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Week of Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Meals on Wheels program facing tough times ly, much needed funding.

“I’ve never come to ask (commissioners court) for help, but we are having financial trouble,” Hughes said.

“These seniors will continue to get their meals, but, if things don’t improve, it will not be from (Orange Community Action Association) but from a different agency.”

Although OCAA delivers as many as 300 meals per day, it serves approximately 385 meals per day, five-days-per week. Of the meals not delivered to home-based clients, meals are taken to locations in Orange, as well as Optimist Village in Pinehurst, and locations in Bridge City and Little Cypress.

Hughes said OCAA has sustained funding cuts, including grant reductions, which are taking a toll on agency’s financial well-being.

“Our vehicle repair bill and insurance costs in June were outrageous,” she said of the $20,000 spent to maintain vehicles. “We have 10 vehicles, but are only using nine be-

cause one has been parked because it is in such bad shape.

The newest vehicle we have is a 2009 model and we do not have the finances to buy a new vehicle.”

OCAA lost several vehicles to theft and vandalism following Hurricane Rita in 2005,

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Henry Bailey: Rebuilding the legacy The Meals on Wheels program provides approximately 300 meals daily to senior citizens across the county. The program is facing a difficult future with increasing expenses, reduced funding and automotive needs.

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Linda Hughes was fighting back tears after addressing commissioners court Tuesday afternoon and she worries about the future of a program she has helped guide for the past three decades.

Hughes is the director of the

Orange Community Action Association, which is often referred to as the Meals on Wheels program because the agency transports as many as 300 meals per day to its clients around Orange County. She attended Tuesday’s meeting of the Orange County Commissioners Court in an attempt to garner support and, potential-

OC students to get longer school days Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The amount of time students spend in school each day is about to increase for Orange County children.

Parents of children attending Bridge City Independent School District, Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District, West Orange-Cove CISD, Orangefield ISD, Vidor ISD and Deweyville ISD, along

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with most others in the state of Texas, will need to get used to a new schedule as school hours are changing slightly.

A new state law, House Bill 2610, will mandate the number of minutes of instruction a student must have each school year instead of the traditional number of days a student must attend class.

House Bill 2610, which was approved and placed in effect by the Texas House of Representatives in June of 2015, will require students to receive 75,600 minutes of instruction instead of attending 1800 days of instructional time. The majority of school districts across the state had already approved school calendars for the 20152016 school year at that time and made the changes for this year.

According to Dr. Stephen Patterson, superintendent of the Orangefield Independent School District, he think the change will be beneficial for students and staff.

“Our belief is we will see a greater benefit in instruction as this has the potential to be very effective for our teachers and our kids,” Patterson said.

“Our teachers will have extra time to work on innovative lessons and ideas and for more planning, and this will allow extra time to incorporate more technology too.”

Patterson said Orangefield ISD has typically utilized a 175-day instruction schedule and were able to utilize the remaining five days for instructional training and in-service days. This year the new minutes requirement has allowed the days of instruction to be reduced to 170 in Orangefield ISD. “We will have a 170-day school year for students,” Patterson continued. “And the

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Henry Bailey built a small house overlooking Sabine Lake near the famed Rob Bailey Fish Camp his boyhood home.

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He knows if he rebuilds it, they will come.

“There’ll be a lot of people who want to come,” Henry Bailey said in the heat of a mid-July workday. “They’re always asking me.”

Bailey, 71, spent his early life learning the value of hard work at Rob and Sue Bailey’s Bait Camp.

Now, after a career in oil exploration and drilling, he’s working to rebuild the wellknown jumping-off point for Sabine Lake near the foot of the Rainbow Bridge.

It’s a slow go. Slow but steady.

“A lot of people want me to reopen this,” he said. “I’m trying to put the old place back together. But I’m taking my time.”

With a dragline crane he brought from Nebraska, he dug out the last of the hurricane-tossed debris from the channel in front of the boat launches. He brought piers from Galveston and rebuilt the bulkhead.

A new blue building sits on stilts overlooking the boat launch, its tin roof sparkling in the sunlight. It appears move-in ready for a store selling fishing tackle and snacks.

“About two years ago,” is his answer when asked his timeline for reopening the business. “I’ve been working ever since the hurricane. I don’t have anybody to help me.

“It’s hard to get anybody I can trust.”

That said, Henry has without fanfare reopened the boat

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The weathered artifact of the past. The remains of the original Rob Bailey Fish Camp boat launch. RECORD: Lawrence Trimm

WO makes change of coin-operated ordinance Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

One local community has made some minor changes to an ordinance which should reduce or prevent any future issues.

The City of West Orange repealed its previous coin-operated machines ordinance on Monday evening and replaced it with a new ordinance which goes into effect immediately.

The purpose of the repeal and then approval of the new coinoperated machine ordinance was to make a slight addition of wording.

“We just needed to make the addition of the wording to include information on the FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety, which are the agencies handling our criminal records checks,” said Mike Stelly, chief of the West Orange Police Department and the

Public Works Director. “It was rejected initially because it did not reference the Texas Government Code, which it now includes.”

The additional wording includes the information that “the background check shall be conducted through a fingerprint check. The fingerprints will be submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for criminal

records check. All fingerprint checks will be done in compliance with the Texas Government Codes, specifically section 411.087 and 411.122.”

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Supporting the American Red Cross John Gothia, second from left, of the American Red Cross of Orange County accepts a check for $10,000 from Sabine River Ford, the title sponsor of the American Red Cross’ annual “Swing Red Golf Tournament,” which will be held at 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. Pictured are, from left, Tommy Durham, general manager of Sabine River Ford, Gothia, and Eva and Ross Smith, owners of Sabine River Ford. For more information on the tournament, contact Kari Fenner at kari. fenner@redcross.org or by calling 409-782-9121.

National Park Service Centennial Celebration:

100 years of Service

KOUNTZE– Big Thicket National Preserve is hosting a celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday. Join us at the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center on August 25th from 12 pm to 2 pm for light refreshments and an opportunity to view a new PBS film on the national parks of Texas.

The film “National Parks of Texas: In Contact with Beauty,” a join project between the National Park Service, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), will be shown in the theater. The documentary includes footage of all the national park sites in Texas and prominently features Big Thicket. The park ranger who was interviewed for the film will be in attendance and be available to answer questions.

This Centennial Celebration event is free and open to the public. The Big Thicket Visitor Center is located at 6102 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625. For more information, contact park staff at 409-951-6700

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‘National Dance Day’ comes to Orange on Saturday Larry Johnson For The Record

National Dance Day in Orange started two years ago as a celebration of dance with a fun free event at Riverfront Pavilion. It was a chance for the community to join together and just have a good time.

This year, the event has started to evolve into something more.

It is still a chance to get your groove on in a family friendly event, but now there are several components that are benefitting not one or two, but three nonprofit organizations, plus some of Orange County’s younger citizens that are on the lower end of the income bracket.

Mainly, the winner of “So You Think You Can Dance” season 7, Lauren Froderman, will be part of the 2016 event.

That in itself was a great addition to the event that would add excitement for all involved, but that only got the wheels turning.

It was decided to hold a meet and greet at Orange Community Players, Inc. theater after the main event.

The cost for the meet in greet is $20 for patrons to get to meet Froderman, get an autograph and take a picture with her.

Last week, Elise Haynes has also joined the meet and greet.

Haynes is a working actress living in Beaumont that plays Officer Jackson on NCIS New Orleans and has a part in the movie “Bad Moms” that comes out this week. Half of the proceeds from the meet and greet will benefit OCP for their needs.

Froderman also offered the possibility of teaching a contemporary dance class to area dancers that afternoon, after

the main event. To cover her costs, the class was set at $30.

Froderman said she had experience teaching beginners and agreed to cut her normal rate in half for that one hour.

The Service League of Orange will sponsor the beginners.

Six area studios and OCP all offered their facilities to host the class.

“With the possibility of a class for area dancers with a celebrity professional and a dream come true for those that wished to dance, but didn’t have means, I felt a regular studio might not be big enough to fit the need,” said event organizer Penny LeLeux.

She approached the West Orange-Stark Middle School principal for the use of the gym.

Special Angels Rodeo at Farmers Mercantile, directly across the street from the Riv-

erfront Pavilion, will be providing various concessions that day including links, burgers and boudain.

Here is the schedule for Saturday, July 30 in Orange: • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Main National Dance Day event- Orange Riverfront Pavilion, 601 Division Ave.-Free • 12-1 p.m. Meet and Greet with Lauren Froderman and Elise Haynes-Orange Community Players Theater, 708 Division Ave. $20 Tickets online at Eventbrite.

• 2-3 p.m. Contemporary Dance Class with Lauren Froderman- at West OrangeStark Middle School Gym, 1402 Green Ave. $30 Tickets online at Eventbrite.

• 3:15-4:15 p.m.-Beginner Dance Class with Lauren Froderman- 3:15 p.m. contact pgleleux@gmail to nominate kids 8-14 for this free class.

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Henry Bailey launch, on the honor system.

“People can launch their boats right now,” he said. “The canal is plenty deep.

“I’m not selling [bait or] things, yet, but I have a mailbox and people can put $2 in.

I’m charging $2 for the boat launch, same as we charged in the ‘60s.”

Two dollars was big money when Henry Bailey grew up on the southwest edge of Orange County back in the 50s and 60s.

That was the daily sum his dad, Rob Bailey, paid his sons and nephews to work at the Fish Camp at the far end of Old Ferry Road, about six miles from Bridge City’s main drag, Texas Avenue.

“A lot of people came here,” Henry recalled. “There was no other place to launch a boat and buy bait.

“We’d sell live bait -- crab

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and live shrimp. Another kid worked at the launch to collect those fees and a third worked in the store. In the winter time, our routine was skinning animals and putting them on racks to dry.”

When the fishing slowed, Rob Bailey worked as a trapper in the area marshes to feed his family.

“He trapped muskrats.

Sometimes minks and otters.

But muskrats were the big ticket,” the younger Bailey said. “They were small and easy to clean.”

The words “Bailey Fish Camp” were identified with recreational activities in Bridge City for the better part of a century.

Henry’s grandparents, Henry and Mary Bailey, opened up the first Bailey Fish Camp in the mid-20s. Originally, it was a seafood restaurant fronted

School Days first Monday of each six-weeks grading period will be a lesson-planning day for staff, so they will have five-instruction planning days while students are off.”

Patterson said each campus in the district will have its school-day lengthened by 10 minutes. New hours for Orangefield Elementary are 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; Orangefield Junior High is 7:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.; and Orangefield High School is 7:55 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

“Districts are approaching this required change to minutes from days in a number of interesting ways,” he said.

“Some schools in West Texas have gone to a four-day school week for cost-savings. Their districts cover such a wide area that they have students who ride buses for two hours, so it made sense for those districts to do that.”

Bridge City ISD campuses new hours will be as follows: Bridge City Elementary, 7:50 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.; Bridge City Intermediate, 7:50 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.; Bridge City Middle

School, 8:05 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.; and Bridge City High School, 8:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

New hours for the campuses of LC-M CISD will be as follows: Mauriceville Elementary 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.; Mauriceville Middle School, 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Little Cypress Elementary 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.; Little Cypress Intermediate 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.; Little Cypress Junior High, 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.; and Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

The campuses of the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will observe the following hours for the new school year: West Orange-Stark Elementary, 7:10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m; North Early Learning Center, 7:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.; West OrangeStark Middle School, 8:20 a.m.

- 3:51 p.m.; West Orange-Stark Academic Alternative Center, 8:10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; and West Orange-Stark High School, 8:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

West Orange value, the award of which is determined solely or partially by chance, even though possibly accompanied by skill.

The ordinance requires the owner, operator or lessee of an “amusement redemption machine game room” to obtain an annual inspection and a regulatory enforcement license for $1,000 for each such machine, as well as an occupation tax payment of $15 for each amusement redemption machine.

Presently only such business has been reported within West Orange city limits and report-

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edly may have closed in the past two weeks, according to Stelly.

Many such facilities are known for their secluded locations and black-out windows, but this ordinance states every game room shall have “transparent, unobstructed windows or open space on at least one side so that the area is open to view by the general public passing by on a public street.”

Any such establishment will not be issued a permit or license unless it is at least 200 feet away, in a direct line from any public entrance.

by a store and some of the first gas pumps seen in the area.

It was located on Old Ferry Road right across from the Dryden Ferry landing and was an immediate hit. A second story addition, which came to be known as the “Dance Hall,” opened a decade later and boosted the commerce.

“One reason Bailey’s was so popular back then was because of the breeze,” Henry Bailey said. “In those days, people didn’t have air-conditioning. That second floor was the spot to get cool.

“I remember the Orange Ladies Bridge Club met over there.”

After Bailey’s grandfather died, “Grandmother” Mary Bailey ran the business until 1954.

In the 1940s, two sons of Henry and Mary Bailey, Rob and Joe, opened businesses on

opposite ends of Bridge City.

Joe Bailey Fish Camp sat on Cow Bayou. It was famous for its pool tables, water skiing exhibitions and top notch entertainers.

Rob Bailey and his new wife, Sue Young, opened their place a mile down the road from the ferry landing. They built and rebuilt homes there as hurricanes took their toll.

For young Henry, growing up there was an adventure he looked forward to every day.

“You know at one time this was a big mining area, all along the lake here,” he said.

He explained the shell bank had been dug out to use on roadways.

“There was a shell bank here 10 feet high and 30 feet thick, just full of Indian stuff, old pottery and skeletons. I used to go looking for arrowheads and old coins.

“I found a 1880 nickel right here two years ago,” Henry Bailey said. “It would be worth

Meals on Wheels and several more to Hurricane Ike’s devastating storm surge in 2008. Although insurance helped the agency acquire new vehicles, the impact is still felt in higher premiums for insurance.

In a previous interview with Hughes, she said Orange Community Action Association is budgeted to serve meals 260 days per year, so any extra funds acquired through grants, such as the $2,500 grant from the Foundation of Southeast Texas in May, are used to maintain the current quality of items purchased in groceries each month.

Along with Hughes, the Orange Community Action Association is staffed by 18 fulltime and part-time employees.

Many of those same employees help run routes, including Hughes, to make sure clients receive their meals each day.

“I think some of these seniors would starve to death if we didn’t bring them something to eat each day,” Hughes said as she fought back tears. “I could take you to some places that it would just break your heart. This isn’t a passion for me, it’s an addiction. It’s like a driving force. I have to help.”

Hughes said cutting back on meals or reducing the number of clients served is not an option. Even though the OCAA is understaffed and lacks new vehicles, it is the employees who might eventually suffer.

“We could lose employees if things don’t improve,” Hughes explained. “That would be a terrible thing to lose them. I’ve got some devoted employees for the amount of effort they put in.”

Hughes said if the OCAA ever did have to stop serving meals, then a similar agency in

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$50,000 in mint condition. But in the condition I found it, it was worth about a nickel.”

Bailey said he never wore shoes as a youngster, something that came in handy when he had to cross standing water on the road to the bus stop which was located up near the ferry landing, a mile from his door.

“I thought you were a sissy if you wore shoes,” he recalled.

“Finally in the seventh grade, the people at school said they’d send me home of I didn’t wear shoes.”

Another memory for Henry Bailey was of Sydnes Island, a piece of land deposited at the mouth of the Neches Rivers, just across from Bailey’s by dredges digging the ship channel 100 years prior. His mother, Sue Bailey, succeeded in getting it named a bird sanctuary by the Audubon Society in 1975 and herself named its official warden.

Her study and photography

of roseate spoonbills, egrets, herons and cormorants made her much in demand as a lecturer and birding authority.

But the island was washed away, like the fish camp and much of the Bridge City area,

by Hurricane Ike in 2008. It was right on the heels of Sue Bailey dying of cancer.

“Two thousand-eight was a bad year for me,” Henry Bailey said.

The Catch-22 of Syndes Island is typical of the younger Bailey’s experience in rebuilding.

“I don’t understand the rules,” he said. ‘You can’t deposit sand there because it’s a sanctuary. But it can’t be a sanctuary if you can’t deposit sand there.”

But Henry Bailey soldiers on. “For the people – the kids – I’ll get it open eventually.

It’ll just be a mom-and-pop place where you can launch a boat, get some bait maybe a snack or two.”

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Jefferson County would most likely be the one to continue the program.

Cynthia Nagle, the senior administrator at Optimist Village in Pinehurst, said having the Jefferson County meal program may not be a bad thing, but it would not provide the security to her or the clients of the OCAA. “If the Jefferson County program ever had to starting making cutbacks, where do you think they are going to look first?” she asked. “If they cannot serve all of their clients, they will start by cutting Orange County and look after their own first.”

The Orange Community Action Association not only provides meals to its clients several days each week, but it

also provides transportation to senior citizens are no longer afforded the luxury of driving.

For $1 per ride, the OCAA will transport seniors within the immediate local area so they can go shopping, make doctors appointments and various other errands.

Hughes plans on requesting her topic be placed on a future agenda of Orange County Commissioners Court as she attempts to garner support and assistance.

“We have been considering all of the options we can,” she said. “We apply for grants, but some grants require county funding as well. Some similar organizations use volunteers and we could definitely use volunteers too.

The Meals on Wheels pro-

gram delivers meals to senior citizens ages 65 and older and to those who are disabled. It also provides meals for those who are age 60 and older who eat at one of the food location stations such as the OCAA office and the one at Optimist Village, among others.

“We are having trouble providing for those we serve now, but I do not want any of our senior citizens to get panicked because they will get there meals,” Hughes added. “We just don’t want to lose this program. It would be a shame to lose it after 50 years.”

The Orange Community Action Assocation is located at 123 S. Fifth St. in downtown Orange, inside the City of Orange Senior Center.

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Act. The Fifth Circuit sent the case back to the Federal District Court with instructions to find a short-term fix before the Nov. 8 general election. I have always contended that the law was unconstitutional. It is the same as a poll tax. I complained about the unfair law when Perry signed it. Their excuse for the bill was that it was necessary to prevent voter fraud even though not a voter fraud case could be produced. Everyone knows why they passed that bill. It was to suppress the Democratic vote. They found the list of allowable ID’s, a driver’s license, passport, military ID, handgun license or U.S. citizenship card did not comply with the Voting Rights Act. Now it’s wait and see what Texas will come up with next.

From The Creaux’s Nest HISTORY IN THE MAKING The speech Monday given by Michelle Obama at the Democratic convention will long be remembered right along with the great speeches of all times. I had been thinking that the best speech of the convention would be delivered Wednesday night by President Obama but he will have to go some to top the First Lady. It was a perfectly written speech and no one could have delivered that particular speech any better. The first day of the convention featured some other outstanding speakers, including Sen. Corey Booker, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the lineup is loaded with talent. I love a good speech and over the years I have read and re-read the great ones.

The highlight of the convention will come Thursday evening when Hillary Clinton, the first woman ever, will accept the nomination of her Party Tuesday for president of the United States. It will be a historical moment that will touch many lives.

Women around the nation will feel goose bumps, many will shed tears. It will be a proud and special time for many women who have waited a lifetime for the possibility that a woman could really become president. I regret that my mother, who was often a victim of getting a raw deal because she was a woman, isn’t here to witness such a historical event. To men who believe women shouldn’t be the head CEO of anything it won’t mean much. To us who respect women and value their worth, it’s really a big deal. Hillary’s story is really an amazing one.

No one has ever run for the office that was better prepared to serve. Her qualifications, toughness and temperament have all the makings of a great leader. I’ve known many tough, bright women. Jewel Bearden and Marcel Adams always come to mind but a special lady who eagerly awaits Hillary’s Thursday acceptance speech is Ms. Pearl Burgess. I assure you she will be touched deeply. The year Pearl was born is the year it became legal for women to vote. The bill passed June 4, 1919, but didn’t become law until 1920. The Nov. 8 General Election is a dozen days after Pearl celebrates her 96th birthday. She’s waited a complete lifetime to cast her vote for the first female candidate. The election my friends will be a historical time for our nation and the women of this country. I pray that I’m around to witness it. I’ve witnessed many historical events in my long life but this one would be special. If not now it will never be for me. *****I have a long way to go and I don’t want to miss tonight’s speeches so I’d best get going. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

BELIEVE ME, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BRAND The Democratic convention tone is a far cry from the gloom and doom that highlighted four days of the Republican convention.

It was a circus but make no mistake about it, Donald Trump advanced his first priority, the “Trump brand.” No other venue would have allowed him making his children look like rock stars around the globe. The exposure was a way of pushing the Trump brand to the next generation. His four children who were unknown are now one of the world’s most famous families. That will open many doors long after the election is over. Win or lose, it’s a win-win for Trump and hasn’t cost him anything. He’s not spending any of his own money.

Financing his own campaign was a lie from the start. Every thirty minutes a commercial is begging for funds to finance his campaign. If he’s elected, the Trump brand has hit the jack pot. Even if he doesn’t win the world knows about the Trumps and that means more foreign investments. It’s all about the bottom line with Trump. Every product he sells is made overseas. What is a bigger worry though is a person’s ego being so big that he would say about some of the country’s problems that, I quote, “I alone can fix it.” That folks is an ego that borders on being “psycho.” He doesn’t need the congress, the generals or anyone else. Think about that, the guy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he never served in any public office, service organization and doesn’t have any idea about parliamentary procedure. I heard a former Republican senator say, “He’s ignorant when it comes to government affairs.” It’s all a game for the thin skinned Trump but it’s a scary thought for all of us that it’s even possible that he could be Commanderin- Chief. His finger on the button is an awful image but the reality that it could happen is really terrifying. I have loads of information that Trump has been a scam artist and hurt many people, broke small companies and cheated many investors. His trail of scamming is almost unbelievable. Trump will never be elected U.S. president. He’s not qualified to serve. That’s probably okay by him, he has already won in promoting, “The Brand.”

COURTS SHOOTS DOWN PERRY ID LAW In 2011, Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed into law the Texas voter ID law. Other Republican controlled states followed Texas’ lead. The goal was to make it harder for minorities, who tend to back Democrats, to vote. However, it also disenfranchised the poor and the elderly. The United States Fifth Circuit Court, the country’s most conservative appellant court, found the Texas voter ID law is discriminating and violates the U.S. Voting Rights

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 A good story about two young Bridge City natives is a featured story in this weeks Record. The story, about lawyer Rodney Townsend and his doctor wife, Amy Judice Townsend, written by Margaret Toal, talks about how hectic their ten years of marriage has been. Rodney finished law school while Amy entered medical school and completed her internship. In the meantime, she had daughter Alexandria, who will be 8 years old in October, 2006. The article titled, “Lawyer has Doctor in the House.” explains how these Bridge City grads came home to practice their trade and it also covers the struggles of obtaining two degrees while raising a child and making ends meet. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by. Amy is now 41, Rodney 45 and Alex nearly 18. Rodney is a very active and successful lawyer in Orange but I’ve lost track of where Amy is practicing.)*****The body of Sonya Hilliard, age 19, of Orangefield, has been recovered from the Neches River. Witnesses say she jumped from the Rainbow Bridge. Also last week, a 24-year-old male hurled himself over the railing of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. The man is still alive. Emergency workers in a boat rescued him.*****Jerry Hughes has bought Dr. Rowe’s office building on 16th Street and plans a big expansion of Hughes Real Estate.*****Deputy Mike Marion, who just completed law school, has been named chief deputy by Sheriff Mike White, replacing John Tarver who retired.*****A sad accident took place over the weekend. Darren Dugas, 38, was killed in Rose City on July 29 when his jet ski collided with one driven by his wife. Darren was the owner of D&D Construction in Bridge City.*****What started out brand new in 1966 as Chief’s Stadium became Mustang Stadium in 1977. On Monday, July 31, 2006, the stadium became Dan R. Hooks Stadium with a 5-1 vote by the school board. *****The Bridge City Pony League Cardinals heads to final round of the Regional tournament.

The Cards defeated League City 12-2 in six innings. Matt Hicks pitched the complete game. Joe Robertson, Luke Rhodes and Hicks had two hits each. Three homeruns were hit, one each by Rhodes, Robertson and Anthony Cessac. Coaches are Joey Encalade, Don Breaux, Terry Mosely, Greg Evans and Tom Hicks.***** GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Bridge City resident Scott Guidry, 28, lost his life in an auto accident on July 29.

Services were held August 2. He had served four years in the Marines and was an apprentice electrician for David Electric.

He is survived by his parents Tony and Arlette Guidry, son Keaton Guidry and brother Sean Guidry.*****Services were held August 1 for Darren James Dugas, 38, who died Saturday, July 29. He was the owner of D&D Construction and was in the trucking business for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife Dawn, sons Bryden Smith, Grey Smith and Colt Dugas, and daughter Riley Dugas. *****Christopher Garrison, 29, died July 24. Services were held July 28. He was a member of McNeese University Alumni Association, a member of Mensa and an owner of Go Technology. He is survived by his fiancée Brandi Morrison, parents Jay and Virginia Garrison of Orangefield, sisters Jayna Rogers, and Jennifer Garrison and brother Jayme Garrison.*****Josephine Peveto, 95, of Orange, died July 30. A lifelong resident of Orange she was a homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother... She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Peveto and is survived by her son Richard Poole, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

40 Years Ago-1976 Louvenia Hryhorchuck, a beautiful lady who has worked at the Orange County Tax office since high school, is the Tax Assessor-Collector. Her employees are chief deputy Lucy Scirillo, Lisa Buntyn, Dottie Sutton, Pat Wright, Rosemary Sladon, Debbie Mouton, Jeannie Juneau, Deana Pollard, Nan Gibson, Dianne Hebert, Pat Peery, Elizabeth Smith, Lucille Reed, Millie Luna, Lerme Franklin, Joyce Harmon, Michail Cedars and David Smith.*****State Representative and Senator elect Carl Parker has challenged Roy Dunn and his cohorts to a baseball game. H.D. Pate has appointed himself as commissioner of baseball for this unique match to raise money for the Bridge City/Orangefield Community Center fund.

Pate will announce the place and time the game will be held. *****The Orange Police Department building is renamed the Public Safety building. The dedication will take place August 7.

Speakers will be Congressman Charles Wilson and Police Chief Paul Hulsey. *****Wyatt Paul, of Mauriceville, is on tour with the Black Oak Arkansas group as a soundman. If his passport is in order, he will be leaving for Europe on August 8.*****W.T. Oliver and over 100 Cajuns are loaded with groceries and headed to the Folklore Festival in San Antonio.

A FEW HAPPENINGS The Ann Bryant Auditorium dedication ceremony will be held Tuesday, August 9, 6 p.m. at the Bridge City Elementary stage area. The Bridge City Independent School District invites everyone to come join in. Ms. Ann spent 62 years in public education, 56 of those years with BCISD. *****We were sorry to hear of the death of Ruth Toups, 84, who passed away July 21. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, July 30, 1 p.m., at St. Henry Catholic Church. Ms. Ruth was an interesting lady. I’ll never forget the times I visited with her. She was an owner of Toups Marina on Cow Bayou. Ruth wore many hats, both on her head and in life. Condolences to her family.

Please see obituary. *****The Lunch Bunch will dine at PK’s Grill this week and at J.B.s Barbeque next week. Everyone always welcome. *****Good luck to the Bridge City Strutters who traveled to Richardson, TX. this week for “American Dance Camp 2016.” *****Make plans now to attend the Denim and Diamonds Gala, presented by the Friends of the Orange Depot. Special country music entertainment, BBQ, silent and live auction will be featured. The event will be held Saturday,

November 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Orange.

The F.O.O.D needs your help to complete the project. Co-chairs for Denim and Diamonds are Rose Simar and Diana Hill.

Mark your calendar. ***** A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. July 27: Ty Manuel, the Beltone Hearing Aid man and the son of our late friend Dick Manuel, celebrates. Also having a birthday on this day are Helen Philen, Lisa Simmons and Joseph Whitehead.

Today also marks the day in 2003 that Bob Hope died at age 100. Celebrities celebrating on this day are comedian Bill Engvall, 59, actress Maya Rudolph, 44 and baseball player Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez, 41.*****July 28: It’s hard to believe that Heather’s son, Blaze Montagne, turns 17 on this day. Also celebrating are USPS Joe Tant, Chaelynn Wilson, Allison Donnell, Paula Richey and Angela Rhodes. They are joined by actors Lori Laughlin, 52 and Elizabeth Berkley, 44 and Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis, 71.*****July 29: Educator Lisa Faulk and hairdresser Florence Pelham celebrate today. Also Laurie Davis, Hannah O’Grady, Nancy Bourgeois and Jeff Fruge. Joining them are Star Trek actor Will Wheaton, 44 and country singer Martina McBride, 50. This also would have been the birthday of two of our special friends, Dr. Joe Majors and Rev. Leo Anderson. ***** July 30: Celebrating today are Lisa McCall, Ronda Hale, Conner Godwin, Daniel Faircloth and Chris Lopez. Celebrities celebrating on this day are actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, 69, “Friends” actress Lisa Kudrow, 53 and Olympic volleyball player Misty MayTreanor, 39.*****July 31: Those celebrating are Marie Pittman, Judy Chandler , Debbie Moerbe, Laci Braus, Jane Duchene and Mildred Hudson. Celebrities joining them are Harry Potter author JK Rowling, 51, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, 58, actor Wesley Snipes, 54 and football player DeMarcus Ware, 34.*****Aug. 1: Judge Joy Dubose Simonton celebrates today. It seems we wish her happy birthday on two different dates. I hope this is the right one Judge. Also celebrating is Megan Leleux, Tana Thompson, Megan Vogt and Catherine LeBlanc. Joining them are rapper Coolio, 53 and singer La’Porsha Renae, 23. *****Aug. 2: Judge Roy Derry Dunn celebrates today. He’s going on a special birthday trip right after the Dunn reunion. Also the guy who gets to sleep with Dayle every night, Stump “The Lion” Weatherford, celebrates.

Turning a year older also are Chloe Halliburton, Travis Fields and Debbie Desper. They are joined by actors Edward Furlong, 39 and Mary-Louise Parker, 52. Happy birthday to all.*****It’s been a year of wins for Miranda Lambert since her divorce from Blake Shelton last July from picking up awards to marrying a new man, country singer Anderson East. “Vice,” her new album sees Lambert succumbing to her weaknesses, bad decisions, men an other vices. (“Another call, another bed I shouldn’t have crawled out of, booze, it’s gone before it ever meets the ice.”) Meanwhile, Blake and new flame Gwen Stefani have mined their public breakups for plenty of new material.*****Somewhere in this issue is a picture of Neighbor Cox’s Texas size cucumber. I started eating on it yesterday and plan to save the seeds.*****The best quote of the week was

by Vice President candidate Tim Keine. He said, “Most quit calling people names in the fifth grade.”*****I’m looking forward to going to Peggy’s on the Bayou Friday night and getting a mess of spicy barbequed crabs, just $7.99 a half dozen. That’s 12 halves. If they’re full that’s plenty.*****Texas Democrats, lead

by Lynda Johnson Robb, LBJ’s oldest daughter and former First Lady of Virginia, do two step at convention on voter ID ruling. She says, “Texas is a state of mind.”*****Saturday, July 30 is the Third Annual presentation of the National Dance Day event at the Riverfront Pavilion in downtown Orange. The family event is free to the public and could be a good time for all. See schedule in the Happenings column.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alsid Boudreaux, while up town in Lafayette, decided to buy a new pair of shoes. At da Payless Shoe Store he walked in an told da salesman he’s looking for a pair of dem black shoe in da window, number ‘leven.

Guidry, da salesman him, look through da shelf and finally told Boudreaux, “I’m sorry me, but I only got it in a tan.” Boudreaux say, “Look, how you spec me to wear a tan wen I ax you me, for ‘laven hanh?”

C’EST TOUT Cheap gas is a double edge sword. When President Obama took office gas at the pump was $3.92 a gallon and had been over $3 for several months. When President Bill Clinton left office the average price was 98 cents a gallon. Eight years under Bush/Cheney saw gas prices rise to nearly $4. Texas prices have plunged to their lowest July level in 12 years. Gas prices have dropped in 39 of the last 40 days even though this is the peak summer travel season. The outlook for the rest of 2016 is even cheaper gas. A global glut of oil inventories have kept prices below $50 a barrel for most of the year. Gas prices are 57 cents a gallon less than last year and $1.38 cheaper than two years ago. That translates into savings of $15.35 per fill up. Most U.S. gas stations are selling gas for less than $2 per gallon. In Orange County the average is around $1.90. Ironically, the demand for gasoline is among the highest it’s been in years.

Low gas prices however are a double edge sword. Many jobs have been lost in oil producing states and in the Gulf. Texas has been hit the hardest with drilling in the oil patch shut down. Consumers love it plus it keeps the economy on an upswing.*****I’ve come to the end. Thanks for your time. The “Smoking Gun” is Putin getting involved in the U.S. election.

Not good. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 27, 2016 •

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OC Historical Society to host program

Edward Jones participating in school supply drive

Orange County Historical Society to host program

e Orange County Historical Society will have its third quarterly program on Aug. 2, at 6:30 pm, in the conference room of the City of Orange Public Library. e program will be a “Show and Tell” type, so members who wish to participate should come prepared to give a short speech on something related historically to Orange County. e public is invited.

Edward Jones branch offices in Bridge City will be participating in a school supplies donation drive. You may help support this effort by dropping off school supplies at either of the B.C. locations: 675 W. Roundbunch Rd. or 715 Texas Ave. during regular business hours from now through Friday, Aug. 19. Supplies lists are available at the branch locations, but any supplies donated will be appreciated. Please note: Our offices cannot accept cash donations.

e Orange County Historical Society will have its third quarterly program on Aug. 2, at 6:30 pm, in the conference room of the City of Orange Public Library. e program will be a "Show and Tell" type, so members who wish to participate should come prepared to give a short speech on something related historically to Orange County. e public is invited.

American Legion to sell BBQ dinners e American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will hold a BBQ chicken plate lunch fund raiser from 11 am-2 pm, Aug. 4. Meals are $8 each and will consist of BBQ chicken, Zummo link, potato salad, baked beans, bread and dessert.

Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon Aug. 3 and before 9 am Aug. 4 for orders and deliveries.

National Dance Day slated for Saturday e ird Annual National Dance Day will be held Saturday, July 30, at the Riverfront Pavilion, 601 Division, Orange. National Dance Day has come a long way in two years. Look for even greater growth next year.

Here is the schedule for Saturday, July 30 in Orange: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Main National Dance Day event- Orange Riverfront Pavilion, 601 Division Ave.-Free 12-1 p.m. Meet and Greet with Lauren Froderman and Elise Haynes-Orange Community Players eater, 708 Division Ave. $20 Tickets online at Eventbrite.

2-3 p.m. Contemporary Dance Class with Lauren Froderman- at West OrangeStark Middle School Gym, 1402 Green Ave. $30 Tickets online at Eventbrite.

3:15-4:15 p.m.-Beginner Dance Class with Lauren Froderman- 3:15 p.m. contact pgleleux@gmail to nominate kids 8-14 for this free class.

BC senior football program ads due Bridge City High School Senior parents: e 2016 football program ads are due Monday, Aug. 1. Mrs. Gregg will be available at the high school front office from 8 am-4 pm. Please call 988-1243 if you have any questions. Business ads are due Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Christian Writers to meet e Orange County Christian Writer's Guild will have their monthly meeting at the Brown Hearing Aid Center onTuesday, Aug. 9, from 6-7 pm. ey are a group of local Christian writers and authors who meet to encourage and learn from each other. At this month’s meeting we will have some fun activities. All are welcome to attend.

Help BCLL junior boys travel to New Mexico for regionals e concession stand located behind the BC Community Center adjacent to the city water park will be open this Saturday, July 30, from 11 am-1 pm, serving drinks, snacks, candy, hamburgers, chicken strips, etc., to help raise funds for the team as they travel to the regional tournament in New Mexico, on Aug. 15. ey are one step away from the Little League World Series. e team will be at Game Day Car Wash on FM 1442, across from Bodyworkz, between 10 am-1 pm, on this same date providing car washes.

Please come by either event Saturday between these hours and show your support for our Orange County 13-14 year old boys.

Bryant dedication ceremony Please join the Bridge City Independent School District at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Bridge City Elementary, 1035 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City, for a dedication ceremony to rename the BCE Stage as the Ann Bryant Auditorium in honor of a woman who served as an educator for 62 years, including 56 years with BCISD.

OCS to hold organizational meeting for Field of Plenty Orange Christian Services will host a volunteer organizational meeting for e Field of Plenty Donation Community Garden. On ursday, July 28,at 6:00 p.m., the first organizational meeting will be held at Orange Christian Services. If unable to attend at that time, a second organizational meeting will be held on ursday, Aug. 4, at 9 a.m.. at OCS. Opportunities for volunteers to get involved with the garden will be discussed.

For further information, or if you have any questions, please email thefieldofplenty@gmail.com or call Orange Christian Services at 886-0938.

LC-M schedules class of '76 reunion e LCM Class of 1976 is hosting their 40 year reunion Sat. Oct. 8, at the Bridge City Community Center from 7 pm-midnight. Classmates, their guests, former teachers and coaches are welcome to attend. Cost for classmates and their guests is $20 per person, payable in advance by check or pay at the door. Heavy appetizers will be provided along with a DJ for music, BYOB. e next meeting is Aug. 11, and all are welcome to attend. For further information contact Lydia Pretz, 988-8417 - lpretz@gt.rr.com; Frances Vaughn ompson, 474-0009 - Mustang2716@yahoo.com; Tammy Day Cox, 988-3389 crtylady2@yahoo.com; Donna Courville Menard, 779-8316 dmenard58@yahoo.com; Sherlon Plunkett Jones, 782-6629 - sjones@pulf.com, or Sheryl Harris Perry, 882-2117- perrysheryl@hotmail.com.

Ball Drive for kids in need e Scot C Shaffer Agency and the Farmers Insurance Agency, located at 440 Texas Ave., Bridge City, will be collecting new sport balls of all kinds. ese sport balls will be handed out to kids in need that live in Bridge City and Orangefield. e donated balls with be passed out by the Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. Basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, baseballs, tense balls, bowling balls are being accepted for drop it off at the insurance agency.

Dupont SRW lab plans reunion e next reunion for former and retired persons of DuPont SRW Laboratories of Orange, is scheduled for Sept. 24. Anyone who has ever been assigned to any of the Labs meets the criteria for attendance. is includes all technical and nontechnical persons such as custodial, electricians, maintenance and clerical who have either retired, been reassigned to another department or no longer with the company for any reason. We have 242 to date on our former and retiree list. If you, or know of anyone who has not been previously contacted, we would love to include you on our list for mailing of all the details and invitations. You may Email us at: srwlabreunion@yahoo.com or call John Ford at 409-882-2256 or 281242-0262 with your contact information.

LCM Trustees change meeting days Beginning with the October 2016 Board meeting, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Trustees will meet on the first Monday of the month, rather than the second. e time (6:30 p.m.) and the location (LCM Administration Office) will stay the same. ere may be a few changes of location throughout the year, due to the number of recognitions scheduled, but these are all posted in advance of the meetings.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International to meet On Aug. 6, over 100 women educators, members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG), will meet at West Orange-Stark Elementary School in Orange for their bi-annual workshop. ey will be coming from 10 counties in southeast Texas which comprise Area 2 of the Texas State Organization.

Twenty-five of these educators are either working at, or retired from, WOCCISD and LCMCISD. For more information, visit the Texas State Organization's website at www.dkgtexas.org or send an email to ivanovae4179@gmail.com.

WO-S season football tickets to go on sale Current WO-S season ticket holders can purchase their 2016 football tickets during our two day sale, August 3-4, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm.

Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office at West Orange-Stark High School.

Season tickets will be go sale to the general public during our two day sale August 9-10, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record A great weekend of music events is on tap across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana as summer continues to be red hot for music of all styles.

Whether you enjoy acoustic music at an area eatery, rock or country at a late night spot or national acts performing across the Sabine River, there is plenty to choose from. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for links to artists and venues.

Wednesday, July 27 Pug Johnson @ Bar Local Atomic @ Blue Martini Tim Burge @ e Boudain Hut Danny Dillon and Edwin Worthy @ Buffalo Wild Wings John Cessac and Dennis Schaeffer @ Café Del Rio John and omas Teague @ e Capri Club Sabine River Bend Band @ Catfish Kitchen Jimmy Kaiser @ e Grill Kris Harper and Matt Moss @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Electric Circus @ Rush Lounge Curse and the Cure @ e West ursday, July 28 American Authors, Sister Hazel @ L’Auberge Casino Resort Curse and the Cure @ e Bayou Cafe #2 Once the Dancefloor @ Blue Martini Paul Orta and the Kingpins @ Cafe Del Rio Skeeter Jones @ Good Times Paul Gonsoulin @ e Grill Jerry Dee @ Larry’s French Market e Bernie Alan Band @ e Lone Wolf Jimmy Kaiser @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Alex Rozell and Blake Sticker @ Madison’s Danny Dillon and Aaron Sterling @ e Neches River Wheelhouse

Pleasures @ e Red Room Electric Circus @ Rush Lounge John Cessac and e Texas Outlaws @ Sawdust Saloon Friday, July 29 Jana Kramer @ Golden Nugget Casino Jon Wolfe, Josh Ward Band @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Once the Dancefloor @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut e Flava Band @ Cafe Del Rio Keith Kire @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe Haywire @ Cottons Cay Tim Burge @ Dylan’s Waters Edge @ Gator Lounge e Disgustoids, Primitive, White Trash Superstar @ e Gig Kory Fontenot @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Lee Pelly @ Just One More Tavern Curse and the Cure @ La Voglia “MARSHLAND FESTIVAL” feat. e Flamethrowers, Todd O’Neill, Keith Frank, Brad Broussard @ Lake Charles Civic Center Pee Wee Bowen Band @ Larry’s French Market Ruckus @ e Logon Cafe David St. Romain @ e Lone Wolf Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid County Dead Earth Politics, Choke, Broken By e Burden, Art of the Process @ Luna Live Culverhouse @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza - Calder Ave. Rick Danna @ New York Pizza - Neches St. Alex Rozell @ Pine Tree Lodge Caleb Williams @ e Rodair Roadhouse Play It 4Ward @ Rush Lounge Motorbud, e Lifeless Empire, Fulcrum Lake @ Texas Rose Saloon Wes Hardin and Cody Schaeffer @ irsty’s Bubba Moore, Jeff Simon and Toby Castro @ WineStyles

Saturday, July 30 Kool and the Gang @ Delta Downs Event Center Jerry Jeff Walker @ Golden Nugget Casino e Flava Band @ e Bayou Cafe #2 Once the Dancefloor @ Blue

Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Mark and the Maniacs @ Cafe Del Rio Crossroads @ e Capri Club

See FUN, Page 3B

Eagles to have free fish fry, sock hop e Eagles Club, 803 28th St., Orange, will hold a free fish fry and a 50's themed sock hop on Saturday, July 30, from 4-10 pm. ere will be a pool tournament, car and bike contests50/50 drawings, karaoke and an award for best 50's dress.

For more information, call 886-7381.

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Deaths & Memorials Dan Gardiner Marble Falls

Dan Louis Gardiner, 58, of Marble Falls, formerly Dan of Orange and LaGrange, Gardiner passed away Sunday, July 24, after an extended bout with cancer. A private family service will be held.

Dan was born on his mother’s birthday, July 28, 1957 in Orange, to Richard and Rella Gardiner. He attended Orangefield and LaGrange High Schools and later a commercial driving school and a Bible College. He retired from the railroad.

He is survived by his parents; former wife Teresa Gantt Gardiner; sons, Dillon Konarsky, Nicholas Gardiner, Noah Gardiner and grandson Kannon Konarsky; brother Randy Gardiner and wife Michelle; sisters Judy Krueger, Debbie Herin and husband Wayne, Nancy Kollaja and husband Daniel, Sandra Kobs and husband Nelson and Jane Diggs and numerous nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts Bill McKinney, Harold and Jackie McKinney, Teresa Krout, James and Emily Broussard and Willie and Juanita Soape.

He was preceded in death by his sister Peggy Gardiner; grandparents Newman and Irene McKinney and Justilien and Stenie Broussard.

We are thankful to our Heavenly Father for his doctors and nurses, and Brazos Valley Hospice for their kind help in our time of need. May the Lord bless.

The family joyously looks forward to the assured reunion of all those who trust and abide in the Savior.

Rev. 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death,

neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Christine White Orange

Christine A. White, 89, of Orange, departed this life Thursday, Christine July 21.

A funeral serWhite vice will be held at 11:00 AM, at St. Paul’s CME Church, in Orange, Saturday, July 30. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 9:00-11:00 AM, at the church.

Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff.

Her love and memories will remain in the heart of her son, Willie Geter (Linda); daughters, Beverly M. Whitaker and Brenda White; five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; two great-great grandchildren, along with other loved ones and friends.

Levelle Clark Vidor

Levelle Clark, 78, died Thursday, July 21, in Beaumont.

Born in Pt. ArLevelle thur, he was a Clark long time resident of Vidor who liked to shop and go to antique stores.

He also loved woodworking and made many things. Levelle was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church for many years and dedicated his life to the Lord. He was known as being a great practical joker and making people laugh.

Funeral services were Monday, July 25, at Pine Forest Baptist Church, with interment following at Restlawn Memorial Park.

He is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Davis and her husband Max of Austin, Rachel Clark of Beaumont and Renee’ Parker and her husband Clifton, of Orange and son, Rick Clark and his wife LaDonna of Vidor. He is also survived by grandsons, Trey Henry, Travis Clark and Cody Clark and his wife Cassie; granddaughters, Lyndsi Goins and her husband PJ and Ami Verde and her husband Damien; great granddaughters, Sunni Britt, Macy Parks, Maci Verde, Lexi Webb, MaKena Travis and Hailyn Goins; great grandsons, Seth Webb, Collin Webb and Jordan Verde and sisters, Delois Fountain and Mary Ruth Adams.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Clark; granddaughter, Kristen Webb; sister, Mabelle Brannen and brothers, Buddy Clark and Lee Clark.

Gerald Huncharek Vidor

Gerald “Wolf” Huncharek, 70, of Vidor, died Saturday, July 16, at his home. He was Gerald a native of CleveHuncharek land, OH and a longtime resident of Vidor.

Wolf was a U.S. Army veteran prisoner of war during the Viet Nam war. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 29, at 11:00 a.m., at Mansfield Cemetery (off Alamo St.), in Vidor.

He is survived by his daughter, Acacia King of Vidor; son, Jeffery Elwell of Temple; granddaughters Elania King and Samantha Elwell; grandsons, Logan King and John Elwell; brothers, David Huncharek and John Huncharek and brother and sister-in-law, David and Krisi Olsen of Mauriceville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Laura Huncharek and his sister, Kolene Huncharek.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Ruth Toups Orange

Ruth Jacobs Toups, 84, of Orange, passed away July 21, at her home surRuth rounded by family.

Toups A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Vinton, Feb. 26, 1932, she was the daughter of John Jacobs and George Anna (Wilfer) Jacobs. Ruth was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church for over 50 years. She was part owner of Toups Marina and a member of the Power Squadron, the Orange Boat Club and The Eagles.

She loved to dress up and wear her many different hats. Ruth enjoyed spending time playing golf, traveling, selling things, reading, history and attending book signings. She loved anything that had to do with Texas History. Ruth especially loved her cats. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Toups, Jr.; parents and her great-grandson, Mason Toups.

She is survived by her children, Catherine Peart and husband Tommy and Kenneth Toups, all of Orange, Nancy Lovell, of Spring, Wanda Smith and husband Rod and and Willy Toups and wife

Texas Land Commissioner announces new web-based app Special Report For The Record Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today proudly announced Texas Coasts, a Webbased app to help vacationers find the perfect beach, won 3rd place in the Use of an API in a Map category at the 2016 Esri International User Conference (Esri UC). The Environmental Systems Research Institute, or Esri, hosts the world’s largest annual conference dedicated to geographic information system (GIS) technology. This category evaluates maps that make specific use of an Esri mapping API as a core component in the design and publication of a standalone online map product. The judges accessed applicant designs via mobile devices and reserved desktops.

“I am proud of the innovative ideas created at the General Land Office that have real-world applications that benefit Texans,” Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said. “I am proud of the work my team has done to make the Texas Coasts app a reality and I thank the Esri UC leaders who recognized this innovation at this conference. It is truly an honor.”

Texas Coasts’ responsive design fully integrates across all platforms for an easy user experience whether using a desktop, laptop, tablet or smart phone. TxCoasts.com allows users to sort by multiple filters to find the perfect place for their next outing.

Texas Coasts provides a locationenabled mapping function with turn-by-turn directions to each of the more than 600 destinations along the Texas coast. The application integrates with both Facebook and Twitter for users to

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush today proudly announced Texas Coasts, a Web-based app to help vacationers find the perfect beach

share vacation plans with friends and family.

“Texas Coasts is the one-stop digital app for anyone who wants to enjoy and explore our amazing coastline,” Bush said. “It’s a great app for families, fishermen, vacationers and anyone who wants to find the right Texas beach or boat ramp for fun in the sun yearround. Texas Coasts is also an economic development tool, since the coast is one of our state’s top economic engines.”

Users can search for destinations with multiple filters to find a variety of amenities and activities at each location including: Boat docks, canoeing, showers, boat ramps, mooring, swimming, camping, picnic tables, wildlife viewing, hiking, restrooms, beach watch program, kayaking, RV access and ADA compliant.

By clicking on destination pins users can view information about a site including activities, available facilities, fee information, site type, access type, location, and contact info. Most site pages

also include images associated with each access point. With so much information available for interactive use on a computer, tablet, or smart phone, travelers can plan their next getaway from anywhere.

Commissioner Bush has prioritized making government more efficient, and on bringing new technology and ideas to the General Land Office. The Texas Coasts Web app replaces the Beach and Bay Access Guide

(BBAG), a popular hard-copy publication, which was used by nature enthusiasts, beach-goers, fishermen, local governments, chambers of commerce and state employees. Replacing the printed publication with an online version eliminates printing costs.

Additionally, Texas Coasts can be continuously updated as new access sites are opened or if weather conditions require sites to temporarily close.

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Kandra, all of Orange; grandchildren, Shane, Elizabeth, Michael, Jacob, Megan, Brian, Kenneth “K.T.”, Cristalle, Rusty, Heather, Draten, Joshua, Chandra and Amber; 20 great-grandchildren and cousins, Richard Jacobs and Jake Jacobs.

Honorary pallbearers are Shane, Michael, Jacob, Brian, Kenneth “K.T.”, Rusty, Draten and Joshua.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support, P.O. Box 6291 Spartanburg, SC 29304, the Audubon Society at 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX, 77079 - or houstonaudubon.org, or to Shriners Hospitals for Children at 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

Terry Marshall Orange

Terry Marshall, 54, of Orange, passed away July 21, at her home surrounded by loved Terry ones.

Marshall Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 25, at Common Ground Community Church in Bridge City, with Pastor Bud Davis officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Port Arthur, March 6, 1962, she was the daughter of James Richard, Sr. and Evelyn (Bodin) Richard. Terry was a loving mother, wife and friend. For the last 12 years she worked as the food service manager for Bridge City Independent School District. She was a great cook and enjoyed taking care of her family, always putting herself last. Terry loved spending time

with her grandson, Aiden and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, James “Boo” Richard and Tommy Richard.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Gene Marshall; daughter, Shelby Marshall, of Orange; grandson, Aiden Lecea; brother, Freddy Richard and sister-in-law, Lynn Richard.

Linda Crump Beaumont

Linda Marie Crump, 56, of Beaumont, died Monday, July 18.

She was born Sept. 9, 1959, in Linda Beaumont, to Crump Dorothy Laden Kuritz and Alfred Kuritz and had been a lifelong resident of Beaumont. Linda was a secretary at St. John Lutheran Church, Beaumont.

She is known for her smile, good heart and love for her friends and family.

Linda loved her dogs and cats and would always help an animal in need. She loved the beach and would always plan trips with her family. She will be missed by so many and she touched so many hearts during her short time on earth.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Crump; daughters, Breezie Crump and Paige Crump, all of Beaumont; sister, Sue Burch, of Orange and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Friday, July 22, at St. John Lutheran Church, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

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CCA TEXAS FUNDS TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT AIRBOAT REPAIRS Staff Report For The Record

Over $32,000 will Aid Game Wardens in Continued Conservation Enforcement Missions CCA Texas recently provided funding for the repairs of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Law Enforcement Division district airboat. This airboat is used by TPWD Game Wardens in a wide variety of conservation enforcement missions including search and rescue, migratory game bird enforcement, commercial crab enforcement and crab trap cleanup, as well as netting enforcement.

“This refurbished airboat has a state-of-the-art new engine and propeller system, with more horsepower and half the weight of the old engine installed in 2003,” said Ronnie Luster, Chairman of the CCA Texas TPWD Committee.

“This airboat can navigate in less than an inch of water or run on land, whereas other enforcement boats cannot. It is also the most environmentallyfriendly boat, as it does not damage or destroy sea grass.”

CCA Texas has provided TPWD with over $32,000, which was put towards a new motor and drive, as well as a polymer bottom. With renovations now completed, the 13year old boat has been rendered good as new.

“Texas Game Wardens greatly benefit from the steadfast and sustained relationship with CCA Texas,” said Captain Jason Campbell, TPWD. “Many of our conservation and en-

forcement accomplishments are a direct result of their support. Funding these repairs will allow the continued use of this airboat toward our shared interest in conservation enforcement.”

CCA Texas is committed to supporting TPWD and providing funds towards Game Warden equipment, which directly

impact their effectiveness and success.

“We are very pleased to be able to continue to support TPWD,” said Luster. “CCA Texas has a long history of contributing to TPWD for coastal enforcement ability and our mutual interest and partnership in conservation.”

TWDB APPROVES SWIFT FUNDING FOR SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY Staff Report – For The Record Orange – A new modern facility ensuring dependable water to local industries and municipalities will be constructed in Southeast Texas thanks to the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) approval of financial assistance to the Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA).

TWDB Board Members Bech Bruun, Kathleen Jackson and Peter Lake approved a $75 million multi-year loan to SRA through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program in a TWDB board meeting on July 21, 2016.

SRA will use the assistance to finance the planning, acquisition, design and construction costs of a new 85 million gallons per day (MGD) raw water pump station along the Sabine River.

The existing SRA pump station, constructed in 1934, provides water to local industry and municipal customers in Orange and Newton County through the John W. Simmons Gulf Coast Canal System. The infrastructure and location of the existing pump station, as well as changes within the river, have occasionally limited SRA’s ability to draw water from the river. During natural low flow and drought conditions, SRA has had to release water from upstream Toledo Bend Reservoir to raise the level of the river at the main pump station’s intake canal so that water can be pumped to these customers. The new pump station will conserve water by reducing the need to release water from Toledo Bend Reservoir during periods of low flow

along the river and provide a more reliable source of water to SRA’s current and future customers.

The TWDB administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for construction of water system improvement projects throughout the State of Texas. The SWIFT program, which was passed by the Legislature and approved

by Texas voters through a constitutional amendment, helps water districts and communities develop and optimize water supplies at cost-effective rates. The overall goal of the program is to provide $27 billion in state water plan projects over the next 50 years.

Southeast Texas is very well represented at the Texas Water Development Board. Kathleen Jackson was appointed to the TWDB by Governor Rick Perry in 2014, and reappointed to a new term by Governor Greg Abbott in 2015. Ms. Jackson, a registered professional engineer, has a diverse background representing agricultural, environmental, industrial, and wholesale supply interests, which includes developing and implementing water management strategies for Southeast Texas. She served on the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board and many other water stakeholder committees. State Representative Dade Phelan is one of three House of Representatives recently appointed to the SWIFT Advisory Committee

by Speaker Joe Straus. Representative Phelan understands the challenges of water planning, development and conservation and also served on the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board. “As a member of the SWIFT Advisory Committee, I

know firsthand how competitive and rigorous the loan application process can be,” stated Representative Dade Phelan.

“I applaud the Sabine River Authority for gaining approval for one of the largest conservation projects to date from the SWIFT and appreciate the Texas Water Development Board’s support. This new pump station will ensure the future reliability of Toledo Bend for generations to come,” added Representative Phelan.

The first cycle of funding through the SWIFT program financed approximately $900 million in state water plan projects. The TWDB’s approval of SRA’s new pump station project falls in the 2nd cycle of the very successful program.

“SRA appreciates the TWDB Board’s approval of our project in the SWIFT program,” stated David Montagne, General Manager for SRA. “We applaud the accomplishments of the TWDB to assist in the development of reliable and dependable water supplies for Texas and look forward to working with the Board and Staff to construct this new project for Southeast Texas,” added Montagne.

Created by the Legislature in 1949, the Sabine River Authority is an official agency of the State of Texas. The Authority was created as a conservation and reclamation district with responsibilities to control, store, preserve, and distribute the waters of the Sabine River and its tributary streams for useful purposes.

For further information contact Ann Galassi, Assistant General Manager – Administration at(409) 746-2192 or agalassi@sratx.org

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season to Open July 15 Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open 30 minutes after sunset Friday, July 15. The opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic in-

formation to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public. In making its determination, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coastal Fisheries Division used the best available scientific information including samples collected by using trawls and bag seines in TPWD routine data collection.

The purpose of the closed Gulf season is to protect brown shrimp during their major peri-

od of emigration from the bays to the Gulf of Mexico until they reach a larger, more valuable size before harvest and to prevent waste caused by the discarding of smaller individuals.

Federal waters (from 9 to 200 nautical miles offshore) will open at the same time that state waters will open. The National Marine Fisheries Service chose to adopt rules compatible with those adopted by Texas.

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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

FISHING ORANGE COUNTY

Cops raise $100,000 for kids

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Last Friday night I had an opportunity to compare fishing notes with Jake Jordan at the “Cops Helping Kids” banquet and it was obvious that he felt very good about his chances of doing well in the tournament the following day.“All you can do is get the bite and hope that the fish you catch are big enough,” said Jordan, but I at least feel like I will get those bites tomorrow.”

I have never understood how he manages to fly under the radar as he is invariably one of those guys you know you are going to have to beat in order to win in area tournaments.Diversity is his strength as he is as comfortable fishing the short rigs as he is wading knee deep mud.He is especially hard to beat this time of the year when the larger trout prefer live bait, but there isn’t a lure in his box that he can’t or won’t fish!

When all was said and done, the following evening he and his brother had collected checks in seven different categories to top the 218 team field with $3286 in winnings. When you are on the clock, targeting a single species is tough enough, but to place in that many categories is a heck of a feat.

Two other local anglers that are always in the hunt when fishing the Sabine Lake system also targeted multiple species to earn a big payday.Justin Trahan’s team placed in five different categories to win $2344 and Albert Bates and his 10 year old son, Caleb, placed in four categories to net a $1795 payday.Both Trahan and Bates share Jordan’s ability to not only locate fish, but fish a variety of lures and techniques as well.

While not one of those three teams won the first place check of $1500 for the two heaviest fish in the trout, redfish or flounder categories, they still claimed the top three places in combined weight for all three species!

The team of Brad Deslatte, Kevin and Michael Vaughan were on a mission and it was “mission accomplished” as they earned the $1500 winner’s check in the redfish division with two 27inch redfish that weighed 16.24 pounds.Their winning catch was anchored by an 8.57 pound beast that earned them an additional $575 for the heaviest red.

Darrell Richmond’s team accomplished the same feat in the trout division in winning $2095 with a pair of trout that weighed 10.99 pounds and the heaviest trout tipping the scales at 5.60 pounds. Shea Ballard took the top stringer check in the flounder division with 7.91 pounds while Trahan cashed the heaviest flounder check with a 4.67 pound fish.Bates took home the sidepot check of $595 for the redfish with the most spots.

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As the pesky Houston Astros continue to gnaw at the upstate rival Texas Rangers’ dwindling lead in the American League West Division, the catalyst for the leaders’ demise is a 5-foot-5-inch bundle of dynamite named Jose Altuve that everyone in major league baseball is now familiar with.

Altuve has produced more than 200 base hits the last two seasons and definitely is headed in that direction again this year.

He’s already led the American League in batting a couple of years ago and should be a shoo-in this year with his .360 batting average going into Monday’s three-game series at Minute Maid Park in Houston against the New York Yankees.

But this season Altuve has loftier goals---he’s been the leading candidate for the AL Most Valuable Player Award during most of the season and has already surpassed his seasonal home run total with more than 10 weeks remaining in the 2016 major league baseball season.

The diminutive Altuve blasted two home runs in his first two at-bats Sunday against the last-place Los Angeles Angels and drove in a career-high six runs, drubbing them 13-3 and extending their winning streak over the Angels to 11 straight games.

Altuve has smashed 17 home runs so far this season, which are the most by an Astros second baseman since

Jose Alyuve has been the leading candidate for the AL Most Valuable Player Award during most of the season and has already surpassed his seasonal home run total with more than 10 weeks remaining in the 2016 major league baseball season.

Hall of Famer Craig Biggio’s 21 in 2006, according to Monday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle.

Besides batting a major league-best .360, Altuve also has a 1.003 OPS that ranks third. The article in the Chronicle added, “He has a chance to become the first player to lead the AL in batting avcrage, on-base percentage and stolen bases since Ty Cobb in 1917.

“Altuve is the first Astros player to own a .360 batting average this late in a season since Lance Berkman in 2001.

Berkman batted .361 through July 24 that year and wound

up hitting .331.

“Ten games over .500 for the first time this season, the Astros have matched their longest winning streak in one season against a single opponent. They also beat the Cubs 11 straight times in 1980.

“It’s their longest overall streak against a single opponent since 12-game skeins against the Reds and Phillies that spanned the 2004 and 2005 seasons,” the article pointed out.

Alex Bregman, who the Astros made the second pick out of LSU in the 2015 draft last summer, joined the team from Class AAA Fresno and was

scheduled to start against the Yankees Monday night at Minute Maid Park.

The 22-year old probably played third base, but also has been working in left field and as a designated hitter at Fresno.

During his 13 months in the minor leagues, Bregman had 182 total bases in 62 games this season with Corpus Christi (Class AA) and Fresno (Class AAA), belted 20 home runs and 61 RBIs in 314 atbats this season and had a.986 OPS, including 1.015 in 18 games with Fresno.

Bregman’s anticipated call-

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DPS: Texans stay prepared as hurricane season continues Staff Report For The Record

AUSTIN – With about four months remaining in the 2016 hurricane season, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents to evaluate their emergency plans and monitor weather forecasts for potential hurricanes and tropical storms. Hurricane season began June 1 and continues through Nov. 30. Historically, August and September are the more active months during a hurricane season.

“A well-established hurricane plan and complete emergency kit can be lifesavers in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, and we urge Texans to take precautions now for possible storms,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “As we approach the peak months of hurricane season, residents should remain vigilant and keep a watchful eye on weather reports and conditions in their area.”

All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. It is possible for a storm

to severely impact our state, even prior to or without making direct landfall in Texas.

Additionally, the rainbands associated with a tropical system have an extremely wide reach, so monitoring changing weather conditions during hurricane season is critically important for all Texans.

Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines, and winds can vary from 74 to 157 miles per hour (or higher).

In addition, hurricanes and

Kaz: Jose Alyuve up coincides with last year’s elevation of shortstop Carlos Correa, who went on to become the 2015 AL Rookie of the Year.

“A July 25 debut for Bregman is considered ahead of schedule compared to what the Astros envisioned entering his first big spring training,” the Chronicle article pointed out.

“He opened his first full professional season in Class AA Corpus Christi, dominating Texas League pitching to the tune of a .975 OPS. His 20 home runs between Class AA and Class AAA are one fewer than he hit in his three years at LSU,” the article concluded.

“We feel like this is a good time to add him to a good team,” Manager A.J. Hinch said last weekend. “We’re rolling along pretty well. He doesn’t have to come up here and be anything but himself and contribute at a couple of positions.”

The Astros’ hitting appears to be on its way up and the addition of Alex Bregman should beef up the still-weak bottom half of the batting order as the team moves into the “crunch time” of their season.

KWICKIES…The pro football world was saddened to hear about the death of Dennis Green, whose coaching revitalized the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990’s. Green died of a heart attack last week at the age of 67. He was the first black head coach in Big Ten history when he took the Northwestern job in 1981 and was just the third black head coach in the NFL when the Vikings hired him in 1992. Green spent 10 seasons in Minnesota, leading the Vikings to the playoffs eight times and two NFC championship games. He had only one losing season and compiled an overall record of 97-62, a mark second only to Bud Grant in franchise history.

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tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes, create dangerous coastal water conditions including storm surges along the coast, and cause extensive damage from flooding.

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

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

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agreed upon last week by the superintendents of the Beaumont ISD and the head of Port Neches-Groves ISD. John Fossard of BISD and Rodney Cavness of PN-G agreed to prohibit “trash-talking” between the two districts’ athletes and coaches. Both district leaders want to promote sportsmanship and eliminate the “trashtalking”.

For some unknown reason most of the golfers and their spouses at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange have been wearing big smiles on their faces since last weekend. It’s amazing how one necessary move can result in such satisfying looks of relief.

It’s amazing that whenever Russian President Vladimir Putin wrote a letter of complaint to the International Olympic Committee about his country being banned from this summer’s games, members of the IOC stopped in their tracks and turned to jelly. There’s going to be doping rules for all athletes or none for all. If Putin needs gold medals that badly, he should visit a GI Surplus store.

The only way PGA golfer Jhonattan Vegas would be able to play in this week’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol in New Jersey was to win last weekend’s PGA Tour Canadian Open. That’s exactly what he did by rallying and finishing early and watching a field of quality golfers drop by the wayside one-by-one. The bottom line is that Vegas’ 64 on Sunday’s final round was good enough to earn him a onestroke victory and a spot in this week’s major tournament plus a check for $1.062 million. He also received a two-year exemption and a spot in next year’s Masters Tournament.

Two players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. last week-

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computers melted down during the final weigh-in!

Only 55 of the 214 teams entered managed to weigh in a total of 174 fish and in spite of the efforts of the anglers and the weigh-in team, keeping them alive was next to impossible.It was hot!

Easily the biggest winners, however, were the area children’s charities that will once again benefit from the tireless year-long efforts of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Association as well as the support of local anglers and merchants.This year’s event raised a record total of nearly $100,000 which will be distributed to a number of local organizations and charities that benefit the kids.

Lt.Tony Viator also proudly pointed out that while it has recently become a major issue across the nation, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has been proactive in strengthening their bond with the community for a number of years.“This marked the seventh anniversary of this tournament alone and we are pleased that it has not only continued to grow every year, but afforded us yet one more opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with folks and let them know that we are here to serve and support them any way we can.”

Congratulations to everyone involved in any way in making this a tournament to take pride in!

Next up is the O.C.A.R.C. tournament set for the first Saturday in August at the public boat ramps in Orange and it too is a big event for folks that need our support.I will have all the details in next week’s column, but for more information and entry forms you can look them up at OCARC on Facebook or call 886-1363.

end took different routes to reach the pinnacle of major league baseball. Ken Griffey, Jr., the first pick in the 1987 amateur draft, became the highest pick ever inducted. Mike Piazza, a 62nd round pick in 1988— No. 1390—is the lowest pick to enter the Hall of Fame.

JUST BETWEEN US…The Houston Texans will begin their training camp for the 2016 National Football League season Sunday without the services of three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, who underwent back surgery last week. Although many of the media wags are predicting how many regular-season games Watt will miss, his past history of taking care of himself supports his claim and that of the team doctors that he will be ready for the season opener Sept. 11 against the Chicago Bears. Actually, Watt never played much in the preseason exhibition games, so from that standpoint, nothing has changed. He will be placed on the “physically unable to perform” list Sunday and can be activated from that PUP list any time before the season.

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

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

• Stay informed about changing weather conditions in and around your area.

If you or someone you know might need assistance during a disaster, please register for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), a free registry that provides local emergency planners and responders with additional information about needs in their communities. To register, contact 2-1-1 Texas, the state’s free 24-hour helpline. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 for community resources.

For more ways to prepare for the 2016 hurricane season, we urge Texans to visit: www.texasprepares.org.

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Kool and the Gang, one of the most popular soul, funk, rhythm and blues bands of the 20th century, returns to the area and will perform Saturday, July 30, inside the Delta Downs Event Center in Vinton, La. for ages 21 and older. The band is best known for hits such as “Celebration,” “Get Down on It,” “Joanna,” “Jungle Boogie” and more. Courtesy photo

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Tim Burge @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe e Big icket Band @ County Seat Music Hall Kountze Safety Patrol @ Dylan’s Curse and the Cure @ e Embers Club Waters Edge @ Gator Lounge Zach Gonzalez @ e Grill Aaron Sterling and Matt Lewis @ Hardheads “MARSHLAND FESTIVAL” feat. Mo Pitney, Jamie Bergeron and Kickin’ Cajuns, Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Waters Edge, Krossfyre, John Dale Hebert and Friends, Louisiana Express with Johnnie Allan and Tommy McClain, Whiskey South @ Lake Charles Civic Center Greg Martinez and e Delta Kings @ Larry’s French Market Ruckus @ e Logon Cafe

e Dog Hill Stompers @ e Lone Wolf Bronco Jr. @ Lucky Longhorn Casino Mike Krajicek @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid County e Kings of Mojo @ Mackenzie’s Pub e Ruxpins, e Deltaz @ Madison’s Signature @ Quaker Steak and Lube Octopoodle, Total Strangers, Rob Wellz @ e Red Room Play It 4Ward @ Rush Lounge e Lakeview Band with Wayne Dylan @ Rusty Nail Six String Mafia @ Ships Wheel Rock Alley @ Texas Ave. Tavern Texas Trash and the Trainwrecks, Poor Dumb Bastards, e Grundles, Semon Demon @ Texas Rose Saloon

Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist at irsty’s Courtney Hale Revia @ Vine 2 Wine Winery Monday, July 31 Kris Harper @ Blue Martini Rockin’ Horse @ e Boudain Hut Glenn Lenderman Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Bayou Sounds @ Pine Tree Lodge Electric Circus @ Rush Lounge

Family collection highlights Stark Museum happenings

Tuesday, Aug. 2 Caylan Daughrity @ Dylan’s Richard LeBeouf and Two Step @ Dream Pool at Coushatta Casino Young Valley, e Ramblin’ Boys @ e Logon Cafe Good Grief, Kay Odyssey @ Victoria House

One family, three generations, timeless treasures…e Stark Museum of Art presents Collecting Conversations, a new exhibition, opening August 6, that invites the public to connect with the collection of the Stark and Lutcher family in unique and interesting ways.

Everyone collects something.

People buy keepsakes to remind them of their travels. ey keep treasures to pass down through their families. Some seek objects that can teach them about the world. Others collect items that are valuable, beautiful, rare, or quirky. Such "stuff" tells stories, sometimes about the objects, sometimes about the collector and often about both. e Starks and the Lutchers of Orange, collected "stuff" just like other families, obtaining many types of objects for a variety of reasons. Although known for collecting fine art and rare books, they also collected objects that reflected who they were as people.

Collecting Conversations explores objects the family collected for beauty, history, knowledge and simply, self-expression. is exhibition encourages Museum guests to follow the collecting styles of three generations of one family and allow this experience to prompt them to think about what they collect and why they collect it. e public is invited to "join the conversation" and consider what stories their "stuff" tells.

Upon arriving at the Stark Museum of Art, guests will be

PINEHURST POLICE REPORT

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from July 3 - July 9, 2016.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 • Assist other agency in the 2500 block of Milam.

• Welfare check in the 1500 block of Strickland.

• Informational report in the 1600 block of 34th Street.

Monday, July 4 • Theft in the 1500 block of Strickland.

• Disturbance in the 3100 block of Martin.

• Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

One family, three generations, timeless treasures…The Stark Museum of Art presents Collecting Conversations, a new exhibition, opening August 6, that invites the public to connect with the collection of the Stark and Lutcher family in unique and interesting ways.

in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Informational report in the 3600 block of Optimist Way. Tuesday, July 5 • Suspicious person in the 2300 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Suspicious activity in area of West Park Avenue and Pin Oak. Thursday, July 7 • Alarm in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Alarm in the 1400 block of Strickland.

• Disturbance in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue.

Friday, July 8 • Theft in the 3700 block of West Park Avenue.

• Informational report in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue.

• Assist other agency in the 3700 block of Mockingbird.

Saturday, July 9 • Alarm in the 800 block of Dal Sasso Drive.

• Informational report in the 2400 block of MLK. • Informational report in the 3500 block of Nightingale.

• Theft in the 3300 block of West Park Avenue.

Source: Pinehurst Police Department

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met in the lobby by three beautifully restored automobiles: a 1922 Ford Model T Runabout Truck, and a 1911 Hupp Motor Car Company Roadster, Hupmobile, both used by the Stark family on their ranch in Colorado, as well as a 1950 Crosley Super Sport, owned by H.J. Lutcher Stark. e exhibition includes items collected by Frances Ann Robinson Lutcher, (1841-1924) Miriam Melissa Lutcher Stark, (1859-1936) and by Henry Jacob Lutcher Stark (1887-1965). Included are a silver pitcher, a bronze sculpture, brilliant cut glass, china, pottery, Navajo weavings, jewelry, paintings, and rare books.

A closer look reveals insight into H.J. Lutcher Stark's collecting methods through a group of Hennings paintings, and Miriam's interest in lace, as well as brilliant cut glass by T.G. Hawkes and Pairpoint Manufacturing.

Also on view are rare books of historic and intellectual importance by John Milton, Charlotte Bronte and John James Audubon. Guests may enjoy getting to know the "purse-onality" of the female family members with a look at their beautiful and decorative purses and all are likely to appreciate the display of 134 fun and quirky blown eggs, decorated to resemble famous historical figures! e exhibition also features two loaned books from the Miriam Lutcher Stark Library, Harry Ransom Center, e University of Texas at Austin: A first edition King James Bible and Mr. William Shakespeares comedies,

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Additionally, Collecting Conversations allows the public to get to know the Lutcher and Stark family in a new and personal way in a special hallway exhibition, Treasures & Trinkets: Collections from the Archive, featuring items that belonged to family members that have never been exhibited before. ese items help tell stories about the history of the family, the community, and even the nation. Included are such objects as Lutcher Stark's notepads, a collection of his favorite number, "13" and gardening notes regarding Shangri La Gardens.

Also included are items from Lutch's Boys, Bengal Lancers, and the Bengal Guards, all student organizations founded by Mr. Stark. Family Bibles, travel souvenirs, postcards, automotive items, University of Texas memorabilia and memories of Miriam Stark's participation in the area Shakespeare Club fill the hallway cases. Lutcher's grandfather, John T. Stark carried a diary notebook as a Civil War soldier and this, along with his father's pistols, are featured in the hallway as well.

Stark Museum of Art offerings for the fall reflect the Collecting Conversations theme.

August 4 (6 - 8 pm) Members' Only exhibition preview* August 6 (9 am) Collecting Conversations opens August 6 (2 - 3 pm) Collecting and Care: Disaster Recovery Held at e W.H. Stark House, special guests from Heritage House September 10 (1 - 5 pm) Adult Studio Art Workshop: Watercolor Painting* Get e-tickets at starkmuseum.org, special guest artist Shirley Marshall $35/Adults; $25/Members September 17 (9 am - 4 pm) Favorite ings Family Day FREE for all ages!

September 24 (9 am - 5 pm) Smithsonian Museum Day Live!* Register online at starkmuseum.org October 6 (3:30 - 6:30 pm) Members' Exclusive Event: Out of the Box* See the glass case lifted from Audubon's double elephant folio e Birds of America & view incredible special pages October 14 (10 - 11 am) SMA Playdate: Icky, Sticky Glue* Register online at starkmuseum.org October 15 (10:30 am 12:30 pm) CREATE! Workshop: If You Build It...* Register online at starkmuseum.org October 22 (2 - 3 pm) Collecting and Care: Cars Held at Stark Museum of Art, special guests Darin Rosenblad & Fred ompson November 5 (9 am - 4 pm) Autumn Fair - Shangri La Gardens *Advanced registration needed For details or registration information one may contact 409.221.6685 or visit starkmuseum.org

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Taste of Southeast Texas Fried Pecan Okra/Sour Cream Cornbread/Purple Hull Peas EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon For e Record

Six-time Grammy Award winner Ronnie Milsap is one of several artists announced this past week which will be performing at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. this fall. Also announced include John Michael Montgomery, Jefferson Starship and Foghat, John Kay and Steppenwolf, and Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis.

All shows are for ages 21 and older. Record Photo/Gerry L. Dickert

Nugget adds country, rock mix for its summer concert lineup

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e Golden Nugget Casino continues to offer guests a variety of entertainment options, including its latest string of concert announcements featuring both rock and country music artists. e biggest concert event announced this past week is none other than country music legend Ronnie Milsap, who will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older.

Tickets are $25-$55 each and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, July 29, at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the HEB Plus on Dowlen Road in Beaumont, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-7453000.

Milsap has released more than two dozen albums with over 35

million albums sold around the world. He has 40 number one songs to his credit, which includes "Any Day Now," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World," "Pure Love," "Nobody Likes Sad Songs," "Smoky Mountain Rain," and "Stranger in My House," among many others.

Visit www.ronniemilsap.com for more information.

Country music artist John Michael Montgomery is back for a performance on Friday, Sept.

30. Tickets are $10-$40 each and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Montgomery, 51, began his major label music career in 1992 and has released more than 30 singles over his career, including his number one hits "Sold," "I Swear," "If You've Got Love," and "is Little Girl."

He has released 10 studio albums, which includes his most recent, the October 2008 release, "Time Flies," which peaked at

number 35 on the U.S. Country albums chart of that year.

Visit www.johnmichael.com for more information on this artist.

Fans of classic rock will be excited for this show on Oct. 1, as not one, but two well known acts converge on Lake Charles.

Rock acts Jefferson Starship and Foghat will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $20-$50 each and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets across the region.

Jefferson Starship, which evolved from Jefferson Airplane, is known for its hit songs "No Way Out," "Jane," "Count on Me," "Layin' It on the Line," "With Your Love" and "Miracles." e group continues to tour despite the death of founder Paul Kantner's death earlier this year.

Visit www.jeffersonstarship.net for more information.

I remember when I was a kid, picking vegetables in the garden with mama and daddy. My favorite things to eat were tomatoes, okra and purple hull peas (even though I love all vegetables). e main reason I liked to pick tomatoes was being able to just eat them right then and there - warm and tasty straight from the vine. But the peas … I knew once we had those shelled and the snaps mixed in, there would be a feast for supper that night.

Mama would usually smother pork chops or chicken and there would be sliced tomatoes, peas and usually some good cornbread. I still love a meal like that.

As I got older, I realized that I was very happy with a vegetable plate and cornbread. I especially love that meal after working in the yard on a hot day.

As I write this, I am waiting for my peas and tomatoes to be ready to come off the plants. I’ll have a pork chop and some veggies along with cornbread. But instead of the traditional cornbread and okra mama always makes, I will be trying these new recipes.

I’ve never had either of these recipes, but I have to say they both sound delicious. If you try them, let me know what you think. e okra and cornbread recipes are from Southern Living - Cooking in Your Cast Iron Skillet . e peas are my “recipe”.

Fried Pecan Okra 1 cup pecans 1 1/2 cups all purpose baking mix 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper 2 10 ounce packages frozen, whole okra, thawed peanut oil Place pecans in an even layer

in a shallow pan.

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.

Process pecans, baking mix and salt and pepper in food processor until pecans are finely ground. Place pecan mixture in a large bowl. Add okra, tossing to coat. Gently press pecan mixture into okra.

Pour oil to a depth of two inches into a large cast iron skillet or dutch oven, heat to 350.

Fry okra in batches, turning once, 5-6 minutes or until golden, drain on paper towels. *a 16 ounce package of frozen cut okra may be substituted. *Note - For testing purposes, Bisquick Original All-Purpose Baking Mix was used.

Sour Cream Cornbread 1 1/2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 14.75 oz can low sodium cream style corn 1 8 oz container light sour cream 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup (2 oz) 2% reduced fat

shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Preheat oven to 450. Heat a 10 inch cast iron skillet in oven 5 minutes Stir together corn meal mix and and flour in large bowl; add corn, sour cream, eggs and cilantro. stirring just until blended. Pour batter into hot lightly greased skillet. Top with cheese if desired.

Bake at 450 for 22-24 minutes or until golden brown and cornbread pulls away from sides of skillet. *To spice things up a bit, stir in some finely diced jalapeno peppers.

Purple Hull Peas After soaking overnight, place peas in a cast iron dutch oven (size of pot depends on amount of peas you have. I use my large pot).

Add salt and pepper to taste and a few slices of bacon and two ham hocks.

2 envelopes of Lipton Onion Soup mix Cook on low fire until peas are soft - usually about 2-4 hours.

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Neighbor Cox’s Texas size cucumber. 25.5 inches long, 9 inches round, 3 1/2 pounds. The size of 10 regular cucumbers! Cox had overlooked it under leaves. it was still green, hard and ready to eat!

LSC-O Journal seeking entries Starting in 1984 as a small publication, Lamar State College-Orange’s journal of the arts has grown from a small student publication to one including the work of LSC-O’s faculty and staff, as well as members of the community. Originally a 24page publication, the journal contains 72+ pages and is now an annual journal instead of a semester publication offered each Fall and Spring. Cardi-

nalview was the original title of the publication and in 1999 was renamed the Cypress Branches when the institution’s name switched from Lamar University at Orange to Lamar State College-Orange.

The Cypress Branches has evolved over the years. The journal was once edited by students but is currently coordinated by faculty member, Dr. Arlene Turkel. Cypress Branches is no longer just a literary journal but is a Literary/Artistic Journal of Lamar State College-Orange. In 2007, submissions by staff, faculty and community members were encouraged and in 2006 an awards ceremony was instituted so winners could be publicly recognized by the school.

Fall 2016 will bring another step forward for the Cypress Branches. “Branching Out”, an art contest for Orange County and Southwest Louisiana high school seniors, will debut.

Prizes for the high school students will include scholarships and award ribbons. The theme of the contest is “Reading is Simply Everything” and all entries should reflect the theme.

Submission deadline is February 1, 2017.

Art teachers and principals will receive information about the contest in August or students can find information on the LSC-O Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LamarOrange. For more information about the contest, contact Whitney Richard at (409) 882-3955 or whitney.richard@lsco.edu.

Immediate Past President Lion, Chris Kovatch, named the 2015-2016 Orange Lions Club Rookie of the Year Lion, Troy Holbrook and Orange Lions Club Lion of the Year, Lion David Mouton.

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Savage Tan. The salon is locally owned by Brianna McKee and provides services including tanning, spray tan and hair services.

Savage Tan is located at 7170 N. Hwy. 87 and can be contacted at 886-1725 for more information.

Well-known television personality, James Ware, interviews this month’s Golden Apple Educator Award winner as MCT Credit Union’s Sandra Devall presents Brooke Deets with the gifts associated with this award.

Those in the photograph include, from left, James Ware, Brooke Deets, Ethan Ellis, Ethan’s mom Jennifer Dupree, Sandra Duvall and Deets’ son Caden.

Brooke Deets, Mauriceville Middle School math and algebra teacher, was presented the Golden Apple Educator Award by Fox News and MCT Credit Union, Tuesday, July 19. Since nominations must come from persons at least 18 years old, one of Ms. Deets’ seventh grade students, Ethan Ellis, enlisted his mom Jennifer to nominate the teacher for him.

During the presentation, Fox reporter James Ware asked Ethan what was so special about his math teacher.

Besides being the robotics coach, which he really enjoys, Ethan said that Ms. Deets is so enthusiastic and excited about what she’s teaching that she makes it fun for the students and he’s looking forward to his eighth grade year, which will include one of the advanced algebra classes taught by Deets.

Besides receiving a crystal apple, MCT’s Sandra Duvall presented Deets with a $500 check and gift tote.

The segment aired on the local Fox station on Thursday and after airing on KFDM Friday, will be posted to the stations’ websites.

Nugget English rock act Foghat formed in 1971 and is best known for its hit songs "Fool for the City," "What a Shame," "I Just Want to Make Love to You," and "Slow Ride." Foghat is touring in support of its June 2016 release, "Under the Influence," which is a completely fan-funded album.

Visit www.foghat.net for details on the band.

Canadian-American rock outfit John Kay and Steppenwolf are on tap for a late summer showcase at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16, inside the Golden Nugget's Grand Event Center as well.

Tickets are $30-$60 at all Ticketmaster outlets and are on sale now. e band is best known for its classic hits "Magic Carpet Ride" and "Born to Be Wild," as well as other classic tracks such as "Move Over" and "Rock Me." Visit www.steppenwolf.com for more information on Kay and the band.

Continued from Page 4B Another big show on tap for mid-fall is an event featuring two country music artists.

Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis will both perform inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino on Friday, Nov. 11. Tickets are $20-$45 each and on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Morgan, 57, is best known for her hit songs "Five Minutes," "He Talks to Me," "What Part of No," "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," and "Out of Your Shoes."

Tillis, 59, who is also the daughter of legend Mel Tillis, is best known for her hit songs

"All the Good Ones are Gone," "Land of the Living," "Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)," "In Between Dances" and many others.

Morgan and Tillis collaborated on the album "Dos Divas" in 2013 and released the singles "I Know What You Did Last Night" and "I Am a Woman."

Visit www.lorrie.com for details on Morgan and www.pamtillis.com for information on Tillis.

Visit www.goldennugget.com/ lakecharles for a complete up-todate list of concerts featuring national artists at this Lake Charles facility.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Triangle Area Network-Orange to its membership. Triangle Area Network (TAN) is a non-profit community service organization now serving all of Orange County and surrounding areas. After more than 29 years of existence, the changing landscape of healthcare has led the organization to expand their healthcare endeavors to include “ALL CARE FOR ALL PEOPLE”. TAN provides a full service clinic, administering comprehensive and primary care for all individuals in Southeast Texas.

The clinic is now open and accepting new patients. They look forward to serving and meeting the healthcare needs of patients in the Orange area. The clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and offers sliding scale payments for non-insured clients. They are looking forward to creating great relationships with our clients and the Orange community. The new clinic is located at 3737 N. 16th St., Orange, in the Northway Shopping Center. They are open Monday – Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM, Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM, and Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM. For more information, call 409-920-4223 or visit their website www.tanorange.com.

Pictured from left are Al Judice, owner of Judice’s Cajun Cafe’, Chef Jon Hersey, Cara Hersey and chamber ambassador, Beverly Perry. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce recently named Jon Hersey, chef at Judice’s Cajun Café, Employee of the Month for July. Jon was presented his award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford,

by Lifetime Ambassador Beverly Perry of Bridge City Bank at the July Networking Coffee, hosted by Triangle Area Network-Orange. Jon received gifts and gift certificates from several local merchants.

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The prayer we don’t want to pray for our children Christian Today News Service Most—if not all—parents want to see their kids have an easy and blessed day, so we often pray that over them. But the reality is that our children will not always have good and blessed days. They’ll get sick. They’ll have to face bullies. They might even encounter problems as young as they are.

If we had to pray for our son or daughter saying, “Lord, I pray that you would be with my child through all the problems he or she encounters,” we’d probably stop in our tracks. The problem with a prayer like that is that it’s as if we’re praying that problems and trials come their way, and that just sounds like an awful prayer for a parent to pray. But is it really?

I don’t think any parent will have to pray for trials and problems to come into a child’s life.

It will come. Jesus says in John 16:33b that “...in the world you will have tribulation” (ESV). Trials are expected for everyone.

But most parents don’t want

that for their kids. We want to be there to pick them up when they trip and fight the bad guys for them. While that’s noble, it’s not always good parenting. God designed life to get rough sometimes because that’s His way of helping us grow in character and faith—and it’s no different for your kids. James 1:2–3 tells us, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness” (ESV).

McDonald Baptist Church to host Very Big Saturday McDonald Baptist Church will host their third Very Big Saturday, Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 am-1 pm, in the church gym.

Kingdom Zoo will bring an assortment of animals as they come to lead the Bible lesson on creation. There will be crafts, games, fun and refreshments. All are invited - and bring a friend.

Second Baptist BC to host VBS Second Baptist, Bridge City will be hosting their annual Cross-Culture VBS on Aug. 1-4 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. each evening. The event is for children ages 3 through grade 5.

Join us as we travel to Norway to experience exciting Bible Adventures, Nordic eats and treats, Fjord fun and games and get a glimpse into the culture of Norway. The missions emphasis for VBS this year will be Operation Christmas Child. We will be packing shoeboxes to go to children around the world. Each child is asked to bring an item to be placed in a shoebox: a toothbrush, small toy, wash cloth, school supplies, etc.

For more information, call 735-8156.

Online registration is now open at www.groupvbspro.com/ vbs/cc/secondbaptistbctx.

New single womens group formed Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to host new single women’s group to be held at 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, is starting a new women’s group for those who are single and experiencing living on their own after divorce and/or separation during their 40s.

The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The group leader is Lynn Holaway, who is experiencing the this situation and would like to reach out to others for mutual support and learning. Holaway holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and family science and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. This is not a therapy group, it’s about the unique challenges of finding yourself single as a woman in your 40s. The group will meet each Wednesday at 6 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

Come as you are!

It will not always be an easy journey for your child as he or she goes his or her way. School will get hard, friends will be offensive and hurtful and they will lose some games they join. But that’s part of life and that’s part of God’s way of moulding them into the men and women He has called them to be. It’s God’s way of teaching children to rely on the power of Christ as early as possible to get through the tests of the day.

Hebrews 12:5b–6 says, “My

son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.

For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives” (ESV).

Now, it’s never going to be easy to pray this prayer over our kids and watch them deal with the waves of life. That’s why we need God’s grace and His strength to persevere with our children. Imagine what it was like for our Heavenly Father to watch His only son die on a cross for all mankind. It must have been hard and God could have at any time taken Him off the cross and zapped every Roman soldier in sight.

But instead He watched and allowed Jesus to suffer because it was His destiny to do so. I don’t pray for the day my children will have problems, but I do hope that God give them the strength to face the challenges He will bring to them—because He will. And when that day comes, we all need the grace and strength through Christ to face those trials

To sign up and join the group, text Lynn at 409-988-5290, or email her at goodshepherdoctx@att.net.

Good Shepherd Lutheran VBS God’s Party - The Banquet: The feast of life. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, will hold Vacation Bible School, July 25 – 29. VBS will be from 9:00 am-noon each day with the exception of Friday, when there will be pizza and activities until 3 p.m.

All children from grades Kindergarten to fifth grade are invited to attend. Individuals who are in grades six and up are needed as helpers.

Additional information can be obtained by going to the church website www.golutheran.org and/or calling the church, 735-4573.

El Bethel Baptist to hold anniversary service

The El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 704 N. 12th St., Orange, will celebrate their 67th anniversary, Sunday, July 30, at 3:30 pm. The theme is “Preach to Reach Each.” The Rev. Ronnie A.E. Crockett, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and his congregation wool be special guests. Rev. Crockett will deliver the anniversary message. For more information, contact the church at 883-8996.

Trinity Baptist prepares summer activities for youth Trinity Baptist Church is preparing for a summer of activities geared toward youth of all ages. Orange area children and teens are invited to participate.

Under the leadership of Summer Interns, Rebecca Sanford and Derek Smith, plans are underway for trips to Sulphur Parks and Recreation Waterpark, (SPAR), Elise’s Family Fun Center, Camp at East Texas Baptist Encampment and a Crystal Beach Retreat. Additionally, students can enjoy weekly Bible study, service projects and fun activities including games, art and movies.

The church is located at 1819 N. 16th St., in Orange.

Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1333

Rev. Keith Tilley Sunday Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Nursury Provided Wednesday

Harvest Chapel

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

Minister of Music: Pam Nugent / Youth Minister: Brandon Swarers

mcdonaldmemorialbaptistchurch.com

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers

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

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

Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemorary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 7 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m.

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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The residence of such Executor is as follows: Terrell Glen Hatton 5758 Turner Road Orange, TX 77630 Frank Avery Hatton 7399 State HWY 62 Buna, TX 77612 Dated the 14th day of June, 2016 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law.

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• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday APPLIANCES 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 TO $200 USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-886-4111 GARAGE SALES

FOR SALE - 2011 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custom Less than 6K miles, oil cooler with chrome HD cover, forward foot pegs, HD cushion grips, special root beer paint color, well maintained (scheduled maintenance), garage kept. One owner/rider.

Paid $14K, asking $9,500 firm. No holds, payments or trades.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Marjorie Joyce Parker Hatton, Deceased, were issued on June 14, 2016, in Cause No. P17547, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to Frank Avery Hatton and Terrell Glen Hatton.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Frank B. Gilbert, Jr., Deceased, were issued on June 10, 2016, in Cause No. P17551, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to Frank B. Gilbert, III (Trey).

The residence of such Executor is 2260 Woodland Ridge Dr., Orange TX 7763277705.

Dated the 10th day of June, 2016 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.

Frank B. Gilbert, III Frank B. Gilbert, III, (Trey) Independant Executor

Field Workers 10 temp. positions; approx 4 months; Job to begin on 9/19/16 through 1/15/17. Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; to assist with the operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; distribution of sugar cane to local sugar mills; able to work in hot humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long period of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to worker.

Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hour; mon-sat; 48 hours a week, OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. CDL License Required.

Employment offered by TAF Trucking, L.L.C. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)5192856. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 633071.

SAT., 316 PAULA, BC, (77611), 2 family sale, 7 till 11. Lots of never used items!

1906 Wilson - July 29 & 30, 8-12. Glassware, household items, lots of stuff. Moving, everything must go. No presales.

HOME FOR SALE For Sale: Reduced 4+ bedrooms 3 baths, 2 story home and guest quarters. Granite top in Kit. and MB, beautiful cabinets in Kitchen and den. 2 pantries, gas stove, stainless refrig., breakfast bar, formal dining. Porches on 2 sides of home.

Guest quarters in back of garage w/bath and small kitchen w/stove, refrig, microwave, French doors. $210,000. Elaine Hearn Real Estate 735-2610.

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LCMISD, 2 car garage, brick, on 1.6 acres, 1,800 sq. ft., $110,000, (409) 988-9305. (8/10) FOR RENT Orange, TX. Duplex (nice) - 1 BR, A/C, stove, refridgerator, washer & dryer hookup. Senior Citizen Discount. All bills paid except electricity. $200 down, $500 a month.

Call 735-6691.

Rv Spot located on cowbayou at Peggy’s on the bayou available.

Electric, septic, garbage, dish satalite for your tv is furnished $400.00 a month. call 409-988-2232 DRIVERS WANTED CDL Driver: $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

Must Have: Class A CDL Driver, Tanker Endorsement, Clean MVR, TWIC card, Must operate forklift, flatbed and bulk tank trailers.. paid holidays, benefits. 8/03.

HELP WANTED Nursery Worker - First Baptist Church of Bridge City, TX is seeking to find parttime nursery workers for Sunday mornings,

Field Workers 50 temp. positions; approx 4 months; Job to begin on 9/15/16 through 1/25/17. Duties: to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields; to assist with the operation and performing of minor repairs and maintenance of farm trucks; to operate trucks for the distribution of harvested sugar cane to local sugar mill. $10.69 per hour; mon-sat; 48 hour week; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Raceland Raw Sugar, L.L.C. C located in Raceland, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985) 537-3533. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 632278.

Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings and special events.

Candidates will be expected to comply with the Ministry Safe training and screening program, background checks and social media policy. Applicants should be 18years or older. Those wanting to apply can pick up an application at 200 West Roundbunch, Bridge City, TX or complete the application found at www.fbcbc.org. For more information, call First Baptist Church at (409)735-3581. (8/3) Children’s Director First Baptist Church of Bridge City, TX is seeking to find a parttime Children’s Director to lead out in our ongoing effort to reach children and families in our community.

Candidates will be expected to comply with the Ministry Safe training and screening program, background checks and social media policy. Applicants should be 18years or older. Those wanting to apply can send their resume to 200 West Roundbunch, Bridge City, TX or email to personnel@fbcbc.org.

Resumes will be ac-

cepted until Aug. 31, 2016. For more information, call First Baptist Church at (409)7353581. (8/3)

FOR SALE ‘05 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, signature, moon roof, looks and drives great, good A/C, V-8 eng., leather interior, $3750 OBO, (409) 9889305. (8/10) ‘00 FORD F-150 XLT, good cond., drives great, good A/C, bed liner, $4,500 OBO, (409) 988-9305. (8/10)

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8B The Record • Week of Wednesday,

July 27, 2016

Louisiana District Office announces approval on more than $100 million in federal disaster loans Staff Report For The Record Director Michael Ricks of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Louisiana District Office announced today that SBA has approved more than $100 million in federal disaster loans for Louisiana businesses and residents impacted by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 8 - April 8, 2016.

According to Ricks, SBA has approved $12 million for businesses and $89.7 million for residents to help rebuild and recover from this disaster.

“Although the deadline to apply for property damage loans has expired, small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may continue to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the business or nonprofit organization suffered any property damage,” Ricks said.

Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any

size may qualify for an EIDL of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.

Disaster loans are available in Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Caldwell, Cameron, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, De Soto, East Baton Rouge, East Carroll, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Franklin, Grant, Iberville, Jackson, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, La Salle, Lincoln, Livingston, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Orleans, Ouachita, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, St. Charles, , St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Landry, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Tensas, Union, Vernon, Washington, Webster, West Carroll, West Feliciana and Winn parishes in Louisiana; Ashley, Chicot, Columbia, Lafayette, Miller and Union counties in Arkansas; Amite, Hancock, Issaquena, Marion, Pearl River, Pike, Walthall and Warren coun-

ties in Mississippi; and Cass, Harrison, Marion, Newton, Orange, Panola, Sabine and Shelby counties in Texas.

The interest rate for these loans is 4 percent for businesses and 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years. The deadline for small businesses to submit an EIDL application is Dec. 13, 2016.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan. sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling (800) 6592955 or emailingdisastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339. For more disaster assistance information or to download applications, visit https://www.sba.gov/disaster.

Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Citation By Publication To any and all Unknown Heirs

and

Interested of:

Terri

all in

Persons

the

Gayle

in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas alleged

heir(s)

at

law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an Application

to

Determine

Heirship in this estate on June 10, 2016, Requesting that the court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Terri Gayle Kirkland, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division, Orange, Texas 77630 All persons having claims against this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this application should they desire to do so.

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

Kevin LeBouf Kevin LeBouf

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Dorothy Marie Rost, Deceased, were issued on May 5, 2016, in Cause No. P17524, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Bryan Carr.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of H. Dean Sechler, Deceased, were issued on May 31, 2016, in Cause No. P17537, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Evelyn J. Sechler.

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.

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.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Billy R. Weisman also known as Billy Ray Weisman, Deceased, were issued on May 31, 2016, in Cause No. P17544, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Barry Ralph Weisman.

c/o: Jerry V. Pennington 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, Texas 77630

c/o: Evelyn J. Sechler 2012 Melwood Drive Orange, TX 77630

DATED the 12th day of May, 2016

DATED the 1st day of June, 2016

Estate

Kirkland,

Deceased Cause No. P17570

The

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Jerry V. Pennington Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for: Bryan Carr State Bar No.:15759000 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)886-0575 Fax: (409)886-1353 Email: jerryvpenn@sbcglobal.net

Jerry V. Pennington Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for: Evelyn J. Sechler State Bar No.:15759000 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)886-0575 Fax: (409)886-1353 Email: jerryvpenn@sbcglobal.net

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: Barry Ralph Weisman 5 Waterford Garden Orange, TX 77630 DATED the 1st day of June, 2016

Jerry V. Pennington Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for: Barry Ralph Weisman State Bar No.:15759000 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)886-0575 Fax: (409)886-1353 Email: jerryvpenn@sbcglobal.net