should be in. She received her first round of puppy shots and has been treated for tapeworms. Valentino is one of nine puppies who were rescued. He is the only one who is still without his “ forever” home. He just doesn’t quite understand why that is. If you are interested in making one of these pups a part of your family, please contact Pups In Peril and fill out an application. Applications for all these pups and others may be filled out online at www.pupsinperil.org. You can also see more of the dogs available for adoption on Pups in Peril’s Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/PupsInPeril. These pets are also available for visiting at local adoption events. For a schedule of where they will be, visit the Pups in Peril Facebook page.

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DAILY AFFIRMATIONS In this space, and in this time, I am an essential person to the world. My journey in life is unique -- it is MY journey. I deserve to be loved by myself and by others. I have ample leisure time without feeling guilty. As a citizen of the world, I deserve love, peace, prosperity and serenity. I am not alone. There are people who understand me. I love myself unconditionally. I can respect my rights and the rights of others. It’s okay to ask for help today. Just for today, I will be glad to have feelings -- happy, sad, depressed... whatever--because I am human. Just for today, I will respect my own and other’s boundaries. Just for today, I will take one compliment and hold it in my heart for more than just a fleeting moment. I will let it nurture me. Just for today, I will act in a way that I would admire in someone else. Just for today, I will make decisions that will feel good tomororw. Come see me if you need to get saved. Depressed, suicidal, abortion, divorced, abused as a child and no one will listen or might get into trouble? Family stealing money from you? Just need to talk?

The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be they name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

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THE RECORD

SPORTS

MUSTANGS! WOS Chalks Up Historic Season

Chuck Uzzle For The Record

n his four years as head coach of the West Orange Stark baseball team Shea Landry has seen his program have their share of ups and downs. Early on in Landry’s tenure there were some growing pains as the entire baseball culture went through an extreme overhaul. Landry took his squad and decided to instill some old school attitude and work ethic in order to improve their results. At first it was tough, the cupboard was a little bare when it came to true baseball players but it was fully stocked with athletes who were willing to try and play the game the way it was meant to be played. Along the way there were some excruciating losses that tested the make up of the young Mustangs and their new head coach; looking back they were exactly what was needed in order to mold this current team into the Region III cham-

pions they are today. This year’s team entered the season with an established core of players that had a ton of varsity experience and were picked by many to contend for the district title. The first half of the district season was an absolute nightmare for the Aidan Anderson delivers a pitch for the West Orange Stark Mustangs during playoff victorys that carried them to state. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustangs as they stumbled out of the gate winning only one of their first four games. Then it happened, it all clicked, all of the close calls and tough losses of the past seemed to be a distant memory as the Mustangs reeled off five straight wins and didn’t stop until they took seven of their final nine district games. Riding a ridiculously deep pitching staff, a solid defense and some timely hitting the Mustangs stormed into the playoffs with something to prove. As the third place team from Dist. 24-4A the Mustangs got a good draw and made the most of it by sweeping both

Splendora and Navasota in the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Musgame tangs dropped one in each of the next playoff series against Bellville and Carthage only to teams away in the put both deciding game three and earn a spot in the Region III finals. The fifth round of the playoffs and Region III finals would set a matchup between West Orange Stark and the No. 2 state ranked Huffman Falcons. Coming into the series the Falcons were riding an 18 game winning streak and were poised to make the trip to Austin after losing in the Region finals last season to eventual state champion College Station. Game one of the series saw

West Orange Stark Mustang sluuger Grant Lapointe-Teate hits a homerun during playoff action leading to the state baeball tournament. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Mustangs post remarkable season Huffman hand WOS their worst loss of the season, a 13-2 decision that many believed would spell the end of the Mustangs playoff run. In typical fashion the Mustangs spent little time feeling sorry for themselves and showed up to Vincent Beck Stadium the next day ready to go to work. Once again it appeared the odds were stacked against the Mustangs as Huffman trotted out an undefeated pitcher who had allowed only two runs for the entire season up to that point. WOS put together some of their best baseball as every button Coach Landry pushed seemed to be exactly right for the situation. The Mustangs took game two and the series momentum with the win and forced a deciding third game. In the series finale it was more of the same for West Orange as the contributions came from everywhere in the lineup. An outstanding team effort led to a thoroughly convincing 6-0 win and a ticket to the state tournament in Austin. For the first time in over 20 years the Mustangs would return to Austin with a shot at taking home the title. This team that so many had written off earlier in the year had come together and put on a playoff run for the ages and there is still plenty of this

story left to be written. Now many of you are probably wondering why this story isn’t full of stats and individual praise for any certain player, that’s not what this “team” is all about. For weeks they have lived by the “team” concept and that’s

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progress and for those who really understand the game it has been a pleasure to watch. An entirely new frame of mind has been instilled into this program and the hard work of Coach Landry, his staff, and the players has this team poised for their title shot. This improbable title run has been incredibly special and regardless of how it plays out this “team” will remain just as special. The Mustangs will face off against El Campo in the semifinals on Wednesday June 10 at 4 pm and hopefully take on the winner of the Argyle vs Abilene Wylie matchup Thursday for the state championship.

The 2015 West Orange-Stark Mustangs are: Seniors; Grant Anderson, Kalen Garrett, Darren Blagburn, Grant Lapoint-Teate, Jermaine Mitchell, Miguel Gobert, Aaron Blagburn, Aidan Anderson, Austynn Wolfford and Chase Rutledge. Junior; Payton Robertson. Sophomores; Jack Dallas, Ryan Ragsdale and K.J. Miller. exactly how Freshman; they would like to Chad keep it, nobody Dallas. stands out and everybody does their job with one ultimate goal in mind. This long process that started four years ago has been a work in

West Orange Stark Mustang catcher Grant Anderson in playoff action leading to stater.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Adaptive Sports for Kids (ASK) is a nonprofit organization which provides year-round sports for children and young adults with physical and or mental disabilities.

Organization ensures everyone can play Jeff Fults For The Record

Adaptive Sports for Kids (ASK) is a nonprofit organization which provides year-round sports for children and young adults with physical and or mental disabilities. Formed in 2011, this organization relies strictly on donations. They do not charge participants to play any of the sports that are offered. Many of the players are in wheelchairs or walkers or have limited mobility. These athletes are paired up with a volunteer who assists them in all areas of competitive sports. From hitting a softball to scoring a touchdown, these athletes experience every nuance of the game. Spectators in the stands and on the bleachers all agree that these games will surely change your life. Scott Ferguson is the chairman of the organization. He has been an inspiration to many helping those who need a place to enjoy what others so often take for granted. All Sporting events are held at Doornbos Park in Nederland . Joshua Ferguson is the son of Scott and Gay from Orangefield and is loved by many in the community. Many know him from playing the snare drum in Orangefield’s High School Band. This is a true “Field of Dreams” for many that would not be able to have an outlet that others are provided. Yes some days are more difficult than others, but they’re worth it when seeing the precious smiles that these children and young

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Mustangs, American Pharoah achieve huge goals Kaz’s Korner

Joe Kazmar For The Record It had been 37 years since the sport of kings had a Triple Crown winner and a quarter of a century since the West Orange-Stark Mustangs sent a baseball team to the University Interscholastic League state playoffs in Austin. Lo and behold!! The first week of June 2015 supplied both amazing events as the Mustangs rallied from a 13-2 waxing by a good Huffman team Wednesday to come back the following night to sweep a doubleheader from the Falcons 3-1 and 6-0 to punch their ticket to the UIL state tournament by winning the Region III championship. And it took another superlative effort by American Pharoah to make a Triple Crownwinning trainer out of Bob Baffert on his fourth try at the Belmont and a Triple Crown-winning jockey out of Victor Espinoza on his third attempt. But racing history was made to the extreme delight of some 90,000 at the New York track Saturday. But the majestic trip may be over for American Pharoah as owner Ahmed Zayat could very easily command $50-$100 million for future stud privileges and retire the three-year-old colt from the racing game to a life much easier and more enjoyable to him. However, Zayat claims his colt has more racing in his future and pledged to keep the horse in training, at least through the end of the year. Before the Belmont, Zayat sold

Josuha Ferguson gets a hit during a recent Adaptive Sports event. RECORD PHOTO: Jeff Fults

American Pharoah relaxes on Monday after winning the Belmont Stakes. With the wins American Pharoah became the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 37 years. The amazing horse is seen here with his trainer Bob Baffert.

American Pharoah’s breeding rights to Coolmore Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky. but terms of the deal were not revealed. “They have zero say until he retires,” Zayat claimed. “We owe it to the sport to do the right thing. Money plays an important factor in this game. I’ve already sold the breeding rights, but it is my genuine desire, as a fan, as someone who loves horses, to race him as long as I possibly can.” Zayat will leave it up to Baffert to plan American Pharoah’s schedule. Among the races under consideration are the Jim Dandy at Saratoga Aug. 1, the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth in New Jersey on Aug. 2, the Pacific Classic at Del Mar on Aug 22 and the Travers at Saratoga on Aug. 29. Saturday’s game plan of Baffert’s was to take the early lead and outrun the other seven

horses, which worked like a charm. The race wasn’t even over yet and the crowd of 90,000 knew that the waiting for a Triple Crown winner was over. American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes by 5½ lengths, becoming the first horse since 1978 to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness States and the Belmont Stakes—one of the sporting world’s rarest feats. American Pharoah covered the grueling 1½ miles in 2:26.65-- which was the sixth fastest time in Belmont history—and ran the final quartermile in 24.32 seconds, faster than secretariat’s time of 25 seconds in winning the 1973 Belmont. And winning jockey Victory Espinoza donated every dime he earned from his winning Belmont Stakes ride to his favorite charity, The City of Hope.

The Mustangs (26-10) still have plenty of work ahead for them as they play Region IV champion El Campo (29-5) in the state semifinals 4 p.m. today (Wed.) at Disch-Faulk Field on the University of Texas campus in Austin. El Campo earned a berth in the state finals with a 5-3 victory over Hidalgo last weekend. The winner of this game plays against the 1 p.m. winner today (Wed.) between Abilene Wylie and Argyle for the Class 4A state championship 6:30 p.m. Thursday, also at DischFaulk Field. However, the Mustangs must change their playoff tactics for the UIL state tournament if they expect to become the state champions. In all three rounds of the playoffs the ‘Stangs got drubbed in the opening game

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adults express; how each one cheer their opponents on because it is not about the score at the end of the game. The parents and participants are already winners by just stepping on the field. Stevie Breaux has been playing a variety of sports for many years. The Bridge City native is well known and loved throughout the community too. Many have seen him at high school games and he is allowed to sit with the Varsity basketball team during home games. Stevie said, “he really likes to be able to play baseball.” He had his schedule in his pocket and was excited to show me several times when he played. The day that I was able to attend was the award ceremonies. Stevie was not to excited about that, he just wanted to play ball. Longtime owners of F&F Sporting Goods, Gary and Jennifer Franklin were given an award for all they have done for their hard work and donations throughout the years. Their daughter Lyndi plays as well. Remember when you were given your first glove, or the pair of shoes that made you run faster and jump higher? How about your first recital on stage in front of what seemed at the time to be thousands? Many of these players have that same feeling every time they get their chance to do what they love, play a game. Several sports, including cheer, is offered through this organization. They may be reached at AdaptiveSportsforKids.org.

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Bigger baits can lead to big time action on the water OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

During the spring and summer months when the weather gets nice and everybody gets the fishing fever, I get lots of families that like to fish without a whole lot of effort. Times like these mean drifting live bait and just having a good time. I personally would rather use artificial lures when I fish, but if it makes life easier and folks get to enjoy more about the sport of fishing I am all for it. While pre-fishing for some clients who would be bringing their children I decided to see what kind of program I could get going on live bait. As I retrieved my castnet I could feel that familiar shake of fish trapped in the monofilament, several large mullet that would be suitable for the taxidermist along with some of those smaller 4” models were doing all the shaking as I emptied the contents into a bait bucket. Several more

throws and some selective culling sent me on my way in search of hungry speckled trout patrolling the vast open waters of Sabine Lake. After a leisurely run out into what basically is the middle of the lake I began see several feeding slicks and enough active baitfish to convince me that this would be a good place to start. e surface of the water had a gentle ripple that was compliments of an easy southeast wind that just an hour earlier had been howling as an afternoon thunderstorm crossed the lake and left the area feeling as it were recharged with life. Peering into my livewell in search of that perfect bait I had not realized how large most of the mullet that I had caught were, picking out my first offering all I could think was “big bait equals big fish”. Soon after rigging the mullet under a standard popping cork rig I began to wonder what I was doing fishing with such large bait when I was startled by a vicious strike, a trout of about 18” was soon brought to the boat with my 5”mullet in his mouth. As I compared the size of the bait to the size of this aggressive trout I could not help but be amazed, this reassurance was all I needed to make me feel much more confident about using these larger baits. I quickly rigged

Small changes make difference COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

“What the heck are they using,” asked Oscar Vilma after spending the better part of an hour watching two young fishermen just wear the trout out. Obviously frustrated, he posed the question in slightly stronger words, but the message was clear.He had seen enough. While they were catching fish virtually every cast, Oscar was changing lures virtually every cast and we had four only keepers in the box when his wife, Tina, asked in a serious tone of voice, “Do you have any frozen shrimp?”It was still early in the day, but my clients were already entertaining mutinous thoughts! We were the only other boat on the entire flat and a couple of hundred yards east of the them, but I knew that we were drifting the same depth of water over the same type structure.I was also not as keyed into what color or what lure they were using as I was their speed of retrieve.For the better part of a month we had been forced to crawl plastic tails over the shell in order to catch any trout at all and they were fishing their lures at a much quicker pace. I couldn’t leave an area that was obviously holding hungry trout, but I was very much on the clock and needed to figure something out in a hurry.It was time to undo what I spent the first twenty minutes of the trip instructing them to do.While Oscar simply started retrieving his four inch Sea Shad a little quicker, I tied a watermelon Lil’ John on two feet of line under a cork and handed it to Tina. She was still undoing a minor backlash when a rat red buried her cork.She no sooner got it back in the water than a small keeper trout went airborne and destroyed the plastic tail in the process.I replaced it with a Sea Shad in the same color and two more quick keepers got the best of Oscar.I tied the same set up on his line and we motored back to repeat our drift. e difference in catching and not catching had apparently been all about keeping our lures in the top column of water.I fished the same color Diedapper on a Bass Assassin Swim Bait hook and caught fish on the second drift as well when I wasn’t netting their fish.We finished with seventeen solid trout and released at least that many more before the heat and a flat lake proved to be too uncomfortable for the couple. I was pleased to catch those trout before my party mutinied, but I was equally pleased to find some trout that weren’t dead on the bottom for a change.I have also now fished the new Assassin Swim jig hook enough to buy into the fact that I can fish every paddle tail grub in my arsenal exactly like a Swim bait.Unlike with conventional jig heads, paddle tail plastics now swim upright and don’t roll over on a slow steady retrieve.I prefer the one eighth ounce model over the quarter ounce, but that may change as well when fishing deeper water. If I am going to start the day with a Swim Bait, I still opt for the Usual Suspect as my first choice, but this new hook enables me to not only fish more colors, but a larger plastic body as well.e five inch Diedapper and five inch paddle tail Sea Shad rigged on the Swim Hook adequately fill that need and both work well with the 1/8^th ounce version as it is built on a 3/0 hook. I no longer fish tournaments, but there are plenty to fish this summer for folks that enjoy the competition as much as the catching.Simon Outfitters hosts a weekly bass tournament on the river and the Triangle Tail Chasers offer their members a chance to chase redfish for money as well. If you want to fish in a tournament that affords you the opportunity to win everything from boat, motor and trailers to $50,000 scholarships every time you go fishing across the summer, then you need to

LU students earn top commencement honors Lamar University graduated 180 students with honors during spring commencement ceremonies May 23 in the Montagne Center. Sixty-five students graduated summa cum laude (with highest honors), with grade-point averages ranging from 3.8 to 4.0. Local graduates are: Bridge City: Jessica Franklin Orange: Shelby Harmon, Devan Hughes, Jordan King, Daniel Rondomanski, Bria ibodeaux and Marissa Wyatt. Orangefield: Jenna Cook Vidor: Kaitlyn Hinch, Morgan Jiminez, Jacob Rhodes and Courtney Williams. Fifty-five students graduated magna cum laude (with high

School is out and it is time to fish! sign up for the CCA S.T.A.R. tournament today.Not only can the kids win as well, but the modest entry fee is a small investment in the promise of even better fishing trips for years to come.e CCA has literally become the voice of all saltwater anglers over the years. Anyone that chases bass on Toledo Bend also has a chance to earn a nice check for catching the right bass every day through September 7^th .A ten pound plus bass will earn you anywhere from five hundred to five thousand dollars as will one of the 100 tagged bass that were released prior to May 1st . You can sign up by going to the tournament web site at www.basscashback.com. e fastest growing saltwater tournament in the state takes place the last weekend of July and it is one that Sabine anglers do not want to miss. e “Cops helping Kids” affair is a benefit event hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Association that gives back to the community while catering to its entrants like no other. e auction, door prizes and steak dinner at the Captain’s meeting are worth the entry fee alone, but there is a lot of money up for grabs as well. For more information, you can check out their web site at. e following weekend, John omas and the folks at OCARC will host the longest running benefit tournament in this part of the state for the umpteenth consecutive year.is is truly a family oriented affair and aside from prize money awarded the winning fishermen all of the proceeds go to support the center. I personally favor the benefit tourneys, but having an opportunity to win money every time you go fishing adds a little more excitement to every bite.Even if you are just looking to enjoy one more fish fry… … take the kids fishing this summer and be safe!

A&M students earn accolades Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the spring semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. e Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 15 semester hours during the spring semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0. A second designation, “Distinguished Student,” recognizes those who earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPR while taking at least 15 hours for the spring semester. Among those local students recognized were: Kinsey M. Arnaud, Senior, Orange, Bachelor of Science - Health, Distinguished Trevor A. Beeson, Freshman, Vidor, Bachelors Degree - Unspecified, General Engineering, Distinguished Caleb B. Bickham, Junior, Orange, TX, Bachelor of Science - Forensic Inv Sc (Lower), Distinguished Michael J. Chen, Sophomore, Orange, Bachelors Degree - Unspecified- Business Administration, Dean’s Honor Roll DEAN’S HONOR ROLL Forrest D. Gothia, Sophomore, Bridge City, Bachelors Degree - Unspecified - General Engineering, Dean’s Honor Roll Megan B. Lisle, Sophomore, Orange, Bachelor of Science - Health (Lower), Dean’s Honor Roll Cody M. Malin, Senior, Orange, Bachelor of Business Admin. - Management, Dean’s Honor Roll Robert N. Monger, Sophomore, Vidor, Bachelors Degree - Unspecified - General Studies, Dean’s Honor Roll Other local students receiving degrees include: Veronica J. Adams, Orange, Master of Science Management Information Systems and Accounting - Bachelor of Business Admin. Anne E. Bean, Anne E., Orange, Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development Jeremiah R. Benner, Pinehurst, Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering David C. Blanke, Orange, Bachelor of Science -

another mullet and set him on a drift behind the boat, I soon recalled reading about a huge 12 pound trout that was caught in Matagorda or the Laguna Madre that upon inspection had a 14”mullet in its belly. Talk about big bait and big fish. I fished in several different spots and made plenty of drifts that resulted in some excellent trout, the two largest fish were 28”long and are still out there swimming as they were released to fight another day. Each and every strike was violent and exciting as one quality fish after another would attack these baits like with a vengeance. On several occasions the strike was preceded by the mullet wildly swimming on top of the water trying its best to avoid a trout or redfish that was sizing up dinner. Besides the fact that 75% of the fish I caught were really quality fish, by using the larger baits it cut down on the amount gafftops and hardheads that I had to deal with, this is a major plus in my book. I did on occasion use a small shad just to see what kind of difference it made on the quality of fish that were caught, the catfish ate up the shad if a trout did not beat them to the bait. e next time you head out in the lake to do some drifting with live bait you should experiment with different sizes and see what happens. ese larger baits may not get as many strikes as some smaller offerings but the fish that do strike will usually be a much better fish. Already this year some great redfish and speckled trout have been taken on live bait and some big jacks have run off with some unattended rods. at big bait might just be the ticket for your fish of a lifetime. If live bait is not your style don’t hold it against your fellow fisherman who uses bait, we have enough people out there trying to spoil the outdoors for us and goodness knows we don’t need to fight each other.

Aerospace Engineering Jason J. Broussard, Bridge City, Bachelor of Business Admin. - Supply Chain Management Amy B Chen, Orange, Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Haley B. Cole, Orange, Bachelor of Science Health Jessica B. Dickerson, Orange, Bachelor of Business Admin. - Management Information Systems Jordan T. Dillard, Orange, Bachelor of Science Agricultural Economics Luke A. Domas, Orange, Bachelor of Science Biomedical Sciences, Honor: Summa Cum Laude Alexandra M. Dunn, Orange, TX, Master of Science - Marketing and Accounting - Bachelor of Business Admin. Amanda J Ellison, Orange, Master of Science Management Information Systems and Accounting - Bachelor of Business Admin. McKinsy L. Fountain, Vidor, Bachelor of Arts Communication Ryan M. Garcia, Pinehurst, Bachelor of Science - Construction Science Joseph T. Garvie, Orange, Bachelor of Science Physics Cody M. Malin, Orange, Bachelor of Business Admin. - Management, Honor Summa Cum Laude Valarie D. Nguyen, Port Arthur, Bachelor of Science - Health Honor: Cum Laude Ainslie K. O’Toole, Vidor, Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Dyllon B. Sanford, Orange, Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Jace D. Statum, Orange, Bachelor of Science University Studies Austin R. Taylor, Pinehurst, Bachelor of Science - Sport Management Sarah A. Veillon, Vidor, Bachelor of Science Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Allison P. Walker, Orange, Bachelor of Business Admin. - Finance

honors), with GPAs of 3.65 to 3.79. ose local students are: Bridge City: Shelby Maxwell Clark, Kayla Perkins and Samuel Placette. Orange: Derek Borel, Brittany Lytle, Kaley Pennington and Jacob Spurgeon. Vidor: Jammie Bertrand and Zachery Peevey. Sixty students graduated cum laude (with honors), with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.64. Local graduates include: Bridge City: Morgan Walston Orange: Ashlee Broussard, Brittany Derouen, MD Hasan and Amanda Toups. Vidor: Vincent Armstrong, Adrian Morgan, Candace Tant and Cody Worth.

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84th Lege Session ends with much accomplished for region MY FIVE CENTS SEN. ROBERT NICHOLS FOR THE RECORD

e 84th Legislative Session has come to an end. For the ﬁrst time in many years we are not going back into a special session, which shows how much the Legislature accomplished in the last 140 days.

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Riverdance 20th Anniversary World Tour – Wed/Thu, Feb 24-25, 7:30 PM The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, and comes directly to North America from a sold out run across Europe and Asia. Bullets Over Broadway – Sat, Mar 5, 2:00 & 7:30 PM Hailed by Time Magazine as, “Musical Theatre Gold!”, Bullets Over Broadway is the hilarious musical comedy about the making of a Broadway show. Written by Woody Allen, with original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman and based upon the screenplay of the acclaimed film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, Bullets Over Broadway is the story of a young playwright who, in desperate need of financial backing for his next show, accepts an offer he can’t refuse from a mobster looking to please his showgirl girlfriend. Kristin Chenoweth – Coming Home Tour – Wed, Mar 16, 7:30 PM Stage, film, and TV star Kristin Chenoweth brings her Broadway hit voice to dazzle with stories and song. This Emmy and Tony Award® winning actress and singer takes the lead in a career that spans film, television, voiceover and stage, effortlessly. She received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the ABC series Pushing Daisies (Pushing Daisieswas also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award for “Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.”) Chenoweth lit up the stage of McKinley High as a former student who returned to town with more than the baggage from her flight, on Fox’s hit comedy, Glee. In her role as Glee’s quirky ex-

My weekly column will now revert back to a monthly column and I will continue to keep you updated as to what is happening not only at your state Capitol, but also in your state. Here are ﬁve things that happened this week at your Texas Capitol: 1. Billions for Texas Roads Over the past few months, I

Continued from Page 7A songstress, April Rhodes, she was nominated for two Emmy Awards and a People’s Choice Award in the category of “Favorite TV Guest Star.” Though Kristin has often come into our living rooms on hit shows such as The West Wing (where she starred as Annabeth Schott), she may be most remembered by Broadway lovers everywhere for her origination of the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, which earned her a Tony Award Nomination, and her Tony-winning performance in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, for which she stole the show and many hearts in the process. Kristin will be receiving a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of live performances on stage or in theatre. Saturday Night Fever – Tue, Mar 29, 7:30 PM One of the most beloved dance stories of all time in a spectacular new production, Saturday Night Fever is the coming of age tale of young Tony Manero who learns the value of life in 1970’s Brooklyn. Based on the 1977 movie starring John Travolta, Saturday Night Fever is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees, including “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” “Jive Talking,” “You Should Be Dancing,” and “How Deep is Your Love,” in addition to several new songs written especially for this production. The Hot Sardines – Wed, Apr 26, 7:30 PM Bandleader Evan “Bibs” Palazzo and lead singer “Miz Elizabeth” Bougerol combine with the Sardine ensemble of powerhouse musicians – and their very own tap dancer – to play “hot jazz” as it was in the era when live music was king…with a little glamour, a little grit, and a lot of passion. Even while giving voice to the history-defining jazz of the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s, the Hot Sardines’ vibrant performances bridge generations and captivate 21st century audiences. More information about the Lutcher 2015-16 Season will be available at or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at . The Frances Ann Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 707 Main, Orange.

have kept you updated regarding SJR 5, legislation I filed to constitutionally dedicate funds to the State Highway Fund (SHF). I am pleased to share with you that it passed both chambers and Governor Abbott has signed it into law. As it is a constitutional amendment, it will be sent to the voters for approval in November 2015. is constitutional amendment will dedicate a deposit of $2.5 billion per year to the SHF, to build non tolled roads and bridges, as long as our state’s economy continues to grow. In addition, each fiscal year beginning in 2020, 35 percent of all Motor Vehicle Sales, Use and Rental Taxes revenues, in excess of $5 billion, will be deposited into the SHF for the same use. It is estimated the combination of these deposits will grow to approximately $4 billion per year within 15 years, adjusting for population growth and inflation. In addition, there are protections in place to ensure that in times of recession, the Legislature has the ability to reduce a

portion of these deposits by a 2/3 vote of both chambers. If passed by the voters, this will be largest single increase in transportation funding, in Texas history. 2. State’s Budget Fulﬁlling the only constitutionally required task of the Legislature, the Senate and House ended session having approved a $209.4 billion budget for the next biennium. e budget included $811 million in border security funding, approximately $3 billion in combined additional funding for public education and higher education, as well as funding for mental health and roads. It also includes $3.8 billion in property tax relief and franchise tax cuts for Texas businesses. 3. Crude Oil Export Ban e Governor has signed two resolutions, SCR 13 and SCR 32, which ask the federal government to make regulatory changes in regards to oil and natural gas production in the state. SCR 13 urges the federal government to lift the crude oil export ban, while SCR 32 urges Con-

gress to expedite the natural gas exports process. e crude oil export ban was put into place in the 1970’s during the Arab oil embargo. By lifting the ban, it is believed that it will benefit U.S. trade, create more jobs for Texans and lower gas prices. With new and proposed liquefied natural gas terminals being built in Texas, the state is asking for the federal government to speed up the permitting process, which currently can take years to navigate. e Texas Secretary of State will send official copies of these resolutions to the President, and members Congress including the Texas delegation. 4. Open and Campus Carry Over the past few months, you may have heard about proposed legislation for open and campus carry. Both pieces of legislation were passed and now await the Governor’s signature. HB 910 would allow for license-holders to carry handguns openly in a hip or shoulder holster. Businesses are able to prohibit persons to come into their premises

Korner and then came back to win the doubleheader to get to the next round. WO-S had been outscored by their opponents in the three opening games by an unbelievable 24-2 margin. e Mustangs did a great job of re-grouping and then played their best baseball to win the next two games of each series to keep their playoff hopes alive. In each series, sophomore Jack Dallas was handed the ball by Head Coach Shea Landry for the crucial Game 3 and each time he came through with an exemplary mound performance. And this is the same Jack Dallas who was expected to play quarterback on the Mustangs’ sophomore football team last fall and led WO-S to the state football championship game after being elevated to first string on the varsity early in the regular season last fall, Several of the Mustangs baseball players are following family members who were successful high school baseball players. Dallas’ dad Tony Dallas was a successful Mustang moundsman in his day while shortstop Payton Robertson is following in the footsteps of his dad Roderick Robertson who was a slick-fielding infielder for the Mustangs and his uncle Andre Robertson,

with a concealed or open carried handgun if they post proper signage. SB 11 would allow for concealed carry on a public university campus, with a provision to allow private universities to opt out. e legislation would allow universities to carve out gun-free zones in locations of their choice and establish their own rules regarding where handguns are carried and how they are stored. Both pieces of legislation refer to only those who carry a concealed handgun license. 5. Veto Period Did you know that 6,276 bills were ﬁled in the Legislature this session, and 1,323 of those were then passed by both chambers and sent to the governor? At this point, 323 have been signed by the Governor and 3 have been vetoed. As I write this column, Gov. Abbott has approximately 1,000 bills left to decide what to do with before June 21st. If he takes no action upon them by that date, they automatically become law.

Continued from Page 3B who starred for the West Orange Chiefs, the Texas Longhorns and won a World Series ring with the New York Yankees. ere has been a long interim (25 years) since the West Orange-Stark Mustangs have earned their way to the UIL State Baseball Playoﬀs and I hope they realize the same success that American Pharoah had Saturday afternoon at the Belmont Stakes. KWICKIES…Despite being without a couple of key players, the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied around LeBron James’ 13th career playoff triple-double to subdue the favored Golden State Warriors in overtime 95-93 Sunday to even the series at 1-1. LeBron finished the game with 39 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists to prevent a fourthquarter collapse that led to their demise in Game One. The action moved to Cleveland last night (Tues.) where the Warriors still were favored, but by only one point. Swedish golfer David Lingmerth outlasted Justin Rose with a par on the third playoff hole to win the PGA Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio that is hosted every year by Jack Nicklaus. It was the first PGA Tour victory for the 27 year-old, who will be going to the 2016 Masters for the first time. But he still will have to qualify Monday for

next week’s U.S. Open. Lingmerth fired rounds of 67-65-71-69—273 to his bonanza payday of $1.116 million. Rose pocketed $669,600 for his runner-up money. JUST BETWEEN US…The Houston Astros are hoping to stop the bleeding from their season-longest four-game losing streak through Sunday’s weird loss at Toronto by elevating 20-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa to the major leagues somewhat prematurely to help get the Astros back to their winning ways and continue to dominate the American League West Division. Freaky fielding and base-running plays by shortstop Jonathan Villar prompted the move Sunday. Correa, who will be one of the youngest players in the major leagues, is ranked as the top prospect in baseball by ESPN.com and joined the Astros in Chicago Monday for the series against the White Sox exactly three years and four days after he was the first over-all pick in the 2012 draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy as a 17-year-old. Villar is expected to remain with the Astros as a “super-utility player.” The odd-man-out was right-handed reliever Jack Buchanan, who was optioned back to Class AAA Fresno to make room for Correa on the team’s 25man roster.

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BCHS basketball camps a success A basketball camp was recently held at Bridge City High School, with 101 campers participating. Coach Tony Knight said this is the largest group he has ever had. There were 55 campers from PreK through 3rd grade and 46from 4th through incoming 9th graders. There were also students who helped Coach Knight with the campers. Those helpers were Alexus Henry,

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Erik Harvey, Conner Wilbur and Daniel Oliphint. The campers all said they would like to be like the helpers who helped with the camp. Coach Knight added that those are all fine role models for the kids. Coach Knight would like to thank Cecil Atkisson Toyota in Orange, Domino’s, Chicken Express, Walgreens and Dairy Queen for all their help this year and in the years past.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided). For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

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

Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m. Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

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

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FUMC Orange will hold VBS First United Methodist Church Orange would like to invite children ages four through 5th grade to join us for Vacation Bible School. G-Force will be June 15-19, beginning at 9:00 and ending at 11:30. We will be collecting canned tuna, chicken, and chili for the Dream Center. At G-Force Adventure Park, your children will discover an interactive, energizing, Bible based program that will give them an opportunity to experience God’s love in action. To pre-register your child, please call the church office at 886-7466.

Faith UMC plans VBS Faith UMC announces plans for a fun filled Vacation Bible School, July 6 - 10, from 9:00 am to noon for ages Kindergarten thru 5th grade. Deadline to register is June 26. Pre-registration is required and forms can be obtained by calling the church office at 886-1291. Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Church is located at 8608 MLK, Jr. Dr., Orange.

FBC BC to celebrate 75 years Sunday, July 12, First Baptist Church, will have a special anniversary to commemorate 75 years as an organized church in this community. There will be a special service beginning at 10:30 A.M. in the sanctuary, followed by a meal in the Family Life Center. Established on July 11, 1940, the church is the founding Baptist congregation in the city and began at a time when there was not a church in Prairie View, the community that would become Bridge City. First Baptist was founded by 28 charter members and with J.B. Perry as the first pastor. All present and past members and others are invited to celebrate with us. If you can attend the special event please call 7353581 or email anniversary @fbcbc.org.

Cowboy Church to host playboys The Cowboy Church of Orange County will host a play day Friday, June 12, at 7:00 pm, registration is at 6:00 pm. There will be another play day Saturday, June 27, at 5:00 pm, registration is at 4:00 pm. Fees will be $5 per event, per age group. Events are: clover leaf barrels, straight barrels, speed barrels, poles and a mystery event. Participants 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 at 656-7346 or 745-2120. Ranch Sortin’ at CCOC Arena June 20, at 7:00 pm, registration starts at 6:00 pm.

Mt. Zion Baptist to host Fundraiser Mt. Zion Baptist Church will hold a Fifty Plus Church Fellowship, Rally and Fundraiser June 13, from 10:00 am through 5:00 pm, at the Sears Parking Lot, 2264 MacArthur Dr., Orange. There will be food, drinks and horse rides. All churches are invited to donate and participate. Proceeds will benefit the Mt. Zion Building Fund.

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Pastor: G.K. Samuel

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Earl Thomas volunteer meeting scheduled There will be a volunteer meeting for the Earl Thomas Football Camp, Saturday, June 13, at 4:00 pm, at Sixth Street Community Church located at 1619 N. Sixth St., Orange. The meeting is for all those interested in, or already signed up to volunteer at the event.

Ninth and Elm Church of Christ holds VBS The Fruits of the Spirit VBS will be held Wednesday evenings beginning June 10 and running through July 29, with the meal being served at 6:00 pm and VBS from 6:30-8:00 pm. The kid’s class will be “The Fruits of the Spirit” and adult class will be “God, The Bible and Common Sense.” The church is located at 501 Ninth St., Orange. For more information call 409-883-4805

FBC Bridge City offers memorial bricks 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.

Good Shepherd Lutheran offers free meal Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Bridge City is inviting everyone to a free lunch Saturday, June 20. Food will be served between the hours of 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Good Shepherd offers the community lunch on the third Saturday of every month to all in the community. This meal is for all who are in need of fellowship or just a hot meal. Please join No reservation needed.

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.

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

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

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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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

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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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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. BRIDGE CITY, Teenager, 16+,to do odd jobs around home for summer. Cleaning, organizing, gardening, painting. $9 Per hr., part time work, (409)735-9504. (6/17) LOCAL PLUMBING CO. looking for 18+ yr. old to work as plumber’s helper for the summer and possibly begin apprentice training in the fall. No experience necessary, must have valid driving license, and clean background, (409) 313-2870. (6/17) LAWN CARE, Established lawn care Co. has opening for one employee with weedeating & mowing experience. Must be 18+ with a valid drivers license, No Probation or Parole, starts at $10 per hr. (409) 504-8879. (6/17)

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DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30 p.m. at St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Dr. in Orange in the Brother Sun Room of the Canticle Bldg. AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange. Call 409-7794289 or Cindy 9945503 for details. GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUGH LOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior. Meets Tues. 7 pm. at the Immaculate Conception Ed. Bldg., 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves. For more info call 9620480 RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. In addition, a 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention, referrals and support group sessions for sexual assault/rape victims. Victims are not alone, help is provided. All of the services as provided are free. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273 or 40AN Christian Writer’s Guild to meet on the second Tuesday of the month for the summer. Meeting time will be from 6:00 7:00, Sarah Johnson will be speaking again. Call or email any questions to karen. stevens@coldwellbanker.com or call 988-2588. The group meets again June 8, at Brown Hearing Center (behind the Dairy Queen) in Orange, 105 Camellia, Orange, from at 6:00 to 7:00 pm. M.B. North High School, Class of 1965 will meet at 10:00 a.m.,Saturday, June13, at McDonald’s 1710 N 16th St., Orange. For more information please contact Walter Lazenby or Peggy Lazeby at 746-2139.

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