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West Orange Cove Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees members, Superintendent Rickie Harris and more join together in a Bond Groundbreaking ceremony, on Thursday, as one of the more visible projects begins.

Making way for improvements Bond Groundbreaking ceremony start of several projects for WOCCISD

By Dawn Burleigh The Orange Leader

Described as several as a historic event, a groundbreaking at Leroy D. Breedlove Field at Dan R. Hooks Stadium at West Orange

Eagle Scout project provides benches for West Park in Pinehurst

By Dawn Burleigh The Orange Leader

Bryce McAllister is joining a small percentage of Boy Scouts with the completion of his Eagle Scout

Stark High School officially launched the bond projects.

Work at the site will include installing football field turf. The project is expected to be completed in time for graduation ceremonies in May 2019.

“This is the groundbreaking for the entire project,� Superintendent Rickie Harris said on Thursday afternoon.

Despite the drizzling rain, spirits were high as people awaited the start of the ceremony.

Since the $25.75 million bond was approved Nov. 6, 2018, all of the bond projects have been scheduled into a multi-phase timeline that provides as little disruption to students/ classrooms as possible.

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project at West Park in Pinehurst.

Since the inception of the Eagle Scout award in 1912, 2.01 percent of eligible Scouts have earned Scouting’s highest

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To become an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must meet several requirements; such as earn 21 Merit Badges, 10 more

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Mike McAllister, left, Bryce McAllister, and Maureen McAllister stand, on Friday, by the benches Bryce worked on as part of his Eagle Scout Award. The benches are at West Park in Pinehurst.

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“This is a small part of the Bond Project,� President of the WOCCISD Board of Trustees Ruth Hancock said. “It is a more visible one, but pales in

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Part of the process is competing an Eagle Scout Service project.

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Orange County Elections Administration Director Tina Barrow shows off the new County shows off new Express Vote voting machines on Thursday as residents attend a demonstration on how the machines operate.

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Orange County Port Director and CEO Gene Bouillion visits with Ron Huebel during a retirement reception held in Bouillion honor on Thursday at the Orange Train Depot Museum. He is looking forward to spending time freshwater fishing as soon as the weather permits.

Orange County Elections Administration showed off their new Express Vote voting machines to the public, on Thursday, at the Orange Public Library.

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Garden Checklist for March

By Sheri Bethard Texas Certified Master Gardener Orange County Master Gardeners Assn.

• Often, tomato and pepper plants started outdoors from seed will grow so quickly they will catch up with commercial plants in size within a few weeks.

For many gardeners, this is the only way to obtain rare or heirloom varieties.

Don’t be in a hurry to set out young pepper plants.

Wait until the temperatures seem to be settled. Be sure to harden off any seedlings you had started. I would wait until mid-month or later before planting in the ground giving the soil time to warm up • Pruning of evergreens and summer flowering

trees and shrubs should be completed in early March.

Prune spring flowering trees and shrubs, azaleas, redbuds, dogwoods, as soon as they finish blooming. If more than a month after blooming, wait until next year as the plant is already setting its blooms for next season.

• Start hanging baskets of petunias, ferns and others for another dimension in landscape color.

One attractive begonia plant can yield a number of others through careful rooting of stem cuttings.

Try placing your cuttings in a plastic cup with holes in the bottom filled with moist vermiculite. Keep it moist and in 4-6 weeks you will have a rooted cuttings.

• Plant dahlia tubers in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Select and order caladium tubers as well as coleus plants for late April and early May planting. Do not plant caladiums until soil temperature reaches 70°F. • As camellia and azalea plants finish blooming, fertilize them with three pounds of azalea-camellia fertilizer per 100 square feet of bed area. Check mulch on azalea and

The truth about honey Real pure honey is produced by honey bees, similar to those you see in the garden. Those bees in the U.S. are actually European honeybees with origins in Italy, Germany, France.

Asia and Africa also have honeybees although they are different due to evolution changes that suit them to the environment they are in.

I know you have heard of the “killer” bees, well these are just some bees that originated in Africa and were brought to South America when some scientist were trying to get the bees in Brazil to produce more honey.

Well they were successful, the bees do produce more honey. The down side is that they are also very aggressive, however beekeepers have learned how to deal with them.

Now South America exports a lot of honey to the U.S. Asia also exports a lot of honey to the U.S. most of it from India and

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Actually about 350,000,000 pounds per year is exported to the U.S. That’s correct 350 million pounds.

That’s about 80-percent of all the honey consumed in the U.S. You ask how do I know if the Honey I bought is really “Local”? The best way is to buy from a local beekeeper that you know.

The only scientific ways to determine origin is to test the pollen and to microscopically identify that pollen and where the plant

lives or to use NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) testing. Only a few people can do pollen identification and Texas A&M has one of these specialist.

Food Safety News had him test honey samples and reports that 80-percent of all honey sold in the U.S. is improperly labeled for its origin. 75-percent had the pollen filtered out of the honey making origin almost impossible to determine.

When you consider that the U.S. beekeepers produce less than 20-percent (less than 100,000,000 pounds of the 450,000,000 pounds consumed) of all honey consumed.

Most of those beekeepers/producers are small less than 25 hive hobby keepers who can’t by law sell their honey in the large market stores. You would reason almost all honey sold commercially is mislabeled.

That is right if you are buying honey at a national or regional (grocery store)

camellia beds and add where needed.

• Fertilize roses every 4 to 6 weeks from now until September.

• Beware of closeout sales on bare-root trees and shrubs. The chance of survival is rather low on bareroot plants this late in the season. Your best bet at this time of year is to purchase container-grown or balledand-burlapped plants for landscape use.

• Divide fall-blooming perennials and ornamental grasses to allow them time to be well established by fall.

• Cut back dead foliage on any ornamental grasses only if you see new grow coming out.

• Plant annuals mid to late in the month for color when your perennial and

market the honey you buy as “Local” or “Texas” honey most likely came from outside the U.S. If you are using honey due to its medicinal or allergic benefit you are most likely getting neither.

Now you ask “how can this be”? Well, the Honey importers are the only people making money on honey and the market is largely unregulated so they can get away with almost anything.

If you want REAL LOCAL or TEXAS Honey the answer is to buy your honey from someone you know.

How do I find a beekeeper? Best source in Texas is the Texas Beekeepers Association, Real Texas Honey or a local beekeepers club. Orange County has a good number of amateur beekeepers so if you look around you can find one.

We have a local beekeepers group that meets at LaCantina the first Tuesday of each month 6 p.m. Stop by and visit, all are welcome.

natives stop blooming. Place plants about 4 inches apart for good bloom coverage • Make any garden changes now before everything starts actively growing.

• Add mulch to your beds now to help preserve moisture for the summer months.

• Mow your lawns now with your blade about an inch lower but do not scalp your lawn. This helps remove and winter-damaged leaves and clears the way for new growth.

• Apply compost to your lawn this month. Compost can be purchased pelletized and easily spread on your lawn. Wait until April to fertilize.

• Monitor your fruit trees for insect pests and disease

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Members of the Orange County Master Gardeners planted 14 hearty rose bushes in the park adjacent the Orange Train Depot Museum, on Wednesday, as a generous donation to the Friends of the Orange Depot.

ON Monday, Clyde Davis, a rosarian from the county, gave the Gardeners instructions on trimming and digging up the roses located in Cormier Park in Orangefield.

According to member Sandra Hoke, also a volunteer for the FOOD organization, these roses were chosen from a large group of rose bushes that were planted six years ago as a rose trial experiment with Texas A & M AgriLife. She said they chose the ones which had adapted to the Orange climate the best for the Depot park, growing with only rain occurring naturally, with no aid from a sprinkler system.

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park because of the attractive roses.

“We love to collaborate with other groups in Orange,” she said.

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Fourteen rose bushes found a new home at the Orange Train Depot Museum on Wednesday as Orange County Master gardeners planted the roses as a gift to the Depot.

president, Sandy Rawls, Kay Donnelly, Caroline Van Pelt, Gwen Ochoa, Shelly Borel, Catherine Powers, Linda Womack, Dolly Gauthier, as well as Hoke. The group plans to care for the newly transplanted roses through their break-in period. Frey’s Nursery also assisted with planting assistance.

Carrie Woliver, president of Friends of the Orange Depot, said that the organization is truly thankful to the Master Gardeners

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Don’t forget to attend our free seminar on Selecting the Right Plant on March 16, 9-11 a.m. at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield then the following Saturday, March 23 come see us at our annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair at the same place from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. for all kinds of plants from common to unique along with vendors with their products. See https://txmg.org/orange/ for more information or call 409-882-7010.

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• Move houseplants outside toward the end of the month and remove dead leaves and fertilize. Repot if necessary.

• Clean bird and butterfly feeders, along with birdbaths and fountains.

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March 1 Jefferson Energy Companies Day To The Leader

Friday, March 1, 2019 is Jefferson Energy Companies Day in the City of Vidor. At the Vidor City Council meeting on Thursday, February 28th, Mayor Kimberly Stiebig read the proclamation recognizing Jefferson Energy Companies contribution to the Vidor community.

Jefferson Energy Companies’ terminal, located on the Orange County side of the Port of Beaumont, has been a major provider of jobs and tax revenue, resulting in a stronger Vidor. Mark Viator of Jefferson Energy Companies was on hand to accept the proclamation.

Photo courtesy of the city of Vidor

Vidor City Council, from left to right, are: Council member Jane Hill, Mark Viator, Mayor Kimberly Stiebig, Mayor Pro-tem Angela Jordan, Council member Bob Turner, and Council member Misty Songe Garrett Orange County Precinct #4 Constable Lane Mooney, Orange County Precinct #3 Commissioner John Gothia, Orange County Emergency Services District #1 Chief Robert Smith, Vidor Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo, City of Pinehurst City Administrator Robbie Hood, Jefferson Energy Companies Mark Viator, City of Vidor Mayor Kimberly Stiebig, Vidor Chamber of Commerce President and Orange County Drainage District Board member Hal LaPray, Orange County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Jessica Hill, Orange County Precinct #4 Commissioner Robert Viator, and City of Orange Council member Brad Childs.

Lutcher Theater receives National Endowment for the Arts grant To The Leader

Lutcher Theater has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the presentation of FRANKENSTEIN: The Modern Prometheus to enhance the teaching and learning process of high school students by expanding their knowledge of fine arts with a live theater experience. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support the excellence and diversity of arts programs across the country, including organizations like

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It’s a great day to be a Mustang.�

Coach Cornel Thompson said he was there when the field stadium was first constructed. “This is a historic day here,� Thompson began. “Why can’t our kids have what other kids have? This will help bring more students, more athletes.�

He then laughed as he said he was looking for some more defensive linemen and tight ends.

Mrs. Breedlove was also present during the event.

the Lutcher Theater, that makes the arts accessible to people in Orange and further enhance the vitality of their community,� said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. “As I looked around the auditorium today and observed a room full of high school students totally engaged in this performance, I thought to myself, “This is why we do what we do!� said Managing Director, Lynae Sanford. “It is such a privilege to offer students the opportunity to experience the power of the performing arts and our hope is that they would seek out and enjoy live theater

“I thank everybody for making this happen,�

Breedlove said.

The field was named Leroy D. Breedlove Field on Sept. 23, 2016.

Breedlove was a retired WOCCISD athletic coach and physical education instructor who worked at multiple district campuses from 1964-1998. During his tenure, he served at M.B. North High School, M.B. North Middle School, Stark High School, and at West Orange – Stark Intermediate, Middle, and High School campuses. His assignments included football, basketball, and track, as well as mathematics in his early years as an educator.

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Dayton ISD seniors raised $12,000 to attend the performance as their senior trip by selling popcorn in November. “The goal of the fundraiser was to pay for the tickets, charter bus, and box lunches, but the students did so well they were able to purchase footlong Subway sandwiches for each student!� Dayton High School English IV teacher, Dr. Ronnie Wright said, “We are a Title 1 campus and most students have never been to a performance at a theater before today.�

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Other projects to be completed during Round One include: • Security – $800,000 • Middle School roof replacement – $350,000 • Fencing around Career Center – $60,000 • High School signage – $15,000 • High School chill water piping insulation – $33,000 • Stadium seating – $50,000 • Visitor parking drive – $65,000 • Competition gym flooring & lighting – $200,000 The second part of Round One is expected to start in

novel in class before attending the show.

D ay t o n s e n i o r s, Brayant Gonzalez and Hannah Waller, agreed the idea of this event being their final senior trip was encouraging, and everyone wanted to participate in selling popcorn.

Gonzalez said, “This is my first time to attend a show at a theater. I am looking forward to going back into the classroom to compare the novel and play. The character, Victor Frankenstein portrayed more like a victim in the show.�

June 2019 and includes: • Update classroom furniture – $1,300,000 • Technology – $1,900,000 • High School building “Aâ€? roof replacement – $480,000 • Early College High School – $75,000 • Genre library – $50,000 • Math & computer lab updates – $175,000 • Baseball & softball facilities and football turf – $3,300,000 • North Early Learning Center parking lot – $100,000 • Bleacher replacements – $150,000 • HVAC controls – $650,000

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She added, “Suppose, like in a School Board election where you are allowed to pick two or three candidates, you only pick one, here you are told that you under voted and can go back to change it.�

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For Bryce, it was building two park benches and two trash receptacle covers.

He, with his parents Mike and Maureen McAllister, delivered the handcrafted items to West Park in Pinehurst on Friday afternoon.

Pinehurst Public Works employees were on hand to help install the benches. “I took my time with the project,� Bryce, 17, said. “The project had to help publically, and the park did not have much at the time when I started the project.�

Bryce, along with his father, Mike, his grandfather and Boy Scout Troop 1, worked on the benches and trash receptacle covers together. “First thing, I learned how to make benches,�

Bryce said. “I also learned how to be a better leader and to take good advice when you hear it.�

It was a proud moment for the young man as he saw the benches become part of the park. “I still have some paperwork to do before I am an Eagle Scout,� Bryce said.

Maureen McAllister, mother, has seen him grow as he went from Cub Scout to Boy Scout and now, unofficially, an Eagle Scout. “It’s very exciting and rewarding to see this day,�

Maureen said. “Of course, it is the ultimate goal when one starts scouts, but a very small percentage get this far.�

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The project must benefit an organization other than the Boy Scouts of America.

A project proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your unit leader and unit committee, and the council or district before you start. “We allowed him to do this on his own,� Maureen said about the project. “He would schedule work days for the Troop and invite them to the house to work on it. An eagle Scout project is not a one person project.�

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Alford stated that the ballots are counted at on election night much the same way as the old voting system.

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ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BEAT From staff reports

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Feb. 19 – Feb. 24, 2019:

Tuesday, Feb. 19 • Three incidents of burglary at the 7800 block of State Hwy. 87 in Orange.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

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Pachar Arthur “Sonny� Pachar, 80, lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Gary McCormick, of First Christian Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Born in Orange, Texas, on August 20, 1938, he was the son of Angus Pachar and Mamie (Roberts) Pachar. He was a member of First Christian Church in Orange. Sonny honorably served his country in the Army Reserves and went on to work his way up from a Mechanic to a Supervisor for DuPont Sabine River Works for whom he worked for 49 years. Sonny was self-taught and could fix anything from a car to a house. He had a great sense of humor, loved to tease his friends, and was always willing to help anyone who needed him. Sonny loved his family dearly and will be missed by anyone who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Max Pachar, Ruth Peveto, and Marilou Gunn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Nancy Pachar; children, Kelly Pachar, of Houston and Gayle Paulson and husband Nels, of Hebron, KY; one granddaughter, Peyton Paulson; and his sister, Carol Granger, of Orange.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Gunn, Al Granger, Dean Granger, Max Pachar, Jr., Randy Pachar, Brinson Pachar, Bill Peveto, and Yanke Peveto.

Guy Snelgrove Guy Snelgrove, 67, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange officiated by Chaplain Kevin Trinkle. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Wichita County, Texas, he was the son of Walter Elvin Snelgrove and Betty M. Harris Snelgrove. He worked as a probation officer for Orange County for 25 years. Guy was a total gentleman and his wife, Patsy, was his whole world.

They were inseparable. He enjoyed country or rock music, eating out, and collection many things such as owls, eagles, gorillas, cars, and knives. He loved animals, especially his three cats and loved spending time with his family. Guy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Betty Snelgrove; and his aunt, Edna Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Snelgrove; Patsy’s children, Jody Ely, Patsy Ann Winters, and Danny Winters, all of Vidor; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Mark Snelgrove.

Serving as pallbearers will be Robin Roy, John Roy, Trent Fontnow, John May, Danny Winters and Jake May.

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DEATHS Jack Cornell, 87, of Orange, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Claybar Funeral Home Orange.

Mary Trussell Guillory, 64, of Orange, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Claybar Funeral Home Orange.

Justin Richoux, 24, of Orange, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, Claybar Funeral Home Orange.

• Criminal mischief at the 18000 block of State Hwy. 62 in Orange. • Stolen vehicle at the 18000 block of State Hwy. 62 in Orange.

Thursday, Feb, 21 • Accidental shooting at the 5200 block of Caribou Drive in Orange. • Criminal mischief at the 18400 block of State Hwy. 62 in Orange. • Disturbance on West Circle Drive in Vidor. • Threats at the 9900 block of Farm to Market Road in Orange. • Burglary at the 10400 block of Hwy. 12 in Orange. • Disturbance at the 4000 block of Carlene Street in Orange. • Threats at the 4800 block of farm to Market Road 105 in Orange. • Burglary at the 9800

block of Turtle Road in Orange. • Pursuit on Interstate 10. Deputies assisted Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit on Interstate 10 eastbound.

Friday, Feb. 22 • Disturbance at an undisclosed location on Farm to Market Road 3247 in Orange.

Saturday, Feb. 23 • Disturbance at the 200 block of Decker Road in Vidor. • Theft at the 11000 block of Farm to Market Road 1442 in Orange.

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From staff reports

The City of Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2019:

Friday, Feb. 22 • Traffic collision at the 2400 block of 16th Street • Public intoxication near 5th and Division • Burglary at the 100 block of Amarylis Street • Public intoxication at the 500 block of Morrell Blvd. • Traffic collision near Bridal Wreath and Zinnia • Traffic collision at the 2200 block of State Hwy. 62

Saturday, Feb. 23 • Controlled substance at the 100 block of Campus Street • Public intoxication at the 1700 block of 16th Street • Controlled substance at the 3100 block of 16th Street • Traffic collision near Front and 8 th Street • Controlled substance at the 3700 block of 16th Street

Sunday, Feb. 24 • Lost property at the 1200 block of 11th Street • Public intoxication at the 2800 block of Sunset Drive • Traffic collision on state Hwy. 62 at a Shell Station • Runaway at the 3300 block of Lincoln Drive • Controlled substance near Interstate 10 and State Hwy. 62

Monday, Feb. 25 • Theft at the 800 block of 16th Street • Found property at the 300 block of Border Street

• Traffic collision at the 200 block of Border Street • Runaway at the 1000 block of State Hwy. 87 • Driving under the influence – drugs near 10th Street and Hart • Traffic collision at the 1400 block of 16th Street • Traffic collision at the 4000 block of Interstate 10 • Stolen vehicle at the 1100 block of West Orange Ave. • Traffic collision at the 2739 block of Farm to Market Road 1006 • Traffic collision at the Interstate 10 and MLK • Traffic collision at the 3700 block of 16th Street • Traffic collision at the 3300 block of 16th Street

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Wednesday, Feb. 27 • Damaged property at the 1 block of Bruce Lane • Traffic collision at the 2200 block of State Hwy. 62 • Identity theft at the 200 block of 8th Street • Assault at the 1800 block of Dupont Drive • Theft at the 1100 block of Green Ave. • Controlled substance near 37th Street and Lilac • Disorderly conduct at the 1600 block of Green Ave. • Driving under the influence – alcohol at the 1700 block of 16th Street Thursday, Feb. 28 • Traffic collision at the 3100 block of 16th Street • Traffic collision near West Front and Plaza • Stolen vehicle at the 200 block of 8th Street

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You say I am Yours This has been a roller coaster week of highs and lows, in so many ways.

Many in our community where shaken by the death of a young talented man, Josh Scales and many in our country are wrestling with the allegations and testimony of our President, our church has been in the news over our policies and church law.

All I will say about that is this, God is still God and we will seek to love as Jesus loves. That was what I was called to do and I will never ever stop doing that.

Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten Season leading up to Easter.

In the church we come to worship at 6 p.m. in the chapel and during the service ashes are placed on the foreheads of believers in the shape of a cross as a symbol of our repentance and Jesus sacrifice for our sins. I am looking forward to the service because I too, just like you, need to feel the love of Christ and repent of sins for I am just as human as you are.

This year I have been introduced to a very talented young Christian singer by the name of Lauren Daigle. I have found the lyrics of her songs to be very uplifting during these past days and I would like to share one with you. If you have a chance to listen to it I would encourage you to do so.

John Warren

You Say I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I’m not enough.

Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up Am I more than just the sum of every high and low?

Remind me once again just who I am because I need to know

YOU say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing YOU say I am strong when I think I am weak YOU say I am held when I am falling short And when I don’t belong, Oh YOU say I am YOURS

And I believe I believe Oh I believe what you say of me, I believe

The only thing that matters now is everything YOU think of me In YOU I find my worth, in YOUI find my identity,

YOU say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing YOU say I am strong when I think I am weak And YOU say I am held when I am falling short When I don’t belong oh, you say that I am Yours And I believe, I believe, what you say of me Oh I believe Taking all I have and now I’m laying it at Your feet YOU have every failure God, and You’ll have every victory.

YOU say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing, YOU say I am strong when I think I am weak You say I am held when I am falling short When I don’t belong oh, YOU say I am YOURS And I believe oh, I believe What you say to me I believe You invited to lay your burdens at Jesus feet Wednesday night and you too will sing this song with me. I can’t wait!

John Warren is Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church, 502 North 6th Street in Orange.

Celebrating 32 years of marriage and counting This month I will be married for 32 years to my dear husband, David.

David and I pray together each morning, and this morning David thanked God for the 32 years and prayed for further years of marriage.

After he had finished praying, I laughed and ask David why he didn’t pray for another 32 years.

It was his turn to laugh and said, “How old would we be?”

I fell in love with David 38 years ago because of his positive attitude, his infectious laugh, his pretty blue eyes, and he always wore a huge smile.

Did you notice I mentioned his inner attributes first? Not that my husband is not handsome, because he is. But I fell in love with his soul, his heart, and his qualities.

I dated him for six years, so I knew he was not perfect before we walked down the aisle. He had, and has, a very stable family life. Close ties to siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc.

He is very faithful to those he loves.

He always said the “D” word was not allowed in our house. (Divorced for those of you who didn’t pick-up on that.) To this day, that word, or any semblance, is not allowed to be spoken.

You might think this is a petty thing, but it shows the commitment we have made to each other.

No matter what he does (LOL!), I still forgive him and the same

Karen Y. Stevens

forgiveness I receive from him.

I know God gave me David to show me an example of unconditional love.

Don’t get me wrong, all love is conditional other than God’s love. And even God’s love; He will turn His back on us, if we do not repent, and try to have a relationship with Him. The Bible states in Proverbs 29:1 that if we delay, our hearts can grow harder and more resistant toward God, until we no longer hear His voice calling us.

The Bible warns, “A man (or woman) who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed — without remedy”.

But God does show us Grace if we turn from our sins.

Just like God had Hosea (vs 1), take Gomer as his wife, to show the Israelites God’s unconditional love on a human level, that they, and we could understand.

Unlike human love, it takes years of rebellion and doing things on purpose that you know will not be pleasing

to God, that will harden His heart against us. And not that God loves us like human love, but if we keep going in a bad direction, we will get to a point that we can’t, or won’t turn from that sin, and ask God to forgive us.

It’s “us” that does it to ourselves, not God! The Bible says in 1 John 3:6-7 “No one who abides in Him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen Him or known Him. Little children, let no one deceive you.

Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as He is righteous.”

So, even though I have gotten upset with my husband, I’m quick to say I’m sorry, as well as being quick to say I’m sorry to God so I can be forgiven.

Ephesians 4:26-27 states: “In your anger do not sin: Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”

Which means it’s ok to be angry but get over your anger quickly. This holding on to “anger practice” is what puts us in that unforgiving mode.

I’m praying for another 32 years with my husband, (even though he might not. LOL!), and I know the only way I will be successful, is if I let anger go, and continue to strive for a good relationship with my husband, and God.

Demetrius Moffett

But I’m bringing to the fore front the real question, what is the real crime?

In the arena of prostitution, you have those who are consenting to a proposal by another or agreed to an action or service which includes payment. What is it about payment that makes the consenting act illegal?

I submit to your thought process that the real crime is in self-worth.

How much is integrity worth?

How much is my self-worth truly worth? What is the net worth of my self-worth?

These persons who are offering sex services for payment have placed a monetary value on the self-esteem, self-worth, self-value.

Church calendar Lenten Fish Fry St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling fish dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the Church) located at 4300 Meeks Drive from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the following Lenten Fridays: March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5 and April 12. Dinner includes two pieces of fish, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8.

Mt. Zion Fellowship of Churches Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, located at 350 N. 37th Street in Orange, Pastor L. R. Charlot and the Starlight Church Family will host the Mt. Zion Fellowship of Churches on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 3 p.m. The message will be delivered by Co-pastor J. Vallian of GodWay Ministries of Beaumont, Tx. Pastor I. Vallain, GodWay Ministries, is President of the Fellowship, Pastor Charlot is the vice-president. The public is cordially invited to attend and fellowship with us in this great service.

Spring Revival The Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its Spring Revival, on March 12 through March 14. Time 7:00 p.m. nightly. The Guest Speaker for the Spring Revival will be Pastor J. L. Williams, pastor of St. Peter’s Baptist Church of Beaumont, Texas. The Public is invited to attend.

Sunday Power Hour Do you work Sundays mornings and are unable to attend church? Would you like to sleep in late and still honor God in worship? Would you love to attend a service rich in Worship and Word. We offer “Sunday Power Hour” from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Orange Church of God has a worship service especially tailored for those who serve on the 6 a.m.-2 p.m., 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. shifts along with “Anyone” who would love to attend.

No need to go home and change. This service is geared to embrace everyone to come as they are.

Work attire is welcomed and encouraged.

Power Hour is a worship service that’s not about what you wear, it’s about “The Worship & The Word” Sunday Power Hour starts Sunday at 3 p.m. at Orange Church of God, 1911 N. 16th Street in Orange.

Anger Management Classes Wells of Agape is holding Anger Management Classes start from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at Life Church Orange located at 18389 Hwy. 62 in Orange (near State Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 105 intersection) Requirement to receive a Certificate of Completion is $30 per person, cash only and covers all three nights. Must be paid prior to first class.

One must attend all three Tuesday classes to receive the certificate. To register or more information, visit www.wellsofagape.org and select Services Tab or call or text Donna Wells at 4099-221-5425. Or text your name and the class you wish to pre-register for at the same number. If no answer, leave a message or text.

Mt. Calvary Mission Department Work Shop The Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will be having their Mission Department Workshop, on Saturday, March 30 at 9 a.m. Registration will be $10.00 and it will begin at 8:30 a.m. Our theme is “Spring Cleaning For The Heart” Psalm 51:1012. The Speakers for the Workshop will be Lady N’ Tundra Jasper, Morning Star Baptist Church Vinton, La. Minister Vernike Williams-Pitre, of Kingdom Assignment Ministries, Orange, Texas, and Sister Carol Dennis, of Morning Star Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas.

Winners’ Satellite Fellowship Karen Y. Stevens is founder of Orange County Christian Writers Guild

What’s the real crime?

In lue of the allege allegations of against Mr. Robert Kraft who was linked to two alleged visits to the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Florida, last month. It sparked a very interesting observation and conversation.

Now my understanding of the definition of the word consent is: compliance in or approval of what is done or proposed by another, agreement as to action or opinion.

Thus, if two consenting adults enter into relations of passion, sex it’s okay.

No law has been broken because they both consented. Sometimes called “the oldest profession,” prostitution is known by many names, from streetwalkers and brothels, to sophisticated call-girl or escort services.

However, whatever name it goes by, prostitution is illegal in almost all fifty-states.

Prostitution is the business or practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment. Prostitution is sometimes described as sexual services, commercial sex or, colloquially, hooking.

Now let me be perfectly clear. I’m not advocating that prostitution is okay.

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The persons who are paying for these services are placing and or agreeing to the value of the person that these services are being provided.

This is the true crime and the perpetrators are those who failed to build self-worth and/or those who helped to devalue self-worth. As parents and guardians, we are responsible and accountable to build and instill values into our children’s lives. Help them to value others as well.

It’s very easy to sit and negotiate a price payment for services. What ever happen to putting in the work?

Looking for not just benefits but a retirement package.

We’ve become callus to the profession of prostitution until it comes knocking on our door.

Let’s address the real crime of devalued self-worth and maybe, just maybe prostitution will no longer be the “oldest profession.”

Winners Chapel International Lake Charles, located at Comfort Suites 1016 North MLK Hwy. in Lake Charles, invites you to join us at our Winners’ Satellite Fellowship every Saturday from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. This is an interactive Bible Study where you fellowship and grow in the knowledge and power of our Lord Jesus Christ. Everyone is welcome. Come out and be blessed.

Sunday School Explosion The Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting a Sunday School Explosion on Sunday March 31. Time 9:30 a.m. The Public is invited to attend.

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Candidate forum in the planning stages

By Dawn Burleigh The Orange Leader

Citizens for an Improved Orange are speaking with Lamar State College Orange concerning a Candidate Forum.

With the event in the planning stages, a date and time are not confirmed at this time. It is expected to be held in March so residents may hear from the office seekers.

Citizens for an Improved Orange have reached out to the candidates for participation in a forum.

The group is expecting Orange City Council candidates for Single Member District 4 Mary McKenna, Alan E. Mesecher and Annette Pernell as well as At Large Member 5 David C. Bailey, Caroline Mazzola Hennigan, Bill Mello and Charles Ray Thomas to participate.

Annette Pernell is the incumbent for Single Member District 4 and Bill Mello is the incumbent for At Large Member 5.

Charles Ray Thomas ran for mayor against Larry Spears Jr in the last election.

Mary McKenna has previously served as Single Member District 4.

At this time, a forum or debate for the West Orange Cove Consolidated School District Board of Trustees candidates has not been scheduled.

Linda Platt-Bryant, Demetrius H u n t e r, Gina Simar, Kianna Edwards-Brooks and Russell Holt are running for WOCCISD Board of Trustees.

Early voting is April 22 – April 30, 2019.

Election Day is Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Royalty Visits St. Mary School

St. Mary Catholic School was honored to welcome Orange’s Mardi Gras Royalty. Students and staff were astonished by the elaborate and stunning costumes of the King and Queen, Sonny & Cher, Lady Gaga and Abracadabra. The certainly students appreciated the Mardi Gras beads and goodies given to them from the visitors. Also pictured are St. Mary’s youngest students with the beautiful guests.

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Publisher: Bobby Tingle bobby.tingle@orangeleader.com

Editor: Dawn Burleigh — dawn.burleigh@orangeleader.com 1008 Green Ave., Orange, Texas (409) 883-3571

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The importance of an education My bride is engaged every school day with a group of students at the Montessori School of Nederland.

Working with two and three year olds is a challenge.

The school has created an environment, which allows students to grasp the building blocks of learning. As they develop basic academic skills they are equipped to advance at each level of their development.

To be sure, she is working with these students at a basic level. Counting to ten, learning letters, up versus down and how to wash a plate when you finish BOBBY TINGLE eating.

Opinion If her stories are accurate then one of student’s favorite parts of the day is playground time.

One day it was too wet and muddy to play on the playground. (Apparently it rains as much in Nederland as it does in Orange). So ‘Miss Gayle’ suggested they run around the perimeter of the playground. They loved it.

By the time students reach kindergarten, they can read, have basic math skills and can fold a napkin.

The discipline and order of the school allows them to flourish, at their own pace.

The State of Texas and area school districts understand the importance of education.

As proof, I would offer the column in today’s edition of The Orange Leader submitted by Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris.

Harris provides an overview of a Higher Education Plan, 60x30TX. He goes on to detail the many ways in which his school district is engaged in providing the environment for students to advance their academic levels and skill sets.

These are the building blocks for productive employment and running a business.

Harris and his team have a daunting task.

Taking a child from kindergarten through their senior year in high school and ultimately see them off with a diploma is a challenge. For most students those years of development present developmental challenges.

From what I read in his column, it appears Harris and his team has provided an environment where students are provided the opportunity.

I am convinced other area school districts do as well.

The State of Texas and individual school districts have provided academic opportunities to countless students for many years. The tradition will surely continue.

Note, in Harris’ column, the stated purpose of meeting ‘standing and emerging needs as well as enriching our communities.’

That means we now need a skilled and academically equipped workforce. We will need the same in the future. Our community is enriched when we achieve this goal.

These are important goals. In this case, what is good for the community is also good for the student.

Upon graduation, a student equipped with the skills and aptitude to flourish in their chosen field of endeavor will be happier and more content.

Hats off to Harris, his team, and the other area school districts toiling away each day to achieve their goals.

Bobby Tingle is publisher of The Orange Leader. You can reach him at bobby.tingle@orangeleader.com.

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Act now, supplies are limited We had infomercials that drove us nuts. Or that one commercial that we needed to send $29.99 plus shipping and handling to address on the screen.

Whatever product it was, fishing lures that were guaranteed to catch fish. A hearing device that means we could listen in on conversations miles away, or just some new gadget we didn’t need was always the item.

And of course, who can forget the ever popular singers and songwriters compilations from your childhood or before.

And they were always headlined by a celebrity.

Chuck Norris selling a gym that you might use once; Ed McMahon offering you millions just for spending millions on magazines,

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The golden age of useless stuff being sold.

And it didn’t matter what time of day it was, how many times the commercial ran, or even what was being sold, you had to act now because supplies are limited.

I used to wonder if they only made one or two, or if the cantaloupe cozies were really that popular.

But before I could answer that question, technology

propelled us into the digital age where you can skip commercials altogether.

For a while I thought humanity had grown.

Then, I checked my email.

Now I am inundated with products based on items I bought online.

Coupons for websites from retailers I shopped in with Good Friday sales, President’s Day Sales, Memorial Day Sales, Black Friday, and even Groundhog’s Day sales.

And they have become slick. Some of the emails look like legitimate emails.

Sometimes they even start the email with the words RE, so you think for a moment that it is a back and forth you have going. I have opened plenty of those only to see about a dozen links to click and things to sell me.

The political ones are fun too.

And no matter what, unless you click and donate, your whole family is in danger. And don’t get too attached to the family dog.

I opened one the other day that I thought was from a friend (after all it had a friend’s name), but no, it was a mattress add. At least I hope it was one; I really do not want to picture why he needs the sturdy Dial-a-Comfort mattress.

But, he did at least warn me that I needed to take advantage of this..

Supplies were limited.

Michael Cole is a syndicated columnist that when he is not writing, he is plotting global domination.

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Supporting 60x30TX and our greater community In today’s editorial, I would like to share information regarding the 60x30TX Higher Education Plan. This document, developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, will impact Texas. It provides a plan that defines four broad goals to strategically move our state forward to meet standing and emerging needs, as well as enrich our communities.

60x30TX specifically speaks to building an educated population that holds a certificate or degree, marketable skills, and manageable student debt.

The primary objective advocates that 60 percent of Texans age 25 - 35 receive a certificate or degree by the year 2030. The 60x30TX task is directed to institutions of higher education; however, all Texas residents play a role in supporting this effort. The 25 – 34 year old population of 2030 is attending our K-12 school system(s) today.

At West Orange-Cove CISD, we prepare students to meet this goal through advanced courses in advanced

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placement, dual enrollment, and career and technical programs that yield certification opportunities. Additionally, our Early College High School allows students to earn 60 hours of college credit while attending high school.

Our Early College High School (ECHS) is in partnership with Lamar State College-Orange (LSCO) and allows students to earn an associate’s degree and their high school diploma concurrently. WOCCISD pays all tuition and fees associated with the program. WOCCISD also provides transportation, as well as additional academic support, a laptop and internet access to each ECHS participant. ECHS students

have access to LSCO resources and facilities, as well as all activities available to West Orange-Stark (WOS) High School students. The program is currently in its second year of existence and is the only ECHS in Orange County.

WOS students are also provided the opportunity to take a variety of dual enrollment courses. Some dual credit courses are taught at our High School, and others are taught at LSCO. In the 2019-2020 school year, our students will have the opportunity to take dual enrollment courses through The University of Texas at Austin’s OnRamps program.

Students at WOS who are enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) classes receive instruction which prepares them to take the College Board Advanced Placement test. AP courses include Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, U.S. History, Microeconomics, U.S. Government, and Biology. Upon completion of each AP course, students may take a test allowing them to earn

college credit with a passing grade.

Finally, WOS students are also able to earn certification through Career and Technology Education.

In partnership with LSCO, WOS students have the opportunity to earn certificates such as Emergency Medical Technicians, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Certified Pharmacy Technicians.

Through a partnership with the Orange Academy of Beauty, students can test for a license in Cosmetology. Additional high school offerings provide Adobe and Microsoft Office certification.

West Orange-Cove CISD is dedicated to supporting our students through the 60x30TX initiative. We believe in John Maxwell’s philosophy that “One is too small a number to achieve greatness.”

It is our responsibility to empower and transform lives through excellence every day.

Go Mustangs!

Dr. Rickie R. Harris is the Superintendent at West Orange - Cove CISD.

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Red light cameras could become relics of the past Senate Finance workgroups were announced this week. I am grateful to Senator Jane Nelson for naming me Chair for the Article 6,7, and 8 workgroup. Over the next few weeks we will go through the budgets of agencies such as the Texas Agricultural Commission, Texas Railroad Commission, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Texas Medical Board. This is the time we are able to make suggestions for additional items the agencies have requested to be added to the state’s budget or to remove items.

Here are five things happening at your Capitol this week:

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The Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee, on which I serve, also held its first hearing this week.

We heard updates from the General Land Office and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.

Red Light Cameras 1. IGR and Transportation Committees This week, the Senate Transportation committee held its first hearing. As Chair of the committee, I shared my goals for this session in working towards ensuring the State is efficient and effective in moving people and goods safely. We also heard updates from the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. I look forward to working with the other members on the committee on ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for the State.

House Bill 1631 has been filed and would outlaw all red light cameras in the state if it passes. Red light cameras are set so that if a vehicle entering an intersection after the light has turned red, a photograph is taken and then a $75 ticket is sent to the owner of the vehicle. Critics of these cameras believe it violates the U.S. Constitution and can cause accidents as people abruptly stop to prevent running through an intersection. These types of bills have been passed out of the Senate many times in previous session, but have never made it through the House. With 102 co-authors on this bill, which is more authors than any other piece of legislation has

at this point in session, this wait at the bus stop for school bill could have a good chance when it is still dark.

Those in favor of daylight of finally passing. savings argue that doing away with it would mean it Teacher Salaries This week the Senate Fi- would get darker earlier in nance Committee, on which the evening, causing people I serve, passed Senate Bill to use more power than 3 unanimously out of com- they have in the past. I will mittee. This bill will give all continue to keep you posted classroom teachers in Texas a as these bills go through the $5000 raise above their 2018- legislative process.

Alabama-Coushatta Day 2019 salary. To be classified This week I had the as a classroom teacher you must be provide 4 hours or pleasure of welcoming the more of classroom instruc- Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to tion per day. The committee Austin for their legislative amended the original bill to day at the State Capitol. The ensure that the state would Tribe, which is a Federally cover the teachers healthcare recognized tribe, are desceninsurance costs related to the dants of both the historic raise. This bill will now go to Muscogee and numerous the Senate floor for consider- tribes of the Creek Confederation in the next week. acy. At the suggestion of Sam Houston, in 1853, the Tribe Chiefs held a meeting at the Daylight Savings Whether we should turn home of Samuel Rowe to back our clocks or spring express their interest in setforward has long been an tling on land. In February of item of discussion during 1854, the Texas Legislature legislative sessions. Once passed the “Act for Relief of again, bills have been filed the Alabama Indians.” This this session to do away with act along with a donation of daylight savings and instead land, provides the Tribe with establish a standard time the majority of the acreage on year-round. Proponents of which they reside today in doing away with the time Polk County. I am honored change state that it is an an- to represent the Tribe in the tiquated practice that dates Senate, and look forward to back to World War I. Other continuing to work for and reasons provided for doing with them. away with it are the loss of Robert Nichols is the sleep caused by the lost hour causes physical and emotion- Republican Senator al stress on individuals, and for the 3rd District in school children are forced to the Texas Senate.

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City of Orange Business in 1930 The adage, “the more things change, the more things stay the same”, applies to city business.

In January 1930, Orange civic leaders were trying to attract new business and the City of Orange was dealing with problems.

A “large delegation of Southern Pacific Railroad officials is coming to Orange to inspect Orange and the possibility of locating a roundhouse here.”

Orange was one of the three stops the delegation was making on their trip from New Orleans to Houston.

For several months, there had been discussion about the possibility of the Southern Pacific moving its Beaumont roundhouse and rail yard facilities to Orange.

The railroad had admitted that there was a problem with the crossings in Beaumont. The business district had built up around the terminals in Beaumont.

Sites in Orange were available for terminal purposes. It would be a simple matter for Southern Pacific to acquire one of these sites.

Orange interests were ready to offer cooperation to the move, as it would bring several hundred people into the city and make the terminal one of the largest in East Texas.

There was already a small roundhouse located in a marshy area about four miles north of Orange.

(The relocation of the new terminal in Orange did not happen. The railroad stayed in Beaumont.)

In January 1930, a special session of the Orange City Commission was held to deal with an emergency at the city docks.

B.F. Brown of the Warf and Dock Commission and Wm. Reid, Port Director, submitted a formal request for $6,500 which was needed for repairs to the docks.

Heavy timbers under the new warehouse built for use by Davison-Pick Fertilizers, Inc. had given way under the burden of multiple tons of fertilizer and chemicals.

The timbers on top of the pilings had appeared to be sound but were in fact were

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rotten.

The railroad companies had condemned the tracks that crossed that portion of the docks asserting that it was unsafe for engines and cars to travel over that area.

The request was discussed at length by the city commission as to how the money could be raised since the budget for that year did not allow for an additional $6,500.

The question was raised as to whether the Davison-Pick Fertilizers, Inc. was liable for overloading the dock.

Commissioners Levingston and Blanchard expressed that an emergency existed. Blanchard moved that the commission go on record in favor of cooperating with the Warf and Dock Commission in providing the funds through the best method possible.

The motion was seconded

by Commissioner Levingston. The motion carried with one dissenting vote.

In regular business, Milam Linscomb and O.V. Creamer appeared before the commission and asked for relief from waters that they asserted were coming from the roof of the First National Bank building, the Lucas Building and other buildings in the area.

The matter was referred to the city health and sanitation officers and the city attorney.

L.W. Hustmyre presented a claim for damage to an automobile owned by his company. He alleged the damage was done by a city fire truck that was answering an alarm. The matter was referred to the city attorney for investigation.

Joe Spector, a local contractor, asked for a ruling regarding the matter of house moving within the city limits.

O.L. Baker, city attorney was instructed to draw up a new ordinance regarding house moving over the city streets of Orange.

The commission instructed the city secretary to advertise for bids to furnish 500 cubic yards of shell for city street repairs.

That was the business for January 1930.

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MONT BELVIEU – There was no question that the Orangefield Bobcats showed plenty of “scrap” like they had done all season long and through two playoff games.

However, the Coldspring Trojans were a different kind of “beast” Tuesday night in the Class 3A Region III quarterfinals at Barbers Hill High School.

Trojan guard Jacoby Bishop poured in a whopping 31 points to set the tone early as Coldspring put the Bobcats into an early hole that they never recovered from as the Trojans finished with a 75-58 victory to move on to the Region III Tournament at the end of the week.

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The loss wrapped up a tremendous campaign for the Bobcats (29-9) as Orangefield reached the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history.

It definitely showed as the Bobcat faithful showed up in mass to root the Bobcats on.

Junior post Valentin Catt wrapped up a super season by scoring 15 points while yanking down 15 rebounds and blocking nine shots.

Shooting guard Coy Bryant filtered in 15 points as the three-point marksman had five three-point bombs.

Cade Prejean had 10 points for the Bobcats while Kaiden DuBose had eight points and five boards.

Senior point guard Tyrone Waggoner, who finished as the all-time school leader in assists, had six points and seven boards.

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Orangefield’s Tyrone Waggoner (13) looks to get around Coldspring’s Tay Shaw Rucker during the regional quarterfinal playoff game.

Bishop, however, was the story for the Trojans (35-2).

He led Coldspring on a 22-9 spurt in the first quarter, scoring 10 points, including two triples while teammate Duke Lawniczak had seven points in the big

run. Lawniczak finished with 16 points and a team-high nine rebounds while Bishop also added seven boards.

Catt had four points in the quarter for the Bobcats.

Coldspring extended its lead to 47-28 by halftime,

outscoring the Bobcats 25-19 in the second period.

Bishop scored nine more points in that quarter while Jacory Bishop, who finished with eight points, had two three-pointers in the quarter.

Lady Cats capture Bobcat Relays

By Van Wade Orange Leader

Feb. 28-Mar. 2 LC-M at Huffman Tournament Orangefield, WO-S at WO-S Tournament

Mar. 5 WO-S at Bridge City Silsbee at LC-M Orangefield at Buna

Mar. 8 Bridge City at Hamshire-Fannett Hardin-Jefferson at LC-M Anahuac at Orangefield

Mar. 12 Bridge City at Silsbee Kirbyville at Orangefield WO-S at Hamshire-Fannett

Baseball Feb. 28-Mar. 2 Bridge City at Cameron Yoe Tournament LC-M at LC-M Tournament Orangefield at Kilgore Tournament WO-S at WO-S Tournament

Mar. 5 Hamshire-Fannett at Bridge City Hardin-Jefferson at LC-M WO-S at Orangefield

Mar. 7-9 Bridge City at Jasper Tournament LC-M at LC-M Tournament Orangefield at Silsbee Tournament WO-S at East Chambers Tournament

Mar. 12 Bridge City at Silsbee Liberty at LC-M Kirbyville at Orangefield WO-S at Hamshire-Fannett

ORANGEFIELD – Dominating the distance races, the Orangefield Lady Bobcats rolled to the team title at their own Bobcat Relays Friday while the Nederland Bulldogs snared the boys division.

The Lady Bobcats finished with 130.5 points while Bridge City was second with 107. The Nederland boys rolled up 120 points to snag the boys crown while LC-M was second with 79.5.

The Helm sisters crushed it in the distance races for the Lady Bobcats. Maddison Helm See ‘Cats,’ page B2

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LITTLE CYPRESS— The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Battlin’ Bears fell 3-0 to the Northside Falcons at home in the Don Gibbens Tournament Friday.

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Bridge City’s Whitleigh Moreau clears a hurdle on her way to winning the 300-meter hurdles at the Bobcat Relays.

Bears, Cards busy in tourney action

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The Bobcats got their offense going in the period with Bryant exploding for three three-pointers for nine points while Catt muscled his way to six points.

Carter Hardy was a big reason the Falcons were able to win a low scoring game, keeping the Bears at bay for most of the game. On the other hand, the Bears didn’t help themselves on the offensive side.

LC-M had trouble figuring out ways to get runners home from as close as third

base multiple times. The Bears had bases loaded two times early in the game, but weren’t able to produce any runs from it, leaving nine runners on the bases in the first four innings.

While giving up three runs including a homerun, Max Dileo had a solid outing for the Bears. He

was able to get out of a few bad situations that would have made the game much tougher. His off-speed kept the opposing lineup off balanced in later innings.

The Falcons come out firing, bringing up eight batters in the first inning. Northside See ‘Bears,’ page B2

BEAUMONT, Texas – Lamar University knocked down 17 three-pointers and got 28 points from senior Nick Garth and 20 off the bench from freshman Davion Buster to defeat Houston Baptist, 110-75, Wednesday evening in the Montagne Center. The victory – LU’s sixth straight – locked up a berth in the Southland Conference Championships next month in Katy, Texas.

In addition to locking up a spot in the conference tournament, LU also secured its third consecutive winning season. It marks the first time since the 1996-97 through 1998-99 seasons that Big Red has The Cardinals came out on fire and never cooled off. The Red and White opened the game shooting 51 percent in the opening 20 minutes and bettered that in the second half with a See ‘Playoff,’ page B2

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Three Lady Cats heading to State Power Meet

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Five Orangefield Lady Bobcats netted medals at the Regional Powerlifting Meet Thursday.

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Lady Cards smash HBU

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20-of-30 (.667) performance to finish the night 41-of-71 (.577) from the field. The Cardinals outscored their opponents by 35 points despite the fact that HBU went to the free throw line 14 more times than LU. Even more impressive than their performance from the field was their effort from long range.

The Cardinals converted 17-of-27 (.630) three-point attempts, which ties for the third-best single-game performance in program history. Big Red also hit 11-of-12 (.917) free throws for good measure.

Garth and Buster were joined in double figures by juniors Jordan Hunter, Christian Barrett and Edwin Jeudy. Hunter struck for 18 points while pulling down seven rebounds and dishing out seven assists, while Barrett recorded another double-double (11 points and 13 rebounds).

Jeudy added 10 points on 4-of-5 (.800) shooting.

The Cardinals won the battle on the glass outrebounding HBU, 4428, including 13 offensive rebounds which the Cards converted into a 20-5 advantage in second chance points.

The Huskies also got out to a strong start in the opening half shooting 43 percent and scoring 41 points, but they had no answer for LU which went into the locker room with 58 points at half time. The Huskies cooled off significantly in the final 20 minutes of action shooting 24-of-62 (.387) from the field including nine three-pointers. HBU also turned the ball over 13 times which Big Red cashed in for 19 points.

The Huskies only had two players in double figures, led by Stephen O’Suji’s 20 points.

The Cards led by just four midway through the opening half before rattling off a 19-9 run, sparked by a Garth jumper in the paint, to build a 14-point advantage. The Cardinals pushed that advantage to 17 heading into the locker room following a Garth three just before half.

After HBU trimmed the deficit to 13 early in the second half, the Cardinals went on another run to push the lead back to 21 and the Huskies never threatened after that.

With a spot in Katy secured, the Cardinals can now turn their attention toward improving their seed at the tournament.

LU moves to within a half game of Southeastern Louisiana for the No. 4 seed and a first-round bye in the tournament.

The Lions close the regular season with two of three at home.

The Cardinals will enter Saturday’s contest with a 2.5 games lead over current No. 6 Stephen F. Austin, LU’s next opponent. The Cardinals will host SFA Saturday in the Montagne Center.

The game against the Lumberjacks will tip off at 4:30 p.m. from the Montagne Center.

EDNA — The Orangefield Lady Bobcat Powerlifting Team had a great run at the Girls Regional Powerlifting Meet in Edna Thursday as three girls punched their ticket to the State Powerlifting Meet.

The Lady Bobcats racked up three gold medals and several other top finishes.

HOUSTON, Texas - With 3:35 left in the second quarter, Chastadie Barrs set the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball history when she recorded her 625-career steal breaking the NCAA record. Lamar University came away with a 97-49 victory over Houston Baptist.

Barrs, who broke Natalie White’s 25-year steal record of 624, ended the game with 10 steals. She has 627 steals for her career at Lamar.

“We had to make sure we were ready to play tonight because anyone can beat anyone on any given day,” remarked head coach Robin Harmony. We played good team ball tonight and came away with a great victory.

This record (NCAA Career Steals) will not be broken for a long time. It is so much harder to get steals now. This is a great honor for Chastadie. She is not just a great defender; she rebounds, scores and gets assists. She is a special player.”

With the win, the Cardinals improve to 22-5 on the season and 15-1 in SLC play. The 22 wins tie the most wins for LU under head coach Robin Harmony.

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was first in the 1,600 meters (5:43.97), second in the 3,200 meters (12:13.96) and second in the 400 meters (1:04.08). Katelynn Helm won both the 800 meters (2:20.82) and the 400 meters (1:01.18).

Bridge City’s Whitleigh Moreau dominated the hurdles, claiming both the 100-meter hurdles (17.18) and the 300-meter hurdles (50.16).

WO-S’ Diamond Judge captured the 100 meters (12.73) and the Lady Mustangs also won the 400-meter relay (51.34) and the 800-meter relay (1:50.23) while the Lady Bobcats took the 1,600-meter relay (4:22.90).

On the boys side, LC-M’s Eli Peveto won both the 3,200 meters (9:40.65) and the 800 meters (2:04.90).

WO-S’ Tyrone Wilson captured the 400 meters in 54.42 and the Mustangs won the 1,600-meter relay in 3:39.09. Bridge City’s Jake Potter shined in the 100 meters, winning in 11.15.

Here are the results of the Bobcat Relays held at Orangefield High School Friday:

the floor in the win.

Moe Kinard led the Cards with 31 points on 12-of-23 shooting. Houston native, Miya Crump added 19 points. Barrs and Briana Laidler added 15 points and 11 points to round out the double-figure scorers. Barrs continued to fill the stat sheet as she led LU with 10 steals and nine assists.

The Red and White raced out to a fast start as Crump hit a three-pointer putting LU ahead 7-2. One minute later, the Cards held a 13-2 lead after Barrs recorded her third steal of the contest and went for a layup. Lamar continued to extend its lead as another three by Crump extended the lead to 25-8. After a Laidler layup, Barrs got her fourth steal of the contest and banked in a three at the buzzer putting LU ahead 30-8 after one quarter of play.

In the first quarter, LU held the Huskies scoreless for 4:48 of the quarter.

Barrs continued to record steals in the second quarter as a minute and a half into the quarter, she had her fifth steal of the game. Big Red extended its lead to 25 after Barrs found Kinard for a three-pointer putting LU ahead 35-10. The lead stretched to 41-13, after

Barrs’ sixth steal of the contest and Barrs went for a layup. Less than 30 seconds later, Barrs recorded her seventh steal of the game tying the NCAA Career steals record. At the 3:35 mark of the second quarter, Barrs recorded her eighth steal of the game setting the NCAA career steals record.

The Red and White grew the lead to 53-20 at halftime.

Lamar continued extending its lead over the Huskies early in the third quarter. Three minutes into the third quarter, Barrs picked up her seventh assist of the game when she found Umaja Collins for a layup. Two minutes later, Barrs found Crump for a three putting LU ahead 65-26 with 5:30 to go in the quarter. The Red and White continued to extend its lead as Laidler hit a layup. LU held a 49 point, 80-31, lead after three quarters of play.

Big Red extended its lead to 50 points early in the fourth quarter as a steal by Barrs led to a Kinard fast break layup putting LU ahead 84-33. LU stretched its lead to as many as 54 points after a Laidler layup. Big Red came away with its fifth straight victory as they defeated Houston Baptist, 97-49.

3. Harrelson, OF, 13:10.24 400-meter relay: 1. WO-S 51,34; 2. BC 51.81; 3. LC-M 51.91 800 meters: 1. K. Helm, OF, 2:20.82; 2 Smith, BC, 2:33.35; 3. Dosch, BC, 2:343.48.

100-meter hurdles: 1.

Moreau, BC, 17.18; 2. Carpenter, BC, 17.66; 3. Trahan, Vidor, 17.98.

100 meters: 1. Judge, WOS, 12.73; 2. Hall, Nederland, 12.78; 3. Smith, BC, 12.95.

800-meter relay: 1. WO-S 1:50.23; 2. BC 1:51.46; 3.

LC-M 1:54.74.

400 meters: K. Helm, OF, 1:01.18; 2. M. Helm, OF, 1:04.08; 3. Barnes, WO-S, 1:04.24.

300-meter hurdles: 1. Moreau, BC, 50.16; 2.

Welch, OF, 50.23; 3. Davis, OF, 52.82.

200 meters: 1. Hall, Nederland, 26.68; 2. Brown, WO-S, 27.61; 3. Ranolls, BC, 27.68.

1,600 meters: 1. M. Helm, OF, 5:43.97; 2. Broussard, Nederland, 5:53.57; 3. Harrelson, OF, 5:54.77.

1,600-meter relay: OF 4:22.90; 2. WO-S 4:22.91; 3.

BC 4:28.79.

Team scores: 1. Orangefield 130.5; 2. Bridge City 107; 3.

WO-S 83; 4. Nederland 29; 5. LC-M 24; 6. Kelly 16; 7.

Buna 12; 8. Renaissance 10; 9. Vidor 7.5.

10:42.87; 3. Turner, LC-M, 10:51.37.

400-meter relay: Nederland 43.28; 2. WO-S 44.45; 3. BC 44.68.

800 meters: 1. Peveto, LC-M, 2:04.90; 2. Mortera, Nederland, 2:08.90; 3.

Wright, Buna, 2:11.87.

100-meter hurdles: 1.

Bryant, Nederland, 15.19; 2. Hauver, Vidor, 15.72; 3.

Garcia, Nederland, 16.49.

100 meters: 1. Potter, BC, 11.15; 2. Bourgeois, Nederland, 11.18; 3. Grusecki, Nederland, 11.37.

800-meter relay: 1. Nederland 1:31.81; 2. WO-S 1:33.38; 3. LC-M 1:36.54.

400 meters: 1. Wilson, WO-S, 54.42; 2. Powell, Vidor, 55.18; 3. Bourque, BC, 55.21.

300-meter hurdles: 1.

Garcia, Nederland, 40.91; 2. Bryant, Nederland, 41.64; 3. Jones, WO-S, 42.91.

200 meters: 1, Bourgeois, Nederland, 23.50; 2. Grusecki, Nederland, 23.56; 3. Adams, BC, 23.60.

1,600 meters: 1. Mortera, Nederland, 4:46.45; 2.

Draughn, BC, 4:53.24; 3.

Turner, LC-M, 4:57.22.

1,600-meter relay: 1.

WO-S 3:39.09; 2. Nederland 3:44.90; 3. BC 3:49.20.

Team scores: 1. Nederland 120; 2. LC-M 79.5; 3.

Bridge City 77; 4. WO-S 73.5; 5. Vidor 21; 6. Orangefield 20; 7. Kelly 14; 8. Buna 6; 9. Hardin-Jefferson 1.

GIRLS DIVISION 3,200 meters: 1. Gib, Renaissance, 11:48.30; 2.

M. Helm, OF, 12:13.96;

BOYS DIVISION 3,200 meters: 1. Peveto, LC-M., 9:40.65; 2. Shaw, BC,

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The three that qualified for State include Madison Taylor, Lacey Tackett and Linsey Tackett, who each won their weight classes.

Taylor lifted a total of 885 pounds and was named “Most Outstanding Female Lifter” on the light platform.

Lacey Tacket won her division with a total of 600 pounds while Linsey Tackett claimed her division with 565 pounds.

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The Trojans outscored the Bobcats 13-11 in the third quarter to go up 60-39.

However, the Bobcats kept battling and battling.

Orangefield had two superb comebacks in both their playoff wins over Diboll and Van Vleck and tried their best to do it again.

Orangefield opened the fourth quarter on a 10-2 spurt and a strong drive to the basket by DuBose trimmed the margin to 62-49 with

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took an early 2-0 lead thanks to a soft single from the third batter, Reynolds, to bring around two. Harrington led off with a single to center and Schockman followed up with a double to setup the two RBI hit for the Falcons. They would get the bases loaded, but Dileo was able to pitch out of it.

Northside found another run thanks to a solo homer in the top of the third inning.

Chelette took a hanging offspeed pitch deep to left field in the first at bat of the inning. Dileo was able to recover and end the frame giving up just the one run. As the Falcons took a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third.

Hunter Perkins was 2-for-2 at the plate for the Bears. Jordan

Bailey Cady placed third in her division and Tatum Morgan was fourth in her class.

Lady Bobcats that qualified for the Regional Meet included Madison Taylor, Bailey Cady, Tatum Morgan, Kathy Nguyen, Lacey Tackett, Linsey Tackett, Grace Sullivan and Jairyn Leger.

The team is coached by John Davis.

5:32 remaining but that would be as close as the Bobcats would get as the Trojans settled down, working the clock and getting good shots down the stretch.

Coldspring post Ed Levi finished with 12 points, including eight in the second half. Bishop scored seven points in the final eight minutes to get his 31.

The Bobcats finished with a 35-28 rebounding edge.

Orangefield finished with 27 turnovers while the Trojans had 14, 11 coming in the second half.

The Trojans were a solid 14-of-18 from the free-throw line while the Bobcats went 9-of-17.

Alexander went 2-for-3 while Dileo and Carter Claybar each had a hit.

BC boys CAMERON — The Bridge City Cardinals won a game and tied another at the Cameron Yoe Tournament Friday.

The Cardinals defeated Gateway Prep 9-2 and scored two runs in the seventh inning to tie Brock 2-2.

In the win over Gateway Prep Sam Carpenter, Cameron Yadon and Logan Hamm each had two hits.

Carpenter and Jackson Tims each had two runs batted in while Payton Havard had one. Gavin Green went a solid 4 2/3 innings on the mound for the Cardinals.

Against Brock, Havard tossed 4 2/3 innings while Hamm went 1 1/3 innings.

Jaxon Bernard had a hit and drove in both Cardinal runs.

The Cardinals will continue in the tournament Saturday for two more games.

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Public Notices Public Notices CITATION BY PUBLICATION (OTHER)-COPUBWD THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Eric Willis Cause No: A160103-C The State of Texas Vs. $12,258.00 in U.S. Currency Respondent,NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your Attorney do not appear and answer or file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on March 25, 2019, which date is the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after this citation, the date of issuance, a default judgment may be taken against you.

The petition of The State of Texas, Petitioner, was filed in the 128th District Court of Orange County, Texas on March 22, 2016, against $12,258.00, Defendant and Eric Willis respondent as owner or Possessor or of the seized funds, numbered 160103-C. The suit request that property made the subject of this suit be forfeited to the Plaintiff.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this February 6, 2019.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

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Public Notices CITATION BY PUBLICATION (OTHER)-COPUBWD THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Julian Eashmond Cause No: D170429-C The State of Texas Vs. $10,520.00 in U.S. Currency Respondent, NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your Attorney do not appear and answer or file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on March 25, 2019, which date is the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after this citation, the date of issuance, default judgment may be taken-against you.

The petition of The State of Texas, Petitioner, was filed in the 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas on December 22, 2017, against $10,520.00, Defendant and Julian Eashmond, Respondent as owner or possessor of the seized funds, numbered 170429-C. The suit requires that property made the subject of this suit be forfeited to the Plaintiff.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment which will be holding on you.

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Respondent, NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your Attorney do not appear and answer or file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on March 25, 2019, which date is the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after this, citation, the date of issuance, a default judgment may be taken against you.

The petition of THE STATE OF TEXAS, Petitioner, was filed in the 260th. District Court of Orange County, Texas on February 26, 2015, against $25,545.00, Defendant and LAWRENCE EDWARD AMBROSE, Respondent as owner or possessor of the seized funds, numbered 150057-C. The suit request that property made the subject of this suit be forfeited to the Plaintiff.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment which will be binding on you.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this February 6, 2019.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this February 6, 2019.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas CITATION BY PUBLICATION (OTHER)-COPUBWD THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Lawrence Edward Ambrose Cause No: D150057-C The-State of Texas Vs. $25,545.00 in U.S. Currency

Respondent, NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your Attorney do not appear Eugene Gravois Services, Inc seeks workers and 24 answer or fifor le aseasonal, written answer with the clerk who issued temporary work in Thibodaux, LA; 04/05/2019 to 01/15/2020; by 10:00 A.M. on 40 hrs. per week, overtime hours this maycitation be offered; 7am-3:30pm; March 25, 2019, which date is M-Fri; Job duties include operatethe 18-wheeler trucks and farm Monday next following the vehicles, must have CDL or obtain a CDL, of pass expiration 42State daysrequired after this, citation, thepapers date ofbefore issuance, physical and have or obtain required DOT be- a default judgment may beshop, taken ginning work); must be able to lift/carry 50lbs; maintain against you.

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general farm and shop labor, employer will offer 2 months of on-job training; random drug screening hire (paid The petitionupon of THE STATE OF temperatures, TEXAS, Petitioner, by employer); exposure to extreme frequentwas in the 260th. District Court stooping, 3 months experience infiled similar occupation required; of Orange County, Texas on $11.33/hour; work guaranteedFebruary for 3/4ths 26, of period; tools, 2015, against supplies, equip. provided; housing made available at no cost and to $25,545.00, Defendant LAWRENCE EDWARD AMworkers; transportation and subsistence provided by employer BROSE, Respondent as conownor paid by employer upon completion of 50% of the work er or possessor of the seized tract; Louisiana Workforce Commission Job Order: 860948; funds, numbered 150057-C. Contact Texas Workforce Commission, East that 15thproperty Street, The suit 101 request made (512) the subject of this suit Room 202T, Austin, TX 78778 475-2571 be forfeited to the Plaintiff.

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment which will be binding on you.

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this February 6, 2019.

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Request for Competitive Sealed Bids Proposed Office Addition For Mauriceville MUD District Mauriceville MUD District will accept Competitive Sealed Bids from qualified contractors no later than 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Mauriceville MUD District Office, 15509 FM 1442, Orange, Texas for the Proposed Office Addition for Mauriceville MUD District. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the Mauriceville MUD District Office, 15509 FM 1442.

Bid documents may be purchased from Triangle Blueprint or White Blue print or electronic bid documents are downloadable at no charge from the architect’s website: http://architectall.com/ Password: MUD Bid security: Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or an approved Bidder’s Bond underwritten by a surety satisfactory to Mauriceville MUD District for the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount of the maximum total bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the offeror will promptly enter into a contract on the forms included in the contract documents within the (10) calendar days after Notice of Award of the contract to him. If offeror fails to do so he will be liable to Mauriceville MUD District, Orange, Texas, in the amount equal to the difference between the bid of the offeror and the next lowest secured proposal for this work and Mauriceville MUD District may apply the bond or check accompanying this proposal to said amount and if the damages are greater than said sum, Mauriceville MUD District shall be entitled to the difference.

Certified or cashier’s check shall be made payable to the Owner. Proposal without the required bond or check will not be considered. Contractors must include a Contractor Qualification Statement with the proposal documents.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) Wage rate, as issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for Orange County, Texas, must be paid on this project. Wage decision is found in the specifications

Employment contingent upon completion of successful drug screen and extensive background check.

Mauriceville MUD District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

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APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A RETAIL DEARLER’S ON PREMISE LATE HOURS LICENSE/PERMIT BY JIMMY BEAUMONT DBA SUGAR SHACK LOUNGE, TO BE LOCATED AT 1411 SIMMONS DR., ORANGE, ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS. OFFICERS OF SAID CORPORATION IS OWNER JIMMY BEAUMONT.

Sealed Proposals addressed to Orange County Commissioners’ Court at the Orange County Purchasing Agent’s Office located at 714 Polk St., Orange, Texas, 77630, covering HISTORIC REHABILITATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ORANGE, TEXAS, located at 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas, until 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Immediately thereafter, the proposals will be opened and read publicly. Any proposals received after the closing times stated above will be returned to the proposers unopened.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a proposal bond, certified or cashier’s check issued by a Surety acceptable to the Owner, payable without recourse to the order of the Orange County Commissioners Court in an amount not less than five (5%) total maximum amount of all proposal items submitted as a guarantee that the proposer not withdraw his proposal for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of proposals; that if his proposal is accepted, he will enter into a formal contract with the Owner and that proposer will furnish the required Performance and Payment Bonds and if these conditions are not met within 10 days after receiving notice of acceptance of a proposal, the proposal shall be liable to the Owner for the full amount of proposal guarantee as representing the damage to the Owner on account of the default of the proposer.

The Owner requires all proposers to submit a Contractors Qualification Statement, as to previous experience in performing comparable work, and as to financial and technical organization and resources available for accomplishing this project. Proposers may obtain access to the drawings and project manuals by contacting the office of The LaBiche Architectural Group, Inc., 7999 Gladys, Suite 101, Beaumont, Texas, 409.860.0197.

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Apply directly to the job posting at www.careers.total.com/en Type 16923BR in the keyword box for the Turnaround E/I Lead Coordinator or type 16925BR in the keyword box for the 1st Class Analyzer Technician Select Operations/Exploitation as the professional area for the Turnaround E/I Lead Coordinator or Inspection/Maintenance as the professional area for the 1st Class Analyzer Technician, and click search jobs Click on “Turnaround E/I Lead Coordinator” or “1st Class Analyzer Technician” and apply to job Create a profile if this is your first time logging in Deadline to apply is midnight on Wednesday, March 13, 2019

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an Application to Declare Heirship in this estate on February 26, 2019, requesting that the court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Isaiah Christopher-Dawayne Sias, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the 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 this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 1:30 p.m., local time, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM at 123 South 6th Street Orange, Texas 77630. All general contractors are encouraged to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference.

Subcontractors and material suppliers are invited to attend.

Questions pertaining to the drawings and project manual and proposals procedures will be discussed.

By /s/ Michael Gilbert, Deputy

PROJECT CONSISTS of Historic Rehabilitation of The Orange County Courthouse, including masonry cleaning, re-glazing and painting of windows, tuck pointing, epoxy injection, stone veneer and stone soffit removal and stone veneer and soffit replacement.

The Orange County Commissioners Court, reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities.

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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Consolidated Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Permit and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Proposed Registration No. 154591 Application. Coastal Ready Mix, Inc., has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration No. 154591, which would authorize construction of a permanent concrete batch plant located at 11990 Interstate Highway 10 West, Orange, Orange County, Texas 77632.

This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq. texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=30.133889&lng=93.877639&zoom=13&type=r. The proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less.

This application was submitted to the TCEQ on November 16, 2018. The executive director has completed the administrative and technical reviews of the application and determined that the application meets all of the requirements of a standard permit authorized by 30 TAC § 116.611, which would establish the conditions under which the plant must operate. The executive director has made a preliminary decision to issue the registration because it meets all applicable rules. The application, executive director’s preliminary decision, and standard permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Beaumont regional office, and at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 West Division, Orange, Orange County, Texas, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas. Visit www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp to review the standard permit.

Public Comment/Public Meeting. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting. See Contacts section.

The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. The deadline to submit public comments or meeting requests is 30 days after newspaper notice is published. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to consider in the permit process.

The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application. A public meeting about the application will be held if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. If a public meeting is held, the deadline to submit public comments is extended to the end of the public meeting.

Contested Case Hearing. You may request a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days from this notice, the executive director may approve the application.

A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to request a hearing. To request a hearing, a person must actually reside in a permanent residence within 440 yards of the proposed plant. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and registration number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests which the group or association seeks to protect must be identified. You may submit your proposed adjustments to the application which would satisfy your concerns. See Contacts section.

TCEQ Action. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. The executive director’s decision on the application, and any response to comments, will be mailed to all persons on the mailing list. If no timely contested case hearing requests are received, or if all hearing requests are withdrawn, the executive director may issue final approval of the application. If all timely hearing requests are not withdrawn, the executive director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and requests to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled commission meeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.

Mailing List. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive additional information on this specific application. See Contacts section.

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Sealed bids will be received by the City Secretary of the City of Orange, located at 803 W. Green, Room 201, P. O. Box 520, Orange, Texas 77630 until 10:00 AM Monday, March 18, 2019. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 AM in the Office of the City Secretary 803 W. Green, Room 201, Orange, Texas DESCRIPTION: Bid #2019-13 –Mowing Contract for the City of Orange

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The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work required to mowing vacant privately owned properties as describe in the Scope of Work.

Bids for the contract will be submitted on the Bidding Form furnished in the Bid Packet, placed in a sealed envelope, and the name of the project shall be marked in the left hand corner of the envelope.

The information for Bidders, General Conditions, and Bid Form may be examined at the following: City of Orange Code Enforcement Division 303 N. 8th Street Orange, Texas 77630 (409) 883-7394

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The City of Orange reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in bids received and to accept the bid most advantageous to the City.

Bidding documents may be obtained by email from Kathy McNeil at kmcneil@orangetx.org or picked up in her office located at 803 W. Green Avenue, Room 202, Orange, Texas 77630.

ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED BY CALLING SGT. JANA BERNARD @ 409-988-7394 /s/ Patricia Anderson Patricia Anderson, City Secretary City of Orange, Texas Publication Dates:

General Notices

Saturday, March 2, 2019 Saturday, March 9, 2019

General Notices

General Notices FOX RUN APARTMENTS 2600 Allie Payne Rd, Orange, TX Now taking applications for wait list and for new leases.

Section 8. ADA units available. Inquire at the leasing office.

Call 409-883-4828 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Putnam Place Apartments 310 N. 37th ST., ORANGE HUD-subsidized, low-income Housing for chronically mentally ill individuals 18-years or older.

For information/application Call 337-/436-6871 Equal Housing Opportunity

Information Available Online. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database (CID) at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the link, enter the registration number at the top of this notice.

Contacts. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 787113087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-6874040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Coastal Ready Mix, Inc., P.O. Box 20, Sour Lake, Texas 77659-0020 or by calling Mr. Gary Whitman, President at (409) 287-3307.

Notice Issuance Date: February 26, 2019

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Fencing

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dozer Work: demolition, land clearing, Pond digging, Prep home sites.

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Manufactured Home Lots

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Rooms For Rent Rooms For Rent Weekly or Monthly.

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Transportation Automobiles

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sand, 60/40 slAG & crushed concrete tractor Work

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Automotive Services

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Roofing and Guttering

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Tax Service

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Towing Services AMERICAN WRECKER emergency towing lock out fuel delivery transport and hot shot

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Plumbing & Services

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Tree Service

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WELCOME POLISHED NAILS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, March 2 Community Trash-Off and Tire Clean Up

Photo courtesy of Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new member Polished Nails at 3731 N. 16th St. Orange, TX 77632 today. Owner Trina Tran has had this location for over 3 years and has completed a full remodel on shop where you will get pampered in a very classy environment! This friendly environment will treat you like family while being pampered. Today’s promotions include the first 50 customers that purchase their Hot Stone Orange Pedicure will receive a free classic pedicure gift card for your next visit. This will enter you into the drawing that will be on March 3rd that can win you an Apple Watch, $100.00 gift card, or a $50 gift card. Rules: Must receive a service from them from March 1st-3rd. For more information call (409) 883-6672 or follow them on Facebook at Polished Nails.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS AAUW Annual Book Sale The AAUW (American Association of University Women) will have its annual used book sale on the porch of the Lutcher Theater at Art in the Park, Sat., April 6, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Book donations may be made at Looking Good Salon in the Northway Shopping Center next to Market Basket until March 31. The owner of the salon, Paul Burch, volunteered to be a drop-off point this year.

For further information, please phone 409-886-5739 or 409-882-1679.

Donations accepted include gently used books, puzzles, board games, reference books, cookbooks, childrens ‘ books, religious books, mysteries, nonfiction, biographies, fiction, DVDs, CDs, etc.

All proceeds go for college scholarships for both a West Orange-Stark High School and a Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School female graduate. The Orange AAUW Scholarship applications will be available in the counseling office of each high school in the near future.

Sherriff’s Posse scholarships Attention all Orange County Public school seniors. The Orange County Sherriff ’s Posse is pleased to announce they will be awarding scholarships to seniors in Orange County.

Applications are available at the student’s high school counselor’s office. Completed applications should be returned to the respective high school counselor by the date on the application. For more information, contact the high school counselor of the respective school.

Round-up Luncheon Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. will host a luncheon from 12 Noon to 3 p.m.

March 9 at the Lions Den

Park in the shelter area along MacArthur Drive. Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. are recruiting teens from 13-17 to join Top Teens of America, Oran’je Chapter.

Registration application will be available. Menu includes BBQ and trimmings. Registration fee is $45, one time. Dues are $7 per month. Contact Marva Paul 409-886-7975, Willamena Wills 409-779-3860 or TLOD President Mrs. Mayfield 318-990-9240 for more information.

Better Living for Texans programs The Better Living for Texans Assistant, Tommy Byers, with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding 3 free programs: • Walk and Talk Raymond Gould Walking Track Beginning at 9 a.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 We will discussions on exercise tips, beneficial foods, you are encouraged to bring a friend.

• Be Well, Live Well: A Program on Healthy Aging Orange County Event and Expo Center 6 p.m. till 7 p.m.

March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1 Learn how to reduce your risk of disease, engage in a healthier lifestyle, and be independent.

For more information on these programs, and to let us know you are attending, please contact Tommy Byers at 409-882-7010.

Annual Spring Garage Sale Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 is taking reservations for their Annual Spring Garage Sale on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North.

Vendors will be allowed to set up on Friday, March 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tables

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Community Center. Prizes will be awarded for best cowboy and cowgirl. Tickets are $40 per person or a table for 8 is $300. Tickets are going fast so don’t wait to get yours! For reservations, call the chamber at 409-735-5671 or go to the chamber’s website: www. bridgecitychamber.com/ murder-mystery-dinner.

and/or spaces will rent for $10 each. To make a reservation, send a check made out for the number of table/ spaces you want. PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO VFW AUX 2775 and mail to Mary Snapp; 7927 Sandra Lane; Orange, Texas 77632...include your name, address, telephone number and any special needs. For further information, call Mary Snapp at 409-697-0380 and leave a message for a call back.

Vision 2:20 Glorification Dinner Nehemiah’s Vision which has helped 75 families back into their homes to date, will honor homeowners and survivors, as well as volunteers, church leaders and ministry partners with its inaugural Vision 2:20 Glorification Dinner 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Orange County Expo Center (11475 FM 1442, Orange). Tickets are $75. Event sponsorship is available. For more information or to purchase tickets call 409-617-1038 or visit https://tinyurl.com/ y49tx3um

The Bridge City Public Library is having our annual Summer Reading Program, “2019 Universe Stories.” The Texas Reading Club is designed to encourage youth to read for pleasure and to promote library usage. The library is asking local patrons and businesses for help donating to our program.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Deadline for donations is May 31. The library will mention all our donors in our local newspaper after the Grand Finale in July 2019. If you have any questions, call Kelle Miller at 409-735-4242.

Job Fair

Financial classes

Lamar State College Orange in partnership with Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas will host a Job Fair from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at Shahan Events Center located at 209 Green Ave. in Orange.

Murder Mystery Dinner — Death Near Dead Man’s Holler

Jackson Community Center (JCC) is partnering with Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas from 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, to present the following topics: 1. Learn the Financial Language 2. Budget to Save 3. Save and Invest 4. Build Credit and Control Debt 5. Protect your Wealth

Y’all put on your boots, chaps and ten-gallon hats for a rootin tootin shotgun shootin good time at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Murder Mystery Dinner, Death Near Dead Man’s Holler.

Leave the little ones at home and enjoy the adult only entertainment with dinner, drinks and a show on Saturday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Bridge City

Seminars will be at 520 W. Decatur Ave. in Orange.

Snacks will be provided.

Limited Seating. Please RSVP by Friday, February 22 with Elizabeth Campbell at (409) 779-1981.

Upcoming Orange County Master Gardener events For more information check our website https:// txmg.org/orange or call 409 882-7010

BC Public Library Seeking Donations

Community TrashOff and Tire Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located on Simmons Drive in Orange, Texas with a rain date of March 9, 2019.

This year’s Community Trash-Off is generously presented by INVISTA and hosted by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.

Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB) is also hosting a Tire Drive during the event.

KOCB, with the support of Superior Tires, is collecting old tires as part of the trash off initiative.

Thrift and Gift Sale The Price is right on all blouses 50 cents, large selection of jackets and coats for the ladies, children’s clothes $1, men’s and women’s shoes (boots excluded) $1, linens half-price.

Bargain room has some good buys. Thrift & Gift is located at 350 37th Street. First Saturday open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Turn off Strickland between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union. Call 886-7649 for more information.

Your purchase helps Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to provide two Lamar University music majors with a fall and spring scholarship.

Jam Session VFW Post 2775 in Orange is hosting Jam Session Fat Tuesday Party at 7 p.m. No cover charge.

No telling who will walk in and play. VFW will sell barbecue links and nachos.

Smoke free with an indoor smoking area. Come join the fun and good music.

Wednesday, March 6 Golden K Kiwanis meeting Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club located at 1960 MLK in Orange. A representative from CASA will discuss its mission, goals, and services offered in Orange County as a non-profit. Cody Vasquez of Orange has been director since October 2018.

Thursday, March 7 Breakfast Connection Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Breakfast Connections at 7:30 a.m. hosted

by First Financial Bank at its new location at the corner of Park Ave. and 16th Street in Orange.

Friday, March 8 Lenten Fish Fry

Monday, March 4 Community Info meeting Bridge City ISD will hold a Community Information meeting at 6 p.m. at the BCISD Admin Building.

Tuesday, March 5 Ribbon Cutting Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting for Gyros Gyros at 8 a.m. at 1925 Texas Ave. in Bridge City, next door to Market Basket.

Gumbo Meal Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Round in Bridge City is hosting a Gumbo Meal for $9.50. Dine in, take out or delivery available. Call 409-735-4573 or email goodsheperddoctx@gmail.com

St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling fish dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the Church) located at 4300 Meeks Drive from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the following Lenten Fridays: March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5 and April 12. Dinner includes two pieces of fish, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8.

Saturday, March 9 Keep Orange Clean The Litter Squad will cleanup different locations throughout the city on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Locations will be determined and posted so that all groups and citizens are aware and encouraged to attend. Please bring gloves and wear appropriate attire.

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