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Vol. 58 No. 5

Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield

Week of Wednesday, June 1, 2016

BC water system to be in place late-June Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

A much needed and anticipated water system could be in place later this month for Bridge City residents.

The City of Bridge City is awaiting delivery of key components of its $1.4 million water filtration system in the coming weeks and, once delivered, will begin installing the final pieces of the filtration system.

“Work is continuing on the filtration system, as we speak,” said Jerry Jones, city manager

of Bridge City. “We are just waiting on the three reclamation tanks to arrive and then we will place them at the three well sites in the city. Once those tanks are in place, we are hoping to have the system on by the end of June.”

Residents of city have become accustomed to the issues with the city’s current water system and its intermittent problems, most notably the water quality and its reports of brown water, which seemed to peak in 2014 and 2015, spurring the city to purchase the new water filtration system.

Pipes and equipment are on site near City Hall in Bridge City for new $1.4 million water filtration system. Once the final reclamation tank is fabricated and delivered sometime in June, work will begin on installing the remainder of the system. The system is expected to be in operation by late-June. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

Former BC resident brings ‘Honeyhouse’ act back home Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

An acoustic trio based in New Mexico with a connection to Bridge City has scheduled a concert in the area later this month.

The award winning acoustic trio Honeyhouse will perform

Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Luke 5:31-32

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at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at Sunset Grove Country Club, which is located at 2900 W. Sunset Drive in Orange.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www. eventbrite.com.

According to its official website, the acoustic trio combines the talents of three very diverse and seasoned artists into one unexpected powerhouse force. The trio features three women who blend their vocals into original material which incorporates blues, soul, folk and Americana music styles into its own unique sound.

The trio is comprised of Hillary Smith, vocals; Yvonne Perea, vocals and acoustic guitar; and Mandy (Todd) Buchanan, vocals. For many residents of Bridge City it is songbird Mandy whose name might seem familiar. Her parents were both educators at Bridge City ISD with her mother, Shirley Todd, teaching at Sims Elementary and her father, Robert, teaching at Hatton Elementary.

The trio has won numerous awards over the past several years from the New Mexico Music Awards, including “Best of the Year” in 2012, “Best Song” and “Norman Petty Producer’s Award” in 2013, “Best Song in Americana” and “Best Mastering Engineer” in 2015.

In a 2013 article, Honeyhouse was recognized as one

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According to Jones, the source of the brown water was excessive iron and manganese, which he stated is “inherent in all deep well applications.”

Natural sources of iron and manganese are more common in deeper wells, where the water has been in contact with rock for a longer time.

Both iron and manganese are readily apparent in drinking water supplies and both impart a strong metallica taste and can cause staining. The or-

ange-brown color from iron can stain sinks and laundry.

Iron and manganese are not

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OC deputy and wife retire together Debby Schamber For The Record

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Perry University Extension website, Swiney who didn’tare setmetals out to iron and manganese workoccur in law enforcement which frequently in pri-is retiring June 10th after 39 vate water systems. years at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Also retiring on the same day is his wife of almost nine months, Myra.

“God bless the broken road,” Myra said.

The oldest of five children grew up in Tennessee. When Perry was 12 years old, he and his family left their home in search of an income for the family of seven. It took the Swiney family two days to get to Southeast Texas. His father was able to find work at the shipyard in Orange.

Although he has lived in Texas most of life, Perry’s heart is in Tennessee. He returns “home” as often as he can.

Perry graduated from West Orange High School in 1975 and was the first to graduate from high school in his family. Although, he says his father was a very smart man and had more common sense.

One thing he learned from his father was,” treat people how you want to be treated.”

This has helped him throughout his life, not only personally, but professionally as well.

After graduating Perry went to work at American Bridge as a heavy equipment operator. He was laid off from work and a friend talked him

Perry Swiney, who didn’t set out to work in law enforcement, is retiring June 10th after 39 years at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Also retiring on the same day is his wife of almost nine months, Myra.

into applying for a job at the sheriff’s office. His plan was to take the job until he could return to work.

“My temporary job lasted 39 years,” he said.

But, there was one problem once he was hired at the sheriff’s office. His parents had to buy his gun and bullets since he was not old enough to purchase them himself.

“There were no restrictions on owning them, just purchasing,” Perry said.

Perry started as a patrol deputy on the night shift. He also worked in corrections.

Over the years he has seen many changes. For one, the

building is not the same. The old sheriff’s office was nearby, but was a three story building referred to as the “dungeon.” It also did not have air conditioning in all areas.

For a brief time, 197980, Perry worked as a patrol officer with the Bridge City Police Department.

Before the days of computers, reports were handwritten. During his time spent in patrol, Perry was well respected, but known for his infamous red pen. He kept the pen in his shirt pocket for easy access. When an officer completed a report, it was re-

viewed by Perry. If he didn’t like the report, Perry used the red pen so the deputy would know where corrections were needed.

Perry said he likes working on the streets but for the past three years has worked in the civil department. The civil department serves citations, subpoenas and writs. Over the years, Perry has earned various titles such as captain, lieutenant and sergeant.

Perry has run for constable twice, but was unsuccessful at winning the election. But, he said it worked out for the

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‘Safety Day’ promotes safe summer fun Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Safety education and fun activities are a big part of an annual event this Friday which targets travelers driving across Texas highways this summer.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is holding its 7th Annual Orange Means Safety event from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, June 3, at the Texas Travel Information Center, which is located on Interstate 10 West at the Texas Louisiana State line at Exit 880 in Orange. The event is designed to be fun and entertaining for guests, while also providing information on how to be safe this summer.

Typically referred to as Orange Safety Day, representatives with various agencies will be participating in the event to inform motorists on various events, activities and provide safety information.

These agencies include TxDOT, along with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, and various other groups.

The Texas Department of Transportation will hold its 7th Annual Orange Means Safety event from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, June 3, at the Texas Travel Information Center on along Interstate 10 in Orange.

June is National Safety Month and, according to TxDOT, thousands of people are traveling to and through Texas now and throughout the summer months and the state agency wants all motorists to arrive safely at their destinations.

“Safety is TxDOT’s number one priority and this event officially kicks-off summer-

time,” said Sarah Dupre, TxDOT public information officer for the Beaumont district.

“People are taking vacations now that summer has arrived and that means more traffic is on the roads across the state.

We want to promote safety for everyone as they travel through Texas.”

Motorists and guests will be able to meet the TxDOT Crash

Dummies, the Port Arthur Alligator, Sparky the Fire Dog, refreshments and much more.

Past events have included live animal displays featuring reptiles, such as snakes, an alligator and toads, emergency vehicles such as a fire truck, a police cruiser and a United States Coast Guard boat, and even a re-enactment of a cowboy gunfight by the Big Thicket Outlaws.

Dupre said the event will be held rain or shine as the majority of events and activities are inside the Texas Travel Information Center.

According to TxDOT, more than 300,000 people visit the Texas Travel Information Center in Orange each year.

The facility offers guests a variety of maps and travel literature for the local area and the state, along with professional travel counselors to provide information and answer questions.

The Texas Travel Information Center has a boardwalk with a scenic deck with provides guests with a view of the wetlands and cypress forest, as well as wireless internet.

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OCP goes ‘Opry’ for annual fundraiser June 9-11 plained. “Our shows throughout the year don’t pay for it. We are lucky just to cover the show expenses with that money. We need the additional funds to keep the building maintained and running, and that is what this fundraiser helps us do each year.”

The first fundraising event, “Broadway Fun for Funds,” was held in 2004 with a cast of approximately 20 people. In recent years, OCP has ventured away from the “Broadway Fun for Funds” theme to expand the event and incorporate other types of entertainment, such as ‘80s music and attire as did the highly popular 2015 fundraising event.

“Country music is such a big

part of our way of life in this area, so it made sense to do this event for our theme,” Vasquez said. “Plus, we are getting so many volunteers and musicians involved who might not normally be part of a live theater production. We think it is something that everyone will enjoy.”

Guests will be treated to hors d’oeuvers prior to the start of the performance beginning at 7 p.m., nightly, and during intermission. This includes beverages such as soft drinks, punch and wine.

Call the OCP box office at 409-882-9137 for reservations or visit orangecommunityplayers.com for more information.

The cast of the Orange Community Players annual “Fun for Funds” production prepares for rehearsal on Tuesday night in advance of the opening night performance on June 9 and continue through June 11. Pictured, from left to right, are Mike Hennigan, Paul Burch, Kimberly Manning, Laura Bergeaux, Callie Nelms, Joyce Henry, Tena Sanford, Michael Hudnell, Judy Smith, Rhys Howeth, Keri Foreman and Bob Manning.

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A local theater group is going country for its annual fundraiser, which will be held this month.

The Orange Community Players will hold its 12th annual fundraiser at 7:37 p.m., Thursday, June 9, through Saturday, June 11, at The Playhouse, located at 708 W. Division St. in downtown Orange.

Tickets for the all ages event are $25 per person.

This year’s theme for the annual OCP fundraiser is “A Night at the Grand Ole Opry,” which is very different from previous year’s events which have focused on Broadway musicals, Hollywood and even music from the 1980’s.

“The ‘Broadway Fun for Funds’ event was great and really successful, but you can only do those Broadway songs so many times,” said Codie Vasquez, co-director of this

year’s event with Paul Burch.

“We decided to change the event a couple of years ago so we can cover different genres of music and improve the experience for the audience and for the volunteers.”

A special addition to the event this year will be the inclusion of Bob and Kimberly Manning, who are the co-owners of the independent record label, Bourbon Haze Records.

According to a press release, Kimberly and Bob are both accomplished singers, songwriters and performers. Kimberly has several albums to her credit on the Heart of Texas record label and the Bourbon Haze label, and Bob is currently producing the “Bob Manning and the Honky Tonk Road Show.”

Bob and Kimberly are both featured performers on the road and show and they have several years experience working in Nashville with major country artists and producing shows for “The Nashville

Scene,” an informative entertainment website detailing the happenings in and around Nashville.

Kimberly will be one of the many featured performers at the OCP’s “A Night at the Grand Ole Opry” event, while Bob will serve at the Master of Ceremonies as he delivers the humor and format the Grand Ole Opry is known for over so many decades.

“We are staying pretty classic to what the Grand Ole Opry was all about,” Vasquez added.

“It was artists like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Johnny and

Jean Cash, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Merle Haggard, along with so many others, that made the Grand Ole Opry so memorable. We are really relying on the Mannings’ and their knowledge of the Grand Ole Opry for this event.”

The purpose of the annual event is to raise funds for the local community theater group as it continually strives to improve its facility as something at the building is in need of repair or replacement.

“The money we raise from this event always goes to the building fund,” Vasquez ex-

Gift of Life offering free healthcare screenings for men During National Men’s Health Month in June, the Gift of Life, with medical partners Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas and local healthcare organizations, will provide medically underserved men with free prostate cancer tests and other important screenings, along with educational outreach, to heighten awareness of men’s preventable health problems in Southeast Texas.

Screenings will be performed from 9–11 am, Saturday, June 4 in Orange at Lamar State College.

Screening pre-registration is recommended, and walk-ins will be accepted subject to eligibility.

For more information, visit giftoflifebmt.org or call the office at 409.833.3663. To register for a screening, please call the 24-hour hotline at 409.860.3369.

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“Dorothy Dinsmore, Gossip Columnist” a big hit BC Boys Basketball Camp scheduled June 6-9

Bridge City Boys Basketball Camp will be held June 6-9. There is a Little Man’s Camp for incoming K - 3rd grade; 4th - 6th grade and 7th - 9th grade divisions. The camp is open to all schools and players.

Flyers can be printed out from Bridgecityisd.net - Athletics Boys Basketball. All campers will receive a T-shirt and ball.

For questions or more information, please contact Coach Sterling at larry.sterling@bridgecityisd.net.

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Dozens of local residents attended final presentation of “Dorothy Dinsmore, Gossip Columnist” this past week, as part of its annual two-night mystery dinner theater fundraiser for Southeast Texas Hospice. Guests were treated to a performance full of laughs and a bit of mystery as each table tried to solve the murder mystery first to win prizes. The event, held inside St. Mary Parish Hall in Orange, helps Southeast Texas Hospice continue its operations through the year and allows it to allocate more funding for its clients and their family members.

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“If I had won I would have dedicated more time to my position and less on my personal life,” Perry said.

Myra is from Orange and can’t imagine living any place else.

She is the fifth generation in her family to call Orange home.

Myra started working for Orange County in the treasurer’s office with Vergie Moreland. She stayed there for nine years. When an opening became available in 2005 to work in the sheriff’s office she wanted to apply. But, Hurricane Rita would put a damper on her application reaching the proper destination. When she evacuated she took her application with her. A short time after her return she was hired. However, at the time due to the damage to the building, the sheriff’s office was moved to an empty school in West Orange.

Life went on for the pair as they continued through their lives.

Perry like many other employees walked down the long hallway and past the sheriff’s office where Myra was sitting at her desk busily working. The two never held a conversation but knew of each other.

On May 27th, 2014 they went on their first date to a local restaurant. It took them two hours to complete dinner due to the conversation. After dinner they weren’t done talking and having a wonderful time getting to know each other so they decided the conversation would have to continue.

The newlyweds have 12 grandchildren between them. They vary in age from infant through 19 years old.

Family is important to them. They are dedicated grandparents.

Perry is also quite handy around the house and has renovated nearly every room in their house.

“I am working on my honey-do list,” Perry said.

When not at work they spend time at their camp at the lake.

Pleasure comes in many shapes and forms. Perry has a motorcycle which he enjoys riding. But, Perry takes it a step further and is president of the Blue Knights International Motorcycle Club. The club rides together, promotes safety and does toy runs too.

Myra was not much of a motorcycle rider until she met Perry.

“I never thought I’d be on the back of a motorcycle,” Myra said.

Almost immediately upon their retirement the pair will be going to Hershey, Pennsylvania for a conference with the motorcycle group. They are both eager to go there and see the sites.

No matter where the road takes them, they both have had some setbacks. But, one thing is for sure, like the song, it is the broken road which is part of grander plan of total happiness that is now coming true.

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health concerns in drinking water, according to the website. The minerals are effectively removed from water using a number of treatment processes, which the City of Bridge City currently utilizes. However, the new water filtration system will take care of that.

“Once the system is in place, we will no longer need to treat the water with chemicals to remove the iron and manganese. It will be treated,” Jones added.

Although the new water system is expected to be in place by the end of June, there is still work to be done.

“Once everything is in place, we will have to flush the entire water system to eliminate the iron and manganese,” Jones explained. “We will probably have to flush it three times and it may be three or four months before everything is ready. When you have 30 to 40 years worth of iron and manganese in the system, it takes a while to get it all removed.”

The new system will also aid the city in eliminating water waste as the reclamation tanks keep everything contained and re-use the water already in the system.

And there is an even better benefit of have the new water filtration system online very soon, according to Jones.

“This water system is going to be really impressive and people will absolutely notice the difference,” Jones said. “It will be like drinking bottled water.”

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The New Mexico acoustic trio known as Honeyhouse will perform on June 23 at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. The trio also features former Bridge City resident Mandy (Todd) Buchanan, at center. Also pictured are Yvonne Perea, at left, and Hillary Smith, at right. Tickets are $15 in advance.

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of the “Bands to Watch from Santa Fe” by Rolling Stone magazine.

The trio’s most recent studio recording is the 13-song epic known as “Sweep,” which was released in July of 2014 and features the popular single, “Autumn.”

Visit honeyhouse.met for more information about this acoustic trio and to hear music and see videos.

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From The Creaux’s Nest WHAT ARE THE ODDS Today, Wednesday, June 1, the hurricane season begins for 2016.

An average season is predicted with 10 named storms between now and November 30. Five will reach hurricane status and two will become category three or stronger. My guess is that we will have one major storm in the Gulf but it could land anywhere between Florida and Mexico. A 2,000 mile span. The odds are we won’t be in the eye of the storm this year.*****I have a long way to go. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

REMEMBERING JOE ALFORD, GOOD LAWYER, GOOD MAN About a year ago attorneys Joe Alford, Sharon Bearden and Rex Peveto were having lunch at Danny’s where they were often joined by others. Joe and Sharon had been friends since Bearden, a young district attorney, hired Alford, right out of law school, as an assistant D.A. That’s when I first met Joe. My respect for him grew through the years. So many times I’ve had someone tell me how Joe had helped them. Joe loved practicing law. He was a general practitioner in both civil and criminal law. He was the youngest of a group of lawyers in Orange County who were considered the best criminal lawyers in that field. Orange County has had some of the best going back to Bill Sexton, Jim Morris, Louis Dugas, John O. Young and others. Today few of these lawyers remain who specialized in criminal law. Bearden remains the Godfather in that field with several youngsters coming along. Bearden, as D.A., hired several young lawyers who went on to make their mark in the law profession. Among them was longtime district judge Pat Clark. The three, Joe, Pat and Sharon, remained special friends through the years. I’ve never heard anyone say anything bad about Joe, even though his job often meant leaning real hard on police officers and other witnesses. Every judge I know respected Joe, even when they had to rule against him. He was exceptionally intelligent on a variety of subjects. Quite, always a gentleman, but he could be a bulldog in the courtroom if the occasion called for it. Anyhow, back to the story a year ago at Danny’s. I greeted everyone and not knowing his condition I asked Joe, how he was doing? His reply shocked me, “I’ve got cancer and it’s terminal,” he said. This was one of the few times in my life that I was at a loss for words. I tried to lighten the reply by saying, “Oh, you never know, medicine does so many wonderful things today.” He assured me nothing could be done. He would die but he planned to battle to live as long as he could. I was really upset, it was such a cold realization that I could think of nothing else that day. Joe was constantly on my mind. The following months I checked on him often and reported his condition. I assigned staff reporter David Ball to write Joe’s story and I’m so glad I did. About six months ago, his story, in his own words, was told and I’m sure his wife Charlotte and family will treasure those written words and pass them down through the years. Our friend Joe Alford, 67, went to meet his Maker on May 26, 2016. I’m sure he was welcomed with open arms. Funeral service was held for him on Memorial Day, May 30. May he rest in peace.

Please read his obituary for more on the life and death of this good man who we were all fortunate to have known.

THE GAME THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Congratulations to the Bridge City Cardinals on a very good season.

What everyone was talking about last week was an Orange County showdown between Bridge City and Little Cypress-Mauriceville for the Region III championship, sending one to the state playoffs. The Bridge City Cardinals were scheduled to play a three game series with Waco Robinson when the rains came reducing the series to a one game winner-take-all. The game was played at the University of Houston on Saturday evening. The Cards led throughout the game but then problems with errors started in the top of the seventh. The Cards led 4 to 3 going into the bottom half. Robinson scored two runs to win the Region III Quarter Final game 5-4.***** Meanwhile, L.C.-M, playing a determined Jasper team at home broke a 4-4 tie to win in the eighth inning 5 to 4. The Bears advance to Region III Finals against Waco Robinson in a three game series. The teams will meet for game one at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at College Park High School, in Conroe. Game two will be played at 5 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. If necessary, game three will follow 30 minutes after the completion of game two.

All of Orange County is pulling for the Bears to make it to the state playoffs and bring home a state championship. If you believe history repeats itself, the LC-M Lady Bears won the school’s only state championship in 2006 when they became the 4-A state softball champions. (See 10-years-ago in this column.)*****The Golden State Warriors, after falling behind three games to one, came back to win three games in a row over the Oklahoma City Thunder to send them into the championship seven-game series starting Thursday, against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s a repeat for Curry against James. The Warriors hope to defend their title and James and company have revenge on their minds.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears softball team wins Class 4-A state championship in Austin, Saturday, June 3, 2006. This was LC-M’s first state championship. Orange County Commissioners Court honored the team with a special proclamation ceremony. Lady

Bear first year coach, Samara Bean, accepted the proclamation in the 128th District court room. The proclamation named team member Miriam Richards, Katie Harrell, Jessica Wells, Whitley Richards, Karlie Harrell, Erin Karasik, Alyssa Breshears, Amber Bryan, Brittani Chance, Sara Schoenberg, Angela Zimmerman, Alison Clary, Sarah Hines, Chelsea Riley, Joi Oldbury, Debra Hamor, Cody Trahan, Britni Collins, Also named were managers Brittnie Twiner, Jennifer Viator, Nichole Dalea, Caleb Anthony and Blake Young, along with Coach Bean and assistants Mark Parsons and Amanda Ellerbee. A special tribute went to Cody Trahan state tournaments MVP, setting a game record of 18 strikeouts, Miriam Richards, Katie and Kalie Harrell and Amber Bryan were given tribute for being named All Tournament. Every girl received a copy of the proclamation from Judge Carl Thibodeaux. Coach Bean is only 25 years old and a three year coach, her first at Little Cypress-Mauriceville. (Editor’s note: The entire county celebrated these girls’ accomplishments.

I hope life has been good over the past 10 years.)*****The Bridge City Cardinals ended a 33-6 season in the UIL Conference 3-A state baseball tournament in the semi-final round against Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, losing 7-3. The Cardinals were Region III Champs for the second straight year. Texarkana beat Falfurrias 2-1 to win the state championship.Coach Billy Bryant’s record is 91-17 with three year back-to-back Regional III championships. His assistants are James Johnson and Terry Meyers. They were blessed with a special group of talented youngsters. The pitching of Kevin Angelle, Jeff Stringer, Broc Haymon, Phillip Meeks and Rory Scales was as good a pitching staff as any in the state. Angelle was drafted in the 13th round the day before the game by the Texas Rangers. Called a “phenomenon” by the media, Angelle is weighing his options. He also has been offered a full ride at Texas A&M . (Editor’s note: I believe the 2006 Bridge City baseball team was one of the best five teams at Bridge City over the past 50 years. Other teams had more outstanding players but as a group they were one of the best.)*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Dorothy Crumpler Faircloth, 55, of Orange, died June 6. Born in Orange she was a lifelong resident of Bridge City.

She was a 1969 graduate of Bridge City High and was a secretary for Crumpler Machine and Welding Service. She was a wife, mother and kind and loving caregiver to her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Steve Faircloth, parents, James and Jean Crumpler, daughter Stephanie Lee Faircloth and siblings. *****Deanna Paige Collins, 23, of Mauriceville, died Friday, June 13. Services were held Tuesday, June 12. Deanna was a longtime resident of the Mauriceville area and was a homemaker. She and husband Stevie were expecting the arrival of their baby boy, Wyatt Long. She is survived by her husband Stevie Long, mother Brenda Sue Collins, son Hunter Long and brothers Jeremy Collins and Billy Collins.*****Thomas “Tommy” Broussard, 89, of Orangefield, died June 9. Services were held June 12. He was a longtime resident of Orangefield and was an oilfield pumper for Cormier Well Service. He is survived by his sons Melvin and Donald, grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, sister Hazel Adkins and brother Ali Broussard.*****Patsy Wesson, 67, of Orange, died June 7. Services were held June 10. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She also worked at Firestone in Orange, and was a home healthcare provider and worked as a security guard with Pinkerton Security and volunteered in many other capacities. Sue is survived by her mother Era Breaux, sons Jimmy and Kenneth, daughters Polly and Donna, seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.*****Martha Broussard Sparks, 80, of Orange died June 8. Services were held June 10. She enjoyed working in the yard and spending time with her family. She was employed by K-Mart and had worked at Equitable Bag Company for many years. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Leroy Sparks, daughter Sandra Myers, sons Allen and Mike, stepchildren Gary Sparks, Wyatt Sparks, Dr. Twana Sparks, Keith Sparks and Darla Daigle.*****Michael Lee Pence, 50, of Orange, died Wednesday, May 31. A native of Orange he enjoyed music; either listening, playing or recording. He was a local millwright in the orange area. He is survived by his wife Ladonna Pence, mother Marjorie Dearmond, grandmother Mildred Clark, daughters Lindsey Rae Pence and Lea Diane Pence, step children Carey Rouse, Jesse Rouse, Dawn Rouse and Kim Sanders, siblings and grandchildren.*****Riley Lee LeBlanc Sr., 70, died June 6.

Services were held June 10. A resident of Orange, he was a retired Police Officer of the city of Orange. He was also an ordained minister, a loving husband, father grandfather and mentor to his many nieces and nephews and friends. He is survived by wife Billie Bowman LeBlanc, sons Randy, Stephen, Jason and nine grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1976 Carl Parker is elected state senator over Chester Slay. *****Ed Parker elected sheriff over Sheriff Buck Patillo. *****Arthur Simpson elected county commissioner of Precinct 1. *****The H.D. Pates are touring the Big Bend country. ****John Martin elected Lions Club president. *****Roy, Phyllis and Karen Dunn are attending the Rotary International convention in New Orleans this week. They went a week early. Dennis Hall presented Roy with a new, hand engraved smoking pipe for the trip. *****Ralph Smith, Paul Eason and Tim Lieby went deep sea fishing last week. They caught a lot of fish, also bad sunburn and enough seasickness to last them all year. *****New Boilermaker’s Hall dedication and ribbon cutting held.

Officers present were Dewey “Teddy Bear” Cox, business manager, B.E. Herford, president of local 587, Harold Bowie, International president.*****The Bridge City and Orangefield communities to build center as Bi-centennial project. Estimated cost is $400,000. W.T. Oliver is campaign chairman; captains are Paul Cormier, Jimmy Hanson, Ralph Smith, Alvin Keown, Bernis Bobbit and Faye Linscomb.

Officers of the non-profit organization are Bobby Smitherman, president, Cormier, vice-president, and Sandy Parkhurst, secretary.

Roy Dunn is publicity chairman.*****Sharon Bearden has issued an in-office memo stating that none of the secretaries will be allowed to write a book about office happenings.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We had a nice visit this week with Eugene Goudeau, 92, WWII Navy Veteran. He retired from Dupont 34 years ago today, June 1. He and another youngster from the Cove joined the Navy in 1942. Eugene served most of his four years on the Dyson, a ship built in Orange. It was one of three famous ships built here. On D. Day, Eugene’s childhood friend and Navy buddy Douglas Goodman, was killed. Eugene had just received a letter from him, most of it censored. An ironic thing happened, on Monday, Memorial Day, as Eugene was watching War Memorial activities on TV, suddenly on two occasions, they showed a wall in France with all the names of those killed on D-Day and twice, plain as day, he saw the name of his buddy who died on that dreadful day. Some day soon we hope to publish Eugene’s life story. It’s a colorful, interesting one..*****Happy anniversary and congratulations to Clarence and Wanda Bergeron, who will celebrate their 73rd anniversary June 5. They were wed in 1943, during WWII. Best wishes for good health and more years together.*****Ninty-three year old “Neighbor” Cox and wife Ginny, are happy campers this week.

Daughter Karen Duplechin is down from Oklahoma and will stay until after Cox gets checked out by the heart doctor. There ain’t nothing wrong with Millard’s heart, he’s a good hearted man.*****Alexander

Rossi, 24, an American, was a 66-1 long shot to win the Indy 500 in its 100th historic running. That’s just what Rossi did. He used his fuel strategy to outsmart a handful of drivers who had the most dominant cars in the race. Rossi stretched his final tank of fuel 90-miles to cycle into the lead as others had to dart into the pits for a splash of gas. The gamble paid off, his car sputtered in the final lap and went dry as he crossed the finish line. His Honda had had to be towed to the victory party for that sweet sip of victory milk.*****Best of luck to Perry and Myra Swiney, who are both retiring from the Sheriff’s Department on June 10. Perry went to work 39 years ago when he wasn’t old enough to buy his own bullets. See story by Debby.*****Simon Cowell replaced Howard Stern Tuesday night on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” season premier. The former “American Idol” icon joins Howie Mandel, Mel B and Heidi Klum as the judges who will make or break dreams of aspiring performers. It was apparent on the first show that Cowell is a perfect fit for the show.*****The shot heard around the Major Leagues took place Sunday. It was 21-year-old Carlos Correa’s day off for the Astros, only his second of the season. Astro manager A.J. Hinch was not even going to use his young star as a pinch hitter, but out of players in the 13th, coach reluctantly sent his young star in to pinch hit. With two runners on base, Correa launched a Mike Morin changeup over the left field fence to beat the LA Angels 8-6. That was the Astros first pinch-hit homer in extra innings in more than 15 years.*****A few folks will be celebrating birthdays in the next few days. -It’s come on June already.

A half year has flown by since we welcomed the New Year of 2016.

On June 1, Linda Wolfford celebrates, also Shirley Griffin, Sheila Deason, Claudia Lyon and Janice Provost. They join celebrities actor Morgan Freeman, 79, singers Alanis Morissette, 42 and Pat Boone, 82.******June 2 finds Miranda McClure, Kayla Hickey, John Giffard, Nina Aven, Susan Broussard, Pate Modica Jr. and Julie Lummus celebrating. They join actors Dana Carvey, 61, The Beaver, Jerry Mathers, 68 and Zachary Quinto, 39.******On June 3, three good guys celebrate, Herman Dupuis, Harold Trantham, and David Lopez. Also celebrating are TV show host Anderson Cooper, 49 and singer Deniece Williams, 66.*****On June 4, Pete Sterling is a year older as is Sandra Hoke, Donna Rogers, Paige and Jade Ousley, Donna Benefield and Brittany Chalmers. They celebrate with actors Angelina Jolie, 41 and Noah Wyle, 45. *****It is said that people born on June 5 are perfect Gemini’s, right in the middle of the sign. The folks we know celebrating today are tire man Tim Hughes, that pretty Indian gal Joyce Dowdle, talented singer and picker Britt Godwin and the wise old man Roy Dunn. Others who celebrate this special day are Karen McDuff, Trey Wild, Chris Andes, Mary Jennings, Kevin Doss, Jessica Freeman, Gena Guyote, Nancy Ramsey, Pat Mires, Brenda Howard and Hunter Puckett. Celebrities joining them are actor Mark Wahlberg, 48, saxophonist Kenny G, 60 and singer Brian McKnight, 47.*****On June 6, I always remember my friend Lannie Claybar on the day of his birthday. He died at age 57 on Sept. 6, 1969.

The folks who are celebrating birthdays today are Ryan Gunstream, Lorrie LeBlanc, Lynn fields, Gail Griffith and Linda Sims.They join “Nightmare on Elm Street” actor Robert Englund, 69 and actor Jason Isaacs, 53.*****On June 7, a pretty lady, our friend Shirley Zimmerman celebrates as does Billy Frank Bradberry, Logan Smith, Penny Robards and Richard Granger. They are joined by tennis player Anna Kournikova, 35, actor Liam Neeson, 64 and singer Tom Jones, 76.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at JB’s Barbeque this week and at Robert’s Restaurant next week. Everyone always welcome.*****By the way: JB’s Barbeque will be closed next week, June 5 to June 12. JB stopped by and of course he had a lot of stories to tell.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Tuffy Broussard is an old alligator hunter him, wat catches dem in da Atchafalaya Basin. He came into Tee-Boy’s Bar wearing his hunting outfit, hip boot and his alligator toot necklace. He sat himself down at da bar and sip his whiskey. A young lady wat is sitting on da next stool, turn to Tuffy and axe, “Are you a real alligator hunter?”

He answer, “’Since I was a little boy, I go wit my Papa to da marsh to catch dem gaters and I been doing it all my life, I guess I am, me.”

After a little while Tuffy axe da lady wat she was her.

She said, “Well, I’m a Lesbian me, I spend most of my days tinking bout womens. In da morning, wen I eat, shower, watch tv, everyting seems to make me tink of womens.”

A short time later she left and Tuffy ordered another drink. Da couple wat is sat at da table get up and walk over to Tuffy and axe, “Are you a real alligator hunter?”

Tuffy say, “Mais, I always tought I was, I’m 60 years old and just found out dat I’m a Lesbian me.”

C’EST TOUT The Texas Democratic convention begins in San Antonio June 16. It’s the largest state convention in the United States. My thoughts turn to better days when Demos controlled state politics. I think of my friends who took state conventions seriously. The Godfather of all from Orange County was Bob Montange, with soldiers like Nolton and Jessie Brown, Gene and Flo Edgerly, H.D. Pate, Lynwood Sanders, Pete Runnels, Essie Bellfield, Sue Pate and so many more. Orange County was one of the most effective delegations in the state which benefited our county. Today we are treated like part of Louisiana. The convention chairman is Joaquin Castro. It’s possible that his brother Julian could be the VP candidate on a Hillary Clinton ticket. I don’t know who is attending the state convention from here. This year maybe Flo or someone will let me know. The Libertarian Party has picked former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson, 65, as its presidential candidate. Former Mass. governor William Weld was picked to be his VP running mate. Johnson is a very successful businessman who owns one of New Mexico’s largest construction companies.*****My time is up, thanks for yours. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Orange County Happenings

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Area Wide Community Events Schedules

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WOCCISD will hold Men of Excellence meeting West Orange - Cove CISD will hold an information and organization meeting regarding the new Men of Excellence community partnership program on Tuesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. The program recruits male volunteers to serve on District campuses. All interested individuals are invited to attend. The meeting will be held in the WO-S Elementary School Cafeteria.

Juneteenth celebration scheduled

A Juneteenth Music and Trail ride Festival will be held, Saturday, June 18, at the Orange Pavilion, 602 Front St., Orange, from 10 am-10 pm.

The celebration will feature JPaul, Marie Sanders, David Richard, Vin Zeal, TB Boyce, SSMG, Rodney Geter, Niki Richard, Ro Champaine, Mark Lofton and Perry RIchard.

No coolers or pets will be allowed. There will be a special drink booth, food vendors and a children’s area. Bring lawn chairs and tents without curtains.

“Western Out” Dance to be held at VFW

There will be a Western Out dance at the VFW, 5303 N. 16th St., Orange on Friday, June 3, from 8 pm-12 am. Music will be provided by DJ Ardell Petterway. Come dressed in western attire.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tables are $25 plus tickets per person. Door prizes will also be given.

Bring your own bottle, food and table decorations.

Christian Writers Guild to meet

The Orange County Christian Writer’s Guild will have their monthly meeting at the Brown Hearing Aid Center, ‪Tuesday,

Congratulations!

Keith Anthony Read is a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture and minor in Agronomy. Read is a recipient of the Senior Merit Award (highest award given to undergraduate students in AgriLife College) and has excelled in academic and experienKeith Read tial learning activities.

In November of 2013, he was hired as an undergraduate researcher for World Coffee Research at the Norman Borlaugh Institute for International Agriculture. Read then went on to be selected for an international internship with the world’s leading coffee service group in Minas Gerais, Brazil (Neumann Kaffee Gruppe) and was also involved in a study abroad program in Italy focusing on international horticulture practices. Read was elected president and later an officer f the Pi Alpha Xi Horticulture Honor Society and was also elected as the sustainability officer for the Student Association of Sustainable Agriculture (S.A.S.A.). He has recently received the College of AgriLife Sciences Excellence Fellowship to pursue a Masters of Science degree in Horticulture.

Upon graduation in May, Keith will become an intern for Texas Cannabis Industry Association (T.C.I. A.) which “serves as the state’s Industry association ensuring the growth of cannabis culture through advocacy, lobbying, education and unity between business and the community.”

June 14, from 6-7 pm‪. They are a group of local Christian writers and authors who meet to encourage and learn from each other. This months meeting will be about utilizing social media.

All are welcome to attend.

St. Mary School to host Adventures in Art

St. Mary Catholic School, 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange, will hold a summer art program June 13-17. Tuition is $80 per student and all supplies are included. An optional t-shirt will be $10. The program is open to students from all schools who will be in K8th grade for the 2015-2016 school year.

All proceeds will benefit St. Mary School and the school art program.

Extension office seeking volunteers

Do you enjoy working with kids? Then this volunteer opportunity is for you! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is looking for volunteers for our Youth Cooking Camp which will be held June 13-17, from 10 am-2 pm. Volunteers will be supervising the children as they cook. If you are interested or have further questions, please call the extension office at 882-7010.

Gift of Life offering free healthcare screenings During National Men’s Health Month in June, the Gift of Life, with medical partners Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas and local healthcare organizations, will provide medically underserved men with free prostate cancer tests and other important screenings, along with educational outreach, to heighten awareness of men’s preventable health problems in Southeast Texas.

Screenings will be performed from 9–11 am, Saturday, June 4 in Orange at Lamar State College.

Screening pre-registration is recommended, and walk-ins will be accepted subject to eligibility.

For more information, visit giftoflifebmt.org or call the office at 409.833.3663. To register for a screening, please call the 24-hour hotline at 409.860.3369.

Gardner’s Association to hold certification classes The Orange County Master Gardeners Association in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Orange County will be holding Texas Master Gardener Certification classes starting June 2. Classes will be held each Thursday from 6-8 PM at the Orange County EXPO Center thru Sept. 8. Some classes will be held off site and on Saturdays. The fee for the class is $100 per person, which will include your application fee, Texas Master Gardener Handbook, speakers and supplies. For more information please contact the AgriLife Extension office at 882-7010 or email sheribethard@yahoo.com.

BC Boys Basketball Camp scheduled

Bridge City Boys Basketball Camp will be held June 6-9. There is a Little Man’s Camp for incoming K - 3rd grade; 4th - 6th grade and 7th - 9th grade divisions. The camp is open to all schools and players.

Flyers can be printed out from Bridgecityisd.net - Athletics Boys Basketball. All campers will receive a T-shirt and ball.

For questions or more information, please contact Coach Sterling at larry.sterling@bridgecityisd.net.

Military Department Will Begin Conducting Training Across Texas Staff Report For The Record

Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen with the Texas Military Department will begin conducting annual training in various cities across Texas, now through the end of August.

During this time, citizens may notice an increase of military personnel within their communities and at businesses, as well as vehicles and convoys passing through town and travelling major thoroughfares, like I-10 and I-20. In fact, some convoys may travel across state lines in and out of Texas.

“This designated training will put a lot of service members on Texas roads and highways as they convoy to and from training,” said Texas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols.

“We ask our fellow Texans to take care in passing these convoys and even single military vehicles on our roads. Please be aware that our equipment has the same blind spots and longer stopping distances common to all large trucks so we ask that

you give them a little extra space.”

The annual training by the Texas Army and Air National Guard and the Texas State Guard is designed to give military commanders the opportunity to take their staff and units to the field to hone service members’ proficiency and maintain a high level of mission readiness. Additionally, annual training conducted in a joint environment with local and state agencies enables the Texas Military Department to test its ability to react and help improve communication and coordination with its civilian partners.

“We pride ourselves in standing ready to serve the citizens of Texas when needed and called upon,” said Nichols. “We are thankful to the citizens for welcoming us into their communities and could not be successful without their continued support.”

Over the last ten years, the Texas Military Department has trained and mobilized more

than 30,000 Soldiers across the state of Texas in support of combat operations and natural disaster relief. Most recently, these citizen-guardsmen have responded to fires and floods throughout portions of the

state.

For more information regarding the organization’s annual training, contact the state public affairs office at 512-7825620 or email ng.tx.txarng. mbx.pao@mail.mil.

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FIRST GRADE

Bridge City High School competed at the UIL State Academic Meet in Austin on May 23-25, at the University of Texas campus. Here are the results from this contest: In Social Studies, Zach Dionne took sixth place. The Social Studies team of Zach Dionne, Brianna Cross, Dane Piper and Marlee Bradley took second place team.

The sponsor for Social Studies is Don Miller.

SECOND GRADE

KINDERGARTEN The Bridge City Strutter Officers were recently announced at the annual Strutters Spring Revue. They are from left,, Lt. Macie Moore; first Lt. Lauren Guidry, Captain Mia Woodruff; Lt. Carlee Weeks and Lt. Jaelyn Nichols. The Strutters would like to thank all the BCHS Fine Arts programs, special guests and the community for their support.

TSUS Regents approve gun policies for member schools e Texas State University System Board of Regents approved campus-specific policies regarding the possession of concealed handguns at the System’s eight member institutions, including Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur. e policies, which take effect Aug. 1, 2016, were approved during the Board’s quarterly meeting at Texas State University’s Round Rock campus.

Senate Bill 11, passed during the 84th Legislative Session, requires university and college presidents to develop policies allowing handgun licensees to carry concealed handguns in campus buildings, with certain exceptions. TSUS institutions held a series of public meetings and engaged a wide variety of stakeholders over the past year to receive input as the policies

were being developed.

“Our first priority is the safety of our students and those who work at Lamar State College Port Arthur,” President Dr. Betty Reynard said. “We formed a campus task force and held a series of public hearings to better understand the opinions and concerns of our student body and members of the faculty and staff. With that information, we are moving forward with a full understanding of Senate Bill 11 and how it impacts our campus.” e policies at four TSUS institutions – Sul Ross State University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange and Lamar State College Port Arthur – include no restrictions anywhere on campus, except for restrictions provided by existing law, such as intercollegiate or interscholastic events and governmental meetings.

PRE-K PVT Blake D. Winder, 19, of Orange, graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on May 20. PVT Winder successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of 64 recruits in Training Platoon 1049. While in recruit training PVT Winder was nominated by his peers to serve as Prayer Leader. Following t10 days home on leave, he will report back to Camp Pendleton for Military Combat Training then Military Occupation Specialty School at Twenty-Nine Palms, California and will follow further orders from there.

Bridge City Elementary School Cardinals of Character for the 6th six weeks are: Second grade: Jenna Van Huis, Ethan Hernandez, Anna Vidrine, Rylee Wilson, Peyton Dupuis, Owen Tucker, Kaylie Carpenter, Ayden Rico, Genesis Par, Jayla Simpson, Anna Knight and Cheyenne McNeil.

First grade: Sarah Halliburton, Austin Lund, Lochlann Downs, Cailen Hallock, Ryder Armitage, Alexandra Ney, Brayan Collazo, Aubrey Carpenter, Tai Le, Cole Norwood, Caleb Barbose, James Louma and Cameron Pierce.

Kindergarten: Gabe Hunter, Channing Williams, Camden Fall, Amelia Moore, Caroline Pachar, Reid Fincher, Michael Tarver, Kinsley LeBlanc, Kaden Nelson, Brian Collazo, Eric Ortega and Angela Heraldez-Guzman.

Pre-k: Juanito Sandoval, Brylen Bearden, Carter Arnold Mia-Lee Dimas and Truett Briggs.

Staff winners are Shannon Durio, Debbie English and Kristi Bertles.

Also BIG RED was a great help and a true Cardinal of Character.

Congratulations to all winners.

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WEST ORANGE POLICE REPORTS

Tuesday, May 10 • Person arrested for felony theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

Wednesday, May 11 • Person arrested for assault following report of disturbance in the 2000 block of Bradford.

Friday, May 13 • Person arrested for possession of narcotics and multiple outstanding warrants in another jurisdiction following a traffic stop in the 100 block of Strick-

land.

• Criminal trespassing in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

• Informational report in the 2600 block of Tanglewood.

Saturday, May 14 • Informational report in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

• Informational report in the 2900 block of Bonham.

Source: West Orange Police Department

• Welfare check in the 300 block of Austin.

• Alarm in the 100 block of Joel.

• Harassment in the 200 block of Tenney.

• Suspicious activity in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

Wednesday, May 11 • Suspicious person in the 100 block of Woodsong.

• Animal call in the 300 block of Henry Drive.

• Animal call in the 2600 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Fernwood.

• Alarm in the 300 block of South Clover Lane. ursday, May 12 • Harassment in the 100 block of Owl Drive.

• Disturbance in the 200 block of Kibbe.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of East Vick.

Friday, May 13 • Suspicious activity in the 300

block of Morris.

• Suspicious activity in the 1100 block of Texas Avenue.

• Suspicious activity in the 300 block of Paula Avenue.

• Criminal mischief in the 700 block of Avenue A. Saturday, May 14 • Suspicious person in the 500 block of Lee. • Suspicious activity in the 100 block of East Vick.

• Burglary in the 5000 block of Stately.

• Suspicious activity in the 300 block of Texas Avenue.

• Welfare check in the 300 block of South Clover Lane.

• eft in the 200 block Cherry Lane.

• Animal call in the 300 block of Bell.

• Burglary in the 3900 block of Hazel.

Source: Bridge City Police Department

e Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from May 8 - May 14, 2016.

Sunday, May 8 • Assist other agency in the 800 block of Center.

• Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 3500 block of Pheasant.

• Informational report in the 800 block of 20th Street.

• Informational report in the 3600 block of West Park Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

Monday, May 9 • Informational report in the

200 block of Border.

• Harassment in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

Tuesday, May 10 • Suspicious activity in the 4000 block of Whippoorwill.

• Disturbance in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Suspicious person in the 3700 block of West Park Avenue.

Wednesday, May 11 • Informational report in the 3800 block of Pheasant.

• Suspicious activity in the 3500 block of Woodlark. ursday, May 12 • Alarm in the 1900 block of Strickland.

• Alarm in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive.

Friday, May 13 • Animal call in the 3800 block of Pheasant.

Saturday, May 14 • Suspicious person in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Informational report in the 1900 block of Camelot.

• Alarm in the 1600 block of Strickland.

• Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

• Fraud in the 100 block of Strickland.

• Disturbance in the 100 block of Bland.

Source: Pinehurst Police Department

Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between May 27-30: Traffic accident, 9600 FM 1130 Traffic accident, 2913 Fairway Dr. Larceny from vehicle, 1808 Louisiana St. eft, 408 W. Cypress Ave. Sexual offense, 201 8th St. Lost property, 2424 16th St. Assault, 502 Camellia Ave. Sexual offense, 1521 N. 37th St. Warrant service, 6400 block

Eastex Frwy./Beaumont Traffic accident, 4212 27th St. Traffic accident, 7200 IH-10 Traffic accident, 2nd and Burton Traffic accident, Edgar Brown Dr. and Bluebonnet Aggravated assault, 4407 27th St. Shoplifting, 3024 16th St. Death, 2332 Butler Assault, 2215 2nd St. Public intoxication, 1411 Simmons Dr./Old School Lounge Traffic accident, Womack Rd./under IH-10

Warrant service, 201 8th St. Burglary, 3007 Bear Trails Found property, 1314 Bay St. Public intoxication/warrant service, 1720 W. Lutcher Dr. Public intoxication, 1710 16th St. Traffic accident, 219 S. Farragut Ave. Found property, 1708 IH-10 Assault, 816 Polk Ave. Traffic accident, 400 15th St. Public intoxication/resisting/ interfering with police, IH-10 E. Traffic accident, 6522 IH-10 Assault, 610 Burton Ave.

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

e West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from May 8 - May 14, 2016.

Sunday, May 8 • Person arrested for theft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

Monday, May 9 • eft in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive.

BRIDGE CITY POLICE REPORTS

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

e Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from May 8 - May 14, 2016.

Sunday, May 8 • Animal call in the 800 block of Center.

• eft in the 500 block of Henry.

• Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Woodsong.

• Disturbance in the 1800 block of Texas Avenue.

• Informational report in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue.

Monday, May 9 • Disturbance in the 800 block of Norbert.

• eft in the 700 block of Texas Avenue.

• Burglary in the 1500 block of Texas Avenue.

• Disturbance in the 200 block of Morris.

Tuesday, May 10

PINEHURST POLICE REPORTS

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

ORANGE POLICE REPORTS

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES

e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of May 23-27: John T. Bell and Juliann E. Peavey Dennis L. Guillory and Peggy S. Gisclair Cody D. Babineaux and Melanie N. Vaughan Christopher W. Gibson and Melissa K. Davenport

Lynn A. Peveto and Lisa G. Maze James E. Long and Veronica L. Long Dameian W. Vercher and Melissa W. Sarth Joshua D. Welch and Lindsey K. McAlpin Brett M.C Hoffpauir and Carilee M. Reed Daniel A. Iles and Tabitha M. Holste Robert C. Anders and Brandi

C. Fant Logan C. Wells and Sadie D. Fonville Caleb L. Henson and Tayler E. Allison Michael S. Currie and Kristi D. Smith Mark E. Marshall, Jr. and Brianna L. Meadows Joseph D. Vercher and Taylor A. Reichart Rollie Bang, Jr. and Annie M. Wright

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WOS senior Tara Dunn waves at North Early Learning Center students. WOS Honor Graduates lead the senior parade. Pictured are Brandon Roy and Emma Dorantes. West Orange - Stark High School seniors paraded through WO-S Middle School, North Early Learning Center, and WO-S Elementary this week wearing their caps and gowns. The seniors were greeted with applause, celebration signs, hand shakes, and hugs from adults and students.

Curious about how a work of art is made? Join in the fun at the next Adult Studio Workshop: Acrylic Still Life Painting on June 4, and learn to see art through the artist’s eyes.

This workshop’s special guest artist will be Stephanie Garza. She received her Bachelor of Science in graphic design and teacher certification from Lamar University. Garza has been an art teacher for 15 years and has been teaching painting classes at Painting with a Twist for 5 years. She is often working on client projects that include pen and ink, painting, and calligraphy and she sometimes creates art on unusual surfaces like oars or animal skulls.

The workshop will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will last four hours to allow plenty of time for the creative process.

Participants of any age are invited and should meet in the Museum Lobby prior to start time.

All Materials provided. Non-members $35.00, Stark Cultural Members $35.00 Bring the whole family on June 11, and make paper from start to finish in the CREATE! Workshop: You’ve Got to Pulp it Up! From mixing different colors to adding personal touches like fallen leaves and flowers, create vivid stationery while learning what goes into the paper-making process. Offered in collaboration with International Paper of Orange. The workshop will begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place for one to two hours.

Participants should gather in the Museum Lobby. All Materials provided. Included with general admission.

Stark Cultural Members Free. To register, visit starkmuseum.org.

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Deaths & Memorials Ramelle Browning Orange County Ramelle Browning, 69, of Orange County passed away Monday, May 30, at her residence.

Ramelle was born Jan. 29, 1947 in Cleveland, Oh., to Mabel Jean (Dorsey) and Roy Schexenider.

She had lived in Orange County for 37 years and was a nurse in Ramelle the area for 30 years. Ramelle Browning was a member of Alpha and Omega Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafting jewelry and loved spending time with her family. Ramelle will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Jesus Christ is her Lord and Savior. She loves and Serves Him. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ramelle is survived by her husband, Weldon (Gene) Browning of Orange County; daughters, Molly Ann LaHaye and husband, Doug of Grapevine, Lisa Smith of Beaumont; brother, Richard Schexenider and wife, Laura of Mont Belvieu and sister, Donna Farmer and husband, Jim, all of Mont Belvieu.

She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Emily Browning, Ellyn Shepherd, Chloe Tucker, Kirby Shepherd, Breanna Smith and one great grandson, Tatum Thompson.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, from 5:00-8:00 pm at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 2, at 2:00 pm at the funeral home, with the Rev. Fred Vernon officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

Arthur Pinder Vinton Arthur G. “Diddy” Pinder, 82 of Vinton, passed away May 28, in Lafayette, La. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 2, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Watson. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00pm, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Nibbletts Bluff, La., Oct. 28, 1933, he was the son of Norman and Ollie Beatrice (Granger) Pinder. He worked for Weavers Shipyard and Levingston Ship Yard as a pipefitter superintendent. In retirement he was a accomplished wood craftsman and enjoyed fishing in his free time.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 61 years, Diane Pinder; son, Bernard “Jiggs” Pinder; daughter, Toni Pinder Lee; grandson; three brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by his son, Steven Pinder, of Arkansas; daughter, Lisa Pinder and soul mate, Lisa Deville, of Crowley, La; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kenny Stinson, Kevin Merchant, Ricky Johnson, Andrew White, Gene Harper and Mark Jones.

Leo Perry Orange Leo J. Perry, Sr., 87, of Orange, passed away May 29, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 2, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. David Turner, of Little Cypress Baptist Church and the Rev. Jerry Clark, co-worker and Lee lifelong family friend. Burial will Perry follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Crowley, La, June 5, 1928, he was the son of Eli Perry and Olive Abshire Perry. He was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Leo moved to Orange in 1930 where he started school at the age of six and graduated from Mauriceville. In 1946, Leo joined the United States Army and spent three years in Japan in the Occupation Zone. He was discharged with Sargent status and returned to Orange in 1949. One year later he married his high school sweetheart, Laverne Wilkinson.

Leo worked for North Drug Store for 15 years and then went on to work at Sabine River Authority of Texas in 1965 as Division Manager of the Gulf Coast division for 30 years before retiring in 1991. After retirement Leo spent his days working part-time at the Farmers Mercantile for Mr. Gus Harris and was known as the “Plant Doctor” for 25 years. He loved gardening, hunting and working cattle at the Harris farms. Leo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alfred Perry, Wilbur Perry, Mayo Perry, Garland Perry and Wilson Perry; sisters, Virgie Perry and Euvera “Sis” Eldridge; great-granddaughter, Bristol Lynne Perry and his nephews, Mike Perry and John Perry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Laverne Perry; children, Leo Perry, Jr. and wife Rhonda and Dicky Perry, all of Orange; grandchildren, Megan Perry, Derrick Perry and wife Anna and Blake Perry; step-granddaughter, Lauren Daigle; great-grandson, Brody Perry and his brothers, Alvin Perry and wife Peggy, John Perry and wife Mary and Matthew Perry and wife Debbie; sister, Beatrice “Tiny” Powell and husband Lewis; sisters-in-law, Vera Perry and Jessie Perry and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Derrick Perry, Blake Perry, Boyd Perry, Alvin Perry, Kevin “Doc” Powell, Steve Wilkinson, Barry Wilkinson and John Wilkinson.

Julie Sheppard Orange Julie Elaine Sheppard, 50, passed away Saturday, May 28, in Beaumont. Services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 1, at 9th & Elm Church of Christ with Bro. Ben Terry and Bro. James Berry officiating.

Julie was born in Beaumont, Aug. 25, 1965 to the late Arthur BrosJulie sette and Sara Magliolo BrosSheppard sette. She was a member of the 9th and Elm Church of Christ and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her two daughters; Amber Brock and husband Brandon of Murfreesboro, TN and Jennifer Sheppard and fiancé Blake Summers of Vidor; son, Cody Rollins and his fiancé Katie Parks of Dallas and two step-sons, Kurt Sheppard of Orange and Jonathon Sheppard of Houston; sisters, Charlene Dorsett and her husband Steve of Lumberton and Suzanne “Suzy” Smith and her husband Mike of Houston; grandchild, Kherington Brock and numerous nieces and nephews.

Luegartha Cook Orange The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Luegartha Marie Cook of Orange was held May 28, at the Starlight Church of God In Christ. Rites of Christian burial followed in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

A native of Longview, she re- Luegartha Cook sided in Orange 65 years. She was a member of numerous organizations including Top Ladies of Distinction and she was also the Co-Church Mother of the Starlight Church of God in Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Calvin Cook of Dallas and Claude Cook of Texas City; three brothers, Charlie Hightower, Jr. of Sacramento, CA. and Henry Colston, Jr. and Floyd Colston, both of Shreveport, LA; two sisters, Rebecca Pollard of Orange and Stella Young of Dallas; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

James Tally Orange James Wilburn Tally went home to be with his Lord on May 26. He was born Dec. 11, 1933 in Cass County, to James Tally and Edith Nadine Tally. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Harold Tally and his first wife Opal Tally in 2007.

He and Opal reared four children, three sons Ronnie D. Tally, Jerry A. Tally, James B. Tally and one

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daughter Rebecca L. Tally. He has another brother Doyle Ray Talley and his wife Sharon of Comanche. He is survived by another sister-in-law Dianna Tally (Harold) of Orange. Mr. Tally has five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and numerous other family members. He is also survived by Geraldine Adams who has three sons, Lee, Matthew and Carl.

James Mr. Tally was an operator at Tally A. Schulman 40 plus years and also their Union leader while employed there. Mr. Tally was a member for Friendship Bible Baptist Church of Vidor, who faithfully served the Lord. He loved his pastor, Brother Kennie Molanders, wife Debbie and all his church family.

Services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, May 30, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Johnny Woodard and Pastor Kennie Molanders officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM at Kisatchie Cemetery in Leesville, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 PM Sunday, May 29, at Dorman Funeral Home.

Larry Peterson Bridge City Larry Peterson, 57, of Bridge City, passed away May 27. Memorial services will be at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, June 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Rudy Elizondo of Well of Hope and Keith Meyer of Old First Orange Baptist Church. Visitation will be Larry prior to the service, from 1:00Peterson 3:00 PM, Wednesday June 1, at the funeral home.

Born in Orange, Sept. 23, 1958, he was the son of Roy Leland Peterson and Janice (Keebler) Peterson.

He loved the outdoors, especially kayaking and biking. He was very involved in the church at both Well of Hope and Old First Orange Baptist Church. He worked for DuPont for 35 years and previously ran a lawn service for 22 years. He was a big supporter of Operation Blessing. Larry was a 12 year cancer survivor and only once missed a Relay for Life. He was also fluent in Spanish and took advantage every chance he got to use this talent. Larry loved his family very much and will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law, Gerald “Stump” Kuebodeaux.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Tanya (Kuebodeaux) Peterson; parents, Roy and Janice Peterson; mother-in-law, Berta “Granny” Kuebodeaux; children, Megan Peterson of Bridge City, Amber Adams and husband Casey of Nederland and Jonathan Peterson of Pearland; grandson, Joseph Touchet; brother Pete and wife Barbara of MN; sisters, Terri and husband Mark of Porter and Rhonda and husband Mark of PA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joyce Savage Orange Joyce Faye Savage, age 72, was called home Thursday, May 26, in Beaumont. The service to celebrate her life was held Tuesday, May 31, at Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange, Pastor David Millner officiating. Interment was to follow at Hillcrest Joyce Memorial Gardens.

Born in Chaffe, Mo. on July 6, Savage 1943, Joyce was adopted at an early age by her beloved parents the late Lillian Ramsay Glasgow and Robert Wiley Glasgow.

Raised in Pasadena, she moved to Orange where she raised her family and spent most of her adult life.

She retired from West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District as the cafeteria manager and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. Nothing gave her more pleasure in this life than spending time with her family and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband Tommy Savage; sisters Tybitha Wood and Glenda Fountain and brother Charles Bishop.

She is survived by her son Robert Wheat, Jr. and wife Sarah of Killeen; daughter, Rebecca Bradley and husband Ron of Orange; son, Randy Wheat and wife Erin of Bridge City. Also surviving Joyce are her sister, Alta James and husband Benny of Spicewood; brother, Randy Glasgow and wife Liz of Cleveland; brother Bobby Bishop of Waco and sister Georgia Mae Snyder and husband David of Toledo, Oh; 11 grandchildren, Joshua Wheat, Kaleena Patrick, Jeffery Furlough, Leia Bandeau, Josiah, Jimmy and Jillian Marks, Kade Wheat, Reilly Shaw, Candice Bradley and Roni Bradley; six great grandchildren, Zach Wheat, Jaelyn and Keeton Bandeau, Sadie Patrick, Zane Furlough and Brianna Wheat.

Pallbearers were her nephews Robbie, Greg and Scott James and Shane, Ryan and Casey Glasgow.

Honorary pallbearers included her grandsons Joshua Wheat, Jeffery Furlough, Jay Bandeau and Kade Wheat.

Joe Alford Orange

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Joe Alford, a small-town lawyer known for valuing people more than money, died May 26 at the age of 67. His wife of 46 years, Charlotte, was with him at his death and as he went through months of cancer treatments.

In an age of lawyers advertisJoe ing on billboards and television, Alford Joe didn’t even have a sign on his Orange office. People found him, often by referral. His law office for nearly 35 years was a small old building across the street from the Orange County Courthouse. In recent years he added a front porch with rocking chairs. Dozens of people tell stories of how he never sent them a bill for his work.

He considered working as legal counsel for public entities a donation to the community. At times he turned down offers of pay raises from the entities.

He was the original attorney for the Orange County Appraisal District, dating back to 1979, and continued in the position until his death.

He was the city attorney for the City of West Orange and previously was the municipal judge. In addition, he represented the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD and the Mauriceville Municipal Utility District. He had once been counsel for the West Orange-Cove CISD and advised the Deweyville ISD for more than 20 years.

His legal work including representing criminals on trial for capital murder and elderly widows probating wills. He handled divorces, name changes and adoptions. Every client found a shoulder to cry on, sympathy, and a lifelong friend.

Even though he represented the accused in the courtroom, law enforcement officers respected him because he showed them respect.

Joe was born in Port Arthur to J.D. and Joann Alford. He grew up in West Orange and was a 1967 graduate of the old West Orange High School. He and Charlotte Duhon began dating when they were in high school and married in 1970.

He worked his way through Lamar University as an orderly at Orange Memorial Hospital in the days before hazmat medicine. If a patient came in bleeding, the orderlies went home with blood on their clothes.

It didn’t matter to him. Helping came first.

The experience made him want to go into hospital administration. But his grandfather in Hemphill, Judge Beauchamp, talked him into studying law.

That influence affected generations of people in Orange County who turned to him for advice and help.

Joe is a graduate of the University of Houston’s Bates School of Law. He and Charlotte worked to pay for his studies.

After graduating and passing the bar, he returned to Orange and became a prosecutor in the office of then-District Attorney Sharon Bearden. He later left for a private practice with Wayne Peveto, who at the time was also the state representative for the county. Joe later went into his own practice.

He loved books, music and baseball cards. State District Judge Dennis Powell said Joe always pursued knowledge and the meaning of life. Besides keeping up with the latest legal case law, Joe could polish off two or more books a week. He was always ahead of the musical trends and recommended artists before they became famous. His expertise on baseball cards, along with his collection, was legendary.

He also loved the game of baseball. He coached youth baseball for his son and in recent years coached his great-nephews and nieces in the sport.

As a surprise to many, he even ventured into coaching youth soccer. One of his last joys in life was seeing his three-year-old grandson Ronan slug a baseball off a tee.

Joe and Charlotte followed the West Orange-Stark Mustangs and have been football season ticketholders in the same seats for 40 years.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 30, at First United Methodist Church, Orange. Entombment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Wade Smith, Ed Smith, Rex Peveto, Eric Peveto, Barry Jones and Brent Alford. Honorary pallbearers were Sharon Bearden and retired State District Judge Pat Clark.

His survivors, besides his wife, are his mother, Joann Alford of West Orange; son Joseph of Los Angeles and daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Sam Watters of Orange, along with grandson Ronan Watters.

Also surviving are sisters, Judy Sher of St. Louis and Kay Jones and husband Barry of Tyler; brother, Brent Alford and wife Michelle of Fort Worth; sister-in-law Juanita Smith of Orange and numerous nieces and nephews- Jami Nemec, Kara and Scott James, Derek and Sarah Jones, Lindsey and Jonathan Bolton, Josh Alford, Holden Alford, Wade and Julie Smith and Ed and Kathy Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joe’s honor may be sent to the Orange Camp Fire Council, 908 Pine Ave., Orange, TX 77630.

Vera Parker Orange Vera Anne Versen Parker, formerly of Orange, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 28, in Lufkin. She was born Dec. 10, 1937 in Vicksburg, Ms. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Louis Versen and Vera Cobb Versen and Vera her son Louis Versen Parker.

Parker She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Earl B. Parker, Jr., daughter Paige Parker Speer and husband Kevin of Mont Belvieu and son E. Brewer Parker III and wife Amy of Gastonia, NC. She leaves behind brothers, Greg Versen and wife Susie of Harrisonburg, Va, Joe Versen and wife Terri of York, SC and sister-in-law, Nancy Parker Howell and husband Stan of Okemos, Mi. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Madison, Caroline and Parker Speer, Payton and Sloan Parker and numerous nieces and nephews.

She graduated in three years from Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. On May 30, 1939 she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life. They moved to Chapel Hill, NC where she was a member of the “Chem Fems,” wives of UNC Chemistry graduate students, taught third grade at Hope Valley Elementary School in Durham, NC and also worked for the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. During this time she grew to love UNC basketball and was a lifelong supporter of the Tar Heels. In 1965 they moved to Orange, where she raised her three children and volunteered her time at church, American Association of University Women and Community Concerts.

She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and taught homebound for Little Cypress Mauriceville School District. In 1976 they moved to Baytown where she resumed her volunteer work and continued to be an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Baytown. She worked for a brief time teaching Goose Creek Independent School District homebound students and co-founded a travel club.

While living in Baytown she later changed her membership to Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church, where she found great enjoyment teaching a young couples Sunday school class. Vera was also active in the Baytown Service League, holding several offices and a PEO member. On her return to Orange in 1989 she found herself back in her element serving as a United Way volunteer Board Member, Community Concert Chair and held several offices in AAUW. While at First Presbyterian of Orange, she created the Bread Ministry and served on their boards. Additionally, she conducted tours through the church sharing her knowledge of all the treasures within.

She also studied and became a Texas Registered Parliamentarian and spent 15 years as a docent at the Stark House and the Stark Museum of Art. She was the perfect model of living a Christian life by example which was a true testament to her faith.

She was a loving nonjudgmental soul who always looked to help the less fortunate. She was a wonderfully devoted wife, mom, V.V., sister and friend. She instilled in her children and grandchildren learning was knowledge. Her family wishes to express a special thank you to Hospice in the Pines personnel and Nurse Katie Fabro, for her loving care and attentive-

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A celebration of her life will take place Saturday, June 11, at First Presbyterian Church of Orange at 3:00 pm. The service will be under the direction of the Rev. Mike Umbenhaur with interment immediately following at the church’s columbarium. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Vera’s name to: Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904 or PineCrest Methodist Retirement Community, 1302 Tom Temple Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904, or a charity of your choice.

Jessie Kervin Orange Jessie Arlon Kervin, 82, of Orange, passed away on May 25, at his home in Orange with his daughters by his side.

Funeral services were Sunday, May 29, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Lynn Ashcraft.

Burial followed at Orange ForJesse est Lawn in West Orange.

Kervin Born in Diboll, June 12, 1933, he was the son of Marvin Morris Kervin and Eather (Dowley) Barlow. Jessie attended Diboll High School. He joined the United States Army in 1951 and served in the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant, driving a tank in the 73rd Tank Division Company B. Headquarters Platoon. He was very proud of his service to his country. He worked as a welder and welding inspector for 31 years, most spent at Levingston Shipbuilding in Orange. After retirement, he enjoyed wood carving, reading Louis L’amour books, was a member of the TSRA and loved going to the gun range to practice shooting the guns he collected. He was a member of Brownwood Baptist Church of Orange. He will be greatly missed by his loving daughters, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 63 years, Joyce Kervin.

He is survived by his daughters, Connie Brashear and husband Johnny, Brenda Thomas and husband David and Susan Trahan and husband John, all of Orange; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six step-great-

grandchildren and siblings, Billy Morris Kervin of Fort Worth and Betty Jean Powell of Burke.

Serving as pallbearers were Travis Donnaud, Cody Conway, Joseph Trahan, Rusty Trahan, Michael Trahan, Cade Reeves, Charlie Thomas and David King.

Robert Lloyd, Sr. Robert “Bob” Lee Lloyd, Sr., 80, died Wednesday, May 25, in Beaumont.

He was a longtime resident of the Golden Triangle area. Bob served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 23 years. He loved to hunt, fish and playing golf and was known to be very Robert generous to all. He also devoted Lloyd, Sr. his time in helping veterans to receive their VA benefits.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral services will be Friday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home with interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue Lloyd of Vidor; sons, Robert Lee Lloyd, Jr. and wife Susan of Georgetown and Shawn Lee Lloyd of Austin; daughters, Linda Lee Gallarno and husband Danny of Fairfax, VA and Melissa Leigh Barlow and husband Trey of Allen; 11 grandchildren and one great grandson.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

Joseph Cook Port Arthur Joseph Clifton Cook, Sr., 95, died Tuesday, May 24, at the Senior Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Port Arthur, from natural causes. He was born Feb. 7, 1921, in Rayne, La, to William Burton Cook and Mary Winnie Cook.

Joseph Mr. Cook served in the United States Navy during World War Cook II. He was well known and successful in the horse transportation business, worked in the oil fields and work as a foreman on several large Texas ranches. Mr. Cook was a boiler maker and a member of the Local Union 587. He was a long time resident of Beaumont, prior to living in Port Ar-

thur.

Mr. Cook is survived locally by his daughter, Haley D. Cook of Orange.

He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Margaret E. Cook; son, James W. Cook and second wife, Helen Cook.

A graveside service with Military Honors was held Tuesday, May 31, at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, under the direction of Broussard’s, Beaumont.

His family paid this tribute to him, “Our Dad was strict, and taught us the value of working, and respecting others. In tough and good times he always provided a roof over our heads and food to eat. He was kind and helped many a friend in need. He will be missed.”

Nancy Love West Orange Nancy Carol Keen-Love, 63, of West Orange, entered Heaven peacefully Tuesday, May 24, at her home with her family by her side.

Memorial services were Sunday, May 29, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel.

Nancy Nancy was born on May 6, 1953 Love in Oklahoma City, Ok., to the late Ben F. Poore and Mary Thomason Poore. She graduated from Lamar University and worked with OCARC as a client supervisor for many years until she was diagnosed with cancer and had to retire. She dearly loved her job and the special needs adults that she worked with. Nancy was a kind, compassionate, giving and loving person who touched many lives. She was loved by many. Her children and grandchildren were the lights of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Bobby J. Keen and second husband Larry Ramey.

Survivors include her husband, Andrew Love; sons, Bobby J. Keen, Jr. of Orange and John A. Keen and his wife Jessica of Orangefield; daughters, Heather Keen Robinson and Margie Keen both of Vinton; brothers, James Poore and wife Jackie of Wichita Falls, T-Bo Woods and wife Frankie of Burkville and Benny Poore of Choctaw, OK.; sisters, Frankie Williams and husband John Neil of Newton, Ann Allen and husband Dirk of Enid, OK, Jenny Wray and husband Steve of Springdale, AR and Linda LeMaster and husband James of Wellston, OK.; uncle, Clifford Thomason and wife Cheryl of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Deidra Keen of Tulsa, OK, Tevin Fields

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Keen of Oaks, OK, Erica Beasley of Vinton, Ayden Keen and Aislinn Keen, both of Orangfield, as well as one great grandson, Malakai Keen. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers were T-Bo Woods, Tevin Fields Keen, Ayden Keen, John Williams, David Williams, Grady Woods and the clients of OCARC.

Ardith Luna Orange Monday, May 23, Ardith V. “Art” Luna passed away at his home.

He is now with his wife, family and friends in Heaven.

A private family graveside service was held at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.

Art was born March 13, 1930 Ardith in Winnsboro. He was raised in Quinlan and Dallas and graduLuna ated from Quinlan High School.

He worked at the cement plant in Dallas and was transferred to the Orange plant in 1957. Art first worked in the lab as a physical tester, shift foreman and finally retiring as an electrical foreman.

He and his wife Helen were married in Weatherford, Dec. 6, 1948. They were blessed with three children.

Cathy was born in Dallas, Dec. 29, 1950, Cody was born in Orange, Oct. 21, 1957 and David Carey was born in Orange, March 13, 1961, his Dad’s birthday.

He is preceded in death by his wife Helen Luna; parents Willie Griffith Luna Abernathy and Carey Herman Luna; brothers, Charles Luna and Billy Joe Luna; sister, Doris Downey; son-in-law Wayne Allamon and granddaughter Victoria Allamon, as well as many other family member and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Allamon of LRAcademy; two sons; Cody Luna and his wife Melody of Orange and David Luna and his wife Robyn of Plano and one brother, John Earl Abernathy and his wife Janice of Duncanville; seven grandchildren, Jeffery Allamon and his wife Angie, Misti Odom and her husband Wes, Jeremy Allamon and his wife Susan, Shaun Luna, Aaron Luna, Blake Luna and Samantha Luna; six great grandchildren, Billy Yoder and his wife Kate Lynn, Jacob Allamon, Evan Allamon, Avery Sophia Odom, Logan Odom and Lucas Odom.

He was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church. Art loved fishing; he had a camp on the Sabine River and all remember such good and fun times there. He also loved playing country and bluegrass music. He enjoyed being able to “jam” with his many friends.

FATHER’S DAY SHOPPING? THE SEARCH IS OVER! ADOPT-A-MANATEE Staff Report For The Record

It’s easy to make sure Dad has a happy Father’s Day when he receives a gift that he can really care about. Adopt-AManatee® for him! For $25, Save the Manatee Club will send Dad an adoption certificate, photo, and known history of a real living manatee. Or for $35, a great-looking Club T-shirt will also be included with the adoption package.

Through the Club’s education and public awareness efforts, which includes the Adopt-AManatee® program, manatees have grown increasingly popular around the country and the world. For example, Clover Schinke lives in northern California in the middle of the redwood forests by the Pacific Ocean. She and her son, Baeden, adopted a manatee last year for Father’s Day. “We were looking for a unique gift, and since we all love the manatee, it seemed like a good fit,” said Clover, who selected Floyd from the Club’s Blue Spring State Park adoption program. “My husband Chris was surprised and delighted with the adoption, and he was very pleased that we had adopted a manatee named Floyd, as one of his favorite bands is Pink Floyd.”

The manatees themselves have become celebrities, especially those in Save the Manatee Club’s adoption programs. Manatees like Howie, a prankster in the manatee world and hugely popular in the Club’s Blue Spring adoption program, has been on the cover of a top-selling magazine. Many others have appeared in articles and been featured in the Club’s TV public service messages.

Select from 34 manatees up for adoption including possible favorites for Dad such as Gator, Doc, Rocket, and Brutus. See photos and a list of the manatees available for adoption atsavethemanatee.org/adoptees. Whichever manatee is chosen, adopting one helps them all.

Funds from the adoption program support Save the Manatee Club’s crucial long-term goals to safeguard endangered manatees and their aquatic habitat. Manatees have suffered significant losses in recent years, particularly from cold stress and red tide outbreaks. Collisions with watercraft continue to be a large known cause of manatee injuries and deaths. Habitat deterioration and loss of warm-water habitat are also major concerns.

Save the Manatee Club is a nonprofit conservation organization, established in 1981 by sing-

er/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, and former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham.

The Club educates and raises public awareness; conducts research and sponsors rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts; supports land acquisition and promotes aquatic habitat protection; advocates for improved protection measures; and assists education and conservation efforts in other countries as well.

Read about the Club’s many activities and accomplishments atsavethemanatee.org/smcinfo.

For more information on manatees, and to adopt one for Father’s Day, visit Save the Manatee Club at savethemanatee.org/adopt, or toll call free at 1-800-432-JOIN (5646.)

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Jasper Bulldog firstbaseman pulls off the bag to make the catch but is unable to tag out LCM Bear shortstop Vinny Hale.

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LCM Bear Bryce Peasley makes contact during fierce playoff action against the Jasper Bulldogs. LCM defeated Jasper to move on to the regional finals.

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Bears advance to regional finals, Cards fall Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

One local team’s quest for a state baseball championship continues, while another local team’s season came to an abrupt end this past weekend.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears won 5-4 over the Jasper Bulldogs in thrilling fashion this past Saturday, while the Bridge City Cardinals were just two outs away from a victory which slipped from their grasp as the Cardinals lost to the Waco Robinson Rockets, 6-5.

LC-M’s victory on Saturday at Gibbens Field at LC-M High School came in the bottom of the eighth inning with the bases loaded when third baseman Michael Lee was hit by a pitch, which sent the game winning run across home plate and the celebration began onfield.

The Bulldogs jumped out front with two runs in the top of the third inning, but the Bears answered with two of their own as Lee jacked a two run homer to tie the score in the bottom of the third.

Jasper added another run in the top of the fifth inning to take a 3-2 lead, but the Bears responded with a run and evened the score at 3-3 in the bottom of the inning.

Lee continued to plague the Bulldogs as the Bears were trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the sixth before Lee dropped a hit shallow to right field for another game-tying run, which made the score 4-4.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, batter Drake Trawhon smacked a double to get on base for the Bears and then advanced to third base following a wild pitch. The Bulldogs walked the next two LC-M batters, which brought Lee

back to the plate. Lee was hit by the first pitch from the Jasper relief pitcher and the Trawhon came home for the winning run.

The Bears victory over Jasper sends the team to the Region III Regional Finals against the No. 4 state-ranked Waco Robinson Rockets. The Bears and Rockets will meet in a best-of-three-game series.

Game one will be at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 2, at College Park High School, which is located at 3701 College Park Drive in Conroe. Game two will be 5 p.m., Friday, June 3, at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. If necessary, game three will follow 30 minutes after the completion of game two.

The winner of the LC-M and Waco Robinson game will represent Region III in the The LCM Bears celebrate their 5-4 playoff victory over Jasper as they advance to the Region III Regional Finals against the No. 4 state-ranked Waco Robinson Rockets.

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The LCM Bears piles on Drake Trawhon as he scores the winning run to advance the Bears to the regional final in the state baseball playoffs.

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LCM Bear Drake Trawhon takes a bunch froman 89 mph fastball. Trawhon had the lead off hit in the 8th inning and scored the winning run.

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Class 4A State Championship tournament to be held the following week at the University of Texas in Austin.

The Cardinals had Waco Robinson on the ropes in the bottom of the seventh inning before two unfortunate errors lead to two unearned runs giving the Rockets a come from behind, 6-5, victory over Bridge City this past Saturday, May 28, at Cougar Field in Houston.

With one out in the top of the seventh inning, the Cardinals lead 5-4. However, two errors and a wild pitch helped advance runners already on base and then a grounder to center-

field by Robinson’s Tanner James brought in the two runs and gave the Rockets the comefrom-behind victory.

Bridge City looked unstoppable much of the game as the Cardinals lead from the start, which included scoring three runs in the top of the first inning and a 3-2 lead after one. The Cardinals managed to maintain the lead all the way until the final inning, when misfortune struck.

The Cardinals finished the season wtih a record of 24-10-1 and finished in second place in District 24-4A.

Dallas Cowboys Guard Ronald Leary requesting a trade Staff Report For The Record

During the 2013 and 2014 seasons the Dallas Cowboys clearly re-built the entire offensive line to dominating prowess. People were nicknaming the second coming of, “The Great Wall of Dallas”. Big names to be a part of the line were Tyron Smith & Travis Frederick. Another player that was a part of the last two seasons, Ronald Leary OG. Back in 2012 Leary signed as a prized UDFA and produced top end talent.

With 2016 underway, the Cowboys met for OTA’s and Leary was nowhere to be found.

In fact, he is rumored to be requesting a trade.

Big reasoning for the trade request is another UDFA taking his job during the 2015 campaign.

La’el Collins snatched up the gig, and with no end in site to his blocking skills will Collins be leaving.

Would Baltimore be a landing spot for Leary? The quick response is no, but another top talent guard with a $2.5 million cap hit isn’t bad in the slightest.

The Ravens lost a top five offensive guard as Kelechi Osemele signed with the Oakland Raiders. The replacement as of now looks somewhat of a shuffle. Eugene Monroe back healthy (for the time being) slides him in the starting role of LT. Ronnie Stanley will presumably take snaps at left guard, getting his feet wet in the NFL. Zuttah or Urschel will be the starting center, and the right side is obviously locked up by Marshal Yanda and Ricky Wagner. But, this

could all be shifted around with a trade for Ronald Leary.

Stanley, if capable of becoming an NFL tackle from the getgo could mean Eugene is gone, and Ronald Leary takes over the open LG spot.

In the bigger picture it

wouldn’t make sense, as the Ravens are a team that builds from within the roster. The Ravens would only be offering very low picks or players, and Dallas wants a sizeable return.

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Baylor pays price for recruiting criminals ered his ERA to 0.38.

Twenty-two year-old pro golfer Jordan Spieth, who has won eight PGA Tour victories, won the first one in his home state of Texas Sunday by three strokes over Harris English in the Dean and Deluca Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. Spieth had rounds of 67-6665-65---263 to win the $1.206 million first place money.

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers has joined a select group of Boston Celtics to reach his sixth consecutive NBA Finals. He joins the NBA era of Bill Russell and his Celtics’ teammates. The Cavs will meet the Golden State Warriors this week for the 2016 NBA world championship.

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

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ast week the world came crashing down on the Baylor Bears’ football program as the board of regents said they will fire Head Coach Art Briles, demote president Kenneth Starr to chancellor and suspend Athletic Director Ian McCaw after a plethora of sexual assault incidents involving football players came to a head at the Waco campus.

On Monday the school announced that former Wake Forest head football coach Jim Grobe will replace Briles as acting head football coach and that McCaw had resigned as athletic director.

The action initiated by the regents occurred, not entirely because of the incidents, but because the people in charge opted to ignore these criminal acts on female students.

And to make matters worse, some of the football players charged and jailed for these heinous acts had transferred from other colleges and universities after being kicked out for serious crimes.

Some of those football players had been accused or even convicted of other crimes against women.

In his book, “Beating Goliath” authored by Briles, he boasted about how proud he was to be able to give troubled athletes a second chance.

Briles was quoted by ESPN in March 2014, “I think we do a good job of nurturing and giving these guys a chance to get their feet on the ground and start over.”

Shawn Oakman, a transfer from Penn State was arrested in April on sexual assault charges.

Sam Ukwauchu, who transferred to Baylor from Boise State where he had disciplinary problems, went to prison for rape in 2015. Defensive end Tevin Elliot is spending 20 years in prison for two sexual assault convictions.

So the players that Briles gave second chances to were not dismissed from their original schools for merely breaking team rules, but for serious crimes. These players given second chances obviously needed closer supervision to correct their transgressions, but unfortunately didn’t learn their lesson.

Briles, most of his assistants and athletic department staffers were aware of the sexual assault allegations against football players and didn’t report them, but instead covered them up, giving the players ample opportunities to commit more crimes.

Baylor’s regents hired a Philadelphia law firm Pepper Hamilton to investigate Briles and some of the school’s administrators. The investigation revealed the coaches and staff sought to “actively divert cases from the student conduct or criminal processes.”

The investigation also uncovered that when other departments continuously raised concerns about how the athletic department handled these sexual assault allegations, Starr’s administration didn’t do anything and even discouraged students from reporting these sexual assaults.

Now the big question is what happens next to Baylor’s football program. Talk shows and the Internet have plenty of scenarios--from former football players and Baylor alumni walking around with grocery sacks over their heads to those wanting to give Briles the same second chance he’s given some of his players.

JUST BETWEEN US…

Former Baylor head football coach Art Briles.

Former Wake Forest head football coach Jim Grobe will replace Briles.

Art Briles is a highly-successful football coach and several high school juniors have already verbally committed to sign letters-of-intent with the Bears next February. But most of them made their decision based on the fact they wanted to play for Briles.

Briles began his coaching career on the high school level where he led Stephenville to backto-back Class 4A state championships in 1994 and 1995 and again in 1998-99.

He landed his first college head coaching job in Dec. 2002 at the University of Houston where he compiled a 34-28 record and went to four bowl games.

In Nov. 2007, Briles signed a seven-year contract worth $1.8 million annually, inheriting a Baylor program that went 35-94 with no bowl appearances in the first 12 years of the Big 12. He agreed to a new 10-year contract on Nov. 14, 2013 and reportedly had a total compensation package of nearly $6 million in 2014.

His teams posted an overall 64-37 in his eight seasons at Baylor and went to bowl games the last six years.

I have to disagree with some of the loyal Art Briles supporters who wanted to give him a second chance. I believe that when a youngster is recruited to be a collegiate athlete, he is the responsibility of that head coach to make sure he attends all his classes, obeys the university’s rules and regulations and keeps his nose clean with the law.

If a coach recruits shady characters, what happened at Baylor University is what can and usually will happen in due time.

I hope that if Grobe is the next Baylor head football coach, he does a better job recruiting athletes that also must be good citizens.

got a pair of singles in the top of the 13th inning and Manager A.J. Hinch, who had given shortstop Carlos Correa his second day-off of the season, used the 22-year old as a pinch hitter and Correa smashed a three-run homer over the left field wall giving the Astros an 8-6 victory. Correa was six years old the last time the Astros had a pinch-hit home run in extra innings. It happened on May 15, 2001 when Tony Eusebio hit it against the Chicago Cubs.

And while on the subject of the Astros, reliever Will Harris pitched a scoreless ninth inning Sunday against the Angels, which made 22 scoreless appearances covering 22 1/3 innings. It is the fourth-longest streak by an Astro and low-

KWICKIES… The Houston Astros are beginning to show shades of last season by winning six of their last seven games, with Sunday’s 8-6 victory in the 13th inning over the Angels in Los Angeles exciting to those listening on the radio. Astros’ side-arm reliever Pat Neshek gave up a triple in the bottom of the 11th inning, intentionally walked Angel sluggers Mike Trout and Albert Pujols to load the bases and then retired the next two batters to keep the score at 5-5. The Astros

Baseball fans were treated to some exciting games last weekend as both the Little CypressMauriceville Battlin’ Bears and the Bridge City Cardinals went right down to the wire on their respective fourth-round high school playoff games with each outcome the result of mistakes.

The Cardinals surrendered two unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and lost to Waco Robinson 6-5 Saturday. The Bears were on the receiving end of Jasper’s mistakes in the bottom of the eighth inning. Drake Trawhon doubled to lead off the bottom of the eighth inning and moved to third on a wild pitch. Jasper elected to intentionally walk the next to batters and then Michael Lee, who had driven in the tying run earlier, took one for the team when he was hit by the pitch forcing in the winning run. With the 5-4 victory, the Battlin’ Bears will play Waco Robinson for the Class 4A Region III championship in a best-of-three series that begins 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thurs.) at College Park High School, in The Woodlands, 5 p.m. Friday at Sam Houston State University field in Huntsville with Game 3 to follow if necessary.

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L.J. Riggs shows off his winning flounder.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville secondary schools have placed 50 LCM anglers (26 teams), in the two-day “South East Texas High School Fishing Championship” on Lake Sam Rayburn on June 18 and 19. Nellie Miller is the coach for this group of bass-catching Bears. Students include Wesley Deramus and Taylor Doyle, Paige Greer and Loryn Johnson, Alora Lee and Ryen Howard, Tyler Miller and Chance Stanley, Jayce Perry and Jayce Doyle, Jack Tindle III and Collin Currie, Jordahn Cockerham and Jim Jones, Madeline Owens and Kelsey Harvey, Lain Harvey and Zach Tatom, Kade Bland and Grant White, Chance Dillon and Tate Simmons, Brandi Posey and Dakota Posey, Avery Hatton and Hunter Hooks, Aaron Lejeune and Darren Bland, Grant LaCour and Logan LaCour, Justin Lee and Hunter Fant, Kyler Hebert and Ryan Ford, Chris Rainey and James Bukowsky, Brielle Butler and Alyssa Billingsley, Justin Brister and Bryce Thibodeaux, Gary Vincent, Cooper McGraw and Tanner Breaux, Wyatt Wozniak and Ethan Tant, Camden Morris and Aiden Lofton, Jesse Shelly and Carson Hayes and Cainen Doyle.

Battlin’ Bear seniors from left to right are Vinny Hale, Tyler McCorvy, Cameron Parker, Tyler McCorvy and Mitchell Lee. There are a lot of reasons that Coach Steve Griffith is proud of his Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bear Baseball Team this year. Having the heart and determination to prevail in several “must win” games on their way to playoffs being the most obvious, the Bears have the Class 4A home run leader - Mitchell Lee (who is one of the Bears’ pitchers and first-baseman) and they led all classes in Southeast Texas in home runs as a team.

In addition to the prowess these students show on the field, the seniors’ academic records prove just how well-rounded this team is. According to Coach Griffith, “We have the salutatorian – Cameron Parker, the thirdranked senior – Tyler McCorvy, the sixth-ranked senior – Christian Fuselier, the eighth-ranked senior – Mitchell Lee, the eleventh-ranked senior – Vinny Hale, as well as others in the top quarter of their graduating class. Three of my guys, Mitchell Lee, Cameron Parker and Tyler McCorvy, competed on LCM’s State UIL Academic Math team of four, after winning the Regional Meet. We don’t just have one; we have two Eagle Scouts, Chris Bilbo and Layne Lewis. These are just a good group of kids.”

If athletic and academic skills weren’t enough, these students are also active in student government on campus. Drake Trawhon, outfielder, is Senior Class Vice-President, Vinny Hale, short stop, is Senior Class Treasurer and Cameron Parker, outfield and statistician, is Senior Class President.

The Bears 4A Region III Championship round of games begins on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., at The Woodlands College Park High School, 3701 College Park Drive, The Woodlands.

Game two will be Friday, at 5:00 p.m., at Sam Houston State University, 620 Bowers Blvd., Huntsville. Game three, if necessary, will follow 30 minutes after game two. Directions can be found at http://bit.ly/1U8hu65.

SALT anglers post big fish SABINE LAKE FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

e monsoon that roared across the area last ursday was apparently not severe enough to temporarily waterlog what has been a steadily improving bite in Sabine lake.e S.A.L.T. Club was blessed with a weekend of favorable fishing conditions for their two day tournament and the winners posted very impressive numbers in every division.

As expected, when you fish 198 entries not everyone is going to catch fish and even the winners said that the results were not indicative of the catching. e game plan is not the same, however, when you are looking for one big fish rather than numbers.

While there were some quality fish paraded across the weigh-in stage, no one was any prouder of his entry (well……maybe his family) than L.J.Riggs who won the flounder category of the Kid’s Division with an adult sized 2.47 pound fish.He was willing to share the details of his catch, but was quick to point out when asked if he liked to fish, “I like catching a whole lot better!”

If your last name was Fesco, you found the trout bite to be very much to your liking on Sunday.Mike won the division with a beautiful thick bodied trout that weighed an impressive 8.09 pounds.Brent wasn’t far off the pace with a 7.51 pound trout and

Hunter fini s h e d fourth with a 6.58 p o u n d trout.Jason Ellender prevented a family s w e e p when he squeezed into third with a very nice 7.01 pound fish.

In the redfish category, no angler had a better day than Albert Bates as he posted two reds over the nine pound mark.In spite of his consistency, he was still forced to settle for second and third place checks when Eddie Roberts edged his pair of reds out with a 9.74 pound fish.

I don’t know that it was due to anything more than a last minute change of game plans, but all of the winning reds were caught on Saturday and all of the winning trout were caught the following day.

No winning angler was forced to sweat a fish out any longer than Perry Morris and it truly wasn’t over until the last second ticked off the clock.After weighing in his 3.81 pound flounder with less than an hour left until the scales officially closed, Morris had to suffer through some near misses.With only ten minutes left, however, Gene Inman provided the ultimate scare with a flounder that fell short of the winning mark by less than a tenth of an ounce.

Morris earned an additional

check with his fish by winning the largest caught and released flounder.Saturday leaders, Mark Foreman and Steve Sage finished 2^nd and 3^rd as both released 3-pound plus flounder as well. ere were some weights still pending at the time of this writing, but the 42^nd annual event was once again a huge success. ere is no other local organization that affords you the opportunity to learn more about area saltwater fishing than the S.A.L.T. Club.You can also pick up tips on everything from making gumbo to mending a castnet at monthly meetings that include guest speakers and something good to eat.

Aside from the fact that no one else does more to guarantee a positive future for saltwater fishing, one of the highlights of joining the CCA is fishing their summer-long S.T.A.R. tournament which kicked off this weekend.If you will fish only three or four times all summer there is no sense in not signing up yourself and the kids.

You have only to ask the countless anglers that have missed out on the truck, boat and trailer rig after catching a tagged red or the parents of a youngster that just released a fish worth a $50,000 college scholarship simply because they failed to sign up.Regardless of your skill level, a winning fish might bite your hook on any trip.

Sign up today, support the CCA and look forward to the next bite!

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

Blocking the Roadway

While patrolling a state highway a Crockett County game warden saw a large well-pulling truck blocking the roadway. One of its axles broke in two as the truck tried to merge onto the highway. The warden provided traffic control for public safety and contacted the Texas Department of Transportation for additional traffic control assistance, since it would be a while before the truck could be moved. The warden and other law enforcement officials eventually cleared the roadway.

Hawk Rescuers, Too A Val Verde County game warden responded to a call from the local sheriff’s office about an injured hawk a traveler on a nearby state highway had seen on the side of the road. Working with the sheriff’s office, regional TPWD biologists, a Kinney County game warden and the caller, the warden and other law enforcement officials successfully transported the hawk to a raptor rehabilitator in Uvalde County. The hawk is on its way to a full recovery.

Sign, Signs Everywhere A Nolan County game warden was patrolling the Lake Trammel area after dark when he noticed vehicle headlights shining around an upcoming turn in the road. The vehicle appeared to be stationary. As the warden rounded the turn, he saw a truck backed up to a speed limit sign and a man standing in the truck bed attempting to remove the sign.

While the warden interviewed the man and the driver, both individuals said the speed limit sign was the only one they had tried to take that night. However, the warden found several more road signs covered by a mat in the bed of the truck.

The men admitted to taking the signs.

The warden issued citations to both individuals and had them spend the next hour returning the signs to their original locations. Cases against the men are pending.

Muddy Tracks Lead Way A Gonzales County game warden responded to a call about a poaching incident on a county road in an area notorious for road hunting. The complainant supplied the warden with a description of the vehicle, a license plate number and a description of the suspects. The complainant, who had confronted the suspects for trespassing and

shooting in his backyard, also warned the warden the suspects were drinking and armed. The game warden responded to the landowner’s property but found no evidence of an incident. Due to heavy rain, the warden suspended the search for evidence and instead followed muddy tracks in the road, which led him to the suspects. The suspects admitted to having shot at wild pigs running across the road and searching for the wounded animals on the landowner’s property. The next day, the warden met the men, who were all from North Carolina, at the Justice of the Peace office in Gonzales County. The suspects paid more than $1,700 in fines.

DPS Detains Drunk Driver A Gonzales County game warden was checking fishermen on the Guadalupe River when he got a call for assistance from the local sheriff’s office about a possible intoxicated driver on a nearby road. The warden spotted the vehicle in question and followed it.

Noticing the driver weaving from side to side and crossing the highway’s centerline, the warden stopped the vehicle and observed signs of intoxication in the driver. He detained the suspect on a charge of driving while intoxicated. The responding DPS trooper arrested the suspect, who provided a blood alcohol sample of three times the legal limit.

Working the Devils River Two Val Verde County game wardens patrolled a rural part of the Devils River by kayak. Because of the river’s location, it can be difficult to get the kayak and other equipment to the putin point and then get it all out at the takeout point. Despite the logistical challenges, the game wardens were able to safely patrol the river, checking 12 kayakers and river users, with high voluntary water safety compliance.

Turkeys Are Not Toys An Atascosa County game warden received a tip about a person keeping a wild Rio Grande turkey in captivity on his property. The warden responded to the location and found the turkey tied by its leg in a makeshift coop. The suspect admitted to chasing the turkey down and capturing it. The warden cited the suspect, seized the turkey and released it in suitable habitat along the Atascosa River.

Devil’s in the Details After an Atascosa County game warden noticed a vehicle with an expired registration pulling into a Wal-Mart park-

ing lot, he pulled the vehicle over and made contact with the driver. Upon running her license information, the warden found the female driver had an active felony arrest warrant for violation of probation for cocaine possession. The warden impounded the female’s vehicle and transported her to the Atascosa County jail.

Flee on Foot Two game wardens were checking a fisherman at a local lake in Lubbock when they discovered the man did not have a fishing license. Upon further investigation, the wardens learned the man, who had several felony arrest warrants, had given them a false name.

When the wardens confronted him about the warrants, the man tried to flee on foot, though he did not get far before the wardens caught up to him and arrested him. Several charges, including failure to identify as a fugitive, resisting arrest and evading arrest, are pending against the fisherman.

Restricted Air Space A game warden received a call from an Archer County landowner about a helicopter illegally hunting over his property. The warden visited a nearby property, where he found the helicopter, pilot and crew. The warden interviewed the pilot and crew, who said they had flown over the landowner’s property to film feral hogs for a television show. After consulting the landowner and a game warden captain, the warden determined the crew was in violation for managing wildlife by aircraft, a Class A misdemeanor, without landowner consent.

“Managing” wildlife includes photographing wildlife. The warden arrested four crewmembers for managing wildlife by aircraft without landowner authorization. The cases are pending.

Buy and Bust A Gonzales County game warden and a Guadalupe County game warden teamed up with a special operations sergeant to set up a buy/bust operation in Gonzales County. The investigation was a response to an Operation Game Thief call the wardens received a few weeks prior about an individual selling wild-caught raccoons over the Internet.

The wardens’ investigation revealed the suspect did not possess a current furbearing animal propagator’s permit.

The wardens successfully caught the suspect in the illegal act of selling several live, wild raccoons. Cases are pending against the seller.

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One that never gets away FISHING REPORT CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

If someone were to walk up and ask you “do you remember your first fish”, more than likely each one of us could recite a story that has been etched into our memory from many years ago with flawless detail. That memory, along with other important ones, stands out among the many bits of information floating around in our minds. In some cases we actually mark time by re-living those memories with a simple phrase like “do you remember when”.

A milestone memory like that is important and that’s one of the top reasons I enjoy taking people fishing. Many years ago when I first started guiding I was given perhaps the most valuable piece of advice I could ever hope to receive from good friend and mentor Dickie Colburn.

Dickie looked me straight in the eye and said “son let me tell you one thing, when people get on the boat to fish with you that’s not just another day on the water, that is their special day and you treat it like that because tomorrow when you are back on the water and they’ll be somewhere remembering their trip.

They will remember that day for a long time so you treat it accordingly and do everything you can see that it is special.”

As a guide I can’t remember getting better advice and that idea has served me well.

One of my absolute favorite things about guiding is having the opportunity to take people out who are new to the sport, especially kids. I’ve always been of the opinion that you can take the best fishermen in the world out, a TV celebrity or some other high profile angler, and have a great day on the

water with them.

In a year or so you could see that same angler and ask them about that trip and it may take them a few minutes to recall the details. Now you take a kid or beginner angler on the same trip and they will recite the details of that day perfectly for many years. The importance or significance of that day on the water is not lost and often times leads to a desire for more days just like the first one. That my friends is what we all refer to as being “hooked on fishing”.

Just recently I was able to share a day on the water with Ronnie Thames and his son, Ty. It’s safe to say that Ty has been bitten by the fishing bug as he takes every opportunity to fish with his dad in every body of water up to and including shallow puddles of water in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Ty or “T-Man” as he is called does all the right things and asks great questions for a 9 year old. I knew when we left the launch I’d have to be on my “A” game if I was going to keep up with T-Man. Our ride to the marsh was filled with random questions about the fish we would see, alligators, sharks, and all other types of inquiries from a 9 year old’s mind. I enjoyed listening to him and explaining things that I often take for granted which in itself is refreshing.

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

Rafts of baitfish scattered and an occasional redfish made a wake in the pond that we had entered so it seemed like the

water was alive.

We rigged the rods up, adjusted our course, and began probing the pond for hungry redfish. Now right here is where you can make or break a trip with young anglers by over complicating things.

Our set up was simple as we tied up a couple of Double D rattling corks with short leaders and 3” Gulp shrimp on 1/8th ounce jig heads.

A simple and effective way to cover water that would be easy for a beginner to master. The rattling cork was just the ticket as the first redfish of the day pounded it and began to give Ty a pretty good fight.

After a few minutes of coaching Ty on the proper way to fight the redfish he brought the fiesty 5 pounder along side the boat so we could land it.

I slid the Boga Grip in the redfish’s mouth and brought on it on board. This was Ty’s very first saltwater fish so high fives, hugs, and congratulations were exchanged as we closely examined the fish.

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

My day on the water with Ty and his dad was enjoyable to say the least and we have already made plans to do it again. According to Ronnie the fishing fever has really taken over Ty and he is searching out new waters to conquer near his house until he can get back to the saltwater. In all reality isn’t that what we are all doing? I know I am.

Enjoy your time on the water, take the time to share it with a young angler, and respect the resource for the future generation.

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Entertainment Southeast Texas

By Tommy Mann Jr. The Record Summer has officially arrived since children are now out of school, but that does not mean the fun has to end for adults, as there are plenty of great events on tap this week, and for the remainder of summer, across the area. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for more information on local artists and venues and follow Local Music Guide on Facebook.

Wednesday, June 1 David Joel @ Cafe Del Rio John and Thomas Teague @ The Capri Club Danny Dillon @ French Quarter Bar and Grill Electric Circus @ Rush Lounge John Cessac @ Tradewinds Tavern Thursday, June 2 Curse and the Cure @ The Bayou Cafe #2 After Party @ Blue Martini Ginger and the Blues Kings @ Cafe Del Rio Bri Bagwell and The Banned @ Dylan’s Dickie and the Tornadoes @ Larry’s French Market Bronco Jr. @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont

Clay Parker and Jodi James @ Luna Live BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub The Cadillacs @ Orange VFW Hall John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood JAG @ Rancho Grande Electric Circus @ Rush Lounge Crossroads @ Sawdust Saloon Babylon Breakers, Pink Eye, PLXTX @ Texas Rose Saloon Alex Rozell @ White Horse Bar and Grill Friday, June 3 Grand Funk Railroad @ Golden Nugget Casino Migos @ Lake Charles Civic Center After Party @ Blue Martini The Flava Band @ Cafe Del Rio Alex Rozell @ Cecil’s Rock Alley @ Cotton’s Cay Richard LeBouef and Two Step @ Cowboys The Kings of Mojo @ The Embers Club Back N Tyme @ Honky Tonk Texas The Cadillacs @ Larry’s French Market Trik Shot @ Loggerheads Bar Ward, Bowen and Steinman @ The Logon Cafe

Curse and the Cure @ Pine Tree Lodge Electric Circus @ Rush Lounge Danny Dillon @ Ship’s Wheel Drink Fight Thugs, The New Ambition, Semon Demon @ Texas Rose Saloon Blake Sticker @ Thirsty’s Alter Ego @ White Horse Bar and Grill Saturday, June 4 Mark Chesnutt @ Isle of Capri Casino Kayla Ray @ Texas Longhorn Club After Party @ Blue Martini Center Stage @ Cafe Del Rio Curse and the Cure @ The Capri Club Wayne Toups @ Delta Downs Event Center John Cessac @ French Quarter Bar and Grill Delicious Fuzz, Acceptable Losses, True Heroics @ The Gig Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins @ Larry’s French Market Electric Circus @ Rush Lounge Lee Pelly @ Tammy’s Bar Brother Jac, The Drafted, Jamey Lewis and The Noose @ Texas Rose Saloon Heather and the Hellcats @ Thirsty’s Charlie Parker Band @ White Horse Bar and Grill

Southeast Texas-native and country music star Mark Chesnutt will perform 7 p.m., Saturday, at the Isle of Capri Casino in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $10-$15 each and can be purchased at the venue or online at www.isleofcapricasinos.com. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

Sunday, June 5 The Cadillacs @ Jefferson County Singles Club Fiend Without a Face, Holdovers, Birth Defects, Casper @ Luna Live Billy Pouland and Zydeco Combo @ Pine Tree Lodge Mobile Deathcamp, ESE, Choke @ Texas Rose Saloon Tuesday, June 7 The Lakeview Band @ Cafe Del Rio Blake Sticker @ The Capri Club Matt and Katie @ Rush Lounge Sex Knuckle, Sick, Motorbud @ Texas Rose Saloon

Legendary music group and Rock and 2016 Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago, featuring, from left to right, James Pankow, Walt Parazaider and Lee Loughnane, performed a 90-minute set featuring hits such as “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,� “You’re the Inspiration� and “25 or 6 to 4� in front of a sold-out crowd Sunday night at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. Upcoming shows at the Golden Nugget Casino include Grand Funk Railroad on Friday, June 3, and the “Happy Together� tour featuring The Spencer Davis Group, The Cowsills, The Turtles and more. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

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School finance hot topic of conversation

By Sen. Ron Nichols Special to The Record On June 14th, we will commemorate the adoption of our countries flag with 13 stars and stripes to represent our nation and our founding colonies.

With 50 stars in our current flag, our pride for our country stays strong.

Here are things happening around your state this month:

School Finance Decision The way public schools in

Texas are funded has long been a debated topic. After hundreds of school districts filed lawsuits against the state, stating funding was inadequate and inequitable, a State District Judge ruled the system was unconstitutional. This decision was then appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. They recently released their ruling stating that while the system meets the minimum constitutional requirements, they believe it needs meaningful reforms.

I have kept close watch on this debate from the beginning, and will continue to work with

our schools and the members of the Legislature to ensure the funding system is equitable.

This upcoming Fall, I will be meeting with each of the 101 school superintendents in each of the 19 counties within Senate District 3 to discuss how we can be most effective. It is a great time to learn from them the needs of our school districts and how we can assist them.”

Traveling Texas As the temperatures begin to rise, school is out and you

make plans for the summer, I wanted to give you some tips on what you can do in our state. To start, you can visit the Texas Travel Guide online at , which is a compilation of attractions, events and places to stay all across the state, including your Texas State Capitol. I encourage you to visit your Senate District 3 office. If I am not there to greet you, my staff would be happy to meet with you.

If you are looking for an outdoor adventure, you can visit one of the four Texas state parks located in Senate District 3: Mission Tejas State Park (Houston County); Lake Livingston State Park (Polk County); Martin Dies, Jr. State Park (Jasper County); and Village Creek State Park (Hardin County).

Widowed Spouses of Disabled Veterans

Pictured in front are Catherine Doan and Ethan Davidson and in back, Kylie Braquet and Logan Russell. St. Mary Catholic School held its end of the year May Crowning Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church. This Mass is an event held annually to end the school year and honor the month of Mary. Students in 8th grade and 2nd grade were chosen to crown May during the Mass. The eight grade student recipients were Kylie Braquet and Logan Russell and the second grade student recipients were Catherine Doan and Ethan Davidson. The mass was a beautiful way to end the school year.

Last November, voters approved Proposition 2, which ensured all surviving spouses of 100 percent or totally disabled veterans would be able to qualify for a residence homestead exemption. It has been brought to my attention that while this was a very positive change, some of the qualifications for the exemption may be unclear.

Because of this, I wanted to share with you what the qualifications are for this exemption: - An individual must have been married to a disabled veteran at the time of the veteran’s death - Surviving spouse does not qualify for exemption if they have remarried - To qualify for the exemption, the property must have been the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and remains the residence homestead of the surviving spouse.

If you have any other questions regarding this, please don’t hesitate to contact my offices or talk to the Chief Appraiser for your area.

Marking History

Ruth Hancock, Leadership Southeast Texas Project Chair (left), presents the Buddy Bench to MVE Principal Buffy Knight.

Principal receive surprise gift Mauriceville Elementary Principal, Buffy Knight, was surprised recently by the gift of a Playground Buddy Bench from Leadership Southeast Texas (LSET) – Class of 2016.

Christian Bucks, a then first grader from York, PA, is credited with starting the United States Buddy Bench movement. Buddy Benches are a place where children can sit on the playground when they feel lonely. Tied to citizenship and anti-bullying initiatives, students watch for peers sitting on their school's bench, signaling their interest to play.

Over 1,000 elementary schools

across the world have Buddy Benches. ey help create a more inclusive school climate when used as a part of a coordinated effort.

Buddy Benches can be tied to curriculum already being taught, such as citizenship, character education, and social skills. Specifically, Buddy Benches link to social studies TEKS for Kindergarten through fifth grade in the strands of citizenship, culture, and social studies skills, including critical thinking-skills, problem-solving, and decision-making. Buddy Bench use also ties to critical thinking,

communication, collaboration, and creativity.

Sponsors for the Buddy Bench include West Orange-Stark High School Youth Leadership Southeast Texas members, building trades and precision machine classes; Troy Landry – Ritter Lumber, John Ramsey – Kinsmen Homes, Junkin' Gypsy, Ray Hancock and Maureen McAllister, LSET Alumni Mentor and Sabine Federal Credit Union. e LSET Class of 2016 includes Ruth Hancock, Lanie Brown, Suzonne Crockett, Kim Granger, Mike Kunst, Larry Spears, Jr. and Trina Nelson omas.

From its founders to numerous historical sites, Texas is a state full of history. The Texas Historical Commission is currently accepting applications for undertold markers, representing an untold or undertold aspects of Texas history across the state. Funding received will assist by paying for the placement of a historical marker, or assisting with necessary research to qualify for a marker.

More than 15,000 markers have been placed throughout the state commemorating the history and architecture of houses and public buildings, events that changed the course of local and state history and individuals who have made lasting contributions to Texas.

Nominations for undertold markers are currently being accepted through June 15, 2016.

For more information please visit or contact the agency’s History Programs Division at 512-463-5853.

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June 1, 2016

Orange County Church Directory To List Your Church’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com

Restoration Begins on ‘Tomb of Jesus’ in Israel Restoration has begun on an ancient tomb believed to be the tomb in which Jesus was buried, according to The Christian Post. The “Tomb of Jesus” as it is called, is thought to be the exact site of Jesus’ burial and resurrection. It is located in Jerusalem’s Old City where the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is built over it.

The restoration project, which is being undertaken through the combined efforts of the Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Armenian Orthodox churches, is estimated to cost $3.4 million and will take one year to complete.

Workers must peel away the many layers of the tomb’s outer surface, repairing and restoring them.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built over the tomb in the nineteenth century, and according to AFP, the ancient site was “on the verge of collapse.” The large influx of tourists to the location caused the metal frame supporting the site to begin to collapse, and restoration became necessary. “Broken or fragile parts will be replaced while marble slabs that can be preserved will be cleaned, and the structure supporting them will be reinforced,” AFP said. King Abdullah of Jordan also said he will pledge funds for the restoration of the site.

Staff Report For The Record

First United Methodist to hold VBS

First United Methodist Church – Orange would like to invite your children to Vacation Bible School – Cave Quest. VBS will be the week of June 13 – 17, beginning at 9:00 in the church’s Praise Center. Ages for VBS are 4 years old to 5th grade. You can register online at www.fumcorange.org or call the church office, 8867466. The church is located at 502 N. 6th St., Orange.

Trinity Baptist prepares summer activities for youth

Trinity Baptist Church is preparing for a summer of activities geared toward youth of all ages. Orange area children and teens are invited to participate.

Under the leadership of Summer Interns, Rebecca Sanford and Derek Smith, plans are underway for trips to Sulphur Parks and Recreation Waterpark, (SPAR), Elise’s Family Fun Center, Camp at East Texas Baptist Encampment and a Crystal Beach Retreat.

Additionally, students can enjoy weekly Bible study, service projects and fun activities including games, art and movies.

The first event, a “Summer Family Celebration” party is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, on the church front lawn from 4-7 p.m.

Water-games, food, music and prizes are all part of the plan. The party is free and all are invited. Information about summer youth activities will be available at this event.

The church is located at 1819 N. 16th St., in Orange.

Southern Gospel Concert to benefit CASA

There will be a Southern Gospel Concert Saturday, June 11, at 5:30 pm. Doors will open at 5 pm. The concert will be held at St. Mary Catholic School Gymnasium, 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange.

Admission is free and concessions will be available.

Those performing will include Bruce McGraw, Rita Slabaugh, Ada Smith, Kenny Turner, Darwin Hinson, JT Tant and Jim Wesson.

For more information, contact Nikki Jones at the CASA office, 886-2272 or Joe Tant at 779-4243.

Trinity Baptist to hold ladies Bible study

A ladies Bible Study will be held each Wednesday morning from 10-11:30 am, at Trinity Baptist Church, 1819 N. 16th St., Orange. “Stronger” Finding Hope in Fragile Places, by Angela Thomas, will be taught by Jeannie Ashcraft.

This study serves as a reminder of how big our God is and gives us strength no matter where we are in the struggles of life.

All ladies in the community are invited to attend.

Liberty Baptist will hold VBS

Liberty Baptist Church of Bridge City will have its Vacation Bible School June 5-9, from 5:45-8:15 pm. Children four years old through the completion of 5th grade are invited to this year’s VBS, “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace”. There will be Bible stories, music, crafts, recreation time, food, fun and more. Registration will begin at 5:30, Sunday, June 5th, in the metal building located at 2717 W. Roundbunch Rd. (FM 1442).

The church will be collecting an offering for the disaster recovery at First Baptist Church, Deweyville.

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

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

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Courtesy Photo - The Holy Sepulchre

coming with special guest singer Hunter Erwin, June 5, at 10 am with lunch following. Everyone welcome. The church is located at 2906 Western Ave, West Orange. For more info contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

Liberty Baptist to hold VBS

Liberty Baptist Church of Bridge City will have its Vacation Bible School June 5-9, from 5:45-8:15 pm. Children four years old through sixth grade are invited to this year’s VBS, “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace”. There will be Bible stories, music, crafts, recreation time, food, fun and more.

Registration will begin at 5:30 pm, Sunday, June 5, in the metal building located at 2717 W. Roundbunch Rd. (FM 1442). The church will be collecting an offering for the disaster recovery at First Baptist Church, Deweyville.

For more information, please call 735-8721.

First Baptist BC to hold VBS

The First Baptist Church of Bridge City will hold its Vacation Bible School June 5-9, from 6-8:30 pm. This year’s theme is “Sonrise National Park.” There will be Bible stories, games, songs, refreshments, fun and more.

VBS is for those who will be in kindergarten -fifth grade for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.

Registration will be Saturday, June 4, in the church’s west parking lot, 200 W. Roundbunch, from 10 am-12 pm. The church will be collecting canned goods that week for the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance.

For more information, call 920-5508.

Maple Crest to host Fathers Day Car Show

There will be a car show from 9 am-3 pm, at the Maple Crest Baptist Church, 1005 North St., Vidor, June 18. Lunch will be served at 12:30 in the gym.

Entry fees will be $15. Classes will be Best of Show, Best Rat Rod, Best Unfinished, Best Truck and Best Car. Each entry will receive a free meal.

The event is co-hosted by Southeast Texas Vintage Cruisers.

For more information, contact David at 673-7016 or Barron at 223-9152.

Family Fun Day At Wesley

Wesley United Methodist Church will host an “old fashioned” fun day Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 401 N. 37th Street. There will be games, a hayride, a safari bounce house, free food and fun for the entire family. Please mark your calendars and join us for lots of fun and food.

MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

Bethel Baptist celebrates 65th homecoming

Minister of Music: Pam Nugent / Youth Minister: Brandon Swarers

Faith Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

Pastor: Michael Procella

Pastor Barbara Robberson Sunday Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Nursury Provided Wednesday

Bethel Baptist Church will be celebrating their 65th Home-

608 Dayton St. - 409-886-4167

Sunday Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Service 6 p.m.

Email: fbcofwo@gmail.com

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659

mcdonaldmemorialbaptistchurch.com

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1333

Harvet Chapel

1305 Irving St. • West Orange • 882-0862

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Night Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Come as you are!

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

First United Methodist Church - Orange 502 Sixth Street • 886-7466

Celebration Service in Praise Center 9 a.m. Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary 11 a.m.; UMYF & Kids 5 p.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Warren, Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers, Organist: Justin Sanders

www.fumcorange.com

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemorary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 7 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

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.

www.orangewesley.org

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 Pastor Douglas Shows 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.

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small group) Studies: Ladies and Mens Group: 7 p.m. Monday

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

COLLISION SPECIALIST

“Our church family welcomes you!”

19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

www.westorangechurch.org

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HOME FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE

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1,500 sq. ft, dead end road, $88,000, (409) 749-4774 or 960-5591.

House for sale. LCM School District, 3 BDR/2Bth, Large laundry room & den, workshop with bathroom.

Lone Star Carpentry Remodel or Repair *Baths *Kitchens

*Porches *Doors *Windows, Etc. *Free Bids HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE 883-0205 735-5030 TRACTOR WORK BY DANNY COLE

• Dirt / Shell Spreading • Garden Tilling •Bushhogging •New home pads • Sewer / Water & Electrical Lines dug Home 735-8315

Cell 670-2040

988-1659 JAN’S LAWN CARE Flower Beds

Light House Cleaning Will provode References

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

$650 monthly or $175 per week, (409) 9882232.

GARAGE SALES

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2/1 upstairs duplex apartment for rent. $650 a month. $500 down. No pets. 12 month lease. Application required. Call 7186947 or 720-8625 for appointments.

1 BDR/ 1 BTH fully furnished apartment. Utilities paid. $500 down, $820 a month. Washer and Dryer included.

For more information call 409-779-6580.

MOBILE HOME RENTAL. RV / AR, PEGGY’S ON THE BAYOU for rent, No Pets, Satellite Service furnished,

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1802 Link Ave. Friday and Saturday June 3rd & 4th. Starts at 8 a.m.

Men and womens clothes (large sizes available).

Sports memorabelia, dishes, books, and lots of various items.

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16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov 2017 Kenworth HD/T-660 Vin# 0243 Owed $4,034.34 2007 Nissan Murano Vin# 7978 Owed $748.35 1989 Chrysler New Yorker Vin# 5579 Owed $1,206.45

CITATION OF PUBLICATION The State Of Texas

To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of: Karen Ruth Miller Sanders, Deceased. Cause No. P16968 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an FIRST AMENDED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estae on November 17, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs of Karen Ruth Miller Sanders, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The Court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division, Orange, Texas 77630.All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written consent or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on May 19, 2016.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lloyd Gene Hawkins, Deceased, were issued on May 18, 2016, in Cause No. P17526, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Blolenda Christena Hawkins.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Vera Versen Parker, Deceased, were issued on May 19, 2016, in Cause No. P17530, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Earl Brewer Parker.

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

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

c/o: The Law Office Of Tommy Gun Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

c/o: The Law Office Of Tommy Gun Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

DATED the 18th day of May, 2016

DATED the 19th day of May, 2016

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for Blolenda Chrisyena Hawkins State Bar No.:08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 Email: tommy@gunnlaw.org

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Birla Jane Shankle, Deceased, were issued on May 25, 2016, in Cause No. P17527, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Willie Lowe.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Alice Irene Theriot, Deceased, were issued on May 24, 2016, in Cause No. P17535, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Beverly N. Landrum.

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

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

c/o: Willie Lowe 23 Cove Drive Orange, TX 77630

c/o: Beverly N. Landrum Stephen C. Howard 903 W Green Ave Orange, TX 77630

DATED the 26th day of May, 2016 Greg Dumas Attorney for Willie Lowe State Bar No.:06201080 1601 Main Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 886-5239 Facsimile: (409) 882-0418 Email: gdumaslaw@sbcglobal.net

409-988-9232

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for Earl Brewer Parker State Bar No.:08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 Email: tommy@gunnlaw.org

Kevin LeBouf Kevin LeBouf

Greg Dumas

NO PHONE CALLS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DATED the 24th day of May, 2016

Steve Howard

Steve Howard Attorney for Beverly N. Landrum State Bar No.:10079400 903 W Green Ave Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 Email: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Etta Jeane Ross Lively, Deceased, were issued on May 25, 2016, in Cause No. P17536, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Twila Regina Longmire.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: The Law Office Of Tommy Gun Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 DATED the 25th day of May, 2016

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for Twila Regina Longmire State Bar No.:08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613 Email: tommy@gunnlaw.org

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Big Thicket Park - No Drones Or Fireworks As we approached the Memorial Day weekend, and many visitors are heading outdoors to enjoy a long weekend, the National Park Service would like to remind everyone that the use of fireworks of any kind is prohibited within the preserve boundaries. Also, the use of drones and other remote controlled aircraft is also prohibited in all National Park Units around the country, including Big Thicket National Preserve.

Fireworks including sparklers, fountains, and firecrackers are prohibited. Violators maybe subject to fine or arrest.

Superintendent Wayne Prokopetz explained that “Fireworks are prohibited in all national parks and there is no exception for NPS units in states where fireworks are otherwise legal. Fireworks in parks can injure or kill wildlife, interfere with public use, and even cause fires,” Prokopetz explained.

Launching, landing or operating unmanned or remote controlled aircraft within Big Thicket National Preserve is prohibited. Drones are prohibited on all NPS grounds and beaches, including sandbars, waterways and open fields.

Staff Report For The Record

National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis signed a policy memorandum in June 2014 that directs superintendents nationwide to prohibit launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service.

“We embrace many activities in national parks because they enhance visitor experiences with the iconic natural, historic and cultural landscapes in our care,” Jarvis said.

“However, we have serious concerns about the negative impact that flying unmanned aircraft is having in parks, so we are prohibiting their use until we can determine the most appropriate policy that will protect park resources and provide all visitors with a rich experience.”

Big Thicket National Preserve is located in southeast Texas, near the city Beaumont and 75 miles northeast of Houston. The preserve consists of nine land units and six water corridors encompassing more than 112,000 acres. The Big Thicket, often referred to as a “biological crossroads,” is a transition zone between four distinct vegetation types – the moist eastern hardwood forest, the southwestern desert, the southeastern swamp, and the central prairies.

Species from all of these different vegetation types come

together in the thicket, exhibiting a variety of vegetation and wildlife that has received national interest.

For general information about Big Thicket National Preserve, visit www.nps.gov/bith or call the preserve visitor center at 409-951-6700. Visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigThicketNPS, Twitter www.twitter.com/BigThicketNPS, and Instagram www.instagram.com/BigThicketNPS.