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Vol. 60 No. 34

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, January 29, 2020

High-dollar offices draw high-dollar campaigns DAVE ROGERS For The Record

Running for a high-paying and powerful office in a contested county-wide election ain’t cheap, as Orange County election campaign filings point out.

Candidates for Sheriff, County Judge and the 163rd District Court raised more than $60,000 collectively for their campaigns and spent more than $50,000, according to their Jan. 15 reports.

Rob Strause, a sheriff’s deputy seeking to replace retiring Sheriff Keith Merritt

in a job that pays $106,080 per year, reported $19,773 in campaign contributions.

Michael Catt, local attorney running for the District Court seat that comes with a $158,000 annual salary, reported $16,950 raised; and Orange County Judge John Gothia (salary of $107,140) reported $14,700 raised through Jan. 15.

Fundraising is ongoing for the March 3 Republican Party primary that will decide who is sworn in next Jan. 1, as no Democratic challengers filed for the Nov. 3 Orange County elections.

The campaign finance re-

Constable candidates ready to roll, patrol DAVE ROGERS For The Record

At 40 years of age, Sam Carpenter, Jr., looks like he could still run it up the middle for one of the football teams he used to play for.

But the longtime policeman for the City of West Orange says if he’s elected Constable for Orange County Precinct 3, “I’ll be one of the oldest constables in the county.”

To be elected, Carpenter must beat law Brad Frye, Bridge City’s assistant police chief in the Republican primary election March 3.

Frye, who graduated from Orangefield High a decade before Carpenter walked the stage at Bridge City High’s commencement, was a Texas state trooper for 17 years before he jumped with his Department of Public Safety boss to work for the City of Bridge City Police Department in 2010.

Carpenter

Frye

Davis is the Bridge City Police Chief.

The Precinct 3 constable’s job is currently filled by Mark Philpott, who has announced his retirement at the end of the year.

Precinct 3 covers the south end of Orange County, its jurisdiction reaching slightly into south Vidor, parts of Pinehurst, West Orange, the Orangefield school district and the city of Bridge City.

A constable serves as bailiff for Justice of the Peace Court, serves warrants and serves and protects the community, patrolling streets and neighborhoods.

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Company brings big checks, abatement praise DAVE ROGERS For The Record

Orange County tax abatements such as the one most likely upcoming for a possible multi-billion-dollar Chevron Phillips Chemical investment got a verbal boost Tuesday.

Mark Viator, government affairs director for Jefferson Energy, made his annual presentation to Commissioners’ Court.

He brought with him $4.6 million in tax and other payments for 2019 to be spread among seven county entities.

And a ringing endorse-

ment for the state-regulated method of forgiving some – or all – tax payments in order to bring new industry.

The county has granted the plant two 10-year, 100 percent abatements on two phases of construction (2014, 2018) and collects payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and payments to the Orange County Economic Development Corporation.

Jefferson Energy began construction on a petrochemical terminal on the Orange County side of the Neches River in 2014. The COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

ports, required by the Texas Ethics Commission, cover the final six months of 2019, though some candidates also reported the first 15 days of this year.

They show different strategies and accounting choices and some interesting reading.

The report of Judge Troy Johnson, running for his fifth term on the bench at County Court at Law No. 2, shows he raised $8,562 and spent $7,709.

A closer look shows that $6,195 of Johnson’s funds came from a dozen attorneys, mostly from Orange,

and his expenses include $3,670 in refunds to those attorneys.

Johnson is running unopposed but had an announced opponent, Mike Marion, when he received the lawyers’ contributions. The refunds came after Marion did not file for a place on the bal-

lot in early December.

“Absolutely,” that’s why, Johnson said.

“We looked at what came in and what we had spent.

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LSCO fishing team qualifies for nationals • The two LSCO fishermen met at Sam Rayburn and decided to team up.

DAVE ROGERS For The Record

Not bad for openers.

Lamar State College Orange’s Gators fishing team qualified for nationals in its first tournament of the 2020 season.

The duo of Brett Fregia and Jack Tindel III placed seventh out of 250 two-man teams competing in last weekend’s Bassmasters College Series tournament at Toledo Bend.

Their three-day weigh-in total was 42 pounds, 10 ounces.

Fregia is a sophomore from Orangefield, while Tindel is a freshman from Little Cypress-Mauriceville.

Their top-12 finish wins them a place in the College Series nationals which will be held this summer.

A registration snafu had the Gators fishers on a waitlist unsure if they could participate until shortly before Thursday’s 6 a.m. sendoff.

“It’s a huge deal, what they

did,” Tom Johnson, LSCO’s president, said.

LSCO debuted its fishing team with competition in two tournaments last fall.

Currently, the Gators’ squad consists of two twoman teams. Dagan Leger and Trace Moore finished 140th over the weekend.

Fregia and Tindel were in seventh place after the first of the three-day competition, with their biggest fivefish bag of the tourney, 16 pounds, 14 ounces. They fell to 10th after Friday, high enough to make the top-12 cut for Saturday.

“We never got a big bite during the tournament,” Fregia said. “We caught a lot of fish that looked like basically twins. They looked alike and weighed alike.”

The two LSCO fishermen met at Sam Rayburn during the summer of 2019 and decided to team up.

“I saw he was a really talented angler,” said Tindel, Jack Tindel III, left, and Brett Fregia of Lamar State College-Orwho fished on the LCM ange finished seventh of 250 teams in last weekend’s BASS Collegiate fishing tournament at Toledo Bend. They qualified for the team from junior high on.

BASS Collegiate Nationals this summer.

Recovering addict opens Destiny Church Feb. 9 PENNY LELEUX For The Record

Growing up in Orangefield, starting a church was nothing Johnny Asevedo saw in his future.

“I was a drug addict and alcoholic,” he said, referring to his teen and early adult years. “I was eating about 12 Xanax a day, drinking all day, smoking all day.”

He said it got to a point he knew he needed to stop and didn’t know how. He asked God for deliverance from his addictions. “Like that,” he snaps his fingers, “it was gone. Not a single urge, nothing.”

“I didn’t go to a 12 step program; I had an encounter with God and was delivered.”

He has since devoted his life to Christ and has been an associate pastor at other churches, but felt he was being led to start his own.

“God’s going to use imperfect people to talk about his perfect son, Jesus,” he said.

“Church isn’t about judgment. It’s not about what I’m doing wrong or what I’m doing right. It’s about building

Growing up in Orangefield, starting a church was nothing recoevering addict Johnny Asevedo saw in his future. He has since devoted his life to Christ and opens Destiny Church on Feb. 9.

a relationship with Jesus.”

After praying for guidance they started putting things together in December, 2018.

“That’s when Destiny Church was actually birthed,” said Asevedo.

“We’re not launched out of any other church or other assembly. We are 100 percent

nondenominational. We are starting all out on our own.”

He filed for 401 (c) (3) nonprofit status in February 2019 and started searching for a building. He found a location on Border Street in Orange and was set to open June 1, 2019, but delays with the building kept pushing

the date back.

In November, the week before Thanksgiving, the landlord told him they had decided to sell the building.

The whole time they were facing delays, there was another building that was being vacated and renovated in Pinehurst Asevedo wasn’t aware of. Sometimes what looks like is a step backwards is just a step sideways and a pause, like a train moved to a side track so another train can pass through.

“As soon as we walked in we knew this was it,” said Asevedo. The new location is 3423 Martin St. and is located directly behind Hair and Co. on Strickland Drive.

Their first service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 9. Asevedo is excited to get the next phase of his life underway.

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Texas’ changing pot laws, here’s what you need to know

Megan Menchaca The Texas Tribune

Since Texas lawmakers in 2019 legalized some forms of the cannabis plant but not others, marijuana prosecution cases around the state have been thrown into disarray, and enforcement can vary greatly depending on where you live.

A new Texas law sought to bring the state in line with a 2018 federal law that legalized hemp while keeping marijuana illegal. The result: widespread confusion.

Here’s what the new laws mean for Texans.

• Hemp, marijuana and CBD: What’s the difference?

Marijuana and hemp are often indistinguishable by look or smell because they both come from the cannabis plant. The difference amounts to how much of the psychoactive compound THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, they contain.

Marijuana is now classified as a cannabis plant or its derivatives with a THC concentration of more than 0.3%. If the substance has less THC, it’s considered hemp.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a nonpsychoactive compound of cannabis. Businesses may sell it throughout Texas as long as its THC concentration is less than 0.3%. Supporters claim it can alleviate conditions such as anxiety, depression and insomnia.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t recognize any of the lofty claims, however; the agency has only approved the drug to treat two rare kinds of epilepsy through the prescription drug Epidiolex.

• OK, what is legal right now?

It is still illegal to use or possess marijuana under Texas law — and has been since 1931. What changed last year is that hemp is considered different from mari-

A 2019 Texas law that legalized hemp but kept marijuana illegal has led to widespread confusion.

PHOTO: Marjorie Kamys Cotera for The Texas Tribune

juana.

Since the law change, prosecutors and state crime labs have dropped hundreds of pending marijuana charges and declined to pursue new ones because they don’t have the resources to detect a substance’s precise THC content, arguably keeping them from the evidence they need to prove in court if a cannabis substance is illegal.

Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials insisted that the bill didn’t decriminalize marijuana and that the prosecutors don’t understand the new law. Still, marijuana prosecutions in Texas plummeted by more than half in the six months after the law was enacted, according to the data from the Texas Office of Court Administration.

And medical cannabis is legal in Texas in very limited circumstances.

Abbott signed the Texas Compassionate Use Act into law in 2015, allowing people with epilepsy to access cannabis oil with less than 0.5% THC. Last year, he signed House Bill 3703, which expanded the list of qualifying conditions to include diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and Lou

Gehrig’s disease, or ALS. • Is recreational marijuana prosecuted the same everywhere? What are the differences?

Eleven states and Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana possession. In those states, marijuana use and possession is still regulated, but people are not criminally or civilly punished under state law.

More than 10 other states have fully or partially decriminalized certain marijuana-related offenses. Under many of these state laws, it is still illegal to use marijuana recreationally, but prosecutors do not press criminal charges. Instead, offenders face civil penalties, which usually include fines or drug education programs.

In Texas, state law allows prosecutors to press criminal charges, typically misdemeanors for small amounts, against recreational marijuana users. They can carry fines of more than $1,000 and jail time.

• Why has there been an explosion of hemp products?

The new law means Texans should no longer face penalties for possession of hemp and its derivatives like

CBD, and business appears to be booming.

Industry officials don’t know the exact number of new businesses selling CBD in Texas because the Texas Department of State Health Services hasn’t yet implemented licensing requirements. But they believe they’ve seen an uptick.

Still, implementing the law has proven rocky. A man spent a month in an Amarillo jail last year after being arrested for allegedly transporting marijuana, though lab tests indicated the substance was in fact legal hemp.

The state — and many cities — are still trying to determine regulations and training for law enforcement so people aren’t mistakenly arrested.

• How are counties approaching it?

Many Texas prosecutors, Republicans and Democrats alike, are dropping low-level marijuana possession charges and declining to pursue new ones altogether.

Before the hemp law passed, law enforcement agencies in Harris, Dallas, Bexar and Nueces counties had already stopped arresting many people found with small amounts of the drug on a first offense. Instead, they may offer diversion programs to keep defendants out of jail or issue citations for people with a misdemeanor amount of marijuana.

In June, the Texas Department of Public Safety — the state’s largest law enforcement agency — ordered its officers not to arrest people but to issue citations if possible in misdemeanor marijuana possession cases, which still carry a penalty of up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Other cities, such as El Paso, are considering enacting the “cite-and-release” policies.

The Austin City Council voted unanimously this month to end most arrests and fines— and ban spending city funds on testing —

for possession of small amounts of marijuana. The police chief responded a day later, saying he would still issue tickets or arrest people.

Under the new city resolution, those actions will come with no penalty.

But marijuana possession cases are still being prosecuted in some cities like Plano, a North Texas suburb that recently approved more money for the police department to test substances in misdemeanor marijuana cases. Local prosecutors require testing by private labs to determine THC concentration, which can cost hundreds of dollars. Counties that can’t afford a private lab are sending samples to DPS and either rejecting or postponing cases as DPS works to adopt a new testing method.

• Are there efforts to legalize marijuana in Texas?

State Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, last year introduced House Bill 63, which would have prevented police from arresting people for possessing an ounce of pot or less and made it a Class C misdemeanor carrying a maximum $500 fine. It passed the House on a 103-42 vote.

Abbott had said he was open to reducing the penalties for low-level marijuana possession, but the bill died in the Texas Senate.

• What do the polls say?

A majority of the state’s registered voters are in favor of some form of marijuana legalization, according to a University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll from June.

More than 80% of the state’s voters said they would legalize pot in some capacity, including medical marijuana (31%), small amounts (30%) or any amount (23%).

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“We spent too much on Tshirts. Signs, we had most of our signs from 15 years ago.

We decided to wait on signs until he filed with GOP.” Another large refund was noted by Strause, lowering his net fundraising total through Jan. 15 to $15,773.

Strause’s report shows $8,000 in contributions from Rickie and Chad Guilbeaux, owners of Guilbeaux’s Towing, and a $4,000 refund from the campaign to Guilbeaux’s Towing.

“They wrote me a check off the wrong account,” Strause explained. “As soon as I refunded it, they swapped it for new personal checks.”

Strause’s expenses include $7,273 to Orange’s Dominion Forms for signs and $1,876 to Lamar Advertising for a billboard. Besides the Guilbeauxs, Donovan Weldon of Orange donated $2,000 and Wesley Dishon of Bridge City was credited with a $1,300 in-kind donation paying for an electric billboard.

Jimmy Lane Mooney, the Precinct 4 constable who is running for Sheriff against Strause, listed $6,662 in contributions through Dec. 31, and $8,988 in political expenses.

He also showed on the report he had $6,165 in political funds still on hand at the start of 2020.

The math works if you note Mooney listed $8,238.91 as “political expenditures from personal funds” and checked the box noting “Re-

imbursement from contributions expected.”

Mooney’s big individual donors were Kelly Brewer and Robert Norton, both of Vidor, for $1,000 each; and Kenneth and Lori Weaver of Orange, for $750. J.W. Dalton, owner of Top Deck in Mauriceville, is credited with an in-kind gift of $750 in hosting a meet-and-greet for the candidate at his warehouse.

Topping Mooney’s list of campaign expenses was $6,862 to Designer Graphics of Tyler for advertising.

Of the nearly $17,000 in contributions to his campaign for the bench, Catt list $16,000 – mostly in $1,000 amounts – from 17 lawyers.

Of those, 16 are from law firms based in Beaumont.

Chadrick Robison, a $1,000 giver, is the only Orange lawyer listed.

The same is true for Peveto’s donors. Seven of the eight contributors listed giving a total of $6,250 on his report are from outside Orange County. Paul Henderson, a $500 giver, is the only Orange attorney on the list.

Peveto reports a $5,000 personal loan and total political expenses of $12,513 while maintaining $5,893 cash on hand.

The filing shows the lawyer reporting $5,356 in “unpaid incurred obligations,” which are listed as unpaid December invoices from DDM Marketing of Lumberton.

DDM is a well-established

Mitchell makes another BCISD board run Cory Mitchell is making his second straight run for Bridge City Independent School District board, filing for the Place 7 seat held for the past 15 years

by Mark Anderson.

The election, as well as those for all area city councils and school boards – except for Orangefield – will be held May 2.

Filing for places on the ballot continue through Feb. 14.

Orangefield holds school board elections in November.

Mitchell was the first nonincumbent to register to run for the election. A process operator, Mitchell took on longtime board member Jerry McInnis for the Place 5 seat a year ago and garnered 41 percent of the vote.

Besides Place 7, the BCISD board election will also see the Place 6 seat, currently held by Michael C. Johnson, on the ballot for 2020.

In Orange, District 3 councilwoman Terrie Salter filed for re-election in the last week, joining Place 6 at-large councilman Paul Burch on the ballot.

The list of seats up for election and candidates who have filed:

CITIES Orange – 2 3-year seats up for election Candidates registered: Terrie Salter (I) for District 3; Paul Burch (I) for Place 6 at-large.

Bridge City – 4 2-year seats Candidates registered: David Rutledge (I) for Mayor; Mike Reed (I) for Place 2; Danny Harrington (I) for Place 4: Lucy Fields (I) for Place 6.

West Orange – 3 2-year atlarge aldermen Candidates registered: Shirley Bonnin (I); Mike Shugart (I).

Pinehurst – Mayor and 3 2-year aldermen No one has filed.

SCHOOLS West Orange-Cove 2 at-large (3yr) seats No one has filed.

Bridge City ISD 2 3-year terms Candidates registered: Mike Johnson (I) Place 6; Mark Anderson (I) Place 7; Cory L. Mitchell for Place 7 LCMCISD 3 3-year at-large seats Candidates registered: Randy McIlwain (I) Place 1; Josh Fisher (I) Place 2; Marleen Courmier (I)

Southeast Texas firm that counts among its clients First Financial Bank, the Ferguson Law Firm, Julie Rogers Gift of Life and Claybar Funeral Home, among others.

It handles all of Peveto’s conventional and on-line advertising and was the recipient of most of the candidate’s listed expenses, save a $1,500 filing fee and $325 for Facebook ads.

Catt listed $8,631 in total political expenses, paying Neil-Troy Advertising of Beaumont $2,500 consulting expense from political contributions. He paid from personal funds $4,600 to Danwal, Inc., of Tyler for signs.

Cash on hand at the start of 2020 reported by Catt was $12,468.

Local business owner Chad Havens was the biggest donor for Gothia, writing a check for $5,000. Ross and Eva Smith, owners of Akrotex and Sabine River Ford, kicked in $2,500 and R.E. Odom added $1,000.

The former Chamber of Commerce chairman shopped locally, spending 99 percent of his $7,164 in political expenditures in Orange County, writing checks for $2,489 to OCARC and $1,598 to CCR Graphics.

Thanks to his $5,000 loan, Gothia’s campaign showed $7,823 cash on hand on Jan. 15.

Ernest Bayard, a blueberry farmer from Vidor who is Gothia’s opponent, did not file a Jan. 15 campaign report.

There will be two other contested races on the GOP primary ballot: County Commissioner Precinct 3 and Constable Precinct 3.

Current Commissioner Kirk Roccaforte reported 2019 contributions at $3,250, political expenses at $6,129 and a personal loan of $4,000 while challenger Carl LeBlanc showed $50 in contributions and $613 in political expenses.

Brad Frye, current assistant police chief at Bridge City, reported $2,300 in 2019 contributions for his campaign for Precinct 3 constable, with $3,353 in political expenses.

Sam Carpenter Jr., a West Orange police officer, lists no contributions and $1,943 in political expenditures.

“If I’m elected constable, I’m going to be a full-time constable,” Frye said. “I’m going to be available. I’m going to be visible. If they need somebody day or not with criminal problems or civil problems, I’ll be there to help them.”

Carpenter, the son of a Lamar University football legend whose own running back exploits at Bridge City High earned him a scholarship to Sam Houston State, echoed Frye.

“This [being elected constable] will allow me to serve people a lot more, and also allow me to help more local agencies, like the Sheriff ’s Office, Bridge City,” Carpenter said.

“It’s a lot bigger jurisdiction. Right now I’ve only got about five square miles of West Orange. Constable 3 is going to make it 10 times bigger, the area that I serve.”

Carpenter returned from college to Bridge City in 2000 and met and married his wife, Mitzi. The couple have three daughters and a son.

He began his criminal justice career as a corrections officer for the Sheriff ’s Officer, then two years later went to work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the corrections complex in Beaumont.

Carpenter moved to policing at the West Orange Department. He worked in criminal investigations for four years, then transferred back to patrol for a more flexible schedule that would allow him to rebuild a home flooded by Hurricane Ike. He has earned endorsements for his candidacy from the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office Deputies union, the West Orange Police Association, from Philpott, the current Precinct 3 constable and from former constable John Ford.

“I like to think my work history speaks for itself,” Carpenter said. “It was a privilege to be trained by John Tarver on patrol, and Jesse Romero taught me how to be an investigator.

“If I’m elected, I’ll be out and about a lot more. I’ll be accessible 24-7.”

Frye, like Carpenter, was raised and educated in Orange County. He has been married 27 years to his wife, Sandy, and have two children, Savannah and Brayden.

He graduated from the La-

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mar Police Academy in 1990 but his law enforcement career actually began a year earlier as a dispatcher for the Bridge City Police and Fire Departments.

After getting his police certification, he needed another year to find a full-time opening, so he worked as a reserve officer for the Vidor and Bridge City PDs. Bridge City hired him as a full-time patrolman in 1991 and two years later he applied and was accepted by the DPS. After a six-month boot camp, he started as a trooper in Orange.

In 2001, Frye went to a 90day K9 handler academy and he and his dog were responsible for an area of East Texas stretching from the state line to Houston and Lufkin. Together, the partners made traffic stops and worked drug interdiction.

In 2004, he was promoted to sergeant and supervised troopers at the state Capitol in Austin.

A year later, he was transferred to Matagorda County and worked human trafficking cases. His traveling ended after he transferred back to Orange County after the devastating Hurricane Ike. “I wanted to help with the recovery,” he said. “I helped the community rebuild after Hurricanes Humberto, Gustav and Ike.” Frye has served on the Orangefield school board for eight years.

Endorsing him for election are the Sabine Area Labor Council, the Vidor Police Officers Association, Cherokee Search and Rescue and retired Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Flo Edgerly.

“I believe I’m the most qualified and well-rounded in terms of experience,” Frye said. “I have the love and passion to serve my community, which I’ve done all my life.

“I’m probably one of the only assistant chiefs in the state that gets out and works the street. I’ll help anybody that will ask.”

Destiny Church are very essential in not just church growth, but in changing the culture. We want to change the culture in our region.”

Asevedo also plans to partner with another local organization “Wells of Agape” to help those released from jail make a new start, offering counseling and help getting jobs.

We’re very exuberant,” said Asevedo on his style of ministry. “I’m very excitable, I get loud, I shout, I guess we are kinda like Pentecostal when it comes to our praise and worship…it’s just passionate is the best way I can say it.”

“To me passion doesn’t look boring and passion isn’t stifled. Passion is loud, passion is in your face and that is what we are like in the worship experience.”

“My wife is our worship leader. She has already written seven songs,” said Asevedo. He wife’s name is Karen.

She is co-pastor and also handles a lot of the administrative needs of the church.

“That’s another part of our heart. We want to sing new songs. It’s a prophetic element the Lord showed us.

We want to sing songs that have never been sung before.

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County business

plant can receive and transfer products via pipeline, trains and ships.

“People say, ‘What’s the benefit of a tax abatement?’”

Viator said.

“In 2013, our property had nothing on it and was creating no jobs or taxes. Today, we’ve spent $400 to $500 million, we have 194 fulltime employees and 295 contract staffers and we’ve paid $16 million in taxes since 2014.”

Tuesday’s check delivery will go largely to the Vidor school district which gets $3.45 million. Orange County Drainage District is due about $400,000 in taxes and Vidor’s Emergency Service District 1 gets about $300.

Orange County will receive $154,190 in taxes, $292,500 in PILOT money and the OCEDC gets $32,500.

Commissioners received good news on the rebuilding of Claiborne West Park after the floodings of Tropical Storms Harvey and Imelda.

Kurt Guidry, county maintenance director, reported the park’s offices should be

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complete by mid-February.

However, commissioners heard bad news about the Precinct 2 office in Mauriceville.

Guidry said the contractor had found mold growing on the ceiling and modifications in plans and pricing would need to be made to include a new ceiling. Work had been set to begin immediately on the building that has been closed since Harvey in 2017.

“We’re working on different scenarios,” Guidry said.

The elected county leaders voted to spend $100,000 in hotel-motel occupancy taxes for fencing around the city’s new Riverside Pavilion.

The official groundbreaking for the structure was before Christmas but wet weather hasn’t allowed much work since. The county involvement makes sense as both benefit from tourism.

Commissioners approved the payment of $200,702 in weekly bills and the county auditor also passed along $228,718 to the state for quarterly court costs and fees received.

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To do that you write new music and that is what my wife has done. She plays keyboard, I play drums.”

“That’s what I’m going to charge [the worship team] each week, to write a new song. We’re not trying to write the next best song played on KLOVE.” Asevedo plans to ask, “What is God singing over Orange right now?”

“To me praise and worship is one of the biggest parts of church. We want it to be very authentic and coming from our heart.”

Other members of the worship team are Johnny’s younger brother David Asevedo - worship pastor; Marissa Pitman -missions coordinator and worship leader; Jessica Coopman - children’s pastor.

Their website is: www. dctx.church. “People can find out more about our vision. We wanted to make our website super easy and accessible.” They are also active on Facebook and plan to expand a YouTube channel.

They hope to live stream services in the near future.

Asevedo invites anyone in Orange County and beyond to come join them at Destiny Church.

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knee replacement surgery on Feb. 16. We wish him the best. *****Steve Worster will be honored as Citizen of the Year at the Bridge City Chamber banquet, Feb. 20, a welldeserved honor. Out-of-town guests expected are some of Steve’s former UT players, possibly Darryl Royal, who coached All-American Worster and the National Champion team. Now organizers are trying to locate Steve’s Bridge City High teammates for the years of 1966-67 and ’68.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2010

From The Creaux’s Nest BOLTON PROVES TRUMP GUILTY AS CHARGED President Donald Trump’s legal team was on course to a “rush for acquittal” when they were faced with a leaked draft of Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton’s book. Bolton confirms that Trump told him he planned to continue to withhold nearly $400 million in military aid for Ukraine until their president announced an investigation into political rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter. Bolton collaborated a central piece of the charges against Trump. Three Republicans moderates indicated Monday they were inching closer to joining Democrats in a vote to subpoena John Bolton. Sen. Mitt Romney made a strong case for witnesses when he said, “Calling witnesses would be a wise choice for Republicans, politically and substantively.” Behind closed doors Republicans were focused on the revelations from Bolton. It put a kink in their rush towards a final verdict which was certain to be an acquittal. Sen. Mitch McConnell was privately angry at having been blindsided by the White House about Bolton’s account which aides there have had since late December. Former White House chief of staff John Kelly said he believed Bolton. At the White House, Trump raged throughout the morning. He complained to associates that the presentations from his defense team were boring and ineffective. Ken Starr’s academic review of impeachment history and legal standards left even Trump’s most enthusiastic supporters cold. Trump told reporters that he had not seen Bolton’s manuscript that was in the White House for a month but he then disputed all its claims as “false.” Democrats said they were newly optimistic on a vote for witnesses and documents. “It boils down to one thing, we have a witnesses with first hand evidence of the President’s actions for which he is on trial said Chuck Schumer, the senior Democratic leader. He added, “How can Republicans not vote to call that witness? The Trump team, at Monday’s hearing, were zeroing in on Joe Biden, who they feel will more than likely be the Democratic nominee. Allegations that Biden acted improperly has been debunked by independent FactCheck organizations. Biden responded that Trump’s legal team is a “confederacy of dunces.” Trump is charged in the impeachment trial of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The presidential season opens Monday, Feb. 3, with the Iowa Causes. It is obvious that the Trump team would like to see Biden denied the Democratic nomination. Trump is the first president to be impeached and running for re-election. In the trial, Trump’s lawyers are in effect seeking consent for an extraordinary expansion of his powers. It would also set the prescient that presidents may flatly refuse all congressional inquiries, no matter the abuse of power. That puts the “President above the law.” The end is coming, but not just yet. There are still some surprises in the closet.

REMEMBERING JUDGE JANICE We were saddened to learn of the death of our longtime friend Judge Janice Menard, who passed away January 27, five days after her 80 th birthday, on January 22. We had known this nice lady many years. We had visited with Janice just a few weeks ago. She was doing well and for the third time had totally repaired her home damaged by storms. Janice became ill and died at the hospital of pneumonia. For years she had attended the Lunch Bunch gatherings where everyone enjoyed visiting her. Services will be held Friday, January 31, 10 a.m. at St. Henry’s, her longtime home church. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. May this good woman, loved by many, rest in peace. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2010 Belated happy birthday to the Clark twins, Pat Jr. and Rachel Clark’s boys, Jack and Will, turned 4 on Jan. 30, the same day grandmother Rosalie Clark, a twin to Mary Ann, celebrated their day. What are the odds? *****Up and rolling is our tough buddy, Commissioner Don Cole. He had a slight heart attack a few weeks ago, had a stint installed and is still keeping on. He rolls with the punches.

He’s an okay guy with no quit. *****The 5.7 United States economy at the end of the year is further than expected.

The fastest pace since 2003. The GOP growth started falling in 2007, went into a deep recession by late 2008 and really hit the skids in 2009. By 2010, the economy was on the brink of a depression but was prevented by a stimulus package that saved banks and auto makers and others, a third tax was tax cuts that otherwise would have caused a domino effect and crashed the nation.*****Congrats to Judge Pat Clark, being honored by the Texas Exes. A new endowed academic scholarship will be created in the honor of Patrick A. Clark. The endowed scholarship will be given each year in perpetuity to an Orange County high school senior. What’s ironic is that the award will be presented on Feb. 11, exactly 30 years to the day, in 1980, that Judge Graham Bruce, who Clark replaced, swore him into office. Bruce was also a UT grad. He was appointed by the governor.*****You might not know that Saint’s quarterback Drew Brees is a Texan. A native of Austin, he attended and played for St. Andrew’s Episcopal High School in Austin before transferring to Austin West Lake. He played his college ball for Purdue.***** We understand our buddy Quincy Procell is scheduled to have

Roland Gaspard, 61, of Bridge City, died Wednesday, Jan. 27. Funeral services were held Jan. 30. He served in the U.S. Marines, where he served in Vietnam. He was an insulator for Asbestos Local 112. He is survived by his wife, Janet Gaspard; son, Mandan Gaspard; daughter, Mandi Gaspard Potts; and step-daughter, Kristina Hilton; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. *****Joe Parker Jr., 75, died Monday, Jan. 25. He was a retired operator with B.F. Goodrich Plant in Port Arthur.

He owned a small engine repair shop– Joe’s Mower and ATV. Joe served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Parker Biddy and Carol Parfait, three grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandchild.***** Margarita Yazmin Gomez, 20, of Orange passed away on Friday, Jan. 29. A memorial service/rosary was conducted Wednesday at the funeral home. Margarita was born in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico and had lived in Orange for eleven years. She was a senior at Bridge City High School.

Survivors are her parents, Joe Manuel and Margarita Ramirez; brother, Jose Manuel Gomez Ramirez; and sister, Mirna Natalie Gomez Ramirez.

40 Years Ago-1980 All candidates for the Democratic Primary have filed with Chairman Bob Montagne. Candidates for sheriff are incumbent Ed Parker and Fred Hill. Commissioner Pct. 1 candidates are incumbent Arthur Simpson and Forest Hudson. Commissioner candidates for Pct. 3, are Preston “Red” Wood, Jarvis Buckley, Thomas “Tick” Granger and Clyde Mitchell Chesson. (Editor’s note: Granger won after a runoff with Wood.) Running for constable Pct. 1, Jack Thompson, Charles Griffin, Paul Risinger, Jack Jones and Lawrence Powell. Constable Pct. 2, Joe Don Hubbard and S.H. “Bill” Dickerson. For constable Pct. 3, John Ford, Hubert Marshall and Jack Granger. Constable Pct. 4, Clyde Jordan, H.J. Harrington, I.D. Whitmire, Lester Fulmer and F.O. “Frankie” Langston. No Republican candidates filed. Incumbents without opposition are State Rep. Wayne Peveto, Judge Pat Clark, 128th Court, Judge David Dunn, 163rd Court and Judge Michel Shuff, County Court. Unopposed are District Attorney Bill Wright and tax assessor Louvenia Hryhorchuk. *****Klieg Lights herald opening of the Lutcher Theater. One hundred tickets have been sold for the after theater dinner featuring Liberace at the Brown Center.

Liberace and the “MacBeth” matinee are sold out.*****Carl Thibodeaux and Doug Harrington hold grand opening of their new West Orange pharmacy on Thursday, Feb. 7.

Instead of a ribbon-cutting, they will again cut a chain of boudain like they did six years ago opening their first store at Danny’s Food Market. *****Feb. 1 one and a half inches of snow covered everything. Ninety-five-year old Uncle Jim McKay was the only one to predict it. All the television meteorologists were caught off guard.*****Janet and James Fontenot hosted their annual homemade hot tamale party. Some of the folks in attendance were R.J. and Marty Conway, Corky and Betty Harmon, Ace and Jo Amodeo, Bill and Martha Hughes, Roy and Phyllis Dunn, Bob and Susan Poskitt, Will and Catherine Frey, Louis and Beth Dugas and Frank and Nancy Finchum*****Gerald and Vera Dolly celebrate their 25th anniversary. They are known on to CBers as Dagwood and Blondie. *****Ronnie Theriot is the new manager of Courtesy Pontiac.*****Gene Goza returned from New York after visiting daughter Traci, who is dancing on scholarship with the American Ballet Company. Gene, wife Carol and daughter Misti are proud of Traci who has appeared in several ballets, including the Nutcracker.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Next Sunday, Feb. 2, is Ground Hog Day. In South Louisiana, our Cajun friends go by the Nutria “Pierre C. Shadeaux.” Next week we will verify if “Pierre” saw his shadow or not. (See story inside.)*****Tuesday of next week, Feb. 4, is a full moon. Strange things happen during full moon. I bet this time it will be out of Washington.

Watch for it.*****Well, its fast coming on Super Bowl Sunday. This year the Bowl features the KC Chiefs and SF Forty Niners. Place your bets. The Chiefs are a 1.5 point favorite. My bet is more betters will take the points.*****It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 years since the Lutcher Theater opened. I attended the first performance by Liberace and many since. We are indeed fortunate to have such a wonderful theater right here at home.*****Can you believe next Wed., Feb. 5, Roger Staubach will be 78 years old and Hank Aaron turns 86. Where has the time gone.*****Last week I learned from Kaz’s Korner that A&M had replaced Bradley Peveto as linebacker coach. Joe said he had one year left on his contract but didn’t say if they had let him go. Bradley is a good, longtime coach. He’ll land somewhere.*****I ran into my longtime friend Paul Roy at the store. He’s 93 years old but still drives. He was with a caregiver who accompanies him on outings. A very nice lady. I believe he said her name was Irene but chances are that’s wrong. One thing that leaves you when you get old is names. I need to write the name down right then. Anyway, I was glad to see my friend Paul doing well. Some of his great grandchildren are also Bearden’s grandkids. It’s a small world.*****Pete Fredrick is a special guy and very talented. We were glad to hear his surgery went well and he’s on the rebound. We pray for better health down the road.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few day. On Jan. 29, a very nice, pretty lady, Bobby’s longtime bride, Devra Cormier, celebrates today.***Also celebrating on this day is Mary’s friend Wyman Ogden.***The oldest twins I know, “Ace” Amedeo’s girls, Lynn Greenwell and Lesie Smith also celebrate.*****Jan. 30, finds former WO-S high school star, former major league pitcher, who started the Washington National’s very first game, John Patterson, marks a birthday today.*****Jan. 31, celebrating today is Skipper’s little boy, Scott Free.*****Feb. 1, Jim Dunaway, a guy I met when he landed in Orange, celebrates his 80th birthday. Jim is a great guy and good real estate attorner.***Everyone’s friend Melvin Hogan turns 80 today. He’s catching up with

Bearden.*****Feb. 2, “The Old Aggie,” one heck of a nice guy, who survived coach Bear Bryant’s Junction Bood Camp, Don Kachtik, celebrates today.***Our buddy Norris “Paul” Brandon ain’t jumping too high but he’s happy to be celebrating another birthday today.*****Feb. 3, attorney Nolan Leblanc ain’t the kid he once was but he’s not letting that slow him down. Every weekend is a holiday.***Also celebrating today is Melissa Haley and Honey Staudenmier.*****Feb. 4, A youngster we’ve known since he was a puppy, former state and national pole vaulting champion Eric Eshbach celebrates a birthday. I watched him win the state championship in Austin when he was flying high for Orangefield. He was grandmother Dot’s pride and joy. I miss her as I’m sure he does.***Happy Birthday to all. Please see complete list.*****Patrick Mahomes, KC Chief quarterback, becomes third from a Texas high school to start a Super Bowl. Mahomes is from Whitehouse, in East Texas but was born in Tyler. The other two Super Bowl quarterbacks are Drew Brees, from Austin and Nick Foles, of Westlake. Port Arthur’s Todd Dodge, former all state quarterback at Thomas Jefferson, worked with all three of the Super Bowl starting quarterbacks. Mahomes grew up as a QB in a training system that Dodge developed in the late 1980s. Many Bridge City folks, formally of Port Arthur, have great memories of Dodge at TJ.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will meet at Southern Charm Restaurant this week and Robert’s Restaurant next week. Everyone always welcome.

BREAUX BIRTHDAYS Folks celebrating birthday in the next few days are Jan. 29: Caitlyn Eubanks, Traci Anderson and Paula Perkins. They are joined by Oprah Winfrey, who will turn 66, actor Tom Selleck, 75 and “Queen” frontman Adam Lambert, who will be 37.*****Jan. 30, Lindsey Garrett, Shirley Whitley Jeanie Kreger and Ted Blanchard all celebrate birthdays today. Also celebrating are actors Christian Bale, 46, former VP Dick Chaney, 79, and singer Phil Collins, 69.*****Jan. 31, celebrating on this day are C.B. Burns, Eric Mangham, Regina Gaspard, Steven Kimball and twin Lucas Adams. Celebrities now a year older are actors Minnie Driver, 50, Bobby Moynihan, 43 and actor and singer Justin Timberlake, 39.*****Feb. 1, Nicole’s other twin, Lucas’s brother, Manson Adams celebrates today. Also celebrating are Brittany Leonard, Garrett Kerger and Bobby Anderson. Celebrities celebrating today are Elvis’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley, 52, MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, 33 and actor Pauly Shore, 52.*****Feb. 2, Having birthdays today are Darie Rogers, Kelly McBride and Vance Thomas. Joining them are actors David Jason, 80 and Emily Rose, 39 and model Christie Brinkley, 66.*****Feb. 3, Michael Hilliard, Rosalie Jones and Alssa Allensworth all celebrate birthdays. Also celebrating are actors Morgan Fairchild, 70, Nathan Lane, 64 and Isla Fisher, 44.*****Feb. 4, celebrating today are Lydia Wilson, John LeBlanc, Lindsey Hollingsworth and Mary Bull. Also celebrating are Rock singer Alice Copper, 72, Pop singer David DeGraw, 43 and boxer Oscar de la Hoya, 43.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Kee-Kee Dupruis wanted a good store-bought shave him, so he went to see his buddy, barber Ray Leleux. KeeKee sits in dat barber’s chair and while LuLu is foaming him up he mentions da problems he has getting a close shave around his cheeks.

LuLu tells him “Kee-Kee, I’ve got jus da ting me.” He takes out a small wooden ball from a nearby drawer and say, “Kee-Kee, jus place dis ball between your cheek and gums.”

Kee-Kee him, he place dat ball in his mouth and LuLu precede wit da closest shave Kee-Kee has ever experienced him.

After a few strokes, Kee-Kee axe, “LuLu, wat if I swallow dat ball, hanh?”

“Dat’s no problem,” Lulu answer, “Jus do like everyone else do, bring it back tomorrow.” (Editor’s note: LuLu is gone now. What a guy.)

C’EST TOUT THE TRAGIC DEATH OF KOBE BRYANT Sunday, January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, one of basketball’s greatest players, was among nine people who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA., including Bryant’s 13 years old daughter Gianna. In 1996, the Charlotte Hornets, with the 13th overall pick, selected 17 year old Bryant right out of high school. They immediately traded him to the Lakers in exchange for center Vlade Vivac and Bryant spent his entire 20 year career with the Lakers. Many stories will be told about his many exploits in basketball. One that I particularly recall is in January, in 2006, Bryant scored 81 points against the Raptors. I was hooked and like millions of others couldn’t watch enough of Kobe. The same as Michael Jordan and now LeBron James. I felt the same about Larry Bird. Millions of words can’t express the impact Bryant had on pro-basketball. Born Aug. 23, 1978, Bryant was a prep-phenom at Marion, in Ardmore, PA. In 1996, he was named USA Today’s boy’s high school “Player of the Year.” Instead of college, he entered the NBA draft. It was the beginning of his Hall of Fame career. Later this year it’s a sure bet Bryant will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In his very last game in the Staples Center, on the day of retirement, Kobe scored 60 points against the Jazz to end his career. Kobe Bryant was only 41 years old, just a youngster, when he died. His 13 years old daughter, who went everywhere with him, followed him in death in that tragic helicopter crash. He was also an Academy Award winner. What other great accomplishments might have been. 1978-2020. I have socks and neckties that are older.

He was here only a short time.*****Thank you for your time. Read us cover to cover and shop with our advertisers.

Take care and God bless.

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Lone finalist McAlpin calls OF ‘dream’ job Dave Rogers For e Record

Dr. Thomas Johnson, president of Lamar State College Orange, and Thera Celestine, director of community and workforce development, show off posters of the checks the college received totaling more than $650,000 in grants from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Thera Celestine, director of community and workforce development at Lamar State College Orange, stands next to the custom process trainer purchased with a grant from Texas Workforce Commission.

TWC grants LSCO workforce trainers $650,000 in funding Dave Rogers For e Record

e grant writers at Lamar State College Orange have been busy. And successful. e school welcomed Aaron Demerson, commissioner of the Texas Workforce Commission on ursday, Jan. 23 to join in a celebration to celebrate two grants from TWC totaling more than $650,000.

“How exciting is that?” was the rhetorical question asked

by Tom Johnson, LSCO president. e two grants will be used to educate and train students and local employees on the latest skills needed in the petrochemical industry.

Demerson presented a Skills Development Fund grant for a partnership with Arlanxeo for $467,816 and a Jobs and Education for Texans grant worth $184,908. e bigger grant will provide training for more than 300 of Arlanxeo’s employees, with the majority of the training to be taught by LSCO. “Some of it’s done here, some of it’s done at Arlanxeo and some of it’s done offsite,” explained era Celestine, director of community and workforce education at

LSCO. “All companies already pay for training for their employees. e state of Texas allocates $42 million every two years for this type of training.” e second grant allowed LSCO to purchase custom training equipment that is used by students in the Industrial Technology program. e equipment mirrors the same equipment that students will operate once they graduate and work in local petrochemical facilities.

“It’s very simple,” Earl Geis, Process Tech program chair, explained the process trainer built by Bayport. “ere are two pumps on it, and you can use either and pump water through a variety of piping.

“You can control the flow and control the pressure.

“We can use it to train not only operators but instrument technicians.”

Arlanxeo, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Chem32 and Dow each contributed to paying the local match needed to purchase the process trainer, Celestine said.

“Any time you have other businesses pitch in on a grant, it helps,” she said.

e Orangefield school board looked at 19 vetted applicants to be its new school superintendent, interviewed five of them and chose Shaun McAlpin.

McAlpin, 41, is a 1996 Orangefield High grad who has worked for Orangefield schools since earning a degree in sports medicine from Lamar University in 2000. e school board named McAlpin “lone finalist” for the job a week ago, Jan. 21, and state law requires a 21-day wait to officially name him superintendent.

“We went in with an open mind. We wanted to choose the best candidate that would meet the needs of the Orangefield school district,” Dr. Ron Risinger, the school board president, said.

“After listening to two rounds of interviews, Shaun rose to the top. He met all the prerequisites we wanted for superintendent.”

Risinger said the board considered applicants from out of state and every region of Texas before deciding on a local hire.

“It was a plus that’s Shaun’s from here, but that didn’t make the biggest influence in our decision,” Risinger said. “e biggest influence in our decision was that he’s going to be the best leader for our school district that we could choose.”

After starting at Orangefield as a licensed athletic trainer and teacher of health and science classes, McAlpin was named assistant principal at Orangefield Elementary, then Orangefield High School. He was high school principal for five years before becoming assistant superintendent for finance eight years ago.

Along the way, he earned a master’s degree at Lamar and began working on

On Jan. 21, Orangefield’s school board named assistant superintendent Shaun McAlpin “lone finalist” to be promoted to the top job.

State law requires a 21-day waiting period before he can be hired as superintendent.

a doctorate at Sam Houston State.

Co-workers at the district’s administration building asked trustees to promote McAlpin at a November board meeting. “e district has been good to me,” he said. “ey’ve given me lots of opportunities, trusted me with lots of responsibility. “is seems a little surreal right now, but it definitely was on my list of dreams.”

Risinger said that once the seven-person board had narrowed the doubledigit list of qualified applicants screened by its search firm, Walsh Gallegos, to five, it held two nights of interviews Jan. 17-18. ree were picked for second-round interviews Jan. 20-21.

Kevin Weldon, who retired as Tarkington superintendent in 2018, has been Orangefield’s interim superintendent

since Nov. 20. He will stay on through mid-February, when McAlpin is officially handed the leadership role. “e school board would like to extend our appreciation to our interim superintendent, Mr. Weldon, during this process of choosing a new superintendent,” Risinger said.

McAlpin has two children, Rylan and Ainsley, who attend Orangefield schools.

“I care about kids; they’re my world,” he said. “I enjoy taking care of the community, taking care of children. And a lot of people helped me and guided me. I don’t want them to be left out.”

McAlpin said he considers the Orangefield school district his home and everyone in it his family.

“We are strong, dedicated and most importantly, want the best for our children,” he said. “We’re excited about the future and what it has in store for Orangefield ISD and our community.”

Understanding new IRS contribution limits A look at the maximum amounts you can put into retirement Provided by Ian E. James, CRPC®, AAMS® President, Financial Advisor Capital Financial Group www.409Wealth.com 409-792-0179

e I.R.S. just announced the annual contribution limits on IRAs, 401(k)s, and other widely used retirement plan accounts for 2020.

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tion limit for one of these accounts is $26,000.1,2 • Are you self-employed, or do you own a small business? You may have a solo 401(k), which allows you to make both an employer and employee contribution. e ceiling on total solo 401(k) contributions rises $1,000 in 2020, reaching $57,000. is is also the 2020 employer

contribution limit for simplified employee pension (SEP) plans.3,4 • If you have a SIMPLE retirement account, next year’s contribution limit is $13,500, up $500 from the 2019 level.

If you are 50 or older in 2020, your annual SIMPLE plan contribution cap is $16,500.3 • Yearly contribution limits have also been set a bit higher for Health Savings Accounts (which may be used to save for retirement medical expenses). e 2020 limits: $3,550 for individuals with single medical coverage and $7,100 for those covered under qualifying family plans. If you are 55 or older next year, those respective limits are $1,000 higher.5 Citations.

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The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded Orangefield student Breanna Areola as their January student of the month. Pictured are Zach Quinn, Mrs. Arzola, Candi Patterson, Breanna Arzola and Karen Collier.

Orange County Master Gardeners plant fair e Orange County Master Gardeners are holding their 7th Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair Saturday, March 14, 2020, 8AM - 1PM at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield. Hundreds of nursery and member grown plants will be for sale including many varieties of citrus, berries, Texas Superstars, perennials, natives, annuals, house and tropicals

along with succulents, lilies and many other hard to find and unusual plants. Plant specialists and members will be available to answer questions and to assist you selecting your plants. Specialty booths will be set up with unique gardening and craft items. For more information visit http://txmg.org/orange or contact us at sheribethard@yahoo.com.

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Deaths and Memorials

Former Precinct 3 JP Menard passes away on January 27 Judge Janice Margaret Gauthier Menard, 80, Bridge City Judge Janice Margaret Gauthier Menard, 80, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2020, surrounded by her family in Port Arthur, Texas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2020, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City.

Officiating will be Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Garden City, Louisiana, on January 22, 1940, she was the daughter of O’Niell Gauthier and Francis Schexnider Gauthier. She ran “Nana’s Daycare” out of her home for 9 years where she touched the lives of many children. Janice went on to work in the Judicial field for 32 years.

She spent the first 20 years as a secretary before later retiring as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 in Orange County, Texas.

Janice graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in Orange and was a devoted member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. She was a member of the Altar Society and served on the Adoration team, as well as being a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Janice was very involved in her community being a member of the Rotary Club, a past member of the Chamber, and was even voted Citizen of the Year in 2009. She enjoyed spending her free time reading, playing at the casino, and spending time with her family that she loved dearly. Her motto for her children was always “I love you bigger than the world!”. She was a wonderful friend to many and this world will be a little less bright without her shining smile.

She was preceded in death by her parents, O’Niell and Francis Gauthier; her loving husband, Bobby James Menard; daughter, Julie Tarver; siblings, Mildred Lemoine, O’Niell Gauthier, Charles Gau-

Wanda Mae Bergeron, 94, Orange Wanda Mae Bergeron, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2020, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Mr. Freddy Shores and Reverend Jeff Bell.

Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on May 26, 1925, she was the daughter of Davis Bertrand and Agnes (Morgan) Bertrand. Wanda was a member of McLewis Church of Christ, and a former member of Cove Baptist Church. She was a loving, sweet, and feisty stay-at-home mom who loved spending time with her family. Wanda adored all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She also loved her daughters-in-law and son-in-law as if they were her own. Wanda was an amazing cook who was famous for her cornbread dressing and giblet gravy. She enjoyed singing, listening to the Gathers, camping, shopping, garage sales, and she

Roy E. “Bub” Nation, Sr., 80, Orange Roy E. “Bub” Nation, Sr., 80, of Orange, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Mid Jefferson Hospital.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Sims. Burial will follow at Harris Cemetery in West Orange.

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

Born in Orange, Texas, on May 14, 1939, he was the son of Jesse Wade Nation, Sr. and Virgetta (Delano) Nation. Roy proudly and honorably served in the United States Army and went on to be an insurance salesman. He retired as a construction worker for the Local 328 union. Roy was a member of the Oddfellows, Lions Club, e Eagles, and was a faithful member of the Bethel Baptist Church. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially woodworking. Roy was a loving father, grandfather, and friend who never met a stranger. His legacy will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Virgetta Nation; wife, Martha Jo Nation; and brothers, Jesse Nation, Jr., Lowell Nation, and Travis Nation.

He is survived by his children, Saundra

Judge Janice Margaret Gauthier Menard thier, and John Gauthier; granddaughter, Catherine Elise Menard; and her parentsin-law, Renard Menard and Ella Mae LeBlanc Rumery.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Dean Menard and wife Tammy, of Bridge City, Donna Stevenson and husband Ed, of Silsbee, Neal Menard, of Houston, Glen Menard and wife Jan, of Bridge City, and Alane “Lanie” McClain and husband Mark, of Orange; grandchildren, Christopher Harvey, Darylann LeMoine and husband Kyle, Matthew Menard and wife Jordyn, and Nicholas Menard; great-grandchildren, Kole and Julie LeMoine; 7 step-grandchildren; and 20 step-great-grandchildren that she loved dearly; and her sister-in-law, Margo Gauthier, of Vinton, LA; along with numerous other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dean Menard, Neal Menard, Glen Menard, Christopher Harvey, Matthew Menard, Nicholas Menard, Edward Stevenson, and Mark McClain. loved waxing her floors at home.

Wanda will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Agnes Bertrand; her sons, Clarence Bergeron, Jr. and Wayne Carol BergWANDA MAE BERGERON eron; and her eight siblings.

She is survived by her loving husband of 76 years, Clarence Bergeron; her children, Roger Dale Bergeron and wife Laverne, David Frank Bergeron, Sr. and wife Joy, and Clara Mae Thibodaux and husband Barry, all of Orange; as well as her 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Jackson, Johnny Jackson, T. J. Jackson, David Bergeron, Joey Bergeron, and Gary Bergeron. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Bergeron, Stephen Bergeron, and Waylon Bergeron. e family would like to extend a special thank you to her best friend, Christine Wolfford for her generously sharing her time and care.

Lewis, Rhonda Morris and husband Jerry “Bubba”, Roy Everette Nation, Jr. and wife Dede, and Beverly Neuman and husband Steve; companion, Glenda Lodge; grandchildren, Joseph Nation, Ryan Morris and wife Krissy, J.L. ROY E. ‘BUB’ Morris, Sean NaNATION SR. tion, Tyler Nation and wife Robyn, Kimberly Lewis, Connor Neuman, and Colton Neuman; great grandchildren, Hunter Nation, Ryan Morris, Emilee Jo Nation; brother, Don Nation and wife Becky; sister in law, Milinda Nation; and many nieces, nephews, and his beloved dog, Rudy.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph Nation, J.L Morris, Sean Nation, Tyler Nation, Connor Neuman, and Colton Neuman. Honorary pallbearers Rick Gollihare and Larry Delano. e family would like to extend a special thank you to Beaumont Baptist ICU 3rd floor staff, his home health care nurse Crystal Pachuca, and his provider Belinda Scott.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Texas Lions Camp at PO Box 290247 Kerrville, Tx 78029.

Betty Baldwin Wilson, 90, Bridge City

about anyone. Her great sense of humor and warm smile will Betty Baldwin Wilson, 90, of Bridge City, be missed dearly by Texas, passed away on January 21, 2020, in all who knew and Beaumont, Texas. loved her.

Funeral services was held at 10:00 a.m., She was preceded Monday, January 27, 2020, at Claybar Funeral in death by her parHome in Orange with Reverend Randy ents, Russell and Branch officiating. Burial will follow at Or- Earlene Coleman; ange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. husband, Clyde Born in Orange, Texas, on February 15, “Jack” Wilson; husBETTY BALDWIN 1929, she was the daughter of Russell Daniel band, William Earl WILSON Coleman and Earlene (Nimitz) Coleman. Baldwin, Sr.; sons, Betty was a devoted member of Wesley William Earl Baldwin, Jr. and Rex Alan BaldUnited Methodist Church in Orange. She win, Sr.; step-son, Jackie Wilson; sister, Nita was involved in the United Methodist Cooper; and her brother, Russell Coleman.

Women’s Group “Women of Wesley”, as well Betty is survived by her daughters, Nita as being a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Baldwin and Betty Kay Wallace and husband the Bengal Guards. Betty was a wonderful Darrel, all of Bridge City; grandchildren, seamstress, enjoyed collecting vintage hand- Tyler Leckband and wife Katrina, Dustin kerchiefs, loved jewelry, and was known to Wallace, Kaleigh Wallace Allen and husband her family as the “QVC Queen”. One of her Chris, Rex Alan Baldwin, Jr. and wife Zandra, many passions in life was cooking and baking Brandon Baldwin, Cody Baldwin, Ashley and was known around town for her blonde Ellerbee and husband Heath, and Telisa brownies, also called “49ers”. She was a Baldwin; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 greatstrong and fiercely independent woman, a great-grandchildren; sister, Gladys Dryden; great friend to many, and truly cared about and daughter-in-law, Joanna Baldwin; along everyone she met. She was very family ori- with numerous other loving family and ented and always kept close to her extended friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions family, making sure to be in the know and keep up with the joys in everyone’s lives. can be made to Wesley United Methodist Betty was a wonderful mother, grandmother, Church at 401 N. 37th St., Orange, TX and friend who never had a bad word to say 77630.

Billie Louise Bowman LeBlanc, 80, Orange Billie Louise Bowman LeBlanc, 80, of Orange, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Focus Care in Orange.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, January 25, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph Daleo. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn.

Visitation was from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, with a rosary to be recited at 5:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on June 5, 1939, she was the daughter of Homer Bowman and Alma Lee (Sanford) Bowman. Billie was a lab tech for Celanese and A. Schulman Inc. for many years and made many friendships. She never met a stranger and was a mentor to many. Billie was an avid prayer warrior and she enjoyed reading, journaling and especially loved going to the beach. She was a big collector of quotes and loved sharing them with everyone. Her family was her greatest blessing whom she spent immense amount

of time with having tea parties. Billie will live on in the hearts of everyone she knew.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Riley Lee LeBlanc, Sr.; son, Riley Lee LeBlanc, Jr.; sister, Patsy Nulon Bowman BILLIE LOUISE Acosta; and brother BOWMAN LEBLANC in law, Louis Acosta.

She is survived by her children, Randall Nulon LeBlanc of Orange, Stephen Ray LeBlanc and wife Sandy of Corpus Christi, and Jason Wallace LeBlanc and wife Jodi of Vancouver Island; grandchildren, Amberlee, Britney, David, Courtney, Zachary, Tyler, Brandon; 9 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, a nephew, and other loving family.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association at 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400. McLean, VA 22102.

Paul F. Rubel, 87, Bridge City

Frank and Anna Rubel; and his sisters, Paul F. Rubel, 87, of Bridge City, Texas, Cecilia Devaney and passed away on January 25, 2020, in BeauMargaret Ross, both mont, Texas. of Warsaw, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Paul is survived by ursday, January 30, 2020, at Claybar Fu- his loving wife of 60 neral Home in Bridge City, Texas. years, Eunice Rubel; Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Me- children, Mary Ann morial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be LeBlanc, of Groves, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robert Rubel and Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. wife Ning, of Gurley, Born in Frontenac, Kansas, on January 15, AL, and Joey Rubel, PAUL RUBEL 1933, he was the son of Frank Rubel and of Mauriceville; Anna Rubel. grandchildren, Danielle LeBlanc McNamara Paul proudly served his country in the and husband Jonathan, Brittany Rubel, RJ United States Army and went on to spend 45 Rubel, and Sherry Gibbs and husband years of service with the Kansas City South- Richard; and great-grandchildren, Matthew ern Railroad as a Railroad Carman.

Scully and Michael Scully; along with nuPaul enjoyed spending his free time out- merous other loving family and friends. doors, whether he was hunting, fishing, or Serving as pallbearers will be Darlene tending to his garden.

Pelaez, Trey Dubose, Jonah Dubose, Joey He adored his family and will be missed by Rubel, Robert Rubel, and Jonathan McNaall who knew and loved him. mara. Honorary pallbearers are Dudley He was preceded in death by his parents, LeBlanc, Kenneth Keller, and Gail Williams.

Raymond J. Tregre, Jr., 86, Floresville Raymond J. Tregre, Jr., 86, of Floresville, Texas, and long time resident of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2020, in Floresville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in St. James, Louisiana, on September 5, 1933, he was the son of Raymond J. Tregre, Sr. and Marie A. Andermann Tregre.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army and went on to work as a mechanic for DuPont for 35 years. Raymond loved spending time with his family whether they were having crawfish boils, or attending family reunions. He enjoyed going out dancing and in his younger years he liked to go rabbit hunting. Raymond loved his family and friends dearly and his memory will live on through them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Marie Tregre; and his siblings, Larry Tregre, Ronnie Tregre, Judy Bourg, and Betty Ann Price.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Judy Tregre; children, Brian Keith Tregre and wife RAYMOND TREGRE JR. Sheri of West Orange and Heidi Michelle Coke and husband Rob of San Antonio; grandchildren, Derrik Tregre and wife Kelsey, Justin Tregre and wife Ashley, Trevor Tregre, Elan Coke, and Keaton Coke; great-grandchildren, Brennon Tregre, Brayton Tregre, Brooklyn Tregre, Kadence Tregre, Kiason Tregre, and Carter Arnold; and his siblings, Radford Tregre of Des Allemands, LA, Ricky Tregre of Luling, LA, Barry Tregre of Raceland, LA, and Naina Alford of Montgomery, TX; along with numerous other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Tregre, Rob Coke, Derrik Tregre, Justin Tregre, Trevor Tregre, Brennon Tregre, Brayton Tregre, Keaton Coke, and Kiason Tregre.

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Wesley UMC hosts brunch this Saturday e Wesley United Methodist Men invite you to join us for a Free Brunch this Sat., Feb.1 at 10 am. e church is located at 401 N. 37th Street. e 1st Saturday of every Month we open our doors to anyone in our community that would like to join us in Christian Fellowship.

Do you have a loved one with mental illness?

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be offering an eight week course to help family members cope with their loved ones who are suffering from Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD, etc. is 8 week course is seldom offered in Orange, and it is limited to the first 20 people who sign up. It will meet once a week beginning in February 2020 and is free of charge.

To sign up call 409-617-3308 or email namigoldentriangle@gmail.com.

You can visit our website at: https://nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs/NAMI-Family-to-Family.

Golden K Kiwanis Club meetings e Orange Golden K Kiwanis meets 9:30 a.m. each Wed., with meeting from 9:3010:45 a.m. at the Salvation Army, Orange 77630, at the corner of MLK and W. Park (Strickland), also known as Old Highway 90.

Margaret Light, longtime Golden K Kiwanis member, will share her life story on Wednesday, January 29, 9:45 a.m., not-so-new-anymore Orange County Commissioner Kirk Roccaforte, former longtime Bridge City mayor, will update Golden K Kiwanis on the happenings with the Orange County Commission. e meeting place is in the Orange Salvation Army Building at the corner of MLK and Strickland, also known as Highway 90. On Wednesday, February 5, is TBD. Wednesday, February 12, Orange Golden K Kiwanis will host Jessica Hill, CEO of the Orange EDC, as its speaker at the 9:45 a.m. gathering in the usual spot in the Orange Salvation Army Room, located at MLK Drive and Strickland, across from a Shell Station and an Orange Fire Station. For further Golden K information, email: annieoakley1116@gmail.com.

Orange County Historical Society to meet e Orange County Historical Society will have it’s first program of the year on Feb. 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the City of Orange Public Library. e program will be a “Show and Tell” type event. is is an opportunity for both members and nonmembers to talk about an article of historical significance or give an account a historical event concerning Orange. We need participants, so come up with a subject and be prepared to make a short speech about it. e public is invited. Refreshments will be served.

American Legion Post 49 Fish Fry e American Legion Post 49 located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will hold a Fried Fish plate lunch fundraiser. e event will take place ursday, February 6th from 11 am to 1 pm and the cost is $9.00. e meal consists of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and a dessert. Walk-ins welcome and delivery is available. Call 409886-1241 after noon on Wed., Feb. 5th and before 9 am on the day of event for orders and delivery.

2019 Income Tax Assistance AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Tax Filing Assistance will be offered starting at 12:15pm, Wed., Feb. 5th at the Orange Public Library. IRS (Internal Revenue Service)-certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 15th. April 15 is the last day to file 2019 taxes. Anyone coming for assistance should bring the following: Proof of identification (photo ID); Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents; Birth dates for you, your spouse,

and dependents; Wage and income statements (Form W-2, Social Security, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, W2G); Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); Records of any Capital Gains and Losses; Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements; and a copy of last year’s federal and state returns, very helpful in the preparation of the 2019 return. For contact information, call or email Richard Porter, 409.883.0698 or porter4897@sbcglobal.net.

Jackson Community Center offers tax help e Jackson Community Center will be offering fast tax refund and electronic filing to eligible families and individuals earning up to 54,000 or less by appointment only. is service will continue start February 3rd and go through April 15. e JCC is located at 520 W. Decatur Ave in Orange and is open Mon. thru Fri. from 10 am to 5 pm, and every other Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Please call to schedule an appointment and for additional information contact Elizabeth Campbell at 409-779-1981 or email jccorange@gmail.com.

Orange County Master Gardeners plant fair e Orange County Master Gardeners are holding their 7th Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair Saturday, March 14, 2020, 8AM 1PM at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield. Hundreds of nursery and member grown plants will be for sale including many varieties of citrus, berries, Texas Superstars, perennials, natives, annuals, house and tropicals along with succulents, lilies and many other hard to find and unusual plants. Plant specialists and members will be available to answer questions and to assist you selecting your plants. Specialty booths will be set up with unique gardening and craft items. For more information check out http://txmg.org/orange or contact us at sheribethard@yahoo.com.

American Legion Post 49 Officer Elections e American Legion Post 49 in Orange is seeking officer nominations at our meetings on March 14th at 2pm and April 11th at 2 pm. e officer elections will be held on May 9th at 2pm. all members should attend these meetings. e American Legion Post 49 is located at 108 Green Ave in Orange.

Orange County Beekeepers Group Meetings e Orange County Beekeepers Group meets the first Tuesday of each month 6 pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome to attend our meeting. We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. is group works with the Orange County Ag Agent to expand beekeeping opportunity in Orange. We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. Officers of the Orange County Apiary Committee are normally in attendance to answer questions and assist Orange County residents. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact the Orange County Agrilife office 409-882-7010, Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 Texas Master Beekeeper, Christie Ray 409-550-9195 owner of QueenBee Supply in Orange or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356, owner of Muldrow Bee Farm.

Community Christian School Golf Tourney Community Christian School has rescheduled their Golf Tournament at Sunset Grove Country Club to April 4th. e tourney will cost $100 per player / $350 foursome and the deadline to enter is Nov. 9th. ere will be a $50 Ball Drop, $25 Strokes, $1200 Grand Prize, a Hole in One for hole #14 sponsored

by Sabine River Ford with a new truck the prize with other prizes as well. Please call 409-883-4531 or email karad@ccorange.org for registration details.

Dementia Care Givers' Support Group e Dementia Care Givers' Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and Second ursday of every month at 6:30 p.m..

Seek & Find Resale Store e Seek & Find Resale Shop is open on ursdays from Noon to 6:00 pm, Fridays from 12 noon to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are selling all types of used items - clothes, toys, books, household items,etc. Our proceeds help fund our music programs at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Please come and see us at 985 W. Roundbunch Road, next to Happy Donuts.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Fundraiser Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is currently selling Durham Ellis Nuts. Pecan halves are $10.00/lb, Pecan Pieces are $9.75/lb and walnut pieces are $8.25/lb. We also have delicious chocolate covered pecans for $9.25. Come and check out our inventory of nuts. Our phone number is 409-735-4573.

We are selling these nuts to further our music ministry by offering music scholarships to two Lamar University students.

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Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages.

Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this opportunity to learn an instrument in the local area.

For more information, call 409-241-3920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.

Orange County Beekeeping Group e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. e group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public. For information or assistance with honeybee removals, please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356.

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX 77632. Call 474-2171 or 9882311 for more info. Calls are kept Confidential.

Down in the bayous of southwestern Louisiana, America’s Cajun groundhog, Pierre C. Shadeaux, has a say in the advent of spring or summer.

Cajun Groundhog Day features nutria star Pierre C. Shadeaux Groundhog Day in the Deep South has been customized to fit the reality that a long or short winter is irrelevant.

Down in the bayous of southwestern Louisiana, America’s Cajun groundhog, Pierre C. Shadeaux, has a say in the advent of spring or summer.

“As Southerners, we don’t want some Yankee groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicting our weather, so we turned to a nutria, the closest thing we could find to a groundhog,” said Will Chapman, creator of the Cajun Groundhog Day celebration.

“If Pierre sees his shadow, it’s bad news for locals as it means a short spring and that summer’s heat and humidity will be here early. No shadow for Pierre, and its good news - a longer spring,

milder temperatures - a postponement of summer’s heat and humidity.”

Chapman is publisher of The Daily Iberian, the paper serving New Iberia. The area is about two hours from New Orleans and closer to Texas.

“Pierre lives in the swamps,” Chapman explained. “Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents are nice enough to bring Pierre to town. He stays at a local veterinarian’s office for a few days, where he gets spa-like treatment as he’s pampered, cleaned up, fed and hopefully gotten into a good temperament and a good frame of mind for making his prediction. And then they bring him over that morning and put him in the cottage.”

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And there in Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia’s town square, Pierre emerges from the cottage and delivers the word at 7:30 a.m. amid pomp and ceremony.

“The mayor and parish president issue proclamations, and a priest or preacher will give an invocation that usually is tied in with the theme of the day.

“We have a grand marshal, somebody who is greatly honored to be the person that tells us what Pierre sees, whether he sees his shadow or doesn’t see his shadow.”

Pierre C. Shadeaux named by a local pharmacist in a contest - will make his 22nd annual prediction on Groundhog Day next Sunday.

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Orange County tournament fishermen have enjoyed an incredible start to 2020 thus far. Last week veteran FLW pro, Tommy Dickerson finished second on Rayburn and added another $30,000 to the $300,000 career earnings he has amassed on the FLW circuit.

More important than the big pay day, Dickerson’s second place finish earned him an early qualification for the year-end championship event. Rayburn has been slow to give up the usual numbers of heavy weight pre-spawn bass that are game changers thus far, but the Orange pro put together a consistent pattern early on and very nearly pulled off his fourth win the final day.

His 18-0-pound bag topped the second best catch posted by the rest of the field on the final day by five pounds. I was also a little surprised that he was the only Texas pro to finish in the top ten.

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Fregia and Jack Tindell, waiting out the final results proved more stressful than putting together a quality five fish stringer of bass. ey weighed in a solid team stringer weighing 13 pounds 10-ounces vaulting them all the way up to fourth place early on and were then forced to sweat out every catch over the next two hours.

When all was said and done, the pair had slipped into the tenth spot, but it was still worthy of celebratory high fives as 12 of the 250 teams qualified for the Bassmaster College Championship. Tindell and Fregia posted double digit catches both days to finish with 30-pounds 8 ounces.

On the high school level, a pair of LCM anglers made their mark as well by finishing sixth out of 200 teams competing on Toledo Bend. Brendon Brones and Dakota Posey weighed in a 14-pound 6 ounce catch only four pounds off the winning mark.

And, while Orange County anglers are off to an incredible start in 2020, no team in Texas is hotter than Atascocita High School anglers, Maverick Winford and Ian Ratliff. e duo won the BASS sanctioned team event last week on Rayburn only to post an 18-pound 4-ounce catch on Toledo Bend and capture their second title in a row!

“We have a small pretty tight-mouth group of fishermen up here and we share very little information as to what we are catching, but our big bass bite has been a lit-

The 2020 Super Bowl will feature Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes against San Francisco’s Jimmy Garoppolo

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Super Bowl will take Feb. 2 headline KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

Monday. I still believe San Francisco will be slightly favored by kickoff Sunday after all of the big money fans on the West Coast place their wagers. e game will feature Chiefs’ 61-yearold offensive genius Andy Reid against another offensive-minded guru, 49ers’ coach Kyle Shanahan, who appears to be following in his daddy Mike, who was the 49ers’ offensive coordinator when they clobbered the Chargers and Steve Young threw for six touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX. However, Reid reached the ultimate game on the throwing arm of former Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Ma

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FOR THE RECORD For as many years as one can remember, February 2 has always belonged to the ground hog seeing his shadow so folks can plan for six more weeks of winter weather. e winter weather will feel like summertime Sunday when Super Bowl LIV kicks off at 5:38 p.m. in toastywarm Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It can be seen on Fox TV. Strangely, the Kansas City Chiefs still are favored to win over San Francisco by a single point. I predicted the Chiefs’ odds would drop and they did from 1½ points last Monday to one point on

raised in little Whitehouse, a town of 7,000. His dad, Pat Mahomes was a former major league pitcher. e 49ers feature a prolific, ball-control offense that’s almost exclusively a running game plus a bone-crushing defense of coordinator Robert Saleh, which was built by former All-Pro safety John Lynch, who was recently named Pro Football Writers of America Executive of the Year.

General Manager Lynch did such things as extending the contract of undrafted running back Raheem Mostert, drafting Nick Bosa at No. 2 overall, trading for defensive end Dee Ford, drafting receiver Deebo Samuel in the second round and linebacker Dre Greenlaw in the fifth and signing Kwon

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Mostert rushed for 160 yards and three touchdowns—by halftime— against Green Bay in the NFC Championship Game.

He finished with 220 rushing yards and four TDs. e defense is led by AllPro cornerback Richard Sherman, who played for nine years in the same defensive secondary with Orange native Earl omas III on the Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom. It might be noted that both Sherman

From Page 1B and omas were named to this year’s All-Pro team on their different teams.

Shanahan, 40, and Reid have both been defeated in the Super Bowl by the New England Patriots. Reid lost to the Pats 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX when he was head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Shanahan has the distinction of being the offensive coordinator when the Atlanta Falcons blew a thirdquarter 28-3 lead and got too cute with his play-calling, losing 34-28 in overtime. Atlanta’s 25-point

collapse was the biggest in Super Bowl history, according to Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle. e 49ers were second in rushing and second in defense, including first against the pass. In playoff victories against Minnesota and Green Bay, San Francisco averaged 236 yards rushing.

49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo only threw 27 passes in the playoffs, completing 17 for 208 yards.

Kansas City’s rushing game is the weakest part of its offense and the 49ers plan to control it and make Mahomes throw, which may come back to bite them.

“Reid would like to avoid falling behind for a third consecutive playoff game and not force Mahomes to rally the Chiefs against an outstanding defense that features a strong pass rush that gets after the quarterback from every angle. ey had 48 sacks in the regular season and added nine more in

the playoffs,” according to the article.

Reid, who is completing his 21 st season as a head coach is the sentimental favorite because he is so wellliked and has not yet won a Super Bowl.

Even though I don’t care for the 49ers, they will be extremely difficult to defeat.

But I’m taking Kansas City 41-38 on Reid’s experience and Mahomes arm!!!

KWICKIE S …Saturday was a sad day after the news of basketball great Kobe Bryant dying in a fiery helicopter crash. He was a tremendous family man as well as an unbelievable basketball talent. At this writing, cause for the crash was undetermined. e NFL’s Pro Bowl game offered many tributes to Kobe Bryant and was won by the AFC 38-33. Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson threw two first-half touchdown passes and was voted the offensive MVP.

Jacksonville’s Calais Campbell was named the defensive MVP. Orange’s Earl omas III broke up two passes for the AFC from his free safety position and knocked Kirk Cousins into the nickel seats as he rolled out near the sidelines to throw the ball away.

No. 4-ranked San Diego State won its 21 st straight basketball game without a loss as the Aztecs slipped past UNLV 71-67 Sunday to remain the country’s only unbeaten team. The Aztecs broke the school record for the best start in the program’s 99 seasons. It was San Diego State’s eighth straight win on the road.

Tiger Woods fell a bit short of getting his PGArecord 83rd career victory by finishing tied for ninth in last weekend’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, his home course in San Diego. Mark Leishman came from four shots behind with a seven-under par

Colburn tle slower so far”, said Jason Teal. Teal lives on the north end of Toledo Bend and to my knowledge has never fished south of Pendleton Bridge.

“Our big fish bite starts earlier than it does below the bridge,” said Teal, “and the biggest reason is shallower water that warms much faster. ”Because he seldom fishes water over seven feet deep, his two favorite lures are a spinnerbait and a spinnerbait!

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JUST BETWEEN US… Houston Astros’ owner Jim Crane finally found the right man Tuesday morning to replace A.J. Hinch as the Astro’s manager in 70 year old Dusty Baker. The veteran skipper has won more than 1800 games in his career and has taken his teams to the playoffs 9 times in 22 seasons. He’s inheriting a team that should be favored to go a long way in the 2020 playoffs. Crane did promise that by spring training all players on the 2017 Astros team will apologize for being part of the spying scandal that was recently revealed. Only former Cy Young Award pitcher Dallas Keuchel, who now pitches for the Chicago White Sox, apologized Friday. The other five—Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve, Josh Reddick, Chris Devenski and Lance McCullers—declined to comment or apologize.

From Page 1B e group’s biggest fear is that their coveted portion of the massive impoundment will get over-pressured if folks ever find out how many double-digit bass they catch, but from past experience, I can’t see that ever happening.

Jason showed me around that portion of the lake when I first started guiding in the early 70’s and I still went through at least two lower units a year. e timber has been reduced to flooded stumps, but they are no less close together and equally unforgiving. Coupled with the fact that crudely cut

trails usually led you on top of an unexpected ridge, even short boat rides were perilous at best!

I mention talking with Teal only because he offered a valid opinion as to why they haven’t caught more big bass thus far. He thinks the bite has just been slowed down temporarily due to lots of cold rain water. “ree weeks ago we were fishing some 59 degree water, but the same spots last Friday were 53 degrees and the water was much dirtier. If weather conditions change drastically in the middle of the spawn, a lot of those big

females will simply abort the spawn and seek out more comfortable water. at is not a problem common to the south end of the lake, simply because the coveted females can spawn so close to much deeper water and a short temporary move solves the problem. Eddie Hudson said he caught some solid bass drop shotting under a huge ball of shad on the south end last weekend. e surface temperature had taken a hit and both the bait and the fish were holding deeper than expected. A few days of warmer weather will change all of that!

Game Warden Field Notes Staff Report For e Record

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

No Regrets A Henderson County game warden was contacted by a local landowner about some duck hunters who had been hunting during the closed season split. e landowner was able to provide the warden with the license plates of the suspected duck hunter’s vehicles. e wardens responded to the location but were unable to find the suspected duck hunters. As the investigation continued, the wardens were able to track down the hunters at their residence. During an interview, one of the hunters admitted to duck hunting and was proud to say it was his “best morning ever.” After the investigation was over, it was clear the hunters were new to duck hunting

and were unaware of the split.

SoFISHticated Operation With the assistance of CID, Bexar County game wardens set up a buy with an individual attempting to sell six steaks of yellowfin tuna for $200. A time and location were set up and the wardens sat and waited outside of an HEB for the seller to show up. As they waited, they saw the seller standing outside the doors with a dog and a blue bag in a basket. As the wardens approached the man, he gave the dog to a woman and went inside the store. e woman then began to walk into the parking lot with the blue bag. Wardens then went up to the woman and asked where the man went. She said the man went inside of the store to shop. e wardens searched the blue bag and found the tuna steaks. One of the wardens went inside to retrieve the man and, once outside, he was interviewed. e man did not have the proper licenses to See FIELD NOTES, Page 3B

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Field Notes sell aquatic species. e individual was educated about the sale of aquatic species and issued a citation. e tuna was seized to be donated. Cases pending.

Fast and Furious A Bell County game warden received a call from a fisherman on Lake Stillhouse about a boat driving around and shooting at ducks. e warden, with assistance from an additional Bell County game warden, were able to stop the individuals as they were pulling out of the boat ramp. Upon further inspection, the individuals had more than 20 violations and had killed two buzzards along with three coots. Some of the violations included no hunting license, utilizing lead shot, rally and disturb, hunt from a watercraft and no migratory duck stamp, just to name a few.

Wardens issued multiple citations.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Tennis Team had a successful day at the South Park Invitational tournament today on Saturday, January 24. According to tennis coach Brett Nicholson, “We came home with not 1 but 2 medals. Jenna McCorvy and Dax Rodgers brought home the first GOLD of the season in Mixed Doubles.

Gavin Fountain & Colton Smith won the boys doubles consolation bracket. Dakota Posey & Luke Spell fought all day to come just short of the boys doubles finals! I am so proud of the entire team today! We can only grow from here!” Pictured, from left, are Colton Smith, Dax Rodgers, Jenna McCorvy, and Gavin Fountain.

Winners of Bridge City Public Library High Five Reading Contest. Each winner received a Walmart $25 gift card. The gift cards was donated by Patrons of Bridge City library, The Patterson’s Crawfish Hole, Bridge City Walmart and Mi Casa in Orange Pictured, from left, are Peyton Read, Amberlee Gutierrez, Micah Guzman, and Addison Varela. Not pictured is Atticus Moore.

Stop Lying, it’s the Pits A Hardin County game warden and a game warden cadet were fueling up at a gas station near Kountze when they noticed a man in a nearby truck putting ice in a cooler and struck up a conversation. ey learned the man was putting ice on a quartered deer he had just harvested, so they asked to see the head and the tag. e man explained he had left the head and the tag back at his hunting camp. When asked for his hunting license, he produced a license without any missing tags. e warden followed the hunter back to his deer lease to retrieve the deer head and complete the investigation. A citation was issued for possession of an untagged deer and a warning for failure to complete the harvest log. Case pending.

Lawn Enforcement On Jan. 3, a Newton County game warden completed an investigation into a hunting without landowner consent case. e case involved one subject who thought it was OK to mow two 200+ yard lanes into a neighboring landowner’s property and hunt them. e subject was caught in the act of hunting the neighbor’s property. After all necessary documentation was obtained, the subject was arrested and taken to the Newton County Jail and charged with hunting without landowner’s consent, a Class A misdemeanor. Case pending.

I’m Not As Think As You Drunk I Am On Dec. 14, a Montgomery County game warden was traveling behind a vehicle that appeared to be having a difficult time keeping his truck between the marked lanes on the roadway, but not enough for probable cause. e warden followed the truck into a gas station parking lot and saw a man exit the truck and fail to put it into park, causing it to roll back about 40 yards before he was able

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From Page 2B to stop it. Once the vehicle was stopped, the warden approached the man and noticed the zipper on his pants was down, his shirt had spills and stains on it, and there were several empty beer cans inside the truck. An intoxication investigation was completed, and the male was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. A blood specimen was taken, and toxicology and the case are pending.

Where They’re Going, They Don’t Need Roads On Jan. 4, an Angelina County game warden responded to a trespassing complaint regarding two individuals who were found in their Jeep after it got stuck inside the hunting club. e driver was arrested for criminal trespassing and for a warrant issued by the Lufkin Police Department. Upon further investigation it was discovered the Jeep they were driving was stolen from a hunting club in Trinity County and used in the commission of a robbery. Additional charges were filed for theft.

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide On Jan. 6, a Somervell County game warden was checking fisherman on the Paluxy River in Glen Rose when he noticed two individuals put their fishing poles down and walk in the opposite direction of the game warden. As he started to approach the individuals, he noticed one of them start to jog away and duck behind a house. e warden was able to make contact with the other individual who said he did not have a fishing license and his driver’s license was in his father’s truck. e warden followed the individual to his father’s truck to retrieve the license, and during a check the individual was wanted for sexual assault on a child. e warden directed the individual to place his hands on the vehicle, but he refused and started to run away. e warden was able to apprehend the individual without incident and during a search of the individual he discovered marijuana and a marijuana pipe. e other individual was located by the Somervell County Sheriff ’s deputies in a vacant lot claiming to be lost and was unable to produce a fishing license. Cases pending.

Plenty of Guts, But No Glory On Dec. 19, a Gaines/Andrews County game warden received a tip from an anonymous caller about a mule deer that may have been shot illegally on a property about 20 miles southeast of Seminole. e warden contacted the landowner and found a gut pile on his property. e warden then contacted the neighboring ranch that is currently still in their Managed Lands Deer Program season and found an individual had shot a mule deer over their fence line and gutted it on the opposite side. e landowner

Judy Sonnier was recognized by the City of Orange for her years of service at Lookin' Good Salon, in honor of her retirement. Pictured with her are Mayor Larry Spears Jr. (L) and Paul Burch (R) owner of Lookin' Good Salon and city councilman of Orage. RECORD PHOTO:PENNY LELEUX

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Film network group holds first meet-up Jan. 31

What if Spielberg never met Lucas? We would still have E.T. and Star Wars, but we wouldn’t know the glory of Indiana Jones.

With four short films created in Southeast Texas this summer headed to film festivals, some area filmmakers want to continue that momentum. South East Texas ACTION Networking Group will host its inaugural meet-up at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 31, in Lamar University Communications Department room 103, 801 E Virginia St, Beaumont, TX 77705.

“Lamar has opened its doors to the local film community so they can connect with each other and local film students,” said Penny LeLeux, one of the organizers of the event. LeLeux is the writer/director of one of the local films and an award winning screenwriter from Orangefield. e first meeting, “Take ACTION,” is a meet and greet where area filmmakers, students, actors, and anyone interested in growing a unified film community in

Southeast Texas will gather to get to know each other.

Plans are to meet once a month. Future meetings could include screenings and discussions of locally created films, discussions and determination of areas of

strengths and weaknesses and how that can be addressed; along with other related topics.

Practical workshops where filmmakers could learn things such as shooting fight scenes are also under consideration. “at is something I would be interested in,” said Dakota Parker, another of the event organizers. Parker is a current film student at Lamar and was part of the crew on some of the films made locally. Parker said fight sequences are something that hasn’t been taught locally and most area filmmakers haven’t had the opportunity to experience.

All those in attendance at the first meeting will be polled to see what areas of filmmaking they would like to explore to assist with planning of future events.

Julia Rodriguez, the third

member of the planning committee, is the director of Boomtown Music and Film Festival. She will be addressing ACTION on the future of Boomtown, as they shift some of their focus towards education. ey will also conduct a filmmaker “speed dating” session during the meeting where filmmakers will get a chance to quickly learn about other filmmakers their area of expertise, passion projects, current needs, etc. - to hopefully facilitate future collaborations. e meeting is open to anyone that has an interest in advancing filmmaking in Southeast Texas. It is free and open to the public. For updated information check the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/821093208342889/ or contact one of the event organizers.

Amanda Warden was named the Employee of the Month for January by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Pictured, from left, are Maureen McAllister, Warden, and Jill Hazlip-Freeman. Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

Warden named Employee of January by BC Chamber e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Amanda Warden, Secretary at ABC Counseling and Educational Services, has been named November Employee of the Month. Amanda accepted her award from Ambassador Maureen McAllister, President and CEO of United Way Orange County, at the chamber’s January Networking Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD. She received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Energy Country Ford, Sabine Federal Credit

Union, Total Impressions, Dupuis Tire and Service Center, e Penny Record, Bridge City Dairy Queen, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, Neches Federal Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Wellspring Credit Union and 5Point Credit Union.

Amanda was nominated

by Jill Hazlip-Freeman, MA, LPC, who said, “she does an amazing job at keeping the busy office running smoothly everyday.”

Amanda lives in Bridge City with her children and husband Ronald.

is year’s flu season is off to a deadly start after health officials say an influenza strain particularly harmful to children is the dominant strain for the first time in 27 years, according to Texas health experts.

Flu season tips ‒ Everyone older than 6 months should get a flu shot.

Vaccines for uninsured children and adults are available through Austin Public Health for $10 and $25, respectively. ‒ Wash hands regularly. ‒ Cough or sneeze into your elbow. ‒ Stay home if you’re sick. ‒ Monitor sick children for signs of dehydration. ‒ See a doctor if high fever or cough persists.

Many health experts be-

lieve children are at a greater risk from influenza B because the body naturally creates antibodies to fight the strain the more it is exposed to it. Adults are more protected against influenza B because they have had time to build up the antibodies.

Adults are instead more likely to experience a severe reaction to influenza A because that strain of the virus changes from year to year.

Escott said influenza A still has a chance to become the dominant strain during the remaining five months of the flu season.

While this year’s vaccine did cover influenza B, it’s unclear if the rise in deaths is linked to a less effective flu vaccine or from people not getting vaccinated.

Flu season off to deadly start

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Pictured left to right: Jeanie McDowell (City Secretary), Karen Morgan (Director of Finance), Lucy Fields (City Council Member), Keagan Smith (City Council Representative), Jerry Jones (City Manager).

From left, Kim Cox – Principal of Mauriceville Middle; Heidi Strandberg – Assistant Principal of Mauriceville Middle; Tessa Humble – Assistant Principal at Little Cypress Elementary; LCM Superintendent Stacey Brister; Carie Broussard – Principal of Mauriceville Elementary; Michael Ridout – Principal of Little Cypress Intermediate; and Executive Director of Elementary Education, Julia Dickerson.

LC-M schools receive donations from Education First Credit Union Several Little CypressMauriceville administrators attended the, “We’re Paying it Forward” luncheon, hosted by Education First Federal Credit Union.

EFFCU’s “Pay it Forward” program raises funds through the loans they make.

Any time a customer takes out a loan, that person can

name which campus he or she prefers and Education First donates a percentage to that school in their service area.

Community Relations Director Carrie Haskett told the group that over $50,000 was being given away at the luncheon and that the total given from the inception of

the program is almost $500,000.00. is program is not the only way that EFFCU supports the community. Following Tropical Storm Imelda, they donated thousands of dollars in classroom equipment and supplies to teachers affected by the flooding.

Morgan named December Employee

e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Karen Morgan, Director of Finance for the City of Bridge City, has been named December Employee of the Month. Karen accepted her award from Ambassador/Board Member Lucy Fields, City Council Member, at the chamber’s January Networking Coffee hosted by Orangefield ISD. Karen received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Energy Country Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total Im-

pressions, Dupuis Tire and Service Center, e Penny Record, Bridge City Dairy Queen, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, Neches Federal Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Wellspring Credit Union, and 5Point Credit Union.

Karen was nominated by Lucy Fields who said, “Karen is a great asset to Bridge City who deserves to be recognized for her hard work.”

Morgan has worked for the City of Bridge City for 27 years in various positions,

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Utility Clerk, Court Clerk, and Financial Assistant before being promoted to Director of Finance in March of 2001.

Prior to coming to work at the City of Bridge City, Karen worked almost 10 years for Safeway grocery stores as a Cashier, Customer Service Clerk, and as an Assistant Manager.

Karen said, “I then worked about 5 years for Dick Walker, CPA who taught me so much that has led me to my current position with the City.”

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Biblical alcohol/drug abuse awareness starts now

Charles Empey

CHARLES EMPEY Columnist For The Record “Underage drinking is a complex issue. One that can only be solved through a sustained and cooperative effort,” said Greg Muth, Chairperson of the NCADD Board of Directors. “As a nation, we need to wake up to the reality that for some, alcoholism and addiction develop at a young age and that intervention, treatment and recovery support are essential for them and their families. We can’t afford to wait any longer.”

In one year over 1.4 million DUI arrests were made in the U.S. Alcohol related crashes that same year resulted in 13,365 deaths and cost Americans an estimated $37 billion.

An estimated 112 million episodes of drunk driving take place each year, with four million adults reporting driving under the influence at least once in that year.

Alcohol sales in the U.S. total more than $90 billion each year.

Harmful alcohol use results in the death of 2.5 million people worldwide annually, while causing illness and injury to millions more.

This is a spiritual problem.

Spiritual problems arise from Bible ignorance. Ignorance as to what God says about it, and ignorance as to what it ultimately does to the one drinking the alcohol or abusing drugs.

As to alcohol, the Book of Proverbs is filled with warnings against indulging in wine and strong drink (see Proverbs 20:1; 21:17; 23;29-35; 31:4). Wine mocks those who use it, making them a mockery according to God in Proverbs 20:1, and rewards them with woe, sorrow, strife, and wounds without cause (Proverbs 23:29, 30).

“In the end it [wine] bites like a snake and poisons like a viper” (Isa. 5:22). Daniel and his companions set a worthy example by refusing to drink the king’s wine (Daniel 1:5-16).

Romans 13:13 says, “Let us walk becomingly, as in the day;

not in revealing and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy.”

Alcohol destroyed my Dad, taking him away from me. It nearly took one of my grandchildren. It destroyed an uncle.

Alcohol has destroyed thousands upon thousands of lives in the history of Orange County, and that accounts for the destruction of thousands upon thousands of homes, robbing them of their Dad or Mom or both. It has destroyed children, stealing them from their parents and destroying them. God warned us in His Word. He is God and changes not. Judgment for sin changes not, as God who changes not declared the judgment for it here and beyond in His Word.

The peddlers of drugs and alcohol will answer to God as accomplices to such satanic com-

merce. They all tell you that it’s about money, because alcohol is so lucrative. They make excuses that if we don’t put it in our business others will and we will lose clientele to them, or they say, “I have to pay for my business, so the participation of the destruction of our youth and the homes of Orange County is about their making money.

Look around, even in Orange…there are those with successful businesses without selling Satan’s drugs and alcohol.

No one is a Christian who makes a living off of selling that which they may even know destroys our youth and homes and lives. Check the definition of “Christian.” It means, “Christlike.” It’s his Word we are up against.

Charles Empey is the Interim Pastor at Cove Baptist Church, Orange, TX.

Harvest Chapel A Full Gospel Church

1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-313-2768 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Nightly Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Dementia Care Givers’ Support Group The Dementia Care Givers’ Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and Second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m..

Triangle Baptist Church 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Jon Brinlee, Pastor

Sunday:

Wednesday:

Pastor: Ruth Burch

Sunday School for all ages - 9:15 am Morning Worship - 10:30 am Evening Worship - 6:00 pm Mid-Week Service - 6:00 pm Children & Youth Activities - 6:00 pm

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Methodist Church

The Tabernacle

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466

3212 Concord Drive Orange Tx 77630 Pastor Carol Lee Sunday Worship 10AM Friday Bible Teaching 6PM

9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. Service - Traditional Worship in the Slade Chapel Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

www.fumcorange.org

Sunday Morning Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Praise Worship 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided) Wednesday SPICE 5:30 p.m. Includes meal, bible studies, children and youth activities. (Nursery provided).

Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

COWBOY CHURCH

West Orange Christian Church

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

“Full Gospel Church”

Pastor: Rev. Lani Rousseau Director of Music and Fine Arts: Caroline Dennis

OF ORANGE COUNTY

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m.

Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Cove Baptist Church 1005 Dupont St. • Orange

Sunday: Life Groups 9:15 AM / Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening: 5 PM Wednesday Evening 6 PM / Wed. Youth Meeting 6 PM Charles Empey - Interim Pastor We Love You And God Loves You.

200 W. Roundbunch 735-3581 www.fbcbc.org

Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Youth & Children’s Activities Pastor: Keith Royal

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113 Sun: Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:00 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:00 p.m., Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

Colony Baptist Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

In His Steps

Not Your Average Church 2656B Mac Arthur Dr. • Orange • 409-221-2431 Saturday (Sabbath Day): 10:00 am Bible Class 11:00 am Worship / 6 pm Worship Tuesday: 7:00 pm Open Bible Study PASTOR: STEVE NEAL “We are here for lost souls, not noses and nickles.”

PASTOR SAM ROE Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Co-Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

Starlight

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366

611 N. 9th St. • Orange

Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

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

Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

CORNERSTONE

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH

BAPTIST CHURCH

13353 FM 1130 • Orange

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546

3600 Nightingale • Orange • 409-883-4834 Sunday School: 9:45-10:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Sunday Disciple Training- 6 pm Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee 9:30 am Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm

2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

APPLIANCES

ESTATE SALE

SERVICES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

3 Family Estate Sale, Saturday, 2/1 One day only. 2414 McKee Dr., Orange.

Furniture, jewelry, household goods, antiques and misc. items.

Need houses to clean and will also do windows. Call Janet 409-238-7187

The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange. The second Wednesday morning of every month at 10:00 am and also on the second Thursday evening of every month at 6:30 pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

SPACE FOR LEASE

For Lease, 1301 South MLK, 1800 Sq. Feet, ample parking, excellent appearance, very safe, near Interstate 10. Will negociate lease. Please call 409-351-0089

FOR RENT For Sale By Owner: 3 BR, 2 Bath, newly remodeled, 1450 SQ FT. located @ 175 W.Darby St. in Bridge City. $148,000 Call 409-963-5594 for more info.

For Rent: 1 or 2 Bedroom Homes For Rent in the Orange / LCM Areas.

For More info call 409-330-1641 or 409-988-9336 (2/5)

RV FOR SALE New 29 ft. RV for sale. Call 409-2384279 for the good news.

GARAGE SALE New Cherry Grove Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 8 am to noon at the corner of Hwy. 62 and Gist Rd (CR 826).

Saturday, Feb. 8th, 8 am to 3 pm Churchwide Garage Sale, Rain or shine to be held inside Family Center at Cove Baptist Church located at 1005 Dupont Dr. in Orange.

Clothes, toys, childrens’ books, children’s videos, kitchen items, Christmas Decor, flower arrangements, black leather chairs, tables, lamps, furniture, lots more.

Pocket knives, etc.

Frito pie and drinks will be sold.

SEWING

Jean Hems Alterations 409-238-1230

HELP WANTED US Food is hiring Class A CDL Delivery Drivers. Beaumont, TX Excellent Hourly Pay & Full Benefits Package.

Apply on-line at www.usfoods.com/jobs

American Legion Post 49 Hall Rentals Call for info @ 409-886-1241

HELP WANTED FULL TIME & PART TIME GROCERY STOCKERS GROCERY CHECKERS - DELI WORKERS APPLY IN PERSON ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Financial Services Administrative Assitant wanted at Capital Financial Group’s local office for full time employment.

Insurance or securities license not required, but is a plus. Please email resume to cupid@225wealth. com

NOW HIRING all

positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

K-DAN”S

Free Scrap metal removal.

Do you have any old appliances, A/C units, tin, aluminum or any type of metals laying around? We will haul them away at no charge. If no answer, please leave name and number. Please call us or text us at 409330-1422

“Everybody Reads The Record!”

In Print And Online Now ANNOUNCEMENTS

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. The 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention at anytime, 24/7. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to someone whom can help you during a crisis.

The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange, meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m., please join us.

FOR SALE 409-735-5305

TRACTOR WORK • Bush Hogging

9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

Bridge City AlAnon meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City.

For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-7499036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

Seek & Find Resale Shop is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Our proceeds help fund our music programs at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Please come and see us at 985 W. Roundbunch Road, next to Happy Donuts in Bridge City.

We also take in items that you donate to help make this a success.

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KATHERINE A. MOUTON, Deceased, were issued on the 27th day of January 2020, in Cause No. P18621, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: VALERIE JEAN MOUTON, NOW KNOWN AS VALERIE JEAN ARDOIN. 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.

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5 Important Things Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2019

(StatePoint) In 2019, researchers discovered meaningful insights into the causes, risk factors and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Here are five of their important discoveries:

1. Lifestyle may play a major role in reducing risk.

We’re told that eating a healthy diet and exercising are good for overall health, but did you know that these habits may also reduce one’s risk for cognitive decline and dementia? Research reported at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggested that making multiple healthy lifestyle choices -- including eating a low-fat, high vegetable diet, not smoking, getting regular exercise and engaging in cognitive stimulation -- may decrease dementia risk and may even offset increased risk caused by genes or exposure to air pollution. This year, researchers also learned that intensive high blood pressure treatment can significantly reduce the occurrence of mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to dementia.

en, but scientists aren’t exactly sure why. This year, researchers learned about a number of differences in progression and risk between women and men, including newly identified sexspecific risk genes, sex-based differences in how Alzheimer’s may spread in the brain and cognitive benefits for women who participate in the paid workforce.

2. A blood test is on the horizon. Researchers are working at full speed to develop a simple blood test that can detect signs of Alzheimer’s early and accurately. Blood tests are cheaper, easier to administer, less invasive and more accessible than many advanced technologies currently available for Alzheimer’s research and diagnosis. Once these tests become available in doctors’ offices, they may also play a role in early detection of dementia, giving individuals and families more time to plan for the future and get needed care and support services, and potentially increase their chances of participating in clinical trials.

5. Researchers are looking at new drug targets. Researchers are taking a fresh look at the possible causes for dementia and how drugs might be used to stop the disease in its tracks.

More than 500 new candidate drug targets have been identified that address everything from reducing inflammation in the brain to protecting nerve cell health. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Part the Cloud awards help fund this type of outof-the-box research and move findings from the laboratory, through trials, into possible therapies for people.

3. Alzheimer’s is different in men and women. Two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. are wom-

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4. Vision and hearing loss may increase dementia risk.

Most older adults experience some form of vision and/or hearing loss later in life. New research suggests these sensory impairments may increase risk for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s, especially if you experience both. Sensory impairment screening may help identify older adults at higher risk of developing dementia, thereby encouraging early detection.

This new knowledge opens the possibility that preventing or correcting sensory impairments may reduce dementia risk.

Researchers are poised to uncover even more in 2020 and beyond. Increased funding for research from the federal government and nonprofit organizations is driving the rapidly growing body of knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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