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Vol. 58 No. 7

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Concerns arise using wetlands for fleeting Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

A wetlands area known for its natural beauty and delicate eco-system was a point of discussion during commissioners court on Tuesday afternoon.

The Orange County Commissioners met in a regular scheduled session on Tuesday afternoon to take care a variety of regular business, but also to address a matter involving an unidentified company beginning to use the Bessie Heights Marsh as a fleeting area, or staging area, for nu-

merous barges and push boats.

“The Bessie Heights Marsh is an integral part of Orange County,” said Jody Crump, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 4. “It’s a protected area and millions of dollars have been spent to restore it over the years. It’s well known for its fishing, hunting and for its birding and it serves as a natural watershed. I’m concerned about the damage that can be done to this area by using it as a fleeting area.”

According to Crump, a total of 38 vessels, from barges to push boats, are already being stationed in and using more

than 28 acres of the Bessie Heights Marsh and many are already encroaching on shoreline areas which are of great concern.

“This company has never come to see (Commissioners

Court) and all of the meetings were in Jefferson County,” Crump added. “We have not seen any documentation from this group or any environmental studies on what the impact will be to these wetlands.”

Orange County Judge Brint Carlton was opposed to the current situation as well and believes there is need to rectify the matter.

“We’ve tried to improve economic development in Orange

County and we want businesses to come hre, but there appears to be a lack of information on the environmental impact and economic impact

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Youth Get Lessons in Horsemanship

‘The Record’ brings home media awards Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The Record Newspapers staff shined brilliantly this past Friday following an annual awards banquet featuring media outlets from across the region.

The Press Club of Southeast Texas held its 25th Annual Excellence in Media Awards on Friday, June 10, at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont to recognize the best in radio, television and print journalism in 2015. Staff from The Record Newspapers secured a total of eight awards, including three first-place awards, in the non-daily newspaper division.

Writer Debby Schamber claimed a first-place award on the night in the “Feature Sto-

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The Record community news staffer Debby Schamber poses with three first place trophies the organization won during the 2016 Press Club of SE Texas ‘Excellence In Media” awards.

ry” category for her article, “Thirty-one year old case leaves unanswered questions.”

Mark Dunn was recognized three times on the night for his work with The Record Newspapers. He won a first place award in the “Non-Daily Sports Page Design/Layout” category, a second-place award for “Non-Daily News Page Design/Layout” and an honorable mention for The County Record in the “Overall Excellence” category.

Columnist Caroline Brewton won three awards for her with The Record Newspapers in 2015. Brewton received second place in “Guest Column” category for her article, “Self Starvation and the bikini bridge hoax,” a second place in the “General Column” category for the column, “Outgrowing growing pains,” and an honorable mention in “General Column” for her article, “On choosing a private Christian school: an outsiders perspective.”

Sportswriter Meri Elen Jacobs won a first-place award in the “Sports News” category for her story, “Mustangs claim state championship,” which was about the West OrangeStark Mustangs first state title in football since 1987.

A full list of categories and awards can be found online at pressclubofsoutheasttexas.org

Twenty-three riders, ages 7-15, participated in the Texas A&M University Horsemanship Clinic at T2 Arena and Event Center in Orange on Monday and Tuesday. The Event was sponsored by the Orange County 4H Club ‘Boots and Bridles’ and The Hardin County 4H Club ‘Horse and Rider’. Instructors Abby Snyder and Sarah Caty Cochram from Texas A&M worked with each individual and small groups on basic and fundamental horsemanship skills. Drills were as much for the benefit of the horses as well as the riders.

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WO council approves demolitions Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

City leaders are once again looking to clean-up the City of West Orange.

City councilmembers officially approved moving forward in the process to demolish five more properties in the City of West during Monday’s council meeting at City Hall.

The properties, some of which have been vacant and in need of repair or removal since Hurricane Ike, are just the latest in a continued effort to keep West Orange beautiful and moving forward.

“These properties have been determined to be substandard and unsafe by the Code Enforcement Officer (Dean Fuller) and we have attempted to locate the property owners,” said attorney Alan Sanders, who represents the City of West Orange in this effort.

“We have tried to locate them by using the Orange County Appraisal District, utility records, addressed on the deeds of properties and even the white pages, but a few of the mailings have been returned

as undeliverable for a variety of reasons.”

The structures on the latest list for demolition included properties at 1003 Albany, 2019 Bonnie, 2007 Crabtree, 1015 Lansing and 2431 Smith Street.

Councilmember Carl Thibodeaux informed council that one of the property owners had contacted him about the proposed demolition of the unidentified property and had no opposition to the demolition.

“This individual is fine with the demolition of the property, but they wanted to know what their options are if the house is demolished because they cannot pay for the cost,” Thibodeaux explained. “This person was very honest about their concerns.”

According to Mike Stelly, who serves as the Public Works Director for the City of West Orange, as well as Chief of Police, the individual of any of the respective properties being considered for demolition would have two options.

“If they are unable to pay for

Carl Thibodeaux, at left, current West Orange Alderman and former Orange County Judge, leads Rex Peveto in the oath of office as City Attorney. Peveto was appointed to the position officially on Monday, June 13, and replaces longtime City Attorney, Joe Alford, who died in late-May. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

the costs for the demolition of the property, then a lien could be placed on the property,” Stelly said. “At the end of the process, council could choose to reduce the costs or abolish the lien completely.”

Sanders recommended council allow a period of 30 days be given as notice for any action to be taken on any of

the properties following the vote of the city councilmembers.

Councilmember Dale Dardeau made the motion to approve the demolition of all five properties and allow for the 30-day notice before any demolition procedures could

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W.H. Stark House receives National Award of Merit

The W.H. Stark House in Orange recently received the National Award of Merit for the exhibit “A Death In The Family.”

Staff Report For The Record

The American Association for State and Local History selected the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as a 2016 Award of Merit winner by the Leadership in History awards committee for the exhibit A Death in the Family.

The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 71st year, is the nation’s most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.

A Death in the Family: Mourning and Remembrance 1880s-1930s, exhibited from September 5, 2015 through November 28, 2015, was an enlightening and thought-provoking exhibit at The W.H. Stark House, that explored how we remember the loss of loved ones, as well as the transition from the formal mourning of the Victorian period to the more modern practices. The exhibit explored mourning death as an intrinsic part of life with elaborate rituals and social customs.

For the first time ever, the Tower Room on the top floor of The W.H. Stark House was used as an exhibition space, with a special hands-on education area in the turret. Utilizing the Tower Room in a new way was one of the reasons for being chosen as an award winner. technology

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The national awards committee noted that A Death in the Family: Mourning and Remembrance 1880s-1930s was a significant change in interpretation philosophy and strategy for The W.H. Stark House.

They applauded the staff for using social history to make the house and family more approachable.

The Site Manager and Curator for The W.H. Stark House, Jeff Harris, stated, “This exhibit was about trying to make the Stark family into real people.

They enjoyed having fun and hosting parties, but they also dealt with death just like everyone else. This exhibit was a way to have The W.H. Stark House relate to the community in a new way.”

Now on view at The W.H. Stark House is the Preserving the Past exhibition that celebrates caring for the past by preserving family treasures.

Preserving the Past is on view through January 14, 2017.

For visitors looking for a more in-depth experience, The

W.H. Stark House offers Second Saturday Specialty tours focusing on unique aspects of the House or family on the second Saturday of the month. Offered at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and Noon, these tours are developed by the House staff and guides to highlight objects from the House collection not frequently on view. Past topics have included: Mourning Customs, Courtship, Anniversary Celebrations, and Music. These tours do not cover the information shared during a regular

house tour. Upcoming Second Saturday Specialty tour topics are announced 1 - 2 months in advance.

About the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH): The American Association for State and Local History is a not-for-profit professional organization of individuals and institutions working to preserve and promote history.

From its headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, AASLH provides leadership, service, and

support for its members who preserve and interpret state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful in American society. AASLH publishes books, technical publications, a quarterly magazine, a monthly newsletter, and maintains numerous affinity groups and committees serving a broad range of constituents across the historical community. The AASLH awards program was initiated in 1945 to establish and encourage standards of excellence..

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Gunstream looks to expedite Trust property process Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

In an effort to get properties back onto Orange County tax rolls, a change is being made to streamline the process in which it is normally done.

Lynda Gunstream, Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector, is no stranger to the process of dealing with Trust properties the long, drawnout process of getting those properties back onto the county tax roll once they have been purchased. However, Gunstream is actively working to reduce the amount of time it takes to return properties to tax roll.

This past week Gunstream visited the City of Bridge City to visit with City Councilmembers and inform them of her current effort, which is to obtain permission in advance from city council, through the form a resolution, to accept valid offers to purchase properties held in trust for tax resale pursuant to delinquent tax foreclosures.

“The main goal of this is to get these properties back on the tax roll,” Gunstream said. “But, as it is, this process can take a long time.”

When the county receives a valid offer for a foreclosed property, Gunstream will present the offer to Orange County Commissioners Court for approval to accept the offer. Once the offer is accepted by Commissioners Court, Gunstream must visit with the other taxing units involved and get their permission for approval.

“If we miss a board meeting, depending on when they hold their meetings, it could be another whole month before I can go to their next meeting,” she explained. “Summertime can slow the process down too, especially with school districts.”

According to its official website, the Orange County Tax Office collects property taxes for 21 taxing jurisdictions in Orange County. These include the county of Orange, a port district, a drainage district, eight cities, five school dis-

tricts, four emergency service districts and a water district.

Although the governing body of each taxing unit sets its own budget and tax rate, the Orange County Tax Office is responsible for the consolidation and collection of those taxes.

The county and tax ofGunstream fice occasionally have public property sales in hopes of being able to sell a property which the county has acquired somehow and is hoping a buyer will purchase the property and get it back on the tax roll.

“We will not just take anything they offer,” Gunstream added. “We want to make sure the offer at least covers the court costs associated with the property, but we do want to sell it as quickly as possible. We’ve had some Trust properties sit for 10 years or longer before they sold.

Some properties aren’t as desirable as others.”

Gunstream said the City of Orange has participated in this quicker approval process for a few years now. Recently, along with the City of Bridge City, the City of Pinehurst and City of West Orange have both agreed to the quicker approval process, as has the Orange County Drainage District and Orange County Emergency Services District 2.

Gunstream still has several tax unit groups to visit, but she is confident those tax units will participate as well because they all have the same objectives.

“We all want to get these properties back on the tax roll because that means more money for the county and each tax unit,” Gunstream said.

“We are talking about eliminating a lot of extra time through this process and that will just be to the benefit of everyone.”

West Orange Council begin. The motion was approved unanimously by council.

According to Mayor Roy McDonald, the demolition work will be placed out for the bidding process following the expiration of the 30-day notice period and once a bid or bids are accepted, the work can begin to demolish the structures.

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In other news, councilmembers officially approved hiring Rex Peveto as the City Attorney at Monday’s council meeting. Peveto, who received his oat of office from current West Orange councilmember and former Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux, fills the position previously held by longtime City Attorney, Joe Alford, who died in May.

Bessie Heights marsh would be for using the marsh as a fleeting area,” Carlton stated. “I would like to see some supporting documentation. We have a lot of questions that need answers at this point.”

John Banken, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 3, concurred.

“We are not opposed to business, but there has been millions of dollars spent on this march area and we need to preserve it,” Banken said.

“I’m very opposed to this.”

Orange County Commissioners then approved a resolution which basically states the Commissioners Court is against the unidentified company using the Bessie Heights Marsh in such a way, at this current time, since no meetings have taken place or information has provided to the commissioners. It also stated

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the need to involve state and federal officials in such decision making to help guarantee the protection of such vital areas.

Crump said Representative Dade Phelan (Texas -District 21) is now becoming involved this matter and is attempting to help resolve this matter as well.

“We just want some transparency on this situation,” Crump added. “We’ve not been involved in any discussions or meetings and that’s what we want. We are requesting documentation and some meetings. That is why we approved the resolution because we want to have agencies like the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) involved in matters like this too.”

Fifth Annual Earl Thomas Football Camp scheduled Earl Thomas will hold his 5th annual football camp at West Orange-Stark High School on June 2425. The two day camp is free of cost and will be held from 8 am-noon.

Pre-registered participants will receive t-shirts which can be picked up Thursday, June 23, from 1-3 p.m. at West Orange-Stark High School. Pre-registration was held in April, but has no effect on the admission of players in to the camp. Thomas’ mother, Debbie Thomas said, “Earl won’t turn any kids away.” The camp is open to everyone ages 6-18.

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Kristen Chenoweth worth the wait

With the performance delayed since March due to spring flooding along the Sabine River, actress, singer and entertainer Kristen Chenoweth delivered a stunning performance on Tuesday night for the near capacity crowd inside the Lutcher Theater in downtown Orange. Chenoweth, a native of Oklahoma, excitedly recounted her breakfast trip to Waffle House in Orange and a visit to Stuckey’s to get a Pecan Log Roll, which she has enjoyed since her childhood. Chenoweth’s performance concluded the 2015-2016 season for the Lutcher Theater. Details on the upcoming season are now available at www.lutcher.org.

RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

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FromDEADLIEST The Creaux’s Nest MASS SHOOTING

IN UNITED STATES HISTORY A 29-year-old American will go down in history for committing the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Omar Mateen was born in New York where he attended public schools. The shooting that killed 49 people and injured 58 others took place in the wee hours of Sunday morning, June 12, in an Orlando, Florida gay night club. The act of terrorism was also a hate crime. Mateen used an assault rifle to shoot over 100 people, some as many as six times. A somber President Barack Obama called the attack, “An act of terror and an act of hate” against the LGBT community. Across the country and around the world leaders and ordinary citizens expressed outrage and grief. Mateen pledged allegiance to the Islamic State before he was killed in a hail of gunfire. He was a resident of Fort Pierce, Florida, who worked for the security firm G4S. Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump reacted to the shooting by attacking presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and President Obama for not using the words “Radical Islam.” For that reason Trump said, the President should step down and Hillary should get out of the race for the presidency. The President and Clinton refused to blame an entire religion for what a radical few are doing. Clinton said, “Instead we need to redouble our efforts to defend our country from threats at home and abroad.”

Shutting our borders to all Muslims the way Trump wants to do would not have stopped this attack by an American born citizen. According to the shooters father, Mateen grew angry two months ago when he witnessed two men kissing in Miami. Who knows, he might have been gay. The FBI says he didn’t belong to a terrorist group. Once again Americans will take sides; some will say it is too easy for people to get assault weapons that let them inflict mass casualties, unlike a hand gun. Other Americans will wrongly lash out at all Muslins, holding them collectively responsible for the acts of a fanatical few. Most will go back to the old NRA line, “Guns don’t kill, people do.” To blame all Muslins would be like blaming all Italians for the killings, robberies, drug pushing, etc., acts the Mafia committed.*****Well, it’s time to get on down the line. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

RECORD RECEIVES PRESS CLUB HONORS Congratulations to The Record Newspaper staff who received eight awards from the Press Club of Southeast Texas. Mark Dunn received one for Sports Page Design, Debby Schamber claimed a first place for Feature Story, and Mari Elen Jacobs won a first place in the Sports News with her article “Mustangs claim state championship.” Columnist Caroline Brewton won three awards, a couple of second places and an honorable mention. Dunn, who won three awards, said, “We entered just a few categories in the Press Club Awards this year and placed in all of them.” The Record Newspapers, The Penny Record and The County Record are the largest circulated publication in Orange County and boost over 40,000 readers weekly. The publications are also featured on the web at therecordlive.com.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Staff Sergeant Benjamin Dwayne Williams, a 1994 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High was killed in Iraq. He joined the Marines June 7, 1994. He and two others from his unit were killed in Al Anbar Province. Williams was an infantry unit leader. Asst. Principle at LC-M, Linda Warner, said he was an above average student. He was involved in many school activities. He excelled in football and track. Williams is the second Marine from Orange to die in combat in Iraq. Another LC-M grad, Cpl. Shane Goldman was killed in April, 2004, a few days before his 20th birthday.*****Dr. Sarah Boehme is named Director of the Stark Museum of Art, to replace retiring Davis Hunt.*****Jessie Domingue, of Bridge City, is featured in documentary “Storm Stories” on the weather channel. Last week the 30-minute show “Hurricane Rita” featured him and his neighbors Michelle and Arthur Connor. The film crew went with Jessie to his Gilmer Street home where he first saw the destruction of the house.*****Bridge City Bank celebrated the return to their main facility with a ribbon cutting.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rita, the bank conducted business from portable buildings.*****Our friend Don Stanton had a big retirement party at Courville’s. Don hung it up at Exxon Mobile Chemical when illness prevented him from continuing, plus he wants to spend more quality time with his lovely wife Mary. (Editor’s note: Ten years later I wonder how that’s worked out?)*****Republicans vote down raising the $5.15 an hour minimum wage. A 40-hour week earns $206 before deductions. Democrats vow to keep bringing it up until it passes.*****Patsy Ramsey, mother of JonBenet, died June 22 from ovarian cancer. She was 49 years old. JonBenet was found dead in the cellar of their home on Dec. 26, 1996. No one has ever been charged with the murder.*****Gary Stelly celebrates his 40th birthday with a party at the Country Club. It was a total surprise put together by his wife and mother. They really ‘Skunked’ him. He had no clue.*****Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban are wed in their native Australia in a fairytale ceremony.*****Landon “Billy Goat” Harris turned two years old on June 17. (Editor’s note: That boy is 12 now. I wonder what became of his sweet mom Patty?)*****Chelsey Chaffin turned 9-years-old June 16.. She celebrated with an “American Idol” slumber party with friends and sister Breanne.*****Charlie Wilson’s War author George Crile III, died of pancreatic cancer at his New York home. He was a longtime 60-Minute producer. Shaun Davis, former Con. Wilson employee, writes a long story on the life of Crile III and his former boss. He tells how Crile spent several years traveling with

Wilson on junkets to the front lines of Afghanistan-Soviet conflict. He also wrote about having boarded “Pine Tree I ”Wilson’s well known mobile office for trips through his East Texas congressional district.

(Editor’s note: It’s a great story that Shaun wrote for The Record Newspapers. Shaun is Directory of SETRP.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: H.L. “Pete” Prince 82, of West Orange, died Monday, June 26. Services will be held Thursday, June 29. Prince was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Stark High where he played football in 1940 and 1941. He was a WWII veteran and served in the Air Force from 1943-1946. He retired from Gulf Oil Refinery where he worked for 35 years. He was very active in many civic activities. He is survived by his wife Mary Dumesnil Patillo Prince, and son Robert Prince.*****Wade Allen Herman, 48, of Cove, died Thursday, June 21. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 1. A lifelong resident of Orange, Wade was a shipfitter at Orange Shipbuilding, Levingston Shipbuilding and American Bridge. He is survived by his mother, Marie Morris Fontenot, sister and brother-in-law, Telisa and Ronald Norwood and nephew Michael Norwood.*****Mary Esta Bates Hall, 68, of Little Cypress died Thursday, June 22. Services were held Sunday, June 25. She was a retired nurse and was always the first one to offer help to anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Robert Hall. She is survived by her sons, Robert Hall, Keith Hall, granddaughters Kimber Lynn Hall, Tifany Dowden and Jana Hirschfelder and their families.*****Abdon Dominic Suire, 87, of Orange, died June 20. Services were held Friday, June 23. A native of Erath, Louisiana, he worked and retired in the Orange area from American Bridge. He enjoyed dancing, traveling and duck hunting and family was always most important to him. He is survived by his sons Brud, Joey, daughters Drue, Loretta, Carolyn and 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.*****Lloyd Joseph “Joey” Johnson, 38, of Cove died June 23 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Orange and had worked as a Railroad Engineer for the Sabine River Northern Railroad. He is survived by his daughters Savannah Nicole Johnson and M’Kayla Marie Johnson, mother Shirlene McPherson, father Lloyd Johnson, sisters Melanie McPherson, Shannon Wilkerson and Carrie Lee Miller.*****Dorothy Myers Cormier, 69, of Bridge City died June 22. Services were held Monday, June 26. She was preceded in death by her husband Patrick Cormier. She is survived by her daughters Melisa Spruell and Lisa Moore, sisters Grace Comeaux and Gladys Pourciaus and several grandchildren.*****Derek Prejean, 22, of Orange died Wednesday, June 21. Services were held Saturday, June 24. He worked as a bellman at the Delta Down’s Hotel and Casino. He was a 2002 LC-M graduate. He is survived by his parents Norman and Jackie Prejean of Orange, sister Renee Prejean, brother Devin and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

40 Years Ago-1979 In a few days the United States will celebrate it’s 200th birthday. On June 31, 7 p.m., the Bridge City Bi-Centennial beard contest will be held next to Bridge City Bank. *****A two-day community wide picnic in the park to be held Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, at Adams Bayou Park, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wear your Bi-centennial outfits. Over 30 booths and displays, live radio, free games will be on the grounds.

Sunday will be Edgar Brown, Jr., Memorial Day with plenty of live entertainment and a fireworks show. Everything is free, presented by Sabine Area Bi-Centennial Commission. Roy and Crystal Wingate are co-chairmen.*****A USA softball game held between Carl Parker, incoming Texas senator, and a team put up by Roy Dunn, made of members of the media, with H.D. Pate thrown in. Richard Cordor is umpire. All proceeds, plus a donation from the losing team, will go to the Bridge City/Orangefield Community Center fund.*****Max Windham is the young manager of Perry’s in Bridge City. He will be 32-years-old this week.*****Judge Homer Stephenson is in St. Elizabeth hospital after having a heart attack.*****Big chested Sherri Morse, who just returned from a grocery store convention in Houston, was admitted to the hospital for emergency gall-bladder surgery. She says she will be glad to finally eat like everyone else. Her first choice will be stuffed lobster at Paw Paw’s.*****Ann and Jimmy Segura took a flying trip to North Carolina to visit son Tommy and wife Becky.

They are stationed at Polk Air Force base.*****National Bell Ringing will take place July 4 at exactly 1 p.m. across the country.*****A big sale at Payless Shoe store. Cowboy boots, only $17.96, in honor of our 1976 birthday.*****Mark Dunn writes a feature story on G.G. Shinn and the TSC Trucking Company, made up of Kenny Babb, Gerry Mouton, Rat Brown and Oran Guidry.*****Traci Goza, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Goza, is the winner of a talent contest at Baylor for toe dancing and piano playing. She will receive a scholarship, jewelry and an all expense paid trip to the nationals.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to learn of the death of Lynda Lou Meyers, 65, who passed away June 6, at her home, which she shared with husband Ed, while sleeping.. Services were held Sunday at Cowboy Church.

We had known Lynda nearly 40 years. She worked in management for Paul Wise, at K-Mart. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.*****Lamar “Coco” Hardin, 92, died June 6. We had known “Coco” many years, in fact everyone knew “Coco.” He was involved in many civic endeavors until he got up in age and was forced to take it easy. He and his family had lived on a barge and when it docked in Abbeville, his mother went to Palm Hospital where Coca was born.

He was the only one of 12 siblings to be born in a hospital. The family drifted the barge to Orange where they lived for some time. A memorial was held at the Boat Club last Sunday. He was a colorful, great guy.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at PK’s Grill this week and at JB’s Barbeque next week. Everyone is always welcome.

Good food, great fellowship. Come and bring a friend.*****The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t have played a better game in Tuesday’s game five beating Golden State Warriors 119-97. Game six is Thursday in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are attempting to accomplish something that has never been done before, come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA championship. If Lebron James and the Cavaliers can win game six it sure will make game seven interesting.*****Had a phone visit with our friends Sue and Tommy Simar. So far all the rain hasn’t harmed their garden because they planted late, after the first heavy rains.

They say unless it gets too hot and dry, causing the figs to fall off the tree, it should be a bumper crop. Most folks tell me their gardens have been a wash out. Neighbor Cox, who is batching now days, says its been very disappointing so far. He will however, make a fair crop of okra. I can’t find any garden fresh tomatoes and would like to get some.*****We were sorry to learn our old conservative friend of 60 years, Kenneth Young, has suffered a stroke. We don’t have any details but our prayers are with him.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays: On June 15, the head of the Dupuis clan, Adam Dupuis, marks another year. He keeps everybody on their toes. Also celebrating are Sharon Fisher, Sheri Fruge, David Cardner, Tina Romero and Denise Vickers. Celebrities

celebrating on this day are New York governor Mario Cuomo, 64; actress Helen Hunt, 53; and rapper Ice Cube, 47.*****On June 16, Beverly Perry, who has survived almost everything, lives to celebrate another birthday. Also celebrating today are Leigh Ann Wilson and Jennifer Harrison. This would have been the birthday of our friend, the late Wilson “King” Dunn. He was special. Joining them in celebrating are boxing champion Roberto Duran, 65 and “Knots Landing” star Joan Van Ark, 73.*****On June 17, a real sweetheart, Alice Cole Hartsfield celebrates her special day and says they come around too often. Also celebrating is Andrew Riedel, Belinda Welch and Justin Johnson. Celebrities joining them are former speaker of the house, Newt Gingrich, 73, singer Barry Manilow, 70 and tennis player Venus Williams, 36.*****On June 18, pretty, long legged, car marketing expert, Brandy Slaughter celebrates. Brandy just rolls with the years, no big deal. Also celebrating are Kyna White, Mary Stewart, Amber King and Krystal Leonard. “Beatle” singer, songwriter, musician, Paul McCartney, celebrates on this day. He turns 74, and actress Carol Kane turns 64.*****On June 19, Father’s Day, Chelsie and Cortnie Moerbe celebrate, as does Betty Norwood, Shelby Permenter, Marianne Choate and Wyetta Carter. They are joined by actress Kathleen Turner, 62, dancer, choreographer, judge Paula Abdul turns 54 and author Salman Rushdie will be 69.*****June 20 is a special day for Keith Kay, Debbie Johansson, Lynda Phillips, Justin Roberts, Frankie Allen and Marie Norton. They celebrate birthdays with “Beach Boys” singer, songwriter Brian Wilson, 74, singers Lionel Richie, 66 and Cyndi Lauper, 63 and actress Nicole Kidman, 49. This also marks the first day of summer.*****Born in Orange, Texas on this day, June 21, 69 years ago, was Coach Wade Phillips. Others celebrating birthdays are Dustin Hartsfield, Commissioner David Dubose, Sarah Claybar and Sharon Wright.

They are joined by celebrity actors Michael Gross, 69 and Meredith Baxter, 69.*****I read in Dickie Colburn’s column last week that he was giving up Sabine Lake salt-water fishing for a couple of days.

He accepted an invitation from his buddy Byron Keiley to come catch some bream that are overrunning his place. Byron and Cindy are just north of Boone’s Crossing, on Toledo Bend. I’ve been hoping someone would come by with some bream or white perch for nearly three years now, so Capt. Dickie, If you catch more than you can eat, I’d be proud to take them off your hands.*****Sean Gros, who is in the U.S. Coast Guard, is traveling cross country from his station in Long Island, New York to California, where he will attend school for six weeks then will be sent to his next station. He is in hopes of being stationed somewhere on the Gulf Coast. Tuesday night he was in Springfield, Missouri and planned a short detour to visit his cousin Dr. Amber Dunn, in Garden City, Kansas. Along the way Sean has been visiting baseball and football stadiums and other sites. A high point was visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. A great trip for a young man.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK A letter from Sostan Dear Cuz, Jus a short note to let you know dat I visited our aunt and uncle, T’unt LaLa and Tee Nonk Breaux. Dey still live in da one-room house, on stilts, in da swamp. Tee Nonk hasn’t been to town since he applied for his Social Security 12 years ago. T’unt left da swamp once five years ago to attend her sister’s funeral. Tee Nonk still traps neutra, minks and utta stuff. A boat comes to get da hides every two weeks and T’unt give dem her grocery list and dey bring da stuff on dere next trip. Da mail boat, it rums every utta day. Sugar Bee’s nephew Calvin, runs da mail route and he let me ride da boat with him to go see da old folks. Nonk was gramp’s younger brother. I hadn’t seen dem in 19 years at grandpa’s funeral. Wit da mail Calvin brings dem da Lafayette Advertiser newspaper. Dey sure was glad to see me, glad to see anybody I suppose. Dey still don’t have any conveniences, no electricity, no phone, nutten. Da fur people bring dem kerosene for da lamp and to cook wit. Dem po people ain’t got nutten, Cuz, dey jus got one pair of glasses, and one set of teeths between da two of em. While she eats, he reads da paper.

More later, Sostan C’EST TOUT While the country was just processing the news of the mass murder in Orlando, Donald Trump was already exploiting the tragedy.

Trump posted on Twitter that he appreciated “The congratulations for being right on radical Islamic terrorism. Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center of Politics, said “No one plays a good hand worse than Donald Trump. The fact that he would tweet out how this tragedy benefited him just tells you he has no real sense of what a president does and how a president does it. It’s really sickening.” Trump was just getting warmed up, soon he was calling on President Obama to step down and Hillary to get out of the race.

Trump continues to push his Muslin ban. He outright lied about the Orlando shooter being from Afghanistan when the truth is, the 29 year old was born at the same place Trump was, in Queens, New York. On NBC’s Today show, Trump escalated his attacks on Obama saying that maybe the President doesn’t “Want to get it.” On FOX News, and in a speech, he all but accused the President of treason, creating doubt like he did on the “Birther” issue. His rhetoric on the issue proves how unprepared he is to be Commander-in-Chief. On the other hand, the renewed emphasis on terrorism highlights Clinton’s record as the nation’s former top diplomat and as a U.S. Senator from New York after Sept. 11. She was also a player in the plot that killed Osama bin Ladin. Trump’s poll numbers have been falling. Clinton now leads him by eight points, but what worries the GOP most is that Trump will cost them the Senate and could do much damage to the Congress.

Trump turned 70 years old Tuesday. His ego has been long in place, it’s all about ‘The Donald.’ It’s a sickness and nothing will heal that.*****Thanks for your time, mine is up. Please read us cover to cover and shop our family of advertisers when you can. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 15, 2016 •

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PINEHURST POLICE REPORT

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from May 22 - May 28, 2016.

Sunday, May 22 • Report of deceased person in the 50 block of East Harding.

• Suspicious activity in the 1200 block of 28th Street.

• Alarm in the 200 block of Strickland.

Monday, May 23 • Assist other agency in the 2600 block of Western Avenue.

Tuesday, May 24 • Disturbance in the 3000 The award-winning staff is made up of the following students: Sydney Pierce (Editor), Valen Elliott, Bailey Noah, Andrea Steward, Marie Vezina, Joshua Dunn, Ethan Martin, Caitlyn Permenter and Lillie East. The staff is led by LCM High School Journalism teacher Lindsey Fruge.

LCM journos win award e staff of the Little CypressMauriceville High School online newspaper, e LCM Bear Facts, has been awarded the honor of being a Student Newspapers Online (SNO) Distinguished Site for 2016. e staff met all six standards given by the SNO Distinguished Sites Recognition Program and earned badges in the following categories: Excellence in Writing Continuous Coverage

Site Excellence Story Page Excellence Multimedia Audience Engagement is is the second consecutive year the staff has been recognized as an SNO Distinguished Site. Out of 2,259 online student newspapers, the LCM Bear Facts is one of 20 to be given this prestigious title.

Two stories written by seniors Sydney Pierce and Andrea Stew-

ard were also chosen to be published on Best of SNO, a site devoted to excellence in student journalism. e LCM Bear Facts website, www.lcmbearfacts.com, offers school and community news, sports updates and schedules, editorials, photos, videos and breaking news. e homepage also showcases the LCM Bear Facts Twitter and Instagram feeds, which are updated daily.

LCM administrators honored Two Little Cypress-Mauriceville Administrators were selected by their respective professional organizations recently as Assistant Principal and Principal of the Year.

Carie Broussard, who has completed her sixth year as Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Elementary, was honored by the Region 5 Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). She not only has been an LCM employee for the past 17 years, but is an LCM High School alum and both parents are Mauriceville High School alumni. Ms. Broussard earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stephen F. Austin University and a Master of Education from Lamar University. She has a certification in Elementary SelfContained for grades one through six, and Principal certification for early childhood through grade twelve.

When asked why she pursued education, her reply is, “I LOVE children…love working with them, love building relationships, love showing them how important they are, and absolutely love watching them grow academically, socially, and independently.

I firmly believe the quote, “Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her.” Urie Bronfenbrenner Ryan DuBose was named 2016 Principal of the Year by the Region 5 Texas Association of Secondary Administrators recently.

DuBose began his teaching career at LCM High School, where he taught biology, physics and in-

Cari Broussard

Ryan DuBose

tegrated physics and chemistry from 2010 to 2013 and also coached football, girls’ basketball, and track and field at every level in high school. He was assistant principal from 2013 to 2015, when he was named Principal of Little Cypress Junior High.

During his time at LCM High School, he was nominated for Teacher of the Year twice and named Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, “School District Employee of the Month,” for February 2015. is high-energy administrator just completed his first year as Principal at Little Cypress Junior High and, with the rest of the staff, will take up residence in the new building when school begins this fall. He earned Magna Cum Laude honors with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry at Lamar University, where he also received a Master of Busi-

ness Administration with a focus on Finance. Ryan’s future plans are to work on a Doctorate from e University of Texas.

According to Superintendent Dr. Pauline Hargrove, “We are so pleased that these two exceptional educators have received the recognition of their peers.

LCM students, parents and staff have benefited from the dedication both Carie and Ryan bring to their positions and we are grateful that they choose to serve with the LCM family.”

Sen. Nichols seeks apps for Texas Armed Services Scholarship Special to e Record

Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) has called on qualified students to apply for a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. “is scholarship is a way to encourage and reward students interested in military service,” said Nichols. “It provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue higher education and take advantage of preparation from college ROTC programs.” e scholarship is offered by the state and rewards students who commit to four years of ROTC training and military service after graduation. Scholarship recipients who fail to complete the required criteria must repay the scholarship amount.

To be eligible, applicant must meet two of the following requirements: • Be on track to graduate high school in a Distinguished Achievement Program or International Baccalaureate program.

• 3.0 or higher GPA • Rank in the top third of graduating class.

• Achieve a college readiness score on the SAT (1070) or ACT (23).

To receive the scholarship: • Submit an essay explaining why

you believe military service is important and how you would fulfill the requirements of the scholarship • Be enrolled in a Texas public or private accredited institution of higher education; • Enroll in an eligible Texas institution and an eligible ROTC program • Commit in writing to: • Remain in ROTC for four years.

• Graduate within six years.

• Enter Guard service or accept a commission with the armed services within six months of graduation from college.

To apply for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship, students should submit a one or two-page essay explaining why they believe military service is important and how they would fulfill the requirements of the scholarship. Evidence of qualifications and essays must be received by ursday, June 30. Essays and evidence of qualifications should be emailed to .

As students may be contacted for a follow-up interview if needed and may be asked to provide documentation of qualifications, please include personal contact information..

For more information or questions please visit or contact Sen. Nichols’ Jacksonville district office at 903589-3003 during normal business hours.

block of MacArthur Drive.

• Suspicious activity in the 2600 block of MLK. • Assist other agency in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

• Assist other agency in the 100 block of Henrietta.

Wednesday, May 25 • Assist other agency in the 700 block of Irving. ursday, May 26 • Assist other agency in area of Interstate 10 and Woodlark.

Friday, May 27 • Alarm in the 200 block of Strickland.

• Disturbance in the 1700 block of North 30th Street.

• Informational report 3700

block of Mockingbird.

• Harassment in the 2200 block of North 34th Street.

• Suspicious activity in the 4000 block of Swallow.

Saturday, May 28 • Alarm in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Assist other agency in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

• Informational report in the 3300 block of Old Castle Lane.

• Informational report in the 1900 block of Strickland.

• Disturbance in the 1300 block of Bay Street.

Source: Pinehurst Police Department

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 2384 W. Norman Cr., Orange Assault, 160 S. Lakeview Rd., Vidor Animal bite, Willowbend at Ruth Pl., Vidor Assault, 170 N. FIsherman Rd., Vidor Assault, 13090 Sand Ridge Rd., Vidor June 5: Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 2360 N. Sutton Dr., Vidor Death investigation, 2303 Ellis Dr., Orange Unusual circumstances, 1225 Osteen Dr. Found property, 2555 Barbara St., Orange Vehicle fire, Old Hwy. 87, Orange

Burglary of habitation, 1645 Cheyenne, Vidor June 6 Fire/arson, 110 Texlas Rd./e Decent Store, Vidor reats/harassment, 3701 Windy Ln., Orange Burglary of building, 1264 Trainer Ln., Orange Death investigation, 6900 Meyers Rd., Orange Reckless driving, 205 Border St., Orange Sexual assault of a child, Scott Dr., Vidor Fraud, 9810 Longleaf Rd., Orange Dog bite, 790 W. Tram Rd., Vidor eft, 3365 N. Tram Rd., Vidor Telephone harassment, 2822 Elm Rd., Orange

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Officers from the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls between May 31-June 7: May 31 eft, Trainer Ln., Orange Burglary of motor vehicle, 18550 S. Hwy. 62, Orange Burglary ofmotor vehicle, 8875 Hwy. 12, Orange June 1 Fail to maintain single lain/financial responsibility/expired license plates, S. Hwy. 62, Orange Welfare concern, 20871 S. Hwy. 62/Express Mart, Orange Harassment/disorderly conduct, 8895 Northridge Dr., Orange eft, 319 Lakeview, Vidor Fraud, 2253 S/ Duhon St., Orange Fail to identify/arrest, 7000 IHI-10 W. eft/aggravated assault with firearm, 570 N. Teal Rd., Orange June 2 Burglary of habitation, 560 Evangeline, Vidor Burglary of motor vehicle/theft of firearm, 4937 Len Dr., Orange eft, Main and Sawmill, Vidor Possession of methamphetamine, Lakeview Cutoff and FM 1131 June 3 Shoplifting, 4080 N. Hwy. 105, Vidor Interfering with police, 3081 Woodland Dr., Orange Recovery of stolen vehicle/escape prisoner, Hwy. 62 at Old Hwy. 62 Assault, 4734 Old Hwy. 87, Orange Disturbance, 7880 Isabell Dr., Orange Assault, 11384 Hwy. 12/Shell Station, Orange Disturbance, 925 Courmier, Vidor June 4 Suspicious person, 7358 Lariat Loop, Orange Burglary of motor vehicle/theft of firearm, 17450 IH-10, Vidor

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Deaths & Memorials David Karasik Orange David Christopher Karasik, 91, of Orange, passed away June 12, at his home in Orange.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 16, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Kenney Molanders. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, David at the funeral home.

Karasik Born in New York, NY, May 1, 1925, He was the son of Albert and Alice Karasik. He served honorably in the United States Navy and afterward was a 55 year member pipefitter for the Local 195 where he retired. Mr. Karasik was a member of the Madison Lodge 126, member of the Scottish Rite Body, and master Mason. Some of his favorite pastimes were playing dominos and dancing with his wife.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife of 66 years, Edith Jean Karasik, of Orange; children, Steven Karasik, of Austin, Phyllis Guillory and husband, Pat, of Austin, and James “Jimmy” Karasik and wife, Michelle, of Orange; grandchildren, Chris Guillory and wife, Felicia, Nicholas Karasik, Erin Husband and husband, David, Scott Karasik and Lindsey Karasik and his great-grandchildren, Leilyn Guillory and Knox Husband.

Mr. Karasik’s family would like to thank the Texas Total Care Home Health and Hospice for their kindness and compassion, especially Sanford Corley, Emily Allen, Kaley White and the numerous assistants that all helped during this time.

Mildred Cobb Pennsville, NJ Mildred Vice Cobb, age 88, of Pennsville, NJ, formerly of Orange, passed away Thursday, June 9.

Mildred is survived by her sons, Tommy Vice, Billy Vice and wife, Elaine and Bobby Vice and wife, Marylee; daughter-in-law, Loretta Vice Broussard; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy Mildred and Mary Melancon; sister, Thelma Louise; son, Cobb Danny Vice and husbands, Leon Vice and Luther Cobb.

Mildred was a past Madam State President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am-noon, Saturday, June 18, at Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, with funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Larry Duhon Orange Larry Lee Duhon, 84, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, June 1, in Orange. Services were held Saturday, June 4, at Community Church in Orange, with a committal service following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.

Larry was born January 21, 1932 to the late Clara Hanks and Willis Earl Duhon in Bessie Heights and was a lifelong resident of Orange. Larry, Staff SerLarry geant, was an active member of the United States Duhon Air Force for four years and served honorably for his country during the Korean conflict. After stepping down from active military duty, Larry worked for 38 years as an electrician for Texaco. He was an active member in his community, where he spent several years volunteering for the Red Cross, contributing to Orange Christian Services and was a member of the Zoning Board for the City of Orange. Larry also worked actively at the Community Church in Orange in the Singles Group ministry, for the Divorce Recovery group and worked in the Emmaus Community for 15 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well by two sisters, Iris Duhon Williams and Grace Duhon Fielder and three brothers, John A. Duhon, Edsal Duhon and Earl Duhon.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Betty Duhon; two daughters Nancy Duhon Hatton and her husband, Michael and Betsy Duhon Davis and her husband, Richard; grandchildren, Heather Williams and her husband, Amon, Holly-Nan Furlow and her husband, Lonnie, Jeffrey Davis and his wife, Marisa, Philip Davis and his wife, SaraAnne and Olivia Hatton and his great-grandchildren, Hadley, Zachary, Payden, Cameron, Audrey, Austin and Kennedy.

Those honoring the life of Larry Duhon as Pallbearers were Adrian Hebert, David Bridwell, Kirk Petross, Jim Young, Rick Landers and Chad VanDevender.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions on behalf of Larry Duhon may be made to Orange Christian Services, 2518 W. Park Ave. Orange, Texas 77630 (409) 886 – 0938, or Community Church 3400 Martin Luther King Dr. Orange, Texas 77632 (409) 883 – 4498.

Rev. Henry Stevens Orange Reverend Henry L. Stevens, 98, of Orange, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 9. Services were held Monday, June 13, at Eastgate United Pentecostal Church with Pastor Gary Wheeler officiating. Interment followed at King Cemetery in Deweyville.

Rev. Stevens graduated from Marshall College and attended seminary in Tulsa, Ok. One of his favorite stories to share about his childhood was Rev. Henry Stevens traveling, by covered wagon, on trips between Texas and Oklahoma. He was told his first words were “locus up a tree.”

Rev. Stevens was born in Ralls, Aug. 5, 1917. He founded and pastored North Orange Pentecostal Church from 1942-1976. He was very proud that approximately 40 Pastors came out of his church. Rev. Stevens retired from the United States Post Office as a rural carrier.

On his mail route, is where he put to memory many books of the Bible that he could quote, and loved to share the word with everyone.

He literally wrote the word of God on his heart.

He was not only a Fisher of Men but also an avid fisherman. One of his favorite quotes about fishing was “its like one jerk waiting on another” and “It’s not the gale but the set of the sail.”

He is preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Mary Louise Mulford Stevens and his second wife Geneva L. Chandler Stevens and a son Daniel Stevens.

He is survived by five children, Naomi Stevens of Pearland, Sam Stevens and his wife Linda of Sulphur, LA, Benny Stevens and his wife Debbie of Granbury, Mike Stevens and his wife Claire of Houston and David Stevens and his wife Karen of Orange, 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, please send denotations to North Orange Pentecostal Church.

Dorman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobbie Weber Orange Bobbie Sue (Bailey) Weber, 57, of Orange, passed away June 9, in Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 14, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Orange, with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Cremation followed services, with her final resting place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Vidor, Aug. 9, 1958, she was the daughBobbie Sue ter of Bobby James Bailey, Sr. and Aurora (Perez) Weber Bailey. She was a registered dietician and homemaker and attended St. Maurice Catholic Church.

Bobbie enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening, swimming, being at the beach and fishing; she was also an animal lover. She loved cooking and spending time with her family, but most of all spending

time with her new grandson, Luke.

She was preceded in death by her mother and her nephew, Aaron Bailey.

Bobbie is survived by her father; her loving husband, Michael S. Weber; daughter, Shanna Anselmo and husband, Alberto, of Lumberton; step-children, Clifton R. Weber and wife, Christina, of Vidor and Brent P. Weber, of Dallas; grandson, Luke Anselmo; step-grandchildren, Madison Weber and Callisa Weber; sisters, Elvina Norwood, Aurora “Gloria” St. Clair and husband, Mark and Ida Bailey; brothers, Bobby James Bailey, Jr. and wife, Karolyn and Carl Michael Bailey and wife, Salina, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lurline Gillis Beaumont Lurline Hollie Gillis, 85, joined our Heavenly Father on the evening of June 9.

Mrs. Gillis was born July 5, 1930 in Starks, to William and Jessie Hollie. A lifelong resident of Starks, God and her family were her life. She was a founding member of Calvary Apostolic Church and spent 23 years with her church family.

Lurline She was fond of spending time with her family in Gillis the outdoors, fishing and camping.

She is survived by her daughter, Mildred Gillis Lafleur and husband Ivan of Ville Platte, LA; her three sons, Jerry Gillis of Vidor, Harper Gillis and wife Mary of Starks and David Gillis and wife Vera of Deweyville; six grandchildren,12 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Alton Jerry Gillis; parents; son, Harry Manuel Gillis; three grandchildren, Jerry Ken Gillis, Leland William Johnson and Audie Renea Gillis and her daughter-in-law, Wanda “Dockie” Gillis.

Funeral service was Sunday, June 12, with burial following at Fountain Cemetery in Starks. The services were under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Lois Duhon Beaumont Lois Sarver Duhon, 96, of Beaumont, passed away June 10, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. James “Big Jim” Salles, of West End Baptist Church in Beaumont. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial GarLois dens in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the serDuhon vice beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Born in the Winfree Community of Orange County, February 25, 1920, she was the daughter of Loranzy R. Sarver and Minnie (Winfree) Sarver. Lois graduated third in her class in 1938.

She raised her five children and then went to school at Lamar University and got her elementary teaching certificate. Just wanting the experience, she taught for one year and retired, not considering it work.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Otha Duhon; parents; sons, Otis Duhon and Joe Alan Duhon and her grandson, Randy Duhon.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Juanita McDonald, Gloria Graves and Patricia Lewallen; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren and her sister, Juanita Toronjo.

Her family would like to thank Texas Total Care and Hospice for their great care, along with her night sitter Mrs. Watson and all of the Calder Woods staff and residents.

SharLee West Orange SharLee West, 70, passed away with her loving family by her side Monday, June 6, at her home in Orange. Services were Friday, June 10, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Orange with Bishop Evans officiating. Interment followed at Parish Cemetery.

SharLee was born in Orange, July 13, 1945 to the late I.C. “Mike” Manshack and Verlon McSwain Manshack. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Orange.

At the church she served as nursery leader, the service leader and many other callings. She was always making meals for others. She loved sending cards and hand-written letters to family and friends.

She also loved doing genealogy. SharLee had a love for animals and enjoyed spoiling her sweet “grand-dogs”.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her two nephews, Jason Vincent and Lance Corporal Shane Goldman.

She is survived by her husband Glenn West; son, Glenn Michael “Mike” West and his wife Patrice and daughter, Kimberly West, all of Orange; two brothers, Michael G. Manshack and his wife Cathy and Bobby R. Manshack and his wife Jan, all of Orange; three sisters; Shirley Cochran, Judy Allen and her husband Ricky and Cammie Vincent and her husband T-Ray, all of Orange; two beautiful grandchildren, Noah Michael West and Amy Piper BriAnne West and numerous nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers were Michael Manshack, Robert Manshack, Jonathan Manshack and Bryan Cochran.

Pallbearers were Brandon Allen, Lance Cochran, Matt Manshack, Bradley Manshack, Paul Watkins, Jason Lilyquist, Wesley West and Lance West.

Lynda Meyers Orange Lynda Lou Meyers, 65, of Orange, passed away Monday, June 6, at her home. Services were Sunday, June 12, at The Cowboy Church with Bro. Dale Lee officiating.

Lynda was born in Wichita Falls, to the late Melvin Olun Ellison, Jr. and Norma Jean Zimmerland Ellison. She had been a resident of the Orange area for 40 years and was a member of The Cowboy Lynda Church. Lynda worked many years for K-Mart in Meyers management. She was a wonderful and loving grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Ed Meyers; son, Wesley Gruber and his wife Terrie of Hartburg and step-son Joel Meyers of Orange; daughter, Kailli Pyle and her husband Michael of Fannett and three step-daughters, Jan Meyers and her husband Rick Bush of Sacramento, CA, Amber Peck of Odessa and Jaclyn Grimsley of Nashville; sisters, Cynthia Fudge and her husband Wayne of Tulsa, OK and Carolyn Durant of Wichita Falls; six grandchildren, Lexi Pyle, Daryenne Pyle, Dylan Gruber, Alec Gruber, Andrew Meyers and Hunter Harvey.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Cowboy Church.

Alice Boutte Vidor Alice Marie Boutte, 82, of Buna, passed away on June 10, in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Monday, June 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Charles Chesson. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born in Beaumont, Aug. 9, 1933, she was the daughter of John Victor Chesson and Alice marie Alice (Collins) Chesson.

Boutte She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence Wynn Boutte and brothers, Guy Granger and Jerald Vernon Chesson.

She is survived by her children, John Lynn Boutte and wife Elaine of Little Cypress, Valerie Gail Boutte-Hatch and husband Gary and Renee Denise Boutte-York and husband Chris, all of Buna; grandchildren, John Christopher Boutte, Darcie Marie Yeagens, Jerusha Anne Boutte, Evan Lynn Hatch, April Nicol Hatch-Widner, Alyssa York and Christopher York; great-grandchildren, Ayden Yeagens, Ben Yeagens, Alice Boutte, Corbin Hatch and Abrianna Widner and siblings, James Chesson, Georgeann Kay and Charles Chesson.

Serving as pallbearers were John Christopher Boutte, Brian Yeagens, Chris York, Keith Widner, Evan Hatch and Christopher York.

Honorary pallbearers were Rich Richardson, Joel Cassidy and John Lynn Boutte.

Carl Hardy Vidor Carl LeLand Hardy, 67, of Vidor, passed away June 6. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Many, La. Burial followed at Fort Jesup Cemetery in Many. The Patriot Guard led the procession and all motorcycles are welcome.

Born in Many, Louisiana, on October 7, 1948, he Carl was the son of Emmit Oliver Hardy and Mildred Hardy Mae Scott Hardy. Carl was a veteran of the United States Army who served his country in Vietnam.

He was a horse loving, gun totin’, motorcycle riding friend to everyone.He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Emmit Ray Hardy; nephew, Vincent Ray Hardy; and his grandson, Keldon Gene Hardy. Carl is survived by his loving wife, Julie McIntosh Hardy; children, Shirette Hardy Johnson and her husband James, Brandon Hardy and wife Brandy, Sheldon Hardy and wife Suze, Allyssa McIntosh, and Dillon Borel; grandchildren, Brooke Johnson Goodale, Blake Johnson, Caelea Hardy, Celbee Hardy, Colton Reese, Kryndon Hardy, and Cardon Hardy; great-granddaughter, Caroline Goodale; brothers, Ruel Hardy and Justin Hardy; his sister, Edith Hardy Salter; and his step-children, Tammy Selman, Brian Daniels, Nicole Daniel, Todd Daniels, Patrick Burleson, Daren Burleson, and Kim Little. Funeral services are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas.

Please refrain from wearing any perfumes or colognes, as some family members are highly allergic.

Donnie Smith Vidor Donnie Glynn Smith, Sr., 65, of Vidor, died Monday, May 30, in Beaumont.

Services were Friday, June 10, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel.

Donnie was born in Dallas, April 16, 1951, to the late Virgil Smith and Bobbie Bolton Smith. He worked as a truck driver for over 20 years. He Donnie loved to fish and spending time with his children Smith and grandchildren.

Donnie is survived by his wife Elva Smith of Vidor and one son Donnie Glynn Smith, Jr. and his wife Carolynn of Vidor; six daughters, Tammy Weber and her husband Charles and April Smith, all of Vidor, Teresa Smith of Natchitoches, LA, Patricia Odell and Thomas Taylor of Mauriceville, Melissa Barfield and her husband Vincent of Natchitoches and Monica Higginbotham of Orangefield; three brothers, Ronnie Smith and his wife Robin of Orangefield, Mark Smith of Bridge City and Gary Smith of Orangfield.

Don Berndt Orange Don Berndt, 79, died Monday, June 6, in Beaumont. He was a native of Wonewoc, WI and a longtime resident of the Orange County area.

Don served his country in the U.S. Navy and loved to hunt and fish. He was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers.

A visitation was held Friday, June 10, at Memorial Don Funeral Home of Vidor.

Berndt Don is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Townsend and husband Ricky of Burkeville; sons, Don Berndt, Jr. and wife Mary Kay of Orange and Doug Baire and wife Chari of Waynesville, OH; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Al Berndt, Doug Berndt and John Berndt and sister, Evelyn Fennegan.

Don was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Ruby Stephens Orange Ruby Pearl Henry Weatherford Stephens, 88, of Orange, passed away June 10, at her home in Orange.

Funeral services were Tuesday, June 14, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial followed at Antioch Cemetery in Buna.

Born in Livingston Island, La, August 22, 1927, Ruby she was the daughter of George Henry and Clara Stephens (Jackson) Henry. Ruby loved to dance and she loved to knit. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby L. Stephens of Orange; daughters, Wanda Weatherford of Houston and Linda Weatherford Westmoreland and husband Don of Buna; five grandchildren, Nita Walden, Brenda Campbell, Kevin Westmoreland, Melanie Gibbs and Justin Westmoreland; 11 great-grandchildren, Lindsey Walden, Megan Walden Sanders, Jason Lynch, Lindsay Solorzano, Emilee Westmoreland, Lindell Westmoreland, Gavin Gibbs, Bella Gibbs, Aiden Wes Gibbs, Donovan Lynn Westmoreland and Lillian Ruby Westmoreland and 13 great-great-grandchildren, Gunner Greasby, Jessica Sanders, Haley Sanders, Lindsey Sanders, Tanner Sanders, Anthony Solorzano, Marcus Solorzano, Keira Solorzano, Landon, Dage and Jace Westmoreland, Emmett Sanders and Lexi Solorzano.

Serving as pallbearers will be John Sanders, Freddie Campbell, Robert Gibbs, Justin Westmoreland, Jason Lynch and Kevin Westmoreland. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Henry, Richard Woods and Don Westmoreland.

Mildred Moore Orange Mildred Pauline Moore, 74, of Orange, passed away June 7, at DuBuis Hospital in Port Arthur.

Funeral services were Monday, June 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Jeff Bell. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Born in Tyler, March 7, 1942, she was the daughter of George Milton Hunt and Opal Lee Reed.

Mildred She retired from the West Orange-Cove CISD. Moore She was preceded in death by grandparents, parents and son, Michael Chiappi.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Moore; children, Robert Wayne Chiappi, Teresa Lynn Chiappi and William Chiappi, Jr.; grandchildren, Justin Lee LeJeune, Kristi Lynn LeJeune and Walter Alexander White; siblings, Geneva Hunt, Wayne Hunt, Dean Hunt, Lorris Hunt, Kenneth Hunt, Glenda Hunt, John Kovatch and Melody (Kovatch) Luna.

Serving as pallbearers were Billy Landry, Johnny Bergeron, Chester Moore, Jr., Frank Moore, Nelson Simon and Eva Mae Simon.

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Judge denies bench trial for Charleston shooting suspect Dylann Roof

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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

First United Methodist Church - Orange 502 Sixth Street • 886-7466

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

www.fumcorange.com

Dylann Roof. (Charleston County Sheriff’s Office via AP, File)

Staff Report For The Record – A jury, not a judge, will consider hate crimes and other federal charges against the man accused of gunning down nine parishioners at a South Carolina church, the judge overseeing the case ruled Monday.

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel also ordered that jurors will hear arguments on a possible death sentence for Dylann Roof if he's convicted of capital crimes in his federal trial.

Attorneys for Roof, 22, had requested a bench trial, acknowledging in court papers filed last week that prosecutors hadn't agreed to sign off on the idea. Earlier Monday, prosecutors filed papers officially opposing a bench trial, pointing out that their approval was needed to move forward with one.

ing to plead guilty if the government drops its pursuit of a possible death sentence.

Roof also faces nine counts of murder in state court. That trial is set for January.

The church shootings, which occurred a year ago this Friday, reignited discussions about race relations and led to the removal of a Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina Statehouse. Roof had previously posed for photos with a rebel flag.

Due in part to problems in obtaining lethal injection drugs, no one has been executed in South Carolina since 2011. The federal government hasn't put anyone to death since 2003.

Roof faces the charges in connection to the June 17 shootings during Wednesday night Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. His federal trial is scheduled to begin on Nov. 7, and Roof's defense attorneys have said he is will-

Roof was originally to go on trial in state court this July. But the case was delayed after defense attorneys said doctors needed more time to complete psychiatric testing of Roof.

Faith UMC presents ‘Surf Shack’ VBS

at East Texas Baptist Encampment and a Crystal Beach Retreat.

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

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

Faith United Methodist Church 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maple Crest Baptist Church to host Fathers Day Car Show 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. Each entry will receive a free meal.

The event is co-hosted by Southeast Texas Vintage Cruisers. For more information, contact David at 673-7016 or Barron at 2239152.

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

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

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

Harvet Chapel

1305 Irving St. • West Orange • 882-0862

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 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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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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FISHING ORANGE COUNTY

Thank you Mr. Hardin COLBURN-FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

I was mired in my own world and strolling aimlessly through the fishing department of the Beaumont Academy store last Monday when I snapped to the fact that I was being followed by a young teen-ager.

When I glanced at him he would widen the gap, but he was never far behind.

Finally, before he could hastily retreat once again, I asked him if he was looking for a particular lure or just killing time while his Mom shopped. “I don’t know how you knew my Mom was shopping with my sister,” he replied sheepishly, “but I thought you might be Capt. Colburn and I was trying to be sure without having to ask.”

“Just a hunch,” I replied.

He was elated that he had cold trailed the right guy and immediately raced through a list of things that he knew about me as if to justify his clandestine pursuit. “You spoke at a CCA meeting when I was little and after your talk you gave me and my brother a pack of Assassins and a spool of line. We live in Pt. Arthur, but I listen to you on the radio, read your column each week and my Grandfather saves your magazine columns for me. Another time at the S.A.L.T. Club we…!”

“Whoa, now don’t get crazy on me,” I interrupted in an effort to slow him down so that he could resume occasionally taking a breath. “I fish just like you do….. I’ve just been doing it about sixty years longer.”

We talked about anything and everything associated with fishing until our chance meeting was interrupted by the ringing of his cell phone. “My Mom is checking out so I have to go…. thanks for talking to me.”

I was almost back to my own truck when I saw them exiting the store and I motioned for him to head my way. “I just happen to have a couple of packs of those Swim Baits that we were talking about in the color that is working well for us right now. After dropping them in his bag he thanked me and added, “You signed that spool of line at that CCA meeting and I never used it so I am not going to ask you to sign these.”

With that, he stopped a short distance away, wheeled around and put everything back in the proper perspective as only a thirteen year old could when he asked, “Hey, Capt. Colburn……you wouldn’t want to make a donation to our All Star team would you?”

I mention this meeting for two reasons.The first being that more kids than you will ever know are watching and listening to you and hanging onto everything you are willing to share about your own fishing experiences. Technique isn’t nearly as imporCOLBURN Page 2B

Going into his next start this week Dallas Keuchel owns the worst record (3-9) and highest ERA (5.54) of any Astros’ starter. His 50 earned runs and 92 hits allowed are the most in the American League.

Keuchel Goes From First To Worst Kaz’s Korner Joe Kazmar For The Record

When the Houston Astros’ Cy Young Award winning lefty Dallas Keuchel was asked in spring training this year what he expected in 2016, he replied, “Same old team, it’s just another year, We’re still going to have fun, That’s pretty much it.

It’s boring.”

Keuchel was right on a couple of predictions because it’s pretty much the same old team and it really is just another year, but I guarantee you, he’s not having any fun.

He was awarded the Cy Young Award last season for his brilliant 20-8 record and

2.48 ERA. Going into his next start this week Keuchel owns the worst record (3-9) and highest ERA (5.54) of any Astros’ starter. His 50 earned runs and 92 hits allowed are the most in the American League.

The mounting losses whenever Keuchel is on the mound for Houston are not always his fault. On several occasions the Astros were shut out or only scored a run or two while Keuchel may have had only one bad inning, but it usually

spelled defeat.

According to Monday’s Houston Chronicle “a lack of run support has plagued Keuchel all season. The AllStar lefthander has garnered an American League worst 2.46 runs of support per start, and the Astros have scored three or more runs for him in only three of his 14 outings.

(Mike Fiers, on the other hand, has averaged 6.07 runs of support over his 12 starts).”

Last Sunday at Tampa Bay was a perfect example of how Keuchel’s season has been going. He breezed through the first four innings, facing one over the minimum batters before two botched double plays helped the Rays score five runs

and send Keuchel to the showers. The score ended up with the Rays winning 5-0.

“Bad breaks are far from the whole story of his season, and Keuchel in 14 starts has already lost nine decisions, one more than he lost in 33 starts last year,” the Chronicle pointed out.

This week’s USA Today Sports Weekly had on article on Keuchel which stated, “If the Astros are to complete their rise from the American League cellar to a playoff spot, Keuchel’s revival will be a key development.

“Before he faced the (LA) Angels on May 28, Keuchel had KAZ Page 2B

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tant as simply sharing the details of the latest trip as many of them will never have an opportunity to even get in a boat.

The second reason is that this all came home to roost last weekend while attending a memorial funeral service for Lamar “Coco” Hardin. Without his ever knowing it, he represented everything magical about fishing the lower end of the Sabine River and Sabine Lake for me. His family was literally raised on these waters and every story he joyfully shared in his captivating style was based on their experiences.

Whether he was holding court over a counter in the Western Auto Store, Livingston’s Tackle Shop, across the deck of his camp in East Pass or the main foyer of the First Presbyterian church on Sunday morning, I hung on his every word. I still vividly remember as a youngster hoping throughout the sermon that one or more of his friends would ask him something about fishing before he left!

Lamar, his grandson and name sake, is a cherished friend and he and his family lovingly refer to his grandfather as Coco, but he will forever be Mr. Hardin to me.It seems like there was never the right time, but not once do I ever recall thanking him for even allowing me to stand close enough to absorb every word of his adventures nor do I think that he ever realized how much those words mattered.

Fishing is about far more than simply catching or not catching a fish. Appreciate, respect and be quick to share your passion for this blessing with others.

Three ways for the entire family to have fun camping Staff Report For The Record

Few activities can bring a family with children closer together than a camping trip. The cooperative effort, the time together experiencing the outdoors and new places, the shared laughter—all have the potential for lifetime-memory creators. These are the types of experiences parents want to give their children: great family times that grown kids can look back upon and cherish.

Not every child, however, takes instantly to the outdoor/camping experience (heck, not all adults do, either).

While some kids seem to revel in allthings-outdoors, others may not find the occasional rigors and inconveniences of not having a flush toilet for a weekend all too appealing. Particularly younger kids may need some gentle prodding to be-

Thanks and God bless you Mr. Hardin!

Not every child takes instantly to the idea of camping. Here are some suggestions from the National Forest Foundation for making the family camping trip a little more appealing to everyone involved.

Assign a rotating chore list, so that each child gets involved in the various responsibilities (cooking, setting up and cleaning up the campsite, firebuilding, gathering kindling) and has the opportunity to learn. Obviously, depending on age and safety factors, mom and dad will be assisting here. come campers.

While no child should be forced into the wilderness against his or her wishes, there are plenty of ways to make even the most timid of children come to love camping. A bit of forethought, some preplanning on mom’s and dad’s parts, and the kids will be asking, “When are we going again?” on the way home. Here are several suggestions for making the family trip an enjoyable one for all.

•Get Everyone Equally Involved: Start and keep a family camping journal. Each day have a different child fill out the day’s entry of activities, with input from everyone. Past entries make for fun campfire reading.

Have each child be “in charge” for a day, deciding what activities will be undertaken (swimming, hiking, games) that day.

• Start Family Traditions: Whether it’s sing-alongs, ghost stories (maybe an ongoing ghost story), the sharing of family history, or a nightly game of charades, the after-dinner campfire is the perfect time to begin regular traditions that may be carried on from trip to trip, year to year.

Perhaps it will become routine or tradition that on a given day of each trip, your family always takes the big hike. Rotate the responsibility of who chooses the hike and who leads it. Back at camp, today’s journalist can record the highlights through words, art and photographs.

• Make Camping A Learning Experience: The opportunities for children to learn while spending time outdoors are almost

Kaz: Astro’s Dallas Keuchel gone 0-5 with a 7.78 ERA over his previous seven starts. Last year he gave up more than three runs six times in 33 outings. This season, he did it in five of his first 10 starts, the article continued.”

Astros’ Manager A.J. Hinch pointed out, “A lot of the stuff he has done early in the season is noteworthy because we aren’t used to seeing him struggle with his command and control.

“When you see guys struggle that have had the type of success he’s had, it gets a little more magnified than the issue really is. He is our ace and he is still our ace,” Hinch proclaimed.

But the Astros’ slow start the first two months of the season can’t all be attributed to Keuchel’s demise—nobody except All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve has hit consistently all season. Altuve had the Astros’ only two hits Sunday, bringing his batting average up to .344, which ranks among the leaders in the major leagues.

Carlos Correa, the 2015 AL Rookie of the Year is also off to a very slow start. He missed the entire three-game series at Tampa Bay with an ankle injury, but was expected to play last night (Tuesday) at St. Louis.

After winning 11 of 13 games, the Astros have lost five of seven going into St. Louis last night for a brief two-game series. They return home to Minute Maid Park for a threegame weekend series with Cincinnati and then three games with the Los Angeles Angels.

A nice winning streak could get the Astros up to the .500 plateau and maybe on their way to challenge for another playoff spot.

KWICKIES… The Chicago Cubs’ fans are obviously stuffing the ballot box for All-Star voting. As of

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last week every infield position had a Cubbie leading the voting including the No. 1 outfield choice. Lufkin Hudson graduate Brandon Belt was second in the voting as the San Francisco Giants’ first baseman.

The NFL’s two-time defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt and Erin Andrews will host the CMT Music Awards tonight at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. It can be seen on CBS. Shell announced last week that it will stop sponsoring the Houston Open in 2018. The 2017 event will be played March 27-April 2 and will be the 26th and last with the energy company as the title sponsor.

And while on the topic of PGA Tour golf, the 116th U.S. Open begins tomorrow (Thurs.) at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. with Jordan Spieth the defending champion. The four-day major event will be televised Thursday and Friday on FS1 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Fox (4-7 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday (Fox 10 a.m.-6 p.m.).

For you half-a-dozen National Hockey League fans, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 in Game 6 Sunday night to win the prestigious Stanley Cup. A lot of money was lost when 6-5 favorite Exaggerator came in 11th in the field of 13 at Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. Creator, a 16-1 long-shot, edged out Destin in a photo finish in the 1½-mile race which is the third jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown.

JUST BETWEEN US… The Houston Texans began their three-days of organized team activities (OTAs) and mini-camp Tuesday with no pads and no hitting. The defensive line will be looking to replace departed Jared Crick while the offensive line will

endless. With the aid of field guides (or perhaps mom’s and dad’s own impressive knowledge), just a few of the possibilities are: wildflowers, trees, plants, animals, animal tracks, birds, cloud types/weather, stars/astronomy, survival skills, knottying, fire-building and many more.

Consider making your family camping trip a geo-camping trip. Combining the quickly growing outdoor activity of geocaching with camping is about as kidfriendly as it gets. What child doesn’t love a treasure hunt? And it’s a great way to learn navigating one’s way through the woods.

Finally, for those very young or very timid children, consider easing into the outdoor experience by first renting a cabin or an RV. The family can still enjoy outdoor activities during the day, cook out, and have a campfire, but the comfort and familiarity of a real bed at the end of the day may be just enough to put that child at ease.

Regardless of sleeping quarters or activities chosen, family camping trips have the potential to bring the whole family closer together and create lasting memories. A child who is comfortable in the out of doors becomes an adult who is comfortable in the world. What better gift can a parent give a child?

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have new starters at center and right guard to replace Ben Jones and Brandon Brooks. There are 16 linemen on the roster and all should be present except Duane Brown who is recovering from

surgery to repair a torn quad tendon suffered in the 16th game last season. The threeday mini-camp is the only mandatory part of the off-season program.

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Entertainment Southeast Texas

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Another great week of music and entertainment is on tap, especially this weekend for those who enjoy classic rock or good comedy.

Visit localmusicguide.net for more information on artists and venues and follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily updates.

Wednesday, June 15 Blake Sticker @ Bar Local Rod Rishard @ Cafe Del Rio Curse and the Cure @ e Capri Club Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Street Side Jazz Trio @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill e Fuse @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern ursday, June 16 Brad Brinkley @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Curse and the Cure @ e Bayou Cafe #2 High Rollers @ Blue Martini Frank Gilligan @ Cafe Del Rio Dean James @ Downtown Event Centre John Guidroz and Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Knotch @ Good Times Pub Jimmy Kaiser @ e Grill Pug Johnson, Tyler Darby and John Teague @ La Cantina - PA e Cadillacs @ Larry’s French Market Socially Awkward, Tiarra Girls,

Tornado 4:18, Lee Pelly @ e Logon Cafe David Joel @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Baby Birds @ Madison’s Back N Tyme Band @ Orange VFW Hall John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood JAG @ Rancho Grande e Fuse @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Zach Gonzalez @ White Horse Bar and Grill Friday, June 17 e Guess Who @ Golden Nugget Casino High Rollers @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut David Joel Band @ Cafe Del Rio Zach Gonzalez @ Cecil’s Sicksicksick, Aurum, Lost Chapters @ e Center Stage Danny Dillon and Old Union Southern @ Cotton’s Cay Dirt Road Band @ Cowboy’s Tim Burge and the Reckoning @ Dylan’s Curse and the Cure @ e Embers Club John Guidroz and Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Lee Pelly @ French Quarter Bar and Grill LA Express @ Gator Lounge Pulse Rate Zero, Downfall 2012, Motorbud, e Kingdom Mafia @ e Gig Bayou Rush @ Honky Tonk

Texas e Kings of Mojo @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins @ Larry’s French Market Warren Rabbit, Shane de Leon, Ev @ e Logon Cafe Cedryl Ballou and e Zydeco Trendsetters @ e Lone Wolf Jimmy Kaiser @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County High Street @ Mackenzie’s Pub Rick Danna @ New York Pizza and Pasta - Neches St. Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta - Calder Ave. Bubba Brown and the Super Cajuns @ Pine Tree Lodge e Fuse @ Rush Lounge 3 Way Switch @ Stingaree Down Under Die Fast, e Bulemics, Chalkline Empire, Semon Demon @ Texas Rose Saloon Son of Hot Damn @ irsty’s e Kings of Mojo @ White Horse Bar and Grill Saturday, June 18 Bill Engvall @ Golden Nugget Casino Kollider @ 171 Junction Roadhouse High Rollers @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ e Boudain Hut ree Legged Dawg @ Cafe Del Rio Tim Burge @ Cecil’s Sidereal Affinity, Twinspan @ e Center Stage Caylan Daughrity @ Dylan’s John Guidroz and Kevin Lam-

Southeast Texas rock act The HFA’s, featuring, from left to right, Chip Smith, Doug Combs and John Cobb, will perform on Saturday, June 18, at The Logon Cafe in Beaumont. The group is arguably one of the best rock acts in Southeast Texas and perform a variety of cover songs, many in unique and entertaining ways. Photo

by Tommy Mann Jr. bert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar LA Express @ Gator Lounge John Guidroz @ e Grill Cool Breeze @ Hardheads Keith Kire Band @ Honky Tonk Texas

Understand patterns, catch more fish OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

One of the biggest and most intriguing factors that keep fishermen coming back day after day is the process of discovery, figuring out the puzzle so to speak. e task of sifting through all the variables and making sense out of all the factors in order to establish a pattern is what drives many anglers. Unknowingly we all go through the same process every time we fish but without the fanfare. Most of us don’t realize we are even doing it, establishing a pattern, but just as sure as water is wet we are doing exactly that.

Now there are way more folks who fall into the category of “routine” fishermen than those who actually take the time to go about establishing a solid pattern. e guy who hooks his boat up, launches at the same launch, fishes the same spots, and throws the same bait trip after trip is a “routine” fisherman. e law of averages eventually rewards this guy with a good trip or two, just enough hope and success to keep him coming back day after day. Now I can’t tell you what the “routine” fisherman does is wrong because different folks have different goals and expectations. If “routine” fisherman has a good time on the water and enjoys his trip then more power to him, but there is

much more out there see and a whole lot more fish to be caught.

Perhaps the best way to illustrate the technique of establishing a pattern I ever heard of was demonstrated by a very accomplished guide on Sam Rayburn by the name of Will Kirkpatrick. Will actually taught classes on fishing and showed anglers how to apply the techniques he taught.

One of the best ones was “how to establish a pattern”. Anglers in the class were given a stack of 3 x 5 note cards before they went out to fish. On the cards the anglers were to write down a variety of information every time they got a bite or caught a fish. Water depth, surrounding structure, water temp, lure, retrieve speed, and so on were all noted by each angler. At lunch or dinner that evening the anglers were to bring their stack of cards and start sorting through them. Little by little each card was put into a stack until they were all done. It was amazing at the end of the sorting process how each angler could now physically put their hand on one stack, that was usually the largest, and see exactly what the common denominators were in their

pattern. This process is what we as anglers need to be able to do mentally in order to narrow down the options and realize just exactly what the pattern is for that specific day.

Okay so now you understand the method of how to decipher the pattern, the only question is “how do I get started?” A few basic questions first come to mind that should shed some light on the subject. First one has to be about things you cannot control, meaning weather conditions. Weather obviously plays a huge factor in determining your strategy for that days trip on the water. For arguments sake we are going to make weather a non-factor, it’s drop dead perfect conditions and no water is off limits due to bad winds or other limiting factors. The next uncontrollable factor has to be tides, either you have them or you don’t, no in between. Tidal movement will certainly influence your approach and should determine where and how you start your day.

A truly dialed in pattern is a thing of beauty and helps to promote confidence in any angler. When you step on a boat to go fish with your buddy or a guide and they tell you something is going to happen and as soon as you stop at the right spot it starts then it seems as if everything in the world is right.

The more skilled you become at putting these pieces together and being able to decipher the

puzzle the more enjoyable your trips on the water will become.

Don’t become a creature of habit, take the clues you are given and put them in order in a very simple and basic fashion and watch what happens. The results become much more predictable and your time on the water becomes much more pleasant as your results get better with each and every trip. It’s always been said “knowledge is power”, the more you know the better off you are.

BRING IT HOME MUSIC FESTIVAL feat. Ashes of Babylon, Marc Broussard, Gil Landry, Tank and the Bangas @ Lake Charles Civic Center Greg Martinez and the Delta Kings @ Larry’s French Market e HFA’s @ e Logon Cafe Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ e Lone Wolf Michael Krajicek @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County e Jerryatricks @ Mackenzie’s Pub Street Side Jazz Band @ Nina P’s Cafe JUNETEENTH TRAILRIDE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL feat. J Paul Jr. and the Zydeco Nubreeds, SSMG, Marie Sanders, David Richard, Vin Zeal, TB Boyce, Rodney Geter, Niki Richard, Perry Richard @ Orange Riverfront Pavilion e Lakeview Band @ Orange Trade Days e Ruxpins @ Rikenjak’s e Fuse @ Rush Lounge Six String Mafia @ Ships Wheel

e LineUp @ Stingaree Down Under Heather and the Hellcats @ Tammy’s Bar e Kings of Mojo @ Texas Ave. Tavern Colossi, Forever Forgotten, ose Damned Villains @ Texas Rose Saloon e Burnpile @ irsty’s Mixx Fixxer @ Tiki Beach Bar and Grill Crossroads @ White Horse Bar and Grill Sunday, June 19 e Lakeview Band @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Rusty Yates @ e Country Club at Golden Nugget Casino Chester and Jairus Daigle, Brittany Pfantz @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Back N Tyme @ Jefferson County Singles Club Bayou Sounds @ Pine Tree Lodge Carreers, Good Grief @ e Publicity

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Stapp of Creed sets solo show Wild animals best left alone for Beaumont’s Crockett Street Staff Report For e Record

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e man who is the voice behind numerous popular songs in one of the most well known groups of 1990s is hitting the road on a solo tour and Beaumont is on the schedule.

Scott Stapp, the voice of Creed, will be trekking across the United States this summer and has scheduled a performance in Southeast Texas with a concert at e Gig, which is located in the Crockett Street Entertainment District in downtown Beaumont.

Tickets are on sale now and are $20 in advance for ages 18 and older and can be purchased at Guitar and Banjo Studio, located at 4381 Calder Ave. in Beaumont, as well as all Florida Tans locations in the Golden Triangle-area. Tickets are also available online at w w w.outhous e ticket s .com.

Ticket price is $25 on the day of the show.

Stapp, and his bandmates in Creed, which formed in Tallahassee, Fla. in 1993, has sold more than 50 million albums around the world. In the United States, three of the band’s four albums have achieved multiplatinum status, including “Human Clay,” which was released in September 1999 and achieved diamond status with more than 11 million copies sold and peaked at number one on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart.

Stapp have voiced some of the most popular songs of a generation, including hits such as “My Own Prison,” “What’s is Life For,” “Higher,” “My Sacrifice” and the number one hit, “With Arms Wide Open.”

As quickly as Stapp and his Creed bandmates found success, it evaporated as quickly as tensions within the band caused the group to split in 2004. e group

Scott Stapp, the vocalist of the highly popular rock act Creed, is hitting the road on a solo tour this summer and will perform in Southeast Texas on Thursday, Aug. 4, at The Gig in Beaumont for ages 18 and older. Courtesy photo reunited in 2009 for an album and tour and another tour in 2012 but no other plans have been announced since that time.

Stapp, 42, is on the path to redemption and has re-focused on his love of family, life and music since he has discovered he was bipolar and has received the appropriate treatment following years of reported misdiagnosis and his well-documented personal meltdown in 2014.

Recently, on May 26, Stapp appeared on “Mornings with Maria” on the Fox Business network where he performed a stunning acoustic version of the Grammy Award winning song, “With Arms Wide Open,” with his solo band.

As a solo artist, Stapp has released two albums which have fairly well received. In November 2005, he released “e Great Divide” which peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart and achieved platinum status behind the strength of the album’s title track.

In November 2013, he released “Proof of Life” which peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart.

Fans of Stapp have the opportunity to purchase special packages as well throughout the tour, including the show in Beaumont. e “Ultimate Meet and Greet Experience” package allows fans early entry to the venue, exclusive access to soundcheck, a private meet and greet with the artist, as well as an exclusive tour of his bus with Stapp, a signed, limited edition 2016 tour print and a commemorative “All Access” VIP laminate for $175. e “VIP Experience” package allows fans early entry into the venue, an individual photo with the artist, a signed, limited edition 2016 tour print and a commemorative “All Access” VIP laminate for $75.

More information about this artist, links to the exclusive fan packages and more can be found online at scottstapp.com.

It’s not uncommon during the summer months to see what appears to be abandoned fawn deer or fledgling birds in need; that’s when humans need to resist the urge to help, wildlife experts say.

Some species, including birds, deer and snakes, are normally very active this time of year and are typically seen more frequently. With the abundance of recent rainfall, increased sightings of displaced wildlife in flooded areas can also be expected, but if left alone these critters will return to their natural environment once water levels subside. is is the time of year that young birds are out of their nests but cannot fly. If the bird’s eyes are open, it has a coat of feathers and is hopping around, it is probably fine, according to staff at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s wildlife information center. Grounded fledglings will usually be up and flying within a few days. e fawning season is well underway, although the newborns may not be visible to the casual observer for several weeks because of excellent camouflage of

their mottled coats and their mother’s care in hiding them from predators.

Deer will typically leave their fawns for hours at a time, returning only to nurse them. Fawns are often discovered lying quietly in tall grass or brushy areas.

Well-meaning people sometimes pick up these fawns, thinking that they have been abandoned by their mothers and need help. is is rarely the case.

A fawn should only be picked up if it is covered in fire ants or

is otherwise seriously injured. ese fawns need assistance and should be taken to a wildlife rehabilitator immediately.

If it is determined that a wild animal is sick or injured call the TPWD wildlife information line, (512) 389-4505, during business hours for a referral to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

After-hours callers can get the names of rehabilitators from TPWD’s dispatch line at (512) 389-4848 or by accessing the department’s website.

of Holly.

• Suspicious activity in the 500 block of Shannons Way. • eft in the 1100 block of Texas Avenue.

• Assault in the 800 block of Dugas.

• Disturbance in the 3100 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious person in the 700 block of Avenue A. Wednesday, May 25 • Burglary in the 100 block of East Darby.

• Suspicious activity in the 300 block of Holly.

• Disturbance in the 400 block of Holly.

• Burglary in the 1100 block of Texas.

• Animal call in the 200 block of Bower.

• Alarm in the 500 block of Osborne. ursday, May 26 • Animal call in the 500 block of North John.

• Informational report in the 300 block of Henry.

• Informational report in the 200 block of East Clover.

• Informational report in the 900 block of Dugas.

• Disturbance in the 500 block of North John.

Friday, May 27 • Suspicious activity in the 100 block of West Roundbunch.

• Suspicious person in the 2000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Bridgeview.

• Disturbance in the 2300 block of Granger.

• Assist other agency in the 2700 block of West Roundbunch.

• Suspicious person in the 2400 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 300 block of Parkside.

Saturday, May 28 • Suspicious person in the area of Rachal and Cove.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Owl Drive.

• Assist other agency in the 1000 block of Norbert.

• eft in the 300 block of Lake.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of Holly Grove.

• Animal call in the 400 block of South Inwood.

• Welfare check in the 2200 block of Granger.

Source: Bridge City Police Department

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

Monday, May 23 • eft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

Tuesday, May 24 • eft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

• Informational report in the 2700 block of Austin.

• Report of counterfeit cur-

rency in the 500 block of State Highway 87.

• Assist other agency in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive. ursday, May 26 • Criminal trespassing in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

Source: West Orange Police Department

BRIDGE CITY POLICE REPORTS

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

e Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from May 22 - May 28, 2016.

Sunday, May 22 • Harassment in the 500 block of North John Street.

• Assist other agency in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious person in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

Monday, May 23 • Animal call in the 100 block of Blueberry.

• Suspicious person in the 300 block of David.

• Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 1 block of Court Drive.

• Disturbance in the 200 block of Charles Avenue.

• Suspicious person in the 500 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of Rose.

Tuesday, May 24 • Informational report in the 2600 block of Texas Avenue.

• Assist other agency in the 2300 block of Quincy.

• Disturbance in the 300 block

WEST ORANGE POLICE REPORTS

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

e West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from May 22 - May 28, 2016.

Sunday, May 22 • eft in the 2300 block of Irving.

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Taste of Southeast Texas

Bill Engvall heads to Nugget

Shrimp Pasta Salad

By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record

NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter For e Record

One of the most recognizable comedians in the business is heading to Southwest Louisiana this weekend.

Comedian Bill Engvall will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 18, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $40-$55 at all Ticketmaster outlets, including online at www.ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 800-7453000.

Engvall, a 58-year-old native of Galveston, Texas, is best known for his signature comedy bit, “Here’s Your Sign,� and his affiliation as a member of the “Blue Collar Comedy� group which includes Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy. The Blue Collar group has sold more than 9 million units of its comedy specials.

He released his first album, “Here’s Your Sign,� in May 1996 and it peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Comedy Chart and remained there for 15 consecutive weeks while reaching platinum status.

His most recent album, “Ultimate Laughs,� was released in March 2014, which features a collection of his best comedy routines such as “Here’s Your Sign,� “I’m a Cowboy,� “Dorkfish,� “Wives and NASCAR� and more.

Engvall knows fans are familiar with much of his older material, and even the casual fan may be familiar with material thanks to the digital age. Although this might pose a small problem, Engvall enjoys the challenge. “With the internet, people definitely have access to almost anything they want immediately,� Engvall said in a telephone interview. “What that forces me to do is to keep writing new material. It keeps me busy. I could regurgitate the same old ‘Here’s Your Sign’ material, but that wouldn’t be fair to the audience. Plus, by having new material more often, it keeps the crowd interested and helps keep my interest as well.�

Engvall said he does not worry so much about a crowd

On Friday, May 7, 2016, traveling with my daughter and sonin-law, Carol & Herb Farley, we left for San Antonio at 6 a.m. to attend the wedding of my son, Dwight Stewart to Brenda Mataya scheduled for Saturday, May 8. At 3 p.m., we arrived at our destination, the home of my niece; Karen MaxďŹ eld living in Saint Hedwig, a small town located on the outskirts of San Antonio. is is where we stayed for the scheduled weekend wedding activities. at gave us plenty of time to freshen up and change clothes in order to attend the rehearsal dinner at 6 o’clock that evening.

Karen opted to skip the rehearsal dinner requiring us to follow the GPS directions to the restaurant. Using the GPS directions, we ended up totally across town from where the rehearsal dinner was taking place. is tells me one cannot always depend on GPS accuracy. ank goodness for cell phones.  We called Dwight and following his directions arrived about an hour late. Graciously, they had waited on us to start the meal. It was a wonderful dinner eaten while enjoying the company of family and friends. e day of the wedding (5/8/16), Karen and her ďŹ ancĂŠ, Stephen, rode with us to the “Gift Chapelâ€? located at San Antonio’s Fort Sam Houston where the wedding took place. is time following Karen’s and Stephen’s directions, we arrived early. It was one of the loveliest and sweetest weddings I have ever attended. I was greatly impressed with Chaplain Miller that performed the ceremony.

Afterwards, following others, we made it to an Italian restaurant for the wedding dinner again a rare treat of joining with family and friends. e following Sunday, June 8, 2016 as a celebration of their union, Brenda and Dwight hosted an Open House in their lovely home from 1 to 5 p.m.

Even with Karen along to help us get there, we again arrived later

than we intended. It was not because of anyone’s fault but because of the rainy weather. On our way there, we encountered ďŹ ve (yes ďŹ ve) car accidents, which greatly slowed traďŹƒc movement. We barely arrived in time to join in the skype to Dwight’s and now Brenda’s daughter-in-law, Christy and baby grandson (my great grandson), Austin.

Dwight’s son, my grandson, Andrzej is still in Hawaii on his one year conďŹ nement project study titled “HI-SEAS.â€?  It is a mock-up of what it is like being isolated with ďŹ ve other people on Mars.

It is hopefully a step toward Andrzej’s lifetime goal of becoming an astronaut. e one year long project will be complete this August and he will ďŹ nally get to see his son, Austin, (born September 8, 2015) for the ďŹ rst time. e Open House appeared to be a great success. Mingling and again visiting with family and friends while touring through Dwight’s and Brenda’s charming and delightful home. Dwight has not only gained a precious, amiable wife but has also been blessed with an endearing, charismatic mother-in-law, Carol Trostle. She and Brenda prepared all the elegant food and various beverages served to guests. Everything was tasty but my favorite was the salad that Carol had prepared. I do not usually care for pasta salads

however, greedy me, this salad was so good that I indulged myself with two extra helpings. I am thankful that Carol was willing to share this week’s recipe.

No doubt, it is a KEEPER.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD From the files of Carol Trostle 1 (16 oz.) pkg. spaghetti 2 lbs. fresh or frozen medium shrimp, peeled & cleaned 3 Water Salt 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 celery sticks, diced 1 (7 oz.) jar pimento, drained 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas 4 cups mayonnaise Seasoned salt to taste Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, breaking pasta before cooking; drain well.

Cook shrimp in water and salt until done. Add shrimp and garlic to cooked spaghetti, tossing to mix thoroughly. In the meantime, combine celery, pimento, peas, mayonnaise and seasoned salt. Add this to the spaghetti mixture, mixing lightly but well; chill until ready to serve.

SERVES 12 NOTE: If one wished, each attendee left with a small memorable souvenir drinking glass with the engraving: “Eat  DRINK Be Married Brenda & Dwight  May 7, 2016�. I have mine on display in my kitchen hutch.

Bill Engvall being bored with his show or current routine because the audience is there to see him. “It’s not like the old days when I worked in a comedy club,� he explained. “When people came to the club, they were coming to enjoy a night out. They didn’t know the comedian necessarily, so when a joke didn’t go over well, it was quiet and you knew. With the show this weekend at the Golden Nugget, they are coming to see me so it’s different now. “Plus, I have a new bit that I am bringing to this show that I haven’t tried yet,� Engvall added with a laugh. “So, we will see how it goes.�

Some comedians take breaks from the tour trail to work on new material, but, for Engvall, creating new material comes from his observation of everyday life. “I’m always looking for new material, but I don’t know if its a conscious thing or subconscious thing,� he said. “Like, the other day, I was driving the car with my wife and we saw a turtle crossing the road. She asked me why would a turtle want to cross a road. That one event gave a whole bunch of little ideas that I might not have thought about until then.�

Engvall enjoys his life as a comedian and performing for his fans across the country, but he enjoys the challenges of acting and live-action television as

well, such as the 17th season of “Dancing with the Stars.� Engvall, a fan favorite and a talented dancer, surprised the judges and contestants as he made it to the finals of the competition.

He recently filmed two movies in which he will star and are due for release later this year. One movie, “Wish for Christmas,� is a role many of Engvall’s fans might expect, but the other role might just shock those who think they know him. “I can’t wait for people to see this movie, so I can see their reactions,� Engvall said excitedly about his forthcoming role in the movie, “The Neighbor.� “This role is going to freak people out because I play a killer.�

According to IMDB.com, the movie, which is set in Cutter, Miss., is about a man who discovers the dark truth about his neighbor and the secrets he may be keeping in the cellar. It is written by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, the same two men credited with writing “Saw IV.� “This isn’t a gore-fest kind of movie, it’s actually what I would call a thriller,� he explained. “It was a lot of fun to make, but I told my wife I didn’t want her being on the set while I was making this movie. On the first day on the set, I had to act like I was killing a guy with the butt of a shotgun. It’s definitely a different role, but I’m excited about it.�

In other news, Engvall is excited about another endeavor as he launches a podcast which will debut on iTunes on Wednesday, June 15. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,� he said. “I can talk about anything and everything, and it should be a lot of fun.�

In the meantime, Engvall will be getting ready to make his trip to Lake Charles this coming weekend and giving his fans a good laugh or two. “It’s been a while since I’ve been back in that area,� Engvall added. “But I’m definitely looking forward to it and having some fun in Lake Charles.�

Visit www.billengvall.com for more information on this comedian and actor.

(ABOVE) During the June meeting of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD School Board, the Board took action on reorganizing for the coming year. Tammy Rountree, Vice-President (right) for 2015-2016, was elected president, Marlene Courmier (left) who served as secretary was named Vice-President and Randy McIlwain (center) was elected as Secretary.

(BOTTOM-RIGHT) Dr. Hargrove (left) introduced LCJH teacher Jennie Knapp to the Board, who was selected as the District, Region and State Teacher of the Year for the Texas Soil and Water Conservation District.

She will travel to Waco in October to be recognized at the State Convention. When asked she said stresses the importance of sustainability, the world-wide effects of pollution, and tries to make guide them into an awareness of their responsibility to the earth.

(TOP-RIGHT) The Oath of Office was administered by Lisa Ludwig, Notary and Superintendent’s Secretary, to Place 6 & 7 Trustees, Rex Peveto (left) and Ray Rogers. Both men were unopposed for their seats on the Board.

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DIVORCE CITATION BY PUBLICATION To: Dellica Priscilla Scoot, Respondant, NOTICE:

To Whom It May Concern, Greetings,

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with clerk who filed this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

This is Notice on behalf of the City of West Orange, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipality (the “City”) to all owners, lienholders and mortgagees listed below (“Interested Parties”) of or related to each property identified below (the “Property”).

The petition of Aaron Keith Ledet, Petitioner, was filed in the County Court At Law of Orange County, Texas on June 6, 2016, against Dellica Priscilla Scott, Respondant, numbered 130703-D and entitled In The Interes Of Lyric A’leigh Ledet A Child. The Suit Requests Petition To Modify Parent-Child Relationship.

The building(s) and/or other improvements on or to each Property, has/have been found by the City’s City Council, following the Public Hearing noted above, to be in a dilapidated or substandard state or unfit for human habitation, and a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare, contrary to state law and applicable ordinance of the City. That determination has been memorialized as to each Property in an Order by Resolution, dated June 13, 2016. A copy of each Order may be obtained at the offices of the City on weekdays that are not legal holidays, during normal business hours, at 2700 Western Avenue, West Orange, Texas, 77630.

The date and place of birth of the chil/ren who is/are subject of the suit: Lyric A’leigh Ledet

June 29, 2016

Beaumont, Texas

The court has the authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this May 6, 2016 VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Vickie Edgerly

An Interested Party has the right to appeal the Order to a district court within 30 days from the date a copy of the Order was mailed to them, that is, June 14, 2016. [Please note that the time period begins to run on the date of mailing, not on the date that the transmittal letter and copy of the Order are received by an Interested Party.] After expiration of the 30 days to appeal, or if the allotted time stated in the Order to cure the substandard condition of the relevant Property expires, and the Property’s substandard condition has not been cured, then by motion in a subsequent proceeding, the City Council may order the removal of the building or other substandard conditions at the expense of the owner. Pursuant to state law and City Ordinance, a lien claim for the City’s costs also will be filed against the Property subject to the limitations provided by law and with the highest priority for any such lien provided by law. #1:

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Willie Ray Patin Texas Attorney General Child Support Division Nederland, Texas 2019 Bonnie West Orange, Texas 77630 Ja me s Ry a n V i l l ad s en None 2431 Smith West Orange, Texas 77630 James C. Broussard Texas Attorney General Child Support Division Woodville, Texas Louisiana Farm Bureau Plaintiff in Judgment 1003 Albany West Orange, Texas 77630 Richard Darwin Blanchard None 1015 Lansing West Orange, Texas 77630 James L. Taylor None 2007 Crabtree West Orange, Texas 77630

Nothing in this Notice constitutes a waiver by the City of any remedy, course of action or recourse that may exist in its favor under applicable law or any City Ordinance.

Respectfully given, /s/ Alan SandersAlan Sanders, Of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP Special Legal Counsel for the City

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LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) is accepting written proposals from local service agencies describing a program delivery system which provides Stabilization services to poverty level individuals and families within the three county Southeast Texas region (Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties). Funds to provide these services come to the SETRPC through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program. These CSBG monies are federal funds which originate with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, and are passed through to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for administration of anti-poverty programs within Texas. The SETRPC is under contract with TDHCA to provide CSBG funded programs to assist the low-income in Southeast Texas. Approximately $70,850.00 in CSBG monies will be available. Submission of Proposals: Proposals (applications) responding to this request must meet the specifications and instructions in the RFP, and be submitted via hand-delivery or mail to the attention of Stephanie Wright at the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2016. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered. Interested agencies must submit one original and nine copies of the completed proposal, in an addition to an electronic copy on a USB flash drive or CD. Proposals may be hand-delivered or mailed to the following: Stephanie Wright CSBG Fiscal/Contract Manager South East Texas Regional Planning Commission 2210 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, Texas 77703 Questions concerning this RFP should be directed to: Stephanie Wright CSBG Fiscal/Contract Manager South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (409) 899-8444 ext. 6302 swright@setrpc.org

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Go to http://www.setrpc.org to download the complete RFP instructions

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GARAGE SALES Thursday June 16, 7:30-12:00. Small pool table, clothes, household goods, designer purses, lots of misc.

Too much to list. 8185 W. Ashford Park, Orangefield, Texas.

Sat. 2309 Bear Trails , Little Cypress 77632, 8:00am-1:00pm Furniture, train table, Coach purses, home décor, kitchen items, women and children clothing (Matilda Jane), bikes, toys and lots of misc.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Karl Avery Stanbrough, Deceased, were issued on May 18, 2016, in Cause No. P17356, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Linda Hanson.

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: THE LAW OFFICE OF TOMMY GUNN Attorney At Law 202 S. Border Street ORANGE, TEX 77630 DATED the 18th day of May, 2016

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for Linda Hanson State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 Email: tommy@gunnlaw. com

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

The Residence of such Executor is 2260 Woodland Ridge Dr., Orange, TX 77632 - 77705 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.

DATED the 6th day of June, 2016

Frank B. Gilbert

Frank B. Gilbert, III (Trey) Independant Executor

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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.

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, Texas 77632 DATED the 6th day of June, 2016

Jim Bearden

Jim “Sharon” Bearden Attorney for Evelyn J. Sechler State Bar No.:09183000 116 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-4501 Facsimile: (409) 883-0259 Email: jsb116@beardenlawfirm.net

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8B The Record • Week of Wednesday, Field Workers

June 15, 2016

6 temp positions; approx. 5 months; job to begin 8/1/16 through 1/1/17; Duties: To assist with the harvesting of sugar cane, rice and soybeans by operating tractors and trucks. Transporting crop to the designated mill. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker.

Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hour; 35 hrs a week, mon-fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Bain Farms Partnership located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 318-729-6781 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA Job Order #615826.

Field Workers

5 temporary positions; approx 2 months; Job to begin on 8/6/16 through 10/5/16; Duties: to plant cane by hand, to clean ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season.

General Farm Work. $10.69 per hour; 35 hrs a wk; OT varies, not guaranteed. 1 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Ellender Farms, Inc. located in Bourg, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985) 594-7806. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at located at located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference job order number 626316.

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

Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov 1991 Ford Econoline Vin# 3058 Owed $408.16 MUST ONLY RUN 1 (ONE) DAY

Field Workers

3 temp positions; approx. 5 months; job to begin 8/2/16 through 1/15/17 Duties: To operate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time.

Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.69 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon- fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided.

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

Employment offered by Walet Bros., Inc. located in Loreauville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 789-1622 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 615853.

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Field Workers

3 temporary positions; approx 5 months; Job to begin on 8/1/16 through 1/1/17. Duties: Workers will harvest sugarcane and soybean by machine; operate and maintain farm vehicles, tractors and tractor-drawn machinery, perform general farm maintenance including weed and grass control; must be able to perform prolonged walking, stooping, sitting, and be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; work is performed in all kinds of weather. Employer is a drug free workplace. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by the supervisor. Must take care to handle tools, equipment and product in a manner to avoid injury or damage.

Operational specifications can change during the season due to crop, weather, or market conditions.

Daily individual work assisgnments, crew assisgnments and location of work will be made by the employer or designated employee as the needs of the operation dictate. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties any given day and different tasks on different days. $10.69 per hour; 40 hrs week; 7am-3pm; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed . 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by William J. O’Brien located in Evergreen, LA. Worksite located in Avoyelles and St. Landry Parish. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (318)4815788 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order #626304 .