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Vol. 58 No. 6

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Joshua Latham finally heads to prison Tami Higgenbotham’s family rejoices

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Debby Schamber For The Record

A hearing on Thursday and Friday for a motion to impose guilt finally has 29-year-old Joshua David Latham, of Mauriceville, going to prison. He was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 20 years and it will run consecutively to his five year term he recently received in Newton County for failure to appear.

Although this case was not for the murder of Tami Higgenbotham, 41, of Vinton, her family was elated to see some sort of justice served.

Latham’s numerous violations on the terms of his probation for the second degree felony of burglary of habitation caused his probation to be revoked.

Latham’s eyes filled with

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tears as Judge Dennis Powell told the defendant the charge was “true” that he knowingly and willingly caused the death of Tami Higgenbo-

ever, the judge did not find the driving while license suspended to be true or the charge of failure to provide a change of address.

Orange County District Attorney Krispen Walker said she could not have done so well if it weren’t for her team of investigators.

“They worked hard on this

case and handed it to me in a gift box,” Walker said. “This is a day that makes me feel so blessed and humbled to be a prosecutor.”

The maximum sentence along with the $10,000 fine said to Walker,” the judge believed in the case.”

Staci Robinson, Tami’s sister, said they were finally be-

ing treated in Orange County like “this was a real case.”

In Newton County, the district attorney dropped the murder charge and only charged Latham with failure to appear. Defense attorney, Dennis Horn, stated Latham failed to appear for the murder trial because he was “scared” and wanted to “spend more

time with his family.”

Latham was discovered three days after he failed to appear by a team of officers behind a residence in Louisiana. He was dressed in camoflauge and covered in mud in a “wooded, swampy” area, according to Texas Ranger Bob-

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tham.

“We were jubilant to hear the judge say that he is guilty of murder,” said Bill Maudlin.

‘We haven’t smiled in three years, but, we can smile now.”

Other charges the judge said were true was Latham failed to submit to a urinary analysis as required, did not report to the probation department, left Texas without consent from the probation department among other violations. How-

Orange Natatorium reopens for summer Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Area residents looking to keep cool this summer can once again find some relief in downtown Orange.

The City of Orange has announced the reopening of the Orange City Natatorium to the public for its summer season. The pool reopened on Monday, June 6, and will be open to the public through

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28

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The facility, located at 1405 W. Orange St. in Orange, is available for open swim to the public from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., every Tuesday through Friday, and from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday. Adult swim is from 6 a.m. - 8 a.m., Monday through Friday.

The reopening of the pool is good news for the City of Orange since the facility was closed in the summer of 2015 and left area residents searching elsewhere for some water recreation.

“Last year there wasn’t enough lifeguards for the city to open the pool,” said Tina Ledesma, manager of the Orange City Natatorium. “So, this year, the city screened and hired potential lifeguards and then paid for their certification training.”

Ledesma, who worked her way through college as a waitress and a lifeguard, said the city has hired nine lifeguards, all of which were either graduating high school students or already enrolled in college.

“If we can keep the Natatorium open and offer things like swim lessons, then we can hopefully cultivate future lifeguards,” she added.

The American Red Cross offers certified lifeguard training courses for those who are at least 15-years-old and have passed a pre-course swimming skills test. The course is a rigorous 25-hour program designed to teach perspective lifeguards all the skills needed for the certification, such as CPR, rescuing a swimmer, general swimming and water safety, and much more. The certification is valid for twoyears from the date of issuance.

Lamar State College-Orange held a makeshift groundbreaking ceremony inside its Student Center this past Thursday morning, instead of the location of its new multipurpose facility, due to weather. The multipurpose center will be located at the former location of the Texas Workforce Commission at Green Avenue and Second Street in Orange. Pictured, from left to right, are Jerry Vandervoort, SpawGlass; Senator Robert Nichols, District 3; Dr. Michael Shahan, President of Lamar State College-Orange; Representative Dade Phelan, District 21; and Alan Stilts, PBK Architects.

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Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The acquisition of a new building will help Lamar State College-Orange provide the best education opportunities possible for students for years to come.

Lamar State College-Orange held a special groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 2, as the school unveiled its plans on its latest

acquisition to continue to provide students with the best educational opportunities it can.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held inside the LSC-O Student Center, due to weather issues, but the purpose of the event was to celebrate the school’s new multipurpose facility. Earlier this year LSC-O acquired the vacant Texas Workforce Commission facility which is

located on Green Avenue at Second Street in downtown Orange.

“We needed this building for two reasons,” said Dr. Michael Shahan, president of Lamar State College-Orange.

“First, we needed a large, flexible space for meetings and events, but, more importantly, we have a desperate need for modern classrooms with the technology available that our faculty demanded,

and this building will give us that. It will allow us to get out of some substandard spaces too.”

According to Shahan, the meeting space will be flexible and allow LSC-O, as well as the community, access to a facility which can accommodate up to 700 people for lecture events, or as many as 400 people for banquet-type

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‘Cops and Kids’ cancelled this year Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

One of the most popular children’s events of summer has been canceled for 2016.

The 22nd Annual Cops N Kids Picnic, which was originally set to be held on Friday, June 10, at Claiborne West Park, has been canceled due to recent weather events which have left the park grounds too saturated.

“We were reviewing the park earlier (Tuesday) and the grounds are just too wet still,” said Orange County Sheriff

Keith Merritt. “Without a doubt, we would do more damage than good with all of the equipment we have to bring in and the vendors and their equipment.”

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office sponsors the event every year, but, according to Merritt, this is the first time during his terms as Sheriff that he has been forced to cancel the event.

“We thought about rescheduling the event, but we contacted the weather service to see what the forecast is for the next couple of weeks and it

doesn’t really look any better,” he added. “There’s a lot of rain in the forecast next week and some the week after.”

When asked about the option of another location, Merritt said it was temporarily considered.

“There really is no other location we could make plans to use in such a short time,” Merritt continued. “We will look at having a backup plan next year to consider an alternate location, but Claiborne West Park really suits our needs the best and is the best place to have this event every

year.”

Merritt said safety of all guests, especially the children, was a big concern.

“The pond at the park is overflowing from all of the rain we’ve had, and that’s a concern,” Merritt explained.

“Another problem is everything is so wet, that snakes and other wildlife are on the move. We just can’t take that chance.”

Merritt expects to bring the event back in 2017 and offer the public another fun event.

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Latham convicted

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The case began in February 2013 when Higgenbotham left her Louisiana residence and headed to Orange. During the trip to Orange she texted her sister, saying she was going to sell her phone to Latham. Higgenbotham wanted to upgrade her phone so she had decided to sell hers.

Around 1 p.m. Higgenbotham sent a text to her sister saying Latham wanted her to help him pick out wedding rings. By 1:30 the texts from Higgenbotham stopped.Knowing it was odd for her sister since she was “always connected”, Robinson became worried and tried over and over to call her but each call went straight to voice mail.

Robinson wondered what had happened to her and the pickup truck she had been driving was later found at Blue Bird’s Fish Camp on Simmons Drive. But, Tami was nowhere to be found.

Robinson showed a picture of her sister to people in the area. They said Higgenbotham had gotten into a vehicle with Latham. However, when Robinson asked Latham if he had seen her sister, he denied ever meeting up with her. He also told police the same story.

Although, it was later proven he was at a local convenience store with Higgenbotham when investigators reviewed the video.

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Latham, who was wanted in connection with the disappearance of Higginbotham, was arrested in Maryville, Tn. Orange police contacted local officials in Maryville, and told them Latham had relatives in the area.

Maryville police checked the relative’s residence, and found Latham, along with Dusti and their two-week-old infant. He was held on charges he violated his probation and later transferred back to Orange.

During the two hour interview with police, Latham told several different stories on his involvement with the case. First he said he never met up with her and after he was told of the video he changed his story to they went to someone’s house and when a person assaulted Tami, he left the area. He also said they went to a cemetery, a convenience store and a residence in Buna. Latham also devised a story about a man, “Ted” who pulled a gun on them and beat Tami. Latham also said a gang killed Tami. Finally, he said Tami had done drugs and started convulsing and died. Later in the hearing, Dr. Tommy Brown, would testify there was not a lethal amount of drugs in Tami’s system.

“When confronted with the details, his story would take another direction,” said Texas Ranger Bobby Smith when asked about the many stories Latham told investigators.

LSC-O has ground breaking event. It could also be subdivided into approximately three smaller meeting rooms if needed.

The new multi-purpose building will include new office space for staff, and a total of seven new classrooms with the latest technology available.

“This event is a real milestone for this campus,” Shahan added. “This building will let us have a real first class facility for our students and staff and for the community.”

Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony was definitely an important occassion, as evidenced

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by the attendance of elected officials, Senator Robert Nichols (Texas-District 3) and Representative Dade Phelan (Texas-District 21), both of whom Shahan acknowledged for making sure funding for the college was available for the work needed to accomplish this project.

“It’s exciting to see a new facility like this, especially for me, being a Lamar (University) graduate,” Nichols said. “It’s obvious how important this facility is to the college and to the community. It’s a big day for Orange.”

Phelan agreed.

In honor of National Men’s Health Month, more than 80 medically underserved men received free healthcare screenings from nearly 60 compassionate medical professionals in Orange. Above: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Service Line Administrator Todd Senters; Gift of Life Client; Sabine River Ford Owner Ross Smith; Charles Guillory and Charles Paul.

Eventually, Latham told police where Higgenbotham’s body could be found. From his directions, she was found laying face down in a heavily wooded area within a hunting lease which was about 3.5 miles off of Highway 62.

During the hearing, it was demonstrated by Walker and Chief Investigator with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, KC. Breshears, how the body is believed to have been placed at that location.

Dr. Tommy Brown, stated the cause of death was asphyxia due to external compression of the neck and the manner of death was homicide. In addition, he testified there were two post mortem abrasions on her right forehead area. However, a bruise on the right side of her neck was before death.

“She was hit on the head a few times,” Brown said.

During the hearing, autopsy photos were admitted into evidence. Some people left the courtroom. While Dr. Brown described what was on the screen, Latham would keep his head down somewhat, but was seen looking his eyes upward at the photos.

Defense attorney, Eric Peveto, called one witness to the stand. It was Spark Veazy III. He stated that although he agreed Higgenbotham suffered trauma to the head, he believed the cause of death was “not strangulation” but instead was “multiple drug intoxication.” In addition, he thought the amount of blockage to her heart was a “precipice to her death.”

“This project was a no-brainer, and it was important to get done for the community, Phelan said. “This is just the latest piece of the puzzle, with the Allied Health Program and the new maritime program, for Lamar State College-Orange.”

The project is just part of a $100 million group of projects which was approved by the Board of Regents of the Texas State University System this past February. The projects include work at Lamar State College-Orange, Lamar State College-Port Arthur, Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar University.

Shahan said work on the newly acquired facility should begin by mid-to-late June and is expected to be completed by July 2017, which is

During his testimony, Walker was able to get him to admit sometimes he disagrees with colleagues and sometimes is incorrect in his statements.

“Dr. Veazy, although very accomplished, Dr. Brown was right,” Walker said. “From day one I have had extreme confidence in Dr. Brown.”

The family of Tami Higgenbotham intends to keep a watchful eye on this case and plans to write the parole board many times. They want Latham to serve as much of the 25 years in prison as possible. They hope the case will go to trial in Newton County on the murder charges but know it will take a new district attorney in Newton County for that to come true.

Victim’s family says it’s all lies, Latham says judgement is unfair After getting his probation revoked and told he will spend 25 years in prison, Joshua Latham remains in the Orange County Jail until he is transported to prison.

“I didn’t do anything wrong,” Latham said. “I am tired of dealing with it all.”

See Latham Interview Next Page just in time to open for the fall semester of 2017.

It will be built at an elevation of 11-feet, which is 1.5 feet above the required FEMA regulations, and the cost of the project is expected to be approximately $12.3 million for the 32,000 square-foot facility.

The acquisition of the property was made possible by the Lamar State Colllege-Orange Foundation, which is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which works on behalf of LSC-O. According to the LSC-O website, the LSC-O Foundation’s efforts focus on two major areas of need, which are scholarships and capital improvements. The Foundation has played a direct or indirect role in acquiring all real estate which now constitutes the downtown campus.

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Latham interview Latham said he plans to appeal the decision because it was an “unfair judgement.”

The case began in 2013 and over the past three years Latham has been in and out of jail. Bond was posted after he was transferred to the Newton County Jail and when he failed to live up to the terms it was revoked. He was given another chance and bond was set again. However, he failed to show up for the murder trial in Newton County. Bond was revoked again and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators found him behind a residence in Louisiana. He said he was not hiding and was only working on the sewer system. When he saw the officers arrive he was surprised to see them there and ran.

According to court testimony, Latham was dressed in camouflage and was covered in mud in a “wooded, swampy” area. Texas Ranger Bobby Smith testified in Newton, the whereabouts of Latham came from an anonymous caller.

Latham said he failed to appear in court to face murder charges

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because he wanted to be able to spend more time with his family and friends.

Latham expressed his feelings about the justice system and feels the investigators “just wanted a conviction” and that he was a scapegoat.

“I am tired of being accused of something I didn’t do,” Latham said. “I just want to go home.”

When asked if there were others involved in the murder or disappearance of Tami Higgenbotham, he said he could not comment on it. He also declined to discuss the details of the case.

As to why he was accused of murder he said it was because he was the last person to see Tami.

But, it was not his first time to see Tami since he had previously met her and her boyfriend at their residence in Vinton.

He attributes his brushes with the law by stating he hung around with the wrong people. He also said the burglary of a habitation charge which caused him to be placed on probation was bogus because “nothing was ever stolen.”

Several times during the interview, Latham’s eyes filled with tears. One such time was when he was asked about his wife and children. Dusti and Josh met several years ago and were introduced by his sister. They have two children. Their son is three years old and they have an infant daughter who has spina bifida.

The condition occurs when a developing baby’s spinal cord fails to develop or close properly in the womb. As a result, Latham’s daughter had surgery after she was born. She spent weeks in the hospital before going home. According to Latham, it is unclear if she will have other issues as a result of the condition.

“They are my entire world,” Latham said. “I am tired of being away from them.”

Another time his wiped tears away was when he talked about going to prison. He admitted he was terrified of going to prison and was scared he would get hurt.

Latham is grateful for all the support he received from his grandparents, mom and sister during the three year ordeal.

“They have all been so supportive,” he said.

While in prison he plans to get his GED and further his education such as by learning a trade.

He does not have one but says he is a good mechanic and can fix about anything. Even though he says he has manic depression and is bi-polar, he wants to get a job once he is out of prison.

“I just want to make a new life for me and my family,” he said. “I am not a hateful person. I am very loving and a caring person.”

Latham has regrets and one of them is what happened to Tami.

“I am sorry for what happened,” Latham says to the family.

Staci Robinson has strong feelings about Latham and thinks it is unfair that someday he will rejoin his family which is something Tami will never get to do again. Although Latham will be gone for a period of time while in prison, she hopes in the mean time the murder charges will be reinstated and he will return to prison for a very long time.

“He should have thought about all this before he killed my sister and dumped her body.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest ALI REMEMBERED LOCALLY At age 74 Muhammad Ali died June 4, 2016 in one of his many quotes he said, “Live every day as if it were your last because someday you’re going to be right.” He lived a fascinating life and is the only heavyweight champion to gain the title three times.

His boxing record, 56 wins, 37 TKO’s, with only five loses. Out of all his fights, he proved his character the most in his battle with Parkinson’s disease. He never lost his zest for life, a real champion.

Many stories will be printed and televised about his exploits.

A local story appears in this week’s ‘Down Life’s Highway’ column by Roy Dunn. Ali touched many lives and Roy says he was fortunate to be one of them. Check it out on page 7. (Editor’s note: Roy left out a couple of things. One was that he signed H.D. Pate’s name to Ali’s food tab and the other was he imitated Sly “Rocky” Stallone by wearing a suit with no shirt. Boy will I be in trouble.)*****Kaz, in his column, recalls attending the AliClevland “Cat” Williams fight in Houston. Check it out.*****I have a long way to go. I’d be proud if you come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

THE MAN WHO WOULD HAVE HIS FINGER ON BUTTON

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The chaos that follows Donald Trump is not likely to go away if God forbid he would ever become president of the United States.

USA Today, in an exclusive analysis, found 3,500 lawsuits, which is unprecedented for a presidential nominee. Just since he announced his candidacy a year ago 70 new cases have been filed.

The latest making the news was filed in California by a former student accusing Trump University of fraudulent behavior. Legal actions pending would follow him throughout his residency. The legal actions provide clues to his leadership style. No one in their right mind would vote for anyone running for city councilman, mayor, commissioner, sheriff, congressman or any other political position who has been forced into bankruptcy not one, two, or three, much less, like Trump, four times. The guy is not only the country’s worse lier; he’s a con artist, a shyster and a fraud. Last week Trump continued to launch personal attacks on just about anyone who dared defy or disagree with him. When reporters asked him tough but fair questions about donations to veterans groups, he used the news conference to attack journalists as dishonest and singled out an ABC news reporter as a “sleaze.” He then trained his fire on Federal Judge Gonzato Curiel, calling him “Spanish” and “Hispanic.” He called him a Mexican but he was actually born in Indiana. The judge refused to dismiss the lawsuit Trump is involved in. Trump was racist and disrespectful of the notion of judicial independence. A reporter asked whether this is “what it’s going to be like under President Trump? “Yes, it is,” Trump replied. Voters can’t say they didn’t have enough warning about this loony tune. Trump is putting pressure on the GOP by using appointments to the Supreme Court as reasons for the establishment to get behind him. The truth is and I said it in previous columns, “If Trump was the nominee, Republicans would lose the senate and they will. The Donald has been playing in the minor league throughout the primary against minor league players.

Thursday Hillary welcomed Donald to the major league. She ripped him a new one, using his own words.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 When Gina Mannino graduated from Bridge City High in 1984, she never thought that one day she would become the principle of her Alma Mater. With the retirement of principle Terry Stuebing, Gina becomes the first graduate of BCHS to head the school as principal. She had been principle at Sims Elementary. (Editor’s note: I just love Gina. She has since moved up the ladder in administration.)*****Donna Peterson, 70, has been practicing her major league pitching. Next week, on Wednesday, she will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Astro game, at Minute Maid Park.

Ms. Peterson’s daughter, Major Donna Peterson, nominated her mother as a “Hometown Hero” which got her the honor to throw out the first pitch. Maj. Peterson outlined an impressive resume of her mother’s good deeds. *****Orange County gets 6.5 inches of rain Monday. Some homes in Bridge City got water inside, while many freshly repaired roofs from hurricane Rita have sprung leaks. The last two weeks have been almost constant rain. (Editor’s note: History repeats itself in 2016.)*****Longtime friend Eugene Pousson, 76, died June 14. A good man with a great family. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTON: Elizabeth Burgess, 75, died Saturday, June 10. She was a good Christian woman, very upbeat and positive and made everyone she met feel like a friend. She is survived y her husband of 53 years, John H. Burgess, son John Burgess II, grandchildren and great-grandchild. ****Eugene H. Pousson, 76, of Orange, died June 14. Services were held June 17. He was a resident of Orange for 51 years and served in the military for seven years. He was a devoted father and husband, served as President of the Orange County Association for Retarded Citizens, was a

member of St. Mary Catholic Church, VFW and Chevron Retirees.

He is survived by his wife Ruth, son, Ray, daughters Sheila and Freda, Anita and Angela and seven grandchildren. ****Freda Rose Dunn, 73, of Mauriceville, passed away Saturday, June 17. Services were held June 21. She worked at the Tax Accessor Collectors office and also had worked for the Orange Leader for 40 years. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William D. (Bill) Dunn, daughters Cathy, Becky, sons, William Jr., Dean and their families.*****Paula Kay Broussard Swiney, 47, of Orange, died Saturday, June 17. Service was held June 21. A native of Orange she was an administrative assistant at Gold Crest Electric. She is survived by her husband William “Perry” Swiney, Sr., parents David and Aliene Broussard, sons William and David, daughter Sabrina Hardy and grandchildren.*****Lanie Rose Braus Breaux, 70, died Thursday, June 16. Services were held June 19. She was a very kind and loving mother and grandmother and everyone who knew her loved her. She is survived by her loving children Judy Justice, Carla Trahan, Donald Breaux, Kenneth Breaux, Eric Breaux, Lana Welsh, Sandra Windham and Robert Breaux, siblings and 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.*****Alvin Ray Miller, 58, of Orange, died Wednesday, June 14. Services were held June 17. He was a truck driver for the State of Louisiana for 23 years, worked at Davison Sash & Door and was a volunteer fireman.

He is survived by his wife Patsy, daughter Tammy LeBlanc, stepson Velton Hoffpauir, and their families. *****George Edward Gideon, 85, of Bridge City died Friday, June 16. Services were held Monday, June 19. He served in the navy for 20 years, was a shop foreman for C&B Trucking Service, a member of the VFW and the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Marion, son Carl Gideon, grandchild Caitlin Gideon and brother Jesse Gidson.

and Karen Kline all celebrate. They are joined by former president George H. Bush, Sr., 92, wrestler Mark Henry, 45 and actor Jim Nabors, 86.*****June 13 finds pretty Shawna Gauthier celebrating another birthday as does Tammy Droddy, Duane Anthony, Susan Fischer, Sidney White, Ryan Kelly and Desia Davis. Celebrities having birthdays on this day, the Olsen twins, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, 30, actors Tim Allen, 63 and Malcolm McDowell, 73.*****June 14 finds Carley Swenson, Betty Jean Lonadier, Ben Perry, Brandon Duhon and Brandy Aldridge celebrating. This is also the wedding anniversary of our longtime friends Peggy and David Claybar. They are joined by entrepreneur and presidential candidate Donald Trump, 70, singer Boy George, 55, and tennis player Steffi Graf, 47.*****Taylor Swift makes “Forbes” list of America’s richest, most successful, self-made women. At 26, she is the youngest, at No. 60, with a net worth of $250 million.

The third youngest is Beyonce, at No. 56, worth $265 million. *****Speaking of wealthy, 17 more billionaires signed Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s pledge to give away the bulk of their wealth.

That brings the total group to 154 members in 16 countries. These people make Donald Trump’s net worth look like pocket change. *****QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Lindsey Graham is now urging other Republicans to un-endorse Trump. According to a statement

by Graham, speaking about Trump’s attack on a Federal Judge Gonzalo Curiel. “This is the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy,” Mr. Graham said. “If anybody was looking for an off-ramp, this is probably it,” he added. “There’ll come a time when the love of country will trump hatred for Hillary. *****The Desormeaux brothers, trainer Keith and jockey Kent, are looking to win their second in a row, three-year-old race, with their horse Exaggerator in the 1.5 mile Preakness Saturday, June 11. The Cajun brothers are from Maurice, LA and are cousins to the Bonnin twins of Orange.

40 Years Ago-1976 Chairman W.T. Oliver of the Bridge City-Orangefield Community Center fund drive reports that $20,000 has been collected of the $400,000 goal. He predicts the money will be raised and a victory banquet will be held August 12 at Wayside Inn. (Editor’s note: W.T. was the world’s greatest optimist.)*****Sam Naifeh of Orange was nominated at the Democratic convention in Fort Worth, to be a delegate to the National convention by the Fourth Senatorial District delegates. Orange County Democratic Chairman Pete Runnels and longtime Demo activist Bob Montagne came away from the convention with the feeling that Orange County hadn’t gotten its share and weren’t treated fairly by our neighbors. Montagne said, “That’s alright, there will be another day.” (Editor’s note: Bob meant that someone was due payback, he didn’t forget his friends or his enemies.)*****Bridge City policemen Bernis Bobbit and Steve Faircloth, under the direction of Police Chief Wilson Roberts, arrest KOGT manager Richard Corder for entering Bridge City without wearing a beard. The officers reported the hardest part was fitting him in the back seat while handcuffed. He paid his fine and was released. B.C. folks are growing beards in observance of the 1976 Bicentennial. *****Gayle Drake replaces Joe Williamson as Harmon Chevrolet’s new car salesman. Joe has moved to Dallas. *****Louisiana Hayride comes to Little Cypress-Mauriceville.

Perry Lapointe, Karen Wiltz, Pam Folsom and Doug Childers, local talent will entertain.******Sis Keogh was excited to meet Sen. Ralph Yarborough at the Democratic convention. Bob Sanders, former Orange County Democratic chairman, visited the delegation.*****The Golden Triangle Savings and Loan of Bridge City holds groundbreaking ceremonies at its new building site at Roundbunch and Bland Street. Contractor is Bill McBride. Roy Ingram is manager and Sue Eldridge is secretary.

FEW HAPPENINGS Jocelyn “Jo” Burns, 81, of Bridge City, passed away May 31. Service was held Friday, June 3. She was laid to rest at McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco, Louisiana. Jo was a teacher at Hatton in Bridge City for 30 years. Among her survivors is her brother Jerry McInnis. Please see obituary.*****We were saddened also to learn of the death of Ruth Marie White Dies, 92, who passed away June 3 in her home in Austin. She was the widow of the late Judge Martin Dies, Jr. She was the mother of Dianne Dies Schoch, Martin and David Dies. She was the daughter-in-law of United States Congressman Martin Dies. She had a long and colorful life. She was witness to many historical events. May she rest in peace.***** Due to all the rain Gov. Abbott has declared 31 counties disaster areas.*****Our friend Pearl Harbor survived Cedric Stout fell and cracked his tailbone but still managed to get to the Lunch Bunch gathering with the help of his lovely wife Cherry. John Roy Frederick didn’t make it however. His ticker acted up and he had to have a heart procedure. Tommy Burton said that the rains had all come at the wrong time for his garden. It’s a flop, however he’s doing much better. Judge Claude Wimberly has probably made his last Lunch Bunch meeting which he helped start. Claude is getting along fairly well but doesn’t have the strength to go out. Keith Wallace brought his young son Lance to break bread with all the old politicians. He’s starting him early. Judge Jimmy Scales say the new granddaughter they are expecting is going to be much like Donna. Photos show her shooting the bird. The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and PK’s Grill next week.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days: On June 8, longtime Stark Foundation CEO, a good guy, Walter Riedel celebrates. Also retired Bridge City High math teacher Tana Hightower, pretty Billie Wood, Carolyn Sexton, Shon Jones and Crystal Wells celebrate. They share birthdays with singer Nancy Sinatra, 76, Kim Kardashian’s husband, rapper Kanye West, 39 and former First Lady Barbara Bush, 91.*****June 9 finds Josette and Van Choate’s lovely daughter Karli Choate celebrating. Also celebrating are Deane Moran, Debbie Vidrine and Jessica Hillard.

Celebrities having birthdays on this day, actors Johnny Depp, 53, Michael J. Fox, 55 and Natalie Portman, 35.*****On June 10 Chris Riedel, Caroline Hennigan, Tyler Derouen and Chrisleigh Longlois all celebrate. This would also have been the birthday of our late friend Rayford “High Pockets” Jimerson. Birthday celebrants are joined by President Obama’s daughter, Sasha Obama, 15, England’s Prince Philip, 95 and Olympic figure skater Tara Lipenski, 35.*****June 11, one of our pretty judges, County Court at Law Judge Mandy White Rogers celebrates. She sure has been quiet, good way to dodge trouble. Also having a birthday on this day are Dorothy Breaux, Lacey Wallace and Jane Miner. Our longtime friend Gordon Baxter died on this day in 2005. Celebrities celebrating birthdays on this day are TV show host Dr. Oz, 56 and football player Joe Montana, 60.****On June 12, Jesse Walles, Candice Steele, Frances Ragsdale, Pam Williams, Brook Doss

CAJUN STOY OF THE WEEK Joe Robicheau took his wife Clotile to da Fat Stock show in Houston, dey drive from Abbeville dem. Looking da stock over, dey go to da first pen. A sign, what is hanging dere, say, “Dis bull mated 50 times last year.” Clotile her playfully nudged Joe in da ribs and said, “He mated 50 times last year.”

Da couple dem walk over to da second pen, da sign said, “Dis bull mated 120 times last year.” Clotile give Joe a healthy jab and said, “Joe, dats more dan twice a week.” Wit a smile she said, “You could learn a lot from him.”

She was still joshing old Joe wen dey came up on da turd pen. A sign in capital letter said, “DIS BULL MATED 365 TIMES LAST YEAR.” Wit excitement Clotile shouted, “Key-aw, dat’s once a day Joe, babe you could really learn something from dis one, yea.”

Joe him, he looked at Clotile, who was beaming from ear to ear, and said, “Big deal Clotile, go over dere and axe him if it was wit da same cow.”

C’EST TOUT Former First Lady Hillary Clinton broke historic political ground Tuesday by becoming the first woman to clinch the nomination of a major party for the nation’s highest office. It’s been a long time coming. Research shows that she and other women have a more difficult political landscape than men when they run for office. While more than 100 men have been nominated for president over the past 240 years, Tuesday night in New Jersey, when the polls closed, she addressed the nation as the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Clinton faces the same dilemma as other female candidates in trying to come across as decisive and impassionate without being accused of being shrill. Men doing a lot of yelling don’t get called out in the same way. Senator Barbara Boxer says in a radio ad test that contained the same content for a man and a woman, that in two versions, the decibel levels were identical. Listeners rated the woman’s voice as being significantly louder. Boxer said, “A man is assertive, where a woman is aggressive.” Trump faces challenges as well. Six in 10 said they are very uncomfortable about him serving as president. Nearly one in five said they were comfortable with a woman president. In Clinton’s case there is a perception that she can’t be trusted. Those are trumped up charges but it’s also being stroked by ongoing investigations into her use of private email.

Both candidates are viewed unfavorably by record numbers but polls show being a woman she is more likely to lose votes as a result. Polls have found that female attorneys are twice as likely as male attorneys to be disbarred when accused of virtually identical infractions. Former Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder says about the White House, “It’s the ultimate tree house with a “NoGirls-Allowed,” sign posted on it and would be absolutely wonderful to have Hillary break into the tree house and take the sign down.”

For woman candidates, likeability is linked to electability. That’s why Trump is trashing her to drive up her unlikeability. There is no doubt if Hillary is going to break the highest and hardest glass ceiling she will need overwhelming support from women, strong support from Sanders supporters and President Obama will have to clarify her great record as Secretary of State. She did some great things that have been over shadowed by the Benghazi debacle. She has an outstanding record as United State senator and is probably the most qualified person to ever be nominated for the office of president. The question is can a woman be elected? For the first time in our history, a mother can tell her young daughter, “You can be anything you want to be, even president of the United States. That is historical. *****Thanks for your time. Please shop our ‘Family of Advertisers.” Take care and God bless.

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PINEHURST POLICE REPORT Staff Report - For e Record

Pictured from left are scholarship recipients Justice Peveto, Angelica Jiminez, Brooke Tant and Kiwanis Scholarship Chair, Johnny Trahan.

Kiwanis awards scholarships Staff Report - For e Record e Kiwanis Club of Orange, awarded three scholarships to local graduates on ursday, June 2, at its weekly meeting. Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School’s Justice Peveto received the Q.B. Culpepper Leadership Award, which carries a $500 scholarship. He is enrolled in Lamar University, Beaumont, and plans to major in biology with an eye toward dentistry. is award is given to a student who has exhibited leadership,

character and involvement in both the school and community.

Q.B. Culpepper was a founder of the Orange Kiwanis Club and served as Superintendent of the Mauriceville School District from 1931 to 1940. Mr. Culpepper was also instrumental in establishing Key Clubs at both Little Cypress-Mauriceville and West Orange-Stark High Schools. ere were two, $1,000 Kiwanis Club of Orange scholarships awarded. One went to Angelica Jiminez, who graduated from

West Orange-Stark High School last week with plans to attend Lamar State College-Orange in the nursing program. Her longrange goal includes additional schooling to become a pediatric nurse.

Brooke Tant was selected as the LCM recipient of the Kiwanis Scholarship. Brooke will also attend Lamar State College-Orange where she plans to begin her core curriculum studies and then pursue the field of art education.

Dobranski earns nomination Staff Report - For e Record

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) today announced the successful appointments of seven high school students from the 36th District of Texas whom he nominated earlier this year to attend U.S. service academies.

An Orange area student is included in the nomination. Jordan Dobranski, a student of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, has accepted his nomination.

Dobranski is the son of Jeff and Christy Dobranski and the grandson of Sandra Dobranski and Bill and Elizabeth Hanley.

“One of the distinct honors of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate exceptional young men and women to be considered for appointment to our nation’s service academies,” said Rep. Babin. “I couldn’t be more impressed and excited for these seven students as they take on this opportunity of a lifetime. As the father of a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, I understand the unique opportunities presented to those who attend a service academy. I wish them all the best as they seek to further their

Army Col. Szybist presents service nominee Jordan Dobranski, of Orange, with his service nomination. education and honorably serve our nation in the U.S. Military. I would also like to thank the members of our academy nominating committee who inter-

viewed the candidates and dedicated considerable time and effort to making sure our academies have the best candidates to consider.”

Flutter in to visit and interact with live insects in the Butterfly House. The last chance to be engaged with these tiny creatures is June 25. View them in a special display, and meet and greet with butterflies of all shapes and sizes. Observe over 350 butterflies in the beautiful greenhouse. Learn about different species of butterflies and try to identify them all.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy the interaction with the small insects. Capture the beauty from more than 20 species of butterflies in the greenhouse.

Bring the entire family for a fun day at Shangri La Gardens and view David Rogers’ Big Bugs. The last day to view all twelve bugs is June 25.

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pricing for Shangri La Gardens: Stark Cultural Members Free; Adults (age 18-64) $6.00; Seniors (age 65 and up) $5.00; Youth (age 4-17) $5.00; Toddler (age 3 and under) Free; Butterfly House Admission $6 adults; $5 students & seniors.

Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from May 16-31: Fresh Prep, 2467 W. Roundbunch Rd., A, Bridge City - Score - 100 Exxon Food Mart #1, 7120 IH-10 W., McLewis - Found fajita beef/spanish rice out of proper temperatures; mold found on all drink dispensers; ice scoop laying on top of ice inside machine; chemicals stored on food storage shelves; dates needed on all products; no hand washing sink inside kitchen area; sink was inside storage room; back storage room needs to be cleaned of broken or unused equipment; store has sign stating not to throw toilet tissue inside the toilet and to use the trash can next to toilet - sign to be removed. Score - 85 Best Western Plus, 165 E. Courtland St., Vidor - Paper towels needed at hand washing station; several gnats found on bananas. Score - 97 Holiday Inn Express, 2069 IH-10 W., Vidor - Found cooked eggs out of proper temperatures; several gnats found throughout.

Score - 96 Family Dollar # 10335, 3695 N. Main St., Vidor - Score - 100 Pizza Hut #2721, 580 N. Main St., Vidor - Storage shelves throughout need to be cleaned of old foods; water coming up from under the floor tiles, need to be repaired near mop sink; need to clean and organize the outside storage building. Score - 98 Donut Hole, 1613 16th St., Orange Found eggs and sausage out of proper temperatures; no record of time found on holding kolaches. Score - 94 Sonic Drive In, 3103 N. 16th St., Orange - Slime found inside ice machine; not sanitizing dishes - employee found only rinsing dishes off, old food still on dishes; hand sink dripping water; lots of flies found throughout; employee drinks/ phone chargers not properly stored; all foods need to be covered inside coolers/freezers; area around fryers need to be cleaned of old grease; floors, walls and ceilings throughout need to be

cleaned of old foods; missing floor grout; score does not reflect condition of store. Follow ups required by inspector. Score - 89 Mi Casa Mexican Grill, 110 Strickland Dr., Orange - Found white cheese out of proper temperatures; restaurant cooling cooked beans on top of counter - need to be in an ice bath; dates needed on all product inside reach in coolers. Score - 93 Bobcat Snowcone Stand, 9908 FM 105, Orangefield - Preopening inspeaction. No score.

Yahwey’s Buffet, 10930 Hwy. 12, Mauriceville - Pre-opening

inspection. No score.

Tradition’s Daycare, 19400 Hwy. 62, Orange - Score - 100 e Fajita Factory, 2198 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Ice scoop laying inside ice machineneed to store inside container or have the handle up inside the machine; need to date all products inside coolers/freezers; no soap or towels found at hand washing station - management corrected immediately; employee food and drinks improperly stored - drinks required to have a lid and a straw. Score - 92

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Rickey and Doris Land

Lands celebrate 50th On June 4, 2016, Rickey and Doris Land celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Rickey and Doris were high school sweethearts at Bridge City High School and were married in St. Henry Catholic Church on June 4, 1966.

ey have five children who are all married and they have 11 grandchildren.

Rickey and Doris will celebrate with their children and grandchildren on a family cruise later this month.

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Witness to a Life, Legacy and Legend the excitement of the calls. As Spinks predicted, he beat Ali and became heavyweight champion on a 15-round split decision in Las Vegas. A couple hours after the fight

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Down Life’s Highway Roy Dunn For The Record

the New Orleans Hilton. The lobby was packed. We were able to get a picture of Phyl in front of one of the many ice sculptures since we were celebrating her birthday. A van drove up and two chef looking guys, dressed in white, got out and for some reason they asked me where to put the food for the Ali party. We cleared some tables and I told them

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uhammad Ali, 74, who many believe was the greatest fighter of all time, died Saturday, June 4, 2016. All day Saturday and Sunday many people told their Ali stories. I have an interesting Ali story as well, but pondered writing it thinking that after hearing so many Ali stories, readers might be turned off with another. This story is special to me because of the people it involved and how it came about.

In February, 1964, Sonny “The Big Bear” Liston was heavyweight champion and on Feb 25, he would defend his title against a young fighter named Cassius Clay, from Louisville, Kentucky. Clay had won the light heavyweight division in the 1960 Olympics, turned pro and went up to heavyweight. He had won 20 fights, no losses. Among them he had beat Ingemar Johansson, Archie Moore and Henry Cooper.

Liston was a heavy favorite. That’s where my story begins.

The fight was to be shown on a closed circuit screen in Lake Charles. I chauffeured my old friends Judge Sid Callivett, Sheriff Chester Holts and barber Joe Blanda to see the fight. I often drove the Judge and Blanda to sporting events, high school football, etc. Liston was a feared fighter, a decade older than Clay and we all believed Liston would win. All except Blanda, who predicted Clay would outscore him in the 15-round bout. Twenty-two year old Clay won on a TKO in the seventh round, to become heavyweight champion of the world.

A return match was held on May 25, 1965.

The four of us again drove to Lake Charles to attend the fight. Blanda got caught up in a long line in the restroom, Sid got a coughing spell and by the time he caught his breath and before Blanda returned, the fight was over. Clay knocked him out in less than two minutes of the first round. The bout ending was highly controversial. Clay had become a member of the Nation of Islam and taken the Muslin name Muhammad Ali. Some people claimed Liston threw the fight, possibly he was controlled by the Mafia or he feared retaliation from Black Muslim extremists. Six-years later, on Jan. 5, 1971, Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home. He had been dead over a week. His death remains a mystery. He had won 50 fights, 39 TKO’s and four losses.

In 1967, during the Vietnam War, Ali refused, for religious reasons, to join the Army.

He was convicted of draft dodging, stripped of his title and banished from boxing for three years. In 1971, the Supreme Court reversed his conviction. Ali reclaimed the heavyweight title on Jan. 28, 1974 at the “Rumble in the Jungle,” in Zaire, against champion George Fore-

man.

By then the Judge and the Sheriff no longer held office, however Blanda, even though much older, continued to cut hair. I had gone into the newspaper business and was a partner in the Triangle Press, later sold to Cox Enterprises, parent company of the Port Arthur News and who later acquired the Orange Leader. The name is still being used and the press is now located in Orange. Anyway, one of the partners in the press, attorney Eugene Wright, who had attended law school with Wayne Peveto, somehow became one of Ali’s lawyers and drew up his fight contracts and other stuff. Gene had introduced Phyl and I to a guy from Canada named Larry Messier. He was a promoter, PR man and personal manager for different stars. Once when we was with him, he called Kris Kristofferson, made small talk with Rita Coolidge who said Kris had run to the store, she would have him call later.

That’s when I learned that the stars are often normal folks like us, just running to the store.

Larry was well connected to the Leon Spinks group. Leon would be fighting Ali for the world championship on Feb. 15, 1978. He was a low ranked contender, not expected to win.

Just before the fight, Gene set up a phone interview with Ali and Larry got me an interview with Spinks, who predicted he would beat Ali. Everyone at The Opportunity Valley News listened on different phones to the interviews. Debbie Fusilier will still remember

Larry called from Vegas and put Leon on the phone. He was hard to understand with plenty of noise in the background. He said, “I told you I would beat him and be champ of the world.” I congratulated him and thanked him for the call.

The rematch was set for Sept. 15, in New Orleans. Gene had been to Ali’s training camp and brought me a cap that he said the champ wore when he ran. The cap survived two hurricanes that destroyed our home. Before Vegas Spinks had only won seven fights and Ali hadn’t taken him seriously. This time it would be different. Ali went back to a strategy he had previously abandoned. He trained and when he showed up in New Orleans he was in excellent condition. The old champ wanted to regain his title and become the only three time heavyweight champion.

Gene got me six tickets to the fight in New Orleans. Lucky and Gert Lusigian, Butch and Edna Lusigian and Phyl and I made the big fight billed “The Battle of New Orleans” We had great seats and the place was packed with sports stars and movie stars. Ali regained his title and after the fight everyone descended on

“right here.” The food was from a five-star restaurant and I signed the tab. We invited everyone in the lobby to Phyl’s birthday party.

The only regret I have is that I was asked if I wanted to go up to the suite and meet Ali and I declined. I had seen Sugar Ray Leonard and a host of stars go up. I didn’t want to ask for everyone in my group to go, but I also didn’t want to leave them behind even though they urged me to go.

Only Edna, Phyl and I remain from that night. My old friends that I witnessed Ali’s first championship fight with have long ago died. I loved those old guys. I believe Gene, the attorney, has retired and lives in the Woodlands. I was privileged to watch Ali recapture his third world title. He was “The Greatest.”

The entire experience was another great trip Down Life’s Highway. I followed the life and legacy of a legend. The Muhammad Ali fights I didn’t see, my two boys and I followed on the radio.

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Deja Vu all over again COLBURN-FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

“I didn’t fish in the Sealy”s Big Bass tournament up here a couple of weeks ago,” texted Byron Keiley.“Three thousand fishermen made things a little crowded so Cindy and I just idled around on the pontoon boat and watched some of the people fishing our area.”

The remainder of his text prompted a phone call on my part (I hate texting anyway) as their lake home is a little south of Boone’s Crossover and I spent a number of years guiding on that part of Toledo Bend. After watching the same two boats spend the entire day three days in a row on a small open lake hump, he decided to check it out the day after the tournament.

“I don’t know if they won any money, “said Keiley, “but they left several times to go weigh in a fish. They were fishing crankbaits only so I figured they had probably found the bream stacked up on that little piece of structure. ”As he suspected, they were indeed fishing a small hump just off the river channel, but he only managed to catch three bass in the 4 to 6 pound class over the next couple of days.

Just to confirm his assumption that the bream were attracting the bass, he eventually returned with two grandkids, a box of Cindy’s cookies and a bucket of crickets.“It has just been insane,” stated Keiley.“When that cricket hits the bottom it gets eaten and these are all big hand sized bream!”

“I was concerned at first that we would fish the spot out as we initially kept more than we needed to, but I have been taking the neighbors out and still catching 20 to 25 fish every morning in less than an hour.They just keep reloading.”

“There is not a blade of grass on the spot which made me think of you, Charlie and a couple of the other guides that fished so much hard structure back when there was no hydrilla. I would love to have you drive up here, catch a mess of bream and show me some of the old structure holes y’all used to fish.Those spots ought to be good at night this summer.”

I think I am going to accept the invitation as I love to eat bream as well as Cindy’s chocolate chip cookies and it would be interesting to see how much some of that deep structure has changed over the years.With no grass, the bass would do much of their ambushing on those coveted hot spots and we protected them like they were buried treasure.

While long underwater points, small ditches and isolated humps located near deeper water were the places to start, the most productive honey holes of all also had a few logs lodged on the bottom as well.Relying only on the depth finder and triangulating visible markers usually necessitated a little more idling COLBURN Page 2B

The LCM Bear dugout looks on as the Waco Robinson Rockets win Game One of the Region III finals in the state baseball playoffs.

RECORD PHOTO: Chris Gunn

Rockets bring down Bears season Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears remarkable baseball season has come to end.

The Waco Robinson Rockets beat the Bears in the best -ofthree-game series, 2-0, this past weekend. Robinson defeated LC-M 12-2 in a run-rule, water-logged six-inning game which shifted to the University of Houston from College Park High School in Conroe because of the large amount of rain on Thursday and then held off LC-M for an 8-5 win Friday evening at Sam Houston State in Huntsville.

The Rockets victory sends

LCM Bear Vinny Hale rounds third after driving in two runs in Game One of the playoff series.

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the team to Austin to take part in the Class 4A State Championship as the Region III representative.

The Rockets jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead at the start of Friday’s game two, which featured LC-M’s Mitchell Lee on the mound. Robinson threatened to blow the game open as it sent seven batters to the plate and had the bases loaded before Lee ended the inning with a strikeout.

Robinson’s bats were on fire in the second inning as the Rockets struck for four runs, two of which came on errors by the Bears, and then the Rockets added another in the top of the LCM BEARS Page 2B

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SETX All-Stars take the field this week Staff Report For The Record

Basketball At East Chambers High School Gym.

The Southeast Texas Coaches Association (SETCA) today introduced the coaches and teams for the 2nd Annual CHRISTUS All-Star Classic and announced the schedule of events, which will take place June 9 – 11.

This is the sixth year of the All-Star Classic and the second year that CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Sports Medicine is the Title Sponsor.

The schedule of events to showcase Southeast Texas high school talent will also be announced:

• Saturday June 11, 7 p.m., the All-Star Football game at Provost/Umphrey stadium on the campus of Lamar University.

• Thursday, June 9. 6 p.m.

All-Star Softball game at Lamar University Softball field.

• Friday, June 10, 5:00 p.m.

All-Star Volleyball All-Star Girls Basketball All-Star Boys

The All-Star teams will be coached by representatives from all over the southeast Texas. The West football team will coached by Kevin Flannigan and The West Brook Bruins coaching staff, as the East will be led by Coach Josh Smalley and Orangefield Bobcat coaching staff. Volleyball AllStar coaches include Bridgett Hicks of Newton who will be in charge of the East Team and Regina Snell of Hardin will be with the West.

The Softball game will be exciting as the East Team and Nederland’s Lady Dogs coach Will Mallette square off with

Liberty’s Lady Panther coach Karen Slack and the West Team.

All-Star Boys Basketball teams will be led by Tramaine Hancock from West Orange Stark for the East Team and West Team will be led by Huffman-Hargrave Coach Scott Barrett.

The All-Star Girls Basketball Coaches are interesting because they both have been awarded the SETCA Coach of the Year Award over the last few years. Jennifer Willis of Orangefield will be on the bench for the East All-Stars, as Splendora’s Randy Romines will be with the West Team.

In addition, the annual golf tournament at Bayou Din Golf Club will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 10, to help raise the scholarship money for the senior all stars. Last year, 20 scholarships will given out.

Team and sponsorship oppor-

tunities are available by contacting Ricardo Serna, Tournament Director, by phone (409) 729-7644 ext 274, or email rserna@pngisd.org.

Special thanks to our sponsors that help make all of this possible. First and foremost, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Sports Medicine and Beaumont Bone and Joint Institute are the title sponsor for the second year in a row. TxTreme Promotions is also a big part of our weekend as they create and produce our All Star Programs, Football game tickets and the SETCA “Say No to Drugs” Poster. Balfour, Gulf Coast Athletics, Athletic Supply, M&M Restaurant Group and Balfour have all helped in making this game possible. A special thanks to Jason Henderson and the Lamar Athletic Department.

Coaches All District 24-4A Baseball Team • MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Tod McDowell, Bridge City • OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Adam Burgason, Hamshire-Fannett • DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Bradley Thibodaux, Bridge City • PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Trevis Sundgren, Silsbee • NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Jase Rupert, Hardin-Jefferson FIRST TEAM Pitchers: Chase Partain, Silsbee; Mitchell Lee, LC-M; Tanner Doiron, Bridge City; Jack Dallas, WO-S Catcher: Schuyler Thibodaux, Bridge City First base: Jordan Johnson, Hamshire-Fannett Second base: KJ Miller, WO-S Third base: Ryan Ragsdale, WO-S Shortstop: Kyle Bergeron, Bridge City Outfield: Logan Thompson, Hardin-Jefferson; Drake Trawhon, LC-M; Caleb Dubois, Bridge City Designated hitter: B.B. Tezeno, WO-S Utility: Ethan Dunn, Silsbee; Payton Robertson, WO-S

Most Valuable Player Tod McDowell- Bridge City RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

SECOND TEAM Pitchers: Slade Green, LC-M; Christian Fuselier, LC-M; Logan Bryant, Hardin-Jefferson Catcher: Grant White, LC-M First base: Spencer Uribe, Silsbee Third base: Brett Fregia, Orangefield Shortstop: Dylan Rivers, Hardin-Jefferson Outfield: Johnny Armstrong, Orangefield; Mason Youngblood, Silsbee; Kevin Gordon, Bridge City Designated hitter: Michael Lee, LCM Utility: Mason Murray, Silsbee; Chad Dallas, WO-S

Bears end season at regional finals third inning for a 6-0 lead.

The Bears defense stiffened for the remainder of the game as the LC-M bats fought to get back into the game. The Bears scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth to narrow the Rockets lead, 6-2, and added another run in the bottom of the fifth following a Lee single which sent Drake Trawhon home.

Robinson responded with two more runs in the top of the sixth inning to extend its lead to 8-3 after Lee was replaced on the mound. Lee finished the game with four strikeouts and three walks, while allowing nine hits in five innings on Friday.

The Bears answered Robinson with two more runs to once again cut into the Rockets lead at 8-5 after six innings, but LC-M could not score again in

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the seventh inning which gave the Rockets the win.

Thursday’s game at the University of Houston was delayed until 9 p.m. due to weather and a game in rain delay ahead of the LC-M and Robinson matchup.

The Rockets wasted little time in jumping all over LC-M as Robinson jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first inning on its way to a 12-2 victory.

Robinson battered the Bears for 13 hits in game one as LC-M utilized three pitchers trying to climb back into the contest.

Waco Robinson will represent Region III in the State semif-final contest.

Representing Region 1 will be Abilene Wylie, which defeated Godley 7-5 in a one game series. The Region II representative is Pleasant Grove, which defeated defending Argyle, the

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around and a cast or two to decide if you were on the spot just right.

The only other decision, once you were properly anchored, was deciding what color plastic they wanted and whether to fish shallow to deep or vice versa.We would rotate through these holes pretty quickly during the daylight hours, but we seldom moved at all after dark.

For all practical purposes it was a totally different approach to locating and catching the largest bass Toledo Bend had to offer at the time.That was before Florida bass were successfully stocked and a seven pound bass would draw a crowd at a weigh-in.I know a lot of “over the hill” bass fishermen that could flat out fish Toledo Bend back in the day that will nod their heads in agreement, but I guided and tournament fished seventeen years before I caught my first nine- pound bass!

In looking back, that may well be why I switched over to saltwater fishing exclusively, but had there been more Floridas at that time, we would have caught them on those deep structure holes.

All of which leads me to believe that we might just come full circle with less grass than we have seen in years.

Locating and more efficiently checking out these potential hot spots is much easier with a GPS and well worth the time spent ferreting them out.At the very least, you will accumulate more way points marking staging areas for the heaviest pre-spawn bass in early spring.

“Yep…..I am going to accept that invitation while the bream are still doing their thing!”

2015 Class 4A State Champions, 8-1, this past weekend.

The Region IV team is Salado, which defeated Sweeny, 2-0, in a best-of-three-game series by scores of 3-0 and 4-1.

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The winner of each onegame series will play the following day for the State Championship.

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KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

I can remember back when I was just a little tow-headed kid, every Friday night I would be allowed to stay up past my bedtime and watch “e Gillette Cavalcade of Sports� which featured really good boxing matches on our black-and-white 12-inch television set.

Some of the ďŹ ghters from that era included Willie Pep, Kid Gavilan, Sugar Ray Robinson and classic battles between heavyweights Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott just to mention the few I can recall.

After that, if I wasn’t too sleepy, we would watch “e Greatest Fights of the Century� which featured boxers before my time like Max Schmeling, Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey just to mention a few where the highlights of their big bouts were shown on the TV. I never really lost my interest in the sport of boxing and always knew who the heavyweight champion of the world was at the time and enjoyed watching Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano defend their titles.

I really didn’t have time to worry about the boxing world during my days at college, even after I graduated. It wasn’t until I took the job as assistant sports editor of an Orange daily newspaper in 1966 that rekindled my boxing interest.

Sam Chimeno’s Beaumont Sportatorium featured boxing cards a couple times a month which I covered for the paper.

When we heard that new heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was defending his title at the Astrodome in Houston, we called over there to see if we could get two press passes and a photographer’s pass to cover the ďŹ ght between the champ and Clarence “Big Catâ€? Williams.

We talked to Bill Giles, who handled the press corps for events at the Dome. He was so thrilled with the feature article we wrote a month or so before that he told us he had ring-side press passes and a photo pass for us and also credentials to get into Ali’s dressing room after the ďŹ ght. e late Buzzie Gunn shot all of our action sports art and said he wanted to try out some new high-speed ďŹ lm because the naked eye had a diďŹƒcult time actually seeing Ali’s jabs.

Covey, Faske serve as Republican delegates Cleveland “Big Cat� Williams was one of the hardest hitting heavyweight fighters of his era.

So sports editor Gary Snyder, Buzzie and I got the ďŹ rst-class treatment when we arrived at the Astrodome before the ďŹ ght. We were sitting right next to such nationallyknown writers as Murray Olderman from Los Angeles, Dick Young from the New York Daily News Howard Cosell, and Texans Joe McLaughlin, Earl Gilliam and Blackie Sherrod.

Ali’s opponent, Big Cat Williams, was a mountain of a man from Cut-And-Shoot but was no match for the champ. Every time Ali landed a punch near the ropes, the sweat got knocked o Big Cat’s face and sprayed us sitting in the ďŹ rst row. Ali made quick work of his challenger and attened him by the end of the second round.

Strangely enough, not too many from the media had dressing room passes and we got to listen to Ali claim he was the greatest a few times and even got close enough to talk to him. It was exciting even if we technically were working.

One of his philosophical quotes was: “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who ďŹ nd it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it.â€?

Buzzie shot some real great photos but even with the special ďŹ lm, Ali’s jabs were still just a blur in the pictures.

It wasn’t too much longer that the Astrodome was announced as the site of his ďŹ ght with former heavyweight champion

Ernie Terrell, who referred to the champ as Clay and refused to call him by his Muslim name of Ali. Again Bill Giles accommodated us in ďŹ rstclass fashion with ringside seats. Terrell, who was on the downside of his boxing career, had the distinction of NEVER being knocked down on the canvas in any of his bouts.

Ali quoted one of his many poems just before the two heavyweights did battle. “At the sound of the bell, I will be dead on Terrell‌ now I’m not saying this just to be funny, but I’m ďŹ ghting Ernie because he needs the money.â€?

He then proceeded to give Terrell one of the most savage beatings in the ring, according to Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle, as Ali taunted Terrell for 15 rounds repeatedly asking “What’s my name?�

We counted the number of times Ali hit him and it was a couple hundred licks every round. But Terrell would not tumble to the canvas. But he didn’t ďŹ ght back either. Many of Ali’s punches were blocked by Terrell’s arms, which were tucked into his chest protecting his face. is ďŹ ght ďŹ nished Ernie’s great career.

I didn’t get to see any more of Ali’s ďŹ ghts in person, but I watched as many as I could after that. He ďŹ nished his boxing career with a 56-5 record and then went on to be one of the greatest humanitarians in history.

He fought Parkinson’s disease as diligently

West Orange Stark Lady Mustang Eriel Jordan recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball with San Jacinto College-North Houston.

SBA Disaster Center set to close Sta Report - For e Record District Director Tim Jecoat of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Houston District oďŹƒce announced today that SBA will close its Orange Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Newton County at 6 p.m., ursday, June 9. “SBA opened the center to provide personalized assistance to Texas businesses and resi-

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dents who were aected by the severe storms, tornadoes and ooding that occurred March 729, 2016. Until the Orange center closes, SBA customer service representatives will continue to be available to meet with businesses and residents to answer all of their questions, explain SBA’s disaster loan program and close their approved disaster loans,� said Jecoat.

Businesses and residents can

meet with SBA representatives on the days and times indicated below.

No appointment is necessary.

Newton County SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Newton County Senior Citizen Center 43435 S. Hwy. 87 Orange, TX 77632 Tuesday - ursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Center closes at 6 p.m. ursday, June 9.

See KAZMAR, Page 4B

While in Dallas, attending the 2016 Republican State Convention, two from Orange Countians were elected as Delegates to the National Convention in Cleveland, OH. National Delegates and Alternates are elected at the State Convention during our Congressional Caucus. Orange County is in Congressional District 36 which is made up of Chambers, East part of Harris,

Liberty, Polk, Jasper, Newton, Hardin, and Tyler Counties.

Each district gets three delegates and three alternates and one At Large. e two from Orange County elected as Delegates are David Covey and Sheila Faske. Place 1 is Sue Cleveland-Hardin, Alternates are: Bergundi Cain-Harris, Ross Ward-Liberty, Jeanie TurkHardin. And the At Large is Janis Holt-Hardin.

Entergy hurricane-ready Sta Report - For e Record Weather forecasts released this spring have yet to reach agreement on their predictions for the 2016 tropical storm season. But whether there are no storms, two storms or 10, Entergy Texas, Inc. stands ready to restore power to customers if one strikes in South-

east Texas.

Additionally, Entergy oers a variety of resources to help customers make emergency plans for the season, along with the tools needed to stay informed about outages and restoration activities when a storm occurs.

See ENTERGY, Page 5B

4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Report

Texas Country Store #3, 1805 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Damaged ceiling tiles found throughout; dust buildup found on all air vents. Score - 99 Market Basket #3, 2005 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Pulled several expired foods from shelves; floors inside walk-in milk cooler need to be cleaned of old foods; damaged ceiling tiles found throughout; back storage room needs to be cleaned of old trash and needs to be organized. Score - 95 Deli- Fryers need to be cleaned of old grease; floors throughout need to be cleaned of old foods; all floor drains need to be cleaned more often of old food/dirt. Score - 98 CVS Pharmacy #6374, 290 Strickland Dr., Orange - Reach in freezer had ice buildup along door and on product, need to repair; inside reach in cooler under

Continued from Page 5A milk/eggs needs to be cleaned, including all shelves. Score - 97 Star and Crescent Moon, 2201 W. Park Ave., Orange Score - 100 Carl’s Jr., 288 Strickland Dr., Orange - Walk in freezer found with ice build up on strorage shelves, walls, motor needs repair; several gnats found in back storage area of store; employee drink found sitting on storage shelf without lid/straw; floors and equipment throughout need to be cleaned of old foods; standing water found under drink station with live electricity, wires need immediate attention. Score - 95 Dollar General #44640, 1390 N. Main St., Vidor - Missing hot water faucet- found inside employee restroom- need to repair; lots of spider webs found along wall/ceiling inside store; damaged/missing ceiling tiles found

throughout; need to clean and organize back storage area of store. Score - 96 Church’s Fried Chicken, 7409 IH-10 E., Orange Old/brown lettuce found; rusted storage shelves where clean dishes are stored; dates needed on all product; front reach in cooler holding water; employee drink found sitting on top of cutting board; food stored on floor in walk in freezer; outside dumpster needs to be cleaned of old trash; vent-a-hood, area around fryers and floors throughout need to be cleaned of old foods (immediately); missing ceiling tiles/floor grout; score does not reflect condition of store. Follow-up visits required. Score - 85 Pilot Travel Center #431, 2205 Hwy. 62, Orange - Floors inside walk in cooler need to be cleaned of old food/trash. Score - 99

MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of May 31-June 3: Michael C. Snyder and Jerri K. Ware Malcolm Corpening and Patsy M. Piper Colby Perrodin and Lauren N. Whitman Charles Strickland and Mysti Shelton Kevin Broussard and Chelsey Bromley Anfernee K. Dixon and Maegan M. Jackson Jordan Quarles and Amber N. Nations Kenneth Gallow and Jasmine A. Payne Douglas C. Craig and Alicia R. Craig Christopher A. Smith and Tamaura L. Townsend Nora Manuel and Catherine D. Braneff Charles Warner, Jr. and Chelsea Ellis Scott J. Burrows and Tina L. Grimes Steven W. Block, Jr and Jamie N. Smith Nathan E. Dumesnil and Rebecca E. Foxworth Frank R. Massey and Alonda S. Callahan Keith M. Dugas and Samantha J. Solly

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as he did any of his heavyweight opponents for more than three decades and even though he had trouble walking and talking, people all over the world loved and respected him.

Muhammad Ali died at the age of 74 Friday night in Scottsdale, Ariz. of septic shock after being taken off life support like he requested.

His public funeral will be Friday in his hometown of Louisville, KY. where ironically on Sunday a swarm of 15,000 bees settled in on a tree next to the mural bearing his most famous quote “Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.”

He called himself “e Greatest” and proved it over and over again.

KWICKIES…Congrats to the Little Cypress-Mauriceville baseball team for going further in the state playoffs than any other team from Southeast Texas. e Battlin’ Bears had to scramble just to make the fourth seed in the district and then just kept scrapping, refusing to lose.

Orange native Wade Phillips, who is the defensive coordinator of the world champion Denver Broncos, was in the area last weekend for Friday night’s Homecoming Roast at the Robert S. (Bob) Bowers Civic Center in Port Arthur where he

was the Roastee. Doing the roasting were football celebrities J.J. Watt, Port Arthur native Jimmy Johnson, Houston Chronicle pro football writer John McClain, Phillips’ son Wes Phillips, who is a Washington Redskins’ assistant coach and former Houston Oilers player Carl Mauck just to name a few. e Houston Texans announced last weekend the hiring of special teams coordinator Larry Izzo, who was quite a special-teams player himself. Izzo had been a New York Giants’ assistant special-teams coach for the past five years. Izzo, a Texas native, played his high school football at e Woodlands. He played 14 seasons in the NFL with Miami, New England and the New York Jets. e Houston Rockets announced last weekend the signing of Mike D’Antonio as their new head coach. Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski chose D’Antonio on his USA Basketball coaching staff and handed over much of the offense to him.

Coach K says the Houston Rockets got a steal when they landed D’Antonio.

William McGirt beat Jon Curran on the second extra hole Sunday to win the prestigious PGA Tour Memorial Tournament hosted by Jack Nicklaus. It

was McGirt’s first PGA Tour victory and was worth $1.53 million and a three-year exemption as he moved up to No. 43 in the world and was assured a spot in his first national championship.

Preakness winner and Kentucky Derby runner-up Exaggerator is a heavy favorite in Saturday’s 1½-mile Belmont Stakes. e field will consist of 3year-olds he has beaten and a few others competing in their first Triple Crown race.

JUST BETWEEN US…e Houston Astros continue to be red hot, winning 11 of their last 13 games, including the first sweep at home of the Oakland A’s last weekend. But it was no thanks to closer Luke Gregerson, who blew two saves in four days that the Astros fortunately came back and won. Manager A.J. Hinch finally snapped to the fact that he has a reliever in his bullpen—Will Harris—who hasn’t allow a run in his last 25 appearances and used him for the first time as his closer Sunday as he collected his first save of the season and only third in his career. Houston began a four-game series at Arlington Monday night against the Texas Rangers sporting a 28-30 record. Houston will then play at Tampa Bay in a three-game series this weekend.

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

• Welfare check in the 3300 block of West Park Avenue.

• Fraud reported in the 2400 block of MacArthur Drive.

Tuesday, May 17 • Informational report in the 1600 block of 34th Street.

• Informational report in the 100 block of Strickland.

• Disturbance in the 3500 block of Martin.

Wednesday, May 18 • Informational report in the 1900 block of Strickland.

• Assist other agency in the 40 block of Elma.

• Animal call in the 3700 block of Lark.

• Disturbance in the 3800

block of Whippoorwill. ursday, May 19 • Disturbance in the 3100 block of Martin.

• Assist other agency in the 3800 block of Meeks.

• Informational report in the 2300 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Disturbance in the 3400 block of Pheasant.

Friday, May 20 • Suspicious activity in area of Martin and Strickland Drive.

• eft in the 200 block of Strickland.

Source: Pinehurst Police Department

PINEHURST POLICE REPORT

e Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from May 15 - May 21, 2016.

Sunday, May 15 • Informational report in the 100 block of Strickland.

• Suspicious person in the 3500 block of West Park Avenue.

• Harassment in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Disturbance in the 1900 block of Camelot.

Monday, May 16 • Disturbance in the 2100 block of 40th Street.

WEST ORANGE POLICE REPORT

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from May 15 - May 21, 2016.

Sunday, May 15 • Person arrested for driving while license invalid and no insurance following traffic stop in the 1100 block of Elkport.

Monday, May 16 • eft in the 1600 block of Lamar.

• Person arrested for felony theft in the 2000 block of Western Avenue.

• Criminal mischief in the 2400 block of Smith.

Tuesday, May 17 • Informational report in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

• eft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

Wednesday, May 18 • eft in the 1600 block of Lamar Street.

Friday, May 20

• Fraudulent use of a credit card reported in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

• Disturbance in the 2300 block of Western Avenue.

Saturday, May 21 • Report of counterfeit currency in the 2800 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Burglary of a building in the 3300 block of Western Avenue.

Source: West Orange Police Department

• Welfare check in the 200 block of Holiday Lane.

• Animal call in the 200 block of Nevils.

Monday, May 16 • eft in the 900 block of Sunnyside.

• Harassment in the 700 block of Avenue A. • Welfare check in the 200 block of Tenney.

• Animal call in the 200 block of Stapper.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Texas Avenue.

Tuesday, May 17 • Suspicious activity in the 1100 block of Texas Avenue.

• Welfare check in the 700 block of Bridgeview.

• eft in the 1200 block of Bourbon.

• Disturbance in the 500 block of North John.

• Disturbance in the 2300 block of Wise.

• Animal call in the 900 block of Sabine.

Wednesday, May 18 • Animal call in the 100 block of West Darby.

• Animal call in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Alarm in the 700 block of West Roundbunch.

• Disturbance in the 300 block of Hazel.

• Disturbance in the 2100 block of Wise.

• Informational report in the 1900 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious person in the 500 block of Ferry Drive. ursday, May 19 • Alarm in the 200 block of Ridgewood.

• Assist other agency in the 2600 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 1900 block of Texas Avenue.

• Alarm in the 100 block of Donald.

• Informational report in the 400 block of East Roundbunch.

Friday, May 20 • Animal call in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 800 block of Sharp.

• Informational report in the 700 block of Bridgeview.

Saturday, May 21 • Informational report in the 2600 block of Texas Avenue.

• Report of deceased person in the 200 block of Fernwood.

• Animal call in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Assist other agency in the 100 block of Owl Drive.

• Alarm in the 300 block of Lake.

Source: Bridge City Police Department

BRIDGE CITY POLICE REPORT

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from May 15 - May 21, 2016.

Sunday, May 15 • Suspicious person in the 3100 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 400 block of West Roundbunch.

• Alarm in the 300 block of Farm Drive.

• Disturbance in the 300 block of Henry Drive.

Lure size key in summer FISHING REPORT CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

We have all had the perfect conditions not pay dividends, everything seems to be right but the results just don’t show anything for the eort. is scenario plays itself out many times over during an angler’s career, especially in the summer. During extended periods when rain and runo get scarce and the water clarity gets so good it borders on ridiculous many ďŹ shermen have a hard time catching ďŹ sh. Upper coast anglers especially struggle with these conditions because they are not anywhere close to normal for the water we ďŹ sh. In situations like these it pays to down size your oerings, smaller baits are often just the ticket to get ďŹ sh to bite.

FlyďŹ shermen for years have understood this concept better than anyone, after all they are the folks who patterned the phrase “match the hatchâ€?. In the early part of the summer the ďŹ nďŹ sh like shad and pogies will smaller than during the late summer and early fall. e incredible population of these small

baitďŹ sh is what makes the predator ďŹ sh like trout and redďŹ sh so thick in our part of the w o r l d .

Lower coast v e n u e s don’t have anywhere near the populations of shad that Sabine and Calcasieu possess so understanding and knowing the size of these baitďŹ sh can be critical to getting a bite. On more than one occasion I have seen ďŹ rst hand what happens when you down size just a little and make that perfect adjustment. e ďŹ sh seem to get locked in and all those near misses become bone jarring strikes.

For the angler who desires to catch a little bit of everything, big ďŹ sh and numbers, the junior sized plugs like the Mirr-o-lure She Dog and Rapala Skitterwalk Junior are extremely tough to beat. e smaller proďŹ le on these plugs will catch more ďŹ sh in clear water on a day to day basis than just about anything else this side of a bait

Jennie Knapp, second from left, is congratulated by LCM Superintendent Dr. Pauline Hargrove, left, and Board of Directors members for the Lower SabineNeches SWCD, Barbara Winfree, Les Daigle and Dale Parish.

stand. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife surveys of stomach contents from both speckled trout and redďŹ sh the average size food found in these ďŹ sh was 3 inches long. Sure trout and reds will eat bigger oerings, but they rarely turn down that size bait when they a get a chance. For my own personal preference I would rather throw the smaller plugs, they seem to give me better results all the way around on both numbers and big ďŹ sh. If you really think about it throwing the smaller plugs makes plenty of sense, you can easily throw a bait that’s too big but it’s tough to throw one that’s too small. e clear water small plug presentations that really shine on the lower coast can be used eectively on any body of water. On Calcasieu during the summer months when the trout are shadowing big schools of shad you can bet the smaller plugs are going to produce.

I have seen ďŹ shermen who just took their oerings and scaled them down one size literally save ďŹ shing trips. Back o the big plugs and get small if you want to really put the odds in your favor.

Dr. Terri Estes, left, is presented a plaque by Dr. O’Dell, University of Texas at Tyler Vice President, Office of Sponsored Research and Technology Transfer / Director of Federal Relations, and Dr. Dean Fontenot, retired from the T-STEM Center at Texas Tech University and currently a consultant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, have mentored, advised and cheered LCM staff and students as they have implemented the STEM Academy at LCM.

LC-M staff earns special recognition Sta Report - For e Record Two Little Cypress-Mauriceville sta members received special recognition during LCM’s End of Year Celebration, which brings together all of the District employees to celebrate the successes and milestones reached during the year. Jennie Knapp, science teacher at Little Cypress Junior High, was honored by the Soil & Water Conservation Districts of Texas (SWCDT) for being selected as the Texas Conservation Teacher of the

Year. Nominees were judged on their conservation teaching activities, their approach to teaching conservation through his or her subject matter, originality, the importance of conservation education in the teacher’s program, how broad based the program is, and on examples of student initiatives and involvement.

Dr. Mike O’Dell and Dr. Dean Fontenot were on hand to recognize retiring LCM High School Principal Dr. Terri Estes for her successful leadership in establishing

LCM’s Texas – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (TSTEM) Academy. e LCM T-STEM Academy, the only public school in the Region 5 service area designated as such by the Texas Education Agency, was founded through a partnership with the Ingenuity Center at e University of Texas at Tyler. e Ingenuity Center supports STEM education across east Texas and works to provide professional development, student resources, and inspiration for students.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 8, 2016 •

Entergy “ose of us who live in Gulf Coast states know that the chance of experiencing a hurricane strike in any given year is very real,� said Vernon Pierce, customer service vice president for Entergy Texas. “e areas we serve are prone to some of the most severe weather in the United States, from severe thunderstorms to tornadoes to ice storms to hurricanes. at’s why we have a plan of continuous preparation, annual exercises, training and action that we call ‘Operation: Storm Ready’.�

Being storm ready ďŹ rst means monitoring weather threats 24/7, 365 days a year. When a weather threat is conďŹ rmed, our past experience, weather forecasts and computer modeling help Entergy form early predictions regarding the number of power outages a storm could cause and how long restoration might take. ose predictions include Entergy’s proven ability to bring in and sustain restoration workers from around the country. All of which is done with the safety of

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Assessing damage, deploying personnel to the right place with the right materials and restoring power include processes Entergy continually plans and improves, thanks to its continuous preparation, annual exercises and training.

As important as the actual restoration, however, is the company’s ability to keep customers informed.

Pierce also cited Entergy’s View Outages which includes maps of the service area, showing where outages are located and information about restoration progress. “One of our more popular communications tools is our abil-

ity to send text messages about storm and restoration eorts,�

Pierce said. “You can sign up by texting REG to 368374.â€? e link to sign up for text messaging is entergytext.com. e crown jewel of Entergy’s tools for customers may well be the Entergy Storm Center. e website is a one-stop shop for storm safety, preparation and restoration information. • Restoration information is updated and posted throughout the day. • Links are provided to View Outages and other key information locations. • A link is also provided to Operation: Storm Ready, a guide for customers to help them plan and prepare for weather emergencies.

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Orange County Church Directory To List Your Church’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com

Faith UMC presents ‘Surf Shack’ VBS

Faith United Methodist Church will present “Surf Shack” for Vacation Bible School, June 20-24, from 8:45-12:00 pm. Children ages 4-11 are invited to come enjoy a fun filled VBS. Pre-registration is requested. Forms can be picked up at the church, located at 8608 MLK Dr., or by calling the office at 8861291 for more information. Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm.

McDonald Baptist to hold VBS

Children ages four years through sixth grade are invited to a one day Vacation Bible School, Saturday, June 11, from 8:30 am- 2 pm at McDonald Baptist Church located on the corner of South and Broad St. in West Orange. For additional information or to register please call the church office 409-883-3974.

Starlight COGIC to host youth weekend

The Starlight Church of God in Christ Youth Department, 2800 Bob Hall Rd., presents “One Way One God,” June 10-12.

The One Way Ignite Service is June 10, at 7:30p.m., with guest speaker, Elder Cadaro Brown from Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC in Detroit, Mi. The One Way Conference is June 11, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The One Way Teen Night Is June 11, 6-8 p.m. - bowling.

The Youth Annual Service is at 11:00a.m. with a closing musical at 6:00 p.m.

Register your youth today for this free weekend. For additional information see www.slcogicorange.org. Superintendent E.B. Lindsey is Pastor.

First United Methodist to hold VBS

your children to Vacation Bible School – Cave Quest. VBS will be the week of June 13 – 17, beginning at 9:00 in the church’s Praise Center. Ages for VBS are 4 years old to 5th grade. You can register online at www.fumcorange.org or call the church office, 886-7466.

The church is located at 502 N. 6th St., Orange.

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.

Southern Gospel Concert to benefit CASA

There will be a Southern Gospel Concert Saturday, June 11, at 5:30 pm. Doors will open at 5 pm. The concert will be held at Orange Church of God, 1911 16th St., Orange. Admission is free and concessions will be available.

Those performing will include Bruce McGraw, Rita Slabaugh, Ada Smith, Kenny Turner, Darwin Hinson, JT Tant and Jim Wesson.

For more information, contact Nikki Jones at the CASA office, 886-2272 or Joe Tant at 779-4243.

First United Methodist Church – Orange would like to invite

Maple Crest to host Fathers Day Car Show

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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

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

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

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

mcdonaldmemorialbaptistchurch.com

Faith Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

Pastor: Michael Procella

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

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

608 Dayton St. - 409-886-4167

Sunday Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service 6 p.m.

Email: fbcofwo@gmail.com

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659

502 Sixth Street • 886-7466

Celebration Service in Praise Center 9 a.m. Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary 11 a.m.; UMYF & Kids 5 p.m.

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

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.

A ladies Bible Study will be held each Wednesday morning from 10-11:30 am, at Trinity Baptist Church, 1819 N. 16th St., Orange. “Stronger” Finding Hope in Fragile Places, by Angela Thomas, will be taught by Jeannie Ashcraft.

This study serves as a reminder of how big our God is and gives us strength no matter where we are in the struggles of life. All ladies in the community are invited to attend.

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

First United Methodist Church - Orange

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Trinity Baptist to hold ladies Bible study

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

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

www.fumcorange.com

There will be a car show from 9 am-3 pm, at the Maple Crest Baptist Church, 1005 North St., Vidor, June 18.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 in the gym.

Entry fees will be $15. Classes will be Best of Show, Best Rat Rod, Best Unfinished, Best Truck and Best Car. The event is co-hosted by Southeast Texas Vintage Cruisers. For more information, contact David at 673-7016 or Barron at 223-9152.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD

St. Paul United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1333

Harvet Chapel

1305 Irving St. • West Orange • 882-0862

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Night Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Come as you are!

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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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

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 8, 2016 7B

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• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

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Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday APPLIANCES 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 TO $200 USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-886-4111 RENTALS 1 BDR/ 1 BTH fully furnished apartment. Utilities paid. $500 down, $820 a month. Washer and Dryer included.

For more information call 409-779-6580.

GARAGE SALES SAT., 210 N. CLOVER, BC, 8 rill 5. CD’s, Refig. parts, Lg. microwave, toaster, TV & TV w/ tape player, toys rocker, wheelchair, printer, welder’s shield, motorcycle helmet, a;; size blue jeans, Too much more to list! Come see!

SAT., 1608 GEORGIA ST., ORG., (77630) turn off Dupont by old Cove School, Garage/Estate sale, 8 till 2 Old covered player piano,. old telephone collection, antiques and collect-

TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

• Dirt / Shell Spreading • Garden Tilling •Bushhogging •New home pads • Sewer / Water & Electrical Lines dug Home 735-8315

Cell 670-2040

Lone Star Carpentry

LAWN CARE Flower Beds

Light House Cleaning Will provode References

409-988-9232

C O M P L E T E HOME REMODELING

HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE

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JAN’S

ables, entertainment center, exercise equip., 2 bikes and Stairnaster, weight station, furniture, tools, tires, crafts, A/C unit, Much more!

SAT., 385 GUM DR., BC (77611), 7 till ? Small flat screen TV, home décor, books, DVD’s, candles, clothes, shoes, Lots More!

For Sale! Lift Chair, olive green, pefect condition. $200 886-2725.

Estate Sale - West Orange 3300 Austin St. Fri-Sat 8-3. Refridgerator, freezer, washer & dryer, sofa, recliners, tables, glassware, kitchenware, toys cookbooks, baby bed, clothing, other misc.

2014 STEHL Tow. 14” tires, rated 6,000lbs., powder coatedd steel, extended ramps, straps & papers included. $1,000 new condition. Interested? Call Dave (240) 217-6466.

June 18, 2016 7:30 am to12:00 pm at 675 Cactus St, Bridge City.

Clothes, toys, kitchen stuff, queen bed frame with mattress/box

spring, 2 twin bed frames, queen bed w/ matching dresser, rocker, and more.

Friday and Saturday, June 10-11 7am-5pm.

Greenway Park 1, 4019 N. Eddie St. Solid wood dining table, clothes, home decor, dishes, girls bike, bedding, lamps, quilting fabric.

PETS 2 KITTENS free to good homes, male & female, beautifully colored, ready to go! Can’t keep them,(409) 920-5656/ CHIHUHUA MALE, 1 Yr. old, 12 lbs., $100, aggressive against his brother but gets along with the 2 Labs and a Pit Bull, is house thained and has all shots and records, (409) 735-6936.

HELP WANTED TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers-CO & O\Op’s.

Earn Great Money Running Dedicated! Great Benefits. Home Weekly. Monthly Bonuses.

Drive Newer Equipment! 855-582-2265.

Housekeeper Needed.

Every other week Orange), call 746 - 2520.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Andy Wayne Barber, Deceased, were issued on January 22, 2016, in Cause No. P17358, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Delores Barber.

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

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

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

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

c/o: Barry Ralph Weisman 5 Waterford Garden Orange, TX 77630

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

DATED the 1st day of June, 2016

DATED the 1st day of June, 2016

Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for Barry Ralph Weisman State Bar No.:15759000 116 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353 Email: jerryvpenn@sbcglobal.net

Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for Evelyn J. Sechler State Bar No.:15759000 116 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353 Email: jerryvpenn@sbcglobal.net

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Delores Barber 7636 Parkland Drive Orange, TX 77632 DATED the 18th day of May, 2016

Jim Bearden

Jim Bearden Attorney for Blolenda Chrisyena Hawkins State Bar No.:01983000 116 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-4501 Facsimile: (409) 883-0259 Email: jsb116@beardenlawfirm.net

Jerry V Pennington

Jerry V Pennington

M.B. CONSTRUCTION

ORANGE’S OLDEST HOMETOWN APPLIANCE DEALER

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APPLIANCE & SERVICE, INC.

SI NCE 1963

28 Years in Business

HARRY’S

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8B The Record • Week of Wednesday,

June 8, 2016

‘Everybody Reads The Record!’

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007

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

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 2007 Ford Mustang Vin# 8093 Owed $560.40 2004 Ford F150 Vin# 1083 Owed $364.05 2013 Peterbilt Vin# 0160 Owed $512.09