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H H H H H Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1960 H H H H H

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Vol. 53 No. 25

Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield

Week of Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Mound of dog pooh removed by county Debby Schamber For The Record

County officials recently made a disgusting discovery on Baily’s Fish Camp Road. According to Donna Scales, Orange County Parks Director, an unknown person had dumped a large amount of dog feces along the waterway across from the second pier. County workers cleaned up the mess and hauled away more than four five-gallon buckets full of the feces. It is believed this person also left

behind a red, plastic gas can containing an assumed flammable liquid. It is not a health violation to dump the dog feces, Scales said. “My concern is, it’s in the food chain,” she said. Many people, including children, frequent the area for fishing. There are also people who may keep their catch for a future meal. But, the latest thing dumped is not the first. In the past, there are other items such as mattresses, furniture and household garbage. One re-

cent addition to the waterway was a wheel chair. Another problem on the popular waterway is fisherman who sane for bait. They take what they want and leave behind the rest. As a result, there are dead bait fish everywhere which causes a foul odor and an unsightly mess. It is a violation of the law to do this, according to Scales. Some people are doing more than leaving things behind. Others have taken a trash can what was once attached to a pole. The trash can was there

A county worker cleans up more than 20 gallons of dog feces that was dumped along the waterway on Baily’s Fish Camp Road.

for people to use instead of leaving their garbage behind on the ground or in the water. Orange County officials are asking the public for their help in finding out who is responsible for these actions. Scales encourages the public to get the violator’s license plate number and take a picture of the person committing the act. To make a report, people can call the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 409-8832612, Game Warden Phillip Ledoux at 281-842-8100, or the Parks Department .

Tunnel Boat race weekend starts Friday Farmers’ Market has new Saturday hours Staff Report For The Record

The Orange County Farmers’ Market now has new hours on Saturdays. It will be open from 8-11 a.m. in order to better serve the public. Stop by this week for purple hull peas, muscadine grapes, jams and jellies, homemade baked goods, homemade granola, a large variety of yard plants, and house plants. If you are a gardener and want to make some extra cash, just bring your fresh produce to the Orange County Farmers’ Market. New vendors are always welcome, and there is no fee. For information, contact any of the Market Coordinators, Jean Fregia 409670-6121, Joann Risinger, 409-920-2577, or Debbie McHenry, 903-539-0245. The market is sponsored by Texas AgriLife.

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Debby Schamber For The Record

The area around the City of Orange boat ramp located at 1000 Simmons Drive will once again be buzzing with excitement when the Tunnel Boat Races begin Sept. 20 through the 22nd. Racers are from Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Oklahoma and as far north as Detroit and Chicago. Spectators can certainly feel the thunder from the roar of the motors as the tunnel boats race toward the finish line. This family oriented event provides a safe environment, but the high speed of the racing boats still creates an exciting environment. Race times are from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The finals are scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday. “This is the 6th year the event will be held, which is organized and funded by the City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau, and approved by the City Council in an effort to promote tourism,” said Jay Trahan, Director of Economic Development for the

The Tunnel Boat Races begin Sept. 20 through the 22nd.

city of Orange. “There have been up to 10,000 attendees for the three day event in the past and we are hoping for a great turnout this year as well,” Trahan said. Free parking is available along Simmons Drive. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a place to sit back and enjoy the races comfortably. Pop-up tents are

County departments update commissioners Debby Schamber For The Record

It was business as usual as Orange County Commissioners met Monday afternoon. First on the agenda was to file into the minutes a direct deposit from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts in the amount of $323,520. These funds represent the one half cent sales and use Thibodeaux allocation for the month of July. The money was credited to the general operating fund for the county. Approved by commissioners was to pay the bills presented to them. They were $91,568 to the Orange County Appraisal District from the general fund to pay for the fourth quarter funding. In addition, $6,177 and a bill $24,995 was paid to Maverick Communications from the general fund for the county portion for the Shelter

of Last Resort. Precinct 4 Commissioner Jody Crump asked county department heads to watch their spending. ‘It’s tight,” he said. Orange County Judge Carl Thibodeaux asked Jeff Kelley, of Orange County Emergency Management, if he had anything such as a burn ban to report. Kelley responded by telling the court, a burn ban was not necessary although the KDBI stats are “creeping up.” Before adjourning, three different departments entered a report on their latest happenings. A representative from MIS department submitted a brief statement regarding their various trainings they had attended in addition to the various projects they were working on or completed. Mark Wimberly of the Maintenance Department also updated commissioners on the various happenings within his department. Finally, Patrick Beebe, of the COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

only allowed at the top of the levee. There are approximately 65 staff and volunteers who work the event to make sure things go smoothly and everyone leaves happy. This year’s event will include food booths, craft booths, adult beverage booth, pit passes to enter the race area, and helicopter rides that may be purchased. For those

beverages and several other food items. In addition, there will be a free musical concert scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the downtown riverfront pavilion by the band, Rock Alley. However, ice chests, pets and bicycles are not allowed at the event. The Tunnel Boat Races event is very important to the City of Orange due to the opportunities it creates for increased hotel occupancy, a quality of life event for residents and visitors, and to showcase the City Boat Ramp where the recent Bassmasters Elite Series fishing tournament was held during March. Event partners include the OrRECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm ange Parks Staff, Orange Fire Department, Acadian Ambuwho wish to purchase a busilance, Orange Boating Club ness VIP Tent Sponsorship for and Orange Chamber of Comemployees and guests, please merce. Security is provided by contact the Orange Chamber the Orange Police Departof Commerce at 409-883ment, Orange County Sher3536. iff’s Office and the US Coast There will be lots of great Guard, according to Trahan. food items and drinks along For additional information with the free admission to the please contact the City CVB event. Food booths include office at 409.883.1011 or visit shrimp on a stick, link sandthe website at www.orangewiches, ice cream cones, adult texas.org.

Roasters toast Ross Smith

RECORD PHOTO: Larry Trimm “I want to tell you what a great father I have,” Trey Smith said. Above: Trey Smith greets his father Ross Smith during the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Celebrity Roast held on Thursday. SEE STORY PAGE 3A

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