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Week of Wednesday, April 27, 2015

BC voters hitting the polls early for May 7 election Tommy Mann Jr.

For The Record

Early voting is now underway for the May 7 uniform election and turnout for the Bridge City races is off to a quick start. Early voting began Monday, April 25 and continues through this Friday, April 29. It resumes on Monday, May 2 and concludes on Tuesday, May 3, with varying hours depending on the location. The City of Bridge City and Bridge City Independent School District are sharing the Bridge City ISD Administration Building, located at 1031 W. Roundbunch Road, for early voting. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., through Friday, April 29; and 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3. Election day is Saturday, May 7. The City of Bridge City has three races on the ballot this spring and voter turnout was

very steady with 106 ballots submitted on Monday and 71 ballots submitted on Tuesday for a two-day total of 177 ballots. Mayor Kirk Roccaforte and Place 2 councilman Mike Reed have reached term limits and cannot seek re-election for those respective positions. Roccaforte has filed for the Place 2 council position and is being opposed by challenger Carl Harbert. In Place 4, incumbent Eric Andrus is seeking re-election and is opposed by candidate Phillip Todora Jr., while Place 6 councilman Danny Cole is opposed by former Bridge City councilmembers, Lucy Fields and Kevin Mott, in his bid for re-election. Current Place 1 councilman David Rutledge has filed for the open position of Mayor and is unopposed. In the Bridge City Independent School District election,

there were 151 ballots submitted on Monday and 116 ballots submitted on Tuesday for a two-day total of 267 ballots.

The races on the ballot include Rebecca Rutledge, the Place 3 incumbent, who is being opposed by Bryan Gremil-

lion, and Place 4 incumbent, Thad Hill, who is opposed by challenger Bryant Champagne. In Place 5, incumbent

Jerry McInnis is opposed by candidate Brandy Slaughter.

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Work set to begin Orange Train Depot Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Months of hard work and dedication have finally come to fruition as a historic structure will soon be returned to its former glory. The Friends of the Orange Depot have spent countless hours and numerous months attempting to acquire $650,000 in donations to restore historic Orange Train Depot, located in the historic district in downtown Orange at Green Avenue and 11th Street. The group held a special groundbreaking ceremony this past Saturday (April 23, 2016) to commemorate the occasion of reaching its preliminary goal of $450,000 and to signal the next phase of the project. “These funds will let us begin the work on the interior, exterior and do some of the painting that we need,” said Carrie Woliver, president of the Friends of the Orange Depot. “The museum will not be

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outfitted yet, until we reach the rest of our fundraising goal, but we could possibly use it as event space until we get the museum going.” The purpose of the project is to convert the train depot, which was built in 1910, into a museum and educational attraction. The facility will pay tribute to railroad transportation, timber, shipbuilding and the petrochemical industries of the city which have been so vital to its growth and history. According to the official website, the Orange Depot Museum will include exhibits about the industries of Orange and the significance of each to the area, replicas of ships and boats built in Orange, model trains and other interactive exhibits to educate local school students and guests. “Traveling by train was the main mode of transportation before automobiles and the development of roadways,” Woliver added. “That’s really how people got from town to town back then.” Work has already begun on preparing the facility for its renovation and an abatement company will be arriving in the next two weeks to begin removing lead paint and other items from the building. “Once the abatement company takes care of our lead issues, the contractor can get started,” she said. “Our plan is to restore the windows and doors as best as we possibly can and to leave some of the details of the building as they were designed.” Architect for the project are Rob Clark with Architectural Alliance, Inc. in Beaumont, whom Woliver stated has previous experience with renovating historical projects, including other train depots. Jack Elliott of Jackbuilt, which is located in Orange, will serve as the general contractor for the Orange Depot Museum project and is expected to begin the renovation

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The Bridge City Lady Cardinal softball team put the finishing touches on district play with an 8-4 victory over Hardin Jefferson on Saturday. The reigning Dist. 24 champions now embark on the path to the Class 4A state softball playoffs. Ranked No. 3 in the state, the Lady Cardinals will take on the Cleveland Lady Indians in Houston on Friday. Above: The Lady Cardinals finish off the Lady Hawks and head off the field (L to R) Maggie Garcia, Faith Kaufman, Peyton Trapp, Caitlin Dennison, Baili Thidodeaux, Hannah Faulk, Megan Sourdelia, Bailee Bacon, Abby Faulk, Ashton Sezer, Lauren Groomes. See Page 1B For More. RECCORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Rebecca Rutledge one of 95 honored by TASB Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Rebecca Rutledge of Bridge ISD was one of 95 school board members who is developing the legislative program of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Rutledge was elected to the TASB Legislative Advisory Council during a regional grassroots meeting of the public school board members earlier this year. The Council met in Austin on April 16 to consider the regional legislative properties identified by school board members across the state and develop one statewide list of priorities to guide the Association. The TASB Advocacy Agenda, reared through direct input from Texas school board members, guides the legislative and advocacy efforts from the Association on behalf of public school students. The Council discussed issues related to school finance, governance and accountability during its meeting, which is the first of three. The priority statements finalized by the Council during its next meeting on June 16 will go to TASB’s Legislative Committee and Board of Directors for review before they are sent to TASB’s Delegate Assembly for final adoption in September. TASB is a voluntary, nonprofit association established

BCISD school board member Rebecca Rutledge is one of 95 school board members who is developing the legislative program of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).

in 1949 to serve local Texas School districts, Its membership includes every public school district in the state, as well as county school boards, junior colleges, tax appraisal districts, cooperatives and education service centers. TASB represents the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. Rutledge was nominated by Region Five, which consists of 34 school districts. She has earned over 300 continuing education hours in school governance. She was chosen to participate in the leadership TBSB programs. Her participation took her all over the

sate touring schools and interviewing great educators. She earned the designation of “Master Trustee.” Rutledge said “The State of Texas will face a budget crisis in the next two years, which will seriously jeopardize school funding. You might be surprised to learn that property taxes only provide about 47% of our funding. Some of our other funding comes from the State’s general fund.” “We have so much to celebrate in BCISD. Our test scores are up, our children are engaged and good things are happening in every campus. In every program, our kids are not only able to compete, but

they excel. These achievements don’t happen by luck. They happen because we have dedicated teachers and administrators committed to bringing out the best in our kids. It happens because of dedicated board members willing to step up and make hard decisions from the betterment of our schools. I am very proud of all that we have accomplished during my time on the Board, especially in creating opportunities to show our appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our employees.” Rutledge added, “I am also thankful for the TASB recognition.”

Bridge City Chamber host 14th annual golf tourney Staff Report- For The Record

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum will hold its 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 16. The tournament will take place at Babe Zaharias Golf Course located at 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur. This will be a four-person scramble and the cost is $60 per person. The players package includes: green fee, cart, food, beverages and door prizes. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 and include a tee box sign as well as event and post-event recognition. Sponsorships are open to Bridge City Chamber members and non-members. All proceeds will benefit the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and Historical Museum (former Prairie View Teacherage). For more information, call 735-5671 or visit www.bridgecitychamber.com.

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Roccaforte statement on candidacy for BC Council The following is a political statement issued by Bridge City Mayor Kirk Roccaforte on his candidacy for Bridge City City Council, Place 2. My name is Kirk Roccaforte and I am seeking the position of Bridge City Council Place 2. I currently hold the position as your Mayor, an honor that will end due to term limits. I have lived in Bridge City for 40 years, which includes 38-years as a home and business-owner. I am employed and President of Bridge City Radiator & Auto. I was married 37 wonderful years to recently passed, Shirley Roccaforte - best friend, soul mate, mother, grandmother and biggest supporter. I am the proud father of daughter, Cristal DuBois, son-in-law Coach Dwayne DuBois, son and business partner, Aaron Roccaforte, grandsons Camden and Caleb DuBois, and Trent Roccaforte. Along with currently serving as Mayor of Bridge City, I am President of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee, member of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, member, Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club Board of Directors, and member of the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI). I have a combined total of 22-years experience serving this community of resilient, hard-working citizens in many different capacities. My previous experience includes Bridge

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City Council, Place 3, 1994 – 1999; Bridge City Council Place 1, 2001 – 2006; Bridge City Mayor, 2006 – Present; Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee, 2011 – Present; past President Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club; and Orange County Airport Advisory Committee, along with various committee appointments related to all. I am humbled to have been recognized with these honors; Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotarian of the Year and 2008-2009 Community Service Award, 2008 Bridge City Chamber and Orange Leader Person of the Year, 2009 Press Club of Southeast Texas Newsmaker of the Year, 2009 SETRPC Extraordinary Service and Commitment Award, 2015 Bridge City Chamber Roast Honoree, 2015 Bridge City Christmas Light Parade Grand Marshal. During the past 22 years, I

have seen this community grow in spite of many different adverse situations. The ice storm was trying, Hurricane Rita was very destructive and was just a lesson, as Hurricane Ike proved to be the worst disaster in the history of this community. With the lessons learned from Hurricane Rita, following Hurricane Ike, I was tasked with leading a devastated community to recovery. With the support of my wife, Shirley, my children, who were also devastated, my employees, and my immediate family, I took a six-month leave from my business to “live” at (what was left of) city hall. With the help of a hard working, very supportive city council, (some also living at city hall), city manager and staff, city employees, and citizens, we have almost completely recovered. During this trying time, I am proud to have been able to lead the fight for recovery. We fought for and were able to obtain temporary housing, mitigate infrastructure rehab and hardening with approximately some $20 million in recovery funds through many different methods. This has left our city much better prepared for any future events, such as storms or disasters, and our infrastructure much improved. Through securing funds, without an increase in taxes, we are doing many other exciting improvement projects such as a water filtration system, new water line looping water towers, wastewater plant im-

provements, city park splash pad, records building, and new police station with city court. I am proud to have brought the agenda item to our council with 100 percent approval to put “In God We Trust” on our police fleet. There are still just a few, unfinished projects I am currently involved in, such as the appeal of the FEMA rate maps that is critical to our city, the national flood insurance program (NFIP) legislation of which I will continue to fight for, along with CSFI, to sustain affordable flood insurance also the GCCPRD, Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District, study and plans for a coastal levee system. It has been an honor to serve this great community, and hope to continue to serve our citizens. As always my door is open to serve you. You may contact me anytime - City Hall, 409-7356801; Work, 409-735-7777; or Home, 409-735-5750. Early voting is at the Bridge City ISD Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Road, which is behind the elementary school, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday, April 25 through Friday April 29, and 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday, May 2, and Tuesday, May 3. Election day is Saturday, Ma7 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. I would appreciate your support. Please vote: KIRK ROCCAFORTE for COUNCIL PLACE 2. Thank you and God bless.

Shangri La to host family stroll, movie Sat. May 7 Staff Report For The Record

life of a bug. Guests may set up lawn chairs or spread a blanket, have some popcorn, and enjoy a movie with the family. Glowin-the-dark items will be available for purchase and the Star and Crescent Moon Cafe will be open for guests to select from a special menu for the occasion. Begin the stroll through the gardens at 6:30 pm and re-

lax for the film beginning at 8:00 pm. Before the movie begins, view ten of David Rogers’ Big Bugs as the last light of day fades. Journey through to discover the amazing creations of the artist that are made from found wood and other natural materials. Track down these large creatures seeking shelter in their natural habitats.

Family Stroll and a Movie is included with general admission. Stark Cultural Members free. Adults (age 18-64) $8.00 Seniors (age 65 and up) $5.00 Youth (age 4-17) $5.00 Toddler (age 3 and under) Free Members Free For more information, visit, shangrilagardens.org.

Shop “First Thursday” in Orange Staff Report For The Record

Several businesses will be open late the first Thursday of each month in 2016. By visiting each location on “First Thursday” you will be eligible to win monthly giveaways of merchandise and or services. Enjoy refreshments, trunk shows, educational events and much more. The following businesses will be open late on First Thursday: Infocus, J. Scott’s Aflorist, Mathews Jewelers, Merle Norman and Parlours. The businesses will be open until 7:30 p.m.

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AAUW presents Library Family of the Year Award Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

A local couple were honored this past Saturday with a special award from a local organization. Janice and Russell Simmons of Orange were the recipients of the 22nd Annual Library Family of the Year Award this past Saturday, April 23, which was presented by the Orange Branch of the American Association of University Women during a special ceremony inside the Ira M. Williamson meeting room of the Orange Public Library. The Simmons’ were recognized with a permanent plaque, which will remain on display at the Orange Public Library, as well as a framed certificate to bring home and a gift card to be used at Barnes and Noble bookstore to help add to their personal book collection. According to information provided by Mary Ann Fetchin of the AAUW, the staff of the

Orange Public Library selects a family each year which regularly utilizes the library’s resources. Janice has a fondness for container gardening and has used library resources to learn more information on the topic, as well as finding more information on her other interests which are quilting and seamstress work. Richard, who has stated he has read “every autobiography” at the library, utilizes library resources to accommodate his interests in genealogy and history, especially military history. The Simmons’ have both volunteered their time in various endeavors. Janice volunteers at Thrift and Gift Shop and uses her quilting skills to help funds for various projects at the facility, and the couple have volunteered to help with the annual library book sale. The Orange Branch of the American Assocation of Uni-

versity of Women was founded in 1950 and its mission is to promote equity and advancement for all women and girls through advocacy, research, life-long learning and positive societal change. Membership into the AAUW is open to women and men with an associate degree or higher educational degree. For more information on the Orange Branch of the AAUW, contact Mary Ann Fetchin at 409-779-0203. The Orange Public Library, which is located at 220 N. Fifth St. in Orange, has 11,651 members who made more than 62,700 visits to the library for the year ending March 31, 2016. The Orange Public Library had approximately 1,150 participants in its 48 offered programs as well. Visit www.orangetexaslibrary.com for more information on the library and its various programs.

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From The Creaux’s Nest THE DIFFERENCE A WEEK MAKES So much can happen in a week, since we last sat here to knock out another column that spans many more years than I had signed up for Prince died, Manziel was indicted and Tom Brady will have to serve a four game suspension because of “Deflategate.” Prince, a game changer in popular music, died Thursday, April 21 at his Paisley Park compound. He was 57 years old. The artist that turned music on its ear was found unresponsive in an elevator. Nearly a week has gone by and I’m surprised that it has taken so long to determine the cause of death. The 5 foot, 2 inch, Minneapolis native broke through in the 1970’s. He was a devout Jehovah’s Witness, having converted from Seventh Day Adventist in 2001. Since Prince died album sales are going crazy. More than 579,000 were sold in the first three days after his death. His collection, “The Very Best of Prince” was the top seller, followed by his smash hit “Purple Rain.” The jump is akin to that of Michael Jackson, who also died on a Thursday. I was surprised that he was such a good friend of Texan Tamaron Hall, NBC and MSNBC host. *****The never ending “Deflategate” saga took another turn. When a Federal Appellate Court ruled that New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four game suspension imposed by the NFL. The Court’s ruling sided with the league in a battle with the players union. Most feel Brady faces an uphill climb if he decides to appeal Monday’s ruling. A three judge panel, with the U.S. Court of Appeals, ruled that the commissioner properly exercised his broad discretion under the collective bargaining agreement. If the ruling stands, Brady would miss the Patriot’s opener Sept. 11 at Arizona and games at home Sept. 18 against Miami, Sept. 22 against the Houston Texans and Oct. 2 against the Buffalo Bills. Coach Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are the NFL’s living dynasty, best known for two things, Super Bowl rings and bending the rules to their advantage. A brilliant coach and most untouchable, all time quarterback slips off into a muddy ditch. *****I’ve got to move on, please come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm. WILL MANZIEL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS FALL OR HIS GLORY It seems like just last year that we watched the first round of the NFL draft. We felt for our Aggie hero Johnny Manziel who sat in the waiting room. For three hours we watched him nervously fiddle with a bottle cap, drank from a cup and constantly checked his phone. Twenty-one teams came and want, each choosing someone other than “Johnny Football.” The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans passed on him. Why were so many teams passing on this 21 year old who as a freshman at Texas A&M won the Heisman Trophy? He was the highest profile member of the 2014 draft class. Finally he was chosen no. 22 by the Cleveland Browns. Two years later “Johnny Football” is out of the NFL, without a team or an agent. The millions that were sure to come from endorsements didn’t materialize. Manziel squandered all that talent and all those great chances. Maybe because of his youth he was unable to cope. His family had worried all along about him surviving all the fame and fortune bestowed upon him. I wonder two years after what those 21 teams who ignored him used as a gage to pass on him. This week, on Tuesday, Manziel was indicted in Dallas on a misdemeanor assault charge on allegations that he assaulted his exgirlfriend during a night out last January. She accused him of hitting her as she tried to escape a car Johnny was driving. She said he hit her hard enough to rupture her eardrum. He faces the possibility of jail time and a $4,000 fine. Manziel may never play in the NFL again. It might be some time before its known just how damaging all those hits have been. It a statement Manziel said, “I’m hoping to take care of the issues in front of me right now so I can focus on what I have to do if I want to play in 2016. I also continue to be thankful to those who really know me and support me.” As a parent, it always saddens me when youngsters with so much potential just throw away what could have been a great career and life. We are just days away from another draft and a group of young men in the green room awaiting their fate. Who will be a dark horse and who will be another disappointment? CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear that our friend Margaret Louviere, 95, passed away on Monday at the Meadows where she had been a resident since November. For years this great lady had kindly furnished us with her specially baked banana bread. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be prior to the service. Another great one done gone. RIP my friend. Our deepest sympathy to son Mike, daughter Sue and their families. Please see obituary. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Don Cole celebrates his 80 th birthday with a surprise party Saturday. *****Bridge City championship math team is headed for the state meet. Coach is Faye Parish. Students are Leah Moss, Nick Robertson, Andrew Havens and Randy Dupuis.*****Local high school track stars shine at Region III track and field championships and will head to UIL state meet in Austin on May 12 and 13. Bridge City’s Aaron Brannen won the 3200 meters and teammate Randy Becker placed third. Cody Sparks shined for the Cardinals in the hurdles, while David Blackshear set record time in his leg of the 1600 meter relays. Sam Elmore, of Bridge City, placed third in the shot put but won the gold in the discus

with a record 159.9 throw. He won district in both and now will take his dream trip to the state championship. *****West OrangeStark Mustangs headed to state also. The 800-meter relay team featured Kenneth Beasley, Jarrod Lewis, Earl Thomas and Jacoby Franks. They won the gold at region with a 1:28.82 time.*****The Bridge City baseball team (26-3-10-0) defeated the West Orange-Stark Mustangs 12-2 in five innings to become district champions for the sixth straight time, three years under Coach Billy Bryant. Last season, the Cards made it all the way to Class 3-A championship before losing 5-2 to Carthage in the semi-final round. Carthage became state champions. The last time the Cards made it all the way to UIL championship was in 1992. Bridge City is ranked number one in the state. Bridge City’s top 10 batters hit at .300. Eight hitting over .350. After Angelle at .500, is junior Johnny Dishon, .428, with six homeruns, three grand slams. Senior Derrick Coleman, bats .427, Cody Sparks, .389, sophomore Casey Jackson, .388, with six homeruns, two grand slams. Aniel Willey, Troy Bolton, Jeff Stringer, A.J. Hecker, Broc Hayman and Rory Scales all hit over .300. On the mound Kevin Angelle has 97 strikeouts, allowing only five runs and a 0.57 ERA. He has walked only eight batters. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: To know her was to love her. Thelma Thurman, 92, died Sunday, April 30. For 40 years she worked at Harrington’s Pharmacy. Miss Thelma was a girl from Hope, born in Arkansas on Feb. 9, 1914. She always had a smile. It was an honor to have known her. Service was held Tuesday, May 2, at First Baptist Family Life Center. Grandson Rev. Charles “Bubba” Thurman and Rev. Jeff Anderson officiated. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by and I still think about that great lady. I’m sure that’s also true for “Butch, James and Glen and their families. ****Our longtime friend Betty Em Giarratono passed away on May 1. Betty Wall, born in Orange, contracted polio when in high school and had been confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. For years she wrote the column “”From Where I Sit,” for the Opportunity Valley News. She and Bernard had one child, Scott. (Editor’s note: I believe Bernard is still living. Last I saw him was at Betty E’s funeral.)*****Linda Lucille Fields, 87, of Bridge City, died Saturday, April 29. She was a BCISD teacher for 20 years, a member of First United Methodist Church. Her passion was gardening and was a member of the Golden Triangle Rose Society. She is survived by sons Arion Kenneth, and Donald, daughter Dona Gaye, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.*****Helen Marie Guyote, 85, of Bridge City, died Tuesday, April 25. Services were held April 28 at St. Henry Catholic Church. She is survived by sons Freddie, Richard, and Kirk and daughters Lynette and Roxanne, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. *****Frank J. Owens, 81 of Orange, died April 15. Service was held May 1 at Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was a longtime resident of Orange and worked as a welder for Livingston Shipyard for 35 years. He also was a United States Army veteran, a member of Boilermakers Local #587 and the Masonic Order. He is survived by his wife Thelma Owens, daughters Lynda, Mary Ellen, and Sandra and their families. *****Linda Marie Loper Lonadier, 52, of Orange, died April 30. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3. She was a 1972 graduate of Port Neches Groves High School and attended First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. She is survived by her husband Tommy Lonadier, father and step-mother Walter and Melve Loper, mother and step-father Helen and James Hardin, daughter Theresa and brother Wesley.*****Bessie Lorene Gaillien, 87, of West Orange, died April 27. Graveside services were held Friday, April 28, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. She was a lifelong resident of Orange and a former member of the Bengal Guard of LutcherStark High School. She was a member of the West Orange Volunteer Fire Department, Ladies Auxillary and a devout fan of West Orange-Stark High School and Mustang football. She was the first City Secretary for the City of West Orange. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Grady Gaillien, daughters, Jerry Barron ad Gay Cormier, and their families. 40 Years Ago-1976 The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the world’s first International Gumbo Cookoff on May 22. Prizes will be awarded in both professional and amateur divisions. In conjunction with the Cookoff, there will be an art, craft and food fair. Highlighting the activities will be a FaisDo-Do Cajun street dance. Chamber president is Jim Graves, who said, “The Gumbo Cookoff will rival the Chili Cookoff in West Texas, when you think about it, chili is really West Texas gumbo.” Festival grounds are on the west bank of the Sabine River. *****Todd Edgerly was hospitalized after an accident in a little League baseball game. The major league Red Sox player collided head on with another player and suffered a concussion.*****Carl Parker and Chester Slay are in a runoff to replace Senator D. Roy Harrington. W.T. Oliver, who just barely missed the runoff, has thrown his support to Parker. Slay had already announced that he would have Oliver’s support when Roy Dunn, Oliver’s campaign chairman, announced that they were going to support Parker. Slay was in shock over the news that he wouldn’t have the Oliver backing. Dunn said, “Situations change.”*****Sheriff Allen “Buck” Patillo will be facing newcomer Ed Parker in the June 5 runoff in the Pct. 1 Commissioner’s race. Commissioner Arthur Simpson will be challenged by Travis Hudson in the runoff. Simpson was just a few votes from winning out right.*****Louvenia Hryhorchuk, TaxAssessor, Pct. 3 Commissioner Asa Mansfield, Pct. 3 Constable John Ford and Pct. 4 Constable Carl Ward all won handily in their races.*****Paul Hulsey, 41-years-old, is now serving as Orange’s new police chief. Hulsey hails from Beeville and has served as chief at Amarillo and Kingsville. ******Four young ladies in the 8th grade at Bridge City were cited for academic achievements and will be awarded with letter sweaters. They are Brenda Braquet, Bobbie Jean Simpson, Donna Stone and Barbara Hryhorchuk. *****Congrats to Judy Hidalgo, who was promoted to chief billing clerk at Crown Zellerbach. She has been with the company four years. *****Nettie Roy will host the Altar Society of St. Henry’s at a luncheon Tuesday for honorary members. *****New officers for the County Council of PTA were installed at a meeting at the home of Betty and Corky Harmon. Local officers are Jackie Scarbrough, president; Chris Heath, 1st. vice-president; Brenda Lapeyrolerie, 2nd vice-president; Jo Bernarn, secretary; Nancy Dupuis, treasurer and Corliss Laster, parliamentarian.*****Vernon Matthews and Claude Abney attended a Lad and Dad camp with their Cub Scout sons. A FEW HAPPENINGS On Saturday, April 30, former County Commissioner Don Cole will celebrate his 90th birthday. A party hosted by his children will be held at the K.C. Hall in Bridge City, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t bring any gifts, Don has all the toys he needs. In fact, at age 90, he needs to start getting rid of some of them. I’ve known Don for a very long time and I know he would really appreciate it if you did stop by. It doesn’t seem that long ago that we surprised him with his 80 th.*****Another famous person, Willie Nelson, turns 83 on April 30.*****Don will probably remember another event that took place April 30, 1945, 70 years ago, when Hitler and his woman committed suicide.*****I recall 60 years ago, 1956, when Texas Avenue was a two lane road. On the south end of town was Texas Ave. Grocery. We shopped there almost daily. Employees were the butcher Johnny Bendy, his

brother Roy Bendy, Lucille Underwood and owners Virginia and Dick Bevins. Their pretty daughter Betty didn’t come till later. Remembering is good for the soul. *****Congratulations to Becky Rutledge, Bridge City School Trustee, who was chosen by the Texas Association of School Boards as one of 95 school board members in the state to help develop programs through the TASA Legislative Advisory Council. She has been designated a “Master Trustee” in Texas. *****Former slave and anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman will replace President Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill. Jackson will move to the back of the bus, I mean back of the bill. Among historians “Old Hickory” has long been a polarizing figure. *****We were surprised to learn of the unexpected death of Jeff Holland, 50, who was living in Houston. He was a former Orange city councilman from 2008 to 2012. I recall when he was sworn into office. He was the first councilman elected from the Little Cypress area after it became part of Orange. Service will be Sunday, May 1, 3 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Houston. *****New analysis has revealed that of the estimated 5.9 million people who moved to Texas between 2005 to 2013, 4.8 million of them were already living in the United States, which was the highest number in the country.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and P.K.’s Grill next week. Everyone always welcome. *****QUOTE OF THE WEEK: From Haley Barbour, former Mississippi governor and National GOP Chairman: “There are a lot of people that say, ‘I want to be for the person who has the best chance to win.’ Some say, ‘I want to be for who will be the best president.’ Other people say, ‘I’m mad as hell and I want to send Washington the bird.’ Donald Trump is the greatest manifestation of a gigantic middle finger that I’ve ever seen.”*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. On April 27th is a great day for Gus Harris to have been born because it’s the day, in 1836 that Santa Anna surrendered to Gen. Sam Houston at San Jacinto. It is a historic day. Also celebrating is John Applebach, Tim Batchelor, Mike Cain and Chelsea Ballad. Celebrating also on this day is “Duck Dynasty, Si Robertson, 68 and “Kiss” singer Ace Frehley, 65. *****April 28 finds Peggy Dunbar, Josh Blanchard and Joe LaMoine celebrating. Celebrities having birthdays on this day are TV show host Jay Leno, 66, actors Ann Margaret, 75 and Jessica Alba, 35. *****On April 29, Jimmie Simmons, Judy DeCuir, Tommy Bourgeois and Drew Wappler celebrate. They are joined by country singer Willie Nelson, 83, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, 62 and actress Michelle Pfeiffer, 58.*****April 30 finds Harold Haymon, Jennie Barrow, Roger Brister and Janice Gooch celebrating. They join “Big Bang Theory” actor Johnny Galecki, 41, basketball player Isaiah Thomas, 55 and race car driver Michael Waltrip, 53.***** McDonald Baptist Church turns 85 today, May 1. Those celebrating also are Frank Carpenter, Jason Mayfield, Karolyn Doiron, Tom McDavid and Christina Johnston. They join country singer Tim McGraw and folk singer Judy Collins, 77. This is also would have been the birthday of our late, good friend, Dot Eshbach. *****On May 2, Glenda Dailey, Amy Wiebold, Ethel Champagne and Megan Cornwell all celebrate. Celebrities joining them are Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, 44, race car driver Kyle Busch, 31 and pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck, 80.*****On May 3, our former employee and friend Nicole Gibbs is a year older. We send her best wishes all the way to Oklahoma. Also celebrating is Kay Boudreaux, Stacie Hollier, Jeff Harrison and Brandon Applebach. They join country singer Eric Church, 39 and pop singer Frankie Valli, 82.*****Who will replace Michael Strahan on Live with Kelly? Some guesses are Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Key, Sen. Marco Rubio or possibly Kelly Ripa’s husband Mark Consuelos. *****A few friends under the weather: Our buddy Wilson Roberts will have a heart procedure done in a couple of weeks. ***Longtime friend H.D. Pate has been in hospital for five days. ***”Stick” James Stringer is under the weather. We wish all these guy a speedy recovery. *****Next Monday night, May 2, Cotton’s Corner Bingo is featuring SLAC SUPER BINGO with a $20,000 give away. See ad. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Clovis Baudreaux’s youngest son, Oris P., jus finish LS&U law school. His Papa rented him an office in Lafayette and Oris put up his shingle. He stood near da street and looked at his sign wit pride. “Oris P. Boudreaux, Attorney at Law.” He sit in his big leather chair and prop up his feets on his desk. Tree or two hours go by and da phone don’t ring and nobody stops by. Jus before lunch time, out da window, he sees a client coming. Oris P. him, pick up da phone, wen da man came in he tells him to take a seat and returns to da phone and says, “No, no, hell no, I’m not gonna cut my fee me, if you want my service it will cost you $20,000.” “Okay den, brought youself down here wit a check for $5.000 down and I’ll fight you case me.” Den Oris P. he axe da fellow wat is sitting dere, “Now, my friend wat can I do for you?” Da fellow say, “Well, it’s like dis, I’m from da telephone company me, and I’m here to hook up your telephone.” (Dedicated to all my lawyer friends that I know or knew when they hung up their first shingle. Love ‘em all, those gone and those still with us.) C’EST TOUT Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump strengthened their claims on the presidential nomination in Tuesday’s primaries. USA Today reported 40 percent of the GOP doubt they’d vote for Trump. Four in 10 Sanders supporters not sure they would support Clinton. A USA Today Suffolk University poll underscores the serious challenges both face to heal division within their own parties. It’s possible the challenges on both sides will last all the way to the convention. The GOP feels strongly that if Trump is at the top of the ticket it will hurt down ballot candidates and would likely lose the senate. Many of Bernie Sanders supporters believe if he is not the nominee it’s because the system was stacked against him. They would just be more likely to not vote. However, if Trump is the nominee, four in 10 Republicans say they would consider supporting a Democrat or a third party candidate or just stay home.*****My time is up. Thanks for yours. Don’t forget to vote. Early voting is easy. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Group proposes options to protect historic Orange City Hall Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

A group seeking to keep City Hall in downtown Orange, and possibly in its current location, presented two options to City Council on Tuesday afternoon. Leslie Barras, representing Historic Orange Preservation Empowerment (HOPE), addressed Orange City Council during the public comments section on Tuesday afternoon and presented two options she hopes council would consider to possibly keep City Hall at its current historic location or at least in downtown Orange, while maintaining the current site. “Basically, with this option, we would end up with three buildings at the current site,” Barras explained. According to Barras, the first option would be to improve the interior of the current City Hall faclity and “make it more usable.” Also part of this plan would be to relocate the “garage” in back of City Hall to the west side of the property to where the parking lot currently is. “The city’s plan supposedly has demolition of the garage estimated at $30,000, so I think moving the garage would be cheaper,” she said. “A few years ago the city spent $40,000 to move a house two blocks down Eighth Street, when the new fire department was being built, so, it would have to be reworked, but it would have to be cheaper than that because this would only move a couple hundred feet or so.” Along with moving the garage, a new construction is part of Barras’ first option as well. “The other part of this plan would be to build a new, onestory, 2,500 square-foot office building where the garage currently is,” Barras said. “It would also include a drivethrough lane for paying bills.” The parking lot would have to be remade but would still

have ample parking spaces, according to Barras. There was also the recommendation to cut a new curb on Green Avenue. “This would improve traffic around the building and give it a circular flow,” she added. The second to option Barras and the group created would have two City Halls in Orange, one being a historic location and the other being a new, functioning City Hall. “DeQuincy, Louisiana has two City Halls,” Barras said. “One is historic and the other is the new City Hall. We could make the historic City Hall in Orange still at its current site and do some remodeling of the first floor. Then it could be dedicated over to the Orange CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau). It could be a tourist attraction and maintain some functional use.” The other part of the second option would require the City of Orange to purchase a new location, but, instead of the First Financial Bank facility on 16th Street in Orange, it would be the location formerly home to Hibernia Bank and Capital One Bank in downtown. “That building is about 6,900 square feet and is more than adequate to put the 13 city employees that need to be house there,” Barras explained. “The First Financial Bank building is something like 24,000 square feet. It’s just huge and more space than they need. I’ve even heard there has been talk of the City renting out the unused space in the building.” Barras and her husband had an architect draw up on plans on the former banking building and how it could be transformed into the new City Hall. “The plans are really impressive,” she said. “The architect added exterior panels to cover up the glass and added solar panels where the drive through lanes are to help reduce energy costs. It would retain a contemporary look, but it would maintain some of the

Early voting numbers The City of West Orange, the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District, and Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2, often referred to as the West Orange Water Department, will share the Orange Public Library, 220 N. Fifth St. in Orange, as an early voting location. Early voting is from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 through Friday, April 29; and Monday, May 2. Extended hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 26 and Tuesday, May 3. The City of Orange has only one race on the May ballot. Incumbent Mary McKenna of District 4 is being opposed by

project once abatement has been completed. Although work is just in its early stages, once the renovation is complete, the museum will also include a gift shop and rooms for meetings and receptions, and docents will be provide valuable insight to the public on the depot. With one goal reached, Woliver said the next objective is to reach the final fundraising goal of $650,000 in order to complete the project. “We are having a meeting next month to begin planning the next step,” she said. “We want the community to jump on board. I know some people have been hesitant, but we think once the public starts seeing some progress being made they will get excited about it. “We still have a long way to

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former councilmember Annette Pernell. Incumbents Dr. Wayne Guidry, District 2, and Bill Mello, Place 5, are unopposed. A total of 29 ballots were submitted during Monday’s early voting session. The election for the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District will feature five candidates seeking three at-large positions on the Board of Trustees. Incumbent Linda Platt-Bryant is seeking re-election to the Board of Trustees and is being opposed by four candidates, including former WO-C CISD Trustees Ricky Jacobs and Tony Dallas, as well as

Orange Train Depot

looks of old City Hall with the red-brick look.” In early January, the City of Orange approved plans to relocate City Hall in an effort to better purchase the current First Financial Bank location at 819 16th St. and convert it into a a new City Hall. This location will also house the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau. A study was conducted by Architectural Alliance this past year to determine if the current City Hall facility in downtown Orange could meet the needs of the community for the future. Results from the study indicated the City Hall location “was not conducive to current and future needs of the city” and the costs to convert and construct a new facility were not feasible. Numerous vacant locations in downtown Orange were considered and inspected for repairs and several were in excess of $1 million. The First Financial Bank property has been appraised at approximately $4.75 million, which was out of the city’s price range. However, First Financial agreed to make a charitable contribution in the form of a gift of $2.75 million, which will leave the city owing $2 for the property. A motion was filed in early February by the group of local citizens, Historic Orange Preservation Empowerment, in the 260th District Court of Orange County, which forced the City of Orange to put its plans on hold to relocate City Hall to the First Financial Bank building and to halt any possible action in regards to its current City Hall in downtown Orange. The case is now before the Ninth Court of Appeals in Beaumont. A brief has already been filed by Barras and the group. The City of Orange has until May 10 to file a brief in response. “We’re really not sure when the appeals court will make a decision, so now we just have to wait,” Barras said.

new candidates Demetrius Hunter and Bonnie Moses. Bryan Thomas Muhammad initially filed for re-election but withdrew following the filing deadline and prior to the withdrawal deadline in late February. A total of 52 ballots were submitted during early voting on Monday. The Orange County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 is having an election for the first time in several years for its Board of Directors. Incumbents Jerry Foreman and Linda Primeaux are seeking re-election and are opposed by new candidate, Grayling Mouton.

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Members and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot pose with a banner following a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the Orange Depot Museum this past Saturday, April 23.

go, but we know we can reach our goal,” Woliver added. “It’s coming together and there is a lot of excitement about being involved in this project.” For more information on

the Orange Depot Museum or to find out how you can contribute to the project, visit the official website at www.orangetxdeopt.com.

BC’s Kelsey Smith signs with LU Kelsey Smith, a senior at Bridge City High School signed a letter of intent with Lamar University this week. Smith brings an extensive resume along with her. She is a four year varsity track letterman; school record holder in the long jump; member of the team that holds the school record in the 4 x 100; 2016 area long jump qualifier and 100 meter qualifier; 2015 academic all district, long jump district champion, long jump area champion and long jump regional qualifier and the 2013 and 2015 regional qualifier in the 4 x 100. Pictured from left, starting at top – John Nickum, Christy Nickum, Bill Nickum, Kollin Smith, Kaylea Smith and Jay Smith and bottom – Ellen Nickum, Alyson Smith, Kelsey Smith, Kevin Smith and Becky Smith.

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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Kevin Mott running for BC City Council Place 6 My name is Kevin Mott and I am running for Place 6 of the City Council of Bridge City. I have lived in Bridge City for 19 years, and I am married to Tracey Brunson Mott, my wife of 18 years. I have a Bachelors Degree in Applied Arts & Sciences from Lamar University and am employed at Olson Engineering, Inc. in Bridge City. I have nine years of previous experience on City Council, as I served as Councilman Place 1 for five terms, from 2006 – 2015, before reaching term limits. During my nine years on council, I was Mayor Pro-Tem for two years, and I represented Bridge City on the Executive Committee of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission for five years. I attended many classes and seminars at several annual Texas Municipal League Conferences and served on the Police Department Contract Negotiation Committee. I literally lived at City Hall directly after Hurricane Ike in an “all hands on deck” situation performing various tasks supporting infrastructure, law enforcement, logistics, etc., where I had the good fortune to witness the extraordinary resolve of the citizens and employees of this fine city and share in its recovery. e recovery spawned several lengthy projects over the following years, during my time on the City Council. Some of these projects are: the upgrades and additions to the lift stations in

Kevin Mott the city, that now are backed-up with natural gas power, to ensure your sewer works after a disaster or power failure; the sewer plant continues to see improvements and upgrades to meet TCEQ regulations and to stay ahead of the demand of the city; we have improved virtually every city street in Bridge City; and we joined other entities in a mass appeal of a Federal Flood Map revision that would have been disastrous to our city. We also invested in the city with our own improvement projects during my time on council. Some recent examples are: A city water piping project and a water ﬁltration system were approved in an eﬀort to mitigate our “brown water” problem; a new splash pad was approved and is now installed for the en-

joyment of our citizens; and a new, much needed, Police Department building was approved and will soon be completed in a location which allows for a much improved and safer means of dispatch. Even though it may seem like we are out of the woods regarding Hurricane Ike, there are still a few loose ends that are being tied up while simultaneously dealing with the “normal” municipality issues that the city management faces on a daily basis. e passion I have to help the community has called me back to ask for your support to again be one of your representatives. If you will support me, I can bring my years of continuity and actual council experience to the team. Experience that includes hearing your wants and needs but doing so while being objective, maintaining ﬁscal responsibility, adhering to our city charter, focusing on capital improvement and making the proper personnel appointments and policy decisions...all with the your best interest at heart. I have always and will always be accessible...Email: kevinjmott@yahoo.com Cell: 409-3441200 It would be a privilege to be your choice for councilman Place 6, and I would greatly appreciate your vote. Early voting is from Monday, April 25th – Tuesday, May 3rd. Election day is Saturday, May 7th. ank you and God bless.

St. Mary Catholic School had multiple art winners in the Orange County Sheriff Posse Rodeo. Winners were announced in front of the entire staff and student body. Winners will received a $10.00 gift card to Sonic from the rodeo. Winners pictured from left are - back row: Jaci Doucet, Audrey Johnson, Mathew Erb, Teacher Cindy Claybar and Front row: Mallory Huggins; Audrey Johnson; Chloe Pellerin and Coy Darby.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Complete Staffing has been named Business Member of the Month for April 2016. Stephanie Jeane accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Chamber President, Scot C. Shaffer, at the April Networking Coffee hosted by Total Impressions Salon. Complete Staffing received gifts from several local merchants. Established in 2005, Complete Staffing is a full service staffing company filling jobs in petro-chemical, medical, IT, accounting, administrative, professional, warehouse, skilled & unskilled labor and local manufacturing. Payroll services are also available through Compete Staffing. Pictured from left: Scot C. Shaffer, Jo Walton-Wiedenfeld, Stephanie Jeane and Jerica Washburn.

Kayla Bishop, Program Director at CASA of the Sabine Neches Region, recently received the Employee of the Month Award for April 2016. Kayla was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by B. J. Hanneman at the April Networking Coffee hosted by Total Impressions Salon. Kayla received gifts and gift certificates from several local merchants. A graduate of Newton High School, Kayla has always called East Texas home. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and joined CASA in 2013 as a volunteer supervisor. Kayla loves to see children find healing and hope in permanency, and she takes pride in training volunteers to be fierce advocates for children. A member of Community Church in Orange, Kayla enjoys softball, reading, cooking and baking. Pictured from left to right: Dave Derosier, Rani Dillow, Gabby Llanes, Nikki Jones, Nate Bishop, Kayla Bishop, Debbie Bishop, Tawana Crockett, Ashley Copeland and Nikki Vicnair.

District Governor Ed Stiles (center), Lion Chris Gunstream, Orange Lions Club, Kevin Clark, Deweyville School Superintendent and L. E. “Stump” Weatherford, Orange Lions Club, presented the donation to Elementary Principle Ms. Lejuan Addison. The Lions, District 2-S1 presented a $2000 donation to the Deweyville Elementary Library Fund, Monday April 21. The elementary library was destroyed by recent floods. The funds were made by The Texas Lions Foundation. In addition the Orange Lions Club and Orange Noon Lions Club contributed $1300 to help with the purchase of teacher school supplies.

The Record â&#x20AC;˘ Week of Wednesday, April 27, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘

Entertainment Southeast Texas

With Tommy Mann Jr.

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK By Tommy Mann Jr. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Record î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e music scene continues to be red hot this spring as there are several great events on tap, including national acts and festivals across the area. More information can be found online at www.localmusicguide.net about artists and venues. Wednesday, April 27 Alex Rozell @ Bar Local Clint Faulk @ Cafe Del Rio Lee Pelly @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Capri Club Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Michael Krajicek @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Grill Danny Dillon @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Beaumont Josh Wilson, Micah Tyler @ Port Neches Riverfest Brad Broussard @ OBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill Brena @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, April 28 Casey Donahew, Mayeux and Broussard @ Port Neches Riverfest On î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Dance Floor @ Blue Martini Clint Faulk @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Boudain Hut Ginger and the Blues Kings @ Cafe Del Rio Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe @ Caribbean Cove Brad Broussard @ Coconutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Rob Copeland and Company @ Good Times Pub Alex Rozell @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Grill Tin Pan Alley @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

French Market Tyler Darby @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Beaumont BB and Company @ Mackenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Blake Sticker and Jimmy Kaiser @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creole Cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; @ Orange VFW Hall JAG @ Rancho Grande Brena @ Rush Lounge John Cessac and î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Outlaws @ Sawdust Saloon ESE, La Pistola, Black Titan @ Texas Rose Saloon John Teague @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, April 29 Pat Green, Cory Morrow @ Port Neches Riverfest On î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Dance Floor @ Blue Martini Creole Cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Boudain Hut î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Touching Hearts Band @ Cafe Del Rio Milton Patton @ Caribbean Cove LA Bayou Band @ Cottonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cay Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Culverhouse @ Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bernie Alan Band @ Gator Lounge Hydra Melody @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Gig Jack Nelson Band @ Honky Tonk Texas Travis Matte and the Kingpins @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Market Crossroads Trio @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Beaumont Rainy and the B-Sides @ Mackenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Orphan Annie @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza - Calder Ave. Brena @ Rush Lounge

Rod Rishard @ Taco Rey Roar, Lost Chapters, Semon Demon @ Texas Rose Saloon Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;irstyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alter Ego @ White Horse Bar and Grill Saturday, April 30 Mickey Gilley @ Delta Downs Event Center Arrival @ Isle of Capri Casino Ronnie Milsap @ Lamar State College-Port Arthur Semon Demon, Bellweather, Total Strangers, Abandoned Mansions @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Art Studio Curse and the Cure @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Bayou Cafe #2 On î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Dance Floor @ Blue Martini Creole Cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Boudain Hut David St. Romain @ Caribbean Cove Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Bernie Alan Band @ Gator Lounge Kay Miller @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Grill Mark Reeves and Twisted X @ Honky Tonk Texas Chris Miller and Bayou Roots @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Market Book of Days @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Logon Cafe James Blackshear @ Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Icehouse Beaumont Eazy @ Mackenzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub Ky-Leigh and the Vibes @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossroads @ Pine Tree Lodge Champagne Room, JAG, Alex Rozell @ Port Neches Riverfest Frayed Soul @ Quaker Steak and Lube Brena @ Rush Lounge Yikes!, Sorted Scoundrels, Side Line Rookies @ Texas Rose Sa-

Local singer and songwriter Jimmy Kaiser will have a busy week with performances Wednesday, April 27, at Tradewinds Tavern inside the MGM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont; Thursday, April 28, at Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Beaumont; and Tuesday, May 3, at Tradewinds Tavern in Beaumont. (Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.) loon Generations @ White Horse Bar and Grill Sunday, May 1 î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Cadillacs @ JeďŹ&#x20AC;erson County Singles Club Cajun Harmony @ Pine Tree

Lodge Rusty Metoyer and Zydeco Krush @ Sawdust Saloon Wandcarver, Delicious Fuzz, Other Girls @ Texas Rose Saloon Monday, May 2 Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille

and Wine Bar Tuesday, May 3 Pug Johnson @ Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

Seats still available for Gala, Milsap

Texas country music artist Pat Green will be one of the featured performers at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port Neches Riverfest in Port Arthur, which will be held Wednesday, April 27 through Sunday, May 1. Green will perform on Friday, April 29. (Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.)

Port Neches Riverfest begins Wednesday By Tommy Mann Jr. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Record Five days of food, fun, music and boat racing action begins Wednesday in Port Neches. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e annual Port Neches Riverfest returns for another exciting, extended weekend of activities with the fun beginning Wednesday, April 27, and continuing through Sunday, May 1. Admission to the festival is free. Entertainment complex prices are $5, Wednesday; $15, î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday; $15, Friday; $10, Saturday; and free on Sunday. Ages 3 and younger are admitted free. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e main attraction of the weekend is the boat races, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;under on the Neches,â&#x20AC;? featuring the Southern Professional Outboard Racing Tour. Races will includes boats in several classiďŹ cations, including Formula Lights, Formula 1, Tri-Hull and J-Hydro. Testing runs will be held starting at 3 p.m., Friday, April 29, and resumes at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 30. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e races begin at 1 p.m. and continues through 6 p.m., Saturday. Testing resumes at 9 a.m., Sunday, May 1 and the races start at noon. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e ďŹ nals for the Formula Lights will be at 3:15 p.m., while the Tri-Hull ďŹ nals will be at 4 p.m. and the Formula 1 ďŹ nals are at 4:30 p.m., Sunday. Awards presentations will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday. Live entertainment is always a popular portion of the yearly Riverfest activities and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music is not to be missed. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e music begins with Faith and Family Night on Wednesday, April 27 and will feature perform-

ances by Josh Wilson and Micah Tyler. Texas Country will be the highlight this year and will feature performances by Casey Donahew, along with Mayeux and Broussard, on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, April 28. On Friday, April 29, Pat Green will be the headlining act with special performances by Cory Morrow at 8:30 p.m., and î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 7 p.m. On Saturday, April 30, guests will be treated to performances by the Tonalta School of Music at 4:30 p.m., followed by a trio of entertaining local acts as Alex Rozell performs at 6:30 p.m., JAG performs at 8 p.m., followed by a brief ďŹ reworks display, and the local party group Champagne Room closes out the night starting at 10:30 p.m., Saturday. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Might î&#x20AC;&#x201C;omas Carnival opens at 5 p.m., Wednesday, î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday and Friday; 10 a.m., Saturday, and noon, Sunday. Other activities on Saturday include an animal show at 11 a.m., Mexican Heritage Folkloric Dancers at noon, Cutest Baby Contest at 1 p.m., a martial arts demonstration at 2 p.m., and Danceworks at 3 p.m. A horseshoe tournament will be held starting at noon, Sunday and will be followed by a Washer Board Shoot-Out starting at 3 p.m., Sunday. A two-day ďŹ shing tournament is part of the weekend activities and begins at 6 a.m., Saturday, with weigh-in at 4 p.m., and then resumes at 6 a.m., Sunday, with weigh-in at 11 a.m. at Anceletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marina, followed by the awards ceremony. Visit pnriverfest.com for more information.

PORT ARTHUR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ronnie Milsap, one of the most popular and inďŹ&#x201A;uential performers of the 1970s and 80s, will headline the 13th Annual Gulf Coast Gala at Lamar State College Port Arthur. Milsap, as part of his farewell tour, will perform at the Gala on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center on the campus of LSCPA, 1800 Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring is always an exciting time when the Gala comes around but to have someone of the caliber of Ronnie Milsap performing is truly exciting,â&#x20AC;? LSCPA President Dr. Betty Reynard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e level of talent he possesses is unsurpassed. No doubt he will be amazing to see in person.â&#x20AC;? Milsap became country musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first successful blind singer and the biggest crossover artist of his generation, appealing to both country and pop music markets with hit songs that incorporated pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements. His biggest crossover hits include â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Was Almost Like a Songâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smoky Mountain Rainâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) No Gettinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Over Meâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Have Missed It for the Worldâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any Day Nowâ&#x20AC;?, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stranger in My Houseâ&#x20AC;?. He is credited with six Grammy Awards and 40 No. 1 country hits, third to George Strait and Conway Twitty. He has sold more than 35 million albums during his career and was selected for induction into the

Ronnie Milsap Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014. Born nearly blind due to a congenital disorder, Milsap was abandoned by his mother as an infant and raised by his grandparents in the Smoky Mountains. At the age of ďŹ ve, he was sent to the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, N.C. He eventually lost his remaining vision. When he was seven, his instructors began to notice his musical talents. Soon afterward, he began studying classical music and learned several instruments, mastering the piano. During his early years, as he struggled to make a name for himself on the music scene, he met and married Joyce Reeves. In the late 1960s and early 70s, Milsap worked as a session musician, playing for several wellknown artists. Among those was

Elvis Presley, with whom he played on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Cry Daddyâ&#x20AC;? in 1969 and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kentucky Rainâ&#x20AC;? in 1970. After a chance meeting with country music star Charley Pride in 1972, Milsap signed with RCA Nashville and released his ďŹ rst top 10 hit â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Hate Youâ&#x20AC;?, then following that with No. 1 singles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pure Loveâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Tell Me How the Story Endsâ&#x20AC;?, which won Milsap his ďŹ rst Grammy. In 1975, he scored another No. 1 with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daydreams About Night î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ingsâ&#x20AC;?. From 1976 to 1978, Milsap became one of country musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest stars, scoring seven No. 1 singles in a row, including the Grammy-winning â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a) Stand by My Woman Manâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;What A DiďŹ&#x20AC;erent Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Made in My Lifeâ&#x20AC;?. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e most signiďŹ cant of this series of hits was â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Was Almost Like A Songâ&#x20AC;? in 1977, which became his most successful single of the 1970s. Milsapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound shifted toward string-laden pop during the late 1970s which resulted in crossover success on the pop charts beginning in the early 1980s. In 1979, he had a No. 1 single, a Top 5 single, and a Top 10 single on the country charts.

From 1980 until 1983, he scored a series of 11 No. 1 singles. Milsapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greatest Hits album, released in 1980, included a new single, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smoky Mountain Rainâ&#x20AC;?, which became a No. 1 smash on the country charts. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e single peaked in the Top 40 on the pop music chart and also became the ďŹ rst of two Milsap songs to score No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Other crossover successes included the Top 5 pop single, â&#x20AC;&#x153;(î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) No Gettinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Over Meâ&#x20AC;?, and two Top 20 songs in â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Have Missed It For the Worldâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any Day Nowâ&#x20AC;?, the latter which lasted ďŹ ve weeks at No. 1 on Billboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adult Contemporary chart. He also had some success with â&#x20AC;&#x153;He Got Youâ&#x20AC;?. All four songs reached No. 1 on the country music charts. While the performance by Milsap will be the highlight of the Gala, the black-tie event also features a meal prior to the music. Various levels of sponsorships are available to help the eďŹ&#x20AC;orts of the college with individual tickets and tables available for purchase. For sponsorships, tickets or information, call 409-9846262.

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Deaths and Memorials

Margaret Louviere Orange Margaret Louviere, 95, of Orange, passed away Monday, April 25, at e Meadows Nursing facility in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. O ffi c i at i n g will be the Rev. Ed Rawls of Silver Oaks Baptist Church in Orange and the Rev. Tommy Anthony from McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Born in Vinton, Nov. 29, 1920, she was the daughter of Charlie and Ellen Mosier. She attended and graduated from Orangefield Schools. She was the last surviving member of the Orangefield High School Class of 1938. After graduation she moved to Port Arthur to attend Cosmetology School. She didn’t work in Port Arthur very long when she met and married Lionel Louviere in 1943. Lionel was stationed in Victoria, in the Army Air Corps. He later transferred to Enid, Ok., where they lived until July of 1945. eir first child, Mike, was born in November of 1945. Lionel was discharged in January of 1946 and they moved to the Orange area. Daughter, Sue, was born five years later. Margaret worked for J.C. Penney’s as the credit and catalogue manager, the rift and Gift Shop in downtown Orange and as a Docent for Heritage House Museum. After her retirement she spent time knitting, crocheting, and tatting. She made and donated many cap and bootee sets through the years for new babies at Orange Hospital. Recently she was still knitting and crocheting items for Orange Christian Services’ clients. She also frequently baked banana bread and fed employees at Granger Chevrolet. Until November of 2015 she lived alone at Optimist Village Apartments where she resided for 10 years. She enjoyed her independence and friendships from her neighbors there. A lifelong Baptist, she was a member of McDonald Baptist Church. Her strong faith helped her become a three time cancer survivor; something she took great pride in. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lionel J. Louviere; sister, Jimmie Huff; brother-in-law, omas E. Huff; great-uncle, Dan Belile and sonin-law, Dan Ryder. Margaret is survived by her children, Mike Louviere and and Sue Ryder, both of Orange; grandchildren, Mike Louviere and wife Ruth, of Buna, Lesley Bearden and husband Gary, of Fannett, Kate Kalstein and husband Jon, of Denver, CO and Megan Gerald and husband Brandon, of Alvin; great-grandchildren, Emily, Tyler, Victoria, Angela, Parker, Quinn and Payton and her nephew, Charlie Huff and wife Grace, of Orange. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to “Live Wire” Senior Group and McDonald Memorial Baptist Church or to Orange County Historical Society at P.O. Box 1345, Orange, TX 77631.

Shirley Champine Orange e Celebration of Life for Mrs. Shirley Jean Champine, 77, of Orange will be Saturday, April 30, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Fun e r a l Home. Visitation will be from 9:00am-11:00 am at the church. She died April 20, at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. A native of Marshall, she resided in Orange 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Champine, Sr. of

Orange; sons, Willie “Bug” Champine of Huntsville and Daniel “Corky” Champine, Jr. of Orange; daughter, Traci Champine of Orange and several grandchildren. Oﬀer sympathy expressions at sparrowfuneralhome.com.

Helen Myers Orange Helen “Billie” Myers, 85, of Orange, passed away April 25, at her home in Orange. Funeral services will be at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, April 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Offic i ating will be Deacon Keith Fontenot . Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 10:30 AM. Born in Chicago, Il, Jan. 12, 1931, she was the daughter of Robert Williams and Josephine Klatt Williams. Billie was a book keeper for Market Basket and Joanie and Joel’s Shoes. She also was a volunteer at the VA in Orange. She was a sergeant for the United States Marine Corp and was a very tenacious and strong willed woman. She was a member of the American Legion Post 250 in Bridge City. She lived and died her way. Billie was an avid gardener and loved her kids and grandkids very much. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and one brother. She is survived by her children, John Roy Myers and wife Susan of Beaumont, Tim Myers and wife, Suzie of Hamshire, Leslie Myers Carmona of Beaumont, Diane Myers ibodeaux of Hamshire and Lynn Myers Mann and husband, Robert of Mauriceville, all previously from Groves; grandchildren, Josh Myers, John Dugan Myers, Brinn Hemingway, Megan Griffin, Clint Mann, Taylor Carmona and Cullen Mann; great-grandchildren, Robert Timothy Myers, Gavin Myers, Laneigh Mann, Cannon Griffin, Payslee Mann and Chloe Mann. She has one surviving sister, Mari Debaco of Chicago. Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Myers, Taylor Carmona, Clint Mann, Cullen Mann, John Dugan Myers and Michael Reilly. Honorary pallbearer will be Roger Walker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion, Post #250, P.O. Box 1561, Bridge City, TX 77611.

Mary Bilbo Orange Mary Louise Bilbo, 77 of Orange, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, April 24, just six weeks after the passing of the love of her life, Ralph Bilbo. Ser vices will be at 1 1 : 0 0 AM, ursday, April 28, at Dorman Funeral Home, with Pastor Frank Young from Bethel Baptist Church oﬃciating . Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:008:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, at Dorman Funeral Home. Mary was born ursday, Oct. 13, 1938 in Port Arthur, to the late Mary (Guagliardo) Falcon and Percy Falcon. She retired from Walmart after 18 years as a sales associate. Mary’s outgoing personality was one that allowed her to make friends wherever she went. She loved people and never met a stranger. Mary loved listening to music and especially enjoyed dancing with Ralph, the man she dearly loved. Family was a huge part of Mary’s life and she always loved being able to spend time with them. She is preceded in death by her parents, the love of her life who she spent 28 wonderful years with and her brother Tommy Falcon. ose left to cherish her memory include her son, Bill Hudson

of Orange; two daughters Denay Hudson and her husband, Dean and Jennifer Fleming and her husband Johnny, all of Orange; brother Terry Falcon and wife, Phyllis of Buna; sisters Betty Rayburn and husband, Bob of Simi Valley, Ca, Judy Waldrep of Warren and Alice Outhouse and her husband, David of Bridge City; grandchildren Lisa Grimm, Matthew Miller, Jacob Hudson, Colby Hudson and Stacy Roy and her husband, Josh. Mary had eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family that will miss her dearly. e family would like to thank the staﬀ of Compassion Hospice for their loving support and professional care during the last days.

Jeff Holland Houston Jeff M. Holland, 50, of Houston, passed away April 22. A memorial gathering will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., ursday, April 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at St. P a u l ’ s U n i t e d Methodist Church, 5501 Main St, Houston. Offic i ating will be the Rev. Emily Everett. Jeff was born in Peoria, Il, Oct. 18, 1965. He was a member of the Orange City Council from 2008-2012 and served as Mayor Pro Temp in 2011. He was a Boy Scout leader, a volunteer fireman and an avid golfer. Jeff went through boot camp at age 35 to join the United States Naval Construction Force, e Seabees. He enjoyed watching Aggie football with his wife, spending time at the lake house, building and fixing things and he loved his children dearly. More than anything else in this world, Jeff loved to make people laugh. He was never without a new joke in his arsenal. His children will always remember his “dad jokes”. He was so proud of his new blended family and he loved being “Step-Jeff ” to his adoring stepdaughters. His blended family also included Beatrice, his constant canine companion. “Bea” loved her human Jeff and had claimed him as hers the moment she met him. With all of his accomplishments and talents, Jeff ’s greatest contribution to this world was the joy and laughter than he brought to all of our lives. He was preceded in death by his brother, Buster Mayea and his grandmother, Annie Nell Cates. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Holland of Houston; mother, Jo Ann Holland of Kountze; children, Jeffrey Holland, Tommy Holland and Avery Holland, all of Orange; step-children Maggie and Hallie Ramirez of Houston and daughter, Brittany and husband, Blake Walter of Fannett. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Mary and Mike McCann, Charles and Toni Cates, E.C. and Nancy Cates, Norman and Sherry Cates and Bill “Son” Cates; cousin, Mark McCann; a niece and nephew and numerous cousins.

Dean Sechler Orange Dean Sechler, 93, of Orange, passed away Sunday, April 24, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., April 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Offic i ating will be the Rev. Mike Umbenhaur of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Born in Franklin, Pa, Aug. 24, 1922, he was the son of Harry Sechler and Kathleen Graham. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. Dean worked in the refineries in Franklin before transferring to Atlantic Refinery

in Port Arthur, where he retired in 1987 and moved to Orange. As a young man, Dean played trumpet for the “Rocky Grove Band”. He was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Orange where he worked in the soup kitchen and played bingo at nursing homes. He also built the candelabra used in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. He enjoyed playing golf and was a skilled wood worker at building furniture, wooden model ships, and airplanes. Dean coached little league baseball, loved traveling, collecting clocks, doing yard work, reading, doing his daily biblical studies, and needlepoint. He was a strategic domino and card player and enjoyed antique collecting with his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Evelyn Sechler; children, Stan Sechler, Kim Sechler and wife Beth and Joan arp; grandchildren, Aaron, Nick, Caleb, Ben, Sam and Ronnie; great grandchildren, David, Adi, Eli, Hazel, Isaac and Emelia; and his sister, Maxine Holmes and husband, Dick. Serving as pallbearers will be Caleb Sechler, Ben Sechler, Sam Sechler and Ronnie arp. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 902 West Green, Orange, TX 77631.

Kathleen Colvin Orange Kathleen Elsie Colvin, 76, of Orange passed away at her home, Saturday, April 23. She was born in South Gate, CA to Howard Elmer and Florence Josephine (Warman) Dey. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband of 35 years, L. Benard Colvin of Orange; daughter, Meredith Colvin of Houston; son, Brett Collins and wife, Mindy of Washington; step children, Deborah Colvin of Chiapas, Mexico, Mike Colvin of Nederland, Joel Colvin of Houston and Rachael Kitchens and husband, John of Oregon; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. e family requests that any donations be made in Kathleen’s name to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, TX 77704 or to the Southeast Texas Food Bank, 3845 S ML King Jr. Parkway, Beaumont, TX 77705. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Barbara Welch Corpus Christi

PM, Wednesday, April 27, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Bickham officiating. Interment will follow at Barrow Family Cemetery in Fields, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 27, at Dorman Funeral Home. Gary was born May 25, 1962 in Houston, to William Russell and Beatrice Barrow Rumby. He had been a long time resident of Orange and worked with Gulf States Power Plant in Bridge City. Gary loved music and playing his guitar. Survivors include parents; brother, Russell Rumby and Joyce Swan of Hillister and sister, Carol Rowley and her husband Jack of Hemphill, as well as six nieces and nephews; Tana White and husband Nicky of Moss Bluff, LA, De’ann Fontenot of Lake Charles, LA, Max Holtzclaw of Moss Bluff, Chans Miller of Orange Johnai Miller of Lake Charles and Casie Clennon and her husband Devin of League City.

Jesse Nation Jr. Orange Jesse “J.W.” Nation, Jr., 78, of West Orange, passed away April 23, in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, April 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. Daniel Ray of Maranatha Christian Center in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 10:00 AM. Born in Orange, on April 6, 1938, he was the son of Jesse Wade Nation, Sr. and Virgetta (Delano) Nation. Jesse was a member of the Maranatha Christian Center. He was also a member of the Lion’s Club, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Texas, he was an Orange Noon Optimist and he was on the board of the West Orange Water Department. Jesse was retired from the Levingston Ship Building and he was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Travis W. Nation and Lowell Nation. He is survived by his wife, Melba M. Nation; brothers, Roy E. Nation, Sr. and Donald A. Nation; nieces and nephews; many step-children, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Alice Roberts Orange

Barbara Chisum Welch, 84, of Corpus Christi and former resident of Orange, passed away April 18, in Corpus Christi. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Born in M e x i a , Sept. 22, 1931, she was the daughter of Tolbert and Mary Katherine Chisum. Barbara graduated from Lutcher Stark High School. She was a former Miss Woodville and participated in the Miss Texas contest. She worked as an LVN at Pinehurst Nursing and Rehab as well as several facilities and private care in Corpus Christi. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Edith Barclay, Mozell Briggs, Ozella Francis, Eola Palmer, George Chisum, Bob Chisum and Evelyn Beeson. She is survived by her children, Tom Shelton, Jr. and Jonathan Fannin; siblings, Rusty Chisum, Tolbert Chisum and Eugene Chisum, as well as numerous nieces and nephews Serving as pallbearers were Tom Shelton, Jr., Jonathan Fannin, Gordon Pizzey, Dicky O’Quain, John Robert Morris and Eugene Chisum.

Alice Beall Roberts, age 75 of Orange, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, at Vidor Health & Rehab. Graveside services were Saturday, April 23, at Forest Lawn in West Orange. Alice was born on Nov. 4, 1940 in N a c o g doches, to Nuland Bush and Bertha Mae McLain Bush. Alice had been a long time resident of the Orange area and worked as a desk clerk with Holiday Inn. She enjoyed doing puzzles, cleaning and reading her bible. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nuland and Bertha Mae Bush. One son, Roger Glen Roberts and one brother, Bo Bush. Survivors include her three sons, Billy Roberts and his wife Tammy of Groves, Ricky Roberts of Orange and Charlie Roberts and his wife Kim of Bridge City; step-daughter, Vicki Mowery of Little Cypress and a brother Wallace Bush of Nacogdoches; six grandchildren, Dana Sabia, Blane Roberts, Colby Roberts, David Roberts, Cody Roberts and Ty Roberts; one step grandson, Trey Rhodes, as well as nine great grandchildren and her special friend, Freda Lynch of Orange.

Gary Rumby Orange

Tiffani Hughes Orange

Gary Dean Rumby, age 53 of Orange passed away peacefully Friday, April 22, at Pinehurst Nursing Home in Orange. Services will be at 2:00

Tiﬀani Danielle Hughes, 30, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, April 19, in New Orleans. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, April 25, at St.

Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Joseph P. Daleo. Interment followed at St. Mary Cemetery. Born in Orange, May 31, 1985, she was the daughter of William R. “Bill” Hughes, Jr. a n d Michelle Hughes. Tiffani was a self-emp l o y e d artist. She attended St. M a r y Catholic School and graduated with honors in 2003 from West Orange-Stark High School. In her high school years, Tiffani was an honor graduate and excelled in choir, drama, softball and soccer, as well as UIL literary competitions. Tiffani had a passion for theater and participated in many Orange Community Player productions. She loved being a first born child of her large family. Her brothers lovingly called her their oldest partner in crime. Tiffani graduated from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Oh. and was always hungry for knowledge. She was an avid reader and an accomplished writer, artist and musician. Tiffani touched many lives with her kindness, compassion, humility and witty sense of humor. She had an amazing smile and had a sparkle in her beautiful brown eyes. Tiffani is survived by her husband, Patrick Dennison; parents, Michelle Hughes and Bill and Anna Hughes; grandparents, Martha Hughes and Paul and Shelia Vaughan; brothers, Jake Hughes, Michael Chalambaga, Delis Chalambaga, Will Hughes, John Hughes, Nathan Hughes and Kolbe Hughes; and sister, Jessica Hughes. Tiffani dearly loved all of her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Honoring Tiffani as pallbearers were her brothers. Honorary pallbearers were Blake Clingaman and Kolbe Hughes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary School Foundation at 2600 Bob Hall Rd. Orange, TX 77630 or to NEDAwalk.org.

Mary Hartley Orange Mary Frances Chretien Rasmussen Hartley, 88, of Orange, passed away April 20, in Houston. Funeral services were Saturday, April 23, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Offici ating was the Rev. John Warren. Burial was to follow at Everg r e e n Cemetery in Orange. Born in Houston, Dec. 26, 1927, she was the daughter of John Hamilton and Anna (Pointer) Chretien. Mary Frances graduated from omas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, in 1946 and was a member of the Red Hussars Drum and Bugle Corp. She went on to Lamar Junior College in Beaumont and graduated in 1949 from Jefferson Davis Hospital School of Medical Technology. She married Robert L. (Bob) Rasmussen in 1950 and they moved to Orange in 1952. Mary Frances became a member of First United Methodist Church in Orange in 1952 and served on many committees, including being a founding member of e Altar Guild, e Joy Group, and Fidelis Sunday School Class. She was a member of Service League of Orange since 1956 where she served as president twice, and a Life Master in Bridge. In 1983, she married Kenneth A. Hartley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Robert L. Rasmussen, D.D.S. and Kenneth A. Hartley; son, Richard Robert Rasmussen and brother, Robert Chretien, D.D.S. Mary Frances is survived by her children, Anne Edwards and husband Boyd, of Orange, Carl Rasmussen and wife Melissa, of Canyon Lake and Macy Jones and husband Don, of College Station; step-children, Cindy Rasch and husband Lynden and Lindy Pitre and husband James; grand-

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American Legion to hold fish fry American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will hold a fried ﬁsh plate lunch fund raiser from 11 am-1 pm on ursday, May. 5. e plates are $8 and will consist of fried ﬁsh, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon on Wednesday, May 4 and before 9 am, ursday, May 5 for orders and deliveries.

Arrington to speak at OC Historical Society

e Orange County Historical Society will have its second quarterly program on May 3, at 6:30 pm, on the second ﬂoor of the Lamar-Orange Library. J.B. Arrington, owner of JB’s Barbecue will be the guest speaker. He will speak on events in his lie and selected episodes of Orange history. e public is invited.

Local artist featured at Lake Charles show Orange artist C. Delle Bates will be featured during the Lake Charles Spring Art Walk Friday, April 29, from 5-9 pm. He will have 66 works on display in the third ﬂoor of the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center during the free exhibition with reception.

BCISD to hold employment recruitment fair

Bridge City Independent School District will be holding a recruiting fair for the food service, custodial, and transportation departments. Interested individuals should come to the Administration Building, 1031 W. Roundbunch Rd., Tuesday, May 10, between 8-10 am, to start the application process. Please bring your current driver’s license and social security card with you.

BCHS Alumni sets calendar of events

BCHS Homecoming 2016 has been set for Friday, Oct. 7. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. e 1966 Texas State Football Champions will be recognized during pre-game ceremonies. is year marks the 50th anniversary of this achievement. e Classic Cardinal Reunion for all 50+ year graduates will be Saturday, October 8th. e class of 1966 joins this prestigious group this year. Of course, all alumni are welcome to attend this event.

Shangri La to host family stroll, movie

Shangri La Gardens invites you to join in the fun for a delightful spring evening with Family Stroll and a Movie: A Bug’s Life on Saturday, May 7. Bring the entire family for an evening stroll through the gardens and enjoy an outdoor feature ﬁlm favorite all about the life of a bug. Guests may set up lawn chairs or spread a blanket, have some popcorn, and enjoy a movie with the family. Glow-in-the-dark items will be available for purchase and the Star and Crescent Moon Cafe will be open for guests to select from a special menu for the occasion. Begin the stroll through the

gardens at 6:30 pm and relax for the ﬁlm beginning at 8:00 pm. Before the movie begins, view ten of David Rogers’ Big Bugs as the last light of day fades. Journey through to discover the amazing creations of the artist that are made from found wood and other natural materials. Track down these large creatures seeking shelter in their natural habitats. Family Stroll and a Movie is included with general admission. Stark Cultural Members free. Adults (age 18-64) $8.00 Seniors (age 65 and up) $5.00 Youth (age 4-17) $5.00 Toddler (age 3 and under) Free Members Free For more information, visit, shangrilagardens.org.

Jefferson offers free show ‘Purple Rain’

e Jeﬀerson eatre in Beaumont will show Prince’s move “Purple Rain” on ursday, April 28, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open at 6 pm and tickets are free at the Beaumont Civic Center box oﬃce.

WOS Elementary holds Kinder Round-Up

West Orange – Stark Elementary will hold Kindergarten Round Up Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the WO-S Elementary School Library, 2605 MLK Drive, Orange. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 in order to enroll. Registration questions can be directed to . In order to enroll a student for 2016 - 2017 classes, parents should bring the following documents: • Student birth certiﬁcate • Student social security card • Student immunization record • Proof of residence West Orange – Cove students who currently attend North Early Learning Center are automatically enrolled.

American Legion 49, Auxiliary elect officers

e annual election of American Legion Post 49 and Auxiliary oﬃcers will be held on ursday, May 12, at 7 pm, at the post home, 108 Green Ave., Orange. All members are encouraged to attend this event and vote for the oﬃcers of their choice for the 2016-2017 term. Be prepared to show your 2016 membership card of a receipt for your 2016 dues.

cooking camp offers a wonderful opportunity for children to learn hands on how to prepare and cook meals, while learning kitchen skills, proper sanitation, menu development and nutrition. e kids will also participate in a food challenge on the fourth day of the camp. e day camp is open to youth ages 8-14, with a limit of 60 kids. e camp is filling up fast, so please call 882-7010 now to secure reservations for your child. e camp will be held June 13-17, 10 am-2 pm, at the Orange County Convention & Expo Center. Cost is $40 per child and covers snacks, apron and all supplies needed. Release form along with payment must be received by June 3. You are encouraged to register your children early as the class will fill quickly.

LCM CISD schedules meeting regarding federal programs and special education

A meeting will be held at the Little CypressMauriceville CISD Education Center (at the Special Programs building on the corner of MLK and FM 1130) at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4, to give representatives of private schools and parents who homeschool their children the opportunity to participate in planning and consultation for the federal Title 1 Part A and Title 2 Part A. We will also be discussing which eligible private school students will receive special education services, the services to be provided, how and where the services will be provided and how the services provided will be evaluated. For more information, contact Jody Slaughter at at 883-2232, ext. 2730.

A Fresh Start to a Healthier You

Susan Garrison, Better Living for Texans Program Assistant for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will be offering these free classes for all adults. Participants will receive support of friends, confidence to cook healthy meals for your children and family, practical cooking and shopping trips, handy kitchen tools and recipes for success in the kitchen. Classes will be held May 4 at 10:30 am at the City of Orange Neighborhood Facility Building, 303 N. 8th St. in Orange. It is important to attend all classes to receive the full educational benefit.To reserve your spot call 882-7010.

BC Chamber holds annual golf tournament

e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce & Historical Museum will hold its 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 16. e tournament Red Cross to honor Ross, Eva Smith will take place at Babe Zaharias Golf Course loe American Red Cross of Southeast and Deep cated at 3500 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port East Texas will hold it’s 28th Annual Hurricane Arthur. is will be a four-person scramble and the Party Friday, May 6, honoring Ross and Eva Smith. cost is $60 per person. e players package inFor more information on tickets and sponsorcludes: green fee, cart, food, beverages and door ships, go to: or contact Kari Fenner at http://amerprizes. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 ican.redcross.org/coctailsandcamo or contact Kari and include a tee box sign as well as event and postFenner at 409-782-9121 or event recognition. Sponsorships are open to Bridge kari.fenner@redcross.org.

City Chamber members and non-members. All proceeds will beneﬁt the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and Historical Museum (former Prairie View Teacherage). For more information, call 7355671 or visit www.bridgecitychamber.com.

Earl Thomas III free football camp

Seattle Seahawks’ Safety, Earl omas III will be holding his free football skill camp, June 24-25, from 8 am-12 pm, at the West Orange-Stark High School Dan Hooks Stadium, 1400 Newton St., West Orange. e camp is open to ages 6-18 years of age. Campers should be dropped off at 8 am and picked up at the stadium at noon both days. Prizes and awards will be given out Saturday. All campers should wear black shorts, camp tshirt (will be provided). Make sure to include your size when signing up for the camp. T-shirts need to be picked up ursday, June 23, from 1-3 pm at the Dan R Hooks Stadium concession stand. Deadline for sign up for all campers is ursday, April 8. is will ensure correct t-shirt sizes. Registration forms should be returned in person to one of the following places: WOS Athletic Office; WOS Campuses; LCM High School Athletic Office; Western and Southern Insurance in Beaumont; Personality Place in Mauriceville; Laverne Joseph, 221-2215; Lisa Hair Salon, 1408 10th St.; Keith Wolfe, State Farm Insurance, 2431 MLK and KOGT on Meeks Dr. ey can also be mailed to Earl V omas III Football Skill Camp, 5270 Tomcat Trail, Orange, Tx., 77632. you can also call 7453119 or 779-6736 for registration forms.

Extension office to offer landowner series

e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is having a series of classes called the Landowner Series. is course will teach you the basics of how to maintain a ranch or a farm. e class dates and topics are: June 25, Rainwater Harvesting, 8:30 am is registration and starts at 9:00 am, $50 per person; May 17, Horticulture Production, 6-8 pm; July: To be announced. e cost is $80 for the whole series or $25 per class unless stated otherwise. Classes will be held at the Extension Oﬃce located in the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, Hwy 1442 in Orange. Please call the Extension oﬃce to sign up at 882-7010.

Cancer Support and Information Group

Everyone has been aﬀected by cancer one way or another. Learn how people are beating cancer. Take control of your life. Join Sheila Brock Hidalgo and Dr. Albert Pugh every Tuesday at 6:30 PM., at Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange. ere is no cost and it’s open to the public.

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The Eighth Annual Law Day Art Contest was held last week at the Beaumont Federal Building. Orangefield High School had three of the twelve finalists. The art of all the finalists will be framed and will hang in the Court Rooms and hallways for one year. Pictured from left are Law Day art contest winners, Sable Reynolds, Kinley McFarlin and Tierney Rice. As a Finalist, Tierney Rice was presented a check for $50. Kinley McFarlin was another finalist also being presented a check for $50.00. Winning Second Place, and a check for $750.00, was sophomore, Sable Reynolds. The Orangefield art teacher is Ms. Sherry Windham.

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Bridge City Lady Cardinals Undefeated Dist. 24 Champions Head Into The Playoffs

Super Fishing

Weekend COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

The pro anglers fishing the first qualifying tournament of the year on the Elite Redfish Circuit are back on Sabine. The Pt. Arthur Convention Center will host this event, but the anglers will be plying the same waters they fished in the Classic hosted out of Orange only two weeks ago. The tournament kicks off Friday morning. Even with the benefit of having fished the area so recently, I don’t see the winner posting a heavier winning weight than Clark Jordan brought to the scales.I do, however, look for more anglers to limit for two reasons. While we continue to get far more rain than we need, the saltier incoming tides are now more responsible for higher water than excessive rainwater and flooding.We have been all over the marshes over the past week and the water could not be prettier. Secondly, a large percentage of the field was thrown a last minute curve ball at the Captain’s meeting when they were told that that much of the water they had scouted in Louisiana all week was posted and off limits for the tournament. Their first day of competition was unexpectedly reduced to another day of scouting and three days of big winds only compounded the problem. Some of the panic was due to misinterpretation or poor communication as they avoided areas on Day 1 that they could have legally fished. Some of that was cleared up after the initial weigh-in and the weights improved after that. I have no idea what is behind the problem, but I have guided in this ecosystem for over forty years and I have seen more new posted signs this week alone than I have seen in all of those years combined. After having to cancel the March tourney due to flooding, The Triangle Tailchasers took advantage of picture perfect weather and hosted a record breaking tournament out of Anclet’s Marina last Saturday.The club welcomed several new members as well and I feel certain that the winning weights garnered the attention of the COLBURN PAGE 2B

The Bridge City Lady Cardinals gather around home plate on Saturday as freshman Abby Anderson flies in from her first homerun of the season. The Lady Cardinals defeated Hardin-Jefferson 8-4 on Saturder to polish an unblemished season. This Friday Bridge City embarks on their journey toward the state championship with a one game winner-take-all against Cleveland. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

STAFF REPORT FOR THE RECORD

The Bridge City Lady Cardinals (28-2, 12-0) put the finishing touches on a spectacular season on Saturday defeating Hardin-Jefferson 8-4 to head into play-offs the undefeated champions of Dist. 244A. On Friday the No. 3 ranked Lady Cardinals begin their march toward the state softball championship in a one game winner-take-all bout with the Cleveland Lady Indians.

The game will be held at Summer Creek High School, 1400 Weckford Blvd. in Houston at 7 pm. The Lady Cardinals are led by first year head coach Kayla Gallardo and a flock of senior red birds that include Baili Thibodaux, Ashton Sezer, Hannah Carpenter, Bailee Bacon and Faith Kaufman. Sophomore pitcher Kassidy Wilbur has propelled Bridge City on the hill with 178 strike-outs and keeping opponents to a .136 batting average.

At the plate Wilbur has been astonishing with 10 home runs and batting a team-high .443 average. Backing up Wilbur at pitcher is freshman Peyton Trapp who has 10 wins under her belt and a 1.86 ERA. The Lady Cardinals are solid in every position with juniors Meagan Sourdellia at first base and Abby Faulk at second. Rounding out the team is sophomore catcher Lauren Groom and infielder Maggie Garcia, freshmen

Caitlin Denison is on third, freshman Faith Kaufman in left field and freshman outfielder Abby Anderson is also backup catcher. After 10 years this will be the final playoff run of many for Lady Cardinals assistant coach George Navarro. Navarro who began coaching Bridge City softball in 2006 when his daughters became Lady Cardinals will be stepping asside at the end of the season. Navarro’s dedication has been a cornerstone of BC softball.

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Bridge City Lady Cardinal pitcher Kassidy Wilbur winds up to deliver a pitch against Hardin Jefferson on Saturday. Covering third base in Lady Cardinal freshman Caitlin Dennison. The 8-4 victory closed out the Dist. 24 season with a 12-0 record going into the playoffs against Cleveland on Friday. RECORD PHOTOS: Tishy Bryant

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visiting Elite anglers. Kevin and Michael Vaughan absolutely blew a field of very good local anglers away with a three fish stringer that weighed 25.77 pounds anchored by a 9.30 kicker fish. Those totals are even more impressive considering the fact that the club allows only a 27-inch maximum length. Corey Sattler and Tim Thompson had to settle for second place finishing four pounds off the pace with a very solid 21.69 pound catch. The top five teams all finished with 20-pound plus catches and it took an eighteen pound catch just to finish in the Top 10. The tournament produced not only records for heaviest stringer and largest fish, but five fish over eight pounds were weighed in for the Big Fish side pot as well.It should come as little surprise that the Vaughans now own both records based on their past per-

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formances. Jim Morrissey, the individual that diligently records and documents the results of every event reported that in looking over the top ten weights posted since 2014, the Vaughans own three of them. Robbie and Justin Trahan’s 23.26- pound record catch lasted two years and this new weight will be even harder to chase down.If nothing else, you know who you have to beat to win a Tailchaser tournament. The club once again thanked their sponsors and supporters which include not only the folks at Ancelet’s, but Sarge’s Custom Rods, Neches River Wood Works and Del Pappas. Aside from the prize money the Tailchaser Club also gave away seven Yeti Ramblers as door prizes. I don’t know how Sealy’s annual Big Bass Splash could possibly fly under the radar, but at the very least it received less local attention than usual.

The irony lies in the fact that for the first time in the history of the event, a lady angler took home the first place trophy, boat, truck and check. Tonya Woytasczyk of Dayton slid a huge 12.04 pound largemouth over the side of her boat on the opening day and hung onto the lead for the remainder of the weekend. No one ever gave her winning bass a serious challenge as Mike Gibbs of Hemphill finished second with a 9.77 pound bass. While the Dayton angler’s performance was the highlight of the tournament, Fred McMahon left his fellow competitors feeling very good about the bass fishing community as well.After winning a Triton boat in a drawing, he gave it to another competitor, Albert Jenkins, after learning that he had fished the entire tournament off a dock, not a boat like everyone else. Wonderful gesture and a great ending to a fabulous fishing weekend!

Lady Cardinal pitcher Kassidy Wilbur stares down a batter before winding up to pitch against Hardin Jefferson on Saturday. The undefeated Lady Cardinals now head into the state playoffs.

Congratulations To Kelsey Smith Our Future LU Track Star

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WO-S boys capture track title, girls 2nd By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

Chances are the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry will have bounced the Houston Rockets and James Hardin out of the playoffs.

Will HS pitch count work in Texas? KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

I remember when I was a little kid growing up in Upstate New York and my father would come home from work at exactly 3:50 p.m. every day like clockwork. Before he sat down to drink the fresh cup of coffee my mother had perked and poured for him, he’d ask me if I wanted to throw some when he finished his traditional cup of coffee. What he meant was that he was asking me if I wanted to pitch to his catcher’s mitt— something I never remember ever saying no to. We would do this in our backyard, which began to look like a ball field rather than a yard, two or three times during the week and at least once on the weekend. Although my father had no coaching experience, he knew exactly when I had enough and would ask my mother to pour him another cup of coffee. is practice went on for years and as I grew older he had to resort to having a

sponge in his huge catcher’s mitt. If the weather was a bit cold or damp, Dad wouldn’t even ask me if I wanted to throw some. en one day when I was 14 years old, my father informed me that I’d have to ﬁnd another catcher because my fast ball was moving all over the place and he was afraid of taking one on the wrist or worse. But if there was one thing I never had, it was a sore arm. However I was more interested in playing shortstop and third base because I loved to hit. So I put pitching on the back burner, just throwing every now and then in Babe Ruth League and Connie Mack League and playing third base when I wasn’t pitching. at held true when I was in high school where I started during my freshman year. During the summers, I was asked to play in the Schenectady Twilight League, which consisted of former professional baseball players, area coaches and college baseball players who were home for the summer. However, I probably was only one of a handful of high school players. I continued playing in the Twilight League in the summers after high school when I was the starting third baseman for McNeese State, but went back to the mound where I had success against those more experienced

players. And still I never had a sore arm. When I returned to McNeese for my sophomore year I informed our coach that I had pitched all summer long and would like to be member of the Cowboys’ staff. He agreed and told me a team cannot have too many pitchers. So I finished my four-year career as a member of the McNeese pitching staff and as an all-conference third baseman. And I still never had a sore arm. Last week the University Interscholastic League’s medical advisory committee recommended a proposal to limit pitch counts and require a specific number of days’ rest for high school pitchers between outings. According to the Houston Chronicle, the legislative council could adopt it in June, although the measure is more likely a year away from being implemented if it gets approved. “e maximum number of pitches recommended in a day is 95 for pitchers ages 14-16 and 110 for those17-19. e proposal also allows a pitcher to be back on the mound the next day if he threw 30 or fewer pitches,” the article points out. “A day’s rest would be required after 31-45 pitches, two days after 46-65 pitches, three See KORNER, PAGE 4B

Following two days of highly competitive track and field action, the West Orange-Stark Mustangs captured the boys District 24-4A championship on its home track. e District 24-4A Track and Field contest, originally scheduled for Silsbee High School, was instead held at West OrangeStark High School following a reshuffling of the schedule. e field events were held on Tuesday, April 12, while the running finals were held on ursday, April 14. e top four individuals in each event advanced to the Area round, which was to be held ursday, April 21, at Huffman-Hargrave High School in Huffman. Unfortunately, heavy rains plagued Southeast Texas this past week and the decision was made to cancel the Area Round track meet and take the top two finishers from each event from District 23 and District 24 and let them advance to the Regional Track Meet. e Class 4A Regional Track Meet will be held Friday, April

29, and Saturday, April 30, at Bowers Stadium on the campus os Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. e meet will be held along with the Class 5A Regional Track Meet. Below are the District 24-4A Track and Field results and those who qualified to advance to the Area meet. After field events on April 12, the Mustangs were in fifth place in the seven-team field with just 23 points, but the Mustangs runners dominated the running events to capture the district title. In the boys 400-meter relay, the Mustangs relay team won the gold medal with a time of 43.27 seconds. e Bobcats relay team placed fourth with a time of 44.97 second. Edward Doan of Bridge City won the boys 800 meters in a time of 2:06.12, while Kevin Richard of West Orange-Stark finished second in 2:07.46 and Roberto Baeza of Little CypressMauriceville finished fourth in 2:11.67. Hunter Denton of Bridge City added another medal to his tally See TRACK, PAGE 4B

The Sun Chiefs of Faulkner State CC won their division championship and will go into the ACCC Softball tournament Friday as a number one seed. Two former Bobcats, Ashton Gautreaux (left) at 3rd base and Gabby Kespelher at pitcher, have represented Texas well in Alabama. Gautreaux finished the season with a .400 batting average, with 56 RBIs and 10 homeruns. Kespelher, who earned Pitcher of the Week three times, led the conference with 28 wins and 243 strikeouts. Their games will be streamed through the ACCC Athletics Softball web site.

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Track for the competition with a first place finish in the boys 400 meters in 51.81 seconds. Kevin Richard of WO-S was second in 52.69 seconds, and Antonio Richard of WO-S placed third in 53.02 seconds. In the boys 100 meters, Dylan Westbrook of Orangefield won the silver medal with a second place finish in 11.09 seconds. Hunter Denton finished in third place in 11.17 seconds and Keion Hancock of WO-S placed fourth in 11.21 seconds. Rufus Joseph claimed the gold medal in the boys 110 meter hurdles with a time of 15.64 seconds, while LC-M hurdler Gage Spence claimed the bronze medal in 16.42 seconds. In the 800-meter relay, the Mustangs relay team finished in second place with a time of 1:31.10 and the LC-M relay team finished in fourth place in a time of 1:34.55. e Mustangs used a one-two punch in the 300 meter hurdles to add to its point total on the day as Chaka Watson won the event in a time of 40.94 seconds, and his WO-S teammate, Rufus Joseph, finished in second place in 42.04 seconds. Gage Spence of LC-M finished in fourth place in 42.69 seconds. Cardinals sprinter Hunter Denton won the silver medal in the boys 200 meters race in a time of 22.75 seconds, just ahead of Dylan Westbrook of Orangefield who finished in third place in 22.93 seconds. Orange County distance runners swept the medals in the 1600 meters race as Rayce Piper of LC-M won the event in 4:45.07. He was followed by fellow LC-M teammate Eli Peveto, who placed second, in a time of 4:46.05. Bridge City’s Kyler Morse placed third with a time of 4:50.27. In the final event of the track meet, the Mustangs dominated the 1600 meter relay as the relay team won the event with a time of 3:33.18, which was three seconds ahead of the Orangefield relay team which finished in second place in 3:36.18. e LC-M relay team was close behind in third place in 3:36.42. e field events were held on Tuesday, April 12. In the boys high jump, Jared Dupree of West Orange-Stark claimed gold with a leap of 6feet, 4-inches. He was followed by Caleb Kress of Orangefield, who placed third with a jump of 6-02, and Christian Weatherly of Little Cypress-Mauriceville, who finished fourth with a jump of 602. Tyler Jenkins of Orangefield finished in second place and claimed the silver medal in the boys pole vault with a height of 12-feet, 6-inches. In the boys long jump, it was a medals sweep by Orange County athletes as Hunter Denton finished in first place with a leap of 22-feet, 3.75-inches. Weston Floyd of LC-M was second with a jump of 21-01.75, and Jeremiah Shaw of West Orange-Stark placed third with a distance of 20-11.75.

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Hunter Denton of Bridge City added another medal to his tally for the competition with a first place finish in the boys 400 meters in 51.81 seconds. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm LC-M’s Trey Guillory claimed gold with a first place leap of 45feet, 2-inches in the boys triple jump on Tuesday. Hunter Denton of Bridge City finished in second with a leap of 43-11.50 and Jeremiah Shaw of West Orange-Stark finished in fourth place with a jump of 43-00.50. Chase Boneau of Bridge City claimed the bronze medal in the boys shot put with a toss of 45feet, 2.50-inches and Brandon Jenkins of LC-M placed fourth in the event with a throw of 4408.50. e LC-M tandem of Isiah Reagins and Weston Floyd finished in second and third places, respectively in the boys discus throw. Reagins claimed the silver medal with a throw of 143-feet, 3-inches, while Floyd earned the bronze medal with a distance of 131-08. e only boys running-final on Tuesday was the 3200 Meter run as well, and it was another medal sweep by Orange County teams. Eli Peveto of Little CypressMauriceville won the gold medal with a time of 10:23.33, while teammate Rayce Piper secured the silver with a time of 10:42.31 and Bridge City’s Kyler Morse won the bronze with a time of 10:57.35. Final point standings for the boys bracket of the District 244A Track and Field Meet were as follows: WO-S, 137; LC-M, 122; Hamshire-Fannett, 90; Bridge City, 77; Silsbee, 73; Orangefield, 61; and Hardin-Jefferson, 57.

GIRLS RESULTS

Following field events on April 12, the Lady Mustangs were in fifth place with a total of 18 team points. e Lady Longhorns of Hamshire-Fannett were able to hold their lead from Tuesday and won the girls title with 163 points, while the Lady Mustangs finished in second overall with 127 points. e Lady Mustangs relay team claimed silver in the girls 400 meter relay with a time of 50.52 seconds.

Orange County dominated the 800 meters run and claimed all four spots advancing to the Area meet on ursday, as Brittany Fonville of Bridge City won the event in 2:34.83. Abby Overman of Orangefield finished second in 2:36.00, Myra Hernandez of LCM finished in third lace in 2:36.87 and Mercedes Fezia placed fourth in 2:36.96. In the girls 400 meters, Aaliyah Teel of WO-S won the race in 1:00.44, while WO-S teammates Mercedes Fezia and Taylor Colbert won silver and bronze, respectively. Fezia was second with a time of 1:01.51 and Colbert finished third in 1:03.28. Mackenzie Murdock of Bridge City finised in fourth place with a time of 1:03.85. Aaliyah Teel of WO-S won the silver medal in the girls 100 meters race with a time of 12.09 seconds, while her Lady Mustangs teammate Betty McDonald finished third in 12.62 seconds. Kelsey Smith of Bridge City finished in fourth place with a time of 13.07 seconds to advance to the Area meet on ursday. In the girls 300 meter hurdles, Alyssa Reza of Bridge City finished in third place in 49.43 seconds, while the Lady Bobcats’ Mackenzie Davis placed fourth in 50.79 seconds. No local runners qualified in the girls 100 meter hurdles. In the 800 meter relay, the Lady Mustangs relay team placed second with a time of 1:46.28. Shavontae omas of WO-S claimed the bronze medal and third place finish in the girls 200 meters race with a time of 26.63 seconds, while Asjah Kelly of LC-M used a time of 27.04 seconds to finish fourth. In the girls 1600 meters race, Caitlin Denison of Bridge City finished in fourth place in a time of 5:59.36. e Lady Mustangs relay team won the girls 1600 meter relay with a time of 4:13.49, while the Lady Cardinals relay team 4:24.05 and fourth place went to the Orangefield Lady Bobcats relay team with a time of 4:27.23.

Kazmar days after 66-85 and four days after 86-110.” e current rule states that a pitcher can’t throw more than 10 innings if he pitches in more than one game in a day. e Alabama High School Athletic Association is implementing a pitch limit for next season. e maximum per day for varsity players is 120 pitches, 100 for JV and 85 for middle school. ere also are required days’ rest between outings at each level. e state plans to use a computer application to monitor pitch counts via phone, iPad or whatever works easiest for coaches. ree people keep track at each game—the home and visiting bookkeepers and a neutral third-party “pitch count recorder,” and all have access to the application. At the end of each inning, the three meet and make sure they’re in agreement on the pitch count. If one is off, the majority rules. If all three differ, the neutral party’s total is the official number. If the pitch limit is exceeded, the game is forfeited, and a $250 fine is assessed against the violating school. e big question is—Will a pitch limit work in a state as big as Texas???

e field events were held on Tuesday, April 12. In the girls high jump, Bailee click of Orangefield placed second with a height of 4-10, which Bridge City jumper Alyssa Fukuda nabbed fourth with a leap of 4-foot, 8-inches. In the girls pole vault, Orangefield claimed gold and silver as Brooklyn Goldsmith placed first with a vault of 10-feet and Mackenzie Davis finished in second with a vault of 9-06. Also heading to the Area meet is Kirstie Ellerbee of Brdige City, who finished in fourth place with a height of 8-06. Aaliyah Teel of West OrangeStark placed third in the girls long jump with a leap of 15 feet, 11.5-inches. She was followed by Kelsey Smith of Bridge City, who finished in fourth place with a jump of 15-09. In the girls triple jump, Kaylyn Nelson of Orangefield claimed the bronze with a third place jump of 32-feet, 9inches. Bridge City’s Kaitlyn ayer dominated the field in the girls shot put and discus events by claiming gold in both. ayer placed first in the shot put with a toss of 37-feet, 10.75inches. Madison Neal of West Orange-Stark finished in second place with a throw of 34-10.75, and teammate Aaliyah Teel finished in fourth place with a throw of 34-4.50. In the discuss, ayer finished in first place with a throw of 116feet, 5-inches, nearly 14-feet better than the runner-up, while Orangefield’s Kinley McFarlin finished in fourth place with a toss of 88-11. Only one running-final was held on Tuesday in the girls bracket, and that was in the 3200 Meter run. No girls from Orange County runners qualified to advance to the Area competition. Final point standings for the girls bracket of the District 244A Track and Field Meet were as follows: Hamshire-Fannett, 163; WO-S, 127; Hardin-Jefferson, 97; Bridge City, 91; Orangefield, 62; Silsbee, 62; and LC-M, 16.

Continued from Page 3B KWICKIES…By midnight tonight, I believe the Houston Rockets will be bounced from the first round of the NBA playoffs, after they lose the fourth of five games against the Golden State Warriors. And speaking of losing, the Houston Astros have done more than their share so far this season. Houston batters are hitting plenty of home runs and have decent batting averages, but they just cannot hit with runners in scoring position. And the starting pitchers are having a hard time getting out of the first inning without surrendering a bunch of runs. e U.S. Appeals Court ruled in favor of the NFL Monday to re-instate New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady’s fourgame suspension for 2016, according to ESPN. irty-nine year-old Pro Tour veteran Charley Hoffman birdied the 72nd hole Sunday afternoon to win the Valero Texas Open by a single stroke over Patrick Reed at TPC in San Antonio. It was the fourth tour win for Hoffman, who pocketed $1.115 million for his effort. e Lamar Cardinals baseball team swept a Southland Conference weekend series from Houston Baptist at Husky Field. e Redbirds nipped the Huskies 3-1 Friday and then took two from

them Saturday 8-0 and 8-6. e sweep upped the Big Red’s SLC record to 14-4 and 29-10 overall. e three-day 2016 NFL draft begins tomorrow (urs.) in Chicago and can be viewed on either the NFL channel or ESPN. And not to be forgotten, the Kentucky Derby is set to run Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs. I kind of like Louisiana Derby winner Gun Runner and as a closer Creator, who stormed from last to first to win the Arkansas Derby on April 16. As usual, it should be a wide-open race. JUST BETWEEN US…I was doing a crossword puzzle and ran across these clues: A five-letter word for overrated—answer Giles. A five-letter word for not living up to expectations—answer Giles. A five-letter word for he should be shipped back to the Phillies—answer Giles. A five-letter word for a person who throws gasoline on the fire—answer Giles. Conclusion: e Houston Astros made a klunker of a deal to give up five pitchers to obtain Ken Giles as their new closer in the bullpen. His 98-mph. fastball has “hit-me” written all over it, and everyone seems to be doing it.

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OHS UIL academics send six to state

RIGHT: Chelsea Savoy (BCHS) and Connor Alexander (LCMHS) took first place at the County Finals of the 2016 Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation. Each will receive a $5,000 scholarship award for the County Finals placement, which is in addition to a prior scholarship award earned at their respective school level contests. BELOW: 2016 Stark Reading Contest County Finals Winners. From L-R: Vincent Hale (2nd place, Declamation); Chelsea Savoy (1st place, Declamation); Connor Alexander (1st place, Interpretive Reading); and Hannah Odom (2nd place, Interpretive Reading). Each first-place winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship award for their County Finals win; second-place winners each receive a $2,500 scholarship award.

Orangefield High School sent 19 students to compete at the Region 3-4A Academic Contest on Saturday, April 23. Six of those students qualified to compete at the State Academic meet which will be held at The University of Texas in Austin on May 24-25. Savannah Agee placed 1st in Computer Applications-sponsored by Misty Bellard; Rebekah Newell placed 1st in News Writing, Allie Crouch placed 3rd in Editorial Writing-sponsored by Rachel Taylor; Scarlett Neely placed 3rd in Lincoln Douglas Debate, Casey Smith placed 3rd in Current Events-sponsored by Courtney Rice; Anna VanPelt placed 2nd in Spelling and Vocabulary-sponsored by Paula Droddy.

Students win county contest Staff Report e Board of Directors and administrative staff of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation congratulate the winners of the 2016 County Finals of the 112th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation. On Sunday, April 24, 2016, students who had previously won first place at the various local level competitions held at each of the five Orange County public high schools competed in the categories of Declamation and Interpretive Reading at the County Finals held at the Lutcher eater. Bridge City High School’s Chelsea Savoy won 1st place in Declamation, while Connor Alexander of Little CypressMauriceville High School won 1st place in Interpretive Reading. Both students received a $5,000 scholarship for their 1st place

awards. For her Declamation, Savoy presented the speech On Women’s Right to Vote by Susan B. Anthony. Alexander’s reading was e Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. Second place in Declamation went to Vincent Hale of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School for his delivery of the Commencement Address at Stanford University by Steve Jobs. Vidor High School’s Hannah Odom took 2nd place in Interpretive Reading with her reading from e Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls. Each second-place winner received a $2,500 scholarship. Both ﬁrst and second-place winners were also presented with plaques. Clyde V. McKee III, Stark Foundation Executive Vice President and CFO, presented all County Final contestants with commemorative watches, which

is a long-held tradition of the Stark Reading Contest. More than 105 students participated in the school levels of this year’s Stark Reading Contest, which is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. “e contest was very competitive this year, and we congratulate the county winners, all local level winners, and all finalists for their outstanding accomplishments,” said Stark Reading Contest Coordinator,Lindsey Fontenot. “We also thank all participants for their efforts and support. I applaud the work and time of the school directors from the participating schools. e support of Dylan Bennett (West OrangeStark H.S.), Ron Chevalier (Orangefield H.S.), Melanie Claybar(Little Cypress-Mauriceville H.S.), Adam Conrad (Vidor H.S.) and Kathie Dorman (Bridge City H.S.) is critical in making this program a success.”

Orangefield High School Interact welcomed other Interact clubs in the Region 5 and Rotary District 5910 area for a mixer.

OHS Interact club hosts mixer Special to e Record On ursday, April 14, from 68:00 p.m. Orangeﬁeld High School Interact welcomed other Interact clubs in the Region 5 and Rotary District 5910 area for a mixer. Special guests included guest speaker Shilo Herrington from Love Lunch Sack Ministry, Rotary District 5910 incoming assistant Governor George Newsome, as well as other Rotarians. Positive comments were said

about the mixer. According to OHS Interact member Julia Droll, “We collected men’s socks to help a local non-profit organization called Lunch Sacks for Love. It was great to hear the guest speaker, Shilo Herrington, and for the Interact/Rotary groups to come together to help the community.” Participants made goody bags that included the collected socks and special positive wishes and messages for homeless men in the area.

Pizza, sodas, and cookies were provided by Bridge City-Orangefield Rotary Club for the guests. Casey Smith, OHS Interact president quoted, “It helped connect us with other Interacts and Rotaract people. Also, the food was excellent!” Overall, it was a great and fun experience. Interacters met new people and learned a few new things. Article and photos by OHS Interact member Jenny Tsan

BCMS scores 90-plus on reading, math test Staﬀ Report e week of March 28, Bridge City Middle School 7th and 8th grade students took the Reading and/or Math State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test. Overall, 93 percent of the students passed the Reading test, with 90 percent passing the Math test. ose scoring advanced on the Reading test were: Austin Anderson, Cameron Ball, Nicholas Barton, Caden Carpenter, Taylor Clark, Camren Dionne, Jaycee Donahey, Hayley Dreymala, Raymond Epperly, Sierra Glass, Christian Gonzales, Gavyn Hester, Matthew Jones, Lane Knapp, Kaitlyn Lawrence, Gracie Martin, David McKeever, Alexis Mendez, Colin Minter, Lexie Murty, Chaynee Podnewich, Erin Ramsey, Emily Ra-

nolls, Megan Rappelet, Natilee Reed, Arthur Ridley, Bailey Roy, Ramiro Segovia, Brendin Shomo, Keagan Smith, Sadie Stone, Austin Stuart, Kamri Swares, Brianna Taylor and Jonah Watts. Advanced math scores were earned by: omas Bunch, Taylor Clark, Bryson Constance, Waverlee Cooper, Camren Dionee, Nathan Dominguez, Jaycee Donahey, Raymond Epperly, Josh Fuselier, Carly Garrett, ien Ho, Kesler Jaetzold, Jaylen Jones, Kaitlyn Lawrence, Jaxon Luna, Graciela Lyons, Dessiree Matte, Macy Mouton, Kian Perry, Jake Potter, Austin Richardson, Zachary Schexnider, Austin Stuart and Brianna Taylor. BCMS would like to congratulate all for your eﬀorts and continued hard work. Job well done!

BCHS performs well at UIL regional meet Bridge City High School competed at the UIL Regional Academic Meet at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on April 22-23. The following are the results from this contestin Calculator Applications, Kendall Gibson placed 1st, Jacob Cunningham placed 2nd, and Brandon Curl placed 3rd. The Calculator Applications team of Kendall Gibson, Jacob Cunningham, Brandon Curl, and Zach Dionne took 1st place. The sponsor for Calculator Applications is Daniel Auchenbach. In Literary Criticism, Tabi Blakeney took 2nd place. e sponsor for Literary Criticism is Diane Grooters.

In Persuasive Speaking, Ruby Sanders took 1st place. e sponsor for Persuasive Speaking is Shannon King. In LD Debate, Ruby Sanders took 1st place. In Social Studies, Brianna Cross took 5th place. e Social Studies team of Brianna Cross, Zach Dionne, Dane Piper, and Marlee Bradley took 2nd place. e sponsor for these events is Don Miller. All contestants who took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as the 1st place team will advance to State competition. e Social Studies team will also advance as the Wild Card team. e UIL State Academic Competition will take place at the University of Texas in Austin on May 23-25.

Thursday, April 14, the Orangefield High School Band competed in the Region X UIL Concert and Sight Reading Competition. The band received a 1 or “Superior” rating in the Concert portion and a 2 or “excellent” rating in Sight Reading. It is the first Superior rating the band has received at the Concert contest in 15 Years.

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NRG Energy donates to assist Deweyville in flood recovery Staff Report Deweyville ISD received $50,000 from NRG Energy to support ongoing recovery and repairs needed following the devastating floods in March. Torrential rainfall from March 8-11, caused the Sabine River to rise to historic levels and produce flooding across the region, including the Deweyville Elementary School, which was inundated with five feet of water. Texas State Representative James White attended the check presentation at Deweyville Junior and Senior High School on Wednesday, April 20, along with Deweyville ISD Superintendent Kevin Clark and Principal Brad Haeggquist. “By making this commitment, our corporate citizens are sending a message that we are dedicated to rebuilding our community and will do what we need to get behind our people to help them get on with their lives in a bigger and better Deweyville,” White said. “We are excited to be back in school,” Clark said. “is would-

n’t have happened without the team effort – including donations, time and on-site help – by good neighbors like NRG.” In addition to the donation, NRG’s emergency mobile response vehicle, Power2Serve, has been providing on-theground support and power to numerous emergency responders, including FEMA, AmeriCorps and Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, at Deweyville High School for 28 days . Equipped with a 10 kW solar array, diesel generators and a climate-controlled pavilion, the 26-foot long truck serves as a base for emergency personnel and the public to charge electronics, access WiFi, stay up-to-date on news and more. “is is a way to let the community know that we care and appreciate all of the hard work being done by the principal, school officials and local state leadership following the devastating floods,” Jennifer Vosburg, Senior Vice President, NRG Energy, said. “We also want to use this time to thank our employees

that have dedicated their time and energy over the last month to help restore normalcy for the children in our community.” NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the strength of the nation’s largest and most diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 200 company, NRG creates value through best in class operations, reliable and eﬃcient electric generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial businesses. Working with electricity customers, large and small, we continually innovate, embrace and implement sustainable solutions for producing and managing energy. We aim to be pioneers in developing smarter energy choices and delivering exceptional service as our retail electricity providers serve almost 3 million residential and commercial customers throughout the country. More information is available at . Connect with NRG Energy on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Cottonwood Plant Manager Robert Harris, Deweyville High School Principal Brad Haeggquist, Power2Serve site leader Tim Springer, Deweyville ISD Superintendent Kevin Clark, Texas State Representative James White and NRG Energy Senior Vice President Jennifer Vosburg celebrate an important contribution to the recovery of the Deweyville school system.

Let the fish tell you what they want on the water OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

A pair of 10 pound redfish slid down the shoreline of a grassy bank with their backs and tails exposed for all to see, shrimp and little baitfish showered across the surface hoping not to be the last one in line or the first one on the menu. As I stood on the poling platform and watched these fish going about the business of finding something to eat it was easy to tell they were almost oblivious to anything else but their next meal. My fishing partner for the day, Ray Johnson, readied his 8 weight fly rod for a cast as the boat eased into position. Ray placed the fly a couple of feet in front of the pair and began an erratic retrieve as they closed the gap, in a flash they both charged the fly like two second graders fighting for the last ice cream at lunch. e commotion they caused was insane and more than Ray could take as he pulled the fly away from the redfish in a reaction strike instead of waiting for the fish to actually eat the fly. “at was incredible” said Johnson, “they were so aggressive”. Aggressive doesn’t do those fish justice, when they really want to eat there is just about nothing you can do to stop them. e “aggressive” mentality is probably the one most fishermen associate with redfish and they certainly deserve that distinction, but that’s not the only facet of their personality. As aggressive as these fish can be they can be equally skittish and spooky,

these attributes are what make this fish so app ealing because you never k n o w which redfish is going to show up. I have seen fishermen make absolutely perfect casts to cruising redfish only to have the fish break and swim off like lightning just struck beside them. ey many different actions of redfish and their body movements will often tell you exactly what kind of mood they are in and even what they are feeding on. Just like the two big fish mentioned earlier, the cruising fish tend to be eating baitfish or shrimp while fish that stay in one stationary spot and “root” in the bottom are likely to be eating crabs. e stationary fish will often stick their tails completely out of the water and look like flags, waving and tempting fishermen to try their luck. e sight of redfish tails in the air is one of the ultimate thrills for shallow water anglers, the stalk and the presentation are just icing on the cake once you find the fish. Now redfish aren’t the only fish that offer up visible clues to their personality, speckled trout will give you some clues as well. Unlike down south where anglers often get opportunities to sight cast to trout, fishermen on the upper coast seldom are lucky enough to see fish in our bays. Trout on the other hand don’t have to be seen in order to be read, easily the most obvious

Obits children, Katie Shahan and husband Travis, Beth Murray and husband Sean, Will Rasmussen and wife Leticia, Robert Edwards and wife Ebi, Kaylin Booker and husband Stephen and Derby Jones, and Paris Jones; stepgrandchildren, Matt Rasch and wife Christy, Sam Rasch and wife elma and Adam Pitre; 10 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren and her siblings, Marjorie Wanzel, the Rev. John Christian and Ret. Col. J. Richard Chretien, D.D.S. Serving as pallbearers were Robert Edwards, Will Rasmussen, Stephen Booker, Travis Shahan, Sean Murray and Don Jones. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial

sign trout give is the “slick”. A “slick” is a shiny spot on the surface of the water caused from the oils of baitfish that trout feed on. A speckled trout is a voracious feeder and will often regurgitate bits and pieces of what they are feeding on, at that point is when the slick appears. Not only can fishermen see slicks they can also smell them, they typically smell sweet and really similar to the pogey that crabbers use to bait there traps. If you see or smell a slick you can often get upwind or up current from the area and locate fish. A word of wisdom on the subject of slicks, don’t be fooled by slicks that originate from crab traps. When you locate a slick be sure to check the area for crab traps, if none are present then it’s a good idea to investigate. Also when fishing these slicks it’s better to fish the smaller ones because they are the freshest. is pattern is particularly good in the summer, especially on calm days. If there is any draw back to fishing slicks its got be that gafftop can make slicks as well and will often fool even the most veteran fishermen. Regardless of the risk of catfish it’s always worth checking a fresh slick because you may just find a really good concentration of fish. By reading the signs that redfish and speckled trout give off you can understand what they may be feeding on or where they may be located. e visual keys are there for all fishermen who take the time to look and judge what they have seen. Take initiative to read your fish next time out on the water and catch more fish.

Continued from Page 8A contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church of Orange at 502 N. 6th St. Orange, TX 77630. e family would like to extend a special thank you to her loving caregiver, Yvette Cotton.

Susie Gunter Groves Funeral services for Susie Ann Gunter, 86, of Groves were Saturday, April 23, at First Church of e Nazarene in Orange, with interment to follow at Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville. Services were under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Mrs Gunter passed away April 19, at Magnolia Manor in

Groves. She was born Jan. 25, 1930 in Houston and was a longtime resident of Orange. Mrs Gunter is preceded in death by her parents Marion William and Bessie Leona Groce; husband Clifton Edward Gunter Jr.; two daughters Susan Breeden and Elizabeth Gunter and nine siblings. Survivors include sons Clifton Edward Gunter III and wife Debra of Mauriceville, Marion William Gunter and wife Jean of Orange, and Roy Gunter and wife Deborah of Deer Park, daughter Virginia Fox and husband Robert of Bridge City, 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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Life-sized Noah’s Ark set to sail Staff Report For The Record

A Dutch carpenter has built a life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark and now plans to take it on a journey from the Brazilian city of Fortaleza to Rio de Janeiro, as well as parts of North America. The Blaze reports that Johan Huibers originally got the idea for building the ark in a dream. “At 33 years old, building constructor and carpenter, Johan Huibers dreamt that a fierce storm-tide flooded the entire province of Nood-Holland in the Netherlands,” reads a description on the foundation’s website. “That dream marks the start of an exciting

A Dutch carpenter has built a life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark and now plans to take it on a journey.

adventure in which Johan overcame seemingly insurmount-

able obstacles to achieve his ultimate goal; the building of a

replica of Noah’s Ark!” Huibers hopes to use the ark as an opportunity for evangelistic outreach. “The Ark is a massive replica that is interactive, informative, cultural Biblical event center,” christiannewswire.com explains. “Noah’s Ark provides a Judeo-Christian, Bible based experience for young and old.” The ship weighs around 2,500 tons, is 95 feet wide, 75.5 feet high, 410 feet long, and can accommodate 5,000 people. Huibers built it according to the guidelines in Genesis 6. The ark has been on display since 2012, when Huiber finished it, but this summer it will be embarking on its first voyage.

Criminal justice reform and the high cost of incarceration Matt Hadro Catholic News Agency

Experts from across the political spectrum are calling for criminal justice reform, as a new White House report shows the human and economic costs of the current justice system. “This is a singular moment in one of the most challenging issues facing our country,” Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University’s School of Law, said at a Monday press conference introducing the report, “Economic Perspectives on Incarceration and the Criminal Justice System.” “What better way to bring people together than to look at those at the periphery of our society and say, what can we do together to need them?” Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, stated at the press conference. According to a new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors, the U.S. incarcerates prisoners at a rate of 700 per 100,000 residents, “more than 4 times the world average,” and employs over 2.5 times the corrections officers. However, the U.S. employs 30 percent fewer police officers than the rest of the world. Overall, the number of incarcerated is 4.5 times what it was in 1980. The report’s executive summary credits this increase to “longer sentences and higher conviction rates for nearly all offenses.” Meanwhile, the crime rate has fallen. Property crime has dropped by 52 percent since 1980, and violent crime by almost 40 percent since then. The number of arrests has declined at a slower rate, meaning more arrests per crime. The number of drug arrests has increased by over 90 percent since 1980. Incarcerations disproportionately occur in the black and Latino communities, as well as in populations that are less educated, poorer, and more prone to mental illness and drug abuse.

Members of the black community are incarcerated at a rate 3.5 times that of whites, and while blacks and Hispanics make up 30 percent of the overall population, they represent 50 percent of the prison population. Over 65 percent of those incarcerated have not finished high school and over half are “functionally illiterate,” Brooks said. 50 percent suffer from mental illness, and 70 percent

regularly use drugs. And arrests aren’t the only problem. Fines are levied against anyone, regardless of income level, which means if an individual can’t pay a traffic ticket it can eventually turn into an arrest warrant. “Though fines and fees may be initially charged for minor offenses, the burden of these payments can increase for individuals that cannot pay them on time, with late fees, processing fees, interest, and even incarceration for failure to pay these debts,” the report stated. According to one study cited in the report, in 2010 in New York City approximately 80 percent of defendants could not make bail at amounts less than $500.” The cost to society is enormous. The U.S. spends $260 billion per capita on incarceration and $870 billion in the criminal justice system as a whole. The latter amount, however, belies the increasing disparity in the number of available public defenders versus

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the number of cases; the average number of cases per public defender has been estimated at over 350 per year. “Our society pays an enormous material price for this,” Brooks said of incarceration. However, he added, “this really isn’t about money. This is about the lives that we’re throwing away.” Waldman agreed, noting that “the magnitude of the problem has been hiding in

plain sight.” He emphasized the importance of economic data, saying that “the rigor and the impact of economic analysis is matchless” in offering “measurable costs and benefits” and “consequences” of incarceration. And there are also unseen costs of incarceration, the report noted. Children are growing up without their fathers around. Marriages fall apart with the husband in prison. Families fall into poverty without the breadwinner working. Children with a parent in prison are at higher risk for psychological disorders, struggles at school, and unemployment. And for those who do get released from prison, life doesn’t get easier. Those with a criminal record are 50 percent less likely to receive a call back from a prospective employer or a job offer than another applicant with a similar application, and that disparity widens among black applicants. Unemployment is a leading cause of recidivism – 60 per-

cent of parolees are back behind bars within three years of their release, Brooks noted. Only one in three inmates has “access” to job training or other educational programs in prison, leaving them “entirely unprepared for life after prison,” he added. What can be done to reduce America’s incarcerated population while keeping the country safe? Some claim that a toughon-crime stance brought more criminals behind bars and was responsible for the drop in crime in the last couple of decades, but that might not necessarily be the case, the report claimed. Yes, the crime rate goes down as the incarceration rate goes up, but there are diminishing returns for every increase in the incarceration rate. With more incarcerations, more low-level offenders are in jail. Instead, other investments may actually pay better dividends for public safety. Several economic studies cited concluded that investments in police and in education are far more “cost-effective” than greater incarceration or stricter sentencing. Police investment could pay off, according to one study in Oregon which found that after mass layoffs of state troopers, the incidents of traffic deaths and injuries spiked. A stronger police presence could possibly have resulted in fewer traffic incidents. “Offering more correctional education and job training for inmates and the formerly incarcerated can reduce barriers to reentry and decrease recidivism,” the report’s conclusion suggested. And a higher graduation rate could mean fewer incarcerations in the future. One 2004 study estimated that, according to 1990 costs and benefits, “a 1 percent increase in the total high school graduation rate generates a $1.4 billion benefit due to reductions in crime rates.”

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Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

401 N. 37th St. Orange 409-886-7276

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

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

Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch • 735-3581

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

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8B The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Colorful Wildflowers and Blooming Plants Abound at Texas State Parks AUSTIN – Thanks to heavy rains and warmer temperatures, Texas state parks are enjoying an early spring this year. Rolling waves of bright blue, deep red and rich yellow blanket Texas’ hills and plains in an impressive wildflower display. Texas is blessed with more than 5,000 species of wildflowers, and this spring has seen a proliferation of wildflower populations. The state’s more than 90 Texas State Parks present some of the best and safest places to view and photograph nature’s bounty of wildflowers and blooming shrubs and trees. For example, at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, visitors have ample opportunity for wildflower viewing. With easy, accessible trails and no entrance fees, LBJ makes for an easy day trip from San Antonio or Austin. “This year, we are seeing lots of visitors walking the trails, taking photos and just enjoying the wildflowers,” said LBJ Park Superintendent Iris Neffendorf. “Lady Bird Johnson often enjoyed the park nature trails during wildflower season.” Neffendorf said LBJ has seen an abundance of Texas bluebonnets along the park trails, with a good mix of Indian paintbrush, evening primrose and wine cups. In Central Texas state parks, visitors can expect to see bluebonnets, Engelmann daisies, beeblos-

soms, Carolina woollywhites, blue-eyed grass, Texas yellowstars, Dakota vervain, Drummond’s skullcaps, four-nerved daisies and plateau bladderpods. From parks in south central Texas to the coast, a multicolored blanket of wildflower species has erupted. A checklist of colorful blooms on the landscape includes: light blue sandyland bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, green milkweed, winecups, longbract wild indigos, Texas vervains, sandhill woollywhites, blue-eyed grass, spider lilies, white pricklypoppies, spiderworts, prairie bluets, showy primroses, puccoons and coralbeans. In East Texas parks, rampant Texas groundsels blanket sandy fields and post oak savannahs. Flowering eastern shrubs and trees include rusty blackhaw, redbuds, plums and hawthorns, which flourish in forest and pine savannahs. Texas experienced an early spring this year, with some wildflowers sprouting up an entire month earlier than their average blooming period in a brilliant display of color. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department botanist Jason Singhurst attributes much of this year’s impressive wildflower population across Texas to ideal growing conditions. “We had an unseasonably warm winter, which allowed soil temperatures to stay above average and encouraged spring wildflowers to bloom

earlier than normal,” Singhurst said. “The late winter and spring rains stimulated a firestorm of wildflowers blooming across Texas.” In addition to the dominant wildflower species Texans are accustomed to seeing, like bluebonnet and Indian paintbrush, Singhurst said there are plenty of other wildflowers – including purple paintbrush, Engelmann’s daisy, yellow stonecrop, fox glove, wild indigos and violets – creating some unique color landscapes in Texas. “Most of the state has had a great spring wildflower response,” Singhurst said. “State parks and wildlife management areas, especially in the upper coast, Hill Country and north central Texas, have been extremely impressive.” For other places to see wildflowers in Texas, check out the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, which as of last week, reported Mexican gold poppy, Texas bluebonnets, buttercups, mimosa and Berlandier’s sundrops, among other species. For up-to-date reports on in-season Texas wildflowers, visit the center’s website. The Texas Department of Transportation also offers maps of wildflower sightings across the state. In addition, the TPWD Pinterest page is regularly updated with wildflower sightings from several parks across the state, including Big Bend Ranch State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park, Brazos Bend State Park and Inks Lake State

Park. Park visitors can share their wildflower pictures—and see what’s blooming around the state—on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts (http:// tpwd.texas.gov/socialmedia/). In addition, check out the TPWD Pinterest board for more pictures of wildflowers. Recent sightings reported by TPWD staff in Texas State Parks include: Bastrop State Park – Dewberries Davis Mountains State Park – Yucca plants Dinosaur Valley State Park – Mexican plum trees and bluebonnets Eisenhower State Park – Blue false indigo Estero Llano Grande State Park – Twisted rib cactus, coralbean and colorful retama trees Franklin Mountains State Park – Orange poppies, purple lyreleaf jewelflower and feather dalea Garner State Park – Pineapple cactus Guadalupe River State Park — Bluebonnets Hill Country State Natural Area – Texas honeysuckle, firewheel and blooming redbud trees Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site – Bluebonnets Meridian State Park – Indian paintbrush and bluebonnets

Free Fishing Event at Chisholm Park Texas Game Wardens Aid in Houston Area Flood Response in Hurst May 7 ATHENS—What’s one of the best family-friendly fishing destinations in Texas? The answer may surprise you: Dallas/Fort Worth. Making more people aware of that—and getting fishing poles in their hands—is the goal of a free family fishing event at Hurst’s Chisholm Park on May 7, sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the City of Hurst and the Toyota Texas Fest. The 9-to-noon event will feature fishing for catfish, 50 of which will bear colored tags. Kids catching tagged fish can claim prizes such as fishing poles, tickets to the Toyota Texas Fest, and much more. There will also be a fish art ac-

tivity for kids and displays of the biggest largemouth bass and catfish ever caught in Texas.

The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex has five Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes—in Hurst, Denton, Mesquite, Fort Worth and Duncanville—where youths 16 and under can fish for free. The lakes are stocked every two weeks with catchable-size channel catfish. Locations and more information can be found at www.neighborhoodfishin. org. The Neighborhood Fishin’ Program is a cooperative venture between TPWD and local governments with major funding from the Toyota Texas Fest. More information about the Toyota Texas Fest can be found at www.toyotatexasfest. com.

HOUSTON – Texas game wardens have been busy responding to devastating floods that inundated a dozen southeast Texas counties over the last few days, conducting over 170 water rescues of individuals and families who were caught in the quickly rising waters.

“The Texas game wardens’ knowledge of the waterways and back country areas have allowed them to quickly locate and rescue those who have been trapped by the floods ,” said Texas Game Warden Maj. William Skeen. “Conditions out there have been difficult, but I’m very proud of the efforts by our game wardens, they have saved many lives. Regardless of how dangerous it is, our men and women will stay engaged with local communities and state response efforts until this event is over."

Wardens were dispatched in all affected counties, including: Palo Pinto, Parker, Johnson, Harris, Waller, Austin, Montgomery, Grimes, Fayette, Colorado, Falls and Milam. In addition to water rescues, wardens conducted 78 evacuations, rescued 27 pets, 240 welfare checks and assisted in the recovery of one fatality in Waller County. For over 100 years, Texas Game Wardens have provided professional law enforcement, search and rescue and water safety while working to conserve and protect our natural resources. Texas Game Wardens respond locally to natural disasters and also operate a statewide search and rescue team. Game wardens also work closely with the Texas Division of Emergency Management during large-scale disasters.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ARTHUR JAMES MCNABB, Deceased, were issued on April 11, 2016, in Cause No. P17452, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: FREDRICK MORRIS MCNABB.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of NORMA GREENWELL MERRITT, Deceased, were issued on March 29, 2016, in Cause No. P17487, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: John Anthony Greenwell aka Jack Greenwell.

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.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Council Approves Over $580,000 in Conservation Grants AUSTIN – Yesterday morning, the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Council approved over $580,000 in land trust funding for two conservation easements. The grants will help bring more than 1,400 acres of the state’s high-value working farm and ranch lands under long term protection.

and ranch lands,” said Council Chairman S. Reed Morian. “This round of project funding has exhausted the appropriation for the current biennium; however we are hopeful the legislature will consider the success of the program and appropriate additional funding in the next biennium.”

The Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) received nine funding applications for projects in nine counties, ranging in scope from working cattle ranches to rice production and crawfish farming. Habitats considered for conservation easements were equally diverse, ranging from limestone outcrops in the Edward’s Plateau to riparian areas and freshwater wetlands.

The following projects have been approved for conservation easement funding. All projects are perpetual in term:

Criteria used to rank and score each project include: threat of development or other conversion of productive working lands, value (cost effectiveness), watershed value, fish and wildlife value, contribution to a conservation landscape, and terms of the conservation easement. “The Council has completed two rounds of funding for grant applicants wishing to protect the state’s high conservation value working farm

Dreamcatcher Ranch: 211 acres in Hays County near the Spring Lake preserve and other conservation properties. Dreamcatcher ranch is a working cattle ranch with native and improved pastures for grass production and rotational grazing. Habitat consists of hardwoods in some pastures and steeper areas in native oak-juniper forest. $378,089. Submitted by Guadalupe River Blanco Trust. Santa Anna Ranch: approximately 1,200 acres in Coleman County, an area underrepresented by properties in conservation. Santa Anna Ranch, which lies along a half-mile of the Colorado River, is a working cattle ranch and wheat farm with undeveloped limestone breaks. The limestone breaks provide habitat for native wildlife, includ-

ing some species of greatest conservation need. $208,515. Submitted by Texas Agricultural Land Trust.

The goal of the TFRLCP is conservation of working lands with high values for water, fish and wildlife, and agricultural production, especially lands at risk of development. The program is administered by, and supports the mission of, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to encourage stewardship of private working lands for conservation of natural resources. TPWD objectives within this program include generating interest and awareness among land trusts and landowners, attracting significant numbers of qualified applicants, and leveraging the available money to fund as many high quality projects as possible. Texas leads the nation in the loss and conversion of working farm and ranch lands. TFRLCP hopes to stem the tide by providing grant funds to purchase long term conservation easements on high value working lands. To date, Texas land trusts, which serve as the brokers for conservation easements, have brought more than 1.6 million acres of working lands into long term protection from development.

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