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Vol. 57 No. 51

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Week of Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Saddle Up: It’s rodeo time again in Orange County “Those events haven’t been part of the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo in probably 15 years, until they were added last year,” said Chad Havens, rodeo director. “By adding those events back to our rodeo, it has made the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo a professional rodeo. That’s a big deal.”

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A yearly tradition is back for its annual spring event this weekend. The Orange County Sheriff’s Posse, along with Bridgefield Electrical Services and Precision Hydrovac Excavation, LLC., present the 2016 Pro Rodeo, which returns for two nights of exciting rodeo action and entertainment at 8 p.m., nightly, Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena, which is located 1106 FM 105, approximately one-half of one mile east of State Highway 62 in Orange. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For those who are unfamiliar, the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo is arguably one of the best family-friendly events in the region and features events such as bull-riding, junior bull-riding, and team roping, as well as steer wrestling and barrel racing. In 2015, the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo made a change and added two events to help the rodeo grow. Those events, bronc riding and bareback, were added to make the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo a sanctioned event.

West Orange Spring Cleanup Staff Report For The Record

City of West Orange holds annual Spring cleanup The City of West Orange will hold their annual Spring clean-up Friiday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, from 8 am-3 pm both days. Dumpsters will be available behind the West Orange Fire Station and is for use by West Orange residents only, Residents may bring their debris during the two day cleanup. Proof of residency and photo identification will be required at drop site.

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There are plenty of children’s events that will make you laugh and put a smile on your face. Popular children’s events include the Sheep Scramble, which is designed for children ages six and younger and the Calf Scramble, which is for children ages 12 and younger. The lucky children who grab

the ribbon tied to the animal win a fabulous prize too. The winner of the lame scramble will get a scooter and the winner of the calf scramble will get a bicycle. A new addition to the 2016 Pro Rodeo is Whiplash, “the World’s Smallest Cowboy.”

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Pearland native wins Elite Redfish Series Classic Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The 2016 Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Pro Rodeo, which returns for two nights of exciting rodeo action and entertainment at 8 p.m., nightly, Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena. RECORD FILE PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

Mauriceville Crawfish Fest this weekend Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The largest crawfish celebration in Southeast Texas takes place this weekend in Orange County. The 36th Annual Mauriceville Crawfish Festival is back for its annual spring extravaganza of fun and festivities this weekend. The festival will be held from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday, April 15; 10 a.m., Saturday, April 16 until midnight; and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, April 17. The Mauriceville Crawfish Festival grounds are located at 7441 Cohenour Road, which is located right off State Highway 62 and is approximately one-mile south of State Highway 12. Admission is $7 on Friday. On Saturday, admission is $5 until 5 p.m. and $10 after 5 p.m. On Sunday, admission is $5. Children ages 10 and younger are admitted free of charge all weekend. Along with a seemingly lim-

itless amount of crawfish for your dining enjoyment, the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival features numerous other activities to make the weekend enjoyable for the whole family such as live music, a parade, a barbecue contest, crawfish races and even crawfish eating contests. The festival always features a variety of food vendors, as well as arts and crafts, but there have been some new additons made this year which will surely spice up the crawfish festival. Shuttle service will be available this weekend to assist festival-goers in getting back and forth to their vehicles. The shuttle will run from the festival grounds to Mauriceville Middle School with another stop possibly being added. Also being added this year is a 5K Crawl/Run to be held at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, April 16 at Mauriceville Middle School, 19952 FM 1130 in Mauriceville. Registration is $25 and MAURICEVILLE Page 2A

Clark Jordan took thethose lead The impact of adding on the first day of competitwo events was noticed immetion and back as diately asnever the looked participation he claimed the and Elitecowgirls Redfish level of cowboys Series championship for the dramatically increased in second consecutive year. 2015. resident of Pearl“ItJordan, reallya did increase our and, Texas, caught participation level 70 lastpounds year of we redfish during thebethreeand are on pace to even day contest and won the addElite bigger this year,” Havens Redfish Series Classic Kick ed. “We have over 600 cowboy Off,cowgirl which was held in Orand participants alange from Friday, April 8 ready for this year. Another through 10. He big reasonSunday, for the April increase in claimed a 21-foot Yellowfin participation is that we added boat with a 250 and HP Yamaha $6,200 in payout, that’s a motor and trailer huge amount to add.” package valued at approximately $75,000 for his prize. Winning one championship title is hard enough, but making it back-to-back titles is even more difficult and special, according to Jordan. “This is a really great feeling,” Jordan said. “You never take anything for granted, so this is a really special thing to do. It feels great to be able to do this back-to-back.” As the tournament progressed over the weekend, conditions worsened each day and Sunday was the worst with blustery winds and overcast skies, which are less than ideal for most redfish anglers. “The conditions on Sunday were really tough for this style of fishing,” Jordan explained. “When the wind is blowing like it was Sunday, that makes it tough because we mostly sight-fish. For as tough as it was, I was happy to come away with three fish and get the win.” A crowd of several hundred people were in attendance at the final weigh-in event on Sunday afternoon, which was a great thing, according to several anglers and officials. “This is the best turnout we have ever had,” Jordan

Clark Jordan of Pearland, Texas looks at his trophy after winning the Elite Redfish Series championship for the second consecutive year. Jordan won the competition with a three-day catch of 70 pounds and received a boat, motor and trailer package valued at approximately $75,000 as his top prize

added. “It’s not BASS, so it’s not on the same level as that, but this is as good as it gets. The Orange-area has been great to us and we can’t say thank you enough.” Bridge City resident John Gothia, one of the event organizers, was pleased with the turnout by area residents and with the response the Elite Redfish Series officials have had to being in Orange. “This is a young group, only eight-years old, and they’ve had some success,” Gothia said of the Elite Redfish Series. “But this event has turned out bigger than anything they have ever done, so they are definitely happy

from what they have told me. I’m so thankful for the hard work that everyone has put in to make this happen and to the people of the community for coming out and making this event a success.” Pat Malone, the host of the 2016 Elite Redfish Series, was very happy with the turnout at Sunday’s final weigh-in and the overall attendance. “Our tournament is really just focused on nine-states, and that is from Texas all the way to Virginia,” Malone said. “A lot of people like this type of fishing, but it’s hard to get a guy from Oklahoma

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Biggest comedy tour of summer to stop at Ford Park Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The biggest comedy tour of the summer featuring five talented and well-known comedians has scheduled an appearance in Southeast Texas. “The Comedy Get Down” tour featuring Cedric “The Entertainer,” Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy will be featured at 8 p.m., Friday, July

15, inside Ford Arena in Beaumont. Tickets are $46.75$86.75 and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, April 15 at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Ford Park box office, HEB Plus on Dowlen Road in Beaumont, online at www. ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 800-745-3000. The five comedians of “The Comedy Get Down” are arguably some of the most well-

known in the business and have been keeping audiences and fans laughing for decades. Cedric “The Entertainer” has been seen in movies such as “Barbershop” and “Be Cool” and has been part of the animated franchise of “Madagascar” films. He will be featured on the silverscreen in “Barbershop 3” and is the executive producer and star of “The Soul Man,” which is available on

TV Land. Eddie Griffin has performed in countless comedy specials, television shows and movies. He has won numerous awards and was named as one of the Top 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of all time by Comedy Central. Movies include”My Baby’s Daddy,” “Undercover Brother,” “Norbit” and more. D.L. Hughley had his own

television show for several years on ABC, “The Hughleys,” and has followed with a very successful stand-up comedy career. Find more information about this tour by searching Facebook for The Comedy Get Down or visit www.eddiegriffin.com. More information about this event and others can be found at www.fordpark. com as well.

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Mauriceville Crawfish Festival

can be done online until 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 13. Inperson registration and packet pickup is available from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday, April 14, at the Mauriceville Community Center, 7441 Cohenour Road in Maurcieville and is payable by cash or check only. Race day registration and packet pickup is from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, April 16. Another event added back to the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival was the popular beauty pageant, which was held on Saturday, April 9. Live music is a staple at the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival, and this year will be no different with three great days of music. Performing on Friday are Generations, Bayou Sounds and area country band BB and Company, featuring Britt Godwin and Bubba Moore. On Saturday, live music performances are by The Lakeview Band, Cajun Harmony, Drivin’

Dixie, Twangsters Union and the main attraction is JB and the Moonshine Band. Sunday’s music schedule includes the Wild Horse Ministry, LC-M Jazz Band, Cowboy Church Band and Micah Tyler. The annual parade, arguably the most popular event of the festival, will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, along State Highway 12 in Mauriceville. Approximately 20 teams competed in the barbecue cook-off in 2015 and just as many are expected to participate in this annual barbecue contest this year, as teams compete in categories such as chicken, ribs and brisket. More than enough food vendors offering typical festivalstyle cuisine such as shrimpon-a-stick, pork-a-bobs, crab balls, barbecue, pistolettes, bloomin’ onions and more will be on site, along with plenty of hot and spicy boiled crawfish. Along with food, there will be a variety of arts and crafts

vendors selling merchandise, such as jewelry, purses, art, hats, toys and more. The crawfish eating contest is scheduled to be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 16, followed by crawfish races and the announcement of the barbecue contest winners at 3 p.m., Saturday. The Mauriceville Crawfish Festival has always been a true community-supported event each year and this year is no different. According to Doucette, a local business has stepped up to not only help support the festival but to help local students continue their education after high school. “Progressive Pipeline is helping fund the entertainment for our festival this year,” Doucette explained. “But, more importantly, Progressive Pipeline is funding two $500-scholarships for two students graduating from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, which attended both

OC Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo erns, grapes, OREO’s, and his bed-time peanut butter and jelly sandwich. “It’s truly an honor to have been asked for participation again this year” said Krissy Reese, director of the 2015 Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Pro Rodeo in a statement. “To take something as old and traditional as rodeo is, and then throw in some flavor that’ll

Whiplash will be performing at the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo.

your face. Popular children’s events include the Sheep Scramble, which is designed for children ages six and younger and the Calf Scramble, which is for children ages 12 and younger. The lucky children who grab the ribbon tied to the animal win a fabulous prize too. The winner of the lame scramble will get a scooter and the winner of the calf scramble will get a bicycle. A new addition to the 2016 Pro Rodeo is Whiplash, “the World’s Smallest Cowboy.” According to a press release, Whiplash is the world’s smallest cowboy at 2 foot, 6 inches tall, and is a 3-time Pro Rodeo Entertainer of the Year, and an international star who has been putting smiles on faces for years. Whiplash is a Capuchin Monkey who has been riding since he was two-years-old. He travels the country herding wild Barbados sheep at rodeos and other events. His riding ability is unmatched and his herding skills unchallenged. When dressed in his cowboy hat, silk scarf, chaps, and Justin boots, he never misses an opportunity to show his skills and cowboy spirit as he rides his trusty Border Collie mount, Boogie. Whiplash has entertained crowds at rodeos, ball games, and events all across North America and Europe. He has starred in a series of television advertisements for the fast food chain Taco Johns. He has also appeared on numerous commercials, ESPN, Good Morning America, and the Today Show. The St. Paul Winter Carnival royalty has knighted Whiplash in St. Paul, Minn. Whiplash’s trainer, Tommy Lucia, purchased him as a baby from the widow of an animal enthusiast in Miami, Florida. As a young monkey, he was introduced to balancing on a saddle, then to the family’s dogs. PRCA member, Kenny Petet of Stephenville, TX, continues the legacy as the new owner of Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey. “He has really become like part of the family, with his big personality and diva-like charm”, said Petet. The rodeo star is not without his own preferences. He loves John Wayne west-

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stay in your memory for years to come is exciting. “A lot of our sponsors have been with the OCSP since before I can remember. Putting on an epic show like this puts their names out there to many people that love our community and shop locally. It should truly be a year-to-remember,” Reese said. “Whether you love the sport of rodeo or just want

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Mauriceville Middle School and Mauriceville Elementary. They are a family-owned company and like to reinvest in the communities where they have projects.” Along with preparing for the annual festival, organizers were busy supporting their neighbors in Deweyville which is just minutes away from Mauriceville. Deweyville was devastated by flooding from the Sabine River in March, as the majority of residents sustained water damage to their housing. Many businesses and the school district were impacted. “We are giving a gift of $500 to the Deweyville Special Needs program, which lost so much due to the flood,” Doucette said. “That gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar.” Find the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival on Facebook for more information or visit the website at www.crawfishfest. org.

to be interested in redfishing. “The people of Orange have been so great to us the whole time,” he added. “This tournament has been a tremendous success.” Pro angler Steve Smith echoed Malone’s feelings. “Orange is like no other place we have been,” Smith said. “Nobody has treated us like this. Everyone has been so nice to us, whether it was in the store getting groceries or at the restaurant. They have said how happy they were to have us here, and it’s just an awesome feeling.” The Orange County River Festival was held in conjunction with the Elite Redfish Series Classic Kick Off at the City of Orange Boat Ramp through the weekend, while Art in the Park was held on Saturday, April 9, at Stark Park in conjunction with the day’s activities. All turned out to be a great success. Jay Trahan, director of Eco-

nomic Development for the City of Orange, said Art in the Park was a big hit with the community. “We had a good crowd out at Art in the Park nearly all day, but from about 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., it was just wall-to-wall people,” Trahan said. Dwayne Eschete finished in second place with 65.40 pounds for the three-day tournament. Kevin Broussard claimed the prize as Huk Heavy Bag Champion, the prize for biggest three-fish weight in a day, with a 25.67 bag and rceived a $1,700 depth finder package. Paul Dufrene received the Manny Perez Memorial Cup as the 2015 Angler of the Year. The Elite Redfish Series Classic Kick Off was presented by Stark Cultural Venues and hosted by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted Art in the Park.

to laugh until your sides split, we should be able to make you happy.” All funds generated from the rodeo help the organization to cover the costs of the event itself, but most of the money from the rodeo is used to fund scholarships for local graduating high school students courtesy of the Gus Harris Memorial Scholarship Committee. “This rodeo is all about the kids, and that’s no different

this year,” Havens explained. “This is our only fundraiser of the year, and we use the money to fund scholarships for students from all five high schools in Orange County.” The Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo is UPRA, CPRA and LCRA sanctioned and is produced by SYJ Productions. “We are looking forward to the biggest and best rodeo the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse has ever had,” Havens said.

“We set a new attendance record in 2015 and we hope to break that this year. The grounds and arena have never been in better shape too. We added gravel to both sides of the parking areas and packed it down, and it has made a huge difference. We are looking forward to another great weekend.” For more information on the rodeo and events, visit www. orangecountysheriffsposse. com or call

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EPA Prioritizes Texas Site to List of Contaminated Areas The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to add the El Dorado Chemical Company site in near San Antonio, to the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites, a list of sites that pose risks to public health and the environment. Superfund is the federal program that investigates and cleans up the most complex, uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites in the country and converts them into productive community resources by eliminating or reducing public health risks and environmental contamination. The site is located in the suburb of Live Oak, Bexar County, northwest of San Antonio. The former cleaning product manufacturing site contains soil and groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents including tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene, dichloroethene and vinyl chloride. “Every year we identify sites that are serious risks to public health and the environment,” said EPA regional administrator Ron Curry. “Cleaning hazardous waste in our communities and returning properties to environmental and economic vitality will

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From The Creaux’s Nest RIDE ‘UM COWBOY IT’S RODEO TIME The annual Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo will be held this Friday and Saturday at the arena on Highway 105. We hear there will be plenty of brave cowboys coming from different parts of the country to try their luck at riding. The stock will be as good as we’ve seen in years. A couple of those mean ol’ bulls ain’t never been rode, but there is always some cowboy out there who doesn’t believe that any bull is too bad to ride. It should be a lot of fun. Bring the kids for special activities. I recall some 50 years ago when the Jaycees sponsored the rodeo they would bring in big stars and there was a large downtown parade. I recall Tex Ritter leading the parade and nearly falling off his horse a couple of times. Lefty Frizzell entertained and also Clu Gulager, Claude King, David Houston and others. It was a week long western celebration in Orange. Almost everyone dressed in western clothes, hats and boots. We should do this again. I believe they used the slogan, “Where the West Begins.” Speaking of going western, right now Elaine Myers and The Horseman Store are having a big sale going on in their new location in Northway Shopping Center. Keith Wallace says he’s stocked up on some great buys. See Horseman ad. We were sorry to hear that Elaine’s mom, Eloise, is down with congestive heart failure.*****I’ve gotta get on down the road. Climb on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. See you at the rodeo. CONDOLENCES We were indeed sorry to learn of the death of our longtime friend Margaret Barrett Spradling, 84, who died April 4. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 13, at First Presbyterian Church in Orange. What a smart, talented lady she was. She was the daughter of Dupont plant manager Clark Barrett, when at the age of 18, she married Hubert “Sprad” Spradling. They were wed 66 years. She did a lot of things in her youth including being a member of the “Aqua Demons and Debs “Ski Club” and was a nationally known skier and the word’s first lady barefoot skier. This lady certainly has a place reserved in Heaven. Read her obituary. Our condolences to Sprad, daughters Cyndi and Shari and their families. *****Della Laverne Noble Mathews, 91, passed away April 7. Services were held April 10. She was a very interesting lady. Please read her obituary. Our condolences to sons Jay and Stan Matthews and their families. *****Margaret Chelette Carter, 101, died April 5. Service was held Friday, April 8. She graduated from Orange High in 1933. She had been a member of McDonald Baptist Church since 1953. Margaret worked for the City of Orange and also served as a port director. In retirement she lived a very active life. She was preceded in death by her husband J.W. Carter and is survived by her son Arthur and his family. All three of the above women were very interesting ladies and contributed much to the community. Please read their obituaries. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 On Tuesday, May 16, longtime public servant Kirk Roccaforte will become mayor of Bridge City. He replaces three term mayor Bobbie Burgess, who has held the position since 2000. Roccaforte has served three terms on the council. Councilman Mark Philpott did not file for re-election and will be replaced by Mike Reed. Councilman David Rutledge is unopposed. (Editor’s note: Ten years later Rutledge is running for mayor and Roccaforte is going back to being a city councilman. If there is anyone who knows this city and what it needs it’s Kirk. He’s been a great mayor who led the city through the disastrous times of Hurricane Ike.)***** Easter Sunday this year (1976) is on April 19. *****It was a great outing last night for big John Patterson of Orange. He allowed only three hits in eight innings and struck out 13 Marlins. He retired the first 13 batters, with eight strikeouts and allowed only one intentional walk. His Washington Nations won 2-1. . *****Quote of the week comes from Leon Hale’s Houston Chronicle column, “I doubt we could build a wall to keep Mexican nationals from coming in without using illegal Mexican labor.” (Editor’s note: That was 10 years before Trump.)*****Flo and Gene Edgerly celebrate 47th wedding anniversary. (Editor’s note: Congrats on your 57th in 2016.)*****The Sunday morning Houston Chronicle has a picture and story about Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux and what a great job the Judge did during and after Hurricane Rita. *****Mary Bryant had surgery in Houston April 12. She is doing fine and expected home by next week. All three of her boys and daughter were with Mom for the operation. *****Folks we know with birthdays coming up: Capt. Dickie Colburn,

Cheryl Patterson, Beverly Rayner, Bill Nickum, Kenny Brown, Christian Dubose, Jason Smalley, Rev. Paul Zoch, Samantha Briggs and Royce Miller, who turns 18.*****Bridge City High sports star Cody Sparks won the 110-meter hurdles for his fourth district championship. The Cardinals won their sixth straight track championship. The 1600-meter relay team going to regionals are Aaron Brannen, David Blackshear, Kevin Young and Jadon Ellender.*****Sophomore catcher Casey Jackson was 3 for 3 for Bridge City with a home run, a double and five RBI’s to beat Lumberton 15-4.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTON: Bernard Blanda, 75, died Saturday, April 15. Services were held April 18. Bernard was a good guy who came from, and had a great family. He was preceded in death by his father Joe Blanda, a well known barber in Orange for many years. He is survived by his wife of 51 years,Lettie Jean Blanda, mother Lily Blanda, sons Joseph and Kenneth, and daughters Doborah and Carol.*****Charlotte Holt, 65, passed away April 13. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Carroll Holt, daughter Caron Holt, sons Carey, Kendall and Griffin Holt, She contributed much to the community. Charlotte taught school for three decades. She was loved by everyone who knew her. *****Dorothy Jenkins, 82, passed away April 13. She was the wife of the late Leyton Jenkins, longtime attorney. Dorothy, for many years, was active in veteran causes. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Kemp and son Chuck Conroy.*****Craig Fisette, 47, a native of Bridge City, passed away Wednesday, March 29 at his home in San Diego, CA. He was preceded in death by his mother Patsy Fisette. He is survived by his father Harold Fisette, brothers Mark Fisette and Curtis Fisette. A memorial celebration is planned for Friday, April 21. *****Kailynn Thibodeaux died April 14 in Galveston. Services were held Wednesday, April 19. Kailynn is survived by per parents, Keith and Heather Thibodeaux, grandparents Glenn and Janice Thibodeaux and Diane Guidry and brother Hayden Thibodeaux.*****Mary Warner, 84, of West Orange, died Wednesday, April 12. She was an active homemaker, gardener and loved to fish. She is survived by her daughters Carolyn Kay Nuse and Patricia Joan Kleypas *****Lloyd “Eddie” Emmert, 92, of Orange, died Thursday, April 6. Services were held April 9 at First Church of the Nazarene. He was a 65 year member of the Nazarene Church where he served as music leader. He enjoyed writing poetry as a hobby. He is survived by wife Estella, daughter Beverly Walker, son Ronald Emmert and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. *****Phillip “Flipper” Schwartz Jr., 24, of Orange, died April 12, in an auto accident. Services were held April 15. Flipper worked at Golden Triangle Cycles. His wit and humor led him to befriend many. His passion in life was his music. He was involved with several local bands and currently was a member of “Barbwire Crown”. He is survived by sons Kyler Schwartz and Gage Acosta, mother Laverne Schwartz and sisters and brothers. *****Irene Comeaux, 75, of Bridge City, died Monday, April 10. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, she was a homemaker, member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Wednesday Ladies Club. She is survived by her sons Glenn Comeaux, Tommy Comeaux and Terry Comeaux and daughters Janell Ford, Barbara Roberts, Edie Comeaux and Susan Clark. 40 Years Ago-1976 J.W. Henry, candidate for sheriff, runs an ad paid for by Billy Cole and James Brown. *****Country music radio KTRM, features Buddy Johnson, 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., John Walton, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Gary Powars, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,Robert X Brown, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Roy Tyler, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Tweed Scott, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Their hot pick, “Suspicious Minds,” by Waylon and Jessi. Their play list features: #1, “Let me Be Your Friend,” by Mack White; #2, “What I’ve Got in Mind,” by Billie Jo Spears; #3, “Together Again,” Emmylou Harris; #4, “Come On Over,” Olivia Newton John; #5, “Drinking My Baby Off My Mind,” Eddie Rabbit; #6, “That’s All She Wrote,” Ray Price; #7, “Forever Lovers” Mac Davis; #8, “Sun Comin’ Up,” Nat Stucky; #9, “Rockin in Rosalee’s Boat,” Nick Nixon and #10, “My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You,” by Charley Pride and #19 is a song recorded by a local artist, Danny Brown,“Show Me Where the Good Times Are.”*****Celebrating this week are Joe Amedo and also Pam Hoosier, who will be “Sweet Sixteen.”*****The famous Budweiser Clydesdales, “Eight Tons of Champions,” will appear at Northway Shopping Center Friday, April 23.*****As of June 1, Adolph Hryhorchuk, school superintendent at Hudson, is leaving to take up the same duties at Warren. He is a former basketball coach and served as athletic director at the West Orange-Stark school district. *****O.D. Brown and Bridge City Police Chief Wilson Roberts, have really been tearing up the red fish. I wonder if anyone has checked to see if they have fishing licenses. *****Uncle Remus and his band entertain the Tempo Club’s spring dance at the VFW. *****Howard and Evelyn Morse hosted one heck of a barbecue this weekend. *****Congrats to Stacy Savoy, who was chosen “Little Miss Golden Triangle.” She’s the daughter of Gary and Judy Savoy. *****Nancy Virva, a lovely young lady, is featured in Gunn’s Studio ad this week. Buzzy just keeps coming up with good looking girls. *****Rev. W.W. Kennedy, on April 25, celebrated his 23rd year as pastor of Cove Baptist. He started with 47 people in his congregation and today has well over 2000. A FEW HAPPENINGS Congratulations to John and Susie Repasky who are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on April 20. That’s not a record but it’s not far from it. Best wishes for many more healthy, happy years.*****Judge Joe Parkhurst made his first outing to the Lunch Bunch since leaving the hospital after hip surgery. He’s getting around with a walker and the help of wife Gayle. Judge Claude Wimberly, one of the founders of the Lunch Bunch, has been away the last couple of month. He’s been in and out of the hospital. Last week he got a Pacemaker that might help with his falling. We pray this good man will improve. Our buddy Donna Scales missed last week. In her first week of retirement she took in the Bluebonnet tour. Our friend Corky Harmon ended up in the hospital because of dehydration. Like me, he doesn’t drink enough water. Elder folks are bad about not taking in enough fluids. The Lunch Bunch meets at PK’s Grill this week and at JB’s Barbeque next week. *****The Easter flood fund raiser, sponsored by Robert’s Restaurant and volunteer help by employees, raised $10,000. The help waited on and fed just over 1,000 people. Thanks to Robert and the customers for taking part

in this great project... Robert’s employees also want to thank the boss for allowing them to be a part of this event. They say Robert is the very best boss ever. *****I was sad to learn of the death of Merle Haggard. I first saw him around 1965 at George Jones’ place in Lakeview (Vidor). He and several stars preformed. Merle stole the show even though he was new on the scene. He was paroled from San Quentin at age 23, in 1960. His inspiration was Johnny Cash. Merle recorded The Fugitive in 1967. I always said if I was locked up somewhere for a year and could only have the entire music catalog of three artist it would be Willie, Jones and Merle. *****American Idol had its final show last week ending 14 years. Local girl, Idol 11th season runner up, Kree Harrison, performed, along with many of the contestants from past years. The last ‘American Idol’ is Trent Harmon, a young man who lives on a farm in rural Mississippi. This kid will make it big.*****I spoke with two people last week from Pct. 1 who had forgotten there is a runoff for county commissioner. The candidates need to wake the voters up. It ain’t over yet.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays. On April 13, Bruce Peveto, Jo Ann Collins, Gene Bellard, Roy Farias and Dawn Mason all celebrate. Celebrities celebrating are R&B singer Al Green, actor Ron Perlman, 66 and Leave it to Beaver star Tony Dow, 71.*****April 14 finds nurse practitioner with Dr. Palmer, Reatha Bradberry celebrating along with Sambo Carpenter, Jr., Phillip Elmore, Kevin Huckabay, Kasie Moerbe and April Stone. They join country singer Loretta Lynn, 84, baseball player Pete Rose, 75 and actor Brad Garrett, 56.*****On April 15, IRS day, pretty Linda Claybar celebrates as does Jaclyn Eickenhorst and Shani Lawson. They are joined by actors Seth Rogen, 34 and Emma Watson, 26 and TV show host Roy Clark, 83.*****On April 16, George’s lovely wife Kirby Cruse has a birthday as does Betty Foreman, Judy Pittman and Marie Duett. Celebrities celebrating on this day are actor Martin Lawrence, 51, basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 69 and Religious leader, Pope Benedict XVI, 89.*****April 17 finds Phillips lovely wife Janice Todora celebrating. We understand Phillip has turned politician. Cheryl Puntes also celebrates along with Ronnie Haymon, Kaylie Byrd, Jane Istre, Steve Evans and Matthew Franklin. This also would have been the birthday of the late Mildred Hatton. What an angel she was and I’m sure still is. They join actors Jennifer Garner, 44 and Olivia Hussey, 65 and pop singer Victoria Beckham, 42. *****On April 18, Megan Waguespack, Grant Mott and Emily Gilson all have birthdays. Celebrities celebrating are reality star Kourtney Kardashian, 37, actress Haley Mills, 70 and TV show host Conan O’Brien, 53.*****April 19 finds our buddy, insurance man Bill Nickum celebrating as does Shirley Bonnin, Barbara Sarver, Cheryl Patterson and Nicole’s other half, Dustin Gibbs. They join actress Ashley Judd, 48 and Goldie Hawn’s daughter, Kate Hudson, 37.*****Tommy Durham is the new general manager for Ross Smith at Sabine River Ford. He’s a real nice guy with a lot of experience. Like Ross, he’s down to earth, cares about people, the kind of guy you can talk to. He’s dedicated to making the Orange County’s Ford store the best Ford dealership anywhere in the area, with the lowest prices and best service after the sale. There is no reason to leave the county to buy a new Ford. Sabine River Ford also has many sharp pre-owned cars to chose from. Go by and meet and visit Tommy. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Broussard went to see da shrink in Lafayette las week. He told da shrink, “My beautiful wife Tammy Fay is unfaithful to me. Every night she goes to Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill and picks up mens. In fact, she sleeps wit anybody who axe her. I’m going crazy me, wat do you tink I should do Doc?” “Relax,” said Doctor Boudreaux, “take a deep breath and calm down you.” “Now tell me where exactly is Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill.” C’EST TOUT Monday night on PBS I watched the first of a two part series on the life of Jackie Robinson, who broke baseballs color barrier. I lived through those times. In fact, I recall some of my teammates and I on the boxing team listening to the Dodgers and Yankees World Series game. The Yankees won it in the seventh game but Jackie Robinson was who everyone was talking about and what he had done for the Dodgers in only a couple of years. The Yankees had all those great players but everyone wanted to see them knocked off. Personally, I was a Cardinal fan mostly because they were the only ones we could catch on the radio. Tuesday night I will watch the second part of Jackie’s story. It’s hard to believe a big star like him, in my lifetime, wasn’t able to eat with the white players, stay in the same hotel, use the same restroom or drink from the same water fountain. That was normal in my childhood. Not much thought was given to it. It stayed that way until the Voting Rights Act and until LBJ signed the Civil Rights Bill. I’ve come full circle. A black man became president of the United States in just a few short years. Like Jackie Robinson, Barack Obama broke a color barrier and has served the country well for almost eight years. Since Jackie, many great black players have come along but Jackie,”The black Ty Cobb,” will always be the one who took the abuse and made it all happen. On April 12, 1945, a year before Jackie joined the Dodgers, a great president Franklin D. Roosevelt, died at age 63. That was old then but young according to longevity today. Vice-president Harry S. Truman succeeded Roosevelt and ended WWII with the A&H bombs. Ten years to the day after FDR died, in 1955, the Salk vaccine against polio was approved.*****My time is up. Don’t forget the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival this coming weekend. Thanks for your time. Shop our family of advertisers when you can. Take care and God bless.

The Record â&#x20AC;˘ Week of Wednesday, April 13, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

McInnis seeks reelection Rutledge up for Place 3 I am the incumbent for Place 5, BCISD. I have held this position for nine years. My wife, Sheila, and I have four children, eight grandchildren and 2 great grandsons, with a great granddaughter on the way. Four of the eight grandchildren attended Bridge City schools; Chase Leger, Josh Lemoine, Jacob Lemoine, and Sarah Kidder, a senior this year. I have lived in Bridge City since 1976, and in the Golden Triangle since 1966. I retired after 34 years in the Quality Control Lab at Chevron Chemical in Orange. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Upper Elementary Education from Northwestern State College in Louisiana. After graduating, I taught at the Louisiana State School located in Leesville, Louisiana. Upon retiring from Chevron, I tutored three years in the Content Mastery class at the Intermediate School in Bridge City. I also worked one year in the In School Suspension class at the Intermediate School. I served two years on the Site Management team at Hatton Elementary, and one year on the District Management team. I have been associated with the Little League program since 1959. In 1976, I was elected President of the Bridge City Little League, and in 1977, the new park was built. In 1995 I was again elected president of the league. I served as President of the Bridge City Little League ďŹ fteen years, also served as vice president, and have remained in close contact with the league. Several years ago the league chose to name a ďŹ eld after me. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is is an honor I will never forget. I was appointed to the Little League District 32 Board as Assistant District Administrator, and then appointed District Safety OďŹ&#x192;cer. In 2006, I was elected to be District 32 Administrator position and have served in this position until the present time. I now am administrator to 8 leagues. I served as secretary of the Texas East Executive Board for three years. I volunteer each year at the State Championship tournament in Tyler. I joined the Cardinal Athletic Booster Club and served as Baseball Representative for two years. I was then elected President of this organization and served three years. I received the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cardinal Pride Awardâ&#x20AC;? in appreciation for my work supporting student athletes. I was awarded the Bridge City-Orangefield Rotary Club â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Community Service Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for volunteering. I was a member of the Bridge City-Orangefield Rotary Club for three years. I was also selected as the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Citizen of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in 2006 and later selected as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ambassador of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the Chamber. In my seven years in the Bridge City-Orangefield Chamber of Commerce, I developed the idea of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bayou Bowl Sportsmanship Banquetâ&#x20AC;?. This banquet brought the parents and football teams of Bridge City and Orangefield together to celebrate and promote sportsmanship between the two communities.

Jerry McInnis Each year a one thousand dollar scholarship was awarded to a player from each school in recognition of their sportsmanship. During that time on the Executive Board of the Chamber I was asked to be the president of the Chamber twice, once by my opponent, but chose to serve in other ways. For six months, I volunteered to open the Chamber each day for four hours so that the Chamber could be available to the public. The Chamber could not afford to hire an employee to meet the public. Funding of these organizations was also a big factor. I developed a discount card that earned the Little League seven thousand dollars a year for several years. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e only businesses on the card were from Bridge City and this boosted the commercial sales here in Bridge City. We also used some of the money to fund the Bridge City Little League scholarship program each year and it is still given to a boy and girl from both Bridge City and OrangeďŹ eld. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;split the potâ&#x20AC;? contest was developed by me and earned the league thousands of dollars each year. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is helped the league grow into the best baseball program in the area. Split the pot is still played at the home football games. I also used these fund raisers for the Athletic Booster Club in BCISD. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e money raised was used to help fund many athletic events for students in the seventh grade thru the twelfth grade. I have learned through serving in these organizations that all children and parents must be represented honestly and consistently, and I know I am the best candidate to do so. I have proven that I give 100% of my time and eďŹ&#x20AC;orts to the organizations that I serve, and I bring this same dedication to the Bridge City Independent School District. I have demonstrated that I am fair and just in my decisions. I do not believe in serving only a few, but in being available to ALL the children, teachers and taxpayers of Bridge City Being available to all the people of Bridge City is personally very rewarding. Our city is growing and the schools must be ready to serve all the families calling Bridge City home. My opponent wants to hold on to the failed bond issue. I am in a unique position; I did not support the bond; I did not vote for the bond, but now I am placed in a position to explain and defend

the bond. A committee of citizens met many hours, toured all the facilities, and recommended a vote on the bond. Our administration recommended the bond. I did support letting the citizens of Bridge City have the ďŹ nal say. You all know of the famous letter six members of the board received from a Houston lawyer. It stated that the new Superintendent was hired illegally, and that six members of the board engaged in illegal activities. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is letter was copied to the Texas State Attorney and the Texas Rangers. As Board President, I reviewed all actions taken during this time, and consulted with the Board attorney. He did not ďŹ nd fault with anything that had taken place. We were forced to request our attorney attend the board meeting when we hired Mr. Lintzen. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is was a large cost to the district that was unnecessary. All of my decisions have been based upon what is best for the students of this district. I was elected and trusted to do what is best for the district. I believe that I have done so. I have demonstrated my devotion to the children of Bridge City and to Bridge City community for forty years. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve supported the youth programs, the service organizations, the public and the school system. I attended many board meetings before deciding to run for Place ďŹ ve on the Board. I do not take lightly the responsibilities of a Board Member. Our school district needs a proven member that has demonstrated his dedication to the children of Bridge City. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere is more work to being on a school board than showing up for two hours once a month. My opponent states she attended school board meetings when her children were involved, or when she was representing her job. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;at is not the same as working on a board. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is is sitting in the audience and applauding for your child. My opponent looks at serving on the board as a sacriďŹ ce of three years of her life. I have been there for nine years and every minute has been an honor. We have a new Superintendent, Todd Lintzen, on board. He brings strong leadership to our district and his work ethic is unmatched. He has had a positive eďŹ&#x20AC;ect on our school district already. By interviewing the employees, he is gathering information and has begun analyzing the needs of the district to prioritize our needs. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;en the work begins. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e present board wants to see the Bridge City Independent School District recognized as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;best in Texasâ&#x20AC;?. I want to remain a part of this system because I feel we are close to this goal and I have much to oďŹ&#x20AC;er the district. I have no conďŹ&#x201A;icts of interest within the school district. I have worked closely with all employees in supporting the Bridge City schools and will continue to do so. Early voting is from April 25th to May 3rd. Election Day is May 7th. I am asking for your vote and support. Please vote for me, Jerry McInnis, for Place 5 on the BCISD Board of Trustees.

My name is Rebecca Rutledge.Â My husband David & I met when we were both at Bridge City High School and have now been married for 42 years.Â We have raised our three daughters here, as well. We have been blessed with four grandchildren; two of them are students now at Bridge City High School. Together with my parents, Miles & Ann Hall, that makes four generations of my family living here and cheering for Big Red. Â Church is a very important part of our lives.Â We are members of St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church where I serve in many capacities, including on the Vestry (governing board).Â I am also active in a local tennis league and enjoy playing a round of golf whenever possible. Being a BCISD Trustee has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. My work on this Board has enabled me to give back to this community that means so much to our family. I take my job as a Trustee very seriously. During my time on the Board I have earned over 300 continuing education hours in School Governance.Â In 2013 I was chosen to participate in the Leadership TASB program. [TASB is the Texas Association of School Boards.]Â My participation in this group took me all over the State touring schools and interviewing great educators. Upon completion of the course I earned the designation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Master Trustee.â&#x20AC;? I believe that this experience and knowledge will be critical to our district over the next few years. Let me share with you a couple of important issues that we will be dealing with soon. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e State of Texas will face a budget crisis in the next two years, which will seriously jeopardize school funding. You might be surprised to learn that property taxes only provide about 47% of our funding. Some of our funding also comes from the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund.

case of an emergency, and for important capital projects for our district. We have so much to celebrate in BCISD.Â Our test scores are up, our children are engaged, and good things are happening on every campus. In every program, our kids are not only able to compete, but they excel. These achievements donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen by luck. They happen because we have dedicated teachers and administrators committed to bringing out the best in our kids.Â It happens because of dedicated board members willing to step up and make hard decisions for the betterment of our schools. Â I am very proud of all that we have accomplished during my time on the Board, especially in creating opportunities to show our appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our employees. The Board has undertaken regular salary studies to make sure that we are able to attract the best teachers to our district. We have implemented an annual longevity bonus, as well as free lunches for all employees.Â Our new superintendent, Todd Lintzen, has shared with us a fantastic vision for our District. Â One of the things that excites me the most is the numerous citizen committees he will soon be forming.Â As a district, we need more community input. I want to encourage everyone to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get on the Busâ&#x20AC;? and help move our district forward. Â As you prepare to make your decisions in the election, I hope you will contact me with any questions or concerns you have.Â You can reach me through my Facebook page:,Â or via email: . I sincerely thank you for allowing me to serve on the Board of Trustees.Â I humbly ask for your vote and promise to do everything in my power to â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep students ďŹ rst.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Great Day To Be a Cardinal!Â

Becky Rutledge In 2013, the state cut education funding by millions of dollars. Because of an uproar among trustees across the state, about half of that funding was restored in 2015.Â But districts across Texas, including ours, are STILL operating with less funding than we had three years ago. Going into the last legislative session, oil was selling at $112/barrel. Today itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s around $39/barrel.Â Our Legislators will have to make some diďŹ&#x192;cult funding choices in the January 2017 Session. Will they restore the other half of the funds that were taken in 2013? Not likely. Will they take back what they gave in 2015? No one knows the answer. We have to be prepared for whatever comes. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;at leads me to another concern I have: protecting the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fund balance. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;atâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s savings account. Fiscally, I am very conservative when it comes to spending the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money. Â Today it is very healthy, but it took years to build it up. When I was ďŹ rst elected to the Board our funds were at an all-time low. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;rough some tough decisions and belt tightening it began to grow. We must be diligent in how and when we use our fund balance.Â It would be a disaster to spend these funds on recurring expenses.Â But the good news is they are available in

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Fontenot earns Eagle Scout

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville UIL One Act Play Company has claimed the Area Championship for the second consecutive year and is now heading to the 4-A Region Finals with their production of Noel Cowards “Blithe Spirit.” The group, under the direction of Cory Broom and Caroline Hennigan, previously won their District and Bi-District rounds of competition and are now among the top 24 4-A plays in the state. Earning individual awards at the Area Contest are: Dalan Jones - Top Technician, Kaylee Pattillo, Dalton Teeler, Chandler Peveto, Alora Jones, and Jennifer Ellis - Honorable Mention All-Star Cast and Connor Alexander All-Star Cast. The group will compete at Atascocita High School on Wednesday, April 20, at 4:00 p.m. for the chance to advance to the 4-A State Contest. Don’t miss the show here at home as the group will perform their award winning production on Tuesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the LCM Auditorium. Admission is $5 at the door.

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Carl Harbert runs for BCISD Place 2 position My name is Carl Harbert and I am running for City Council Place 2, Bridge City. I was raised in Vinton, LA at the Niblett’s Bluﬀ area and graduated from Vinton High School in 1970. I moved to Groves, Tx. in 1985 but wasn’t happy in the crowded area. I like small town values and settled in Bridge City in 1986. My wife eresa and I raised two of our ﬁve children in Bridge City. We attend First Baptist Church -BC where I was previously involved with the youth group. I retired from Martin Midstream as an operations manager so I know how to work with people, how to get things done and

how to manage a budget. is is my first time running for office. I am not a politician. I am just an average citizen and would like to be your voice in our city government. I will always tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear. I will fight for what is right and for what is best for our city. May dad gave me one thing to protect and that was his name… I take that very seriously. I would enjoy seeing our community grow for the better. I would appreciate your support and would consider it an honor to represent you. Please vote Carl Harbert for City Council Place 2, Bridge City. ank you and God Bless.

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Kevin Fontenot earned the rank of Eagle Scout on January 7, 2016. he joined scouting as a Cub Scout when he was in ﬁrst grade and began as a Tiger Cub with pack 290 and crossed over into Boy Scouting with Troop 7. In 2013 Troop 7 merged with 290 and he is currently with this troop. He has been under several scoutmasters during his scouting career including Ron Ellis, Brian vessel, Robbie Kelcher and Robert Brown. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a long process in which many criteria must be met. In addition to many nights of camping, service hours and scouting events, Kevin had to plan, lead and complete a major project. His project was to restore and create landscaping for the First Church of God in Port Arthur. is project took several months to complete. Planning began in January 2015 and work started in June. e work was completed in July 2015 and the project was dedicated to the Church the following August. Kevin would like to thank all of those who helped him in this endeavor. e ﬁnancial donors: Saladin Pump and Equipment, Hydrotex Golden Triangle and

Kevin Fontenot and Pastor Keith Beckman at the dedication of Kevin’s Eagle Project. Cliﬀ Lingerfelt. Also thanks to the many friends, family and fellow scouts who helped by donning their time and labor. All of his assistance is greatly appreciated. Kevin will celebrate this event by having a Court of Honor in May 2016, during which time he will be awarded his Eagle Medal. Kevin is the son of David and Wendy Fontenot of Orange and is a junior at Bridge City High

School. In addition to Boy Scouts, Kevin is a member of the National Honor Society, UIL Academic Team and Spanish Club. He is a Baritone player in the BCHS band and earned a place in the Texas All-State Band for 2016. He is an accomplished piano player and has competed in numerous piano competitions including Piano Guild and UIL. (Paid Advertisement)

RESTAURANT REPORTS

Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses for March 2016: Break Time, 3900 N. 16th St., Orange - No hot water found inside restroom; dead bugs found inside light shields; insulation exposed from ceiling tiles, need to repair/replace. Score - 96 Dairy Queen, 321 Strickland Dr., Orange - Hot water nozzle at service sink broken, needs repair; sides of fryers need to be cleaned of old grease; wall grout at three compartment sink needs to be cleaned and re-grouted. Score - 96 West Orange High School, 1400 Newton St., Orange - Score - 100 Bridge City Middle School, 300 Bower St., Bridge City - Score - 100 Burger Town, 6223 W. Roundbunch Rd., Orangefield - Employee drinks without lid/straw and sitting on top of ice machine; fryers need to be cleaned of buildup of old grease. Score - 98 Mama Lupe Mexican Grill, 2615 Western Ave., Orange - No score, preopening inspection. Subway #12477, 3736 N. 16th St., Orange - Ice scoop laying on top of ice machine; damaged floor tiles found under back hand washing sink; need to clean or repair. Score - 96 Robert’s Meat Market, 3720 W. Park Ave., Orange - Pipes under three compartment sink dripping water; rusted storage shelves inside walk in cooler; cracked glass doors on front meat cooler and walk in freezer door iced over and not closing completely, all need to be replaced/repaired; walk in cooler needs to be cleaned of old food, trash. Score - 94 Family Dollar #8740, 11701 N. Hwy. 62, Mauriceville - Need to remove all spider webs from inside store. Score - 99 Kotoyama, 2226 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Vegetables/raw meat stored incorrectly; no hot water at hand washing sinks; dates needed on all product; no hand washing sink found inside kitchen (found sitting outside back door; rusted storage shelves and chipped plates found; food being stored on floor in walk in cooler/freezer; walls ceilings and inside walk in cooler need to be cleaned of old foods/dust; more general cleaning is required; weekly follow up visits required; hot water and replacement of hand washing sink are required immediately. Score - 86 Walgreen’s #10139, 1305 N. Main St., Vidor - Score - 100 Super Stop #3, 2745 Evangeline, Vidor - Mold found inside ice machine; ice scoop laying on top of ice machine; no hot water found at three compartment sink or

inside restroom sink, need to repair immediately; store name and address are needed on all bags of ice sold at store; light bulbs need to be replaced once burned out; damaged/missing ceiling tiles found; damaged wall near restrooms need to be repaired; need to clean restrooms more often. Score - 90 Shell Star Stop #12, 11384 Hwy. 12, Mauriceville, Store closed and remodeled with new ownership. Pre-opening inspection, no score. Elements Cafe and Bakery, 1055 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Need to date all products; shelves, counter tops and floors (especially under/around equipment) need to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 96 Market Basket #46, 800 N. Main St., Vidor - Expired and used by date foods were found throughout (2015/2016); employee food and drinks being stored improperly inside coolers; foods being stored on the floor throughout; light shields needed inside milk coolers; floors throughout need to be cleaned of old foods/dirt and trash; back storage room needs to be cleaned more often. Will follow up on cleaning of back storage room. Score - 93 Tropicana Ice Cream Parlour, 2637 Texas Ave., Suite C - Pre-opening inspection, No score Bridge City Food Mart, 1000 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City - Pulled several outdated foods from shelves; door to reach in freezer us damaged and needs

to be repaired; drinks being stored on floor area around fryers and flat grill need to be cleaned of old foods; damaged/missing ceiling tiles were found throughout store; floors, especially under equipment, need to be cleaned of old trash/dirt; need to remove all unused, broken equipment (ice machine and kitchen equipment). Score 92 Once Upon A Time Child Care, 2825 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Score - 100 Subway #3599, 2637 Texas Ave., Suite D, Bridge City Texas - Pre-opening inspection, no score. Country Pantry #11, 1079 Orange St., Vidor - Faucet for hot water at three compartment sink broken and needs repair; all products (sandwiches) need to be dated; gasket on walk in cooler door needs to be replaced (torn); mice feces found on storage shelves; cappuccino machine needs to be cleaned of old food; damaged floor tiles throughout. Score - 91 Pirates Stop, 1883 N. Main St., Vidor - Ice scoop laying on top of ice machine; no certified food manager on staff; store name and address are needed on all bags of ice sold at store; soap and paper towels are required at all hand washing stations; all drinks need to be stored at least six inches off the floor; Vent-A-Hood needs to be cleaned of old grease and missing vent needs to be replaced; mop sink broken and needs to be replaced. Score - 89 Walmart #457, 1350 N, Main St., Vidor - Score - 100

Sims-Lavergne to wed April 16

Kelly Lynn Sims and Phillip James Lavergne will be married April 16, in Orange. Kelly is the daughter of Eugene Sims and Peggy Johnnie and Phillip is the son of Rick and Mona Clouse.

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Deaths & Memorials Marilyn Perry Orange Marilyn Brown Perry, 73, of Orange, passed away April 11. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 15, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be the Rev. Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.

Marilyn Perry

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Born in Orange, January 18, 1943, she was the daughter of James Walter Brown and Barbara Altha Kelly. Marilyn graduated from Mauriceville High School as was valedictorian of her class in 1961. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville where she worked as the church secretary for 12 years. Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking and fishing. She loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Marvin, Al, Bruce and Warren Brown and sister, Mozelle Glende. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Tommy Perry of Orange; son, David Perry of Beaumont; brothers, Gene Brown of Mauriceville and Pat Brown of Deweyville and her sister, Carolyn White of Vidor.

Trent Lintzen, Zach Prudhomme, Morgan Louviere, Bryce Louviere, Lacy Prudhomme, Heidi Produhomme, Ashley Castille, Anna Castille, Abby Castille, Scotty Castille and Chasity Chasson. Services will begin at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 403 N. Saizon St., in Port Barre, La, with a celebration of life for family and friends at the American Legion Hall, 261 Bayou Rd, Port Barre, immediately following the graveside service. Rather than floral arrangements the family is asking that books be donated on behalf of Clifford Lintzen to one of the school libraries located in the Bridge City Independent School District. Thomas Woods Hodge, La. Thomas Rainge “T. R.” Woods, 88, of Hodge, La., passed away Thursday, April 7, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston. Mr. Woods was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Ansley, La., the son of Joseph FreeThomas man Woods and Vera Belle Woods. Woods He was a member of Ansley Union Church. He resided in Bridge City from 1952 until 2004 when he moved to Hodge. He worked as a pipefitter and manager in the oil industry.

Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Glende, Mike Brown, Ed Jones, Russell Brown, Butch Brown and Ricky White. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Glende, Darrel Brown, Jacky Brown and Roger White.

He is survived by his children, Susie McNeel of Port Arthur, Danny Woods and wife Dianne of Howell, MI; daughter-in-law, Vicki Woods of League City; grandchildren, Mack McAfee of California, Rachel Juneau and husband Amadee of Nederland, Jennifer Woods and Amanda Woods,both of League City, Daniel Woods and Katie Rajnay, both of Howell, MI; great-grandchild, Mason Juneau of Nederland; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville parking lot fund at 11540 TX-12, Orange, TX 77632.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Virginia Love Boulware Woods and Barbara Ann Willett Woods; son, Norman R. Woods; three brothers and three sisters.

Eula Lartigue Orange The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Eula Mae Lartigue, 70, of Orange will be Saturday, at 11:00 a.m., at the True Faith Tabernacle, 1706 DuPont Dr, Orange. Rites of Christian burial will follow in Magnolia CemEula etery under the direction of SparLartigue row Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Tabernacle.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

A native of Ville Platte, La., she resided in Orange five years and was a retired Home Health Care Provider with DearCare, Inc. Survivors include four sons, Eddie, Michael and Donald Ray Lartigue of Port Arthur and Jermaine Lartigue of Orange; one daughter, Sharmaine Taylor Mayfield of Orange; two brothers, Horace Edwards of Port Arthur and Robert Edwards of Ville Platte; two sisters, Mary Goodly of Port Arthur and Doris Edwards of Alexandria, VA and a number of grandchildren. Offer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com. James Bray Orange James F. Bray, 74, of Orange, passed away April 11, at his home in Orange. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Daniel Rose of Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 1:00 PM.

James Bray

Born in Garrison, Oct. 3, 1941, he was the son of Thomas R. Bray and Ethelda Mosley Bray. He served honorably as a Private First Class in the Army National Guard of Texas. James worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel and was a member of Community Church where he faithfully volunteered with “Men of the Hour”. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tommy Bray and niece, Sabrina Hill. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Darlene Bray; nieces, Becky Flurry and husband Rufus and Renee Martin; great nieces and nephews, Kristin and Karli Flurry, Tommy Martin, Deana King and Lewis Hill and five great-great nieces and nephews. Clifford Lintzen Eunice, La. Clifford Joseph Lintzen, of Eunice, La., was born Sept. 29, 1939 and passed away April 10. He was a graduate of Eunice High School and held a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Clifford Lintzen University of Louisiana at Lafayette, La. He was a retired School Administrator from Lafayette Parish School District with 32.5 years of service. He was married to Margie McGee Lintzen for 32 years and they resided in Port Barre, La. Cliff was an avid golf player who also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He enjoyed visiting with people to discuss family and current events. His favorite pastime was watching his children and grandchildren perform and/or compete in athletic activities. He was an accomplished reader who was a regular at the local library checking out or ordering the latest novels for his reading pleasure. Cliff was preceded in death by his father, Frank Lintzen of Eunice, LA; mother, Inez Savoy Lintzen of Basile, La.; sister, Ruth Lintzen Fontenot of Eunice; brother-in-law, Harry Fontenot of Eunice.. He is Survived by his son, Todd Lintzen and his wife Tracey, of Bridge City; daughters, Allison Lintzen, of Robeline, La. and Jessica Chasson, of Carencro, La; step daughter, Monique Louviere and her husband, Chris; step son, Chas Babin, of Opelousas, La; grandchildren, Trevor Lintzen,

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Ansley Union Church in Ansley, La., or Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City. Walter Pinson Orange Walter Lex Pinson, 86, of Orange passed away April 10, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m, Wednesday, April 13, at Walter Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Pinson Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Bell of Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres and the Rev. Travis Hood of Cove Baptist Church in Orange. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Orange. Walter was born Sept. 8, 1929 in Hughes Springs, to Lona M. (Teague) Pinson and Walter J. Pinson. Prior to graduation from high school he worked at the Orange Leader as the Circulation Manager. Upon Graduation he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict where he was awarded the Bronze Star with V device for Valor. After returning from Korea he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Lamar University in Beaumont. He then went to work with McCullough Tool Co. in Shreveport, LA. as a logging engineer as well as Chevron Oil. He returned to Orange to work out of the Pipefitters Local Union 195 until his retirement. Lex was a Master Mason at Madison Lodge in Orange for 65 years. He was an active member of Cove Baptist Church for over 40 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family camping and boating. He enjoyed painting, and his love of art was evidenced by his many portraits of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother James Max Pinson and daughter Jannette Hudson. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Betty J. Pinson; sister Maydell Brill and Husband Niles of Baytown; daughter Patti A. Wade of Beaumont; son James G. Pinson Sr. and wife Tina Baytown; son Robert Robinson and wife Linda, of Montgomery; daughter Gay Borel and husband Doug, of Orange; son, Bill Robinson and wife Carol Marietta GA; son Joel Robinson Orange; 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Wade, Marcus Wade, Phillip Wade, Brandon Yawn, Clint Robinson and James Pinson Jr. Shawnda Bandeaux Vidor Shawnda Day Bandeaux, 38, of Vidor, passed away April 7, in Beaumont. Born in Shattuck, Ok, Jan. 18, 1978, she was the daughter of Michael Lee Crase, Sr. and Sherry Shawnda Lynn Greer (Dunkin). Shawnda Bandeaux loved God, her family and life itself. She enjoyed hummingbirds, getting in the yard and playing with her boys and helping people. She will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; and uncles. She is survived by her mother; husband, Joseph Bandeaux; children, Dustin Smith, Cody Smith, Taylor Day and Ashley Frazier, all of Vidor; one granddaughter; brother, Michael Lee Chase, Jr. and wife Roberta, of Vidor and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor.

Almera Brannick Orange Almera M. Brannick, 89, of Orange, passed away April 9, in Beaumont. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 12, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Auburn, NY, on July 11, 1926, she was the daughter of Harlan Marshall and Louise Craven Marshall. Almera was a retired public health nurse and was one of the founders of South East Texas Hospice, the first hospice in Texas in 1975. She enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and loved gardening. She was an excellent seamstress, she enjoyed playing the piano, working crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Boris Brannick of Orange; two daughters, Nancy Brannick Graham and husband Donald, of Cypress, and Georgia Wolder of Ector; four grandchildren, Leigh Graham, Lauren Graham Ballard and husband Brad, Lindsey Graham, and Daniel Wolder; nephews, Bill Jennings of Garden City, NY and Bruce Simmons of Kayuga, NY and other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to South East Texas Hospice at 912 W Cherry Ave, Orange, TX 77630. Marjorie Wells Hartburg Marjorie Helen (Green) Wells, 87, of Hartburg, passed away Saturday, April 9. She was born April 2, 1929, to Jessie Mae (Hardy) and Milburn Marjorie Green. She was born in NacogdoWells ches, but later moved with her family to the Deweyville area. She worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse at area hospitals until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. She enjoyed being outside in nature, whether it was fishing, hunting, traveling or simply watching the wildlife. Marjorie was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who loved the Lord. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Clifford (Red) Green, Joe Green and granddaughter Wendy (Zavada) Scow. Marjorie is survived by her companion of 30 years, Forrest Wayne Gardner; five daughters; Darline Zavada and husband Robert of Orange, Molly Mayfield and husband Terrance of Cocoa Fla, Martha Martin and her husband Paul of Talbott, Tn, Dottie Robinson and her husband Terry Van of Orange, Patsy McCuller and her companion Michael Perry of Dallas; very dear friend, Dean Whitfield, “the son I never had” in her words; one sister Emma Jean Gengo of Orange; four brothers, Robert (Buddy) Green and wife Ruth of Deweyville, Troy Green and wife Beth of Hartburg, Earl Green of Houston and Raymond Green and wife Billie Jean of Mauriceville; 13 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; long time friends and caregivers, Rodney and Liz Whitfield of Hartburg, as well as numerous great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Services were held Tuesday, April 12, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Fortenberry officiating. Interment was to follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Allen Green, Loren Green, Dean Whitfield, Tony Doyle, Earl Green and Rodney Whitfield served as pallbearers. Condolences for the family may be expressed at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. Della Mathews Orange Della Laverne Noble Mathews, 91, of Orange, departed from this life April 7, in Beaumont. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 10, at Claybar Funeral Della Home in Orange. Officiating was Min- Mathews ister Mark Legendre of North Main Church of Christ in Vidor. A graveside service was held Monday, April 11, at McMann Cemetery in San Augustine. Born in Wichita Falls, March 31, 1925, she was the daughter of Harry Polk Noble and Maizie (Vincent) Noble. Laverne was a passionate person who loved and experienced life to the fullest. She loved to travel especially to Santa Fe, NM with her beloved husband J.L. Mathews. Some of Laverne’s interests included making stained glass, hooking rugs, stamp collection, reading, square dancing, antiques and quilting. She was a member of the Golden Triangle Quilt Guild and especially loved to quilt with her friends in the Blockheads quilt group. She also had a lifelong love of cats. Having received her Masters of Education from Lamar University, she taught sixth grade classes at Anderson Elementary, Salk Elementary, and North Middle School for West Orange-Cove CISD for 23 years. After retiring in 1986, she became a volunteer at the hospital in Orange and also taught reading to adults who needed help. She also donated quilts to Boys Haven. Laverne intensely loved her family and friends and loved to attend activities in which her great grandchildren were involved. She was always enthusiastic with a smile on her face. She was generous and fun and loved to be in the middle of family activities. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.L. Mathews and her sister, Bobbie Lou Thompson.

She is survived by her sons Jay Mathews and wife Betty and Stan Mathews and wife Linda, all of Orange; grandchildren, Bryan Lee Mathews and wife Lisa and Amanda Lee Mathews Mazzola and husband Brian, all of Beaumont and Clay Michael Mathews and wife Ayumi, of Champaign, Ill; brothers, Harry P. Noble and wife Kelly, of College Station and David I. Noble and wife Mary Ann, of San Augustine; great-grandchildren, Vincent, Anthony, and Lucian Mazzola, Julian, Christian, Madeline and Adrianne Mathews and Sakura and Rei Mia Mathews, along with her beloved cat, Sammy. Serving as pallbearers were Bryan Mathews, Clay Mathews, Brian Mazzola, Steve Noble, Scott Noble and Ronald Roberts. Margaret Spradling Orange Margaret Barrett Spradling, 84, of Orange, died peacefully at her home April 4. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, at First Presbyterian Church in Or- Margaret ange. Officiating will be the Rev. Spradling Mike Umbenhaur. The family is requesting a private burial. Born in Charleston, WV, she was the only daughter of Edna and Clark Barrett. In her teens, her father was transferred to Orange, having been promoted to plant manager of E.I. DuPont. Her family instilled in her a strong sense of faith, a sense of duty to give back to her community and also the importance of education. Her father had been a PhD Chemist for DuPont, hired directly from college. Margaret graduated Valedictorian of her class at Lutcher Stark High School. It was there at Lutcher Stark that she met her future husband of 66 years, Hubert “Sprad” Spradling. She attended North Texas State University and then returned to Orange to work at Levingston Shipbuilding for many years while also raising their three children. She did volunteer work with the Red Cross teaching swim lessons and lifeguard certification. It was there that she taught her husband to swim and soon after they decided to “try something adventurous” and went skiing. She quickly excelled, being very strong athletically. She participated in ski exhibitions and competitions in slalom, ski jumping and even barefoot water skiing. She was a featured exhibition water skier at the famous Cypress Gardens in Florida. For these accolades, she won numerous trophies and medals. She was the first woman in the world to barefoot water ski and was honored in the Cypress Gardens Hall of Fame. They soon helped form a performing ski troupe named “Aqua Demons and Debs”. She had her own exciting solo act, performing and entertaining thousand in the 50’s, 60’s and into the 70’s. She supported the family business, Sprad’s Boat Town in the Pleasure Boating field for 60 years, initially as the bookkeeper, and then also stepping in to be the “boss” when needed. She was a strong spirited woman of many talents of which her husband lovingly took great pride in. Her deep love of travel took her on many journeys around the world. She hiked the Grand Canyon, back packed in Sequoia National Park and loved meeting many interesting people from all places. She loved planning trips to different countries and continents and having her family join her. She left few places unseen in her long list of “places to visit”. She preferred to talk about other people’s accomplishments, yet bragging to no end about her beloved pet llama, Honeybuns. Honeybuns was a valentine’s gift from her husband and was their “grandchild” for 22 years. Her devotion to birds and nature was always in the forefront for her. She secretly put signs on large trees marked to be destroyed, that read “Save our tree, signed the birds”. It was one of her signs that was featured on the front page of several newspapers during a controversial development. She never took credit for this act of mischief, which she did in her late 70’s. Her only regret in life was not working until her last days. She loved knowing any news of local businesses. Her last year was spent traveling to see family and friends. Her last birthday was spent riding full throttle in a small race boat with the wind blowing in her hair and a big smile on her face on her favorite bayou. She was a dignified, civilized woman who wanted everyone to follow their passions and her children deeply appreciate that she passed that on to them. She was preceded in death by her parents; her only son, Stephen Spradling and brother, Eugene Barrett. Margaret is survived by her husband, Sprad (Hubert) Spradling; daughters, Jessica Barrilleaux (Cyndi Spradling) and Shari Spradling; granddaughter, Jade Oliver; brother, John Barrett, of Provo, Ut. and her beloved pet llama of 21 years, Honeybuns. Honorary pallbearers will be John Barett, Orville Spradling, David Spradling, Clay Dugas, Keble Free, Nolan LeBlanc and Clay Dugas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Houston Audubon Society at 2101 5th St. High Island, TX 77623, the American Diabetes Association at P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312, or to PBS at 2100 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to all past employees and caregivers.

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BCISD Silver Cardinals Reception Bridge City ISD is happy to announce its ﬁrst Silver Cardinals Reception on Friday, April 22, from 9-11 a.m. in the BCISD Administration Boardroom, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City. BCISD Superintendent Todd Lintzen invites all retired Bridge City ISD taxpaying residents and BCISD retirees to this community partnership program. e following is BCISD’s Mission Statement. “e mission of Bridge City Independent School District, a progressive family/community-supported educational system, is to provide a comprehensive well-balanced instructional program in a safe learning environment to ensure the development of caring, responsible, productive graduates capable of contributing in a global society.”

WO-S cheerleaders will host Fitness Jam

e WOS cheerleaders are hosting a Fitness Jam on Saturday, April 16, in the high school cafeteria. Guest instructor Dr. Alicia Sigee will lead multiple cardiovascular activities including ab workouts and Zumba dancing. e cost is $10. e proceeds will beneﬁt the WOS Cheerleader Booster Club. For more information call 670-8049 or 882- 5570.

ATHENA nominations being accepted

First Financial Bank is accepting nominations for the next ATHENA recipient, to be honored at a breakfast on May 12. Please return nominations to Kim Dickerson (kdickerson@ﬃn.com) or Joe Love (jlove@ﬃn.com) at First Financial Bank on or before April 15.

St. Mary to hold Spring Festival

e 82nd Annual St. Mary Catholic School Spring Festival will be held Saturday, April 23, from 10 am-7 pm and Sunday, April 24, from 11 am-6 pm. at 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange. Tickets and wristbands will be on sale for all games. ere will be a rock wall and inﬂatables and food, which will include, hamburgers (just like the Lion's Carnival), gumbo, boiled crawﬁsh and sweets, just to name a few of the items for sale. Saturday's events will include Travis Wood (e Classics Recovered Band), from 2-4 pm; talent show at 4 pm; Guns and Hoses at 5 pm and Mass at 7 pm. On Sunday, e Ingram School of Dance will perform at 11 am; Chester Moore at 1 pm; Class Acts at 2:30 pm; live auction at 4 pm and Seed/Syrup with the 8th graders at 5 pm. Admission is free.

Coffee with the Mayor

e City of Pinehurst will host Coﬀee with the Mayor on Tuesday, April 19, at 8:30 am, at Pinehurst City Hall, 2497 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Orange.

Airmen of Note to play Rogers Theatre

Available Sponsorships: Eagle Sponsor- $840.00(includes 2 Teams, 1 Hole Sign and cart sign)(Includes Mulligans); Birdie Sponsor- $570.00(includes 1 Team, 1 Hole Sign and cart sign) (Includes Mulligans); Par Sponsor- $420.00 (includes 1 Team and 1 Hole Sign) (Includes Mulligans); Team Sponsor- $320.00 (Includes 1 Team) (Includes Mulligans); Hole Sponsor- $100.00 (Sign at Hole); Beverage Sponsor; Hole In One Sponsor- $250.00 per hole (display one vehicle at entrance, manage one tent at a Par 3; (4) Hole In One Sponsorships available and Breakfast Sponsor- $250.00 (Company provides breakfast at registration, can have table and tent to display/handout marketing materials)

County HOT application deadline extended

e Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax committee has extended the deadline for non-proﬁt entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the County’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds until April 15.

Texas Red Flashers schedule meeting

e Texas Red Flashers will meet April 21, at the Sunset Grove Country Club, at 11:30 a.m. Ladies will bring door prizes to exchange. All ladies from 18 to inﬁnity are welcome. For information call 886-1609.

Red Cross to honor Ross, Eva Smith

e American Red Cross of Southeast and Deep East Texas will hold it's 28th Annual Hurricane Party Friday, May 6, honoring Ross and Eva Smith. For more information on tickets and sponsorships, go to: http://american.redcross.org/coctailsandcamo or contact Kari Fenner at 409-782-9121or kari.fenner@redcross.org.

City of West Orange holds Spring clean-up

e City of West Orange will hold their annual Spring clean-up Friiday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, from 8 am-3 pm both days. Dumpsters will be available behind the West Orange Fire Station and is for use by West Orange residents only, Residents may bring their debris during the two day cleanup. Proof of residency and photo identiﬁcation will be required at drop site. No hazardous materials, tires, batteries, paint, etc. or normal household waste will be accepted. Any items containing freon must be drained of freon and tagged by individual certiﬁed to do such work. Appliances, furniture, metal and green waste will be accepted, but must be brought to the drop site. e city will be unable to make arrangements for any "special pickups."

Eagles Ladies Auxiliary to hold garage sale

e Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles #2523, will have a garage sale on April 16, from 7 am-5 pm, at 803 N. 28th St., Orange. For more information, call 886-7381.

Longhorn Club sets upcoming events

e Julie Rogers eatre, 765 Pearl St., Beaumont, will welcome the Airmen of Note, from the USAF Band, in a free concert on Monday, April 25, at 7 pm. e concert is free, but those in attendance will need a ticket to enter. Tickets are available from the Beaumont Civic Center box oﬃce and Swicegood Music Company.

e Texas Longhorn Club in Vinton will be hosting Shane Smith and e Saints, April 16; Cody Johnson, April 23 and e Cadillac ree on Friday, July 1. e Longhorn is located at 2378 LA-109, Vinton. For ticket information, call 337-589-5647, extension 108.

Registration for morning golf, 7 am. Morning golf teams start time, 8 am. Registration for afternoon golf, 12 pm. Afternoon golf start time, 1 pm.

Bridge City Elementary School will hold an early registration for the Kindergarten program April 1122, in the elementary school cafeteria. e only evening registration, to accommodate those who

Sunset Grove Golf Course & Country Club schedules annual golf tournament

BCISD sets early kinder registration

aren't able to come during normal school hours, will be April 14, from 5-7 pm. e following guidelines apply to the Kindergarten program: • Students must be five years old (5) on or before September 1, 2016. • A state certified birth certificate, complete immunization record, proof of residency in Bridge City ISD (electric, water, gas, or rental agreement) the student’s social security card and parents or guardians photo ID are required. • Current students who will be five years old by September 1, 2016 and will complete the 2015-2016 school year in PPCD, Speech, or Pre-K are not required to register for Kindergarten. ey are automatically promoted. Only complete packets will be accepted. April 11-22 is the only time for teacher request for all grade levels. Parent/Guardian must complete form, no phone requests will be taken. School personnel are asking anyone knowing parents of prospective Kindergarten children to inform them of the registration dates. e office at BCE School will be registering students from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. each day. For further information contact our office at 735-0900. Note: Texas State Compulsory Attendance Law mandates student attendance in school once enrolled in Pre-K or Kindergarten. Parents are subject to legal action and penalties for non-compliance with this law.

CASA to hold candlelight vigil

C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Child Advocates) will hold a candlelight vigil on April 25, at 7:15 p.m., to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. ere will be a local choir singing and the Boy Scouts of America will be there. C.A.S.A. will read the Proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness which was passed in Commissioners Court. ere will be a lantern release of 171 lanterns to represent the 171 cases of child abuse across the state of Texas, seven of which were from right here in the communities we serve. If you would like your child to be a part of this dramatic and remarkable evening, you can contact Nikki Jones, Executive Director for C.A.S.A. at 886-CASA. Your child could honor and represent one of these 171 children from Orange County. One hundred seventy one is the number of children C.A.S.A. needs to release a lantern into the sky.

City of Pinehurst holds Spring clean-up

e City of Pinehurst will hold a spring clean-up at MacArthur Shopping Center, 2600 MacArthur Dr., on Saturday, April 16, from 7:30 am-12 pm. e following items will NOT be accepted: Hazardous waste, oil, liquid paint, appliances containing freon, batteries and tires. Acceptable items include: Brush, furniture, white goods (no freon), metal, lumber and trash.

Extension office offers cooking camp

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Summer youth cooking camp offers a wonderful opportunity for children to learn hands on how to prepare and cook meals, while learning kitchen skills, proper sanitation, menu development and nutrition. e kids will also participate in a food challenge on the fourth day of the camp. e day camp is open to youth ages 8-14, with a limit of 60 kids. e camp is filling up fast, so please call 882-7010 now to secure reservations for your child. e camp will be held June 13-17, 10 am-2 pm, at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center. Cost is $40 per child and covers snacks, apron and all supplies needed. Release form along with payment must be received by June 3. You are encouraged to register your children early as the class will fill quickly.

LCM CISD schedules meeting regarding federal programs and special education

A meeting will be held at the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Education Center (at the Special Programs building on the corner of MLK and FM 1130) at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4, to give representatives of private schools and parents who homeschool their children the opportunity to participate in planning and consultation for the federal Title 1 Part A and Title 2 Part A. We will also be discussing which eligible private school students will receive special education services, the services to be provided, how and where the services will be provided and how the services provided will be evaluated. For more information, contact Jody Slaughter at 883-2232, ext. 2730.

BCCC looking for Mother of the Year

e Bridge Chamber of Commerce in now accept-

ing nomination letters for Mother of the Year 2016. Letters are not to exceed 250 words and should be mailed or delivered to 150 West Roundbunch Road, Bridge City TX 77611 with the envelope marked "Mother of the Year." e deadline for the nomination letters is April 27, by 5:00 pm. e mother nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangeﬁeld School District. Persons sending in letters are not required to live in the area. e letter should include the nominees past and present involvement in family, community and other services. Name, address and telephone number of the nominated mother and person sending in the nomination are required. A current photo of the person nominated also needs to be included. If the person nominated is not chosen, she may be nominated again the following years. e Mother of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Coﬀee, Tuesday, May 10, at 8:00 a.m., hosted by Five Point Credit Union, 715 Texas Ave. Suite. A, Bridge City and also at the Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Banquet, Monday, January 9, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at Bridge City Elementary School, 1035 West Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

Stark Cultural Venues accepting donations for flooding disaster relief

Now through the end of April, all Stark Cultural Venues will be accepting donations for the Sabine River Flooding Disaster Relief. Find donation boxes throughout Orange at the Stark Museum of Art, e W.H. Stark House, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, and the Lutcher eater for the Performing Arts. All ﬁnancial donations will be given to the local chapters of the American Red Cross and e Salvation Army in support of their eﬀorts. Non-perishable food items and bottled water will be donated to Orange Christian Services. ank you, from Stark Cultural Venues for helping the community in this time of need. For more information, visit, starkculturalvenues.org.

BC Library collecting flood donations

Bridge City Public Library is collecting the following items for area ﬂood victims. Drop oﬀ times are : Monday-Wednesday, 10am – 6pm; ursday, 1-7 pm and Friday 9 am–2 pm. Items needed: Bug Spray, Germ-X, Clorox Wipes, Toothpaste and Toothbrushes, Deodorant , Razors and Shaving Cream, Sunblock, Toiletries, Shampoo and Conditioner, Bath Soap, Bath Size Towels , Paper Towels, Toilet Paper , Trash Bags of all sizes , Gatorade, Bottled Water, Ready to eat foods such as peanut butter crackers, cereal bars, energy bars and all things wrapped in singles servings. For further information, please contact the Library at 735-4242. All donations are greatly appreciated.

SOST ends season with ‘Russian Nights’

e Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) concludes its worldwide journey of musical cultures of this 63rd season with a jaunt around the Russian countryside in “Russian Nights” on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Julie Rogers eatre. Guest pianist Sean Chen, winner of the Crystal Award at the 14th Annual Van Cliburn Piano Competition in 2013, joins the orchestra for a season ﬁnale concert not to be forgotten. Single ticket prices range from $18 to $45; senior, student and group discounts are available. To purchase tickets or get more information, go to www.sost.org or contact the Symphony oﬃce at (409) 892-2257.

LU to offer soccer camps

New Lamar University women’s soccer coach Steve Holeman has announced the dates for the 2016 soccer camps at the LU Soccer Complex. e Cardinals will conduct four college ID camps this spring along with three one-week youth camps this summer. e one-day college ID camps are for girls high school soccer players who are looking to continue their soccer career at the collegiate level. e camps will run from 9 am-4 pm on April 23, April 24, May 21 and May 22. e cost is $140 per camper. LU will also conduct Lil’ Cardinals camps for boys and girls ages 5 and 6 along with full-day camps for boys and girls from ages 7 to 13 on the weeks of June 6-10, June 13-17 and July 11-15. e Lil’ Cardinals Camps will run from 9-11:30 am each day. e cost for each camper is $125 per week. e full-day camps start at 9 a.m. each day and end at 3 p.m. e cost is $260 per camper week, with additional siblings receiving a $20 discount per week. Teams of eight or more will receive a discount of $20 per team member. For more information, visit www.lamarsoccercamp.com, or email lamarsoccercamps@gmail.com.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 13, 2016 •

Entertainment Southeast Texas

With Tommy Mann Jr.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Festival season is running fullspeed ahead and there are plenty of great events and activities every weekend through the rest of the month. Also, there is live theater to enjoy this week and next in Orange. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for more information on artists and venues. Wednesday, April 13 Caleb Williams @ Bar Local Reed Blanchard @ Cafe Del Rio Lee Pelly @ e Capri Club Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tyler Darby @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont e Fuse @ Rush Lounge John Cessac @ Tradewinds Tavern ursday, April 14 “Into the Woods” @ Orange Community Players Mike Zito @ e Bayou Cafe #2 Encore @ Blue Martini Bronco Jr. @ Cafe Del Rio e Chuck Taylors @ Caribbean Cove Fred Eaglesmith @ Courville’s Brad Broussard @ Coconuts Bar and Grill Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Guilty @ Good Times Pub Carlin Renshaw @ e Grill e LACS, Moonshine Bandits @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Jerry Dee @ Larry’s French Market Static King, Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray @ e Logon Cafe Paul Orta @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Tim Burger @ Luke’s Mid County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Blake Sticker and Michael

Krajicek @ Madison’s Zydecane @ Orange VFW Hall John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood e Fuse @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, April 15 “Into the Woods” @ Orange Community Players Renn Loren and Johnny Briggs @ Blue Dog Cafe Encore @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut David Joel @ Cafe Del Rio Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band @ Caribbean Cove Curse and the Cure @ Cottons Cay Brad Brinkley and Comfort Zone @ Cowboys Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ Gator Lounge Mike Zito and e Wheel @ e Gig Champagne Room @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins @ Larry’s French Market Babe, UnU @ e Logon Cafe Tyrone ompson @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Larry Tillery and the Vagabond Dreamers @ Mackenzie’s Pub e Fresh Hits @ Madison’s BB and Company, Bayou Sounds, Generations @ Mauriceville Crawﬁsh Festival e Greers and Dick LeMasters @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza - Calder Ave. Brad Broussard @ Paradise Daiquiris Caleb Williams @ Pine Tree Lodge e Fuse @ Rush Lounge Rod Rishard @ Taco Rey John Guidroz @ irsty’s

Saturday, April 16 Aaron Neville @ Golden Nugget Casino “Into the Woods” @ Orange Community Players “Carnival Des Cajuns” feat. Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys @ Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center at Lamar State College PA Encore @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Simple Logic @ Cafe Del Rio e Dog Hill Stompers @ Caribbean Cove Choke, e Von Dukes, Entrenched Deﬁlement @ e Center Stage Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Kay Miller @ e Country Club at Golden Nugget Casino Crossroads @ Cowboy Harley Davidson Rod Rishard @ DeQuincy VFW Hall Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ Gator Lounge Michael Sarver @ Golden Nugget Casino Blake Sticker @ e Grill Keith Kire @ Honky Tonk Texas Symphony of Southeast Texas feat. Sean Chen @ Julie Rogers eatre Pee Wee Bowen Band @ Larry’s French Market LN and the Crush @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Hank and the Cupcakes @ Luna Live e Jerryatricks @ Mackenzie’s Pub Dead or Alive @ Madison’s JB and the Moonshine Band, Twangsters Union, Drivin’ Dixie, Cajun Harmony, e Lakeview Band @ Mauriceville Crawﬁsh Festival JAG @ Pine Tree Lodge Deja Vu @ Quaker Steak and Lube

e Fuse @ Rush Lounge Courtney Hale Revia @ Sombrero’s Mexican Grill Curse and the Cure @ Stingaree Down Under Heather and the Hellcats @ Texas Ave. Tavern Shane Smith and the Saints @ Texas Longhorn Club e Silky Dave Experience, e Bald Dog Project @ Texas Rose Saloon Careers, Boogerbear, Rob Wellz @ irsty’s Sunday, April 17 “Into the Woods” @ Orange Community Players Joe Mendoza and the Shuffle Kings with Larry Tillery @ American Legion Post 493 Nederland Clint Faulk @ e Boudain Hut Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz @ Jefferson County Singles Club Rod Rishard @ Loggerheads Bar Wild Horse Ministry, LC-M Jazz Band, Cowboy Church Band and Micah Tyler @ Mauriceville Crawfish Festival Eazy @ Pine Tree Lodge Courtney Hale Revia @ Rock N’ Dollar Ranch - Lumberton Monday, April 18 Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tuesday, April 19 Alex Rozell @ Dylan’s Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar

Platinum selling artist Aaron Neville will perform Saturday night, April 16, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets are $20-$35 at all Ticketmaster outlets. (Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.) Tyler Darby and Pug Johnson @ Madison’s e Strangers @ Rush Lounge

Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

Country music artist Vince Gill returns to the region for a concert performance on Friday, Aug. 19, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets are $45-$60 at all Ticketmaster outlets. Others shows added for the venue this summer include America, Jana Kramer and Jerry Jeff Walker. Courtesy photo

Gill joins Nugget summer lineup By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e summer is going to be a hot one at the Golden Nugget Casino as the venue’s summer concert lineup continues to heat up. e Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. has added several more shows to its constantly growing lineup of live entertainment featuring nationally recognized and popular artists for its performances inside its Grand Event Center. e most recent and biggest addition for the summer includes Vince Gill. Country music artist Vince Gill will perform at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19. Tickets are $45$60 at all Ticketmaster outlets, including HEB Plus on Dowlen Road in Beaumont, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Gill, an Oklahoma native, has released more than 50 singles during his career and ﬁve of those songs, including “One More Last Chance” and “I Still Believe in You,” have reached number one on the Billboard Country Music chart. Gill is touring in support of his new album, “Down to My Last Bad Habit,” which was released

on Feb. 12, 2016 through MCA Nashville label and peaked at number four on the Billboard Country Albums chart and number 35 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. e album sold approximately 33,700 units in its ﬁrst week of release. Visit www.vincegill.com for more information on this artist and his new album. What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend than with a rock concert by the band, America. e group will perform on Friday, July 1. Tickets are $22$38.50 and on sale now. America has released more than 40 singles from its 18 studio albums and has several number one hits to its credit, including songs “A Horse with No Name,” “Tin Man,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “Today’s the Day” and others. e group’s most recent studio album, “Lost and Found,” was released in May of 2015. Country music artist and actress Jana Kramer will perform at the Golden Nugget Casino on Friday, July 29. Tickets are $12.50-$24.50 and are available now at all Ticketmaster locations. Kramer, 32, who is an actress on the television series, “One Tree Hill,” and portrays the char-

acter Alex Dupre, released her first country music single “Why Ya Wanna” from her 2012 self-titled debut. e song, which climbed to number three on the U.S. Country singles chart, helped propel the album to number 19 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Kramer is touring in support of her sophomore effort, “irty One,” which peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and features the hit songs “Love” and “I Got the Boy.” Visit www.janakramer.com for more information on this artist. Country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker is one of the most iconic artists of the Texas country music scene and the captivating artist is set to perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 30 at the Golden Nugget Casino. Tickets are $20$35 and on sale now. With a career spanning six decades, the 74-year-old Walker is best known for his hit song “Mr. Bojangles.” Other well known songs include “Jaded Lover,” “Trashy Women,” “It’s a Good Night for Singing” and many others. His most recent studio album, “Moon Child,” was released in 2009. Visit www.jerryjeff.com for more information.

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WO-S cheerleaders will host Fitness Jam

ATHENA nominations being accepted

St. Mary to hold Spring Festival

Coffee with the Mayor

e City of Pinehurst will host Coﬀee with the Mayor on Tuesday, April 19, at 8:30 am, at Pinehurst City Hall, 2497 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Orange.

Airmen of Note to play Rogers Theatre

County HOT application deadline extended

e Orange County Hotel/Motel Tax committee has extended the deadline for non-proﬁt entities within Orange County to apply for a portion of the County’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds until April 15.

Texas Red Flashers schedule meeting

Red Cross to honor Ross, Eva Smith

City of West Orange holds Spring clean-up

Eagles Ladies Auxiliary to hold garage sale

e Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles #2523, will have a garage sale on April 16, from 7 am-5 pm, at 803 N. 28th St., Orange. For more information, call 886-7381.

Longhorn Club sets upcoming events

Registration for morning golf, 7 am. Morning golf teams start time, 8 am. Registration for afternoon golf, 12 pm. Afternoon golf start time, 1 pm.

Bridge City Elementary School will hold an early registration for the Kindergarten program April 1122, in the elementary school cafeteria. e only evening registration, to accommodate those who

Sunset Grove Golf Course & Country Club schedules annual golf tournament

BCISD sets early kinder registration

CASA to hold candlelight vigil

City of Pinehurst holds Spring clean-up

Extension office offers cooking camp

LCM CISD schedules meeting regarding federal programs and special education

BCCC looking for Mother of the Year

e Bridge Chamber of Commerce in now accept-

Stark Cultural Venues accepting donations for flooding disaster relief

BC Library collecting flood donations

SOST ends season with ‘Russian Nights’

LU to offer soccer camps

The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 13, 2016 •

Entertainment Southeast Texas

With Tommy Mann Jr.

Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Track

From Page 1B

In the boys 200 meter dash, participants in the finals are Hunter Denton, Bridge City; Dylan Westbrook, Orangefield; Teshaun Teel, WO-S; and Kavyn Cooper, WO-S. e field in the boys 400 meter dash includes Kevin Richard, WO-S; Hunter Denton, Bridge City; Antonio Richard, WO-S; Jaylen Powdrill, WO-S; and Ryan Deutsch, Orangefield. e boys 110 hurdles field will feature Brandon Scoggin, Orangefield; Ja’Coven Hinson, WO-S; Lane Rach, Orangefield; Rufus Joseph, WO-S; and Gage Spence, LC-M. Finalists in the boys 300 hurdles are Chaka Watson, WO-S; Gage Spence, LC-M; Rufus Joseph, WO-S; Kayne Williams, LC-M; and Ja’Coven Hinson, WO-S. e boys team standings, following Tuesday’s field events and heading into the finals of the running events on ursday, are as follows: Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 60 points; Bridge City, 35; Hardin-Jefferson, 35; Hamshire-Fannett, 34; West Orange-Stark, 23; Silsbee, 15; Orangefield, 14. e running finals are scheduled to be held at Alex Lara competes in the shot put for the Bridge City Cardinals in the Dist. 24 Track West Orange Stark Mustang Jeremiah Shaw competes in the triple jump during the 6 p.m., ursday, April 14, at Silsbee High and Field Championships. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm Dist. 24 Track and Field Championships this week. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm School.

Zach Honeycutt sores for the Bridge City Cardinals in the long jump during the Dist. Brooklyn Goldsmith wins first place in the pole vault at 10-feet during the Dist. 24 Track and Field Championships this week. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm 24 Track and Field Championships. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

WEST ORANGE - COOVE VE CI CISD SD would like to invite you to

COFFEE & CONVERSA ONVERSATION VERSA ATION TI WITH RIICKIE CKIE R R.. HARRIS Superintendent Superint tendent of Schools

Mondayy, April 18, 2016 6 - 7 p.m.

at the City of West Orange Community Center, located inside City Hall, 2700 W Western ester Avenue, West estern West Orange (Please use Austin Street entrance.)

Please join WOCCISD for cofffee and conversation with Superintendent Rickie R. Harris. He will welcome individual information shared with the purpose of moving the District forward. This is a “Come & Go” event.

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Orange’s great hospitality gets highest marks

COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

e entire Yellowfin Redfish Elite field had safely returned and Pat Malone was introducing the first angler to weigh in to the crowd of spectators eager to cheer on the visiting pros. A short distance away, John Gothia paused only long enough to exhale, answer his cell phone, glance at his clip board and hand the remainder of his cold drink to anyone that would take it before hurrying off in response to yet another request. “I am sure this wind gave those guys a fit today,” he noted while wiping a few drops of rain off the lenses of his sunglasses, “but I think this light rain is going to clear out for us pretty quickly.” After months of planning and legwork it was if he was a little miffed that he couldn’t control the weather as well! e Redfish Elite Series did not just randomly pick Orange, Texas to host their Kickoff Classic.Gothia and most of the same group of folks that made the two previous Bassmaster Elite events so successful were working on attracting other major tournaments before the last major event was even over. “Our phenomenal redfish fishery certainly required no selling,” pointed out Gothia, “but it was the support of the Orange Chamber of Commerce, the Stark Foundation and area businesses that sealed the deal.e bass pros and their families as well as the production companies were not only overwhelmed by the crowd support, but the genuine hospitality of the community as well. Clark Jordan of Pearland put a big number on the leader board the opening day and never relinquished that lead on his way to earning $75,000 for a weekend of fishing.In spite of weighing in a three fish limit each day that totaled a whopping 70-pounds, it was still anything but a cakewalk on the way to the winner’s circle. Jordan idled away from the launch the final morning with little more than a pound separating himself, Kevin Broussard and Dwayne Eschete. He knew that he had only a couple of hours before the wind would make the catching next to impossible and he also knew that he would have to post another limit to win. Because the average weight of each redfish weighed in was a healthy 7.01 pounds, both Steve Smith and Jimmy Lloyd were in the hunt as well should he return with only two fish.As solid as the leaders programs were, they were all forced to make See COLBURN, PAGE 5B

Jordan Spieth is consoled on the back nine of Augusta National during this past weekend’s Masters Tournament.

Spieth crumbles on Masters back 9 KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Late Sunday afternoon 22-year-old pro golfing phenom Jordan Spieth was cruising to become the first golfer on the Pro Tour to win the prestigious Masters Tournament for the second straight year since Tiger Woods did it in 2002 and to become the first to win back-to-back titles while holding the lead after every round. Perhaps what Spieth was not aware of is the old cliché at Augusta National that the Masters Tournament really doesn’t begin until the back nine of the final day. Spieth admitted when interviewed after the event that he scrapped his game plan and decided to play conservatively and just try to make pars on the final nine holes to protect his fiveshot lead he built when he birdied the final four holes of the front nine. e barrage of birdies must have clouded Spieth’s memory from the day before when he went bogey-double-bogey on the final two holes as his substantial lead melted to just one stroke. It doesn’t matter what sport one may be participating in, playing not to lose rather than con-

tinuing to grind for the victory usually is a death sentence. And Jordan Spieth learned that lesson the hard way Sunday afternoon. As he headed to Augusta National’s toughest holes called Amen Corner (11, 12 and 13) Spieth went bogey-bogey on holes 10 and 11 after pushing his tee shot badly on both holes, but still was leading eventually winner Danny Willett by three shots. But then came the disastrous 155-yard, Par-3, No. 12 hole over Rae’s Creek. Spieth elected to cover that distance with his 9-iron but hit it short and it bounced back into the creek. at was two out hitting three. He somehow chunked his penalty shot into the front part of Rae’s Creek. at’s four out hitting five. Spieth finally landed his shot on dry land—really dry—like into the sand trap behind the green where he was laying five. He re-grouped and then went up and down from the trap for an unbelievable quadruplebogey seven, the highest score the two-time major winner has posted in 46 major rounds. So he now trailed Willett, who was three holes ahead of Spieth, by three strokes. Spieth was five strokes ahead on the 10th tee and three shots behind when he approached the 13th tee box. e defending Masters champion came back with a birdie on No. 13, hoping for another birdie run. However it was not to be as he bogeyed No. 14, but came back and birdied No. 15.

In the meantime Willett finished the final four holes with three pars and a birdie and Spieth’s flickering hopes dwindled when he took a bogey for the second straight day on No. 17 to insure Willett’s green jacket. “You dream of these kinds of days and things like that, but for them to happen—it’s mind-boggling,” Willett said to the Associated Press. Ironically, Willett wasn’t even planning to play in the Masters, because his wife was due to deliver the couple’s first baby on Sunday. But the baby boy (Zach) showed up early enabling his father to fly from England to Augusta and enter the event. Willett used words like “surreal” to describe the events of the past two weeks—becoming a father and winning the Masters. “I’m not sure which is better, this day or last Tuesday,” he said. “ey are very, very close.” Willett’s first three rounds didn’t set the woods on fire, (70, 74, and 72) but Sunday’s 67 won him the $1.8 million jackpot plus the traditional green jacket. Spieth tied Britain’s Lee Westwood for second place, three strokes behind Willett as each golfer earned a very respectable $880,000. KWICKIES…While on the subject of last weekend’s Masters Tournament an unprecedented three holes-in-one were made on the Par. See KORNER, PAGE 5B

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WO-S duo earn top two spots at Skills USA state competition West Orange-Stark High School Career Center precision machine students Colby Hudson and Kade Wheat earned the top two positions, first and second place respectively, in the STATE Skills USA competition held in Corpus Christi recently. Hudson becomes the fifth WO-S High School Career Center State Champion. He also won Best of Show in the STATE Job Exhibits competition for the second consecutive year.

Hudson is a senior at WO-S and has been involved in the precision machine program for four years. Wheat is a senior at Bridge City High School and has been enrolled in the WO-S precision machine program for two years. Last year, Wheat placed fifth in the State Skills competition. “I am very proud of their accomplishments and what they have done over the years. Not only have these students had to keep up with their daily school assignments; but, they have

also had to keep up with Skills USA assignments and competitions. These students exemplify academics and career training producing a very well rounded individual,” Carlo Paulino, WOS High School precision machine instructor, said. Additionally, all WO-S Career Center precision machine students won blue ribbons on their student projects in the State competition. Students are Roberto Artiga, Alex Bridwell, Colby Hudson, Randy Underwood, Michael Vines, and Kade Wheat. Underwood is also a Bridge City High School student who attends the WO-S Career Center.

Pictured are the West Orange – Stark High School Career Center precision machine students earned the top honors at the State Speed Skills Meet in Corpus Christi at the end of the this month. They are Michael Vines, Alex Bridwell , Colby Hudson, Kade Wheat, Roberto Artiga, Randy Underwood.

OF doubles tennis team advances to regional

The Orangefield tennis team wrapped up its regular season of play at the district tournament this past week. Doubles team, Abby Green and Ashlyn Turley will advance to the regional tournament in Bryan, on April 18. The girls earned this bid by placing second in the tournament. They defeated Hamshire-Fannett’s Garcia and Mcmillian and Silsbee’s Arriaga and Daniel before losing in the finals 64, 6-3 to the Starnes sisters from Hamshire-Fannett. Placing third was boys doubles’ Slade Granger and Dakota Harrison. After defeating LC-M, they lost to Bridge City’s Mattia and Ramsey. The duo went on to beat Pelt and Upchurch 6-3, 6-1 to claim the bronze medal. Also earning a medal was girls doubles’ Evie Arceneaux and Rebekah Newell. They beat Silsbee’s Burrell and Hess before losing to the first place team, Starnes and Starnes. They played Arriga and Daniel from Silsbee, losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to earn fourth in the tournament. Hannah Lowe advanced to the quarterfinals with a win over Deon of WO-S. She then suffered a loss to Eva Short from Silsbee who went on to place third.

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Kazmar

Elite Redfish pros line up for final live well check.

Colburn adjustments early on due to the wind and resulting dirtier water that eliminated sight fishing the shallow marsh lakes. With Eshete having climbed into the lead and Broussard unable to catch a third redfish, the suspense was mercifully put to rest when Jordan exited his tower boat with a three fish limit that topped the twenty pound mark for the third straight day! Of the 128 redfish weighed in, only one was not released alive and well.Due to the wind, more than the effects of the untimely flooding, only four pros limited all three days, but most of them found incredible numbers on the calmer practice days.e anglers that chose to fish the jetties also said that they caught and released a number of oversized

Continued from Page 3B fish. In talking with the marshals that rode with the anglers each day, there was a common thread to each report.“ey run and gun far more than I expected,” said Tony Viator, “and they catch a number of fish even after they are spooked and moving away.” e marshals, most of them local anglers very proficient at locating and catching these same redfish year round, signed on hoping to observe new techniques more so than learning any new areas and they weren’t disappointed.“I won’t divulge any specific lures or colors because those guys will be right back down here fishing out of Port Arthur at the end of the month,” said Brad Deslatte, “but I will share two things I learned.

“ey can run extremely skinny water at a high rate of speed with their tower boats and, to the pro, they are the nicest guys you could ever hope to fish with.”e marshals fished with a different pro each day and their report was the same in every instance. e visiting pros repeatedly expressed their appreciation of not only the week long hospitality, but the crowd support at both the morning launches and the weigh-ins as well. It is a good thing when these tournament organizations and their anglers roll out of Orange already looking forward to a return trip! Hats off and a big thank you to everyone involved in any way with making this initial redfish a huge success.

3, No. 16 hole. Shane Lowry started the parade, followed by veteran tour pro Davis Love III with Louis Oosthuizen’s ball bumping the shot hit by J.B. Holmes and caroming into the hole for his unusual ace. Holmes replaced his ball as is called for in the Rules of Golf and proceeded to make a birdie. e Houston Astros returned home after their less-thanmediocre six-game road trip in which they won only two games, thanks to faulty starting pitching. Rookie Tyler White, shortstop Carlos Correa and outfielder/DH Preston Tucker have all gotten off to fast starts with the bat while the bullpen already suffers from being overworked thanks to the weak starting pitching. Houston is hosting the World champion Kansas City Royals in a four-game series at Minute Maid Park that began on Monday. e Denver Broncos let another of their Super Bowl-winning players go when they traded left tackle Ryan Clady to the New York Jets for a fifth-round pick in this month’s upcoming draft and a seventh rounder. Clady missed 30 of the Broncos last 48 games over the past three seasons. e NCAA announced Friday it was barring football coaches from participating in camps on other campuses, siding with the Southeastern Conference in its high-profile dispute with Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and others holding so-called satellite camps. Division I schools are to conduct camps and clinics at their school’s facilities or at facilities regularly used for practice or competition. e change was effective immediately. San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt, a former Lufkin Hudson and Texas Longhorn standout baseball player, agreed Saturday to a $72.8 million, five-year contract that will run from 2017-2021. Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s baseball team remained in the

Continued from Page 3B thick of the District 24-4A race thanks to a sterling mound eﬀort by Mitchell Lee, who blanked Hamshire-Fannett 2-0 last weekend with a one-hit shutout. Lee used his strikeout pitch to quell any potential Longhorn uprisings, whiﬃng nine in the process. e Battlin’ Bears improved to 3-4 while the Longhorns have yet to win a district game in seven tries. e Lamar Lady Cardinal softball team moved into sole possession of second place in the Southland Conference standings after sweeping Southeastern Louisiana in a three-game series last weekend. e Lady Cards blanked the Lady Lions 4-0 Friday and then took a doubleheader from them Saturday by

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scores of 10-6 and 6-3. Lamar sits two games behind conference-leading McNeese State with an 11-4 SLC record. e Lady Cards are 24-14 for the season. JUST BETWEEN US…e never-say-die Lamar Cardinals baseball team overcame two sixrun deﬁcits to dismantle Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 15-12 Sunday to sweep the three-game series. e win not only clinched the Big Red’s fourth-straight weekend sweep, but it also extended the nation’s longest active win streak to 15 games. e sweep upped the Cards’ record to 10-2 in the Southland Conference and 25-7 overall. Lamar swings back into action today against the Baylor Bears.

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(TOP) The Bridge City Little Dribblers Junior and Senior boys teams will compete at the National Championship in Mexia, April 13-16. Good luck to both teams and their coaches as they represent Bridge City in this tournament. Head coach for the Juniors team is Bryan Mulhollan and Assistant coach is Aaron Campbell. (BOTTOM) Bridge City Little Dribblers senior team is (from left) - Tanner Wilson, Caidon Buchanan, Bryson Constance, Braydon Little, Micah Satir, Grant Boudreaux and Caden Carpenter. Bottom row - Nick Barton, Cameron Yadon, Austin Richardson, Aron Ahktar and Kaden Messer. Not pictured is Coy Bryant. Head coach is Jamie Barton, Assistant coaches are Jared Boudreaux and Kayla Little.

BCVFD bids thanks to tourney help e Bridge City Volunteer Firefighters recently held their 25th Annual Friends and Family Bass Tournament. e Volunteer Firefighters would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations to the tournament: Golden Triangle Emergency Center CSER LLC Sabine Federal Credit Union Big Red Air Conditioning Complete Staffing Wellspring Credit Union Academy Sports and Outdoors MCT Credit Union e Volunteer Firefighters hold the tournament each year to unite in fellowship and friendship, to build a strong bond between all members, and to educate each other by sharing any information a member might have to improve another’s fishing techniques.

While fishing at Toledo Bend this past Monday with his grandfather, Seth Chataignier, a fifth grader at Bridge City Intermediate, caught a 7 lb. 4 oz. largemouth bass. His grandfather, Mike Chataignier, asked Seth if he wanted to keep the bass to have it mounted by a taxidermist. Being a true conservationist, Seth insisted on releasing the large female bass so she could spawn and possibly grow into a bigger trophy for some other fisherman. Since the bass was released, Seth’s grandfather will have a fiberglass replica made for Seth. That day, Seth and his grandfather caught only two bass. Seth caught the big one, while his grandfather caught a little 1-pounder.

The LCM Lady bears golf team are headed to state for the second year in a row. Senior, Lauren Cox, was the regional Champion for the second year in a row.

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The Heroines of Jericho, East Gate #133, will meet on Friday, April West Orange – Cove CISD would like to invite area pastors to atBernie Sanders extols Pope Francis’ condemnation 8, at 6 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 1017 Mill St. (corner of Mill and tend a Pastor Luncheon, at 11:30 am, on Thursday, April 14, at the St.), Orange. All Heroines and Knights are asked to be prepared WOCCISD Educational Service Center, 902 W. Park Ave., Orange ofJohn wealth inequality ahead of Vatican visit to render their assessments and preparation for the garage sale. Gene The event will provide the occasion to fellowship, as well as discuss Gibbs, M.A.M. and Rutha D. Clark, J.M. Stoyan Zaimov The garage sale fund raiser will be held Saturday, April 16, from 7 Christian Post Reporter am-4 pm, at 1705 W. Link St., Orange. There will be little things, big things, cute and not so cute things. Come and investigate. Cheap, Democratic presidential cancheap, cheap. Gene Gibbs, M.A.M.

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to The Washington Post. “He has been out there talking about the need for a moral economy . . . an economy in which we have a moral responsibility to pay attention to what he calls ‘the dispossessed.’” Francis has denounced the global treatment of poor people throughout his papacy, condemning the “irreversible Join us harm” for a that mankind is doing to the ecosystem. He has also referred to the “unfettered pursuit of money” as the “dung of at the devil.” “Once capital becomes an idol and guides people’s deci1965 Miller Dr. Bridge Citygreed TX for money sions, once presides the entire socio(Hwy 408 next to Tigerover Rock) economic system, it ruins society, it condemns and enslaves men and women, it destroys human fraternity, it sets people against one another and, as we clearly see, it even puts at risk Vendor booths includeour but not limited common home,” the to: pontiff said in aScentsy, speech in July 2015. Younique, Premier Jewelry, Mary Sanders separately Kay, Pampered Chef, It Workshas and Thrivesaid that he is not actively involved any organized religion, but There will also bein lots of crafts, has his own idea about God. accessories and food for “I am notsale. actively involved with organized religion,” the Democratic candidate, who is of an American Jewish backA photographer will renting ground,Interested has said ininthe past. have a Red & Blue “I think everyone believes in York on Saturday, Sanders again a booth? Nautical Themed touted his admiration for the God in their own ways,” he addBooth set up for leader. ed. “To me, itContact means that all of Roman Catholic Church Moonwalk pictures. all of@life is “I must tell you that I am a us are connected, Belinda Bryan for the is $35 for 5role that connected, and that we are all veryPricing great fan of the KIDS! 713-502-4731 downloads. Popedigital Francis has been playing tied together.”

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Harvest Chapel

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

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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

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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.

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333 Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 5 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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New Technology in Place: Underground Power Line Test Program Proactively IDs Potential Problems Burying power lines underground may improve the landscape, but it does have its drawbacks. Most notably, when a power outage occurs, it may be more difficult to find the exact place in the line that needs to be repaired. Plus, making repairs becomes more complicated because of the digging involved to get to the line. With some 10.3 million feet of underground power line in Southeast Texas, underground service has become a popular choice. But what’s a company to do to ensure reliable service

from power lines you can’t see? Enter “underground cable partial discharge” testing. The name means simply that a section of a power line is very briefly subjected to known voltage levels under certain circumstances. Specialized equipment is placed at both ends of the section being tested. The equipment captures information about how well that section of line responds. The results are capable of pinpointing potential problem areas and while also providing information about how many more years the line

should be expected to perform well. “Introducing this technology to Southeast Texas speaks to our commitment to ensuring reliable service to all our customers, regardless of

the type of infrastructure that powers their homes and businesses,” explained Vernon Pierce, customer service vice president for Entergy Texas. “This program helps us address the

types of problems that can develop specifically with underground power lines.” In Texas, the program has been in place for two years. In the first year, testing targeted a

number of underground power lines served by the Goslin Substation in the heart of The Woodlands. Last year, the program came to Beaumont where underground lines in downcont. on 9B

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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT AMENDMENT PERMIT NO. WQ0004074000 APPLICATION. Martin Operating Partnership L.P., P.O. Box 191, Kilgore, Texas 75662, which owns a storage and distribution facility for molten sulfur, sulfuric acid, crude oil, asphalt, #6 fuel oil, and diesel, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to amend Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0004074000 (EPA I.D. No. TX0116921) to authorize the addition of the discharge of hydrostatic test water. The facility is located at 10 Sulfur Plant Road, Beaumont, in Jefferson County, Texas 77705. The discharge route is from the plant site directly to Neches River Tidal via the Stanolind Cut. TCEQ received this application on February 1, 2016. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at Beaumont Public Library, 801 Pearl Street, Beaumont in Jefferson County, Texas and Bridge City Public Library, 101 Parkside Drive, Bridge City in Orange County, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=30.034166&lng=-94.048888&zoom=13&type=r The application is subject to the goals and policies of the Texas Coastal Management Program and must be consistent with the applicable Coastal Management Program goals and policies. ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments. CHANGE IN LAW: The Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 709, effective September 1, 2015, amending the requirements for comments and contested case hearings. This application is subject to those changes in law. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All written public comments and requests must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information about TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Further information may also be obtained from the Martin Operating Partnership L. 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(77632) off I-H 10 behind old rest area, take 1442 exit to W. feeder rd. MUST SEE FAMILY GARAGE/ESTATE SALE! Fri. 8 till 2 and Sat. 8 till noon. Furniture, dishes, household goods, misc. SAT., 1009 ARTHUR ST., BC, (77611), 8 till 2, No Early Birds! Tools, furniture, antiques, household goods. women/men and children's clothes lots to choose from, misc. SAT., 220 STEPHANIE DR., ORG. (77630), just outside BC off Hwy 1442 turn beside "Body Works" on Lauren left on Stephanie, Yard Sale 7 till ? Wedding decorations, formal dresses, dishes, books, DVD's, Coach purses, misc. SAT. & SUN., 295 DOBBYN, BC, (77611), Going out of business craft sale! 8 till ? All items 60% to 80% off! Wreaths, burlap hangers, hair bows, beaded jewelry, painted signs, etc. many never used supplies, soap making, beads, ribbons, artists, crocheting display, new books, patterns, recipes, more! Garage Sale Friday and Saturday April 8 & 9, 8am to 1pm at 501 Hydrangea Ave. Org. Dining room table, full size headboard/storage, dresser with mirror, large ornate framed mirror, 2 end tables, desk, lamps, king size headboard, wrought iron bed frame, luggage, glassware and housewares. Multi Family Garage Sale April 9, 7am to 1 pm. Boys clothes, household items, sports equipment, furniture, car seats,

books, toys and more. 8065 East Ashford Park in Bobcat Trails, OF near Elementary School. Hillbrook Estates off MLK, Orange Fri 4/8 from 8 am to 4 pm and Sat 4/9 from 8 am to 1 pm. After move sale: 4407 Hillbrook Dr. 77632 3 plus families, furniture, garden stuff, lamps, mirrors, kitchen itmes, carpet cleaner, too much to list. Garage Sale LCM Sat. April 16 8am-3pm 900 Dawnwood Recliner,coffee tables, end tables, chairs, cpu moniters, pictures, mirrors, flowers, comforters, clothes, plants and other misc. Family Yard Sale, April 15 and 16. Starts at 7a.m. No early shoppers please. Old Highway 62 behind Tuffy’s in Mauriceville. See signs. Pomtoon boat 18’ Sun Tracker 2005, 60 horse Mercury 3 stroke outboard -2005 bimini top- live well troll motor - fish and depth finder, ladies plus size clothe, nice mens shirts and more, plants, tomatoes, pepper, eggplant, various flowers and shrubs, books, records, dishes, glassware, and other goodies. Men’s section has old stuff, tools etc. Huge 3 Family Estate Sale! Saturday April 16 5492 Hilghlander (Victory Gardens) 409-3134433, 7:30-2:00. You don’t want to miss this one! Furniture, Nice Household items. Ladies and men’s designer clothes, formal dresses and much more! GARAGE SALES WED. & THURS., 5035 MICHELL RD., ORG. off Hwy 62 N. of Hwy 105, turn on Winfree to Michel and follow signs. 8 till ? Baby ad kid’s

clothes, toys, household items A-Z, misc. FRI. & SAT., 9210 BESSIE HTS. RD. (77630), 8 till ? TV, furniture, Lots more! SAT., 380 LAKE ST. BC (77611), 8 till ? Home décor, shelves, new diamond ear rings, Fitbit HR ($100 firm!), Golf bag, Golf clubs, kitchen items, new toaster oven, toys, clothes, new men’s 2X shirts, strollers, tools, new items, Rabbit cage and food, Gamo pellet rifle, Much More! SAT., 174 TIGER LILY, BC (77611), off Fernwood in Sylvan Glades, 8 till 2. Nice gas range (needs igniters), push mower, curtains, kitchen and household items, clots, grill, misc. HOMES FOR SALE 2 story 4 br 2 bath home with extra in-law apartment 1 br, bath and kitchen. Master br, bath down stairs, 3 br & bath upstairs, good ESTATE SALES storage, big kitchen 2 pantries, granite, detached double garage. $235,000 Elaine Hearn Real Estate 735-4555. (4/20) 2613 Crockett by West Orange Water Dept on Friday from 8 am to 2 pm Queen beds, dresers, book cases, cabinets, quilts, doss, clothes, refrigerator, fu+rniture, desk, linens, kitchenware and more.

SERVICES Red’s Lawn Service, let us take care of your lawn, great prices, free estimates. Serving Orange, Buna, Mauriveville & Deweyville. Call (409) 221-9432 and ask for Mary Ann, Owner. (4/13)

HELP WANTED TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers: CO & O\Op’s: Earn great money Running Dedicated! Great Hometime and Benefits. Monthly Bonuses. Drive Newer Equipment! 855-582-2265. TRUCK DRIVERS: Drivers for School Bus! $18/hr. Benefits! Sulphur area. 25yrs min. CDL-A or B w/P end. 2yrs bus exp. for more info please call Angelia at:409-984-3135. Drivers: Growing Company Needs OTR Company Drivers & Owner Ops. No Touch Freight. 53’dry vans. Ask About Hometime Plans 800588-7911 x125 Lawn Person Needed: Duties include mowing, trimming, blowing, and pulling weeds as asked. Only the serious need apply. Call 409886-7223

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MICHAEL KRETSCHMAN, Deceased, were issued on March 22, 2016, in Cause No. P17487, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: STEPHEN KRETSCHMAN All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 Border St. Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 22nd day of March, 2016

Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN

Attorney for Stephen Kretschman State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 E-mail: tgunn@exp.net

Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

home with extra in-law apartment 1 br, bath and kitchen. Master br, bath down stairs, 3 br & bath upstairs, good storage, big kitchen 2 pantries, granite, detached double garage. $235,000 Elaine Hearn Real Estate 735-4555. Owner Finance 824 Moss, 2 Story, 4/1 Fenced Yard, Large Porch. $29,900 Price, Down $2,500 PDI $362.16 Tax and interest not included. MOBILE HOME SALE ‘96 FLEETWOOD 16’X76’, 3/2, to be moved! (409) 988-5539 or 745-4836. (4/20) HOMES FOR RENT For Lease. 3/2/2 CA/H W/D hookups in BC. $1350 a month plus deposit. 409 549 6532 For Lease 4/2/1 CA/H W/D hookups in Orange $850 a month plus deposit. 409 549 6532 OFISD 4/1, clean, near schools, CH/A, $1050 monthly, (409) 988-2391.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BERNELL G. ANDREWS, Deceased, were issued on November 20, 2015, in Cause No. P17380, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: EDNA ANDREWS. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o PAUL M. FUKUDA Attorney at Law 312 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 23rd day of march, 2016

Paul M.Fukuda Paul M. Fukuda

Attorney for Edna Andrews State Bar No.: 00789915 312 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-4357 Facsimile: (409) 883-6263 E-mail: pfukudalawoffice@ yahoo.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES EDWARD STAGG Sr., Deceased, were issued on March 24, 2016, in Cause No. P17428, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: DEBORAH DOLLEY STAGG All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o JAMES R. DUNAWAY Attorney at Law PO Box 100 Orange, Texas 77631-0100 DATED the 6th day of April, 2016

James R. Dunaway

James R. Dunaway Attorney for Deborah Dolley Stagg State Bar No.: 06208000 PO Box 100 Orange, Texas 77631-0100 Telephone: (409) 886-7453 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353 E-mail: tgunn@exp.net

2/1 BEACH CABIN style house, recently painted outside, new deck - handrails and stairwell, overlooking private lake, 2 car covered concrete parking, large storage room, stove and refrig. furnished, CA/H, ceiling fans, on quiet dead end street, LeBlanc St., Orange, BCISD, $950 monthly + $400 dep., (409) 735-8288. (4/13)

room for rent. Lost everything in recent flooding. Reasonably priced please. Call 409-216-8130 or 409-735-2083

Home for rent: 201 Azalea in Orange. Plenty of room in this 4 bedroom home, all fresh paint, central A/C, hardwood floors, open kitchen, fireplace in den, large full bathroom, fenced yard and 2 car garage w/ washer hookups. 1 yr lease $925 month/900 dep. Call 409-420-2767

1 bedroom 1 bath apartment for rent in Orange. Beautiful Upstairs, has F/P, washer dryer. Stove refrigerator, garbage disposal, tiled floor in kitchen & bathroom, all appliances included. Tiled counter top w/ natural cabinets. Natural & Soft color scheme. REDUCED $600.00/$500.00 Dep. Call Christine at 409779-6580.

ROOM FOR RENT Room for rent in nice upscale neighborhood. All utilities paid, shared Kitchen and Laundry Room. No Smoker/Drinker and prefer mature person with own transportation. $500.00 a month Please call 409-670-9272

APARTMENT FOR RENT Duplex, Nice 1 BR w/ AC, Stove, Fridge, W/D Hookups, Little Cypress ISD, All Bills Paid Except Electric. 409728-0547

Elderly couple seeking

1 bedroom 1 bath DOWNSTAIRS W/ FIREPLACE apartment for rent in Orange., washer dryer, Stove/refrigerator , garbage disposal, hardwood floors throughout, vessel sink in bathroom, all

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NORMA GREENWELL MERRITT, Deceased, were issued on March 29, 2016, in Cause No. P17487, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: JOHN ANTHONY GREENWELL a.k.a. JACK GREENWELL. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o STEVEN C. HOWARD Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 29th day of March, 2016

Steven C. Howard Stephen C. Howard

Attorney for John Anthony Greenwell a.k.a. Jack Greenwell State Bar No.: 10079400903 W. Green Aveenue Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 E-mail: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Travis Lee Odom, Deceased, were issued on March 29, 2016, in Cause No. P17493, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Sheila J. Odom. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 29th day of march, 2016

Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN

Attorney for Sheila J. Odom State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 E-mail: tgunn@exp.net

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MICHAEL SHELBY POOLE, Deceased, were issued on January 29, 2015, in Cause No. P17383, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: PATRICIA REGISTER. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o GREG DUMAS Attorney at Law 1601 Main Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 29th day of March, 2016

Greg Dumas Greg Dumas

Attorney for Patricia Register State Bar No.: 06201080 1601 Main Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 886-5239 Facsimile: (409) 882-0418 E-mail: gdumaslaw@hotmail.com

appliances included. Tiled counter top w/ natural cabinets. Natural & Soft color scheme. Carport parking and storage unit included. PRICE REDUCED! $620.00/$500.00 dep. Call Christine 409779-6580 . APPLIANCES 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 TO $200, CALL HARRY (409) 886-4111. USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St.(10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-8864111 MOTOR HOMES For Sale 2007 35 Ft Montana 5th Wheel, 3 slides, Washer/Dryer, never used, 2 Air Cond., 2 TV, Queen Size Bed, and Queen Size Sleeper Sofa, Microwave never used, Never cooked or smoked inside. Extra Clean. 409-738-2294

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SHIRLEY ANN ROCCAFORTE, Deceased, were issued on March 23, 2016, in Cause No. P17471, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: KIRK FRANK ROCCAFORTE. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o PAUL M. FUKUDA Attorney at Law 312 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 23rd day of march, 2016

Paul M.Fukuda Paul M. Fukuda

Attorney for Kirk Frank Roccaforte State Bar No.: 00789915 312 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-4357 Facsimile: (409) 883-6263 E-mail: pfukudalawoffice@ yahoo.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN G. CORDOVA, Deceased, were issued on March 29, 2016, in Cause No. P17438, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: MIKE CORDOVA. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 29th day of march, 2016

Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN

Attorney for Mike Cordova State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 E-mail: tgunn@exp.net

NOW HIRING all positions Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City NO PHONE CALLS

The Record • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016 9B cont. from 7B town and at Parkdale Mall were tested. When testing begins this year, it will once again take place in The Woodlands where most power lines are underground. A combination of factors figure into the lines selected for testing. Those factors include the age of the power line, its performance history and Entergy’s ability to access

it. For example, underground lines around Parkdale Mall were chosen because they are buried underneath a parking lot, making them much more difficult to reach should a problem develop. Overall, some 437,112 feet of underground lines have been tested in the Entergy Texas service area. “We’ve implemented a number of proactive programs to help

us in our goal to maintain safe, reliable power for customers,” Pierce said. “This program with its newer technology gives us one more tool in the toolkit.” Entergy Texas, Inc. delivers electricity to more than 430,000 customers in 27 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged primarily

in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Thank you Mr. Robert, for giving us a chance to help our friends & neighbors with the Easter Day Flood Benefit Dinner. What a success! You are the best boss ever! Sincerely, Your Employees

MOVING SALE

2415 McKee Drive, Orange 409-779-8312

Final Moving Sale postponned due to “Art in the Park” & Fishing Tournament. To Follow, is a list of larger items.

Solid Wood TV/Stereo Wall Unit 6’ x 42 Solid Wood & Glass Stereo Cabinet Solid Wood Farm Style Dining table / 4 chairs (40”x60”) Bamboo Swivel Rocker “Bucket” Chair Singer Fashion Mate Sewing Machine Frgidaire Side by Side Refrigerator/Freezer (water&ice in door) Upholstered Entry Bench Two Patio Chaise Lounges Large Solid Wood Executive Desk 30”x60” Large Computer Table 30” x 60” Small Solid Wood Computer Desk & Chair Neat Desk Organizer LG Tablet Aseus Tablet with Keyboard Mobile C D Player w/2 screens Antique Movie Camera & Light Bar Single Screen Mobile CD Player

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10B

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 13, 2016

They’re Back! Now, How to Sustain Bobwhite Quail in Texas? Have you heard? The bobwhite quail and its iconic whistle are back in Texas. At least for this season. It’s been a jubilee year for the popular bird. Helped by favorable weather and improved habitat across the state, quail returned to the Texas landscape. That’s great news for farmers and ranchers and the small communities who enjoy bobwhites and the important economic revenue that they generate. Towns like Albany,

Aspermont and Gail know when the birds are plentiful. Registers ring on Main Street. Can the increased quail population be sustained? Wildlife biologists are hopeful. The next three to four months are critical. The nesting season begins in May. A successful nesting period is a key predictor of quail numbers and population dynamics. Signs are encouraging for a good year. A large carryover of birds into the breed-

ing season and desirable habitat in quail country bode well for the birds. Much depends on what July and August offer. A cooler and wet couple of months is optimal. If it turns hot and dry, the nesting season could come to an abrupt halt. Livestock owners are doing their part to help. Many are adjusting stocking rates of cattle to ensure there’s enough nesting cover for the quail in their pastures. The goal is to make predators of

the ground-nesting birds work harder. The less efficient their efforts, the greater chance of survival for nests. The wildlife management work of farmers and ranchers is a key ally in the quail’s favor. Providing nesting cover is just one of several habitat practices adopted by growers to help bobwhites. Their stewardship is making a difference. That’s something to whistle about!

PUBLIC NOTICE An election is hereby ordered to be held on May 7, 2016 at the Bridge City Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas for the purpose of electing three (3) members of the Bridge City Independent School District Board of Trustees of the said school district for a full three (3) year term. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at the Bridge City Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas 77611 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning on April 25 through April 29, 2016 and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. beginning on May 2, 2016 and ending on May 3, 2016. Applications for ballots by mail shall be mailed to: BCISD Admin. Bldg, ATTN: Jean Magnuson, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas, 77611. Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.