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Vol. 60 No. 45

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Week of Wednesday, April 15, 2020

County goes proactive with sneeze guards DAVE ROGERS For The Record

John Gothia says when it comes to taking all reasonable precautions against the spread of diseases like COVID-19, Orange County won’t get caught by surprise again.

That’s why the county judge has directed Kurt Guidry, county maintenance director, to install protective see-through “sneeze guards” above the counters in the offices of the County Clerk, District Clerk and County Tax Assessor-Collector.

“What we do know is this thing isn’t going away. We’re going to be facing this again next year in some shape or form,” Gothia said of the coronavirus during Tuesday’s Commissioners’ Court meeting at the County Administrative Building.

“We cannot continue to

shut the county down for two or three months every year when something like this comes up. We’ve got Gothia to have something in place for next year.

“When the flu season starts up again, we’ve got to be able to protect our citizens and our employees.”

As it happens, the clerks and tax offices aren’t open to the public now and won’t be for a while.

That has or may come to a surprise to people who were told or read from a county news release over the weekend that announced county offices would be reopening after they were completely closed for disinfecting after a Sheriff’s Office employee

Church celebrates Easter with drive-in gathering DAVE ROGERS For The Record

Keith Royal, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Bridge City, called his first Drive-In Easter Service a success.

About 200 church members sat in approximately 75 cars and trucks Sunday morning as Royal and church musicians led a different kind of celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in a church parking lot.

The reason?

To maintain social distancing as prescribed by health experts and governments in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has so far claimed more than 125,000 deaths worldwide.

“I thought everything went really well,” Royal said Monday night. “We’ve had nothing but good feedback on it.”

The church had been holding services via a livestream app the past few weeks and SEE EASTER Page 3A

Musicians sit behind Pastor Keith Royal as he conducts Easter services at the First Baptist Church of Bridge City Sunday.

tested positive for COVID-19.

“We opened county offices up,” Gothia said, “but that was only to limited access, the way it was before,” the positive test was released April 4.

To be clear, the county posted a nine-page “quick reference guide” of the con-

dropbox at the front door.

Marriage licenses are by appointment only and courts are conducting hearings over the internet; their jury trials have been suspended through June 22.

One county department doing big business during this month-plus coronavirus Stay at Home order is the

county landfill.

Clark Slacum, the county engineer whose Road & Bridge Department runs the landfill, said 187 citizens used the landfill Saturday.

Gothia said he was concerned that each visitor to the landfill had to interact COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Curve slopes down for local couple DAVE ROGERS For The Record

Phillip Todora, the first confirmed COVID-19 patient in Bridge City, has made no secret of his identity.

“Thirty minutes after my doctor called me with the test results, my daughter’s boss told her she had to go home because somebody who lived on her street had COVID-19.

“That’s how she found out. How did the people at her job find out? This is Bridge City.”

Todora said basically the same thing on Facebook shortly after he shared the news with his family.

“Right after my daughter was sent home, my neighbor called and asked, ‘Is it true?’”

But in the Todora household, that was the just the first shoe to drop.

His wife, Janice, found out the next day she had tested positive.

And Phillip jokes he got COVID-19 from his wife.

The couple was smiling Easter Sunday, confident they are about to be moved over to the “recovered” column on the county’s daily release of statistics.

“We’re just waiting on the procedure for the release,” Phillip Todora said by telephone. “I’m trying to shake off this nagging cough, but she’s doing fine.”

But husband and wife aren’t the half of it in the Todora household.

The couple has three

Phillip and Janice Todora of Bridge City have been quarantined and are recovering at their home since late March after learning they both tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

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adult children who live with them. They, too, have had to be quarantined since Phillip got his test results from Dr. Calvin Parker March 30.

Orange County confirmed its 47th case of COVID-19 Tuesday evening, with 13 each listed in the Orange area and Vidor. A total of 362 people in the county have been tested with results still pending

from 100 of those tests.

“We’re quarantined until we’re released,” Todora said of he and his wife. “And once the last one of us is released, the kids have to quarantine for 14 more days.”

It’s been a rough few weeks for the family, but they seem to have made the best of it, according to Phillip’s social media feed.

Friends are always checking in on the longtime residents. Phillip finds the funniest things to post. And the youngsters even threw a Facetime Bingo game for Janice, joining in from their corners of the house.

But it hasn’t always been laughs.

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Texas tax breaks help in disasters — just not public health disasters STACY FERNADEZ The Texas Tribune

Pastor Keith Royal waves goodbye to church members after Sunday’s Drive-In Easter service at the First Baptist Church.

ditions regarding each county office’s “limited public access” on its Office of Emergency Management Facebook page.

The clerks and tax offices, for instance, are conducting business by phone, fax, email, regular mail, online and by e-filing. The tax office takes payments in its

Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a public health disaster during the spread of the new coronavirus in Texas — but a pair of tax breaks designed to help people prepare for or recover from disasters in the state won’t be available to Texans hurt by this crisis.

Texas has laws for tax-free days to purchase disaster readiness supplies and ex-

emptions to ease the burden of taxes on property harmed by disasters. But these tax breaks were designed to meet the needs prompted by natural disasters like hurricanes, floods or wildfires.

The laws as written don’t address the economic and supply demands of the coronavirus pandemic.

The disaster readiness sales tax holiday will be from April 25-27. The holiday was designed to allow Texans to purchase supplies like porta-

ble generators, hurricane shutters, batteries, coolers and tarps. Personal protection equipment needed for the coronavirus pandemic — including face masks, gloves and cleaning supplies — won’t qualify, the comptroller’s office made clear Tuesday. Texans can still buy taxfree personal hygiene items like hand sanitizer, soap and wipes with a “drug facts” label, since they are always exempt from sales taxes.

Similar restrictions apply

for property tax savings. Last year, the Legislature passed a law saying property damaged in a natural disaster can be eligible for exemptions ranging from 15% to 100%, depending on the extent of the damage.

This week, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that the law only applies to property that has been physically damaged.

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CORNAVIRUS IN TEXAS

Abbott says reopening Texas economy will be slow process Patrick Svitek The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that reopening the Texas economy will be a “slow process” guided by public health concerns as he continued to preview a forthcoming executive order that will detail his strategy to reignite business in the state.

Abbott, who first hinted at his plans during a news conference Friday, said he’ll outline them later this week.

Asked for more details Monday, he indicated his announcement will include a “comprehensive team” that he said will “evaluate what must be done for Texas to open back up, ensuring what we are doing is consistent with data, with medical analysis, as well as strategies about which type of businesses will be able to open up.”

“This is not gonna be a rush-the-gates, everybodyis-able-to-suddenly-reopenall-at-once” situation, Abbott said during a news conference at the Texas Capitol in Austin where he announced $50 million in loans to small businesses suffering under the pandemic.

Abbott also told reporters to expect an announcement this week on whether schools will remain closed for the

Gov. Greg Abbott spoke last month during a press conference at the state Capitol.

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rest of the school year. Abbott previously ordered them closed until May 4.

The governor gave his latest news conference as the total of coronavirus cases in Texas hit at least 13,906, with 287 deaths, according to the latest numbers from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Out of Texas’ 254 counties, 178 are reporting cases.

The virus continues to spread, but Abbott and other state officials coordinating the response have struck a more optimistic tone in recent days, noting the declin-

ing rate at which the number of Texas cases is doubling.

On Monday, Abbott called trends like that “glimmers of hope with a bunch of red flags attached.”

The number of tests done in Texas stands at 133,226, according to the DSHS figures. That remains an alarmingly low number to many given Texas’ massive population of nearly 29 million people.

As he did Friday, Abbott said Monday that testing will be part of his announcement later this week on reopening the economy.

“We will ensure that a component of that will include adequate testing,” Abbott said, adding that he just had an hourlong conference call with Vice President Mike Pence and Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, about the testing necessary to “safely reopen the state for doing business.”

Abbott’s news conference came a day after President Donald Trump urged states to get their testing capabilities “perfected” — and hours after Trump declared on Twitter that he has power over governors when it comes to restoring state economies. Abbott did not directly address either Trump pronouncement but said he is in “constant contact” with the White House and is well informed of its plans along with other governors.

Abbott was joined at his Monday news conference by executives from Goldman Sachs and LiftFund to announce the loans to small businesses affected by the coronavirus. The loans were made available by a federal program recently created to help small employers get through the pandemic.

Abbott’s office said the

loans “will primarily be used for payroll so that employees can continue to receive paychecks and small businesses

can retain their employees and will be partially or wholly forgiven.”

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On March 4, DSHS reported Texas’ first positive case of the coronavirus, in Fort Bend County.

The patient had recently traveled abroad. A month later on April 4, there were 6,110 cases in 151 counties. As of April 14, there are14,624 cases in 181 counties. The first death linked to the coronavirus in Texas occurred March 16 in Matagorda County. As of April 14, 318 people who tested pos(Source: The Texas Tribune) itive for the virus have died.

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County business

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Tim Funchess was introduced Tuesday as Orange County’s new Purchasing Agent during Commissioners’ Court. Parrish was formerly Jefferson County Treasurer.

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with an employee to pay for the service.

Because of that, he suggested doing away with land-

fill charges until the end of this of virus threat.

Commissioners opened the meeting by voting to

continue the county’s Declaration of Disaster in place at least until their first May meeting, on May 12.

Curve slopes for local couple with a history of health problems (heart attack in 2010, COPD despite never having smoked, high blood pressure and diabetes), was initially diagnosed with pneumonia in his right lung and bronchitis in his left lung back in March’s last full week, he said.

He was given a Zithromax Z-pack to fight infection in his lungs and a shot of antibiotics and sent home.

A week or so later, while working from home for his socially distancing company.

“I thought I was having another heart attack,” he recalled. “As the day wore on, it seemed like the world was getting dark.

“It was like somebody

threw a weighted cloak on me, like an elephant was standing on my chest on top of a bed of nails.

After a steroids injection and a half-day at the hospital, he was released.

That’s the first time, Phillip Todora went to the hospital.

It was at that time Janice Todora thought she was suffering with the flu.

“She experienced coughing and nausea,” Phillip said.

“She was tested for the flu initially. When it came back negative, Dr. Palmer sent her to Legacy in Beaumont.”

The best he can figure, his wife was tested at Legacy for COVID-19 a day before he was tested at the Medical

Easter drive-in service

The disaster designation will be important if the federal government authorizes repayment to local governments for expenses incurred because of COVID-19.

The commissioners also said they would approve free use of the landfill by county residents until at least May 12.

The collection station is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

For its third meeting in five weeks, attendance in the commissioners’ courtroom was again limited to 10 people Tuesday. Department heads took turns in the room covering their agenda items.

Tim Funchess was introduced as the county’s new Purchasing Agent. Dale Parish of the Lower Neches Sabine Water Conservation District board accepted a proclamation declaring April 26-May 3 “National Soil Stewardship Week.”

Pennee Schmitt, county auditor, presented $27,830 in weekly bills for April 7 and $493,930 in bills for April 14,

all of which were approved to be paid.

Commissioners recognized receipt of $406,169 from the state Comptroller as its half-cent Sales Tax payment for February 2020.

The county OK’d what Gothia said was the final payment to Wendorf, Beward & Partners for its services as grant manager after Tropical Storm Harvey, a check for $40,222.

Wendorf Beward handled the paperwork for more than $10 million in FEMA reim-

Center of Southeast Texas.

“They sent her test to the West Coast and mine was sent to the Northeast the next day,” Phillip said. “My test came back in two days.

Her took four.

“Those two confirmed cases that are showing up in Bridge City, that’s her and me.”

While Phillip Todora was tested and confirmed to have COVID-19 in late March, his problems didn’t stop there.

He said three days after receiving his test results, he landed back in the hospital, this time staying overnight.

“I was feeling real bad. Dr. Palmer said, ‘You need to go into the hospital.’ That time, they were waiting on me.”

At the hospital, he was administered hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug boosted by President Donald Trump.

Todora says his wife “had a persistent cough for a week or so. Then it went away. She kind of shook off all the symptoms.”

The couple are required to fill out a chart twice a day recording their temperature and any coughing, aching or fatigue.

“When Dr. Palmer called me up and told me I tested positive, that kind of rocked my world,” Phillip Todora said.

“But everything’s been good. I’ve had a lot of positive support.”

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While churchgoers arrived by twos and threes to the parking lot, Royal and choir members and musicians worked mostly from underneath the front doors of the church’s three-door bus barn.

“We really wanted to be outside more than we were, but as late as Sunday morning, I was worried about getting rain,” he said.

The service was pumped inside the cars in the lot via

an FM radio signal.

Church members received “communion to go” boxes with a cup of juice and a wafer. They sang hymns off preprinted handouts and all stood out beside their vehicles to proclaim God’s love in a closing hymn.

“Next Sunday, we’re going back to our regular livestream,” Royal said. “But I certainly wouldn’t rule out doing this again, especially is this drags out.”

Scott and Vickie Passmore open a “communion to go” box containing grape juice and a wafer during Sunday’s Drive-In Easter Service at First Baptist Church in Bridge City on April 12, 2020.

the social messaging app was used again Sunday for those who preferred to stay at home.

“It was good to see everybody, to have them all on our

property, even though they couldn’t interact,” the preacher said.

“We also saw a lot of people we didn’t know. That was nice, too.”

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“Purely economic, nonphysical damage to property caused by the COVID-19 disaster” is not eligible, he said.

“Had the Legislature intended to address economic losses or a general decrease in property value due to factors beyond the physical condition of the property, it could have used different language that encompassed those losses,” Paxton wrote.

Sen. Paul Bettencourt, RHouston, said he requested the opinion because there was a question as to whether non-physical damage, like the historic economic fallout from the pandemic, could qualify for property tax exemptions.

Bettencourt said he wasn’t surprised by Paxton’s opinion since the law was oriented toward physical damage.

This week, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that the law only ap-

bursements. But Traylor & Associates won the competitive bidding for the grant management current contract.

Slacum presented commissioners with a list of road projects for the rest of the year. He asked each of the five to prioritize ones for their precincts.

“We don’t have near enough money to do them all,” Slacum said. “Every year, we work until the money or time runs out.”

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plies to property that has been physically damaged.

“Purely economic, non-physical damage to property caused by the COVID-19 disaster” is not eligible, he said.

“Had the Legislature intended to address economic losses or a general decrease in property value due to factors beyond the physical condition of the property, it could have used different language that encompassed those losses,” Paxton wrote.

Sen. Paul Bettencourt, RHouston, said he requested the opinion because there was a question as to whether non-physical damage, like the historic economic fallout from the pandemic, could qualify for property tax exemptions.

Bettencourt said he wasn’t surprised by Paxton’s opinion since the law was oriented toward physical damage.

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From The Creaux’s Nest THESE TIMES WILL PASS This coronavirus won’t go away on its own regardless of what government does. This virus will stalk humans until there is a vaccine. Aids didn’t stop killing people until a vaccine was discovered. Today, there are over 20 different vaccines for Aids. With the shots available now Rock Hudson would still be alive. Like the flu shot, a vaccine for coronavirus will be discovered. The length of time will determine how many more million people will die. What is upsetting is why a disease, that started across the ocean, now has more victims and deaths in the United States than any other nation. Also unsettling is the lack of testing.

Many people in this country are dying from the virus because of the unavailability of the test. That was the biggest lie. We were told, “If you need a test, you can get a test.” I’ve been pleased with our state government with all but the reporting. I feel there are many more victims and deaths in Texas than the government wants to record. I have nothing but praise for our county government and especially for the many dedicated hours County Judge John Gothia is putting in trying to stay ahead of the sickness. He has been very forthcoming with all information he can obtain. I’m sure he has been frustrated with the lack of info from state heath resources.*****Things here were going pretty good, even with self-quarantine, I had made two trips to the doctor with respiratory illness but was doing much better.

Then low and behold, here come the Shingles. I had often heard of Shingles but this is my first time to have it. One night, I hoped I had been dreaming, it felt like I was lying in a bed of fire ants, then came the pain. It really hurts so I’m under the weather and sick but my main goal is to avoid coronavirus because I know what that would do to me, worse than fire ants.****I’m not working on all cylinders but please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

He Could Have Seen What Was Coming: Behind Trump’s Failure on the Virus An examination reveals the president was warned about the potential for a pandemic but that internal divisions, lack of planning and his faith in his own instincts, led to a halting response. A new report on the Trump administration’s missteps in the early days of the coronavirus’ spread into the US was published in the New York Times on Saturday, detailing new instances showing how President Donald Trump ignored the warnings of his advisers about the lethal infectious disease approaching America’s doorstep. Instead of immediately implementing mitigation steps, the President’s focus turned to messaging. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, the director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, issued a warning that the virus would disrupt daily life. Another administration official sounding the alarm early was Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro. Many administration advisers dismissed Navarro’s warnings about the coronavirus’ potential spread in a January memo as alarmist. Trump has publicly denied knowing about the January memo until it made headlines this month, but the Times reports that Trump was made aware of the memo, reportedly telling aides “he was unhappy that Mr. Navarro had put his warning in writing.” When asked last week about the memos after the Times first published a story detailing them, Trump responded, “I didn’t see them, but I heard he wrote some memos talking about pandemic. I didn’t see them. I didn’t look for them either.” Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said, “The U.S. could have saved lives by acting earlier.”

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the death of Delores Stephens, age 78, who passed away on April 10. She was the youngest of 13 children in a very interesting family. I loved hearing the family stories told by her late brother CoCo Hardin. CoCo was born in Abbeville, at the Palms Hospital. His parents had docked their barge-house on the Vermillion River to await the birth of their baby. The barge made its way to Orange and docked at Market Street. The family lived on the barge until they built a home, where the remainder of the family, including Delores, was raised. I had known this nice lady since 1971. She handled the advertising run in the Opportunity Valley News for Harry’s Appliance. It’s ironic that this week Harry’s Appliance, which started April 21, marks its 57th anniversary. She and Harry had three children together and even though the marriage ended many years ago Harry always had kind words to say about Delores. I’ll always remember her as a great Cowboy fan and often wrote about it. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. May she rest in peace. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2010 Congrats to our longtime friend, Lester “Buckshot” Winfree, our “Person of the Year.” *****After Mark Dunn puts this special issue to bed, he will attend the Texas Historical Commission’s annual Historic Preservation

Conference in Houston. On Thursday Mark, a member of the Orange County Historical Commission, will accept an award presented to Orange County by the state. Dr. Howard and Elizabeth Williams will attend the Friday and Saturday sessions. On Saturday, Mark will be a featured speaker on threatened landmarks; historic bridges of Texas. Mark is also president of the Bridge City Citizens for Historic Preservation and president of the newly formed Bridge City Museum. He was very instrumental in the Cow Bayou swing bridge being nominated to the National Register of Historical Places.*****Speaking of the swing bridge, after it was completed in 1940, the Dupuis brothers opened a service station at the foot of the bridge. That station, 79 years later, is still in operation. ***** Thursday is the big day in the NFL and a big day for Orange’s Earl Thomas and Dion Beasley. Earl is expected to be drafted in the first 20 choices. Beasley, I believe, is a real sleeper. Whoever gets him will get a bargain. He’s still one of the best high school players at WO-S that I’ve ever watched.*****A big, big showing at the Boston Marathon for LC-M/Lamar running star Drew Bean. He came in 62nd overall. Think about that; 62nd with 26,000 runners from around the world. Drew came in second among all Texas runners. Congrats.***** Sharon Osbourne is going to remove and donate her breast implants to husband Ozzy to be used as paper weights.*****Texas leads country in work related deaths. Over 5000 workers are killed and many others injured in the country each year. I believe the escalation has come about in the last 20 years because so many job sites today are not using skilled union labor. Construction workers are being hired off of street corners to work as pipefitters, ironworkers, boilermakers, etc. Union workers have always put safety first; it’s their training.***** Special folks celebrating birthdays this week; One of Bridge City’s favorite school teachers, lovely Beverly Raymer, who will be retiring soon, celebrated on Tuesday.***Rev. Paul Zoch, a great guy, celebrates another one.***Celebrating also Marriet Litton and Gus Harris.***Joy Dubose Simonton’s oldest, Christian, celebrates this week. He’s Joyce and John Dubose’s oldest teenage grandson. The other rascal is Johnny’s boy Logan.***** This week Harry’s Appliance celebrates 47 years in business. Congratulations to our longtime friends, Harry and Margie. You can’t go wrong when you trade with Harry. Always hometown service, low prices and free delivery. Harry’s is always about service first.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2010 Mary Alice Dickens Ellis, 83, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, April 13. Funeral services were Friday, April 16. She was a retired school teacher from Hatton Elementary in Bridge City Independent School District. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Ellis Sykes; son Ronald Ellis; daughter Linda Nugent and four grandchildren.*****Freeman E. “Moose” Peart, 79, of Bridge City, died Thursday, April 15. 2010, in his home.

A memorial gathering was held Saturday, April 24. He worked as a pipefitter for Local Pipefitter 195. Freeman is survived by his sons Freeman Thomas, John Robert and Douglas Wayne; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.*****Billy Ralph LeBlanc, 55, of Orange, died Thursday, April 15. Funeral services were Monday,, April 19. Billy worked for the Orange Fire Department for 26 years and volunteered for the Little Cypress Fire Department. He worked for the Orange County Ambulance for 25 years and was a Reserve Deputy for the Orange County Sheriff Department for six years. Billy is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kathleen (Kathy) LeBlanc; six children, Brian Thomas LeBlanc, Victoria Lynn LeBlanc, Stephen Christopher LeBlanc, John (Jacob) LeBlanc, Zoey Nicole LeBlanc and Zackary Taylor LeBlanc; grand daughter, Alexis Lynn LeBlanc.

15 Years Ago-2005 The cities of Bridge City, Pinehurst, West Orange and Orange adopt a juvenile curfew ordinance. Curfew hours are in effect from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight-6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.*****Darrell Stevens, Bridge City baseball player, signs a letter of intent to play baseball for the McNeese State Cowboys. In attendance for the signing were his parents Max and Tammy Stevens, coach Billy Bryant and athletic director Claude Traver.*****Former West Orange-Stark coach Steve McCarty has announced his resignation after 15 years as athletic director at Stephen F. Austin. McCarty, age 62, brought coach Dan Ray Hooks to WO-S as an assistant.*****Bridge City tennis star, Kody Duplechin, is headed to regional’s, after winning district.*****John Patterson, our Orange County baseball star in the majors, had a great outing and win for the Washington Nationals on Saturday.*****The BC Cardinal track team took the first place trophy in the district 24-3A track and field championships held at Larry Ward Stadium. Bridge City edged out West Orange-Stark, 164 to 158 points. BC’s Aaron Brannen, won the .3200 meter in 9:51.12, finishing second and third were team mates Brad Mason and Randy Becker. Brannen took the 1600-meter in 4:26.72 with Mason and Becker coming in second and third. Mason won the 800 meters in 2:00.49 and teammates Jacob Peart and Brad Heath finished second and third. Sam Elmore won the discus with a distance of 135.6. Cody Sparks won district in both the 110 meter hurdles at 15:14 and the 300 meter hurdles at 15:14 and the 300 meter hurdles in 40:10.*****Bridge City pitching ace, Kevin Angelle, smoked Hardin-Jefferson with 15 strike outs to beat H.J. 8-0, allowing no hits at the plate. Ben Myers, Hunter Hayes and Kirk Vincent tallied for the runs batted in.

45 Years Ago-1975 Services were held last week for Judge Frank “Dub” Hustmyre.*****Dr. Joe Majors was up at daylight Sunday pulling a Roy Dunn wisdom tooth. Roy said he never saw day take so long coming. He woke the good doctor up at the first crack of daylight.*****Legal secretaries chose Marlin Thompson “Boss of the Year.” Zora Beth Lindey, “Secretary of the Year,” Billie Ewing was installed as president. Other officers are Betty Baker, Mickey Litton, Dorthea Sutton and Marilyn Vaughn.*****Charlie Wickersham buys Roy Butler’s interest in Butler-Baker Pontiac. Houston Baker will still retain interest and continue to run the dealership. (Editor’s note: Best I recall, that marriage didn’t last long.)*****New Stephen’s Buick dealership building to be opened on I-10. Steve has been in the

car business 25 years.*****The Dunn’s venture to Arlington this past weekend to watch son Mark, a middle linebacker on the UTA football team, play in the annual Blue and White spring game. Next week they will watch Lanston Fall, another Bridge City High product, play in Lamar’s spring game. The running back has been moved to defensive end.*****Tommy Gunn, son of Mary Lou and Donald Gunn, received several awards at Baylor’s annual law day banquet. Gunn received the Peeler Williams and C.A. Lupton tuition scholarships. He was recently named to Omicron Delta Kappa fraternity, whose membership is restricted to two percent of student enrollment at Baylor.

(Editor’s note: Tommy is still an active practicing attorney in Orange. *****Would you believe that 75 years ago on April 26 Anna Belle Hebert Rost and Roy Dunn made their First Communion together in Abbeville. They were boy and girl partners in the Catholic Communion march.

(Editor’s note: They both live in Orange County and see each other from time to time.)*****Bridge City holds Distributive Education Student Employee banquet. The Opportunity Valley News D.E. student is Debbie McCardle, who has been with the OVN over a year. Rusty Wilson is the D.E. administrator. (Editor’s note: For the last 44 years, Debbie has been Mrs. David Fusilier.

A FEW HAPPENINGS A few folks we know celebrating birthdays. On April 16, Kirby Ridley Cruse celebrates a birthday. I remember her fourth one. A lot of water has run under the bridge since then.***Also celebrating on this day is Sandra “Sandi” Lamont, our buddy who sees that all the good people in McLewis and Mauriceville get The Record on Wednesday.*****Former Chief Deputy Sheriff David Bailey will be a year older on April 19.*****Longtime friend Bill Nickum celebrates on April 20. This great guy has been Mr. Bridge City for a long time. I’m proud to call him friend.***Also celebrating on April 20 is former teacher, Ms. Pearl’s youngest, Beverly Raymer. I haven’t heard from her or Jody in awhile. Please see complete birthday list below.***** Donna Scales is sure proud of her daughter, Jackie. She was chosen “Teacher of the Year” for Memorial High School Goose Creek ISD. This is the second school district that she has been awarded this honor. Her first was in Sugarland. *****Last Thursday I heard Sean Hannity say that the democrats were using the pandemic for political reasons. I swear I can’t find evidence of that.

Here’s what I do have evidence of, Trump and his Task Force are using the virus to raise money. Like many of you, I received a letter from Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, asking me to send a contribution of $35, $50, $100, $250, $500 or even $1,000. In the return envelope, along with that letter, on a separate mail out, came President Trump’s Conoravirus Guidelines. The two traveled together on tax-payer postage. Before this mailing, Trump’s report showed he has $237 million in campaign funds and this new gimmick will raise him millions more. Who is using the pandemic for politics? Hannity also unveiled a new Trump political ad that attempts to tie Biden to China’s president, Xi Jinping, in an attempt to distance himself from Russia’s Putin, which is also political.

BREAUX BIRTHDAYS

On April 15, Shani Lawson, Jaclyn Eickenhorst, Patrick Cooks all celebrate.*****April 16, Chuck Sterling, Kirby Cruse, Quentin Billeaud and Judy Pittman are a year older.*****On April 17, Janice Todora, Kaylie Byrd, Katelynn Haynes and Cheryl Puntes have birthdays.*****April 18, celebrating today are Megan Waguespack, Grant Mott and Emily Gilson.*****April 19, David Bailey, Jamie Moore, Barbara Sarver, Dustin Gibbs, Mandi Nugent, Cheryl Patterson and Maurelle McDonald all celebrate birthdays.*****April 20, Theresa Lieby, Dr. Wilbur Hah, Ken Brown, Belinda Norman are a year older.*****April 21, Courtney Williams, Dana Hill, James Corley and James Boehm all celebrate today.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

On April 15 Country music singer Chris Stapleton turns 41, Emma Watson 30, Emma Thompson, 61.*****April 16, Patriot coach Bill Belichick, 68, actors John Cryer, 55 and Martin Lawrence, 55.*****April 17, actors Jennifer Garner, 48 and Luke Mitchell, 35.*****April 18, TV show host Conan O’Brien, 57, ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, 58 and actor James Woods, 73.*****April 19, actors James Franco, 42, Kate Hudson, 41, Ashley Judd, 52 and reality star Jesse James, 51.*****April 20, actors Shear Moore, 49, Jessica Lange, 71 and Carmen Electra, 48.*****April 21, actor James McAvoy, 41, former football player Tony Romo, 40.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK

Bubba Russo was a Texan who belong to dem counterfittin’ ring. Bubba him, had went on a seven-day drunk.

Before he sober up, he whip himself and da gang up a batch of $12 bills. Da boys in da counterfeiter ring wonder how da hell dey gonna get rid of dem $12 bills.

One of dem fellows say, “I know me, les take a run to Sou’h Louisiana and pawn des $12 bills off on dem Cajuns. Dey won’t no any better dem.

So dey brought deyselves to Kaplan and stop at da Crossroads Grocery, operated by Placide Arceneaux. “Could you give me change for a $12 bill please,” one of dem Texan say, very sly.

Arceneaux him, scratch his head, look in his cash register and say, “Mais for sure, how you want dat, tree fours, four trees, or two sixes.”

C’EST TOUT

In April of 1960, The Penny Record Newspaper started serving 1,000 residents living in the Bridge City and Orangefield communities. The paper grew up with them.

Over the years, the citizens looked forward to the publication that they called their hometown newspaper. Many publications have come and gone but The Record has grown and now includes a sister paper, The County Together the two papers are read by more Orange Countians than all other publications combined. The Record papers have more reach into homes than any combination of print, radio and television. We do a good job of total reach for our advertisers, at a reasonable cost. Thanks to our family of advertisers who sponsor this great community paper each week. We can’t thank them enough. They bring a paper to your door, wrapped in plastic, to you free.

Can’t beat that kind of deal.*****My time is up. Remember for everyone’s sake, stay in and stay clean. Take Care and God bless.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5A

Our roots run deep . . .

DOWN LIFE’S HIGHWAY Roy Dunn - Columnist For The Record Shortly after Phyl and I got married, 65 years ago last December, we bought our first home in Bridge City on Shady Drive.

My father Clay was partly responsible for us starting out our lives together in Bridge City. He really believed in the area after the Rainbow Bridge was completed in 1937 and the swing bridge linked Texas 87.

He had pioneered the business world here while folks were still commuting to Port Arthur by ferry. On that Ferry Road, now Lake Street, he built the Silver Slipper Supper Club. That was in the mid-1920s when prohibition was in full swing. Ironically, Phyl’s parents were caretakers there in the 1930s.

The building stood at the same location and probably was Bridge City’s oldest existing building until hit by the winds of Hurricane Rita and waters of Ike. In 1946, after the war’s end, dad put in the Midway Motel on the new highway. The name had changed but the motel was in continuous operation through the years and was the town’s only motel until Hurricane Ike also destroyed it.

Had we known the mosquito problem, we probably wouldn’t have picked this location.

When Phyl hung things on the clothesline the Skeeters nearly carried her off. No automatic washer or dryer in those days and before mosquito control and “Off” had been thought of.

The town, which was not a city yet even though it was called that, was sparsely populated. The youngsters rode their bikes down Texas Ave; trees were not as plentiful and the city still had areas that looked like a prairie.

The town’s previous name had been Prairie View. The famous Buccaneer Restaurant was located on the right side, near Cow Bayou, coming into Bridge City from Orange. Joe Bailey had his joint across the highway. The Lafittes owned the small Ranch Café, near our place on the south end of town, towards Port Arthur. They made a great 15-cent hamburger. We would splurge once a week and buy three and split the odd one.

Bridge City was fairly clannish at the time. People moved here to get away from city taxes and have a spot big enough to raise a garden and have a couple of cows. Most worked at Texaco or Gulf refineries.

I lived here 20 years before I wasn’t considered an outsider. Even though we went away for a short period, we always maintained a house in Bridge City. The old house on Shady burned down after we sold it, and through the years, we are still only in our second home. It’s been home for 47 years and until the wind driven surge of Hurricane Ike destroyed everything, we still hadn’t unpacked boxes from Shady Drive.

Bridge City has always been considered a bedroom community, with people usually working in Port Arthur, Orange or Beaumont. Before Ike it had become a boom-town and folks were discovering our secret of the good life and coming in bunches to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere. For me, over much of the years, it was a bedroom community; despite owning a business here my days were all spent in Orange. That’s where my friends were, primarily where I earned a living. I was much closer to the people and happenings of Orange and the greatest friends of my life were made there. I still have strong bonds to Orange and I’m saddened by the loss of so many of the fine people we knew over the years. I could write volumes about those interesting, salt-of-the-earth folks who have gone before us. I really loved those guys and gals.

Sixty years ago, Bridge City didn’t have organized youth sports as we know it today.

Youngsters would play baseball at a makeshift diamond behind Hatton School. Sometime around 1963, we started building three baseball fields off of Sunset Street, in the middle of a marsh. I was just a helper while my best Republican friend, craftsman Kenneth Young and a handful of others like Coy Morgan, Bill Powers and many more did the real work of welding, building, etc. For a dozen years I coached youth baseball and football. My background was in both sports so I was not only able to teach my knowledge to the boys (no girls), but it also was an extension of my own baseball youth. I loved it.

Some of the boys were needy kids. I bought them gloves, picked them up for practice and often brought them home for Phyl to feed.

Some 30 years ago my partners and I were able to make available property that is now the home of the outstanding BC Little League complex. A great group of men have done a wonderful job building one of the finest Little League facilities in the area. The Little League Park is now enjoyed and used for baseball and also for girl’s softball. On the same property we owned, with the help of $148,000 raised by citizen pledges, the Community Center, built by union craftsmen who donated their time and talent, was erected.

Today the Bridge City Library, Senior Citizens Center, City Park and Pony baseball

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Promoting Texas raised crawfish while launching the Texas Crawfish and Saltwater Crab Festival held in Bridge City in the early 1980’s, Roy Dunn, A.J. Judice and W.T. Oliver get together for promo photos and antics. The festival was held were the Bridge City Community Center and Little League Baseball Complex is today.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

field and Little League football field are all located on the property. And yes, Phyl and I were involved in youth baseball through our grandsons, Garrett, Sean and Collin, who played the game. I’m proud of the part I was blessed enough to have played.

All of our children and grandchildren, except one, have attended Bridge City schools, getting their early learning at either Hatton or Sims Elementary. The two schools unfortunately also fell victim to Ike but were replaced by a new, larger, more modern building that houses all elementary students.

We have been fortunate to have our children and grandchildren so near, with the exception of granddaughter Jenna, who was raised and lives in Massachusetts with her husband Robby and our four great-grandchildren, Nate, who will graduate this year and is planning a career in the Air Force, Delilah, Willow and baby Chase. These children will never know of the roots that were planted so many years ago by their great-great-grandfather, in a community that we call home.

When the other youngsters go off, they will take some memories of the life they lived in this great community.

Back in our early years in Bridge City, Phyl always looked forward to Tuesday and the Penny Record. She would sit on the front steps on Shady and read every word in it, in-

cluding the classified ads. Through the past 60 years, the local newspaper has been a part of the life of everyone raised or who moved here. In 1965-66, during Bridge City’s run at the state football championship, the paper came into its own. In the years to follow, as Steve Worster, gained notoriety around the state and nation, thanks to his hometown newspaper, everyone knew he was from Bridge City, Texas. Later Shane Dronet, Jason Mathews and Matt Bryant, NFL pro-football players, added to the recognition of our community.

The newspaper has had only four publishers since its inception and has always been owned by hometown folks. It has grown and still is considered by the Bridge City and Orangefield folks as their hometown paper.

The County Record was born as a sister paper and has enjoyed great acceptance in the greater Orange trade area.

Bridge City today is like one big family, neighbor helping neighbor and enjoying the God-given assets that attract others to make it their home. I look back over the years Down Life’s Highway, and I’m thankful that the Lord chose to put the saltwater crabs, mosquitoes and our family down in this little part of the earth. It’s a great place to spend a lifetime.

emodeling Begins

Remembering our Heritage For 74 years we have proudly served the families of Southeast Texas. Together, we have faced many challenges – storms, floods, and now the very real threat of an unseen virus. Through it all, we have been the grateful recipients of your loyalty and trust.

Renewing our Commitment For 35 years, we have been committed to caring for families in Bridge City and Orangefield with honesty, compassion and integrity. We have long hoped for a time when our high standards of service could be provided in a facility you so deserve. We are excited to announce that the time has arrived to renew our commitment and begin to transform our Bridge City Funeral Home into a place in which we can all be proud.

Remodeling for the Future We have temporarily closed our Bridge City Funeral Home as contractors begin the transformation. We anticipate completion of construction this fall. The renovation will increase the size of the lobby, coffee lounge and restrooms.

Walls will be moved, ceilings replaced, and new doors, flooring and light fixtures installed.

Additionally, there will be a new climate-control system, a pitched roof, an enlarged front porch and new furnishings.

I hope you share in our excitement, even in the midst of these difficult times.

Be patient. Be safe. Be hopeful.

Gratefully yours,

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

What Only Suffering Can Say

HOW TRIALS FEED THE FLAME OF WITNESS Vaneetha Rendall Risner Regular Contributor desiringGod.org Nothing gets our attention like suffering. It’s hard to ignore pain — not just for those enduring fiery trials, but also for those who are watching. Our eyes and hearts are inevitably rivetted by tragedy.

As Christians, suffering gives us an extraordinary opportunity to share our faith. People want to know why we’re different. Why we’re not bitter. Why the flames haven’t destroyed us.

Especially when the heat seems unbearable.

Believers like Elisabeth Elliot, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Gerald Sittser have astonished the world, declaring the sufficiency of Christ even in the hottest fires. Elliot buried two husbands: one was murdered on the mission field and the other died of cancer after four years of marriage. Tada, a quadriplegic who was injured in a diving accident, has survived two bouts with cancer and lives with relentless, excruciating pain. Sittser lost his mother, his wife, and his daughter all in one tragic car accident.

These saints, who have proclaimed the goodness, grace, and love of God despite staggering loss, have inspired millions, like me, to trust Christ in their own pain.

What the World Can’t Ignore John Newton (1725–1807) loved to compare faithful Christian sufferers to the burning

bush that Moses saw in Exodus.

Summarizing Newton’s view of trials, Tony Reinke writes, Some Christians are called to endure a disproportionate amount of suffering. Such Christians are a spectacle of grace to the church, like flaming bushes unconsumed, and cause us to ask, like Moses: “Why is this bush not burned up?” The strength and stability of these believers can be explained only by the miracle of God’s sustaining grace. The God who sustains Christians in unceasing pain is the same God — with the same grace — who sustains me in my smaller sufferings. We marvel at God’s persevering grace and grow in our confidence in him as he governs our lives. (Newton on the Christian Life, 191) Watching believers suffer and die well changes a world that lives to avoid suffering. There’s nothing unusual about Christians who are happy in prosperity. That’s natural. Even expected. But joy in suffering is supernatural. The world takes notice.

Like Moses and the burning bush, they step aside to see why we are not destroyed (Exodus 3:2–3).

It is in our darkest moments, hottest fires, and deepest pain that we have the greatest opportunity to share the gospel; people want to know the reason for our hope (1 Peter 3:15). I have a debilitating physical condition, and it is often when I’m facing the sharpest pain and most frustrating weakness that people ask about my faith. I feel grossly inadequate in those mo-

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ments, so I can testify that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to me (2 Corinthians 4:7).

We Cannot but Speak When I’m talking to someone who is in pain, I want to be sensitive to how they are feeling in the moment. It may not be the time to speak. As we see in Job, suffering is largely a mystery.

The most helpful response is often just to sit and listen. Knowing all things work together for good for those who love God is a bedrock truth for me (Romans 8:28), but I quote it sparingly to others in those moments. At my son’s funeral, the reminder felt trite and dismissive, as if my mourning was unspiritual.

At the same time, when we have tasted God’s goodness and comfort in our sorrow, “we cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20). The disciples could not stop sharing the gospel, even when they knew it meant imprisonment or even death. They rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the name (Acts 5:40–41).

If we don’t speak, how will people know that our strength and help come from the Lord?

They may otherwise attribute our joyful attitude to our own fortitude, the power of positive thinking, or even an unwillingness to face reality. We need to tell them that it is Christ who has changed us, so they will know that this resilient joy can be theirs as well.

Our Greater Prayer in Suffering Everything in our lives is an opportunity to proclaim the gospel. That’s how Paul saw it.

Advancing the gospel was the lens through which he viewed everything.

I confess that proclaiming the gospel is not my first thought when I’m in pain. My first thought is, “Please, don’t let this happen.” My second thought is, “Help me, save me, deliver me.”

Those can be biblical responses (Psalm 22:19–21), but even amidst those cries, we can witness to others. Paradoxically, the greater Paul’s suffering, the more freely the gospel spread (2 Timothy 2:8–10). In prison he didn’t ask that his suffering be relieved or that he’d be released, but that he’d have an opportunity to share the gospel clearly (Colossians 4:3–4).

Years ago, my sister told me of an Iranian pastor who was imprisoned and later murdered for his faith. When his brother came to America to visit, he was astonished to hear how people were praying. He pleaded, “Don’t pray that these Christians be released from jail — they would gladly give their lives for the gospel. Pray that their jailers would be converted.”

Pray that their jailers would be converted. I want that attitude toward my own suffering — I want to view everything that happens to me in light of the gospel.

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

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Cove Baptist Church

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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 13353 FM 1130 • Orange 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

“Full Gospel Church”

Starlight

Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366 Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

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

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

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

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Painful Opportunities A few of us may end up giving our lives for the gospel. Some of us may proclaim Christ through indescribable and extraordinary suffering. But all of us can show the surpassing worth of Christ to others through our mundane, often daily, trials.

People want to see how we respond to our challenging children. Our chronic pain. Our difficult boss. Our financial struggles. Our ailing parents.

Our unwanted singleness. The situations that we wish were most different are likely the places that others are watching us most closely. They are each, therefore, a precious opportunity to share how Christ meets us in our suffering.

Don’t waste your suffering. It

is far too valuable. God is using it in a thousand ways you will never see or know, but one way is to advance the gospel (Philippians 1:12). Tell people about the hope in you, how God has met you, why your faith has made a difference in your trials.

It is the most powerful witness you have.

Vaneetha Rendall Risner is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Desiring God, who blogs at danceintherain. com. She is married to Joel and has two daughters, Katie and Kristi. She and Joel live in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Vaneetha is the author of the book The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering.

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:

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

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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.

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First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 611 N. 9th St. • Orange

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.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333 We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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.

Pastor: Ruth Burch

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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS B Doubleday is rolling over in his grave High water slows local bite THE RECORD

CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN For The Record The recent cool snap and more water than we need in both the river and bayous forced local fishermen to search for a productive Plan B.In some cases, simply launching the boat required rolling up the jeans in order to get the boat off the trailer Dickie Colburn and the water was a little on the cool side!

A number of anglers found that while higher water makes it much easier to access local marshes it does not equate with a good bite.Prior to the SRA opening the gates at Toledo Bend and a howling south wind combining to put at least another foot of water in the marshes, the bite had been about as good as it had been all year long.

The extra water scattered the bait and redfish cruising the shallow grass were hard to spot until you were right on top of them.That is too late!

Even the bass bite slowed down and I didn’t think that was possible as long as the water clarity held up.Everything from Wacky worms to shallow running square bills have been fooling not only 12 to 15-inch bass, but slot reds as well.

Easily, one of the most productive lures for this type fishing is an unweighted lizard Texas rigged.Every strike is a happening, the lure casts well in the wind and it is weedless.Even when the fish are not blowing it up on the surface they will often eat it as it slowly sinks in open pockets.

Any one of the numerous makes of plastic Frogs work just as well or better as long as the fish are attacking the lure on the surface, but the Frog does not work as well when allowed to sink.Aside from the fact that the fish like them, the most user-friendly feature is that color does not mean nearly as much when fishing the shallow marshes as it does on the deeper impoundments.

Even with the Frog, I have yet to find a color they will not hit when slowly retrieved over the grass and pads.As a matter of fact, I throw both used frogs and lizards that no longer work on Toledo Bend in a sandwich bag for use only in the marsh.Marsh fish are not nearly as finicky as their cousins concerning color or minor tears in the plastic.

Larry Germain said they had been doing very well fishing a Lil John Wacky rigged, but found that Texas rigging it and swimming it on the surface was deadly as well. They are using the COLBURN Page 3B

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KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR For The Record As the normal major league baseball season would be in its third week, fans continue to get antsy about the prospects of the 2020 campaign being expunged from the record books.

Although the eternal optimists—President Trump included—still have hopes things will start getting back to normal sometimes in May. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said last month he was hopeful the sport could be “gearing back up” in May. This was especially true with the 2020 baseball season after the ESPN report last week that suggested MLB and its Players Association are “increasingly focused” on a plan to play all regular-season games without fans in Phoenix.

ESPN’s idea gathered support from “high-ranking federal public health officials” after MLB discussed conducting all games from one central location, but admitted it has “not settled on that option or developed a detailed plan” to return from the coronavirus-in-

while the major league baseball gurus are studying which options maybe viable, the game’s inventor, Abner Doubleday, is probably rolling over in his grave about the way they are trying to mess up his game.

duced shutdown, according to an article appearing last week in the Houston Chronicle.

The Phoenix area would be a good choice because several teams have their spring training sites there and the weather is fair and warm enough to extend the season into the late fall months if MLB chooses to follow that plan.

This location contains Chase Field (the Diamondbacks’ home park) and 10 spring training stadiums.

And according to ESPN, “other nearby fields” were in consideration.

“While we continue to

interact regularly with governmental and public health officials, we have not sought or received approval of any plan from federal, state and local officials, or the Players Association,” the league said last week, according to the article.

“The health and safety of our employees, players, and the public at large are paramount, and we are not ready at this time to endorse any particular format for staging games in light of the rapidly changing public health situation caused by the coronavirus.”

One of the most asked questions about this plan is

“what if a player or coach tests positive for COVID-19?”

This happened recently in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League which rescheduled its opening day for April 24 only to have three players test positive for the virus last week.

The April 24 target date has since been pushed back, according to the Chronicle’s article.

ESPN reported “officials do not believe that a positive test would necessarily be cause to quarantine the entire team or shut down the KAZ’ Page 3B

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TPWD Game Warden Field Notes the investigation, it was clear that the helicopter owner did not have a landowner authorization permit for the property in question. Charges were filed for using an aircraft to manage wildlife without having a landowner authorization permit.

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.

This is Hawkward A Hardin County game warden was at the Beaumont District Office when he received a call from the manager of the local Office Depot store. The manager said they had a small hawk flying around inside the store and couldn’t get it to leave, even though they had the front and back roll-up doors open. The warden recruited a licensed falconer who was experienced in handling and trapping birds of prey to help him catch the hawk. After the falconer arrived on scene with a hawk trap and some live bait, they soon discovered that although the bird resembled a hawk, it was in fact a large nightjar or “nighthawk,” which feeds on insects, rendering the trap idea useless. Undeterred, the warden and his falconer friend resorted to the old game warden standby — a ladder and a net. After what resembled a scene from America’s Funniest Home Videos, they were able to finally corral the bird in a back hallway and catch it in the dip net. It was released outside, where it flew off unharmed. The manager of the Office Depot store was very grateful that the bird was removed and would not be setting off the alarm system after closing.

Bad Idea, This is A Hays County game warden received an image from a cellphone game camera showing a man and woman trespassing and digging an archeological Native American burial site. The warden went to the property and found the couple in a large hole previously dug by trespassers. Before the warden could say anything, the man stood up immediately and said he wasn’t digging for arrowheads and hates diggers. The couple were husband and wife out on a date. They were both detained in handcuffs and separated at the front and back of the warden’s vehicle. The man admitted that he had a glass pipe in his pocket that he uses to smoke CBD oils. After a quick examination, the Baby Yoda glass pipe revealed small, clear and white crystals that looked like crystal meth. The warden placed the pipe on the hood and went to the back of the vehicle to speak with the woman.

She said she didn’t know the property was private, despite walking past multiple notrespassing signs. The warden then walked back to the front of the vehicle and noticed the pipe was no longer on the hood. The man said he didn’t know where the pipe went. Several feet in front of the vehicle, the pipe was found broken in half in the middle of a fresh footprint. Upon further examination of the hole where the couple was found, the warden found a small hand saw and freshly disturbed dirt. The woman’s purse contained several gray rubber gardening gloves, each containing four Native American artifacts. The San Marcos Police Department took the couple to the Hays County Jail. While en route to jail, the man said he believed he had the coronavirus. He leaned forward against the partition and aggressively coughed toward the officers. Both subjects were charged with criminal trespass and Antiquities Code violations. The husband was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, tampering with evidence and harassment of a public servant. Cases pending.

Fishing for Trouble

Fool Me Once A Hays County game warden was contacted by a Hays County sheriff ’s detective about trespassers digging for Native American artifacts on a private property in Buda. The landowner installed several game cameras hidden in trees to monitor the dig sites and caught a man, on two separate occasions, digging for artifacts during March and April 2019. The images were of high quality and showed the man’s face and unique tattoos on his arms. In March 2020, the warden assisted a special agent with the Bureau of Land Management with a federal case involving the removal and sale of Native American corpses/ bones and sacred burial beads from an archeological burial site. The warden shared game camera images of the Buda property trespasser with the agent, and the agent recognized the man as an associate of the suspect he was actively investigating. The agent provided the name, and the trespasser was identified. The warden and the agent interviewed the trespasser and confirmed his identity through his unique tattoos. The trespasser handed over 18 Native American artifacts that were taken from the Buda property. Arrest warrants were obtained for Antiquities Code violations and criminal trespass. The subject turned himself in. Cases pending.

The Scope of the Problem A Freestone County game warden was contacted by a landowner who said he allowed a man to hunt feral hogs on his property but had killed a deer in addition to the hog. The landowner explained that while driving his property, he found a fresh hog carcass, along with a fresh white-tailed doe.

The landowner asked the hunter what happened and was told that he “accidentally shot the doe when he was shooting at a hog.” The warden contacted the man, who admitted to shooting the doe, saying his “scope was off.”

Charges include hunting a white-tailed deer in closed season, failing to take hunter education and hunting without a license.

A Williamson County game warden was contacted by a retired law enforcement officer who was fishing the Dickerson River Bottom of the San Gabriel River in Circleville when he saw a man using a cast net and catching white bass. The retired officer said there was a group of six men, and one was using the cast net. When the warden arrived on scene, he saw the man catching white bass with a cast net, then give it to another fisherman to manually hook the fish in the mouth onto a stringer. The warden contacted the men and found that none of them had a fishing license. The man using the cast net caught 20 of the 25 fish on the stringer, two being undersized. Citations and civil restitution were filed, and the fish were donated to a needy family.

No Sale A game warden was contacted about an Operation Game Thief incident in progress regarding an individual in Killeen selling crappie and catfish on a social media website.

The warden located the post and found the seller’s address. After arriving at the seller’s location, the individuals admitted to the warden that they had been trying to sell the crappie and catfish they caught at Stillhouse Hollow Lake on social media for the last two days, but no one purchased them. The warden issued a citation for the sale of protected game fish and seized seven blue catfish, one yellow catfish and a bag of crappie meat.

Case pending.

Fishy Business A Harris County game warden was notified through a Facebook post of an individual selling crawfish and oysters from a truck.

Contact was made with the seller at the location posted online, and when the warden arrived, a transaction was occurring. When asked whether the seller had current licens-

es, he said that he did and went toward his vehicle. After a few moments the warden realized the individual was taking too long to retrieve his paperwork and shortly thereafter the individual admitted to not possessing a commercial license. When the warden asked about the invoices for the product, the seller was only able to produce a receipt from the crawfish and was unable to produce any documentation for the two boxes of crab or the 11 sacks of oysters. The seller was issued the appropriate citations.

Spring Breaking the Law A group of spring breakers celebrating their time off at a house in Concan decided to begin spring turkey season a little early.

One March morning, a Uvalde County game warden was contacted by an individual who had seen several boys use turkey calls to call up a gobbler. One of the boys killed the turkey and retrieved it from the brush. The warden, along with a Real County game warden, arrived at the house and contacted the boys.

When asked about the turkey, the guilty party readily cooperated, admitted what he had done and showed wardens where he had hidden the bird.

You Can’t See Me A Karnes County game warden was on patrol when he noticed a deputy’s patrol vehicle on the side of the road near the San Antonio River bridge. The deputy approached the warden and told him that there was a truck that had been there for a short while without any occupants. The warden looked in the bed of the truck and found a fishing pole. The deputy and warden looked under the bridge and found two individuals fishing. They watched for a short time to make sure the individuals were both fishing before announcing their presence. When the warden called out to the fishermen, the two individuals squatted down. The warden watched with his binoculars, and both men still didn’t move. The warden called out to them again and told them to stand up. The two men then stood up and came to talk with him. Neither of them had a fishing license and both were issued citations.

Look Out Below A Freestone County game warden arrested a suspect in an ongoing investigation that began in February relating to hog hunting from a helicopter. A husband and wife were working cattle on their property when a helicopter began to hover over their property and shoot feral hogs. The husband waved his arms at the helicopter and it flew off. After

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Take a slower approach and don’t run away from your fish

Chuck Uzzle

CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS For The Record Fishing too fast is a common problem that many anglers have, especially when the fish tend to gather up and school in big bunches. Saltwater anglers who chase schooling fish along with freshwater fishermen who also key in on flocks of birds over hungry groups of stripers, hybrids, and whites are perhaps the worst. The frenzied activity puts everyone on the boat in high gear often leaving the majority of the water column untouched. It’s a proven fact that smaller more aggressive fish will be the first to attack a bait so consequently the “speed fisherman” may never see what caliber of fish is really down under the surface. Savvy anglers will let a bait get down under the surface melee and are more often than not rewarded with better quality fish.

Saltwater enthusiasts often find better speckled trout and redfish down under all the small trout hus-

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tling shrimp and shad near the surface. By allowing the smaller fish to hit the bait and not setting the hook anglers can get down past the smaller fish to where the big boys play. Some anglers will actually crawl their baits along the bottom with very little action and catch some of the best fish out there, it’s difficult to do but well worth the effort.

By taking the time to patiently work a school of fish with a slower retrieve and perhaps a little larger bait anglers can effectively cull out smaller fish. The smaller fish will peck at the larger baits while the better fish will usually strike them with a little more gusto. This slightly different approach proves itself out in some of the strangest ways. Think about how many times you have caught a fish while dragging bait and correcting a backlash, it makes you wonder. If we could see the baits we are fishing with underwater we would see how little of the actual area we are fishing, most of the time it’s less than 2 feet deep. Burning a lure at a high speed has it’s applications but it’s awful hard to argue with the success that the slower approach produces.

Speaking of slower approaches one that comes to mind is dropping anchor on drifts instead of dropping buoy markers. In years past

we would make long drifts down Sabine Lake, catch some fish, and repeat the drift only to catch fish in basically the same area. It was fishing on an escalator; you just went round and round until the fish quit biting. One day while fishing on Calcasieu I got schooled on a better way to go about this process from a local fisherman.

We were both fishing the same area only we were going about it differently. The local guy was sitting on anchor while I continued to make drift after drift on the same line. After about 3 passes I hear the local guy say to his buddy in the boat “that guy has a beautiful boat, it’s a shame he couldn’t afford an anchor”. After that encounter I decided to try fishing like the locals and it has paid big dividends. If you watch these guys they keep the anchor real handy, one or two bites in the same area and they ease the anchor overboard and fish the area thoroughly. Usually these patient fishermen wind up catching more fish while others who continue to drift just miss out on the action. I am sold on the technique because it works; we really use it in the spring down on the south end of Sabine.

Taking the slower approach one step farther by learning how to properly anchor in places where you may

be in deeper water can be critical to success. One day many years ago Capt.

Dickie Colburn and I were fishing a stretch of the Sabine River where we knew a herd of Redfish had been hanging around. For some reason we couldn’t find them until we adjusted our position on the anchor by letting out about 30 feet of line and slipping right into the perfect spot. Our adjustment put us into casting range but kept us off the big concentration of fish; any other set up would result in either spooking the fish or not getting bit and both of those options don’t sound good at all. By adjusting our position we were able to cast over a submerged point where the redfish were ganged up escaping the current. The extra rooms on our casts finally allowed the bait to reach the fish that we knew were there, we were just off the mark by a few feet. Sometimes that few feet can be the difference between a great day and a zero.

During the coming months your patience and abilities will be tested not only by other anglers but by the elements and the fish as well.

A more controlled approach will pay huge dividends as the crowds descend on the bays this summer. It never fails this time of year, everybody hears about how good the fishing is and how easy it is to catch fish so the thun-

grandson Logan Smith, most West Point cadets went home and are completing their course requirements on line and will graduate in May as originally planned.

And speaking of our grandson Logan, he received an e-mail from MLB Draft Operations last weekend stating it has instituted temporary scouting rules that allow all Clubs to conduct remote scouting activities, including contacting players, families and advisors via electronic communications (e.g. phone, text, email, video). Effective Saturday, all players will be able to upload data and video that took place before March 27, 2020 to the Prospect Link to be distributed by the Commissioner’s Office to all MLB Clubs who have invited them to the system.

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy apologized Saturday for his comments earlier in the week about the COVID-19 pandemic, which he referred to as the “Chinese virus.”

Former Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, who has been a super flake throughout most of his major league career, has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter

accused him of beating her after she made a comment that upset him. The 38-yearold Hamilton is free on $30,000 bail.

It wasn’t a big surprise to me that Orange’s Earl Thomas was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team as a free safety which was named last week. Since joining the NFL in 2010, Earl has 30 interceptions, 11 forced fumbles and 497 total tackles.

his crappie bite is picking up again on his brush piles.

Strolling the grass is becom-

ing little more than a fond memory!

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season.” Expanded rosters could allow teams to compensate if a player falls ill.

I just can’t see this working out. The batter does not stand more than six feet from the catcher. The umpire stands less than a foot behind the catcher. Pitchers have the tendency to lick their fingers before touching the baseball and delivering the pitch. If the batter reaches first base, the lack of social distancing continues.

Baseball players certainly aren’t sit six feet away from their teammates in the dugout. When a coach or manager visits the mound, he certainly doesn’t give his words of wisdom to his pitcher from six feet away without keeping the opposition from hearing his plan on how to pitch to the upcoming batter.

Among the changes proposed by ESPN’s plan include no mound visits from the catcher or the pitching coach, players and team personnel abandoning their dugout to sit six feet apart in the empty stands and an electronic strike zone that allows umpires to distance themselves from catchers.

“Security would be needed for a league full of recognizable players in a place the

entire world will know they temporarily reside,” the article continued.

And when that important bottom line is factored in, more than 30 per cent of the league’s total revenue is derived from gate receipts. If games in Phoenix are played, putting more of them on television could recoup some of that lost money, but nothing near what a regular 162game season would offer.

“While we have discussed the idea of staging games at one location as one potential option, we have not settled on that option or developed a detailed plan,” according to the commissioner’s office.

And while the major league baseball gurus are studying which options maybe viable, the game’s inventor, Abner Doubleday, is probably rolling over in his grave about the way they are trying to mess up his game.

KWICKIES…Unlike the senior cadets at West Point, the Air Force Academy will have it graduation Saturday after keeping the seniors quarantined in their dormitory rooms at the facility during spring break and completing their required courses to graduate. Unfortunately, according to our

dering herd collapses on the coast. Regular anglers know this is coming so they adjust accordingly and make due until the crowds cease.

Remember there are plenty of fish out there for everyone so stay clam and patient because fishing is our sanc-

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pearl color worked better for them in the off-colored water.They had also done well with pink, but pearl was “The Color” last week.

While Governors’ orders have restricted border crossings due to the pandemic, there are still plenty of anglers chasing the tail end of the spawn on Toledo Bend.

There is currently enough water exiting the lake due to generating and gates cracked open a foot or so to move the fish a little on the south end of the lake.

Darrell LeBlanc said their better fish were holding on the down current side of points regardless of wind direction and he only sees that happen when there is a little current in the lake.He fishes only the south end and adds, “It’s not like flood water pouring down a creek, but you can see the stringy grass bent over beneath the surface.”

He is still catching most of his bass, nothing big, on Wacky worms and said that

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JUST BETWEEN US…I was saddened to read in Monday’s paper about the death of four-time All-Star Chicago Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert. We played together in the Arizona Winter League where he was working to switch from a shortstop to a second baseman. It was a good move for the Cubbies because regular second baseman Ken Hubbs was killed while piloting his airplane in February 1964. I played against Hubbs in the 1954 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. where we beat Colton, Calif.

7-5 to win the world championship. Beckert teamed with shortstop Don Kessinger to form one of the best doubleplay combinations in baseball.

Colburn From Page 1B larger Lil” John as it is slightly heavier, but still have to fish it on spinning gear.Larry said they are fishing it on 12 pound braid with a couple of feet of 15-pound fluorocarbon leader.

The wind has made it much tougher the past few days, but the handful of folks wading the Louisiana shoreline on Sabine Lake have been catching some very solid trout.Gerald Matthews called to say that he and his brother easily caught five fish limits twice last week and on both occasions caught at least one trout in the six pound class.

“I was beginning to think that we would never see trout like that again,” said Matthews.“We have caught a few fish swimming plastics, but every fish over four pounds has hit a pearl colored jerk bait.Once we pull it down we are not allowing it to ever get back to the surface.They are just crushing it when they strike!”

Gerald added that the

tuary and the actions of someone else should never be allowed to ruin that. Enjoy the fishing and the weather and be sure to share the outdoors with someone who may not know just how wonderful it really is.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy, 102 Mildred Prejean Piggott Purifoy, 102, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away at home peacefully on April 13, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Officiating will be Darrell Segura. Mildred was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, on October 4, 1917. Mildred is the daughter of Aminthe Marie Pitre and Leonard Prejean.

Mildred and husband Terrell Piggott had five children and were avid gardeners. They were well known throughout the area for their tomato crops. Many people came and purchased those juicy veggie fruits from them. Mildred was a devout Christian and member of Second Baptist Church and later First Baptist Church-Bridge

City. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, husbands Terrell Piggott and Edwin Purifoy, and oldest son Johnny Piggott. Mildred is survived by her children, Sandra Little of Bridge City, Linda Carter and husband John of Toledo Bend, Sharon Segura and husband Darrell of Bridge City, and David Allen Piggott and wife Lynda of Bridge City; grandchildren, Kellie Little, Misty Segura, Mark Segura, Tommy Kuenstler, Terry Kuenstler, Barry Piggott, Randi Piggott Thompson, David Arnold Piggott, Clint Perkins, Thresa Perkins, and Rusty Perkins. Mildred is also survived by eleven great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. The family would like to thank and recognize Mildred’s caregivers, who showed her love and comfort. They are Linda Carter, Connie Claus, Thelma Wheelis, Mary Felps, Verlene Felps, and Brenda Withers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given in Mildred’s memory to First Baptist Church-Bridge City at 200 West Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, TX 77611.

Delores Ann Hardin Stephens, 78, Orange Our dear momma, Delores Ann Hardin Stephens, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on this Good Friday, April 10, 2020, joining her precious grandson, parents, siblings and other family members that she has missed so much. She was born the baby of 13 children on March 6, 1942, to Frank and Rosa Hardin. She was spoiled rotten from the day she was born; and if you knew her, it was evident. She was literally born and raised in the little house on Market Street and slept most of her childhood in her parents’ bed…and she was proud of it.

When she was 17, she married the one and only love of her life, Harry Stephens; and together they began Harry’s Appliance where she worked for many years. They were blessed with three children, and she was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to us all.

We can’t imagine life without her.

Her parents were devout Christians and she grew up at Cove Baptist Church, accepting Jesus into her heart and was baptized on February 7, 1954. She attended church there until moving to North Orange Baptist Church in the mid Nineties, where she so loved her ladies’ Sunday School class and was a faithful member until her recent illnesses made it too difficult to attend. There she served on the kitchen committee, ladies’ groups and also volunteered at Orange Christian Services.

Although her life had disappointments and illnesses along the way, she also brought tremendous joy to us and so many of her friends and family. She greatly enjoyed her years of roller skating, her bowling league years, yearly trips to the beach for Memorial Weekend with her sisters and all of our friends, watching her children and grandchildren in their sports or activities and telling the umpires how to do their job or running the concession stands at the Orange Youth Baseball fields and high schools. If you ever had a burger made by Momma Dee, you knew it and wanted another.

And if you worked for her, you knew it was her way or the highway. She loved serving in the concession stands, and our family is grateful that she was entrusted and given the opportunity for all those years. She also worked at Weiner’s Department Store, Doctors/Renaissance Hospital and was a greeter at Wal-Mart where she made and continued lifelong friendships at each place.

She loved Elvis, Wayne Newton, Andy Griffith, Johnny Carson, Hallmark and her beloved Dallas Cowboys. You did not want to interrupt her football game. One of her favorite events was Mardi Gras. She began riding in the parades with her niece and special great-niece whom she loved like a daughter, Zoe Robichaux, in Houma, Louisiana, for several years where she made many friends un-

til Orange began its own celebration. She loved riding on the float and throwing beads and having special treats for her grandkids and great-grandkids. We want to thank her Mardi Gras crew for all of the loving-kindness that was shown to her all of those years, with a special shout-out to her niece, Lori & husband, Joel Ardoin, and James & Gina Simar for taking such good care of her (and her demands) on the float.

Our mom was preceded in death by her parents, her cherished grandson, Corbin Burnett; her five brothers, Whitty, Milford, Quincy (P.U.), Marshall, and Lamar (CoCo); and her four beloved sisters, Bernice “Sis” McGuire, Ruby Hardin, Jessie Sonnier & Audrey (Peggy) Love; her precious niece, Dottie Holt, and many close friends that she considered family.

She is survived by two brothers, Harold (Emily) Hardin and Bobby Hardin; three children, Desia Davis and husband, Carl; Gary Stephens; and Cristy Burnett Smith and husband, Phillip; along with her grandchildren, Derrick (Rebecca) Davis, Cody Davis, Michael (Melissa) Stephens, Brittany Stephens, Colby (Rhea) Burnett and Bailee (Jake) Burnett Maresh; her great-grandchildren whom she adored, Olivia Davis, Elliott Davis, Brayden Stephens and her new great-grandbaby, Sonora Burnett; her bonus grandchildren, Jordan Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Lauren Smith and Madison Smith and many nieces, nephews and cherished friends.

We would like to give special recognition to Dr. Calvin Parker and Lana Griffith and staff and her precious friends, Molly Hogan and Peggy Slaughter Aaron, for spoiling her and taking such good care of her these last years.

If you knew her, she was sweet, sassy and stubborn. Although we will grieve this great loss, we will grieve with hope. We are grateful she is no longer suffering and also for the life lessons she taught us about unconditional love and for pointing us to Jesus. Go rest high on that mountain, Momma. Give Corbin a kiss from all of us. We will see you soon.

She will be laid to rest at the foot of her grandson, Corbin, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens on Highway 87 between Orange and Bridge City. He will be moved there with her, and this made her happy. Due to the current circumstances, we will have a private gathering of immediate family Wednesday for a small service and graveside and will hold a memorial as soon as it is safe. We have cherished all of the texts, phone calls and messages and words spoken about our mom on Facebook and look forward to the many stories shared with us at her memorial. Any donations can be made to the Southeast Texas Chapter of The Cure Starts Now Foundation that fights tirelessly for a cure for the cancer that took her precious grandson, Corbin, too soon.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him. He will make your paths straight – Proverbs 3:5-6

Atho Reams (A.R.) Morgan, 86, Orange Atho Reams (A.R.) Morgan, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

A.R. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 30, 1933. He attended Stark high school and graduated from St. Mary’s high school in 1952. He later continued his education through correspondence courses with IBC. A.R. served in the Army as a paratrooper and member of the elite 82nd Airborne. He loved flying and later went on to acquire his pilot’s license.

He was married to his wife, Betty Hodge Morgan for 57 years. Together, they raised two children. A.R. was a plant worker for 30 years and held the position of Shift Supervisor. His career started at Spencer Chemical in Orange, which later became Gulf Oil, then Chevron Chemical.

A.R. was involved in local politics and served multiple terms as the Mayor of Pinehurst and City Councilman.

Every year, A.R. looked forward to football season. He especially loved his West OrangeStark Mustangs and held on to his season tickets until he was no longer able to maneuver the bleachers.

He loved to hunt and enjoyed trips with friends to Colorado, but most of all, he loved his family and friends.

A.R. is survived by his wife, Betty Hodge Morgan of Orange, his son, Allen Morgan of Beaumont, TX, his daughter, Meredith Morgan of Lake Charles, LA, grandsons, Carson Lawrence and Marcus Morgan, both of Lake Charles, his brothers, Leonard Morgan of Georgetown, TX and Roddy Morgan of Silsbee, TX, and fur baby Little Man, along with several nieces and nephews.

A.R. is preceded in death by his mother, Irma Lou Meacham of Shreveport, LA, his father, Atho Reams Morgan Jr. of Silsbee, TX, and his sister, Wynonna Pierce of Shreveport, LA. Family wants to extend a special thank you to Heart Felt Embrace Assisted Living, Best Hospice Care, and Texas Total Care Hospice.

Sylvia Myers, 69, Bridge City Sylvia Myers, 69, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Converse, Louisiana on October 16, 1950, she was the daughter of Norman and Pauline Bossier. Sylvia treasured her family more than anything and always made sure they came first. She enjoyed crocheting afghans to gift her family and friends, baked countless beautiful and delicious cakes, and hand tailored special holiday creations to brighten the lives of those she cherished. Sylvia graduated

Cum Laude from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1969. She retired from Jefferson County Tax Office in 2009 as Chief Operations Manager after 35 years of service. She loved her grandson, Page, dearly and took great joy in being a Grandmother. Sylvia will be deeply missed, but always remembered in the hearts of everyone who came to know and love her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Pauline Bossier; and her sister, Evelyn Bennett. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Fred Myers; her son, Matthew Myers and wife Anna; her grandson, Page Myers; her brothers, Jimmy Bossier and wife Charlotte and Jack Bossier and wife Pattie; as well as her several nieces and nephews

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Janis Jo Switzer, 74, Orange Janis Jo Switzer, 74, passed away on April 7, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas.

She was born on February 2, 1946 in Pilot Point, Texas and was the only child of James and Inez Roundtree of Orange, Texas.

She graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1964. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. She married Danny Switzer on May 8, 1967.

She will be remembered as a stellar wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid home maker, a great cook and had many other talents such as sewing and crafting. She made many of her own dresses and her children’s clothes and taught her youngest granddaughter Jordan the art of sewing. She was active in her children’s lives, serving as a Cub Scout Den mother for many years and could be found most days during the summer at the local baseball fields attending games. In the early 1980s she returned to school and received her LVN license, and then went on to complete her RN degree. She worked at the hospital for a few years, but then opened Northway Books and News with her husband.

She never knew a stranger and some even said she was immunized with a phonograph needle.

This was apparent when many local ladies would stop by the bookstore just to chat as well as trade used romance novels. After selling the bookstore

in 1989, she went to work for UTMB in Beaumont and Orange. After a few years at UTMB she left and took a job where she would make her greatest impact. She went to work at Lamar State College Orange as a nursing instructor. Many who passed through the nursing program commented on the impact she made on their education and the humor she brought to her lectures. Due to the large amount of antique nursing items she had collected on several occasions, her office was mistaken for some kind of gift shop. She was a big part of the local Lamar community. She helped with many community projects that Lamar was involved in including Orange Mardi Gras, Orange Gumbo Cookoff and Community Children’s Halloween party hosted at Lamar. She continued at Lamar until her retirement in 2008 only to return a few years later to work part-time for several more years. It is difficult to find someone in the nursing community who didn’t have her as an instructor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Inez Roundtree. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 52 years, Dan Switzer of Orange, her sons, Brooks Switzer and wife Iva of Mauriceville, Chris Switzer and partner Maria Ciepiel of The Woodlands; her three grandchildren, Shelby Switzer, Keaton Switzer and Jordan Switzer, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Last but not least, her many good friends from the LSCO nursing program.

All of whom she loved dearly.

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Angela Marie Stevens, 32, Bridge City Angela Marie Stevens, 32, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Houston, Texas.

Born in Orange, Texas, on August 22, 1987, she was the daughter Tammy (Vincent) David and Mitchel David. Angela worked as a medical assistant and was passionate about providing care for others. She loved dogs and considered her yellow lab, Goldie, to be her baby.

Angela always enjoyed being outdoors. Her favorite activities were boat riding, camping

of any kind, spending time at the deer lease, and riding four-wheelers. More than anything, Angela enjoyed eating her daddy’s shrimp gumbo. She was a shining light for all those around her, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Angela’s memory include her parents, Tammy and Mitchel David of Bridge City; her siblings, Michele David of Land O’Lakes, Florida, Darci Stevens of Nederland, and Matthew St. John of Florida; her aunts and uncles, Gary and Candi Vincent, Larry and Glenda Vincent, Ricky Vincent, Curtis and Sally Hodge, Belinda McCray, and Stephanie Veskerna; her roommate and dear friend, Pam Stone; as well as numerous cousins and other loving family members.

Orange County Happenings & Events Ministerial Alliance relocates The BC/OF Ministerial Alliance will be open as a drive thru to handout food to those in need on Monday and Wednesday from 9am to noon. Our temporary location at Fellowship Baptist in Bridge City located at 1965 Miller Dr. (Off 408) in Bridge City. For more information please contact our office at 409735-8296.

Bridge City Al-Anon Al-Anon meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Hen ry’s Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-749-9036 or Mike at 409-7180333.

Orange Al-Anon Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking problem. Al-Anon meets Sun days & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX 77632. Call Angela at 474-2171 or Jane at 409-670-2887 for more info. Calls are kept Confidential.

Dementia Care Givers’ Support 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

Jury trials through June 19 cancelled in Orange County Staff Report For The Record

Jury trials scheduled through Friday, June 19, 2020, are cancelled and will be rescheduled and prioritized by the presiding judge of the court where the case is filed.

Jurors do not need to report or call if you have received a summons for a trial during this time period. Said jurors will be automatically deferred until a later date and will receive notice of any future jury service. The courts will monitor the situation and revisit further suspension of trials as necessary.

The District and County Courts at Law are open and can be reached by calling their respective phone numbers or emailing their respective court coordinators.

10:00 a.m., and Second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

The Bridge City Historical Society is pleased to announce they will be awarding a $1,000.00 scholarship to a deserving Bridge City High School Senior graduating in the spring of 2020. Applications are available at the Bridge City High School counselor’s office and the Bridge City Chamber website.

The completed application must be mailed to the Historical Society on or before April 23, 2020 at Bridge City Historical Society, P.O. Box 3, Bridge City, Texas 77611. If you have any questions please contact Debbie Gregg at 409-988-1243.

OC Beekeepers Info The Orange County Beekeepers 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.

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The District and County Courts at Law are conducting essential hearings in accordance with the Supreme Court’s orders through Zoom teleconferencing. Please contact each individual court to receive instructions on how to proceed with your scheduled hearings.

District, County Court at Law, and Court Administrator employees will be permitted to work remotely as approved by their individual judge; therefore, please call or email the individual court if there are any questions or concerns.

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Drive in Orange. The second Wednesday morning of every month at 10:00 am and also on the second Thursday evening of every month at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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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.

The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks

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Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking problem. Meetings on Sun. & Wed. at 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange.

Call Angela at 4742171 or Jane at 409670-2887 for info.

Bridge City Al-Anon meetings are held on Thursday 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 at 409-749-9036 or Mike at 409-7180333.

The BC / OF Ministerial Alliance will be open as a drive thru to handout food to those in need on Mon. and Wed. from 9am to noon. Our temporary location at Fellowship Baptist in Bridge City located at 1965 Miller Dr. (Off 408) in Bridge City.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DELORES ANN SMITH, Deceased, were issued on April 13, 2020, in Cause No. P18643, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Penny Rene’ Bond and Donald Gene Smith.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LAURENCE ROGER DAVID, Deceased, were issued on the April 3, 2020, in Cause No. P18684, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Cheryl Ann David.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BETTY ROBERTS, Deceased, were issued on the 2nd day of April, 2020, in Cause No. P18676, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: JEANETTE PEVETO.

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.

Penny Rene’ Bond and Donald Gene Smith

c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 13th day of April, 2020.

Stephen Howard Stephen Howard Attorney for: Penny Rene’ Bond and Donald Gene Smith State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209

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: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

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.

Jeanette Peveto

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Dated the 3rd day of April, 2020.

DATED the 14th day of April, 2020.

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Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

Rex Peveto Attorney for: Jeanette Peveto

Cheryl Ann David

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

State Bar No.: 00791437 118 Border Street Orange, TX 77630

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39. Punctuation mark 40. Seaport in Yemen 41. Hitching post?

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DOWN 1. Wisecrack 2. Like a zealous fan 3. Regular attendee 4. Hipbone-related 5. Cuban music genre, pl.

6. *Half-man, half-goat 7. *Santa’s helper 8. Splotches 9. Arch on a face 10. Croquet turf 11. Popular smoothie berry 12. Well, to Sofia Loren 15. Relating to living organisms 20. Opposite of alpha 22. Genetic initials 24. Parents hope to do this with values 25. *Beauty’s beau 26. Empower 27. Dropsy 29. *Big Bad One 31. Yellow brick one 32. Feeling worse than before 33. *Like Curious George 34. *Garden dweller 36. Finger move 38. Moneyed one 42. Pine product 45. Choose not to do something, 2 words 49. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 51. 1862 plots, for short 54. Prefix for below 56. Old photo color 57. Stalin’s domain 58. Back of the neck 59. Not active 60. Past tense of chide 61. Fill beyond full 62. Sound of passing bullet 63. *Baba ____ 66. *Who Bugs Bunny talks to?

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