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Bridge City council adds Reed, preps budget Dave Rogers For e Record Bridge City’s newest council member, Mike Reed, is learning on the fly.

He was appointed to fill out Kirk Roccaforte’s seat on council on Wednesday, July 24, then the council began budget workshops the next day.

“It’s only a few days I’ve been on the council, so I’m basically trying to get caught up with what’s going on around town,” Reed said.

He’s a retired electrician who has spent the past 14 years driving a school bus.

But he’s also no stranger to Bridge City Council, having served 10 years as a city councilman, from 2006-2016.

Ironically, Reed’s Place 2 seat was filled by Roccaforte, a former Bridge City mayor who recently left the Bridge City Council to take the Orange County Commissioners seat for Precinct 3, which includes Bridge City.

Jerry Jones, city manager for Bridge City, led the council through budget workshops last ursday and Monday, July 29.

Workshops set for Friday, July 26, and Monday, July 29, were canceled after the seven councilors, Carl Harbert, Reed, Tammi Fisette, Randy Harrington, Terri Gauthier, Lucy Fields and David Rutledge, mayor, agreed with the recommendations made by Jones. e average Mike Reed homestead values in Bridge City have climbed 9% in 2019, from $127,186 per house to $138,547 per house.

Councilors unofficially approved a tax rate increase from 54.7 cents per $100 value to 55.35 cents per $100 value.

It is just less than 8% more than the 50.7 cents per $100 value effective tax rate and would require the owner of that “average” home worth $138,547

See BC COUNCIL, Page 3B

Unclogging Adams Bayou

Bridge City City Council members Mike Reed, left, Mayor David Rutledge, Terri Gauthier, Tammi Fisette, Danny Harrington, Lucy Fields and Carl Harbert listen as City Manager Jerry Jones, far right, explains his 2020 budget proposals. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Trees, tires, furniture pulled from waterway in effort to clear storm drainage Dave Rogers For e Record De-snagging is going full steam on the north end of Adams Bayou in Orange.

Crews from the Orange County Drainage District, with contract help from Aftermath Disaster Recovery, are pulling trees and tires and even old furniture from the waterway that was so backed up by Tropical Storm Harvey that many blame it for flooding 16th Street and downtown. e work that’s been going on for several weeks between rainstorms is being paid for primarily by two grants totaling $850,000 from the Natural Resource Conservation Service and the Texas Water Development Board. “e majority of the fallen trees were north of I-10,” said Don Carona, general manager of the Drainage District.

He said the project’s parameters called for “longstick excavation” over a length of six or

seven miles. e starting point, early in July, was north of the Cowboy Church. at was the “local force” account, with all the labor and machinery furnished by the Drainage District. At that point, the bayou was too narrow to hold the barge that began working downstream last week.

Up on the Peveto Ranch, Drainage District workers were in the bottoms chainsawing trees and using chains and “land machines” to bring the logs to the banks.

From there, they were trucked to a central spot for burning.

“Mr. Peveto has been very gracious,” Neal Ford, the Drainage District’s chief of rightaway and special projects, said. “He told us to do whatever we needed to open it up. “ere’s a lot of cooperation between us and the people of Mauriceville.”

Tuesday, Jerry Hood, assistant general manager of the

Drainage District, offered a boat ride to watch the “local-led” effort southeast of the MLK Drive bridge. ere, a boat pilot steadied a 30-foot long barge powered by two large outboards while one worker cut limbs and logs with a chain saw and another pulled huge swaths of the greenery onto the deck with a grapple. e barge and the workers are from Aftermath Disaster Recovery.

After the barge was stuffed full, it was driven upstream to a takeout site. From there, the trees were transferred to land and then, by a huge Drainage District excavator, loaded onto a Drainage District truck for a trip to the burn pile.

One of the truck drivers said she’d carried seven loads to the burn site Monday, despite a short day caused by afternoon rains.

“I’m just glad to see something getting done,” said Tommy

See ADAMS, Page 3A

Regional Planning Committee adds a touch of Orange blood Dave Rogers For e Record Orange County representatives topped the monthly meeting of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, held Wednesday, July 24 in Beaumont.

Both John Gothia, Orange County’s new county judge, and third-term Bridge City City Council member Terri Gauthier were sworn in to the Commission’s Executive Committee by former County Judge and former SETRPC President Carl ibodeaux. ibodeaux swore in Gothia (pronounced Goe-A) as SETRPC President and Gauthier (GoTEE-A) as ird Vice-President. ibodeaux’s July 2 resignation as Orange County Judge set in motion a trickle-down in Orange County government.

Gothia resigned as Orange County Precinct 3 Commissioner in order to apply for the job of judge. Kirk Roccaforte, a Bridge City council member and Bridge City’s representative on the Executive Committee, had to resign those spots to replace Gothia as commissioner.

Gauthier was voted in as Roccaforte’s Executive Committee replacement and Gothia actually replaced himself.

Previously, Gothia had replaced outgoing Precinct 2 Commissioner Barry Burton on the Executive Committee after Burton was defeated for re-election in 2018.

Gothia was promoted from First Vice-President to President at the start of 2019. But when he resigned as Commissioner July 2, he also resigned from the Executive Committee. ree weeks later, he returned as SETRPC Board president.

One of Gothia’s first act at the July meeting was to witness an award to Orange County Chief Sheriff ’s Deputy John Tarver.

Orange filmmaker Travis Myers is Director of Photography on multiple short films being shot in Southeast Texas this summer. Record Photo:Penny LeLeux

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in Orange, Texas??

Penny LeLeux • For The Record

Not all filmmakers live in Hollywood, or Georgia, or even Austin. ere is a small group of independent filmmakers that are creating movie magic right here in Southeast Texas.

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Orange County Judge John Gothia and Bridge City Council member Terri Gauthier take their oaths of office on the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Committee Executive Committee during the organization’s monthly meeting held Wednesday, July 24. e veteran lawman was honored for his service on the group’s Coordinated Terrorist Preparedness Initiative, a multi-year program. e Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission covers Jefferson, Orange and Hardin Counties and is one of 17 Councils of Government in the state of Texas. e COGs coordinate the transfer of state and federal funds to local needs in a number of takenfor-granted programs like Air Quality, 9-1-1 Emergency Network, Substance Abuse, Area Agency on Aging, Foster Grandparents, RSVP for seniors, Transportation Planning and Homeland Security.

See SETRPC, Page 3A

Granted, Orange County isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of movie making, but there are some people that think we have some great locations in our area and are doing their part to show that to the rest of the world. ere are three short films in various stages of production this summer, two of them being shot in Orange County.

“Hoot” a horror/thriller/comedy short is being filmed in the north Vidor area. e weather gave it a few rain delays, but it finally got underway this weekend.

“Shhh” a spy/romantic comedy, or romcom as it is referred to in the industry, is scheduled to start shooting in August in Orange and Bridge City.

“Spindletop” is more of a western/historical drama, because of the time period. It is a short about Patillo Higgins and the start of the oil boom in Southeast Texas. e short is a precursor or “proof of concept” film to a planned feature that will be shot in multiple locations in Southeast Texas once financing is secured.

All three films have different writers/directors, but the common thread is Fresh Productions as the film crew. Fresh Productions’ director of photography is Orange resident, Travis Myers.

Travis has been involved in filming since the 7th grade.

“My mom got a Sony Handycam camcorder for Christmas and I got a lightsaber. So naturally I had to film myself swinging around a lightsaber on my mom's camera,” said Myers about his filmmaking debut. “e 3-minute film of me swinging around a lightsaber in my garage, fighting the evil version of myself in a paintball mask was called "Star Wimps." My cousin and I ended up making a couple more stupid videos on my mom’s camera including “Star Wimps 2,” “Larry Bond and Silver Pinky,” “e Good the Bad and the Cow”... the list goes on.”

Myers said he got so excited he put the first two “Star Wimps” videos on a VHS tape and convinced two of his teachers to show them in class.

“I was so proud and one kid even paid me $20 for a copy. I now know that should have been the most embarrassing moment in my life because those films were absolute garbage, but that's really what got me started,” he said.

“I'm naturally drawn to comedy. I don't take myself too seriously and comedy just seems to come natural.” Myers said he likes other genres and working on other people's projects of dif-

See HOLLYWOOD, Page 3A

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County values up 8 percent as budget talks begin Dave Rogers For e Record ree departments down, about $3 million on the capital expense wish list.

Orange County Commissioners held their first workshop for the 2020 budget Tuesday morning and spent nearly three hours listening as the heads of three of the county’s biggest departments listed their needs.

All this against a background that shows property tax values in the county have increased 8% since last year. e county’s tax rate the past two years has been 54.2 cents per $100 value, but the effective tax rate this year is down to 50.58 cents per $100. e effective tax rate is the rate that needs to be charged to bring in the same tax revenue as last year.

A year ago, the first year after Tropical Storm Harvey reduced 2018 values 10% countywide, the budget called for a $3 million deficit, with a predicted $49.4 million in spending against $46.4 million in revenues. “e county passed a negative budget last year because of Harvey,” Commissioner Robert Viator said. “ere’s no way you could go to the effective rate, because you’d passing another negative budget.”

Karen Fisher, the county’s tax assessor-collector, presented commissioners with the official 2019 values in Tues-

County Tax Assessor-Collector Karen Fisher presented Commissioners’ Court with finalized tax values and key tax rate information Tuesday afternoon. day’s commissioners’ court meeting. ese arrived on her desk last week from Scott Overton, the Orange County Chief Appraiser. e total market value of Orange

County properties is $8.1 billion, up 8.2% from 2018 and the adjusted taxable value (taxable value minus tax ceilings) is $5.6 billion, up 7.8%.

Fisher passed along word on the ef-

fective tax rate and showed that the rollback rate, the rate which would force a rollback election, is 56.519 cents per $100 value. e rollback point set by the state, for this year and in recent years, is 8% above the effective tax rate.

“Our current rate [54.2 cents per $100] is between the effective and rollback rates, and the effective tax rate is a little skewed this year because of the effect of Harvey,” Viator said.

County Judge John Gothia would be happy for a third year at 54.2 cents.

“I don’t see a raise in the tax rate right now, but that’s up to the court,” he said. “e main thing is to be balanced.”

City managers in Orange and Bridge City have pushed a tax rate raise that would be just below the 8% rollback amount this year. at’s because next year the state law changes and sets the rollback threshold at 3.5% above the effective tax rate.

“We’ll definitely want to know whatever we do [in this year’s budget], that we want to be able to sustain it. We have to take that into account,” Gothia said. e Sheriff ’s Office was the first to appear in Tuesday morning’s budget workshop and Sheriff Keith Merritt asked for 16 new $45,000 autos, and 15 new radios, plus tasers and a full-time registered nurse.

County Engineer Clark Slacum asked for five new pickup trucks for the

road and bridge department, a maintainer service truck and three boom mowers to go with a promotion for his office manager.

Maintenance Director Kurt Guidry initially asked to add a full-time lawn maintenance worker, a full-time housekeeper and a full-time maintenance technician.

Gothia suggested contracting out the mowing of the county’s main buildings to free up a full-time maintenance worker and Guidry agreed to look into it. e county’s head fixer-upper also asked for a new automobile for his department as well as a hydraulic lift for high-altitude jobs.

Leading off Tuesday afternoon’s commissioners’ court meeting, Guidry reported that the courthouse front entrance repair was complete and the scaffolding out front would come down any day, four years after crumbling marble made the front door off-limits.

Another bit of building news came from Emergency Management Coordinator Joel Ardoin, who told Precinct 2 Commissioner eresa Beauchamp that FEMA had approved $296,084 to rebuild her Mauriceville office that was destroyed by the 2017 Tropical Storm Harvey.

County Auditor Pennee Schmitt paid $430,641 in bills and welcomed $3.7 million of FEMA buyback money by creating its own special budget until it’s paid out.

Orange choreographer staking his claim to ‘Fame’ at PALT Penny LeLeux For e Record John Gray has taught dance and choreographed shows in Orange County for years, 25 and 10 to be exact. His most recent endeavor is choreographing Port Arthur Little eatre’s production of “Fame” which opened last weekend and has two more weeks of performances. e show has a huge cast, mostly high school students since the setting is the School for the Performing Arts in New York. ey wanted to be inclusive, so there are also a number of junior cast members too.

Gray incorporated many different forms of dance in the choreography including ballet,

hip hop, lyrical and even a little Flamenco.

“It has taken me about two months to put it all together and it’s been a great two months indeed!” said Gray. “My favorite thing about choreographing “Fame” was seeing this cast bring it to life. Some of the cast has never been in a show before and they worked very hard on some pretty difficult choreography.”

If you are interested in taking dance classes from Gray, you will have to wait for another time. Gray said he is not currently teaching in a studio “… but I will be offering classes soon at Port Arthur Little eater in musical theater and the audition process.” Gray said classes will be for all age groups.

ere are a few other Orange Countians in the ensemble cast including: Shannon Kieren, Rochelle Williams and Ryan Reagor.

“Fame” is directed by Debbie Pletcher. It has 7:30 p.m. evening performances on Friday and Saturday nights, with a Sunday Matinee at 2:30 p.m. now through Aug. 11. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for active duty military and seniors, while students are $11. Tickets can be purchased online at www.palt.org or reservations can be made by calling (409) 727-7258. You can walk in, but musicals usually sell out, so it is not recommended. e theater is located at 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77642.

Orange choreographer John Gray with the cast of "Fame" currently playing at Port Arthur Little Theatre through Aug. 11. Record Photo: Penny LeLeux

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Clary, the north Orange homeowner who lives in a nearby neighborhood ooded by Harvey. “e Drainage District, especially Don Carona, went to work for us. I don’t think we could have anybody better running the Drainage District.â€?

Cleaning the snags out of Adams Bayou was just one of Clary’s requests to make the water ow steadily south to Sabine Lake. Another request was to eliminate the low bridges over the bayou for the I-10 feeder roads.

Clary said he’s been told that TxDOT has decided to replace those bridges with lanes elevated beside the freeway overpass. “Really, we’re getting about everything we asked for,� he said. “I’m pretty sure TxDOT is going to get the bridges out and the Drainage District is working on de-snagging and trimming the banks. “at’s everything we originally asked for, but I’m afraid that’s not enough. “I want them to make sure they’re doing

An employee of Aftermath Disaster Recovery unloads tree debris from a barge on Adams Bayou in North Orange while another pushes the craft against the bank. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

everything possible to keep us from ooding again.�

Carona’s Drainage District workers have spent a good bit of their time since Harvey working to open up the water ow at the south end of Orange County. “We’ve worked a lot on [FM] 1442 at the

Bessie Heights ditch and other major outfalls to the marsh,â€? Carona said. “I know the work we’ve done has dramatically helped drainage. “e water levels are signiďŹ cantly less than we’ve had in the past. We really don’t need an engineer to tell us it’s working.â€?

BC Council to pay an additional $57 in city taxes. e rate proposal must be conďŹ rmed by city council at its next meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 6 and then published prior to a

From Page 1A public hearing, before being ďŹ nalized by council. e eective tax rate is that rate needed to realize the same amount of property tax values year to year. When property val-

SETRPC Governmental program funds dispensed by SETRPC last year totaled $24 million.

But that number has been higher than $50 million four times in the last decade, including 2015, when $73 million in Community Development Block Grants alone owed into the three-county area as part of an $87 million annual total for government activities expenses. e July 24 meeting featured a presentation of SETRPC’s annual ďŹ nancial report, as presented by Shanna Burke, executive director, and Jim Borel, ďŹ nance director. e report was audited by Charles E. Reed & Associates of Port Arthur. Reed said the audit was “clean.â€? “Your ďŹ nancial position is healthy,â€? he said. e report showed SETRPC had $8.4 million in its fund balance, with $5.4 million invested in capital assets and $3 million unrestricted.

Total expenses for government activities in 2018 were $23.6 million against total governmental activities revenues of $23.5 million.

Shanna Burke, SETRPC executive director, presented a report on the impacts of Jasper County’s proposed move into SETRPC from the Deep East Texas COG. Jasper County Judge Mark Allen had requested the move. e report, prepared by GrifďŹ th Moseley Johnson & Associates, concluded that many programs could transfer seamlessly but that other programs could prove problematic because of the added travel in-

Hollywood ferent genres, “but if it's my personal work I'm going to try to make the audience laugh, or at least make myself laugh. at’s the goal.�

His loves making a project that looks good. Something the whole cast and crew can be proud of.

Myers also cherishes making memories with everyone involved. “Some of my favorite memories in my life have been when I'm on set with a bunch of my best friends.� Myers loves going through the struggles of putting together a movie and learning how everything works on the way. “Some great nicknames, inside jokes, and friendships have all generated from time I've spent creating videos, so for that reason I'll keep making them.�

His goal is to make these summer ďŹ lms the best looking projects he has ever been involved with. “We don't have the largest budgets to work with, but I want to make people think we do,â€? he said. “I will be the director of photography for at least two of these ďŹ lms and at least behind the camera for the other, so it's my job to direct everything that has to do with the camera and lighting. I've spent a lot of time researching lighting techniques and I've spent probably too much of my own money investing in gear and lenses to make sure I do the projects justice. From what I've seen from the shoot last weekend, I think I'm on the right track to make it happen.â€?

Myers hopes these three ďŹ lms will spark growth in the ďŹ lm community in SETX. “I'm a big believer that if there isn't a ton of opportunity where you are, you have to be willing to go out and create opportunities for yourself. at's the mindset I've had for the past few years and

ues fall, as after Hurricane Ike, the eective tax rate goes up.

When values go up, the eective tax rate goes down. e rise in Bridge City’s home values means the city could lower

From Page 1A

Orange County Chief Sheriff’s Deputy John Tarver was honored by the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission for his service on the group’s Coordinated Terrorist Preparedness Initiative. Steve Curran, Preparedness Planner, presented the deputy a plaque at the commission’s July 24 meeting in Beaumont. volved.

SETPRC covers an area of 2,389 square miles but would grow to 3,359 square miles by including Jasper County.

Glenda Lacy, SETRPC’s disaster recovery division director, presented a recovery update for Tropical Storm Harvey. She said Orange County still had 59 FEMA-provided mobile homes and RV trailers in use for those whose homes ooded. e

good news is 528 of those temporary housing units have been turned in by county residents.

Overall, 1380 temporary housing units were set up under the FEMA program in the three-county area. Only 151 are still being used.

Pete De La Cruz, directory of 9-1-1 Emergency Network for SETRPC, won approval for a two-year budget of about $2.5 million per year.

its tax rate by 4 cents per $100 value – from last year’s 54.7 cents per $100 value to 50.7 cents per $100 value – and still receive the same $1.85 million in property tax revenues as last year.

But Jones and the council members want to give all city employees a 3% pay raise to match the one recently negotiated by the police union.

Like all Texas city leaders, Bridge City’s are eyeing a new state law which will limit future tax rate increases to 3.5% above the eective tax rate, unless citizens vote to OK more. e preliminary eective rate for Bridge City is 50.7 cents per $100, according to city sta. e old threshold for a rollback election, which remains in place for this year only, is any raise of 8% or higher than the effective tax rate. e 55.35 cents per $100 tax rate should generate an extra $203,000 for the city. at’s $80,000 more than the city would realize by holding its tax rate to 3.5% over the eective tax rate, Jones said. e proposed Bridge City rate would still be far from the 80.9 cents per $100 charged in 2018 by the city of Orange. Both Vidor and Pinehurst had 2018 rates over 70 cents per $100.

Included in the $8 million budget proposed by Jones, one that receives inputs from industrial plants, state and federal sources as well as water and sewer services, is money to pay a new public works director.

Jones, who was hired by the city to be public works director nearly 20 years ago, has done double duty since taking over as city manager.

But he said he will be advertising the job soon. “What I’m proposing to do, I’m not ready to divulge yet,� he said. “But I think it’s what’s best for the city. I think it’ll have the city on the right path for the next 20 years.�

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From Page 1A it seems to be slowly paying o. “I would love to see more quality ďŹ lm work in SETX because I believe we’ve got some great local talent, great locations that have never been used and great stories that need to be told.â€?

Once these ďŹ lms are complete, Myers has a few wedding ďŹ lms in the queue until the next great project pops up. Weddings are the side hustle he does with his wife. “Hopefully we can make these ďŹ lms the best they can be and spark more outside interest in our little ďŹ lm community in SETX.â€?

Myers says he is currently writing a script that would be the largest project he’s ever taken on. “I have a goal to have a ďŹ lm I've worked on shown at the SXSW Film Festival before I'm 30. I'm 27 now so I've only got a little bit of time left to make it happen. But seeing how far our group has come in the past 2-3 years, I think we can make it happen.â€?

If you would like to see some of Travis’ work, he will have a 48 Hour Film Race entry screened at the Jeerson eatre Aug. 10 as part of the BMT Film Fest. A 48 Hour Film Race is a competition where a ďŹ lm is made from concept to completion in two days incorporating assigned parameters. is year, all ďŹ lms are comedy with an assigned subgenre and line of dialogue. How could he pass up his favorite genre?

Myers is a member of team “Make Films Great Again,â€? which also includes another Orange resident, Anthony Fraccastoro. e team has won the Boomtown Film and Music Festival 48 hour race the last two years in a row and has a chance to make it a threepeat. Fraccastoro is also a member of Fresh Productions and will also be on the ďŹ lm crew for all three ďŹ lms as key grip and assistant cameraman.

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4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 31, 2019

From The Creaux’s Nest HATE ESCALATES IN THE COUNTRY Another month has flown by and here it is August already. School begins in a couple of weeks. Kids today have short summers. In my day we didn’t start until September or when the crops were in, sometimes nearly October.*****What saddens me today is the escalation of hatred in this country. Sunday at the Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California, a 19 years old, reported to be a White Supremacist, killed three people and injured 12 others using an AK-47-type assault weapon. A six year old boy, a 13 years old girl and a 20 year old were the victims. Enough is Enough, it’s a dark and hateful time. I fear it will only get worse and someday a divided nation will spill into the streets pitted against each other. I can only wish for the day when this great country returns to being normal again.

Every day it seems is a new promoted crisis, including racism.*****I have to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

HANNITY AND SCOUTS VICTORY LAP Last week I told you that Sean Hannity, from Right Wing radio and host of an opinion show on FOX News, had tutored his Boy Scouts on how to take on the Mueller live TV hearing, mostly to make statements. His Republican buds put on a real show, attacking Mueller, while rehashing the fevered swamp theories they knew would land them prized moments on FOX News and praise from Hannity. Rep. Louie Gohmert, of Texas, put on the record, a hit job he wrote, “Robert Mueller Unmasked.” He then accused Mueller of perpetuating “Injustice against this honorable man.” Then the sleaziest of all, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan asked Mueller, “Is Joseph Mifsud Western intelligence or Russian intelligence?” As though he could or should answer a stupid and loaded question like that in public. Jordan wasn’t trying to get the truth, he was implying Mueller was doing the bidding of dark forces aligned against Trump. Rep. John Ratcliffe, Jr. then took up the torch for Trump and you can bet Ratcliffe will soon have a position in the Trump Administration. He can’t get reelected in Texas. (Editor’s note: Since this was written last Friday, Trump did rewarded Ratcliffe by appointing him Director of National Intelligence replacing Dan Coats.

Ratcliffe supported Trump on the Russian interference in our elections. He’s not qualified and may not get confirmed.) Then came Rep. Devin Nunes, of California. Remember he was the ranking member of the Intelligence panel caught crawling through the White House grounds one night to leak information from the panel to Trump.

He didn’t ask questions from Mueller, instead he gave the last gasp of Russian collusion conspiracy theory. Nunes was speaking to an audience of one at the White House.

Like Ratcliffe, it may not be long before he has a job in the Administration. His seat is sure to be up for grabs in California. Republicans are babbling about conspiracy theories, excusing the Russians, white-washing the hostile foreign intelligence service called Wikileaks and attacking a man of indisputable honor to cover Trump’s tracks. Meanwhile Hannity, like he’s done for over two years, is attacking Hillary and the Steele Dossier. Wednesday night however he took credit for schooling his crew well. He had Jordan and Nunes come on the show and brag on themselves. Thursday evening Trump rewarded Hannity by spending 38 minutes on his show. The bottom line is that the Special Council did not exonerate Trump like he claimed. The threat to our freedom extends beyond Mueller’s findings and there were plenty that I predict Trump will have to answer for. Hannity is tutoring Trump on talking points that the Justice Department (Robert Barr) should investigate Obama and Hillary and the emails.

She was cleared of that by 67 hearings. Just another diversion from all of Trump’s problems, including obstruction.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 This coming Saturday the “never say die” 11-12 year old Bridge City Little League State Champions take the field in the seven-state regional play. Their first game is Aug. 8 against Arkansas. Game time is 1 p.m. in Waco. They will face New Mexico Aug. 9 and Colorado Aug. 10. Coach Ronnie Shugart, assistants and team will take it one game at a time. The big goal being a trip to the World Series in Williamsport on Aug. 21-30. Go get ‘Um Big Red.***** It’s with deep sadness that we have learned of the death of Becky Hatfield, 57. The longtime Leader employee was a delightful lady and easy for our staff to work with while exchanging advertising information between our newspapers. She also was the sister of our dear and special friends and employees Frances Hogg and Tina Delt.***** When Margie Stephens called to say J.B. Arrington and Nolan Forman were lost I laughed. Those two rough old codgers are not lost, they know where they’re at. If anyone had to be stranded in a boat you couldn’t find two better, more knowledgeable boaters than J.B. and Nolan. I asked Margie if they had any beer? She said, “You know they do.” The whaler boat was unsinkable and J.B. would skin and eat alligator tail if he had to. The two guys, known for their cooking, downed Vienna sausage and Black’s Bayou had plenty of fresh water. I wouldn’t have started worrying for at least a week. They got a lot of skeeter bites. I don’t know about Nolan but the bites on J.B. were payback for all those times he stung poor Red Garrett with that cattle

prodder. All is well that ends well. Two of our colorful characters live to fish another day. J.B. wouldn’t leave his boat. If he had it still would be stuck out there and he would have had to worry about getting it home. Never doubt that he’s not a sly old fox.***** Babette and Mark Philpott are now the proud grandparents of a new baby boy. Wyatt Dean Ernest weighted in at 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Wyatt’s parents are Brittany and Ben Ernst, two sisters Kate and Abigayle. *****The NBC Today Show conducted a search for the best burger in America. The judges were Matt Lauer, Hoda Kotb and Natalie Morales. They picked the Ranch Burger from Perini’s Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap. That’s just out of Abilene, where Parker Thompson and his folks came from.***** Thanks to some friends I’ve been eating good. Special items made from scratch, like our buddy, 92-year-old King Dunn’s handpicked blackberries, cooked down into jelly, that is superb on a hot, home made biscuit. *****Jim Pruter is really a nice guy. He made Mayhaw consternate using three gallons of berries cooked down to one gallon of juice. The best Mayhaw jelly I’ve eaten in 50 years. I always thought Archie, the old Kountze News publisher, was the best Mayhaw jelly maker, now I’m not sure. Pruter’s jelly is full bodied, with the pure taste of Mayhaw. The Mayhaw juice makes the world’s best jelly.***** Cajun jockey Calvin Borel won again aboard Rachel Alexandra at the race in Saratoga. She is the first filly to defeat the boys twice as a 3-year-old since Serena’s Song in 1995. Borel won the Preakness with Rachel, the first filly to win that race since 1924. ***** Later this week, Sonia Sotomayor will be confirmed to the Supreme Court.***** Time magazine’s in the Aug 3 issue, ran a special report called, “The Final Day of Bush and Cheney,” the tale of the rift between George and Dick. It’s a fascinating read. The final split came over the full pardon of Cheney aid Scooter Libby.

Bush had decided that Libby was undeserving and told Cheney so, only to see the question rise over and over. It reveals a gap in the two men’s views of crime and punishment. Cheney pushed and pushed and got close to crossing the line. Bush felt he had done enough for Libby. Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald said Libby had obstructed justice to hide the truth about Cheney’s involvement. Cheney had placed allies who would alert him in advance about Bush wavering on policy. That would help him influence the debate at key moments and give him a leg up on selling Bush. Cheney had uncanny ability to guide Bush’s decisions. The split started between the two when Bush named Condi Rice secretary of state and also when he cut Donald Rumsfeld. Unknown to others Bush started getting his own advice from private lawyers. He despised inside favoritism, he also did not approve of lying under oath by anyone.***** Judge Thibodeaux’s old faithful truck Blue – which had made several campaigns with him at the wheel – has gone to the “Clunker” wrecking yard pile.

Judge Carl turned “Old Faithful” in on the clunker program for a new Chevy truck from Al Granger. All good things finally die.

40 Years Ago-1979 Tropical storm Claudette dumped a lot of limbs and a bunch of water on Orange County. Several big oaks and other trees were uprooted in many yards. *****Craig Fisette is having the time of his life in Strausburg, France for six weeks of study. So far he has visited Switzerland, the French Rivera and Venice. He plans to visit Brussels, Belgium and hopes to visit the Netherlands before returning home. *****Julia Fudge is back working at the police department. It also is the week new Bridge City Police Chief Andy Varrett takes over the department. *****Jean Lapeyrolerie turns 20 on Aug. 2. *****Millie Lemoine celebrated her special day last week. *****Mrs. Euphamie Bonin turns 91 and still enjoys playing poker. (*****Top country songs: “You’re the Only One,” by Dolly Parton. #2, “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” Johnny Cash; #3, “Shadows in the Moonlight,” Anne Murry; #4, “Save the Last Dance for Me,” Emmylou Harris; #5, “Suspicious,” Eddie Rabbit. *****Gary Worster, 21 years of age, died from injuries sustained in a cycle / truck accident. He is the son of R.B. and Louise Worster and the brother of Steve. He and Kim have one son, Jacob. *****Fannie Beaty was spotted riding a yellow Moped down Orange streets. *****Joe Kazmar sinks his first hole-in-one ever. In fact, it’s the first one he has ever seen. *****Valerie Lusignan, owner of Fashion Scene, celebrates another birthday Aug. 6. *****Janet and James Fontenot will celebrate their anniversary on Aug. 13. *****Beautiful Vickie Drake Curtis is engaged to Frank Brown, son of Edgar and Betty Brown.*****Frank Manchack Jr. will wed Lara Ann Pachar on Aug. 18. *****Karen Leslie Smith becomes the bride of Mark Hryhorchuk. They are both A&M graduates. *****Mary Theresa Mott becomes bride of Mark Couvillion.

45 Years Ago-1974 Weddings coming up ... Rebecca Duhon will wed Stephen Wolfe on Aug. 10; Pam Romero will wed Stephen Smith Aug. 16; Lizbeth Morrison and Robert E.L. Jones will tie the knot Aug. 17; Donna Cormier is the bride elect of Greg Robertson. Date set for Aug. 17. *****Ames Fried Chicken on MacArthur Circle has something to crow about. Three pieces of chicken for $1.16, two pieces for only 79 cents. (Editor’s note: I recall that place, best chicken I ever ate next to grandma’s fried chicken.)*****Paul and Janice Malagarie own the Hair Scene Beauty and Barber Shop. Hairdressers are Faye Beth Huckaby and Linda Soloman.*****Harmon Chevrolet offering special deals on Vega models. Vega Station Wagon, $3,349, Vega Hatchback coupe $3,303; Vega Hatchback with radio, $2,810, $150 down plus TTL. Only $87 a month. *****Sneed’s Auto Salvage is located on Highway 62. *****The Bamboo Club, where friendly people congregate, on Texas Ave. in Bridge City, is offering homemade pizza.

(Editor’s note: That was before all the pizza places.)*****James Lee, who owns Lee’s Phillips 66, 2209 MacArthur, received the Gates “Mystery Car” award.

Lee was given a plaque bearing three Eisenhower dollars and two Kennedy half-dollars, awarded for exceptional customer service by Gate’s Rubber Co., Denver, Colorado. *****Swenson’s Garage and Auto Parts, used and new, owned by Rusty Swenson is located at Hwy. 105 and Hwy. 408. *****Texas Avenue Grocery specials are Folger’s coffee, 99 cents; Pabst beer, 12 ounce cans, 12 pack, $2.29; sirloin steak, $1.39 pound; T-bone steak, $1.49 pound; hamburger, 69 cents pound; pork roast 59 cents pound. *****Winners of OCBC tourney were Troy Woodall, with a catch of 18.3 pounds, big bass 4.7 pounds; Gary Glende, 12-1; Preston Prince, 9.11; and Willie Hayes, 7.10. *****John and Joyce Dubose celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary. They wed in 1968.

A FEW HAPPENINGS

Chase Shugart, 22-year-old pitcher for the Greenville Drive, an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, went five innings his last outing, giving up no earned runs. In his 11 strts this season, the right hander has a 1.59 ERA. He’s struck out 52 batters in over 62 1/3 innings, walking just 15. Way to go Chase-Bridge City proud.*****Friends celebrating wedding anniversaries this week. On July 31, Rosalie and Judge Pat Clark celebrate 50 years.***On Aug. 2, longtime friends Joyce and John Dubose celebrate their 51st. This date is also Joyce’s birthday.***Also on Aug. 2, our buddy Judge Roy Derry Dunn celebrates a birthday.***A special Happy Birthday to pretty Jean Lapeyrolerie who celebrates her 60 th on Aug. 2.***Aug. 5 finds Dr. Mike Shahan celebrating his birthday. We hope he is enjoying retirement.***Happy 85th birthday to our buddy Sleepy Smith.***On Aug. 5, actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her home.*****The Orange County Sheriff’s Posse awarded the 2019 scholarships to 10 student in Orange County: Hannah Wiegreffe, Randy Abate, Emily Havens, Emmi Lummus, Walker Smith, Michaela Layman, Elizabeth Hoffpauir, Dylan Van Metre, Manuel Anthony Franklin III and Shaolin Brown. Congrats to all recipients.*****Every July for the past several years when Dan Mahon and wife Manon visit their place in Fredericksburg, they bring me some peaches. Peaches, like other fruit are better some years than others. This year is a good crop. I’ve really enjoyed them. Thanks to those nice folks.*****I’ve visited with Danny Brack last week who was batching, just he and the two dogs. Wife Sherry rented a house in Orlando and took three car loads of grandkids, in-laws and out-laws to Disney World. That will take a big slice out of the budget. He may have to float a loan from Kenneth Smith. We hope they had a great time.*****Tilman Fertitta, sole owner of Fertitta Entertainment, Landry’s, The Golden Nugget Casinos and Hotels, The Houston Rockets and Star of CNBC show “Billion Dollar Buyer” has written a book, “Shut Up and Listen” hard business truths that will help you succeed. Published by HarperCollins, the 167 page book goes on sale Sept. 17. One quote, “When it comes to business and most everything else in life, there is a paddle for everybody’s ass.” Fertitta is a Galveston native with relatives in Beaumont. Forbes lists his net worth at $5.2 billion and climbing.*****The Lunch Bunch will honor new county judge John Gothia and new commissioner Kirk Roccafort at Robert’s this week and will dine at Guadalajara next week.*****Mark Dunn finally went through shoulder surgery that has long been put off. Recovery, I’m told, is the most painful of all surgeries.*****Debbie Fusilier who put in 36 years working for the Dunn Family Newspapers, stopped in for a visit Monday. She started work when she was 15 and today she’s a great-grandmother.

BIRTHDAYS

Celebrating birthdays on July 31 are Amber Weidner Laci Braus, Nancy Lancaster, Wayne Sanders, Debbie Moerbe nd Marie Pittman. Celebrities joining them are Shark Tank star and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, 60, and author JK Rowling, 53.*****Aug. 1: Megan Vogt, Tana Thompson, Megan Leleux, Missy Pillsbury, Vickie Arkeen, Dr. Pauline Hargrave and Wayne Morse all celebrate. Also celebrating birthdays are actors Jack O’Connell, 28, and Elijah Kelley, 32.*****Aug. 2: Sherri Christiansen, Stump Weatherford, Travis Fields and Chloe Halliburton have birthdays. They are joined by football player Golden Tate, 30, MMA fighter Nick Diaz, 35 and actor Sam Worthington, 42.*****Aug. 3: Kaylon Brack, Diana Tally, Glenda Delano and Frank Wiegreffe celebrate birthdays. Also Patroits QB Tom Brady turns 41, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, 77 and singer Tony Bennett will be 92.*****Aug. 4: Celebrating on this day are Judy Leonard, Debbie Wilbur, Rene Beard,, John Harrington and Kody Fisette. Also celebrating are actor Billy Bob Thornton, 63, race car driver Jeff Gordon, 47 and former US President Barack Obama, who is 47.*****Aug. 5: Nan Briggs, Paul Jagen, Mitzi Peoples and Angie Lane celebrate birthdays today. Joining them are actors Jesse Williams, 37 and Maureen McCormick, 62.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK

A Louisiana State trooper pulled an old boy over what had Nevada license plates on his car. Da trooper axe da driver why he was speeding him. Da driver said he was a magician and juggler and was on his way to Kinder to perform at da Coushatta and didn’t want to be late.

Dat Cajun trooper was fascinated by juggling and told da man if he did some juggling, he wouldn’t give him a ticket.

Da juggler said he had shipped his equipment ahead and didn’t have anything.

Da trooper said, “Me I got flares in da trunk, could you juggle dem?”

While da man was juggling, an old pickup truck pulled up behind dem. Clovis Broudreaux, drunk as a skunk him, watched da performance. He staggers over to da patrol car, opened da rear door and got in. Da trooper him went to his patrol car an axe da drunk Boudreaux wat he was doing him?

Clovis him replied, “Mr. policeman, you might as well pass my ass to da jail, dere ain’t no way I can do dat test me.”

C’EST TOUT Record Heat All Over the World

“How hot is it MaMa?” July 2019-Earth’s hottest month on record fueled by record-breaking warmth in Europe, the U.S. and the Arctic and supercharged by Global Warming. Scientists say that this month will be the hottest month for the earth since records began in 1880.

According to data from NASA and NDAA, 9 of the 10 warmest years on record have occurred since 2000. Scientists have tied it mainly to emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities. If we continue this, by mid-century we will simply call these episodes “Summer.” Global Warming climate change is caused by the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal which release heat trapping greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The present administration just refuses to take Global Warming seriously. Democratic leaders are pushing ahead to try to pass legislation and increase federal funding before the end of the year. They are hoping to win over republican members who are watching public support for climate action grow. As long as Trump is in office there is little expectation of passing sweeping legislation.

There’s enough bipartisan support however to pass smaller scale legislation until there is someone in the White House who accepts the concept of climate change. President Trump calls Climate Change a hoax, just like he does with Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Americans believe Climate Change and Russian Interference are real. Trump does also, but it is not to his advantage to own up to it.***** Please read us cover to cover. Patronize those in our advertising family. Take care and God bless.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 31, 2019 •

Edward Jones participating in supply drive Edward Jones branch offices in Bridge City will be participating in a school supplies donation drive. You may help support this effort by dropping off school supplies at either of the B.C. locations: 675 W. Roundbunch Rd. or 715 Texas Ave. during regular business hours from now through Monday, Aug. 12th. Supplies lists are available at the branch locations, but any supplies donated will be appreciated. Please note: Our offices cannot accept cash donations.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet The Orange Golden K Kiwanis Club will meet at the Cormier Museum in Orangefield at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, for "A Morning at the Museum." The Museum, originated

by Paul Cormier, is located near the Orangefield ISD Administration Building and right before Orangefield High School, 9974 FM 105, Orange, Texas 77630. The Museum, in two buildings, is on the east side of the high school campus, directly beyond the store and cafe called K Dan's. Museum admission is free, but donations are accepted. The Golden K Kiwanis Club is planning to eat at K Dan's steam table for lunch after the tour. The August agenda for Golden K is TBA soon.

First Saturday Sale at Thrift & Gift From recent donations were are able to feature many new books. Paperbacks are 25 cents each or 5/ $1.00. Special racks of ladies slacks and capri pants (not denim) 25 cents each.

Other racks have been reduced for men and women. Specials for shop jewelry, glassware and miscellaneous can be found throughout the shop. Our quilt is up for you to view with chances for $1.00 each or 6/$5.00. We open at 9 am and close at 1pm on Saturday, August 3 and are located at 350 37th St. (off Strickland

between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union and across Strickland from Robert’s Meat Market). These prices are unbelievable.

Call 409-886-7649 for more information.

“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.

American Legion Post 49 to hold fundraiser The American Legion Post 49 located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will hold a Fried Fish plate lunch fund raiser from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, August 1. The cost is $9.00 and will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 409886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, July 31 and before 9:00 am on Aug. 1 for orders and deliveries.

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 409735-4573 to claim your spot. Come and join us for a fun time!

AVOCADO TOAST When we were in New Jersey at our niece's home over the Christmas holidays last year, our niece and her Coast Guard husband, Laura and Dan Mastriani, were really into making a millennial staple, Avocado Toast.

We also had this avocado staple on a trip to Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico, a few years ago. It was yummy.

Basically, it is just homemade guacamole spread on a warm piece of toasted bread of your favorite variety.

Please do NOT buy the ready-made store kind. It is just easier, tastier, and cheaper to make it.

Actually, you may want to go ahead and double recipe for chip/dip snacking. Here goes!

Orange County Historical Society to meet The Orange County Historical Society will have it’s third quarterly program on August 6 at 6:30 pm in the conference room of the city of Orange Public Library. The speaker will be Larry David formerly of The Orange Insurance Agency. The agency was started in 1928 by Larry’s grandfather with the help of two partners. Larry will give a history of the agency plus some interesting episodes concerning other insurance businesses in Orange. The agency was first located on Fifth Street and after relocating several times over the years closed on August 31, 2018 while located on Green Avenue. Refreshments will be served.

The public is invited.

Be Legendary Give Blood Bridge City Masonic Lodge 365 North John Bridge City Masonic Lodge Tuesday, August 6th 4PM-7:30PM. Your blood donation will be provided to someone fighting cancer, sickle cell, a surgery patient or an accident victim.

LCM Cross Country info Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School’s cross country coach wants all boys and girls who plan to participate in the 2019 LCM crosscountry season to attend a meeting and practice on August 8 (Thursday) at the high school track at 2:00 p.m. To run this year, you must have your physical and paper work completed by this date. No one will practice or participate until all of this is submitted. The paperwork can be found online on the high school's athletic web page and it is all digital. Please have your parents take care of that before August 8.

Player’s physicals must be turned into the trainer, Sheri Hoffpauir, at the high school at your earliest convenience. Please address questions to Coach Adkins at dadkins@lcmcisd.org.

BENEFIT FOR CANCER PATIENT A benefit for Cancer Patient Leesa Gearen will take place August 11th at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North (5303 North 16th Street).

Festivities will begin at noon with BBQ plates of ribs, sausage, chicken, potato salad and baked beans. Save $2 by purchasing plates early at $8 each or $10 at the door. A Washerboard Tournament, with a 50/50 Pot, will begin at 1 pm. Sign up early or at the door. Tickets will be sold at $5 each or 5 for $20 for chances at a $500 CASH PRIZE or 9mm pistol. There will be many other items raffled off during the benefit and activities for children. To pre-register for events or purchase tickets for any of the offers, contact DeAnn Solderholm at 707407-5320.

Meet Us At The Poles Join us as we gather around the flagpole on Sunday August 11th at 5PM at each building’s flagpole! Please choose a school or facility if you have/know a student,friend,or relative who will be attending school there. A host church will have someone there to lead in prayer. Our entire community is invited to join us as we pray for our students, teachers, school clubs, athletics, student safety, and finally, the strength to be strong in their faith throughout

the year. Bridge City High School will be St. Henry Catholic, Bridge City Middle School will be Winfree Baptist, Bridge City Intermediate School will be Liberty Baptist Common Ground, Bridge City Elementary School will be St Paul UMC, Bridge City Administration BLDG will be Good Shepherd Lutheran, Bridge City Bus Barn First Christian.

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

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

Please come and see us at 785 W. Roundbunch Road, next to Happy Donuts.

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

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 409-988-2311 for more information. Calls are kept confidential.

Bridge City Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy at 409749-9036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

Equipment Cutting board Knife for slicing Measuring spoons Medium bowl Potato masher tool, if desired Kitchen spoon and fork

Ingredients 3 avocados 2 or 3 slices of one large tomato, chopped 2 or 3 slices of one yellow onion, chopped 2 Tbsps. Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsps. lime juice 2 Tbsps. margarita mix, if desired

Directions Cut avocados in half and scoop-out avocado flesh with spoon, discarding skin and large seed. Place avocados in bowl.

Chop number of tomato and onion slices desired. Add to bowl with avocados.

Now, add Worcestershire

sauce and lime juice to mixture.

Finally, if desired, add Margarita mix, but truly optional.

Mash with potato masher or spoon/fork until desired texture.

May keep in mixing bowl or transfer to a serving bowl.

Spread on a piece of toasted bread. Remainder of guacamole may be used as dip for guac and tortilla chips.

CROCK POT CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS It is too hot in the summer to use the oven, so pull out your crock pot, or borrow or buy one, and try this recipe, Chicken with Mushrooms.

Don't worry, if you do not like mushrooms, then just omit them!

Likewise, if you do not care for cream of mushroom soup, use cream of chicken or celery.

In cooking, you can usually add, omit, or substitute. is is NOT really true in baking of desserts, and NOT true of ALL recipes.

Equipment needed Crock pot, 4-6 quart size, with lid Cooking spray for inside of crock pot Small mixing bowl Medium mixing bowl Cooking spoon

Ingredients Grilled diced chicken, 22 oz bag (fresh or frozen) 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter 1-10.7 oz can cream of mushroom soup 2 pkgs Italian dry salad seasoning, @1 oz 2/3 cup chive & onion cream cheese, soft 2-4 oz cans, drained chopped mushrooms 1/2 cup chicken broth, sherry, or

rose wine Cooked angel hair pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes

Directions Prepare crockpot with vegetable spray and set aside. Place diced grilled chicken in crock pot. en, melt stick of butter in small dish in microwave for 1 minute.

5A

Mix melted butter and all remaining ingredients together in medium bowl with large spoon or whisk.

Pour over chicken in crock pot. Turn crock pot to high setting.

Cook on high for about 5 hours. Serve over cooked and drained angel hair pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

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Deaths and Memorials

Levan Myers, 96, Orangefield Levan Myers, 96, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2019, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Sanders of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on June 3, 1923, he was the son of Ernest Myers and Odelia (Bergeron) Myers. Levan proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He went on to work for Paul Cormier Well Service for many years. Levan was a faithful member LEVAN MYERS of Orangefield United Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed working in his garden, and in his younger days he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Levan also loved visiting with his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Myers; his parents, Ernest and Odelia Myers; his son, Charles Myers; his brother, Clevan Myers; and his great-grandsons, Jeff Toney Jr. and Bradley Keith Toney.

He is survived by his children, Evelyn Toney; his grandchildren, Jefferey Toney, Sr. and Kristy Norwood and husband Quentin; and his great-great-grandchildren, Colton Toney and Shayla Toney.

Serving as pallbearers will be Clevan Myers, Jr., Curley Myers, Rolan Myers, Sr., Rolan Myers, Jr., Larry Gray, and Lee Hayes. Honorary pallbearers are Colton Toney, Bobby Cormier, David Fusilier, Billy Puckett, Gary Smith, and Clifford Cowart.

Lucy “Memaw” Mae Arnold, 78, Woodville Lucy “Memaw” Mae Arnold, 78, of Woodville, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2019, in Woodville.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Co-officiating will be Pastors Ed Rawls and Charles Miller. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2019, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 12, 1941, she was the daughter of Sylvester Clarence Rich, Sr. and Lorena (Guzman) Rich. Lucy worked as a secretary for Second Baptist Church in Bridge City and Fellowship Baptist Church in Bridge City. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hillster and was attending Enon Baptist Church. Lucy was formerly a LUCY ‘MEMAW’ member of Second Baptist Church and Fellowship Church. She had a MAE ARNOLD big heart and strong faith. Lucy was always encouraging of new pastors and enjoyed praying with them. She taught Sunday School and found joy in leading and facilitating them. Lucy also loved to volunteer with hospice in East Texas. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Lorena Rich; and her three brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 55 years, Kenneth “Paw Paw” Arnold; her daughters, Kara Beth Arnold Marsh and husband Stephen of Pearland, and Kristin Noel Arnold Bean and husband Timothy of Evadale; her grandchildren, Stephen James Marsh, Kenneth “Bucky” Bean, Hannah Marsh, Daniel Bean, Titus Bean, Kavin Hoke; and her great-grandchildren, Raylee Bean and Briar Bean.

Legendary entertainer Wayne Newton, also known as Mr. Las Vegas,” arrived in Southeast Texas this past weekend for a performance on Saturday night (July 27, 2019) at the Julie Rogers Theater in downtown Beaumont. Newton mesmerized the hundreds of fans in attendance with music, comedy and stories which left the audience begging for more.

SE Texas, SW Louisiana set for some great summer fun

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Here are some of the concerts coming up during the summer and early fall in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.

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 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 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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Ribbon Cutting For Exceptional Emergency Center-Orange

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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Exceptional Emergency Center-Orange at 1321 N. 16th St. in Orange Texas. The staff are excited to announce the opening of this facility to service Orange County and the surrounding area. The facility is equip to service patients 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Exceptional Emergency Center is a premier, integrated healthcare provider that strives to anticipate and respond to the emergency medical needs of the community. Exceptional Emergency Center is a freestanding emergency room with several facilities across Texas, including Beaumont, Orange, and Port Arthur. They are committed to staying involved in each and every community they are in. Exceptional believes in giving back and building strong relationships within the community. Exceptional has local boardcertified physicians, licensed and experienced nurses, and state of the art equipment. For more information check website at: www.eer24.com or call: 409-670-9898.

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New bill passes to allow dogs on restaurant patios Sen Robert Nichols Special to the Record As the last days of summer are fast approaching and you are trying to fit in one last vacation, why not look at some of the exciting destinations in

Texas? You can visit the Texas Travel Guide online at www.traveltex.com to find a compilation of attractions and places to stay all across the state, including your Texas State Capitol.

Here are five things happen-

ing around your state:

1. Redistricting Committee I am honored to be appointed by Lt. Governor Patrick to serve on the Texas Legislature's 2021 Redistricting Committee. When the 2020 de-

cennial U.S. Census is released, the committee will use that information to redraw the boundaries for Texas Senate and House districts, as well as U.S. Congressional districts.

We are required by the Texas Constitution to complete this job by the next legislative session, which will begin January 2021.

If the Legislature is unable to adopt a redistricting plan by the end of the session, the Legislative Redistricting Board, a five member body of statewide officials including the Lieutenant Governor, House Speaker, Texas Attorney General, Comptroller and the Land Commissioner have 90 days to adopt a plan. I am grateful to the Lt. Governor for this appointment and look forward to working with all of my colleagues on this very important task.

2. Dogs On Patios On many days throughout the year Texans can enjoy a

meal with family and friends, including their canine friends, on a restaurant patio.

Currently, restaurants have to comply with stringent rules to allow their patrons to bring dogs with them, often including an application and a fee.

Senate Bill 476, also known as the 'Fido-Friendly Outdoor Dining Act, will go into effect on September 1. This bill lets restaurants allow dogs on their patios without having to pay a fee. A sign stating dogs are allowed must be posted at the entrance; no food can be prepared on the patio; and pets must be able to get to the outdoor area without walking through the restaurant interior; they must be on a leash and not sitting on a chair.. As a proud dog owner myself, I was happy to co-author this bill.

3. Unclaimed Property Did you know one in four Texans have unclaimed property from forgotten bank ac-

Rock act Seether, featuring vocalist and guitarist Shaun Morgan, returned to Southwest Louisiana this past Friday (July 26, 2019) as the band performed as part of the H2O Pool concert series at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. The group performed many of its hits, including “Gasoline,” “Fine Again,” “Rise Above This,” and “Remedy,” as well as new material “Stoke the Fire” and “Betray and Degrade.” Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

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You can go to the Comptroller's website at http://www.cpa.state.tx.us/up/ and type in your name or the names of family and friends to see if you or someone you know has money waiting to be claimed. You can also call toll free at 1-800-654-FIND (3463).

4. Bills Effective September 1 While many bills passed during the 86th Session went into effect the day they were signed

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Astros need new hurler in spite of recent wins

JOE KAZMAR KAZ’S KORNER FOR THE RECORD

Today at 3 p.m. marks the end of Major League Baseball’s 2019 free agent trading deadline where teams headed for the postseason playoffs try to lure teams with losing records to dump their best players in return for expendable players on the good team’s 40-man roster and young prospects doing well in the minor leagues. e Houston Astros normally fetch some players at this time in the season who have been instrumental in their August and September successes that have led to October playoff berths.

Two decades ago, the Astros were able to nab Hall of Famer Randy Johnson, who came through with 10 victories during that two-month period.

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eran slugger Carlos Beltran, who not only helped the Houston offense, but also took some of the youngsters in the roster under his wing and mentored them.

Beltran signed a one-year contract in 2005 and helped the Astros reach the World Series for the first time in the franchise’s history.

He still communicates with some of the Hispanic team members and offers helpful hints.

At this time in 2017 with less than a minute left in the trading deadline, Houston was able to pull the trigger on a deal with the Detroit Tigers for their ace Justin Verlander, who has led the Astros to 100-plus victories and berths in the American League playoffs.

He agreed to a multi-year contract in 2018 with Houston and became the highest-paid pitcher in the major leagues. He led the team in victories and earned run average last season and is on track to do the same thing this season.

General Manager Jeff Luhnow, who views the trading deadline as a means to help set his postseason roster, has been desperately looking for a quality starting pitcher who can join the stellar rotation of Verlander (13-4), Gerrit Cole (12-5) and Wade Miley (9-4) which could be a problem if Luhnow hasn’t come up with one before today. is talented trio of starting pitchers, along with rookie Jose Urquidy, have posted a phenomenal 9-0 record in the last 11 games with an ERA under 1.50.

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Countdown to fun starts in August

CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

I know it’s tough to even imagine it, especially when the mercury is threatening to burst out the top of the thermometer, but hunting season is right around the corner. August is the month that gets everything kicked o, hunters and ďŹ shermen alike can see the light at the end of the summer tunnel.

For theÂ ďŹ shermen it’s still been a little tough on Sabine lake, the speckled trout are still scarce but the redďŹ sh are still making things interesting. Once the lake gets slick the ďŹ sh are easy to spot as the school up and start destroying bait on the surface. Hopefully the schooling activity will carry on through the fall and we can get back to normal patterns.

Hunters on the other hand have a little time to go before they take up the challenges of another season. Already you can see the bowhunters are out in force, Precision Archery in Bridge City has been hopping for the last couple of weeks with hunters getting a jump on the archery only season. It is well worth the time and eort to start preparing early, there is nothing worse than to not be ready when opening day rolls around. Get your bow out and start shooting soon, everybody can use the practice. is is the perfect time to get all those little things ďŹ xed and put in working order, new arrows, broadheads, strings, or whatever else you need to be ready. Spend some time now while you have time.

Early season work ensures your dog will be in shape when the season starts.

Speaking of getting ready, another good idea is to get any of your gun work done now as well. I recently had some work done on a shotgun by Craig’s Gun Shop out on highway 62. ese guys always do great work and get it done in a timely fashion as well. Having your gun checked out and thoroughly cleaned before the season just makes sense and ensures you won’t run into problems when it really counts.

Clean guns and trips to the range are all part of the pre season routine that many of us will take part of in the coming days.

Waterfowl hunters are quietly rejoicing at the beautiful lush marshes that came compliments of early season rains.

By the looks of things it appears that the habitat for holding ducks is head and shoulders above what it was last year. In the past few seasons most of the ducks that came into our area never

stayed for any length of time due to poor forage and high salt content in the marshes, as of right now that does not appear to be a problem. Only time will tell if the good fortune persists. Most duck and goose hunters are already starting to exercise their dogs, daily walks and general obedience training are great ways to start off. Remember the heat is really tough on dogs so be careful not to over do anything, slow steady increases in activity will pay big dividends during the season. The dogs are not the only ones who need a little workout, hunters must start getting themselves in shape as well.

Physical shape is a must, be ready for the rigors of the hunting season so you can enjoy it instead of working at it. Another type of shape that is just as important is shooting shape.

Get out to the local gun range and shoot, then shoot some

more.

Practice with sporting clays for waterfowlers is the best way to insure a more productive season.

Most hunters wait until the very last minute to do any prehunt shooting, opening morning is not the time to be working on your technique or follow through. Rifle hunters can take some time to check out their weapons as well, by becoming comfortable with your firearm again you can really put some odds in your favor. The month of August is finally here and the great days of fall and winter are not nearly as far off as they seem right now.

Take this time to get yourself ready for the upcoming hunting season and be sure not to miss out on any of the good fishing that is sure to be in store for us. We still have plenty of heat left to get through, but the good stuff is really close.

Korner So why would Luhnow be so hell-bent on landing a starting pitcher? Once again, he is worried about his 25-man playo roster plus the fact Cole and Miley are set to become free agents Luhnow had his eye on Toronto All-Star right-hander Marcus Stroman, who is 6-11 in 21 starts but boasts a sterling 2.96 ERA that is ďŹ fth- best in the American League, but he was swooped up by the New York Mets last weekend.

San Francisco Giants’ ace lefthander Madison Bumgarner has been in Luhnow’s sights all season long, but is afraid the Giants will want too much for him. In fact, San Francisco has pulled back on trading Bumgarner since winning eight of their last 10 games. Despite the fact the Giants are in second place behind the red-hot LA Dodgers, they still were 14½-games behind in the NL West Division standings. ey have about as much chance of getting a wild card berth as we have of shoveling snow tomorrow. ere are at least four National League teams with higher winning percentages than the Giants’ .509 in games through Sunday.

At one time the Mets were agreeable to putting starter Noah Syndergaard on the trading block, but would want quite a bit in return. e Astros already have put Tyler White and Tony Kemp on waivers, with White already ďŹ nding a home with the Dodgers. Kemp could very well be a key player in a trade for Bumgarner or Syndergaard.

Whatever happens by 3 p.m. today, the Houston Astros will have a playo-bound roster. But with a couple of capable starting pitchers, they could be World Series-bound!

KWICKIES‌e Houston Texans’ MVP J.J. Watt has come

From Page 1B o the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and ironically his little brother Chicago Bears’ outside linebacker T.J. Watt went on the PUP list with tightness in his hamstrings during the team’s mandatory run test.

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott is oďŹƒcially a training camp holdout at the Oxnard, Calif. training site.

Zeke has two years remaining on his $3 million yearly contract, but wants an extension worth $10 million per year. Wonder if Cowboy fans remember when Emmitt Smith held out—the team lost their ďŹ rst three games and begged him to end the holdout. e expected duel between Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy turned into a rout by Koepka who had three birdies in a fourhole stretch and a three-stroke victory in last weekend’s FedEx St. Jude Invitational in Memphis, TN. Koepka ďŹ red a 65 in Sunday’s ďŹ nal round while his playing partner McIlroy shot 71. e 2019-20 Lamar basketball team probably will not have an undefeated season because on Nov. 24 the Cardinals will play the University of Kentucky at Rupp Arena on that Sunday.

JUST BETWEEN US‌It appears that Houston Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien is pleased with the ďŹ rst week of training camp at the Houston Methodist Training Center and believes the team “has a really strong management structure in placeâ€? even without a general manager. O’Brien is able to get up close and personal with the players in training camp as the head coach and general manager. It seems as if the revamped oensive line is working out well with No. 1 draft pick Tytus Howard working both at left tackle and left guard. e training camp will be open to the public Aug. 1, 3, 10-11, 14-15. A ticket is required.

In spite of crazy weather, catching continues to improve CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FISHING WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

The weather could go to pot by the weekend, but thus far scattered thunderstorms have not lasted long and runoff has not been a major problem.

That is good news for the folks planning on spending

this Saturday fishing the OCARC event.

The following breakdown, as in past years, will hopefully get you pointed in the right direction if you haven’t been on the water much of late. My number one recommendation is to take along way more water than you ever thought you would drink and put on

your sunscreen before you ever leave the house!

This year the big bass will earn some lucky angler more money than in past years. Dominion, Inc. has increased the winner’s check from the original $250 to $750!

I also think it is important to know going in that it will take more than luck to cash that check. A significant number of local anglers have been weighing in four-pound plus bass every Tuesday and that will still be a hard weight to top.

There is no doubt that the marshes afford the best shot as the water is much clearer, the vegetation affords lots of hiding places and we are seeing more bait fish every trip.

The redfish are competing for the same buffet, but some very solid bass are holding their own.

The largest bass we caught last week might have weighed three pounds, but we got a lot of swings fishing a freefloated lizard and a Ribbit Frog. We talked with two anglers that were fishing a Whacky worm in the deeper trails and at the time they had seven small keepers and a four-pound bass in their live well.

Make no mistake about it, the marshes will be crowded with competitors chasing both redfish and bass in the same ponds.

We have been targeting reds with the afore-mentioned lures and the bass still occasionally crash the party. For the first time this year we have seen a few small lady fish in the marsh and that is a good thing for Sabine Lake fishermen.

Last week it seemed that most of the redfish we caught in the marsh were either too short or too long. The redfish we caught fishing the lake were mixed. Our most consistent bite was on points and

easily our most productive lure was a morning glory or space guppy Usual Suspect.

That swim bait in the fourinch version worked even better than GULP! The winning redfish, trout and flounder are all worth $250 and I think the chances of catching a solid fish in any of those categories are better than they were a week ago.

We are seeing larger pockets of clearer water in the midlake area and that expands what has been a very limited playing field.

Someone could very easily steal the trout pot with a fish weighing less than three pounds, but we are finally seeing a few larger fish both on the jetties and along the revetment wall. The jetties have been crowded, but wind permitting, the best combination has been early morning and a good tide change.

Choice of lures is a toss-up as I have seen a nice trout or two caught on a 5-inch Assassin rigged on a quarter ounce head and a Softdine XL. James Pousson caught three trout over four pounds the same morning fishing live shrimp under a cork in front of the pipes on the north end of the

wall. He was drifting three to five feet of water fifty yards off the shoreline.

James didn’t mind sharing the information as he is a client from San Antonio that was on vacation. He was wondering what all the fuss was about concerning small trout!

I am betting the winning flounder will come off the ship channel somewhere between the Causeway and Lighthouse Cove. The size has continued to improve as have the numbers. We have caught some solid keepers on the Swim Bait, but my first choice would be a finger mullet fished on a Carolina rig.

With the exception of the croaker, any of the other winning fish could come a short distance from the launch.

Anyone want to bet against a Borel winning the grinnel Division?

As of Tuesday, there were still a few corporate tables as well as individual tickets available for the Orange County CCA Banquet and auction Aug. 8 th . It all kicks off a 6:00 p.m. at the Convention and Expo Center on hwy.

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St. Mary announces new home school partnership St. Mary Catholic School Home School in Orange is happy to announce a new Partnership with Home Schooling Families for curricular and extracurricular courses for Pre-K3 through 8th Grades starting now with the 2019-2020 School Year.

St. Mary Catholic School affirms the primary and GodGiven responsibility of parents to train a child in the nurture and wisdom of the Lord, and we are pleased to support families who home school their children. St. Mary’s Home School Partnership Program is intended to support home schooling parents by providing a variety of outstanding opportunities for students interested in curricular or extracurricular options currently outside of their home schooling experience. Participation in curricular and extracurricular courses/activities is limited to space availability after full time St. Mary students are enrolled.

Home school partners who are enrolling in an academic class(es) must complete a new school enrollment form. If you are only participating in extracurricular activities, you must complete a Home School Partnership-Activities and Athletic Teams Application. e Home School Partnership Registration Fee for the Year is $150/per family. Registration and participation fees are due prior to participating in any course/activity. All fees are non-refundable.

Once registered, grades PreK 3 through 8 may choose to participate in one or multiple opportunities listed below when applicable to the grade level: I. Academic Partnership Tuition and Fees: $300 per class per semester or $400 per class per year (Please note that this tuition covers textbooks, consumables, educational tours, weekly readers, paper fees, maintenance and building fees, etc.)

St. Mary offers a full and

complete selection of classes/courses, & Homeschooled students are invited to enroll in as many of these classes as they wish along with our full-day students: • Religion • Math • Science • Camp Kappe (Science Camp/Grade 5 only) • English Language Arts • Social Studies • Art • Computer Literacy • Educational Tours • Library/Reading Counts • Music • Choir (Middle School only) • Newsletter (Grade 8 only) • Physical Education • Reading Club(Grades 5-8 only) • Spanish • Year Book (Middle School only) II. Extracurricular Partnership St. Mary invites home schooled students to participate with us in the performing arts/faith celebrations and the joy of being a part of our athletic community. (Try-outs/auditions may be a part of the selection process for performing arts and athletic teams).

• Performing Arts • Hispanic Heritage Month Program • Veterans Day Program • Christmas Program B. Athletics (Grades 5-8 only) • Co-ed Soccer • Girls Volley Ball • Girls’ Basketball • Boys Basketball • Girls’ Softball • Co-ed Track • Cheer Team III. Activities, Faith Celebrations and Programs St. Mary invites home schooled students to participate with us in our faith celebrations and events. (No participation fee unless indicated) • Mass/Tuesdays and Holy

Days of Obligations • Living Rosary • Living Stations of the Cross • All Saint’s Day Parade • Friday Rosary • Middle School Dances • Pep Rallies • Halloween Festival • Hispanic Heritage Month • anksgiving Lunch with Parents (Lunch Fee) • Catholic School’s Week Activities • Pre-K Mardi Gras Parade • Festival Performances • Athletic Banquet • Grade Level Graduations • May Crowning IV. Parent/Teacher Organization: (PTO) St. Mary invites home schooled parents to become members of our Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO). e PTO meets the first Monday of each month in the school’s library at 6:30 pm during the school year. is is optional for homeschooled families. Membership has a one-time fee of $20 per family,.

V. Lunch Services: St. Mary invites homeschooled students to utilize lunch services if needed.

Lunches are available for $3.25 per lunch per child. Lunch count is due to the Receptionist by 8:30 am each morning.

Homeschooled families may call the school (409-883-8913) to be placed on the lunch list if the student is not present by 8:30.

VI. After-Care Services: St. Mary invites homeschooled families to utilize aftercare services if needed. After care is available Monday –Friday from 2:30 to 6 pm. Application Fee is $20 and daily fee is $3.00 per hour per child.

St Mary School is honored to serve & assist the Homeschooling Parents of our community by providing this new program.

Please contact our Admissions Office.

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Destiny Johnson of Orange tries her hand at guiding a ship through the intracoastal waterway during a Maritime Day hands-on demonstration of the new ship simulator at Lamar State College Orange.

LSC-Orange Maritime program readies new sailors for life at sea e maritime industry is expected to be one of the fastest growing careers in Texas and Lamar State College Orange is ready to say “Anchors, Aweigh!”

LSCO is the only program between Houston and New Orleans that can provide the training for the growing maritime industry. And at much lower cost alternatives.

Orange’s workforce trainer, LSCO, offers Coast Guard-approved continuing education and certification renewal courses. Recently, the U.S. Coast Guard approved it to offer the 100 Ton Master and Upgrade to 200 Ton Master courses. e training facility includes state-of-the-art Transas Simulators that allow new and seasoned mariners to train in safe

operation of all types of vessels through Texas, Louisiana and other U.S. waterways. e Texas Workforce Commission expects maritime industry careers to go 14% across the state in coming years. e Department of Labor estimates similar growth across the country.

Beginning in the fall semester, LSCO will offer an Ordinary Seaman/BST certificate.

One full load of classes, 15 hours worth, is all that’s required to land the certificate needed to land a deckhand job and hit the high seas.

LSCO is also affiliated with Yamaha Marine University. e outboard motor company has partnered with the local school to offer technical and service management training. “is program works with 28

dealers in the local area to create new outboard motor technicians. “is is absolutely a job we need more people in,” Yamaha’s Bruce Addison, a district service manager, said during an appearance at LSCO’s Maritime Day, July 17. “e only place we can recruit for that is high schools and young adults.

“We stepped up with this program because we saw the need for it.”

Captain Chris Horner, who runs the LSCO Maritime Program, holds an Unlimited Master Captain license and has traveled the world on the sea.

For more information about available training, call Capt.

Horner at 409-882-3032, or email Chris.Horner@lsco.edu

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Orange County Commissioner checks out the view from the helm of a ship simulator at Lamar State College Orange during the school’s recent Maritime Day.

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Orange council eyes city manager hire; second budget hearing set Dave Rogers For e Record e City of Orange could name a new city manager during a special called meeting at 5:30 p.m. ursday, Aug. 1, at Council Chambers at the Orange Public Library.

“Deliberation with City Attorney … regarding personnel matters … presentation by SGR regarding City Manager search process” and “action as Kelvin Knauf necessary” regarding that deliberation are the only two agenda items.

Shawn Oubre resigned in October after 13 years in the job in order to become city manager for the Waco suburb of Woodway.

Kelvin Knauf, the city’s planning director, has served as Orange’s acting city manager since.

Knauf, who initially said he had no interest in the job full-time, may be in consideration in the search being run by Strategic Government Resources, an executive headhunter agency based in Keller, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth.

“All I’ll say is I didn’t turn in an application by the deadline,” Knauf said recently.

Mike Kunst and Robbie Hood, city managers at Vidor and Pinehurst, respectively, acknowledged they have applied for the job and have been in the audience at several recent Orange council meetings. e city hired SGR in November to conduct the search for a fee not to exceed $26,500, plus expenses.

Hiring outside consultants to run the job search meant candidates applied directly to SGR and not to the city, so the city was not required by the Texas Public Information Act to make a list of applicants available to the public.

As such, the search for the city’s top employee has been conducted in secret from the city’s taxpayers. Only those privy to the council’s executive (closed) sessions – council members and a few city staffers -- know the names being considered.

According to SGR’s website, semifinalists have been named for the job.

On July 9, council members met behind closed doors with SGR representatives for an hour and

a half and received an oral report on candidates for the job. ick binders were presented to the council members to go over during the meeting, but the SGR representatives picked up the binders on their way out of the meeting.

No action was taken in the brief open meeting that followed.

A brochure for the job, available on the SGR website, says the ideal candidate is someone “who’s passionate about the community,” “must be highly visible” and “needs to have familiarity working disasters.” e salary range is “dependent on qualifications and experience,” the brochure says.

Oubre’s annual compensation at the time he exited was $140,839, according to information provided from the city after a June Public Information Act request.

Orangefield ISD board meets Thursday e Board of Trustees for the Orangefield school district will meet at 5:30 p.m. ursday, Aug. 1 to consider three items. e first is “possible action” on Policy DEC (Local), which is titled Compensation & Benefits; Leaves & Absences.

Second is possible action on radio equipment for better staff communication and third is the possible purchase of new cafeteria tables. e meeting also may include a closed (executive) session to discuss hiring personnel, followed by coming back to open session to consider and possibly take action to hire.

Commissioners set second budget session Orange County Commissioners’ Court has scheduled its second 2020 budget workshop for 2 p.m. ursday, Aug. 1 at the county’s administration building. e agenda calls for commissioners to hear budget requests and concerns from Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, JP Precinct 2, Parks, Management Information Systems, and Texas A&M Agri-Life. e county held its first budget workshop Tuesday, July 30. e focus was on three of the county’s larger departments, Sheriff ’s Office, Road and Bridge, and Maintenance.

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On Saturday, July 27, KOCB partnered with The City of Vidor, Superior Tire and Service of Orange, and D&D Scrap of Bridge City to collect abandoned tires and scrap metal, at no charge to county residents. Over 730 tires were collected during the 5-hour event at the Vidor Public Works yard on Watts Street.

Orange County citizens work together to recycle tires, collect scrap metal Building community partnerships across Orange County to improve our local environment and reduce litter is what Keep Orange County Beautiful is all about. On Saturday, July 27, KOCB partnered with e City of Vidor, Superior Tire and Service of Orange, and D&D Scrap of Bridge City to collect abandoned tires and scrap metal, at no charge to county residents. e event was a huge success!

Over 730 tires were collected during the 5-hour event at the Vidor Public Works yard on Watts Street. “e early birds met us about 7:00 AM with 5-6 trailer loads of tires”, said KOCB Chair Deborah Bednar, “And it was non-stop from there on!” Mayor Kimberly Stiebig, Vidor City Council Members Angela Jordon and Bob Turner, along with Vidor City Manager Mike Kunst all pitchedin to unload tires and move them to the truck for recycling. Big Picture Mike Hughes from Superior Tire and Service said, “You guys wore out my crew! We never expected a turn out like this!”

“Working together we filled the Superior boxtruck four times and the pick-up truck three times!”, said Vidor City Council Members Jordon

and Turner.

D&D Scrap from Bridge City also collected over 9,500 lbs. of scrap metal during this event. “e loads came in sort of all mixed up”, said Teresa Dollins, co-owner of D&D. When a load came in, the crew pulled off the tires first, then sent the vehicles on down to the metal station. “is is the kind of work we like to do. We got all sorts of material at this clean up”, said Chris Dollins, co-owner of D&D. ere was a bath tub, a bicycle, and appliances of all kinds that will now be safely recycled. e final stop for the clean up was a free toss into the roll-off dumpster behind the Vidor Public Works yard. is is the second tire recycling KOCB has sponsored in 2019. 200 tires were collected in March at the Orange Boat Ramp, as part of the annual Trash-Off in Orange. e goal for the Vidor event was to collect 500 tires and scrap metal. at target was far exceeded. “About midmorning we had 8-10 vehicles lined up to drop off tires and metal”, said Vidor City Manager Kunst.

Vidor Mayor Stiebig said, “is just shows how much we needed free clean-up day after Harvey.”

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Open casting set for movie ‘Spindletop: The Beginning’

PAID CASTING BEAUMONT TX  SPINDLETOP: e Beginning CALLBACKS/OPEN CASTING for principals, day players and extras AUDITION DATES: July 31 (Wednesday) TIME:  3-7 p.m. LOCATION: Beaumont Community Players 4155 Laurel Ave, Beaumont, TX 77707 PRODUCTION COMPANY: 10101 ďŹ lms and Fresh Productions WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: Jason Leal CASTING DIRECTOR: JUNE GRIFFIN GARCIA CASTING UNION STATUS: Non-union TYPE: short ďŹ lm COMPENSATION: Principal roles $100 per ďŹ lming day, others TBD FILMING DATES: September 20-23 (FridayMonday) LOCATION: Beaumont, Texas e project is a short ďŹ lm 1877 period piece about young Pattillo Higgins, his mischievous childhood and the ďŹ rst time he encounters the big hill later to be named Spindletop. ROLES: Young Pattillo Higgins - 12-14yr old Caucasian boy. Blond, blue eyes. Young misďŹ t always getting into trouble and talking back to authority.

Should be athletic and be able to use a slingshot.

Teacher - Female 30-40yr old. Caucasian. No makeup please or minimal makeup if necessary.

Natural hair colors, no highlights or obviously dyed hair. Strict disciplinarian who follows the

rules to the letter and keeps the children in line with the occasional whipping.

Union OďŹƒcer 1 - Caucasian Male 30-40yr old.

Mid ranking oďŹƒcer sent to Beaumont as a demotion. He often abuses his power and does not take kindly to people talking back to him, especially little kids like Pattillo Union OďŹƒcer 2 - Caucasian Male 20-30yr old.

Skinny rookie oďŹƒcer fresh out of bootcamp. Isn’t familiar with the corrupt nature of being a Union soldier in the South.

Town Drunkard - Male 30-50yr old. Wounded Confederate veteran who works odd jobs to pay for booze. He befriends Pattillo and tries to impart his wisdom. He has no respect for Union OfďŹ cers and does not back down from a ďŹ ght. East Texas accent is preferred.

EXTRAS ROLES: Schoolchildren - Caucasian M/F age 10-14, slender to average body type. Family - African-American mother and 2 children Townspeople - all ethnicities to play shopkeepers, saloon girls, patrons, etc. WHAT TO BRING TO OPEN CALL: • Hard copy 8x10 photo with resume stapled to the back (optional, not required) • If you have wardrobe suggesting 1800s or the role you are seeking, please wear it to audition! • You may be photographed or videotaped at the audition • Fill out contact form: https://bit.ly/32S8Ntt Questions, please contact: info@spindletopmovie.com

Contractors for TxDOT work Tuesday morning resurfacing Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Pinewood between West Park and Interstate 10. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Donate your used sports balls Join the Scot C Shaer Agency of Farmers Insurance as we partner up with the Bridge City OrangeField Ministerial Alliance in collecting New and Unused Sports Balls for the kids who Family have fallen on hard times and won’t be able to provide for Christmas 2019.

This is the 5th year we have held this ball drive and 100% of each New and Unused Sports Balls are handed out to the Children of Orange County who’s parents/Guardian sign up for assistance. Bring a smile to a kid’s face and purchase a few Sports Balls today. (Baseballs, Footballs, Basketballs, Volleyball, 4 Square ball, Tennis Balls)

How can you donate?

1. You can purchase the Sports Balls you wish

Tourney boasts $15,000 in prizes 3The 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 an-

nounced our plans to host this tournament."

The event will take place 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.

to donate and then drop the o at the Scot C Shaer Insurance Agency (Farmers Insurance) 440 Texas Ave Bridge City Tx 77611 2. You can order the Sports Balls you wish to on line from and many more and have the Sports Balls ship to Scot C Shaer Insurance Agency (Farmers Insurance) 440 Texas Ave Bridge City Tx 77611 3. You can also make a monetary donation and we will go and shop for the Sports Balls for you.

You can make your Monetary donation by sending it to our PayPal account.

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5. Tax Free Weekend As the beginning of the school year draws near, it's time to start thinking about back to school shopping. Timed to help families during back-to-school shopping, the annual sales tax holiday will provide customers the ability to buy clothing and school supplies priced under $100 without paying state or local taxes. is year, it will be held on August 9-11th. e law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales and use taxes. e law also allows layaway purchases of these items to qualify for the sales tax exemption. It's a great time to get prepared for the upcoming school year while saving some money in the process.

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Voice of Christianity speaks louder than politics

Charles Empey

CHARLES EMPEY Guest Columnist For The Record (Acts 4:15-21) Some of the members of the first church were brought up before the government authority of their day and told that they weren’t politically correct.

Even though a powerful miracle had obviously been performed under their ministry, they were ruled offensive and ordered to no longer speak their convictions and do such ministry.

The government officials decided that they were not profitable to society and needed to be extinguished, or at least shut down verbally from society.

There is a loud cry for tolerance in our society today. It has become so loud that it has taken on great distortion. It has become a cry from our government heads all the way down to locals around our country and such groups as the ACLU to stifle the Christian element of society.

Christianity has once again become a threat to public opinion, not to mention the conduct and decision making of our gov-

ernment officials in the land.

Those opposed to Christian opinion and influence in our society demand their voice to be heard on the basis of freedom of the press and freedom of speech, while demanding the silence of, and in some cases, legal action against Christian speakers and writers.

It is clear that they believe that such freedoms belong only to them, but not to those who might oppose them and maybe bring more convincing cases.

The Christian is not tolerant of that which is opposed to Holy Scripture, the Bible. That is, we are not tolerant of such things being in our own lives for the sake of being a clear witness, a clear reflection of Christ our Lord and Savior. Yea, our God upon Whom this Nation was built.

We believe that He has saved us to be that kind of witness of Him (Acts 1:8). He also told us to preach the gospel into all the world and to be a ministry ready to help others where we can within the context of the Bible.

We are not to be promoters nor condoners of that which is not supported by God’s Word, and clear supporters and an encouragement to that which is supported by it.

Yes, the Christian community has its own agenda as clearly as the non-Christian community does. The difference is that the Christian leaders are willing to have ongoing dialogue on any subject.

The offensive thing to some of the leadership of this nation and some citizens is that the Christian dialogue is clearly guided by the only rule of faith and practice of living that they trust, the Bible.

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

There are those who are willing to allow the evolutionists and the amoral groups and any other anti-Christian group or person to speak their piece, and that is fine. Christians have never sought to deny them that.

That is why religion hinges on the freedom of speech and the press.

To not allow others their day in court, so-to-speak, then we would once again come under the dictate and finally the persecution of the state. History would repeat itself. We are bordering on that now with all the demand of political correctness.

People are more and more being denied their liberty to speak their conscience, their convictions. The ACLU says that they are defending the Bill of Rights, but for who? We are more and more threatened to not have open and free publications and speeches of our Christian leadership.

On the other hand, they are not so eager to squelch the pornography and other publications that have been proven to pollute and degenerate society.

Christians are seen as being out of style loonies, but the guy who believes we come from pond scum and on through the apes still without proof of such, as being brilliant and the responsible leadership of our day.

The most flagrant accusation is that we are a hate group. By the way, we hate sin, and warn the one practicing it of the horrible end. That lines up with God and His Word.

Warning others of pending doom because of their being lost without Jesus in sin can’t be hatred. That has to be love for one lost in sin and desiring to see that one delivered, redeemed from sin into Christ.

The problem the anti-Christian community are having with the Christian view being publicized is that it becomes a powerful influence leading people away from them and their philosophies. That is the Holy Spirit working with the truth in the hearts of people.

Truth is a powerful thing. It threatens error, but without open and free dialogue truth nor error has opportunity to be exposed. Only those promoting error as truth fear open dialogue. Christians have never feared that. They want to talk.

John 3:19-20 tells why those promoting error as truth fear open dialogue.

What is the Christian testimony on speaking truth?

“Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto (yield to) you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have

Not Your Average Church 2656B Mac Arthur Dr. • Orange • 409-221-2431

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

render your very life and the future of your nation.

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546

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

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

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

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

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

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

West Orange Christian Church

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. Service - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

www.fumcorange.org

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

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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Co-Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

Starlight

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

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

611 N. 9th St. • Orange

Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291

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

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

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

CORNERSTONE

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH

BAPTIST CHURCH

13353 FM 1130 • Orange

seen and heard.”

Who are those judging who can speak and who can’t, and since when is it unlawful for one to speak his conscience?

Christian, when you surrender the liberty to speak and write your convictions, you sur-

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

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

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

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• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

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

FOR RENT For Rent: Avail.

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

CA/H, very nice.

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

409-330-0933

LAND FOR SALE

By Owner: 2.3 Premium Acres in West Orange, beautiful oak-lined property, near High School.

409-330-4882 or (cell) 713-203-7499, please leave message.

SERVICES Free Scrap metal removal.

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

SEWING Jeans and other garments hemmed.

Back to school and spirit wear available. 409-238-1230

ESTATE SALE Estate Sale this Fri., 8/2 & Sat., 8/3 from 8 am to 3 pm at 1606 Englewood Dr., 77632.

Bed, dining room table & chairs, sofa, small tables, chairs, linens, glassware, kitchenware & outdoor furniture.

Cash Only.

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale this Sat., 8/3 from 7 am to noon in BC at 1029 Vincent, 77630 (off Hwy 408) Plus size clothes, Jr. size clothes, decorating items, housewares, crafting supplies, lots of misc.

No Early Birds.

Garage Sale this Fri., 8/2 & Sat., 8/3 from 8 am to 1 pm at 501 Hydrangea in Orange, 77630.

Game Table (needs repair), Vinyl record albums, small oak table, iron bed, misc. items, kitchen items, mirrors.

CLASSIFIEDS ADS LEGAL NOTICES

409-735-5305 OR 409-886-7183

NOW HIRING all

positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

HELP WANTED Nursery Supervisor in four church services each week and all special services. $25 per service. For interview call 409-883-4155, Cove Baptist Church, Orange, TX. Drug testing and background check will be required.

Carrier for local newspaper for 1 day a week. Must have valid DL, Ins. & vehicle. Please call 409-735-5305

Garage Sale this Sat., 8/3 from 8 am to 1 pm at 2009 Thousand Oaks, 77632. Household & collectable items, jewelry, bedding, clothes, shoes, lots of misc. Priced to sell.

Garage Sale this Sat., 8/3 from 7 am to 1 pm at 6663 Guy Lane in Orange.

Baby items, decor, and much more.

Come see us.

Garage Sale this Fri., 8/2 & Sat., 8/3 from 7 am to 1 pm at 215 Colonial Estate Drive in Bridge City.

Furniture, clothes, toys, books, household items & much more.

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

Vin#2C3CCABGXKH537885 19 CHRYSLER Owed $801.75 Vin#JN8AZ08W44W305057 04 NISSAN Owed $438.50 Vin#NO VIN/NO PLATE MONSTER MUD Owed $498.35 Vin#NO VIN/NO PLATE HONDA Owed $498.35 Vin#NO VIN/NO PLATE LOWBOY Owed $289.05

American Legion Post 49 Hall Rentals Call for info @ 409-886-1241 Sewing Hemming Jeans Cheer Outfits Alterations 409-238-1230

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

K-DAN”S SUPER FOODS _ 9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

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

LOCAL 409-670-2040

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIELD WORKERS

FIELD WORKERS

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.

Twenty-two (22) temp positions; approx 3 ½ months; Job to begin on 9/25/19 through 1/15/20. To operate farm equipment in the sugar cane fields; to assist with the operation and performing of minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Distribution of sugar cane to local mills; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time.

Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 an hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, not guaranteed. Must have 3 months experience in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Freyou Farms located in New Iberia, LA. Worksite located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)519-2856 or apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 897234.

Two (2) temp positions; approx. 4 months; job to begin 9/15/19 through 1/15/20. Duties: To operate tractor in fields, to plant sugar cane by hand; cleaning of ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting and harvesting season. Work requires bending and stooping to reach ground level crop. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon- fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Buddy Oubre Farms located in St. Martinville, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 230-5268 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 895842.

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

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

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

The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: The second Wednesday morning of every month at 10:00 am and also on the second Thursday evening of every month at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SHIRLEY JORDAN, Deceased, were issued on the July 24, 2019, in Cause No. P18476, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Kirk L. Jordan.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ROBERT A. BROWN, SR., aka ROBERT ALLEN BROWN, Deceased, were issued on July 24, 2019, in Cause No. P18468, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Robert A. Brown, Jr.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of WAYNE HERIN, Deceased, were issued on JULY 17, 2019, in Cause No. P18466, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Debra Herin.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of VERDIE MAE ROGERS (formerly VERDIE M. MORAN), Deceased, were issued on JULY 17, 2019, in Cause No. P18460, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Gail Redd.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Dated the 24th day of July, 2019.

Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

Kirk L. Jordan

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

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

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

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.

Debra Herin 300 Farm Drive Orange, Texas 77611 Dated the 24th day of July, 2019

Greg Dumas

Dated the 24th day of July, 2019.

Greg Dumas

Attorney for Debra Herin

James R. Dunaway James R. Dunaway Attorney for:

Robert A. Brown, Jr.

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

Orange, TX 77631-0100 jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

State Bar No.: 06201080 1601 Main Orange, TX 77630 (409)886-5239 (409)291-4515 fax Email: gdumaslaw@ sbcglobal.net

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.

Gail Redd 1607 Hartt Drive Baytown, Texas 77520 Dated the 24th day of July, 2019

Greg Dumas Greg Dumas

Attorney for Gail Redd

State Bar No.: 06201080 1601 Main Orange, TX 77630 (409)886-5239 (409)291-4515 fax Email: gdumaslaw@ sbcglobal.net

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5 Tips for Managing Your Student Loan Debt

(StatePoint) Student loan debt is a fact of life for many college graduates and their parents, with borrowers owing approximately $1.6 trillion in federal and private student loans in 2019.

While some graduates easily repay their loans, others struggle to manage their debt.

Nearly one-quarter of respondents in a recent CFP Board/ Morning Consult survey reported they or someone in their household has student loan debt. Only 21 percent of respon-

dents with student loans were very confident they could manage and pay off their debt. Another 21 percent knew their student loan debt would be overwhelming and were not at all confident in their ability to repay.

The survey also highlighted the impact student debt can have on an individual’s ability to achieve important milestones, such as saving for retirement. Approximately onethird of respondents said it was unlikely they would be able to contribute to a savings or retirement account while paying off their student loans, while nearly 50 percent said they would not be able to fund an investment portfolio.

If you have student loans, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional can provide competent, ethical advice on managing debt while building a retirement fund and balancing other financial goals. Here are five tips to get you started:

• Get organized. Borrowers may miss student loan payments simply because they’re unaware of the terms of their loans.

Knowing how much you owe, to whom, and the terms of your loans can help you make informed budget and repayment decisions.

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• Consider consolidating loans. Many students graduate with loans from multiple sources. Consolidating student loans simplifies repayment and may decrease the amount you pay monthly. However, keep in mind that consolidation isn’t the best strategy for everyone. Evaluate your specific loans and learn more about what consolidation might look like for you.

• Set up automatic payments. Automatic payment plans save time, stress and, in some cases, money. Some lenders will decrease the interest rate on your loan (usually less than 1 percent) as an incentive to set up automatic debit payments. Even a small reduction can save you money in the long run.

• Know your repayment options. There are several repayment plans for federal student loans. This includes options that lower monthly payments in proportion to income. Or, you can apply for a deferment or forbearance, which allows you to stop making payments for a certain period.

• Get employer assistance. Ask if your company offers financial assistance for school expenses or student loan payments. Although not directly related to student loans, if your employer matches employee retirement contributions, make sure you’re maximizing that benefit. Failing to make your own contributions up to that match is likely leaving a significant amount of money on the table. Finding a balance between all your financial goals is important.

For more debt management tips and to find a CFP professional near you who can help you review your options and determine the best plan for meeting your goals, visit letsmakeaplan.org. For questions or for more information about your specific loans, contact your student loan provider.

With the right information and assistance, you can better manage student loan debt while preparing for the future.

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