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Week of Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Sheriff’s Office seeks to add 25 new vehicles Tommy Mann Jr.

For The Record

Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt has announced he will use funds acquired through numerous seizures during previous operations conducted by personnel to purchase approximately 10 new vehicles of various makes for his agency. He has also requested another 15 vehicles be purchased by county for his agency for the coming fiscal year.

“We need vehicles bad,” Merritt said. “We are definitely behind on getting new vehicles every year, so that is why we are trying it this way. We’ve never done it this way before.”

Merritt stated he has requested the county purchase 15 patrol cars , while he plans to use asset forfeiture funds to purchase the 10 others vehicles.

Merritt stated the Orange County Sheriff’s Office re-

ceived no new vehicles in 2015, while only receiving seven in 2014 and just three in 2013.

“I know the county cannot afford to Merritt purchase all 25 vehicles, so that is why I am planning to purchase 10 with the funds we have had awarded to us from state and federal agencies, and the funds we have seized from the bad guys,” Merritt continued.

“Hopefully, the county will come through and purchase these 15 other vehicles, or at least most of these vehicles.”

The 10 miscellaneous vehicles will be of various makes and models, such as Ford Expeditions and Ford Explorers, which will be utilized by personnel to transport prisoners, members of the criminal investigations division and oth-

ers.

“We have a lot of rural areas in the county, and we need something for those rural settings that we deal with too,” he added. “A patrol car isn’t very good for some of the dirt roads and back woods areas we have drive in.”

Merritt said the state has already negotiated contracts with automotive dealers which

are pre-approved and thereby keeps Merritt from having to do the legwork of securing bids for vehicle purchases.

“Every year we do this we look at different options and we try to get the best bang for our buck,” Merritt explained.

“It just so happens Dodge is probably going to be our best option this time for prices on patrol cars.”

Merritt said he has already put the plan into motion to purchase the 10 various vehicles by using the asset forfeitures and those vehicles could be in possession of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office before the new fiscal year even starts in October.

However, with budget work not yet finalized for the county and the new fiscal year still

over two months away, Merritt said it could be several months before any or all of the requested 15 patrol cars are purchased and on the streets.

“It’s going to take a little time, but that’s why we have already made the request for these vehicles,” he said. “I know 15 vehicles is a lot, but to doo what’s right for the county and the citizen.”

Signature bridge project near finale

Sales tax figures grow across county Tommy Mann Jr.

For The Record

Six of the seven incorporated cities in Orange County showed growth in sales this past May, according to the State’s latest sales tax report.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced earlier this month he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $624 million in local sales tax allocation for July, which is 2.3 percent more than in July of 2015. These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses which report tax monthly.

“The cities of Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Fort Worth saw noticeable increases in sales tax allocation,” Hegar stated in a press release.

“Energy-centric cities such as Houston and Midland continue to see decreases in sales tax allocations.”

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within driving distance of the Houston-area, the county, as a whole, showed a sizable increase based on the latest reports with an increase of 13.33 percent, or approximately $99,000, for the month.

Ida Schossow, president of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, believes a certain program is helping increase sales tax figures throughout the county, and especially in Orange.

“We believe the Shop Orange County initiative that we started two years ago is definitely helping,” Schossow explained. “It’s not only made the community more aware of local businesses, but it has made people more aware of the importance of shopping locally at these businesses and how it directly impacts our local economy.”

The City of Orange had the largest reported increase based on the July sales tax report with an increase of 19.65 percent, or nearly $56,000 when compared to July of 2015. For the year-to-date, the City of Orange remains 1.42 percent ahead when compared to this time last year.

The City of Bridge City had a sizable increase for the month as well as it will receive a payment of $123,427.92 for the month of July, which is an increase of 10.63 percent compared to this time last year.

The City of Vidor continues its trend of monthly sales tax increases as the city will receive $211,992.16 for the month of July, which is an increase of 13.62 percent, or more than $25,400 compared to July of 2015. The City of Vidor is 7.74 percent ahead of figures from 2015 for the yearto-date as well.

The City of Pinehurst will receive a payment of $47,261.53 for the month of July, which is an increase of 5.78 percent compared to July of last year. The city remains 3.85 percent ahead for the year-to-date as well.

The City of West Orange had an increase of 2.89 percent for the month of July, as it will receive $92,731.86 for the month. For the year-to-date, the City of West Orange is 1.35 percent ahead past figures.

A two-year paint job for the historic Rainbow Bridge between Bridge City and Port Arthur is on schedule to wrap up near the end of 2016 RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

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It’s almost time for the big unveiling.

A two-year paint job for the historic Rainbow Bridge between Bridge City and Port Arthur is on schedule to wrap up near the end of 2016 and give commuters traveling Texas’ tallest bridge a traffic-cone free ride.

At least for another two decades.

“We do this every 20 years,” Sarah Dupre, public information officer for Texas Department of Transportation, said of the overhaul for the 1.5mile structure first opened in 1938. “The process consists of completely taking off any paint and rust on the bridge, doing any maintenance that’s required and completely repainting.”

The project carries a price tag of $26.5 million. Beginning construction 80 years ago, the Rainbow Bridge was built at a cost of $3 million -$50 million in today’s dollars.

This update takes so long for several reasons: First, there’s a lot to paint.

Experts say you could build a battleship with the amount of steel in the bridge. And its height – spanning 176 feet above the river – was stipulated to allow the tallest U.S. Navy ship at the time to pass underneath.

Then there’s the disruption of traffic patterns.

Since the addition in 1991 of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge 400 feet downstream, Texas Highway 87 has split travel with two northbound lanes from Port Arthur to

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Dangling high above the Neches River a construction worker in 1938 sprays on the first coat of paint to the Rainbow Bridge.

Bridge City water filtration system taking shape Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The final pieces of a new water filtration system are coming together and the system will soon be online for its residents.

A much anticipated $1.4 million water filtration system is just weeks away from being put into operation and will eventually be the cure for a water quality issues which have plagued many residents of Bridge City for years.

Various components have been installed into the system in recent weeks, namely the reclamation tanks at each well location, and the installation of pipes at each well site is

continuing.

According to Jerry Jones, city manager of Bridge City, the purpose of three units being installed at each Jones well system is to remove iron and manganese from the city’s water supply. These two minerals have been the culprit for the city’s brown-water problem.

“When these three plants are put in operation, they will filter out the iron and manganese before it gets into the system,” Jones explained. “Up to this point we have been using tripolyphosphate, which en-

capsulates the iron and manganese to the sides of lines.

“The water would get dirty when we had reverse flows in the lines,” he continued. “A big cause of that would be breaks in the lines or if a fire hydrant got turned on to quickly.”

Plagued by weather issues through the first part of this year, Jones believes the water filtration system could be up in just a matter of weeks. However, when the system is brought online, the real work will just begin.

“Once we get this in operation here at the plant (Rachal Avenue), we will start flushing every line in Bridge City to get out the remaining iron and manganese,” Jones added.

“This will stir the system up and there may be some dirty water. Some people who have never had brown water before may get some this time.”

Residents of city have become accustomed to the issues with the city’s current water system and its intermittent problems, most notably the water quality and its reports of brown water, which seemed to peak in 2014 and 2015, spurring the city to purchase the new water filtration system.

In a previous edition of The Record Newspapers, Jones said the source of the brown water was excessive iron and

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Rainbow Bridge project nears completion

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The Rainbow Bridge during construction in 1938. The dramitic image portrays the linking together of Orange and Jefferson counties over the Neches River near what became Bridge City.

While bridge repainting is ongoing, TxDOT has kept one of the Rainbow Bridge’s two lanes open during peak driving times (rush hours and most weekends), and changed the nearby Veteran’s Memorial Bridge to a two-way roadway.

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Bridge City on the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge while southbound Bridge City to Port Arthur traffic crossed on the Rainbow Bridge’s two lanes.

While bridge repainting is ongoing, TxDOT has kept one of the Rainbow Bridge’s two lanes open during peak driving times (rush hours and most weekends), and changed the nearby Veteran’s Memorial Bridge to a two-way roadway.

Until the project is complete, the Rainbow Bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays to allow workers full access.

“Some weekends it is closed, too,” Dupre said. “Regardless of whether the bridge is open or not, there’s the option (for Port Arthur-bound traffic) to

take the Veteran’s Bridge.”

Environmental protection is a big concern. Drapes around and under the work areas prevent sandblasted paint and other metals from the project from finding their way into the waterway and marshland.

The scaffolds and wraps on the bridge are nothing like what Henry Bailey remembers of his first encounters with the Rainbow Bridge.

He couldn’t get past its steep five percent incline.

“I used to have nightmares about the bridge a lot,” he said.

“I’m riding in the back of a pickup truck, and the bridge is getting steeper and steeper. It looks like it goes straight up and you can’t get down.

“It’s really foggy; just eerie.

I’m riding back there – way up there – and thinking I’m going to bounce out of this truck.”

Bailey grew up in and around his family’s Bailey’s Fish Camp, which was located at the Bridge City end of the Rainbow Bridge.

He was born in 1945, too early to remember life before the Goliath spanner. But he heard plenty about the ferry that preceded it as Highway 87’s route between Bridge City and Port Arthur.

“My father (Rob Bailey) was the guy that ran the ferry,” Henry Bailey said. “He piloted the tug boat that pulled the ferry.”

Dryden Ferry crossed the Neches River not far from where the bridge took its place.

BC water filtration system manganese, which he stated is “inherent in all deep well applications.”

According to the Penn State University Extension website, iron and manganese are metals which occur frequently in private water systems. Natural sources of iron and manganese are more common in deeper wells, where the water has been in contact with rock for a longer period of time.

Both iron and manganese are readily apparent in drinking water supplies and both impart a strong metallica taste and can cause staining. The orange-brown color from iron can stain sinks and laundry.

Iron and manganese are not health concerns in drinking water, according to the website. The minerals are effectively removed from water using a number of treatment

processes, which the City of Bridge City currently utilizes.

However, the new water filtration system will take care of that.

The new system will also aid the city in eliminating water waste as the reclamation tanks keep everything contained and re-use the water already in the system.

“This filtration system has an auto-backwash, which is similar to what a swimming pool has,” Jones explained. “It takes everything out of the water in the reclamation tank and pumps the water back out.

The filter tank has mats in it and each is designed to remove the iron and the manganese. It can be changed to filter out whatever we want. If the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) were to ever makes changes

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and require us to remove something else, we could do that.”

The city has three well sites, which are located off FM 408, Romero and Rachal Avenue, which is the main plant. Jones said it is the main plant site which had the majority of iron and manganese, while FM 408 had minimal contaminants.

Jones said it may take up to six months for the system to be fully operations and free of any “brown-water” issues, but the wait will be well worth it.

“We will from the main plant towards the outside of the city and then come back and start over,” he said. “Once we start this process and begin eliminating the brown water, then people can call us and tell us about any lingering dirty water issues. We will come out and take care of it.”

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It operated from about 1913 until 1938, according to historian W.T. Block, and was the last ferry on the lower Neches River.

It could carry 10-12 cars and could make the 1,000-foot crossing in as little as 15 minutes.

Or as long as four or five hours, depending on river traffic and conditions. Traffic jams on either side could just go on and on.

So could the politics involved in getting approval for the bridge, which finally came from Austin in November 1934 in a bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Miriam A. “Pappy” Ferguson.

Cost was split between Tx-

DOT and the U.S. Public Works Administration.

Work began in early 1936.

More than 11,000 tons of steel, 31,000 cubic yards of concrete, 125,000 board feet of lumber and 19,000 gallons of paint went into the effort. Six workers died.

The bridge was dedicated Sept. 8, 1938, the ribbon cut by Mary Elizabeth Mills, daughter of Jefferson County Commissioner H.O. Mills.

Gov. James Allred highlighted a ceremony at Port Arthur’s Yellow Jacket Stadium that featured Orange Mayor William Lea, one of the bridge’s first backers.

A Pinehurst celebration featured appearances by military bands and high school bands from Port Arthur, Beaumont and Lake Charles.

Commissioners in Jefferson County and Orange County didn’t agree on a name for the Highway 87 bridge at first, later compromising with the name “Port Arthur-Orange Bridge.”

It was named Rainbow Bridge in a 1957 contest of the North Port Arthur Lions Club.

Six-year-old Christy McClintock of Port Arthur said she came up with the name because she thought the bridge was shaped like a rainbow.

The bridge’s height was owed to an insistence by Beau-

mont officials that it be tall enough to accommodate the USS Patoka, the Navy’s tallest dirigible tender ship.

Dirigibles, what we now call blimps, were used for aerial reconnaissance by the Germans in World War I and the U.S. pursued its own “airship” program in the war’s aftermath. A 150-foot mooring mast was constructed on the deck of the Patoka.

But the dirigible program was scrapped before the bridge opened and the Patoka never sailed under it.

The Rainbow Bridge was barely 20 years old when officials began a concentrated effort for a new bridge. They’d have started sooner if they knew red tape would take 30plus years to see it built after it was authorized in 1959.

The Veteran’s Memorial Bridge, nearly two miles long and nearly twice as wide as the Rainbow Bridge, opened as the first cable-stayed suspension bridge in the state of Texas in 1991.

It cost $22.8 million -- $44 million in today’s dollars – and its roadway stands 143 feet over the river below.

With the new bridge open, the Rainbow Bridge was closed and refurbished in 1992. Besides sandblasting, repairing and repainting, the roadway was widened.

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Tips help residents beat the summer heat, stay safe Staff Report For The Record

death if left unattended in a vehicle. Every year children die from heat-related injuries after being left in a vehicle or by entering a vehicle unnoticed. A child should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

Temperatures inside a car can rise more than 20 degrees in only 10 minutes; and even with an outside temperature of 60 degrees, the temperature inside a car can reach 110 degrees, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Leaving windows partially rolled down does not help.

Young children are particularly at risk since their bodies heat up faster than an adult.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), extreme heat events or heat waves are one of the leading causes of extreme weather-related deaths in the United States.

Periods of severe heat and high humidity tax the body’s ability to cool itself and can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke,

The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning Texas residents to be prepared for hotter than normal temperatures and to take precautions to stay safe as temperatures and heat indices may hit 100 degrees and above in many parts of the state.

Extreme temperatures increase the risk of heat-related injuries or deaths.

“Although hot conditions are expected during Texas summers, we want to remind Texans that high temperatures can be deadly and should not be taken lightly,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “In many cases heat-related deaths and injuries are preventable, and DPS urges residents to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and others against extreme temperatures – whether they plan to be outside or indoors.”

Warmer weather places children at greater risk of injury or

which can be fatal.

DPS offers the following tips for staying safe and managing the heat: • Check on the elderly, sick or very young, especially if they don’t have air conditioning.

• Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine and alcohol during prolonged outdoor exposure. Start consuming water before you head outdoors; you may not realize you’re dehydrated until it’s too late.

• Pay attention to your body. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop quickly. If you start feeling ill, immediately find a shaded or cooler area and slowly drink fluids. Seek medical attention if necessary.

• Monitor weather radios and newscasts for information on current conditions and weather alerts in your area.

• Stay indoors as much as possible, and limit exposure to the sun. Consider indoor activities this summer at places like shopping malls, the library or other

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CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn that Eugene “Gene” Guillotte, 90, of Bridge City, passed away July 18. He was another from the Greatest Generation and had served under General Patton in WWII and was in the Battle of the Bulge. Gene was an Orange native. He retired from Dupont. He was a good man.

To wife Patty and the entire family, we extend our sincere condolences. Please see obituary.

From The Creaux’s Nest EX-SERVICEMEN COMMITTED RECENT POLICE KILLINGS Again we have witnessed mass killings with assault weapons. The shooting deaths of police in Dallas and now in Baton Rouge were committed by lone gunmen using semiautomatic weapons. What’s different about these killings is that in both cases the gunmen were former military service members. Police say rage may have driven the Baton Rouge police killer. He saw combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Gavin Long, 29, served five years in the Marines. Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, is a former Army reservist who fatally shot five officers in Dallas. Weather there is a link between their military service and the shootings is unknown. In recent years, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research has drawn on a collaboration with scientists to explore weather this tendency toward anger and aggression can be reduced in soldiers after they come home. Military researchers have studied the issue of anger and PTSD for almost a decade. One thing we know for sure is that there would not have been so many good officers killed if assault weapons were not available to anyone 17 years and older.*****On a more pleasant note: We finally got a little rain at our reservation. Just enough to keep everything alive for one more week. We need more. It has been above normally hot, 95 to 100 degrees every day. I recall those long ago hot days in the cotton fields, but I don’t believe it was this hot. We could not have made it in those long pants, heavy shirts and bare footed. We were only protected from the heat with a straw hat. So far the high pressure is a good thing. It’s a sure way to keep a hurricane away. Being hot and dry is worth it.*****I’ve got to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

GOP CONVENTION CHAOTIC TRUMP SHOW It really wasn’t unexpected that the Trump, family led, Republican convention would be chaotic and bumpy right from the start. I told you several weeks ago that Trump would put his family in the limelight. This race is a win, win for the Trump family. If Donald wins, his family, who by the time the convention ends, will be the world’s best known. If he doesn’t win the presidency he still wins by advancing the Trump brand to the next generation. If he does win, and his family is running his blind trust, that is when they will find the big pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I’m talking making billions.

Wealth is the bottom line. Opening night the top time spot was reserved for Trumps beautiful wife Melania. She delivered a 15 minute speech. In her broken English she praised her husband. She read the speech off of the teleprompter. The only problem was the speech she was reading was Michelle Obama’s convention speech in 2008. By now you’ve heard plenty about that plagiarism. It wasn’t a very good first night.

Hillary Clinton’s name was mentioned three times more than Trumps. Mayor Rudy Giuliani looked amateurish; he tried to excite the crowd and delivered a vigorous defense of Trump and a full blown screaming attack on Hillary. Then they brought Patricia Smith out again. She has appeared on Sean Hannity and other FOX shows several times. She repeated her attack on Sec. of State Hillary Clinton, blaming her for her son Sean Smith’s death in Benghazi. Having watched her tell the story before its plain to see the lady is disturbed and still grieving for her son. It’s unfair to her to keep parading her out like that and also she’s not being truthful. Eight Benghazi hearings and $7 million spent determined that Sec. Clinton did nothing wrong and was cleared of all responsibility in the four deaths. The four day extravaganza will feature all four of his children and a series of videos designed to put Trump in a good light. There are plenty of Republican Party icons who do not believe Trump is qualified to be president. They believe he doesn’t have the temperament and has alienated too many factions. Many are staying as far away from Trump as they can. Ohio’s host governor John Kasich for one. Also not coming to dinner is Mitt Romney, who calls Trump a “phony” and a “fraud.” Then there’s Sen. John McCain, who war heroism was denigrated by Trump. Keeping their distance are both Bush presidents, 17 senators, dozens of congressmen and 16 Republican governors. A number of speakers on the Trump show have publicly bad-mouthed Trump. Ted Cruz, who addresses the convention Wednesday, called Trump “a pathological liar,” “utterly amoral,” “a bully,” ”a serial philanderer,” and a “narcissist.” Tuesday night Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Republican Speaker Paul Ryan spoke.

Both had condemned Trump’s racist smears. Another Tuesday night speaker, former Attorney General Michael Mukasey, has written that a “Trump presidency would imperil our national security” and “the nation doesn’t need a president who summons applause with tantrums and homicidal fantasies.”

With friends like that you don’t need enemies, but Trump has plenty. There will be plenty other convention screw ups before the week is out. That’s the nature of Trump. It would be four chaotic years under a Trump presidency. Can any American believe deep down that Trump measures up to being the commander-in-chief of this great country?

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Robert L. Jackson recalls his experiences as a prisoner of war under the Nazis in WWII. He recounted his experiences to G.J. Ragsdale in a story in The Record Newspapers. On May 12, 1944, he was shot down over Germany. He was a tail gunner on a B-17, only 23 years old. He was injured on the parachute jump and captured behind enemy lines. His imprisonment followed, with 10 days in box cars and seven days in solitary confinement. For 90 days he was on the Black Hunger march, prisoners marched under freezing temperatures with little food. His weight dropped from 130 pounds to just 60 pounds. Tortured for the 90 days, they were not allowed water. They ate small amounts of clean snow. They were given one boiled potato a day. Staff Sergeant Jackson acquired dysentery, worms, vitamin deficiency and pellagra. He was partially blind, lost his teeth and developed blisters, vomiting, and diarrhea. In May, 1945 the Nazis lost control and POW’s in Germany found freedom. Jackson says, “We were released to the British who flew us to Belgium to the Americans. After many years of silence, he wanted Americans to know the price of freedom and the horrors of war. (Editor’s note: Mr. Jackson lived in Vidor 10 years ago. I’m not sure if he is still there are still alive. We’ll check into it.)*****OCARC celebrates 50 years of service this week. It was started in 1965 by Cathryn Boyd and other concerned parents and citizens in Orange. It has grown into a means of giving mentally challenged adults the vocational training and skills that would assist them in obtaining jobs in the private sector. Originally it was held in Boyd’s home and soon moved to the Thomen Center. In 1960, Nelda Stark donated the property on Park Ave. where the workshop is now located. The list of merchandise offered to customers, who started as arts and crafts, has grown into signs, trophies, plaques, engraving and much more. John Thomas is director.

On the 50th birthday, OCARC has 65 clients ranging in age from just out of high school to a 72 years old named Warren.

They still have five of the original group. They are Bobby Swinburn, Judy Bonnin, Roger Livingston, Flix Orta, and Nancy Ray. This will be the 19th fishing tournament to be held Aug. 5. Last year they broke the record with 298 fishermen.

(Editor’s note: Thomas has been with OCARC 42 years. It is one of Orange’s most successful stories. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Iris Ellen Pierce Hare, 65, of Orange, passed away July 14. Services were held July 17. She had lived in Orange for 46 years and was a homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Thomas C. Hare, son Thomas “Moe” Hare, daughter Paula and grandchildren. *****Ruth Stanfield, 88, of Orange passed away Friday, July 14. Services were held Monday, July 17. She was employed by the cafeteria at DuPont for 25 years.

She taught Sunday school for 60 years at North Orange Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters Elaine Hammerly and Fern Stanfield, son Thomas, 12 grandchildren and 27 greatgrandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren.*****Orville Taylor “Bud” Conner, 72, of Bridge City, died July 15. Services were held July 18. He was an Army veteran and was employed by Neches Butane and later retired from Firestone. He was an avid hunter and a jokester who loved people of all walks of life. He is survived by his wife, sons Mark and Barron and daughter Julie and grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1976 Max Staudt, of Staudt’s Jewelry, hold pre-inventory markdown. *****Tim and Ann Lieby, of the Print Shoppe, return from print show in San Antonio. *****Doug Harrington took in a mental health seminar at Rusk. (Editor’s note: It doesn’t say if he attended the “Nut House” for his own good or to help others. Anyway, he has escaped.)*****Roy Wingate buys Jim Kirby Conn a drink of plain water at the Yacht Club. Jimmy didn’t appreciate it much. (Editor’s note: That was before folks bought water to drink.)*****Sandy Parkhurst is saluted at July 12 BP&W meeting as “Member of the Month.”*****Keble’s Kuttery, a new concept in barbering and hair styling, opens in Northway Center. Barbers and stylist are Johnny Burton, Jack Welch, Skipper Free and Keble.*****The top 10 country sons are #1: “Teddy Bear,” by Red Sovine; #2, “The Door Is Always Open,” Dave and Sugar; #3, “Golden Ring,” George Jones and Tammy Wynette; #4, “Strange,” Johnny Duncan; #5, “All These Things,” Joe Stampley; #6, “When Something is Wrong With My Baby,” Sonny James; #7, “Vaya Con Dios,” Freddy Fender. The last two were duets #9, “Is Forever Longer Than Always,” Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton; #10, “The Letter,” Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. The top album was “At the Speed of Sound,” by Wings.

HAPPENINGS We hated to hear Sam Moore was leaving Bridge City School District. The assistant baseball coach said he loves B.C. and he hates to leave but he will continue to live in the area. He accepted a position as an assistant at Sulphur, a 5-A school that pays $10,000 more a year than he’s making in his present position. In coaching, you just can’t pass up opportunities like that. Sam will still have his coaching school in Bridge City in the fall. Also, longtime Bridge City native and coach, Cody Knight has accepted employment at Barbers Hill, where he will join his brother Tony. *****Tommy Simar came by to drop off some figs. He and Sue usually take care of our yearly supply for preserves; however, Tommy says because of rain shortage, the fruit is small and falling off the trees early. That means this winter our biscuits will be without Ms. Phyl’s great fig preserves.*****When Wayne Peveto was a youngster he was a rodeo cowboy, later he was a state representative and could run up the state capital steps two or three at a time. Last week he took his grandkids to the War Memorial in New Orleans and was so stove up and sore the next day that he could barely move around. Father time waits on no one. *****Last week the Wednesday Lunch Bunch dined at JB’s Barbeque. Keith

Wallace brought his two sons. The attendance is usually down in the summer months but if it’s a dozen, two or three dozen, the fellowship is always good and everyone is welcome to come join in. This week the group will gather at Robert’s Restaurant and at PK’s Grill next week. *****A few folks we know who are celebrating their special day in the next few days. On July 20, Mary Lloyd’s granddaughters, the Stephson triplets from Bridge City, Amanda, Megan and Summer celebrate. Also celebrating is Rebecca Toal and Kenyettia Foster. Celebrities having birthdays on this day are professional dancer Julianne Hough, 28, actress Sandra Oh, 45 and musician/guitarist Carlos Santana, 69.*****Danika Dubose, Joel Bourdier and Amiel Leleux all celebrate on July 21.

This would have been the birthday of the late Von Broussard who published recipes for several years in this publication.

It also is the date, in 2009, that our friend Cal Broussard died. Celebrities having birthdays on this day are folk singer Yusuf Islam, commonly known by his former stager name Cat Stevens, 68 and actor Josh Hartnett, 38.*****On July 22, our buddy Rev. Jeff Anderson is a year older, as is Rocky DeCuir. Brown and Linda Claybar celebrate their wedding anniversary today. It also has been a year since Daryl King passed away on this day in 2015. Celebrities celebrating today are pop singer Selena Gomez, 24, actors David Spade, 52 and Danny Glover, 70.*****On July 23, Linda Brinson, Jim Reves, Daniel Peet and Travis Estes all celebrate. Also on this day T.W. and pretty Lyndia Permenter celebrate their 56th anniversary. They join actors Daniel Radcliffe, 27 and Woody Harrelson, and country singer Allison Krauss, 45. *****July 24 finds my buddy, Margie Stephens, Harry’s child bride celebrating another birthday. Also Madge Fontenot, Lee Harris, Judy Batchelor, Renee Newson and James Rucker. They are joined by singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, 47, actress Kristen Chenowith, 48 and Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s daughter, actress Bindi Irwin, 18.*****On July 25, medical student Ryan Kimbrough celebrates a birthday as does Misty Cappel, Marsha Brown, Bobby Batchelor and insurance man Larry Wingate. They are joined by “Friends” actor Matt LeBlanc, 49 and Robert Kennedy’s grandson Connor Kennedy, 22. *****On July 26, I only have one birthday on my list for this day and it is Laura Berman. She is joined by Sandra Bullock, 52, Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, 73 and TV show host Chris Harrison, 45.*****Corky is home from the hospital but he’s battling pneumonia now.

Daughter Debrah and son David are splitting time staying with him. Betty remains in hospital but hopefully can be home by next weekend. It’s time for the Harmon’s to straighten up.*****Megan Kelly is the latest to drop the hammer on Roger Ailes at FOX over his sexual advances. My guess is the fat man will be gone and other shakeups at FOX NEWS.*****St. Mary Catholic School resumes classes on Aug. 11. See ad in this publication for more info about registration.*****Big $7 margarita and strawberry daiquiri on special Friday and Saturday at Judice’s in Bridge City. I hear they are going for only $4 each.*****A few years ago I wrote, in this column, that radio talking heads who were spinning venom needed to tone down the rhetoric, hate and fear mongering, otherwise some day it would become common place and come back to haunt us down the line. That’s exactly what it’s done. Words matter. Remember the “Birther” issue. It hasn’t slowed down since.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK A week after Boudreaux bought a bull at da auction, he complain to his friend Comeaux, “All dat bull does is eat grass, him. He don’t even look at no cows.”

“Mais, why don’t you take him to de vet, hanh?” Comeaux aks him.

De nex’ week, Boudreaux is much happier, “De vet give him some pill, and dat bull service all my cows,” he tole Comeaux.

Den he broke t’ru de fence and service all my neighbor’s cows.

He’s like a machine him.”

“Kee-yaw!” Comeaux said, impressed. “Mais, tole me, what kind o’ pill did dat vet give him?”

“I don’t know, me,” Boudreaux say, “but dey got a peppamint taste, dem.”

C’EST TOUT The Life of a River Boat Captain Last Saturday I got to visit with Roy Bendy at a gathering to honor the life of his late brother-in-law “Tonka” Hoosier, who died last week. Roy is a tug boat captain, has been since he was a young man and he says life as a tug boat captain has changed drastically over the years. In the early years, it was hard, dangerous work. A captain had to be constantly alert; his eyes had to scan from shoreline to shoreline. A slight mistake pushing barges could mean disaster. Today, he says, the computer does it all for you. All the captain has to do is watch the charts and make the adjustments. The computer tells you everything, even the speed and name of the ship coming towards you. Roy has been a tug boat captain most of his life. It is his life and he loves it. At age 73 he doesn’t plan on quitting the river anytime soon. He just signed a new, fiveyear contract extension with a Mississippi tugboat company. I envy Bendy. Those wayward river boat riders are a breed of their own. Free as the breeze, the problems stay on shore, but the tug has a load to deliver and the captain heads it down river. The life of a river boat captain ain’t for everybody but it’s special to those who live it. *****Well, my time is up, thanks for yours. Also thanks for your loyalty. Shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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Dupont SRW lab plans reunion

Salvation Army to host craft Saturday

Creole Cookin to play VFW dance

e next reunion for former and retired persons of DuPont SRW Laboratories of Orange, is scheduled for Sept. 24. Anyone who has ever been assigned to any of the Labs meets the criteria for attendance. is includes all technical and non-technical persons such as custodial, electricians, maintenance and clerical who have either retired, been reassigned to another department or no longer with the company for any reason. We have 242 to date on our former and retiree list. If you, or know of anyone who has not been previously contacted, we would love to include you on our list for mailing of all the details and invitations. You may Email us at: srwlabreunion@yahoo.com or call John Ford at 409-882-2256 or 281-242-0262 with your contact information.

Do you have an unďŹ nished craft project? Join us on Saturday, July 23, from 9 am-5 pm at Salvation Army located at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange. ere is a $25 donation, which all proceedings go to the food pantry. ere will be door prizes, games, lunch and snacks provided.

All you need to bring is your own project. Come for a day of fun crafts and fellowship.

e VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring Creole Cookin, ursday, July 21, from 7-11 pm. Tickets are $6 per person. e bar is open for beer, wine coolers, sodas and setups; BYOB. For information, call 886-9738.

LCM Trustees change meeting days

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

Bobcat athletic program to host parents meetings

e Bobcat Athletic program will hold meetings on July 21, 26 and 28, at 6:00 pm in the high school cafeteria, for parents of athletes that will be in grades 7-12, for the 2016-2017 school year. A parent needs to attend one of the meetings in representation of their student athlete.

Bobcats Football Camp

OrangeďŹ eld Bobcats football camp will be held from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 27 for children entering second-grade through ninth-grade. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby of OrangeďŹ eld Junior High. Call OrangeďŹ eld ISD at 409735-5337 for more information.

Delta Kappa Gamma International to meet in Orange

On Aug. 6, over 100 women educators, members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG), will meet at West Orange-Stark Elementary School in Orange for their bi-annual workshop. ey will be coming from 10 counties in southeast Texas which comprise Area 2 of the Texas State Organization. Twenty-ďŹ ve of these educators are either working at, or retired from, WOCCISD and LCMCISD. For more information, visit the Texas State Organization's website at www.dkgtexas.org or send an email to ivanovae4179@gmail.com.

WO-S season football tickets to go on sale

Current WO-S season ticket holders can purchase their 2016 football tickets during our two day sale, August 3-4, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic OďŹƒce at West Orange-Stark High School.

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

Texas Red Flashers will meet

e Texas Red Flashers will meet July 21, at 11:30 a.m., at Robert's on Park Ave., in Orange.

Birthday ladies are Lady Vi, Vickie Mazoch and Princess Sarah, Sarah Mazoch. Members wishing to will bring a door prize for exchange. Birthday ladies will have ďŹ rst choice of the gifts.

Special guest will be Ms. Gail Duhon, from the VFW, presenting a talk on Flag Etiquette. Ms. Duhon is traveling thru Orange County explaining how important our ag is to our country. Our 12th anniversary will be planned.

All ladies are welcome. For information, call 886-1609.

Eagles to have free fish fry, sock hop

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

For more information, call 886-7381.

AgriLife Extension offering pesticide license training

e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension oďŹƒce is having a Private Pesticide License Training on Aug. 22, starting at 5:30 pm. is is the required training for anyone pursuing a Private Applicator License to purchase and apply State-Limited-Use, Restricted Use, and/or Regulated Herbicides. e fee is $60 registration if purchasing books (Strongly encourage to purchase books). We will need to know one week prior if you are purchasing books to allow for delivery, or $10 registration if not purchasing books.

Bring pencil/pen, note pad, calculator and driver license. We are also having a CEU update at the same time for anyone needing some CertiďŹ ed Education Units. ese will include one Integrated Pest Management, one General, and one Laws & Regs. e cost for the update is $10. Please call before Aug.15 to register for these classes at 409-882-7010.

AgriLife Extension office to offer 4-H Camp

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4-H and Youth Development Agent, Christina Ritter will be holding a three-day camp for youth ages 5-8. Come experience the fun of what 4-H has to oer for the 4H clover member. Kids will be having fun with hand sewing, hands on cooking, hands on gardening, animals and much more. e camp will be held August 8-10, 1-4 pm at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension OďŹƒce, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Call now and get your child on the list to enjoy three days of fun, 882-7010. Cost is $15 per child and must be paid by July 25. Snacks will be provided.

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Free diabetes classes to be held in Mauriceville

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent, Fallon Foster will oer Do Well, Be Well with diabetes. A program for adults with Type II diabetes along with their caregivers to help with portion control, reading nutritional labels, monitoring blood sugar, exercise and foot care just to mention a few topics. e classes will be held for ďŹ ve consecutive Tuesdays at the Mauriceville Community Center beginning, Aug., 16, 2-4 pm. It is important to attend all ďŹ ve classes to receive the full educational beneďŹ t. If you are interested in attending, call the extension oďŹƒce at 882-7010.

Orange County Historical Society to host program

Extension office will hold Michael Hoke Kids Camp

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

e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County, along with the Lower Sabine Neches SWCD #446 is holding the First Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids Camp. e camp is for ages eight-14 years of age. e camp will be held Aug. 12, at Claiborne Park, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. e deadline to register is Aug. 1. To register, call the extension oďŹƒce at 409-882-7010.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Several great music events are on the schedule for this week, including a concert by Jack Russell’s Great White, which will perform Friday at e Gig in downtown Beaumont for ages 18 and older. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for more information on artists and venues.

Wednesday, July 20 Caleb Williams @ Bar Local Encore @ Blue Martini Tim Burge @ e Boudain Hut Bryce Shaver @ Bualo Wild Wings Rod Rishard @ Cafe Del Rio Lee Pelly @ e Capri Club Sabine River Bend Band @ CatďŹ sh Kitchen QRISIS @ Rush Lounge Bryan Barba @ Rusty Nail

AfterParty @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut Sage Elmore @ e Boudain Hut North e Bogarts @ Cafe Del Rio Breaktime for Francis, Chaplin, e Nobodys @ e Center Stage Old Trick @ Cottons Cay Steel Shot @ Cowboy’s Tyler Darby @ Dylan’s Lee Pelly @ French Quarter Bar and Grill BB and Company @ Gator

Lounge Midnight River Choir, Danny Dillon and Old Union Southern @ Honky Tonk Texas Brian Moore @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Randy Rogers Band @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Ken Marvel Band @ Larry’s French Market Will Wesley and e Jukebox Band @ e Lone Wolf John Guidroz @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid County 3 Way Switch @ Mackenzie’s

Pub Jimmy Kaiser Trio @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta - Calder Ave. Rick Danna @ New York Pizza and Pasta - Neches St. Tim Burge @ Pine Tree Lodge e Kilowatts, Michael Krajicek @ Rikenjak’s QRISIS @ Rush Lounge Texas Legacy @ Rusty Nail Dead Words, Lost Love, Sugar

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ursday, July 21 e Fray @ L’Auberge Casino Resort “Party by the Pool�

AfterParty @ Blue Martini Frank Gilligan @ Cafe Del Rio Curse and the Cure @ French Quarter Bar and Grill Tim Burge and e Reckoning @ Good Times Michael Krajicek @ e Grill Skeeter Jones Trio @ La Cantina - PA e Cadillacs @ Larry’s French Market Rob Copeland @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Keith Kire and Zach Gonzalez @ Madison’s Lee Pelly @ e Neches River Wheelhouse John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Total Strangers, Hollywood Skunks @ e Red Room QRISIS @ Rush Lounge Crossroads @ Sawdust Saloon Tomas Gorrio and the Traveling Gypsy @ Stellar Beans Coee House Friday, July 22 Jack Russell’s Great White, Image 6 @ e Gig Mike Zito @ e Bayou Cafe #2

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Deaths & Memorials

Penny Harrison Bridge City Penny Kate Harrison, 57, of Bridge City, passed away July Penny 14. She was born Harrison in Port Arthur, Jan. 19, to Waverly “Buddy” and Myra Norton Harrison.

Graveside services were held at Colmesneil City Cemetery, Saturday, July 16, with Sister Gina Harrison presiding.

Penny was preceded in death by her father, Buddy Harrison; brothers Brian and Clint Harrison and sister-in-law Kathy Harrison.

Left to cherish her memories are her mother Myra Harrison; stepson Terrell Douget; nephews Michael Johnson and family and Cory Harrison; nieces Laci Bruce and family and Kree Harrison.

She will be missed by all who loved her.

Services were under the direction of Riley Funeral Home, Woodville. Condolences may be offered online at www.rileysfuneralhome.com.

Pallbearers were Lee Dennis, Ryan Dennis, Dylan Daffron, Darren Daffron, David Daffron and Derrick Daffron.

Dorothy Hadnot Orange The celebration of life for Mrs. Dorothy Jean Hadnot, 74, of OrDorothy ange, will be SatHadnot urday, July 23. Graveside services will be held at Hollywood Community Cemetery at 2:00 pm, under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. She died July 15.

A native of Hemphill, she resided in Orange since 1975 and retired from St. Mary’s Catholic Charities.

She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Hadnot, of Orange and four grandchildren.

Offer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

David Echols Vidor David Alan Echols, 61, died Saturday, July 16, at home. A native of Edinburg, he David was a longtime Echols resident of Vidor.

David was in the air conditioning and heating business, as an HVAC technician and also worked as a general handyman. He was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Vidor for 31 years; since 1985. He liked to play the guitar, was known as

very giving and never said no to people who needed his help and had a good sense of humor. David touched lives all over the Golden Triangle.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Vidor.

David is survived by his wife of 41 years, Vickie Echols; sons, David and his wife Angie Jarrell of Slidell, LA and David Carroll and his wife Jennifer Echols of Lumberton; daughter, Katrina and her husband Trey Frazier of Orange.

He is also survived by his mother, Merna Segien and stepfather Bill of Vidor; brothers, Steve Echols of Vidor, Danny Echols of The Woodlands and Michael Echols of Livingston; 11 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Carroll Echols.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Benoit’s Lewis Hall Event Center at 3085 Hwy. 12 in Vidor, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Jackie Pachuca Vidor Jackie Savoy Pachuca, 74, of Vidor, passed away July 17. MeJackie morial services Pachua will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM. Born in Houston, July 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Nelson Joseph Savoy and Veaver Raye (Hayes) Savoy. Jackie loved gardening and shopping. She loved animals, especially the quarter horses she and her husband used to own. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Pachuca, Jr; daughter, Christina Garcia and her brother, Nelson Joseph Savoy II. She is survived by her grandchild, Makayla Garcia and her sisters, Judy Granger and husband Wilson and Janet Savoy.

Eugene Guillotte Bridge City Eugene “Gene” Matthew Guillotte, 90, of Bridge City, passed away July Euguene 18, at his home Guillotte surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Orange, Sept. 22, 1925, he was the son of Oscar Matthew Guillotte and Blanche (Daigle) Guillotte. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works after many years of loyal service. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army.

He served under General Patton’s command and fought in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge. He took great pride in his military service and his faith. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Gene enjoyed playing golf at DERA and Sunset Grove Country Club and loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Chester Guillotte and sisters, Inez Ewing and May Dugas.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 57 years, Patty Guillotte; children, Greg Guillotte and wife Tanya, of Bridge City, Mike Guillotte, of Beaumont and Kim Byerly and husband Bruce, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Lauren Knight and husband Cody, Hannah Lucia and husband Curt, Canaan Barborek and wife Taylor, Dilyn Young and husband Kevin and Conner Guillotte; great-grandchildren, Jonah Knight, Anna Knight, Avery Knight, and Kanaan Bell; sisters, Daisy Guillotte, Pearl Guillotte and Theresa Guillotte; along with many other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Sandra Forward Midland Sandra Kay Jones Forward, 64, of Midland, formally of OrSandra ange, departed Forward this life Wednesday, July 13.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, at El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Orange, Saturday, July 23. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 9:00-11:00 AM, at the church.

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

Her love and memories will remain in the hearts of her son, Larry H. Forward, Jr. of Midland; sisters, Rutha D. Knolley-Clark (Gussie) and Necie Broussard (Henry) both of Orange; brother, James G. Paige (Henrietta) of Orange; Godson, Dr. Timothy Chargois (Imogene) of Beaumont; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.

Alvin Helm, Sr. Orange Alvin Helm, Sr., 73, of Orange, passed away in Alvin Orange, WednesHelm, Sr. day, July 13.

Funeral services were held at Dorman Funeral Home, Sunday, July 17, with buri-

al following at Autumn Oaks Memorial Parks in Orange.

Alvin was born July 9, 1943 in Houston, to the late Laura Sue (Duke) and Roy D. Helm.

He worked for Sheet Metal Local #54, formerly #196, and also worked as a sheet metal journeyman. He was a loving husband to his wife of 52 years, Arlie. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and playing cards with the union men.

Spending time with his family while sitting on the front porch at Toledo Bend was something that Alvin dearly loved. He was also a baseball coach for many years for Twin County Little League in the pony, colt, and little league divisions. Alvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather that will be dearly missed.

Those who preceded Alvin in death are his parents; sisters, Linda Dotson and Helen Barker and his brother, Leroy Helm.

He is survived by his loving wife, Arlie Helm; daughter, Cynthia Longlois and her husband, Keith of Orange; son, Alvin Helm, Jr. and his wife, Mechelle of Lakeview; sisters, Carelyn Fort of Tyler, Judy Reeves and her husband, Edward, of Orange and Janet Owens and her husband, Jimmy, of Mt. Enterprise; brother, Michael Helm and his wife, Joy, of Gallatin; sister-in-law, Pearl Helm, who was married to the late Leroy Helm, of Orange; brother-in-law, Dana Barker, who was married to the late Helen Barker, of Mt. Enterprise; grandchildren, Rebecca Baker, Kevin Ford and Jessica Longlois and his great-grandchildren, Jack Baker and Allison Baker.

The family wishes to express their thanks for the kind and loving care provided by Family Care Assisted Living to Alvin.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorial donations, on behalf of Alvin Helm, to be made to Family Care Assisted Living; 515 Crepe Myrtle Orange, Texas 77630.

Gladys Wilson Vidor Gladys Wilson, 76, of Vidor died Wednesday, July 13, at Baptist Gladys Hospital of SouthWilson east Texas, Beaumont.

A native of Pollock, LA, she was a longtime resident of Vidor.

Gladys was a homemaker and enjoyed camping and crocheting.

Funeral services were Saturday, July 16, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Gore Cemetery in Silsbee.

Gladys was preceded in death by her son Willie “Tommy” Thomas Wilson Jr.; daughter Belinda Gale Biscamp and grandson Roger “Buddy” Wilson Jr. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Willie Wilson of Vidor;

sons Roger Dale Wilson and his wife Jackie of Cave City, AR, Barron Wilson and his wife Monica of Mauriceville; daughter Eva Parker and her husband Johnny and brother Donald Barron, all of Vidor; 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.

Gary Livingston Mauriceville Gary Claude Livingston, 55, of Mauriceville, passed away July 13, at Harbor Gary Hospice Hospital Livingston in Beaumont. He was the son of the late Ray Livingston and the late Hazel Livingston.

He is survived by his wife, Selina Livingston, their pet, Mija; brothers, Jimmy Dale Livingston and Ray Edward Livingston; sisters, Ruth Burnett, Barbara Sue Marks and Deborah Kay Belcher; step Children, David Peveto, Misty Paz and Regena Boyett; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth Wayne Livingston and sisters, JoAnn Livingston and Jeanie Ray Livingston.

The funeral service was held Saturday, July 16, at Family Worship Center, Orange, with Pastor Tony Story officiating. A private interment was held at Pine Crest Cemetery, Mena, Ar. Arrangements were handled

by Riley Smith Funeral Home, Dequincy, La.

Peggy Gossett Orange Peggy O’Neil Crowder Gossett, a woman of loving patience, dignity Peggy and grace and a Gosset constant inspiration to her friends and family, departed this life on April 30, in her home with family by her side.

Born to Emmie Ragsdale Crowder and John C. Crowder in Danville, Va., April 14, 1931, she was the fifth of six children. On May 3, 1953, she married James Franklin Gossett, who preceded her in death in 1989 and as his work relocated their family to Roanoke VA, Birmingham AL and finally to Orange, she demonstrated to her children that home is where your loved ones are, wherever that place might be. Always considerate of others, she volunteered in the church nursery of North Orange Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member for 45 years.

Children were her joy and passion and they gravitated to her loving ways. She was also a volunteer with senior citizens, spreading kindness and love to all those that she encountered. She always maintained a gentle strength and discipline in her morals and was unwavering in her Christian beliefs and the values of kindness, compassion and faith.

She instilled in her children and grandchildren a love of books, a sense of play and she always made sure they knew how valued and loved they were.

Left to grieve her passing are son James F. Gossett Jr. of Orange, daughter Sara Rush (Ken) of Orlando FL and grandchildren Jessica Rush (Eric Anderson) of New York City, Brandi (Ryan) Flanigan of Lumberton, Benjamin Rush of Orlando and New York,

Amy Gossett (Craig Harmon) of Orange and step-granddaughter Jessica Lowe Muehlstein and family of Houston. “Mimi” is also survived by four great-grandchildren in whom her legacy will live on.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank her devoted companion of many years Neal Waldrop of Orange. The family also gives a special thank you to River City Hospice whose devoted caregivers allowed her to remain in her home with her son Jim, who demonstrated a rare and beautiful love of a son for his mother in his selfless devotion to her.

Memorial services, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, were held Monday, July 18, at North Orange Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lynn Ashcraft officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations, on behalf of Peggy Gossett, may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or to North Orange Baptist Church.

Theodore Landry Bridge City Theodore J. (Teddy) Landry, Jr., 76, of Bridge City, passed away Theodore at his home June 9. He was born Landry Dec. 21, 1939 in Port Arthur, to Theodore J. (Ted) Landry, Sr. and Thelma Matthews Landry.

He grew up in Groves, where he played defense on the PN-G Indians football team and proudly graduated with the class of 1958.

After completing high school, Teddy joined the U.S. Army where he served as a Staff Sgt. during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was primarily stationed in Colorado Springs, Co. He continued to be a proud veteran and flew his U.S. flag from his home for everyone to see. He was a longstanding member of the Pipefitters Local #195 for 53 years where his father and brother, Danny were also members. He worked both as a pipe and CAD draftsman. Ted also worked and traveled in the construction business to Florida, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington state and New York state. But, his passion in life was Harley Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed riding them until his failing health no longer allowed that pleasure.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bobby Earl and Danny Wayne Landry and mother-in-law, Eula Hollier DeCuir. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Geraldine DeCuir Landry of Atascocita; sons, Jeffrey and wife, Debra of Greensburg, PA and Richard and wife, Bethany of Rowlett; daughter, Laurie Landry DeRouen and husband, Brent of Spring; sister, Barbara Landry Hatcher of Dallas; father-in-law, Dan DeCuir; brother-in-law, Danny DeCuir and wife, Rosie and sister-in-law, Linda McFadden and husband, Murphy. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Cameron, Zane and Taylor Landry and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. A cremation was held and a private memorial will be held later by the family. Donations may be made in his memory to the Bridge City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 300 Bland Dr., Bridge City, TX 77611 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS

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DPS urges Texans to use caution in extreme heat Staff Report For The Record

The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning Texas residents to be prepared for hotter than normal temperatures and to take precautions to stay safe as temperatures and heat indices may hit 100 degrees and above in many parts of the state. Extreme temperatures increase the risk of heat-related injuries or deaths.

“Although hot conditions are expected during Texas summers, we want to remind Texans that high temperatures can be deadly and should not be taken lightly,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “In many cases heat-related deaths and injuries are preventable, and DPS urges residents to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and others against extreme temperatures – whether they plan to be outside or indoors.”

Warmer weather places children at greater risk of injury or death if left unattended in a vehicle. Every year children die from heat-related injuries after being left in a vehicle or by entering a vehicle unnoticed. A child should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

Temperatures inside a car can rise more than 20 degrees in only 10 minutes; and even with an outside temperature of 60 degrees, the temperature in-

side a car can reach 110 degrees, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Leaving windows partially rolled down does not help. Young children are particularly at risk since their bodies heat up faster than an adult.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), extreme heat events or heat waves are one of the leading causes of extreme weather-related deaths in the United States. Periods of severe heat and high humidity tax the body’s ability to cool itself and can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be fatal.

DPS offers the following tips for staying safe and managing the heat: • Check on the elderly, sick or very young, especially if they don’t have air conditioning.

• Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine and alcohol during prolonged outdoor exposure. Start consuming water before you head outdoors; you may not realize you’re dehydrated until it’s too late.

• Pay attention to your body. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop quickly. If you start feeling ill, immediately find a shaded or cooler area and slowly drink fluids. Seek medical attention if necessary.

• Monitor

Tips help residents beat the summer heat, stay safe

weather radios and newscasts for information on current conditions and weather alerts in your area.

• Stay indoors as much as possible, and limit exposure to the sun. Consider indoor activities this summer at places like shopping malls, the library or other community facilities.

• Light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and a hat are recommended during outdoor exposure.

• If possible, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.

• Be extra careful when cooking outdoors, building campfires or

driving off road to avoid igniting dry vegetation. Also, stay aware of burn bans in your area and always abide by restrictions on outside burning.

• Don’t forget animals are also susceptible to heat-related injury or death – don’t put your pets in these dangerous conditions. For more information on pet safety,

visit http://goo.gl/xi6A8o.

For additional tips, visit http://dps.texas.gov/dem/Preparedness/tips/hotWeatherSafetyTips.htm.

For more information about heat alerts, heat safety and tips for staying safe, visit http:// www.nws.noaa.gov/os/heat/.

Galveston Island Brewery announces new partnership Staff Report For The Record 2-Row Distributing is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Galveston Island Brewing Company. Beginning July 11, Galveston Island Brewing Company beers will be available on premise in restaurants, bars and taverns across 2-Row Distributing’s 17 county Texas market.

In 2014 Mark Dell’Osso, the owner of Galveston Island Brewing Company opened his doors for business. A Galveston native, Dell’Osso knew from his early home-brewing days that he wanted to someday own and operate a brewery in his hometown. Mark has experienced tremendous success over the past two years and fans across the region have wondered when his beers would be available for sale in areas where they live. “Our goal is to make the best beer on the Texas Gulf Coast. Partnering with 2-Row/

Del Papa is a major milestone in our growth and helps us get the beer closer to the people who love it,” Dell’Osso said. “2Row Distributing is the leader in craft beer distribution in the counties where they do business. Their knowledge, established relationships, and the information they bring to retailers is so valuable. We trust 2-Row Distributing will represent our brands the right way in the marketplace.”

2-Row Distributing will begin selling select Galveston Island Brewing Company beers in accounts throughout the week with various events scheduled to celebrate the new partnership. “We are very excited to work with Mark and Galveston Island Brewing Company. They have an incredible product that resonates with people up and down the Texas Gulf Coast. It feels good to be able to enjoy a quality brew made right here in our own backyard,” Wheeler said.

The brewery offers 11 brands with their flagship brew being Tiki Wheat. Their taproom in Galveston is open seven days a week and tours are given on Saturday afternoons.

To learn more about specialty releases and events, follow your local 2-Row Pint Jockeys on Facebook:

Mark Dell’Osso, Owner of Galveston Island Brewing Company and 2-Row Distributing General Manager, Jeffrey Wheeler, at Galveston Island Brewing Company.

409-738-2070 OBITS. From - 6A Thornal Echo Community Edward “Gator” Thornal, 71, of Echo community in Orange, passed away Thornal Monday, July 11, Echo in Groves. Services were Saturday, July 16, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ruth Logan-Burch officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in West Orange.

He was born Nov. 6, 1944, to EE “Bud” Thornal and Jewel Peveto Thornal.

He worked many years as a longshoreman with Local 22. He volunteered as a diver for CRAC Unit in Orange.

Edward also spent time volunteering for the Lions Club Carnival and working with his friend, Ruby for the My Wish Foundation. He loved fishing and enjoyed telling wonderful stories to his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Billy Thornal and James Thornal and one sister, Dorothy Plant.

Surivors include a brother, Floyd “Punkin” Thornal of Orange; sisters; Freda Dubke and her husband Clifford of Echo and Janet Almaguer of Orange, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc. 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263, www.donations@ rmhc.org

Johnny Barton Orange Johnny Lee Barton, 64, of Orange, passed away July 13, at Johnny his home.

Funeral servicBarton es were held Saturday, July 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. David Millner. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Center, Jan. 26, 1952, he was the son of Elzie Barton and Jessie (Shelton) Barton.

Johnny was a barber who owned his own shop called Johnny’s Outpost and then went on to later work at Kay’s. He was a member and former president of the Jaycees and won the “Best Barber” award with the Orange Leader. He wrote poems and sent them in to The Famous Poets Society and won an award of recognition in 1998. Johnny loved to spend time fishing, woodworking and making decorations. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sons, Johnny and Rohnny Barton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Loretta Barton; sons, Johnny Ray Bendo, Jr., of Orange and Jason Ray Bendo and wife Rita, of Buna; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Barton and wife Libby, of Center; sister, Ann Mayfield and husband Mike, of Logansport, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.

Serving as pallbearers were Robert Guidroz, Jeff Kirkland, Wesley Brewer, Lee Cornsilk, Will Bolt and Alvin Richardson.

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FISHING ORANGE COUNTY

Texans’ kick-off season with free Improved Salinity training camps open to the public

Helping The Bite

COLBURN-FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

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epending on your location at the moment, you may or may not have found yourself in the middle of a rapidly moving thunderstorm recently, but none were severe enough to seriously threaten the improving salinity levels in Sabine Lake.In fact, the recent weather has been textbook for this time of the year with brief storms and the accompanying wind cranking it up during the mid-day hours.

While the water clarity is still just “okay” at best on the north end of the lake (a foot to eighteen inches on a strong incoming tide) we are finally starting to catch a few trout in places where you would expect to find them in July.I wouldn’t even rate the current bite as “average” as of yet, but it is at least a start.

Tasting the water for the slightest hint of more salt would do little to convince you that things have improved, but I saw more signs of improved salinity in one morning of fishing last week than I have seen in the past four months.We saw porpoises in the ICW on the north end of Pleasure Island and ladyfish chasing small shad along the revetment wall. Two days later we caught gafftop and a shark!

If the weather will hold out we will get a very good read on the lake this weekend.The 7^th annual “Cops Helping Kids Tournament” will once again host a huge field of anglers looking to win significant cash prizes and support local youth charity organizations.The Captain’s meeting and banquet are set for Friday night at the Pt. Arthur Civic Center with the tournament kicking off the following morning.

Tony Viator said that they currently have over 200 fishermen signed up, but just as in year’s past, a lot of local anglers will wait on the latest weather forecast before committing.If you rank among that contingent, you will be able to sign up to fish right up until the morning of the tournament, but I cannot imagine passing on the steak dinner and auctions at the Captain’s meeting the night before.

I haven’t seen the final results from the two pro redfish tournaments that fished last weekend, but a significant portion of those two fields obviously elected to make the long run and take their chances in the marshes east of Sabine Lake.While several of the teams fishing the Galveston Redfish Series and Rudy’s events were still running east in the ICW when they passed Adams Bayou, most of them cut across the lake at the north tip of Pleasure Island.I was a little surprised by the number of tower boats that headed up the Neches and Cow Bayou.

Further adding to the backwater traffic jams, the Triangle Tailchasers were hosting their final qualifying event out of Ancelet’s Marina on Saturday as well.Jim Morrissey reported that the field was a little smaller than usual as several of the same COLBURN Page 2B

Staff Report For The Record

HOUSTON – Houston Texans Training Camp presented

by XFINITY will begin on Sunday, July 31, as the Texans take to the field for the first time in preparation for the 2016 season.

Six training camp practice sessions will be open to the public at the Houston Methodist Training Center: Sun., July 31; Tue.-Wed., Aug. 2-3; Sat.-Sun., Aug. 6-7 and Thur., Aug. 18 for a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints. From Aug. 11-13, the Texans will travel to Santa Clara, Calif. for joint practices with the San Francisco 49ers.

Open practices will begin at 8:30 or 8:55 a.m. CT. Gates will open to fans at 7 a.m. on

Tickets for Youth Day on Aug. 3 will be available exclusively at Houston-area Academy Sports Outdoors locations, including locations in Beaumont.

Sunday, July 31 and one hour prior to the remaining practices with lines forming on Murworth Drive. The NFL Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all practice sessions open to the public.

Free tickets for public practices at training camp can be printed from the Texans official website here, beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July

Six training camp practice sessions will be open to the public at the Houston Methodist Training Center: Sun., July 31; Tue.-Wed., Aug. 2-3; Sat.-Sun., Aug. 6-7 and Thur., Aug. 18 for a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints.

20, with a limit of four per person, per practice while supplies last. Season ticket members, priority wait list members and fan clubs will be given priority access to free tickets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19 and will be notified via email for an opportunity to print out their tickets while supplies last. Tickets for Youth Day on Aug. 3 will be available exclusively at Houston-area Academy Sports Outdoors locations, including locations in Beaumont and Huntsville, while supplies last starting Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Bleacher seating at each practice session is gener-

al admission.

The Texans School Supply Drive presented by Toshiba is back. The drive will be held throughout training camp and encourages fans to bring school supplies with them to donate at practice. The school supplies will be donated to the Houston Texans YMCA for distribution to deserving students in its service area. Anyone who donates school supplies is eligible to receive daily giveaways and prizes. Fans can also bring supplies to the Go Texan Store if they are unable to attend practice.

Texans Ambassadors and TORO will also be available

for autographs at the practice sessions. Fans will be able to watch practice sessions as well as participate in the Fan Zone behind the bleachers, with kids having the opportunity to take part in TORO’s Kids Club Zone presented by Kroger, featuring various Texans interactive games.

Free parking is available beginning at 4 a.m. west of the Houston Methodist Training Center off of Murworth Drive in the Yellow Lot on July 31 and beginning at 4 a.m. south of the Houston Methodist Training Center off of Lantern Point Drive in the Green Lot on Aug. 2-3, 6-7 and 18.

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 20, 2016

“Copper Creek Golf Course at Copper Mountain Ski Resort was the most scenic golf course I’ve ever played, with forested mountains spanning in every direction,” said Joe Kazmar.

Last week’s vacation to Colorado a ‘real cool’ trip KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

This year’s vacation for wife Susan and I was a bit different than most others because it involved us accepting an invitation to spend a few days with friends from Orange at their lovely three-story condominium high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Orange City Attorney Jack Smith and his wife Juliet plus their dogs Newby and Archie and now-famous cat Mr. Kitty entertained us and treated us to a fabulous vacation last week at Silverthorne, a former mining town right in the heart of the winter skiing resorts.

The Smith’s condo is high in the Rockies at an elevation of around 9,900 feet surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks. About 300 yards of wetlands meadow separates the condo from the forested mountains of the Arapahoe National Forest.

The wetlands meadow is ideal habitat for the Colorado moose that the Smith’s occasionally

observe during their summer stay.

The Smith’s were hopeful that Susan and I would be fortunate enough to see some moose while we were there.

Jack had planned for us to take it easy on Tuesday and allow our bodies to get acclimated to the thin mountain air and the seven percent humidity that was always prevalent.

However Tuesday’s weather forecast called for a magnificently beautiful day without much wind so we decided to save $40 each in green fees and play golf at the twilight rate at nearby Copper Creek Golf Course at Copper Mountain Ski Resort.

It was the most scenic golf course I’ve ever played, with forested mountains spanning in every direction. As long as you hit the golf ball in the fairway, it was sitting up nicely for the next shot.

When we teed off on the 411-yard Par 4 No. 6 hole, we were on the highest tee box in North America—9,963 feet above sea level.

Neither of us set the world on fire with our golf scores, but it sure was comfortable playing golf with temperatures in the 70’s instead of what we must endure here in Orange.

See KAZMAR, Page 3B

Local rock band The Bogarts return to the patio at Cafe Del Rio on Friday night for an evening of good music and dancing for all ages. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

Fun umb, Bellweather @ Texas Rose Saloon Saturday, July 23 Jack Ingram @ Golde Nugget Casino Pea Path Orchestra @ American Legion Post 493 - Nederland AfterParty @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut ree Legged Dawg @ Cafe Del Rio Sofa Kings @ Dylan’s Jazzie Nites @ e Foundation House BB and Company @ Gator Lounge Harrison Swift @ e Grill MP3 @ Hardheads David Joel Band @ Honky Tonk Texas Paws teh Cat @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Chris Miller and Bayou Roots

Continued from Page 5A @ Larry’s French Market Katie Whitney and e Draw, Courtney Hale Revia @ e Logon Cafe e Kadillacs @ e Lone Wolf Kevin Adams @ Lucky Longhorn Casino e Wavelength Project @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid County Mike Zito @ Luna Bar and Grill Will Payne Harrison @ Luna Live Alter Ego @ Madison’s Crown Shift, Forming the Void @ My Place American Pub Crossroads @ Pine Tree Lodge Deja Vu @ Quaker Steak and Lube Peace and the Chaos, John Guidroz @ Rikenjak’s QRISIS @ Rush Lounge

Colburn depending on your location at the moment, you may or may not have found yourself in the middle of a rapidly moving thunderstorm recently, but none were severe enough to seriously threaten the improving salinity levels in Sabine Lake.In fact, the recent weather has been textbook for this time of the year with brief storms and the accompanying wind cranking it up during the mid-day hours.

While the water clarity is still just “okay” at best on the north end of the lake (a foot to eighteen inches on a strong incoming tide) we are finally starting to catch a few trout in places where you would expect to find them in July.I wouldn’t even rate the current bite as “average” as of yet, but it is at least a start.

Tasting the water for the slightest hint of more salt would do little to convince you that things have improved, but I saw

Curse and the Cure @ Texas Ave Tavern Six Pack Stranglers @ Texas Rose Saloon Sunday, July 24 Dead or Alive @ Blue Martini LA Express @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Cajun Harmony @ Pine Tree Lodge Encore @ Rush Lounge Monday, July 25 Encore @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, July 26 Alfred Doucet Band @ Dream Pool at Coushatta Casino Alex Rozell @ Dylan’s Charlie Wayne @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Tyler Darby and Pug Johnson @ Madison’s Encore @ Rush Lounge

Continued from Page 1B more signs of improved salinity in one morning of fishing last week than I have seen in the past four months.We saw porpoises in the ICW on the north end of Pleasure Island and ladyfish chasing small shad along tteams that regularly fish the Tailchaser events also fish the other two circuits as well.

The final winning totals were also a tad lighter than usual, but that was to be expected as no local angler was in any hurry to run to his favorite spot with visiting pros swarming all over the same marshes. Consistently catching winning redfish is all about ferreting out the best concentrations and quietly stalking those fish.There is nothing quiet about a tower boat roaring across skinny water looking for redfish on the fly!

Jeff Simmons and Will Tawney cashed the first place check in the final TailChaser

qualifying event with a three fish limit that weighed 21.27 pounds.Michael and Kevin Vaughan finished right on their heels with 21.11 pounds and cashed the biggest red check with a 7.89 pound fish.Eddie Roberts fished alone, but still finished third with 18.96pounds.Tony Viator and Miranda Green finished fourth with their three fish limit and Aaron Hommell also brought a limit to the scales to finish fifth.

Thirty-seven qualifiers will fish the club championship set for August 20^th. Morrissey said the club has already ordered two of Sarge’s Custom rods for the winning team.He also noted that the club, as usual, also handed out four Academy gift cards Saturday and thanked Darin Johnson and Del Papas for providing refreshments and a beach umbrella won by Eddie Roberts.

BRIDGE CITY POLICE REPORT

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from June 26 - July 2, 2016.

Sunday, June 26 • Welfare check in the 3000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 900 block of Connecticut.

• Disturbance in the 500 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 2300 block of Granger.

Monday, June 27 • Report of deceased person in the 1800 block of East Roundbunch.

• Assist other agency in the 400 block of Granger.

• Suspicious activity in the 700 block of Jones.

Tuesday, June 28 • Alarm in the 700 block of Cactus Drive.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Champagne Drive.

• Suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Dugas.

• Alarm in the 1900 block of Texas Avenue.

Wednesday, June 29 • Disturbance in the 600 block of David Street.

• Suspicious person in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Welfare check in the 1200 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 300 block of Warner.

• Animal call in the 1000 block of Clark Street.

Thursday, June 30 • Welfare check in the 1100 block of

Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 700 block of Jones.

• Disturbance in the 500 block of North John Street.

• Assist other agency in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

Friday, July 1 • Disturbance in the 2100 block of Wise.

• Suspicious person in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious person in the 1100 block of Texas Avenue.

• Informational report in the 300 block of Texas Avenue.

• Welfare check in the 1000 block of Rebecca Lane.

• Disturbance in the 2600 block of Patillo.

• Disturbance in the 2300 block of Granger.

Saturday, July 2 • Alarm in the 100 block of Lafitte.

• Disturbance in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Informational report in the 2000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 30 block of Parkland.

• Disturbance in the 300 block of Piccadilly Lane.

• Informational report in the 2600 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 1000 block of West Roundbunch Road.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of Ridgewood.

Source: Bridge City Police Department

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Mustangs season tickets go on sale

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

Styx, featuring James “J.Y.” Young, at left, and Tommy Shaw, returns to Southwest Louisiana for a Labor Day weekend performance on Saturday, Sept. 3, inside the Event Center at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La. Tickets start at $45 and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, July 22, at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

Classic rockers Styx return for Labor Day weekend event

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record One of the most popular rock bands of the 20th century is back on the road and selling out venues across the country. e rock band Styx returns to Southwest Louisiana for a headlining performance on Saturday, Sept. 3, inside e Event Center at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La. Tickets start at $45 and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, July 22, at all Ticketmaster outlets, including HEB Plus on Dowlen Road in Beaumont, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-7453000.

The band headlined one of

the hottest tours in 2014 with the “Soundtrack of Summer Tour” featuring Foreigner and Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles. en, in the summer of 2015, Styx co-headlined the surprise tour of the year with Def Leppard, along with opening act Tesla, which traveled across the United States performing in front of sell out crowds in arenas and amphitheaters everywhere. e tour was such a hit it continued into the winter into 2016 before concluding.

Styx still features original members Tommy Shaw and James “J.Y.” Young. Lawrence Gowan handles keyboards and vocals, while the group is com-

Kazmar And while we were on the golf course, Susan and Juliet got to see a huge bull moose off the condo balcony.

On Wednesday Jack and Juliet took us on a car tour to nearby Lake Dillon, a manmade reservoir that supplies water to not only to those former mining towns in that area, but also to the entire city of Denver.

After lunch we took off to see the famous Continental Divide at Loveland Pass at an elevation of 11,990 feet above sea level on the paved highway (12,126 feet on the highest unpaved Colorado road) which provided us with breath-taking scenic views.

Strangely enough, the only other wild animal we saw the entire trip was a furry beaver, which was trying to cross the road at Loveland Pass. I’ve never seen a dry beaver out of water and couldn’t believe how thick his fur looked and really couldn’t imagine what it was doing at that elevation without much visible water around.

When we got back to the condo, lo and behold, we got to see one huge bull moose and four others that were either female or young moose and felt like we hit the jackpot.

We were supposed to get up early Wednesday morning and play a round of golf at a ninehole course in Leadville, one of the earliest mining cities in Colorado, but that cool mountain air in the low 40’s was responsible for us oversleeping.

We got to Leadville in the late morning and visited the historic Tabor Opera House which was built in 1879 in a mere 100 days by mining tycoon Horace Tabor and had been graced by entertainers such as Oscar Wilde, Harry Houdini and Judy Collins. The building was only one of four

Continued from Page 2B in the country at the time, joining the opera houses in New York, San Francisco and Kansas City as a circuit for performers. It is still hosting performances today.

After eating a great lunch, we left Leadville and traveled to Camp Hale, the base of the 10th Mountain Division–the only all-volunteer mountain and ski patrol that was formed and trained for combat against World War II enemies entrenched in the Apennine Mountains of Italy.

We ate at several of the Smith’s favorite places during our stay, but on this day Juliet and Susan packed a picnic lunch for us to eat that evening while we enjoyed the concert Northern Lights by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail.

We were pretty much all-in when we returned to the condo later that night and had no problem sleeping soundly on our last night in Colorado.

Throughout the week Jack and I had several serious conversations about the future football fortunes of his two alma maters—Baylor and the University of Texas.

We were welcomed back to the Lone Star State with temperatures and humidity in the 90’s. Those 40 degree nights and 75-85 daytime temperatures of Colorado are sadly becoming a thing of the past.

KWICKIES…The Houston Astros started off the second half of the season after the AllStar game by taking two-ofthree from the Mariners in Seattle. Houston trails the AL West division-leading Texas Rangers by 4½ games and has moved on to Oakland and played the A’s in a three-game series than began Monday night.

PINEHURST POLICE REPORT

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from June 26 - July 2, 2016.

Sunday, June 26 • Alarm in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 1500 block of Strickland.

Monday, June 27 • Disturbance in the 1900 block of Camelot.

• Alarm in the 2500 block of MLK. Tuesday, June 28 • Alarm in the 1500 block of Strickland.

• Theft in the 3400 block of West Martin.

• Suspicious activity in the 1800

pleted by Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips, drums and bass, respectively. Original bassist Chuck Panozzo has returned to perform bass with the band at select dates. e group, whose most recent release is “e Grand Illusion, Pieces of Eight Live” in which the band performed both albums in their entirety, is best known for the popular songs “Renegade,” “Blue Collar Man,” “Too Much Time on My Hands,” “Crystal Ball,” “e Best of Times” and many others.

Visit www.styxworld.com for information on the band or www.llakecharles.com for more information on events at L’Auberge Casino Resort.

block of King Arthur’s Court.

• Assist other agency in the 2600 block of Allie Payne Road.

Thursday, June 30 • Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Disturbance in the 5700 block of Velma Jeter.

• Assist other agency in the 2500 block of Interstate 10.

Saturday, July 2 • Assist other agency in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

• Alarm in the 100 block of Strickland.

• Informational report in the 3700 block of Pheasant.

• Suspicious person in area of Pheasant and Avenue A. • Assist other agency in area of West Park Avenue and Adams Bayou.

Source: Pinehurst Police Department

And speaking of the Houston Astros, their star second baseman Jose Altuve continues to rip the cover off the baseball with his league-leading .346 batting average going into Monday’s three-game series at Oakland. Altuve is hitting .492 over his last 16 road games and has reached base safely in 32 straight away games.

Veteran Miami Marlins star Ichiro Suzuki went into this week needing only six base hits to reach that magical 3,000 plateau.

Denver Broncos fans all over the state of Colorado were in a panic most of last week worried that Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller would hold true to his threat to sit out the 2016 NFL season if he didn’t get the $70 million in guaranteed money. Everyone was happy Friday when Von and team president John Elway made the deal for the six-year, $114.5 million contract.

JUST BETWEEN US…Phil Mickelson must be snake-bit to shoot 17-under par in a major golf tournament and not win.

That’s because Henrik Stenson was determined to capture his first major and responded with an almost unbelievable 20under 284. Lefty, who has won five major tourneys has also finished second 11 times and joins some pretty good runnerup company—Jack Nicklaus 19, Arnold Palmer 10, Greg Norman, Sam Snead and Tom Watson all with eight second place major finishes.

Season tickets to see the defending Class 4A Division II State Champions of high school football will soon be on sale.

Season tickets for the 2016 football season for the West Orange-Stark Mustangs current season ticket holders will be on sale for two days early next month before going on sale to the general public. Season ticket holders can purchase tickets for the 2016 Mustangs football season from 9 a.m. noon and from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, and Thursday, Aug. 4, in athletic office at West Orange-Stark High School, 1400 Newton in West Orange.

For Mustangs fans interested in purchasing new season tickets, sales to the general public will be from 9 a.m. - noon, and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, and Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the athletic office of West OrangeStark High School.

West Orange-Stark dominated the gridiron in 2015 all the way to the state title this past December as the Mustangs defeated Celina, 22-3, inside NRG Stadium in Houston. e Mustangs return a sizable number of starters on offense and defense and look poised to make another title run in 2016. In fact, the Mustangs are picked to win the 2016 state title, according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine. e West Orange-Stark Mus-

tangs 2016 football schedule features a full slate of 10 games, which includes five home games at Dan R. Hooks Stadium. e Mustangs 2016 campaign begins with a home game on opening night, Aug. 26, against the Nederland Bulldogs. West Orange-Stark will then have back-to-back home games on Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 against Kipp Northeast and Silsbee, respectively.

Homecoming will be on Oct. 7 against the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns before closing the home schedule with a game on Oct. 28 against the Liberty Panthers, which is also senior night and the annual Pink Out game.

Contact West Orange-Stark High School at 409-882-5570 for more information.

medical Sciences.

Baylor L. Henry, Senior, Orange, Bachelor of Science - Construction Science.

Chelsea M. McLain, Junior, Orange, Bachelor of Science Chemistry.

Abraham Munnerlyn, Junior, Pinehurst, Bachelor of Science Biomedical Sciences.

Natalie M. Parr, Junior, Pinehurst, Bachelors Degree - Unspecified - General Engineering Carly M. Rucker, Senior, Orange,

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Distinguished Forrest D. Gothia, Junior, Bridge City, Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering.

Kristin L. Harrison, Senior, Orange, Bachelor of Science Horticulture.

Sheldon S. Hodge, Senior, Pinehurst, Bachelor of Arts - History.

Kassie D. James. Junior, Orange, Bachelor of Science Health (Lower).

Texas A&M names local honor students

Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the summer semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. e Dean’s Honor Roll recognizes students taking at least 12 semester hours during the summer semester who have maintained a 3.75 or higher grade point (GPR) out of a possible 4.0.

A second designation, “Distinguished Student,” recognizes those who earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPR while taking at least 12 hours for the summer semester.

Among the local students recognized were: Dean’s Honor Roll Karli L. Anderson, Senior, Orange, Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies.

Kristen D. Blanke, Sophomore, Orange, Bachelor of Business Admin. - Business Honors.

Lawson D. Cox, Junior, Orange, Bachelor of Science - Bio-

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Orange County Texas exes give trio of local scholarships e Orange County chapter of the University of Texas at Austin Texas Exes is proud to announce their scholarship winners for 2016. Orange County Texas Exes has given over $80,000 in scholarships to local high school students over the last twenty five years.

Scarlett Neely is the Orangefield High School Salutatorian and is the winner of the Wynne Hunt Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

She will enter the College of Liberal Arts and major in Plan II Honors and Government. Scarlett is the student body president as well as a State Qualifier in debate and a UIL One Act Play AllStar Cast Member. She is a member of the National Honor Society, was chosen her senior year to attend Texas Bluebonnet Girls State and was captain of the Academic Challenge Team.

Sheridan Rogers, LCM graduate, is the winner of the June and Jesse B. Gunstream Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence. She has been accepted into the Moody College of Communications Radio-TV-Film program.

Sheridan is a four year member of the varsity basketball team and All-district team. She is also a member of the National Honor

Scarlett Neely Society as well as a UIL Young Filmmakers State Finalist for two years.

Seth Hartman is from Bridge City High School and ranks 13th in his class. Seth is the recipient of the Judge Pat Clark Endowed Scholarship. He will major in Biology in the College of Natural Sciences. Seth is a horn sergeant in the band, an All-District soccer player, executive treasurer of National Honor Society and a member of the Student Government.

He also was a member of the varsity track team and treasurer of the student body.

MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of July 11-15: Marcus M. Montgomery and Tracy L. Walters Harry L. Meaux, Jr and Sharon L. Gearhart Juel D. Fox-Provost and Serenity R. Ytuarte Brandon J. Graham and Kisha M. Howard Arnold V. Leonard, III and Brenda W. Whitley Michael C. Hunter and

Catherine E. Jones Telisa A. McAbee and Kimberly D. Warren Benjamin E. Guillory and Vicki E. Guillory John B. Buntyn, III and Lauren T. Robertson Bobbie W. Brumfield and Willie E. Harris Darren B. McGee and Courtney E. DuBois Brandon J. Braxton and Amanda M. Ginn Ramon Torres and Silvia Atallah

Seth Hartman Jack Crevalle are just one of a great variety of fish available in local waters.

Secret to beat the heat is in choosing a variety of targets OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

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Surveys available at LC-M Surveys are important tools for schools and other entities to use for improvement. Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD has emailed parents, students and staff links to surveys, asking for their input.

Since the community is also impacted by the effectiveness of its schools, LCM would appreciate the residents of the Little Cypress and Mauriceville communities sharing their thoughts by completing the 2016 Community School Climate Survey. To access the online form, go to the LCM website,, www.lcmcisd.org, and click on the link within the “Survey” article under “Just So You Know.”

Any parent, student or staff who has not received the survey and would like to participate should e-mail scombs@lcmcisd.org.

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Easily one of the most alluring features of Sabine Lake area is the fact that you can catch so many different species of fish in a relatively small area. e brackish water holds both fresh and saltwater fish in good numbers as well as quality. It’s never uncommon to see a stringer of fish include flounder, redfish, speckled trout, and an occasional really nice largemouth bass.e potential for all these fish to be in the same body of water makes each strike that much more exciting because you never know who will show up to crash the party.

Speaking of not knowing who will show up, it’s really going to get interesting as the summer progresses and we remain stuck in these dry conditions. In years past when we have had dry spring seasons with little or no significant run off from either Toledo Bend or Sam Rayburn a whole new group of fish begins to show up. Species like Jack Crevalle, sharks, rays, and even tarpon will make the trek up the river as the saltwater slowly creeps farther inland. ese party crashers often show up and make their presence known in the form of screaming drags and great “the one that got away” stories. Nothing gets your attention like the prospect of getting spooled and actually having to chase a fish down. In areas where lots of local anglers congregate it’s often an absolute circus when someone hooks up with a stud jack in the middle of the armada of boats. e chase scene that ensues is like something from the Bourne Identity, boats weaving in and out avoiding everything from an-

chor lines to fishing lines. Nothing like the prospect of catching “the big one”, it’s why we fish.

Speaking of big fish and areas where people congregate you can bet that this month there will be some great fish taken at the jetties. A few very dedicated anglers will take advantage of the ultra early bite before the masses reach the rocks. Good tide changes a few hours before dawn and all the traffic is a winning recipe to help tangle with some big fish, especially trout. ere are very few strikes that are as vicious as speckled trout at the jetties on topwater plugs in the dark. I used to wonder what those boats were doing heading back to the dock as the sun was just breaking the horizon until I got a chance to try out the pattern myself. All I can say is the reward is well worth the effort.

Now if fishing in the dark is not your favorite don’t worry because you can still be successful during daylight hours with a just a small variation to the pattern. Topwater plugs worked in and around the rocks will still produce some fish when the sun comes up but swim baits will just flat wear those fish out. ere are several styles of swim bait you can use and they all work. e conventional plastic swim bait with a paddle tail is a great option, especially when it’s fished on a light jig head to allow for a slower fall and more subtle presentation. e other “swim bait” is a shallow running crank bait like the Swimming Image, Mann’s 1 Minus, or Rapala. ese plugs are really user friendly and allow the fishermen the opportunity to dig around in and or bounce off the rocks triggering brutal strikes from some hefty speckled trout and redfish. e other great thing about all the swim baits is that they allow you to cover lots and lots of water in a short period of time making you much more productive.

Free back-to-school event Aug. 13 Back to School Orange County is holding a free event for children of Orange County on Aug. 13 at Lamar State College-Orange from 9 am-noon.

The annual event provides school supplies, immunizations, free haircuts and much, much more to any child enrolled in an Orange County School. Supplies are limited so students will be served on a first come first served basis.

Organizations from the area will also be in attendance to offer supplies and information.

Kroger, Wells Fargo Bank, 4H Life, Triangle Area Network, Acadian Ambulance, Orange Police Department, Service League of Orange, Wells of Agape, The Sharing Station, Anabelle’s Fantazee Faces, and LSC-O Student Organizations are just a few of the participants volunteering for the event.

Super Heroes, a favorite of the children, will also be in attendance to entertain and take pictures with the youngsters!

You may PREREGISTER for this event to reserve your school supplies. Pre- Registration is available at Orange Christian Services and Lamar State College Orange. Limited registration will continue on the day of the event. All parents or legal guardians must be present with children and must bring proof of child’s enrollment in Orange County School.

You can bring Student ID, report card and/or a letter from School. Vaccinations are free to students with CHIP and/or Medicaid (students must have valid card present at the day of the event) otherwise the cost is $20 for 1 Shot, $30 for 2 shots and $40 for 3 or more.

Preregistration dates are July

18 - July 21 , July 25 – July 28 / Monday-Thursday / 10:00 am1:30 pm at Orange Christian Services located at 2518 W. Park Ave. Orange TX, 77630, 409-886-0938. PreregistrationJuly 23 / Saturday / 8:00 am12:00 pm at Lamar State College-Orange Student Center located at 410 W Front Ave, Orange TX, 77630, 409-883-7750.

For more Information about Back to School Orange County please go to backtoschoolorange.com, like us on Facebook @ backtoschoolorange, and consider a donation at . Volunteers and donations are very much needed and always welcome. If you would like more information on how to volunteer or would like to drop off a donation, please contact Orange Christian Services located at 2518 W. Park Ave. Orange TX, 77630, 409-886-0938.

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Matthews Texas Drawn Hunt chances available celebrate 60 years Howard and Juana Matthews will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Saturday, July 30. Long time Bridge City residents, now retired at Lake Sam Rayburn, are being honored with a family meal and day of fellowship. eir chiclren are Wayne and Lisa Matthews and Lynn Richard, all of Bridge City and Ann and Paul Bourque, of Vidor. ey have seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. ose wishing to send cards of acknowledgment can mail those in advance to 121 Woodsong, Bridge City, Tx. 77611.

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ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT REPORTS Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses between July 1-15:

Two Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant, 2308 Lutcher Dr., Orange - Restaurant moved to new location. No score Lucky Wok (previously General Wok), 1803 16th St., Orange, Pre-opening inspection. No score Walmart Deli #777, 3115 Edgar Brown Dr., Orange - Pipes under three compartment sink dripping water- need to repair; floor drain stopped up near walk in cooler/freezer- need to repair; hot water not getting hot fast enough at all sinks in deli department- need to repair; boxes of food being stored on floor inside walk in cooler; will follow up on hot water issues.

Score - 94 Bobcat Snowcone Stand, 9908 FM 105, Orangefield - Plumbing at the three compartment sink dripping water at bottom of pipes- need to repair. Score- 97 Cardinal Snowcone Stand, 810 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City - Plumbing at the hand washing station not connected to wall plumbing- needs repair; hot water issues needed to be repaired right away; food is being stored on floor, needs toe six inches off floor. Score - 94 Cool Breeze, 2227 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Score - 100 The Donut Palace, 5603 16th St., Orange - Found sausage/boudin out of proper temperatures; no record of time found on holding sausage/boudin at room temperature; cappuccino machine and grill area needs to be cleaned of old

foods; faucet dripping water from basenee to be repaired; dates needed on all product; flies and gnats found throughout; hair restraints needed; using same pan liner to bake kolaches. Score - 83 Kam Wah Buffet, 150 Strickland Dr., Orange - Flies found on vegetables; improper storage of food inside coolers/freezers; can opener, drink suspensors, dumpster area, floors, walls and ceiling tiles need to be cleaned of old foods and trash; faucet dripping at baseneed to repair; dates needed on all product; paper towels needed at hand sink; damaged gaskets/cutting boards need to be replaced; flies throughout; vent-ahood, sides of fryers and walk in cooler racks need toe cleaned of old foods; several lights out- need to replace. Score - 77 Kwick Stop Valero, 1555 16th St., Orange - Pulled several expired foods from shelves; bait shrimp being stored above bags office inside reach in freezer; cappuccino machine needs to be cleaned of old foods; drinks being stored on floor inside walk in cooler, need to be stored six inches off the floor; damaged and missing ceiling tiles found in back storage room; no paper towels found inside restroom.

Score - 90 West Orange Elementary School, 2605 MLK Dr., Orange - Score - 100 Sammy’s Stop, 20016 Pine Bark Blvd., Orange - Pulled several expired foods from shelves; dates needed on all product (sandwiches) inside reach in cooler; fans inside walk in cooler needs to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 94 Snack Shack, 13246 N. Hwy. 87, Orange - No hand washing station found in-

side kitchen/prep area; several flies found throughout. Score - 97 Texas Snostorms, 2202 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Storage cabinets, shelves and equipment need to be cleaned old foods; floors found to be very sticky throughout; need to clean more often.

Score - 98 Pop’s Place (The Pit Stop), 4795 N. Main St., Vidor - Pre-opening inspection.

No score Schnitzel, 950 S, Main St., Vidor - No certified food manager on staff; fryers, inside of coolers/freezers and the floors throughout need to be cleaned of old foods. Score - 96 Spindletop Restaurant, 22895 IH-10, Vidor - Found raw chicken sitting onto of counter inside container of water; raw chicken stored above lettuce; broken ice scoop laying on top of ice machine; all cutting boards need to be cleaned of old foods; mold found on outside of food containers inside walk in cooler; no certified food manager on staff; dates needed on all product; towels needed at hand washing sink; vent-a-hood needs to be cleaned of old grease; several flies/gnats found throughout; missing ceiling tiles found; followup visits required. Score - 79 Gateway Travel Plaza, 22895 IH-10, Vidor - Cappuccino machine needs to be cleaned of old foods; pulled several expired foods from shelves; drinks being stored on floor inside walk in cooler and on the sales floor, needs to be six inches off the floor; trash/old tires needs to be cleaned up - will contact city of Rose City about tires and trash in parking lot. Score - 92

Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. e online system is currently accepting applications and the first hunt category deadline is less than a month away. is year there are more opportunities available than ever before as additional drawn hunts on public and private lands are being consolidated into TPWD’s online application system, including a new dove hunting category featuring slots on prime private dove fields. Among the other offerings available through the online system are hunts for white-tailed and mule deer, pronghorn, exotic gemsbok and scimitar-horned oryx, turkey and alligator, as well as a guided hunt for desert bighorn sheep.

In addition to drawn hunts managed by TPWD, the system now includes applications for hunts administered by other entities, including about 1,500 big game hunt positions on several U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges in Texas and antlerless deer permits for U.S. Forest Service properties in East Texas.

“Since moving our drawn hunt application process entirely online two years ago, we’ve seen a huge increase in interest from hunters as well as other entities who offer public hunting opportunities on their lands,” said Justin Dreibelbis, public hunting program director at TPWD. “We had over 31,000 hunters apply last year from every state except Rhode Island and in many foreign countries. Most hunters applied, on average, 6-7 times each to take advantage of the wide range of

opportunities available through our system.”

All hunt opportunities can be viewed by category or by area using an interactive map. e entire process is handled online — from browsing opportunities, to applications, fee payments and permit issuance. To participate, applicants will need internet access, an email address and a credit or debit card. e Customer ID number from the applicant’s hunting or fishing license is one of the easy ways to access the system. e first application deadlines are in August. August 3 is the deadline for the alligator hunt categories, and August 11 is the deadline for archery deer, exotic, javelina and the new private lands dove hunts. Other hunt category deadlines occur from August 23 through January 26. A full list of category deadlines can be found online. Hunters can apply up to 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the application deadline, and after the application is submitted, they can check their drawing status online at any time. e Drawn Hunts program offers affordable hunting experiences throughout the state, including several Youth-Only hunt categories. Application fees are $3 or $10 depending on the hunt category. Adult hunters that are selected may also need to pay a Special Permit fee of $80 for regular hunts and $130 for extended hunts. Some categories, such as the YouthOnly hunts, require no application fees or permit fees.

For more information or to get started in the application process visit the TPWD drawn hunts web page. For questions, contact hunt@tpwd.texas.gov or call 512-389-4505 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Bishop feels ‘deep ache in my heart’ after fatal shootings of police Catholic News Service

BATON ROUGE, La.-- Baton Rouge Bishop Robert W. Muench renewed a call for a week of prayer, fasting and reflection after the latest fatal shootings in the city, which this time took the lives of three law enforcement officers.

He urged all to “work toward a lasting peace in our communities.”

Early July 17, a former Marine fatally shot three police officers, and wounded three more, one critically, less than a mile from the city’s police headquarters. The gunman, later identified as Gavin Long of Missouri, was killed at the scene, officials said.

Baton Rouge was still reeling from the fatal shooting of Al-

The victims of the deadly Baton Rouge police shooting.

ton Sterling, 37, by police during an altercation outside a convenience store July 5. The first week of July also saw the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, 32, in suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, by police officers July 6, followed by the sniper

Area pastors, churches invited to pastor luncheon West Orange – Cove CISD would like to invite area pastors to attend a Pastor Luncheon on Monday, July 25. The event will provide the occasion to fellowship, as well as discuss shared communities.

The luncheon will be at 11:30 am, at the WOCCISD Educational Service Center, 902 W. Park Ave, Orange. Pastors should contact the WOCCISD Superintendent’s Office at 882-5600 to confirm attendance by Thursday, July 21, at 12 pm.

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

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

For more information, call 735-8156.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

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shooting in Dallas that killed five police officers July 7.

“Words cannot express the emotions we feel for those who have lost loved ones in the tragic events of this day,” Bishop Muench said in a statement.

“Their entire lives have been

unexpectedly and terribly turned upside down.”

He said he and the diocese’s vicar general, Father Tom Ranzino, visited two of the families affected by the shootings later that afternoon to share “prayer and support in the midst of their shock, horror and grief.”

“Prayer is a powerful path to follow when tragedy happens, but even the most devout of us sometime question: ‘What good could come of this?’” the bishop said. “Only the word of God has the answer to the questions that shake our faith: The answer is our Lord Jesus Christ. In Jesus, hope ultimately triumphs over despair; love ultimately triumphs over hate; and resurrection ultimately triumphs over death.”

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

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

Additional information can be obtained by going to the church website www.golutheran.org and/or calling the church, 7354573.

El Bethel Baptist to hold anniversary service

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

EL Bethel VBS The church will also hold their Vacation Bible School July 2528, from 5:30-8:30 pm. at the church. The theme will be “The Bible.” Everyone is invited to attend. For additional information, call the church office.

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

Under the leadership of Summer Interns, Rebecca Sanford and Derek Smith, plans are underway for trips to Sulphur Parks and Recreation Waterpark, (SPAR), Elise’s Family Fun Center, Camp at East Texas Baptist Encampment and a Crystal Beach Retreat.

Additionally, students can enjoy weekly Bible study, service projects and fun activities including games, art and movies.

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

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

Pastor Barbara Robberson Sunday Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

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

Harvet Chapel

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

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

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

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

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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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Home 735-8315 Cell 670-2040 FOR SALE - 2011 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custom - Less than 6K miles, oil cooler with chrome HD cover, forward foot pegs, HD cushion grips, special root beer paint color, well maintained (scheduled maintenance), garage kept. One owner/ rider. Paid $14K, asking $9,500 firm.

No holds, payments or trades.

Cash only.

(409)221-8969.

Lone Star Carpentry Remodel or Repair *Baths *Kitchens

*Porches *Doors *Windows, Etc. *Free Bids HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE

883-0205 735-5030 APPLIANCES

GARAGE SALES

30 GAS DRYERS, $100 TO $200 USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-886-4111

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

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

(8/3)

SAT., 200 TYLER DR., BC, (77611), turn next to Body Works gym,7 till noon. Treadmill, stationary bike, curio cabinet, safe, table, kid’s and teens clothes, shoes, baby items, much more nice things!

500 NANCY, BC, 7 till ?

Gun cabinet, entertainment center, fishing rods and reels, aquarium, A/C unit, dishes, go cart, trailer refrig., football gear, lots more!

3302 Hillcrest, Orange TX, (behind baseball field in Pinehurst Subdivision off MLK).

6:30am-9:30am. Baby items, barbie dolls, television, furniture items, dishes and more.

“Old Tin Barn” 1215 Dupont Dr. in Cove area. Thurs - Fri, 1-6 pm. 988-4555. An-

tiques, collectibles and lots and lots of stuff. Buy 1 get something free.

Multi-purpose Trailer 8’-16’-0 - Tandum Axel Blind - Camper - Food Sales $5,000.

DRIVERS WANTED CDL Driver: $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

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

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

kept. One owner/rider.

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

Cash only. (409)2218969.

For Sale. 1 Cemetery plot - Hillcrest In Bridge City. Call 4099884404 or 409-9880684.

FOR RENT 2717 Anna St., Orange, TX. Duplex (nice) - 1 BR, A/C, stove, refridgerator, washer & dryer hookup. Senior Citizen Discount. All bills paid except electricity. $200 down, $500 a month. Call 735-6691.

NOW HIRING all positions Apply in person at 1265Texas Ave, Bridge City

NO PHONE CALLS

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mattie Dubose, Deceased, were issued on December 19, 2012, in Cause No. P16350, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Charlotte Messer.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John G. Worthen, Deceased, were issued on July 5, 2016, in Cause No. P17566, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Meritta Don Kennedy.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Charlotte Messer 22189 LAKEVIEW DR. Chandler, Texas 75758

Meritta Don Kennedy c/o: Stephen C. Howard 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 24th day of June, 2016

Jim Bearden

Jim “Sharon” Bearden Attorney for Charlotte Messer State Bar No.:01983000 116 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-4501 Fax: (409)883-0259

DATED the 5th day of July, 2016

Stephen Howard

Stephen Howard Attorney for Meritta Don Kennedy State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Charitta Lisenby, Rsspondent

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Mark Allen Finkenbiner, Rsspondent

You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 1-:00 am on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

The petition of Jamie Beckman and Nicholas Beckman, Petitioner, was filed in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas on June 13, 2016, against Charitta Lisenby, numbered 160542-D, and entitled In The Interest of Adrihanna Nikole Finkenbiner et al children. The suit requests Original Petition For Termination and Adoption of Children.

The date and place of birth of the child/ren who is/are subject of the suit: Adrihanna Nikole FInkenbiner January 26, 2012 Beaumont, Texas Kaiden Luis Finkenbiner August 20, 2009 Beaumont, Texas The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree in the child/ren’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this June 14, 2016.

You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 1-:00 am on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

The petition of Jamie Beckman and Nicholas Beckman, Petitioner, was filed in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas on June 13, 2016, against Mark Allen Finkenbiner, numbered 160542-D, and entitled In The Interest of Adrihanna Nikole Finkenbiner et al children. The suit requests Original Petition For Termination and Adoption of Children.

The date and place of birth of the child/ren who is/are subject of the suit: Adrihanna Nikole FInkenbiner January 26, 2012 Beaumont, Texas Kaiden Luis Finkenbiner August 20, 2009 Beaumont, Texas The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree in the child/ren’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas this June 14, 2016.

Vickie Edgerly

Vickie Edgerly

ViCKIE EDGERLY

ViCKIE EDGERLY

District Court Orange County, Texas

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8B The Record • Week of Wednesday,

July 20, 2016

Austin Police seek help for cold case

Staff Report For The Record AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for the public’s help in solving the 1990 murders of two brothers – Derrick Jackson, 12, and James Edwards, 14 – in Vernon. As part of a DPS public awareness program, one unsolved case is featured by the Texas Rangers Unsolved Crimes Investigation Team each month in an effort to generate new investigative leads and bring added attention to unresolved or “cold cases” across the state.

In the early morning hours of Sept. 23, 1990, an intruder entered the apartment where Derrick and James lived with their mother, Linda Jackson. The intruder shot the two bothers while they slept and ultimately struggled with their mother, who was shot three times and survived. Another brother, Layman Jackson, 23, was in the home at the time and able to escape through a window unharmed.

The assailant was described as a black male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a

heavy build. Investigators believe a suspect in this case may have ties to Austin.

Anyone with information about this unsolved case can submit a tip through the Texas Rangers’ Cold Case website or contact the Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800346-3243.

The Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigation Team was created to assist Texas law enforcement agencies investigating unsolved murders or what appear to be serial or linked criminal transactions.

Since there is no statute of limitations for the offense of murder, investigators pursue these cases to a successful resolution; or until no other lead is viable.

In addition, DPS created the Texas Rangers’ Unsolved Homicides webpage aimed at renewing public interest in unsolved cases. The site features more than 75 cases, including the division’s Top 12 Unsolved Cold Case Investigations. For more information, visit the Texas Rangers’ Cold Case website at: http:// www.dps.texas.gov/TexasRangers/ UnsolvedHomicides/index.htm.

Crawfish and Rice Farmer 4 temp positions;10 months; job to begin 8/1/16 and end on 5/31/17; Duties: To assist with the planting of rice in the crawfish ponds. To operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season. Preparing the crawfish for distribution. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing postitive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hour; 35 hrs a week; 7am-3pm; hours may vary; OT not guaranteed; 3 months experience in job offered required.

All work tools provided.

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

by Andre Brothers, LLC located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 519-3736 or may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 627511.

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. www.tdlr.texas.gov 2009 Suzuki Motorcycle Vin# JS1GN7EA492102021 Owed $310.40 2003 Nissan Altima Vin# 1N4AL11D03C327736 Owed $630.65 2003 Ford Taurus Vin# 1FAFP55S43G181778 Owed $630.65 1999 Ford Taurus Vin# 1FAFP53U4XA316416 Owed $630.65 1986 Chevrolet 3500 Vin# 1GCHC34W5GJ126496 Owed $652.00 2016 Wabash Trailer Vin# 1JJV532D4GL936759 Owed $6699.45

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