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Vol. 60 No. 35

Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield

Week of Wednesday, February 5, 2020

County judge challenger: ‘I’m an agitator’ Dave Rogers

For The Record

Ernest Bayard is 77, known for his bushy, powder-white “Sam Elliott” mustache, and he supplements his retirement income by selling blueberries and eggs.

The Vidor resident says he is running for Orange County Judge “because I feel like I can do some good – whatever good is, whatever the citizens of Orange County allow me to do.”

He will be on the ballot in the March 3 Republican Primary election against current County Judge John

Gothia

Bayard

Gothia.

The 58-year-old Gothia (pronounced Go-THE-yay) was elected County Commissioner for Precinct 3 in 2016 and served 2-1/2 years, until being appointed County Judge in July 2019 to fill the seat won in 2018 and then vacated by Dean Crooks.

Early voting runs from Feb. 18-28.

Next month’s county judge race will be only for a twoyear term, since that’s how much remains of the fouryear term Crooks resigned from.

The winner of the March 3 GOP primary will face no

Democratic opposition but will face re-election in two years. That race will be for the usual four-year term.

“I think that my involvement with the community is a good reason for me to be here,” Gothia, a Bridge City native and former Chairman of the Greater Orange Area

Chamber of Commerce, said when asked why citizens should vote to keep him in office.

“I didn’t just show up because I have a sudden agenda of any kind. I’ve just always been involved in my community and want to continue to do that.”

Bayard (BAY-yard), a Nederland High grad who worked more than 25 years at Beaumont’s DuPont plant, said in Monday that he doesn’t like the way Orange County is being run.

“This county is not conCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

BCCC 60th names Rutledge for Citizen Award

Gothia campaign tops $25K in funds Dave Rogers

For The Record

Fundraising for John Gothia’s bid to keep his seat as Orange County Judge in a race against a Vidor blueberry farmer has topped $25,000.

That’s from a required campaign finance report 30 days out from the March 3 Republican Party primary race.

It shows that Gothia added $9,500 in political contributions in the period from Jan. 16 to Feb. 3. Add that to the $14,700 Gothia listed in the Jan. 15 report for a total of $25,200, with $5,000 of that coming from a personal loan.

Most recent large campaign donors include Milton Taylor of Bridge City; Harry and Kristen Murdock of Orange; David Jones of Orange; David Sandlin of Orange; and J.W. Mauriceville. Each donated $1,000.

Gothia showed $8,387 in expenses during the 18-day period, with the biggest

checks written to OCARC ($2,587) and Robert’s Meat Market ($2,350).

Gothia’s opponent, Ernest Bayard, filed his first campaign report Tuesday, listing zero dollars in contributions, and about $4,000 in political expenses paid from personal funds or by credit card.

In one of the other countywide election races, for Sheriff, candidate Robert Strause listed $3,948 in political contributions and $5,997 in expenditures for the period of Jan. 15 through Feb. 3.

That gives his campaign a total of $18,721 in contributions so far.

His opponent, Precinct 4 Constable Jimmy Lane Mooney, did not file a Feb. 3 report as of mid-afternoon Tuesday. He had listed $6,662 in contributions through Dec. 31, 2019.

In the campaign for 163rd District Court Judge, Michael Catt reported $8,319 raised between Jan. 1 CAMPAIGN Page 3A

Mohon files to return as Pinehurst mayor Dave Rogers

For The Record

Former Orange Mayor Dan Mohon has filed to run for a two-year term to remain as Pinehurst’s mayor in the May 2 local election for cities and schools.

The 81-year-old Mohon, who was appointed by council last October to replace elected Mayor Pete Runnels after he retired because of health issues, was mayor of Orange from 1988-92.

Also filing in Pinehurst was Janet Renee Batt for a two-year term as alderman at large. Neither of the incumbent two-year aldermen up for re-election, Cynthia Adams and John Zerko have filed for 2020 yet, city secre-

tary Debbie Cormier said Tuesday.

Pinehurst will be also be holding a special election May 2 to fill the unexpired year remaining on a twoyear term of an alderman seat held by Mohon since 2010. Former Lamar State College Orange President Dr. Michael Shahan has filled the spot for the past few months.

As of Tuesday, no one had filed to run in the spot.

At the City of West Orange, Dale Dardeau turned in his paperwork to join two other incumbents, Mike Shugart and Shirley Bonnin, on the ballot.

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Outgoing Bridge City of Chamber of Commerce president Beth Arnold presents Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge with the BCCC 60th Anniversary ‘Citizen of the Year’ Award.

RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

PENNY LELEUX For The Record

Bridge City’s mayor, David Rutledge, was named “Citizen of the Year” Monday night at the 60th annual banquet of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held at the community center.

He was accompanied by his wife – Rebecca; daughters Kara Hagen, Annie Reeves and Erin Wheat; son-in-law - Randy Wheat; granddaughter - Reilly Shaw; and sister - Winnie Rutledge.

Rutledge has lived in Bridge City since 1960. He attended school in Orangefield and Bridge City. He worked as a pipe fitter until getting a degree and becoming a mechanical engineer.

Rutledge admitted he “flunked retirement” after retiring from DuPont Sabine River Works in 2013. He currently works at Neches Engineers.

“Now in his second term as mayor, he has become involved not only in city government, but also statewide issues,” said Beth Arnold while listing his many accomplishments. Arnold is the outgoing chamber presi-

Dupuis Tire and Service Center was named BCCC ‘Business of the Year’ Award. Pictured above are; Casey Tally, Shirley Duhon, Earl Duhon III and Lanie Brown with Rep. Brian Babin’s office.

RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

dent. She said Rutledge represented Bridge City and cities across the state during the 2019 state legislative session testifying on impending legislation. He has been designated as a “certified municipal official” for

five years in a row.

Rutledge and his wife love to travel to exotic places and hope to do more after his next retirement. One thing you may not know about the mayor is he plays the bagpipes.

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Attorney John Smith steps up for OC Democratic Party John Cash Smith issues statement of candidacy to Chairman of the Orange County Democratic Party My name is John Cash (Jack) Smith. I am running unopposed for Orange County Democratic Party Chairman, and was appointed to the position by the Orange County Democratic Party Executive Committee last week when Louis Ackerman resigned to take a job out of state. I am looking forward to serving in this very important job. I believe that it is important for the voters to know who I am and what I stand for when I take this job.

I am a native of Orange.

My family moved here shortly after WWII, and my father and his two brothers were in business as Smith Radio and TV on Green Avenue for over

John Cash Smith

35 years. I attended public schools in Orange, graduating from Stark High School in 1957. I graduated from Baylor University in 1961, and from the University of Texas Law School in 1964. I returned to Orange to practice law in 1967, and have been here ever since. My wife, Juliet and I have been

married for 36 years and have four adult children and two grandchildren.

I am a lawyer by profession, and have been in private practice for my whole career. I specialize in personal injury law, civil trial law, and municipal law. I have been City Attorney for the City of Orange since 1992. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National College of Advocacy. I am a Sustaining Fellow in the Texas Bar Foundation, and have been named as a Texas Monthly magazine “Super Lawyer” twelve times.

I am also a historian. I have a Master’s degree in History from Sam Houston State University, and I teach

American history at Lamar State College Orange as an adjunct faculty member.

I have been active in the Orange community for many years. I am a past member and Chairman of the Board of the Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation, the immediate past Chairman of the Lamar State College Orange Foundation, and a member of the Orange County Historical Commission. I am a Paul Harris Rotary Fellow, and served as a trustee on the LCM School Board. I was chosen by The Record newspaper as “Person of the Year” in 2019.

I am a Baptist Christian. I serve as deacon and teacher at Calder Baptist Church, and I am past Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, past Chairman of the Board of

the Texas Baptist Laity Institute, and past Chairman of the Board of Texas Baptists Committed. I hold the Certificate in Biblical Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminaries.

I have always been intensely interested in politics and current affairs, but have never been involved or active in the inner workings of the Orange County Democratic Party or the Texas Democratic Party until now. I stepped forward to take the job of Orange County Democratic Chairman because I knew that it was imperative for me as a citizen to do more than put a sign in my yard or a sticker on my car. Franklin Roosevelt was President when I was born, and I have seen and followed all of our Presidents since my first vote in 1960. None of our Presidents over the past 60 years

Mooney issues statement for Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney issues statement on candidacy for Orange County Sheriff.

My name is Jimmy Lane Mooney and I am the Current Pct. 4 Constable in Orange County, Texas and I have been in this position for the last three years.

I am 55 years young and married to my beautiful wife Michelle Mooney for 33 years. We have two sons, Marshall and Matthew Mooney.

I have owned two businesses’ here in Orange County; Giant Pest Control and Mooney Boys Jiu-Jitsu.

I currently co-own Mooney Boys Jiu-Jitsu with my son, Marshall and my wife, Michelle.

I also serve as a director for the Vidor Chamber of Commerce.

I currently serve as a NonCommissioned Officer for the Texas Military Department within the Texas State

Jimmy Lane Mooney

Guard.

I am an active member and participate in Search and Rescue Missions and Training. I teach our units hand to hand combat and self defense. We are instrumental in setting up and running shelters in the time of need.

We serve at the pleasure of the Governor of Texas.

I have been a licensed Peace Officer in the State of Texas for over 31 years and I have more than 2200 hours of TCOLE training.

I currently hold a Master Peace Officer Certificate, and I’ve been chipping away at my degree at Lamar University.

I’m a recent Graduate of the Prestigious, Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute Leadership Training program from Sam Houston State University.

Recently completed the Texas Police Association Leadership Training course.

I’ve had a great career in law enforcement and have done some great things for our City, County and State.

I’ve honed my craft mostly in narcotics.

In my career, I’ve worked as a street cop, a detective, narcotics investigator, criminal and narcotics interdiction officer, undercover operative, handled three successful Certified K-9 partners, patrol shift sergeant, I was a member of the Orange County Swat Team and served as an operator and as-

have been perfect, and I have had some serious misgivings about some of them. Two of them, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton, had some serious character deficiencies, which caused Nixon to resign and stained Clinton’s legacy. But I have never in my long life seen anyone like Donald J. Trump. As a trial lawyer, I am a very fact-driven person, and the facts are that Mr. Trump is a demonstrably a bad man and unqualified to serve in our nation’s highest office. I sincerely believe that his bad character, lack of experience and narcissistic personality are a serious danger to our country. It is interesting to note that at this time of the worst division in our country since 1860, we have not seen any Republicans rise to deJOHN CASH SMITH Page 3A

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sistant team leader. I was also on the Task Force SWAT team and served as a Team leader/operator. I currently provide security for the Justice of the Peace Court and the head of security at a local church.

Ladies and gentleman, I’m a man of the people and a duty-bound individual, when I sign my name on the dotted line, I will be there for you!!!!

I have worked my whole career to become Sheriff of Orange County, and the time draws near.

I am the ONLY Candidate for Sheriff that has the desire, the Passion, and determination to do this job and do it well.

I will be here for all of the employees and the citizens of Orange County.

Also, I am extremely honored to have received the following endorsements from some of my peers and other groups and organizations:

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County Judge’s Race trolled by its citizens. It should be,” Bayard said.

In the same interview, the owner of Bayard Farms in Vidor, says: “I don’t want to see anything change -- except the atmosphere in the county.”

He said, “the drug problem is really bad,” noting he’d lost family members because of it. Bayard also stressed that many school children are not getting the parenting they need.

He called himself “an agitator” and said, “I want to be a professional motivational speaker.

“I’m 77 and I can do everything I want. That’s what I tell the kids,” he said.

Besides the Chamber, Gothia has worked with the United Way and Red Cross locally.

BCCC 60th

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Referring to Bayard’s concern about doing more to fight the scourge of drugs, Gothia pointed out that in the county, the Sheriff’s Office is the primary weapon.

“We have some of the state programs that go through our county health department that we help fund, that we get the grants for,” Gothia said. “So we do support health initiatives, we do support our Sheriff’s Department in anything we can afford to do through our budget.

“That would primarily be a Sheriff’s Department focus, and the [commissioners’] court’s role in that is supporting them as much as we can with the financial needs they have to do drug interdictions or drug programs.”

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Upcoming elections ing to run is next Friday, Feb. 14. It is not uncommon for some candidates, especially incumbents, to not file until the deadline.

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

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

• Bridge City – 4 2-year

and Jan. 23, 2020. He earlier reported $16,950 in contributions, for a total, through Jan. 23, of $25,089.

He reported $2,558 in political expenditures for a total of $11,189, and cash remaining on hand in the amount of $18,406.

The Feb. 3 report of his opponent, Rex Peveto, was not available on the Texas Ethics

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

• West Orange – 3 2-year at-large aldermen Candidates registered: Shirley Bonnin (I); Mike Shugart (I); Dale Dardeau (I).

• Pinehurst – Mayor and 2 2-year aldermen-

Campaign financing

at-large Candidates registered: Dan Mohon (I) for mayor; Janet Renee Batt for 2-year alderman.

Special election – 1 1-year unexpired alderman term Candidates registered: None.

SCHOOLS • West Orange-Cove 2 3-year at-large seats Candidates registered: Tommy Wilson Sr. (I).

• Bridge City ISD 2 3-year terms Candidates registered: Mike Johnson (I) for Place 6; Mark Anderson (I) for Place 7; Cory L. Mitchell for Place 7

• LCMCISD 3 3-year terms Candidates registered: Randy McIlwain (I) for Place 1; Josh Fisher (I) for Place 2; Marlene Courmier (I) for Place 3.

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Jan. 1 through Jan. 23, for a total of $6,100; January expenses of $1,814 for a total of $7,941 against a personal loan of $4,000.

Challenger Carl LeBlanc, who said he is self-funding his run, registered $532 in expenses paid by credit card, putting his expenses at $1,143 for the campaign against one $50 donation.

For Precinct 3 constable, Brad Frye filed for $950 in contributions in January and $280 in expenses, for a total raised of $3,250 and spent of $3,633.

Opponent Sam Carpenter marked his Jan. 15 report as final, showing $1,943 in expense and no contributions.

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Commission website Tuesday night. Previously, Peveto reported $6,250 in 2019 contributions.

Precinct 3 is home to the two other contested races on the March 3 GOP ballot – for Commissioner, and Constable.

Sitting Commissioner Kirk Roccaforte added $2,850 in contributions from

BCCC Ambassadors recognized are from left; Lucy Fields, Christy Khoury and Elyse Thibodeaux RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm

cian yet that would shy away from a microphone,” said Rutledge as he stepped to the podium after receiving his award. He said after a meeting the other day in city hall there were a group of people talking about attending the banquet. “As I got close I heard a quote that really stuck with me. Commissioner Roccaforte said, and I quote, ‘Boy you see what happens when I miss a meeting.’ So thank you very much to MOST of the chamber.”

He got a good laugh.

“I thank you for this. It’s a little overwhelming and I really don’t know what to say right now because I’m a little bit tongue-tied,” said Rutledge.

He acknowledged last year celebrating with Rebecca on the 50th anniversary of dating. “Not marriage,” he said, “dating.” They have been married 46 years.

Earl and Shirley Duhon received “Business of the Year” honors for the oldest business in the city, Dupuis Tire & Service Center.

“It has been a part of the Bridge City history for 79 years,” said Arnold. It has been locally owned and was established by Paul Dupuis in 1941. Dupuis retired in 1967, when his son Kenny Dupuis took over. The Duhons purchased the historic business in 2016.

“It continues to thrive and offers first class service to this day,” said Arnold.

“Thanks to each and every customer that has walked

through that door,” said Shirley Duhon after the banquet “and each and every employ we have. We are here to serve the public.”

Stephanie Roberts snagged the “Ambassador of the Year” prize while Lucy Fields, Christy Khoury and Elyse Thibodeaux were named Lifetime Ambassadors.

The gavel was passed to next year’s president, Candace Mulhollan of RE/MAX One. Outgoing president Beth Arnold made several announcements for the year’s successes including the Designer Purse Bingo that sold out within 15 minutes and raised over $15,000.

The Christmas Light Parade had the largest attendance to date and largest number of entries, 70.

Applications for scholarships are now being sought and the amount will increase from $500 to $600 this year, due to funds raised through the Christmas tree silent auction. Two scholarships are available for each Orangefield and Bridge City High Schools.

Upcoming events for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce: Taste of the Bayou will be held in April and the Founders Festival celebrating 50 years since Bridge City’s incorporation will be held July 3-5. Booth spaces are now available and can be reserved by contacting the chamber office.

John Cash Smith For Democraitc Chair

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fend Mr. Trump’s character.

That silence is very telling. I believe that the country will suffer greatly if he is not removed from office in November and is elected for another four year term. That is why I am stepping up to take this job. I know it is my duty as a citizen to do all I can to save our great country from the depravations of Donald J. Trump. I hope others will

stand with me. From time to time between now and the election I will make statements about important issues and make reference to other articles, books and facts that support the election of a Democrat in November. I hope you will consider them and it will help you make a decision to elect a new President in November.

Mooney for Sheriff OC Sheriff’s Office Association; Pinehurst Police Association; Vidor Police Association; Mark Philpott, Orange County Constable Pct. 3; Sabine Area Labor Council AFL-CIO and the Cherokee Search & Rescue of Southeast Texas.

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Again, this has been a career long preparation for me, to represent you as Sheriff, not a decision made on a whim.

In closing I ask that you join me, because ladies and gentleman, “ I won’t quit you! ”

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From The Creaux’s Nest FINAL IMPEACHMENT VOTE WEDNESDAY Republican Senators are expected to vote in lock-step to acquit Trump. Faced with creditable evidence that Trump was abusing his power, the GOP Senators would not muster enough respect for the Constitution to investigate and allow witnesses. John Bolton could confirm first hand knowledge that Trump extorted Ukraine by withholding millions of dollars in military aid on the announcement of an investigation into Joe Biden, his political rival. “Hear no Evil,” The Senate will abandon its role as the ultimate guard against a dangerous president. Given the seriousness of the charges against Trump, it’s hard to envision anything that this president could do that would require Republican Senators to vote to remove him. This move will only embolden Trump to cheat in the 2020 election. He is not the kind of person you can give that much rope to. He has shown the country that to him nothing is out of bounds. The New York Times editorial board wrote, “Make no mistake; the senate may acquit Mr. Trump but it will not, it cannot, exonerate him. Mr. Trump is the most corrupt president in modern times. A reality Americans will continue to be reminded of by continuing investigations by the House. Subpoena to John Bolton, by a trio of cases in the Supreme Court that seek to reveal Trump’s shady finances, and of course, by the behavior of the man himself.” Could it be we are witnessing a senate in the act of institutional suicide. Doing away with checks and balances.

THE FAMILY NAMES: BIDEN AND GIULIANI Over my lifetime I’ve known of hundreds of cases where some one capitalized on the family name. I have also seen cases where the family name was a determent. A lot has been said about Hunter Biden landing a job in Ukraine and more than likely his family name, plus his father being U.S. Vice-president went a long way in giving Hunter’s law firm the job, especially if they were looking to add prestige to the board. Happens all the time. Joe didn’t have to help Hunter get the job, his name was enough. There is no evidence Joe Biden helped his son get the job, on the contrary he has been cleared of all accusations except by Rudy Giuliani and Trump, who want to destroy Joe before they have to run against him. Everyone who has served with Joe Biden over the last 40 years all say he’s one of the most honest political figures they have ever known. All those years with no scandals, not until he announced he was running for president. He certainly has earned the right to run after so many years of service. Here is the rest of the story about a kid capitalizing on his dad’s name. I bet you didn’t know that Rudy’s son, Andrew Giuliani, has been working as a special assistant to President Trump since 1917. The United States taxpayers pay Andrew nearly six figures to serve as a sports liaison. He helps coordinate visits from sports teams to the White House, around a half dozen times a year. His starting pay was $77,000 a year and in two years he was given a raise that increases his pay by $18,000. That’s nearly $100,000 a year for not doing much of anything, just playing golf regularly. It’s worth noting that Andrew’s unescorted access to the West Wing was rescinded by White House Chief of Staff, General John Kelly, in June of 2018. After Kelly’s departure however, Mick Mulvaney restored Andrew’s access.

The 31-year-old had no prior experience in government service. He tried his hand at being a Golf pro but it didn’t work out. How much do you think his family name helped him get this lucrative job with all the trimmings?

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2010 The New Orleans Saints were underdogs going into the Super Bowl. We hadn’t picked either team to win but knew that the Indianapolis Colts had the upper hand. We thought the Saints might be holding an ace-in-the-hole called destiny. When its cast in stone nothing can wash destiny off, if it’s going to happen it happens. If the Colts and Saints played 10 times the odds are the Colts would probably win nine of them.*****The Saints won by 14 points, 31-17 and history was made. The “Who Dat Nation” reacted in many ways. Some screamed and partied all night, others shared tears of joy. Many others thought about what the Saints had gone through for 43 years and what Hurricane Katrina had done to this historical Louisiana town. The Saints won their first appearance in the Super Bowl. Monday’s jubilant fans lined the streets near Louis Armstrong International Airport hoping to get a glimpse of team members on their triumphant return.

The Mardi Gras season in the city and area is in full swing.

The partying has a dual purpose this year. It may never happen again but the 2010 New Orleans Saints and their victory has been a long time coming.***** The largest television audience ever watched the miracle of the Saints, a gift from the football gods for a city, region and state.*****Mary Fontenot, 58, passed away Friday. She was a longtime friend of ours. Mary, a Bridge City Market Basket employee, had many friends, co-workers and customers alike. Sometime ago Mary developed heart problems. After several trips to the hospital she seemed to be on the road to recovery until Friday when she was rushed to Renaissance Hospital where she died. Wednesday (Feb. 10) would have been Huel and Mary’s 35th anniversary.*****We were sorry to learn about the death of

Marguerite Moore Mahfouz, 83. She died Saturday. Funeral services were Tuesday. She was a longtime Bridge City resident. She was the mother of our friend Faye Knight and the grandmother of our columnist Capt.

Chuck Uzzle.*****The Bridge City Chamber Banquet, honoring Steve Worster as Citizen of the Year is Jan. 20.

Get your tickets early at the Chamber office. The Bridge City Chamber has made great strides over the past year.

Congrats to Mark Dunn, the board and staff for their tremendous year. Robert Simonton will be installed as new president.*****Tuesday Patsy Peck held the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of her TRAVERUS Tours business.

She puts together great tours. They do it all, just bring your toothbrush and load up for a good trip.***** Our buddy Lloyd Sittig will leave the Meadows Thursday where he has been undergoing therapy after hip surgery. He will continue the treatments at home. It won’t be too many moons before he’s back with the KKK, Kroger Koffee Klub. *****Speaking of old friends, Harold Forse will celebrate his 90th birthday Saturday at West Orange City Hall Community Room. ***** Thomas Granger and Peggy Edgerton are tying the knot. They were junior high sweethearts who took different paths and will now get back together to live as man and wife.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch had a nice outing at Novrozsky’s last week.

Karen Jo Vance, Brandi Slaughter, pretty fleet manager and car sales for David Self Ford, Donna Scales Marlene Merritt, Christy Khoury, Barbette Philpott, Judge Janice and other ladies were in attendance.***** We learned that Ken Ballard had died from a massive heart attack.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in North Orange Baptist Church with the Revs. Lynn Ashcraft and Scott McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow in Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.

45 Years Ago-1975 What was happening at a glance at West Orange High School known as the “Chiefs.” Serving as Superintendent Dr. Paul Willis, principle Lonnie Taylor, head coach Shirel Womack, Lennie Dauphine, asst. principal and mascot “Chief” Paul Cady. A few of the football players who made headlines were #9 James Skeeler, #10 Randy Martell, #21 Earl Thomas, #23 Tony January, #24 Chris Judge, #30 Lorrance Wills, #40 Chris Ulery, #55 Randy Peveto, #66 George Franks, #82 Elgin Browning and #85 Don Sargent. Coaches were Womack, Ronnie Anderson, Wilbert Florence, Rick Lamascus, Robert Tywater and drum majors, Carla Reeves and Joanie Nance.

Head cheerleader was Debbie Chapman. Other cheerleaders were Marva Hebert, Susan Sullivan, Debbie Champine, Beverly Mitchell, Leisa Landry, Flo Ann Walker, Lynn Sharrh and Sandy Allen. West Orange 1975 twirlers were Donna Peterson, Joni Fox, Rhonda Mosier, Rhonda Hodge, Liz Singletary, Pam Dowies, Dianna Higginbotham. I wonder what became of all of those WOHS folks. Students all would be over 60, with an average age of 63. Some are still around, some have moved away, some were never heard from again and some have passed away. Most are surprised how quickly 45 years have gone by. A few are grandparents, even though our friend Donna Peterson is a new parent, with a young son and daughter and I believe that Earl Thomas, #21, is the father of NFL Earl Thomas, III.

40 Years Ago-1980 New DuPont president makes first speaking engagement at the Orange chamber banquet. Plant manager Frank Riddick was responsible for Edward G. Jefferson coming to Orange. Some in attendance were Jim Dunn, Holly and Bill Butleny, Joan Harddock, Shirley and Morris Rapoport, John and Moselle Levy, the Bill Fort’s, Bill Sichkos, Loretta and Jerry Hughes, the Jim Dunaway’s, Bob Shinn, Lois Broussard, Art Carruth, Marty Conway, Betty and Corky Harmon, Pete Sterling, Ann Craft, Barbara David, Jim Stelly and Art Spencer. Harmon Beauchamp was installed as new president. *****The Bridge City Business and Professional Women will honor Jessie Hebert as Woman of the Year at the Feb. 17 banquet. Committee members are Helene Litton, Bettye Lormand, Sue Pate, Becky Hannegan and Juliet Patton. *****Gallon of fresh shucked oysters at Danny’s Food Mart only $23. ** ***Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bendy Sr. celebrate their 50th anniversary on Feb. 11.*****W.T. “Boss Cajun” Oliver celebrates a birthday on Feb. 15. *****Jimmy Chelette turns 22 on Valentine’s Day. *****In the past week two assistants under former county attorney Sharon Bearden have been appointed to judgeships. Pat Clark to the 128th District Court and Mike Shuff, to the County Court-at-Law. *****A few Orange businesses and owners are Orange Stationer, N.E. Pete Parker, owner; Circle Gulf Service Station, Bill Kendig, owner; Star Traces Laundromat, Joe Hester owner; Exxon station, W.K Hoke owner; Paul’s Pharmacy, Paul Slaton and Tom Alleman owners; D and C Muffler and Custom Shop, DeVereaux Chapman owner; Border Street News and Gifts, C.J. and Florence Sonnier owners; Woozy’s Termite and Pest Control, Bob Lumpkin, president. *****Perry Kelly turns 40 on Feb. 13. (Editor’s note: Many of the above mentioned people are no longer with us but they contributed a lot while here.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS It looks like Pierre C. Shadeaux pulled a sneaky on us.

Despite the abundant sunshine, light fog was enough to prevent our furry friend from seeing his shadow, and Pierre is feeling a long Spring instead of an early Summer.*****Congratulations to the Kansas City, Missouri Chiefs on their first Super Bowl title in 50 years. I recall when Lamar Hunt moved the Dallas Texans to Kansas City and renamed them the Chiefs. Quarterback, 24 year old Patrick Mahomes, of Whitewater, TX, threw two touchdown passes on consecutive fourth quarter drives to lead his team to a 31-20 victory over the 49’ers.

Coach Andy Reid got his very first Super Bowl win as a head coach. It was a memorable halftime show to say the least, celebrating Latin women, in 12 minutes of jiggling and pole dancing. Mark Dunn watched the Super Bowl in a little Spanish bar in Guatemala. I forgot to ask him if the Trump/Hannity commercial had Trump speaking Spanish. That would be funny; he’s not so fond of Latinos.*****Just a few friends I know who are celebrating birthdays in the next few days. Former BCISD teacher, Keith’s longtime bride, mother of three fine boys and now grandmother to several offspring, pride and joy daughter of Neighbor Cox, my friend Karen Duplechin celebrates Feb. 6. Best wishes Karen.*****Feb. 9, is a special day for some great folks. Doyce Sherman, the boy from Vermillion Parish, a country boy who came to town many years ago. Doyce was raised so far out in the country he thought

Abbeville was a big city. Also celebrating on Feb. 9 is a great guy I’ve known since he was in short pants and over the years he’s entertained many people with his voice and musical talent. Happy birthday to longtime friend Jivin’ Gene. Our friend Karen Fuslier shares a birthday with Gene. We haven’t seen her in a long time. She is one of the world’s best Cajun cooks. No one is better at preparing Quail birds.*****Happy birthday Feb. 10, to our friend Peggy Albair. If anyone deserves a great day it is Ms. Peggy. Her and Richard have battled health problems but nearly as bad has been the Roundbunch bridge delay that has financially hurt them.***The twins Tyler and Trevor Gunn celebrate their 25th birthday. I started wishing those boys a happy birthday when they were only 9-years-old. I sure didn’t want to miss this one. Many other friends are celebrating so please see complete birthday list.*****We were sorry to hear that our friends Pete Frederick is still in ICU. We pray for his speedy recovery.*****Our buddy, Neighbor Cox has also been spending a lot of time at Dr. Morbia’s office, at Gulf Coast Cardiology. Cox is in good hands. Morbia prides himself with making people heart healthy. So far so good for Cox on exams and blockage.*****The Lunch Bunch dines at Robert’s this week and back at Southern Charm next week. We had a great crowd last week. Dr. Nina Leifeste brought her daughter Sam and her finance. They are both young lawyers. Commissioner Roccaforte brought a guest and Judge Gothia was accompanied by his lovely wife Glynis.

Of course the life of the party is always Judge Chad Jenkins and Commissioner Johnny Trahan. Attorney Rex Peveto enjoyed his visit with the two new lawyers.*****Congratulations to the Bridge City Chamber honorees. Mayor David Rutledge named “Citizen of the Year;” Earl Duhon and wife Shirley, of Dupuis Tire and Service, were named “Business of the Year” and our friend Stephanie Roberts, public relations person of Claybar Funeral Home was named “Ambassador of the Year.”*****I ran into Dist. Judge Courtney Burch-Arkeen last week. She is such a nice person and very attractive lady. I was surprised to learn that their twins are 6 years old and in school. That’s three in Little League at the same time.

THE IOWA CAUCUS I’ve believed for a longtime that the Iowa caucus is ridiculous for several reasons. To start with its population is 90 percent White and doesn’t reflect the makeup of the United States. By being the first state to vote the rest of the nation is held hostage. Candidates spend a year there.

The Chamber of Commerce loves it because a billion dollars is added to Iowa’s economy. At a certain time the caucus doesn’t allow everyone to vote and should be done away with. Every four years they have vote count problems. Results of this caucus were delayed; partial vote was released 20 hours later, no final results. Leaders so far, with 62 percent of the votes counted are Buttigieg, 27 percent; Sanders, 25 percent, Warren, 18 percent, Biden, 16 percent. The numbers could change. The Iowa demographics are not the best for Biden with few people of color. This was all the results I had at deadline.

BREAUX BIRTHDAYS A few folks celebrating birthdays in the next few days.

On Feb. 6: Grant Jones, Cindy Lessard, Melissa Monteaux and celebrities Rick Astley, 55 and Al Rose, 59.*****Feb. 7: Michael Johnson, Darlene Brown, Jeanna Campbell all celebrate. Also comedian Chris Rock, 55, singer Garth Brooks, 58 and actor Ashton Kutcher, 42. ***** Feb. 8: Lois Powell, Addison Geldard, Barbara Fix celebrate. Joining them are singer Vince Neil, 59, composer John Williams, 88 and actor Seth Green, 46.*****Feb. 9: Celebrating today are Alex Hurst, Leonard Bock, Sandy Sanford and Cynthia Fisher. Also celebrating are Country singer Travis Tritt, 57, songwriter Carole King, 78 and actor Joe Pesci, 77.*****Feb. 10: Deric Prevost, Bobby Arnold, Kevin Bourque celebrate. A year older today are celebrities actors Emma Roberts, 20, Elizabeth Banks, 46 and Laura Dern, 53.*****Feb. 11: Derie Prevost, Eric Prevost, Jody Connor and Stephen Allen all celebrate. Celebrities having birthdays on this day are actors Jennifer Aniston, 51, Taylor Lautner, 28 and politician Sarah Palin, 56.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Cajun Grace Before a Crawfish Meal Bless us oh Lord and bless dese crawfish, wat we are about to enjoy.

Bless dose who caug’t dem, dose who prepared dem and give crawfish to dose who don’t got none.

We tank you oh God, for dis wonderful world and for all dat you put in it.

We give you special tanks oh God, for having put da Cajuns and da crawfish down in da same place.

Amen.

C’EST TOUT Trump’s State of the Union a Victory Lap President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday evening. He dubbed his speech, “The Great American Comeback.” He took an early victory lap. He’s the only president to give the State of the Union after being impeached. Trump touted his record on the economy. He didn’t venture into his promise to balance the budget within his second year. The country has never been as far in the red as it is today. His large tax cuts to the super rich juiced the economic growth but it also has swollen the federal deficit. Trade fights will cause uncertainty in the years ahead. Trump claims 100 miles of border wall has been built. The truth is that construction has replaced barriers that existed during the Obama Administration. Mexico didn’t pay for any of it. Trump also touted his decision to kill Iranian General Soleimani.

Trump had promised to repeal ObamaCare on day one and replace it with something better. His administration still has no plan. He bashed some Democratic health plans as “Socialist.” He made big promises to reduce drug prices. He again played loosely with the truth. He also pushed Ted Cruz’s private school voucher bill, not too popular in rural school districts.*****My time is up, thanks for yours.

Take care and God bless.

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Roccaforte issues statement, candidate for Commissioner The following is the political statement of Kirk Roccaforte County Commissioner Precinct 3 My name is Kirk Roccaforte and I am seeking your support to continue as County Commissioner of Precinct 3.

I have lived in Bridge City for 43 years, which includes 41-years as a home and business-owner. Prior to being County Commissioner, I was employed by and President of Bridge City Radiator & Auto.

For 37 wonderful years, I was married to Shirley Roccaforte, my best friend, soul mate and biggest supKirk Roccaforte porter, a faithful mother and grandmother, now watching over us from heaven. I am the proud father of my son and business partner, Aaron Roccaforte, who has taken over the business; my daughter, Cristal DuBois, and my son-in-law Coach Dwayne DuBois; as well as the proud grandfather of Trent Roccaforte, Camden and Caleb DuBois.

I have a combined total of 25-years experience serving this community of resilient, hard-working citizens in numerous capacities. Along with currently serving as County Commissioner of Precinct 3, I am a member of and past President of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee, member of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, member of Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club Board of Directors, and member of the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) coalition.

My previous experience includes Bridge City Council, Place 3, 1994 – 1999; Bridge City Council Place 1, 2001 – 2006; Bridge City Mayor, 2006 – 2016; Bridge City Council Place 2, 2016-2018; Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee, 2011 – Present; Past President Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club; and Orange County Airport Advisory Committee, along with various committee appointments related to all.

I am humbled to have been recognized with these honors; Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award, 2007 Rotarian of the Year, 2008-2009 Rotary Community Service Award, 2008 Bridge City Chamber and Orange Leader Person of the Year, 2009 Press Club of Southeast Texas Newsmaker of the Year, 2009 SETRPC Extraordinary Service and Commitment Award, 2015 Bridge City Chamber Roast Honoree, and 2015 Bridge City Christmas Light Parade Grand Marshal.

During the past 25 years, I have seen this community grow in spite of many tremendous, adverse situations. The ice storm was trying, Hurricane Rita was very destructive. Both were practice and tests to prepare us for what would prove to be the worst disaster in the history of this community, Hurricane Ike. After becoming equipped with the experience through previous disasters, Hurricane Ike, offered me the stringent task of leading our devastated community to a strong recovery. Upon the encouragement and support of my wife, and my children, who shared the community devastation, my employees, and my immediate family, I took a sixmonth leave from my business to “live” at (what was left of) city hall. With the immediate cooperation of a hardworking, very supportive city council, (some also living at city hall), city manager and staff, city employees, and citizens, we prevailed and restored. During these strenuous times, I am proud to have been able to lead the fight for successful recovery. We fought for and were able to obtain temporary housing and mitigate infrastructure rehab and hardening with approximately $20 million in recovery funds through various methods. This has better prepared us for any future events, such as storms or disasters, and developed a much-improved infrastructure. Moving forward and being battered with not just one more devastating event, Harvey, but yet another, Imelda, once again we find ourselves rebuilding and becoming collectively stronger.

I’m confident to have the experience, qualifications, contacts and ability to move Orange County forward. With our Commissioners Court and employees, I am currently working closely with all entities, city, drainage district, surrounding counties, state and federal agencies, senators and representatives. Working together we can secure funds available for large and small projects such as drainage projects. I am currently involved with the appeal of the FEMA rate maps that is critical to our community, the national flood insurance program (NFIP) legislation of which I will continue to fight for, along with CSFI, to sustain affordable flood insurance also the Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District, study and plans for a coastal levee system.

Early voting is February 18-22,24-28 with Election day being March 3. I would appreciate your support. Like my Facebook page Keep Kirk Roccaforte Commissioner Pct. 3. My contact number is 409-735-5750.

Please vote: KIRK ROCCAFORTE COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3. Thank you and God bless.

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Orange County Retired Teachers Association Meeting Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Wesley UMC, 401 37th Street, Orange, TX. The theme for the meeting will be “Love Is In The Air,” hosted by Judy Williams, Nancy Hooker, Betty Baham, Susan Bayliss, and Juana Mathews. Assistive Technologies will attend in order for members to redeem their vouchers. Guests are welcome.

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

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*Note: Democratic voting locations are the same with the exception of Box 4. In Box 4 the Democratic voting location is Alexander Homes Senior Citizens Center at 2023 N. 4th Street in Orange.

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Do you have a loved one with a Mental Illness?

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be offering an eight week course to help family members cope with their loved ones who are suffering from Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD, etc. is 8 week course is seldom offered in Orange, and it is limited to the first 20 people who sign up. It will meet once a week beginning in February 2020 and is free of charge. To sign up call 409-617-3308 or email namigoldentriangle@gmail.com.

You can visit our website at: https://nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs/NAMI-Family-to-Family.� Golden K Kiwanis Club meetings e Orange Golden K Kiwanis meets 9:30 a.m. each Wed., with meeting from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Salvation Army, Orange 77630, at the corner of MLK and W. Park (Strickland), also known as Old Highway 90. Margaret Light, longtime Golden K Kiwanis member, will share her life story on Wednesday, February 5, and on Wednesday, February 12, Orange Golden K Kiwanis will host Jessica Hill, CEO of the Orange EDC, as its speaker at the 9:45 a.m. gathering in the usual spot in the Orange Salvation Army Room, located at MLK Drive and Strickland, across from a Shell Station and an Orange Fire Station. For further Golden K information, email: annieoakley1116@gmail.com.

American Legion Post 49 Fish Fry e American Legion Post 49 located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will hold a Fried Fish plate lunch fund raiser. e event will take place ursday, February 6th from 11 am to 1 pm and the cost is $9.00. e meal consists of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and a dessert.

Walk-ins welcome and delivery is available. Call 409-8861241 after noon on Wed., Feb. 5th and before 9 am on the day of event for orders and delivery.

‘Elect Mooney for Sheriff’ to hold meet & greet Saturday e Elect Jimmy Lane Mooney for Orange County Sheriff will hold a Meet & Greet this Saturday. Please join us and come out to 800 N Main (Market Basket parking lot in Vidor) to meet and get to know Jimmy Lane Mooney a little better. If you have questions or concerns....now is your chance Vidor and other interested supporters. Mr. Dan Flynn and Jimmy Nicks BBQ will be providing BBQ sandwiches, chips and drinks. We will

also have plenty of yard signs if you are still wanting one.

Orange County Retired Teachers Association Meeting Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Wesley UMC, 401 37th Street, Orange, TX. e theme for the meeting will be "Love Is In e Air," hosted by Judy Williams, Nancy Hooker, Betty Baham, Susan Bayliss, and Juana Mathews. Assistive Technologies will attend in order for members to redeem their vouchers. Guests are welcome.

LCMISD Kindergarten Roundup If you have a child or know of a child who will begin kindergarten in the fall, please take note of and share these dates. Little Cypress Elementary, 409-886-2838: April 2, 9:0010:00 a.m. or 6:00-7:00 p.m. Mauriceville Elementary, 409745-1615: April 2, - 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 5:30- 6:30 p.m. pre-kindergarten sign up will also be this day at MVE, for those who meet the requirements. LCE will hold a Pre-K roundup at a later date. ose with questions should contact the school your child will attend by calling the number listed beside the school’s name above. Important: Parents or guardians must provide the following when registering their children: e child’s birth certificate, child’s social security card, child’s shot record, parent's driver’s license, and a proof of residence, such as an electric or other utility bill.

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

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

Orange County Beekeepers Group Meetings e Orange County Beekeepers Group meets the first Tuesday of each month 6 pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome to attend our meeting.

We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service

they perform. is group works with the Orange County Ag Agent to expand beekeeping opportunity in Orange.

We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. Officers of the Orange County Apiary Committee are normally in attendance to answer questions and assist Orange County residents. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact the Orange County Agrilife office 409-882-7010, Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 Texas Master Beekeeper, Christie Ray 409-550-9195 owner of QueenBee Supply in Orange or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356, owner of Muldrow Bee Farm.

Community Christian School Golf Tourney Community Christian School has rescheduled their Golf Tournament at Sunset Grove Country Club to April 4th. e tourney will cost $100 per player / $350 foursome and the deadline to enter is Nov. 9th. ere will be a $50 Ball Drop, $25 Strokes, $1200 Grand Prize, a Hole in One for hole #14 sponsored by Sabine River Ford with a new truck the prize with other prizes as well. Please call 409-883-4531 or email karad@ccorange.org for registration details.

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

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Fundraiser Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is currently selling Durham Ellis Nuts. Pecan halves are $10.00/lb, Pecan Pieces are $9.75/lb and walnut pieces are $8.25/lb. We also have delicious chocolate covered pecans for $9.25.

Come and check out our inventory of nuts. Our phone number is 409-735-4573. We are selling these nuts to further our music ministry by offering music scholarships to two Lamar University students.

Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this opporSee BRIEFS, Page 7A

OISD celebrates school board’s service January is School Board Appreciation Month. Orangefield ISD would like to thank the members of our Board of Trustees for their service and dedication to the district.

• Dr. Ronald Risinger is in his 8th year of serving OISD on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Risinger is currently the board president and is an orthodontist.

• Marc Wernig is in his 5th year of serving OISD on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Wernig is currently the board vice president and works as a principal engineer.

• Brad Frye is in his 8th year of serving OISD on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Frye is currently the board secretary and assistant police chief.

• Jesse Fremont is in his 8th year of serving OISD on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Fremont is currently the board treasurer and is a retired teacher with 34 years of service at Orangefield High School and volunteers at the Orangefield Cormier Museum.

Members of the Orangefield ISD School Board of Trustees are, back from left, Van Bo Henley, Donovan Weldon, Laura Clark, Marc Wernig; and front, from left, Brad Frye, Dr. Ronald Risinger, Jesse Fremont.

• Donovan Weldon is in his 17th year of serving OISD on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Weldon is an entrepreneur.

• Bo Henley is in his 20th year of serving OISD on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Henley works as a process operator and volunteers at the Orangefield Cormier Mu-

seum.

• Laura Clark is in her 1st year of serving OISD on the Board of Trustees. Mrs. Clark works as VP of Finance and Administration.

Our board has worked together over the years serving the students, faculty, and staff of Orangefield ISD and its community. ey were

very instrumental in our recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey and meet regularly to discuss our budget, district policies, construction projects, and to meet the needs of our school. Orangefield ISD wants to thank you for your continued service and dedication to our students.

Deaths and Memorials Laurel Daniels, 63, Orange Laurel Daniels, 63, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2020, at her home in Orange.

Born in Sterling, Illinois, on September 25, 1956, she was the daughter of Dean Ballard and Audrey Woods Ballard. Laurel worked as a Case Manager for Geo Care. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her LAUREL parents, Dean and Audrey Ballard; DANIELS and her brother, David Ballard. Laurel is survived by her loving husband, Keith Daniels; step-daughter, Cindy Olsen, of Illinois; and her siblings, Ricky Ballard, Terry Purvis, Tracy Ballard, and Mark Ballard; along with numerous other loving family and friends.

409-735-5305 to place a Memorial or an Obituary

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Texas won’t resettle immigrants Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3 For e Record

I hope that you all had a wonderful start to this new year. is coming year will be spent reviewing interim charges in our Senate committees and beginning to prepare for the next legislative session which will begin in January 2021.

Here are five things happening around your state this month: Beaumont’s Tracy Byrd will perform at Delta Downs Event Center this weekend.

Entertainers set sights on SE Texas, SW Louisiana in 2020

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

e new year has arrived and there is no shortage of great events for the remainder of the winter. Music events are already loading up for spring and into summer, so there is no reason to wait on making plans to enjoy some great live music from national acts with family and friends.

Be sure to visit the appropriate venue website for information and tickets on the below listed events.

Feb. 8 Tracy Byrd, Delta Downs Event Center, Vinton, La. Feb. 9 Charlie Wilson, Ford Park,

Beaumont Feb. 10 Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group, Jefferson eatre, Beaumont Feb. 14 Gordon Lightfoot, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Stryper, Liliac, Warehouse Live, Houston Feb. 15 Foreigner, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Marie Osmond, L’Auberge Casino Resort, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 21 Clay Walker, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

Buckcherry, Live, Houston

Warehouse

Feb. 22 Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Mardi Gras Southeast Texas, Beaumont 311, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 26 Los Lobos, Jefferson eatre, Beaumont (from 9/19/19) Tesla, House of Blues, Houston March 5 Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Dee Jay Silver, Cajundome, Lafayette, La.

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day they were signed by the Governor, many were delayed a few months to a few years to ensure state agencies and the public have time to prepare for the new laws or changes to current law. ere were 24 pieces of legislation that went into effect on January 1 this year. ese included SB 2060 which requires appraisal district offices to send an explanation, with the appraisal notice, of any homestead ex-

1. Immigration in Texas At the beginning of this month, Governor Greg Abbott announced Texas will no longer consent to resettling refugees. is is part of a federal program in which state and local authorities may opt into the program.

Since 2010, more refugees have been sent to Texas than any other state, and approximately one in 10 resettle in Texas.

In addition to those refugees which were sent here through the program, we have been left to deal with immigration issues on our own, due to the lack of support and funding from the federal government.

In May 2019, the number of immigrants entering the state in a single month peaked at 144,000.

Many times communities are not notified before a large influx of refugees are sent to their town. is can put a huge burden on local taxpayers, overwhelm school districts and strain local and state support systems.

Texas should be using its resources to help refugees, migrants, and all Texans in the state currently, before more are added.

While Governor Abbott has taken criticism for his announcement, I fully support his decision.

2. Bills at Went Into Effect on January 1st While many bills passed during the 86th Legislative Session went into effect the

Little Cypress Elementary gained two outdoor classrooms this week. At a PTO fundraiser last year, the PTO earned enough money to construct two, one in each playground. According to Kayla Casey, the LCE Principal, she has been hoping for outdoor classrooms so that classes can come outside for writing assignments and any other subject that would work for enhancing the traditional classroom. The classrooms have benches on all but the front entrance, surrounded by planters and is handicap-accessible. Frey’s Landscaping worked with Mueller to make the best use of the space as possible. The site under the canopy is covered with pavers, but apparently getting it all set up was muddy business with the amount of rain this past week.

The PTO is planning another fundraiser on February 14, an Adventure Dash Fun Run. This money will be used for general improvements such as stage curtains, picnic tables, window wrapping, character trait posters, and hallway labeling, to name a few. Ms. Casey emphasized that these improvements are all because of the support of PTO, and parents who have participated in the fundraising activities. “We couldn’t do it without them,” she said.

Pictured, front from left, Colton Boyle, Emily Crouch, Avery Perkins, Emma Holcombe, Harper Crowell, Bailey Delk, Brody Crane, Mason Henning; middle from left, Dylan Crouch, Case Beatty, Peyton Tilley, Kenzlee Holcombe, Roselyn Crane, Leighton Watkins, London Watkins; and back from left, PTO members, Shelby Crouch, Krista Perkins, Melissa Tilley, Angela Delk, Jenne Crane, Principal Kayla Casey, Mallorie Henning of Frey’s Landscaping and PTO and Superintendent Stacey Brister

Briefs tunity to learn an instrument in the local area. For more information, call 409241-3920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.

Orange County Beekeeping e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. e group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public.

For information or assistance with honeybee removals, please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-

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Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX 77632.

Call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info. Calls are kept Confidential.

at 409-749-9036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

Bridge City Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy

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SB 1264 has gone into full effect and ensures patients do not receive surprise large medical bills when there is no choice in their provider, such as if they unexpectedly end up in an emergency

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DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

“It’s really kind of crazy the way fishing goes through cycles,” said Ronnie Lott. “Forty years ago when I was working in a refinery every plant or refinery had a bass club. At least over here, they just kind of died out when gas got so high and for some reason the bass fishing on Rayburn got so tough!”

“In the mid 80”s most of the really good bass fishermen I had competed against stayed closer to home and started chasing trout and redfish. When folks found out how many big trout we had in the lake, the Bay boat business just exploded. ” Lott continued reminiscing while filling the gas tank on his boat. “I haven’t only gone from bass fishing to trout fishing and back to bass fishing,” he pointed out.

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A lot of Dads and grandpas are missing the boat, no pun intended, when it comes to spending quality time with their youngsters.

“We fish at least one day every weekend and most every holiday,” says Lott through a beaming smile. “Don’t get me wrong…we both enjoy catching fish,” but even when the bite is tough, the benefits are endless. Gordon appreciates and respects everything that has to do with the outdoors, we leave any and all problems at home, look forward to launching the boat and hate putting it back on the trailer at the end of the day. And it usually starts with a pre-dawn breakfast burrito!”

Lott also pointed out that while it may surprise some, he can attest to the fact that kids don’t really need cell phones and video games to fill their free time. “When we fish, I bring my phone for any emergencies, but Gordon leaves his in the truck. Aside from school work, most of his time spent on his computer involves watching fishing techniques on You Tube. ”

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after leading his team to a Super Bowl victory.

50-year wait is over

KC claims long-awaited Super Bowl KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

was born 50 years earlier and played for the Vikings, he would shoulder much of the blame for the loss to Kansas City back then. at’s because in Sunday’s game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sherman allowed Kansas City’s speedy wide receiver Sammy Watkins to get behind him and catch a 38-yard pass that led to the touchdown which put the Chiefs ahead 24-20 just short of the two-minute warning in the fourth period.

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FOR THE RECORD e Kansas City Chiefs used three field goals by Jan Stenerud, a sterling performance by quarterback Len Dawson and a rock-ribbed defense to down the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 before 80,562 fans at New Orleans, making a winner out of legendary Chiefs’ coach Hank Stram. is scenario happened Jan. 11, 1970 in Super Bowl IV following the 1969 season before the full merger of the AFL and NFL, a year after Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt dubbed the big game the Super Bowl.

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Sunday’s victory ended a half-century dry spell for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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“Among NFL franchises, several teams have gone longer without a Super Bowl title. e Cardinals (three cities), New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions have been around as long as the Chiefs, who played their first three years as the Dal

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Bobcats not fretting about UIL’s reclassification Dave Rogers For e Record

While it’s true the Orangefield Bobcats enjoyed one of their winningest seasons last fall in 3A, Athletic Director Josh Smalley welcomes a return to Class 4A. e UIL made it official Monday, releasing the tentative realignment for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years.

“We know we’re stepping up in competition, but there’s no reason we can’t continue our success,” Smalley said.

Last fall, that equated to a 9-1 regular season and 9-2 overall record. Smalley was named Super Gold Coach of the Year.

“I asked why me and not the coaches of teams that went farther in the playoffs,” Smalley said. “ey said, ‘Orangefield only wins nine games about once every 20 years.”

For the last school year and through the end of this one, Orangefield will be the largest school

in terms of enrolled students in its District 22-3A. For at least the next two years, it will be the school with the least enrollment in 22-4A, where, for most sports except football, it will compete against Orange County neighbors Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Bridge City, West Orange-Stark and Vidor. Lumberton and Silsbee will complete the seven-team league.

In football, where Class 4A is split into Division I and Division II districts, based on enrollment numbers, Orangefield will join WO-S and Bridge City in District 11-4A-Division 2 along with Hamshire-Fannett, Hardin-Jefferson, Liberty and Silsbee.

LC-M and Vidor will play football in District 10-4A-I with Huffman, Livingston, Splendora and Lumberton. “ey told us in December [Orangefield was moving back up in classification],” the Orangefield coach said. “e big question was

what were they going to do with Jasper.”

Jasper was relocated for football to District 10-4A-II with Shepherd, Center, Rusk, Carthage and Madisonville.

“We’re not really surprised by [realignment]. We’re fired up,” Smalley said. “It’s not like we’re unfamiliar with these teams. e last time we were in 4A, two years ago, most of the same teams were in our district.

“It helps us to travel. Obviously, we’re not traveling all over the state to play.”

Smalley said district trips the past two seasons have included games at Anahuac and Woodville.

“Right now, we’re looking at Hamshire and Silsbee, as far as we have to travel.”

As a 3A school last year, Orangefield finished first and second in district cross country for boys and girls, with three state qualifiers. e volleyball team went 12-2 in district and advanced to the third

round of the playoffs.

Both the boys and girls basketball teams won 29 games, with girls claiming the district title.

Softball went 23-10 and baseball finished second in district. e boys golf team won district and both boys and girls teams played at regional. Both track teams won district.

So far this school year, the Bobcats teams have finished district competition first in boys cross country, second in volleyball and football and third in girls cross country.

“When you’re the big fish, you have more kids,” Smalley said. “We finished in the top 25 for the Lone Star Cup [for all-around sports and UIL academics] and we hope to finish in the top 25 again. “ere’s no reason we can’t continue.”

Boosting Smalley’s confidence is the turnaround his football team made this year, after going a disappointing 5-5 and missing the play-

offs in its first year after the drop to 3A. “at was a huge disappointment,” the coach said. “I learned a lot about myself. We made changes in the off-season focused on mental toughness.

“Our competitive level has been high. You’ve got to cred the success to our seniors who’ve showed great leadership and to our coaching staff.”

Other area football realignments for the next two school years see Beaumont West Brook again the lone local team in a district (216A-II) that includes North Shore, C.E. King and four Humble schools.

Closer to home, Beaumont United and Port Arthur Memorial will play in 9-5A-I against the three Baytown schools, Friendswood, Galveston Ball and La Porte.

Nederland and Port NechesGroves will play in 12-5A-II with Crosby, Dayton, Kingwood Park, Santa Fe and Texas City.

Korner las Texans. “e Jets won Super Bowl III—the first NFL title game to be called the Super Bowl—the Browns won the last of their four NFL championships in 1964. e Lions won the last of their three in 1957.

“Since the Texans/Chiefs were founded with the AFL in 1960, the Buffalo Bills,

From Page 1B LA/San Diego Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals have denied their fans a championship longer than the Chiefs. e Bills and Chargers won AFL championships in the 1960s,” the article pointed out. e Chiefs’ playoff run was different than most Super Bowl championships be-

cause they fell behind in double figures in all three contests. e Houston Texans had Kansas City on the ropes 240 in the first half but between Head Coach Andy Reid’s optimism and quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ talent to rally his troops, the results was a 51-31 win in the division playoffs. en came the red-hot Tennessee Titans who had won seven straight games and jumped out to a 10point lead at the half.

Again, the Reid/Mahomes combo swung into action and ignited a second-half charge which resulted in a 35-24 Chiefs’ win for the AFC Conference Championship Game.

Just to show those two comebacks were no flukes, Reid told Mahomes to just keep firing those passes despite two straight interceptions in the third period Sunday.

And that’s exactly what Mahomes did, throwing to open receivers and running

the ball when they were all covered, putting on the superman’s cape and winning the game.

Although Super Bowl LIV was far from Mahomes’ greatest game, he completed 26 of 42 passes for 286 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions and a very modest 78.1 rating.

However, at 24 years of age, Mahomes became the youngest player in NFL history to be named the game’s Most Valuable Player. e 61-year-old Reid won a Super Bowl ring with the with the 1996 Green Bay Packers while he was in charge of the tight ends. He just completed his 21 st NFL season with a record of 7735 in seven seasons at Kansas City and 130-93 in 14 seasons at Philadelphia.

According to the Associated Press, “He’s been seeking one as a head coach since being hired by Philadelphia in 1999. e Eagles lost in their only trip to the big game after the 2004 season.”

Nice going Andy Reid!!!

KWICKIES…All the football players and coaches from both the winning Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers were observed standing for the National Anthem like everybody else. Only two patrons were seen sitting down during the Anthem—Jay-Z and Beyonce.

After leading the PGA Tour Waste Management Phoenix Open for much of the tournament and being two strokes ahead with two holes left, Tony Finau missed a short birdie putt on No. 18 after Webb Simpson made his birdie to tie the match and send the tournament into sudden death. Simpson proceeded to birdie the first playoff hole while Finau missed his, giving Simpson his sixth PGA Tour title and the $1.314 million winner’s check.

Each Kansas City Chiefs player will receive a winner’s check of $124,000 while the San Francisco players received $62,000. Payouts are in addition to bonuses for

Colburn I was recently visiting with Bob Crew, an Orange angler that was fishing the marshes from Black’s Bayou to the Sabine Game Reserve before there was a Toledo Bend and

wild-card, divisional and conference championship victories JUST BETWEEN US… My grandson Logan Smith, a Lufkin Hudson graduate, is in his final year at West Point and will be counted on heavily this spring by the Army Black Knights’ baseball team, which opens its 2020 season in a threegame series at Duke beginning on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14). Although he was Army’s most consistent relief pitcher for the last three seasons, Logan has been working as a starting pitcher this year. The team is only able to hold intrasquad games on the West Point indoor football practice field. Logan has been gradually adding the number of pitches and threw 91 pitches Saturday, giving up one run, three hits, seven strikeouts and one walk in 7 1/3 innings. I will get to watch him the weekend of Feb. 21-23 when Army visits Texas A&M at College Station.

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“I raised my boys and their friends fishing and hunting

and those trips still represent some of the most memorable days of our lives,” said Crew.

“I no longer have to catch a single fish to enjoy a day on the water. What else can I do that affords me the opportunity to witness a gorgeous sunrise, watch the wildlife react to an approaching norther or scan the sky for the haunting sound of geese headed southward?It will always be a rush!”

I couldn’t agree more with either assessment or the possibility that local bass fishing may indeed be better than ever before. During the early sixties we took the incredible bite for granted, but while numbers were no problem, a four pound bass drew a crowd! at is no longer the case. e Sabine, the Neches and area marshes all have the po-

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tential to regularly yield bass in excess of six pounds and the average size bass today is much better. We have even seen a pair of nine pound fish over the past couple of years and there was a time when we thought we would never see bass that heavy on Toledo Bend. It is most likely that our larger bass are kinfolk of the Florida strain that escaped both Rayburn and Toledo Bend.

Aside from the fact that the bass fishing is continuing to improve, the best part is that it is happening right here in our backyard.

Mother Nature plays a huge role in this resurgence, but sustaining this resource is dependent on the fishermen.

Take a youngster fishing this week end and make him or her a partner in keeping it going!

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Powerlifting Bobcats wins first place

Game Warden Field Notes Staff Report For e Record

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

The Orangefield Bobcats had an amazing start to their powerlifting season at the Silsbee Invitational meet on Thursday January 30. The boys varsity team took home 1st place. Dylan Wells (132s) placed 1st with 815 pounds. Austin Taylor (148s) 1st place with 900 pounds. Garrison Hughes (148s) placed 3rd with 825 pounds. Jacob Harvey, 1st place with 945 pounds Clayton Westbrook placed 2nd with 910 pounds. Grant Metts placed 1st with 1220 pounds. Cutler Hubbard placed 2nd with 1130 pounds. Dylan Whtmn 1st place with 1160 pounds. Santos Garcia 1st place, 1470 pounds. Kyler metts 2nd place, 1145 lbs. Ethan Meads 3rd place, 1105 lbs. Coby coulter, 1st place, 1435 lbs. Hunter Norwood, 2nd place, 1415 lbs., Gabe Statum, 2nd place, 1125 lbs.

For The Lady Bobcats; Lacey Tackett, 1st place, 710 lbs. Linsey Tackett, 2nd place, 620 lbs. Jaida Smith, 2nd place, 320 lbs. Lyla Boudreaux, 1st place, 330 lbs. Grace Sullivan, 2nd place 530 lbs. Hannah Sullivan, 3rd place, 410 lbs.

The Bobcats will host the next powerlifting meet on Thursday, Feb 6th starting at 4pm at Orangefield Jr High.

OHS CX Debate competes at district meet

On January 30, the Orangefield High School CX Debate team travelled to East Chambers High School to compete in the district meet. The teams of Cooper Lowe and Payton Wrinkle, Brayden Burgess and Bryce Moore, and Lindsey Romero and Cody Strause, placed 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively. A team of Jasmine Morales and Jada Greiner competed as well. Lowe was also awarded with high point speaker for the meet. !

For He’s A Jolly Bad Felon On Dec. 9, a Gaines/Andrews County game warden received an anonymous tip from a local contact who said that there might have been an illegal deer shot in the past year on a property southeast of Seminole. Upon interviewing four individuals, it was determined there were four mule deer bucks shot on the same property without the consent of the landowner. rough the investigation, it was also determined that two of the three subjects were convicted felons. ree rifles, four sets of small mule deer antlers, and deer meat was seized.

Charges include unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, hunting mule deer without landowner consent, various warnings, and civil restitution on four mule deer bucks. Cases are currently pending.

How Shellfish On Jan. 6, Aransas County game wardens inspected a commercial oyster boat in Aransas Bay. e boat possessed 26 sacks of oysters and the cargo was determined to be 17.3% undersized. e oysters were returned to the water with an estimated value of $1,040.00. e captain and two deckhands were cited for undersized oysters. It was determined the captain had two prior convictions since 2017. e boat was escorted to the harbor and the captain was arrested for an enhanced undersized oyster case. e captain was transported and placed into the Aransas County Detention Facility. e case is pending prosecu-

Income Tax assistance available in county AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Tax Filing Assistance will be offered starting at 12:15pm, Wed., Feb. 5th at the Orange Public Library. IRS-certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 15.

Anyone coming for assistance should bring: Proof of identification; Social Security cards for you, spouse and dependents; birthdates for you, spouse and dependents; wage and income statements; interest and dividend statements from banks; records of any capital gains and losses; Affordable Health Care statements; and a copy of last year’s federal and state returns.For contact informa-

tion, call or email Richard Porter, 409-8830698 or porter4897@sbcglobal.net.

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

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Racked ‘Em Up At 1 a.m. on Dec. 25, a Bowie County game warden received information about possible illegal hunting activity on a farm in the northern part of Bowie County. e warden responded to the area and located two whitetailed doe and one feral hog laying near a residence on the farm. A short time later a vehicle drove up and the warden detained two male subjects in the truck after discovering two more whitetailed doe in the bed of the pickup. During a search of the immediate area, the warden located two ice chests containing what appeared to be deer meat. In addition to harvesting the four does, the two subjects also admitted to harvesting the deer in the ice chests a few nights before.

Both individuals were taken into custody and booked into the Bowie County Jail for hunting at night. Since then, game wardens have searched several areas of the farm and located additional deer carcasses. e investigation is on-going, and cases are pending.

Up To No Good On the evening of Jan. 4, a Cherokee County game warden worked an area where several deer had been shot from the road in recent months. Shortly after getting in his “set,” he noticed a truck nearing his location, at a very slow pace and stopping twice. rough his binoculars, he could see a subject exit the vehicles passenger’s side and walk into the pasture where he was located.

Using thermal imaging, he could see the subject walking up the hill adjacent to his location. A short time later the subject started shining a light, which led him to believe that the subject was looking for something. e warden approached the subSee Field Notes, Page 4B

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Seahawks pick up back-to-back league victories After a tough start that included six losses to nationally ranked teams, the Seahawks of Lamar State College Port Arthur are flying high since their Christmas break.

Freshman guard Kanntrell Burney hit a season-high five 3-pointers Saturday and led Lamar State to an 87-66 win over Jacksonville College with 23 points and eight rebounds. e win at the Carl Parker Center improved the Seahawks to 6-6 in Region 14 play, 12-11 overall. e team's eighth win in the 11 games they've played since the end of the fall semester pushed Burney and company over .500 for the first time since Nov. 8.

"We're starting to jell a little bit. e confidence is there and we're playing good basketball," LSCPA Coach Lance Madison said.

"I'm proud of the guys."

A total of four Seahawks scored in double figures. Jamyus Jones scored 21 points, Devaughn omas 15 and Darrell Jones 11.

Jacksonville's Jaguars, dropping to 4-8, 1110, were led by Nicholas Gazelas with 17 points. e Seahawks look to continue their upward climb Wednesday at 7 p.m. when they play at Blinn College in Brenham. e next Seahawk home game is at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, against Victoria College.

LSCPA 95, Lee College 85 Sophomores Devaughn omas and Jamyus Jones scored 25 and 18 points, re-

spectively, to lead Lamar State College Port Arthur to a 95-85 basketball win over Lee College Wednesday night. e win in Baytown put the Seahawks into second place in NJCAA Region 14's South Zone and squared their season record at 1111.

Freshman Kanntrell Burney added 17 points and sophomores Darrell Jones and Darion Chatman poured in 12 and 10 points.

Coach Lance Madison's team outrebounded the Runnin' Rebels 46-28 overall and 23-9 in the second half. omas pulled down 13 rebounds and Darrell Jones had 10, giving both a doubledouble as Lamar State won for the seventh time in the last 10 games.

It was omas' fifth double-double of the season. He also had four assists, two steals and a blocked shot. It was the first of the season for Darrell Jones.

"I thought this was one of our better games," Madison said. "We showed some toughness. Our defense has gotten better.

We're starting to come together."

After a back-and-forth first half ended with the Seahawks up 40-39, the Rebels took the lead early in the second half. ree straight 3-pointers by the home team had LSCPA down five, 61-56, with 11 minutes left.

But Burney scored five points and Darrell Jones four in a 13-4 run in which the Hawks took the lead for good with 8:15 to play.

Seahawks freshman Terron Brown, a West Orange-Stark graduate, goes up for two points against the Jacksonville College Jaguars during a recent NJCAA Region 14 game at the Carl Parker Center in Port Arthur.

The Seahawks grabbed an 87-66 win.

Seahawks sophomore Ferontay Banks passes between two Lee College defenders during LSCPA’s 95-85 conference road win in Baytown.

Seahawks sophomore Devaughn Thomas battles to the basket against Jacksonville College during a recent NJCAA Region 14 game at the Carl Parker Center in Port Arthur.

Field Notes ject’s vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

When he approached the driver, he asked the driver what they were up to and the driver replied, “not any good.” e driver informed the warden that his buddy was out in the field looking for a deer he had shot earlier in the evening. e warden had the driver call his buddy and tell him it was in his best interest to return to the truck. Once the warden was able to make contact with the “shooter," it was determined that he and his wife had been driving by, about 5:30pm, and saw a small buck on the hillside and the subject took a shot at the buck with his .17 caliber rimfire rifle. At the shot, the deer seemed to drop so the subject took his wife home and planned to come back and pick up the deer with his buddy. Despite searching by all parties, including the landowner, the deer was never recovered. Cases Pending.

From Page 3B Some Evidence Floats On Jan. 7, a Burleson County game warden observed an angler at Yegua Creek in Burleson County putting fish into a bucket near him. e man was later observed handing a fish to a nearby fishermen who started cutting it up with a knife. Upon making contact with the small group, the man picked up the bucket and started to dump the fish out. e warden told him to stop several times while making contact. Several fish floated to the top of the water as they were already dead. e man was detained while the warden used a cast net to get the dead fish out of the water. A total of 16 undersized fish (crappie, white bass, and largemouth bass) were collected. Multiple citations were issued to the man. e other parts of the group received citations for no fishing license and using game fish as bait. All cases are pending.

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Don’t stop believing! Journey will be performing in The Woodlands in September.

Music March 6 Boz Scaggs, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Overkill, Exhorder, Hydraform, Warehouse Live, Houston

March 28 Chicago, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

March 7 Monica, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

April 16 Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, I Prevail, Ice Nine Kills, Toyota Center, Houston

March 12 Soulfly, Toxic Holocaust, X Method, SystemHouse33, Warehouse Live, Houston March 13 Blue October, Jefferson eatre, Beaumont March 14 e Charlie Daniels Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. KISS, CajunDome, Lafayette, La. March 21 Puddle of Mudd, Drowning Pool, Hinder, Sick Puppies, Trapt, Hed PE, Tantric, Warehouse Live, Houston March 22 Geoff Tate, House Blues, Houston

The President recently signed the George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush Coin Act, which was sponsored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Congressman Roger Williams.

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March 27 “Ladies of the ’80s” tour feat. Taylor Dayne, Jody Watley, Lisa Lisa

April 4 38 Special, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

April 17 Rend Collective, Julie Rogers eatre, Beaumont Mark Chesnutt, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. April 18 Boys II Men, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. April 24 e Monkees, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

May 7 Apocalyptica, House of Blues, Houston May 22 Slaughter, Kix, Warehouse Live, Houston June 20 e Black Crowes, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, e Woodlands June 27 Chicago, Rick Springfield, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, e Woodlands July 11 Daughtry, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. July 15 Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, Joan Jett and e Blackhearts, Minute Maid Park, Houston July 18 Lauren Daigle, CajunDome, Lafayette, La.

April 25 Luke Combs, Toyota Center, Houston King’s X, Warehouse Live, Houston Kane Brown, CajunDome, Lafayette, La.

Aug. 1 Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Minute Maid Park, Houston

May 1 Shinedown, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

Sept. 5 Journey, Pretenders, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, e Woodlands

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Anyone who believes a healthcare provider committed a balance billing, charges that exceeds what insurance will cover, related violation may file a complaint with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

3. Governor’s Medal of Courage For the first time, Governor Abbott has awarded the Governor’s Medal of Courage, which honors those “who display great acts of heroism by risking their own safety to save another’s life.” It isthe highest honor given to civilians by the Governor. It was awarded to Jack Wilson who bravely stopped a gunman at West Freeway Church of Christ near Fort Worth in December. Two men were killed before Mr. Wilson was able to stop the

From Page 7A gunman and prevent further loss of life. He is a former Hood County reserve deputy and firearms instructor. He also serves as the church’s volunteer security team.

4. Honoring a Former President and First Lady e President recently signed the George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush Coin Act, which was sponsored

by U.S. Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Congressman Roger Williams. is act authorizes the creation of a Presidential dollar coin and a First Spouse medal and bullion coin in honor of the former President and First Lady who both passed in 2018. As Senator Cornyn said, “e lives of President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush were characterized by love of country and service for oth-

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5. United Methodist Women At the end of January, the Texas United Methodist Women held their annual conference in Austin. is conference brings together hundreds of women from around Texas to discuss their legislative priorities. ose include education, maternal health, immigration and healthcare. My office was proud to welcome attendees from Senate District 3 to our Capitol office. If you are in Austin for any reason please do not hesitate to come visit the office, which belongs to all in Senate District 3.

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Marriage was established by our Creator, God.

Charles Empey

CHARLES EMPEY Columnist For The Record Gen. 1:26 “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Gen. 2:7, 20b-24 “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being…20 …for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him.

21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh

in its place. 22 Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. 23 And Adam said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”

Today statistics show that 50% of marriages end up in divorce and another large percentage simply continue in misery until death parts them.

This great ordinance of marriage, God’s plan for a man and a woman in the union of marriage, was not instituted by Him to be miserable nor end in divorce.

The man and woman are to marry and love and protect each other till death parts them. The Bible is clear. This is God’s plan.

They are to work in the compatibility that God first established between the husband (Adam) and wife (Eve). Adam needed a helper comparable (compatible) with him, and God saw that and provided that “help meet” for him. God was about to give Adam a gift from heaven cut right out of his own side…the first major surgery ever record-

ed.

By God’s almighty creative power, even having already been able to bring about something from nothing, took a rib and “made” a woman. Then “He brought her to the man (Adam).

Adam treated his gift from God, his wife, with great honor and fanfare. And Adam said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Scholars tell us that this statement is equivalent to “Wow!!” and any other exclamation you might think of the day you looked back and saw your gift from God coming down the aisle to marry you.

Valentine’s Day is upon us and it is one of those times we honor our gift from God with sweet cards and gifts and flowers in token of her love for us and our children. It is a time we can magnify the God-gift factor

wonderfully, not that we shouldn’t find ways to do it daily.

Note something else…She is our helper. Now that means she is to be supportive of you, and you first, but the term “helper” implies that we are working together, also doing our part in the “help” factor. So, we must be sure we don’t view our wife as our servant, but the gift God put in our lives to work alongside us in our goal to lead our home to daily victory in the Lord and secure supplies of goods on earth. We are partners.

We are to leave all else and cleave unto each other. Nothing and no one should be priority above pleasing our gift from God…our wife.

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

Harvest Chapel A Full Gospel Church

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

Nightly Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

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

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

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

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

Sunday:

Wednesday:

Pastor: Ruth Burch

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

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Methodist Church

The Tabernacle

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466

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

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

www.fumcorange.org

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

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

Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

COWBOY CHURCH

West Orange Christian Church

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

“Full Gospel Church”

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

OF ORANGE COUNTY

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

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

Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m.

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

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

Cove Baptist Church 1005 Dupont St. • Orange

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

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

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

Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Colony Baptist Church

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

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

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

In His Steps

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

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

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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

Starlight

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

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

611 N. 9th St. • Orange

Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

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

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

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

CORNERSTONE

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH

BAPTIST CHURCH

13353 FM 1130 • Orange

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546

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

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

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

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Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

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ESTATE SALE

SERVICES

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

Estate Sale this Fri., 2/7 & Sat., 2/8 from 8 am to 4 pm at Briarwood in Port Arthur.

Antiques, clocks, furniture, cookie jar ”Fitz & Floyd”, Hallmark ornaments, Hummels, perfume bottles, crystal baskets, and much more.

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

SPACE FOR LEASE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MOVING / GARAGE SALE

Huge moving sale, you don’t want to miss this one. This Fri., 2/7 & Sat., 2/8 from 7:30 am to 2 pm at 3285 Rolling Ridge, Orange, 77632 (behind Chasse Ridge Est.) Dining Table, Coffee Table, Wood TV Entertainment ctr, new sofa, king size mattress, golf clubs, rugs, tools, plants, ladies/mens clothes, lots & lots of household items.

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

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

Pocket knives, etc.

Frito pie and drinks will be sold.

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

Free Scrap metal removal.

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

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

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

“Everybody Reads The Record!”

In Print And Online Now

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ELSIE CHARLENE COOPER, Deceased, were issued on the January 28, 2020, in Cause No. P18631, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ELLIS DANIEL COOPER. 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.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ALLEN CURTIS COCKRELL, Deceased, were issued on the January 28, 2020, in Cause No. P18630, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ROGER KEITH COCKRELL. 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NANCY JO FINCHUM, Deceased, were issued on January 23, 2020, in Cause No. P18599, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Frank Dewayne Finchum, Jr..

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of JOHNNY DORE, Deceased, were issued on the JANUARY 31, 2020, in Cause No. P18360, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Elena Renell Street.

“Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PAUL PRESTON A R R I NGTON, Deceased, were issued on the 7th day of January, 2020, in Cause No. P18578, pending in the County Court of Orange County, Texas in Probate, to: ANGELA RENEE WILLIAMS AND PAU L A MICHELLE REEVES. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present same within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to ANGELA RENEE WILLIAMS AND PAU L A MICHELLE REEVES, Co-Independent Executors, c/o Marc P. Henry of Offerman & King, LLP, 6420 Wellington Place, Beaumont, Texas 77706.

c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Dated the 28th day of January, 2020.

Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

Ellis Daniel Cooper

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email: tommy@gunnlaw.org

c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Dated the 28th day of January, 2020.

Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

Roger Keith Cockrell

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email: tommy@gunnlaw.org

DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION/PC - CDVPCWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

To: PHILLIP CHARLES PRICE, Respondent,

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

The petition of ELAINE MARIE COOK, Petitioner, was filed in the 260TH District Court of Orange County, Texas on January 13, 2020, against PHILLIP CHARLES PRICE, numbered 150556-D and entitled In the Interest of A.D.P A CHILD. The suit requests PETITION IN INTERVENTION IN SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD. The date and place of birth of the child who is subject of the suit: ARYAN DANIELLE PRICE JUNE 16,2015

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

positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Beaumont, Jeff. Cty., Texas

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this January 30, 2020.

Vin#5FNYF3H51FB024000 15 HONDA Owed $395.80 Vin#1G2WP52KXYF150809 00 PONT Owed $395.80

NOW HIRING all

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

The residence of the Executor is in Orange County, Texas, the post office address is: c/o: Smith Law Firm

P.O. Box 189 Orange, TX 77631

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

DATED the 28th day of January, 2020.

John Cash Smith

John Cash Smith State Bar No.: 18628000 P.O. Box 189 Orange, TX 77631 Phone:(409)886-7766 Fax: (409)886-7790 Email: johncash@ smithlawfirmtx.com

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

c/o:

Cimron Campbell Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279

Dated the 31st day of January, 2020.

Cimron Campbell Cimron Campbell

108 N. 7th Street Orange, TX 77631 Phone: (409)651-4300

Email: ccampbell. law@gmail.com State Bar No.: 03696000 Attorney for Executrix

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of DAVID SANTANA RODRIGUEZ JR A/K/A SANTANA D. RODRIGUEZ, Deceased Cause No. P18649 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on January 22, 2020 requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of DAVID SANTANA RODRIGUEZ JR A/K/A SANTANA D. RODRIGUEZ, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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 County Courthouse, 801 W. Division., Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on January 22, 2020.

BRANDY ROBERTSON,

Vickie Edgerly

By:

County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

Michael Gilbert, Deputy

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DATED this 30th day of January, 2020.”

ANGELA RENEE WILLIAMS

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

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Great Rates & Better Quality, Guarenteed.

Thibeaux’s Lawn Service Call for free bids

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Co-Independent Executors

Marc P. Henry 6420 Wellington Place Beaumont, TX 77706 Phone: (409)860-9000 Fax: (409)860-9199 Email: mhenry@ offermanking.com

LEGAL NOTICES

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TRACTOR WORK • Bush Hogging • Water • Dirt & Shell • Sewer • Electrical • Digging Services

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Lutcher Incredible Kids events give experiences from the ‘Page to Stage’

Eight choir students attended UIL Solo/Ensemble this past Saturday. They must memorize a solo and sing it for a judge. 3 students received a Division 2 rating and 5 received a division 1 which is the top score. All students that received a Division 1 have qualified to compete at State Solo/Ensemble at the end of the year. Congratulations to Tyler Bailey, Lyla Boudreaux, Jaliah Hawthorne, Michael Jones and Lauren Williams for advancing. Pictured, from left, are Tyler Bailey, Michael Jones, Jaliah Hawthorne, Ky'lee Koonce, Lauren Williams, Hunter Beard, Leyton Loft and Lyla Boudreaux. Choir Director is Stephanie Pelham.

Orange Adopt-a-Street program expanding Kelvin Knauf, Director of Planning and Community Development in the City of Orange, recently welcomed the Orange County Democratic Party into the family of the Adopt-a-Street program.

He confirmed that the Democrats are working to make Orange a more attractive place to live, work and play by adopting a section of Park Avenue. A sign acknowledging the Democrats has been ordered and will soon be posted on Park Avenue from 15th Street to the railroad tracks.

"We felt like this was an area that needed attention," said Kelli Patin. Marci Patronelli observed, "Barnett's Upholstery on the other side of the railroad tracks keeps their area so neat. We wanted to add to their effort and see the whole block improve!" Deborah Bednar commented, "Plus, Keep Orange County Beautiful has been working with the City of Orange to get people interested in the Adopt-aStreet program again,". We think Orange is worth putting some work into! e group met this weekend to put their words into

e Lutcher Incredible Kids Events performing arts series creates “Page to Stage” experiences for thousands of students and educators throughout Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana.

Most performances are based on books, allowing the stories the students read in the classroom to come to life before their eyes on the performing arts stage. Working closely with education professionals and local school districts, the Lutcher’s daytime kids’ series is relevant and enriching to students while meeting Texas and Louisiana state learning criteria.

Lutcher Incredible Kids Events prompt students to: explore world cultures, make connections with important works of literature, discover a variety of performing art forms including, theater, music, puppetry and dance. “e show was pure entertainment from start to finish! e set design was fun and innovative with rotating set pieces and the songs were fun to clap along with! It was a fun and new learning experience to introduce students to Shakespearean language!” -Kara LaCouture, Speech LCM HS & eatre MMS Educators and parents are

The City of Orange, recently welcomed the Orange County Democratic Party into the family of the Adopta-Street program.

action. Taking "Before and After" pictures really shows how much better the intersection by the railroad tracks looks after just a few minutes of work to gather bottles, cans, and assorted trash that

passersby's have thrown out of their car windows. In total the group collected six large bags of trash in about 90 minutes.

If your group is interested in joining the Adopt-a-Street

program and joining the Orange County Democrats in making our city and county a great place to live, please contact Kelvin Knauf at 409883-1034. See you on the streets of Orange!

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encouraged to make plans now to enjoy the balance of the 2019-20 Lutcher Incredible Kids Events season!

Check out Lutcher.org for show dates, descriptions & study guides.

Call the Box Office at (409) 886-5535 to plan your field trip or reserve tickets. Most shows are only $5.00 per ticket, perfect for school field trips and open to the public as well. e Snowy Day Wednesday, February 5th 9:30 & 11:30AM Wilde Creatures - Tuesday, February 18th 9:30 & 11:30AM 1984 - ursday, February 27th 10:00 AM Peter Rabbit - Wednesday, March 25th 9:30 & 11:30AM Diary Of A Wombat Monday, April 27th 9:30 & 11:30AM e Lutcher Incredible Kid’s Events series is generously underwritten by the Stark Foundation, Gopher Industrial, Inc., Service League of Orange, Lutcher eater Service Guild, National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts.

For More information please contact Leah Stark at (409) 886-5535 or leah@lutcher.org