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BC Council hasn’t kicked street work to the curb David Ball

For The Record

Some curb work in one Bridge City subdivision will have to take a little longer to get to. City Manager Jerry Jones reported at the regular meeting of the Bridge City City Council the he hasn’t met with the contractor and the prices to do the

and at 6 p.m. on Tuescurb work will have day, July 22. to wait until the end Jones said he presentof the week. The city ed the annexation map will also survey all to officials from the existing streets in city of Port Arthur and the city for curb they were “interested.” work. He urged the council It was reported at to proceed and finish the June 3 meeting up proceedings. by resident Mark JONES Also at the last meetPhilpott who resides ing the council apin the Scofield Addition FEMA equipment broke proved a proposed annexation some curbage after Hurricane plan for the city that will exIke and the curbs have not been tend two fingers toward the Rainbow Bridge. repaired six years later. The new city limits will be He said the chunks are small at first and then get much larg- where the Extra Territorial Juer. Dirt washes out when it risdiction now lies- to an island rains and children kick the in the middle of the Sabine River near the Rainbow Bridge. A curb chunks into the street. Jones also reported street strip of land on FM 1442 will work is continuing and a date also be annexed. Jones said there’s a total of will be set for a city/police de1,022 acres that can possibly be partment contract meeting. The council also approved annexed by the city. “There’s a lot of area we two public hearings regarding the proposed annexation plan could annex if we wanted to,” for the city. The two dates set he said. Councilman Danny Cole are at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 21

asked why the city was annexing marshland. Jones answered there were many problems when the city of Port Arthur annexed the then Gulf States Utilities power plant in the

past. The state made Port Arthur pull their boundaries back to the middle of the river. Bridge City officials want to get to the point so Port Arthur won’t annex that property

again. “It (Bridge City city limits) butts up against Port Arthur,” Jones said. BC COUNCIL Page 3A

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Come have some fun at the Orange County Sheriff’s 20th Annual Cops N Kids Picnic from 10 am until 2 pm Friday, at Clayborne West Park. Hotdogs, chips, cold drinks, snowcones and ice cold watermelon. Free games and rides. For more info contact Deputy John Badeaus at 409-882-7917 or jbadeaux@co.orange. tx.us.

awarded by BCCC A.G. Sheppard manned the sign-in table at the Orangefield Homecoming. RECORD PHOTO: David Ball

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. If you have not received your contact letter or email please contact Joette Evans Webb at jwebb4@ gt.rr.com or call 409-8839432.

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Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Shirley Zimmerman and Reliable Cleaners President Keith Wallace.

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has named Reliable Dry Cleaners as their Business of the Month. The award was presented at the Chamber’s Monthly Networking Coffee held at Bridge City Public Library located at 101 Parkside Drive. Reliable Dry Cleaners has been providing excellent service to Southeast Texans for over 70 years. Founded in Orange in 1941 and purchased by Bill and Jane Wallace in 1980, Reliable remains in the Wallace family with son, Keith at the helm since 2006. Along with top quality dry cleaning and laundry, Reliable offers free button replace, alterations,

spot removal, water proofing, minor repairs and weekly specials. Wallace believes in customer service and is a great proponent of shopping local and working together within the community to make it the best place to be. There are four convenient locations in Orange County; 2230 Texas Avenue in Bridge City, 409) 735-7513, 1415 North Main in Vidor, (409) 783-3330, 1311 Green Avenue in Orange, (409) 883-3555 and 3011 North 16th Street, also in Orange, (409) 883-0355, all with covered drive-thru drop off and pick up to provide better service to their customers. They offer one day service upon request for clothing dropped off by 9 a.m. Business hours are: Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Class of 1964 celebrated their 50th reunion at the Orangefield Homecoming. Pictured left to right in the front are: Ann Burton Moore, Diana Evans Pollard, Ann Jordan Minden and Dwight Whitman. Back: Donald Walles, Wilford Walles, Jimmy Chesson, John Moore, Charlotte Blackwell Granger, Gary Goodwin, Patsy Baldwin Underwood and Raymond McCray. Not pictured: Vernon Aubin.

Penny LeLeux For The Record

The 66th annual Orangefield Homecoming was held in Orangefield Saturday at the elementary cafeteria. Alumni came from near and far to reminisce their glory days at the old alma mater. Committee members Robert Montagne and Mary Nixon welcomed attendees before the prayer and meal. “We were afraid attendance would be down with this being Father’s Day weekend,” said Montagne. He was

pleasantly surprised. The committee provided brisket while alumni provided a vast array of vegetables, casseroles, salads and dessert. The food was spread out on three rows of tables. There was everything from corn casseroles, green beans, baked beans, potato salad, pea salad, carrots, fresh fruit, pies, cakes, just about any dessert you could think of. Suzi Cotton Tipton always enjoys discussing local history and how close the family connections are in Orangefield. She is a vault full of

knowledge and has collected a wealth of pictures from Orangefield. It is her mission to identify people in those pictures and share photos. “I love it,” she said. Many hadn’t seen each other for years, while some may have visited just yesterday. The Class of 1964 kicked off their 50th reunion at the gathering and later met at Robert’s Steak House in Orange. Thirteen members were on hand, 12 of which BOBCAT REUNION Page 3A

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She led a good life: Remembering Vergie Scales Staff Reports & Penny LeLeux For The Record In 1911, Calbraith Perry Rodgers made the first transcontinental flight across the United States. He flew the Wright Brothers “Vin Fiz” EX biplane from Sheepshead Bay N.Y. to Long Beach, CA. The trip took 84 days and stopped or crashed 70 times. Also, William Howard Taft was president, the Philadelphia Athletics won the world series 4-2 over the New York Giants and although, there were not a lot of them, the average cost of a car was $780. But, right here in Southeast Texas on Oct. 31, Virgie Scales was born. Monday, she passed away at the ripe old age of 102 at The Meadows Nursing Home in Orange. She grew up in the Orangefield/Bridge City area. As a child, she was often with her grandparents who operated the Mansfield Ferry. The ride across the ferry costs 50 cents. She grew up learning to love hard work whether it was on a farm or interacting with adults since she didn’t have playmates of her own age to play with. In previous articles on her life she also fondly remembered driving the family Pontiac at age 8 up and down Mansfield Ferry Road. She would prop herself up to reach the pedals for her drive on the roadway. She didn’t drive far, but only to the end of the road near the cemetery. If there was not a funeral, she drove through the cemetery before turning around to drive back to her house. ‘A driver’s license was not a big deal then,” she said.

Throughout her life education was always important. She started school at the age of four year old. She memorized the alphabet forward and backwards. During her school days she developed and honed her skills which would later help her in professional life. When Scales was 15 years old, she met the “love of her life.” Grover Allen Scales was 19 years old and worked on the ferry. They dated for about a year before they married on March 19, 1928 at the home of their pastor in Orangefield. “He was a good man,” she had added. The newlywed worked at the Post Office in Orangefield until the birth of her first child in 1931. During this time, she had two sons and three daughters. But, sadly, over the years, three of her children have not outlived their mother. The couple purchased a dairy and with the help of their children ran the dairy. After they sold the dairy, they bought hay-baling equipment and range cattle. In 1950, she worked as a newspaper correspondent for a local paper. She earned recognition and was Reporter of the Year. She wrote on various topics such as wedding announcements, obituaries and stories about community events. She also wrote feature stories. After she typed them up, she took them to the paper to be printed. “As a boy I remember the pride I felt when I saw the Scales name at the top of one of her stories,” said her great-nephew Frank Scales. “A kindred spirit of sorts-with media being my career path.” She loved being a reporter and the chance to meet people. She continued to work as a writer

for 39 years. When Mr. Quigley sold the paper, she decided to retire. Other home duties including gardening, mowing her yard, sewing and cooking were always a part of her life too. But, not all her time was devoted to reporting or family duties. She also loved to travel. When her husband became ill, she devoted more time to his needs. Before a massive heart attack claimed his life, his last words to her were,” I love you.” Following his death, she was appointed to fulfill his term on the Orange County Drainage Board which made her the first woman ever hold that position.

Over the years, she saw many changes in the area, but said there are just too many to describe. During her retirement years, Scales was involved in various senior citizen’s groups. As a member of the Orange County Old Timer’s Association, she received the Loyal and Unselfish Service Award in 1998 and from the Texas Senior Citizen Extension Committee on Aging, Orange County Chapter she received the Outstanding Senior Citizen in 1995. She also enrolled in senior fitness classes and did weight training in her 90s. Orange County Commissioners declared Oct. 31, 2011 Vergie Scales Day in honor of her 100th Birthday. “I sure hope I live 80 percent of your life span, I’ll be tremendously thrilled,” said Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux that day. At The Meadows nursing home, where she spent her final days, she loved to participate in all the scheduled activities, but especially Bingo. ‘If I can’t stay busy doing one thing, I stay busy doing something else,” said Scales in an interview for the 101st birthday. The secret to a successful life, is “work, work, work.” “I have had a good life,” she said with a smile during that interview. “Aunt Virgie will be greatly missed, but I know there is a party in heaven,” a family member posted on Facebook Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at Orangefield Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at Mansfield Cemetery in Vidor. See full obit page 6A.

Lamar University confers 1655 degrees at 2014 May commencement Doctorate Degrees Awarded: BRIDGE CITY: Gina Ann Mannino, educational leadership. ORANGE: Tara Schimkowitsch Fountain, educational leadership. Masters Degrees Awarded: BRIDGE CITY: Kelly Evan Stanley, business administration; Tammy Lynn Lilly, nursing; Christy Dawn Podnewich, special education; Alyssa Nicole Deramus, Allison Leigh Fitts, Erin Michelle Marioneaux, speech language pathology. ORANGE: Leslie Carol Anderson, Joanne Marie Fox, Timothy Paul Tremont, administration; Daniel Kristopher Sunderland, business administration; Jeffrey Daniel Auchenbach, Diann Renay Brodnax, educational technology leadership; Amarienne Williams, public administration; Jennifer Nicole Sims, Tina Maria Smith, school counseling; Deborah Bean, special education; Kaci Elizabeth Olson, Kaycie Smith, speech language pathology.

ORANGEFIELD: Lyndsay Longron, teacher leadership. VIDOR: Brittney Nicole Hale, Nelson Bryant Thompson III, accounting; Brandy Kay Jones, Lana Franklin Taylor, business administration; Alana Darlene Ingram, school counseling.

Bachelor Degrees Awarded: BRIDGE CITY: Sarah Grace Armand, Jessica Nicole Kelly, accounting; Amber Day, applied arts and sciences; Holly Morgan Trevino, communication; Sheila Michelle Lansdale, English; Cody Glen Eldridge, entrepreneurship; Sharon Maria Garza, finance; Gavin Perry Gray, general studies; Emily Camille Kosh, history; Carl Thomas Carlton, psychology; Caitlen Howington, speech and hearing sciences. MAURICEVILLE: Julianne Renee Viator, general studies. ORANGE: Chase Michael Angelle, Jeannie Amanda Kibodeaux, Morgan Taylor Shupp, accounting; Gina Urven Boudreaux, Aria Fon-

tenot, Emily McCraven Lee, Christina Lynn Seals, applied arts and sciences; Lindsay Suzan Aras, Eritrea Danielle Griffith, Chris Randall Sonnier, Rebekah Michelle Vigil, biology; Myoshi Christine Price, communication; Thurston Louis Ackerman, criminal justice; Stephen Gibson, Zachary Taylor Jones, Seth David Lipko, electrical engineering; Clint Worthy Jr., electrical engineering and mathematics; Whytnee Jo Shattuck, English; Derek Joshua Anderson, Brandon Clay Sparks, exercise science and fitness management; Leah Paige Hubbard, family studies; Bridget Leigh Soden, human resource management; Jason Holbrook, industrial engineering; Rachel Reed, Candice Nicole Walles, interdisciplinary studies; Nicholas James Dorrell, management information systems; Thai Thanh Phan, mechanical engineering; Jacob James, mechanical engineering and physics (two degrees), Jeremy Austin Kitchens, music; Matthew Wayne Bland, James Chrisian Dupre, Blake Matthew Hubbard, Phillip Wayne January Jr., Tay-

lor Alexis Jaynes, Mitchel Scott Wyatt, nursing; Jennifer Lynn Kay, nutrition, dietetics and hospitality administration; Alison Marie Berlinger, psychology; Emily Rae Carter, speech and hearing sciences; Maci Payge Rodrigue, studio art. ORANGEFIELD: Wyntter Brianne Sheppard, general studies. VIDOR: Lyndsey Denise Cox, applied arts and sciences; Sarah Elizabeth Paine, John Lee Sandvick, chemical engineering; Samuel Paul Fountain, civil engineering; Kirk Michael Goza, electrical engineering and physics (two degrees); Jessica Taylor Mendoza, Alyssa Nicole Parker, exercise science and fitness management; Austin Taylor Mackey, Karen Lynn Norton, Katrina Kay Petitt, general studies; Jennifer Bagwell, Jennifer Lynn Marlor, interdisciplinary studies; Andromeda Esther Menard, management; Chad Russell Kennon, mechanical engineering; Carl Dennis Woodall Jr., music; Amy Nicole Broussard, Todd Daniel Ochoa, Natasha Smith, Raymond James Woods.

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New fishing pier a possibility for Bailey’s Fish Camp David Ball

For The Record

Bailey’s Fish Camp in Bridge City may be receiving a new fishing pier, courtesy of the State of Texas. The Orange County Commissioners’ Court approved in applying the project at the regular meeting on Monday afternoon. The project is funded by the Texas General Land Office from the BP oil spill of 2010. Clark Slacum, county engineer, said he spoke with a GLO representative on Friday about monies Texas may receive that can fund estuary bay projects. The flip side, however, is the county must send a statement to the GLO by the end of the week with the rough cost and specifications of the project. The project requirements call for improvement in water quality, recreational quality and shoreline protection. Precinct 4 Commissioner Jody Crump enquired about placing lights at Bluebird Fish Camp in Orange, but it didn’t meet the project specifications. County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said he was interested in building a boat launch at the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge, but passed in favor of the Bailey Road Fishing Pier. Commissioners also approved guidelines on charging fees for Election Data at the

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Elections Administrative Office. Thibodeaux said Crump investigated the issue and he reported chairpersons receive a free print-out –early voting election results and one for their conventions– according to state statutes since it is considered the respective property of those parties. Non-party people are charged for Election Data. The statutes read: “Delivery of lists to election authorities: The registrar shall deliver the lists furnished under this sub chapter, including the lists to the appropriate authority as soon as practicable after the request but in every case in time for receipt before the beginning of early voting by mail for the election in which the lists are to be used.”

Also: “Lists furnished for precinct conventions: In a voting year in which a political party holds precinct conventions in the county , the registrar, on request of the party’s county chair, shall furnish to the chair for use in qualifying individuals for participation in the conventions one of each of the original, supplements, and corrections lists prescribed by this sub chapter.” Tina Barrow, Elections Administrator, said the lists are critical on who voted in the Republican and Democratic primaries. Jerry Wilson, an Orange County resident and a member of the Orange County Republican Party, told the court for them not to think chairs aren’t sharing this information with

their candidates. The due date for installation of tie-ins and on-site sewage facilities at various locations in Orange was extended. There are 69 sites in the county. The six-week waiting period for hiring new employees was waived for the maintenance department. Mark Wimberley, Operations & Maintenance Director, requested hiring a new custodian to fill a position made vacant last Friday. The department still needs two full-time and two part-time positions filled. David Smith, Orange County resident and Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, spoke on a proposal given to the court during citizens comments. The proposal calls for the

Bridge City council He added annexation is a very extensive time line to follow and the city has 90 days to complete. Approved was a request for water service by Paul Moore to 9003 Warbler Lane and by Jerry Cagle at 9005 Warbler Lane. The request for water service was originally made by Leslie Bradley. The other two residents will share the expense with her. A resolution supporting the implementation plan proposed by Orange County Total Maximum Daily Load Stakeholder

Advisory Group was approved. Jones said the resolution will benefit the city because the study was completed several years ago, it will reduce loads on Cow Bayou where the city’s sewer plant affluence goes and the funds will help build and regional sewer plant. Lastly, the Port Arthur News was approved as the official newspaper publication for the city of Bridge City effective on June 17. Jones said the city needs to work with a newspaper with a daily circulation because a

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posed for a class picture. The Orangefield Cormier Museum located next to the high school gymnasium was also open for the day, before and after the noon meal so attendees could check out more of Orangefield history. Alumni wandered through the replica of the “Alamo” in the museum viewing past trophies, letter jackets, pictures, awards and other items located in the second building of Orangefield’s hidden treasure that was gift-

Orange County Commissioners’ Court to consider defying the federal government in registering or confiscating citizens’ firearms if called upon to do so under the Second, Ninth and Tenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and Article One of the Texas Constitution. Lastly, Friday, June 20, 2014 was proclaimed as “Cops N Kids Day” in Orange County. Sheriff Keith Merritt said the event has grown over the years, adding new attractions. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office sponsors the event. This is the 20th year for the picnic.

There will be free games, rides, hotdogs, chips, cold drinks, snow cones, and ice cold watermelon. Gator Tours will also bring some animals to the event. “It’s a good time and I know you will enjoy yourselves,” Merritt said. “It’s a pleasing and humbling experience.” The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 20 at Claiborne West Park in Vidor. For more information, contact Deputy John Badeaux at 409882-7917, 409-882-7574, or jbadeaux@co.orange.tx.us.

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weekly circulation timetable won’t work with some legal notices. He gave as an example posting the annexation notice would not make it into weeklies in time. The notices will also appear in The News sister newspaper, The Orange Leader, which is a weekly. Councilman Danny Cole asked if technically notices not be placed in a newspaper. Jones said by state law they had to be posted. Cole then said not many read The Port Arthur News in

Bridge City. What would happened if they decided to stop delivering to the city. Jones answered the city would have to change newspapers then. Councilman Eric Andrus asked if notices will still be posted in The Penny Record. Jones said smaller notices will still go out to the weeklies, but it cost the city an enormous amount of money for larger ads that can’t be ran in the weeklies.

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ed to the Orangefield School District by the Cormier family a few years ago. Back at the elementary school, Kelly Meadows, daughter of Montagne, shared a story of Bobcat perseverance and persistence. “Determined to live at all costs, want to see?” She went through the elementary school cafeteria and out the back door. Growing out of the tiniest of cracks between the building and sidewalk was a tomato plant about a foot tall,

sporting three blooms. “We discovered it this morning when we got here.” The building has been there for more than 50 years, so it is hard to imagine how a tomato seed got in the crack to sprout. “It’s not like this was just built,” she said. Just like Orangefield, determined to thrive against the odds and hopefully it will continue to do so.

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jambalaya, deserts and etc. for $7.79 lunch and $15 dinner. (Editor’s note: Boy, those were the days.)

From the Creaux’s Nest IS A STORM IN OUR FUTURE Saturday will mark the official first day of summer. We’ve had a pretty good spring and summer is ready to come on strong. I predicted earlier that despite last year’s hurricane season being mild, we would have a major storm in the Gulf. Last year, I predicted correctly that we wouldn’t have a Gulf storm. I based that on the forecast of a high pressure system hanging over the Gulf states. This year, it looks like late August, September we could be under low pressure. That is what sucks in a storm in the Gulf and it will head to the coast with the lowest pressure. Hopefully, that’s not us. I hope I’m wrong about a storm in the Gulf. Right now we are really under high pressure and that’s causing us some drought problems. Last week most of Orange County got 2.5 inches of rain but east Bridge City, near the Hawk Club and Gerald Morris’ place, just got a little over half-inch.*****The uprising in Iraq has stepped on Hillary’s outing of her new book but what’s coming next is the investigation of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the recently released Afghanistan hostage. The news media will jump on every word. Major Gen Kenneth Dahl will investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding Bergdahl’s capture. I found their last names to be ironic.****Tuesday President Obama announced that the U.S. had captured Ahmed Abu Khattala, the mastermind and key figure in the Benghazi invasion of the U.S. mission. He will be brought to the United States to stand trial.*****Anyway I best get going. I hope you will come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm. THE INVASION THAT NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN Politics will be front and center over the Iraq situation. The spinners are targeting President Obama with their talking points. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. McCain have jumped at the opportunity to bash him. Iraq finds itself in a civil war with the problem going way back when Cheney and Rumsfeld talked Geo. W. into invading and occupying Iraq, despite advise from his father, former President Geo. H. Bush, and military experts. The biggest con game was pulled on the American people with claims of Saddam having weapons of mass destruction. It was a lie, they knew it was a lie. We invaded, spent $1 trillion and lost nearly 5,000 young lives, with over 30,000 injured but in the process we destroyed all Iraqi military and cheered when Saddam was hung in public. The truth is Iraq never was a threat to the U.S. Saddam had been our friend. Iraq had great universities and a high middle-class. Saddam ran a tight ship. No terrorist could survive under his rule. Cheney and Rumsfeld had their eyes on Iraq’s oil production, plus most of the money spent to rebuild the country went to Halliburton. Obama, as a senator, opposed the invasion and predicted what he thought would happen. As president, he turned Iraq over to the Iraqi government and got our young soldiers out of harms way. To blame him now for leaving is an attempt to run away from the real facts of who is responsible for the monster Iraq is today. Irag’s weak leadership has been a problem and the civil war is also their problem. The U.S. however does have a vested interest that needs protecting but not with another full scale war. If it were up to Graham and McCain we would be fighting three wars right now. Our country is weary of war. Instead of playing November politics, the congress and our commander in chief should be on the same page for all the right reasons, not for political hay. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2004 GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Heubart “Snuffy” Smith, 77, died Saturday, June 19. A native of Mississippi, he had lived in Bridge City many years. He was survived by wife Rachel, sons Kenneth, John and Grady. Pallbeares were L.K. Jarrell, Ed Osburn, Bill Kiihnl, James Perkins, John Banken and Tom Brooks. *****John R. Moore, 78, diedJune 18. He was a WWII vet and former POW. Services were held June 20 with full military rites. He is survived by wife “Tina”, sons John, Donald, Wayne and Marlin and daughters Jane, Judy, Rita and Kellie.*****Our friend Patty Harris, of Bridge City Bank, gave birth to her “Little Billy Goat” on June 17. Arriving early, Landon Reed Harris weighted in at five-pounds, one-ounce and was 18 inches high. *****Former Bridge City football star Luke Wolford will be taking a bride on July 17. His brideto-be is pretty Ashley Womack, a 2003 LC-M grad. Luke, who has been playing football at Southern Arkansas, will be attending Lamar next semester. *****The Museum of the Gulf Coast celebrated its first 10 years. Jo-El Sonnier was inducted and also preformed.******Specials at Danny’s and K-Dans this week were ground chuck, $1.59 lb; chuck roast, $1.88 lb; lettuce, 59 cents head; fryer quarters, 39 cents lb.; watermelon, $3.99 each.*****Crawfish at MacDaddy’s were $2.49 lb., boiled and seasoned to perfection.*****Susan Gallier, retires from Orange Savings Bank onJune 28.*****Van Choate’s Cajun Cookery, on IH-10, features “All You Can Eat” shrimp, gumbo, ribs, quail, boudain, catfish, etouffee,

35 Years Ago-1979 President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the SALT II treaty limiting the nuclear arsenal of the United States and the Soviet Union. *****Billie Sol Estes in the news again for violating his parole agreement. In question are strings placed on him preventing him from entering private businesses. *****Junior Bruce is a target of local daily newspaper. The stories are seen as a vendetta. *****Betty and Corky Harmon host the monthly dinner club. After a cocktail and visit at their home, the gourmet group also visited a Beaumont restaurant.*****McLaury’s, at 2207 MacArthur, is holding a giant remodeling sale.*****The Carrousel Restaurant, located in Orangehurst Shopping Center, is open seven days a week and features an all you can eat cafeteria. Jim Kesman plays the organ.*****WBC heavy weight champion Larry Holmes will make his third title defense next week against Mike Weaver at Madison Square Garden.*****Orange baseball star Andre Robertson signs a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and is assigned to Dunhedin of the Class A Florida State League. He was signed off the Texas University campus. (Editor’s note: Andre went on to star with the New York Yankees.)*****Beaumont’s James “Bubba Busceme, who hasn’t fought professionally in three years, will fight Robert Tijerino of Dallas. The fight will be held in Beaumont. The 10-rounder will be taped by cable television. Also boxing on the card will be Wilfor Sypien of Port Arthur. Busceme 27, a 1972 Olympic quarter-finalist, had a 116-11 amateur record and 12-2 as a pro with 11 knockouts. He will weigh in at 135 pounds for the junior lightweight class. *****Richard Corder gets a Father’s Day card from his son Craig. The card reads, “Dear Daddy, I’d like to say thank you for loving me. I remember so many nice things you do for me. One of the things is that you taught me how to fish. I’d like to do something nice for you. I promise I will help you with the yard work. You are the best father in the world. I love you, Craig.” (Editor’s note: I bet Craig’s feelings for his dad remain the same even after his dad’s death.)*****Pretty Linda Gilbert and sexy Lana Dowling are new stylist in the Orange House of Beauty.*****Olivia Annette Moore, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Moore of Orange, is name Orange County Baby of the Year in photogenic show pageant. A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to learn of the death of Vergie Mansfield Scales, 102, who passed away Monday night. Please see story and obituary in this publication.*****A little about the natives: Donna and Judge Jimmy Scales attended the wedding of son Jared and Alyssa DeRamus, in Key West Florida last week. I can’t wait to hear Donna’s version of that trip. She always tells a good story. In fact, when Roy retires she should take his place with Life’s Highway. *****Former Orangeites James and Janet Fontenot were in town from Round Rock. They visited with brother Ray and daughter Brenda then had a Lunch Bunch outing with Corky and Betty where Harmon told stories on Roy.***Marlene escorted son Robert to the Lunch Bunch gathering. Robert just last month had quadruple heart by-pass surgery.***Nova Strickland and daughter Tonya were in attendance. Tonya, who recently traveled to London, is now headed to New York. Commissioner Owen Burton and Judge Derry Dunn told Mauriceville country boy stories. The Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky‘s this week and back to Robert‘s next. Remember, everyone is always welcome.*****Willie Nelson has a new album called “Band of Brothers” featuring outlaws, ex-wives and breaking the rules. Should be a good one.*****Rayne, LA native Essie Bellfield never forgets her longtime friends and I have a $2 bill to prove it.*****Commissioner Owen Burton came through with his promise on tomatoes and a few squash he got from brother Tom.*****Over the past three weeks Ms. Phyl has had a houseful of out-of-town folks. Her sister Jo Ann and husband Claude left Saturday for home in Hot Springs after the Father’s Day event she says she’s retiring.*****Last Wednesday near noon at Robert’s, I met a very kind guy. He was with his wife leaving the restaurant after having lunch. My mind was preoccupied and I’m sorry to say I didn’t get his name. He’s a real fan of The Record, especially “Down Life’s Highway” column. Maybe I’ll hear from him again. Ironically on Sunday morning, during an early shopping trip to Market Basket, I met a guy, Bobby Barras, who introduced himself to me. He and his wife had moved to Waterwood 17 years ago from Port Arthur, he’d retired from Texaco Chemical and was also a great fan of The Record and had read most of the “Down Life‘s Highway” columns.. He told me he had graduated from Bishop Byrne in 1953. I learned he had attended school with some of the great folks I knew like Roland Angelle, Donald Boneaux, Raymond Meyer, Gene Cropper, Don VanEten, Max Forster, Eddie, Kenneth and Gene Bourgeois and a mess of others. Bob Barras’ folks came from Loreauville, La. His mother was a Braquet and he knew all of the Judices and Berard’s, Oubre’s and such. Even though he lived in Port Arthur he keeps in touch with the folks back in the old Cajun country and visits often. It was an enjoyable visit. It’s nice to find and old, new friends.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On June 18, former “Girl Friday” at David Self Ford, Brandy Slaughter, celebrates. We don’t know her where a bouts these days. Also celebrating are Nancy Haworth, Vern Campbell and Amber King. They all share birthdays with Paul McCartney, 72 and Blake Shelton,38.*****On June 19, William “Bill” Rigby celebrates as does Shelby Permenter, Marianna Choate and twins Chelsie and Cortnie Moerbe. Paula Abdul turns 52 on this day. *****June 20 finds Justin Roberts, Marie Norman, Lyndia Phillips and Debbie Johansson celebrating. They are joined by Nicole Kidman, 47 and Lionel Ritchie, 65. *****On June 21, Commissioner David Dubose is a year wiser. So is John Cooper, Dustin Hartsfield and Sarah Claybar. They join Orange native Coach Wade Phillips who is 67. *****On June 22, Don Finley, Paul Richardson, Charlene Braus and Phyllis Nimitz all celebrate. *****On June 23, Sissy Braus, Jaden Trahan and Ken Johnson all celebrate. *****June 24 would have been our longtime friend Lester “Buckshot” Winfree’s birthday. He passed away a couple of weeks after his birthday on July 2, 2010. Hard to believe four years have flown by.*** Friends celebrating on this day are our buddy, mother of the twinsMason and Luke, Amanda Adams, who is with the Stark Foundation, Ronnie Broussard, Wesley Smith and the “Clown’s” better half, Kathy Marsh. Poor girl deserves a great day. Happy birthday to all.*****Are you ready for a phone with four cameras and a 3-D screen? That’s what Amazon is expected to introduce at a big news conference

Wednesday in Seattle. The challenge for Amazon will be attracting consumers to a new option in an already crowded market. This is unbelievable and hard for an old guy like me to wrap my mind around.*****The San Antonio Spurs defeated defending champions Miami Heat in five games. The Spurs put on a clinic, beating the Heat 104-87 in game five to win the team’s fifth NBA title. No team in the league plays better as a team. No big names or outlandish stories. Kawhi Leonard, 23, stuck to LeBron James like glue to win the MVP award. The heat was just no match for the Spurs. It’s almost a sure bet that both teams will see changes next year as contracts run out.*****We’re told no one enjoys the “Cajun Story of the Week” more than Eva Benoit, at the West End Salon. It’s the first thing she looks for when she gets her Record. She loves repeating the jokes as she’s giggling her head off.*****Chief Deputy County Clerk Brandy Robertson not only has two 15-year-olds, Nathan Hayes and Payton Robertson, with driving permits but also son Payton is playing on a local select team, Bullet Baseball 16U, coached by Roderick Robertson, Tony Dallas, of Dallas Insurance and Stephen Patterson, Superintendent of Orangefield ISD. The select team will be playing games in Lake Charles, New Orleans, Dallas, Austin and Florida. Lots of luck guys. You too, Brandy.*****Be sure when you are eating at Robert’s Steakhouse to say hello to his pretty daughter, Elisa Evans who left her job with the county to help in the restaurant. Elisa is doing a great job and I’m sure Dad’s happy to have her around.*****Get well wishes to Eunice Rubel who took a fall and broke her wrist and crushed her hip bone. She underwent surgery on Friday to have a total hip replacement. Speedy recovery, Eunice.***** BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Janice Rabin, Nancy Haworth, Krystal Leonard, Shelby Turbeville, Vern Campbell, Amber King, Kyna White, Brandy Slaughter, Mary Stewart, Betty Norwood, Wyetta Carter, Shelby Permenter, Chelsie Moerbe, Cortnie Moerbe, Marianne Choate, William (Bill) Rigby, Myrtle Howell, Frankie Allen, Keith Kay, Marie Norton, Justin Roberts, Debbie Johansson, Gregory Darbonne, Loretta Beck, Lynda Phillips, Tyler Bailey, Dustin Hartsfield, Sarah Claybar, Sharon Wright, Wesley Darbonne, Dan Dumas, David Dubose, John Cooper, Melanie Broussard, Don Finley, Paul Richardson, Gean Hammett, Caitlin Wells, Charlene Braus, Nora Anne Minor, Phyllis Nimitz, Mary Foreman, Laurie Louvier, Ken Johnson, Roberta Overstreet, Sissy Braus, Betty Merchant, Jeania Craus, Kim Turbeville, Jaden Trahan, Ronnie Broussard, Barbara Garza, Wesley Smith, Amanda Adams, Judy Gerrald and Kathy Marsh. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alcid Thibodaux, wat is 76 years old, went to see Dr. Remus Comeaux for his annual check up. Doc Comeaux axe, “Mr. Thibodeaux, how you feeling you?” “Doc, I’ve never felt better me, I got me an 18 years old bride wat is pregnant and having my child. Wat you tink bout dat Doc?” Thibodeaux axe. Doc Comeaux him, he tink bout dat for a moment den said, “Mr. Thibodeaux, let me tell you a story. I knew dis guy name Walter who was an avid hunter him. Walter never missed a hunting season but one day he went out in a bit of a hurry and his mind wasn’t as sharp as it once was and he accidentally grabbed his umbrella instead of his gun.” Doc Comeaux continued, “So Walter him was in da woods and suddenly one of dem big, black bears appeared in front of him. Walter was so frightened and nurvoes him, dat he raised up his umbrella and pointed it at dat big, ugly bear and squeezed da handle. Do you know wat happen Mr. Thibodeaux?” Doc axe. Dumfounded, old man Thibodeaux replied, “I don’t know me.” Doc Comeaux continued, “Well, dat bear dropped dead, rat dere in front of him.” “Dats impossible, said Thibodeaux, somebody else must of shot that dere bear.” “Dat’s kind of wat I’m getting at,” replied da doctor. C’EST TOUT The big shocker hit the GOP last week with the defeat of Con. Eric Cantor. The majority leader was referred to as the number two man in congress. No doubt Canter had run the congress. He picked the chairmen and the leadership. He was speaker John Boehner’s brain. Cantor was like a little king when he walked down the halls of the capital. He lead as many followed. Cantor was the power broker. What happened to him had nothing to do with immigration or the government shut down. It’s a situation the Republicans created with gerrymandered districts, straight party voting and suppressing the vote. With low turnout and a public who approves of congress by only 16 percent other defeats within their own party can be expected. Only 12 percent voted in the Cantor race. They called it a fair turnout. Think about this, our own congressional district has nine counties, nearly a million people, yet Dr. Brien Babin won the primary with only 17,000 votes, less than 2,000 voters per county average. In the local race for county judge Carlton was elected with 2,900 votes out of 49,000. The way the GOP set it up, over several years, is not representative government. They will continue to win but from time to time an unknown will come along and defeat experience because they have established through the Tea Party a “against everything vote.” As for Cantor, it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy, tongue in cheek, of course. However, what congress will get could be far worse. If I were Paul Ryan and some of the other leaders I’d be a little nervous. Democrats will have to challenge in every race. They will lose for awhile but it’s the only way back to a large vote not just a “gimme.”*****Gotta go. Thanks for your time. Read us cover to cover, take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Community Bulletin Board

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CASA hosts dinner theater June 27

Lamar Univ 2014 Summer Camps Lamar University invites students of all ages to a variety of summer camps to be held on campus this summer. Camps are offered for a variety of ages and interests with both daily and residential opportunities. (basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, baseball, aquatics, choir, band, percussion, dance, theatre, speech, nursing, TX governor, construction and engineering) Contact Larry Acker, assistant director, public relations, 409-880-7886 or Daniel McLemore, marketing specialist at 409-880-8490.

Orange County Sheriff’s 20th Ann Cops N Kids Picnic June 20 Come have some fun at the Orange County Sheriff’s 20th Annual Cops N Kids Picnic from 10 am until 2 pm Friday, at Clayborne West Park. Hotdogs, chips, cold drinks, snowcones and ice cold watermelon. Free games and rides. For more info contact Deputy John Badeaus at 409-882-7917 or jbadeaux@ co.orange.tx.us.

BC KOC taking orders for Smoked Ribs St. Louis Style until June 25 Bridge City Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #3406 taking advance orders only, due Wednesday, June 25, for cherry wood smoked 4th of July Firecracker St. Louis Style

Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post 49 and Auxiliary 49 are having their 2014-2015 officers installed beginning at 7 p.m., June 28. All members and their guests are invited to attend.

Summer Youth Cooking Camp July 8, 9 & 10 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Family and Consumer Science Agent and the 4-H and Youth Development agent will be hosting a three day youth cooking camp. Summer Youth Cooking Camp offers a wonderful opportunity for children 8 to 18 years of age to learn hands on how to prepare meals and cook while learning kitchen skills, proper sanitation, menu development and nutrition. The camp will be held July 8, 9 and 10th, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Extension Office located at 11475 FM 1442 Orange. The cost for the 3 day camp will be $20 per child. Call the Extension Office 882.7010 to register, camp is limited to the first 15 to register.

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Beaumont Women in Leadership Symposium July 10 “Women of Vision: Leading Transformation in the Workplace” held by Beaumont Women in Leadership Symposium will be hosted from 8:30 am until 12 p.m., Thursday, July 10 at the Event Centre, 700 Crockett St. in Beaumont. Tickets are $35 and sponsorships start at $325. For more info contact Jason deGroot at jason.degroot@texasdiversitycouncil. org or 713-775-5257.

Campfire hosts 11th annual golf tourney July 12 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.

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 409-882-4040 or e-mail studio87salon@hotmail.com.

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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.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Death Announcement Nancy Thompson Formerly Bridge City Nancy Richard Thompson, 56, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital. Cremation will be entrusted to Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Nancy was born in Bridge City, Texas, and lived in Sulphur, La. for the past 29 years. She was a graduate of Bridge City High School. Nancy worked as a pipefitter for 20 years. She loved to fish, hunt and ride motorcycles. Nancy is survived by her husband of 15 years, Tony James Thompson; daughter, Jamie Mancil; grandchildren, Bryce and Eathon Mancil, all of Sulphur, La.; brother, David Richard of Bridge City; sisters, Gloria McDonald of Mauriceville and Jeanette Richard of Bridge City. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.W. “Red” and Leona Richard; brother, Charlie Richard and one son, Clint Jones. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.robisonfuneralhome.com. Open invite to friends and family at the home of David and Jeanie Richard, 2750 Gaylynn Dr., in Orange, for a celebration of life reception, at 3 pm, Sunday, June 22.

Shannon Dobson Vinton Shannon Keith Dobson, 30, of Vinton, La. passed away on June 9, 2014 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, La. Shannon was a lifelong resident of Vinton, La.; born on July 5, 1983 in Sulphur, La. to parents Catherine Ann (Tyler) and Joe Kenneth Dobson. He worked in the construction industry for many years. Shannon was avid sportsman; enjoyed baseball and martial arts. Shannon was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed dearly by all. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Granger of Vinton; mother, Cathy Ann Dobson; father, Joe Kenneth Dobson; daughter, Destiny Granger; grandmother, Ida Parish; sister, Kristie Dobson; niece Camri Maddox; nephew, Conner Maddox all of Vinton. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Hilton Bacon Orange Hilton Leonard Bacon, was born July 28, 1948, and raised in Orange, Texas. He passed away on June 9, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, W. Va. He worked as a blaster/painter for Liviingston Ship Yard and American Bridge. Bacon was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Griffith and dad, Ed W. Bacon; brother, Ed “Buttons” Bacon; sister, Joyce Bacon Flannigan. He is survived by Vera Bacon, Johnny Collins, Billy Moody, Jr., stepsister, Brenda Glover, Bonita Bacon Hall, Shonna Bacon Moore, Patty Bacon Belk; children, Dana Cormier, William, Hilton, Wayne and Jennifer Bacon, Kayla Pullens, Dianna Gilley and many grand kids and greatgrandkids.

Services to be held Felecia Johnson Deweyville Felecia Michele Johnson, 52, of Deweyville, passed away on June 16, 2014, at her home. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 pm, Thursday June 19 and funeral services will be 2 pm, Friday, June 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. John Fortenberry of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Burial will follow at Sudduth Bluff Cemetery in Nichols Creek. Serving as pallbearers will be Colby Nelms, Gary Dwayne Wilkerson, Corey Stanley, Cole Nelms, Joseph Moss and Caleb Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Josh Lafosse and Nicholas Johnson. Felecia, born in Ogden, Utah on June 10, 1962, was the daughter of Douglas Nelms and Barbara (Foster) Hudson. She worked as a teacher’s aide, bus driver and secretary at Deweyville ISD for 27 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and

Deaths and Memorials daughter. Her home was always open to friends and family who she loved spending time with. Christmas was her favorite time of the year, she enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, camping and going to the lake. Felecia is preceded in death by her father, Douglas Nelms and father-in-law Carl L. Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Carl A. Johnson; daughter, Ashley Garrett and husband, Robby; son, Nicholas Johnson and wife, Leisha; brothers, Gary Nelms and wife, Cindy, Cody Nelms and wife, Cassie; mother, Barbara Hudson and step-father, Dean; step-mother, Emma Nelms; mother-in-law, Martha Johnson; grandchildren, Taylor and Jase Johnson, Hannah Garrett; and many nieces and nephews.

Monroe Brown, Jr. Orange The Celebration of Life for Mr. Monroe” Bubba” Brown, Jr. will be Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Rites of Christian Burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church. Brown passed away Friday, June 13, at Christus Hospital St. Mary in Port Arthur. An Orange native, he was a 1968 graduate of Lutcher Stark High School and a lifelong resident of Orange. After 28 years of service, he retired from the Nelda C. Stark Foundation in 2010, where he headed the Maintenance and Mechanics Department. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Lee Brown; daughter, Felicia Doyelle Powdrill (Quintin); son, Tyronne Edward Brown (Tiffany), all of Orange; mother, Corrine Williams of Marshall; step-mother, Mattie Johnson of Orange; six sisters, Jessie Lee and Patricia Brown, Gloria Williams, all of Marshall; Sylvia Lee Patridge and Marquette Brown, of Austin and Shenita Warnell of Orange; eight brothers, James Edward Brown (LaNita) and Gerald Warnell both of Orange, Robert Jean Williams (Tonya), Calvin Williams (Joyce) and Raymond Williams all of Marshall; Kerry Bennett (Jennifer) of Beaumont, Michael Warnell (Margaret) of Austin and Warren Locks of Lafayette La., seven grandchildren, Jasmine Lanika Brown, Alexcia Da’Shun Tezeno, Roemello Antwan Brown, Ja’Mario Antwan Adams and Jalen Gerald Powdrill, J’lon Landon Douglass and Tyronne Malik Brown, all of Orange; Godchildren, Rev. Hardy Ray O’Neal (Brenda) of Orange and Marcus Knite Powdrill (Cerrisa) of Dallas and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mason Slone Deweyville Mason Dean Slone, 3, of Deweyville, son of Joshua and Shayna Slone, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, June 18 from 6 pm until 9 pm at First Baptist Church of Deweyville. A service to honor his life will be held on Thursday, June 19 at 2 pm at the church, with the Rev. Damon Bickham officiating. A committal service will follow at Deweyville Cemetery. Mason was born in Beaumont, Texas on May 19, 2011 to parents Lacey Shayna (Strickland) and Joshua Dean Slone. He was a cowboy; riding horses with his family, going fishing, working on the farm, playing with his brother, Jaxon and running after his chickens. Mason was a loving and sweet boy who will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Mason was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Lee Roy and Kitty Brickham, Vernon Strickland and his aunt, Mory Dans. Mason is survived by his parents; brother, Jaxon Slone; grandparents, Shane and Leilani Strickland, Denise and Jerry Slone; great-grandparents, Nita Peveto, Jay and Scharlene Rodrick, Jerry and Johnnie Slone, Tosca Narducci all of Deweyville; aunts and uncles, Shaymus Strickland, Josh, Kayla and Jeremiah Spell, Jillian, Jeremy and Sarah Slone and Matthew Tompkins. Mason is also survived by his cousins, Tucker Slone, Kinley and Amos Spell, Ryder Strickland, Jace Atchley and a very large extended family of people,

who he call his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Jo Anne Nichols Orange Jo Anne Nichols, 84, of Orange passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at her daughter’s home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at 2 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 12 noon until service time. The Rev. Scott McIntosh will be officiating. Burial will follow at Parrish Cemetery in Little Cypress. Honoring Mrs. Nichols as pallbearers will be Kyle Tubbleville, Dean Peet, Randall Nichols, Wade Kibodeaux, Joe Mires and Lee Jones She was a native of Pineland, Texas; born on Dec. 27, 1929 to parents Johnnie (Hitson) and Joe Turner. She lived in the Orange area for 65 plus years. Jo Anne enjoyed watching sports, crocheting and sewing. She also loved to cook and drink a good cup of coffee. Jo Anne was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly by all. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Turner and mother, Johnnie Wildwood; and husband, Roy A. Nichols. Jo Anne is survived by her daughter, Donna Bacon and husband, Mark of Orange; sons Robert A Nichols and wife, Linda of Orange; brother, Richard Turner of Houma, La; grandchildren, Randall and Stacey Nichols, Michelle Tubbleville, Dean and Casey Peet, Dustin, Noah and Heath Bacon; great-grandchildren, K’Lynn Willey, William, Lexi and Konner Tubbleville, Lowe and Victoria Peet; great-great grandchildren Layton and Jase Kibodeaux.

Virgie Scales Orangefield Virgie Delia Mansfield Scales, 102, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, June 16, 2014. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, from 5 until 8 pm at Orangefield First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 19 at 10 am at the church, with the Rev. Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County officiating, assisted by Baptist Hospital Orange Chaplin Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow at Mansfield Cemetery in Vidor. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons. Virgie, born on Halloween, 1911 to B.F. (Bosie) and Melina Hollis Mansfield in Duncan Woods near Vidor, married Grover A. Scales on March 20, 1928, a marriage that lasted 60 years. In the early years of their marriage, Virgie worked as a clerk at Orangefield post office, in later years, they owned and operated a dairy. Along with other family members, they milked the cows, bottled and delivered the milk. Virgie worked as correspondent for the Bridge City/Orangefield Orange Leader for 36 years. She received many honors and awards and was named Senior citizen of the Year at the Orange County Extension agent sponsored Rally Day. She was a homemaker that enjoyed gardening and cooking and a very talented seamstress who sewed for her family. Up until her health started to fail Virgie was an active member at Orangefield First Baptist Church. She was not a charter member but joined shortly after Orange First Baptist was formed. She served on the pulpit committee several times and as secretary of her Sunday school class for many years. Virgie was known for her homemade yeast rolls. Often if friend or family members came by to visit or help with household repairs, they usually left with at least one pan of her famous homemade rolls. She nearly always had rolls rising in the pans on the stove in her kitchen. Virgie was club secretary and charter member of the Orange county Texas chapter of Senior Citizens. When Lamar Orange started offering senior citizens exercise classes, Virgie was one of the first to sign up. She looked forward to attending the exercise classes and made many friends during that time. When Lamar started allowing senior citizens to monitor computer classes she immediately joined. By this time Virgie was over 90 years of age. Her email and computer skills continually improved. She never stopped learning. Virgie was saved and is now with our Lord and her family rejoicing in heaven. Preceded in

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death by her husband; daughters, Clementine “Kitty” Kvale and Laverne Scales, son, Jerry Scales and son-in-law Walter Crew; brothers, Asa and Truett Mansfield and sister, Vera Morse. She in survived by daughter, Wanda Sanders and husband, Alvin; son, Royce Scales and wife, Cherry, daughter, Pam Honeycutt and husband, Rusty all of Orange area; son in law Edward Kvale and wife, Doris of Ennis; nine grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren, 12 great-greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. Our family extends special thanks to The Meadows and hospice employees for the care Virgie received while at their facility. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Orangefield First Baptist Church or charity of choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

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You will never be forgotten. For though we are apart You are always and forever Alive within our hearts. We love you & miss you.

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Services held Evelyn Bell Rosevine Evelyn Marie Bell, 79, of Rosevine, was born Dec. 14, 1934 and passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, in the Nacogdoches Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 pm. Tuesday in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill. Funeral services will be at 2 pm, Wednesday, June 11 in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Rosevine Cemetery. Born in Grayson, La., to Jessie and Donnie Brown Johnston, she lived in Rosevine for 13 years coming from Brookeland. She is a member of the Rosevine Church of God, W.M.U., taught Sunday School, loved to quilt, crochet, garden and cook. Evelyn is survived by her husband Waylon Bell of Rosevine; sons; Ricky Bell and his wife, Franky of Spring; Dennis Bell and his wife, Linette of Bridge City; daughters; Vickie Saltzman and husband, Tim of Hemphill; Sandra Bell Porter and husband, David of Katy; 14 brothers and sisters, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by grandson, Douglas Wayne Bell.

Dorothy Brimm Orange Dorothy “Dot” Brimm, 95, of Orange passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at her home. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 17 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be John C. Brimm, Sr., Jeremy Farwell, Lane and

Zachary Martin, Philip Brown, Billy Ford and Travis Brimm. The Deacons of Little Cypress Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. Born in Nashville, TN, on May 22, 1919, she was the daughter of August Carl and Nell Mae (Hildebrand) Freund. She was a longtime member of the Little Cypress Baptist Church where she was a part of the Lynn Caruthers Sunday School Class. For 40 years she taught Sunday School there and was honored for her many years of teaching by having her Sunday School room named the “Dot Brimm Room”. Mrs. Brimm was also the church secretary before becoming an insurance clerk for Travelers Insurance and then later Joiner Insurance Agency. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and crossword and jigsaw puzzles but most of all she loved playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Wesley Brimm, Sr; son-in-law, Damon Buck; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Those left to remember her are her children; John Wesley Brimm, Jr and wife, Sheri of Beaumont, Bill Brimm and wife, Judy of Orange, Betty Farwell and husband, Al of Orange and Edith Passmore and husband, Daniel of The Woodlands; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; her brother, Henry Freund of Nashville, Tenn. and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that donations be made in her name to the Building Fund at Little Cypress Baptist Church, 3274 Little Cypress Dr., Orange, TX 77632.

Gary Kittner Orang Gary Burdette Kittner, 56, of Orange passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at The Meadows Nursing after a hard battle with cancer. A visitation was June 15 and funeral services were June 16 at Dorman Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Koonze officiating. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Gary was born on January 14, 1958 in Orange, Texas to parents Rita Ellen (Craig) and Robert Burdette Kittner, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Orange and a member of Val Verde Baptist Church in Groves. Gary enjoyed going fishing, going hunting and tinkering around as a mechanic; where his family gave him the nickname “Grease Monkey”. Gary was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend who will be miss dearly by all. Gary is survived by his father and mother; sister, Melinda Dawn Bean and husband, Terry of Orangefield; brother, Jerry Wayne Kittner and wife, Elaine of Groves; nieces and nephews, Katrina Jones, Salina Hancock, Jesse Faircloth, Dynell Arnold, Tara Kimbal, James Bean, Jade Hollier and 15 great nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com

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Summertime Safety When You Have Diabetes We like to celebrate summer with family reunions, baseball, picnics and time at the beach or rivers. But before you get out there and celebrate the beautiful weather and friendships, it is important for people with diabetes to think about health safety. When you have diabetes, you have to plan ahead so you can enjoy the summer without injuries and damage to your health. Here are some points to consider when preparing for your summer fun. Protect your eyes. When you have diabetes, it is very important to wear a brimmed hat and sunglasses. The ultraviolet light from the sun can damage and strain your eyes. People with diabetes need to keep the glare off their face and eyes, especially when enjoying water activities. Stay Hydrated. Our cells need plain water to function. Wind, sports activities and family reunion challenges can dehydrate you quickly. So keep plain water available. Sodas, Ice tea and coffee will not keep you hydrated. They actually dehydrate your body. As a general rule, for every 8 ounces of soda, tea or coffee you drink, you also need to drink 8 ounces of plain water to stay hydrated. Wear Proper Shoes. It is especially important to wear protective footwear during the summer. Sandals and flip flops may be cute, but they do not

be kept at more than 142 F. If you attend an event, try to make sure the food you eat is at the right temperature. Try to avoid mayonnaise-based foods such as potato salad, deviled eggs, slaws, salad dressings or dips, unless they are surrounded by ice. When in doubt, choose something else like fresh vegetables or fruits, and you can avoid those tummy rumbles after a summer picnic. Portion control. You know that staying focused on how much you eat every day is important to maintaining good glucose management. Just because you are out and about celebrating summer does not give you a pass on watching what you eat. Be sensible and use the portion plate method. Choose your plate and then sit as far away from the service table as possible so you won’t be tempted to get up for second helpings. You can maintain good glucose control and still enjoy great conversations and

summer and follow these summer safety tips and you will enjoy your summer celebrations without risking your health or blood sugar control. Ardis Reed is a certified diabetes educator (CDE) and can be contacted at Ardis.Reed@tmf.org.

Small businesses get a break Staff Report For The Record The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation yesterday that cuts taxes, aimed at making it easier for small businesses to invest in their own company and hire new workers. The America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 will finally make permanent a portion of the U.S. Tax Code that allows businesses to deduct expenses up to $500,000 immediately, instead of over the useful life of the property. “Small business owners in my district all tell me the same

thing – they need a tax code that isn’t constantly changing and doesn’t work against them,” said Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), a senior member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. “Instead of extending temporary progrowth portions of the tax code over and over, it’s just common sense to make them permanent and give Main Street businesses the surety they need to plan for the future when it comes to hiring and expanding.” The legislation also makes permanent the ability for companies to expense computer software, air conditioning and

heating units and certain investments in real property. The legislation was supported by over 150 organizations such as the National Federation of Independent Business, the National Restaurant Association and the National Retail Federation. “No matter how the White House tries to spin it, our current economic recovery is weak at best and small business owners have no confidence in the President’s policies. House Republicans are working to do what business owners really need us to do in order for them to grow – get Washington out

TMA Launches Doctor Registry to Care for Veterans Staff Report For The Record Texas Medical Association (TMA) physicians are stepping up to care for U.S. veterans awaiting health care in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system. A recent audit of the VA system found “systemic problems” resulting in nearly 60,000 veterans waitfriendship. So, have this ing for health care fun appoint-

ments and a widespread effort to make wait times appear shorter than they are. TMA this week invited private physicians across Texas to enroll in a TMA registry if they are willing to see veterans in their offices. TMA will share the registry with community groups that work with Texas veterans and with medical directors of VA facilities in Texas.

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“America’s veterans need health care, so TMA wants to create a system to connect them with Texas physicians who want to help,” said Austin I. King, MD, TMA’s president, who already has enrolled to care for veterans. He noted other physicians can do so, too, by checking the “I am willing to serve veterans” box in TMA’s online enrollment form. “I’m saddened that our veterans have been forced to wait for the health care they need and deserve. So until the VA can solve this problem, I, like many other Texas physicians, want to help care for them.” Last week Texas and Florida physicians led the charge for the American Medical Association to call for President Barack Obama and Congress to act immediately to enable American veterans to access health care they need outside of the VA system. The resolution calls for “the President of the United States [to] take immediate action to provide timely access to health care for eligible veterans utilizing the health care sector outside the Veterans Administration” until VA can provide health care in a timely fashion. The physicians also called for Congress to pass a bipartisan, long-term solution to ensure veterans can receive timely health care. The AMA house also voted to “encourage all physicians to participate, when needed, in the health care of veterans.” Last week’s Gallup poll reported 87 percent of Americans say it is “extremely” or “very important” that the federal government fix the problems plaguing the VA and improve health care services for veterans.

TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 47,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 112 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

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al services were Saturday, June 14, preceded by visitation June 13, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor David Clark of Faith Tabernacle in Hillister. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Orange, on July 14, 1950, he was the son of Alfred Andrew Menard, Jr. and Bonnie Virginia (Jackson) Kelly. Steve was a painter and later he sold life insurance. He was also a member of Faith Tabernacle in Hillister. Steve loved hunting and enjoyed spending time with his dogs, but mostly his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Andrew Menard, Jr.; and step-father, Al Kelly. He is survived by his wife Claudette Menard; mother, Bonnie Virginia Kelly; daughter, Betty Jo Green and husband, Brad; sons, Steve Menard Jr. and wife, Stacy, Andrew Menard and wife, Kristin all of Orange; grandchildren, Jordan, Dean and Claudia Hays, Amberlyn Woodcock, Sydnee and Sadie Menard; and greatgrandchild, Hayden Hays.

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protect your feet from glass, stones or hidden objects under water and sand. It is very easy for people with diabetes to have foot injuries and not know it. That is because the disease can cause the nerves in your feet to become numb and you will not realize you have injured your foot. If you develop an infection from a foot injury, it can cause your blood sugars to rise. So, what is a proper shoe? Toes should be protected and enclosed Heels should be protected; avoid open-back shoes that give no support to the ankles Wear sturdy, thick soles that cannot be punctured by glass, thorns or sharp objects Each time you start to put on your shoes, check inside each shoe for small stones, twigs or even a child’s small toy, which could imbed into your foot tissue. Wear a Medical Alert ID. It is very important to wear a medical alert ID when you have diabetes. There are many different styles of IDs: wrist bands, ankle bands, dog tags and necklaces. They can be expensive or basic, but most importantly you need to wear an ID so that if you need medical attention, the first responders will know that you have diabetes and will be able to provide correct and expedient treatment for you. Food Safety. Summer is a popular time for picnics and outdoor food events. It is important to keep foods served at the right temperatures to avoid food-borne illnesses. Cold foods need to be kept at less than 42 F and hot foods need to

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A Surprise at “Do it in Orange.” Tournament would have easily won the bass division, but the Kemps had the larger bass figured out! Easily, the most surprised winner of the weekend had to be Colton Estes. I have no idea as to why, but only two teams entered the newly added High School Bass Division and there were no fish weighed in at the end of the first day. Estes, however, hung in there the second day and brought a single 2.46 pound bass to the scales to earn the $1000 first place check. His day became even memorable when the sponsors of that division, Bridgefield Electrical Services announced that since there were no other winners in that division they would award Estes the entire $2500. My hat is off to Bridgefield Electrical Services for that generous act as well as Estes for his tenacity. I wonder how many

high schoolers are already trying to sign up for next year’s event! Amazingly enough, and not without the extra effort of both the fishermen and weigh-in team, over half of the redfish and trout and a 100 percent of the bass weighed in were released alive. The team of volunteer S.A.L.T. club members that are now asked to handle the weigh-in at every big tournament in this area just do a phenomenal job. Tournament chairman, John Gothia, and the sponsors that joined hands with the Orange Chamber of Commerce in hosting this much anticipated event are also to be congratulated and thanked as well. Their tireless work and support coupled with a fishery and user-friendly site that Tournament Page 2B

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“A handful of the teams are posting some very solid weights,” stated Ryan Warhola, “but it was a grind all day for us.” Warhola had just finished weighing in his Day One catch at last weekend’s “Do It In Orange” tournament and his assessment of the first day of fishing was right on the money. The leading weights were impressive, but there was nothing easy about the catching part. The same wind that made four o’clock in the afternoon more bearable for both the tournament weigh masters and spectators only added to the difficulty for teams fishing the open lake. Without exception, the leaders in each division at the end of Day One reported that they fished very small areas and just hammered away for the entire eight hours. They were quick to add that they would not deviate from that game plan on Day TwoI! At the end of Day One, Kevin and Scott Vaughn led the redfish division with two fish weighing 16. 27-pounds, Mike Stegall and Brian Quebodeaux led the trout division with 13.24-pounds and Chad and Brent Kemp led the bass division with 8.93 pounds. With less than a

pound separating the top three teams in the trout division it would take another solid day to earn the $2000 first place check! Not surprisingly, the added pressure and even stiffer wind made the catching that much tougher on Sunday. Anthony Patin and Jordan Hollingworth managed to virtually duplicate their Day One performance and eased their way into the top spot with a total of 23.48 pounds. Stegall and Quebodeaux finished less than a pound off the pace and cashed the second place check of $1000. Few, if any, doubted that the Vaughns would not surrender their Day One lead in the redfish division and they didn’t disappoint by finishing first with a four fish total of 29.44-pounds. If you are going to win a tournament in this area fishing for a fish with a spot on its tail you are going to have to beat the Vaughns. Michael Vaughan and Michael Braxton also enjoyed a very good second day and took home the second place check with 26.39- pounds. While most of the attention was focused on the saltwater divisions, Chad and Brent Kemp just blew the lid of the bass division with an impressive two day total of 15.27 pounds. The team of Barry Celestine and Thera Granger earned the second place check with 11.08-pounds. Most of the local bass fishermen on hand felt that weight

The Bridge City Little League 8 year old Allstars were undefeated for the Allstar season. They played at Nederland Little League Monday night for the District 32 Championship game against Nederland 8 year old Allstars. Bridge city won 12-2. Front row left to right: John Van Huis; Mason Houghton; Aidyn Mulhollan; Caleb Fregia; and Ryker Berry. Middle Row: 22 Chase Johnson; Logan Cheek; Lane Gipson; Brayden Mcgee; Kane Smith; and Kyle Michael. Back Row: Morgan Sampson. Coaches: Cody Michael; Head Coach- Jason Gipson; and Rowdy Smith.

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Muhammad Ali still “The Greatest” in many eyes Kaz’s Korner Joe Kazmar For The record When I was a youngster growing up, I always enjoyed watching the Gillette Cavalcade of Sports with my father on our small black-and-white television set on Friday nights. My dad liked to watch these weekly boxing matches shown nationally at 10 p.m. but not alone, so that sort of was my free pass to stay up beyond my normal curfew. I even got to stay up and watch the Greatest Fights of the Century that followed if my eyelids hadn’t already started slamming shut. Between these two pugilistic Friday night programs I was exposed to such great boxers as Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Willie Pep, Joe Wolcott, Jake LaMotta, Floyd Patterson and scores of big-name fighters from the 1940’s and 1950’s. My interest in Friday night boxing dwindled tremendously during my teen-aged years when dances and parties highlighted the weekend agenda. But while in college and after

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isn’t difficult to sell to visiting anglers has not gone unnoticed by several major tournament organizations. The City launch and park have proven to be an invaluable facility lauded not only by local fishermen that use it on a daily basis, but visiting anglers as well. The pros that fished last year’s Bassmaster event here quickly spread the word not only in regards to the facility and accommodations, but to the hospitality and food as well and I look for a return visit from them in the near future. Once again….a job well done by the folks behind the scene!

graduation I did take notice of a young fighter about my age from Louisville named Cassius Clay that was a sensation in the National Golden Gloves competition and even bragged to whoever would listen that he was “The Greatest.” And while being a professional baseball player myself during that time, I ran into scores of boisterous young athletes who talked a much bigger game that they produced, so I had a tendency to ignore them all, including Clay, who had just turned pro. It was a couple of years later when I got a “real job” as an assistant sports editor for a daily newspaper in Orange, covering not only local sports events, but also anything that was happening at the Astrodome in Houston, thanks to our good friend Bill Giles, who publicized and was in charge of press credentials at the Astrodome. As luck would have it, Cassius Clay was fighting to defend his world heavyweight boxing title in the Astrodome against a Houston-area challenger named Cleveland “Big Cat” Williams, who was defeating local heavyweights left and right at the time. Giles called our sports office and asked if anyone from our sports staff was planning to cover the fight. Before we could answer, Giles added, “I have some real great ring-side seats right next to Howard Cosell.” Sports editor Gary Snyder, me and local photographer Buzzie Gunn all received credentials for the prize fight right on the ring-side ropes. Gunn photographed our sports action shots during high school and college games and was testing out the fastest film that just hit the marketplace. Clay, who changed his name to Muhammad Ali, had such a quick jab that photos merely revealed a blur and all the naked eye could see was the opponent’s head snapping back.

We occasionally got showered at our ringside seats from the sweat being blasted off of Big Cat’s face. Any doubts I had about the talent level of Clay were quickly put to rest during that Big Cat Williams’ bout which ended with the challenger laid out flat on the canvas in the second round, according to one of my sports columns dated Nov. 16, 1966. “A quick research of Clay’s record showed that of his 141 amateur fights, Clay lost only seven. He moved quickly from the junior division of the Golden Gloves to the regular competition. “He captured six Kentucky Golden Gloves heavyweight championships in 1960 at Madison Square Garden. Professionally, he won all 27 bouts by knockouts and became the Heavyweight World champion Feb. 25, 1964 when he knocked out Sonny Liston inMiami Beach,” the article continued. “Since then he has successfully defended his title seven times against Liston, Floyd Patterson, George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, Brian London, Karl Mildenberger and Big Cat Williams.” The column concluded with the prediction, “Muhammad Ali is the greatest boxer of this day and age and possible the greatest that ever put on a pair of gloves.” Since retiring from his successful battles in the ring, Muhammad Ali has been waging a more courageous fight against Parkinson’s disease for the past 30 years with his wife Lonnie always at his side along with around-the-clock caregivers. “I was supposed to be at this man’s side for this journey,” Lonnie was quoted in the June edition of the AARP Bulletin. “That isn’t to say I didn’t have to struggle...But there was always a light at the end of the tunnel. “I am so fortunate that I have a husband who doesn’t complain about anything. He is not a moaner, a whiner or a poor-me kind of person. Mu-

hammad has learned how to not sweat the small stuff. He is amazing that way.” The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center is part of the renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. The center handles about 10,000 patient visits a year, including 1,000 new Parkinson’s patients last year. The Ali Center footprint was expanded to 26,450 square feet in 2013. The center features 30 exam rooms, a balance-andgait lab, clinical research areas and a rehabilitation gym. A team of five neurosurgeons also offers what has been called the world’s premier deep brain stimulation program. In the near future, the Ali Center will offer a certification course for Parkinson’s caregivers. Community outreach with a bilingual approach is a major focus, including helping patients who might need financial aid. KWICKIES...San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt, a graduate of Hudson High School in Lufkin, had two pins removed from his broken left thumb last week and should be ready for a reha-

bilitation assignment by this weekend. When he went on the disabled list early last month he was leading the team in home runs with nine and batting near .300.Chuck Noll, who built the “Steel Curtain” Pittsburgh Steelers into one of the most dominant NFL franchises in the 1970’s, died Friday night at the age of 82. Pittsburgh had never reached a league championship game since their founding in 1933, won only one game in Noll’s first season, but then went on to coach four Super Bowl champions in the next six years. San Diego Padres former star Tony Gwynn died Monday at the age of 54. After retiring from baseball, Gwynn took over the reins as head baseball coach at San Diego State, where he had coached for only two seasons before he died. German golfer Martin Kaymer led from start to finish to win the U.S. Open handily by eight strokes last weekend over runners-up Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton. Kaymer dominated the field much like

Tiger Woods used to and waltzed away with the $1.62 million first place money after shooting nine-under-par with rounds of 65-65-72-69—271. The San Antonio Spurs were all business in dismantling the defending champion Miami Heat 104-87 Sunday night and winning the NBA Finals in just five games. The Spurs tied the Los Angeles Lakers by winning their fifth NBA championship since 1999. The Heat was trying to win their fourth title since 1999. JUST BETWEEN US... Houston Astros rookie first baseman Jon Singleton became the fourth player in Astros history to hit a home run in his first major league game after being called up from Class AAA Oklahoma City on June 3. Singleton joins Mark Saccomanno (2008), Dave Matranga (2003) and the late, great Ken Caminiti (1987). Singleton, regarded as the top first base prospect in baseball by MLB.com and Baseball Prospectus, was acquired by Houston in a trade that sent Hunter Pence to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2011.

WOCCISD celebrates 2013-2014 champions staff report For The record “As we end the school year, it is important to reflect upon the accomplishments and successes of our students at all of our campuses. It is important that we recognize the efforts of those who have excelled at the highest level and are 2013-2014 Mustang Champions,” James Colbert, WOCCISD superintendent, said. In the 2013-2014 school year, West Orange – Stark High School students earned an academic state championship, as well as All-State and state medalist honors in athletics. Casey Chapman won the Academic State Championship in Headline Writing. Deionte Thompson earned All- American and All-State football hon-

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Nursing department to host Nightingale Experience

Students get a taste of all aspects of nursing in the Nightingale Experience offered by Lamar University to area high school students interested in careers in the healthcare industry.

Staff Report For The Record Thirty-six students from 17 schools visited Lamar University and CHRISTUS Hospital St. Elizabeth and St. Mary on June 13 and 14 as part of the eleventh annual Nightingale Experience. Hosted by the JoAnne Gay Dishman Department of Nursing in conjunction with the two hospitals, the Nightingale Experience is focused on introducing local high school students to the nursing profession, helping them gain firsthand medical experience, and helping to promote Lamar’s nursing program. “The nursing faculty are encouraging smart and compassionate high school students to select nursing as a career, rather than selecting another field of study,” said Eileen Curl, chair of the nursing department. “Faculty members want to give back to the nursing profession by promoting bright and capable high school stu-

dents to become interested in nursing for their futures.” Participating schools include Central Medical Magnet High School, Community Christian School, East Chambers High School, Evadale High School, Grace Homeschool Co-op, Hamshire-Fannett High School, Hull-Daisetta High School, Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, Lumberton High School, Memorial High School, Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School, Nederland High School, Port Neches-Groves High School, Vidor High School, Warren High School, Westbrook High School and Woodville High School. “The students meet with current nursing students who discuss issues related to majoring in nursing, such as prenursing courses, the admission process, nursing curriculum, and career opportunities in nursing,” said Gina Hale, nursing instructor and Nightingale Experience project manager. Participants practiced nurs-

ing skills till noon Friday in the McFaddin Ward Health Sciences building at Lamar. They toured St. Mary from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and returned to Lamar for games and activities from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the McFaddin Ward Health Sciences building, continuing from 8 to 10 p.m. in Cardinal Village Campbell Hall. The students toured St. Elizabeth Saturday. The students visited area hospitals and worked in simulated medical settings with Lamar nursing students and faculty. The students also spent time in the Edna Horn Gay Learning Center learning to perform skills such as checking blood pressure, IV insertion, injections, pulse oximetry and oxygenation under the guidance of nursing faculty, Hale said. In addition, the schools rotated through Lamar’s stateof-the-art High Fidelity Simulation Lab and participate in a childbirth simulation. “One of the hospitals sets up a fake trauma situation for the students,” Hale said. “An ambulance brings in a fake trauma patient and the students assist in resuscitating the patient.” “The Nightingale Experience provides students with an overview of the many types of nursing positions there are in a hospital setting,” Curl said. “One of the benefits of being a nurse is the opportunity to work with different types of patients from pregnant women, the intensive care unit, patients with cardiac problems and the emergency department and others.” Students participating in the program were nominated by

their high school counselors, Hale said. “We ask the counselors to nominate students who excel academically, demonstrate leadership and have an interest in nursing or healthcare-related professions,” Hale said. “Each year we host a luncheon for high school counselors in the region. During the luncheon, we provide the counselors with updated information about the JoAnne Gay Dishman Department of Nursing in order to assist them to best advise high school students interested in pursuing a career as a professional nurse.” The nursing department offers four-year bachelor’s degrees and graduate degrees in nursing for on campus and online students. For more information about the Nightingale Experience or the Lamar nursing program, contact Gina Hale at gina.hale@lamar.edu or Eileen Curl, department chair, at Eileen.curl@lamar.edu.

The Bridge City Historical Society will once again host the family friendly Born on the Bayou 4th of July celebration on the banks of Cow Bayou next to the historic Cow Bayou Swing Bridge. The historical society event will begin on Friday, July 4 at 5:00 p.m. and will close with the fireworks display at dark. The event is free to the public but donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the fireworks. The 4th of July celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m. with music provided by the Wayne Dylan Band and there will be a salute to all U.S. veterans by the Texas Military Honors Team. The Star Spangled Banner will be performed by Madison Juneau of Bridge City, the granddaughter of Alan and Debbie Johansson. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, no coolers, no glass containers and no alcoholic beverages are allowed. The Bridge City Historical Society is requesting sponsorships. If a business would like to display their own ad-

vertising banner they should 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 and taking it down after the event and returning it to the business owner. The one-day sponsorship is $250 per display sign. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, links, snow cones, ice cream and other refreshments offered for sale at the celebration. Come out for a great time and a celebration of Independence Day.

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If you missed it, the Cormier Museum will open again Saturday

An old wooden dolly is just one of the many tools and pieces of equipment at the Cormier Museum. Pictured is Randy Benoit, one of the museum volunteers.

Randy Benoit poses by Cormier’s Well Service pickup truck installed in the first building of the Orangefield Cormier Museum located next to the Orangefield High School Gymnasium on FM 105 . RECORD PHOTOS: Penny LeLeux

Harvey Wilson and Suzy Cotton Tipton discussed how farm equipment was used ‘back in the day.

Penny LeLeux For The Record Orangefield Alumni had the opportunity to see new items acquired and recent improvements made to exhibits of the Orangefield Cormier Museum Saturday. Volunteers work diligently to set up exhibits, research the thousands of items gifted to the school by Paul Cormier and his family and act as tour guides to visitors. Many area residents have added to the collection. Last year they were gifted lots of farm equipment which they have been working to display. They recently installed some farm equipment to the outside of the building near the derrick. “We had some old items down at Mr. Cormier’s house that the storm had messed up,” said Randy Benoit, one of the museum’s volunteers. It was a 1929-34 John Deere tractor and a John Deere model D manure spreader. “We salvaged it and brought it to the museum. It’s equipment people used to use to take care of their farm.” The museum, which is housed in two large metal buildings, is located on Farm Road 105 in Orangefield next to the school district’s administration building and the high school gymnasium. When you first walk in, it is set up like a small town with various store fronts such as a gas station, jail, cafe, general store, bank dentist office and more. When it first opened, most of the individual rooms had access blocked by ropes. You had to peer into the various shop displays. Volunteers have worked to make items secure and safe for children and now most rooms can actually be walked into, so you get a more up close and personal view of exhibits. “A lot of times when the littler kids come through, because there are some items that are dangerous, we don’t want

them to get hurt, we will close them back off,” said Benoit. “The kids are just marveled at this stuff. Especially in this building one where the old town is set up. They go into the saloon and into the boarding house, the old school. They love to ring the bell, the old school bell,” he said. “We have a rope hanging down. They love to ring the bell.” One of the vehicles stored at the museum in the back of the second building, Cormier’s Well Service truck, has been moved into the first building, by the gas station. “We rearranged the oil field room a little bit, put the bits on the outside and secured them to the wall so they wouldn’t fall when the kids come through,” said Benoit. “They enjoy looking at all the old stuff and ask hundreds of questions.” The museum is used by many area schools as a teaching tool. “I was looking up a little history on our bathtubs we have in our museum,” said Benoit. “I found in history that Mr. Kohler, he came out of Germany and he was working in a slaughter house. One of the things that they had in the slaughter house was a big tub that they scalded hogs in so they could scrape the hides and get all the hair and everything off them. Later on in his career in the slaughter house, he created the bathtub. Kohler is still a popular name in plumbing. That is where the bathtub came from according to the history on the internet. It’s pretty interesting that bathtubs came from hog scalders.” If you didn’t get to see it last weekend, it will be open again this Saturday as it always is every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Check it out. It is Orangefield’s hidden little treasure. “It’s fun working in here,” said Benoit. “You learn something new everyday.”

Former student checks out the Bobcat display of Trophies, letter jackets and awards housed in the replica of “The Alamo” in building two of the Orangefield Cormier Museum.

Randy Benoit shows off one of the many rooms containing equipment used in a bygone era. Today the museum is used as a teaching tool by area school districts.

The oil room displays replica derricks and many tools of the trade Orangefield benefactor Paul Cormier would have used during his career as a Texas oilman.

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Catholic Daughters award scholarships

Orange County Church Directory First Baptist Church Orangefield

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. Email: office@fbcof.com www.fbcof.com

1819 16th Street, Orange Office: 886-1333 Pastor Gary Price Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sun. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Laura Daleo, winner of one of the $500 Catholic Daughter Scholarships.

Ryan Anthony McNeil, winner of a $500 scholarship from the Catholic Daughters.

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Kitchen. She plans to attend Lamar State College in Orange and study business. The second scholarship was awarded to Ryan McNeil, a Cum Laude graduate of Orangefield High School. He was in the National Honor Society, recognized for Honorable Mention for baseball to the Academic All-State Team, and voted by his peers as Most

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Saint Cecilia, #1396, recently awarded $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors. One went to Laura Daleo, a graduate of LCM, where she was active in band. She received

honors for outstanding band student, color guard captain, and was the band sweetheart. Always very active in her Church, she was an Altar server since the 4th grade, a helper in Vacation Bible School, and president of the Saint Mary Youth Group. In the community she volunteers for the Shangri La Trash Off and the Saint Mary Soup

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Trinity Baptist Church of Orange welcomes new pastor

Briefs The First Baptist Church of Bridge City will hold itts Vacation Bible Schoool June 30 - July 3, from 6 - 8:30 pm. This year’s theme is “saddle Ridge Ranch”. Join us for campfire Bible stories, giddyup games, cowpoke songs, refreshments, fun and more. VBS is for those who will be in Kindergartenthrough 5th grade for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. There will be a registration time onSat., June 28, in the church’s west parkinglot form 10 am - noon. The church is located at 200 West Roundbunch and will be collectincanned goods that week for the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. For info call 409735-8709.

Staff Report For The Record Sunday, June 22, Trinity Baptist Church of Orange will welcome their new pastor, Gary Price and his family during a Special Pastoral Installation Service at 11 a.m. The Installation Service will be conducted by Dr. Charles (Rusty) Walton of Conroe. Dr. Walton served as the first pastor during the formation of Trinity Baptist Church. The Pastoral Installation Service is a special ceremony to offer a time of encouragement to the new pastor. During the service the pastor and congregation celebrate what the Lord has done in bringing them together. The service is a dedication of the new pastor to the congregation and the congregation to the pastor. The worship service describes the relationship as a call rather than a hiring. It is God’s divine plan being recognized. Gary Price, the new pastor, is a native of Honey Grove and a graduate of East Texas Baptist University in Marshall from which he holds the degree, Bachelor of Arts in Religion. Gary was on the Dean’s List with honors during each semester. He was on the National Honor Society for student of

6-8:30 p.m. June 22 - 26 Kindergarten through 5th Grade Grab you ID and head on over to Agency D3™! Come join us as we investigate the truth about Jesus! Kids will enter Worship Rally at the Headquarters and make their first stop in the Evidence Vault for Bible study. While collecting evidence, kids will also visit:

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School Spirited for his class. He, too, is very active in his Church, participating in choir, assisting with Vacation Bible School, serving as an Altar server, was president of the Saint Helen Catholic Youth Ministry, and was on the Diocesan Youth Leadership Team. He plans to attend Texas State University and study biology.

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theology and religion and a member of the Theta Alpha Kappa. He was a Young Maston Scholar awarded by Logsdon Theological Seminary. He is a graduate of George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, from which he holds the degree, Master of Divinity with emphasis on theological studies. He was named Outstanding Senior Preacher in the Fall of 2011. Gary is married to his high school sweetheart, Magen Upchurch Price. They have four children; three sons, Ayden, Avery, Asher and one daughter, Avonlea. Magen is well established in her photography business and looks forward to sharing her talents with the local area. Recently, Gary was pastor of First Baptist Church in Eldorado, where he established a Bus Ministry, Retreat and Vision planning for the Deacons along with many other activities for the church and community. He serviced as Chaplain at the Schleicher County Medical Center, coach for the YMCA youth football, coach for Little League Baseball, was active in a nursing home ministry and was a member of the Lions Club. Before moving to Eldorado, Gary was pastor of the Westwood Baptist Church in Waco, where he worked to establish many programs for the Youth and Children’s ministry, plus Mission Sunday for International students. Gary has strong convictions about the Church, Scripture and Missions, believes salvation is a gift, purchased by the blood of Christ, and freely offered to all. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate this great occasion. Special music will be provided by the Trinity Baptist Choir under the direction of Dan Cruse. Sunday School will be at 9:45 AM and the Special Pastoral Installation Service will start at 11 a.m. A luncheon for the members and guest will be served immediately following the service. The church is located at 1819 N. 16th Street in Orange.

1155 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City 409- 735-5546 Rev. Mark Bunch office@stpaulfamily.org Sun. Mornings: Worship Experience - 8:15 a.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided) For Mid & Sr. High Youth Sun: 3:30 to 6 p.m. 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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES NORWOOD LATIOLAIS, Deceased, were issued on April 7, 2014, in Cause No. P16812, pending in the County Court at Law of ORANGE County, Texas, to: DONNA SUE LATIOLAIS. 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. DONNA SUE LATIOLAIS c/o: TODD J. LATIOLAIS Attorney at Law 2109 Morgan Houston, TX 77006 DATED the 16th day of June, 2014.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Orbia Burl Stephens, Deceased, were issued on June 13, 2014, in Cause No. P-16877, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Lisa Swiderski. 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 lisa swiderski stephen c. Howard Attorney at law 903 W. Green, orange, Texas 77630 dATEd the 13th day of June, 2014

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ALFRED WAYNE WILHELM, Deceased, were issued on the 12th day of June, 2014, in Cause No. P16884, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: MARIA CRISTINA REYES WILHELM. The residence of such Executrix is 5955 Corrigan Road,Vidor, TX 77662. 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. DATED the 12th day of June, 2014

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heaters, antiques, tractor wheels, pocket knives, ladders, chain falls, track jack and gardening tools. Fri. & SAt. Duhon villAGe hWY. 87 n. 8 - 3. Baskets, books, large size ladies clothes, dishes, new tupperware 1/2 price. too much to list! Fri. & SAt. estate Sale. 2112 CroCKett St. Wo. 8 - 12. tools, medical equipment and much more. SAt. Yard Sale 4700 PAriS Dr. orAnGe 8 a.m.-noon oriental rugs, clothes, dishes, etc. - rain or shine. WeD. & thurS., 515 S. hWY 87, W.o., in orange Auto sports building, 8 till noon, huge Sale! Display racks, cabinets, lots of misc. Fri. & SAt., 210 n. Clover, BC (?), 8 till 6. All size Men’s / women’s and teen’s clothes, household items, twin and full mattresses, shoes, shoes Ambulator, ref. parts, small tv, printer, video player, movies, lots more! SAt., 380 lAKe St., BC, 3 family sale, 7 till ? Furniture, tools, 5’x 8’ area rug, home decor, baby items, tv, DvD’s, Kid’s riding toys, clothes, antiques, men’s items, lots More! new items.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Myra Wright, Deceased, were issued on June 6, 2014, in Cause No. P16866, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Donald B. Wright. 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: Paul M. Fukuda Attorney at Law 312 Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

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735-7346 The allegedto heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION Thanks, TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on May Nicole 29, 2014, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Richard Dale Britnell, Jr., Deceased, and their respective shares fAx and interests in such estate. # 735-7346

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630 All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to the Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on May 29, 2014. Karen Jo Vance County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By Kevin LeBoeuf Kevin LeBoeuf

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RALPH REGENAL OSBORNE, Deceased, were issued on the 3rd day of June 2014, in Cause No. P16872, pending in the County Court at Law of OraNgE County, Texas, to: NORMA POTTS OSBORNE 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. DATED the 3rd day of June, 2014

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2 temp positions; 4 months; job to begin 8/1/14 and end on 11/30/14; Duties: to operate tractors in the rice and soybean fields during the planting and harvesting season. To assist with the preparation of the fields and the maintenance of the fields for the planting and harvesting. $9.87 per hour; 35 hrs per week; OT varies but not guarantees; 3 months experience in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; 3 ⁄4 hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Hebert Farms located in Opelousas, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 278-6602 during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

7 temp positions; approx. 1 1⁄ 2 months; job to begin 8/11/14 through 9/30/14; Duties: to plant cane by hand, to clean ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season; Able to work in hot humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.87 per hour; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 1 month experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; 3 ⁄4 hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by AJW Farms, Inc. located in Thibodaux, LA. Worksite located in Vacherie, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview 985-446-5961 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

5 temporary positions; approx 2 months; Job to begin on 8/6/14 through 10/5/14; Duties: to plant cane by hand, to clean ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. General Farm Work. $9.87 per hour; 35 hrs a wk; OT varies, not guaranteed. 1 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; 3⁄4 hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Ellender Farms, Inc. located in Bourg, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985) 594-7806. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

9 temp positions; approx 2 months; Job to begin on 8/1/14 through 9/27/14; Duties: planting of sugar cane by hand; farm and field duties; able to work in hot humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $9.87 per hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, not guaranteed. 1 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; 3⁄4 hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by K & M Cane located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 945-9120 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Andrew Culpepper Receives C.T. Bush Award Staff Report For The Record The Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas is proud to announce Andrew Culpepper as the recipient of a Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation C.T. Bush Award for his ser-

vice and dedication to the values and objectives of Kiwanis International. A donation was also made for Andrew in memory of his father Ben Culpepper to the TexasOklahoma Kiwanis Foundation. This foundation was established in 1971 by C.T. Bush and other fellow Kiwanians to pro-

vide financial assistance to young people in Texas and Oklahoma who deserve the opportunity to pursue worthwhile goals. Kiwanis member Jim Wolf presented Andrew with the award on June 5, 2015 at the club’s weekly meeting. Andrew is pictured with club President, Johnny Trahan.

BC Legion Post thanks its community Arlene Howland Special To The Record

Andrew Culpepper (recipient of C.T. Bush Award) left, and club President, Johnny Trahan, right.

The Bridge City American Legion Post 250 would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Bridge City/Orangefield Community for their generous support at our recent Membership/Fundraiser effort at the Bridge City Walmart. Walmart has always been a welcome supporter.

Thanks also to Paradise Donuts for the great array of donuts they provided to help get us through the day. We signed up four new members and two other prospects. The funds raised help us aide local Veterans. We also give out Blue Star Banners to local family members of active duty personnel. Our biggest effort goes to sponsoring a Junior boy from both Bridge City and Orangefield High School to the annual American Legion

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