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Week of Wednesday, July 17, 2019
BC native Gothia takes over in Orange County viously served from 19952014 as county judge, had been filling in after the sudden resignation of Dean Crooks in March. He said upon turning in his resignation two weeks
Dave Rogers
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The decision was hardly a secret, so the Orange County Commissioners set a record Tuesday for the shortest closed meeting. It took only a couple of minutes to reopen the doors to the Commissioners’ Courtroom and vote unanimously for John Gothia to become next Orange County Judge. The Bridge City native will head up county government here until at least Dec. 31, 2020, when the four-year term initially begun by Dean Crooks comes to an end. Gothia apparently was the only one considered. Commissioners Johnny Trahan, Theresa Beauchamp and Robert Viator said other than Gothia no one approached them to seek the job. Among those voting 4-0 to elevate him to the job was Kirk Roccaforte, the former
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Orange County’s BIG IF just got way bigger. IF only it comes in for a landing. If Chevron Phillips Chemical should ultimately choose Orange County for its new multi-billion-dollar ethylene plant, it will be doing so with a new partner, Qatar Petroleum, and on a grander scale than earlier advertised. But the company’s July 9 announcement of a 51-49 partnership on the project with the state-owned petroleum company of Qatar, hosted at the White House by President Donald Trump, continues to leave the location of such a project up in the air. The good news for whatever community lands the plant is what was originally touted as a $5.6 billion investment for a two-unit plant in January is now being listed as an $8 billion plant with three units, according to details in a July 9 news release. A project that a Chevron Phillips Chemical official
judge. The quirky law governing such a circumstance requires that all four commissioners’ positions be filled before appointing a new judge. It also requires that resign-
ing members of the court continue serving until their replacements are seated, which comes after the newcomers are sworn in and the COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A
OC family seeks WWII closure Dave Rogers
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Bridge City mayor. Roccaforte began the meeting in the audience but traded places in the courtroom with Gothia after Roccaforte’s $3,000 bond was accepted by commissioners. Roccaforte was last week’s pick by retiring county judge Carl Thibodeaux to replace Gothia as Precinct 3 Commissioner. Both Thibodeaux and Gothia resigned their spots on Commissioners’ Court July 2. Thibodeaux, who had pre-
Chevron-QP union ups plant to $8B Dave Rogers
ago that the commissioners no longer need his help. Gothia said upon resigning as commissioner that he was doing what state law required for him to seek the appointment as county
said in May would have 500 full-time jobs will now have 600 full-time jobs after construction, according to the release. The project, now named the U.S. Gulf Coast II Petrochemical Project, will support an estimated 9,000 construction jobs, the release stated. Chevron Phillips Chemical purchased approximately 1,700 acres in Orange County earlier this year, the land located between the County Airport and FM 1006, also called Chemical Row. Two school districts – West Orange-Cove and Bridge City – are seeking state approval of Chapter 313 agreements to grant Chevron Phillips Chemical tax abatements if the local site is selected. The City of Orange has disannexed 400-plus acres of the site that were in city limits so Orange County can create a Reinvestment Zone needed to offer an abatement. Kelvin Knauf, Orange’s CHEVRON-QP Page 2A
For more than 75 years, Orange’s Lois Smith has waited for her uncle Doug Goodman to come home from the D-Day invasion. Smith, 82, is expecting that the sailor’s body will be identified any day now by DNA testing and returned to a grateful family. “I have it in my heart that we’ll know something by the fall,” she said. Goodman was a sailor aboard the LST 496, a Tank Landing Ship, that delivered a load of heavy cargo to Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Then it sailed back across the English Channel. It was part of a night convoy carrying a second load at about 2 a.m. June 11 when torpedo boats attacked its convoy near the Normandy beaches. Three of the ships were hit by torpedoes. Goodman’s ship took evasive actions to avoid the torpedoes and struck a German mine. The explosion tore both bow [front] doors off the ship and LST 496 went down bow first, with its propellers out of the water. Butch Smith, son of Lois Smith, has done a lot of research on LST 496, but could not say how many of the 110 crew members and officers aboard perished in the tragic events. Just that Seaman First Class Doug Goodman was among those listed in missing in action on June 12, 1944. A year later, the U.S. Navy declared him dead. Eugene Goudeau, now 95, grew up in Orange and like Doug Goodman, his family followed the sawmills from Louisiana to Texas. He and Goodman were best friends. FAMILY AWAITS WWII Page 3A
Lois Smith of Orange shows a 1944 photo of the loading of the US Navy ship USS LST 496. Her great uncle, Doug Goodman, of Orange, was killed when the ship struck a German mine just off Omaha Beach during the Allied Invasion of Normandy in June 1944. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers
Four LSTs [Landing Ships, Tank] load trucks and other supplies in advance of the Allied D-Day invasion of France during World War II. Orange native Douglas Goodman was a crew member on USS LST 496, second from left, and lost at sea when it was sunk on June 11, 1944.
Preregistration for Back to School Orange County underway Penny Leleux
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It’s almost time for the annual school supply giveaway sponsored by Back to School Orange County. The program was started due to the end of the Texas desktop program several years ago. “As a result many families were in need,” said members of the Back to School Orange County Executive Board. “So 18 churches came together to help fill in the gap to ensure that no child would be left empty handed on their first day of school.” This year, the event is scheduled 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 3 at Lamar State College-Orange Student Center. “We have since been joined by area businesses and orga-
Samantha and Connor Ziller promoted Back to School Orange County at the Recent Cops’nKids picnic at Claiborne West Park. Preregistration for the free school supply program for Orange County students is now underway. RECORD PHOTO:Penny LeLeux
nizations to help meet the growing/changing needs of our community,” stated the board members. Besides school supplies, an immunization clinic will offer shots for all children preK to 18 years old. Vaccinations are offered with no out of pocket expense with insurance coverage. Bring your insurance card. Those without insurance may obtain vaccines at $5 per vaccine. “Any child registered to attend an Orange County school for 2019-2020 school year is eligible. We will have more than 50 booths handing out additional supplies, free haircuts, immunizations, eye screens, game truck, laser tag and giveaways during the event,” the board members added.
Preregistration began Monday for Back to School Orange County at Orange Christian Services located at2518 W. Park Ave., Orange. Registration is 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday through July 25. The phone number is 409-886-0938. You can also preregister Saturday, July 20 from 8-11 a.m. at the Lamar State College Orange Student Center located at 407 Green Ave. Orange. Phone number is 409883-7750. “Families are encouraged to preregister to reserve their backpack of supplies now.” Limited registration will continue the day of the event, but supplies are limited. Students will be served on a first come first served basis. Parents or legal guardians
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must be present with children and must bring proof of child’s enrollment in an Orange County School. Acceptable proof of enrollment is a student ID, report card or letter from the school. For more information about Back to School Orange County refer to their web site backtoschoolorange.com or their Facebook page @backtoschoolorange. If you would like to make a monetary donation, make checks payable to Orange Christian Services with the memo line of Back to School Orange. You can also give via their website under “Donate.” If you would like to volunteer at the event email Steven Burks, at Sburks@BacktoSchoolOrange.org
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LSCO hosts Golden Triangle Business Roundtable
Funds sought for local short film to be shot in Orange County Staff Report For The Record
Local screenwriter/filmmaker Penny LeLeux is raising additional funds for production and postproduction costs for her short film “Shhh” which is scheduled to start shooting in August. The fundraiser campaign is 40% funded. The film is a spy/romantic comedy that will showcase Orange locations great for future filming and also showcase area singer/songwriters in the soundtrack for the film. This is going to be a fun little film that should do well in the festival circuit, showing off our area. There are some great incentives to donate including exclusive behind the scenes sneak peeks, an invitation only private screening when complete, digital soundtrack, movie posters, autographed props used in the film, featured extra roles and movie credits, all depending on which level of donation selected and they are cumulative. If you would like to help a great script make the festival circuit and have Orange shown on the big screen go to https:// fundrazr.com/Shhhmovie. There are also some great product placement opportunities. If local businesses are interested you can contact LeLeux on Facebook or by email at pgleleux@gmail.com for further details.
LSCO hosts homeschoolers’ info meeting
Lamar State College Orange hosted Tuesday’s meeting of the Golden Triangle Business Roundtable, attended by about 75 men and women who were told of new training programs being offered and innovated by the school. From left, are Thera Celestine, director of pharmacy tech and workforce education; Earl Geis, director of industrial and process technology; Captain Chris Horner, director of maritime program; Gina Simar, dean of health, workforce and technical education; LSCO president Thomas Johnson; and W. Dennis Isaacs, executive director of GTBR. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers
Chevron-QP ups plant to $8B acting city manager, said in May CPC had told city officials “this is their preferred site,” but added, “there is no guarantee that Chevron Phillips Chemical will choose the Orange site for their new chemical plant.” Nick Facchin, CPC communications advisor, echoed the uncertainty over site selection Monday. “Orange is a finalist, however the location is only one of the alternatives on the Gulf Coast,” he said. “It is premature to say that Orange is definitely where we would put a petrochemical facility.” The plant will include one of the world’s biggest ethane crackers, a unit that processes the natural gas liquid ethane into ethylene, which, in turn, is converted into polyethelene, then plastics. It will have a capacity of turning out 2 million metric tons (or 2,000 kilotons) of ethylene per year, also written as 2,000 KTA. There will also be two 1,000 KTA high-density polyethylene units, the release said. The timeline for deciding where to locate the plant has been extended from mid2020 to 2021, according to the release, but the expected startup date remains 2024. “I don’t know if this project having joint leadership will slow things down or not, but having QP involved might be a good thing,” said Johnny Trahan, Orange County Judge Pro-Tem, “be-
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Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, president of Qatar Petroleum, shakes hands with Chevron Phillips Chemical president Mark Lashier during a signing ceremony at the White House for an agreement to jointly pursue a new petrochemical plant for the U.S. Gulf Coast.
cause now they’ve got more money.” Jessica Hill, executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, which has been involved in recruiting Chevron Phillips Chemical to build here for at least a decade, said all she knew about a change in the decision timeline was what was made public a week ago. “The county is proceeding as necessary at the request of CP Chem,” she said. John Gothia, who was appointed Orange County’s fourth County Judge in 16 months Tuesday, said he didn’t expect any request for an abatement to come to the county until all environmental permits were secured. “I’m sure whenever that stuff is done, they’ll come to us,” he said. “It’s kind of frustrating,
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. Information will be available about all of the college’s offering. “I hope this is the beginning of a new relationship for all of us,” said Gwen Whitehead, dean of academic studies.
though, because we’re ready to see it happen. For us in Orange County, it can’t happen soon enough. “But they have to go through the steps they have to go through.” Marissa Luck, business and energy reporter at the Houston Chronicle, reported Chevron Phillips had previously confirmed it was considering Orange and Sweeny
as sites for possible expansion among other unspecified sites in Texas and Louisiana. Orange has been home to a CPC plant since 1955 and the new property abuts the existing Chemical Row plant. Luck also mentioned a plus for Orange was its proximity to the Mont Belvieu chemicals and natural gas liquids hub. Chevron Phillips Chemical has maintained from the start that its decision will be financially based. “The impact of property taxes on the economic return is a major determining factor in the site selection process,” the company said in January in the first of three applications filed by WOCCISD for a limit of appraised value under Texas Tax Code Chapter 313. “Without a limitation [on property taxes] … siting the project in Orange County is not competitive with comparable investments.”
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Family awaits WWII sailor’s discovery “We’d meet up, go shoot some pool, look at girls,” Goudeau recalled. “We started to learn to dance. We went to a party now and then.” After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the two enlisted in the U.S. Navy together. But after basic training together in Great Lakes, Ill., they were separated. Goudeau was shipped to the Pacific aboard the USS Dyson, a destroyer built in Orange, and Goodman was shipped to landing craft training on the east coast. They never saw or spoke to each other again. “I’ve known the Goudeaus all my life,” said Lois Smith, who was called Charlene Talbert when she was young, to avoid confusion with her mother, Lois Talbert. Doug Goodman was actually Lois Smith’s grand-uncle. Goodman’s parents, Henry and Ethel, had 11 children and they were in their 50s when Doug was born. Smith is the oldest daughter of Henry and Ethel Goodman’s oldest daughter. Ethel Goodman had three sons and two grandsons serve in the armed forces during World War II, Lois Smith said. Only Doug failed to come home. “He was 19 in 1942 and I was 6 years old,” Smith said. “I can remember getting in the car and driving back to my grandma’s because Uncle Doug was home from training before he left for overseas. “I was with my mother and grandmother when the Western Union boy came to tell them he was missing. I remember when they declared him dead.” Doug’s father died in 1930, at age 56 when the young man was just 5. His mother died at 67 in 1948, four years after Doug was declared missing, three after he was declared dead. “That was my grandmother’s baby boy,” Lois Smith recalled. “She lived with so much hope that year [after Doug was declared missing]. She died not long after he was officially declared dead.” Goodman’s body was never recovered. But that may change. Smith said about three
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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 relationship for all of us,” Whitehead said.
Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church’s VBS Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is currently hosting God’s Superheros VBS. The Vacation Bible School will go through July 19. We start at 9:00 am and will end at noon Thursday, 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 409-735-4573.
Old First Orange Baptist summer events Old First Orange Baptist Church invites you to join us this 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 409-745-1901 or email: anna@oldfirst.com
“WRAP” classes to begin
Orange natives Eugene Goudeau, left, and Doug Goodman pose for a photo at Pridgens Studio in Orange in October 1942 on the evening they left to enlist in the U.S. Navy.
years ago contractors working for the U.S. Navy had contacted her son asking for a DNA sample. “I was contacted by a genealogist from the Office of Navy Pow-MIA,” said Butch Smith, a Dallas real estate
have located that grave and are hopeful of identifying the sailors. “They’re choosing their words carefully. They’re being quite respectful, to be honest.” Eventually, several DNA
developer. “She hadn’t been able to locate my mother. “What she said was her department won’t identify anything until they absolutely, positively identify a sailor. “It is a rumor, that’s all it is, that a number of sailors were buried together on the shore of Omaha Beach, including those washed ashore. There was a rumor they may
samples were requested and submitted by Goodman’s heirs. “Every couple of months they send me a note,” Butch Smith, a Bridge City High graduate, said. “But it’s very generic. They don’t want to give us false hopes.” Lois Smith said she had kept the news from the Navy a secret until recently. “I would have preferred to keep it quiet until they were 100 percent certain. But on D-Day this year, I felt guilty because I’d never told Eugene [Goudeau],” she said.
“I was with my mother and grandmother when the Western Union boy came to tell them he was missing. I remember when they declared him dead.”
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court approves the execution of a bond. Gothia, 57, will be sworn in at noon Friday in the Commissioners’ Courtroom at the County’s Administration Building. A special meeting is called for 3 p.m. Friday so commissioners can accept a $3,000 performance bond from Gothia and he can take his seat as judge. “A year ago if you’d have told me I’d be county judge, I’d have told you no way,” Gothia said. “But opportunities arise when we don’t expect them and here we are.” Gothia and Trahan, the Precinct 1 Commissioner, were each elected to office in 2016 and took office Jan. 1, 2017. They are the longest tenured members of Commissioners’ Court, with Trahan moving up to Judge Pro-Tem after Gothia’s July 2 resignation. Orange County’s fourth county judge in 16 months, Gothia will earn a $105,040 annual salary, the same pay rate that Crooks and Thibodeaux received in 2019. The pay represents a 66 percent raise for Gothia since he came to the court in 2017. The retired wholesaler for Altria (formerly Phillip Morris) was paid $63,118 per year initially as a commissioner, then voted for an elected officials raise that boosted his salary to $72,800 just nine months in office. Gothia, a graduate of Bridge City High School and Lamar University, says the new job won’t change his goals. “My job when I came here was to grow the county,” he said. “I’ll keep on working on that, keep the budget balanced and keep us fiscally responsible. “We’re still working on Harvey [recovery from Tropical Storm Harvey in 2017]. We’re two years in, but that’s not very long in hurricane relief. Drainage is another big priority.” The commissioners will begin work on the 2020 budget and 2019 tax rate next week, after Karen Fisher, the county’s tax assessor-collector, receives the final tax valuations from the Appraisal District. “I’ve always been a budget guy,” Gothia said. “I’ve always liked the numbers, and I’ve spent a lot of time with our auditor [Pennee Schmitt] since I’ve been here. “We’ll just continue to do the job we were elected to do.” Thibodeaux’s final commissioners’ court meeting clocked in at 22 minutes before the closed session at the end. Besides accepting Roccaforte’s bond and appointing Gothia, commissioners accepted $394,685 in sales tax receipts from the state for the month of May and approved paying $193,230 in weekly bills. Commissioners awarded Ashbritt Inc. and TetraTech contracts to be the county’s disaster debris hauler and debris monitoring service. The two companies worked for the county after Harvey and were recommended by a committee headed by county purchasing agent Connie Cassidy.
“He’s 95 and getting older.” Goudeau seemed relieved to hear the details. “You can’t imagine what it was like when they asked for DNA,” Lois Smith said. “They’re not going to tell you they found your loved one until they know for sure. But they don’t call you for nothing.” Smith said no final decision had been made about where Doug Goodman’s body would rest if an ID is confirmed. He has two headstones already marking two empty graves, one at the American Cemetery at Colleville-SurMer in Normandy, France, and the other in the Harris Cemetery in West Orange. “We feel good that we’re going to finally have his remains,” Lois Smith said. “Then we’ll have an opportunity for burial in the cemetery over there [France] or bring him home to be buried with his parents and siblings. “I know my grandmother would want him brought back here.”
WRAP classes will begin on July 27 and continue each Saturday from 9 am to noon at Putnam Place on 310 N. 37th Street, Orange. Written by Mary Ellen Copeland, WRAP stands for Wellness Recovery Action Plan. This 6 week course is designed to give participants a toolbox to exercise a healthy and productive life style that leads to wellness and recovery. It will show the participant how to draw out an individually designed action plan for time of crisis. The course is free of charge. For more information call 337433-0219.
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From The Creaux’s Nest COUNTY SET TO MOVE FORWARD Today Orange County again is under a different administration, this time by design. The last two years have had as many county judges as the previous 40 years. After Dean Crooks resigned the county judge post, former county judge Carl Thibodeaux, a Democrat, was asked to fill the post for a few months and at the time of his resignation appoint someone to fill the vacancy on the court. One of the present commissioners would resign and the rest of the court would appoint that person to become county judge. It was decided early that Commissioner John Gothia, of Pct. 3, would be their pick. All of the commissioners have less than three years experience on the court, including Gothia. John is a chamber type guy who will have a keen interest in economic development and seems to have a sincere desire to learn and become an effective leader and county judge. He’s very intelligent, has that personality of never meeting a stranger and most of all, he has a good commissioner’s court. Thibodeaux fulfilled his duties by appointed Kirk Roccaforte, former Bridge City mayor, who has 25 years of service on the city council. No person has ever come on commissioner’s court with Kirk’s experience. No one has ever been better prepared for the job. He has served in several positions on the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Board, including president. Over his years of service at Bridge City, he’s weathered several storms starting with the evacuees from Katrina, the bad Rita storm, Gustav, the devastating Ike, to the latest Harvey storm that again flooded the city. When Roccaforte first came to the city council, Bridge City had little drainage, a two inch rain flooded many homes. Today, drainage in the city is well improved and a far cry from what it was a few years ago. Many other improvements have come to the city, also new businesses; many old houses are gone or improved. Many of the people in the city when Kirk came to the council have been replaced with new, young families, and new homes. During those years, Kirk and his late wife Shirley built a successful business they had pioneered. He has the business experience. Kirk is very much like Thibodeaux in many ways without the Cajun tantrums. He’s a soft-spoken leader who uses common sense in his approach to a situation and negotiating with others. I’ve known Kirk for a lot of years and he’s grown in knowledge over the years that will serve him well on commissioner’s court. He and Gothia, along with the other members, give us hope that these leaders will take Orange County forward after a smooth transition. Gothia and Roccaforte will have to run for election next year it they want to continue in their positions. *****Now I need to move on. Hop on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.
THE ONE MAN SHOW A UK newspaper published more leaked memos revealing blunt assessments of the Trump Administration, including one in which the British Envoy to Washington claimed President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal to spite President Barack Obama. The deal had been worked on by previous presidents and U.S. allies. Trump’s decision to abandon the international accord was call an “Act of diplomatic vandalism, seemingly for ideological and personality reasons, because the pact was Obama’s deal.” Boris Johnson visited Washington in a failed attempt to persuade the U.S. not to abandon the nuclear agreement. He said Trump had no strategy, no sort of plan for reaching out to partners and allies. It was a sick move by the President of the United States that makes the world far less safe, with many complications to come. On Sunday, Trump again invoked a stupid act when he called for four Democratic congresswomen of color to go back to the crime infested countries they came from, ignoring the fact that all of the women are American citizens, three born in the U.S. like he was. Trump continues to divide our country to appease his core base that follows the teachings of David Duke. The bottom line is far worse than U.S. citizens realize. An editors note: Trump was condemned by the Congress Tuesday evening for his racist remarks. Comments, “unfit to be President.”
TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME Ten Years Ago-2009 Right after midnight on Tuesday, July 21, our longtime friend Cal Broussard passed away. He had fought a long, tough battle and defied the odds. He survived many surgeries, and seven months without food or drink. Several times he beat the doctor’s prediction and got to enjoy some quality time before chemotherapy and radiation knocked him down again.***** Walter Cronkite, 92, died Friday, July 17, on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, July 20, 1969. As the landing was complete Cronkite could only say, “Oh Boy, oh boy,” remove his glasses and say to astronaut Wally Schirra, “Wally, say something, I’m speechless.” The moon landing was the greatest event of that era. Think about it, less than 20 years earlier we were driving crops to the mill in a mule drawn wagon. Space ships and the moon had been science fiction. Weekdays at 5:30 p.m. throughout the 1960s and 1970s, people stopped whatever they were doing to watch Walter’s daily news. He earned the title, “Most trusted man in America.” He was the voice of every major event during that period in our lives. The Kennedy assassinations, Jack and Bobby, Jack Ruby killing Lee Harvey Oswald, the Nixon years etc. He was 10 when he moved to Houston. In the late 1960’, Cronkite hosted “The 21st Century” the voice of the space age. A private funeral will be
Thursday, July 23, in New York. His ashes will be buried next to Betsy, his wife of 60 years, in Kansas City, Mo.***** In July 1976, Dr. Albert Pugh took over the Bridge City Animal Clinic. On July 25, the clinic will celebrate its 35th anniversary with special activities starting at 1 p.m. The event will feature “Best Dressed Pet,” “Ugliest Dog,” a “Best Trick” contest, plus the annual “Wiener” dog race and much more. Pugh and his able staff welcome all animal lovers for a fun animal house time. They can be found in their newly-remolded hospital at 2832 Texas Ave. in Bridge City. ***** Robert Carpenter, Orange native and descendant of the pioneer Carpenter family, which there are many, is quite a talented guy. Robert was born to sing now has a new CD recorded, “Reflections from the Past,” Two of the five songs were written by Robert. “Life Ain’t Worth Livin,” is a great song about the adversities life can bring. It is serious but has a comic aspect to it. “Road to the Top,” is a feel good story. Both feature Robert’s great voice. The album also features three of Ray Price’s best songs.***** For more than 30-years, Richard Corder and the late Sue Bailey had been pushing for fishing piers on the Lake off Bailey Road. Commissioner John Dubose promised when he was a candidate that he would work to have piers installed. Last week, Richard and Sue’s dream came true with the ribbon-cutting of the facility. Commissioner Dubose said the improvements were the effort of many and he thanks them all. *****It was somewhat of a surprise to see the AMA endorsed President Obama’s health plan. ***** Economist reports Monday that the recession may soon be ended. “The government stimulus efforts will gain traction in the coming months and lift the economy from the worst slump since the Great Depression.” When Obama took over Jan. 20, 2009, the U.S. economy was in a free fall. In just over six months, he’s on the verge of reversing the Bush Recession plus gas prices at the pump are down $2 a gallon, lifting the load of the poor and middleclass.***** Sheriff Keith Merritt is attending the sheriff ’s convention in Corpus. Two-hundred-sixty-five sheriffs all under the same roof. Some of those West Texas sheriffs still wear a tied-down holster with a big hog leg, like the Colt Peacemaker, inside. Sheriffs come in all sizes and weights. Many walk around looking over their shoulder with guns cocked.***** David Letterman’s Late Show leads Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show in the ratings. Letterman picked up many of Jay Leno’s fans.***** Monday, July 20, President Barack Obama met with the three Apollo II astronauts of 40 years ago, Buzz Aldren, the second man to walk on the moon, Michael Collins, the command module pilot and Neil Armstrong, who took the first small step on the moon. The President said, “The touchstone for excellence and discovery is always going to be represented by the men of Apollo II.”*****Forty-four years ago, July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare laws and boy, has that helped.*****David and Patsy Peck flew to Odessa over the weekend where they attended David’s daughter’s wedding. He’s a Canadian and that’s not all bad, a little French blood in the family will improve the bloodline. David’s daughter Amber married Pascal Bernart July 18. It was an outside wedding with about 100 in attendance. Her husband is from Montreal and a professional hockey player. Amber is a flight attendant with Southwest Airlines. They plan to make their home in Odessa.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2009 Charles Wayne Dorman Jr., 48, of Orange, died Wednesday, July 15. Graveside service were Saturday, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his mother, Susie Elizabeth Dorman; brothers, James Allen and Richard Dorman; and step-father, Carl Kibodeaux.***** Adella Pauline “Lucille” Johnson, 67, of Orange, passed away Thursday, July 9. A memorial service to remember her life was held Saturday. She lived in the Orange area for 56 years and graduated from Little Cypress High School and was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Adella Pauline “Lucy” Gravett; son, Lance Fredrick Johnson; sisters, Faye Davidson, and Ione Buxton, three grandchildren and her great-granddaughter, Myiah Grace Fisher.
40 Years Ago-1979 Recently joining the U.S. Air Force was James H. Cole.*****Visiting with Pete Sterling are sons Dean and Scott.*****A swimming party was held at Sunset Grove for Chris Culpepper, son of Gloria and Ben Culpepper.*****Gary White, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas White, died Saturday, July 21, of injuries from an auto accident. Injured also were Benjamin and Carl Winters, Jr, who is in critical condition.*****Birdie Ferguson is elected president of ABWA chapter. Donna Frederick, vice-president, Alice Coulter, Mary Hodgson and Irene Garrett, secretary / treasurer. Speakers at banquet were State Rep. Wayne Peveto and Billye Minter.
45 Years Ago-1974 John Connally has been indicted. The main witness against him is his old friend Jake Jacobson. Both were together with LBJ for many years. They saw many deals go down. Jake sold John out to save himself. That’s what is bad about immunity. Jake goes scot-free. ***** Kay Runnels Harris and Joe Dan Harris are the proud parents of their third boy in a row.
70 Years Ago-1949 According to trainer Ellis Landry, Orange paperweight fighters who take part in the Boy’s Haven benefit fight are Sharon Bearden, (say what! Paperweight?), Francis Tucker, Phillip Kowle, Morris Dyson, Rod Tolar, Marvin Willey, J.R. Hollis, C.V. Hudnall, Richard Stanfield, Logan Harris and Henry and Mark Griffith. (Editor’s note: As far as I know, Bearden is no longer a Paperweight but is still living and still working. Could be worse.)
A FEW HAPPENINGS Sue and Tommy Simar brought in some fresh figs picked by son Bud. Thanks to Bud for picking the big, juicy ones. Figs are my favorite fruit. If the rains don’t do any damage there will be a bumper crop of figs this season and Sue looks out for me.*****Happy 60 th anniversary to longtime friends Mary and Joe Ware. The best move Joe ever made was when he convinced pretty Mary to marry him on that long ago July Fourth day, I’ve known both for most of those 60 years. Mary is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Today their three children have given them eight grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren. Best wishes for many more healthy, happy
years.*****I got a nice bunch of Longhorn okra from Mark Brinson, who I believed got the pretty okra from Mr. Broussard. Neighbor Cox and I shared the gift. Thanks Mark.*****Capt. Dickie is looking out for us some white perch and we still haven’t given up on John Roy catching some from his dock.*****Three times as many Democrats already have filed to run for congress in Texas with elections still well over a year away. Democrats have 66 candidates who have signed up to run in 30 different districts. Six Republican members of congress won their election in 2018, with 52 percent of the vote or less. State Democratic leaders believe Trump has hurt the Republican Party in Texas by more than the 2 percent it will take to overtake them.*****Some great folks we know celebrating wedding anniversaries this week. On July 22, Linda and former mayor Brown Claybar celebrate their 23rd. T.W. Permenter will have been married to pretty Lyndia for 58 years. Congrats to both couples.*****Some of you people who are at least 55 years old will remember the first moon landing when Neal Armstrong said, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” That was July 20, 1969, 50 years ago.*****This Wednesday, July 17, one of the toughest ladies I’ve known, Edee Pratt, celebrates her birthday. She has weathered a lot of health problems but she never quit. Years ago she was the best ad salesman we ever had. Happy Birthday Ms. Edee. I hope this message finds you doing good.*****Also a very happy birthday to Pam Honeycutt on July 19. Pam is the busiest person I know. She does a lot for Cowboy Church activities, service organizations and keeps the Lunch Bunch folks informed and much more. In case you forgot, she was Vergie Scales daughter so she comes from tough Mansfield and Scales stock. Her mom made it to age 102.*****Speaking of birthdays and before I forget, Wed. July 24 is Margie Stephens’ birthday. She was in diapers when Harry ran off with her all those years ago. She and Harry are aging together as the years fly by.*****We dodged the bullet last week when the storm Barry, that came from Georgia, dipped in the Gulf and took dead aim on Louisiana packing a lot of rain. My first Louisiana storm was in 1939, 80 years ago. Water got over the kitchen table that my mom had placed me on. I’ve seen many storms since but apparently a lot of people who lived here hadn’t, they loaded up with enough stuff to last a month. They emptied the shelves at supermarkets and by Thursday markets were out of water. By Friday morning Earl at Dupuis in Bridge City, was waiting on a gas truck. Folks had emptied his tanks.*****I got an email from our friend Juliet Smith, who is in the mountains of Colorado overseeing the renovation of their condo that flooded when a pipe broke back in May. Jack flew home last week and has been very busy with legal work. He will rejoin Juliet as soon as the work is done, both here and there.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s again this week. Next week the Bunch will lunch on some of JB’s Barbeque. Old man Arrington starts the fire every day long before daylight. Two days later the meat is tender and smoked just right. You can’t beat it with their special sauce.*****None of my buds had any luck growing tomatoes this year. Judge Derry Dunn brought me a few early but that was it. The Burton boys, Owen, Barry and Tommy struck out also. Barry said he planted three times and has a few on the vines the size of a golf ball. Bad mater year.*****The $8 billion Chevron Phillips plant is going somewhere on the Gulf Coast but the final decision on the location is not expected until well into 2121 and if the Orange County site is chosen it could be late 2024 before the groundbreaking. Over 6,000 construction jobs for that long would be a boom for our economy. Once the construction is complete between 300 and 600 full time jobs will be available, that however could be eight years away.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK On July 17, Daniel Eaves and Deborah Ashcraft celebrate. Also Country singer Luke Bryan, 42, actors David Hasselhoff, 66, Donald Sutherland, 83 and Prince Charles’ wife Duchess Camilla Parker Bowles, 71.*****July 18, finds Sandra Navarro, Cynthia Chataignier and Don Fields celebrating. Joining them are actors Vin Diesel, 51 and Kristen Bell, 38.*****July 19, Diane Grooters, Paige Williams and Robin Thibodeaux have birthdays. Also actors Benedict Cumberbatch, 42 and “Supernatural” star Jared Padalecki, 36.*****July 20 is the date of the first moon landing. It is also the birthday of Carrie Hunt, Megan Stephson and Rebecca Toal. Celebrities celebrating are dance Julianne Hough, 30, guitarist Carlos Santana, 71 and actress Sandra Oh, 47.*****On July 21, Todd Hurst and Sandra Bickham celebrate. Also Folk singer Cat Stevens, 70, actor David Spade, 54 and basketball player DeAndre Jordan, 30..*****A year older on July 22 are Lori Frederick, Jeff Anderson. Joining them are football player Ezekiel Elliot, 23, Pop singer Selena Gomez, 26 and game show host Alex Trebek, 78.*****Celebrating birthdays on July 23 are Linda Brinson, Travis Estes and celebrity actor Woody Harrelson, 57, guitarist Slash, 53, and “Vampire Diaries” Paul Wesley, 36.
CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Cussin Sostan’s little granddaughter Cookie got in trouble at school again. The teacher, Miss Badeaux, was giving a lesson on da circulation of da blood. To make her point, Miss Badeaux said, “Now class, if I stood on my head me, da blood would run into my head and my face, it would turn red.” Most of da class said, “Yes teacher.” Den Miss Badeaux axe, “Why den, while I am standing, da blood don’t all run to my feets?” Sostan’s “Little Cookie,” raise her hand and say, “Cause your feet ain’t empty.” Da next day, the chilluns were lined up in da cafeteria for lunch. At da front of da table was a large pile of big, red apples. Miss Badeaux had put a big note on da tray wat said, “Take one, only one, God is watching. At da utta end of da table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. So Sostan’s “Little Angel” wrote a note, “Take all you want, God him is watching da apples.”
C’EST TOUT Study predicts extreme extended warmth and rising temperatures could break heat index as the globe warms in the coming years. Days with extreme heat are forecasted to skyrocket across the country. Kristina Dahl, a climate scientist, said in a statement, “Nearly everywhere people will experience more days at dangerous heat in the next few decades.” On some days conditions would be so extreme that they’d exceed the upper limit of the heat index. Man-made global warming (climate change) is caused by the burning of fossil fuels such as gas, coal and oil. Extreme heat is one of the clearest signs of global warming.*****Please read us cover to cover and patronize those in our advertising family. Take care and God bless.
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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. e 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 relationship for all of us,” Whitehead said.
Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church’s VBS Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is currently hosting God’s Superheros VBS. e Vacation Bible School will go through July 19. We start at 9:00 am and will end at noon ursday, except Friday when we will have an afternoon activity and finish around 3:00 pm. ere 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 409-735-4573.
Old First Orange Baptist Church summer events Old First Orange Baptist Church invites you to join us this Wednesday event on July 17th, it will be Waterpaloza (Be Ready to Get Wet). ere will be a Bible Story, games, snacks and more. e location of Old First Orange is 7925 IH 10 in Orange, TX 77630. For more information please call us at 409-745-1901 or email: anna@oldfirst.com
Golden K Kiwanis to meet Golden K Kiwanis meets on Wednesdays in the Orange Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange 77630. The 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. The 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. The 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-The Orange Golden K Kiwanis Club will take a tour of the Orange County Jail on Border Street behind 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." Thanks 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.
“WRAP” classes to begin WRAP classes will begin on July 27 and continue each Saturday from 9 am to noon at Putnam Place on 310 N. 37th Street, Orange. Written by Mary Ellen Copeland, WRAP stands for Wellness Recovery Action Plan. This 6 week course is designed to give participants a toolbox to exercise a healthy and productive life style that leads to wellness and recovery. It will show the participant how to draw out an individually designed action plan for time of crisis. The course is free of charge. For more information call 337-433-0219.
SEW N Saturday 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!
Bridge City Public 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 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.
Dementia Care Givers' Support Group e Dementia Care Givers' Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and Second ursday of every month at 6:30 p.m..
Seek & Find Resale Store e Seek & Find Resale Shop is open on ursdays from Noon to 6:00 pm, Fridays from 12 noon to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are selling all types of used items - clothes, toys, books, household items,etc. Our proceeds help fund our music programs at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Please come and see us at 785 W. Roundbunch Road, next to Happy Donuts.
Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this opportunity to learn an instrument in the local area. For more information, call 409-241-3920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com. Orange County Beekeeping Group e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. e group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public. For information or assistance with honeybee removals, please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356.
Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to another person has a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., at North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 North 16th Street (Rear), Orange. Call 409-474-2171 or 409-9882311 for more information. Calls are kept confidential.
WOCCISD Read, Roll Book Bus FLORIDA FUN SALAD My husband, our two sons, and my mother all lived in our home in the Pensacola area of Florida for three years when my husband began working at Westlake Petro Chemical in Pace, FL. We lived in a subdivision called Ashmore Place, where we were some of the few civilians, since most of our neighbors were Top Gun pilots or Coast Guard personnel! It was such a fun place to live, even with its own Bunco group. One of the Navy wives once made this salad for Bunco, and my mom and I went crazy for it! is is so healthy and guiltfree. 1 very large salad bowl Salad tongs Cutting board Kitchen knife Colander for draining Manual or electric can opener
1 bottle poppyseed dressing or red vinegarette dressing Sunflower seeds and/or croutons, for topping, if desired. (NOTE: Mandarin Oranges and red kidney beans are optional. Add/omit foods according to personal preferences.)
Ingredients:
Directions:
1-8 oz bag fresh Arugula leaves 1-8 oz bag fresh spinach leaves 1-10.5 box mini red tomatoes 1 bag cut raw broccoli heads 1 sml bag short, baby carrots 2 medium sliced raw cucumbers 2-15.5 oz cns kidney beans, drnd 1-15.5 oz Mandarin orgs, drained 1 med bag red seedless grapes 8 oz bag shred. cheddar cheese 8 oz bag shred. mozarella ches.
Drain kidney beans and Mandarin oranges in colander, if using. Set aside. Empty bags of Arugula and spinach leaves to very large salad bowl. Mix with tongs or very clean hands. Add mini red tomatoes to salad, aka grape tomatoes. en, use cutting board to cut broccoli heads into small pieces,
Equipment needed:
adding to salad. Next, empty the small bag of raw short, baby carrots into salad bowl, mixing well. Use the cutting board again to thinly slice the cucumbers, adding to very large salad bowl. is is now the time to add the strained red kidney beans and the Mandarin orange slices that were set aside, if desired. e grapes and both cheeses are the next to go in the bowl. Mix well with tongs or clean hands. Serve with poppyseed or red vinegarette salad dressing, or your favorite dressing. (May top with sunflower seeds and/or packaged croutons, if desired.) Time to eat a Florida Fun salad!
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e WOCCISD Read and Roll Book Bus began visiting local neighborhoods on Monday, June 10. e Mustang Activity Bus will distribute books and serve a hot meal to students through a weekly neighborhood schedule. Guest readers will read a book to children each day. e bus will serve students at the following locations Navy Park, Orange Church of God, Sabine Park (Oaks) Apartments, and Ridgemont Park Apartments. Mustang Read & Roll Book Bus Stops: Mondays: Navy Park, 415 Morrell Blvd., Tuesdays: Orange Church of God, 1911 North 16th St., Wednesdays: Sabine Park (Oaks) Apt., 111 Pine Ave., and ursdays: Ridgemont Park Apartments, 3505 Ridgemont Lunch service is from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and book time is from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. e program will run through August 1 (with the exception of the week of July 4). e program is coordinated through WOCCISD Student Services and WOCCISD Child Nutrition.
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Deaths and Memorials Dorothy (Dot) Jane McDaniel Gooch, 91, Hemphill Dorothy (Dot) Jane McDaniel Gooch, 91, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Dot was born February 5, 1928 in Fairmont, Texas to Bro. Alexander H. (Bro. Hamp) McDaniel and Sarah Catherine Smith McDaniel and moved to Hemphill at an early. She graduated from Hemphill High School in 1945. She married Robert F Gooch in 1951. After Robert’s military service in the Army, they lived in Orange County, Texas for 33 years before moving back to Hemphill, Texas. She was a homemaker, mother, member of the First Baptist Church in Hemphill and member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Dot became a Christian at an early age and professed her faith in her DOROTHY ‘DOT’ JANE MCDANIEL GOOCH daily walk, being a mentor to family and friends. She enjoyed her family time most, with other interests including teaching Sunday School classes through the years and helping provide food to bereaved and sick families in the church and community. Her hobbies included cooking, quilting, sewing, and reading. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Willey and husband, Hershal, of Mauriceville and Rachel Harbuck of Orange; grandchildren, Amanda Marie and husband, Steven, and Kathryn Knighton and husband, Lee; and great grandchildren, Justin, Zachary, Addison, Jacob, Kade, and Liam. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F Gooch and grandson, Ryan Joseph Pineda. Visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 301 Mann St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Lee officiating. Burial was followed by services in Harper Chapel Cemetery in Hemphill. Serving as pallbearers was Bob Neal, Josh Neal, Roger Coday, Jerry White, Robert Hughes, and Mack Hughes. Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Heart and Elle King will play Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on August 22.
Venues bring in top acts for 2019 Texas/La. swing By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record The live music is going to be fantastic with something for every musical taste. Here are some of the concerts coming up during the summer and early fall in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. July 20 Korn, Alice in Chains, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands July 24 Queen + Adam Lambert, Toyota Center, Houston July 25 Shawn Mendes, Toyota Center, Houston
July 26 Seether, H2O Pool, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. July 28 August Burns Red, Silverstein, Silent Planet, House of Blues, Houston Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land, Houston Aug. 1 Alice Cooper, Halestorm, Motionless in White, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Aug. 3 MC Hammer, Sir Mixalot, Doug E. Fresh, Kid ‘N Play, Rob Base, Tone Loc, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands
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Mary Ann McKay Girlinghouse, 89, Orange Mary Ann McKay Girlinghouse, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2019. Funeral services were held Monday, July 15, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Burial will follow the service at Jett Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 9, 1930, she was the daughter of Erwin Manuel Brewer and Annie (Linscomb) Brewer. Mary Ann was a faithful and devoted member of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. She enjoyed spending time hunting, and cooking for her family and friends. She was an avid animal lover, especially her chickens. Mary Ann loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew MARY ANN MCKAY and loved her. GIRLINGHOUSE She was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin and Annie Brewer; former spouse, Lannie Joe McKay; son, Brewer McKay; granddaughter, Mary Moore; grandson, Destin McKay; sisters, Erwine McGuire and Owetta Bols; and her step-sons, Rodney Girlinghouse and John Girlinghouse. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband, M.J. Girlinghouse; children, Ginger Moore and husband Deas, of Garrison, and E.J. McKay and wife Risa, of Mauriceville; step-daughter, Lynn Fernandez, of Jacksonville, FL; daughter-in-law, Deidra McKay, of Mauriceville; step-daughterin-law, Charlotte Girlinghouse, of Lafayette, LA; grandchildren, Laura Moore, Erin McKay, Cade McKay, Ethan McKay, Ashton Golemon, and Madison McKay; great-grandchildren, Callum McKay and Konnor Golemon; 7 step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Cade McKay, Ethan McKay, Kevin Golemon, Brad Ford, Mike Baker, and Pate Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Clyde Linscomb, Ray Linscomb, Chad Jenkins, and Jacob Bergeron. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church - Mauriceville at 11540 TX-12, Orange, TX, 77632.
Marvin Earl Waddell, 86, Bridge City Marvin Earl Waddell was born to James Joseph Waddell and Marguerite Imogene Waddell in Village Mills, Texas on June 26, 1933. His family moved to Port Arthur, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson high school, and then to the Bridge City area in 1957 where he spent the rest of his life. He married Sally Marie Howard on September 4, 1959. In 1967, they had twin sons. He received a B.S. in physical education from Lamar University, but spent his career as a personnel manager for Firestone where he worked for 35 years. He served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Bridge City for more than 50 years. Only recently did age and disease retire him from these loves. Marvin passed away on July 8, 2019, in Port Arthur. He is survived by MARVIN EARL his two sons, Bill and his wife Valarie, and Bryan and his wife Rebekah; WADDELL seven grandchildren, Joshua, Abigail, Hannah, Mikayla, Corban, Bryanna and Annalisa Waddell. Also surviving is his sister, Karen Dubose-Fomby. Marvin was proceeded in death by his wife, Sally Marie Howard Waddell, and his parents, James Joseph and Marguerite Imogene. Friends are invited to a visitation from 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 19, at First Baptist Church, Bridge City. The funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be his sons, Bill and Bryan. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Holland Cemetery near Kountze, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be the deacons of First Baptist Church, Bridge City.
Randy Lee Kolar, 58, Orange Randy Lee Kolar, 58, of Orange, passed away July 8, 2019 at his home. A memorial service honoring Randy will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, with visitation starting at noon, at Claybar Funeral Home at 504 N. 5th St. in Orange. Family and friends are asked and encouraged to share their fondest memories of Randy. Born in Victoria, Texas on July 5, 1961, Randy graduated from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School in 1979, and held an Associate Degree in Mechanical Drafting from Lamar State College Orange. He was a proud member of the 118th MP Co Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC and served as a military policeman from 1983 to 1986. He enjoyed going to military reunions the past few years and reconnecting with his 118th friends. He was already looking forward to the next reunion. He was employed as a Board Operator at Invista Orange. RANDY LEE KOLAR Randy enjoyed fresh and salt water fishing, boating, golfing, and cooking. He loved watching various cooking shows and was a proficient amateur chef. He once took a kitchen knife skills class and ended up assisting the teacher. He was very good at repairing fishing reels and talked of opening a repair shop one day. Randy loved watching and armchair coaching the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros. He often said if Jason Garrett listened to him, the Cowboys would have won more. He also loved old movies, especially those starring John Wayne. He enjoyed taking road trips near and far with his wife, Lauree, and was considered the Chief Selfie Taker on their various adventures. Randy never met a stranger. He could and did talk to everyone he encountered and could not pass a baby without making faces and baby talk. He could not pass someone in trouble without trying to help, often helping people with flats on the side of the road, or even helping strangers load their stuff outside of various stores. Randy was very proud of his children and considered his wife his best friend. As much as he loved being a husband and father, though, becoming Grandpa to Allie was his greatest joy. He could always be counted on for a game or cuddle or a “Hoo Hoo” (Yoo Hoo). He was looking forward to the birth of his grandson and being a grandpa again. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lauree Matkin Kolar, and credited Benny Winder, his best friend since childhood, for introducing them. He is also survived by daughter Ashley Kolar and future son-in-law William Gross of Houston; daughter Stephanie Hoffpauir , son-in-law Michael, and granddaughter Allie of Bridge City; Son Alexander Kolar and future daughter-inlaw Flavia Vancia of Houston; parents, Raymond and Hope Kolar of Orange; siblings Lori Anderson and husband Danny of Hartburg, and Jeff Kolar and wife Christine of Orange. He is also survived by multiple nieces, nephews, and honorary sons and daughters whom he loved to tease (or torment depending on who you asked). He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
To place a memorial, call 409-735-5305
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JULY 16, 1969
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50 Years Ago: Journey to the moon begins By John Uri NASA Johnson Space Center An estimated one million people gathered on the beaches of central Florida to witness first-hand the launch of Apollo 11, while more than 500 million people around the world watched the event live on television. Officially named as a crew just six months earlier, Commander Neil A. Armstrong, Lunar Module Pilot (LMP) Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, and Command Module Pilot (CMP) Michael Collins were prepared to undertake the historic mission. Previous Apollo crews had tested the spacecraft in Earth orbit and around the Moon, and only two months earlier, Apollo 10 had completed a dress rehearsal to sort out all the unknowns for the lunar landing. Now it was time to attempt the landing itself. • • • e astronauts’ day on July 16, 1969, began with a 4 AM wake-up call from Chief of the Astronaut Office Donald K. “Deke” Slayton. After the traditional prelaunch breakfast with Slayton and backup CMP William A. Anders, the crewmembers donned their spacesuits and took the Astrovan to Kennedy Space Center’s (KSC) Launch Pad 39A. Workers in the White Room assisted them into their seats in the Command Module (CM) Columbia, Armstrong into the left hand couch, Collins into the right, and finally Aldrin into the middle. After the pad workers closed the hatch to the capsule, the astronauts settled in for the final two hours of the troublefree countdown. As Armstrong noted just before liftoff, “It’s been a real smooth countdown.” • • • At precisely 9:32 AM EDT, Apollo 11 lifted off from Launch Pad 39A to begin humanity’s first attempt at a lunar landing. Engineers in KSC’s Firing Room 1 who had managed the countdown handed over control of the flight to the Mission Control Center (MCC) at the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), now the Johnson Space Center in Houston, as soon as the rocket cleared the launch tower. In MCC, the Green Team led by Flight Director Clifford E. Charlesworth took over control of the mission. e Capcom, or capsule communicator, the astronaut in MCC who spoke directly with the crew, during launch was Bruce McCandless. e three stages of the Saturn V performed flawlessly and successfully placed Apollo 11 into low Earth orbit. For the next two and a half hours, as the Apollo spacecraft still attached to its S-IVB third stage orbited the Earth, the astronauts and MCC verified that all systems were functioning properly. McCandless then called up to the crew, “Apollo 11, you’re go for TLI,” the Trans Lunar Injection, the second burn of the third stage engine to send them on their way to the Moon. Two hours and 44 minutes after liftoff, the third stage en-
The crew of Apollo 11, pictured from left, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin.
gine ignited for the six-minute TLI burn, increasing the spacecraft’s velocity to more than 24,000 miles per hour, enough to escape Earth’s gravity. Armstrong called down to the ground after the burn, “at Saturn gave us a magnificent ride. It was beautiful.” A little over three hours after launch, and already more than 3,000 miles from Earth, the Command and Service Module (CSM) separated from the spent third stage to begin the transposition and docking maneuver. Collins flew the CSM Columbia out to a distance of about 100 feet and turned it around to face the now exposed LM Eagle still tucked into the top of the third stage. He slowly guided Columbia to a docking with Eagle, then extracted it from the third stage which was sent on a path past the Moon and into orbit around the Sun. During the maneuver, the spacecraft had traveled another three thousand miles away from Earth. During the rest of their first day in space, MCC informed the crew that because the launch and TLI had been so precise, the planned first midcourse correction would not be needed. e astronauts were finally able to remove the spacesuits they’d been wearing since before launch. Armstrong called down with birthday wishes for the state of California (200 years old) and for Dr. George E. Mueller, NASA Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight (stated as “not that
old”). In MCC, Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz’s White Team of controllers took over, with astronaut Charles M. Duke as the new Capcom. e astronauts provided a pleasant surprise with an unscheduled 16-minute color television broadcast, treating viewers on Earth with spectacular scenes of their home planet. ey then placed their spacecraft in the Passive ermal Control (PTC) or barbecue mode, rotating at three revolutions per hour, to evenly distribute temperature extremes. Finally, about 13 hours after launch and a very long day, the crew began its first sleep period, with Apollo 11 about 63,000 miles from Earth. Overnight, Flight Director Glynn S. Lunney’s Black Team of controllers, with astronaut Ronald E. Evans as Capcom, watched over the spacecraft’s systems. By the time the astronauts awoke, now almost 110,000 miles from Earth, Charlesworth’s Green Team was back on console. Capcom McCandless provided a morning news update to the crew, including a status of the Soviet Luna 15 robotic spacecraft that had launched three days before Apollo 11 and was still on its way to the Moon. About the time Apollo 11 reached the halfway mark in distance between Earth and Moon, the following light-hearted exchange took place between backup Apollo 11 Commander James A. Lovell in MCC and Armstrong aboard Columbia:
Lovell: Is the Commander aboard? is is Jim Lovell calling Apollo 11. Armstrong: is is the Commander. Lovell: I was a little worried. is is the backup Commander still standing by. You haven't given me the word yet. Are you Go? Armstrong: You've lost your chance to take this one, Jim. Lovell: Okay. I concede. • • • e crew conducted the only midcourse correction needed during the coast to the Moon, a three-second burn of the Service Propulsion System (SPS) en-
gine to lower the closest point to the Moon from 200 miles to 69 miles. McCandless informed the astronauts that Luna 15 had entered an elliptical orbit around the Moon, but that its objectives were still not clear. e crew conducted a scheduled TV broadcast from about 150,000 miles, showing views of a much smaller Earth with Armstrong providing a detailed description of the planet. He then turned the camera inside the cabin for views of the astronauts and showing viewers their food pantry, concluding with filming the Apollo 11 mission patch on their flight suits. e
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Do HRs prove balls really are juiced?
JOE KAZMAR KAZ’S KORNER FOR THE RECORD
e latest rumor going around the major league baseball stadiums is that today’s baseballs are “juiced” and that’s why there is a record number of home runs hit during the first half of the 2019 season. e loudest squawking is coming from our own Justin Verlander, the ace of the Houston Astros’ pitching staff and perhaps the best hurler is the major leagues, who knows firsthand of the problem because he has surrendered more homers (26) than any other MLB pitcher. Verlander has plenty of allies to his theory, although Commissioner Rob Manfred adamantly insists they are the same baseballs that have not been intentionally doctored. According to last week’s issue of USA Today, “the only difference is the drag of the ball has changed, resulting in the most long balls hit in baseball history in the first half and on pace to obliterate every home run record.” Manfred commented, “e basic characteristics of the baseball, as measured by the independent scientists that we asked to do the study, provides no support for that. What there is support for is the drag of the baseball is a little less, and when you have less drag, it goes further.” e article pointed out that Manfred pleaded to please stop with the conspiracy theories that MLB secretly ordered the balls to be juiced to fight back its declining attendance, with 18 teams drawing fewer fans at the All-Star break than a year ago. MLB must decide what it wants to become, according to the article. “Does it want to remain this nightly edition of home run derby, with players swinging for the fences every time they step to the plate, with home runs, strikeouts and walks accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the action? “Or does it want to return to the game it was designed to be, with teams manufacturing runs, managers employing hit-and-runs and players bunting and stealing bases?” Players who retired a decade ago hardly recognize the game they once played. Tony Clark, the players’ union executive director said, “I think our game needs to figure out what it wants to be. It’s safe to say there’s a dramatic change in how the game is played. In don’t think there’s anything in our game that can’t be remedied by a little more baseball.” Clark and the union met with Manfred and MLB lawyers before the AllStar game and informed them that they are interested in reopening talks at the halfway point of the collective bargaining agreement that expires after the 2021 season. “We are interested in re-establishing a competitive environment,” Clark said. “We are interested in establishing meaningful free agency and players getting value as they are producing it. We are interested in getting the best players on the field. I would like the system to work the way it is intended to.” MLB is presently testing several radical new changes in the independent Atlantic League, which includes a franchise in Sugar Land. e one that has created the most comments states that batters may “steal” first base on any pitch not caught in flight, like a wild pitch. Regardless of the count on the hitter, if the ball goes to the backstop or
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elsewhere, the batter may take off for first base. If he’s safe, he remains on base, but if he attempts to run, he can be thrown out at first by the catcher’s throw. Most of the comments are from managers and former players who claim “that’s not really baseball.” e same is true for the plans to move the pitching mounds back two feet, the first change to the mound’s location in more than a century. ey also won’t be relocated from the standard 60 feet, six inches until halfway through the season. In addition to the mound changes, other rules being tested at the request of MLB include robot umpires calling balls and strikes, a three-batter minimum for relievers and the banning of infield shifts. e changes, mostly aimed at speeding up the pace of play, will be tested in the Atlantic League for three years. I doubt if any changes will actually be used by MLB, but I bet it makes Abner Doubleday turn over in his grave!!! KWICKIES…I’m not a big tennis buff, but really was at the edge of my seat watching the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship match televised Sunday morning that proved to be very exciting. In what turned out to be the longest final in Wimbledon history (4 hours, 57 minutes) Serbian Novak Djokovic outlasted eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer by breaking a tie after the fifth set went to the tiebreaker. Ironically, Federer won more points (218-204) but Djokovic got them when it counted most. Former St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several weeks ago and began chemotherapy Monday. e 83-year-old was 251174 with a 2.91 ERA in 17 seasons from 1959-1975 and led the Cards to World Series titles in 1964 and 1967. Former Port Neches-Groves star golfer Andrew Landry, who went into Sunday’s final round of the PGA Tour John Deere Classic tied for first place, shot
69 in his final round and finished third behind first-time winner Dylan Frittelli and runner-up Russell Henley. Landry cashed a check for $408,000 and earned entry to the British Open which begins tomorrow in Portrush, Northern Ireland. A recent blockbuster NBA trade saw our Houston Rockets send fifth-wheel Chris Paul to Oklahoma City for Russell Westbrook, who is rejoining star running mate James Harden. Paul never seemed to fit in with the Rockets while Westbrook and Harden have played together and should put the Rockets into a championship mode. e NFL Player’s Association is in favor of shortening the preseason exhibition games and expanding the regular season to 18 games, according to ESPN Sports Center. It will be tougher on rookies trying to make the 53-man roster but much easier on the veterans, who never liked training camp very well. JUST BETWEEN US…e Houston Astros have been shopping really hard for a starting pitcher before the July 31 trading deadline, especially with their No. 4 starter Brad Peacock’s delay from the Injured List with some unexpected soreness two days after throwing a bullpen session before coming off the IL. Fireballing reliever Josh James was a spot starter for Monday night’s game against the Angels in Anaheim. James, who was the winning pitcher Saturday against the Texas Rangers, uncorked some 100 mph pitches and had one clocked at 101.2 mph. After losing the first two games at Arlington, Houston scored 19 runs on 25 hits in Saturday (7-6) and Sunday’s (12-4) victories over the Texans. Jose Altuve appears to be 100 per cent healthy, going 8for 19 in the four-game series with two homers (including a grand slam Sunday), six RBIs and seven runs scored. Altuve’s grand slam was a franchise record nine for this season and is four more than any other major league team has hit.
Score more fish by understanding patterns CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD
One of the biggest and most intriguing factors that keep fishermen coming back day after day is the process of discovery, figuring out the puzzle so to speak. e task of sifting through all the variables and making sense out of all the factors in order to establish a pattern is what drives many anglers. Unknowingly we all go through the same process every time we fish but without the fanfare. Most of us don’t realize we are even doing it, establishing a pattern, but just as sure as water is wet we are doing exactly that. Now there are way more folks who fall into the category of “routine” fishermen than those who actually take the time to go about establishing a solid pattern. e guy who hooks his boat up, launches at the same launch, fishes the same spots, and throws the same bait trip
after trip is a “routine” fisherman. e law of averages eventually rewards this guy with a good trip or two, just enough hope and success to keep him coming back day after day. Now I can’t tell you what the “routine” fisherman does is wrong because different folks have different goals and expectations. If “routine” fisherman has a good time on the water and enjoys his trip then more power to him, but there is much more out there see and a whole lot more fish to be caught. Perhaps the best way to illustrate the technique of establishing a pattern I ever heard of was demonstrated by a very accomplished guide on Sam Rayburn by the name of Will Kirkpatrick. Will actually taught classes on fishing and showed anglers how to apply the techniques he taught. One of the best ones was “how to establish a pattern”. Anglers in the class were given a stack of 3 x 5 note cards before they went out to fish. On the cards the anglers were to write down a variety of information every time they got a bite or caught a fish. Water depth, surrounding structure, water temp, lure, retrieve speed, and so on were all noted by each angler. At lunch or dinner that evening the
anglers were to bring their stack of cards and start sorting through them. Little by little each card was put into a stack until they were all done. It was amazing at the end of the sorting process how each angler could now physically put their hand on one stack, that was usually the largest, and see exactly what the common denominators were in their pattern. is process is what we as anglers need to be able to do mentally in order to narrow down the options and realize just exactly what the pattern is for that specific day. Okay so now you understand the method of how to decipher the pattern, the only question is “how do I get started?” A few basic questions first come to mind that should shed some light on the subject. First one has to be about things you cannot control, meaning weather conditions. Weather obviously plays a huge factor in determining your strategy for that days trip on the water. For arguments sake we are going to make weather a non-factor, it’s drop dead perfect conditions and no water is off limits due to bad winds or other limiting factors. e next uncontrollable factor has to be tides, either you have
them or you don’t, no in between. Tidal movement will certainly influence your approach and should determine where and how you start your day. A truly dialed in pattern is a thing of beauty and helps to promote confidence in any angler. When you step on a boat to go fish with your buddy or a guide and they tell you something is going to happen and as soon as you stop at the right spot it starts then it seems as if everything in the world is right. e more skilled you become at putting these pieces together and being able to decipher the puzzle the more enjoyable your trips on the water will become. Don’t become a creature of habit, take the clues you are given and put them in order in a very simple and basic fashion and watch what happens. e results become much more predictable and your time on the water becomes much more pleasant as your results get better with each and every trip. It’s always been said “knowledge is power” , the more you know the better off you are.
We surely dodged a bullet named ‘Barry’ CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FISHING WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD
I had just dropped my wife’s SUV off at Sabine Ford to be serviced and was standing in the rain waiting for her to pick me up when Trey Smith opened the door and politely pointed out that it was significantly drier inside. I feel relatively certain that his initial thought was, “Why is that fool standing in the rain,” but he managed to keep that thought to himself. In short order we were talking fishing and it was apparent that Trey was a little more upbeat than the last time we had talked. ere is very little that he does not know regarding bass fishing in the immediate area and for the first time in a long while he was in a slump of sorts. He was still catching, but not the kind of bass it takes to win the weekly Sabine River Shootouts. In my opinion, his biggest dilemma is that due to his extensive knowledge of the entire
system, he is constantly processing too much information making it very difficult to best exploit the area and pattern he is currently fishing. I have been there and done that. Even when catching fish, his mind is wrestling with lure choices, colors and a potentially more productive area. All of that is what makes bass fishing so addictive, but it can be a curse when working on a short clock. While he was pleased that he and his partner, Luke McFarlane, had finished second and won big bass honors in the most recent Shootout, he was even more upbeat about his trip the day before. “I just slowed down, went Old School and caught a ton of bass,” said Smith. “Best of all, I caught fish in a lot of different places on the same lure and my two best fish topped the fourpound mark.” With a three fish limit, a four-pound bass is a coveted fish.
Make no mistake about it, the die-hard group of area bass fishermen that gather at the City Launch every Tuesday afternoon do not share a hell of a lot of information. eir allotted time to get it done is short, their playing field shrinks as a result of weather conditions and any advantage is earned and secreted away. For those reasons alone, I specifically mention a lure or color only when a fisherman grants me the okay to share it with others. We managed to dodge a bullet this past weekend as we needed anything but another glut of fresh water. It was also a blessing that the system didn’t stall out over Toledo Bend as the SRA is finally managing to pull the lake level without creating problems downstream. We know all about being downstream! Last week’s Sabine River Shootout fielded eighteen teams that weighed in thirteen limits. Myron Waldrop and David Burman continued their winning ways with an 8.09-pound three fish limit. Trey Smith and Luke McFarlane finished second with
a 6.89 bag and took home big bass money as well with 3.61pound bass. Dawson Morris won the Kid’s Division with a 1.48-pound bass. It is time to start making plans for the upcoming Orange County CCA Chapter Banquet. One day it is too early to even consider the date and seemingly overnight it is impossible to get a ticket. While this is a very enjoyable way to spend the evening, simply purchasing a ticket helps guarantee the future of saltwater fishing. e event will take place at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center located on hwy. 1442 on August 8th at 6:00 p.m. Tickets cost $60 and include membership, auctions, meal and drinks. You can also purchase a corporate sponsor table package for sixteen people for $1750 or a table for eight for $600. For more information contact Louis Moore at 409-988-4845. ey also have an order form on the Chapter web site.
Game-changing, bipartisan wildlife legislation introduced in Congress Staff Report For e Record Fish and wildlife populations are under increasing pressure from habitat loss, invasive species, emerging diseases, and extreme weather events in Texas and throughout the country. As many as one-third of our nation’s species are on the brink of becoming threatened or endangered. A bill just introduced in Congress seeks to reverse this trend. House Resolution 3742, known as the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), would provide $1.3 billion annually to state initiatives, and $97.5 million to tribal nations, to support at-risk fish and wildlife populations and their habitats. e funding would come from existing revenues, and would not require any new taxes. Texas would get an estimated more than $50 million per year. U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) introduced the bipartisan legislation with 61 original cosponsors and with nationwide support from conservationists, hunters, anglers, businesspeople, oil and gas com-
One of the many endangered species tagged for protection is the much beloved Texas Horned Lizard. pany representatives, and the outdoor recreation industry. Texas is home to more than 1,300 of the 12,000 species identified nationwide as Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Many iconic fish and
wildlife are in decline, including the much-loved Texas horned lizard, Pronghorn antelope, Guadalupe bass, sea turtles, and many grassland and coastal birds. H.R. 3742 is being called a once-in-a-generation opportunity to save these
wildlife species, and to provide more regulatory certainty for businesses, land developers, the oil and gas industry, and governmental entities. “H.R. 3742 would be a game-changer for fish and wildlife – in Texas and across the country,” said John Shepperd,” Texas Alliance for America’s Fish and Wildlife spokesman. e Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is a cost-effective way to recover fish and wildlife populations without the more reactive, “emergency room” measures of the Endangered Species Act. Once a species reaches the need to be listed as reatened or Endangered, the process of recovery is more difficult and expensive. It is much smarter to act before these at-risk populations reach a critical point.” “Healthy fish and wildlife populations are the backbone of Texas’ multi-billion dollar outdoor recreation economy,” Shepperd said, “which includes hunting, angling, wildlife watching, kayaking, nature tourism, camping and hiking. Research has proven children do better in school when they connect with nature. Functioning ecosystems provide food, fiber, timber, pollina-
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Recently the Little Cypress Jr. High School Cheerleaders attended NCA Cheer Camp at Moody Gardens in Galveston. They won numerous awards & trophies, including Top Team Chant, a bid to Nationals, Motion Technique award, Stunt S.A.F.E. award, spirit sticks every night, and 3 superior evaluations. LCJH Mascots Ella Stephenson and Rylee Lofton were nominated and selected to the All-American Mascot Team & received superior evaluations. Ella received the Award for the Most Spirited Mascot and Rylee received the Spirit Stick to take home for being one of the top 3 mascots for spirit the whole week. The entire LCJH cheer squad was nominated for All American, which is very outstanding for a Jr. High squad. Taylor Bull also was selected by an NCA Staff member for a “Pin It Forward” Leadership Award. Coaches are Tiffani Wilson and Mallory Blanton. Pictured, from left, are front row, Marissa Vaught (head cheerleader), Sofia Harrison, Brooklyn Elliott, Keely Parsons, Abby Beatty, Chloe Wells (head cheerleader); middle row, Sophie Henry, EmmaKate Staton, Gracelynn Smith, Taylor Bull, Kyndall Davis; back row, Mascot Ella Stephenson, Ava Rambo, Kenidee Istre, Cailynn Nichols, Mascot Rylee Lofton.
This past week LCM High School Cheerleaders attended National Cheerleader Association (NCA) Cheer Camp at Moody Gardens in Galveston. LCM Varsity won Top Team Cheer, Top Team Chant, Herkie Team Award, bid to nationals, Stunt S.A.F.E award, spirit sticks each night, and three superior evaluations. JV received the crowd involvement award, spirit sticks 3 nights, bid to nationals, stunt S.A.F.E. award, and three superior evaluations. LCM Mascot Bri Humble received the Unity Mascot award, All-American mascot, 3 superior evaluations and asked to be on NCA mascot staff. LCM Mascot Kelsey Land received Top Mascot award, AllAmerican mascot, 3 superior evaluations and asked to be on NCA mascot staff. The entire Varsity squad was nominated for All American and five of the JV squad were nominated for All American. Kylie Gross, Karli Choate, Reese Cricchio, Conner Trawhon and Paige Brown were named All American. Reese Cricchio was named Top All American. Kylie Gross and Karli Choate were asked to be on NCA staff. Varsity members are: Kylie Gross, Karli Choate, Kylee Perry, Lyndie Manuel, Morgan Denman, Reese Cricchio, Saylor Dronett, Allyson Campbell, Crystal Malone, Izzy Kersey, Conner Trawhon, Ashlynn Wilson, Halle Lewis, Rylea Tipton, Alyssa Herndon, Kori Rushing and Emma Bridges. JV members are: Kaleigh Belden, Kimberly Goddard, Chloe Jacob, Reese Rutledge, Maddie Curry, Paige Brown, Hannah Lemons and Bailee Rogers. Coaches are Brandy Cricchio and Katrina Daniels
Wildlife tion, and clean air and water which benefit all of us.” Janice Bezanson of Texas Conservation Alliance notes that “the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would bring much-needed funding to Texas for projects designed to keep species off the endangered species list, without raising or creating new taxes. is legislation is good for wildlife, good for business, good for Texans.” H.R. 3742 directs existing federal revenues to the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Program, established in 2000. State wildlife agencies will distribute the money through grants and partnerships within the conservation community for habitat restoration, research, land protection, establishing conservation easements, reintroducing wildlife, and other initiatives listed in each state’s Wildlife Action Plan. Particularly interesting for a private lands state like Texas, the funding could expand cost-sharing programs for private landowners to conduct vol-
From Page 2B untary wildlife and habitat stewardship activities on their property. It will also be used to fund educational programs and introduce more Texans to outdoor recreation opportunities. e Recovering America’s Wildlife Act gained a lot of support in the last congressional session; 116 Members of Congress cosponsored the House bill, evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Texas had the second highest number of cosponsors of any state, 13 total, including 6 Republicans and 7 Democrats. e Texas Alliance for America’s Fish and Wildlife is a coalition of more than 160 organizations and businesses which actively supports the legislation. More information, including what people can do to help, is on the Texas alliance website. A preliminary report by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department outlines early ideas on Texas goals and objectives, and highlights examples showing how RAWA funds could be spent in Texas.
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Mauriceville MS named new honor members Shortly before school ended in May, Mauriceville Middle School inducted new members into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Students in grades sixth through eighth who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school’s chapter are eligible to be invited for membership. Students must be in their second semester of sixth grade for consideration by NJHS. Membership is based on the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character and Citizenship. e Scholarship piece requires students to have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA, if they so choose.) Inductees include Dylan Braxton, James Ezernack, Clayton Farwell, Maggie Fisher, Haelee Fitzhugh, Tucker Floyd, John Goddard III, Kendall Gordon, Caleb Hamilton, Harrison Jowell, Norah LeBlanc, Skylar McCarver, Anna Claire McKenzie, Carley Portie, Jeremiah
Mauriceville Middle School National Junior Honor Society inductees share light; the ‘light,’ beginning with Principal, Kim Cox, and was shared from one inductee to the next. In this picture from left to right are Carley Portie, AnnaClaire McKenzie, Skylar McCarver and Norah LeBlanc. Rust, and Emma White. Current members are Rayna Christy, Jacelyn Cook - VicePresident, Lindse Crowson, Chase Deets – Treasurer, Raygen Dunwoody – Secretary,
Breckin Hanley, Oliver Hughes, Haden Johnson, Rylen Johnson, Zane Lopez, Melanie Martinez, Luke McDow – President, Joncie Miller, Abigail Shelly, Nicholas Smith, Mariska Steele,
Mia Sunderland Historian/Parliamentarian, Pheobe Turner and Skylar Quinn. e sponsor for MMS NJHS is Betty Martin.
September 14 starting at 7 a.m. with weigh-in from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center on the campus of Lamar State College Port Arthur, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to provide scholarships, purchase and maintain training equipment, and other campus needs at LSCPA. Anglers can fish in any public waters in teams of one or two people. Entry is open until September 6 at 5 p.m. online at www.lamarpa.edu/fish. "We're taking an approach to this tournament that allows pretty much anyone who wants
to participate the opportunity to do so," Street said. "You can wade fish, fish from the bank, or go out in a boat to catch the winning stringer. And the prize money is really enticing." Payout for each of the three stringer categories is $1,500 for first place, $1,250 for second, $1,000 for third, $500 for fourth and $250 for fifth place. Adding side pots, the total payout is about $15,000. Sponsorships for the tournament are still available at varying levels with individual team entries open at $250 each. Each team receives two complimentary tickets to the Friday, September 13, Captain's Dinner, which will also be held at the
Carl Parker Center starting at 5:30 p.m. During that time, there will be door prizes, a silent auction, side pot purchases and an open bar. Other sponsors for the event include Bechtel, Trinity Industries, Valero Energy Foundation, SpawGlass, Flint Hills Resources, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, and Port Arthur LNG. Sponsorships or individual team entries, as well as additional Captain's Dinner tickets, can be purchased by calling 409-984-6291 or by visiting the tournament website at www.lamarpa.edu/fish. Complete rules are also available at the tournament website.
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The waters in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana are going to be filled with money this September as the Lamar State College Port Arthur Sabine Showdown Fishing Tournament gets underway. The tournament, sponsored by Golden Pass LNG and Motiva, will feature $15,000 in payouts in three categories: heaviest redfish stringer, heaviest flounder stringer, and heaviest trout stringer. "The support for this tournament has been incredible," said Scott Street, LSCPA Director of Athletics and tournament director. "The area petrochemical industry and their partners, especially, have been all-in from the time we announced our plans to host this tournament." The event will take place
Turner Industries supports OES Turner Industries Group is pleased to issue a grant to the Orangefield Independent School District to support Enhancing Literacy with Technology. These funds will directly be applied to the Fourth Grade Reading Program. Turner Industries Group is proud to support youth and our next generation! Jason Apodaca, BD; pictured with Sunshine Copeland, Orangefield ISD
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Seahawks athletes earn national NJCAA academic recognition e Lamar State College Port Arthur women's softball team earned top academic honors and was recognized by the National Junior College Athletics Association, along with four individual Seahawks who were honored for their classroom
work. Seahawks basketball player Tevin Baker earned NJCAA AllAcademic First Team honors after posting a 4.0 grade point average this past school year. Baker, a Port Arthur native who played high school basketball
for Monsignor Kelly High School in Beaumont, is taking his talents as guard to East Texas Baptist University, an NCAA Division III program. e Seahawks softball team collectively earned a 3.06 grade point average, placing them
among the top academic programs in the nation. Sophomore Bailey Crorey and freshman Carmen Sanders earned second team NJCAA All-Academic Team honors, placing their GPA within the 3.80-3.99 range. Sophomore
Lilly Renteria won third team honors after placing within the 3.60-3.79 GPA range. "We love to see our athletes succeed on the basketball court and softball field but it's the classroom where a student's success eventually results in life-changing opportunities," Director of Athletics Scott Street said.
Former Seahawk Weisbrod signs contract in France Former NJCAA First-Team All-American Colton Weisbrod has signed a professional contract to play basketball for AS Kaysersberg Ammerschwihr BCA. e French-based team competes in the NM1 league in the city of Kaysersberg, France. e former Seahawks standout is currently listed as a starter on the team's website. A native of Nederland, Weisbrod spent just one season with Lamar State College Port Arthur where he set school records and earned national honors on the court. During the 2015-16 campaign, he started
COLTON WEISBROD all 32 of the Seahawks' games, averaging 21.4 points per game with 10.8 rebounds a game. His 685 points as well as per-game average are still the best in the college's history. After leaving LSCPA, Weisbrod spent two seasons at Lamar University where he led the Southland Conference in points, rebounds, double-doubles and field goal percentage.
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will appear at the Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land on August 14.
Concerts Aug. 6 311, Dirty Heads, White Oak Music Hall, Houston Aug. 14 Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land, Houston Aug. 17 Tom Keifer, Warehouse Live, Houston Aug. 22 Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Elle King, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Aug. 23 A Flock of Seagulls, Missing Persons, The Motels, Bow Wow Wow, Wang Chung, Real Life, The Escape Club, The Vapors, Boys Don’t Cry, Farrington and Mann, H2O Pool, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. The Tubes, Warehouse Live, Houston
From Page 7A Aug. 31 Backstreet Boys, Toyota Center, Houston Sept. 3 Backstreet Boys, Cajundome, Lafayette, La. Sept. 7 Chris Young, Chris Janson, Locash, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Sept. 8 John Mayer, Toyota Center, Houston Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira, Behemoth, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Sept. 9 KISS, Toyota Center, Houston Sept. 21 Carrie Underwood, Toyota Center, Houston Peter Frampton, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Sept. 22 Iron Maiden, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Carrie Underwood, Cajundome, Lafayette, La. Sept. 24 Phil Collins, Toyota Center, Houston
Sept. 25 The Who, Toyota Center, Houston Oct. 3 Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Pistol Annies, Tenille Townes, Cajundome, Lafayette, Oct. 23 Styx, Smart Financial Center, Houston Oct. 25 Vince Neil, Warehouse Live, Houston Oct. 27 Zac Brown Band, Lukas Nelson, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Nov. 2 The Chainsmokers, 5 Seconds of Summer, Lennon Stella, Toyota Center, Houston Nov. 12 The Black Keys, Shannon and The Clams, Modest Mouse, Toyota Center, Houston Dec. 21 Tracy Byrd, Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont
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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY
Faith offers light even in dark times
Charles Empey
CHARLES EMPEY Guest Columnist For The Record Faith is an awesome gift of God through Christ Jesus our Lord. It says in Ephesians 2:8 that it is a gift of God given to those who have believed on His Son, Jesus, as their Lord and Savior. That faith given them to exercise toward the saving of their soul from sin and condemnation settles their eternal destiny. They are sealed, assured and will finally be delivered into heaven. When they received this faith and exercised it toward receiving Christ as their Lord and Savior, they are immediately put into a new way of life in which they are called upon to walk. It is therefore called “a walk of faith.” Hebrews 11:1-2 says “now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report.” On down in verse 6 it says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that
he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” In these verses we find that faith becomes the basis of all hopeful living, living your life with confidence that all that is necessary for life will be provided no matter what things around you look like. We also see that it is faith that gives God’s children a good report before Him. Furthermore, verse 6 is quite strong in what it says. You cannot please God without faith in His Son as your Lord and Savior and faith in Him. The God of your life is essential to your emotional and spiritual well-being. He clearly promises those who embrace Him by faith and walk as He has commanded His children to walk that He will reward all who seek Him. His Word is the way of living. His children are to believe in all that He commanded and all that He promised, if they expect to be blessed. He will bless us in the good times and He will bless us in the bad times, but the blessing is reward for being con-
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
tent, trusting Him, no matter the condition in which we find our life. In Philippians 4:11, we are instructed in God’s Word to be content in whatever state of condition we are found. Verse 13 goes on to show the declaration of one who has learned to be content, having faith in God in the midst of all circumstances. That one declares, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” So only by faith in God can we find peace and strength through His Son to carry on, or if necessary to stand still and wait for God to arrive with the necessities of the next step of life. It is to be realized that such
promise is only given to those who are truly in Christ, which is by faith, and that only those in Christ who trust the One who has saved them will have peace that He will supply them all things and will always be on time with the supply. Children of God, you have trusted Him to be the Savior of your soul; Now trust Him to be the Lord and sustainer of your daily life as long as He has determined we are to live on this earth. That trust must not be just in the good times, or the mildly bad times, but even in the most devastating of times. Remember, He is not only the Savior of your soul, but the Lord of your life. Heb 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (NKJV) Either we believe this or we don’t. It is a matter of whether you are one with true faith in Christ our God and Savior or not. Either you trust Him with your life and its good, bad and ugly or you don‘t.
Charles Empey is the Pastor of Cove Baptist Church, Orange, TX
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
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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
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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
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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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Garage Sale this Sat., July 20th from 8 am to Noon at 801 Delaware Dr. in Bridge City. Tables & chairs, couch, kids clothes, toys and misc. items.
PETS FOR SALE Pomeranian puppies for sale. CKC. $700 each, born May 1st. Please call 409-893-0779 or 409-893-0771
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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.
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.
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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
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of FRANCIS C. GERITY, Deceased, were issued on JULY 9, 2019, in Cause No. P18465, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Mary Ann Gerity.
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of MARY RUTH DENSON, Deceased, were issued on JULY 9, 2019, in Cause No. P18472, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Jimmy Royce Denson, Jr..
Mary Ann Gerity c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630
DATED the July, 2019.
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Vin#NO VIN HONDA ATV Owed $178.10 Vin#NO VIN MONSTER MUD Owed $178.10
Attorney for: Mary Ann Gerity State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: steve@stevehoward. lawyer
FIGURE OF SPEECH ACROSS 1. Without, ‡ Paris 5. *”Blind as a ____,” simile 8. *Attract someone’s attention onomatopoeically 12. Scheme 13. Frosh, next year 14. *Grim Reaper 15. Having the knowhow 16. Medicinal houseplant 17. Forearm bones 18. *”Napoleon of “Animal Farm” 20. Horsefly 21. Emotional turmoil 22. *Damn, homophone 23. Reproductive cell 26. *Opposite of figurative 30. Bonanza find 31. Er on Periodic table 34. Dalai ____ 35. Chopper blade 37. The little one “stops to tie his shoe” 38. Like three nursery rhyme mice 39. American stock exchange in NYC 40. Temper, as metal 42. Baron Munchhau-
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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.
sen’s statement 43. “____ fly away home...” 45. Time of the year 47. Police shot 48. Headquartered 50. Sailor’s hail 52. *”Broken heart” or “heart of stone” 55. Dig, so to speak 56. Tangelo 57. Kind of Steven? 59. September’s reason to celebrate 60. Outer layer of Earth’s crust 61. First female Attorney General 62. Caddie’s offering 63. Lt.’s subordinate 64. Means justifiers DOWN 1. Masseuse’s office 2. “Some Kind of Beautiful” star 3. Steelers’s Chuck 4. Rosetta Stone and such 5. Western neck ornaments 6. To the left of helm 7. People in general 8. Helter-skelter 9. Not loony 10. Doe’s mate 11. CafÈ alternative 13. One in low-fitting
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. Jimmy Royce Denson, Jr.
c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630
DATED the July, 2019.
9th day of
Stephen Howard
The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of BARBARA DARLENE LOWERY, Deceased Cause No. P18449 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 1, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Barbara Darlene Lowery, 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 1, 2019. BRANDY ROBERTSON,
Attorney for: Jimmy Royce Denson, Jr. State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209
County Clerk, Orange County, Texas
By:
Samantha McInnis, Deputy
Email: steve@stevehoward. lawyer
jeans 14. Old European coin 19. “C’mon in!” 22. Slow-witted 23. Small Asian ungulate 24. Enophile’s sensory concern 25. Dished out 26. *Stringed homophone of loot 27. Pair in a railroad track 28. Prenatal test, for short 29. Full of cargo 32. *Collision, onomatopoeically speaking 33. Wayside stop 36. *”Sweet sorrow” or “painful pride” 38. 4-letter word on primetime TV 40. Summer mo. 41. Attack 44. “____ beware” 46. Stick firmly 48. Launch 49. Country album? 50. Shevat follower 51. Vagrant or tramp 52. Gala to Dali 53. Baker’s baker 54. Tear 55. Actor Mahershala 58. Us, in Mexico
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The Test Every Kid Needs Before Going Back to School Get a Comprehensive Eye Exam
(StatePoint) Before schedules get too hectic, experts say that parents should prioritize a visit to the eye doctor this back-toschool season. “An annual comprehensive eye exam is essential for optimal wellness, as well as ensuring your child reaches his or her full academic potential,” says Dr. Jennifer Wademan, VSP network eye doctor. The incidence of visual impairment in preschool children is expected to increase 26 percent over the next 45 years, affecting almost 220,000 children, according to a recent study by the USC Gayle and Edward Roski Eye Institute. What’s more, kids have more demand on their eyes and vision than ever before due to the increased use of digital devices. To help ensure a smooth transition back-to-school, consider the following tips and insights:
While 76 percent of parents said sight is the most important sense, only 50 percent take their kids for an annual eye exam, according to a recent survey conducted by YouGov and VSP Vision Care, with many parents under the incorrect impression that the vision screening conducted by the school nurse or at the pediatrician’s office is sufficient. Although many schools offer abbreviated vision screenings throughout the year, they can miss up to 80 percent of vision problems, including serious conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), which can lead to vision loss if not treated. An annual comprehensive eye exam is the best way to detect vision problems, as well as other conditions related to the eyes that can affect overall health and wellness. “How a child’s brain processes visual information is complex, and a screening alone isn’t a substitute for a comprehensive exam, nor is it the most reliable way to track a child’s eye health,” says Dr. Wademan. “A comprehensive eye exam with an eye doctor however, evaluates multiple aspects of vision, including the close-up skills essential for reading, tracking and focusing.”
could fail to ever achieve normal visual acuity,” she says. “These patients end up struggling to see well in adulthood, even with contacts or glasses.” To find an eye doctor near you, visit VSP.com. Remember, vision and learning are directly connected, as approximately 80 percent of what a child learns is presented visually. For success in the classroom, the sports field and more, start the school year right with a comprehensive eye exam.
Don’t Wait for Complaints Among those parents who do not bring their children to the eye doctor annually, 72 percent of moms and 48 percent of dads said they would be motivated to do so if their child complains of discomfort or changes in vision. Don’t wait for that first complaint! Certain changes to eyesight can happen gradually, and children may not realize that their vision is impaired. Dr. Wademan points out that catching problems early is important: “When a child’s visual system is not given a clear and focused image, and if his or her eyes are not working together, the child
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