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Orange County finances get clean checkup Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County’s new outside auditors, Weaver and Tidwell of Conroe, ranked the county’s bookkeeping “the highest level you can receive” Tuesday.

The five-member panel in the high chairs of the County Commissioners’ Court was all smiles.

“It was a clear audit like we’ve had in the past,” Johnny Trahan, a third-year commissioner, said. “It should give the public a better sense that things are being done

the correct way and they don’t have to worry about our finances.”

Weaver and Tidwell were hired in January to replace Waco-based Pattillo, Brown and Hill to put “fresh eyes” on the way the county does business.

Pattillo, Brown and Hall had been the county’s outside auditors for more than 20 year. State guidelines advocate a change of auditors every three to five years.

“I’m glad we changed firms,” first-year commissioner Theresa Beauchamp said. “It makes me feel better

Local officials ready for 2020 census

Dave Rogers

For The Record

Before you know it, it will time to stand up and be counted.

The U.S. Constitution requires that each decade we take a count of America’s population and the goal of the 2020 U.S. Census is to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place.

“In our area, we know we’ve lost residents after [Tropical Storm] Harvey,” Bob Dickinson of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Council said.

“It’s important to get the highest participation in the

2020 Census as we can.”

The Census determines how many representatives each state gets in Congress.

Each year, the federal government distributes hundreds of billions of dollars to states and communities based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

“We need to impress upon our people how important it is to fill it out,” Orange County Commissioner Robert Viator said Tuesday.

“A bunch of our FEMA grant money is tied to the Census.”

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about it. Because a new firm has new eyes and they’ve looked at everything.”

With the expenses incurred by the county after Tropical Storm Harvey in August 2017, it was not a

shock to find out that fund balance, also known as the “Rainy Day Fund,” had dropped from approximately $10 million to $7 million during the fiscal year 2018.

“The goal is always to have

three months of operating funds for emergencies,” Greg Peterson of Weaver and Tidwell told commissioners.

“You had about three and a half months and dropped down to two and a half

months.”

The best news was that the county’s pension fund for retirees was 92 percent funded.

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Families vacation while building churches Penny Leleux

For The Record

Cowboy Church of Orange County is the beneficiary of a program where families spend their summer vacation building churches. Each third full week in June Baptist Church Builders of Texas volunteers travel at their own expense to somewhere in the United States. They help churches with their building projects.

Theresa Agnew, secretary-treasurer of the group says they start looking for applications for the next year’s project as soon as they finish the current project.

The group came in on Monday last week and completed their part of the work on Cowboy Church’s new children’s church by noon Friday.

“We make sure it is dried in. Usually the work left to do when they leave is cosmetic, such as painting and trim.

The program has been ongoing since 1978. Agnew and her husband have been involved for 20 years. They bring their grandchildren along. “Our oldest grandson is 21 and he’s been coming since he was 7.” They let the rest of their grandkids come when they get to age 7.

It’s done like an old fashioned barn raising.

“The first wall goes up about 15-20 minutes after they start on Monday morn-

Volunteers from Baptist Church Builders of Texas line-up for lunch at the Orange County Expo Center while on break from building Cowboy Church’s new children’s Church.

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ing,” said Agnew. “It’s an impressive thing to see how fast it goes.”

Agnew said they try to get inspectors set to come inspect on Tuesday morning so they can run the wiring.

Inspectors think there is no way they will be ready. She said they have to call them back on Tuesday and say, “Please come, you’re putting us behind. So they will come on out and they are

just floored.”

“We get it as far as we can in a week. It’s dried in. The doors and windows are in.

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Gisela Houseman donates land for medical complex Dave Rogers

For The Record

Gisela Houseman Medical Complex could offer a cure for Orange County’s healthcare ills by 2021.

Dr. Marty Rutledge, a longtime Orange physician, says he has 20 doctors interested in investing in his Orange Multi-Specialty Real Estate LLC and is “talking to 20 more.”

Their offices and surgical suites would be built at Eagle Point, which is located southeast of the intersection of Interstate 10 and Texas 62, on 20 acres of land donated by long-time civic booster Gisela Houseman.

“We’re trying to bring some specialized healthcare to Orange,” Rutledge said.

An artist’s rendering of what the “Gisela Houseman Medical Center” could look like was revealed at Tuesday night’s meeting of the City of Orange Economic Development Corporation. The EDC’s acceptance of a 20-acre donation by landowner Gisela Houseman was OK’d by city council later Tuesday evening.

“No hospital or ER was interested in coming here, so this is a mechanism for doctors to invest in an LLC [limited

liability corporation] and build a medical complex.

“We’ll start with a surgical center, an imaging center, an

infusion center and a cancer center. We’ll have a minihospital, with eight to 20 beds with an ER and urgent

care. We’ve got space to do all the specialties we don’t have here.”

Baptist Hospital Orange closed its in-patient care in 2015 and two years later closed its emergency room.

A county-wide election to create a hospital district failed in December 2017.

Rutledge said the Gisela Houseman Medical Complex could begin seeing patients by early 2021.

“We hope to start [construction] in September,” he said. “Once the city finishes with the infrastructure, putting in the boulevard and the drainage and sewage, we could open our doors within 15 months.”

The EDC board and city council agreed last year to spend up to $425,000 in EDC

funds on a four-lane boulevard.

A car dealership, Gateway Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, was previously announced as the first tenant on Eagle Point Boulevard.

“Ever since we lost the hospital, we have been working on bringing medical services back,” Houseman said. “If there was a developer and physicians that got together, if they were able to build what we need, I was more than happy to give them the land if that would build the project.

“Dr. Rutledge has been leading the physicians’ group. He has a high, high visibility in Orange and everyone respects him.”

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July 4th partiers reminded ‘Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving’ Staff Report For The Record

Each year, Independence Day explodes with festive fireworks, tasty backyardbarbecues, and American pride. Unfortunately, the merrymaking can create dangerous road conditions, as some drivers hit the streets after drinking alcoholic beverages.

This Independence Day, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Orange County and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) want to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

If you are under the influence of any substance and you choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you put everyone in danger, including yourself. During the Fourth of July holiday, make sure you plan for a safe week of festivities.

During the 2017 Fourth of July holiday period (6 p.m.

June 30 to 5:59 a.m. July 5), 237 people were killed in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. These deaths accounted for 39 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic crashes that occurred over

the holiday period. The deaths also represent a 23-percent increase from 2016, during which 192 people were killed during the same holiday period. That’s 237 families who will forever remember Independence Day with a heavy heart and nightmarish memories.

“The Fourth of July should be a special time for people

to come together and celebrate the birth of our great nation,” said Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent Family and Community Health “We’ve partnered with NHTSA to help remind drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Under no circumstances is it ever okay to drink and drive. This behavior is illegal, it’s deadly, and it’s 100-percent selfish.

Do everyone in your community a favor: If you’ve been drinking at a Fourth of July party, or for any occasion, find a sober ride home.”

According to NHTSA, drunk driving accounted for 29 percent (10,874) of motor vehicle traffic crash-induced deaths in 2017. With Fourth of July festivities wrapping up in the evening or late at night, more cars will be on the roads. The rate of alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal crashes is higher at night. During the 2017 July 4th holiday period,

of the 237 people who died in alcohol-impaired motor vehicle traffic crashes, 79 percent (187) of the alcohol-impaired fatalities occurred during nighttime hours (6 p.m.–5:59 a.m.).

“If you are drunk or high, or even a little buzzed, we are begging you: Stay off the roads,” said Fallon Foster.

“Drunk driving is deadly. If you plan to be the sober driver, then don’t indulge—your friends are relying on you.”

Prepare for the Fourth This Fourth of July, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Watch UR BAC program, and NHTSA urge drivers to designate a sober driver before heading out for the evening. If you plan on drinking, plan how you will get around without driving.

NASA has selected two partner organizations to run a nationwide contest giving K-12 students in U.S. schools a chance to make history by naming the Mars 2020 rover.

An application to become a judge of the contest also is now available online.

“The Mars 2020 ‘Name the Rover’ contest will be open to students in the fall of 2019.”

Battelle Education, of Columbus, Ohio, and Future Engineers, of Burbank, California, will collaborate with NASA on the Mars 2020 “Name the Rover” contest, which will be open to students in Fall 2019. The student contest is part of NASA’s efforts to engage the public in its missions to the Moon and Mars.

The currently unnamed

rover is a robotic scientist weighing more than 2,300 pounds (1,000 kilograms). It will search for signs of past microbial life, characterize the planet’s climate and geology, collect samples for future return to Earth, and pave the way for human exploration of the Red Planet.

The spacecraft is targeted for a July 2020 launch and is expected to touch down on Mars in February 2021.

“We’re very excited about this exceptional partnership,” said George Tahu,

Mars 2020 program executive in NASA’s Planetary Science Division at the agency’s Headquarters in Washington. “Contests like this present excellent opportunities to invite young students and educators to be a part of this journey to understand the possibilities for life beyond Earth and to advance new capabilities in exploration technology.”

By focusing the Mars 2020 “Name the Rover” contest on K-12 entries, NASA seeks to engage U.S. students in the

engineering and scientific work that makes Mars exploration possible. The contest also supports national goals to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and help create the next generation of STEM leaders.

Battelle will connect students to the Mars 2020 mission through its portfolio of STEM networks. It will help recruit judges and students and also curate resources for teachers.

Future Engineers is an education technology company that engages K-12 students with innovation contests and challenges. The Mars 2020 “Name the Rover” contest will be hosted on Future Engineers’ web platform, which will serve as the online portal for entry submission and judging.

• Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. E ven if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.

• Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, available on Google Play for Android devices: SaferRide allows users to call a taxi or a predetermined friend and identifies the user’s location so he or she can be picked up.

• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact Orange County Law Enforcement.

• Have a friend who is abo ut to drink and drive? Take t he keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.

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2020 Census tistics used by communities to plan for residents’ needs, such as roads, schools and emergency services. Businesses use census data to help provide more local jobs and places to shop.

“We want to start putting awareness on the 2020 Census out there,” Dickinson said during a recent presentation at an SETRPC Directors Meeting.

John Gothia, Orange County commissioner, isn’t sure that Orange County has lost population since the last U.S. Census in 2010.

“I went back and looked at 10 years of population reports. We haven’t shrunk, but we haven’t grown,” he

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said.

“I personally think that we’re going to be OK. We’ve had some people that have left, but we’ve had a lot of people move in.

“A lot of homes are being built. We’d grown a little bit in Orange County, I think.

I’m hoping we see a little bit of an increase, but at least stay stable.”

New technology will be used in 2020 to help make the Census easier than ever to respond to.

For the first time, residents will be able to respond online, via phone, or via mail. Data already in the public domain will be used to cut down on household

visits.

A more accurate address list will help automate field operations, all while safeguarding confidential information.

“We’ll have people on the phones who can speak 13 different languages,” said Rebecca Briscoe of the Census Bureau.

“We’re hoping that if people utilize the new resources, you won’t get that need for a door knock.”

Briscoe said 178,000 workers are being recruited just for the state of Texas, half a million nationally. The jobs pay up to $24.50.

You can apply online.

Some of the work will be

Proposed medical complex Rutledge said he has gotten a lot of interest from Jefferson County physicians, as well as from Calcasieu Parish “and all the way to Houston.”

“Big hospitals are just not doing well, for a lot of reasons,” Rutledge said. “Look at St. Mary’s [the Port Arthur hospital recently closed

by Christus.]

“But this is a non-traditional hospital thing, mostly day surgery. We’re using a group of consultants from the Austin area who have done about 80 of these things across the state and they’re all making money.”

Money is not the object, Rutledge said.

“It’s about serving the area.

A lot of specialists feel the need to help their patients that live in Orange.”

Houseman and Rutledge

weren’t the only ones delivering good news at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Stacey Gautreau, public affairs director for Dow Chemical, announced a $50,000 gift from the company to the city of Orange to be used for repairs to Memorial Park, located off Meeks Drive.

Additionally, she pledged 100 volunteer hours at the park “to show the city we’re 100 percent in to living here.”

The meeting opened with a canvass of the ballots in the June 15 council run-off election, which confirmed the election of Mary McKenna in District 4 and Caroline Mazzola Hennigan to AtLarge Place 5.

Mayor Larry Spears led all council members in bidding a heartfelt thank-you to Bill Mello, who was defeated by Hennigan after serving 10

going door to door, but workers will be given handheld devices.

A Response Area Outreach Mapper at census.gov/ roam shows that the Orangefield and McLewis areas have had poor census response rates in the past.

“We do have a hard-tocount population: children with custody issues, renters, the college population, the aging population, undocumented workers, people with language deficiencies,” Briscoe said.

“Don’t forget the children.

Over a million were missed in the 2010 census. Most of them were in Texas.”

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years on council.

Hennigan was sworn into office by attorney George Barron with her husband, Mike Hennigan, holding her Bible.

The city made official its disannexation of 416 acres of land recently purchased by Chevron Phillips Chemical by passing an ordinance amending the city limits.

Chevron Phillips Chemical has purchased nearly 1,700 acres of land near Chemical Row and has named Orange a finalist for a $5.6 billion investment for an ethylene plant.

“This is a move by the city to be sure we are a finalist,” Spears said after the vote.

Council OK’d resolutions directing Kelvin Knauf, interim city manager, to apply for two disaster recovery grants from the Texas Gen-

eral Land Office, one for $7.9 million and the other for $3.2 million.

The grants are sought for water and drainage and fire protection projects.

The only non-unanimous vote of the 90-minute meeting came when council attempted to name a new mayor pro-tem.

Patrick Pullen nominated Terrie Salter who received only three votes (by Pullen, Salter and Brad Childs), not enough for election.

Hennigan nominated Paul Burch. He, too, received three votes (by Hennigan, Burch and Spears), not enough.

Salter then nominated Pullen, the current mayor pro-tem, for another term.

He got four votes (by Salter, Pullen, Childs and Spears) and won reappointment.

Church Builders work at Cowboy Church rocking today. The electric is all in and the plumbing. It’s cosmetic now,” said Agnew on Thursday.

People of all ages and all abilities join in. “There is always something someone can do even if they can’t build. There’s always nails to pick up, water to pass out or sweep,” said Agnew.

They had people from their 90s on down on site.

“They can’t work very long, but they can sit under the cookie tin and supervise,” said Agnew.

There is one group that cooks the meals. “We cook lunch and supper Monday through Friday noon.”

Meals were cooked and served at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center.

The Cowboy Church project involved 180 volunteers.

Sometimes they have as many as 275 volunteers. “A lot of it depends on where you go, because for a lot of people this is their vacation.

So if you go someplace where there is something they want to do nearby, after it’s over with, you tend to get a few more families.”

“We call it our family reunion,” said Agnew. “Even if we can’t remember a person’s name, we remember them.”

She said they hug and carry on as if they are family.

“You’ve got people that have been coming for over 20 years.”

To find their next project, they call around to different Baptist associations to find out if they have any churches in their area wanting to build. If they say yes, they tell them to go to their website and fill out an application.

There are several requirements for them to come build: They have to own the land; they have to have a slab poured before they get there; they are required to have the money for the materials; and they have to have a line of credit set up with a bank if they run out of cash for the build. “We don’t want to build half a church and have to stop because they don’t have the money to finish. We just like to know they are going to finish it; otherwise

Day five of Cowboy Church’s new children’s church by Baptist Church Builders of Texas.

Photos courtesy of Pam Honeycutt.

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low 80s,” Peterson said.

“This should set a lot of people’s minds at ease,” third-year commissioner John Gothia said. “People can see the county funds are being used like they’re supposed to.”

County Judge Carl Thibodeaux chimed in.

“The county’s in great shape,” he said. “I want everybody to realize that. The county’s going to take care of its employees and its citizens.”

The biggest change had nothing to do with the people preparing the Annual Financial Report for the Year ended Sept.

30, 2018.

It was a newly imposed accounting rule called the Government Accounting Standards Board [GASB] Statement No. 75 “Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions.”

It requires government entities to show future retirement benefits as liabilities.

The Reports Statement of Activities for the Year showed the county had 2018 expenses of $64.9 million while its revenues were $38.5 million.

But factoring in a loss of $46.7 million due to the accounting rule change, the county’s statement went from a net starting position of positive $27 million at the start of the 2018 fiscal year to a net deficit of $25.2 million.

“This is not a current liability,” Peterson said. “This is just an actuarial accounting, what has to be paid out without current revenues.”

Trahan is no fan of GASB 75.

“That accounting rule change drives me crazy because it assumes 20 years of expenses but it doesn’t assume 20 years of revenue,” the commissioner said. “It’s kind of hard to stay positive when you just get the expenses and not the revenue.”

In regular reports, County Treasurer Christy Khoury reported the county had $92.3 million in pledged collateral available from Wells Fargo and First Financial Banks and Auditor Pennee Schmitt was given the OK to pay $530,834 in bills.

Among the bills paid was one for $295,000 for a year’s worth of property insurance and another for $75,000 for a month of healthcare insurance for the county’s 65-and-older retirees.

The property insurance premium went up $70,000 in a year, Schmitt said.

Joel Ardoin, the county’s emergency management coordinator, said he joined maintenance director Kurt Guidry and Nancy Beward, the county’s grant administrator, in a conference call with FEMA representatives regarding fixing a leaky roof in the district clerk’s courthouse addition.

“They’re reviewing it and we should have an answer soon,” Ardoin said, regarding if FEMA will help pay.

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we’ve wasted our time. It doesn’t glorify God if it’s not going to be used.

“If they are not ready that year, but we can see they might be ready the next, we tell them we’ll hold it and talk to you next year and see how far you’ve come along.”

If you are interested in volunteering next year, registration is $40. That covers all the meals they provide during the week and a directory.

Children 10 and under don’t pay for meals. Visit churchbuilders.com to find the application for a build or to register to volunteer. For more information you can contact Agnew at info@churchbuilders.com. Church affiliation is not required to participate.

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peachment. Both put out the word constantly that the Republican Party lives according to the word of God and that those in their party who don’t live righteously should be driven out.***** President Obama carried the white vote in Republican Mississippi by 51 percent even though he received 92 percent of the black vote.*****Longtime friends, a great couple and just plain good people, Nettie and Paul Roy will celebrate their 62nd anniversary on June 29. They were married way back in 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Arthur. For many years they have been residents of Victory Gardens, on Cow Bayou, near Bridge City. They raised a great family who all attended the Bridge City School District. (Editor’s note: Nettie has since passed away.)***** Swindler Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison. He conned people out of $50 billion. He holds the world’s record as a con artist.*****List of those forgoing faithfulness for sex.

President Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, speaker elect Bob Livingston, Sen. John Edwards, Sen. John Ensign, toilet stalker Larry Craig, David Vitter, Jim McGreevy, Mark Foley, Tim Mahoney, NY Gov. Elliot Spitzer and Gov. Sanford, just to name a few.

From The Creaux’s Nest TRUMP SLAMS HILLARY IN RE-ELECTION BID A few days ago, President Donald Trump announced his bid for re-election at a rally in Florida. His show wasn’t very presidential. He led the chorus for “Lock Her Up,” a reference to Hillary who has been investigated and cleared 87 times. He also approved of his loyalist shouting, “CNN Sucks.” He again repeated his claims of 2016, except he didn’t ask who was going to pay for the big, beautiful, magnificent wall. A report says white supremacy groups have grown by 30% since Trump took office and could rise to 50% by the end of the term. That’s his base; again Trump has been accused of sexual assault, this time by E. Jean Carroll, a national advice column writer. She alleges Trump raped her 23 years ago. Trump said it couldn’t be because she was not his type. People misunderstand what rape is. It’s not about sex; it’s about having the power over someone. Trump’s first wife accused him of rape and 16 other women have followed. Trump said he could shoot someone in cold blood and his “Bubba’s” would still support him. Apparently that’s the case with sexual assault also. If this had been alleged of a 2020 rival would the coverage and response be so meek and measured. E. Jean Carroll is a highly respected, longtime columnist, who has no reason to make up a story or lie about the rape. How much longer will the American people wear blinders? *****Well, I’d best be going. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

CAN POLITICALLY CORRECT GO TOO FAR One question I often ask myself is about the great New Orleans statues I’ve admired since I was a lad that are no more because they were no longer politically correct. The latest root of anger is over Kate Smith’s “God Bless America.” More than three decades after her death, Kate has become a controversial figure in the world of sports. The popular rendition of “God Bless America” was cast aside by the NY Yankees and Philadelphia Flyers in April after they discovered she had performed songs with racist lyrics in the early 1930’s. The Flyers have removed a statue of Smith in front of their arena. I believe both clubs were wrong to judge Kate’s actions in the 1930’s by the standards of today. I know, I lived them. Many songs in my youth would have racial overtones today and maybe would be forbidden in some places. “When It’s Sleepy Time Down South” and my favorite by Louie Armstrong, ‘Ol Man River,” no one could sing that song like Satchmo.

Those two songs expressed the same general theme as Kate’s, “That’s Why Darkies were Born” maybe less obvious. Why blame “God Bless America?”

SERVICES HELD FOR JERRY HUGHES We were sorry to learn of the passing of Jerry Glenn Hughes, age 80, who passed away June 21, 2019. Jerry, for many years, had been one of the pillars of the greater Orange area. He and his wife, Loretta, have owned a real estate business in Orange since 1977. Jerry also served as an Orange County Port Director for several years. Services were held Tuesday, June 25, at Trinity Baptist Church.

Pallbearers were Don Mohon, Jim Dunaway, Stan Mathews, Mike Poutra, Shawn Sparrow, Stephen Lee, Mike Shugart and Shelton McClure. Our condolences to Loretta, Glenn and the entire family. Please see obituary.

SERVICE SET THURSDAY FOR PAUL CLAYTON Attorney Paul Clayton, 59, passed away on June 19, in Houston. Cause of death was a ruptured aneurysm. Paul’s life will be celebrated at St. Paul Episcopal Church, in Orange, Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. visitation begins at 5:30 p.m. Paul had been an Orange attorney since 1990.

He ran for state representative twice. Like his father Lige he was active in Democratic Party politics. Paul was known for helping the underdog and used his law practice to help people in need. Our condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 The country lost three entertainers last week that were part of our culture. The death of Michael Jackson was the most unexpected and shocking. Texas beauty Farrah Fawcett had been facing death from cancer for three years. A native of Corpus Christi, she was born Feb. 2, 1947, graduated high school in 1965 and entered UT in 1966. Farrah, best known as one of Charlie’s Angles, died at the age of 62. Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson’s sidekick, was a decorated Air Force pilot and for years active in the Jerry Lewis Telethon. No doubt Jackson was probably the most talented entertainer this country has ever known.

Unlike Elvis he wrote most of his material and shook more than his hips. The Beatles, as popular as they were, even as a group, didn’t hold a candle to Michael’s great accomplishments. Around the world his talent was appreciated. I don’t know that we will ever see his likes again.*****Gov. Mark Sanford, of South Carolina, and Sen. John Ensign, of Nevada, both are Republicans and both caught with their britches down. Running around being unfaithful, living cheaters’ lives is not reserved only for Republicans but these two dudes, on the soapbox, preached living holier than thou. Both called for President Bill Clinton’s im-

40 Years Ago-1979 The country is coping with a gasoline shortage. *****Bob Garretson moves Cathy and kids out of an apartment and into the country. Bob bought 12 chickens but being a city boy from Dallas, he didn’t know that hens need a rooster.

(Editors Note: Bob died many years ago. His widow Cathy still lives in that Mauriceville country home. Cathy can be found at the plant department at Home Depot. She’s a jack-of-all-trades and has had several different trades.

She’s just a great gal. Gotta love her.*****Butch Lusignan celebrates his birthday July 4. (Editor’s note: Butch, his dad Lucky and mom Gert have all passed away.)*****Celebrating birthdays on July 5 are Louis Boudoin and Danny Champagne. *****Former Orange Police Chief Walter Cobb and wife Mary, who has a broken arm, are visiting here over the holidays. *****Curtis Lee to serve second term as leader of the Bridge City Eagles. *****Gene Edgerly is now home recovering from back surgery. The one good thing about being flat on his back is that he will dodge all of Flo’s many “Honey Do’s.”*****On June 29, little Ann Lieby celebrated her 12th birthday. *****Top country songs are #1, “Nobody Likes Sad Songs” by Ronnie Milsap; #2, “Amanda,” Waylon Jennings; #3, “She Believes in Me,” Kenny Rogers; #4, “You Feel Good All Over,” T.G. Shepard. (Editor’s note: Four of Country’s great ones back when I could understand the words of the songs.)*****On Saturday, July 7, Harmon Chevrolet will open its new dealership at 2611 MacArthur Drive. Dad Obie, sons Jackie, Corky, Don and Tommy will all be involved in the business. The dealership is located on 10 acres and is a 44,000 square feet complex.

(Editor’s note: Years ago, Orange natives, Al and Dean Granger, purchased the dealership.)

SCANNING THE PAST YEARS 1924 – On the 103rd ballot, John W. Davis emerged as Democratic nominee for U.S. president. Texas cast her 40 votes for E.T. Meredith on the 101st ballot but switched to Davis on the last two. *****Orange County crude oil is bringing $2 a barrel from Gulf Oil. The prices are expected to drop to $1.75 a barrel. *****Widespread gambling flourishes in the Orange oil field. The Travis County District Court issues a temporary injunction closing the oilfield amusement clubs and others. (Editor’s note: Roy Dunn’s father Clay was one of the operators.)

1934 – A crowd of 1,000 people attend political rally in Mauriceville.*****Thomas Granger, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tick Granger, was almost fatally injured when he was kicked on the side of his head by a wild horse.

(Editor’s note: I could make a joke here. Thomas, like his dad, went on to become a county commissioner. The blow to his head didn’t damage his musical talent.) *****The Texas Supreme Court has barred Negroes from participating in the democratic primaries. The Texas court disagreed with a 5 to 4 opinion by the United States Supreme Court that said to bar Negroes was unconstitutional. (Editor’s note: Seventy-five years later, the U.S. had a Negro president. What were the odds in 1934?)

1949 – Gov. Allen Shivers of Port Arthur takes oath of office on the lawn of his family home near Woodville.*****While Texas copes with one of the worst outbreaks of polio in history, Orange County remains free of the malady. Not a case has been reported. *****County Judge Sid J. Caillavet has been named to a high post of the National Association of County Judges. One of the nation’s best known county officials, he is serving his fourth team and previously served as Commissioner from Pct. 1. (Editor’s note: After serving as mayor of Orange, Sid was again elected county judge. We believe he served six terms in all.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS I spoke with our friends Sue and Tommy Simar Monday. Both have been under the weather with the summer crud. Tommy got it first and passed it to Sue. She was going to the doctor Tuesday.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and be off until July 10 when The Bunch will return to Robert’s. Mark your calendars. Everyone always welcome.*****I wonder if Black Jack, Texas, still exists northeast of Nacogdoches. Maybe some of you East Texas boys might know about that place.

Ellis Diamond Wheeler was born there in 1914. Some of you Port Arthur folks might remember the famous Lighthouse, located on 16th St. in the early 1950’s, built by Wheeler. It was a unique design, a drive inn, restaurant, dance hall and club. I ate some great steaks there. It was torn down in 1955. Harry Choates, Cliff Bruner and Moon Mullican all played there in the early days. The music was Texas swing blended with Cajun music.*****Fortyfive years ago, June 28, 1974, Orange police captain Danny Gray was killed in an attempted jail break.*****On July 2, will be a full moon; the second full moon, “Blue Moon” will be July 31.*****Mark visited with Dr. Morbia at Gulf Coast Cardiology last week. That guy is something else.

By the way, Mark’s surgery has been put off till this Friday.

Dr. Abdullah, at Gulf Coast, is now doing “Ablation of the Legs.” He can solve your varicose vein problems. I believe he’s the same doctor who did the five bypass surgery on Mayor McDonald. A great bunch of friendly folks. Ask Dr. Morbia about his gimmick.*****Judge Derry Dunn flew to Utah where he went up in the mountains and played in the snow. I’m not sure when he was due back.*****Saturday, I had a surprise phone call from Sen. Carl Parker. We got to reminisce some about the good old

days. I’ve often said that Carl is one of the smartest people I’ve ever known. He is embarking on writing a book and has plenty of legislation to write about. He’s one of the most successful State Senators ever. Our little part of Texas is much better today because of his accomplishments.*****Our friend Peggy Albair had knee surgery to do some repairs last week due to a fall. She is recovering and still has things going on at Peggy’s Place.*****We were glad to see that our friend David Clark is back in business with Clark Chemicals, located on Hwy. 62, across from Peveto Feed. For many years Clark Chemicals has been known for their great products. Right now they are offering great prices on Marshland Mosquito Repellent and commercial Green Citrus multifunctional soap. Visit their store, they are friendly folks and walk-ins are welcome. You will enjoy doing business with them.*****Thurman “Bill” Bartie is like a bad penny, he keeps popping up. Last Saturday, the disgraced Justice of the Peace, defeated Port Arthur mayor Derrick Freeman, who was doing a good job.*****Ms. Colleen, of Sparkling Clean and Sweet Creations, has had surgery to fix her shoulder, injured in an accident some months ago. While she is healing the entire store is 50% off to make room for new items and remodeling. The food section is 60% off while supplies last.

BREAUX BIRTHDAYS Having birthdays in the coming week are Phyllis Davis, Judy Cagle, Sherby Dixon who all celebrate June 26. Also celebrating are baseball player Derek Jeter, 44, actors Nick Otterman, 48 and Chris O’Donnell, 48.*****June 27: David Ball, Judy Lewis, Lynn Nell Guidry, Claudine Hogan, Shanna MacCammond, Travor Kimbell, Jody Raymer and Dorris Norwood celebrate. Joining them are fashion designer Vera Wang, 69, reality star Khloe Kardashian, 34 and actor Dan Osborne, 27.*****June 28: Celebrating today are Kathy LeBlanc, Kourtney Derouen, Tina Bernard, Brett Barclay are a year older. Also football player John Elway, 58, Country singer Kellie Pickler, 32 and director Mel Brooks, 92.*****June 29: Kelly Kimbrough, Ann Lieby and David Sandlin celebrate. Celebrities having birthdays are actors Gary Busey, 74, Camila Mendes, 24 and Lily Rabe, 36.*****June 30: Celebrating today are Mary Beth McClure, Mayor Roy McDonald, Sonya Jarreau and Dave Rogers. Also having birthdays are Country singer Cole Swindle, 36, swimmer Michael Phelps, 33 and boxer Mike Tyson, 52.*****July 1: Celebrating are Reilly Shaw, Marcy Strahan, Renee Degeyter, Charlie Learned. They are joined by Rapper Missy Elliott, 47, actors Dan Ackroyd, 66 and Pamela Anderson, 51.*****July 2: Nancy Dupuis, Lisa Wilson, Marla lemoine and Kristy Davis celebrate. Also celebrating are race car driver Richard Petty, 81, actors Lindsay Lohan, 32 and Kurt Long, 45.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Old man Horace Comeaux and his longtime wife, Agnes, while on a trip, stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. After finishing dere lunch, dey got back on da road.

Unknowingly, Agnes left her glasses on da table and didn’t miss dem until 40 miles down da road.

Horace, him, was aggravated having to turn around and go back. He became the classic grouchy old turd. He fussed and complained, “Agnes, dat was so stupid, how could you forget you glasses.” He scolded poor Agnes relentlessly during the entire return drive. He became more agitated with each mile and wouldn’t let up for one minute.

To Agnes’s relief, dey finally arrived back at dat restaurant. As Agnes got out of da, car and hurried inside to retrieve her glasses, Horace, the old geezer, yelled to her, “Agnes, while you’re in dere, you might as well get my hat and da credit card.”

C’EST TOUT Tebow has plenty on his plate Tim Tebow must be the biggest optimist ever or there just isn’t any quit in the guy. A former Heisman Trophy winner, pro-football just didn’t work out for him so he turned to pro-baseball. He has been playing with the Triple A Syracuse Mets. His baseball journey has seen season ending injuries and hitting struggles. Lesser men would have called it quits. What about the long bus trips to faraway games? Tim the bus trips are similar to the banner filled rides of “Bull Durham.” He had books, we have ipads, so it’s probably not that different. “I use the time for thinking and work. I wrote most of my last book on minor league bus rides. Riding a bus across the country is definitely not the funnest thing but you can get stuff done,” Tim said. Tebow became a movie producer with his brother Robby. The first movie, “Run the Race” has completed its theatrical run and has been released on Blu-ray and DVD. The faith based film follows two small town brothers obsessed with sports. It has earned $6.5 million at the box office. Tim is engaged to former Miss Universe, Demi Leigh Nel Peters. About being married to one of the world’s most beautiful ladies and riding a bus all day while she waits at home, Tim says, “You remember how much you love the game, you focus on the process and the journey, not just the destination. You enjoy what you do every day. You remember that every day has purpose, passion and meaning. You might have a goal to make the present different one day or get to another level, but that day is not now so you focus on who you are in this moment. It’s good to be a dreamer but not when the dreaming stops you from being a doer in the moment.” Timothy Richard Tebow, born Aug. 14, 1987, played college football for the University of Florida, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2007.

Tebow was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft and spent two seasons with the team. He started the last three games of his rookie season and became the team’s fulltime starter. The Broncos were 1-4 before he became the starter. They won with him on the field, often coming from behind in the fourth quarter. They won their first AFC West title in the first playoff since 2005. Despite the teams success however, Tebow’s potential as a pro-level quarterback was called into question due to a perceived lack of passing ability, persistent fumbles and having the lowest passing completion rate in the league. Despite compiling a record of 8-6 as a starting QB and leading them to the playoffs, he did not start again in the NFL. No other quarterback under 30 in NFL history has won a playoff game and then never started another NFL game. In 2016, he announced he would pursue a career in pro-baseball and signed a minor league contract with the NY Mets. He’s a writer, in broadcasting, baseball and will soon have a wife. Tebow is the eternal optimist.

He’s the kind of guy you’d like to see good things happen to.*****Thank you for your time, mine is up. Take care and may God be your co-pilot.--

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the new location and owners of A Little Bit Gaudy. Owners Richard and Shawn Vassar are excited to announce their new business here in Orange County, where they will be holding the grand opening this Saturday, June 22nd from 10am-3pm. Door prizes, give aways, refreshments, and specials will be offered, so be sure and stop by! A Little Bit Gaudy is a unique boutique that offers exclusive name brand clothing, fashionable shoes & just the right accessories. They carry clothing that you won't find anywhere else in Southeast Texas. Want to stand out from the crowd? Well you've found the right place! They carry only the best most exclusive jeans by Anonome and L.A. Idol, Jewelry by Jimmy Crystal and more! Shirts by Vocal, their best selling t-shirt line. Purses by Nicole Lee and many more. For store information call 409-888-0030 or email at: shawn@alittlebitgaudy.com. Follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/alittlebitgaudy/

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was excited to take part in a combined Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Best Hospice Care of Texas on June 20, 2019. Owners Jennifer and Chris Burch cut ribbons from the Bridge City, Port Arthur, Nederland and Beaumont Chambers of Commerce to celebrate Best Hospice Care’s 3 year anniversary and new location at 3120 Fannin in Beaumont.

Best Hospice Care of Texas educates and guides families with the information and support they need during the most difficult of times. Hospice patients are cared for by a team, which consists of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, home health aides, clergy, therapists, and volunteers and provide medications, supplies, equipment, hospital services and additional helpers in the home as needed. Best Hospice makes sure the Best quality of care, comfort, and hope is given to families at home. For more information, call (409) 356-9271 or visit their website: hospicebest.com

Golden K Kiwanis to meet Golden K Kiwanas meets on Wednesdays in the Orange Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange 77630. e public is invited, and light refreshments are served. On Wednesday, June 26: Lt. Col. (Ret., USAF) Glen Dutton, will be the guest speaker at 9:30 a.m., he will speak on his USAF travels to Alaska, Colorado, and his sudden orders to Vietnam in 1965 to fight in a war. Dutton lives in Orange, but is a native of Nebraska. Karen McKinney will supply food. And on Wednesday, July 3: No meeting will take place due to July 4th holiday.

Kids Club Funtastic Fridays Please join us at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange for our Kid’s Club Fantastic Fridays. Registration fee is $40 and includes t-shirt and lunches for all 4 Fridays. Our last date is set for June 28 from 8 am to 1 pm and is for ages K-5th grades. For more information please call the church at 409-886-1291 or email at office@faithorange.org.

Bridge City Library Summer Reading Program Please join us at Bridge City Public Library in Bridge City for our Texas State Library's Reading Club 2019 that started on June 12th. e remaining dates are June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 11am until noon and is for ages Pre K-5th grades.

Please register June 3rd - June 7th and receive a reading log. Record the time you ready each day. We suggest at least 15 minutes daily.

Return the reading log by July 17th. Only those who return logs will receive recognition. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program.

N Saturday! We will meet July 6 and August 3 at 9:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. ese basic lessons are free, yet we invite you to bring material, a sewing machine (if you are able; there will be a few machines at the church) and a commitment and desire to learn to sew! Everyone from age 10 and up is welcome. Please call the church office at 409735-4573 to claim your spot. Come and join us for a fun time!

Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this opportunity to learn an instrument in the local area. For more information, call 409-241-3920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.

Orange County Beekeeping Group

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

e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. e group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public. For information or assistance with honeybee removals, please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356.

Seek & Find Resale Store

Orange Al-Anon meetings

e Seek & Find Resale Shop is open on ursdays from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Fridays from 12 noon to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are selling all types of used items - clothes, toys, books, household items,etc. Our proceeds help fund our music programs at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Please come and see us at 785 W. Roundbunch Road, next to Happy Donuts.

Al-Anon can help if someone close to another person has a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., at North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 North 16th Street (Rear), Orange. Call 409-474-2171 or 409-9882311 for more information. Calls are kept confidential.

Dementia Care Givers' Support Group

Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd

Bridge City Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-749-9036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

WOCCISD Read and Roll Book Bus e WOCCISD Read and Roll Book Bus will begin visiting local neighborhoods on Monday, June 10. e Mustang Activity Bus will distribute books and serve a hot meal to students through a weekly neighborhood schedule. Guest readers will read a book to children each day. e bus will serve students at the following locations Navy Park, Orange Church of God, Sabine Park (Oaks) Apartments, and Ridgemont Park Apartments. Mustang Read & Roll Book Bus Stops: Mondays: Navy Park, 415 Morrell Blvd., Tuesdays: Orange Church of God, 1911 North 16th St., Wednesdays: Sabine Park (Oaks) Apt., 111 Pine Ave., and ursdays: Ridgemont Park Apartments, 3505 Ridgemont Lunch service is from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and book time is from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. e program will run through August 1 (with the exception of the week of July 4). e program is coordinated through WOCCISD Student Services and WOCCISD Child Nutrition.

Old First Orange Baptist summer events Old First Orange Baptist Church invites you to join us on our next Wednesday event June 26th from 6 to 8 pm we will hold a At the Carnival event, on Wednesday, July 17th it will be Waterpaloza (Be Ready to Get Wet). ere will be a Bible Story, games, snacks and more. en on Sunday – Wednesday, July 7th - 10th from 5 to 8 pm we will hold Time Lab. On these three nights, supper will be served from 5:00—5:30 and the ages include 4 years – 6th grade. e location of Old First Orange is 7925 IH 10 in Orange, TX 77630. For more information please call us at 409-745-1901 or email: anna@oldfirst.com VBS at First United Methodist Church It is time to Roar, “Life is Wild - God is good” at VBS at First United Methodist Church in the Family Life Center, located at 502 N. Sixth Street in Orange. Our Vacation Bible School will begin June 24th and go through June 27th from 9 am till 11:30 am for ages Preschool 4 yrs to 5th grade. For more information you can call us at 409-886-7466.

SEW N Saturday During the summer, you are invited to learn how to sew at SEW

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Deaths and Memorials Paul Douglas Clayton, 59 Paul Douglas Clayton, 59, passed away surrounded by family on June 19, 2019 after sustaining a ruptured aneurysm in Houston, Texas.

Born January 7, 1960 in Beaumont, Texas, he was the third of five children born to Josephine and Lige Clayton. After graduating from Forest Park High School in 1978, Paul worked for Bethlehem Steel Company as a material expediter. He then pursued a degree in Business Administration from Lamar University, where he proudly pledged Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He went on to earn a law degree from South Texas College of Law and was licensed to practice law in 1990.

Paul returned to Southeast Texas after completing his education. He established a law practice focused on helping people in need. Although PAUL DOUGLAS he was active in various collegiate, religious and civic organizations, the CLAYTON role Paul most cherished was that of father to daughter Kirby. She was the light of his life, and anyone who knew Paul knew all about Kirby. He will be remembered as a beloved father and friend who lived each moment to the fullest.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his beloved daughter, Kirby Clayton of Beaumont, Texas; parents Josephine and Lige Clayton of Beaumont, Texas; brother Darrell Clayton and his wife, Elizabeth, of Kirbyville, Texas; sister Belinda Menard and her husband, Doyle, of Gist, Texas; sister Karen Steward and her husband, Gerald, of Red Oak, Texas; sister Vanessa Ward and her husband, Jeff, of Clearwater, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Paul’s life will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1401 West Park Avenue in Orange, Texas on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. The family will receive visitors prior to the memorial service at the church beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will also be a gathering of family and friends at the church hall following the service.

In lieu of customary remembrances for those so desiring, contributions can be made to the Paul D. Clayton Memorial Scholarship Fund at Bridge City Bank, P.O. Box 887, Bridge City, Texas 77611.

Jerry Glenn Hughes, Sr., 80, Orange Jerry Glenn Hughes, Sr., 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Reverend Ryan Chandler of Trinity Baptist Church and Reverend Bob Webb. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.

Born in Jacksonville, Texas, on October 11, 1938, he was the son of Rubin S. Hughes and Ovella (Simpson) Hughes. Jerry and his wife, Loretta, started their real estate business, Jerry Hughes Realty, in 1977.

Jerry loved the town of Orange and the people in it. He was proud to call Orange his home. Jerry will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Kay Hughes; his JERRY GLENN parents, Rubin and Ovella Hughes; his sisters, Mary Lynn Hughes, HUGHES Melba Long, Bessie Williams, and Geraldine Collins; and his brothers, Harold Hughes and Wayne Hughes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Loretta Ann (Burns) Hughes; his son, Jerry “Glenn” Hughes, Jr. and wife Debbie of Orange; his grandchildren, Jefferson Bennett “Ben” Hughes and wife Lisa of Nashville, Tennessee and Kayla Hughes Cheek and husband Nick of Bryan; his great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Rae Cheek and Isabella Bennett Hughes; and his brother, Harry Lee Hughes of Garland, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dan Mohon, Jim Dunaway, Stan Mathews, Mike Poutra, Shawn Sparrow, Stephen Lee, Mike Shugart, and Shelton McClure. Honorary pallbearers are Ronnie Burns, Jerry Priddy, Wikkie Carter, Pleas Evans, and the Trinity Baptist Men’s Sunday School Class.

The family would like to thank Southeast Texas Hospice for the exceptional care that Jerry received, along with his wonderful caretakers Elaine Shaddell, Penny Materne, Brenda Wallace and Dorothy Bean.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Building Fund at Trinity Baptist Church, 1819 North 16th Street, Orange, Texas 77630 or to Southeast Texas Hospice at P. O. Box 2385, Orange, Texas 77631-2385.

Jewel Faye Steele, 87, Orangefield Jewel Faye Steele, 87, of Orangefield passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral Services will be held on June 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City.

Jewel was born to Jack and Modena Parker Railey in Panola County, Texas on July 20, 1931. She moved to the Golden Triangle in the late 1940s to live with her sister, Thelma. She met and married Luther Brown from Nederland where they resided for many years. Together they had 4 children before they divorced. Later she married Nook Steele from Orangefield where she lived the remainder of her life. Jewel and Nook were married over 26 years before Nook’s death in 1993. Jewel was a wonderful JEWEL FAYE mother, friend, and caregiver. She took great care of Luther’s mother, STEELE Nook’s father and Nook as they were dying. She was truly the matriarch of our family. All of her children visited each Sunday to enjoy her delicious meals. Many of the vegetables were fresh from the garden that she and son, Brad, maintained. She was known especially for her gumbo and potato salad. Nook and Jewel had a camp at Sam Rayburn for many years and she really enjoyed fishing. She was a huge fan of the Houston Astros and the Dallas Cowboys.

Jewel is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Nook Steele, her son, Tom Brown, her step-daughter, Frankie Sheffield, her sisters, Alice “Missy” Broome and Thelma Gunter, her brothers, J.W. Railey and Lewis Railey. She is survived by her devoted children, Paul Brown (Sandra) of Vidor, daughter, Sue Ann Quinn (Keith) of Orange and son, Brad Brown of Nederland. She was cherished by her grandchildren, Melinda Adams (Kyle), Megan Quinn (John Smith), Eric Brown (Alana), and Ian Quinn. Great grandchildren are Dylan Brittain, Breelyn Brittain and Easton Brown. She is also survived by her brother, Jack Railey, Jr. (Betty) and sister, Grace Knight. Many nieces and nephews also loved their Aunt Jewel. She was especially close to her niece, Susan Pelezo.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bubba King, Mark Steele, Gilbert Machado, Fred Lanting, Charlie Wells, and John Whisenhunt. Many thanks to the Hospice Plus staff. She became very attached to Lisa and David.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont.

Lastie Duhon, 60, of Orange, Lastie Duhon, 60, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2019, in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Reverend Matthew Tuttle of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. Burial was followed at Parish Cemetery in Orange, Texas.

Born in Orange, Texas, on November 20, 1958, he was the son of L. C. Duhon and Lockie Alice (Young) Ezelle. Lastie had a great love for music. He was a disk jockey with a shining personality, and had his own internet radio show called e Digital Den. rough his show, Lastie made many friends and connected with people from all over the world. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Lastie will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, L. C. Duhon and Lockie Ezelle; LASTIE his grandparents, W. B. Young and Ethel Young; his sister, Mary Jane Young DUHON Pitts, and his beloved dog, Laney.

He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Duhon; his siblings, Jackie Lingo of Orange, and Jack Young of Jacksonville, Florida; his step-children, Christopher Dunsford and Anita Dunsford; his mother-inlaw, Jeraline Pearson of DeQuincy, Louisiana; his brother-in-law, Gerald Smith and wife Carolyn of St. Francisville, Louisiana; his sisters-in-law, Sara Conrad and husband Greg of DeQuincy, Louisiana, Angela Touchstone and husband Gary of Bancroft, Louisiana, and Valerie Parker of DeQuincy, Louisiana; and his numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Lovell, Terry Jacobs, Roy Gunter, Sam Galbreath, Gerald Smith, and Case Williams.

John Robert Everett, 89 John Robert Everett, 89, passed away on June 23, 2019, in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 28, 2019, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., ursday, June 27, 2019, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, Texas.

To place a memorial, call 409-735-5305

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GLUTEN-FREE MEAL

The “Dio Returns US Tour 2019” arrived in Southeast Texas this past Sunday, June 22, 2019, with a performance inside the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont to celebrate the life of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio through a state-of-the-art holographic image of the artist, while the music was performed live by former bandmates and peers. Several hundred area hard rock fans enjoyed musical selections, which included tunes from his time as the vocalist of Rainbow, Black Sabbath and, his own band, Dio. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

A gluten free meal from Linda Teal, a trainer at Body Workz, consists of gluten free salmon patties, gluten free macaroni and cheese, string beans, and freshly sliced canaloupe.

(Annie’s gluten free mac n cheese is brand used by simply following directions on package.)

Salmon patties consist of 2 cans of salmon, drained, saving the broth, deboning the salmon, and removing the fatty skin. In a large mixing bowl, add 1.5 cup bisquick gluten free mix and 2 xlarge eggs, mixing all, and adding broth to reach consistency; add water if still dry. en, add salt, pepper, and onion salt. (Add Cajun seasoning if you like things spicy.)

Form small patties and fry in

enough hot cooking oil to cover the patties.

String beans are microwaved per directions on the bag, sea-

Venues bring in top acts for 2019 Texas/La. swing

By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record The live music is going to be fantastic with something for every musical taste.

Here are some of the concerts coming up during the summer and early fall in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

June 27 Luis Miguel, Toyota Center, Houston June 28 Cody Johnson, H2O Pool, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Train, The Goo Goo Dolls, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands July 5 Chicago, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. July 7 Santana, The Doobie Brothers, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands July 10 New Found Glory, Real Friends, The Early November, House of Blues, Houston July 12 Billy Currington, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La.

July 13 98 Degrees, H2O Pool, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. July 17 Howard Jones, House of Blues, Houston July 20 Korn, Alice in Chains, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands July 24 Queen + Adam Lambert, Toyota Center, Houston July 25 Shawn Mendes, Toyota Center, Houston July 26 Seether, H2O Pool, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. July 28 August Burns Red, Silverstein, Silent Planet, House of Blues, Houston Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land, Houston Aug. 1 Alice Cooper, Halestorm, Motionless in White, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands

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Stories were shared by Newton Co. Sheriff Billy Rowles, center, at a Golden K meeting, along with Ted Williams, left, and Reid Caruthers.

Brad McKenzie, Kiwanis Trustee, Area 10, Texas-Oklahoma, presents 2017-18 Distinguished Service certificates to Margaret Light, left, and Anne Payne.

AAUW (American Association of University Women) recently honored one of its founding members, the late Mary Louise McKee, at its annual Scholarship Banquet with a special plaque noting her service. The Orange AAUW is celebrating its 70th year, beginning in 1949 in Orange.

Presenting the award from left are AAUW Banquet Committee member Shirley Marshall; Clyde "Tad" McKee, son of Mary Louise and CEO, William H. Lutcher and Nelda Stark Foundation; former AAUW president Terese McKee and daughter-in-law of Mary Louise; and Emily McKee Mellon, granddaughter of Mary Louise. Not pictured is Austin Mellon, husband of Emily and grandson-in-law of Mary Louise. The banquet was held at Southern Charm Restaurant on Strickland in Orange with Terry Hamilton, Southern Charm, serving as Manager.

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A seven-game losing streak had Astros players and fans frustrated until the streak was ended with a win over the Yankees.

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Houston then nearly depleted their AAA affiliate Round Rock of its best players who were inserted into the Astros’ starting lineup. e result was a franchisetying seven-game losing streak where the Astros were swept by the lowly Reds in Cincinnati and had three straight weak offensive performances against New York at Yankee Stadium that gave the Pinstripers an eight-game winning streak.

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Instead of taking it easy Sunday and regrouping on Monday’s off-day, the Astros came out like Gangbusters with Altuve ripping the third pitch of the game over the left field wall and then stretching a single into a two-bagger in the third inning and scoring on a single by hothitting Michael Brantley, dou-

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Unfortunately, the weekly Sabine River Shootouts take place every Tuesday afternoon and I send in my column at noon the same day. at means the previous results are exactly one week old by the time you see them in e Record! at is apparently the only minor problem for the popular weekly event as crowds grow and the winners continue to post very solid weights. It is absolutely pouring this morning which will necessitate changes in game plans to some degree, but they didn’t let a muddy river and falling water level slow them down last week.

Many of the regulars were expressing concerns over the fact that the high water that has enabled them to access more marsh was finally dropping out and the bass would be harder to fish in the shallow grass. at may well have been the case, but it still took a solid stringer to earn first place money.

Zane Gunter and Gavin Deshotel cashed the first place check with a very respectable three bass total weighing 10.65 pounds.

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Shane and Steven O’Blanc took home third place money with 7.61-pounds and cashed the Big Bass side pot as well with a 4.14-pound bass. Cullen Simon won the Kids Division again with a 1.71-pound fish.

I can’t imagine numbers not being down some if these thunderstorms hang around much longer, but this is a determined bunch of local anglers. Last week 25 teams weighed in 14 limits of bass up to four pounds and that is strong considering they only fish a short period of time in the afternoon.

Like Trey Smith pointed out in a recent conversation, “ere’s no time for scouting new water. You better have a game plan when you leave the dock!”

• • • As a rule, “I didn’t know I needed a license” or “I didn’t know how long the fish had to be” are wrong answers to any questions a Game Warden might have concerning your catch. I do not want to embarrass either angler by mentioning their names, but I met a pair of anglers last week that were truly clueless as to what they had even caught!

I was walking my wife’s dog at the City launch when the two fishermen returned to the dock. After trying to explain that the dog was a golden doodle and not a giant poodle, I asked if they had caught any fish. ey were both obviously pleased that I had asked that question and responded in unison, “We killed them today!”

“We usually don’t catch anything, but today we caught some bream, three red snappers and a big grinnel. At least I think they call it a grinnel,” the older angler quickly added.

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In the meantime, ace starter Justin Verlander mowed down the hard-hitting Yankees. Tyler White, who had only one extra base hit in 43 at-bats, came up with the bases loaded and ripped a grand slam home run over the right field fence, increasing the lead to 6-0.

Slugging rookie Yordan Alvarez ripped a towering home run to right—his seventh in 13 games-- to knock out starting pitcher Y.A. Happ. Yuli Gurriel greeted reliever Luis Cessa with a solo homer which upped the score to 9-0, giving the Astros four homers for the game.

Verlander, who had only given up three soft singles, made one bad pitch in his outing when DJ LeMahieu hit an opposite-field three-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Houston rapped out 14 hits and won 9-4 as Verlander notched his 10th win of the season against three losses.

LeMahieu’s blast off Verlander marked the franchiserecord 26th straight game with a home run, breaking the record of 25 set during Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak in 1941. e Texas Rangers hold the major league record of 27 set in 2002. e Astros, who were leading the AL West by double digits before the slump, remained 6½ games ahead of the second place Texas Rangers going into last night’s game against the hapless Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park. e team was hopeful Springer and McHugh would be activated for the game.

KWICKIES…Former Astros’ ace southpaw and Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel made his 2019 debut with the NL East Division leading Atlanta Braves last week but lost a hard-luck decision to the Washington Nationals 4-3. Keuchel

From Page 1B held out until after June 2 when his new team didn’t have to give the Astros a No. 1 draft pick as compensation. His agent Scott Boras came to terms on a oneyear $13 million deal on June 7, allowing Keuchel to join a contender while building value toward next winter’s free agency, when he hopefully will get the multi-year contract he was seeking this year. e University of Connecticut is waiting for a formal invitation to rejoin the Big East Conference and leaving the American Athletic Conference, according to the Boston-based Digital Sports Base. e bone of contention is that the Big East does not offer football which UConn will not abandon.

UConn will have to find another conference for just football. e AAC exit fee is $10 million and member schools are required to give 27 months notice. e fee would have to be negotiated if UConn leaves earlier than September 2022.

Chez Reavie, not exactly your household golf name, took a six-shot lead into Sunday’s final round of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship and won his first tournament in 11 years by four strokes over Keegan Bradley and Zack Sucher to capture the $1,296,000 winner’s share. Reavie last won the 2008 Canadian Open.

JUST BETWEEN US…e College World Series began this week with the No. 2 national seed Vanderbilt (57-11) meeting the Michigan Wolverines (4920) in the best-of-three series that began Monday night in Omaha. e Commodores should be favored but Michigan is more familiar with TD Ameritrade Field, playing its ninth game in 34 days on that diamond. I like Vanderbilt to be crowned the National Champion after two games.

Take a kid fishing. create a memory CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

is column originally ran in e Record in June 2016.

If someone were to walk up and ask you "do you remember your first fish", more than likely each one of us could recite a story that has been etched into our m e m o r y from many years ago with flawless detail. at memor y, along with other important ones, stands out among the many bits of information floating around in our minds. In some cases we actually mark time by re-living those memories with a simple phrase like "do you remember when". A milestone memory like that is important and that's one of the top reasons I enjoy taking people fishing. Many years ago when I first started guiding I was given perhaps the most valuable piece of advice I could ever hope to receive from good friend and mentor Dickie Colburn. Dickie looked me straight in the eye and said "son let me tell you one thing, when people get on the boat to fish with you that's not just another day on the water, that is their special day and you treat it like that because tomorrow when you are back on the water and they'll be somewhere remembering their trip. ey will remember that day for a long time so you treat it accordingly and do everything you can see that it is special." As a guide I can't remember getting better advice and that idea has served me well.

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things about guiding is having the opportunity totake people out who are new to the sport, especially kids. I've always been of the opinion that you can take the best fishermen in the world out, a TV celebrity or some other high profile angler, and have a great day on the water with them. In a year or so you could see that same angler and ask them about that trip and it may take them a few minutes to recall the details. Now you take a kid or beginner angler on the same trip and they will recite the details of that day perfectly for many years. e importance or significance of that day on the water is not lost and often times leads to a desire for more days just like the first one. at my friends is what we all refer to as being "hooked on fishing".

Just recently I was able to share a day on the water with Ronnie ames and his son, Ty. It's safe to say that Ty has been bitten by the fishing bug as he takes every opportunity to fish with his dad in every body of water up to and including shallow puddles of water in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Ty or "TMan" as he is called does all the right things and asks great questions for a 9 year old. I knew when we left the launch I'd have to be on my "A" game if I was going to keep up with TMan. Our ride to the marsh was filled with random questions about the fish we would see, alligators, sharks, and all other types of inquiries from a 9 year old's mind. I enjoyed listening to him and explaining things that I often take for granted which in itself is refreshing.

We finally reached our destination and Ty was wide eyed as everything was new and he couldn't see it all fast enough.

Rafts of baitfish scattered and an occasional redfish made a wake in the pond that we had

Taking kids out for their first fishing experience can be one of the most important things in their young lives. When they are exposed to the fun of fishing, a lifelong hobby is born. entered so it seemed like the water was alive. We rigged the rods up, adjusted our course, and began probing the pond for hungry redfish. Now right here is where you can make or break a trip with young anglers by over complicating things.

Our set up was simple as we tied up a couple of Double D rattling corks with short leaders and 3" Gulp shrimp on 1/8th ounce jig heads. A simple and effective way to cover water that would be easy for a beginner to master. The rattling cork was just the ticket as the first redfish of the day pounded it and began to give Ty a pretty good fight. After a few minutes of coaching Ty on the proper way to fight the redfish he brought the fiesty 5 pounder along side the boat so we could land it. I slid the Boga Grip in the redfish's mouth and brought on it on board. This

was Ty's very first saltwater fish so high fives, hugs, and congratulations were exchanged as we closely examined the fish.

Ty couldn't get enough of the redfish as he looked it over from top to bottom at least 10 times. It was really cool to see how excited Ty was and how proud his dad was at the same time.

My day on the water with Ty and his dad was enjoyable to say the least and we have already made plans to do it again. According to Ronnie the fishing fever has really taken over Ty and he is searching out new waters to conquer near his house until he can get back to the saltwater. In all reality isn't that what we are all doing? I know I am. Enjoy your time on the water, take the time to share it with a young angler, and respect the resource for the future generation.

Call for boaters to share the Texas coast this summer Staff Report For e Record Summer is a great time to explore the Texas coast. Longer days, family vacations and more than 350 miles of coastline make its shallow bays and estuaries the perfect spot for anglers, boaters and kayakers. Yet, when people in different watercraft encounter each other in some spots, that can lead to user conflicts, and some boaters have damaged important ecological habitat.

All this is prompting fishing guides and others to call for a new code of behavior.

To reduce user conflict between boating groups, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging everyone to think ethically when using shared coastal resources.

“By helping to conserve shallow

water habitats through ethical boating and angling, we can all enjoy the coast for generations to come,” said Robin Riechers, TPWD coastal fisheries division director. “Fortunately, there is a rising tide of support, with good guidelines to help people do the right thing.”

TPWD and various coastal stakeholders and partners have worked for years to educate boaters and provide information about how to protect seagrass, while still enjoying the outdoors. is emphasizes the simple message to Lift, Drift, Pole and Troll when navigating seagrass flats in a motorized boat. Besides avoiding citations for illegal uprooting of seagrass, this approach protects vital habitat that supports game fish and other species, decreases disturbances to wildlife and other people—and promotes safer and more ethical

boating in Texas bays. rough work with multiple coastal stakeholders years ago, the department developed ethical angler standards.

Multiple partners are complementing and spreading similar messages. One is the nonprofit group Flatsworthy, a coalition of fishing guides, paddlers, airboaters, fly-fishermen, wade anglers, and others who drift-fish or enjoy poling the flats. e group promotes a Code of Angler Respect designed to curb destructive behaviors that are eroding coastal marshes, and also reverse a trend of inconsiderate behavior.

Other examples include the Coastal Conservation Association, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Matagorda Bay Foundation, and Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies.

To reduce user conflict between boating groups, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging everyone to think ethically when using shared coastal resources.

Colburn at the moment, “but I don’t believe they caught red snappers on the river with frozen shrimp.” Once they got their boat on the trailer, I asked if I could see their fish.

Much to my surprise, their catch was totally legal, but it wasn’t due to their familiarity with any laws concerning fishing. ey did indeed have ten or twelve bream in the partially melted ice, but the three snap-

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“We started to throw that grinnel back because I heard that they aren’t good to eat, but neither of us have a job right now.” I didn’t point out their fish identification shortcomings as they had broken no laws, but I hope they don’t acquire a taste for that first grinnel!

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To stay safe while hiking this summer, it's important to drink at least 16 ounces of water every hour in the heat to replenish your body and prevent dehydration. Don't forget to bring enough for your four-legged family members too.

Six heat hacks to stay safe this summer at Texas state parks Staff Report For e Record AUSTIN-- Last year, Texas' temperatures soared to record highs and staff at more than 40 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sites handled 134 incidents relating to heat-related illnesses in humans and pets.

On the eve of the official start of summer, TPWD experts are sharing their top six heat hacks for staying safe in the outdoors during the blistering Texas heat.

Here are the top six heat hacks recommended for park visitors: 1. Hydrate- It's important to drink at least 16 ounces of water every hour in the heat to replenish your body and prevent dehydration. Don't forget to bring enough for your four-legged family members too.

2. Block the Rays- Apply a generous amount of sunscreen or sunblock before heading out-

doors. Be sure to reapply every couple of hours, and after swimming or sweating.

3. Dress Smart- Wear light, loose-fitting, breathable clothing; a hat, correct shoes, sunscreen and wet bandanas to keep you cool while in the sun.

For pets, protect paws against blistering by hitting the trails during cooler times of the day when the ground isn't hot or by putting booties on pets to help shield paws from the hot ground. Touch the pavement or ground with the back of your hand. If you cannot hold it there for five seconds, the surface is too hot for your dog's paws.

4. Stay Salty- Food helps keep up energy and replace salt lost from sweating. Eating snacks such as jerky, granola, trail mix, tuna and dried fruit is a fantastic way to nourish your body while on the trails.

5. Buddy System- Two brains are better than one. It's

beneficial to have someone with you in hot conditions so you can look after each other on the trail. With high temperatures hitting Texas, heat-related illnesses are common and having a friend around to help recognize the early symptoms can save you from getting sick.

6. Plan Ahead- Study the map and have it with you. Average hikers move at 2 miles per hour, so allow yourself plenty of time to avoid hiking in the heat of the day. Make sure to rest in a cool or shaded area to recover from the heat if necessary. It is also a good idea to let someone know your plan before you hit the trails and what time you should be back. at way, if you become lost, people know where to look.

For more information about heat safety, visit the TPWD website.

Free ice cream highlights July 4th e Jimmy Simmons Band will headline the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Lamar State College Port Arthur while Motiva will be on hand dishing out free Blue Bell ice cream. e event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center on the campus of LSCPA, 1800 Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur.

A special tribute will be paid to the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit of Port Arthur, which is led by Commanding Officer Captain Jacqueline M. Twomey.

Jimmy Simmons and his band will play jazz renditions of patriotic favorites while the college

hosts family-style games for the kids. Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Also performing is Port Arthur ISD administrator Dwight Wagner, who will sing “God Bless America”.

Motiva, in its annual tribute to summer and the Fourth, will be serving free Blue Bell ice cream while supplies last. e event at the college is a lead-up to the annual fireworks show hosted by the City of Port Arthur. e fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. with plenty of room along the seawall adjacent to the college. Be sure to bring a lawn chair!

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Traveling long distances can put drivers at risk of falling asleep, getting distracted or becoming impatient.

The Texas Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to stay alert and avoid drowsy or aggressive driving while behind the wheel this summer.

BE SAFE ... DRIVE SMART! TxDOT offers tips to help drivers reach their destinations safely Summertime in Texas is the height of travel season, which means scores of people will be hitting the highways for long road trips, state park visits or lazy lake days.

Traveling long distances can put drivers at risk of falling asleep, getting distracted or becoming impatient. e Texas Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to stay alert and avoid drowsy or aggressive driving while behind the wheel this summer.

Be safe as you travel the state’s highways during the busy summer driving season.

• Always obey posted speed limits and drive a safe speed for traffic, road and weather conditions.

• Be extra cautious driving through road construction or maintenance work zones.

• When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck or TxDOT vehicle with amber or blue flashing lights on the side of the road, move over a lane. If moving over is not possible, slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when you approach a stopped vehicle.

• Keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of you.

• Drive with your lights on so you are more visible to oncoming traffic.

• Watch for motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedes-

trians.

Take precautions to prevent drowsy driving, especially when traveling long distances.

• Never drink alcohol or take sedating medications before driving.

• Get plenty of rest before your trip.

• Schedule breaks every two hours or 100 miles. Rest for 15 to 20 minutes during each stop.

• Avoid driving between midnight and 6 a.m.

• Take advantage of the state’s Safety Rest Areas and Travel Information Centers.

• For long trips, travel with a companion who can help you stay alert and share the driving.

Be patient and avoid driving aggressively or engaging with those who do.

• Plan ahead to allow time for delays. Traffic congestion can be a problem almost anywhere.

• Don't tailgate or flash your lights at another driver.

• Remember, the left lane is for passing only. If you're in the left lane and someone wants to pass, move over and let the driver by.

• Keep your emotions in check and focus on your own driving.

• If you encounter an aggressive driver, don’t engage. Give angry drivers plenty of room, avoid eye contact and if you're concerned for your safety, call 9-1-1.

Bridge City ISD earns top honor in Texas Ag’s Farm Fresh Challenge Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recognized Bridge City ISD with a Sharp Cheddar Award for its achievement in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 2018 Farm Fresh Challenge.

This achievement was recognized at the annual Business of Numbers and Nutrition Conference in Austin. Every October, schools participating in the challenge incorporate more Texas products in meals and provide memorable lessons about healthy lifestyles

and Texas agriculture.

“Texas agriculture offers something local for any meal or menu and when schools serve that food in the cafeteria, families are more likely to put it on the table at home,” Commissioner Miller said.

“When a school meal includes products like citrus, lean beef or low-fat milk from Texas, it provides a lesson in healthy eating that lasts a lifetime and an economic boost that benefits the entire community.”

More than 54 million meals are served during the month

long challenge, which encourages each district’s efforts to keep their buying power close to home and support local economies and businesses.

Farm Fresh Challenge participation increased 29 percent from 2017 to 2018, with more than 230 school districts participating in 2018 Farm Fresh Challenge. Sharp Cheddar award winners have met the high standards of the Farm Fresh Challenge and have showcased extraordinary commitment to Texas agriculture.

Get ready for college now Get Ready Before You Arrive on Campus

Moving from high school to college can be a big transition for students. If you're stressing over this new life chapter, there are ways you can prepare before even stepping foot in a classroom or dorm.

From researching academic support to developing strong technical skills, the following tips can help incoming freshmen get organized and build a foundation for college success.

Read as Much as Possible College course work consists of substantially more reading than is required in high school. Students should start getting used to the increased workload by reading books during high school

and the summer before college.

What you read is not as important as how much, but it helps to select recommendations for your intended college major or areas of academic and personal interest.

Grow Your Technical Skill Set Becoming comfortable with technology is an essential part of college readiness, as it will help you complete projects and daily homework assignments.

From being able type quickly and accurately to knowing how to navigate online research, stu-

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Polish Your Social, People and Soft Skills College pushes students to develop strong communication skills. From group projects to communicating with professors and employers, an ability to convey ideas clearly and work collaboratively will serve students well.

In addition, leadership and problem-solving skills will be important qualities when it comes time to apply for jobs and internships during school and after graduation.

Embrace Time-Management Balancing the academic and social demands of college can be a challenge for even the most diligent student. But there are plenty of digital tools designed for students, and a little organization can go a long way in making sure students use time wisely.

Smartphone apps can help keep study schedules on track and provide a visual of free time and responsibilities.

Weigh Getting a Job Freshman Year College is expensive, and costs go beyond tuition and fees. Day-to-day expenses like eating out, commuting and weekend entertainment make up a significant chunk of a student's college budget. A parttime job can alleviate budget strains, but also take time away from classes.

Before making the decision to work as a college freshman, talk

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Know How to Stay Safe Whether walking back from a late-night class or from an evening out with friends, it's important for students to feel safe at college. Practice common sense, such as being aware of your surroundings, and learn how your college handles safety issues.

Both parents and students should take time before the semester begins to become familiar with the campus' safety resources and procedures.

Contact Professors Before Classes Start Cultivating a strong relationship with professors can go a long way in helping students succeed. Once you've selected your classes, consider emailing a handful of your instructors or see if you can meet up with someone during orientation.

Make sure to be respectful and mature in all communications you have with professors and other academic staff.

Make the Most of Orientation Activities Orientation is a great way for students to make friends and get acclimated. Ask plenty of questions and try to be as outgoing as possible. Realize that everyone is trying to make friends and adjust to a new environment.

After orientation, many schools offer unique first-year experiences that help students further connect with their classmates and college community.

The Backstreet Boys, a 90s music sensation, is already drawing huge crowds for their worldwide tour in support of their new album ‘DNA’.

They will perform at the Toyota Center in Houston on August 31 and then at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana on September 3.

Concerts Aug. 3 MC Hammer, Sir Mixalot, Doug E. Fresh, Kid ‘N Play, Rob Base, Tone Loc, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Aug. 6 311, Dirty Heads, White Oak Music Hall, Houston Aug. 14 Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land, Houston Aug. 17 Tom Keifer, Warehouse Live, Houston Aug. 22 Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Elle King, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands

From Page 7A Aug. 23 A Flock of Seagulls, Missing Persons, The Motels, Bow Wow Wow, Wang Chung, Real Life, The Escape Club, The Vapors, Boys Don’t Cry, Farrington and Mann, H2O Pool, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. The Tubes, Warehouse Live, Houston Aug. 31 Backstreet Boys, Toyota Center, Houston Sept. 3 Backstreet Boys, Cajundome, Lafayette, La. Sept. 7 Chris Young, Chris Janson, Locash, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands

Sept. 8 John Mayer, Toyota Center, Houston Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira, Behemoth, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Sept. 9 KISS, Toyota Center, Houston Sept. 21 Carrie Underwood, Toyota Center, Houston Peter Frampton, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Sept. 22 Iron Maiden, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Carrie Underwood, Cajundome, Lafayette, La.

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Identifying Jesus

Charles Empey

CHARLES EMPEY Guest Columnist For The Record First John 5:1 “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God…” Everyone knows who their Mayor is by name and who he or she is by his or hers authority. There is a reason that in a court of law we call the judge “your honor.” We know who he is and what powers he has in our case before him.

Jesus name in the simplest definition means “savior.”

We declare Him to be our Savior, but there were many people called “Jesus” in that day. There are many today who are named “Jesus,” but they are not the Savior of my soul.

Notice in our verse that it says that it is important to the salvation of one’s soul to understand that Jesus of Nazareth is not just another man named “Jesus.” Jesus of Nazareth is called “the

Christ.” Christ means the anointed one…the One anointed of God to be the one and only Messiah, Savior, yea, the Christ.

Muslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons and many others often are willing to call Jesus a man of God, or a prophet, or a good man in history, etc. but not “the Christ.” They don’t believe what the Bible says about Him being the one anointed of God to be the Savior of the souls of men from sin and condemnation. The Bible says, “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God…” Jesus said in John 3:3,5 “You must be born again to see and enter the kingdom of God.” No one can be saved, born again, thus cannot enter heaven without being born again and is identified as being born of God by who they say Jesus is…”the Christ,” the anointed of God, yea, sent of God to die for our sins and rise the third day.

First John 4:10 says, “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 1:12 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to

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

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

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

Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Colony Baptist Church

those who believe in His name: “ Received Him how and as who? Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” So, it is by faith we receive Jesus as the Christ, the one anointed, sent of God, to be our Savior, and who ever calls upon Him by faith to save them from their sins and condemnation will be saved. Romans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Jesus was called “God with us” in Matthew 1:23 “…they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, God with us.” Through the veins of Jesus ran holy blood, the only blood that could wash sins away. (Rev. 1:5) Father in Heaven, thank you for anointing your Son, Jesus, to be the Christ of our salvation. Thank you for sending Him, and thank you, Jesus, for being willing to come to die for our sins and rise the third day conquering the power of sin, death and

hell. Lord Jesus, I believe on you to be the Christ, the personal Savior of my soul sent of God the Father. You are the personification of the love of God and I accept and receive you by faith into my heart. Amen The day in April, 1965 that I learned and believed Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and Savior of my soul, I accepted Him in my heart by faith.

Take heart. Jesus is truly God having come and was born into our flesh and suffered every temptation and hardship known to the human race in consequence of sin, but He Himself sinned not and went to the cross sinless, therein, the holy sacrifice, the Christ.

Believe and receive Jesus as the Christ of your soul and life and be eternally at peace in His gift of eternal life.

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

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

Email: Stpauls@stpaulsorangetx.com

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 Bill Collier, Pastor

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

Sunday School for all ages 9:15 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service & Mission Activities for Children 6:00 pm

In His Steps

Not Your Average Church 2656B Mac Arthur Dr. • Orange • 409-670-2701

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546

Saturday (Sabbath Day): 10:00 am Bible Class 11:00 am Worship / 6 pm Worship Tuesday: 7:00 pm Open Bible Study PASTOR: STEVE NEAL “We are here for lost souls, not noses and nickles.”

Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

“Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

West Orange Christian Church

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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 Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

www.fumcorange.org

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

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 Co-Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

Starlight

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

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

611 N. 9th St. • Orange

Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

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

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

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

CORNERSTONE

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH

BAPTIST CHURCH

13353 FM 1130 • Orange

Dementia Care Givers’ Support Group

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

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

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

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Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

HOUSE FOR SALE Home for Sale on Irving Street in West Orange. Asking $179,000, 2,900 SQ FT. 6 acres. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, hardwood floor, large sun room.

Contact 9am-5pmMonday-Friday at 409-883-3340 or 409-988-3950

FOR RENT For Rent: Avail.

June 1, 3 BR, 2 full bath Mobile Home in Bridge City at Shady Estates Mobile Home Park.

CA/H, very nice.

Must pass background check. $850 month inludes water, garbage & lawn care. NO pets.

409-330-0933 House For Rent: 2 bedroom 1 bath house in BCISD. Stove, refrigerator furnished, ceiling fans in bedrooms.

New carpet in living room and bedrooms.

Washer/ Dryer hook ups, central air/heat, carport very large storeroom. House looks like a beach cabin with porch over looking private lake. Tenant pays all utilities. Rent $1100.00 w/ deposit $500.00. No Pets inside or outside. call 409-735-8288.

RV RENTAL SPACE

RV Space for rent for $400 a month, electric, water & garbage provided.

Located on Cow Bayou at Peggy’s Place.Call 409-9883918

RV FOR SALE New 29 FT. Cherekke RV, price reduced, sleeps 4.

Call 409-988-2804 for more good news.

MISC FOR SALE Entergy Approved Electric Service Pole $300.00 value / cost $100.00.

Large old type attic fan w/ new electric motor $50.00. 10” Industrial Shop Saw w/ extensions for wide cuts, includes dust ejector system $2500 Value / cost $800.00.

Please call 409-313-1932

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale this Fri., 6/28 & Sat., 6/29 from 8 am to 2 pm at 2927 Angie Lane, 77632. Tools, rod & reels, tackle boxes, kitchen items, other misc.

Garage Sale this Fri., 6/28 & Sat., 6/29 from 7 am to 4 pm at 4772 Walea Dr., Orange, it is 1 mile North of I-10 off hwy 62, turn left.

Moving sale everything is going.

Garage Sale on Sat., 6/29 from 8 am to 4 pm at 2822 Jackie St., Orange Home items, rotisserie, stainless double sink with Delta faucet, sheets, towels.

Garage Sale on Sat., 6/29 from 8 am until at 370 White Oak in Bridge City.

Vintage, new items, kitchenware, food save, Wilton pans & decorationg supplies, lamps, furniture, wall and home decor, new craftsman tool box, toys, X-Box & games, womens & mens clothes, shoes, hunting gear, girls clothes 3T to small, BBQ smoker pit on trailer. Way to much to list.

Garage Sale on 6/29 from 7 am to noon at 5783 Myrtle St, Orange. Various items. All must go.

CLASSIFIEDS 409-735-5305

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

ESTATE SALE Mini Estate Sale on Sat., 6/29 from 8 am till noon at 1836 W. Decker Ave. in Orange, 77632. Lots of furniture, tools, power equipment, rugs, yard decor & misc.

CEME TERY PLOT 2 Plots in Autumn Oaks Cemetery. $2950 Please call 409-988-4397

AUTO FOR SALE 2002 Chev Silverado pickup, 145K, good condition mechanical & body, except for AC. Bed Cover $2000 cash OBO Located in Orange. Please call 409-886-3235 or 409-670-6560

SERVICES Free Scrap metal removal.

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

Please call us or text us at 409-330-1422 NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MELVIN L. BECKER aka MELVIN LEE BECKER, Deceased, were issued on May 13, 2019, in Cause No. P18412, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Sabine L. King.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LOUIE B. O’NEAL aka LOUIE BERTREND O’NEAL, Deceased, were issued on May 13, 2019, in Cause No. P18322, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Linda Bielecki.

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

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

c/o:

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100

Dated the 13th day of May, 2019.

Dated the 13th day of May, 2019.

James R. Dunaway

James R. Dunaway

Attorney for:

Attorney for:

James R. Dunaway Sabine l. King

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100

Orange, TX 77631-0100 jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

WANT TO WIN SCHLITTERBAHN TICKETS? ASK US HOW 409-886-7183

NOW HIRING all

James R. Dunaway Linda Bielecki

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100

Orange, TX 77631-0100 jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

SEWING Jean hemming or sewing. Please call and leave message.409-238-1230

positions!

16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov

Vin#1GNEC13Z32J239060 02 CHEV Owed $652.00 Vin#3N1AB61E77L706278 07 NISSAN Owed $848.35

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

HELP WANTED

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

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of TIMOTHY SCOTT BOLLMAN, Deceased Cause No. P18482 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on JUNE 12, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Timothy Scott Bollman, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse, 801 W. Division., Orange, Texas 77630.

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

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on June 12, 2019.

BRANDY ROBERTSON, By:

County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

Samantha McInnis

, Deputy

Samantha McInnis

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Al-Anon meetings are held Thursday’s at 7 p.m. inside the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City.

Please call Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333 for more information.

Al-Anon meets Sundays and Weds., at 7:00 p.m., at the North Orange Baptist Church located at 4775 N. 16th St (Rear), in Orange, TX. Please call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info or consultation.

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: 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.

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 Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange, meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m., please join us.

FIELD WORKERS

FIELD WORKERS

Seven (7) temp positions; approx. 2 months; job to begin 8/10/19 through 10/10/19 Duties: to plant sugar cane by hand; cleaning of ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. Work requires bending and stooping to reach ground level crop. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon- fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered.

All work tools provided.

Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Burt Oubre Farms located in St. Martinville, LA and Raymond Hebert Farms located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 224-8894 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 886535.

One (1) temporary positions; approx 5 months; Job to begin on 8/6/19 through 1/15/20. Duties: To operate farm equipment in the sugar cane fields; to assist with the operation and performing of minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Distribution of sugar cane to local mills; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time.

Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by M.J. Naquin, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985)447-3296. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701and reference LA job order #889036.

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How to Combat Summer Brain Drain Through Reading

THEME: SAY IT IN FRENCH

(StatePoint) Brain drain is a common problem among students during the long summer months spent outside the classroom.

ACROSS 1. House of Winterfell 6. Sugar Ray Robinson’s punch 9. Concert units 13. Water-resistant wool cloth 14. ____ Baba 15. Bay window 16. Wafting pleasantness 17. Between Big and Wolf 18. Halle or Chuck 19. *Face-to-face 21. *Feeling of familiarity 23. A pop 24. Cremation pile 25. *Geographic cape in French 28. Indira Gandhi’s dress 30. Like an echo 35. Away from wind 37. Threads 39. Small drum 40. Do like buffaloes 41. “Peter, Peter Pumpkin ____” 43. Kind of pool 44. Monotonous sound 46. Facts and figures 47. Eminem, a.k.a. ____ Shady 48. Dines at home 50. a.k.a. The Islamic State 52. Rocks in “on the rocks” 53. Perfect houseplant spot 55. “T” in Greek 57. *Overused idea 60. *____-faire 64. Southern chicken stew 65. Tire measurement 67. Branch of Islam 68. Discombobulate 69. Summer color 70. Worry or cause anxiety 71. Back talk 72. Be in a cast 73. Arm cast holder

For an easier transition back to school in the fall, your family can use the summer to get kids -- and the entire family -hooked on books. It may be simpler than it sounds, as reading to and with children at a young age has the potential to form a life-long habit.

What’s more, experts say that personalized books can offer children a greater motivation to read while helping them to build certain skills more effectively.

“Personalized books are proving to be particularly well-suited material for engaging readers of all ages while building their vocabulary and improving reading proficiency,” says Dr. Natascha Crandall, a researcher and educational consultant for children’s media.

Indeed, research compiled

by National Literacy Trust demonstrates that personalized books can help children perceive themselves as readers, boost vocabulary recall, improve reading comprehension and give children increased opportunities to see their gender, ethnicity and cultural background represented in literature.

For the summer months ahead, keep young minds active and engaged with the following personalized books for kids: • Recommended for ages 0-8, “The Little Boy or Girl Who Lost Their Name” tells a story based on the letters of a child’s name, so a kid named Charlie might meet a chameleon, hippo, aardvark, robot, lobster, imp and elephant. The story is as unique as the child’s name.

sions of themselves in the pages of the book. Recommended for ages 5 and up, and full of vibrant colors, characters and detail, kids will get lost in the illustrations for hours.

• Great bedtime reading can bring sweet dreams. Personalized from cover to cover, “Bedtime for You” is written in rhyme and each book is 9 inches by 9 inches – ideal for little hands

To learn more about personalized books and to create your own for your children, visit wonderbly.com.

“Parents play a pivotal role in building their children’s reading proficiency,” says Dr. Crandall. “The summer is the perfect time to provide children with the type of books that will foster a lifelong love of reading and give them a leg up in the classroom in the fall.”

DOWN 1. Serb or Croat 2. Famous Amos 3. Tumults 4. Chart anew 5. Butcher, baker and candlestick maker 6. #6 Across, pl.

7. *Pie ____ ____ Mode

8. Fussy old woman 9. ____ code 10. Type of nuclear missile 11. Paddington Bear’s homeland 12. “Rocky” star 15. Express disapproval 20. Extremely angry 22. Poetic “before” 24. Cindy Brady’s do, sing.

25. *____ blanche 26. Luau greeting 27. Lively 29. Yellow brick one 31. Ugly old witches 32. Obelus, pl.

33. Not Doric nor Corinthian 34. *CrËme de la ____

• A personalized searchand-find extravaganza, “Where Are You…” includes fun challenges where children can explore alternate universes -- and spot different ver-

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36. Flightless birds 38. Series of reps, pl.

42. Yogurt-based dip 45. Slip-up in pool 49. National Institute of Health 51. Talks back 54. Former Greek coins 56. Run-of-the-mill 57. Musical finale 58. Jar covers 59. Bodily disorders 60. Laundry room fire hazard 61. Opposing prefix 62. Involved in a secret 63. Sound of passing bullet 64. *Faux one 66. *Cul-de-____