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Week of Wednesday, July 10, 2019

E. Roundbunch bridge opening delayed again Dave Rogers

For The Record

The finish line is in sight, but it’s been pushed back again. An official with the Texas Department of Transportation said Tuesday that the historic swing bridge on East Roundbunch Road isn’t expected to reopen until the end of August. The previously stated timeline for the $11.4 million project was for a mid-July completion. And before that, it was in early 2019. And before that, mid-2018. The bridge has been closed since March of 2017 for structural repairs. “Seems like everything always takes longer,” Orange County Engineer Clark Slacum said. “It’s just the way it works.” Slacum said last week, “My understanding is the contractor is in the process of getting all the instrumenta-

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tion to work right, to be set correctly.” Sarah Dupre, public information officer for TxDOT, said the problem

is electrical. “They have to do certain things at certain times and something else delayed the timeline,” she said. “The electrical installation got delayed.” Peggy Albair said electrical problems matched what she’s heard. Albair is a more than slightly interested watcher of the project. She’s the owner of Peggy’s Place Cajun restaurant at 2682 E. Roundbunch, the east foot of the bridge over Cow Bayou. Business has practically zeroed out since the bridge closed more than two years ago. “On Thursdays through Saturdays, we’re open from

Harrington wins BC city council appointment Dave Rogers

For The Record

After six years on the City of Bridge City’s buildings and standards committee, Danny Harrington let it be known around City Hall that he would welcome a new challenge. “I told them if they had a position with a little more involved, I might be interested,” he said, “but I never thought it would be on the city council. “I’m honored and thankful they chose me for this honor.” Mayor David Rutledge said “several people expressed interest” in the week-old opening and “a majority of the council voted for him.” Harrington, 60, a machinist at Firestone, was named Monday night to fill out the remainder of Eric Andrus’ term as Place 4 city council member. Andrus announced his resignation Tuesday, July 2, because his new house is outside city boundaries. He was in his fifth term and set to “term out” in May 2020.

Harrington said, “I plan to run next year, but first, let me get my feet wet and see how this works out.” Harrington Replacing Andrus could be just the first of a couple of changes in the city council lineup at Bridge City. Former mayor and current council member Kirk Roccaforte has expressed interest in an appointment as Orange County Commissioner Precinct 3, a nod that could come as soon as Wednesday’s county meeting. On Tuesday, July 2, both County Judge Carl Thibodeaux and Precinct 3 Commissioner John Gothia, who represents the south end of the county including Bridge City, resigned. Gothia was required to step down as commissioner before he could be named Thibodeaux’s successor, which he said was his desire. Bridge City secretary JeanBRIDGE CITY Page 3A

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but we don’t get anybody after 3 o’clock,” she said. “A lot of times, our lunch run is over by 1 o’clock. “Nobody wants to come [the long way] around. Some days at lunch, we don’t get

but maybe $100, which doesn’t cover anything.” Peggy’s is open seven days a week, including from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays. “But we’re trying to hold

on as best we can,” she said. Before the bridge was closed, Peggy’s was packed during lunch. But Albair says people with only an hour for lunch can’t make the long way around from Bridge

City, west on Texas Avenue to FM 1006 to East Roundbunch. Slacum knows it isn’t just diners who used to drive BRIDGE OPENING Page 3A

Dunn business, Seth Martin honored by BCCC Texas-87 Digital Outdoor Advertising Staff Report

For The Record

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Texas 87 Digital Outdoor Advertising has been named Business of the Month for July 2019. Owner Mark Dunn accepted the award from Ambassador/ Board Member Lucy Fields. Award presentation took place at the July Networking Coffee hosted by Merle Norman and Milli Kids Boutique on Tuesday. Mark Dunn is a lifelong resident of Bridge City and a self-employed business owner here. His company, Mark Dunn Advertising, was founded in Bridge City in 1981 as a local advertising agency providing graphic deBCCC BUSINESS Page 3A

Pictured Left to Right: Mark Dunn owner of Texas-87 Digital Outdoor Advertising and Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Lucy Fields.

Seth Martin Employee of the Month Staff Report

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Seth Martin, of Brick Oven Pizza, has been named July Employee of the Month. Seth accepted his award from Lifetime Ambassador Dave Derosier, owner of OhainWEB.com, at the chamber’s July Networking Coffee hosted by Merle Norman and Milli Kids Boutique. Seth is a 2017 graduate of Bridge City High School. He is currently a sophomore at Lamar University where he is majoring in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering. Seth received gifts and gift

Pictured left to right: Tammy Martin mother of Seth Martin BCCC Employee of the Month, and

BCCC EMPLOYEE Page 3A Dave Derosier, BCCC Ambassador.

OC native coaches team to California Championship win Penny Leleux

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Gerald Mathews had great athletic ability in high school, but he was too small for team sports. He never let that hold him back. Today Mathews is a tennis coach in California and his team recently captured the CIF Southern Section Division 2 championship at the Claremont Club in Claremont, California. “When I was little my mom told me to try and change the planet you were assigned to,” said Mathews. “Some people would say winning a State Championship is the pinnacle of high school coaching, but to me, this message made the title valid and much bigger than a

Orange native, Gerald Mathews, coached his tennis team all the way to the CIF Southern Section Division 2 Championship in California.

trophy.” His small stature made football out of the question and he didn’t have the height for basketball. His mother, Velenta Mathews, said he was a great soccer player, but that wasn’t a fit either. “You need to find an individual sport,” his mother, AKA: Vinnie, told him. He was great at golf, but it was too expensive to pursue. Mathews settled on tennis. Rackets cost $40. His mother said she would put in $10, but he would have to earn the rest to get a racket. Vinnie said he earned an additional $10 and found a racket for $20 at Walmart. Even though he finally had the proper equipment, he had to earn the right to even try out for the team. West Orange-

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Stark tennis coach Michael Washburn made Gerald spend the summer before his junior year playing each of the top six players on the team and keep the scores. “He didn’t win any of the matches,” said his mother. “When school started, Gerald brought to scores to the coach.” Even though he didn’t win any of the matches, that didn’t matter to the coach; what mattered was Mathew’s determination to become part of the team. Coach Washburn let him try out and within two weeks, Mathews started winning and took the number one spot on the team. Back then F&F Sports was the only place in the Orange GERALD MATHEWS Page 3A

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Texas passed a law legalizing hemp, prosecutors dropping marijuana cases Jolie McCullough and Alex Samuels The Texas Tribune Because of a new state law, prosecutors across Texas have dropped hundreds of low-level marijuana charges and have indicated they won’t pursue new ones without further testing. But the law didn’t decriminalize small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption. It legalized hemp and hemp-derived products, like CBD oil. An unintended side effect of the law is that it has made it difficult for law enforcement to tell if a substance is marijuana or hemp, according to prosecutors. Among other provisions, House Bill 1325 changed the definition of marijuana from certain parts of the cannabis plant to those parts that contain a higher level of tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that produces a high. It’s a difference numerous district attorneys, the state’s prosecutor’s association and state crime labs say they don’t have the resources to detect, weakening marijuana cases where defendants could claim the substance is instead hemp. “The distinction between marijuana and hemp requires proof of the THC concentration of a specific product or contraband, and for now, that evidence can come only from a laboratory capable of determining that type of potency — a category which apparently excludes most, if not all, of the crime labs in Texas right now,” stated an advisory released by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association last month. A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety, which runs more than a dozen state crime labs to conduct forensic testing, including drugs, for local agencies said it does not have equipment, procedures or

House Bill 1325 changed the definition of marijuana from certain parts of the cannabis plant to those parts that contain a higher level of tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that produces a high. PHOTO: Marjorie Kamys Cotera for The Texas Tribune

resources to determine the amount of THC in a substance. Some involved in the hemp legislation have countered that there is already available equipment to test suspected drugs, even if it isn’t in most crime labs. Still, top prosecutors from across the state and political spectrum — from Harris to Tarrant counties — have dismissed hundreds of pending marijuana charges since the law was signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and immediately went into effect on June 10. They have also signaled they won’t pursue any new charges without testing a substance to indicate if there is more than 0.3% of THC, the now-legal limit to distinguish between hemp and marijuana. “In order to follow the Law as now enacted by the Texas Legislature and the Office of the Governor, the jurisdictions … will not accept criminal charges for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana (4 oz. and under) without a lab test result proving that the evidence seized has a THC concentration over .3%,” wrote the district attorneys from Harris, Fort Bend, Bexar and Nueces counties in a new joint policy released Wednesday morning. Tarrant County’s District

Attorney’s Office previously issued a similar statement, and since last month has dismissed 234 low-level marijuana cases. Harris is in the process of dismissing 26, according to a spokesperson. And Travis County officials said Wednesday evening 32 felony and 61 misdemeanor marijuana and THC cases were being dropped, according to a statement and KXAN News. Peter Stout, the CEO and president of the crime lab used by the Houston Police Department, said until the law went into effect June 10, all that was required to identify something as marijuana was a quick test to check for the presence of cannabinoids in things like a plant, a gummy or vape pen oil. Determining how much, if any, THC is present, is much more complicated, he said, and he is unable to do it now. “The plant stuff is one thing,” he said. “All these edibles and infused products is a whole different thing, and I don’t know what we do about that.” Testing can be done, Stout said, but equipment to test forensic quality on those types of products — needed to determine if it is a controlled substance under state criminal definitions — costs

between $300,000 and $500,000. He estimated more than 20 labs would need such equipment to cover the state, and each would then need to go through the accreditation process. “People can comply with the law if given the tools to do it; it’s just going to cost time and money,” said Shannon Edmonds, director of governmental relations for the prosecutor association. But the Republican Senate sponsor of the hemp legislation, state Sen. Charles Perry of Lubbock, argued there’s already sufficient technology readily available for counties that need it to test suspected marijuana. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp that contains no more than 0.3% THC at the federal level, hemp and hemp products would have been crossing state lines anyway — even without legislative action. “Before the Texas Hemp Bill passed, hemp-derived products could enter our state and be bought and sold with little to no oversight,” Perry said. “In fact, the 2018 Farm Bill prohibits states from restricting the transportation of hemp with less than 0.3% THC. With the passage of the Texas Hemp Bill, we now have proper regulations in place to protect Texas consumers at every turn.” The state legislation, which called for no funding to purchase crime lab equipment, sailed through the Legislature unanimously, largely because of the federal law. Moore said the Legislature’s analysis that called for no fiscal impact to local jurisdictions is “obviously incorrect,” and claims agencies will have to absorb the costs of new or outsourced testing and court expenses to enforce the law. And because of the bill’s overwhelming support, when Abbott signed the bill June 10, it went into effect right away — which is part of

the problem, according to prosecutors. “This new law took effect immediately, without the usual grace period during which the procedures and regulations are decided and put in place to support law changes,” the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement. Abbott’s office did not respond to a request for comment for this story. The scramble among several district attorneys comes months after lawmakers rejected a bill by state Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, that would have lessened the criminal penalties for Texans found to possess small amounts of marijuana. But prosecutors have noted that the dropped cases and change in policy aren’t decriminalization. Tarrant County’s 234 dis-

missals can be refiled within two years if lab results are able to be produced, according to a spokesperson. And Harris County is continuing its marijuana diversion program, which allows those suspected of possessing small amounts of marijuana to complete a four hour class instead of being arrested. If people decide not to take the class, they can “wait and see if labs will become certified.” But in the meantime, at least in some parts of the state, it appears some marijuana convictions have been placed in limbo. “You may have to put your marijuana cases on the same ‘waiting for lab results’ shelf as your felony DNA cases and postpone them until the labs can provide the needed evidence for prosecution,” said the prosecutor association advisory.

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GOACC super-sizes its ‘Orange Grove’ Dave Rogers

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They don’t call it Orange for nothing and the future is looking bright and orange with big and heavy oranges. The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce rolled out its “The Orange Grove” project Tuesday, selling 650-pound, 30-inches-across concrete oranges “to promote pride and beautification in Orange County.” “This is a project for community beautification that has been in the works for four years,” Kris Kovatch, project coordinator, said. “These concrete oranges can be decorated, within city guidelines, something to tie the communities together.” Ida Schossow, chamber president, joined Kovatch Tuesday. They said their idea was borrowed from similar civic projects in Texas -- decorated tomatoes in Jacksonville, the self-described “Tomato Capital of Texas;” decorated frogs in McKinney – and decorated cows in Chicago. These sculptures are placed outside businesses and homes, each decorated by the individual displaying it. Kovatch said the sculptures would be designed and

Jacksonville, Texas, the self-proclaimed “Tomato Capital of Texas,” has decorated its downtown businesses and neighborhoods with large tomato sculptures for a decade. Chicago has had decorated cows downtown since 1999.

molded in Indiana. The cost to buy one is $250 for Chamber members. Non-members of the Chamber can purchase one for $500, with the purchase price including a one-year membership in the Chamber. Brad Childs of Childs Building Supply has volunteered to deliver the unpainted sculptures, and

Bridge City council nie McDowell said Tuesday Roccaforte “can’t legally serve in both jobs.” Rutledge said Tuesday night he “would not speculate” about the council’s move if Roccaforte was appointed as county commissioner. “If I get named as Commissioner Gothia’s replace-

area where you could get a tennis racket restrung. Mathews acquired a stringing machine and taught himself to restring rackets. He started stringing rackets for the entire team. Becoming an entrepreneur is how he earned money for equipment and trips when he joined the USTA Teams Tennis Association. “We went all over the state

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ment,” Roccaforte said, “then I will turn in my resignation at the end of this week and they’ll probably accept it Tuesday.” Rutledge said, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.” Harrington and his wife Agnes have six children and seven grandchildren.

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serve as purchase point for the paints to decorate the oranges. Delivery should begin this fall. A smaller, paperweight sized orange sculpture will also be available, Chamber officials said. Orangefield schools superintendent Stephen Patterson is chairman of the Chamber board for 2019.

He is a longtime official with Little League Baseball in Bridge City and is working on the district and state level for Little League now. “I think serving like this [on city council] is what I want to do,” Harrington said. “I’m proud of where I live and I want to see it grow.”

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once a month for competitions,” said Vinnie. When he graduated from West Orange-Stark High School in 1993, he became the only American to be recruited for the Lamar Tennis Team, which included the #1 player from Australia. Mathews has been coaching at Calabasas High School in Calabasas, California for five years. This year’s cham-

pionship was the first one for the school in 25 years. “We should be in sound shape for the future,” Mathews said. “It’s great for our community and our program. You can’t put a price tag on winning and once you get a taste of it, you want to do it again.” It looks like another local athlete will be earning a spot in the history books.

Business of the Month sign and marketing services for local businesses. In 1992 the agency joined with The Record Newspapers for editorial content, advertising design, photography and publishing. Dunn remains as general manager for The Record. In 2017 Mark Dunn Advertising launched Texas-87 Digital Outdoor Advertising with a digital billboard location entering Orange County at Bridge City on heavily travelled SH-87/73. The digital billboard is often referred to as “Bridge City’s Welcome Sign.” This stretch of state highway is one of just two primary arteries of transportation between Orange and Jefferson counties. The location also offers the highest traffic count of any outdoor advertising location in Orange County, second only to IH10. Each day approximately 37,000 vehicles pass the location. The state highway is heavily traveled by commuters of both counties. Industry, health care, educational centers, entertainment, commerce and careers contribute to a river of traffic flowing between the two counties every day. Dunn’s location is strategic

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for advertisers wanting to reach residents of the greater Orange County area, particularly Bridge City, Orangefield, Orange, and beyond. It is a healthy, mobile demographic experiencing increased growth. Unlike most advertising media in the Orange County market, Texas-87 Digital Outdoor is locally owned and operated. Dunn lives here, works here, shops here and pays taxes here. An advertiser’s investment in his digital outdoor advertising is also an investment in the community and helps support local commerce as a whole. According to Dunn, advertising rates are inexpensive compared to other media, including social media. Plans are available to fit the budget of any business, but Dunn is particularly conscience of the promotional needs of local business owners like himself. “We share in the common goals of the business community and are also proud to help promote the endeavors of our local civic organizations. Providing a platform to welcome visitors to our area is an important aspect of our digital media objec-

Employee of the Month certificates from the following businesses: Sabine River Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total Impressions, Dupuis Tire and Service

tives,” Dunn said. “Throughout the year our service organizations host an array of venues that promote goodwill and provide entertainment, education and funding for causes at the heart of the community. We are proud to be a messenger for these initiatives,” he said. The structure for the digital billboard was constructed by another Bridge City native Jimmy Dillon and his company Sign Doctor. The sign is located on property first owned by Clay Dunn in 1941 where he built the once renowned Mid-Way Motel after the completion of the Rainbow Bridge in 1938. Roy Dunn, Mark’s father, is the owner of the property. Texas 87 Digital Outdoor Advertising received an acrylic award sponsored by Sabine River Ford and gifts from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, 5Point Credit Union, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, Neches Federal Credit Union, OhainWEB.com, Wellspring Credit Union and Best Day Spa. Mark Dunn may be contacted through his website www.Texas87Digital.com, or by phone at (409) 221-0601.

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Center, The Penny Record, Bridge City Dairy Queen, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, Neches Federal Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial

Bridge opening delayed across that bridge daily. “I know a whole bunch of people that work on Chemical Row and live in the Bridge City area and they like that as a cut through, primarily to avoid the school zone,” he said. “Like everybody else, I’m anxious for the work to be

Arts of Bridge City, Best Day Spa, Wellspring Credit Union, OhainWEB.com, and 5Point Credit Union.

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done, to have it back in service.” Slacum said the main bayou traffic at the bridge is for Burton Shipbuilding and the Knife River concrete plant. “Most of Knife River’s material comes by barge,” said Slacum, whose Road and Bridge Department operates

the bridge. “We get a call from whoever’s pushing the barge saying, ‘I’ll be there in an hour.’” Slacum said only a few county employees can operate the bridge, “but we’re trying to get more trained.”

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2009

From The Creaux’s Nest THANKS “TIB” A special thanks to Judge Carl Thibodeaux who answered the call of duty and again did a yeoman’s job filling the county court judgeship. He is already recorded on Orange County history as the longest serving County Judge who came back for a four-month stay. Thibodeaux will be leaving soon so John Gothia can be certified but Tib has weathered so many storms we couldn’t let him leave without another disturbance coming by to say goodbye. Hopefully it will be a light-hearted storm that will make its presence felt in our area come Saturday evening. It will be fast moving and hopefully with modest winds. Just a goodbye to the old judge.*****I’m way behind and have to move on. Hop on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

PEROT CHANGED COURSE OF HISTORY Ross Perot, 89, died Tuesday, July 9. Perot, was a selfmade billionaire, renowned patriot and two-time Independent candidate for United States president. In the race with President George H. Bush and new comer Gov. Bill Clinton most believed that Perot picking off 19 percent of the vote hurt Bush and helped elect Clinton. Perot was the pioneer of the computer service industry who founded Electronic Data Systems Corp. in 1962 and Perot Systems 26 years later. Ross was just 5 ft. 6 in. tall but it is said that his presence filled a room. I recall the great political debates when Ross would steal the show with his colorful sayings and common sense approach. Ross Perot, Jr., described his father as a “Great family man and wonderful father but at the end of the day he was a wonderful humanitarian.” Perot was diagnosed with leukemia in February but in true Perot fashion he fought back, showing up at the office most days in his black suit with his American Flag lapel pin. He celebrated his 89th birthday in June with a family lunch at his office. The boy from Texarkana changed the course of history and pioneered the computer age.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 Owen Burton, because of his down-home common sense, business experience and really caring about his constituents, has been a good county commissioner. He’s well liked in his precinct and well-respected on the court. It will be good news to many that the word is on the street that commissioner Burton will run for another term.***** Barack Obama was elected and took over a country that was busted, fighting two wars and with gas prices over the ceiling. No doubt, if he does nothing, we are headed to another depression, worse than the first one. His plate is full, inheriting many problems. He has slowed the slide but it will take much more to cure the problem and bring people back up to the middle class. Meanwhile, the poor are becoming homeless.***** Bush / Cheney allowed big oil and the mortgage companies to rape the country and let the auto industry run rampant with million dollar bonuses, while losing money. They, by choice, invaded Iraq to the tune of a trillion dollars. Obama’s on the right track but it will take time and a lot of money to correct the wrongs. Warren Buffet says more money will be needed to solve the problems.****** It seems that Donna Scales has been spending a lot of time at hospitals in Houston. First with her mom, Vivian Dorman, who is doing well now, then she accompanied Judge Jimmy Scales, who had kidney stones removed.*****We hear through the grape vine that one of our longtime friends, Wilda Martin, broke her arm and is now undergoing therapy.*****Congrats to Eddie Toohey, from Brown Hearing Aid, who is the new Orange Rotary president.*****We stand to be corrected. John Davin, Lt. Col. USMC retired, from Arlington Heights, Illinois, sent us an e-mail to tell us that Ed McMahon was a decorated “Marine Corps” – not an Air Force pilot. He was a retired USMC colonel. John met him in 1975 in Little Rock when Ed emceed the reunion of the third Marine division. John was the recruiting officer at the time. *****Judge Pat let us know that the first game we attended of the Houston Texan World Football League was against the Philadelphia Bell. *****Everyday it seems that more comes out about Dick Cheney’s abuse of power. He really was a cancer on George W’s presidency and the country.*****Happy belated 50th anniversary to a great couple, Joe and Mary Ware, who were wed July 4, 1959. I’ve never met a nicer and sweeter lady than Ms. Mary. *****Orange heavyweight fighter Chris Henry TKO’d Shaun George in the sixth round in ESPN’s nationally televised fight from Philadelphia. Henry is now 24-2 overall in the heavyweight division with 19 KO’s. He is ranked 10 in the world.*****Congrats to Sheriff Keith Merritt and wife Marlene on their national Lions Club award. The Merritts were recognized Monday for their volunteer work after Hurricane Ike.*****Regardless of what you might have read, the Astros beat the Nationals Sunday 5-0. It was the last game before all-star break. The Astros hit 500 and are only three and a half games behind the first place Cardinals.*****We were sorry to learn that our friend and Tammy Davis’s father, H.H. Kirkpatrick, had triple bi-pass surgery over the weekend. The Firestone retiree started feeling bad with pain in his left arm and a few hours later was under the knife. Just a few days ago this great guy had sent us a box of Gulf crabs.

Randy Glenn Smitherman, 51, died July 6. Memorial services were held at Dorman Funeral Home. He attended Stark High School and was a member of Millwright Local 2484. Randy is survived by three brothers, Rick D. Smitherman, Regan B. Smitherman and Ronald K. Smitherman; step-brothers, William E. Force, Frederick Duane Force and Walter Brent Force, Greg Peveto, Jeff Peveto; and step-sister, Lisa G. Maze.***** Linda Susan Allbritton, 51, of Orange, passed way on Wednesday, July 8. Susan graduated from Little Cypress High School and Alvin Junior College. After graduation she worked as a court reporter. She is survived by her patents Harold and Nelda Allbritton; brothers, Mike Allbritton, Wayne Allbritton, and nieces and nephews.***** Vicki L. Cupp Morris, 57, of Orange, passed away Thursday, July 9. She was a 52 year resident of Orange and worked as a registered nurse for 21 years at Baptist Hospital in Orange. She is survived by husband, Bob Morris; father Odis Augustus Cupp; daughter, Carmie (Frederick) Bates; son, Jay Frederick; and step-daughters, Monique Fischer and Meghan Morris; step-sons, Raymond Morris and Carter Morris; four grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.******George Lee Guidry Sr., 86, of Orange died July 9. George worked for Firestone as a welder for 20 years and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. George is survived by son, George Lee Guidry Jr.; daughter, Mary Beth Derouen; grandchildren, Lisa and Jason Lingo, Jerry and Mary Ann Guidry, Scott and Kellie Derouen, Steve and Carla Derouen; ten great-grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1979 On July 22, Gordon Baxter “Barefoot Bax” or “Ole’ Uncle Gordon” will celebrate his 34th year in radio, which started in 1945.*****Tony Griffin, Orange native and longtime business man, died this week.*****On July 20, we will mark 10 years since the first man, Neil Armstrong, landed on the moon. He will forever be in the history books.*****Rose and Jay Campbell celebrate their 25th anniversary. They have two children, Joey, who lives in Bridge city and daughter Cathy, lives in Germany. *****The Bridge City Rotary Club ventured to Sartin’s in Sabine Pass. Charles Patton was nicknamed “Frog Legs,” Bill Townes, “Stuffed Crab.”*****Dan Duplantis celebrates a birthday on July 20.*****Cal Peterson has acquired Holmes Used Cars on Green Avenue*****Andy Verett, new Bridge City Police Chief, will be leaving Port Neches to assume his post. Andy is a former B.C. resident who was here when the area was known as Prairieview.*****Major Inman Jr. completes his first year as mayor in Orange.*****Bridge City coach Buddy Gillis is in a Lake Charles hospital after having suffered a blood clot, stroke and removal of a malignant tumor from his brain.*****Congratulations to Judge Pat Clark and Johnny McHugh, who were named “Outstanding Young Men in America.” Clark is County Court at Law judge, McHugh received his doctorate from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.*****Judge Pete Runnels’ wife, Carol, and grandparents Joe and Inez Runnels, are spending time staying with Lance Runnels, who is in the hospital recovering from being accidentally shot with a pellet gun.

45 Years Ago-1974 This week Sis and Mike Keogh celebrate their 25th anniversary. *****The July tournament of the Orange Bass Club was held over the weekend. Tom Humphrey won with a fine catch of 24 pounds, five ounces. He caught his fish at night on black worms in 10 to 18 feet of water. Willie Hayes had a good day with 16.6 pounds. One bass weighed seven pounds. Worms also paid off for coach Troy Woodall. He came in with a 10 fish limit and took third place with 16.4 pounds. Club president, Bob Zavada, came in fourth with 13.8 pounds. A crew from Orange traveled to Houston in a motor home driven by Ed Lovelace Wednesday night for the Texan game. On board were Houston Baker, Leland Morrow, Roy Dunn, Mike Pasternak, Jerry Pesson, Richard Corder and Joe Kazmar. (Editor’s note: The only passengers still around are Kaz, Mike and Roy.)*****Bridge City linebacker Mark Dunn has accepted a football full-ride scholarship to UTA and will be departing Aug. 16. Also attending UTA is Bridge City football player Jimmy Lacomb.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Our friend Judge Joe Parkhurst stopped in for a short visit Tuesday. He’s still going into hospital three times a week for four-hour dialysis treatments. Otherwise he’s upbeat and looking forward to when he will be able to take the treatments at home. He’s also looking forward to returning to the Lunch Bunch. He misses the fellowship with his friends. Joe is a great guy and always a pleasure to be with.*****Last Friday marked the longest economic expansion in history, 10 straight years since 2009 when Obama took over during a recession. Trump has been riding the economic wave since taking office.*****I hear John Roy went fishing at his lake cabin last weekend. I waited all day Monday for him to bring in some white perch. No such luck.*****If you missed the Homerun Derby Monday night you missed a heck of a record show by two rookies.*****After being off for a week, the Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and next week. The Bunch is exploring other places to try out. Everyone always welcome.*****Two seats will be open on the Bridge City Council due to Kirk Roccaforte becoming a county commissioner. Eric Andrus is giving up his seat because he is moving out of the city limits. This young man has done a great job and like his granddad Bill Smith, a former councilman, he loves the city. Good luck to Eric and Kirk as they move on. I knew for a longtime that Kirk would someday end up on the court. He and Thibodeaux go back a long way and have worked closely together. There was no doubt ‘Tib’ would appoint him. Just think, if Dean Crooks hadn’t resigned, John Gothia might never have been county judge and Kirk would have had to wait. So it goes in politics, one move can set off the dominos.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On July 10, longtime friend Donna Riley, retired from BCISD, who we have known since she was a pup working at P.S. Tire Supply as a DE student, has a birthday today.. Also getting older today is the notorious daredevil Ron Moreau. He’s lived a charmed life and cheated the odds.*****Celebrating on July 11, is our friend of 50odd years, Dayle Gunn Weatherford, who Stump was fortunate to grab onto. They are living a great life. Also celebrating today is Cleon Hogan, a guy who knows a

thing or two about race horses.*****July 12, Christi Khoury, a great gal and good friend, celebrates. Sharing birthdays is former county commissioner Sue Bearden and medical practitioner Lana Griffith.*****July 13, a special lady that we know, Virginia “Ginny” Cox, is fighting to reach her 91st. birthday, God bless her. Billy Bryant also celebrates today.*****Ella Stubbing, Calvin Rutledge and Brenda Ellender are special folks celebrating birthdays on July 14.*****Our buddy Tommy Harmon, pretty Peggy Claybar, Mayor Larry Spears, Jr. and a great lady, Melissa Eshbach are celebrating birthdays on this day.*****On July 16, former school teacher Carlis Reed Roy celebrates, also a happy birthday to our friend Preston Fuller, who hasn’t stopped by for a long time. Best Wishes, Happy Birthday to all. Please see complete list below.*****This week, 138 years ago, July 14, 1881, William “Billy the Kid” Bonney was killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Summer, Lincoln County, N.M. I understand we can expect more movies made about that Wild West period. Most of us old guys were raised on cowboy movies, mostly the good guy, bad guy shoot’em ups. It didn’t do us no harm, we just rode off on our stick horse. *****British Ambassador Kim Darroch in leaked documents described Trump as “inept” and “uniquely dysfunctional.” He said Trump’s presidency could “crash and burn and end in disgrace.” The British government is standing by it’s ambassador. I’m sure other ambassadors have the same opinion of Trump. He has now lashed out at Prime Minister Theresa May.*****The U.S. Women won a record fourth World Cup title, the second in a row, by beating the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday night in Lyon France. Megan Rapinoe won the Golden Ball as top player and the Golden Boot as top scorer. She became the oldest player to score in a Women’s World Cup final. Rapinoe drew the ire of President Trump by saying she would refuse to visit the White House. A ticker tape parade, hosted by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio will be held Wednesday. The Mayor said, “These women captured the hearts of a nation.”*****Congratulations to Mark Dunn for his Texas 87 Digital Sign being selected as Business of the Month by the Bridge City Chamber. The presentation/mixer took place Tuesday morning at Merle Norman, in Orange. Mark donates a portion of the sign to highlight the city, chamber and school events. He was presented a plaque along with other goodies.

BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday wishes on July 10 to Edye Patterson, Joni Harvey, Kori Brown, Paula Auffurth. Celebrities celebrating on this day are Pop singer Jessica Simpson, 38, actors Adrian Grenier, 42 and Phyllis Smith, 67.*****July 11: Michael Brinson, Charlotte Stout and Kathy Lynd all celebrate. Joining them are fashion designer Giorgio Armani, 84, actors Lisa Rinna, 55 and Justin Chambers, 48.*****July 12: Terry Meyer, Craig Simmons, Dawanna Landry, Josette Webb and Dera Breaux are a year older on this day. Also older are entrepreneur Richard Simmons, 70, Country singer Kimberly Perry, 35 and wrestler Brock Lesnar, 41.*****July 13: Celebrating birthdays are Julie Kahla, Kristen McCurry, Steve Sarver. Also celebrating are actors Harrison Ford, 76, Patrick Stewart, 78 and Cheech Marin, 72.*****July 14: Jared Ganze, Brenda Ellender, Melani Woodruff all celebrating today. Joining them are actors Matthew Fox, 52, Jane Lynch, 58 and MMA fighter Conor McGregor, 30.*****July 15: Celebrating are Tracy Addison, Mark Grizzaffi and Cassey Polk. Celebrating also are actors Forest Whitaker, 57 and Brigitte Nielsen, 55 and comedian Gabriel Iglesias, 42.*****July 16: Lorie Dubose celebrates, also actors Will Ferrell, 51, Corey Feldman, 47 and former football player Barry Sanders, 50.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Cuzzin Sostan writes us about his Momma and Papa, Clotile, 90 and Clovis, 92. He says dey boat can’t remember nuttin, senility or Alzheimer’s he guesses. Da doctor tole dem to write tings down to help remember. Da utta night, old man Clovis got up from watching television and axe Clotile if she wanted something from the kitchen? She answer, “Clovis, please bring me a bowl of vanilla ice cream.” Clovis answer, “I do dat me.” “You better write it down,” said Clotile. “I can remember dat me,” He answer. “But I want some strawberries and whip cream on top, you better write it down Clovis.” He answer, “I can remember dat me, you want a bowl of ice cream wit straw berries and whip cream on top.” “Dats rite,” says Clotile. In about 20 minutes Clovis returns from da kitchen and hands Clotile a plate of eggs and bacon. She stares at the plate for a moment and says, “Clovis, where’s my toast? I tole you to write it down.”

C’EST TOUT RECORDS HARD TO FIND BY MILITARY Today’s military post of recruits is hard to come by. Seventy-one percent of Americans, ages 17 to 24, are ineligible to join the military because of obesity, criminal record or lack of a high school diploma. There is even competition between the military branches to reach the eligible 29 percent. A large number of high school grads who enlist are from the South. The branches have to be advertising all the time. It’s a war for talent. The 29 percent who qualify are likely to pursue other opportunities. Recruiters are not only competing among themselves but also against colleges and the job market. Military experts look for young people with high-tech skills to combat growing cyber threats from other countries. The military no longer needs ‘grunts.’ All branches look for recruits who score well on aptitude tests. Competing for the few who are eligible is getting more difficult. The Army fell short of its 80,000 soldier recruiting goal by 6,500 last year. It’s a challenge to even reach qualified potential recruits because they are unlikely to tune into traditional media or answer unsolicited phone calls. The military has adapted its sales pitch to reach cell phones. What is difficult to gauge is the return on investment from things such as Nas-car sponsorship, Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, Air Force Thunderbirds or U.S. Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Team. There is no doubt the pool of recruits is drying up. The question is will it someday lead to the return of the draft.*****I’ve got to get out of here, my time is up but I thank you for yours. Please read us cover to cover and by all means support and patronize the good folks in our advertising family. Take care and God bless.

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Cove Baptist Church Block Party

tionship for all of us,” Whitehead said.

Cove Baptist Church will be having a Block Party on the evening of July 14th from 4 pm to 6 pm. There will be food, snow cones, all kinds of games and activities for kids of all ages. Then the morning of the 15th we open for VBS, ages K to 6th grade, from 9 am to Noon with snacks, snow cones and lunch at Cove Baptist Church located at 1005 Dupont St. in West Orange. Come one come all.

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First United Methodist Orange hosts event Phil and Debbie Jones (www.sunministries.org) will perform at First United Methodist Church Orange this coming Sunday, July 14th at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center located at 502 N. Fifth Street. Everyone is invited to this Free music / comedy concert. Their mission is to share God’s loving kindness and healing power through an alive and exciting Christian ministry of music, witness, and prayer that engages the soul and inspires the mind. This will be an awesome opportunity to come together for a night of fun and fellowship.

Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church’s VBS Good Shepherd Lutheran Church hosts God’s Superheros VBS. The Vacation Bible School will be beginning July 15 and ending July 19. We start at 9:00 am and will end at noon every day, except Friday when we will have an afternoon activity and finish around 3:00 pm. There will be exciting activities, crafts and lessons all in a small group setting. Ages four and up are invited. Call the church office if you have any questions at 409-7354573.

LSCO hosts homeschoolers’ info meeting Lamar State College Orange is hosting an informational meeting for homeschool students and parents at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the Shahan Center. The focus of the meeting is to provide information about LSCO that homeschoolers might not be aware of. Dual high school and college credit opportunities will be addressed. Although LSCO does have some actual homeschool connections, this is the first time the school has reached out to the homeschool community, said Gwen Whitehead, dean of academic studies. Information will be available about all of the college’s offering. “I hope this is the beginning of a new rela-

During the summer, you are invited to learn how to sew at SEW N Saturday! We will meet August 3 at 9:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. These 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 409-735-4573 to claim your spot. Come and join us for a fun time!

BC Library Summer Reading Program 2019 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. The remaining dates are 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.

WOCCISD Read and Roll Book Bus The WOCCISD Read and Roll Book Bus began visiting local neighborhoods on Monday, June 10. The 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. The 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 Thursdays: 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. The program will run through August 1 (with the exception of the week of July 4). The 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 this 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. Then our next Wednesday event on July 17th, it will be Waterpaloza (Be Ready to Get Wet). There will be a Bible Story, games, snacks and more. The location of Old First Orange is 7925 IH 10 in Orange, TX 77630. For more information please call us at 409-7451901 or email: anna@oldfirst.com

try, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd 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

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..

The Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. The 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 713-3770356.

Seek & Find Resale Store

Orange Al-Anon meetings

The Seek & Find Resale Shop is open on Thursdays from Noon to 6:00 pm, Fridays from 12 noon to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are selling all types of used items - clothes, toys, books, household items,etc. Our proceeds help fund our music programs at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Please come and see us at 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 409-988-2311 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, Coun-

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

Golden K Kiwanis presents series of member life-story presentations Golden K Kiwanis 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, July 10 Golden K Kiwanis Club member Diane Grooters will speak about her teaching career, her family, and her upbringing as Golden K begins a series asking each member to share life stories. e meeting tries to begin at 9:30 a.m., ending at latest by 10:45 a.m. each Wednesday. Meetings are always held at the

Orange Salvation Army Building in the main event room. Member Margaret Light is in charge of refreshments. e following Wednesday, July 17 - Golden K Kiwanis Club member Anne Payne will speak about her careers as a teacher, counselor, and journalist; her family; and her life as an only child of older religious parents, being reared in Oklahoma. Member Diane Grooters is in charge of refreshments. On Wednesday, July 24-e Orange Golden K Kiwanis Club will take a tour of the Orange County Jail on Border Street be-

hind the Orange County Court House. Members are asked to meet promptly at 9:30 a.m. in front of jail, with free tour guided by Captain "Ice." anks to Golden K member Ted Williams for tour arrangements. Afterwards, plan to join fellow Golden K Kiwanian members at nearby Old Orange Cafe for a Dutch Treat lunch. Notify Anne Payne by text, voice mail, or email if you plan to attend lunch at annieoakley1116@gmail.com.

Deaths and Memorials

James Cassidy, Mauriceville A Memorial service for James Cassidy will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Love and Truth Church located in Vidor. James passed away on January 8, 2019. He resided in Mauriceville with his loving companion Beth and her four grandchildren that he loved dearly. He will be missed by all that loved him, especially the grandkids as they called him Grandpaw.

Orangefield Elementary Library received a $1,000.00 grant from Entergy. The money will be used to purchase books for students from the book fair. OISD appreciates the continued support of Entergy. Entergy believes in giving back to the communities that they serve. Pictured below are Jim Malain, Entergy Customer Service Manager, Sunshine Copeland - District Librarian/Grant Writer, and Amanda Jenkins - OES Principal.

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One of the most important musical influences ... ever

Wally Fowler: From possum trot to fame

Ike stole material possessions but didn’t steal great memories of a life well lived ... By ROY DUNN For e Record

Everyday it seems I discover something that meant a lot to me that Ike and its surge took away. I’d been a longtime collector, although most of my stuﬀ wasn’t serious, expensive collecting. A great deal of the things I treasured had to do with the people whose paths crossed mine. Gone are all the Elvis stuff and other artists who I had known. Just yesterday I thought maybe my “Gone With the Wind” movie and “Lonesome Dove” series might have been spared or the hundreds of albums, many signed, and a load of great books but they are all gone. Boxes of newspapers recording historical events from World War II, JFK, the landing on the moon and the controversial election of president George W. Bush over Al Gore are all gone. Our son Mark was able to dry out and save a few items. Interviews with some of the famous, some of the not to famous, valuable because they recorded a time long ago. Those folks are gone, never to be recorded again. Don Jacobs had written and recorded a song about me, “The Legend of Roy Dunn,” along with every song recorded by Benny Barnes, who I knew as an upstart, along with George Jones. They were in Beaumont shortly after Phyl and I married in 1954. Lost them all. I lost an entire collection of a fellow I had first met as a boy on the Hadacol Caravan that featured the biggest movie stars and entertainers of that day. This special person came back into my life in July of 1974. The upcoming Sheriff ’s Posse Rodeo brought him to mind. That year Sheriff Allen “Buck” Patillo and the Posse sponsored him, the Stamps and a group of gospel singers. His talent was much deeper than just being a gospel singer though. He and I sat around my old office on Sixth Street several hours each week for nearly a month. I was spellbound by his many stories about his life and those he had known and helped, his travels and the lives of

WALLY FOWLER

The Oak Ridge Quartet in 1943: Pictured, from left, are Curley Kinsey, Johnny Nw, Wally Fowler and Lon Freeman. entertainers he’d known. To tell the entire Wally Fowler story in one column is impossible. The boy, from possum trot to fame, did write his life’s story, “The Gospel Truth.” My copy is gone but I hope to find another. An excerpt from the book goes like this; “As the sun was peeping over Turkey Knob Mountain, on a cold winter morning, Feb. 15, 1917, in Barton County Ga., the youngest of 16 children Wally was born. He had said of farm life, “Poor red land, new ground, share crop farmin’, plowin’ with the No. 12 Oliver and two ole stubborn, wore out mules. The plantin’, choppin’, laying by and pickin’ cotton, takin’ it to the gin, got it baled to pay last year’s charges and our credit started all over.” Wally walked two miles to the Mineral Springs oneteacher school through rain, sleet and snow. At age 14 he and his parents moved to Rome, Georgia. No

more chopping wood, no shucking corn and living in an old house with holes in the wall big enough to throw a hound dog through. No more studying by the glow of burning pine knots in the old iron grate fireplace.” Our young lives paralleled a lot even though he was several years my senior. Mom and I had gone through much of the same. That’s probably why I enjoyed his storytelling so much. I have always admired people who didn’t come from old money, who bucked the odds and made something of their lives. From his meager beginning, Wally went on to become a Grand Ole’ Opry star and formed the Oak Ridge Quartet, which included Chet Atkins, and later became the Oak Ridge Boys. He also was the first to bring Hank Williams to the Opry. He started “Coast to Coast” on NBC with Red Foley, Rod Brasfiek and Minnie Pearl. Wally formed the first phonograph record distributing company. He wrote Eddy Arnold’s first recorded song, “Mommy, Please Stay Home With Me. He also composed Eddy’s first million seller,

“That’s How Much I Love You Baby.” Wally discovered the late, great Patsy Cline. He composed almost 1,000 musical compositions, formed four publishing companies and had five record labels. He produced more than 3,000 “Nite” shows, emceed and performed in most while traveling over three million miles to bring his gospel message to the fans in song, from the smallest churches, auditoriums and stadiums to Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden. He sold millions of records. His compositions have been recorded by 52 various groups and personalities, including Gov. Jimmie Davis and Willie Nelson, who in 1974 recorded, “I Couldn’t Believe It Was True.” In 1993, Michael English was awarded the Dove award for Wally’s song, “I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy.” Wally got his start in 1935, at age 18, with the John Daniel Quartet, the first Gospel quartet to join the Grand Ole’ Opry. In 1967, the Library of Congress accepted him as the man who had majored in both the Gospel and Country fields of music. Wally came alive in me in a special way when he sang his hand-clapping songs, “This Ole House”, “How Great Thou Art,” “Wings of a Dove,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee, “Green Grass of Home” and “Wasted Years,” to name a few. On June 3, 1994, Wally died in a freak drowning accident. Few people will know or recall this good, down-to-earth country boy of which I’ve written. Like me, he was country at heart and loved old time gospel music. Many of his songs were sung by the late J.D. Sumner and the Stamps and also by Elvis. Like so many of the greats I’ve been fortunate even to cross paths with down this great and good life’s highway I’ve traveled, Wally Fowler was one of the most talented. He came from the soil and spread his message around the globe that God is good. I’ve been truly blessed in so many ways but the unique, talented people I’ve known, past and present, makes life so interesting. Ike stole my material possessions but he didn’t steal my great memories of a life well lived.

J.D. Sumner and the Stamps.

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Sports never takes a vacation

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eight games, with ace Justin Verlander getting credited with the only loss, mainly because nearly 50 percent of the hits he allows fly out of the ball park. But the No. 2 starting pitcher—Gerrit Cole—is not only leading the major leagues with 170 strikeouts, but also is fresh off a brilliant 4-0 shutout win over the LA Angels Saturday night before a national TV audience, upping his record to 9-5 and lowering his earned run average to 3.09. Cole usually reaches the 100-mph mark three or four times a game, but Saturday night he finished his seven-inning stint with a 99-mph fast ball, followed by two 100 mph pitches and on his 110th and the final pitch of the game registered 101 mph on his ninth of the game. strikeout Perhaps the most exciting game occurred Sunday afternoon when the Angels jumped out to a 7-2 fifth inning lead before the Astros used a grand-slam home run by hot-hitting Yuli Gurriel to tie the score 8-8 after six innings. LA went ahead 10-8 in the eighth inning but Houston tied it again 10-10 after eight innings. Actually, the Astros thought they went ahead 1110 but Jake Marisnick was ruled out after Angels’ catcher Jonathan Lucroy dropped the ball after being bowled over in a violent collision. But the ump ruled Marisnick out for his actions. Houston legitimately scored that 11th run in the bottom of the 10th inning on a game-winning single by George Springer. e Astros went into the current All-Star break leading the American League West Division by 7 ½ games with a 57-33 record over Oakland after taking two-of-three from the LA Angels last weekend. Just before I came off of vacation and went back to be retired Monday morning, I sadly watched 15-year-old Coco Gauff ’s dream for a Wimbledon championship ended by No. 7seeded Simona Halep 5-3, 5-3 in the fourth round. Now I’m ready to return to my retirement couch and watch some of these sports on TV!!

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is gave me a chance to reunite with my good friend Bob Hood, who moved to a retirement complex in the Alamo City after spending nearly 50 years in Orange. Bob and I go back some 40 years when we played volleyball together with our regular group every Monday and Wednesday at the Junior High night West Orange gymnasium. When retirement time came around and we were too old to play at that vigorous pace, we played golf together nearly every day with the now-defunct undering Herd, which teed off at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. And when we were absent from the Sunset Grove Country Club’s Herd, it probably was because we were out on Sabine Lake fishing for speckled trout, flounder and redfish. Bob and I also belonged to the Orange Men’s Duplicate Bridge Club which met every other Monday night at some member’s home. Our love for the competitiveness of bridge encouraged us to join the ACBL-affiliated Orange Community Bridge League which plays every Tuesday and Friday mornings. Bob and I partnered up for several years and our team was very competitive. e competition was very keen at the regional tournament in San Antonio, but Bob and I managed to win some red master points, but missed out on the precious gold points. And as usual when I go on vacation, our Houston Astros proceeded to win seven of

Astros to win 7 of 8 to get back in World Series shape

I chose the week of the Fourth of July to take a break from the hard life of being retired and traveled to San Antonio to participate in the American Contract Bridge League’s annual regional tournament.

FOR THE RECORD

JOE KAZMAR KAZ’S KORNER

The Astros’ No. 2 starting pitcher, Gerrit Cole, is not only leading the major leagues with 170 strikeouts, but also is fresh off a brilliant 4-0 shutout win over the LA Angels Saturday night before a national TV audience, upping his record to 9-5 and lowering his earned run average to 3.09.

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GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES

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

Fear That Rumbling Sound At about 11:30 p.m. on June 21, a Government Canyon State Park police officer received a missing persons call from the San Antonio Police Department. It seems the missing person called 911 from somewhere in the park reporting that an animal had been following and growling at her, so she had taken refuge by climbing a tree. The park police officer searched her last reported location to no avail, but was able to make contact on her cell phone to reassure her help was on the way. She urged him to please hurry because an animal she believed to be a wild pig was nearby and growling. He informed her he would turn on his truck siren and asked her to listen. She was unable to hear his siren, so the officer told her to use her iPhone to send him

Korner KWICKIES…Houston Astros’ infielder Yuli Gurriel has become the hottest home run hitter in the major leagues. e versatile infielder has slugged nine homers in his last 11 games and six round-trippers in the last five games. Let’s hope the All-Star break doesn’t cool him off. And while on the subject of home runs, Major League Baseball is on pace to break the 2017 record of 6,105 home runs hit in a season. Record monthly totals have been hit in April (1,144), May (1,135) and June (1,142). Although I’m not much of a New England Patriots fan, I always liked watching linebacker Tedy Bruschi (pronounced Brewski) play his position. He had his second stroke last ursday and is recovering well. Bruschi also suffered a stroke in 2005, less than a week after the Patriots won the Super Bowl and returned for the seventh game of the 2005 season. He finally announced his retirement

her location by text message, which she did. The officer then hiked to that location and found her and a male subject in a tree. She warned the officer that the pig was still close by and she heard it just a few minutes before he arrived. Shortly after that, the officer heard a car drive over the rumble strips nearby on Galm Road and watched as the woman’s body language immediately changed. The officer asked if they believed the noise they just heard was a pig and both nodded. He explained it was only cars crossing rumble strips on the road nearby. Embarrassed by the misperceived threat, the lost hikers were reassured by the officer that the unknown can be scary and their reaction surprisingly common.

Jet Ski Roundup On June 3, a marine theft unit game warden responding to information about a possibly stolen jet ski for sale on social media went to the location

From Page 1B in 2009. JUST BETWEEN US…It was so exciting watching the United States women’s soccer team beat the Netherlands 2-0 Sunday to win another Women’s Gold Cup. But I lost a bunch of my enthusiasm when outspoken team spokesman Megan Rapinoe announced she was not going to the White House to be congratulated by our president. And then the lavender-haired star started ranting about the women receiving much less money for their effort than the men’s soccer team receives. It must be pointed out that the women receive 13 per cent of the gross figures from attendance, sale of jerseys etc. that amounted to $73 million four years ago. e men receive only nine per cent, but their gross number was around $4 billion. Sports fans would just rather watch the men play. e same is true for the WNBA, LPGA and even powder-puff football!!

to investigate and ended up seizing a pair of stolen jet skis. There were approximately 20 more jet skis at the location, some of which had identifying numbers removed. The warden called for reinforcements and subsequently seized several more jet skis (3 stolen and 2 with no identifying numbers). The investigation ended with eight seized vessels, including one stolen out of Florida back in 1996. Property hearings to determine ownership are pending.

Stuck in the Middle On June 9, several game wardens were patrolling the Rio Grande River near the Roma Port of Entry when they observed a group of 23 indi-

viduals stranded on an island on the U.S. side of the river. Wardens approached the group and learned they were not U.S. citizens, had been stranded on the island overnight and required immediate assistance. Wardens radioed Border Patrol vessels in the area and worked with them to transport the group to safety.

Crossing the Line Nearly a year-and-a-half after game wardens received a complaint from a landowner in Falls County about a helicopter flying over his property shooting feral hogs, and just one week before the case was set to

go to trial in June, the helicopter pilot and the gunner both pled guilty to Class A misdemeanors for hunting nongame animals without landowner consent. Game wardens made the cases after an extensive investigation documenting 34 dead feral hogs on the complainant’s property, along with evidence collected using drones, metal detectors and a K9 game warden search dog. The investigation ultimately led to four arrest warrants and multiple Class C citations being issued in addition to the Class A guilty pleas.

Can’t Run from the Law In late May, a Hill County game warden received a call from a complainant who stated

he had observed someone shooting from the roadway near Hubbard. e warden responded to the area and soon after received a call from man admitting that he had shot a feral hog from the public roadway. He then stated that he went on to the private property to retrieve the hog, but after seeing a vehicle he ﬂed the area. e subject stated that he knew his actions were wrong, and he called to confess because he believed a game warden would come knocking on his door since he’d seen the TV show Lone Star Law. e landowner of the property was contacted, and he elected not to ﬁle hunting without landowner consent charges. e subject was issued citations for hunting from a public roadway.

Stick baits, suspending plugs summer fave CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

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

come back and finish the job. One blow up after another without a hook up on a better fish was more than anyone could stand, there had to be another lure that would produce more hook ups and better fish. At long last an old favorite was brought back out of retirement; the stick bait was now the lure of choice. This particular bait was a Bill Lewis model called a “Slapstick”, there are others like “Long A’s” and “Rogues” that work just as well. Stick baits can be worked in variety of different ways from just under the surface to as deep as a couple of feet. These plugs have a lip on the front of them that causes the bait to dart under the surface and have a side to side wobble that drives fish crazy. Under these conditions when the fish wouldn’t take the surface offering the stick bait works like magic. For many years anglers down south have been weighting their topwater plugs so they would sit down in the water with just the top of the plug above the surface when the plug was not being retrieved. This was done so fish that would not commit to coming all the way to the top of the water would still have an opportunity to strike. Instead of going through the hassle of weighting the plugs and re-engineering the bait many anglers just went back to old saltwater favorites and some other freshwater options. For many years anglers caught a ton of fish on chrome and blue or chrome and black broken back minnows from Rapala. Freshwater anglers have long known the fish catching abilities of the Rogue and the Long A so it was a natural progression to many

Stick baits are a summertime favorite. anglers to use these style of baits. As the popularity of these plugs grew many more saltwater manufacturers began to make their own variations of these plugs, now there plenty to choose from. There are always some really big trout that are caught each year on the stick baits and for whatever reason most of those fish are caught during the summer. Truth be known these plugs can be used anytime during the year and produce results. I am not sure why these plugs are not used more

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during the winter and early spring, they do well getting sluggish fish to give a reaction strike. I guess with the popularity of the baits like the Corky, Catch 2000, Catch 5 and others makes the versatile stick bait a second stringer. is summer there will come a time when you just can’t get those fish to commit to a topwater and you know there are some big fish in the area. is is a perfect time to pull the old stick bait out of retirement and go “old school” on the fish. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised at the results.

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Catholic Daughters of the Americas awards local graduates scholarship Two graduating seniors have been selected by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Saint Cecilia, to receive $500 scholarships for their outstanding academic records, community service, and character. One is Megan Do, salutatorian of this year’s Kelly Catholic High School class. She is also a very talented artist, winning several major art contests. Academically, she was on the Gold Honor Roll all four years of high school, made a member of the Math Honor Club, and achieved many other recognitions. She plans to attend the University of Texas and major in neuroscience. e second was Shelby Smith, an honor graduate of Little Cypress Mauriceville High School. She was very busy in school activities, including being the President of the Student Body. She will attend

bLAck russiAn cAke I obtained this recipe from my friend in Vinton, LA, Linda White, who go it from her sister-in-law's late mother. It is fabulous! Anton Chekov and Leo Tolstoy would have loved this cake!

equipment needed: MEGAN DO

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Texas A & M and study business and accounting. Very active in her church, she taught a 3rd grade religious education class and served on the Diocese of Beaumont Youth Leadership Team. e Catholic Daughters are

proud to recognize these young people with a scholarship as they begin the next leg of their life journey.Both of these scholarship recipients received their grade school education through the 8th grade at Saint Mary Catholic School.

Be safe and drive smart so you can reach your destination as planned 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. 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 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

pedestrians. 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.

bundt cake pan sprayed w/pAM Large bowl small bowl Medium measuring cup small measuring cup cooking spoon Fork for stirring small electric mixer

ingredients 1 standard yellow cake mix 3-boxes 1.4 oz. chocolate fudge sugar-free instantpuddingmixes 1/2 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 cup oil 1/4 cup vodka 1/4 cup kahlua 3/4 cup water

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Empty all ingredients into

large bowl. Mix one minute on low with electric mixer. en, mix 4 minutes on medium with mixer. Pour evenly into greased or sprayed Bundt pan. Bake for 50 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Place cake plate on top of cooled cake pan and invert cake onto plate.

super quick brownies Here’s a recipe called “Super Quick Brownies” that I got from my friend, Katy Latiolais. ese brownies are not from scratch, but are so rich with my friend'sspecial ingredient. Believe it or not, they taste like scratch brownies!

equipment needed 13"x9" pan sprayed with vegetable cooking spray bowl for batter Large spoon for stirring Measuring cup Measuring spoons

ingredients 2 boxes of generic brownie mixes, such as wal-Mart or kroger brands plus ingredients needed on back of brownie boxes

3 very large Hershey symphony candy bars with toffee and almonds 1 tsp. vanilla added to each brownie mix 2 tsps. cinnamon added to each brownie mix

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan with vegetable cooking spray. Prepare one brownie mix according to box directions, adding the vanilla and cinnamon. en, spread mixture into pan, but do not cook yet! Now, break the Symphony chocolate bars where they are scored/divided, completely covering the uncooked brownie mix in pan with the candy.

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Glaze Meanwhile, for glaze, mix 1/4 cup Kahlua with 1/2 cup powdered sugar with fork, blending well in measuring cup. en poke holes into top of cooled cake with fork. Slowly, pour glaze on top of cake so glaze ﬂows into holes made with fork. Finally, prepare the other brownie mix according to box directions, adding the vanilla and cinnamon. Once again, spread this second brownie mixture on top of candy this time. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes, depending upon your oven. You know what I mean, everybody! Let the brownies cool. Just remember, the brownies are a little hard to cut after you refrigerate them, so cut them before placing in fridge. Rich, chocolaty, high in calories, but very good to eat, chocoholics! ank you to my friend, Katy Latiolais of Bessie Heights.

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RAIN keeps Southeast Texans informed during weather events Southeast Texas R.A.I.N. is a network of river and reservoir gaging stations and hydrologic forecasts for the ﬁve-county area. e launch of www.setexasrain.org provides access to userfriendly information and data to help residents throughout Southeast Texas when making necessary and timely decisions during threatening weather conditions. After the torrential floods brought on by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 our state legislators in the Senate and House committee hearings requested improved public access to critical information during adverse weather conditions. Judges within a local five-county region responded to the call for action by forming a coalition to identify the necessary components that would best serve residents. County Judges from Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton and Orange Counties working together with other area organizations prioritized a list of required information that would assist residents and emergency management personnel. The formal introduction of SE TEXAS R.A.I.N. was launched last year with State Senator Robert Nichols, State Representative

James White and State Representative Dade Phelan in attendance as well as officials and emergency management coordinators from all five participating counties. SE TEXAS R.A.I.N. displays rainfall, streamflow and water levels in major streams, bayous and reservoirs. All this information is compiled from original sources, including the US Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Weather Service. “It’s extremely important in emergency situations for people to know what’s going on," said State Senator Robert Nichols,"This website gives everyone direct access to what’s happening where they live, whether they are there or away from home.” SE TEXAS R.A.I.N. provides information collected by the gages in a user-friendly format directly to the public to assist the public in making self-informed decisions during threatening weather conditions. is information is also used by emergency management oﬃces, county governments and local and regional governments to advise the public of rising water conditions in reservoirs, rivers and bayous.

New law creates challenge for prosecution in marijuana cases Jolie McCullough and Alex Samuels e Texas Tribune Because of a new state law, prosecutors across Texas have dropped hundreds of low-level marijuana charges and have indicated they won’t pursue new ones without further testing. But the law didn’t decriminalize small amounts of marijuana for personal consumption. It legalized hemp and hemp-derived products, like CBD oil. An unintended side effect of the law is that it has made it difficult for law enforcement to tell if a substance is marijuana or hemp, according to prosecutors. Among other provisions, House Bill 1325 changed the definition of marijuana from certain parts of the cannabis plant to those parts that contain a higher level of tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that produces a high. It’s a difference numerous district attorneys, the state’s prosecutor’s association and state crime labs say they don’t have the resources to detect, weakening marijuana cases where defendants could claim the substance is instead hemp. “e distinction between marijuana and hemp requires proof of the THC concentration of a specific product or contraband, and for now, that evidence can come only from a laboratory capable of determining that type of potency — a category which apparently excludes most, if not all, of the crime labs in Texas right now,” stated an advisory released by

the Texas District and County Attorneys Association last month. A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety, which runs more than a dozen state crime labs to conduct forensic testing, including drugs, for local agencies said it does not have equipment, procedures or resources to determine the amount of THC in a substance. Some involved in the hemp legislation have countered that there is already available equipment to test suspected drugs, even if it isn’t in most crime labs. Still, top prosecutors from across the state and political spectrum — from Harris to Tarrant counties — have dismissed hundreds of pending marijuana charges since the law was signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and immediately went into eﬀect on June 10. ey have also signaled they won’t pursue any new charges without testing a substance to indicate if there is more than 0.3% of THC, the now-legal limit to distinguish between hemp and marijuana. “In order to follow the Law as now enacted by the Texas Legislature and the Oﬃce of the Governor, the jurisdictions … will not accept criminal charges for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana (4 oz. and under) without a lab test result proving that the evidence seized has a THC concentration over .3%,” wrote the district attorneys from Harris, Fort Bend, Bexar and Nueces counties in a new joint policy released Wednesday

morning. Tarrant County’s District Attorney’s Office previously issued a similar statement, and since last month has dismissed 234 low-level marijuana cases. Harris is in the process of dismissing 26, according to a spokesperson. And Travis County officials said Wednesday evening 32 felony and 61 misdemeanor marijuana and THC cases were being dropped, according to a statement and KXAN News. “I will also be informing the law enforcement agencies by letter not to file marijuana or THC felony cases without consulting with the DA’s Office first to determine whether the necessary lab testing can be obtained,” Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore said in a statement. e other counties have said they may still pursue felony marijuana cases, and they say they have the option to refile and later pursue charges in marijuana arrests if testing resources become available. For now, it’s unclear when that could be, and until a process is put in place, prosecutors will “have all these marijuana cases where someone can argue it's hemp,” said Lisa Pittman, a cannabis law attorney. “ey have to just table those cases,” she said. Moore said labs for Austin police and DPS have told her it will be eight to 12 months before THC concentrations can be

See HEMP, Page 5B

There are two plays: 1) "15 Reasons Not to be in a Play" and 2) A Play to take place at North Orange Baptist Church Sanctuary. They will take place on July 18th, 19th, 20th at 7:37pm and a Sunday matinee on the 21st at 2:37pm. Tickets will be $5.00 and can be reserved on line at ocplayers.org or by calling (409) 2060392 or you can buy at the door. We have 33 kids participating in the YPTW this summer. This program started over 30 years ago and still going STRONG...help us to keep it going another 30 years. If you need more info please contact Andrea Eymard at aeymard@ocpplayers.org.

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Hemp tested. A crime lab scientist said even if he gets new forensic testing equipment right away, there is still a monthslong accreditation process to be able to use tested drug evidence in court. Peter Stout, the CEO and president of the crime lab used by the Houston Police Department, said until the law went into effect June 10, all that was required to identify something as marijuana was a quick test to check for the presence of cannabinoids in things like a plant, a gummy or vape pen oil. Determining how much, if any, THC is present, is much more complicated, he said, and he is unable to do it now. “e plant stuff is one thing,” he said. “All these edibles and infused products is a whole different thing, and I don’t know what we do about that.” Testing can be done, Stout said, but equipment to test forensic quality on those types of products — needed to determine if it is a controlled substance under state criminal definitions — costs between $300,000 and $500,000. He estimated more than 20 labs would need such equipment to cover the state, and each would then need to go through the accreditation process. “People can comply with the law if given the tools to do it; it’s just going to cost time and money,” said Shannon Edmonds, director of governmental relations for the prosecutor association. But the Republican Senate sponsor of the hemp legislation, state Sen. Charles Perryof Lubbock, argued there’s already sufficient technology readily available for counties that need it to test suspected marijuana. Tarrant County District Attorney Sharen Wilson told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram last month she believed her office had found two labs. “Although the capacity may not be there yet to receive quick lab results, there are labs ready to receive and test products today,” Perry told the Texas Tribune. “We are having daily conversations with law enforcement, prosecutors and hemp stakeholders to address and solve any concerns that exist as capacity catches up.”

From Page 4B He added that under the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp that contains no more than 0.3% THC at the federal level, hemp and hemp products would have been crossing state lines anyway — even without legislative action. “Before the Texas Hemp Bill passed, hemp-derived products could enter our state and be bought and sold with little to no oversight,” Perry said. “In fact, the 2018 Farm Bill prohibits states from restricting the transportation of hemp with less than 0.3% THC. With the passage of the Texas Hemp Bill, we now have proper regulations in place to protect Texas consumers at every turn.” e state legislation, which called for no funding to purchase crime lab equipment, sailed through the Legislature unanimously, largely because of the federal law. Moore said the Legislature's analysis that called for no ﬁscal impact to local jurisdictions is "obviously incorrect," and claims agencies will have to absorb the costs of new or outsourced testing and court expenses to enforce the law. And because of the bill's overwhelming support, when Abbott signed the bill June 10, it

went into effect right away — which is part of the problem, according to prosecutors. “is new law took effect immediately, without the usual grace period during which the procedures and regulations are decided and put in place to support law changes,” the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement. Abbott’s office did not respond to a request for comment for this story. e scramble among several district attorneys comes months after lawmakers rejected a bill by state Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, that would have lessened the criminal penalties for Texans found to possess small amounts of marijuana. But prosecutors have noted that the dropped cases and change in policy aren’t decriminalization. Tarrant County’s 234 dismissals can be refiled within two years if lab results are able to be produced, according to a spokesperson. And Harris County is continuing its marijuana diversion program, which allows those suspected of possessing small amounts of marijuana to complete a four hour class instead of being arrested.

If people decide not to take the class, they can “wait and see if labs will become certiﬁed.” But in the meantime, at least in some parts of the state, it ap-

pears some marijuana convictions have been placed in limbo. “You may have to put your marijuana cases on the same 'waiting for lab results' shelf as

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your felony DNA cases and postpone them until the labs can provide the needed evidence for prosecution,” said the prosecutor association advisory.

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Why God Hides His Will for You Sam Allberry desiringGod.org Some time ago, the relief organization Oxfam ran a number of ads that used a familiar proverb: Give a man a fish and he’ll feed himself for just a day, but give him the means to catch his own fish and he’ll be able to feed himself and his family for a whole lifetime. The principle is clear and, on the surface at least, compelling. It is often used as the difference between aid and development. One gives what is needed in the moment; the other seeks to provide the means for being self-sustained. There is an important parallel to this in the Christian life. The Will of God for You The book of Hebrews reminds us that in the Old Testament era God spoke “at many times and in many ways” (Hebrews 1:1). We think not just of prophets being given direct words from God, but also of angels appearing with divine guidance, of visions, dreams, and even personal messages appearing on a wall to declare what was to take place (Daniel 5:5). Looking back on such times, we can easily feel a little envious. Which of us wouldn’t want our own private angel to tell us how best to navigate life? Or a vision to let us know what God’s will is? Without such direct revelations, it can be hard to discern what God would have us do. But when we think that way, we may actually be asking for less, rather than for more. The New Testament is not short on teaching about God’s will. It is there. It is clear. But it is often not as specific as we would like. On one occasion Paul writes, “This is the will of God, your

sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality” (1 Thessalonians 4:3). That’s all well and good, but what job should I take? Should I move next year? Should I be pursuing marriage? And what about all the smaller decisions we face each day? How We Find His Will God hasn’t given us a Magic 8 Ball. That might seem frustrating. But he has given us something better: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2) This is our relationship to God’s will: not that he emails a daily briefing of what we’re to do each day, but that he gradually renews our minds, changing the way they work, giving us the capacity to discern his will without moment-by-moment direct updates. This is hugely dignifying. God is not telling us what to think at every moment, but how to think. He’s rarely telling us what decision to make, but teaching us how to make decisions. What God Is After There are a couple of examples of this in the New Testament. We’ve already seen what Paul said to the Thessalonians. God’s will is that we be sanctified; that by ever-increasing measure we become more and more like he is: holy (1 Peter 1:15). A significant component of that is therefore resisting all sexual immorality. Any move toward sexual sin (mental or physical sin) is a direct contradiction of God’s will. As we take in God’s word, we gain a better

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

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

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Cove Baptist Church 1005 Dupont St. • Orange

Sunday: Life Groups 9:15 AM / Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening: 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

understanding of what he’s like, and what he likes. Or take Romans 8:29: “Those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn of many brothers.” What’s God’s will for you? That you become more like Jesus, and that many others become more like him too. Anything that leads us toward that end is God’s will. A couple I know retired a few years ago and finally fulfilled their dream of a house by the sea. But they gave no thought to whether there were any healthy local churches. Their decision took them far from the main means God has for conforming his people to the image of Christ and for drawing others to him. Their church didn’t send them out with that purpose. They weren’t ultimately thinking of God’s will for their lives. Or let me turn this on myself: What if I didn’t take time to be with the Lord and in his word this morning? The Bible doesn’t say I have to sit at my desk at seven o’clock with an open Bible. It does say I’m to become more like Christ. And this won’t happen without time on my knees and in his word. Transformed, Not Just Informed So, God doesn’t give us a spiri-

tual GPS — “turn left here; then right.” He gives us an atlas — “this is your destination; get here, by all good means available.” This may not be as easy as simply being told what to do or where to go, but surely it’s far more rewarding. God is training us to not need angels delivering instructions. He’s giving us far more: the increasing capability, by his Spirit who lives in us, to think like he does — to have our minds rebooted with his new operating system. God is not merely handing us a fish when we need to eat, but teaching us how to feed ourselves. During the process of learning how to “feed ourselves,” however, God’s will often seems frustratingly vague and non-specific. The difficulty is part of the design. In those moments, we must look again at the destination we’re headed, pray much, and think carefully about how to get there. God wants so much more than to prescribe our every step. He wants to help us change. He does not simply want to inform us, but to transform us. Sam Allberry (@SamAllberry) is an apologist and writer for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and a consulting editor for The Gospel Coalition, and is based in Maidenhead, UK. He is the author of 7 Myths about Singleness.

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..

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 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 • 409-221-2431

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

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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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Garage Sale onSaturday, 7/13 from 7 am to 11 am at 12363 FM 105, Orange. Furniture, bedding, wall art, home decor, misc. craft items. Ladies, infant & toddler clothing. Baby items.

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 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

PRE-K INFO FBC Bridge City is now enrolling for Pre-K. Please Call 735-5153 for info

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 409330-1422

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.

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

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Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

HELP WANTED Events Manager/ EDC Assistant This position manages the overall operation of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and assists the EDC Director. A full job description is available upon request. Applications may be downloaded at www.orangetexas. net and submitted to City Hall, Personnel Dept, Orange, TX 77630. Salary: $25.75/hour Position open until filled.

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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. 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. Phil and Debbie Jones (www.sunministries.org) will perform at First United Methodist Church Orange this coming Sunday, July 14th at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center located at 502 N. Fifth Street. Everyone is invited to this Free music / comedy concert. Their mission is to share God’s loving kindness and healing power through an alive and exciting Christian ministry of music, witness, and prayer.

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Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

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

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FAMOUS DOGS ACROSS 1. One chore, e.g. 5. Not bright 8. *Dog in yoga 12. Impersonator 13. *Marvel Comics’ ____ Dogs 14. *First dog in space 15. Bulb holder 16. Auto pioneer 17. Without illumination 18. *Smallest dog breed 20. Play-ers 21. Those who vote against 22. Paul Simon’s former partner 23. Medium’s seance state 26. Do like ivy, two words 30. *Type of terrier 31. L in NFL 34. Cleanse 35. Priest’s Eucharist garb 37. Pilgrimage to Mecca 38. On the fritz 39. Eight furlongs 40. Study of bird eggs 42. Not lager 43. Change into stone 45. Scandinavian country 47. Web robot

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of LOGAN DON RATCLIFF, Deceased, were issued on JULY 9, 2019, in Cause No. P18399, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Karen Elizabeth Ratcliff.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of EDWIN OLIVER MARTIN, JR., Deceased, were issued on JUNE 4, 2019, in Cause No. P18295, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Bonnie Martin.

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

DATED the July, 2019.

9th day of

Stephen Howard

Stephen Howard Attorney for: Karen Elizabeth Ratcliff State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: steve@stevehoward. lawyer

48. Plants and animals 50. Partner to greet 52. *Wartime horrors 56. Royal topper 57. What Daenerys Targaryen wanted to do 58. Like tiny print 59. Seizure or sunstroke 60. Between ids and super-egos 61. Sacred image in Orthodox Church 62. Al Capone’s nemesis Eliot 63. One of the five W’s 64. Aren’t, colloquially DOWN 1. Magnesium silicate 2. Moonfish 3. Bruce Willis’ ex 4. Oliver Twist, e.g. 5. Indian metropolis 6. River in India 7. Table hill 8. Thin cigar 9. Rembrandt’s medium 10. SNL act 11. David Zinczenko’s “___ This, Not That!” 13. Chin beard 14. Filthy dough 19. “I give up!” 22. 1/100 of a hect-

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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:

Jonathan Vernon Attorney at Law 215 Orleans, 400A Beaumont, TX 77701 Dated the 3rd day of July, 2019.

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of SHANNON ALAN HARRINGTON, Deceased Cause No. P18395 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 DECLARE HEIRSHIP in this estate on MAY 20, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Shannon Alan Harrington, 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 May 20, 2019. BRANDY ROBERTSON,

Jonathan Vernon

County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

Jonathan Vernon

By:

Attorney for:

Samantha McInnis, Deputy Samantha McInnis

Bonnie Martin

State Bar No.: 24075219 215 Orleans, 400A

Beaumont, TX 77701 jonathan@jvernonlaw.com

are 23. *Lady’s Bella Notte date 24. China grass 25. Like tower of Pisa 26. *Stephen King’s rabid character 27. Native American fruit 28. Throat lobe 29. *”Our Gang” pit bull terrier 32. Call to a mate 33. Girl 36. *Hound of Hades 38. _____ Protocol, climate change treaty 40. “Oftentimes” in poetry 41. Gnostic’s intuitions 44. Itsy-bitsy bits 46. Basket-making fibers 48. When it breaks, the cradle will fall 49. Traditional Inuit home 50. Three blind ones 51. Chows down 52. *What Charles Schulz did with Snoopy 53. ____pedia or ____leaks 54. In a little while, to Shakespeare 55. Rock opera version of “La BohËme” 56. “Wizard of Oz” man

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