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WO adding more properties to demolition list be brought back up to code.

Lampier then asked Dean Fuller, the city’s code enforcement officer, how the city assesses the cost for demolition.

Fuller said the properties are required to be bid upon for de-

David Ball

For The Record

It was round two for the city of West Orange in discussion the repairing, removal or demolishing of substandard and hazardous structures. The city council conducted its second public hearing concerning 10 properties on Monday night.

The first was held on June 9.

molition. He added since there are so many listed the city will probably bid out by groups. She also asked about environmental conditions of the house.

Fuller said all structures are inspected for lead-based paint

and asbestos. Lampier asked for extra time to pay the charge of demolition herself.

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The city of West Orange began another round of giving properties the option of bringing them to code or being demolished at a public hearing on Monday night.

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Alan Sanders, special counsel for the city, said the process takes two steps: a public hearing and action items by the city council. He added the burden of proof is on the property holder if more than 90 days are needed to bring the property to code or be demolished.

The first to speak was Sue

Lampier concerning 116 Linda.

Lampier does not own the property or resides there. The was there to represent the coowner’s, Jo Anne Van ZantBlackman’s interests. Lampier said the family is not in a state of mind to repair the house.

They consulted a retired contractor he told them it wouldn’t

BC resident Steve Bisson appeals Officer Gray murder for help remembered Steve Bisson, a 1974 Bridge City High School graduate, is on a waiting list. A waiting list for people that can’t wait, but still have to. He knows the folks at St. Lukes are working really hard to find a liver to transplant into his body. But now he is not only running out of time, but also, running out of money.

Steve has to drive back and forth to Houston all the time for his medical needs. He has no one to help him and now he can not afford to pay his doctor bills. Please, if you can donate to help Steve, call or go to Firestone Credit Union (409-697-2461) where an account has been set up under Steve Bisson, or call him at home at 409-735-5914.

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after 40 years

Sharon Bearden, District Attorney when the jail break in Orange occurred 40 years ago.

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Melodie McClain And Staff Report For The Record

Many recall when Captain Danny Gray was killed during a jail break forty years ago this week.

June 28, 1974 started out quiet in Orange, but the day had all the twists and turns of a badly written western movie script, complete with armed robbery, a shoot out during a jail break and a posse rounded up to catch the bad guys.

Sharon Bearden, now a private attorney in Orange was the district attorney at the time, says that “the death of Danny Gray was the low point of all the law enforcement years in Orange County.”

Gray, a 31-year-old Captain for the Orange Police Depart-

ment had a wish come true early in the morning, then lost his life hours later in a tragic confrontation. Gray, a ten year veteran of the Orange Police Department, had told fellow officers that he wanted to stop an armed robbery in progress some day. Around 1 a.m. Gray and four other officers on his shift, arrested Charles Dowden, for committing armed robbery as he left the Sak-N-Pak drivein grocery on Green Avenue.

Bearden said that Gray had called him early in the morning all excited about making the arrest, not knowing that before the dawn of that morning he would receive another call saying that Gray was dead.

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There was plenty of clowning around during the 20th annual ‘Cops and Kids’ summer celebration at West Claiborne Park. A record crowd of nearly 2,000 children and parents attended the event hosted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The purpose for the ‘Cops and Kids’ event is to inform, educate and promote goodwill.

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It’s fretful work at ‘Thrift and Gift’ David Ball

For The Record

Ray Benoit learned to work with wood as a young man working for his two uncles. He built houses for many years, and then went to work in the area refineries and plants as a carpenter. When he retired, he started doing intricate fretwork with a scroll saw, creating clocks, jewelry boxes, praying hands, small puzzles and more.

He has been working out of

his home. He and his wife, Mary, have gone to a few craft shows and most recently placed their work in Thrift and Gift located in Orange.

They started looking for the right location to place their merchandise after a friend said, ‘You need to put it somewhere,” said Mary. She said they had work in a shop in Vidor where they were paying $60 a month, but they weren’t selling anything. They didn’t stay there long because they weren’t going to pay $60 a month for nothing.

“There are other places, but they are in Beaumont and we wanted to be local,” said Mary about choosing Thrift and Gift.

She has heard there was another place in Mauriceville at Texas 62 and Texas 12 that used to be a video shop. “It’s a gift shop now, but I haven’t called him. This is so close and convenient and those ladies are so nice,” she said.

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Sole man-Merchant makes living from fixing shoes and boots David Ball

Unfortunately for Nation and others like him, the neighborhood shoe repair shops are fading away.

For The Record

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llen Nation, owner of Romano’s Shoe Shop in Orange, said his craft is halfway a craft and halfway an art.

“It’s not rocket science, but there’s a method to do it. I’m not an artsy kind of guy, but the craft part is putting on the sole or heel. The art side is making the shoes look as it has never been worked on,” Nation said.

Nation bought the business 26 years ago and he has been repairing shoes and boots for the past 26 years. Romano’s first opened its doors for business in 1915 and it’s one of the oldest continuous businesses in Orange. It has been housed in the current location at 1307 1/2 Green Avenue since 1945.

Many customers tell him they attended school across the street from the

“We provide a service for a small town.

We’re a one-man operation here and I take pride that in everything that passes through here my hands have touched,” Nation said. shop.

He started off by manning the cash register, helping out and watching then-owner, Autrey Beatty, and how he did repairs until there was an opportunity to purchase the business.

He also attended shoe repair conferences and conventions to increase his skill and knowledge.

Some of the services offered at the shop include resoling cowboy boots and dress shoes, replacing ladies’ heel tips, men’s heel caps, stretching boots and shoes, shining them, build-ups for orthopedics, repairing and cleaning leather jackets, cleaning and repairing purses and handbags and sewing patches on bikers’ jackets and vests.

He also makes cell phone holder out of

Allen Nation is the only “sole man” left in Orange. At one time there were four or five shoe repairs shops in town. Ramano’s Shoe Shop is one of the oldest continuous businesses in Orange, open since 1915. Nation bought the shop 26 years ago.

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exotic skins. He doesn’t make shoes or boots because that takes too many hours. Many pairs of work boots also come through the store for repairs.

Nation said all jobs have routine duties to them and the most difficult thing he does as a craftsman are the things he does the most often.

“I ask myself, ‘How do I fix this?

How do I do this to please the customer?’” he said. “We have good, loyal customers from all over Southeast Texas.”

He cited one example of a truck driver who occasionally passes through town and drops off his shoes to Nation and he mails them back to the customer or vice versa.

Unfortunately for Nation and others like him, however, is that the neighborhood shoe repair shops are fading away.

“There’s not too many left. They’re fading numbers across the U.S. There were four or five repairs shops in Orange alone in its heyday,” he said.

“People walk through the door and

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Allen Nation repairs a boot by replacing its sole. Besides boots and shoes, Nation also repairs and cleans purses, leather jackets and makes cell phone holders from exotic skins.

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smell the leather and the polish and it takes them to the way back machine of their youth.”

Nation said many shoes are now made in China and they don’t last very long. Most people think their shoes can’t be repaired and throw them away. He added higher-end shoes are still manufactured in the U.S. but many don’t want to pay the price. Customers get what they pay for.

“When you get your shoes repaired, you’ll get back a better shoe than the one originally purchased,” he said.

Nation admits that the machinery he uses- grinders, brushes, a machine for ladies’ tips, a five-in-one machine, a patching machines and a big, heavy duty leather cutter- is old, but it still works.

“I keep using it. It gets the job done,” he said.

Nation said the craziest repair job he ever did was fixing a lid to a pot.

The customer asked him to glue the handle to the top of the pot. Nation, however, discovered there was a screw going into the handle. He put in a new screw for the lid and no glue was required.

He has also repaired straps on baby strollers and lots of baseball gloves.

Nation said it’s still humorous to receive calls from people asking to order pizza or pasta because they mistakenly think they have called Romano’s 8.31 Italian Food in Orange.

“We provide a service for a small town. We’re a one-man operation here and I take pride that in everything that passes through here my hands have touched,” Nation said.

Romano’s Shoe Shop is opened form 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. He takes off for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. He’ll stay in the shop for lunch or come back later if customers call him ahead of time and schedule.

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said if Van Zant-Blackman does it herself and lien will still be placed against the property and the amount and interest to be paid will be due. Stelly said the property has been an ongoing issue. She asked for a 90-day extension and hiring a contractor for demolition. Stelly told her the city has a list of demolition contractors who work with the city. Mike Trahan, city councilman, said if she hired a contractor and it will cost her more. Stelly added once a lien is placed it must be paid.

Stephanie Garza spoke after Lampier about the property. She said she grew up in the house. Her mother is co-owner and a “pack rat.” Her mother now lives with her sister. Garza said they were making progress on the property until her husband encountered some health issues. She said her sister didn’t mow the lawn and her grandparents left items inside the house that are still there. She added the house was the only one to flood after Hurricane Ike. She said one issue is mold in the walls. Garza said she didn’t want her mother and sister starting issues with her about the house.

“I don’t think it’ll take more than 90 days to finish,” she said.

Trahan asked if the house was in her name. She said it is in her mother’s and aunt’s name. Trahan asked if the house was salvageable. Fuller said it is but it depends on how much money they wanted to spend.

“It can be extremely expensive,” Fulller said.

The council voted to give 30 days, the state minimum, to get the property to code or demolished. Mark Bounds spoke for 114 Davis. He told the council he already started cleaning the property, mowed the lawn and cleaned the interior. The electricity and water are on and Waste Management is picking up trash. He believes he can get everything completed sooner than 30 days and be a rental property. Fuller said he will get with Bounds and do an inspection. Bounds was given 30 days to complete. Mayor Roy McDonald said the city just doesn’t want to tear down houses but to get them into compliance.

Don Caswell spoked for 2019 Bradford. He wants the house slated for demolition, but 60 days to get some belongings out. McDonald said by the time the entire process is completed it will be more than the minimum 30 days. It will be more like 45 days.

“If we give you 60 days, you’ll still have 45 days,” McDonald said.

Caswell was given 30 days to complete. John Leblanc of 221 Linda said he obtained a permit in January to rebuild the house.

He said he’s doing all the work himself. Some vandals also broke into the house in the past. Leblanc said there is bad termite damage to the residence and he’s rewiring the house too. The roof needs to be completed and he plans on installing a metal roof within the next 30 days.

“It’s a structurally sound house,” he said. “I don’t think the house needs to be torn down.”

Fuller said he hasn’t gone inside of the house, but Leblanc has made significant progress in a short amount of time. He was given 30 days to complete. McDonald said he was contacted by ITEX Property Management about the property at 2833 Western. The company told the mayor they would pay for the demolition if the city approves Whispering Oak public housing complex in West Orange at Western and Memphis. The complex is slated to be approved at the end of July.

ITEX is asking for 90 days to complete. The 90 days were approved with the stipulation to report back to the council on the progress in 60 days. The council decided the following course of action for the remaining properties: • 2904 South- 30 days to comply or be demolished • 2218 Bradford- 30 days to comply or be demolished • 2016 Sims- 30 days to comply or be demolished • 1812 Houston- 30 days to comply or be demolished

Officer Gray murdered 40 years ago doing paperwork in the dispatch office when two armed men walked in saying that they were there to get Charles, Billy Wayne’s brother, out of jail. One of the men then kicked open the dispatch office door. Gray knocked him into the hallway and shots were fired in the confusion. The two intruders, Billy Wayne Dowden and Clifford Blansett, fired shots with Denton and Windham returning fire. Gray’s pistol never left its holster. One of the shots fired struck Gray in the head. The assailants then fled into the darkness. Gray was rushed to Orange Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Events moved quickly that morning and that afternoon, law officers from throughout the area and Louisiana converged on a small frame house in Forrest Heights, in northern Orange County, south of Deweyville. Nearly 70 officers surrounded the house with a helicopter flying overhead and horses and bloodhounds standing by.

Chief Deputy Charles Morvent, Jr. telephoned the house and said, “Billy Wayne, I have a warrant for your arrest,” and that there was a “small army” around the house.

Dowden and Blansett surrendered to Orange Police Chief L.C. Jones, Sheriff Allen (Buck ) Patillo, Morvent and Texas Ranger Haskall Taylor.

Judge James D. Stringer, the justice of the peace for Precinct 1, set the bond at $500,000. Bearden, the district attorney, was responsible for the case against the men.

Billy Wayne Dowden and Clifford Blansett were indicted on capital murder charges. When the ballistic tests were returned they showed that the bullet that killed Gray didn’t come from either of the men’s weapons, but from Windham’s gun. The prosecution was stymied for a while, then Bearden, utilized a recently passed statue that said if someone’s actions caused a death then murder charges could be brought. The case prosecuted by Bearden was the first time that the statue was used in the State of Texas.

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Dowden pleaded guilty and received a life sentence while Blansett opted to go to trial. The trial for Blansett lasted three weeks.

Blansett also received a life sentence when the verdict was returned. He has since died in prison.

The Dowden brothers still remain the Texas prison system and have now been locked up for 40 years. Billy Wayne Dowden is 77 years old, currently in the Texas Department of Corrections Stiles Unit in Huntsville. Charles Dowden, now 78 years old, is currently in the TDC Ellis Unit in Huntsville.

In June of 1974, Captain Danny Gray turned 31 on the 5th, celebrated nine years of marriage with his wife, Gail Powell, on the 8th and gave his life in service on the 28th.

“Danny had such wonderful plans for our lives. He loved being a police officer. He worked his way up from a patrol officer with such commitment and dedication to be a captain after only 10 years on the force,” Gail said.

He was an honorable man; honest, hard working, gentle and kind, with a great sense of humor.

“It was hard to be mad at him. He made everyone laugh and feel comfortable to be around him,” Gail added.

She misses Gray. They had two beautiful children together that made life complete. Their daughter, Stephanie, now lives in Florida and has five boys. She and her husband, John, live very busy lives.

Their son, Steve and his wife, Norma, live in San Antonio. Steve is a federal officer and the couple has two daughters and a son.

Gail remarried Randy Powell and says he has been a wonderful step-father. He encourages the family to talk about Gray and share their feelings. Gail and Randy have a daughter, Jennifer, who lives with her husband, Jeremy, and their two daughters.

“Danny left a great legacy for his children and grand children by leading the life he did,” Gail said. She is proud to have been Gray’s wife.

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They will have a booth at the Marshland Festival worker in the family. Some of July 25-26 that will be held at the Lake Charles Civyou may know his brother, Carol ic Center. He will have some LSU Tigers at that Benoit, from Mauriceville, who show. Benoit is more than happy to do special ormakes guitars. ders for people. When he has a lot of work to do, he Ray’s love of wood began early. works around the clock. “From can, to can’t,” he He still had a cedar chest he said. made for his mom in 1951, when “When I get an order, I try to put it out as fast as I he was in the ninth grade, until can, because they wouldn’t order it if they didn’t Hurricane Rita destroyed it in want it,” he said.

2005. Ray and Mary were mar“They can call me at home and tell me what they ried in 1958. They lived back and want,” said Benoit. Many people don’t like to call forth between Lafayette La. and people at home, but Benoit said he doesn’t mind, beSoutheast Texas throughout the cause that is his place of business. “That’s where I years until moving to Orange work; at home.” when he retired in 2001. That’s Ray Benoit started doing fretwork, which very inwhen he started doing the fret- tricate scrollwork, when he retired from the “He’s taken over,” said Mary. “He took over my work on a regular basis. People plants. He is one of the newest vendors at Thrift dining room. He’s got part of the living room.” acknowledge the time it takes to and Gift. Benoit is pictured with his wife Mary and “She’s threatened me with my life if I go in the bedroom,” said Ray. do the work, but are not always grandson Breckin Hanley.

“I locked the bedroom door and said you’re not willing to pay the price for the RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux coming in here,” laughed Mary. “He’s got stuff scattime it takes to do the intricate tered all over, but that’s okay. We live there, so who’s to say you work.

“What we do is not a necessity,” said Mary. She admits it would can’t do that,” she said.

Check out Benoit’s work, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday at Thrift be considered a luxury.

The Benoits are trying to find the right market, because what he and Gift located at 350 N. 37th St. in Orange. If you like the work, but don’t find exactly what you are looking for, you can contact does takes much time and patience.

Mary said it would be good “if you want something different for Benoit directly at (409)886-1672 for special orders.

“Just call me and I’ll make sure I’m there,” said Benoit. somebody or yourself that nobody else has.”

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From the Creaux’s Nest THE RAINS CAME, IT HAS TO HELP Well, we finally got some rain Tuesday and it looks like more might be coming. You can’t bet on South East Texas weather, however. Your neighbor might get a barrel full and you a cup.*****I love this time of year because of fresh vegetables. Thanks to Judge Derry, Commissioner Burton and Neighbor Cox, I’ve managed to keep a supply of tomatoes. Owen did get me some of Tom’s squash but besides that other vegetables have been scarce. I’m told it was the lack of rain. No okra and few cucumbers have been available. I love fresh picked tomatoes and am thankful for them. *****Things have been slow and quiet around here with half the staff out of town but thankfully everyone is back in the saddle. Thanks to Evelyn for the help. Not its time for me to get started with this column. I have a long way to go. I’ve burned too much daylight. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

ANOTHER CAJUN DONE GONE The pride of Big Mamou, Jimmy C. Newman, 86, died Saturday, June 21, in Nashville after a short illness. His first top 10 hit was “Cry, Cry, Darling.” That was 60 years ago in the summer of 1954. Jimmy was born in High Point, La. near Mamou in 1927. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Mae Daire Newman; son Gary Newman and his wife Sharon of Broussard, La; granddaughter Natalie Newman Valdes and husband John of Pompano Beach, Fla.; step-grandchildren Neil Simon of Houston, Texas, and Jacy LeBlanc and her husband Mike of Lafayette, La; step-great- grandchildren, Michael and Emmy LeBlanc. A public memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. June 25 at the Ryman Auditorium. He had been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for 58 years. Some of his many hits were “Lache Pas la Patate,” “Alligator Man,” “Jole Blond,” “Diggy Liggy Lo,” “Artificial Rose,” “Back Pocket Money” and many more. I recall in the early days stopping at a club near the bridge in Mermentau, on Hwy. 90, when Jimmy was the Saturday night featured band at the big night club.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004 Dominating the news is the turning over of Iraq’s sovereignty.

The Bush administration declared victory by freeing the people of Iraq. The reason given for invading Iraq in the first place by Bush/Cheney was the idea that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and was a threat to the Unites States and Iraq’s neighbors. That’s what so many young Americans were killed, wounded and maimed for. Now the Bush team is doing a victory lap. (Editor’s note: That was one of the biggest lies told to the American people in my lifetime. Today those same liars are trying to shift the blame to President Obama claiming he owns the problems in Iraq. The truth is we had no right to ever invade and occupy Iraq because they were never a threat to the United States; they were only guilty of having plenty of oil. We were led by oil men.)*****Nolton and Jessie Brown are recognized at the State Democratic Party convention as Mr. and Mrs. Democrat of Orange County. (Editor’s note: Both of these fine people have died in the past 10 years. It was my great pleasure to have known and worked with them on political issues. They were true grassroots.)*****Mark Carter, 49, is named new Orange County Democratic Chairman. He is the son of Leon and Billie Carter, nephew of Judge Flo Edgerly and is a lifelong Democratic.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Lee Fults, 76, died June 23. Service was held at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City on June 26.

Fults, a Korean War vet, is survived by wife, Ethel, daughter, Sharon Gearhart, sons, Randy, Larry, Wayne and their families. This writer had known that good family since 1965.

Lee was a good man.)*****James Smith, 76, “Mr. Lock and Key” died June 26. He was in the Calvary during WWII. He is survived by wife, Thelma. *****Gay Nell Stinton Seal, 61, died June 23. *****Yvonne Farmer, 79, died June 24. *****Marlin Bradley Freeman, 77, of Orange, died June 25.

He is survived by his wife, Honor, daughter, Marilyn and son, Brad. *****Ella Rogers, 84, of Bridge City, died June 21. *****Lena Smith, 80, died June 21. She is survived by husband, Darrell Smith, daughters, Karen Comeaux and Sharon Robertson and their families.

35 Years Ago-1979 New Bridge City Bank on Roundbunch nears completion. *****Bridge City Rotary held installation at Wayside Inn. C.R. Nash was installed as president replacing Albert Gore.*****Leon Smith gives disco lessons in Beaumont Club to lovely ladies Beth Dugas, Marty Conway, Phyllis Dunn, Betty Harmon, Martha Hughes and Virginia Gilbeaux.*****Marty and R.J. Conway recently returned

from a trip to Europe.*****Doug Harrington has caught the sailing bug. He and John Brooks and several other cohorts have been sailing Sabine Lake for recreation.

Capt. Harrington and his crew are also entering sailboat racing. *****A collector’s item being sought is a recording of “McDonald’s Place,” released by county judge Pete Runnels in the early 1960’s. The recording did not make the top 100 and Judge Runnels is not planning to re-release. (Editor’s note: About that same time Pete gave the Dunn’s a dog named McDonald that was represented to be a boy dog. A couple months later McDonald had 13 puppies.)*****Allen (Bull) Middlebrook, Ronald Smith and Nolan Wayne Gaspard, three young Bridge City men, were killed in a cartrain accident in Port Arthur. Also killed was a young lady from Jefferson County. *****Harmon Chevrolet is scheduled to move into their new location on MacArthur Drive on July 6. *****June 30 always seems to be an important historical day.

That is the birthday of lovely Barbara Mulhollan. We knew her when she was a young girl in the D.A.’s office. She was Jim Morris’ “Girl Friday.” At the time we thought we would never be old. *****It looks like New York is too small for Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson. Reggie may soon be history with the Yankees. *****The Houston Astros are the fifth worse hitting team in the Major League with a .256 team average. *****Dallas Cowboy “Too-Tall” Jones switches from football to boxing.*****First City National Bank of Orange, 16th Street and Green, is now open with 12 drive-in lanes.*****Richard Corder reports that Tom Mann, originator of the “Jelly Worm” has come out with several new baits including a “Swimmin Tail Grub” and a “Jelly Fish.” Richard says they may prove to be real speckled trout killers when they return to Sabine Lake. *****Dupuis Gulf, in Bridge City, is Orange County’s newest Michelin Tire dealer. *****Pam Folsom, “The Guitar Lady,” is the featured entertainment at the Jack Tar. 40 Years Ago-1974 On June 28, Capt. Danny Gray was killed at Orange City Jail in a shootout with Billy Wayne Dowden and Clifford Blansett in an attempt to break Dowden’s brother out of jail. A stray bullet caught Gray in the head and killed him.

Danny was one of the rare breed you hear about. At age 31, he was highly respected throughout the area. A ten year veteran of OPD, he had advanced rapidly through the ranks and was furthering his professional career by attending law enforcement classes at Lamar. Hundreds of officers from throughout Texas and Louisiana paid homage at his funeral rites, proving how well he was thought of. (Editor’s note: Those involved, with the exception of Blansett who died in prison, were prosecuted by D.A. Sharon Bearden and are still in prison serving life sentences.) *****Wally Fowler brings International Gospel Music Festival to Orange Sheriff’s Posse Arena. Ten Nashville groups, including The Stamps, performed at the sundown to sunup show. A packed house attended the all night concert. *****Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Willard Franks will celebrate their 37th anniversary on July 7. He writes beautiful poetry.*****LaPlace on 6th Street, owned by Ernest and Ann McCollum, now serves New Orleans beignets.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were glad to hear that Judge Don Peters, who is in Baptist Hospital in Beaumont is out of ICU while test were run. He’s now back in a regular room. Here’s wishing the goodJudge a speedy recovery.*****Linda “Granny” Newton, who is having a hard time trying to make ends meet since Dale died, is asking for help. If you have any scrap iron, aluminum cans, old air conditioners, etc. she can sell the scrap iron and raise enough to run her air conditioner and buy a few items that will help her get by. If you can help, give her a call at409-659-5986.*****Our buddy Sean Cade Gros, Karen’s middle son and Roy and Ms. Phyl’s grandson, was sworn into the Coast Guard this week. He flew from New Orleans to Cape May, New Jersey to start a two month boot camp. Sean is a great youngster. We wish him the best in this four-year hitch but he will be missed.*****We had a nice phone visit with out friend Jessie Domingue who has been staying busy since fighting off sickness. Jessie is a good entertainer and has been playing some with the band “Cadillac.’ He hears from old Swamp Pop friends like Warren Storm and the guys.*****We also had a long visit with former newspaper reporter and editor Glenda Dyer. She and Paul live on the old home place with 400 acres near Nashville.

She stays busy writing. They have had plenty of Texas company this summer. Glenda said they love company. She is a people person. Did you know that she went within one year of completing medical school then she decided that was not what she wanted to do with her life.*****Speaking of medical school, John and Kerry Kimbrough’s son Grant, a U.T. Austin grad, is now a medical student at UTMB in Galveston. You have to admire any youngster who tackles medical school. It is extremely hard and very demanding.

Their time is limited outside of books. In fact, Grant came home for Father’s Day just long enough to cook his dad John a steak, give everyone a hug and rush back to the books. It takes total dedication to become a medical doctor.

If they chose to specialize, it takes 12 years of learning and it ain’t no easy road.*****Neighbor Cox is batching while Ms. Ginny visits daughter Karen in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Nuttz and Boltz,at Bridge City Automotive Repair, Cox’s neighbors, are charged with checking on him. They make sure he shuts the garage door, zips up, turns the water off, etc.*****Bill Cosby is bringing his “Far From Finished” tour to the Lutcher on July 24-25. Both shows start at7:30 p.m.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On June 25, the Korean War started in 1950. ***Born on this day also, many years later, are Constable Chris Humble, Linda Taylor and Erin McFarlane.*****On June 26, a good guy, Sherby Dixon celebrates as does Judy Cagle, Phyllis Davis, Becky Hodgkinson and last but not least Claudine Hogan.*****June 27 finds Jody Raymer, who has been under the weather and battling health problems, celebrating another birthday. Jody, we wish for you a better, healthy year starting with your birthday. Celebrating also is our ace reporter David Ball. A great lady, Euel’s better half, Doris Norwood, celebrates. This is also the date Chief Jerry Wimberly died in 2013.*****On June 28, Kelly Kimbrough, Kathy LeBlanc, Joan Cunnings, Karen Tomlin and Al Baas celebrate.*****On June 29, our friend of many years, the lovely Barbara Mulhollan counts another year. (How young we were.) Also celebrating is a great friend and a beautiful lady Ann Lieby, Jana Fisette and Lester Morris.*****On June 30, one of the good guys, longtime West

Orange mayor Roy McDonald celebrates as does Nancy Wood.*****Roy writes in his “Life’s Highway” column about Walley Fowler, one of the most interesting celebrities he ever met. He tells about Fowler’s upbringing and the stars he helped hit the big times, the youngest of 14 children on a poor Georgia farm and how he and Roy’s paths crossed.*****I understand our friend Mary Stanton is having eye problems, had cataract surgery and may have more surgery.*****Judge Pat Clark has been batching. He has been feeling sorry for himself. No one is looking after him. Ms. Rosalie is in Houston tending to their daughter who had surgery.*****Over the last two weeks, we have had a bad problem between our place and the press. For some reason their computer hasn’t been picking up the jump page that carried the conclusion of stories on the front page. We apologize and hopefully the problem has been solved.*****Donna Blalock, 163rd Dist.

Coordinator, Judy Mingle, 260th Dist. Court Coordinator, 128th Dist. Court Judge Courtney Arkeen, 128th Dist.

Court Reporter Holli Harrison and the Court Administrator’s office staff hosted a surprise lingerie shower for Judge Arkeen’s Court Coordinator, Latonia Leverett, Wednesday during lunch hour. No one missed work and a great time was had by all.*****Mike and Sheila (Brooks) Keeler, of Buna, became grandparents for the first time June 11.

Granddaughter Avalyn Elizabeth weighed in at 7 pounds and was 19 ½ inches long. Sheila is the daughter of Tom and the late Betty Brooks. Sheila is a graduate of Bridge City High School.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Erin McFarlane, Chris Humble, Linda Taylor, Becky Hodgkinson, Marie Williamson, Phyllis Davis, Reggie Rogers, Jan Henry, Judy Cagle, Rodney Davis, Sherby Dixon, Barbara Whitrock, Bridgett Teaff, Claudine Hogan, David Kimbell, Jessica Simon, Kristin Lollar, Shanna MacCammond, Shanna Scott, Trevor Kimbell, Jimmy Marshall, Jody Raymer, Dorris Norwood, Jeff Bourdier, David Ball, Jeri Whitmire, Al Baas, Alyce Haynie, Joan Cummings, Karen Tomlin, Kourtney Derouen, Leighia Barron, Tina Bernard, Brett Barclay, Connie Berry, Eric Broom, Kelly Kimbrough, Jana Fisette, Lester Morris, Rachel LeBlanc, Nancy George, Cobey Sonnier, Rebecca Griffin, Barbara Mulhollan, David Sandlin, Katie Keneson, Chris Huebel, Nancy Wood, Beverly Haggard, Mary Beth McClure, Roy McDonald, Sonya Jarreau, Deanna Shuford, Eula Waters, Frances Osborn, Betty Derrick, Charlie Learned, Dian Arnold and Jeff Eby. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Tophile Robicheaux wat is in his early 70’s was having him some drinks at TeeBoy’s Bar and Grill Saturday wen dis beautiful young woman came in and sat at da bar two stools down from him. He tole TeeBoy to put the lady’s drink on his tab. Da young woman tanked him and dey struck up a conversation. Before long, Robicheaux and dat young beauty walk out of da bar. A block down from TeeBoy’s dey walked into Fontenot’s Jewelry Store.

Robecheaux tell Fontenot, “I’m looking for a nice diamond ring for my girl friend.”

Fontenot take out a $5,000 ring.

Robeicheaux say, “Look, you don’t’ understand, I want someting very unique me.”

Fontenot say, “Here’s a stunning ring dat cost $40,000.

Robicheaux look at da young woman and he axe, “You like dat one Babe?”

Her eyes sparkled, “Mais yea, I like dat me.”

Robicheaux say, “Fontenot, I’ll take dat one me.”

“How you gonna pay for it?” Fontenot axe.

“I’ll write a check me and you can phone da bank Monday morning, den I’ll come fetch da ring me.”

Monday morning Fontenot was mad, mad, him, wen he called Robicheaux. “You lied to me; dere is no money in dat account.”

Robicheaux say, “Mais, I know, but boy Fontenot, can you imagine wat a fantastic weekend I had me.

C’EST TOUT Forty years this week has gone by since Orange Police Department Capt. Danny Gray lost his life in an attempted jail break. Three were convicted and sent to prison for capital murder. Clifford Blansett died in prison, brothers Billy Wayne Dowden, 77, and Charles R. Dowden, 79, are both still in prison serving a life sentence. Billy Wayne is in Stiles Unit and Charles at Ellis Unit. Sharon Bearden was the D.A. at the time. The early 1970’s were trying times in Orange County for law enforcement and the D.A.’s office as many brutal crimes of murder and drug related offences took place. Today, Bearden, a longtime criminal attorney, practices with his son, Jim Sharon. See story in this issue. Sharon has worked both sides of the street and if I could pick only one person to have my back, it would be Bearden. I also know the stock from which he came.

On the Dowden brothers, their release date is 999-99-99.

It looks to me like Blansett was the lucky one; he got to check out early. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert‘s this week and at Novrozsky‘s next. Everyone is always welcome. *****Read us cover to cover and please check out our advertisers who bring you this publication free each week. Shop with them when you can and tell them we sent you. Next week is our Fourth of July Special issue.

It’s a great time to advertise your business. We are offering special rates. Give us a call at 735-7183 or email us at ads@ therecord.com. *****My time is up; thanks for yours. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Community Bulletin Board

Born on the Bayou Celebration July 4 Bring your lawn chairs & blankets and celebrate by the historic Bridge City swing bridge July 4th with food, drinks and live entertainment by Wayne Dylan Band. Event begins at 5 pm.

Tribute to Veterans at 7 pm. Fireworks display at dark. Sponsored by BC Historical Society.

No glass bottles or alcohol permitted.

BC KC taking orders for Ribs

Campfire hosts golf tourney July 12

Bridge City Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #3406 taking advance orders only, due Wednesday, for cherry wood smoked 4th of July Firecracker St. Louis Style Pork Ribs for $18 a rack. Advance tickets sales from KC members or via email bckcorders@gmail.com.

CASA hosts dinner theater Friday “Murderous Crossing” presented by Port Arthur Little Theater will be performed at the Advocates for Children, Inc. Dinner Theater Fundraiser with a mixer at 6:30 pm and dinner at 7 pm, on Friday, at The Garden District, 7536 Hwy. 87, N. Orange. Tickets are $60 per person, $100 per couple. Sponsorships are available. Call 1-877-586-6548 for reservation info.

Am Legion Post 49 installs officers Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post 49 and Auxiliary 49 are having their 2014-2015 officers installed beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday. All members and their guests are invited to attend.

Red Cross is actively seeking applicants The American Red Cross is actively seeking applicants for an 11 month commitment, starting Sept 2, 2014 through July 31, 2015, at the following locations: Beaumont, Houston, Lufkin and Victoria. Application deadline Monday, June 30. To qualify you must be 21 yrs. or older, a US. citizen, have some college coursework completed, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, pass a criminal background check and be committed to making a positive difference. For more info contact Jessica Debalski, 713-313-1742.

Orange Council Campfire 11th annual golf tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., Saturday, July 12 at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. Registration forms available at 908 Pine St. in Orange.

Call 409-883-8841 or go to orangecampfire@sbcglobal.net for more info.

Benefit for Cayli McClelland’s July 13 A benefit will be held from 11 am to 8 pm on Sunday, July 13 at the K.C. Hall, corner of Central and Merriman, in Port Neches, 700 Central Drive to help Cayli McClelland with medical bills. Cayli, a 3rd Grader at Bridge City Elem, suffers from lupus and recently spent six weeks in treatment in ICU at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.

Todd Broussard from Swamp People will be in attendance along with several vendors on hand from the Golden Triangle. An IPad and barbecue pit will be raffled. There will also be live music and a live auction with several items donated from vendors. Spaghetti will be served for lunch, shrimp gumbo for dinner and jambalya served throughout the day. There will be a blood drive too and chances sold to play Chicken Dump. For more info call Francine Gaspard at 409-718-6502 or Katie Gaspard at 409-720-8359. They may also be contacted to purchase raffle tickets ahead of time at $5 per ticket and $45 for a book.

LCM Class of 1994 to hold reunion July 19 LCM Class of 1994 has scheduled their 20 Year Reunion 7 p.m.-12 a.m., July 19 at L’auberge in Lake Charles. Final details are pending with more numbers coming in. For more information go to their “Class of 1994 LCM Reunion” group on Facebook or contact Misty Bornholdt-Winder at 409882-4040 or e-mail studio87salon@hotmail.com.

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Services to be held Timothy O’Halloran Orange Timothy Patrick O’Halloran, 46, of Orange, formerly of New York City, passed from this life on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at his residence. A mass of the resurrection will be held to honor Tim’s life at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange. Father Thomas E. Phelan, pastor of the church will serve as the celebrant. Cremation will be held following the mass. A gathering of Tim’s family and friends for a time of reflection and sharing will be from 5 until 9 p.m.

Wednesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Tim was born on Sept. 1, 1967 in New York, New York to his parents, David Paul O’Halloran and Robenette (Phillips) O’Halloran, He attended the Brooklyn Campus of the Long Island Univeristy where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. He went on to become a Financial Planner where he worked on Wall Street in New York for Aegis Capital. He was very well respected by his peers and did great things during his career there. Tim also honorably served his country in the US Marine Corp and he witnessed and helped many people during the Terrorist Attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001.

Tim relocated to Orange four years ago after becoming acquainted with his wife, Sheenah, coming from a loving Irish family. His family was extremely grateful that he had found love in Sheenah and came to cherish the happiness that they shared.

Within his family Tim will be remembered as a great son, brother, uncle and most of all he enjoyed being a father to his children, Sasha and Shayla. They loved him very much.

Tim was a diehard New York Mets fan and he enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce in the Beaumont community where he worked.

Tim is preceded in death by his parents.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife of four years, Sheenah O’Halloran; his children, Shayla and Sasha Milligan, all of Orange; sisters, Denise O’Halloran and children, Kerry, Danny Jo and Robenette all of New York, Veronica O’Halloran and her husband Joe Bisagna and children, Joseph, Jeramie and Maryrose of Santa Fe, N.M.; brother, David O’Halloran of Va.; in-laws, Ezra, Jr. and Patsy Gordon of Mauriceville; sisters-in-law, Liz Owen and husband, Greg of Orange, Chandra Allen and husband, David of Port Neches and Laurie Seals and husband, Ron of Lumberton; brothers-in-law, Shon Jones and wife, Sarah of Wis. and Shane Jones and wife, Carol of Tyler. Tim is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The O’Halloran family wishes to thank all who have been of kindness and support to them during this difficult time of Tim’s passing.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome. com.

Cecilia Gobert Formerly Orange Ms. Cecilia “Cil” Gobert, 56, of Beaumont, passed away Wednesday, June 18,

Deaths and Memorials 2014, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Private family services will be scheduled at a later date.

Cremation is planned.

Services will be under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home.

Born in Orange, Texas on Feb. 20, 1958, Cecilia was the daughter of Elias and Magdalen (Collins) Gobert.

She was a 1976 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School.

She excelled in track, earning All-District Honors in the 110M Hurdles. She also wrote for the school newspaper.

As a young adult, Cecilia worked for a short time in the family business. In the years that followed, she struggled as her mental and physical health continued to decline. She is now free of all earthly afflictions and rests in the arms of the Blessed Mother and of the Savior, Jesus Christ.

Her mother, Magdalen Gobert, of Orange preceded her in death.

Left to remember her are her father, Elias Gobert of Orange; four sisters, Angela and Angeline Gobert of Orange, Sheila Metoyer (Brian) and Jennifer Bennett (Kerry) of Beaumont; two brothers, Boniface Gobert (Carol) and Frank Gobert of Orange.

Juanita Mangham Orange Juanita Jones Mangham, 87, of Orange, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at The Meadows Nursing Rehabilitation in Orange. A memorial service will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Orange, at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 28.

Born in Bess May, Texas, on Jan, 8, 1927, she was the daughter of William C. Jones and Thelma Ausela (Clark) Jones. Juanita graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree and she worked as a teacher for 34 years at Anderson, St. Paul’s, and McLewis. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

She loved to play bridge.

She was preceded in death by her loving daughter-in-law, Brigitte Mangham, her brother, Bill, and sister, Polly.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Glenn C. Mangham of Orange;

children, Glenda Wilson and husband, Steve of San Juan Capistrano, Calif, and Sam Mangham of Orange; grandchildren Stefanie and Annie Wilson, Eric Mangham and wife, Ashley, Scott Mangham and Emily Jansky and husband, Brian; greatgrandson, Ethan Mangham; sisters, Sally Hudson and Sylvia Owen and husband, Leroy; and many other loving family members.

Cremation under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest.

Services held Elizabeth Smith Orange Elizabeth Janean Smith, 32, of Orange, passed from this life suddenly on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Services to remember and honor Elizabeth’s life were June 24 at the West Orange Christian Church with the Rev. Matt Chandler officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment followed services at the Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Born on Oct. 23, 1981 in Orange, Texas to her parents, Edward and Deanna Smith, she lived in Orange for the last 10 years. She graduated from the Star Academy in Grandbury and she worked as a caretaker in a state care facility. Elizabeth attended the West Orange Christian Church. She enjoyed singing and drawing and was a friend to so many people.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her stepfather, Samuel Jessup; her maternal grandfather, C. A. Dickey, Sr.; uncle, William David Dickey; maternal grandparents, A.O. and Virginia Smith and aunt, Deborah Smith.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her father, Edward Smith, Sr. and wife, Joanne of Orange; her mother, Deanna Dickey Smith of San Antonio; daughter, Keylee Elaine Jackson; son, Waylon Tyler Jackson; her maternal grandmother, Lera Dickey; her brothers, Adam Smith and Edward Joseph Smith, Jr. and wife, Amie all of Orange; her aunt, Arlene Clanton of San Antonio; her un-

cle, C. A. Dickey, Jr; her special friend, Marlin Mandell Wallace both of Orange and numerous members of her extended family and friends.

Condolences may be listed for the family at http:// www.dormanfuneralhome. com.

Patricia Maness Orange Patricia Ann Bridges Maness, 75, of Orange, passéd from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Services to remember and honor her life were June 20 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with Sister Ruth Logan Burch, officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment followed services at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born on May 7, 1939 in Orange, Texas to her parents, Cleo Copeland Bridges and Lillie (Varnado) Bridges, she was a lifelong resident of Orange She was of the Christian faith and she worked as a clerk in a convenience store. Patricia was the rock and matriarch in her family.

She enjoyed playing cards, watching movies, playing marbles and spending time with her family.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darrell Maness and her numerous brothers and sisters.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughters, Vanessa Kiper of Carthage and Patricia Ware and husband, Bryan Greer of Bridge City; grandchildren, Christopher and Sunshine Kiper, Rochelle Ware, Reanna Nicole Guillory and Randy Ware, Jr.; greatgrandchildren, Ashlynn McLaughlin, Zachary Kirkpatrick, Stormi Sherre LeBeauf, Joey Dalton Guillory, Kaydon Lee Cormier and Juan Zuniga, Jr. Patricia is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome. com.

Geraldine Parris Orange Geraldine T. “ Jerry “ Parris, 77, of Orange, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at her residence. Services to honor Jerry’s life were June 21 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange with the Rev. Phillip Reed, officiating. Rite of Committal and Interment followed services at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Born on August 23, 1936 in Joaquin, Texas to her parents, Robert Glaze and Effie Leila (Conley) Glaze, she was a longtime resident of Orange. She worked at Lamar State College in Orange as a Music Professor for 30 years then taught piano lessons for many years as well.

Jerry graduated from Stark High School in Orange in 1954 where she sang in the acapella choir. She obtained her Masters Degree in Music Education fror Lamar University in Beaumont. Jerry was a member of the Modern Tones, 3 J’s, Leader of the First Baptist Church Witnesses, the Entheos and the Cardinal Moods at Lamar.

Jerry also played the piano at the First Baptist Church in Orange and the Fletcher Emanuel Church in Lumberton. She will be remembered most for her loving spirit and her dedication in her life.

Jerry is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Benny Ross Talmadge; son, Reggie Talmadge; stepdaughter, Richelle Parris and brother, Richard Glaze.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her husband Robert “ Bob “ Parris of Orange; son, Ross Talmadge and wife, Peggy, of Buna; nephews, Ollie Halten and wife, Mona of Orange and Brian Halten of Windsor, Calif.; stepson, Matthew Parris and wife, Kim of Katy; grandchildren, Jennifer Parker and husband Jason of Buna, Jessica Talmadge of Buna, Jake Talmadge and wife, Courtney of Buna, Brandon Parris of Katy, Candace Parris of Katy, Camer-

on Parris of Austin, Jada Parris of Katy and Meghan Halten Bingham and husband, Derek of Friendswood; great-grandchildren, Jabe, Jett and Jozette Parker, all of Buna. ,Jerry is also survived by numerous members of her extended family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jerry to Community Church in Orange. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

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“Mr. Gospel Music, “ Hank, Chet, Willie and Patsy Cline n From Possum Trot, Ga. to the Grand Ole Opry and beyond, Wally Fowler blazed musical trails. I’m proud to record those times in the pages of history.

Wally continued, “Yes, on to Rome and The year was 1948, Dudley J. leBlanc, the inventor of Hadacol, had come up with a great promotional idea, a Hadacol caravan no more choppin cord wood, going to the featuring the biggest entertainment talent in the country. The field during the night and waitin for it to show traveled the United States and admittance was free. Just get light enough to work. No more pullin one box top from a box of Hadacol is all that was needed to catch fodder, shuckin corn and livin in the old house with holes in the the biggest show in the country. The truck carwall, big enough to avan consisted of over 80 large trucks. Enterthrow a good sized tainment was furnished by 40 of the biggest hound dog through. No stars from Hank Williams, Mickey Rooney to more studying school Red Foley, Wally Fowler and many musicians lessons by the glow of and movie stars in between. I got my chance to burnin pine knots in the work with the caravan through Dudley, who old iron grate fireplace.” was a senator and resident of my hometown of He also said, “There Abbeville. I had earlier traveled for one of his were some good memore-election campaigns. On the caravan I had ries made, like swingin met Fowler, “Mr. Gospel Music.” out of the saplins on the Fast forward to early June, 1974 and the subhill overlookin the river ject of this column. Wally Fowler called me at Moccian Bend and from Beaumont. He had been given my name divin out into the middle

by Sheriff Buck Patillo and Wally wanted to and winnin the prize for meet with me the next day. He didn’t remembringin up the biggest ber me but I did him. He wanted to put on a handful of sand from the show in Orange and sought my help. Wally did bottom. Huntin ‘n’ fishin his own advanceman promoting and everything

by Roy Dunn and all day singin at Ceelse.

I agreed to help him. The show would benefit Down Life’s Highway dar Creek churches. A few other things like walkin the Sheriff’s Posse. On July 3, 40 years ago, the International Gospel Music Festival of Nashville, running from to school with Wyolene and best of all, sundown to sunup, was held at the rodeo arena. Ten great gospel Saturday night “hymn sing” at the Fowler house. Momma played acts, including J.D. Summer and the Stamps Quartet, direct from the old reed (pump organ) everybody sang and the song was folthe Elvis Presley show and the Los Amigos entertained a large lowed by candy pullin and buttermilk. Two things we never ran out of was good ole buttermilk and family and neighborly love.” crowd all night. Barbara Runnels, OF Orange, emceed the show. Kathy Gray was the 1974 Rodeo In Rome, Wally worked 12 hours a day, 72 hours a week at Puyear Queen, Gus Alborn was posse president and chief deputy Charlie Florist for 10 cents and saved an extra 20 cents for a Harmony Morvant helped with the event. Wally and I, over the month and Composition book to study music by mail.

From the meager beginning, Wally went on to become a Grand bonded and spent many hours together. For years afterward, Ole’ Opry star. He got his start in 1935 at age 18 with the John when he came down the Interstate he stopped for a visit.

I met a lot of entertainers and talented people down this Life’s Daniel Quartet. In 1945, he founded the original Oak Ridge Highway but Wally’s life story and his rise to the top fascinated Quartet that included Chet Atkins. The group became the Oak me. He wasn’t born into money, in fact, he was born into no mon- Ridge Boys. Wally brought Hank Williams to the Opry, introey. I had a chance to interview him. He was 57 years old in ‘74 and duced him, and Hank gave an impromptu concert with a borthe youngest of 16 children. He was born on a cold winter morn- rowed guitar. Wally also brought Atkins to the guitarists first reing, Feb. 15, 1917, to Mary and Joseph Fowler in Bartow County, cording session in 1945 in Atlanta. He saw Chet with a guitar and Possum Trot Community in Georgia. Born in the shadows of he needed a picker so he asked him, “Can you play that thing?”

Turkey Knob Mountain, Wally said, “We was as far country as Atkins answered, “A little bit.” Wally starred coast to coast on you could get. Poor, red land, new ground share crop farmin.” At NBC with Red Foley, Rod Brasfiek and Minnie Pearl. He also age 14 he got a break when he and his mom and dad moved to the formed the very first phonograph record distributing company. big city of Rome, Georgia. “No more walkin two miles to the one- He wrote Eddy Arnold’ first recorded song, “Mommy please Stay teacher, mineral spring school, with the number 12 Oliver and Home With Me.” He composed Eddy’s first million seller, “That’s the two ole stubborn, wore out mules. Plantin, choppin, layin by How Much I Love You, Baby.” Wally is the guy who discovered and pickin cotton and takin it to the gin at Adairsville, to get it Patsy Cline and kicked her career off. She joined him in many all baled up to pay for the Guano (fertilizer) and a few other concerts.

In 1974, Wally wrote, “I Couldn’t Believe It Was True,” recordscarce items that were bought on credit last year when we went ed by Willie Nelson. He also wrote, “I bowed On My Knees and to the gin, then we do it all over again.”

Cried Holy,” recorded by Michael English, which won the Dove Award in 1993. He composed over 1,000 musical compositions, formed four publishing companies, five record labels, while traveling over three million miles bringing the Gospel message in song to small churches, auditoriums, stadiums, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden and the Possee Arena in Orange. Wally performed his songs, “This Ole House,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Daddy Sang Bass,” “Wings of a Dove,” “Just a Closer Walk With Thee,” “Green, Green Grass of Home,” “Wasted Years,” which was recorded by 52 groups and also Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis.

Wally sold millions of records and tapes. I had, before Ike, many of his autographed works. In 1967, the Library of Congress accepted him as the man who majored in both the Gospel and country field of music.

I love the human interest stories. Against the odds, Wally blazed trails and made life successful. I have been fortunate to have known many stars but Wally was one of the most interesting and fascinating.

On June 6, 1994, Wally, age 77, died in a freak drowning accident while fishing from the dock at Dale Hollow Lake, northeast of Nashville. His daughter Hope Kimmer thought he may have suffered a heart attack.

I’ve been blessed down this road I’ve traveled to have met Wally Fowler, a good, talented man, with a thousand great stories.

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Tailchase Club post good numbers DICKIE COLBURN SABINE LAKE FISHING For The Record Much of Sabine Lake is still a little more off-colored than normal for this time of the year, but the wind gave local anglers a break across the weekend and the catching was a little easier. While both rivers continue to pump fresh water into the lake it obviously hasn’t hurt the salinity levels to any significant degree.

Over a three day period we caught everything from jack fish to trout schooling in the open lake. We also sacrificed two nice trout to sharks that interrupted the tug of war and cut our fish off right behind the gills. The only good thing about that is that we got our She Dogs back both times!

I would also recommend netting any hooked fish as opposed to reaching over the side of the boat and grabbing the leader to land them. One of the two sharks we encountered attacked the trout right at the boat. It was only three to four feet long, but it looked like a great white when it suddenly appeared out of nowhere!

The Triangle Tailchasers Club apparently found the conditions to their liking as they once again posted some very impressive catches in Saturday’s tournament. Brian Frederick and Jeff Simmons took home the first place money with three reds that weighed 22.99 pounds. Trey Browne and Robert Bodle finished right on their heels with 22.01 pounds. Robbie and Justin Trahan cashed the third place check with three reds weighing 20.87 pounds.

Browne and Bodle also cashed the check for the Premier Yamaha side pot for the redfish closest to the 21-inch mark with a 20.93-inch fish. Seven of the top ten catches exceeded the 19 pound mark and the average weight of the reds weighed in by the top ten finishers was a healthy 6.42 pounds. With only two tournaments remaining on the schedule the championship is still very much up for grabs as less than two pounds separate the top three teams.

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While most of the 30 National Football League franchises were focused on last week’s Organized Team Activities, acquainting their newly-drafted rookies and players obtained via trades and free agency to their basic system of playing in the league, the Dallas Cowboys were giving simple reps to some of their key players coming off serious injuries, Those three mandatory days in which players under contract to the team MUST participate in all the activities or suffer heavy fines, each team’s coaching staffs try to cram in as much information possible while all the players are in full attendance.

Cowboy owner Jerry Jones told this week’s edition of USA TODAY Sports Weekly that he is hoping his starting 34-yearold quarterback Tony Romo was correct when he vowed to reporters at last week’s OTA’s that he’s good for at least five more seasons after coming off his second back surgery in eight months.

Jones admitted that it was very difficult resisting the temptation to draft Texas A&M star quarterback Johnny Manziel to serve as Romo’s understudy. The loquacious Dallas owner also told the sports magazine that “no quarterback has more to prove this season than Romo, who signed a six-year, $108 million extension last year.”

But the confident Romo sort of has the deck stacked against his prediction that he’s good for

Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo will need to be in top form if the Dallas Cowboys hope to make the playoffs.

five more seasons after leading his team to the third straight 8-8 season in 2013.

One is the mediocrity of his leadership, going 24-23 since the 2011 season. Another detriment is his 34-year-old age and the clock is still ticking. Another is assurance that Romo’s herniated disk he had surgery to relieve Dec. 27 will enhance his performance over the next five seasons.

Perhaps the biggest question mark pertains not necessarily to Romo’s statistics in 2013 (31 touchdowns and 10 interceptions) before his gimpy back

sacked him for the regular-season finale with a playoff berth on the line, but the fact the Cowboys lost the Week 17 showdown for the NFC East title for the third consecutive season under Head Coach Jason Garrett.

And then because the Cowboys had some high dollar players who had reached their potential and were on their way down, Jones released franchise sacks leader De Marcus Ware and his sidekick Jason Hatcher, neither of whom played anywhere close to their potential last season.

Jones claims the Dallas defense can’t do any worst this season without Ware, Hatcher and recently re-injured linebacker Sean Lee because the Cowboys last season had the WORST defense statistically in franchise history in 2013, including the first two 600-yard games the Cowboys have ever allowed, according to the Associated Press.

Jones admitted in an AP article last week that his defensive roster isn’t as good as it was at the start of last season. But he KAZ Page 2B

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Kaz: Dallas Cowboys told the AP he believes the Dallas defense is better than the injury-riddled unit that finished the season in 2013.

And of course Jones, who has the habit of popping his gums at the most inopportune time said, “I can say it this year, we are better right now,” the owner said during the three-day mini-camp that wrapped up Thursday. “Not on paper at the beginning of the season last year, but on paper right now relative to how we ended up last year.”

Even though the Dallas Cowboys will have many new faces on the defensive line and at linebacker, when training camp officially begins July 24 in Oxnard, Calif., all eyes will be on quarterback Tony Romo to see if that herniated disk he had surgically repaired is 100 per cent.

A healthy Tony Romo should become a legitimate heir to the Cowboy’s last Hall of Fame quarterback— Troy Aikman. And he should show owner Jerry Jones he’s worth that sixyear, $108 million extension he signed last season.

KWICKIES…After not swinging a golf club competitively since March 9, Tiger Woods says he’s returning to the PGA Tour this weekend to host the Quicken Loans National at Congressional Golf Course. He has been recovering from a March 31 back surgery and will find out this weekend if he’s strong enough to withstand the rigors of an upcoming major tournament. “After a lot of therapy, I have recovered well and will be supporting my foundation this week at the Quicken Loans National,” Woods told the Associated Press last week. “I will be a bit rusty, but I want to play myself back into competitive shape. I’m excited for the challenge ahead.”

It took a few years but Michelle Wie, the biggest name in women’s golf, finally won her first major tournament, still at the tender age of 24 years old. The 6-foot Miss Wie began

on the Ladies’ Tour as a teen-ager, but then geared back her tournament schedule to graduate from Stanford.

She won the U.S. Open by two strokes over Stacy Lewis to collect the $750,000 first place check.

San Diego Padres reliever Alex Torres became the first pitcher to wear a protective cap in a major league baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday. Torrez said the cap had been approved by Major League Baseball since January, but he was reluctant to wear it in a game until last weekend.

And speaking of the San Diego Padres, they appeared to have fired the right man when the team was playing lousy, getting rid of General Manager Josh Byrnes last weekend. Usually it’s the field manager who gets the axe, but he can only make a lineup from the players the GM places on the 25man active roster.

Kevin Streelman broke the PGA Tour record by making birdies on the final seven holes to win the Travelers Championship by one stroke over K.J. Choi and Sergio Garcia Sunday. The 35-year-old Streelman broke the tour record for consecutive closing birdies by a winner of six, set by Mike Souchak in the 1956 St. Paul Open.

Ironically, Streelman missed the cuts in his previous four starts on the tour.

JUST BETWEEN US…It looks as if Dave Campbell has put that proverbial monkey square on the West Orange-Stark Mustangs’ backs again this season. It’s flattering that his 2014 edition of Texas Football ranked the Mustangs as No. 2 in new Class 4A-DII and was also named the top overall team in the “Golden Triangle breakdown,”, but then he goes on to predict that the ‘Stangs will lose to La Marque in the Region 4A-DII championship. Dave Campbell’s brotherin-law must have moved to the La Marque area over the summer.

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Colburn: Sabine Lake fishing corner and chapter president, Scott Bandy, says the initial response for this year’s affair has been phenomenal. I didn’t think they could possibly top last year’s banquet, but judging by the number of sponsors already signed up it just might happen.

There may well be no better bang for your advertising buck than sponsoring a table at the banquet or advertising in their program. It is very much akin to having your cake and eating it, too, with several hundred fishermen gathered up in one room eating steaks and bidding on everything from ice chests to fishing vacations!

There are several different sponsor packages that will get you everything from a table for eight to sixteen guests that include listings in the program to gifts and a steak dinner for each of your guests. Redfish sponsor tables for sixteen cost $1500 with speck sponsor tables for eight going for $550. There are also a number of other advertisement opportunities priced even lower.

In order to take advantage of this opportunity and have a darned good time while doing it you need to contact Louis Moore or Scott Bandy as soon as possible as the print date for the program is July 28th. If, however, you simply want to go eat a great steak and have a good time supporting the CCA you can still purchase a ticket for $50.

The ticket gets you not only a meal, but a year’s membership in the CCA as well.

As mentioned at the first of the column we had several mornings last week when the wind was a little more forgiving and the catching was a little easier as well. I think it is safe to say that most of the folks I saw on the water were searching out small flocks of gulls or a few shrimp skipping across the surface. Surprisingly enough, the cork and shrimp rig wasn’t nearly as effective as five inch tails fished on one eighth or quarter ounce heads.

Glow chartreuse in a five inch tail and a queen cocahoe minnow in cock of the walk or blue moon worked very well in the clearer water on both trout and reds. We were able to catch our better trout early fishing the flats with topwaters and Usual Suspect Swim Baits.

The ICW has been badly off colored, but we did enjoy one very productive morning bouncing Texas Shrimp Big Minno XL’s rigged on a quarter ounce head off the bottom in 15 to 18 feet of water. As soon as the outgoing tide quit that bite ended and we could not find those fish the following day.

I also got several very decent reports from the jetties.

Folks down there were catching everything from Spanish mackerel to trout on topwaters and crankbaits. According to the fishermen that I spoke with the bite was dependent on tide changes that pumped in clearer water. At least two groups fishing only live finger mullet limited on redfish three days in a row as well.

Tentative date for Aaron Hernandez murder trial From Staff Reports For The Record

BOSTON -- A judge has tentatively scheduled former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez to stand trial next year in May on murder charges in the 2012 drive-by slayings of two men.

The lawyers for Aaron Hernandez also asked a judge Tuesday to issue a gag order prohibiting anyone involved in the case from commenting outside court.

Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to killing Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado after a nightclub encounter.

During a hearing Tuesday in Suffolk Superior Court, Hernandez’s lawyers asked Judge Jeffrey Locke to issue a gag order prohibiting anyone involved in the case

from commenting outside court.

They said they were concerned Hernandez wouldn’t get a fair trial because of extensive media coverage on the double slayings and another murder case against Hernandez in the 2013 death of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd.

Prosecutors objected, saying they hadn’t made any improper comments about the case.

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Dog days of summer mean more options on the water ChuCk uzzle OutdOOrs For the record After weeks of constantly changing winds that have driven anglers crazy it seems that better days are officially here.

The traditional summer programs are now actually fishable and anglers have more options than just hiding from the howling winds. Sabine and Calcasieu have now become much more fisherman friendly and it seems that not only has the weather begun to cooperate but the fish have also decided to join the party as well.

The best thing about this time of the year is the endless possibility of patterns of which there is to chase fish, from the river to the gulf they all begin to work as summer takes hold and the weather gets as hot as the fishing.

Let’s start with the easiest program out there and that’s chasing school trout under the birds. This program has been much more predictable in the past several years and this summer is no different as gulls

and terns alike continue to work over schools of fish towards the southern end of the lake.

This program is exciting and can produce unbelievable numbers of fish when the conditions are right. Anglers scanning the horizon with binoculars are often rewarded with flocks of birds diving on the surface of the water chasing shrimp that have been pushed to the top by trout and redfish, a very welcome sight to say the least.

There are however a few drawbacks to this program with the biggest being traffic, you can bet if the program is easy that you will have company and plenty of it so pack your patience because you will need it. The other drawback is the size of the fish; traditionally fish under the birds tend to run smaller so you may have to go through the numbers in order to catch some keepers. Now the

flip side to that argument is on occasion the school of fish you encounter under the birds is a really good one. Sabine is famous for some of these schools being 3 to 5 pound trout but that is the exception to the rule.

Now another program that

produces well during the summer would be chasing slicks. A slick is a shiny spot on the surface of the water that is made as trout and redfish feed. The slick can be seen and often smelled by those who know what they are looking for. The best way to see what one looks

like is look around a crab trap that has just been baited, the shiny spots on the water look just like a real slick made by a fish.

Now if you see a slick on the water the rule is the smaller the slick the fresher it is. Be sure to check the area and make sure the slick didn’t come from a crab trap, idle upwind or up current and begin fishing. By fishing slicks anglers can escape the crowds who are chasing birds and often catch better fish, especially redfish.

Just recently I ran into some slicks in the mid lake area and found some really nice trout to 5 pounds as well as a big herd of redfish rooting around the bottom and stirring up a big mud boil. The fish hung around and we caught good trout on each drift through the area for quite awhile.

For many folks the thought of staying in the lake when the wind dies down is not an option as they head for the gulf or the beach. The “big water” is only kind to anglers on so many days so you have to take advantage of every opportunity. Light seas and calm surf mean clear

green water gets closer to the shore and with this beautiful water comes all sorts of new players including jacks, Spanish mackerel and tarpon.

The light seas are custom made for the “mosquito fleet” and you can bet a dollar to doughnut that these folks will head for their favorite rig or wreck with a big smile on their face and they will return with some equally big fish stories as you never know what kind of fish will show up when hit the gulf.

After weeks of cursing the howling winds local fishermen will get the break they have so desperately begged for and that should last for quite some time as summer takes a strangle hold on the conditions. The calm winds will often be so still that a breath of wind is a welcome occurrence, especially when you want to drift.

I for one won’t complain because I would gladly trade a little heat for the opportunity to fish basically anywhere instead of being pinned to the bank somewhere in the middle of the whitecaps.

Super Bowl champion Earl Thomas III coming home for football camp Melodie McClain For The Record

Earl Thomas III, Super Bowl champion, continues to give back all he can to the community he loves and grew up in. A free football skills camp for ages 8 - 18, will be held Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. All football campers will have a great opportunity to meet and work with Earl and other great NFL players.

After the kid’s camp concludes on Saturday, the Adult 7-on-7 two-hand touch Flag Football Tournament begins.

Adult teams from all over Southeast Texas, including one from our local police department, will compete to be the team that wins $1000 and gets to play against Earl and the other NFL players that will be there.

Enjoy entertainment and free refreshments. Also, Earl will be giving out some really cool stuff like Jordon back packs, posters, t-shirts and towels.

“He (Earl) loves Orange and he loves to give back to his community and encourage youth to be respectful and have a good attitude,” says Debbie Thomas, Earl’s grandmother.

Although he has been to many big cities, she adds, “Earl is

Orange native Earl Thomas III.

proud of his roots and says he is a country boy.”

You do not have to be preregistered to attend. Campers should be dropped off and picked up at the West OrangeStark High School field located at 1400 Newton Street. Pre-

registered campers, please pick up t-shirts on Friday at 7:30 a.m. Campers should wear tshirts, black shorts, if possible and athletic shoes.

Last year over 600 participated. Come on out and play with the pros!

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Born on the Bayou July 4 celebration Melodie McClain For The Record

Escape the grind and unwind. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, family and friends, and come on out and have some fun at the Born on the Bayou July Fourth celebration. Relax by the water that runs underneath the historic Bridge City swing bridge.

Enjoy live entertainment by the Wayne Dylan Band. Hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, links, snow cones, ice cream

and drinks will be available so you can stay out of the kitchen!

The event begins Friday evening at 5 p.m. A tribute to all U.S. Veterans by the Texas Military Honors Team will be at 7 p.m. Madison Juneau, of Bridge City, grand daughter of Alan and Debbie Johansson, will sing the Star Spangled Banner.

A brilliant fireworks display will light up the sky at nightfall with amusement for all.

The Wayne Dylan Band brings a really cool country sound and that reminds you of Strait, Haggard and Jones. As a

performer he reminds me of Garth. He has been on stage now for almost ten years, bringing smiles to the faces of country loving crowds. He’s a Nashville artist with a Texas country attitude. So put your boots on for some slow dancing and two stepping to some great music.

The event is hosted by the Bridge City Historical Society and they are asking for sponsorships. If your business is interested in displaying an advertising banner, please contact Charlotte Chaisson at 409-

882-3053 for the banner to be picked up and displayed the day of the event. The historical society will be responsible for displaying the banner, taking it down after the event and returning it to the business owner. The one day sponsorship will cost $250 per display sign.

The event is free to the public, but donations to cover the cost of the fireworks are welcomed.

Please, leave coolers, glass bottles and alcohol at home.

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There were nearly 2,000 in attendance, a record crowd, for Cops ‘N Kids on June 20 at Claiborne West Park in Vidor, according to Sheriff Keith Merritt.

“It was fantastic. We had 1,976 to attend. a great turnout,” he said. “It was a good event. You can judge that by

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In addition to the children and parents in attendance, there were more vendors this year and more people who helped put the event on.

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Daley to wed Temple in August Mr. and Mrs. Richard Temple are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their son Kory Darron Temple to Kimberly Renee Daley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Daley. The bride and groom are both residents of Bridge City, Texas.

An August 2014 wedding, will be held at “The Garden District” in Orange, Texas.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Judge Janice Menard will be officiating the ceremony.

The groom is currently studying to take his real estate license.

The bride to be is currently attending Lamar Institute of Technology working toward obtaining her certification in Dental Hygene. Currently the bride to be is employed by Walmart in Bridge City, Texas.

The couple will celebrate a honeymoon in Austin, Texas.

They will then make their home in Bridge City, Texas.

Parents, grandparents and siblings of the bride and groom are very happy and excited for this union of two lives that will forever be shared as one.

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Trinity Baptist Church

9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield, 409-735-3113 Sun.: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m., Worship Serv. - 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship- 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Evening Services: Yth & Children - 6:30 p.m.

Praise & Prayer - 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

Kimberly Renee Daley to wed Kory Darron Temple.

Fundraiser for Demas to be held Sunday

In Dec 2011 at the young age of 19, Demi Demas was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer called Desmoid Sarcoma. At that time she had surgery and was treated with radiation. Since then, Demas has had to go every three months for check ups, labs, X-rays, etc.

In Nov 2013 at one of her follow-ups she found out the cancer is back. This time it is inoperable. “So many have wanted to do something to help all along and now is our chance since she will be on some very costly medicines,” said Mike Ellender.

He and Cody Eldridge are organizing a fundraiser for noon to 7 p.m., Sunday at the Cardinal Snowcone Stand on Texas Avenue in Bridge City across from post office.

There will be links, drinks, snowcones, and a free/donation obstacle course on site, the Mojo Challenge.

“We will be raffling open heat registrations for the Sept. 20 (Mojo Challenge) event at Ford Park. The number of entries being given away will depend on how many raffle tickets we sell,” said Ellender.

Tickets will be priced at $2 with no limit on the amount you can purchase. “We welcome everyone to come out, have a great time, and show your support for Demi.

All proceeds will benefit her directly,” he said.

Faith United Methodist Church Welcomes New Pastor, Dr. Billy Watson The congregation of Faith United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that Dr. Billy Watson is coming to Orange as our pastor. He will begin his ministry at Faith UMC on Sunday, July 6th. Under his leadership we look forward to growth of both the church and our ability to support the community’s needs. Faith’s previous Pastor, Rev. Tony Hoefner, has taken an assignment in Carson Valley UMC in Gardnerville, Nev. Everyone in the community is invited to meet the Watson family at Faith’s services at 8608 MLK Jr. Drive, Orange.

Pastor Watson received his BA in Religion/English from Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss. in May, 1994 and his Master of Divinity in May, 1999 from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Wilmore, Ky. He then received his Doctor of Ministry from George Fox University, Newberg, Ore. in May, 2012. His Pastor’s license was received in May, 2000 and Order of Deacon in May, 2002. His Order of Elder was received at the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in May, 2004.

Pastor Watson began his ministry as a youth minister volunteer in 1991 in Jackson, Miss. and continued his youth ministry assignments at First UMC, Brandon, Miss., Ridgeland UMC, Ridgeland, Miss., Jeffersontown UMC, Jeffersontown, Ky. and Wesley Foundation, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Ky. In 1999 he became Minister of youth and young adults at Mission Bend UMC, Houston, with his first pastor position in

Good Shepherd Lutheran to host VBS

Jennifer, and children (left to right) Cole, Aidan and Darby.

2002 at Mt. Zion UMC in Panola. From 2003-2010 he was Senior Associate Pastor at St. Peter’s UMC in Katy.

He is currently the Senior Pastor of Russell Memorial UMC, in Wills Point. Pastor Watson has been heavily involved in many community services and has held and continues to hold many United Methodist conferences and district leadership roles.

Pastor Watson was born in Metarie, La. He later moved to Brandon, Miss., where he grew up. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children: Darby, Aidan and Cole. Join us in welcoming this family to Orange.

details and/or questions by calling the church at 409 735-4573 or 409 735-2044. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road inBridge City. Paul Zoch, Minister at 409-735-4573.

Starlight COGIC presents a Pre-Family Conference Extravaganza This Saturday, June 28 at 6 p.m. the Starlight Church of God in Christ will present a Pre-Family conference extravaganza. It will be an evening of worship, praise and fellowship. There will be Guest Choirs and Praise Dancers. The entire community is invited to 2800 Bob Hall Rd., Little Cypress community to take part in this special time of worship.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City will conduct its annual Vacation Bible School program July 14-18. Children ages 4 through 6th grade will learn about “God’s Wonderful Water.” Activities include making various crafts, singing songs of praise, play time and snacks. Children who attend all five days will receive a special reward.

Monday through Thursday VBS will start at 9 a.m. and conclude at noon. On Friday the time will extend to 3 p.m., because they will have the big finale social which includes pizza for lunch and a swimming party at the Pompano Club in Port Neches. Each child should bring their swim suit, towel and sun tan lotion that day. Parents are to pick their children up Friday at the church at 3 p.m.

Tana Hightower, VBS Director can be contacted for further

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Taizé Service - 6:30 p.m.

For Children Ages 4–10 Wed. 6 to 7 p.m. – KFC ”Kids for Christ” (Jesus & Me) Club For info regarding preschool enrollment call 409-735-5546

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8 a.m. - Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. - Celebration Service in Praise Center 10 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - Worship in Sanctuary 5 p.m. - UMYF & Kids Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music & Fine Arts: Doug Rogers Organist: Justin Sanders Director of Youth and Christian Education: Allisha Bonneaux www.fumcorange.org

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City, TX 77611 409-735-4573 - Church 409-988-3003 - Pastor Paul Zoch Worship Services: Traditional - 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11 a.m.

Wednesdays Compassionate Friends 10am Youth Activities - 6pm Monday Compassionate Friends 7pm Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly caring and casual church of the future! Come grow with us!

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Lead Pastor: Ray McDowell Worship Ministires 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.

Everyone Welcome!

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch, BC Off: 409-735-3581 Fax: 409-735-8882 www.fbcbc.org Rev. Lynn Ashcroft, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule: Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:30 Youth Bible Study, Discipleship Classes - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Children’s Activities.

First Christian Church of Orangefield 4234 FM 408 (between BC & Orangefield) 409-735-4234 Minister Jim Hardwick Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m.

Nursery provided For a ride call 735-4234

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 & Men’s group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Come as you are!

Boots & hats welcome!

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street, W.O. 409-882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Evening - 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt “Our church family welcomes you!” www.westorangechurch.org

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving Street, West Orange, Texas 77630 (409) 882-0862 Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch Services: Sunday Morning 10:00 am Morning Service 11:00 am Nightly Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Service 6:00 pm

Living Word Church Hwy 87 & FM 1006, Orange 409-735-6659 www.livingwordtx.org Samuel G.K. - Pastor Joseph Samuel - Asst. Pastor Sun. Serv - 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Service - 7 p.m.

Come As You Are!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Services at 9 a.m.

6108 Hazelwood 409-779-9039

Call 886-7183 for more information!!!

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Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ben Culpepper, Deceased, were issued on June 16, 2014, in Cause No. P16888, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: ELIZABETH CLAIRE CULPEPPER TURLEY, as Independent Executor.

All claims against the Estate of Ben Culpepper, Deceased, should be presented to: ELIZABETH CLAIRE CULPEPPER TURLEY C/O ANDREW CULPEPPER BUSH LEWIS, PLLC P.O.BOX 189 ORANGE,TX 77631-0189 All person having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 23rd day of June, 2014

By Andrew Culpepper Andrew Culpepper, Attorney for Elizabeth Claire Culpepper Turley, Independent Executor of the Estate of Ben Culpepper, Deceased

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ELAINE CASSIDY WHITE, Deceased, were issued on June 18, 2014, in Cause No. P16874, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Jack Glynton White.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 19th day of June, 2014 Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN Attorney for Jack White State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 8829990 Facsimile: (409) 8820613 E-mail: tgunn@exp.net

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Many older ladies are sharing home expenses. Searching for 2 ladies, non-smokers, to share home. Furnished bedrooms, king size bed, laundry room inside and kitchen. $300.

Utilities pd. Upscale neighborhood. Come share my home with me. Call 409-670-9272. (tfn) REAL ESTATE 7 acre REPO in Quail Trail 3 Subdivision.

Property has private drive, Mauriceville water & septic, electricity & has small pond. LCMISD. Guaranteed Owner financing! Livestock and mobile homes OK. COUNTRYLaND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-745-1115.

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Livestock welcome. 10 acre tract on private road with seller financing available. COUNTRYLaND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-7451115.

New Development now open - Twin Lakes Estates on FM 105 near FM 1442. Orangefield ISD. Concrete streets, public water & sewer, natural gas, private lake access, restricted homesites. COUNTRYLaND PROPERTIES LLC. 409-745-1115.

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Applicant would be responsible for all phases of water/sewer operations, repairs, and services.

Starting salaries are commensurate with experience and certifications.

The City has excellent benefits and retirement plan.

Individuals interested in applying may pick up an application at the Pinehurst City Hall located at 2497 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.

The City of Pinehurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Theme: WORLD HISTORY

Last Week’s Answers

69. Feather’s partner?

70. *The New York Times’ first one came out in 1851 71. Midterm or final 72. Farm female 73. Courtyards

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12 PIN OAK 2-4 pm, Sunday, June 29th REMAX PLATINUM Darla Bertrand

* * HUGE SALE * * 303 N. 10th, Orange Fri. & Sat. 7 - 7 Sun. 10 - 4 Queen size brass bed, wooden ice box, 70 vintage oil lamps, 100s of oil lamp parts, 100s of vintage magazines, many books, prints, Porcelain coke double sided sign, vintage school lights, furniture, glassware, plus 22 tables of items.

TWO DEALERS DOWNSIZING Home sales 3/2/2 on 2404 POST OAK LANE. LcmiSd, 1943 sq.ft. Nice spacious, landscaped brick home in great neighborhood on corner lot with garden room overlooking fenced back yard.

Split floor plan with lg family room (17’ x 19’), 2 walk-ins in mbr. Shower and jetted tub in master bath, open concept kitchen with marbled countertops, large pantry and breakfast room, fireplace, new tile and carpet, new central a/c unit, garage door opener & hot water heater, REdUcEd $186,900! call Gail 409-882-0661 or Edee 409-6709272.(tfn)

Apartment Rentals 1/1 duplex apt., mauriceville, in the woods, log cabin style, $500 mo. + dep., 409-735-2030. (m&rtfn) Going fast: chateau Royale in Orange historic district. Amazing move in special. Quiet, clean, large, all electric 1 and 2 bedrooms. 409- 886-4176 (7/2) appliances Used appliances, starting at $99.95. Harry’s appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange.

We buy used appliances, 8864111 (hs) EmPLOYmENT-HELP WANTEd Office/Personal Assistant Needed with customer service skills. must be reliable, able to multitask and be able to answer multiple phone lines with excellent communication skills and patience. must be computer literate with knowledge of microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook. Part time position. Email resume. Real Estate knowledge a plus. Any eligible applicants should contact me via my email address ( sorll879@ gmail.com )miScELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Brycelyn Sectional couch with chaise, 2 1/2 months old. $700. You can see the sectional at Big Lots. call 409-6708067. (6/25) mOViNG SALE: dining table w/4 chairs, $250; headboard, pd $1,000 asking $450; small but tall glass top display cabinet w/3 drawers, $100; lg wood entertainment center, $150; mailbox angel, $35; coffee table(white & gold trim), $35; curtis mathis TV, rugs, wood cabinet, collector’s items, antique dish set, will consider all offers. NOTE: i would

like to buy a pillow top queen size mattress! call for app to see 409-670-9272. or 330-4470 (edtfn) JUGG’S PiTcHiNG mAcHiNE: like new, auto feeder, throws 3090 mph, fast & curve balls, etc. pd $2500, used very little, will sell for $1000 for all. Perfect condition. Great buy! can be seen at the Penny Record office in Bc. 409-474-2855. (tfn) PETS Free kittens to a good home.

Litter box trained. come see at 163 S. Naquin Rd., ORG or call 409-745-1675. Some black & white, some brindle. cute, cute, cute!

FLUFFY Kittens free to good homes, 6 weeks old. June 22, 409-718-5118. (7/9) psa ALcOHOLicS ANONYmOUS meets daily at noon and 8 pm at 240 dobbyn St. in Bridge city. if you are struggling with a drinking or drug problem come see what AA has to offer. call 409-7358094 for more info. dEmENTiA cARE GiVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets each month the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30 pm. at St.Francis of Assisi catholic church, 4300 meeks dr. in Orange in the Brother Sun Room of the canticle Bldg.

AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland dr., Orange. call 409-779-4289 or cindy 994-5503 for details.

ACROSS 1. Mosque officials 6. H in HMS 9. *J. Edgar Hoover, e.g.

13. Dugout vessel 14. Australian flightless bird 15. Fairytale baby carrier 16. Irregular or jagged 17. Any doctrine 18. Baskerville’s scare 19. *He crossed the Rubicon 21. *Darwin’s wa-

tercraft 23. Small dog’s bark 24. Two quarters 25. ___-cha-cha 28. Miami Heat star 30. Go ashore 35. Red ink amount 37. Sophia Lauren’s “bye” 39. *She ran for VP 40. Yorkshire river 41. Brings home the bacon 43. Pro ___ 44. Milk-Bone biscuit, e.g.

46. Render speechless 47. Largest organ of

human body 48. *Third Reich mastermind 50. Biblical birthright seller 52. Message in a bottle 53. Small municipality 55. Boiling blood 57. *Author of “95 Theses” 60. *The Black Death 63. Hungarian wine 64. U.N. workingconditions agency 66. Crows’ homes 68. Addicts

1. Berg matter 2. Painter ____ Chagall 3. Dwarf buffalo 4. Promenade gait 5. Plaything for two 6. *Edward VI to Henry VIII, e.g.

7. Ambulance crew 8. Dance of Castro’s land 9. Hot rum drink 10. Sledgehammer 11. *Mother of Queen Elizabeth I 12. Flanders of “The Simpsons” 15. Rubs 20. Rapidly 22. A late time of life 24. Embolden 25. Used for cleaning 26. Alluring maiden 27. Portfolio content

Garage and Estate Sales iRs public auction iRS Public Auction - July 21 at 10 am., Orange county courthouse, 801 W. division, Orange. more info: Unimproved, vacant city lots. Located on Smith St. near 2705 Smith St. lot one and two situated in meadows subdivision, according to the map or plat of record in volume 10, page 97, map record of Orange county; apn/ parcel #r42856 & r42857 Sale terms: Full payment required on acceptance of highest bid and payment must be cash, certified check, cashier’s or treasurer’s check.

GaRaGe & esTaTe sales SAT. 4700 PARiS dRiVE Yard. - ORG. 8 noon. Oriental rugs, clothes, dishes, etc. Rain or shine.

FRi.& SAT. 237 JAcKSON dR. ORG (1.4 mi. on North Feeder Rd. going west after Hwy 62) Jetted tub (still wrapped) 21” HP All-inone-drive computer, treadmill, large freezer, queen size mattress& box springs, furni-

ture, plus size men & woman’s clothing, knick knacks, corning ware, dishes & lots more.

THURS – SAT. 2340 N. BOURGE, NEd, Estate. 9 - 5. Lots of collectables! Hummels, books, Precious moments, crystal, jewelry, dolls, etc. 2 Refrigerators. Stove, dryer, chest deep freezer, king bed set, X-long cherry dining set, queen bed set, vacuums, lots of Bible study teaching material, lg. desk, patio furniture, lots of household items. cash only please!

SAT. 7:30 - 1., WEd. (7/2) 8 - noon. 102 WOOdSONG, Bc. crazy low prices on stuff you want!

SAT., 456 GUm ST., Bc, Rain or shine. 8 - ?. cleaning out tool shed, odds and ends.

Baby items and clothes, girl’s and women’s clothes and shoes, new wine cooler, 4 wheeler and lawn mower parts, 14’ all weld aluminum boat, misc.

FRi. & SAT., 210 N. cLOVER, Bc , 8 - 6. All size men’s / women’s and teen’s clothes, household items, twin and full mattresses,

AdVOcATES FOR cHiLdREN, iNc. A casa Program is accepting volunteer applications. call 1-877586-6548 or go on-line www.Advocates-4-children-inc.org.to apply. 30 training hours required. Record numbers of children are being abused. Your help is needed!

shoes, Ambulator, ref. parts, small TV, printer, video player, movies, Lots more!

FRi. & SAT. 4201 WHiTE OAK. Lc. multifamily. 8 - 3. Oak dining table w/6 chairs, odd tables, Grandfather clock, glassware, kitchen items, clothes, antiques & collectibles. Rain or shine!

FRi.12 - 6 & SAT. 8 - 3. (Estate) 8608 OLd HWY 90 (between Rogers Sawmill & Autumn Oaks cemetery west of Hwy 62) major appliances, beds, tools, furniture, electronics, purses, clothing, coins, jewelry, beer signs, lights, bbq pit, Starwars, Nascar, Ty beanie babies, toys, alot of misc. collectibles and more. inside and out.

FRi. & SAT., 280 STRONG Rd., OF/ORG, (77630) off cajun Way, 7 - ?. Lots of all sizes women’s clothes, men’s clothes, tools, lots of misc, way too much to list!

SAT., 7709 ROYAL OAK LANE, ORG., (77630) 7 - ?. designer clothes for little girls / boys & adults, furniture, rocker/recliners, toys, shoes, something for everyone! must See!

WE SELL PARTS FOR ALL MAJOR BRANDS!

GOLdEN TRiANGLE TOUGH LOVE is a self help parents support group for parents of children displaying unacceptable behavior. meets Tues. 7 pm. at the immaculate conception Ed. Bldg., 4100 Lincoln (corner of Lincoln & Washington) in Groves.

For more info call 962-0480 cRiSiS cENTER. Rape and crisis center of SETX needs volunteer advocates to provide direct services to survivors of sexual assault in a medical setting. comprehensive training is provided.

For more info call 409-832-6530.

29. *First European to round Cape of Good Hope 31. In front of criminals 32. Middle Eastern vodka, pl.

33. 4:1, e.g.

34. *Kublai and Genghis 36. Navy commando 38. Blame 42. Creepy one 45. Aquatic goddess 49. *___ v Wade 51. Muse of astronomy, descendant of Uranus 54. What scribes do 56. Opposite of digest 57. *Germany did it in WWI and WWII 58. Hawaiian strings, pl.

59. Queen of Hearts’ pastry 60. Minute opening 61. *Communist threat, 1922-1991 62. Small ornamental case 63. *New Kingdom’s boy-pharaoh 65. *Hammurabi’s concern 67. Last word of “America, the Beautiful”

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Stark High Class of 1954 to hold 60th reunion The Lutcher Stark High School Class of 1954 will host its 60th Class Reunion Oct. 10-11 at the Sunset Grove Country Club.

Cost is $50 single $100 a couple. Hospitality is scheduled from 5 -9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10. Saturday, breakfast is at 9 a.m., dinner and visiting is at 5 p.m. Tentative dates to return reservation forms is Aug. 15.

409-738-2070 GOACC ribbon cutting for the Eye Place The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Eye Place located at 1502 Strickland Drive Ste. 2. The Eye Place provides quality eye glasses at reasonable prices. They provide a variety of brands of eye wear including Costas sunglasses with RX prescription. In addition to glasses they have a wide variety of Circle E Candles available for purchase. For more information contact (409) 883-5956.

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