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Vol. 58 No. 11

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Week of Wednesday, July 13, 2016

County reinstates pay rate for D.A. investigator Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Commissioners Court was standing room only Tuesday afternoon as a lengthy discussion related to a previous change in pay matrix was the focal point for conversation.

During the June 21, 2016, Orange County Commissioners voted to follow a federal mandate to make changes to the employee pay matrix for certain exempt status employees to go into effect later this year.

The court unanimously approved a change to the pay matrix which is utilized by select exempt status employees.

The change, which will go into effect on Dec. 1, 2016, will impact certain Exempt level 1 (E1) and Exempt level 2 (E2) employees with Orange County.

This is a federally mandated change based on a recent update from the Department of

Labor and will help make sure certain employees are not being taken advantage of based on whether they are salary or Carlton hourly or to keep from paying overtime hours.

Reportedly four employees were impacted by this change, which included three being changed from exempt status to non-exempt status. One employee, K.C. Breshears, an investigator with Orange County District Attorney’s Office, was also impacted.

Breshears, who has been employed with the District Attorney’s Office since 1996, had his pay position reclassifed from E3 (Exempt 3) to E2 (Exempt 2), which would cause a reduction in his pay of approximately $9,600 per year when

Red Cross golf tourney set for August Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

An annual fundraiser event for an organization known for lending a helping hand to our community and around the country is on tap for this summer.

The American Red Cross of Southeast and Deep East Texas will hold its “Swing Red Golf Tournament” at 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, at Sunset Grove Country Club, which is located at 2900 W. Sunset Drive in Orange. The annual event provides much needed funds for the organization to continue its mission of providing assistance to those in need when following a disaster.

The cost is $325 for a team of four and, if the team is in-

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terested in a hole sponsorship, the cost would be $400.

A variety of other sponsorship opportunities are available as well, including the Swing Platinum sponsorship.

The cost is $3,000 and the sponsor receives recognition in all media releases, listing of name on the sponsor board, a banner, two hole signs and entry for two teams of four players for the tournament.

The Swing Gold sponsorship package costs $2,000 and includes listing in all media releases, inclusion of name on the sponsor board, two hole signs and entry for two teams for four players for the tournament.

The Swing Silver package is available for $1,000 and includes being listed on the sponsor board, one hole sign and entry for one team of four players in the tournament.

Also available are the Rest Stop sponsorships, which cost $500 and includes the listing of a business, individual or honoree on a sign at either a tee box or a hole on the course.

Hole sponsorships are available for $100 each and is available to businesses, individuals or honorees. These signs will also be posted either at a tee box or a hole on the course.

Sabine River Ford in Orange will once again be the title sponsor for this year’s “Swing Red Golf Tournament.”

The annual golf tournament is a major event for the American Red Cross and this year’s fundraiser is especially important as a large amount of the region, as well as Texas, was affected by severe floods which impacted thousands of people. This includes the floods earlier this year along the Sabine River which affected residents in Deweyville and in Orange County as well.

For more information on this year’s “Swing Red Golf Tournament,” contact Kari Fenner by e-mail at kari. fenner@redcross.org or by calling 409-782-9121.

it takes effect on Dec. 1, according to the Orange County Employee Pay Matrix.

David Dubose, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 1, requested the item be placed on Tuesday’s agenda for discussion and quickly turned the floor over to John Kimbrough, the Orange County District Attorney.

“Sometimes being in a lead-

ership position requires you admit that you were wrong and when you made a mistake,” Kimbrough said as he addressed commissioners court.

Kimbrough stated his office originally had three such positions, but, over the years, Breshears became the only one remaining on staff. Through a previous agreement with Or-

ange County Commissioners several years ago, in order to keep expenses reduced for the county, Kimbrough’s office agreed not to refill the second position while eliminating the third in return for Breshears receiving a pay rate increase.

That agreement stood until the court’s decision in lateJune.

“We haven’t filled our open

spot, as we agreed,” Kimbrough continued. “You (commissioners) aren’t keeping your end of the bargain. He’s underpaid as an E3 and this is one of the most important positions we have.”

Barry Burton, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 2, stated four people

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Local man wins gold at National Veterans Wheelchair Games Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Local resident William Hendrickson has returned home triumphant after competing in a national contest in Utah earlier this month.

Hendrickson, a resident of Pinehurst, recently returned from the 36th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, which were held from June 27 through June 2. Not only did he compete in multiple events, but Hendrickson returned home to Orange County with two gold medals.

Hendrickson competed in the discuss, shot put, javelin, power soccer, motor rally and the obstacle course. He was his gold medals in the motorized rally event and in the motorized slalom, also referred to as an obstacle course, which he has won each year he has attended.

Hendrickson was in the United States Army from 1984 to 1986, but his military career ended abruptly when he was injured following a training incident. Despite his injuries, he has refused to let this keep him from living his life and preparing year in and year out to participate in these games.

“This is what I do, and this is my passion,” Hendrickson said. “It’s my 11th year to attend and it is the 11th year I have won the gold medal in the obstacle course.”

According to its official website, the National Veterans Wheelchair Games are

an outgrowth of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ historic involvement in wheelchair sports. Wheelchair sports had their beginning in the aftermath of World War II, when young disabled Veterans began playing wheelchair basketball in VA hospitals throughout the United States. Interest in wheelchair basketball soon spread to other sports such as track and field, bowling, swimming, and archery, spawning the formation of several associations devoted to new and innovative wheelchair sports.

While the participation of paralyzed and other disabled Veterans continued to flourish during the intervening years, it was not until 1980, when VA established a Recreation Therapy Service, that VA’s efforts brought about an enhanced awareness of the rehabilitative value of wheelchair athletics. Since then, VA therapists have used wheelchair sports as a therapeutic tool for treating Veterans with disabilities.

More than 650 athletes traveled to Utah to participate in this year’s games, but, for many, the long journey to Salt Lake City would not have been possible without the generosity of those who help sponsor the participants.

“It costs between $1,500 and $2,000 each year to get to these events,” Hendrickson explained. “These sponsors help me through their support to be able to do what I

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Pinehurst resident William Hendrickson raises his hand in victory as he crosses the finish line in the motorized slalom and claims the gold medal in the contest at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. This year’s event was held from June 27 through July 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hendrickson also claimed gold in the motorized rally event.

East Roundbunch swing bridge rehab to begin Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

With one bridge repair project complete and another still ongoing, work on yet another bridge could begin later this year.

Bridge City is an aptly named community because it is well known for its many historic bridges, most notably the Rainbow Bridge. While work continues on the Rainbow Bridge, and the Cow Bayou Swing Bridge project has been completed for several months now, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is ready to get to work on another bridge project.

The Texas Department of Transportation will soon begin accepting bids to refurbish the swing bridge on East Roundbunch Road just outside of Bridge City. The project is expected to begin repair work in late 2016 or early 2017 and take approximately one year to complete.

In late 2014, TxDOT held a public forum about the pending project at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center on FM 1442 in Orange to discuss the project and gather input from area residents.

According to Sarah Dupre, TxDOT will soon begin the process of accepting bids. This process is expected to take place in September.

“Once we go out for bids and get that in order, then we will have a better idea on when work on the bridge would start,” she explained. “The earliest construction will start

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Country and rock acts flock to Southwest Louisiana for fall events For The Record

Whether you are a fan of rock music or country music, the odds are there is one or more of both you will enjoy at venues across Southwest Louisiana in the coming months.

The late summer and fall concert season continues to take shape as national touring acts continue to schedule stops right across the Sabine River from Texas to venues in Southwest Louisiana.

The biggest name in this past week’s announcements is none other than rock star and entertainment personality Bret Michaels of Poison, who has been keeping busy with his solo band for the past three years.

Michaels will perform at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Tickets are $20$50 and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, July 29, at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Although he is best known as the vocalist for the rock band Poison, Michaels is touring in support of his most recently release, “True Grit,” which came out in May of 2015 and features three new songs, including the single “Girls on Bars,” and 18 other tracks from his other solo albums. Five of these songs include re-recorded Poison tracks featuring guest stars such as Ace Frehley, Michael Anthony, Loretta Lynn and others and is from his “Jammin’ with Friends” album.

With Poison, Michaels and his bandmates defined a generation with relentless touring and numerous hit songs on MTV such as “Talk Dirty to Me,” “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn,” “Unskinny Bop,” “Something to Believe In,” “Fallen Angel,” “Nothin’ But a Good Time” and so many more.

Visit www.bretmichaels.com for updated tour information on this musician and entertainer.

Another show just an-

Lake Charles. Tickets are $20$50 at all Ticketmaster outlets and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, July 15.

It has been more than a decade since .38 Special’s last studio effort, 2004’s “Drivetrain,” and the group’s most recent album, “Live From Texas,” which was released in 2011. However, the band remains a popular touring attraction each year with a catalog of hit songs such as “Hold on Loosely,” “Caught Up in You,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Rockin’ into the Night,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Teacher, Teacher” and more.

Visit www.38special.com for

nounced and scheduled for the fall include Southern rock band, .38 Special, which will perform on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Golden Nugget Casino in

Tommy Mann Jr.

PHOTO: Several concerts have been announced recently for the end of summer and early fall, including a return appearance by Bret Michaels, pictured, on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Other events include Trace Adkins at Delta Downs in Vinton, La. on Saturday, Sept. 17, and 38 Special on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Golden Nugget Casino.

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more information on this band and visit www.goldennugget. com/lakecharles for details about the venue.

Country music star Trace Adkins is on tap to close out a red hot summer for the area music scene as well.

Adkins will perform on Saturday, Sept. 17, inside the Event Center of Delta Downs Casino in Vinton, La. Tickets are $45$50 each and go on sale at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, at all Ticektmaster outlets.

Adkins has released 34 singles, including five number one hits, from his 11 studio albums.

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County business were impacted by the previous change in the pay matrix, which included Breshears.

“We don’t even have a job description for this position in H.R. (human resources),” Burton said. “I saw no difference in this (investigator) position from others.”

Several members of the audience were quick to offer their support of Breshears and how unique his position as District Attorney Investigator is to the county.

“This is a cultivated position,” said Detective Lauren Kemp of the Orange County Sherif’s Office. “He has access to resources that I do not have.

It is a speciality (position) and requires more skill and more pay.”

Capt. Thomas Ray, who leads the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, concurred.

“This position is more broad than what mine is and is much more than just a regular investigator,” Ray explained. “For example, if we have a person who has fled Orange County and is in another state, but refuses extradition, (Breshears) is the one who contact’s the governor’s office for an extradition warrant to get that person back to Orange County.

That’s something I can’t do.

He can because he is in the District Attorney’s office.”

Krispen Walker, assistant district attorney, also spoke on behalf of Breshears and why his position and skill set is so valuable to the county and should be compensated accordingly.

“He is a fingerprint expert and is the only in Orange County,” Walker said. “He is the only qualified to testify as an expert in court, and I think that is very important. He is definitely relied upon for his years and years of experience.

What he does is a 24/7 job.

He’s even been called upon to help us with making multimedia compatible for use in

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the courts, when we present our case.”

Burton said he would like to see a written job description of Breshears duties as District Attorney Investigator before commissioners court decided to vote, as there was no immediate rush to take action as the new pay rate would not take effect until later this year.

Breshears addressed the court and stated he didn’t know if he could easily “typeup” a job description.

“I never know from day to day what I’m doing,” he explained. “It changes everyday. I know what everyone’s jobs are and I know how to make things happen. I know what the D.A. needs for a successful prosecution as well. A major part of my job is to ‘grease the wheels’ by dealing with others and that saves the county money in the long run.”

Detective Chris Pearson of the Vidor Police Department provided an example of how Breshears experience and contacts assisted in apprehending an Orange County man who was wanted for questioning in a double-murder in Vidor in 2015 but was last heard to be living on the streets in Houston.

Pearson stated that without Breshears assistance, the hunt for the individual may have taken a lot longer or the person may not have ever been found.

John Banken, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 3, make the motion to return Breshears to his previous pay rate as an E3 employee.

“Three years ago, they (District Attorney’s office) had three positions like this, and now they just have the one,” Banken said. “I think there is a difference (in this position) and I think we made a mistake (in changing the pay rate) and we need to make it right for once.”

Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of leaving Breshears at

Swing bridge rehab is at the end of the year, or it may be in early 2017.”

The TxDOT project will be to refurbish the East Roundbunch swing bridge, not replace it. The project is expected to last approximately one year at an anticipated cost of $13 million, which will be paid for through federal funding.

The project will include repairs and replacement of various key features to the bridge, such as the mechanical system and electrical system. Work will also include the replacement of concrete approach structures and bridge structure.

Once the project begins, the East Roundbunch swing

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bridge will be closed to traffic.

This would force motorists who drive this route, which connects Texas Avenue to FM 1006, to use the proposed detour route of following Texas Avenue, also known as State Highway 87, to FM 1006 during the length of the project.

Previous inspections of the bridge have revealed various problems, including cracked floor beams and extensive corrosion, which contributed to the decision to refurbish this historic structure.

Its historic nature is one reason the project is expected to take slightly longer than typical repairs or replacement.

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his E3 (Exempt level 3) pay scale. Orange County Judge Brint Carlton and Commissioner Jody Crump of Precinct 4 were the dissenting votes.

In other news, the efficiency of the procedures utilized in the Orange County Auditor’s office is being questioned by Orange County Commissioners.

An agenda item made by Orange County Commissioner John Banken of Precinct 3, which requested calling for the discussion and possible action of authorizing an independent audit of the Orange County Auditor’s office, was the topic of another lengthy discussion on Tuesday.

Banken was requesting the possibility of an independent audit due to procedural issues and not for any wrongdoing by Mary Johnson, Orange County Auditor.

Banken submitted a letter to commissioners stating the request for the independent audit was being made because “there is uncertainity about Orange County’s fiscal affairs in the minds of some and it is alleged that county officials are not provided accurate or timely information of historical and projected fiscal matters.”

According to information provided by Banken, he would like the independent audit of the procedures to determine if the county’s current manual and automated financial information systems are sufficient and adequate to provide effective and efficient fiscal planning and management of the county.

He would also like to see if the audit could determine if the computerized accounting system has sufficient internal controls, records retention, information retrieval and report generating capability to achieve acceptable performance and oversight for the county’s fiscal affairs.

An issue with the process is

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love to do.”

Sponsors who helped make Hendrickson’s dream a victorious reality this year include Robert’s Steakhouse, Triple L Motor Sports, Marvel Vape Shop, Carl’s Jr., Southern Glass, Swamp Pop, NAPA, Granger Chevrolet, Sabine River Ford and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523.

“I can’t thank everyone enough who helped me, supported me and believed in me,” Hendrickson added. “I spend all year waiting on this and I recharge my soul when I’m participating in it.

It’s what I love to do, and I’m so glad I could bring back these medals and show some pride for our community” Hendrickson will soon begin preparing for next year’s event, which will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

sideration the historic significance of things, such as this bridge,” she explained. “We know a year is a long time for a project, but it has to do with the historic nature of this

why information pertaining to various information such as vendor expenses, purpose or nature of financial disbursement or accrual of expenses are not immediately available for viewing online for those with authorized access.

The audit could help determine limitations in accessing information, as well as accuracy of information provided to Commissioners Court and other officials and is meant to help resolve future dilemmas.

Attorney Doug Manning stated he would need to prepare a draft resolution to bring back to Commissioners Court and he would consult with the Attorney General’s office to determine the proper procedure in how to move forward with this matter.

Manning stated a resolution calling for such an audit is typically done for reasons regarding misconduct, misapplication or for procedural, which is the reason confirmed by Banken.

Issues with procedure can include, but are not limited to, failure to keep accounts, make reports or account for public funds.

The County Auditor is appointed every two years by the District Court Judges, according to the official Orange County website. The auditor is responsible for the general oversight of all the officers of the County District, or State, who may by authorized or required by law to receive or collect any money, funds, fees or other property for the use of, or belonging to, the County, and shall see to the strict enforcement of the law governing county finances.

“No financial officer or governing body can make plans and decisions without a viable, open and valid financial accounting and reporting system that can be accessed by authorized personnel to do their job,” Banken concluded in his letter.

A motion requesting Manning to move forward with the creation of a draft of a resolution was approved by a vote of bridge.

“The approaches will be new, but we will not be altering the integrity of the bridge,” Dupre added. “Although this bridge is not on the official records of historic locations, it has a lot of history to this area.”

4-1, with Judge Stephen Brint Carlton being the sole dissenting vote.

Carlton stated he believed the issue had already been previously discussed earlier in the meeting when Commissioners Court heard a presentation by

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Chris Pruitt of the firm Pattillo, Brown and Hill on Orange County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Pruitt stated the audit was satisfactory and had gone smoother this year than it had the previous year.

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Bill O’Reilly and FOX paid $10 million to settle a sexual harassment case against O’Reilly. Complaints have also been made against co-host Steve Dooly. This is not the first time women workers have complained about Ailes’ advancements.

From The Creaux’s Nest A SAD DAY IN DALLAS A lone gunman, a military man, went on a shooting rampage as a peaceful protest march came to an end last Thursday causing it to become the deadliest day for law enforcement since 9-11. Five police officers died and nine others were injured in the Dallas attack. President Obama, Vicepresident Biden and former president George W. Bush and their wives attended the memorial for the downed officers in Dallas. A lot of rubbish has come out about the incident by talking head Rush Limbaugh. who called the “Black Lives Matter” supporters a bunch of terrorist. That’s a lie. Over 30 percent of those involved in the powerful Dallas march were white college kids. Most of the young leaders spoke very intelligently. Hannity called them a “radical group.” Mayor Rudy, who is always looking to be in the limelight, called the demonstrators “cop haters.” Bill O’Reilly wants to blame “Black Lives Matter” for the action of one shooter who wasn’t from Dallas and didn’t belong to the group. No doubt there are some bad actors in the group but its wrong to blame them all for the actions of one. No doubt the President is caught in a box. He’s in a no-win situation. Not Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump or anyone else can stop anyone from killing if they are willing to die for their deeds. What I found unnerving at the Dallas parade was people walking around with assault weapons. Texas has open carry law but no place in this country should anyone be allowed to walk around in a crowd with assault weapons other than the police or the military. Assault weapons away from a shooting range have only one use, and some day we will see slaughter in a crowd as assault weapons crossfire bullets. I support the Second Amendment but allowing assault weapons on the streets is stupid. Every mass killing in the U.S. has been with assault weapons since 9-11. We haven’t seen anything yet if we don’t pass a law to curb those kinds of weapons.***** I’ve got to move on. Please come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm.

THANKS TO DONALD TRUMP GENDER GAP GROWS Women, in national polls, give Clinton the highest level of female support of any candidate in more than four decades and the widest gender gap ever recorded. She leads Trump by 24 points in the latest Pew Center research poll. Much of it is a deep distaste for Donald Trump. The women vote is across the board even women who typically vote Republican. The poll also showed African Americans 90 percent, Latinos, 71 percent, millenials (18-35) 68 percent, white college grads, 62 percent, women over all, 59 percent, generation X, (36-51), 55 percent. The polls are expected to get even better after Bernie Sanders endorsement Tuesdays in New Hampshire. Another survey showed that Clinton was at 255 in the Electoral College vote. Just 15 short of the 270 needed. Obama got 320 in t he last election. Trump is at a 190, eighty short. Clinton needs one toss-up state, Trump needs most of them.

SAYING GOODBYE TO “Tonker” R.L. “Tonker” Hoosier, 81, passed away July 5. He and I were both young family men when I first met him nearly 60 years ago. He had married pretty Frances Bendy from a well known Bridge City family. They had three children, daughters Sherry and Pam and son Bobby. All of them attended Bridge City schools with our children. Over the years we remained family friends. “Tonker” for many years, until his retirement, worked off shore. He would be gone for long periods then be home for several days. That was his life and he loved it. For the most part Frances kept the house and managed the children. They had 60 good years together. Like most families they were not without their tragedies. They lost grandson Travis Hebert and his dad Owen Hebert. Also son Bobby was badly burned when the oil well he was working on the Gulf blew up and caught on fire. Bobby was a human fireball when he hit the water 100 feet below. It was a long process in the Galveston burn unit but Bobby, with the help of family, endured. “Tonker” was a quite, nice guy. He never minded anyone else’s business.

He loved the outdoors and kept his lawn manicured and spotless. Fortunately he wasn’t ill long. He started getting sick in April but was spared a long suffering illness. He loved his family and he and Frances, like so many grandparents today, had to help from time to time with the grandchildren.

“Tonker” caught the bus home. May this good man rest in peace. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, July 16 at Bridge City Knights of Columbus Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please see obituary.

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TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 According to Jeanette Clark, Sean Brinson, 17, of Deweyville, a young hero who pulled a man from a burning car and waited with him until the ambulance arrived, has been nominated for a National Life Saving VFW award.

The award will be presented on Labor Day and VFW Post 2775 nominated him. The 21-year-old he saved is Brandon Cruthirds of Burkeville. He is still recuperating from a broken collar bone and back problems. A passenger, Jeff Green, 21, also of Burkeville, was covered with cuts from broken glass as he was thrown through the window and landed in the distant brush. Sean is the son of Darryl and Gretta Brinson. (Editor’s note: As I recall, when that happened Sean’s dad was editor of the Record Newspapers. Sean is now 27.)*****A very special, beautiful lady, Carmen Davis, will celebrate her 88th birthday on July 17. (Editor’s note: The former real estate agency owner is 98 years young this week. According to her daughter-in-law, she is still pretty and doing quite well.)*****Mosquito war continues in the county.

Mosquito Control director Patrick Beebe says he has already used 2,263 gallons of mosquito chemicals. Commissioners approved another $25,000 to continue the fight, the worse in many years because of the influx of mosquitoes after Hurricane Rite, Sept. 24 of last year.*****Twins Halli and Hanna Malagarie turn two years old on July 15. (Editor’s note: The gals are 12 years old this week.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Betty H. Stegall, died July 11. Gravesite services were held July 13. She and her husband Max were the owners of Stegall’s Jewelry for 28 years until Max’s death. Betty was active in the Orange PTA, served on the Board of Education and was an Alturas Club member. She is survived by her daughters Nancy Sanders, Linda Bedair and their families.*****Robert “Bob” Aaron Blacksher, 83, of Bridge City, passed away July 11. He was a World War II veteran. After retiring as a welder from the Gulf Refinery, he established Blacksher and Sons with his two boys, David and Danny. They developed Waterwood, one of Orange County’s most exclusive subdivisions. He was a good, honest man who contributed a lot to mankind and left his mark.*****Dale Crandall Dunbar, 42, of Orange, passed away Friday, July 14. Services were held July 19. He is survived by daughter Brittany Nicole Dunbar, son Dustin Dunbar siblings Delane Navarre, Ronnie Dunbar, Joe Dunbar, Vickie Foreman, Kelly Dunbar, Tommy Dunbar and one grandchild Abigail Stevenson.*****Evelyn Inez Jones, 87, of Bridge City, died Sunday, July 16. Services were held July 19. She was a retired librarian for Hatton School in Bridge City. She was past president of Bridge City/Orange PTA and an active PTA member. She is survived by her husband, J.B. Jones, son Dr. James B. Jones, daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Dan Ray Hooks, grandchildren Dr. David Jones, DeeDee Viator and Shae Lynn Franklin, great-grandchildren Jacob and Amber Viator.*****Ruby Mary Norwood Courville of Orangefield, passed away July 13. She is survived by her husband Curly Courville, and step-children Melanie, Charles, Ray and Father Jim Courville.

40 Years Ago-1976 Robert Hanks is sales manager of Flair Real Estate, Edward Patton is in sales.*****The Bridge City/Orangefield Community Center pledges have reached $72,712. Helena Litton heads up the door-to-door collection campaign.*****BCYRA names queens and princesses chosen from Little League sweethearts at coronation. They are Pee-Wee queen, Kellie Bradley; Minor League queen Valli Lemoine; princess is Dawn Hanson; Major League queens are Rosalyn Dailey and Angie Welch, princess is Janet Brunell.*****Bridge City Knights install new officers at Sunday mass at St. Henry Catholic Church. Officers are Mason Hebert, senior grand knight; Father Frank Schanzer, chaplain, Lamar Roach, deputy grand knight; Mayo LeBlanc, chancellor; Herbert LaPoint, recorder, Lou Garriga, financial secretary; Don Calliquet, treasurer.*****On July 20, Gordon Baxter will celebrate 31 years in radio broadcasting. He’s put time in at radio stations KOLE, KPAC, KOGT, KTRM and KLVI. His audience ranges from little old ladies, housewives, rednecks, students, merchants and some hippie freaks. (Editor’s note: Before his 50-year time in radio was up Bax appeared on several other stations. In most cases he left after being fired.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at ‘JB’s BARBEQUE this week and at Robert’s Next week, everyone welcome.*****I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older everyone whispers.*****An AllStar game will be played Tuesday. I plan to watch but it will be shown after my deadline. My favorite infielder and second baseman Jose Altuve, who stands 5-5, 165 pounds.

At the half way break he’s hitting 341 and looks to win his second batting title. The 26-year-old is fourth in on-base percentage, with a .413 mark. Altuve is on pace for a third consecutive 200 hit season. He won his first “Gold Glove” award last season. When he was 16 years old he attended an Astros tryout camp in his home town of Maracay, Venezuela.

The team scouts sent him home because they thought he was lying about his age. The next day he showed up with his birth certificate and impressed the Astros so much that they signed him to a contract. The rest is history. Nine years later he has become Houston’s hitting machine. I never believed anyone would ever replace Craig Biggio, Astro Hall of Famer. The MVP contender is well on his way to be someday in the Hall of Fame.*****Speaking of baseball, Sean Gros, now in Petaluma, Ca. attending a special Coast Guard training school, was able to catch a Giants/Diamondback game Sunday. He saw pitcher Madison Bumgarner, pitch the entire game. He had a no-hitter until the eight inning.

The Giants won 4-0. Sean said he was pulling for a no-

hitter but he was thrilled anyway to just watch the Giant pitcher work.*****Charlene Wapplu, ANE Insurance, is now “YaYa” to her new granddaughter, Julia Grace, who was born July 10 and weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length. Parents are Mallory and Josh Lemoine.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. On July 13, Virginia Cox celebrates her 88th birthday. She deserves a good one. She has been putting up with Millard for 68 years. Neighbor Cox sure loves that woman and cares for her every need. Happy birthday Ms. Ginny. Also celebrating today is Coach Billy Bryant, Steve Sarver, Kristen McCurry and Marsha McCullough. This also would have been the birthday of the late Judi Hidalgo.

Celebrities having birthdays on this day are actors Harrison Ford, 74, Patrick Stewart, 76 and Cheech Marin, 70., also boxer Michael Spinks, 60.*****On July 14, Dee’s other half, Mayor David’s big brother, Calvin Rutledge celebrates.

Also longtime educator Ella Stuebing, Lance George, Jared Ganze and Ledia Miller. They are joined by actress Jane Lynch, 56 and Dancing with the Stars, Peta Mergatroyd, 30.*****On July 15, a great guy, Tommy Harmon, celebrates as does David’s better half, Peggy Claybar, and pretty Melissa Eshbach.*****July 16 finds Preston Fuller, Jack-ofAll-Trades celebrating. Also Phil Dickman, Lorie Dubose, Mary Dorsey and pretty Carlis Roy. Celebrities joining them are actor Will Ferrell, 49, football player Barry Sanders, 48 and former Cowboy coach Jimmy Johnson, 73.*****On July 17, a special lady, a former beauty queen and hard working woman, Ms. Edee Pratt celebrates. Also Deborah Ashcraft, Harold Lonadier and Don Hightower. They join country singer Luke Bryan, 40 and actors David Hasselhoff, 64 and Donald Sutherland, 81.*****On July 18, former Bridge City City Manager Don Fields is a year older. So is Cheryl Richard, Harry Barclay and Cynthia Chataignier. Actor Vin Diesel, 49, entrepreneur Richard Branson, 66 and astronaut John Glenn, 95 also celebrate birthdays on this day.*****July 19 finds Robin Tibodeaux, Marion Whittle, Kurt Moerbe and Preston Wayne Sullivan. Joining them are Anthony Edwards, 54 and basketball player LaMarcus Aldridge, 31. This also would have been the birthday of Michael Hoke who died much too young.*****John Clark stopped in. Of course John, who we have known 40 years, was hustling something free. This time it was for a free ad for the Sheriff’s Department Blue Santa program. They are having a big free dance Friday, July 15, at the VFW. Admission, just one new toy. (See ad in this issue.)*****Airplay chart, compiled by Mediabase, listed country artist Keith Urban “Wasted Time” as #1; Jason Aldean, “Lights Come On,” #2; Carrie Underwood, “Church Bells,” #3; Florida George Line, “H.O.L.Y.” #4; and finishing the week, at #5, is Eric Church’s “Record Year.”

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Clovis and Sostan dem, are always trying to out do each utter. Da utter day at LuLu’s baber shop, Sostan told Clovis, who was sitting in da barber’s chair, dat he was out of clean shorts (underwear).

Clovis say, “Sostan you should be as smart as me, I got seven pairs of underwears, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.”

Clovis answer, “Well, dat’s nutten, I got twelve pair of dem me, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Wat you tink bout dat, hanh?”

C’EST TOUT “There’s a new sheriff in town.”

Donald Trump has billed himself as the “law and order” candidate. That is laughable. He’s the guy that tells folks in his audiences to “bust him in the mouth” or “knock the hell out of him.” He’s the guy who says he would violate the law and instruct the military generals to water board prisoners or worse. I’m sure he will wear a “Star of David,” his deputies will be the “White Supremacy” group. No doubt chief deputy will be “David Duke. Tuesday’s USA Today reports that Trump has been involved in 4,055 law suits. Look up the details at USAToday.com. It will blow your mind. Next week, the Republican convention will be held in Cleveland.

I mentioned a long time ago that shyster Trump would wreck the Republican Party, and he would do the same to the country. It’s no longer the GOP, it’s the Trump family party. There is already talk about his son Eric running for governor of New York. Two national groups are organizing opposition in hopes of blocking Trumps nomination. They are planning a first ballot surprise. The odds remain long but they have 400 committed GOP delegates. Several dozen are from Texas and enough support from rank and file activist to upset the image of party unity that Trump will need to project on prime-time TV. Trump will put on a show, his ego will really shine and he will eat up the speakers bragging on him. The law and order candidate better wear two pistols at the convention because the fireworks won’t only be outside the hall, there will be plenty Republicans gunning for him inside. Sheriff Trump wouldn’t make a pimple on Hillary Clinton’s behind when it comes to government knowledge.

You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. You can’t make a law and order sheriff out of a idiot.*****I’ve gotta go now. Thanks for your time. Read us cover to cover and check us out on the web therecordlive.com. Shop our family of advertisers and tell them we sent you. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 13, 2016 •

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

City of Pinehurst schedules “Coffee with the Mayor” e Mayor and the City of Pinehurst are planning Coffee with the Mayor on Tuesday, July 19, at 8:30 am, at Pinehurst City Hall, 2497 MLK Jr. Dr. City department heads convene with the intent and purpose of meeting with citizens and business owners to really information concerning current and future city activities.

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

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

Strutters to hold link sale e Bridge City Strutters will hold a link sale on Saturday, July 16, from 10 am-2 pm, in the Walgreen’s parking lot in Bridge City.

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

Salvation Army to host craft Saturday Do you have an unfinished craft project? Join us on Saturday, July 23, from 9 am-5 pm at Salvation Army located at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange. ere is a $25 donation, which all proceedings go to the food pantry. ere will be door prizes, games, lunch and snacks provided. All you need to bring is your own project. Come for a day of fun crafts and fellowship.

e Eagles will also be selling fish dinners on ursday, July 14, from 11 am-2 pm. Dinners will consist of fried fish, hush puppies, potato salad, cole slaw, onions, pickles and bread. Dinners are $8 and are available for dine in or carry out. Call in advance and your dinners will be ready when you arrive. Delivery is also available.

Extension office offers “What’s in the Label” class e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office is having a “What’s in the Label” class, Sept. 22, at 6:00 pm. is class will cover reading the label, nutritional value, what GMO, natural and organic means and will have live meat cutting demonstrations. It will be held at the Extension office in the Orange County Convention and Expo Building on FM 1442. e cost will be $10 per person. Please call the extension office at 409-8827010 to register for the class.

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

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

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

Shangri La, Stark Museum offer free summer admission

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

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

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

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

rough September 5, admission to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and the Stark Museum of Art will be free!

Come and enjoy summer with the entire family while this offer is available at Shangri La Gardens and the Stark Museum of Art. All Outpost Tours at Shangri La Gardens will also be free during this time.

Admission at e W.H. Stark House will remain as follows: Pricing for e W.H. Stark House: • Adults (age: 18-64) $6.00 • Senior (age: 65 and up) $5.00 • Student (w/current I.D.) $5.00 • Youth (age: 10 to 17) $5.00 • Child (age: 6 to 9) $2.00 Hours of operation for all three venues are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. e last tour at e W.H. Stark House begins at 4:00 p.m.

Eagles to have free fish fry, sock hop

City of Orange Natatorium changes hours

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

For more information, call 886-7381.

e City of Orange would like to inform visitors of the natatorium that there will be changes in open swim operational hours, effective Tuesday, June 28.

Open swim will now be operational Tuesday through Friday from 3:005:30 P.M., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 5:30-8:00 P.M. e city

Texas Red Flashers will meet

has added an additional family swim time that will be open Tuesday through Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-5:00 P.M. Please note, during family swim, children 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For additional information, please contact Public Service Manager, James Lawrence, at 883-1032.

Chamber seeks business, employee of the month e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for employee and business of the month. To submit a nomination, email the nomination to bcchamber@bridgecitychamber.com, or drop the nomination off at the chamber office, 150 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Please include your name, telephone number, name of employee or business you are nominating and the reasons why. If you have questions, please call the chamber office at 409-735-5671.

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

Back-N-Tyme to play VFW dance e VFW, located at 5303 N. 16th St., will host a dance featuring BackN-Tyme, ursday, July 13, from 7-11 pm. Tickets are $6 per person. e bar is open for beer, wine coolers, sodas and setups; BYOB. For information, call 886-9738.

AgriLife Extension office to offer 4-H Camp Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4-H and Youth Development Agent, Christina Ritter will be holding a three-day camp for youth ages 5-8.

Come experience the fun of what 4-H has to offer for the 4-H clover member. Kids will be having fun with hand sewing, hands on cooking, hands on gardening, animals and much more. e camp will be held August 8-10, 1-4 pm at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Call now and get your child on the list to enjoy three days of fun, 882-7010. Cost is $15 per child and must be paid by July 25.

Snacks will be provided.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Summer continues to be red hot with temperatures and red hot with great music events across the region. Whether you enjoy rock or country or blues or acoustic versions of those genres, you can find just about anything you like in the listings below.

Visit www.localmusicguide.net for information on venues and artists.

Wednesday, July 13 Blake Sticker @ Bar Local Atomic @ Blue Martini Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut Zach Gonzalez @ Buffalo Wild Wings Reed Planchard @ Cafe Del Rio Curse and the Cure @ The Capri Club Sabine River Bend Band @ Catfish Kitchen Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Danny Dillon and Aaron Sterling @ French Quarter Bar and Grill First Class @ Rush Lounge Thursday, July 14 Wayne Toups @ L’Auberge Casino Resort “Party by the Pool” Swagger @ Blue Martini Phillip Glyn Band @ The Boudain Hut The Kings of Mojo @ Cafe Del Rio Katie Whitney and Chip Redford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Curse and the Cure @ French Quarter Bar and Grill Rob Copeland and The Outsiders @ Good Times Blake Sticker @ The Grill Pug Johnson, Tyler Darby and John Teague @ La Cantina - PA Dickie and the Tornadoes @ Larry’s French Market Danny Dillon @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Jimmy Kaiser, Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Baby Birds @ Madison’s John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood The Ron Jeremies, Hollywood Skunks, The Burnpile @ The Red Room First Class @ Rush Lounge Mixx Fixxer @ Sawdust Saloon

Friday, July 15 LeAnn Rimes @ Golden Nugget Casino Swagger @ Blue Martini David Joel Band @ Cafe Del Rio Tim Burge @ Cecil’s Phillip Glyn Band @ Cottons Cay Brad Brinkley and Comfort Zone @ Cowboy’s The Aaron Williams Experience @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Redford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Classix Band @ Gator Lounge Nightlife feat. Ty Phillips @ Honky

Tonk Texas Street Side Jazz Trio @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Champagne Room, My Beautiful Disaster @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country John and Matt Teague @ Just One More Tavern Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins @ Larry’s French Market The Katelyn Johnson Band @ The Lone Wolf Mixx Fixxer @ Mackenzie’s Pub Bag of Donuts @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta - Calder Ave.

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Deaths & Memorials

Vernon Whitehead, Sr. Crosby Vernon “Pete” Whitehead, Sr., Vernon 60 of CrosWhitehead, by, passed away at his home SunSr. day, July 10. Services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 14, at Dorman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Thursday at Dorman Funeral Home.

Pete was born in Oakdale, La., Sept. 23, 1955 to Myrtle Cauthron Whitehead and Clyde Whitehead. He worked many years as a truck driver with CBSL Transportation before his health failed. He was a full time Cowboys fan and a part-time Texans fan. He loved muscle cars and enjoyed spending time with his precious grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, James Whitehead and brothers; Obie Whitehead, Bo Whitehead and Dale Whitehead.

Survivors include his son, Vernon “Petey” Whitehead, Jr. and his wife Catie of Lumberton and daughter Barbara Turner of Hobbs, NM.; brothers, Allen Whitehead of Baytown, James Whitehead and his wife Qing Xu and Millard Whitehead and his wife Elizabeth, all of Baytown; sisters, Melissa Carpenter of Seabrook, TX, Nellie Krizak and her husband Kevin of Seabrook, TX and Jeanette Whitehead and her companion John Mills of Bridge City and grandchildren, Heavenleigh Hughes, Trey Whitehead, Travis Whitehead and Kharli Turner.

Dr. Tommy Cary Orange Dr. Tommy Alan Cary, 59, of Orange, passed away July 11, in DR. Beaumont.

A Tommy Mass of Christian Cary burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Visitation will be from 5:008:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Dec. 2, 1956, he was the son of Alan D. Cary and Joyzelle Mary Bourdier Cary.

Tommy graduated from Stark High School in 1975 and went on to attend the University of Texas from 1975 to 1978 before receiving a doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Tommy is survived by his aunts, Kate Wolfford and hus-

band Buddy, of Orange and Henrietta “Sue Sue” Ritter and husband Kenneth, of Lumberton; uncle, Freddie Bourdier and wife Sharon, of Orange and numerous extended cousins and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Alice Jenkins and the staff of Loving Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.

Mavis McCauley Orange Mavis “Mack” McCauley, 76, of Mavis Orange, passed away in BeauMcCauley mont, Sunday, July 10. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery in Center, with Brother Edward McRay and Larry Mayfield officiating.

Mack was born in Huxley, Oct. 5, 1939 to Irene Strong Mayfield and Melvin Mayfield. She married her husband Kenneth McCauley on July 6, 1957. Mack loved reading, enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 43 years.

Survivors include her son, Ricky McCauley of Orange; daughters, Gail Riffe and her husband George of Kountze and Donna Graves and her husband Travis of Prescott Valley, AZ; brother, Larry Mayfield and his wife Lynda of Orange and sister, Shirley McRay and her husband Edward of Center; four grandchildren, Angela McCauley, Christy Burton, Paul Davidson and Jordan Riffe; six great grandchilren, Sophia Burton, Fasier Burton, Lexington Burton, Hayley Davidson, Bailey Davidson and Ryleigh Riffe.

Rodney McGee Bridge City Rodney (Ronnie) Wade McGee, 65, of Rodney Bridge City McGee passed away Sunday, July 10, at Southeast Texas Medical Center of in Port Arthur, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Thursday, July 14, with visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and the service immediately following.

Born in Orange, Jan. 22, 1951, Ronnie was the son of the late Larry and Oma Faye (LaGrone) McGee. He was a pipefitter/boilermaker by trade. He served our country in the United States Navy and was always referred to as “Pops” on the U.S.S. Missouri.

Ronnie enjoyed fishing and was a big fan of the racing world—motorcycles, cars, etc. His quick wit and humor will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish his memories are his son, Darren Blain McGee and fiancé Courtney Dubois; brother Larry Wayne McGee of Bridge City; sisters and brothers-in-law Brenda and Edwin Brister of Deer Park; Carolyn and Marlon Farr of Humble and Sheila Snelgrove of Deer Park and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lavinia Brown Orange Lavinia (Guerra) Weber Brown, 91, of Orange, Lavinia passed away July 8, at Baptist HosBrown pital in Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Orange, with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Cremation followed services with her final resting place to be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Mission, May 19, 1925, she was the daughter of Manuel Guerra and Lavinia (Castilla) Guerra. Lavinia was a Registered Nurse and had first worked for Orange Memorial Hospital, then for Dr. Williams in Orange and finally for DuPont. She was very involved in the PTA and she loved following all of her children in sports. Lavinia enjoyed playing Bridge with all of her friends. She liked dove hunting, fishing, the outdoors and especially cooking.

She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Oaks Brown; brothers, Lauro Guerra and Manuel Guerra; daughter-in-law, Bobbie Sue Weber; sisters-inlaw, Berta G. Guerra and Aida Guerra; brother-in-law, Arnaldo Cantu, Sr. and first husband, Alton L. Weber.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca L Trahan of Austin, Michael S. Weber of Mauriceville, Richard A Weber and wife, Kay, of Burkeville, Christopher Weber of Orange and John L. Weber and wife, Diane, of Mauriceville; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and her sister, Lita G. Cantu.

John Richard Orange John Richard, 80, of Orange, passed away Friday, July 8, in John Beaumont. MeRichard morial services were held Tuesday, July 12, at Dorman Funeral Home.

John was born in Rayne, La., Dec. 4, 1935 to Ina Broussard Richard and Honora Richard and was the youngest sibling. He was a member of Community Church.

He started his career early with Sabine Towing as a deck hand

and worked his way up to Captain and retiring from Calcasieu Marine Pilots Association as a pilot.

John loved gardening and cooking for his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Casey Dawn Hastings, three brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Belle Richard of Orange; three daughters; Liz Carlisle and her husband TC of Beaumont, Sue Roberts and her husband Walt of Village Mills and Kathy Richard Hernandez and her husband Tony of Vidor; step-son, John Gay and his wife Annie of Willis, as well as six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bruce Birdwell Deweyville Bruce Allen Birdwell, born May 13, 1936, of Deweyville, passed away July 9.

Bruce was born in Cushing and was a lifelong resident of Deweyville. Bruce was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Deweyville and served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea. He retired from DuPont Sabine River Works in 1985.

Bruce is survived by his children, James and Nina Birdwell, Nelwyn and Keith Robinson and Gordon and Denise Birdwell; grandchildren, C. J. and Keith Poth, Sarah and Zachary McKnight, Katie Birdwell, Jacob Birdwell and Jillian Robinson.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 12, at the Claybar Funeral Home In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church of Deweyville , P.O. Box 108, Deweyville, Texas 77614, or First Baptist Church of Deweyville, P.O. Box 79, Deweyville, Texas 77614, to assist in recovery efforts from recent flooding.

Barbara Rhoads Orange Barbara Gale Rhoades, 57, of Orange, went to Barbara be with her Heavenly Father July 7, Rhoads in Port Arthur, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Bobby Granger and Rudy Elizondo. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Port Arthur, Sept. 5, 1958, she was the daughter of Herman LaFleur and Grace (Guillory) LaFleur. Barbara enjoyed camping and going to the river.

She loved being around her family and eating crawfish. She also enjoyed bowling, especially when she was beating Gary. Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Linda LaFleur and Tina Bandeau; sister-inlaw, Valerie Crownover and her brother-in-law, Darryl Hornback.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Rhoades; children, Ronald LeBlanc and wife Amanda and Michelle Richardson and husband Shayne, all of Bridge City; grandchildren, Audrey LeBlanc, Caitlyn Richardson, Texie LeBlanc and Austin Richardson; brother, Ricky LaFleur and wife Becky, of Orangefield; sisters, Debbie Guillory and husband Guy, of Deweyville, Sandra Williams, of Nederland and Wendy Lawrence, of Bridge City and her sisters-in-law, Sharon Jones and husband Nate, of Garland and Lisa Carter and husband Rick, of Murphy.

Serving as pallbearers were Corey Guillory, D.J. Montgomery, Joseph LaFleur, Brandon LaFleur, Justin McCarver, Lil’ Jay Bandeau, Possum LaFleur and Raymond Bandeau. Honorary pallbearer was Tommy McCarver.

Vera Hughes Orange Vera Tracy Brister Hughes, 73, of Orange, passed away July 7, in Orange.

Vera Funeral servicHughes es were held Sunday, July 10, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Robert Edwards, of True Faith Tabernacle in Orange. Burial was to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Orange, March 21, 1943, she was the daughter of James Clarence “J.C.” Brister and Lacy Raywood (Burch) Brister. Vera was a member of True Faith Tabernacle in Orange. She enjoyed spending her time mak-

ing candy and doing arts and crafts.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Drewnetta Brister and Martha Ellen Johnson; and her brother, Lanny Lynn Brister.

She is survived by her children, Lacy Jo Hinson and Janetta Marie Young and husband Paul, all of Orange; step-son, Edgar LaBleu III, of Vidor; grandchildren, Deranda Wilkerson, Tami Shafer, Phala Jeanette Young and Miyah Young; great-grandchildren, Trent Wilkerson and Jaydan Wilkerson; brother, Danny Wynn Brister and wife Rita, of Beaumont; her sister, Julia Louise Brister, of Orange; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers were Aaron Williams, James Williams, Terry Brady, Barry Burch, Korey Valka, Kevin Smith III, Damon Thomas and Quinton Hawkins.

Honorary pallbearers were Trent Wilkerson and Raymond Wilkerson.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of The Meadows for all of the love and care they gave to Vera.

Betty Kelly Houston The celebration of life for Betty Kelly was Tuesday, July 12, at Mount Sinai Missionary BapBetty tist Church. Rites of Christian burial Kelly followed in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

She died July 2, in Sugar Land. She resided in Orange a number of years before moving to the Houston area.

Survivors include sons, Robert, Julian and Thomas Kelly, both of Orange; daughters, Doris Linsey of Missouri City, Sally Kelly of Los Angeles, CA. and Minister Deann Kelly and Karla Kelly, both of Houston; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Offer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Jean Weatherford Nederland

Jean “Bobbie Jean” Evelyn Weatherford, 87, of Nederland Jean died Tuesday, WeatherJuly 5, at Harbor Hospice Hospital ford in Beaumont.

A native of Beaumont, she was a longtime resident of Nederland.

She was a member Church of Christ in Nederland. She enjoyed sewing and attending events for grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial following at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor.

Bobbie Jean was preceded in death by her husband James Lee Weatherford; grandsons Christopher Lamb, Kevin Lamb and Cooper Kemp. She is survived by her children Wanda Harpin and her husband Michael of McKinney, Keith Weatherford and his wife Susan of Nacogdoches, Becky Eickenhorst and her husband Ernie of Lumberton, Tammie Weatherford and her husband ricky Lee of Orange; siblings Peggy Ferguson and Carolyn Finn, both of Vidor, Larry Wilson of Baytown, Terry Wilson and John Wilson, both of Vidor; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Dr. Homer Stuntz Orange Dr. Homer Stuntz, M.D., 93, of Orange, Dr. Homer passed away July 3, in College StaStuntz tion. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Lahore, British India, Feb. 25, 1923, he was the son of Clyde B. Stuntz and Florence (Watters) Stuntz. He was a WWII Veteran with the United States Army- Aircorps. Homer was a member of the Orange Medical Society, along with Texas Medical Society, American Medical Society, and the Southern Medical Society. He attended premed at U.T., Southwestern Medical School of University of Texas, and graduated from Wesleyan University-C.T. He went on to an internship at Baylor University Hospital and a surgery residency at Veteran’s Administration Hospital in McKinney. He moved to Orange in 1954 and opened his own practice on 7th St. Homer delivered over 3000 babies. Once

in a 12 hour period, he delivered 14 babies at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. He enjoyed spending his free time outside hunting, fishing, gardening, growing exotic plants and telling terrible puns. Homer was a man of many talents and will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 59 years, Dr. Billie (Williams) Stuntz; brother, Philip Stuntz and his sisters, Margaret Coon and Hyla Converse.

He is survived by his children, Beverly Ann Stuntz, of Addison, Jean Allison Stuntz, of Canyon and Philip Williams Stuntz, of College Station; grandchildren, Hyla Stuntz, Dan Burgess and Chris Burgess and his sister, Betty Allen, of Cheshire, CT. Honorary pallbearer is Philip Stuntz.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Salvation Army at P.O. Box 1490 Clarksburg, WV 26302-1490.

Those attending the funeral will be invited to tell their memories of Dr. Homer.

Barbara Copes Orange Another voice has been added to Heavens choir.

Barbara Ann Copes (nee PeBarbara terson, & formerly Copes Craig) left us to enter the embrace of her Lord Jesus the Christ. It was appropriate that she gained her freedom from her battle with Alzheimer’s on Independence Day. She made her passing surrounded by family and loving caregivers.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 9, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Barry Bradley, of First Baptist Church in Orange.

Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Born in Crosby, June 26, 1936, she was the daughter of Edward Harold Peterson and Esther Nelson Peterson. Music was a Godgiven gift and a legacy of her family. She grew up with her father leading the church choir and her mother playing the piano at First Baptist Church in Crosby.

She studied music at Sam Houston State College and eventually earned her master’s degree in music. She shared her gift of Music in her Crosby High School band and was drum major her senior year graduating at 16. She taught choir two years at Nederland Elementary School, 10 years at West Orange High School, one year in Port Arthur, two years in Pasadena, and four years at little Cypress Junior High School.

She finished her teaching career in Deweyville making use of her college minor in English. She taught English and reading at the middle school. She later also used these skills as a volunteer with the G.O.A.L.S. program, teaching adults how to read.

She was very active in her faith being an intercessor involved in Prayer Ministry at her church and also with Orange County Intercessors with her longtime friend Ginger Veal, the Breakthrough Prayer Ministry, and Concerned Women for America. She was also involved in the Women’s Aglow Ministry, to help herself and others be the women God called them to be.

She loved and served her family. Helping however and whenever she could. Her home was always open to her children and their families as needed during times of transition. She looked forward to the summers where she would gather together all of her grandkids for two weeks of fun-filled times.

Even through the difficult struggle with Alzheimer’s, God used her sweet spirit, loving nature and beautiful smile to touch people’s lives. Her light was shining to the end even when she wasn’t aware of it. We were truly blessed to have her in our lives and look forward to seeing her again when we make our journey home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Eddie Copes; grandparents, Ludwig and Anna Peterson and John and Lydia Nelson and her son-inlaw, John Maddux.

Barbara is survived by her children, Gary Craig, Pamela Maddux and Steven Craig, all of Orange; grandchildren, Bryan and Kelly Maddux, Sarah and Dave Kerr, Jeremy Maddux, Adam Craig and Amanda Craig; greatgrandchildren, Cailin Kerr, Heather Kerr and Brody Maddux; brother, A. Wayne Peterson and wife D’Alva, of Longview and her nieces, Cynthia Peterson, Ellen and Alan Beck and Karen Nott.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Beaumont at 700 North St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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National Dance Day 2016 Staff Report For The Record

Dust off your dance shoes and start learning the official National Dance Day routine YouTube. On July 30, head down to the Riverfront Pavilion for the 3nd annual National Dance Day event in Orange.

What’s Happening Orange County? has partnered once again with the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring this fun, free, family event to Orange County. An hour has been added to this dance extravaganza because of its growth and a special celebrity dancer has joined the ranks.

Neighbors Emergency Center has come on as a sponsor bringing season 7 winner of “So You Think You Can Dance” Lauren Froderman, to headline the event.

“We are thrilled to add Lauren this year,” said event organizer, Penny LeLeux. “It started out two years ago as a desire to bring some fun to Orange County and it has doubled in the number of performance groups participating each year.

We have over 12 groups planning to perform, that should be in the neighborhood of 200 dancers.

“‘So You Think You Can Dance’ is the show responsible for the start of National Dance Day,” said LeLeux. “With the addition of a winner from that show, we have the opportunity to truly turn this into a regional event.”

The main event will be held in the morning, 9 a.m.-noon at the Orange Riverfront Pavilion, 601 Division Ave. This year, besides traditional dance groups, belly dancing, Mexican folk dancing, Jazzercise, Taekwondo and more have been added to the mix.

Patrons have an opportunity to meet Froderman on a personal basis at a meet and greet at Orange Community Players, Inc. Theater, noon to 1 p.m.

They will have the opportunity to get an autograph and take a picture for only $20. Half of the proceeds from the meet and greet go to the OCP Theater, so you can meet a celebrity and support the arts at the same time. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite and are limited in number.

That afternoon, at 2 p.m., dancers also have the opportunity to take a contemporary class with Froderman for only $30 at the West Orange-Stark Middle School Gym located at 1402 Green Ave, Orange, TX

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77630. Dancers can register for the class now through Eventbrite. Register early, because if enough register by July 23, the class will be split into a separate intermediate and advanced class. Currently it is a combined class.

Due to the generosity of The Service League of Orange, there will also be a beginner

class held for some boys and girls who may have never had the opportunity to take dance before. This class will be by invitation only to youth identified by area schools and other organizations.

“This is going to be an amazing opportunity for some kids who may have always wanted to take dance, but for financial

reasons, were never afforded the opportunity,” said LeLeux.

“Growing up as the oldest of six kids, dance classes weren’t in the equation, so I know what this could mean to someone.”

LeLeux is very excited about the event’s growth this year and is already working on plans to keep the momentum going for next year. “We are going to

keep expanding it into the regional event I know it can be.

For more information email pgleleux@gmail.com or contact Brandy Judice at the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau 409-883-1011. Event updates will be posted on octx. info and on the What’s Happening Orange County? Facebook page and events.

OBITS. From - 7A R.L. Hoosier Bridge City R. L. “Tonker” Hoosier, 81, of Bridge City, passed away July 5. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Saturday, July 16, at the KC Hall in Bridge City (770 Ave. A Bridge City, TX 77611).

Born in Orange, Aug. 30, 1934, he was the son of David M. Hoosier and Johnnie L. (Furlough) Hoosier. He retired from Rowan Co. in Houston as a maintenance supervisor and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. “Tonker” enR.L. joyed spending his free time outside doing yard Hoosier work and reading.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sonin-law, Owen Hebert and his grandson, Travis Hebert.

He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Hoosier; children, Sherry L. Hebert, of Bridge City, Bobby A. Hoosier and wife Kathy, of Redlands, CA. and Pamela K. Ritter, of Orange; grandchildren, Selena Knight and husband T.J., Brian Kay, Brent Kay, Jene’ Hoosier and Charlie Hoosier; great-grandchildren, Parker Knight, Maddy Knight, Beaux Knight, Brennon Kay, Keale Kay and Lillie Kay and his sister, Jeanette Ashmore, of Baytown.

Cremation is under direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Terry Walker Vidor Terry N. Walker, 64, of Vidor died Tuesday, July 5, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Terry was a member of First United Methodist Church in Vidor and was a Iron Worker.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Terry is survived by his son Mike Walker of Vidor; step-daughter Madeline DeCuir of Dallas; brothers Tim Walker of Orange and Sam Walker of Lumberton.

Dyann Backhus Vidor Dyann Backhus, 63, died July 2, in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle who liked to sew and crochet. Dyann loved to spend quality time with her family and extended family.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, David Backhus; daughter, Rebeka Baugh and her husband Christopher and son, Wesley Backhus, both of Orange; brother Richard Crenshaw and his wife Tonnia of Foley, AL and two nieces, Nikki Wilkerson and Kelli Boulware.

Dyann was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Crenshaw and Minnie Turnupseed.

Jeanie Warnell Orange Jeanie Mae Sweat Warnell, 79, of Orange, departed this life Monday, July 4. Funeral service were held Saturday, July 9, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Orange. Burial was to follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary.

Her love and memories will remain in the hearts of her sons, Donald Paige (Birdie) and James Paige, Jr., all of Las Vegas, Nv, Dennis Paige, of Orange and Michael Anderson, of Sacramento, Ca.; daughters, Josephine Parker, Rachell A. Collins and Janice James (Kenneth), all of Orange and Judy Maull Thomas (Darryl), of Fannett; sister, Rose Solomon, Ida Sweet and Essie Potts, all of Orange; brothers, Oscar Sweet (Marie), of Monroe, La. and Johnny Sweet, of Orange; a host of grand and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.

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Cops Helping Kids Up Next COLBURN-FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record

Due to the low salinity level in Sabine Lake and a howling south wind that seems to blow every day just because, this reminder is probably more pertinent for area bass fishermen than saltwater enthusiasts.Your non-resident Louisiana fishing license expired June 30th !

It is easy to overlook with the July Fourth weekend and vacations, but the Game Wardens don’t forget.It has been my experience that they are somewhat lenient for the first two weeks of July, but I wouldn’t push my luck.There isn’t much productive water for local anglers to fish that isn’t in Louisiana.

While the saltwater fishermen have really struggled since early March, the bass fishermen have enjoyed a rebounding fishery very reminiscent of the 70’s and 80’s. The surrounding marshes as well as the river have just been red hot for not only numbers, but size as well.

On the saltwater side, Plan B when the lake has been unfishable for one reason or another has always been to either run farther south to the ship channel and jetties or fish the ICW and bayous north of the lake.The trout continue to be a no-show on the north end which is currently forcing the most persistent anglers to deal with the wind and crowds south of the Causeway.

Tony Viator and crew are rapidly putting the final touches on what has become the most anticipated tournament of the summer and the tougher conditions should make this the most wide-open event ever. The seventh edition of the popular “Cops Helping Kids” charity tournament hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Association is set for July 22nd and 23rd .

Every penny raised is used to support local children’s charities and organizations making this a “win-win” event for everyone involved.Not only is there significant prize money up for grabs, but more importantly, the two day affair makes you feel good about simply being a part of the fishing fraternity.

I enjoy the Captain’s meeting at the Port Arthur Civic Center the night of the 22nd more than the actual tournament.The steak supper and auctions alone are easily worth the price of an entry fee, but for me it is the opportunity to visit with local anglers more concerned with bettering the life of a child than winning any prize money!

Even if you have no intention of wetting a hook on tournament day, I encourage you to come out and show your support for the countless hours of volunteer work on the part of Viator and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Association.For more information about becoming a sponsor, purchasing a ticket or simply COLBURN Page 2B

A worker for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department complete one of nearly 500 pyramid-style concrete structures friendly to fish. The artificial reef near Port O’conner will be the first of a series of artificial reefs the Parks and Wildlife Department aims to build along the Gulf coast.

Fish-friendly pyramids create Gulf reefs Staff Report For The Record

PORT O’CONNOR — A 381-acre artificial reef planned for the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast will include pyramid-style concrete structures friendly to fish.

The site 6 miles from the Port O’Connor jetties will be home to the largest artificial reef ever placed in Texas waters. It will be the first of a series of artificial reefs the Parks and Wildlife Department aims to build along the Gulf coast.

The “Keeping It Wild Reef” is a $1 million project of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, an affiliated foundation and Coastal Conservation Association Texas. It’s expect-

ed to be in place in 2017.

Chris Ledford, an artificial reef program specialist with the Parks and Wildlife Department, said the concrete pyramids will be 10 feet wide on each side and 8 feet high. About 500 pyramids will be included in the reef.

Round holes on the sides will make the interiors accessible to small fish, and a large triangle opening will allow turtles to escape the structures. The artificial reef will also provide hard surfaces for barnacles and clams to latch onto and grow.

The reef will be the largest ever placed in Texas waters because decks from two derelict petroleum platforms in the area will be removed, leaving the bare metal legs of the struc-

ture. The platforms will be placed on their sides or their top parts will be cut off. If the top parts of the structure are cut off, they can be placed in the water to create more reef

material.

The department is still waiting on some permits for the future project in other areas of the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Why Bill O’Brien is excited for Texans training camp Staff Report For The Record

Bill O’Brien says he’s “excited” for this year’s training camp following the team’s offseason program and the rookies’ performance. With less than three weeks remaining until the start of camp, O’Brien won’t have to wait much longer.

“You look at a guy like (Will) Fuller, a guy like Braxton Miller, Nick Martin, they’ve been out there every day. Knock on wood—and I hesitate to say this—but they haven’t missed any time,” O’Brien said on Texans Radio. “And my thing with rookies is as long as you’re out there all the time practicing, you’re not having to be in the training room because you have a soft-tissue problem or

Houston Texans Head Coach Bill O’Brian is impressed by new players. The Houston Texans 2016 training camp kicks off on Sunday, July 31 at the Houston Methodist Training Center.

whatever it is. You’re out there all the time. You’re going to get better because you’re getting all those reps. And so I think that’s been a good sign for that class of guys, so we’re excited.”

It’s not just the rookies that needed the practice time and valuable reps. The offseason is also the time for new free agents to learn the system.

With a new quarterback, running back, and two offensive lineman among those signings, Houston’s offense has a number of players who have to adjust to a new playbook.

“The one thing that I’ve been impressed with our new players—obviously Brock, Lamar, Jeff Allen, Bergie (Bergstrom)— those guys have really understood the operation: how the play is called, all the different

Southwest Conference Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees Staff Report For The Record

WACO– The Texas Sports Hall of Fame (TSHOF) is proud to announce the induction of nine new members into its 2016 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame class. The 2016 class will honor Joe Kleine (Arkansas), Roger Goree (Baylor), Doug Drabek (Houston), Valerie (Tullock) Cramer (Rice), Janet Ely (SMU), Travis Mays (Texas), Dave Elmendorf (Texas A&M), Mike Renfro (TCU) and Del Ray Mounts (Texas Tech), at a ceremony on Monday, September 26, 2016.

Sponsored by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Southwest Conference (SWC) Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon will be held at the historic Hilton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel at 11:30 AM. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2016 Class of Inductees: Arkansas – Joe Kleine Kleine, a 6-11 center, graduated from Slater High School in Slater, Missouri and originally enrolled to play basketball at the University of Notre Dame.

Following his freshman season, he transferred to the University of Arkansas. He was named the 1982-83 Southwest Conference Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore. As a junior, his scoring average of 18.2 points per game was better than that of conference foe Hakeem Olajuwon at the University of Houston. As a senior, Kleine averaged 22.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He finished with 1,753 career points at Arkansas. Kleine helped lead the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16 in 1983, into the Top 10 in 1984 and to a win over Iowa .

Baylor – Roger Goree Goree was a defensive lineman for the Baylor Bears from 1970-1972. His outstanding career saw him recognized as one of the best in the Southwest Conference earning Consensus All-Southwest Confer-

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ence honors in 1971 and 1972.

He also earned All-America honors for the 1972 campaign in which he lead Baylor . Following his career at Baylor, Goree played linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1973-1980 and earned CFL AllStar honors in 1974, 1976, and was named to the CFL West All-Star team in 1973, 1974, 1976 and 1977.

Houston – Doug Drabek Drabek was born in Victoria, Texas. He attended St. Joseph High School in Victoria, where he played football and baseball.

Drabek was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 4th round of the June 1980 MLB Draft, but did not sign. He then attended theUniversity of Houston and played three seasons for the Cougars baseball team. As a Cougar from 198183, Drabek holds the record for Cougar wins in a career with 27 and is also second on the alltime record list for wins in a season with 12 in 1983 and holds the second-best winning percentage in a season with .800 (12-3), also in 1983. Drabek also threw the third no-hitter in UH history in the midst of that memorable season.In his three-year career with the Cougars, Drabek posted six shutouts and compiled 268 innings of work. Drabek was honored in November 1996 when the Cougar baseball program retired his jersey. The number 16 he wore while at UH currently resides on the wall in right field at Cougar Field. Following his Junior year, Drabek was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 11th round of the June 1983 MLB Draft and signed on June 11. In the 1990 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Drabek led the National League in wins en route to earning the NL Cy Young Award.

Rice – Valerie Tullock Cramer Tullock was one of the most decorated track and field athletes in Rice University history

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making a donation go to www.copshelpingkids <http://www.copshelpingkids>. com or call Ryan Warhola at 409-718-8623 or Erik Borman at 409-504-5532.

I will have more about it next week, but the OCARC will also host their 27th annual Fishing Tournament out of the Orange Public boat ramp the first weekend in August.This charity event is the lone fundraiser for the folks at the Center and they look forward to it as much as the fishermen.

It is hard to believe that after this fantastic run of successful events, the entry fee is still only $25 and kids under 16 fish for free.That means that for less than the cost of a baby sitter for a day, Dad can go fishing and earn an “atta-boy” at the same time for giving Mom a day off!

More on it next week, but until then for more information or tickets drop by the Center located here in Orange at Park and 8th or give them a call at 886-1363.

And, while you still have a little time unless you are one of the members working every day to make it all happen, the Orange County CCA Chapter Banquet is once again set for the Convention and Expo Center on hwy. 1142 on August 18th. Individual tickets are $60 each and include not only a great supper and auction, but a year’s membership in the CCA as well.

There are also sponsored tables available for 8 to 16 people that include memberships, gifts, a banner and a full page advertisement.The size of this event has literally exploded over the past couple of years so I would recommend contacting Scott Bandy at 988-3667 or Louis Moore at 988-4845 in the very near future if you want to be a part of this fun-filled evening.-

during her career from 19921995. She was a four-time Southwest Conference javelin champion and a three-time NCAA Outdoor javelin champion. She earned all-America honors in each of her fours years at Rice, and holds the Canadian, Rice and Southwest Conference records with a throw of 198-9 on March 19, 1995 at the Pan American Games where she earned a bronze medal. She won the NCAA javelin title in 1992 and was the only SWC athlete – male or female- to capture an individual championship. She was the first ever collegian to win three women’s javelin titles at any division level. She was a four-time NCAA Outdoor Track and Field all-America selection from 1992-1995.

SMU – Janet Ely Ely was a diver for the Mustangs from 1978-80. In 1979, Ely won the AIAW Championship on both the 1 and 3 meter, and earned All-America honors. She became the first female from SMU to represent the United States at the 1972 Olympic Games in München, taking fourth in both the springboard and platform events. Following her tenure at SMU, Ely had an impressive career which included both championships and world records. She took gold in the 10m platform at the World Championships, competed in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal in plat-

form, and won the World Diving Championships in 1978.

Ely is one of SMU’s most decorated divers to this day.

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cadences, the MIKE (linebacker) point system, the different protections, all the different things that go into our offense,” O’Brien said. “There’s been some really good recall from day-to-day on that.”

Rookies will report in two weeks for the start of their first NFL training camp while veterans arrive later in the week.

While pleased with the nineweek offseason program that

kicked off in April and ended in June, the true test for new players, veterans, and the offensive line will come during training camp, when the pads are on, according to O’Brien.

“We’re excited for training camp and it’s going to be a fun year,” O’Brien said.

The Houston Texans 2016 training camp kicks off on Sunday, July 31 at the Houston Methodist Training Center.

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Stick baits & suspending plugs are summer favorites OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

The slick surface of the lake was disrupted by skipping shrimp and the familiar sound of trout crashing the helpless crustaceans.

Each cast with a soft plastic was met the familiar thump of an aggressive fish that thought they were much larger than they really were. One small trout after another continued to hammer the jigs and also continued to be too small. The next logical thought for catching bigger fish was to go to a topwater plug, which usually works well under these circumstances. Again the topwater plugs were struck repeatedly by the small fish and occasionally by what appeared to be much better fish. The problem with the topwater plug was the better fish would not come all the up to the surface and completely take the offering, instead they would just blow up on the plug leaving each angler waiting in suspense to see if the fish would actually come back and finish the job.

One blow up after another without a hook up on a better fish was more than anyone could stand, there had to be another lure that would produce more hook ups and better fish. At long last an old favorite was brought back out of retirement; the stick bait was now the lure of choice. This particular bait was a Bill Lewis model called a “Slapstick”, there are others like “Long A’s” and “Rogues” that work just as well.

Stick baits can be worked in variety of different ways from just under the surface to as deep as a couple of feet. These plugs have a lip on the front of them that causes the bait to dart under the surface and have a side to side wobble that drives fish crazy. Under these conditions when

the fish wouldn’t take the surface offering the stick bait works like magic.

For many years anglers down south have been weighting their topwater plugs so they would sit down in the water with just the top of the plug above the surface when the plug was not being retrieved. This was done so fish that would not commit to coming all the way to the top of the water would still have an opportunity to strike.

Instead of going through the hassle of weighting the plugs and re-engineering the bait many anglers just went back to old saltwater favorites and some other freshwater options. For many years anglers caught a ton of fish on chrome and blue or chrome and black broken back minnows from Rapala. Freshwater anglers have long known the fish catching abilities of the Rogue and the Long A so it was a natural progression to many anglers to use these style of baits.

As the popularity of these plugs grew many more saltwater manufacturers began to make their own variations of these plugs, now there plenty to choose from. There are always some really big trout that are caught each year on the stick baits and for whatever reason most of those fish are caught during the summer. Truth be known these plugs can be used anytime during the year and produce results. I am not sure why these plugs are not used more during the winter and early spring, they do well getting sluggish fish to give a reaction strike. I guess with the popularity of the baits like the Corky, Catch 2000, Catch 5 and others makes the versatile stick bait a second stringer.

This summer there will come a time when you just can’t get those fish to commit to a topwater and you know there are some big fish in the area. This is a perfect time to pull the old stick bait out of retirement and go “old school” on the fish. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised at the results.

If you are looking for a real dance party, then you might consider checking out Champagne Room at Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country in Beaumont on Friday night and see why this band has the reputation of being the best party band in Southeast Texas. As an added bonus, My Beautiful Disaster returns to the scene after a 13 month hiatus and will open the show. (Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.)

Fun Thirsty’s Tin Pan Alley @ Tiki Beach Bar and Grill The Flava Band @ White Horse Bar and Grill Bubba Moore, Jeff Simon and Toby Castro @ WineStyles Saturday, July 16 Dick Fox’s Golden Boys @ Golden Nugget Casino Louisiana Bad Habits @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Swagger @ Blue Martini The Tru Tonez @ Cafe Del Rio Zach Gonzalez @ Cecil’s Stacy Bearden @ The Country Club at Golden Nugget Culverhouse @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Redford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Classix Band @ Gator Lounge Podunk, Knuckle Deep, Peace and the Chaos, Curse and the Cure @ The Gig Jerry Mullin @ The Grill Larry Joe Taylor @ Hardheads Kyle Park @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Still Cruisin’ @ Larry’s French Market Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ The Lone Wolf Thomas Teague @ Lucky Longhorn Casino Black Rain Rebellion, Mezzanine,

Continued from Page 5A Viridian @ Luna Live The Jerryatricks @ Mackenzie’s Pub Nervous Rex @ Madison’s Grey Wolfz @ Quaker Steak and Lube Brian Wayne and the Blues Benders, Caleb Williams @ Rikenjak’s Caylan Daughrity @ Rodair Roadhouse Tricky Dickies @ Rush Lounge Smokin’ Joe Soliz @ Texas Ave. Tavern The Guillotines, Delicious Fuzz, Semon Demon, Heavy Trails @ Texas Rose Saloon The Burnpile @ Thirsty’s Rick Danna @ Winestyles Sunday, July 17 Angel Garcia @ Blue Martini Larry Tillery @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz @ Jefferson County Singles Club Billy Poulard and Zydeco Combo @ Pine Tree Lodge Buffalo Paws, The Halfways @ The Publicity John Guidroz @ Rikenjak’s High Rollers @ Rush Lounge Lee Pelly @ The West Monday, July 18 High Rollers @ Rush Lounge Good Grief, Roar Shack @ Texas

Rose Saloon Tuesday, July 19 Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners @ Dream Pool at Coushatta Casino Pug Johnson @ Dylan’s Brittany Pfantz @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Tim Burge and Blake Sticker @ Madison’s High Rollers @ Rush Lounge

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Bridge City Little League Junior Girls became Texas East LL Section 2 Champions on Friday, 7/8, after beating Kountze 13-3 and going undefeated in tournament play. They now advance to State on July 15-18 in Seguin, TX. Donations towards travel expenses are now being accepted on https://fundly.com/bridge-city-littleleague-junior-girls-state-funds or https://www.gofundme.com/2dhph58. Pictured back row from left; Cynthia Ellis, Alyssa Dodd, Kaylee Noble, Hannah Dupuis, Anby Anderson and Chloe Halliburton. Kneeling: Aspen Daniels and Morgan Weaver. Front row, sitting: Erin Ramsey, Aleah McClanahan, Jaizee Landry and Angelyna Pham. Not pictured: Shelby Smith.

SWC Hall of Fame 2016 program as a dynamic guard from 1986-90 and remains one of the most electrifying players in UT history. A 2002 inductee into UT’s Men’s Athletics Hall of Fame, Mays is still No. 2 among the Longhorns’ career scoring leaders with 2,279 points and was the first player to earn backto-back Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors in 1989 and 1990. As a senior, Mays was a second-team Associated Press All-America selection. He averaged 24.1 points per game and led Texas to the “Elite Eight” round of the NCAA Tournament. Included in that NCAA run was a 44-point outburst against Georgia in the first round that still ranks 14th-most all time in “March Madness” history. His 23 free throws made and 27 attempts at the line versus the Bulldogs remain NCAA Tournament records. Mays was drafted

by Sacramento with the No. 14 overall pick in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft and was a second-team All-Rookie selection after averaging 14.3 ppg.

Texas A&M – Dave Elmendorf A native of Houston, Texas, Dave was a star football running back and baseball player. He was a 1971 graduate of Texas A&M and was a 1970 All-America selection in football as a safety, kick returner and occasional tailback, and was a two time all-American center fielder on the baseball team. Elmendorf was named AllSouthwest Conference in 1969 and 1970. He also was named Academic All-America and won a graduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation. In 1971, he was drafted to play baseball by the New York Yankees but chose to play football for the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1971 NFL Draft, earning Allrookie honors his first season. In his nine NFL seasons Elmendorf played in 130 games, starting all 130, and intercepted 27 passes and recovering 10 fumbles. After the NFL he became a broadcaster on radio and TV and serves as the color commentator for the Texas A&M football radio broadcasts as well as being involved in other business enterprises. In 1997 he was inducted into theCollege Football Hall of

Fame.

TCU – Mike Renfro Renfro attended Arlington Heights High School, before moving on to Texas Christian University.

He graduated from college as the All-time leading pass receiver in school and Southwest Conference history, with 2,739 receiving yards. He also left as the school’s career leader in receiving touchdowns (17) and career receptions (162). Renfro’s play led to three All-SWC selections in 1975, 1976 and 1977. He was also a 2nd team All-America selection in 1977 and went on to play 10 years in the NFL for the Houston Oilers and Dallas Cowboys.

Texas Tech – Del Ray Mounts An all-state selection at Perryton, Mounts turned down scholarship offers at smaller colleges for the chance to walk on at Texas Tech. Mounts cracked the starting lineup as a sophomore and went on to lead the SWC in scoring with an average of 18.9 points per game, sparking a late-season surge that saw

Continued from Page 2B the Red Raiders finish in a fourth-place tie in the SWC with a 7-7 mark. That merely set the table for the next two seasons, when Mounts would be an integral part of Tech teams that made consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. As a junior during the 1960-61 campaign, he averaged 19.9 points per game (third in the SWC) as Tech finished 15-8 before dropping NCAA tourney decisions to Cincinnati and Houston in Lawrence, Kan. A year later, Mounts contributed 16.9 points per game as the Raiders compiled an 18-6 mark that included an NCAA tourney victory against Air Force. The year ended with NCAA losses to Colorado and Creighton, but Mounts was tabbed to the alltourney team. Mounts wound up a two-time all-SWC selection, a two-time all-district choice and twice was named to the UPI’s ‘’Small Man’s’’ allAmerica team (first-team as a junior; second-team as a senior). He scored 1,346 points during his Tech career, ranking him 13th in school history.

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Taste of Southeast Texas Miss Kay’s Cold Oven Fried Drumsticks EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon For e Record

Saturday Night BC 9-10 year old PeeWee Girls became the Texas East LL Section 2 Champions after they beat Jasper 13-2 in the bottom of the 4th inning by 10 run rule win after battling back from the losers bracket.

A recap of the tournament shows that on Tuesday, Jasper beat BC 12-2; Thursday, BC beat Gelena Park 18-1. Makenna Carey pitched a no hitter; Haley Munoz and Makenna Carey hit home runs. The 10 run rule win came in the bottom of the 4th.

On Friday, BC beat Jasper 15-5. After being down 2-5, the team came back in the bottom of the 5th scoring 13 runs with a walk off home run by Haley Munoz for the 10 run rule win in the bottom of the 5th.

Saturday, BC beat Jasper 13-2. Makenna Carey pitched a solid game with only two hits, Lydia Faulk got a double, scoring two runs in the bottom of the 4th, for the 10 run rule win once again.

Pictured on back row from left: Makenna Carey, Haley Munoz, Emmah Pittman, Lydia Faulk and Paige Taylor; middle row: Finley Green, Kyleigh Hamilton, Kaydence Corkran, Haley Ross, Carley Abbot and Laken Bellanger and in front: Aya Larson. Coaches: Stacey Carey, Gean Hammett Jr. and Manager Cody Corkran.

BRIDGE CITY POLICE REPORT

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record The Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from June 19 - June 25, 2016.

Sunday, June 19 • Suspicious person in the 20000 block of State Highway 62.

• Disturbance in the 10 block of Court Drive.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of Ridgewood.

• Missing person in the 400 block of Texas Avenue.

• Assist other agency in the 300 block of Paula Avenue.

• Alarm in the 300 block of Lauren.

• Assault in the 300 block of Forrest.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of Fernwood.

Monday, June 20 • Suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Burglary in the 200 block of Turner Lane.

• Burglary in the 100 block of Granger.

• Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 400 block of Sunny Lane.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of

Bower.

• Disturbance in the 200 block of Crepe Myrtle.

• Disturbance in the 200 block of Tenney.

• Burglary in the 300 block of Roberts.

Tuesday, June 21 • Alarm in the 1900 block of Texas Avenue.

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

• Criminal mischief in the 2200 block of Granger.

• Suspicious activity in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Assault in the 300 block of Mary Avenue.

Wednesday, June 22 • Harassment in the 2100 block of Wise.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of Bower.

• Theft in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious person in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Assist other agency in the 1000 block of Norbert.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Lehnard.

Thursday, June 23 • Animal call in the 100 block of Gilmer.

• Animal call in the 2000 block of Texas Avenue.

• Theft in the 300 block of Texas Avenue.

• Assist other agency in the 700 block of Suncrest.

• Disturbance in the 300 block of Holiday Lane.

Friday, June 24 • Animal call in the 400 block of South Inwood.

• Animal call in the 600 block of Rachal.

• Alarm in the 100 block of Lafitte.

• Assist other agency in the 2300 block of Allie Payne.

• Assist other agency in the 100 block of Bower.

• Animal call in the 1000 block of Sabine.

Source: Bridge City Police Department

I have had several requests for this recipe since I first posted it. It’s been a very popular recipe, so I thought I would re-run it for those who have asked about it. Enjoy!

Fried chicken is a favorite meal in just about every home in America – and abroad I would imagine.

For as long as I can remember, as a child, lots of times at my mawmaw’s house for dinner after church on Sundays, we would have fried chicken, creamed potatoes and milk gravy and green beans with rolls.

Maw-Maw’s fried chicken was the best ever. It was always fried so golden brown on the outside and moist on the inside. It had that fabulous buttermilk flavor that only she could get just right.

I don’t think I ever remember her oven frying chicken, but if she had, I can guarantee it would have been cooked to perfection. She’s been gone now for 12 years and I have to admit, every time I eat fried chicken, I think of her and miss her so much.

I don’t fry chicken because I don’t think I am very good at it, but I found this recipe in one of Miss Kay’s (Duck Dynasty) cookbooks and have vowed to keep cooking it until I perfect it. I loved it the first time and actually made no changes to it, except to add a few more seasonings. I hope you enjoy it.

Miss Kay’s Cold Oven Fried Drumsticks 3 Tablespoons butter 1/2 cup baking mix, such as Bisquick 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 12 drumsticks, skin removed (we like the skin on ours) Preheat oven to 450. Pour melted butter evenly over bottom of 9×13 baking dish.

In a shallow dish, whisk together the baking mix, and all seasonings.

Lightly and evenly coat each drumstick. Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in the baking dish.

Bake 40 minutes, rotating the drumsticks a quarter turn every 10 minutes with tongs so they will brown evenly on all sides. Let cool to room temperature then refrigerate until chilled. *Note – I don’t like my chicken cold, so I served hot and let those who like cold chicken eat it as leftovers.

Bon appétit!!

You can find other of Miss Kay’s amazing recipes in the cookbook I found this recipe in. I found my copy at Barnes & Noble. Duck Commander Kitchen Presents Celebrating Family & Friends: Recipes for Every Month of the Year. By Kay Robertson with Chrys Howard (Howard Books, $22.95).

Crock Pot Chicken and Dressing

NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter For e Record Dorothy Parks is not only my hairdresser but also a dear friend.

She is the proprietor of the “Hair Teasers Beauty Shop”, 218 Pecanview, Minden. She cuts my hair once a month, usually on a Friday. I prefer Fridays because all four of the hairdressers are there that day and it is a day of fun and relaxation. Besides my hair looking better, I leave there light hearted and uplifted.

Last month Dorothy was kind enough to change my scheduled Friday appointment to ursday because my daughter, Carol, invited me to go with her to the Lester Vegetable stand in Coushatta that Friday. It was an opportunity I did not want to miss because you know how much I like fresh vegetables. at appointment was quite different than Friday’s. Hairdresser Gloria had left for the day so I was the only client; a rare occasion, just Dorothy and me, one on one.

How can I describe Dorothy?

She is a big hearted person that is obviously devoted to her husband, family and friends. She often talks about her dear sisters that apparently have a close bond.

As soon as anyone enters Dorothy’s shop that person immediately feels welcomed and comfortable. Dorothy enjoys working on jig-saw puzzles and has an ongoing puzzle on a table that anyone is welcomed to work on if they wish. ere is a bookcase of books and magazines customers have contributed that anyone is invited to take and keep if desired. On top of the bookcase you will find jars of jellies and condiments she is happy to sale for friends and/or customers. Dorothy collects coca-cola memorabilia displayed throughout the shop and even has an old coca-

cola dispensing machine. ere are always snacks and hot water to make a cup of flavored coffee available for anyone that wants to indulge. It is a joy to be in that shop. at ursday Dorothy and my conversation as so often does turned to cooking. Besides all Dorothy’s talents, she also takes pleasure in cooking. She told me about this recipe I am sharing with you this week. I realize it is early for the holiday season but you can save it for that time. It must be a KEEPER because she has had so many requests for the recipe she keeps extra copies on hand. I like it because while it is cooking in the crock pot, it frees up time to visit with guests.

My time with Dorothy certainly blesses my life.

Crock Pot Chicken & Dressing

(From the recipe files of Dorothy Parks) 1 pan crumbled cornbread 2 slices bread, toasted (in torn pieces) 1 small onion, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 2 hard-boiled eggs 1 to 2 tsps. Sage (to your own taste)

1 to 2 tsps. Poultry seasoning 2 (10 ½ oz.) cans cream of chicken soup ½ stick butter, melted Salt and pepper to taste 1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth 5 boneless, skinless, cooked chicken breasts (Or a store bought rotisserie chicken) In a large bowl, mix cornbread and toasted bread pieces; add onions, celery, hard-boiled eggs, sage and poultry seasoning. Stir to mix. Add 1 can chicken cream of chicken soup, melted butter, and salt & pepper and as much chicken broth as needed. Gently mix everything together. *Spray crock pot with cooking spray. Spread ½ can the second can of cream of chicken soup on the bottom of crock pot. Top with 1/3 dressing mix. Add ½ chopped chicken.

Top with 1/3 dressing mixture; the remaining chicken and the rest of the dressing. Spread the remaining ½ can of chicken soup on top. Cook on low for 4 hours. *NOTE: For easier cleanup, use a disposable crock pot liner available in the plastic bags section of the grocery store.

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Entergy: The Heat is On! Stay One Step Ahead by Implementing Simple Solutions

Staff Report For The Record

Energy-efficient measures and billing options can help customers manage monthly costs The heat is on! While summer temperatures are reaching sweltering levels outside, you can stay one step ahead of their effect on your energy bill by implementing some simple and efficient solutions inside your home or business.

“Temperatures throughout Southeast Texas are hitting 95 and above, without figuring in the heat index,” said Vernon Pierce, Entergy Texas, Inc. customer service director.

“While the first reaction is to crank down the A/C, remember that heating and cooling costs make up more than half of your monthly energy bill. By taking energy-efficient measures now, your air conditioner will run less and that, in turn, will help keep your bill down as the summer heat continues.”

Top ways to save energy and keep your costs lower without sacrificing comfort are: • Get your A/C inspected. Inspectors can make sure your system is leak-free and operating as efficiently as possible. Don’t forget about air filters; some units require monthly cleaning or replacing.

• Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or the highest comfortable temperature. Every degree lower than 78 can raise your bill as much as 3 percent. So if you crank down the A/C to a cooler 72 degrees, you’ve already increased your bill by 18 percent.

• Buy a programmable thermostat. As energy usage rises, costs also rise. If you spend most of your day outside of the house, set your thermostat to automatically shut off or raise the A/C setting when you’re away.

• Use fans to cool off, but remember – fans cool people, not rooms. Ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity and circulate the air, which helps you feel several degrees cooler.

Just remember to turn them off when you leave the room.

• Close blinds,

shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. Also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.

• Seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and duct work. Weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air inside the house and the hot air outdoors.

“We also encourage you to visit entergy.com/savemoney to access a slew of energy-saving tips and calculators that will help you determine

the best cost-cutting scenarios to suit your lifestyle,” Pierce said. “And to avoid the billing spikes that extreme temperatures can bring, we suggest you sign up for Level Billing if you haven’t already done so. That way, you can better control your monthly budget.”

What’s more, you also can take advantage of a variety of energy-efficiency programs and services through our Entergy Solutions program, which offers ways to help you lower your energy bill and find new

ways to save energy – and money – at your home or business.

For customers struggling to pay their summer energy bills, Entergy Texas, Inc. helps low-income, disabled and elderly customers through its customer-assistance fund, The Power to Care. The Power to Care is administered by Project Care Texas and funded by Entergy employees, customers and shareholders. Bill pay assistance is also available through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Through

these programs, in 2015 $6.5 million in assistance was provided to almost 35,000 Entergy Texas customers. For information on getting assistance or to contribute to The Power to Care, visit entergy-texas.com.

Entergy Texas, Inc. delivers electricity to more than 430,000 customers in 27 counties. It is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged

primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power.

Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

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President Obama: Out of Great Suffering Dallas Has Shown Us the Meaning of Hope Rueters News Service Christian Post Report

DALLAS — President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised Dallas police officers including the five slain at a protest against police violence last week for saving lives during the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement in almost 15 years.

“We know that the overwhelming majority of police officers do an incredibly hard and dangerous job fairly and professionally,” Obama told a memorial service for the slain police officers. “They are deserving of our respect and not our scorn.”

“And when anyone, no matter how good their intentions may be, paints all police as biased or bigoted, we undermine those officers we depend on for our safety,” Obama added.

Former U.S. Army Reserve soldier Micah Johnson, 25, gunned down the officers in an ambush on Thursday after expressing anger over recent police killings of black people.

Johnson then was killed by an explosive-laden robot sent in by police.

Johnson, who was black, opened fire during a march protesting the police shootings last week of two black men in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and outside St. Paul, Minnesota,

President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised Dallas police officers including the five slain at a protest against police violence last week for saving lives during the deadliest day for U.S. law enforcement in almost 15 years.

the latest in a string of highprofile killings that have stirred a deepest debate on race and justice in America.

“We mourn fewer people today because of your brave actions,” Obama told a crowd several hundred people, including many uniformed police officers, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. “Despite the fact that police conduct was the subject of the protest, despite the fact that there must have been signs or slogans or chants with which they profoundly disagreed, these men and this department did

their jobs as the professionals that they were.”

Following the ceremony Obama planned to meet with the families of the slain policemen and others who were wounded. The slain officers were Mike Smith, 55; Lorne Ahrens, 48; Michael Krol, 40; Brent Thomson, 43, and Patrick Zamarripa, 32.

Obama told senior law enforcement officials on Monday that he sees the Dallas shooting as a hate crime, or one motivated by bias, said Jim Pasco, executive director of the National Fraternal Order of Police, who

was in the closed-door meeting at the White House.

Hate crimes, which carry more severe penalties, are offenses committed with an added element of bias against a person or group over race or ethnicity, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

Pasco said Obama drew a parallels between the actions of the Dallas shooter and Dylann Roof, the man prosecutors say espoused white supremacist beliefs before fatally shooting nine black people inside a church in Charleston, South Carolina in June 2015.

As he has done repeatedly after mass shootings in the past several years, Obama reiterated a call for stricter gun control in the United States following the Dallas attack.

The Senate took up the issue after an attack on a gay nightclub last month in Orlando that killed 49 people and was the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. But senators failed to agree on any one approach. While Democrats in the House, along with some Republicans, have been clamoring for legislation, deep divisions among Republicans who control the chamber have prevented any legislation from even reaching the House floor.

Good Shepherd Lutheran schedules VBS

Good Shepherd Lutheran to host new women’s group

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

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

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

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

The inaugural meeting was Wednesday, June 29, in the church fellowship hall. The group leader is Lynn Holaway, who is experiencing the this situation and would like to reach out to others for mutual support and learning. Holaway holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and family science and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. This is not a therapy group, it’s about the unique challenges of finding yourself single as a woman in your 40s.

The group will meet each Wednesday at 6 pm.

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

El Bethel Baptist to hold anniversary service

The El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 704 N. 12th St., Orange, will celebrate their 67th anniversary, Sunday, July 30, at 3:30 pm. The theme is “Preach to Reach Each.” The Rev. Ronnie A.E. Crockett, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and his congregation wool be special guests. Rev. Crockett will deliver the anniversary message. For more information, contact the church at 8838996.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

Come as you are!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harvet Chapel

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

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

mcdonaldmemorialbaptistchurch.com

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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

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

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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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

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

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Robert Edward Slaughter, Deceased, were issued on June 29, 2016, in Cause No. P17563, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Mary Juanita Hutson Slaughter.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of William Jennings Norrell, Jr., Deceased, were issued on July 5, 2016, in Cause No. P17572, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: melissa Mary Alice Ratcliff.

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

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

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

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

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c/o: GThe Law Office Of Tommy Gunn Attorney At Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

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DATED the 5th day of July, 2016

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July 13, 2016

Tour De France or neighborhood ride: wear your helmet Staff Report For The Record

Whether or not you’re following only the second Texan to compete in the prestigious Tour de France bicycle race (Lawson Craddock of Houston, after Lance Armstrong), the event is a good reminder of the importance of safe cycling. Tour competitors wear a helmet while riding. The physicians of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) encourage physical activity, such as cycling, and urge the use of a properly fitted helmet when doing so.

“I love cycling and love seeing kids, including my own, riding bikes (with helmets on),” said William (Charlie) Hastings, DO, a pediatrician in Spearman, a town on the northern edge of the Texas panhandle. “Bicycles are a great tool for exercise, transportation, relieving stress, and for just having fun. But as with all sports and activities, risks are involved.”

Each year in the United States, bicycle-related injuries send nearly 500,000 people to the emergency department, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injuries range from minor scrapes and bruises to severe head injuries and death. Head injury is the most common cause of death and serious disability from bike crashes.

“I have treated a lot of minor bicycle-related injuries, and a few more serious ones,” said Dr. Hastings, “and have experienced my share of injuries in 20 yearsof riding and racing bikes. If it weren’t for my helmet, a few could have been more severe.”

National statistics support this notion. Helmets have been shown to prevent nearly 85 percent of brain injuries, and can even help reduce injuries to the forehead and midface in crashes. To do their job, however, helmets must fit well and be worn low on the forehead just above the brow.

Dr. Hastings promotes helmet use and safety to young patients in his practice. “I commonly tell my patients we can fix an injured arm or leg a lot easier than an injured brain,” he said. Dr. Hastings also reminds his patients a head injury can occur even at slow speeds because the ground (especially paved surfaces) can be unforgiving. And with hands on the bike, breaking a fall can be difficult.

In addition to urging bike safety in his practice, Dr. Hastings recently fit helmets at a local TMA Hard Hats for Little Heads event and supports the program’s motto, “Get Moving. Stay Safe. Wear a Helmet.” The bike helmet giveaway program encourages helmet use when participating in sports on wheels: biking, inline skating, skateboarding, and riding a scooter.

TMA urges children and adults to wear the appropriate helmet for the appropriate sport, and

ensure it is properly fitted and structurally sound.

This TMA videodescribes how a helmet should fit for maximum protection. Wearing a helmet that is too big, too small, old, or unbuckled will not fully protect a head. Also, helmets wear out and should be replaced every few years, or when a child outgrows a helmet.

In addition to wearing a properly fitted helmet and other safety gear, Dr. Hastings says cyclists can decrease the risk of injury by keeping their bike well-maintained, wearing high-visibility clothing, and learning and practicing road safety.

While your rides might not take you the nearly 2,200 miles (3,535 kilometers) of the Tour de France, doctors say it’s always the smart decision to wear your helmet whether you’re riding to a friend’s house in your neighborhood or taking to the streets and byways.

Since the Hard hats for Little Heads program began in 1994, TMA has given away more than 240,000 helmets to Texas children.

TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 49,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

The TMA Foundation, TMA’s philanthropic arm, funds TMA’s Hard Hats for Little Heads pro-

Charlie Hastings, DO, fits a helmet on a child, something he does routinely in his practice.

gram in 2016 with generous gifts from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, an anonymous physician and spouse couple, Make-A-Difference donors, the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio, individual physicians and their families, and other friends of medicine.