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Vol. 58 No. 146

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, March 13, 2019

City of Orange issues $8M in tax bonds Dave Rogers

For The Record

The city of Orange passed an ordinance Tuesday authorizing the issuance of $8 million in tax and revenue certificates of obligation.

The 20-year bonds, previously agreed upon by council members, would be used to pay for converting the Orange Natatorium into an indoor recreation complex, building a pavilion at the Orange Boat Ramp, for road repairs and streetscape improvements.

According to Guy Goodson of Germer Law Firm, the

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bonds were purchased by The Baker Group of Oklahoma City with a net effective interest rate of 2.808 per-

cent.

The city was rated Double A-minus and stable by Standard & Poor, Goodson said.

The funds are expected to be available to city by midApril, he said.

The city council also designated the abandoned fire station at 1705 MacArthur Dr. as surplus property. The

Cathy Blanda Britain, Carmen Mires Lucia, JoAnn Blanda Waguespack and Geralyn Blanda Vine of St. Mary’s Church are preparing for the St. Joseph’s Altar on Sunday. The public is invited to come enjoy the feast with the members of the church.

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St. Joseph’s Altar: A feast for all Debby Schamber For The Record

St. Joseph’s Altar will be celebrated Sunday at St. Mary’s Church located at 912 W. Cherry Avenue for everyone to attend.

Following the blessing and prayers, the meal will be served around noon. But, the first to be served will be the special guests at the Saints Table.

“It is open table for anyone who would like to join,” said Cathy Brittain, organizer of the event.

This year the altar will be decorated in lavender and shades of purple. The color purple refers to penance

during the lent season.In other years, the altar was gold, red and green.

Saint Joseph is one of the most beloved saints among Italian-Americans. As the patron of workers and the protector of the family, he is honored with a feast. Reasons for the altar vary from giving thanks to a favor granted to the healing of a sick, loved one. It is also an opportunity for the local people to help the less fortunate.

In honor of the patron saint, Joseph of the Sicilians and the Universal Church, an altar will be will made at ST. JOSEPH’S Page 3A

city can now consider other uses for the land adjacent to Lion’s Den Park, including donations.

The city is hosting two workshops and intake sessions for the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) to assist homeowners affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Both will take place at the City of Orange Library, 220 N. Fifth St. The first will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. The second is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 23.

HAP helps homeowners affected by Harvey repair

and rebuild their homes. The housing program is administered by the Texas General Land Office and provides homeowner assistance through: Repairing and rehabilitating homes; reconstruction; improving a damaged house so that it is stronger against natural disasters; elevating

homes above flood level; and temporary relocation assistance.

In its final February meeting, council voted on actions that should result in a new 40-unit housing addition at Cypresswoood Drive, at least CITY OF ORANGE Page 3A

Depot restoration earns Texas’ top prize Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., said citizens’ efforts to restore the Orange Southern Pacific Train Depot touched off a positive can-do vibe in the city.

He said it last week during a ceremony celebrating the granting of a historical marker by the Texas Historical Commission.

“You guys started the trend,” he said to “angels” Carrie and Ron Woliver and members of the Friends of Orange Depot among a group of 50 or so at the depot Thursday, March 7.

“I don’t know if you realized exactly what you did by restoring this train depot: You began a positive movement that has started to restore the city of Orange.

“When you guys were knocking on doors and asking for donations, people thought you were crazy: ‘You are not going to raise a half a million dollars to fix an old train station.’

“But you did.

“You knew what you wanted and you made it happen.

“And believe it or not, I truly believe this was one of the beginning stages that has pushed us into the positive movement that we’re seeing today.

“People who used to say, ‘No, it’s not possible,’ are now saying, ‘Yes, it’s possible.’ People who did not believe are wanting to work together.”

Jerry Pennington, Orange municipal judge and chairman of the Orange Historical Commission, headed up the effort to attain the historical marker.

It was the 92nd to be lo-

Carrie and Ron Woliver, who purchased the Orange Train Depot off the scrap heap and helped create the non-profit that restored and operates it, peeled away a soggy Texas flag to reveal the marker noting the depot as a Texas Historical Landmark.

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cated in Orange County.

To qualify, “the building has to be at least 50 years old, has to be reestablished to its original condition and has to have historical context. Then a 15-person committee has to review and approve the application,” Pennington said.

He opened the 25-minute program with a history of

the depot, which served Orange and Southern Pacific Rail Company on its route from San Francisco to New Orleans from 1908 to 1974.

He imagined then-Orange mayor John Link emceeing a “really, really big deal” grand opening of the station in 1908 featuring a brass band.

“But they never could’ve

known the future of this building,” he said. “There was no way of knowing that in six or seven years that World War I would explode and families would bring their sons down to this station to go “over there” to fight in France.

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Consultants push paper, win FEMA funds Dave Rogers

For The Record

Since March of last year, Orange County has approved more than $5 million worth of paperwork assignments to grant management consultants Wendorf Beward & Partners of Houston.

That has already resulted in the county paying the company more than $1.3 million in billings for going

after – and landing -- FEMA and other federal payments for Hurricane Harvey damage.

And the consensus around the county offices is Wendorf Beward deserves every penny it gets.

“I’ve been with the county 18 years and worked in emergency management in one facet or another for 18 years,” Joel Ardoin, County Emer-

gency Management Coordinator, said.

“Reimbursement is going faster this time.

“We just cleared out FEMA paperwork for Hurricane Ike [which happened 13 years ago] and for the 2015-16 floods, our goal is to get it closed out by the end of the year.

“Harvey, hopefully within a year.”

So far, Orange County has received $11.4 million in Harvey payments from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, all for debris removal.

Another $4 million or more is expected to reimburse county money spent on debris, employee overtime and damage to county FEMA FUNDS Page 3A

Morgan Taylor and Nancy Beward look over some of the paperwork concerning Orange County’s recovery from Hurricane Harvey Tuesday at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center.

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Beto O’Rourke plans Iowa trip as 2020 announcement nears Patrick Svitek The Texas Tribune Beto O’Rourke, on the verge of a presidential campaign, is heading to Iowa.

The former El Paso congressman is set to visit the crucial early voting state this weekend to campaign for Eric Giddens, the Democratic candidate in a special election for an Iowa Senate seat. O’Rourke will visit Waterloo on Saturday to kick off an “afternoon of canvassing, GOTV, and grassroots organizing” for Giddens, according to O’Rourke’s team.

On Monday evening, Giddens tweeted a video from O’Rourke aimed at University of Northern Iowa students, reminding them that Wednesday is the last day to vote early on campus in the

Beto O’Rourke and his wife, Amy Sanders O’Rourke, address his supporters after losing to Ted Cruz in the 2018 midterm elections.

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would share it with supporters soon. The buildup continued over the weekend in Austin, where O’Rourke stayed mum about the timing of the announcement while appearing at the South

by Southwest festival.

But all signs point to O’Rourke entering the 2020 race soon, including his decision to get involved in Giddens’ race.

Giddens is on the ballot March 19 to replace a Democratic senator who resigned last month in Iowa’s Senate District 30, which covers the northeastern part of the state. O’Rourke is not the only name in the 2020 mix coming to Giddens’ aid — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a declared candidate, is also visiting SD-30 this weekend.

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special election.

“Supporting [Giddens] for state Senate is the way that we get Iowa — and by extension, this country — back on the right track,” O’Rourke says in the video as he walks through an El Paso neighborhood wearing a Northern Iowa hat. “UNI, we’re counting on you, and we’re looking forward to seeing you soon.”

The trip will mark O’Rourke’s first to the Hawkeye State as a potential White House contender. He has traveled the country since his closer-than-expected loss to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in November but has not gone to any of the traditional early voting states.

O’Rourke said two weeks ago that he had made a decision about a 2020 run and

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BC mayor receives Texas Municipal League award Mark Dunn

For The Record

Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge, in recognition of his commitment to continuing education, was recently awarded the Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) Certified Municipal Official designation. Mayor Rutledge was also elected to the TMLI board of directors.

This is Mayor Rutledge’s fourth straight year to receive the award. This designation was presented at the TMLI Awards Ceremony at the Texas Municipal League and Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners’ Elected Officials’ Conference in San Marcos in February.

The recognition honors individuals who completed

Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge is shown receiving the award from W.L. Pate, the outgoing President of the Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners and a Beaumont City Councilmember.

72 or more continuing education units (CEUs) during the 2018 calendar year, and

St. Joseph’s Alter St. Mary’s Parish. Each year, the altar is laden with food and flowers to celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Day. The ancient tradition of the altar goes back to the middle ages. At that time, a severe drought ravaged Sicily. As a result, the crops failed and a large amount of people died of famine. The peasants prayed to God for rain and they also prayed to St. Joseph to intercede with God on their behalf. They promised if the rain came they would have a special feast to honor God and St. Joseph.

The rains came and the crops were planted. With the harvest, the people prepared a feast of foods from their crops.

In honor of that feast, St. Mary’s volunteers prepare authentic Sicilian dishes for the annual Feast Day. Volunteers have been busy baking at home and others

a couple of new businesses at the intersection of 16th Street and Interstate 10 and announced that Orange should be moving its city hall by mid-summer.

The housing development should come after granting a $350,000 EDC infrastructure agreement for storm drains with the ITEX group.

The project would create 40 homes in the $225,000 price range.

“This is monumental,” Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., said.

“We haven’t had the establishment of a new neighborhood in Orange in some time.

“It’s always great to talk about new growth in our city.”

A similar $350,000 infrastructure grant with JADCO Development would allow for the demolition and envi-

ronmental abatement of the former Quick Stop gas station.

A Chick Fil-A restaurant has already been announced for part of the JADCO property, a projected $4.5 million investment.

Jim Wolf, city public works director, included in a lengthy and glowingly positive report of ongoing city projects the news that First Financial Bank may be ready to move into its new building on 16th Street by April 1, leaving the city 90 days to renovate the bank’s prior location, which will become the new city hall.

Also council passed a resolution in support of a request

by Jefferson County’s Commissioners’ Court to increase Amtrak’s Sunset Limited service from tri-weekly to daily.

Orange Depot Twenties, bootleggers and gangsters, or the economic implosion called the Depression.

“People became hobos and would stand not far from here, around the corner from the station, to hop a freight car to take them somewhere else people could help them.

“Then there were more troop trains to go overseas to fight in World War II. This building has seen all sorts of history.

“What’s exciting is that it’s going to be here for a long time. And hopefully this [marker] will inspire people to learn more.”

Woliver, a 1959 graduate of Orange Lutcher Stark High School, grew up a couple of blocks from the station and wrote a book in 2012 bout its importance to her family.

Betty Harmon, vice chair

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members as well as those with several years of experience” Rutledge said. “They’re a great way to learn about, among other things, how to govern effectively, laws that apply to city councils in Texas, and interacting with the public we represent as well as state and federal government officials.”

More than 200 elected officials from all over the state attended the three-day conference. The Texas Municipal League is a voluntary association of 1,158 Texas cities. The City of Bridge City is a member of the Texas Municipal League.

During the business meeting at the conference, Mayor Rutledge was elected to serve on the Texas Municipal League Board of Direc-

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who come to the church have made many, many cookies.

The small crunchy delights of goodness are sought after not only by the children who attend the feast, but by adults as well.

The volunteers have made cookies in all flavors such as the round chocolate spice which are symbolic of the rocks Jesus is said to have played with as a child.The many St. Joseph’s Day cookies are stuffed with figs and shaped into patterns such as a ring as a symbol of the weeding ring. The cookies have different icings drizzled on top and flavored with almond, lemon, anise and other spices.

But, the feast does not end with the cookies, there are delicious food dishes to represent the harvest.

One of the traditional and most beloved dishes prepared is Pasta Milanese, which also is the leading en-

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is the top award in the TMLI program. The 72 CEUs must include two hours of open

government training. Fortyfive Certified Municipal Official designations were earned statewide.

“Obtaining the necessary hours for receiving the Certified Municipal Official award takes a lot of time, but the knowledge gained is so beneficial for both the elected officials and the city as a whole,” Rutledge said.

The TMLI program is designed to enhance the leadership and problem-solving capabilities of Texas’ elected city officials. Participants are offered educational sessions on social media, city revenue, ethics, governance, leadership, legislative issues, and more.

“Texas Municipal League offers a lot of great courses for newly elected council

tree’ on the altar. The traditional rich tomato sauce is made with a fish base of sardines or anchovies. It also includes wild anise greens, pignola and currants. To finish it off, the pasta dish is topped with fried, seasoned bread crumbs to represent the sawdust of St. Joseph the carpenter.

In addition to the pasta dish, the alter includes a large display of fruits, vegetables,a variety of seafood and special breads. One of the seafood items served on St. Joseph’s Day includes a whole, stuffed redfish. The stuffing is made of Italian bread crumbs, shrimp, crab meat, vegetables and Italian cheeses.

Most of the vegetables are prepared as part of a frittata.

But the main vegetable attraction is the stuffed artichokes, which are boiled, dipped in a batter and fried.

In addition, there will be

various casseroles which include eggplant parmesan, fried cauliflower and artichoke casserole.

Before leaving, guests are encouraged to get a fava bean. Everyone can use a fava bean which is known as the “Lucky Bean” and is dried, roasted and blessed. It has been said that the person who carries it with them will never have financial worries and their “pocketbook” will never be empty.

“There is no charge for the public to come,” Brittain said. “Donations are accepted.”

All donations collected will go to area soup kitchens in addition to the leftover food. The donations will also go to charitable organizations in Orange.

Assisting in preparing the feast are members of the Knights of the Columbus who are frying the vegetables and assembling the altar.

Faith United Methodist Church Lenten Services Faith United Methodist Church invites you to attend Lenten services beginning Wednesday, March 13 through April 10 at 12 noon followed by lunch.

Speakers include Mayor Larry Spears, Father Jim Sichko, Pastors Rick White, Brad Mckenzie, and Develous Bright.

Please join the Lenten service at noon on Wednesdays March 13-April 10, on 608 MLK Drive or for more information, call 886-1291

property, such as buildings and parks.

And then there’s money from HUD, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, which filters its money through the Texas General Land Office (GLO) in the form of CDBGDR grants, a mouthful of initials which stand for community development block disaster recovery grants.

HUD money is generally income-based with an eye on helping the poorest first.

And because of red tape, much of the $5 billion in HUD funds announced a year ago has yet to be released from Washington.

“HUD hasn’t even come into play yet,” said Nancy Beward, project manager for her company’s efforts for Orange County.

“Right now, we’re focusing on FEMA.” Beward said FEMA work has six categories, A through G. “We’re through with categories A and B, debris removal and emergency orders.

And now we’re on the permanent work,” she said.

“Category C is for roads damage, D is for drainage; E is buildings and G is parks.”

AshBritt was the county’s primary debris hauler. Several record slips are required for each load picked up.

“Some AshBritt docu-

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of the Orange Historical Commission, worked at the nearby Chamber of Commerce offices after the depot was out of service and in disrepair.

“I’d look over here [at the vacant depot] and say, ‘Someone needs to do something about it,’” she recalled March 7.

“Fortunately, we got an angel.”

Woliver and her husband, Ron, purchased the building and donated it to the nonprofit Friends of Orange Depot and its members raised $500,000 to begin restoration of the building.

After Spears delivered a proclamation from the City of Orange making March 7 “Orange Depot Day” in the city, the Wolivers unveiled the marker making the depot a Texas Historic Landmark.

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tors to represent the Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners (TAMCC), an affiliate organization of the Texas Municipal League (TML).

“I was surprised and humbled that the Board of Directors asked me to stand for election to the Board,” Rutledge said. “I will try to make sure their trust was wellplaced and will work hard on behalf of all the citizens and cities of Texas.”

The purpose of the TAMCC is to promote the proficiency of elected municipal officials and encourage and improve the cause of good and efficient municipal government in the State of Texas.

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ments had to have been thousands of pages. Each invoice included thousands of pieces of paper,” Beward said.

Beward cut her teeth on flood and drainage work for the City of San Antonio, then helped run the Texas recovery program after Hurricane Ike. She worked with New York and New Jersey Port and Transit Authorities after Super Storm Sandy.

Beward’s company roster is full of recovery experts and has a long list of specialized consultants. But she typically spends four days a week on the ground in Orange, working out of an office at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center.

The county’s Morgan Taylor, a former records clerk for the Sheriff ’s Office, has been her key administrative assistant here.Between them, they move some paper.

Or more accurately, they move electrons, as most of the paperwork is scanned and filed electronically.

“Her job, basically, is putting all that information together. She uploads all the info they need into the FEMA portal,” Beward said.

“The FEMA portal is new for Harvey, so you have a repository for all the documentation. Morgan understands it better than many of the FEMA people do.”

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TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009

From The Creaux’s Nest JUDGE CROOKS HAD NO OTHER CHOICE I think that it is unfortunate that our county government became so fractured over one issue that it cost us a good county judge. Dean Crooks began his elected term just two and a half months ago. He was duly elected by the citizens by a wide margin and had previously filled Brint Carlton’s unexpired term. One thing I learned about Judge Crooks throughout those months is that he was very much into leading the county to the best of his ability.

I found he also was very much above board and honest.

Dean wasn’t looking for a job when he was elected, he wanted to serve and help move the county forward. I’ve said before that we were fortunate to have a good, qualified commissioner’s court. There is a lot of knowledge on the court. By working together the county could move forward. Judge Crooks stayed up to date on all county business. He didn’t shy away from pointing out the pitfalls and gladly opened the books to any reporter, he had nothing to hide, not even his opinions. That is what led to his being browbeaten through social media and other avenues. One falsehood that was spread and even headlined in another newspaper is that Judge Crooks is against tax abatement.

The truth is he has never claimed to be against abatement, in fact he supported it as verified by a letter he wrote to Jessia Hill, economic development director, on January 25, when the Chevron deal was hush-hush. Just a handful of people were aware that Chevron/Phillips had approached the county about an Orange County location.

He wrote in part, “I would like to suggest a proposal of 10 years abatement, 100% with pilot payments similar to the tax deals made with Jefferson Energy.” However, the falsehood continued. Citizens were urged to flood the commissioner’s courtroom, told they would be allowed three minutes to speak. That would be like publicly humiliating the Judge. I knew right then that Dean wouldn’t partake in such a senseless display. I’ve said before, he doesn’t need the job, he’s financially secure. Now he’s left with no choice. He can’t do the job required if he’s blocked on everything and nothing gets accomplished. That brings me down to the political side. At the next commissioner’s court meeting, the court can either accept Crooks resignation or reject it, and get their heads together and try to work it out with him. They also could appoint a new judge until the next election or since John Gothia and Johnny Trahan came on the court at the same time, they could flip a coin to select who would resign their commissioner’s post position and take the judgeship, then someone would have to be appointed to fill that position. To keep the job they would be required to run in the next election that will probably draw several candidates for the open seats. They would have to run again in the general election, the presidential election. If Democrats get in the mix, that election will possibly be a record vote. Really, it’s a can of worms and chaos that should never have happened. Judge Crook had no other choice. He didn’t deserve the abuse and this blame was displaced. It’s a shame it’s all come to this. It has cost us a county judge and a good court, something we may or may not ever get again.

Everyone got over hyped.*****I have to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

WHAT WILL BE—WILL BE I believe we can all agree that we would love to see Chevon/Phillips pick our Orange County location for their $5 billion expansion. Three locations are in the finals, which includes Orange County. It’s all about location—location—location. The bottom line is profit. Industry looks to expand to location that fits in their plans for the long run. Tax abatement is way down the list in their selection.

If abatement was a priority; all industrial growth would be going to Louisiana because they give a life time tax abatement. However they are now discovering they have worked themselves into a trap. The bottom line for us is the economic boost that would help us all. Probably 80 percent of the construction workers would be transit, living in RV parks. We would benefit greatly through sales taxes and consumer sales. When the job is completed, they will move on to another new site. Orange County has 4 percent unemployment. Many people don’t want to work so Chevron would have to hire workers from some of our existing industries. I doubt that any Orange County contractor would be the general contractor but some may get work as a sub-contractor. That too is good. Management and supervisor jobs would transfer here from other locations, and hopefully these people would buy homes and set roots. With automation today I don’t believe there will be as many jobs as we would like to believe.

Having said all of this, I don’t know if Chevron/Phillips expansion is in our future. I’ve seen us get excited about a project before, just to watch it evaporate. If that happens, there is no one to blame locally. The bottom line is the decision is made in the board room of some high-rise. We have absolutely no control. One thing that will not happen is that property owners will get a windfall in the reduction of their property taxes. So we wait, it could be three years before ground is broken, if it ever is, in Orange County.

Orange resident Leon Parish, who served in Gen. George Patton’s 3rd Army, often told of the Battle of Bastogne, where hundreds of soldiers were killed. Many officers were killed. Leon was one of the few to survive despite being wounded and receiving two Purple Hearts, one with an oak leaf cluster. Leon was one of our most decorated soldiers. He was awarded a presidential citation, the Silver Star and five Bronze Stars, and was personally complimented by Gen. Patton himself. (Editor’s note: Jessie Leon Parish, born Jan. 1, 1919, died at age 90 on March 14. Services were at Claybar Funeral Home, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. His path down life’s highway is an impressive one. I’m blessed to have traveled some of those miles with him.)*****We were sorry to hear about the death of Jimbo David, on March 12 at age 49. To his dad Julius, brother Larry and partner in Orange Insurance Agency and all their siblings, we send our condolences.***** It was Orange County Night at the Fat Stock Show and Rodeo Friday. Riding the wagon leading the grand entry were Sheriff Keith Merritt and wife Marlene, Bridge City Mayor Kirk Roccaforte, who convinced Shirley he was going to attend a meeting so she missed the ride. Also on board were Tyler Angelle, Glenn Hughes and “Go Texans” for Orange County who traveled to Houston by bus. Clint Black entertained and everyone had a great time.*****Bernie Madoff is the perfect name for a guy who “Made-Off” in a $50 billion Ponzi scheme. Families were ruined, victims have killed themselves, and charities have had to shut down because of his actions. Madoff arrived in court in a dark suit, wearing a bulletproof vest. He plead guilty to 11 felony counts. Some feared this was one more scam to protect his family and conceal his true villainy. Where’s the money? Even if he gets 100 years in prison, odds are that no one will come away feeling justice was done. He did start out as a lifeguard then drowned a lot of people. He’s a thief and a very evil man that could look people in the eye while he stole from them. Greed might have played a part by those who gave him the money but government bares responsibility also. They let Bernie make off with people’s money for more than 20 years without even a hand slap. For that the government should have to pay up a reasonable amount to those charities and individuals who lost everything if they don’t find the money.*****Our buddy Euel Norwood celebrates his special day this week. So does Roman Carpenter and Carson Carpenter, Joseph Blanda, Louise Wood and Grant Kimbrough. *****Our friend Warren at Claybar Funeral Home will celebrate March 25. *****Judge Thibodeaux and wife Mike traveled from Washington to New York last week. We got a call that Judge Carl had been spotted in the audience of the David Letterman Show. “You sure,?” we asked. “There can’t be another mug like that one in the country,” came the response. *****Congrats to the Bridge City Lady Cardinals power lifting teams, who won the 3-A Regional championship again, finishing way ahead of the pack. Valerie Brown was the outstanding lifter in the heavyweight division. The team will compete in the state meet March 20 in Corpus Christi. Ricci Shoemaker, Alexa Richmond, Brittany Myers, Rosemary Truong and Amy Caillouet all qualified. Other team members are Whitney Leblanc, Gabby Brown, Nicole Threatt and Taylor Daville.

40 Years Ago-1979 Betty Jo Spence, editor of the Opportunity Valley News, published a story on Arthur E “Terry’” Lyons, a 1 to 5 p.m. disc jockey on KOGT-AM. Lyons went to work for the radio station. All of this seems very natural except for the fact that Terry Lyons is blind. Born in St. Louis, Terry was three months premature, weighing only two pounds, nine ounces. Too much pure oxygen while in the incubator caused the retina of the eyes to burn out. On sunny days, he has only slight light perception. He attended Texas State School for the Blind. Terry graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in radio, television and film. Hired by station manager Bill Fort, Terry has become a part of “Orange County Country” with his “Country Kitchen” radio show.

Spence’s article covered two pages of this dynamic guy’s daily happenings and habits, from radio to movie-going.

(Editor’s note: Terry Lyons had lost his job when management changed at the station. When Gary Stelly bought KOGT in 1992, he brought the talented blind man back to Orange trying to build a strong base of loyal fans. Since Stelly bought the station on-air personality Richard Corder, suffered a stroke and retired after 50-years and just a few weeks ago, and disc jockey Rex Russell died unexpectedly. Lyons was on the air until he unexpectedly died in his sleep July 17, 2004.*****The home of “Jimmy” James Kirby Conn and wife Inez, on Cherokee Trail in Little Cypress, was destroyed by fire. Jimmy is at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont and expected to recover. His wife Inez perished in the fire.

45 Years Ago-1974 Jim Ehlert, formerly of Quick Car Wash, has joined Harmon Chevrolet as a new car salesman.*****Maac Hughes has opened a new sign company located on Texas Avenue in Bridge City. *****Carl Thibodeaux of West Orange Pharmacy is collecting old prescription bottles and has asked the public to bring them by if they have any. (Editor’s note: I wonder if the Judge still has that large collection.)*****Doug Patterson, a professional baseball pitcher with the Baltimore organization, has reported to the Rochester Red Wings spring camp. The six feet, 3.5 inch hurler said, “I’ve spent three seasons in Class A. I’m really hoping to become a regular starter with Ashville, the Oriole’s Class AA entry in the Southern League.

With Dennis Duhon deciding to remain at the University of Houston for the spring semester instead of returning to the St. Louis Cardinals training camp, Doug becomes Orange’s only pro-baseball player in the 1974 campaign*****Pretty Patricia Acosta was chosen Little Cypress Football Sweetheart for the past 1973 season.

60 Years Ago-1959 County Judge Sid J. Caillavet, at a hearing in Austin to protest the state wanting to boost truck load limits from 58,000 to 72,000 pounds, told legislators, “The only time we catch an overweight truck now is when they go through a bridge floor and we find them there the next morning, still stuck.”*****Orangefield girl’s basketball team on the way to a state championship. Team coach Adolph Hryhorchuk is considered one of the best coaches in the state. Team members are Adell Cox, Wilma “Rusty” Montagne, Ruth Winfree, Joy Heathman, Robbie Self and Ginger Trahan. Orangefield plays Brenham next.

*****State Rep. Louis Dugas introduced two school bills. *****Lou Costello dies of a heart attack. He and Bud Abbott split up two years before.

70 Years Ago-1949 Shangri La, fabulous Azalea and Camellia gardens of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Lutcher Stark, is open to the public Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dogs are banned.*****City Judge A.H. Prince warned that all jaywalkers would be fined. *****Orange County natives Bum Phillips and H.W. “Chief” Wilson are both on the SFA baseball team. They will report to the team as soon as spring football training is over. *****A contract has been let for a new Bridge City school. O.W. Collins was awarded the contract. His bid was $10.85 per square foot. Grover Die, superintendent, estimated school and equipment would cost about $136,000, including architectural fees. (Editor’s note: I wonder which school that was? Probably Hatton.)

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to hear about the death of two great guys last week. Laurence Ray Simar, Sr., 87, passed away March 6. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday, March 11. Father Sinclair Oubre and Rev. John Ulm were co-celebrants. Condolence to his wife Dolores and her large family. Please see obituary.*****We had known Tommy Fleming, age 82, since the mid-1950’s when Tommy, a teenager and his family lived on Shady Dr. Born in Rodess, LA., he spent most of his life in Bridge City. Tommy passed away March 4. Services were held Saturday, March 9, at Liberty Baptist Church. He went to work for what is now Huntsman and stayed 44 years. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Dianne and the entire family. Please see obituary.*****The rumor that Dean Crooks will run for sheriff is just not true. Even though it’s a job he would probably enjoy, he would still have to work with the same court. By the way, Judge Crooks was making a lot of progress towards settling the long dispute with the Sheriff’s Employees Association. Hopefully that progress will continue now.***** An investigation by the Houston Chronicle has found that the $44 billion Texas Permanent School Fund is the largest education endowment in the country, but the state’s public schools are seeing less money than they did decades ago.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch, over the next two weeks, will dine at Robert’s. See you there, it should be interesting.

A FEW BIRTHDAYS A few friends celebrating birthdays in the next few days.

March 13: Celebrating are Rod Sheppard, Kyle Dubose, John Collin Kimbrow, Vickie Brown and Angel San Juan, KFDM/FOX 4, who turns 50. They are joined by Rapper Common, 46, Pop singer Charo, 77 and actress Emile Hirsch, 33.*****March 14: Jill Peveto, Martha Williams and Lucy Fields all celebrate. Also Basketball player Stephan Curry, 30, music producer Quincy Jones, 85 and actor Billy Chrystal who will turn 70.*****March 15: Having birthdays this week are Ricky Glenn Roberts, Jr., Dusty Jennings, Julie Myers and Amber Doiron. Celebrities celebrating Rock singer Bret Michaels, 55, actress Eva Longoria, 43 and male model Fabio, 59.*****March 16: Chelsea Coleman, Blame Slaughter, Jordan Doiron, Karli Anderson, Dorothy Morris and Cody Edwards all celebrate along with actors Erik Estrada, 69 and Lauren Graham, 51.*****March 17: Celebrating birthdays on this St. Patrick’s Day are Janet Jacobs, Martha Dyer Howell, Sally Wingard, Stephanie Hughes, Tiffany Moreau and Josh Sims. They are joined by actors Rob Lowe, 54, Kurt Russell, 67 and Gary Sinise, 63.*****March 18: Beth Shepherd and Tammy Stark celebrate. Joining them are singer and actress Queen Latifah, 48, Pop singer Adam Levine, 39 and actress Vanessa Williams, 55.*****March 19: Roman Carpenter, Hannah Walles, Lori Johnson, Barbara Roy, Carol Emerson and Larry David, who turns 78 today. Joining them are Country singer Carrie Underwood, 35, actors Jon Hamm, 47 and Sharon Stone, 60.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Coo-Coo Ledeau’s pregnant sister, Marline, was in a terrible car accident and went into a deep coma her. After six mon’hs, she wakes up and see dat she is no longer pregnant.

Frantically she axe da doctor about her baby.

Dr. Leblanc, him, replies, “Ms. Marline, sha, you have some twins you, a boy and a girl. Da babies dem, are fine and your brotter came and named dem.”

Marline tink to herself, “Oh no, not my brotter CooCoo, he’s an idiot him.”

Expecting the worst she says, “Doc, mais wat is da girl’s name hanh?”

“Denise,” says da doctor.

Da new mama says ,”Wow, dats a beautiful name. I guess I was wrong about my brotter me, I like Denise.” Den Marline axe, “Well, doc, wats da boy’s name?”

Doc he answer, “De Nephew.”

C’EST TOUT TRADE INBALANCE HIGHEST EVER I recall quite well a speech Donald Trump made when he was in the general election in Youngstown, Ohio.

Youngstown was once a model city; today it has empty, abandoned factories and warehouses. While campaigning there Trump said, “You see all those rusty, empty buildings, well, when I’m elected they will be replaced with new, shiny ones. We will bring back so many jobs from China and other places. We will win so much you will say please Mr. President, quit winning so much, and I’ll say, ‘No we are just going to keep winning and winning.” Well, last week General Motors ended production at the first of five plants to be closed. The last American-made Chevrolet Cruze came off the assembly line last Wednesday at GM’s assembly plant near Youngstown. Another rusty building is in its future. Trump made the same statement throughout the Rust Belt now they face the same fate. Despite Trump saying he would make better trade deals that China was not going to take advantage of the US anymore.

However, the trade deficit jumped up 19 % to a record high $621 billion. The gap with China has grown to an all time high of $419.2 billion. Trump’s promise to cut trade inbalance and bring back overseas factory jobs and bolster the U.S. economy just hasn’t happened.*****I’ve got to shut down for this week. My time is up but I sincerely thank you for yours. Please read us cover to cover and mention us to anyone you trade with. We reach more customers at a lower rate. Take care and God bless.

CMYK

The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 13, 2019 •

Faith UMC Lenten Services Faith United Methodist Church invites you to attend Lenten services beginning Wednesday, March 13 through April 10 at 12 noon followed by lunch. Speakers include Mayor Larry Spears, Father Jim Sichko, Pastors Rick White, Brad Mckenzie, and Develous Bright. Please join the Lenten service at noon on Wednesdays March 13-April 10, on 608 MLK Drive or for more information, call 886-1291.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet Golden K Kiwanis meets every Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m., at the Salvation Army Building, 1960 MLK, Orange 77630. Please note time change, NOT being late. On Wednesday, March 13: Sandra Hoke and Deborah Bednar, both Volunteer Deputy Voter Registars (VDVR) for Orange County, will inform Golden K Kiwanis members how they can hold a Voter Registration (VR) event and qualify for the title of VDVR. Women's suffrage will also be discussed, as 2019 is the 100th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote in 1919. Refreshments will be furnished by Anne Payne with a St. Patrick's Day theme. On Wednesday, March 20: Orange County Commissioner John Gothia will speak about the county's current newsworthy events.

Friends of the Orange Depot meeting e Friends of the Orange Depot will hold their regularly scheduled Board meeting on ursday, March 14, at 5 p.m. for refreshments, and at 5:30 p.m. for meeting, at the Depot, 1210 Green Avenue. All volunteers are encouraged to attend to help plan the next Depot Day, May 4. Anyone who would like to get involved with the group or who would just like to visit a meeting is welcome.

Orange K of C Fish Fry St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Orange Council 1680 will sell fried and baked fish dinners, dine in or take out, on all Fridays in Lent, except St. Joseph’s weekend and Good Friday, from 5 – 7 p.m., in St. Mary’s parish hall. Meals consist of fish, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, ketchup, tea, water. and dessert. Cost is $8 for 3-piece fried or 1 baked filet; $7 for 2-piece fried. All are invited to experience Council 1680’s renowned fish taste.

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 to 7 p.m. on the following Lenten Fridays: 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 $8.00.

Orange County Master Gardener events Selecting e Right Plants will be held on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Cormier Park, Orangefield. You can learn how to determine what are the correct plants to choose and where to put them. e Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair is to be held on Saturday, March 23, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., in Cormier Park, Orangefield. Pick from your every day choice of plants to the odd and unique plants along with visiting the vendors on premise to enhance your choices Master Gardener Certification Training starts ursday, April 4, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the Orange County EXPO. is is for the beginner gardener to the experienced gardener, and to improve one's horticulture knowledge while gaining the experience to become a Certified Texas Master Gardener. For more information, check the website https://txmg.org/orange or call 409 882-7010.

Attention Senior Citizens Before computers existed we played card games like canasta, euchre and others, or scrabble or dominoes. Want to play again one afternoon a week? Call Bill at 735-6936.

Orange DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) to Meet e William Diamond Chapter of the Orange DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) will meet at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Bridge City on Tuesday, March 19. e church is located at 1155 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611. DAR is an organization based on lineage to a relative who fought in the Revolutionary War with traceable ancestry in legal documents. Local Regent (President) is Katy Latiolais and Registrar is Jackie Huckabay. is non-profit philanthropic organization donates items for war veterans, addresses cards to active military overseas, participates in veteran civic affairs, hosts guest speakers, gives scholarships to qualified high school students, honors veterans with events, hosts an annual George Washington tea, and stages a Constitution Day each year, just to name a few philanthropies. For membership qualification information, call 409-719-6478. DAR meets once per month except in summers.

Annual Spelling Bee Sponsored by GOALS e annual spelling bee, the main fundraiser for GOALS (Greater Orange Adult Literacy Services), is set for Friday, March 22, from 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. in the Lamar State College-Orange Student Gym. Master of Ceremonies will once again be KFDM-TV weather personality Dana Melancon. Teams of three spellers plus one cheer support person are encouraged to register at the GOALS office, 520 Decatur, Orange 77630, with Rhonda Powell, Director, or call her at 409.886.4311.

Deadline for registration is Friday, March 15.

Non-profits are asked, as well as other organizations, to assemble a team to assist in this nonprofit cause. ere is a registration fee required for a spelling team, with all proceeds benefiting GOALS, a 25-year-old local non-profit organization. A booklet of all possible spelling bee words is given to each participant to study upon paid

registration. A light lunch is provided, and fun costumes and face paints are welcome! is is an annual event in the Orange community. Prizes are also donated to door prize winners by various merchants. GOALS prides itself on distributing study materials for the GED high school certification, helping increase reading skills, and assisting ESL (English as a Second Language) students prosper in the written and oral understanding of the English language.

Link and Bake Sale Benefit for Billy Coward Billie Coward of the Orange area was recently diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of head and neck. A link and bake sale will be held Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bridge City Community Center Pavilion, 101 Parkside Drive, Bridge City. A link, chips, and drink will be sold for $8.

Please call 409.670.2990 to pre-order. Cookies, pies, cakes, and more will be available to purchase. Raffle tickets are now on sale. A drawing will be held on the day of the event, March 23.

Funds are being raised to help Billy with enormous medical expenses.

VFW Auxiliary Spring Garage Sale e Orange VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Auxiliary Post 2775 is taking reservations for its Annual Spring Garage Sale on Saturday, March 23, from 7a.m.-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.-8 p.m. Tables and/or spaces will rent for $10 each. To make a reservation, send a check made payable for the number of tables/spaces wanted. Please make check payable to VFW Aux. 2775 and mail to: Mary Snapp, 7927 Sandra Lane; Orange, Texas 77632. Please 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 return call.

Lamar State College Orange Job Fair A job fair will be held at Lamar State College Orange on ursday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. e event, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, will be held at the Shahan Events Center located at 209 Green Avenue in Orange.

Help with Taxes AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Tax Filing Assistance is offered at the Orange Public Library. IRS (Internal Revenue Service)-certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 12, and on Monday, April 15. April 15 is the last day to file 2018 taxes. Anyone coming for assistance should bring the following: Proof of identification (photo ID); Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents; Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents; Wage and income statements (Form W-2, Social Security, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, W2G); Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); Records of any Capital Gains and Losses; Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements; and a copy of last year’s federal and state returns, very helpful in the preparation of the 2018 return. For contact information, call or email Richard Porter, 409.883.0698 or porter4897@sbcglobal.net.

Orange Friends of the Library and AAUW Library Family of the Year Meet A co-meeting of the Orange Friends of the Library and the AAUW (American Association of University Women) and its annual Library Family of the Year will combine in the City of Orange Public Library Meeting Room on Saturday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. e family will be announced at that time. A Friends of the Orange Library meeting will also be held. Director of the Library is Brenna Manascu and President of the Orange Friends of the Library is Diane Sturdivant.

President of the Orange AAUW branch is Linda White, and Mary Ann Fetchin is chairing this year's AAUW Library Family of the Year.

Light refreshments will be served.

Orange Sheriff’s Posse to award scholarships e Orange County Sheriff ’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 counselor by date on application.

For more information, contact the high school counselor at any Orange County Public School.

OC TAMU Mothers' Club Scholarship e 2019 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers' Club Scholarship application is now available. For a copy of the application, contact the local high school counselor and/or scholarship coordinator. Applications are also available at https://orangecountymoms.aggienetwork.com /scholarships/ .

For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at (409) 8824195 or btrawhon@gmail.com.

GriefShare Program at Trinity Baptist Church A 13-week class called "GriefShare" is underway at 6 p.m. on Sundays at Trinity Baptist, 1819 16th Street, Orange 77630. It is a grief recovery group led by Dan Cruse, and assisted by several people who have also experienced grief.

Whether it is a spouse, a child, or a parent, GriefShare is ready to support. Participants are welcome to attend the GriefShare group at any point.

Each session is "self-contained," so a participant does not have to attend each session. Past group members have, reportedly, said that they felt safe and loved, that they received hope, and that they felt it was a turning point in their lives. GriefShare could be a person's journey from mourning to joy, according to Cruse, Trinity Baptist worship minister. Cruse is also a retired guidance counselor, as well as a retired music educator. Please call 409.886.1333, email pastor at ryan@trinityorange.com, or check Trinity Baptist Facebook page. ere are other retired guidance counselors in the group to assist. ere is also a national website, www.griefshare.org, and the classes include a personal workbook, a video seminar, and a group discussion, giving participants support and encouragement for their own grief journey.

GriefShare is a network of 15,000 or more churches worldwide equipped to offer grief support groups. e program is nondenominational and features biblical concepts for healing from a person's grief. e minister at Orange Trinity Baptist is Pastor Ryan Chandler.

Women's Bible Study at Trinity Baptist A Women's Bible Study based on the book, "Proven," by Jennie Allen, and through the gospel of John, continues on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 1819 N. 16th Street, Orange 77630. A short video is also shown and group discussion is held until the study's ending time each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Lynae Sanford is in charge of the Bible study. Anyone may join at any time, even if prior sessions have been missed. Please call the church at409-886-1333 for more information.

Remembered Mission Project Set in April A service project entitled, "Remembered Event," is set for April 12-13 by the members of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange to coordinate with a sermon series called, "And God Remembered," preached by Ryan Chandler, Trinity pastor. e membership plans to service those who are still in need of help from Hurricane Harvey from over a year ago. Over 40 percent of Orange County residents who received damage from Harvey are still displaced or suffering from homes still having tremendous repair needs. Please call Trinity Baptist at 409-886-1333 and ask for Pastor Ryan Chandler or Henrietta Gentry for more details.

BC Chamber accepting Mother of Year noms Do you know a mother who deserves special recognition? Nominate her for Mother of the Year, it’s. Visit our website: www.bridgecitychamber.com/make-a-nomination. e Mother of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber’s May Networking Coffee & Annual Banquet, have dignitary status at the Bridge City Christmas Light Parade, and receive over $1,000 in gifts and gift certificates from these generous sponsors: e mother nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangefield School District. For complete contest rules, go to www.bridgecitychamber.com or call the chamber at 409-735-5671.

Bridge City Chamber to Award Scholarships Attention all Bridge City and Orangefield High School seniors: e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce they will be awarding two $500 scholarships to Bridge City

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High School seniors and two $500 scholarships to Orangefield High School seniors. Applications are available at the student’s high school counselor’s office, Bridge City Chamber office at 150 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611, or can be downloaded from the chamber’s website at www.bridgecitychamber.com. Completed applications should be returned to the respective high school counselor no later than April 5, 2019.

For more information, contact the high school counselor or call the Bridge City Chamber at (409) 735-5671.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Nut Fundraiser Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is currently selling Durham Ellis Nuts. Pecan halves are $9.75/lb., Pecan Pieces are $9.50/lb., and Walnut Pieces are $8.00/lb. Also available are Chocolate Covered Pecans for $9.00. Come see the inventory of nuts. e phone number is 409-735-4573.

Dementia Care Givers' Support Group e Dementia Care Givers' Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and Second ursday of every month at 6:30 p.m..

GOALS Seeking Board Members GOALS (Greater Orange Adult Literacy Services) is interested in replacing several spots on the Board due to some who have moved or plan to move. e mission of GOALS is to help those in Orange County who are unable to read, to assist ESL (English as a Second Language) students with the adult learning of English, and to provide tutoring for those wishing to take the GED (General Educational Development) equivalency test to obtain a high school diploma. GOALS is a nonprofit organization founded by Orange's Bonnie Hopperton 25 years ago. Additionally, now members of GOALS assist at the Orange OCARC in teaching fun art projects or read books to client participants. e GOALS office may be contacted at 409.886.4311, and please ask for Rhonda Powell, Director. Powell also can give guidelines for those wishing to volunteer to tutor, or possibly secure a spot on the Board of GOALS. GOALS is a tax-exempt, non-profit adult literacy program. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekly, MondayFriday. Dues are not required. e annual Spelling Bee for GOALS is Friday, March 22, at Lamar State College-Orange Student Gymnasium. Please see information in this column for more information under Annual Spelling Bee Sponsored by GOALS.

Seek & Find Resale Store Come and visit Seek and Find Resale Stop sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 985 W. Roundbunch Road, Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). Seek and Find is open three days per week: ursday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ere is new gently-used clothing, as well as household items added to the inventory. e variety of items is likely to be the best in the area with frequent specials. All proceeds go to a Music Scholarship Fund. Come and see what "all the fuss is about," and gain some great bargains in the process.

Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this opportunity to learn an instrument in the local area. For more information, call 409-2413920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.

Orange County Beekeeping Group e Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. e group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public. For information or assistance with honeybee removals, please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356.

Jackson Community Center offers tax help e Jackson Community Center will be offering fast tax refund and electronic filing to eligible families and individuals earning up to $54,000 or less by appointment only. is service will continue until April 15. e JCC is located at 520 W. Decatur Ave in Orange and is open Mon. thru Fri. from 10 am to 5 pm, and every other Saturday.

Please call to schedule an appointment and for additional information, contact Elizabeth Campbell at 409-779-1981 or email jccorange@gmail.com.

AAUW Book Donations e AAUW (American Association of University Women) will have its annual used book sale on the porch of the Lutcher eater 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. e owner of the salon, Paul Burch, volunteered to be a drop-off point again 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. e Orange AAUW Scholarship applications will be available in the counseling office of each high school in the near future.

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Deaths and Memorials

Ruby May LeJeune Parker, 79, Deweyville

Tommy Fleming, 82, Bridge City

Ruby May LeJeune Parker, 79, of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2019, in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., ursday, March 14, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Damon Bickham, of First Baptist Church in Deweyville.

Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on June 13, 1939, she was the daughter of Clifton LeJeune and Lelia (ibodeaux) LeJeune. Ruby enjoyed working with Mr. Parker on their ranch and operating their feed store.

She loved to play dominoes and watch her humming birds. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Lelia LeJeune; RuBy MAy brother-in-law, Jimmy Parker; sisters-in-law, Elaine Peters and husband Pete lEJEuNE PARKER and Charley Faye Shell.

Ruby is survived by her loving husband, Ed Parker; son, Reggie Parker and wife Debbie; daughter, Renee Wyatt and husband Scott; grandchildren, Hollie Richardson and husband Alvin, Casey Parker, Misty LeJeune, Mitchel Wyatt, and Marissa Wyatt; great-grandchildren, Brennon Tregre, Gracie Bradley, Xander Richardson, and Xane Richardson; twin sister, Ruth Agnes Chester and husband Olin; brothers, J.C. LeJeune and Joseph C. LeJeune, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Sharon Spencer and husband Rusty, and Rachael Parker; god daughter, Rene Broussard; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Harry Guidry, 61 Orange Harry Guidry, 61, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2019.

A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on March 23, 1957, he was the son of Delore Guidry and Clorine Benoit. Harry worked as a millwright for Fluor Daniels Construction for many years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by parents, Delore and Clorine Guidry; and his son, James Delore Guidry.

He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Briggs of West Orange; his grandchildren, Haley Holt and Canaan Travis; his siblings, Priscilla Babb, Wanda Cross, Diana Malone and husband omas, Marion Mahon and husband Milton, Kenneth Guidry and wife Elizabeth, Larry Guidry, Delore Guidry, Jr., and Robert Powell; and his numerous nieces and nephews.

Laurence Ray Simar, Sr., 87, Orange HARRy guIDRy

Kenneth Michael Day, 64, Vidor Kenneth Michael Day, 64 of Vidor, TX, passed away on March 8, 2019.

He will be cremated at Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville, AL. A Memorial Service will be held at Benoit’s Hall in Vidor, TX on Sunday, March 24, 2019, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Kenneth was born on July 2, 1954 and was a lifelong resident of Vidor, TX. He was the son of Vera Goode Day and Buford Edward Day. He was a carpenter all his life and took great pride in his work. Kenneth loved playing golf with his friends and most of all loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Kenneth will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 38 years, Toni Parkhurst Day and daughter Blakely Parkhurst; brother Patrick Day of Silsbee; sister Barbara May and her husband Joe Bob May of Vidor; brother Buford Lynn Day and his wife Judy of Whitney TX; sister-in-law Linda Day of Mauriceville; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Vera and Buford Day; brother Johnny Day and sister Sue Ann Singleton.

Tommy Fleming, 82, longtime resident of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Jeremy Bradshaw, Reverend Terry Wright, and Reverend Bill Collier. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Rodessa, Louisiana on August 31, 1936 and raised in East Texas, he was the son of N.D. Fleming and Ollie Jane (Davenport) Fleming. Tommy began working in the Fire Brigade at Jefferson Chemical, which went on to become Huntsman, when he was 21 years old and spent 44 loyal years there as well as serving in the United States Airforce Reserves for 8 years. He was called the “Buna Flash” for being a very fast runner. He loved sports and played basketball at his church and the Industrial League as well as coaching TOMMy FlEMINg basketball, softball, baseball, and football.

Tommy was a big Astro’s fan and has attended several games at the Dome and Minutemaid stadiums; he was thrilled when they won the World Series in 2017. He enjoyed spending time camping, vacationing, and going on road trips with his favorite people, his family. He was a sharp dresser and always had a smile on his face, as well as being a very loyal Christian man who loved his church family. Tommy was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family dearly. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, N.D. and Ollie Fleming; and his brothers, C.R. Fleming and James Fleming. ose left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 60 years, Dianne Nonus Fleming; children, Jill Stacy and husband Terry, of Houston, George Fleming, II, of Bridge City, Nancy Borne, of Lumberton, Cathy Keel and husband Rick, of Webster, and Jay Nonus Fleming, of Lumberton; grandchildren, George Fleming, III, Kyle Gillam and wife Julianne, Dalton Borne, Rachel Keel, Jackson Keel, Ashley Cromika and husband Michael, Eden Tugade, and Cheryl Tugade; great-grandchildren, Grace and Gavin Cromika; sisters, Darlene Shaw and Norma Byous; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family. In addition to family, Tommy was privileged to have the most wonderful and caring neighbors who were also considered family. Serving as pallbearers will be Drew Nonus, Jackson Keel, Cody Citrano, George Fleming, III, Kyle Gillam, Dalton Borne, Jacob Almack, and omas Keel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to e American Cancer Society at PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to a charity of your choice.

KENNETH MICHAEl DAy

Laurence Ray Simar, Sr., age 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at his home in Orange, Texas. He was born on January 3, 1932 in Orange, Texas to Ophelia Simar Strack and Sylvester C. (Squinn) Simar. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, S. Roy Simar; and his sister, Peggy Rashall.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dolores Ulm Simar; his children, Ray Simar, Jr. and wife Karen of Richmond, Texas; Dennis Simar of Orange, Texas; Kenneth Simar and wife Peggy of Katy, Texas; and Angela Taggart and husband Murrey of Orange, Texas; his grandchildren, Jennifer Schwartz and husband Jason; Stephanie Krueger and husband Kyle; Patrick Taggart, Madison Taggart; and Sarah Simar; his great-grandchildren, Oliver Schwartz; Annabelle Krueger, Margaret Krueger, and David Krueger; his brother, Bill Simar; and sister, Sylvia Mires. lAuRENCE Ray graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in Orange in 1949.

RAy SIMAR His was the first graduating class of St. Mary’s. Ray joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War and served his country for four years. Returning from his service he volunteered his personal service as a coach for his alma mater, the St. Mary’s Hornets. Ray went to work at Spencer Chemical, now Chevron Chemical, retiring November 29, 1992. Ray dearly loved his children and was very proud of them. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He entered many marathons and thoroughly enjoyed running. Gardening also made him very happy.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary School Foundation in Orange, Texas or to Southeast Texas Hospice in Orange, Texas. Our thanks to the dedicated, loving people of hospice. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2019, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange, Texas. e Principal Celebrant was Reverend Sinclair Oubre. Reverend John Ulm was a Co-celebrant. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation was on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Ford Park Arena in Beaumont was packed with more than 7,000 Christian music fans this past Friday (March 8, 2019) as faith-based music group Mercy Me, featuring vocalist Bart Millard, brought “The Imagine Nation” tour to Southeast Texas as the band performed an amazing 90-minute set of music. The band Crowder served as main support, while Buna-native Micah Tyler was the opening act of the night. RECORD PHOTO: Troy Jones

Orangefield High School students in Mrs. Spears' Education and Training Program hosted their annual “Kindergarten Rodeo.” Students prepared games for the children and were able to exhibit team work skills, develop leadership skills, and explore actual education and training careers themselves.

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Remembering my Irish side on St. Pat’s Day

By Roy Dunn For The Record My bloodline is pure Irish on one side, and it’s really well Dunn. My grandparents, Allen and Laura, both carried the name Dunn when they married in 1876. At age 8, he had come to Rising Star by covered wagon with his Mom and aunt from Arkansas. His dad had been killed in the Civil War in 1864. I’m one of the few people alive whose grandfather was alive during the Civil War. Not a great grandfather but my dad’s dad. Allen died in 1950 in his 90s. Laura was from DeLeon, a few miles from Sipes Springs, near Rising Star. There they would spend the rest of their lives raising their family of six boys and two girls.

They are both buried in an old historical cemetery on the hill with some of their children. The cemetery has graves dating back to the turn of the 1800s. Both of Allen and Laura’s ancestry goes back to Ireland. They claimed not to be kin, even though my father Clay always claimed that all Dunns were kin.

Their children on the male side left that peanut land to become successful and wealthy. None more colorful than Clay, WWI veteran, who was referred to as the “Black Sheep” of the bunch. He’s a hundred stories in one. I’m the only survivor of the original ten Dunns.

They had few children. Our two sons, Mark and Allen, are the last males who will carry the family name. We have no Dunn grandsons.

This year marks 176 years since Allen’s birth that led to my being and the path I’ve traveled Down Life’s Highway.

The family name will some day come to an end, but the bloodline will live on through our daughter, Karen, and her boys, Garrett Clay, Sean Cade and Collin Slade Gros, and also our two granddaughters, Amber and Jenna, and our eight great-grandchildren.

I guess I’m the ultimate “Black Sheep.” Like a white man’s son raised by the Indians, I was raised in the Cajun culture by a Cajun mother while I carried an Irish name.

I couldn’t speak English before the age of 7, causing me and other Cajun kids to spend two years in first grade. My mom and I spent a life of struggle and poverty after Clay flew the coupe when I was a baby.

Now that I’ve laid out the background, I’ll venture into the purpose for this column.

The luck of my Irish side has followed me most of my days.

I’ve always been luckier than I probably deserved to be. Just to escape the extreme poverty

and hardships was an accomplishment in itself, but to find a degree of success took lots of luck. To have married Phyl, my partner of 64 years and to have enjoyed the benefits of our lives took a lot of luck. I’ve always given St. Patrick credit for that. My Irish side is my

rabbit’s foot. Time after time good fortune has come to us by just a lucky move, not great knowledge.

This St. Patrick’s day, March 17, we’ll mark 48 years since we launched Orange County’s first successful weekly newspaper, The Opportunity Val-

ley News. I’m still amazed at the success and reception of that publication. It really was phenomenal. People by the dozen would line up on Tuesday waiting for it to come off the press.

I knew nothing about publishing a newspaper. A lot of volunteers pitched in to help the small staff and family members. It helped that there was no competition for the kind of publication I envisioned and produced. The Orange Leader was the only other local publication with the exception of the Penny Record being published by the Gastons as Bridge City’s hometown newspaper.

I had started the paper with a song and a typewriter, in a couple of small rooms in Frank Manchac’s Insurance office on Green Avenue in Orange, about the same time Tim Hughes was starting out next door with Superior Tire Service.

After struggling through the first years, the Harmon family, Jackie, Corky and Don, made it possible for me to have a permanent building at 109 Sixth St. A lucky break.

They took the cost of the building out in advertising.

We still own that building. I kept it for sentimental reasons, thankful for all it provided us.

Rita took a toll on all its glass, but I have plans to remodel it and make that great old building, which was once a saloon in Orange’s rough and rowdy days, a useful proud building again in Orange’s Historical District. It has a great history of its own.

Even though we ventured

The 2019 winners of the school-level competition at Little Cypress–Mauriceville High School, pictured from left, are Darby Watson, first place, Declamation; Ashlyn Ellis, second place, Declamation; Jadyn Stack, second place, Interpretive Reading; Jordan Alexander, first place, Interpretive Reading.

LC-M’s Watson, Alexander win Lutcher Stark Reading Contest Little Cypress–Mauriceville High School students Darby Watson and Jordan Alexander earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 115th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.

On Sunday, March 3, 2019, LCM High School students competed in the local-level contest, which was coordinated by Melanie Claybar, LCM High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest.

Watson won first place in Declamation with Ursula LeGuin’s A Left-Handed Commencement Speech, while Alexander won first place in Interpretive Reading with his presentation of “e Tell – Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe. Second place in Declamation went to Ashlyn Ellis, with Jadyn Stack receiving second-place honors in Interpretive Reading.

LCM Stark Reading Contest Alternate, McKenzie Freeman, served as the emcee for the competition and Claybar presented awards to the 2018-19 school-level contest winners.

Each second-place winner was awarded $1,500

in scholarships from the Stark Foundation, while the two first-place winners were awarded $2,000 in scholarships. e first-place winners from LCM High School will go on to compete against the first-place winners from other participating Orange County public high schools at the County Final of the Stark Reading Contest, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Lutcher eater. e Stark Reading Contest is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as part of its continuing mission to enrich the quality of life in the Orange community and encourage education. e aim of the Contest is to enhance the literary and forensic quality and skills of Orange County public high school students. e Contest has continued annually since its inception in 1904, which makes the 2018-19 school year the 115th annual year of the Contest.

In addition to offering educational opportunities and experiences for students at eligible Orange County public high schools, participating students may earn scholarship awards for continued education.

According to Karen Holmes, physical education teacher at Little Cypress Elementary, the generous giving of family and friends helped raise $7,733.24 for the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge(formerly Jump Rope for Heart). The top donations by grade level belong to: Kindergarten: Serenity Hunter $170, 1st Grade: Bailey Dempsey $290, 2nd Grade: Blakely Craft $335 and 3rd Grade: Aubrey Blackman $625. According to Ms. Holmes, “Not only were our students generous but they also learned how to take care of their hearts by exercise and healthy eating.” Pictured, from left, are Craft, Hunter, Blackman and Dempsey.

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into other things and now are proudly publishing The Record Newspapers, Penny and County, the O.V.N. made it possible for us to lead a good life. It may have been, however, some of my creative juices, imagination and the knowledge of people and what was under every rock that helped make it successful. It was really one lucky thing after another that brought it such success. It led to other publications and the purchase of the Triangle Press, whose name is still being used today by the parent company of the Port Arthur News and Orange Leader.

We sold the O.V.N., press and publications to Cox Enterprise on my birthday, June 5, 1980. The owners of our O.V.N. then bought the Orange Leader. That move prompted Gordon Baxter to write the poem, “How one simple Coonass, made a follower out of the Leader.”

Maybe so, but the luck of my Irish side played a big part.

Cox paid me big money as a consultant. They never took my advice. They were the experts. I was just a simple Cajun with an Irish name.

They struggled with the paper through several owners ‘till one day the once great publication was gone, having died a slow death.

The paper that started on that March 17th day is no more, but I’ll never forget it.

And I’ll always give credit to my Irish. So again this year I will remember and give thanks to St. Patrick for that great paper I started on his birthday all those years ago.

Happy St. Pat’s Day to all.

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Trey and Amie Smith beat the field in the Resilience Tournament with a winning bag of five bass weighing in at 7.24 pounds.

NFL’s Most Wanted

Earl Thomas is one of the most desireable free agents in the NFL right now.

Thomas’ free agency has teams drooling KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD If one sees boot marks on Seattle Seahawks’ four-time All-Pro safety Earl omas’ hiney at 3:01 p.m. today, then his speculation about being kicked to the curb by his team of nine seasons was absolutely true. is is the quip that Earl made to Dallas Cowboys’ head coach Jason Garrett after a game between the two teams late in the 2017 season.

Nobody really believed this would happen, although Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones did offer Seattle a third-round pick during last year’s draft for omas that was laughed off by both Seattle general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll. e Seahawks needed to keep Earl for the

2018 season because he was the last member of the NFL renowned Legion of Boom who was able to lead the defense that had been one of the NFL’s best for many years.

Earl was leading the league in interceptions (three is the first four games) before suffering another broken leg that ended his season.

Earl kind of finalized his stay in Seattle when he threw the Seattle bench a middlefinger salute as he was being wheeled off the field. Last week Carroll wished Earl well with his new team during a television interview.

Today, nearly every team could use a free safety of Earl’s caliber, but the amount of cap space will dictate who will really land him for the 2019 season. e Cowboys still are among the top

three candidates for landing the Orange native because they don’t have a star safety on their roster but still won the NFC East in two of the last three seasons. And it’s obvious they should be a playoff-bound team again in 2019.

“But it’s looking increasingly unlikely that omas will sign with the Cowboys unless he is willing to take less money, which also appears to be unlikely. As CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reported, omas wants $13 million per year and won’t give the Cowboys a discount,” according to an article written by Sean Wagner-McGough of CBS Sports last weekend.

But with the safety market as saturated as it is, omas might not be able to find the lucrative long-term deal he desires. And if that happens, maybe he would accept a lesser offer to play for the Cowboys. e Kansas City Chiefs are another team

At Toledo Bend, the Spawn is already on!

DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

“When do you think the big bass will move up shallow to spawn on Toledo Bend,” asked the young man standing at the counter with his son in tow and a basket full of spinnerbaits and crankbaits.”

The clerk just shrugged his shoulders and responded, “Cash or credit?”

The answer should have been, “If you are still waiting you are already late!”

Shallow is a relative term that depends on the size of the bass you hope to catch.Taking advantage of the spawn can equate to the easiest fishing you will experience over the course of the year or your best shot at the bass of a lifetime.

Seldom if ever, however, can you expect to reap the benefits of both in the same depth of water.Easily, the most enjoyable aspect of the spawn is watching female bass guard their beds and smaller males attacking any intruders on inside moss breaks in one to three feet of water.

The unusually off-colored water has, however, limited this

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that has shown a great interest in omas before he broke his leg and nearing a trade for him.

“Since then, the Chiefs watched their terrible defense cost them a spot in the Super Bowl,” the article pointed out.

So on Monday the Chiefs pried Tyrann Mathieu away from the Houston Texans by offering the 26 year old safety a 3 year, 42 million dollar contract which the Texans couldn’t match. is could make Houston spark an interest in omas, although the money he’s wanting is very similar to what the Texans refused to pay Mathieu. e No. 1 team that wants to sign Earl is the San Francisco 49ers, who are entering the upcoming season with the playoffs and Super Bowl on their mind.

And with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo coming back and $65 million in available cap space, the 49ers are the most likely team to make the leap from bad to good in 2019, according to the article. Now, they just need to figure out how they’re going to spend all of that money.

One of Earl’s biggest boosters for joining the 49ers is former Seattle teammate and Legion of Boom compadre Richard Sherman, who left the Seahawks last season and is certain the addition of omas would improve the defensive secondary 100 per cent. Sherman had what was called “a sneaky good 2018 season.” “omas is the kind of signing that would turn the 49ers into a legitimate playoff con-

From Page 1B tender, even if they might regret the financial commitment when aging inevitably takes its toll,” e article concluded. “And omas would make the 49ers significantly better immediately.”

I look for Earl omas to find a new team sooner than later.

And hopefully he will return to the Lone Star State to do it!

KWICKIES…e 20-second clock that was used three weeks ago in the LSU baseball tournament, wasn’t in use last weekend in the Army-Houston series. It must be optional like it is in spring training for the major leaguers…

Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Vince Young, whose last-minute touchdown against Southern Cal in the 2006 Rose Bowl delivered the Longhorns only undisputed national championship in the last 50 years, has been fired by the school from his part-time job as a development officer for poor performance and for being absent from work or not in touch with his supervisors…

Congrats to the Lamar Lady Cardinals for winning their second straight Southland Conference basketball championship which gave them an unprecedented 32-2 conference record for the two seasons and a No. 1 seed in the upcoming SLC tournament…

And the Lamar men’s basketball team finished the season in a blaze of glory by winning their final eight games and finishing fifth in the Southland Conference. e Cards meet Houston Baptist today in the first-round

Colburn approach somewhat thus far, but those fish are still there.

As a rule, the bragging size fish are not there however, and more importantly, are not ever going to be there.That is why the angler that seems to always catch larger bass often fishes the pre-spawn in 10 to 14 feet of water knowing the most prized females consider six to eight feet of water to be shallow.A significant portion of those coveted ladies will move no shallower for the annual ritual.

An unwanted cold snap may temporarily move a big fish into the thicker grass or deeper into the confines of a flooded bush, but there will be no retreat to deeper water at this point.If catching a trophy bass is your goal you would do well to simply slow down your approach and patiently dissect tighter hideouts in six to eight feet of water. is does not mean that you can’t catch a double digit bass on T-Bend dragging a Carolina rigged lizard in twenty feet of water or jerking a Trap out of the moss on a shallow flat.For my money, however,fishing the deeper end of shallow increases your odds of waiting for your

SLC Tournament.

JUST BETWEEN US…Wife Susan and I got to watch the final game of a three-game baseball series last weekend between Army and the University of Houston Sunday in hopes of watching grandson Logan Smith pitch for the Black Knights. We got our wish as he was summoned in the bottom of the seventh inning with the bases loaded with Cougars and Army holding a 7-4 lead. Houston’s leading hitter (.362) and career home run leader (39) Ron Brown was the third out of the inning and Logan had him completely fooled on a breaking pitch off the outside corner. But the 6-3, 258-pound Brown hit a nubber off the end of his bat that blooped between the first and second basemen and the right fielder. e ball was spinning so much it bounced against the stands beyond first base so that all three runners scored, tying the score 7-7. It stayed that way until the bottom of the ninth inning when a base hit and stolen base gave Brown a chance to win the game for the Cougars. And he did exactly that as he took one of Logan’s 90 mph fast ball and rocked it over the right field wall giving the Cougars a 9-7 victory. Logan felt badly after the game, especially because his coach didn’t order an intentional walk to Brown like he should have.

Houston had won the first two games 6-3 and 3-2. Army moved on to Nacogdoches for a two-game series against Stephen F. Austin that began last night.

Spring Break on Sabine Lake CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

is week marks the annual hiatus from school that kids of all ages look for once the Christmas holidays are over, spring break is here!

During this week off from the rigorous demands of reading, writing, and arithmetic you can rest assured that a cry will rise up from the masses that there is nothing “fun” to do.

Video games have long been mastered and challenges are getting more difficult to come by every day, give your student a first hand look at some real life they may have never seen before and take them out on Sabine lake.

It is astounding that so many kids have so little idea about things that pertain to the outdoors. On a guide trip a few years ago a client had brought his college age son along, during the day we encountered some rosette spoonbills feeding in the shallows near the mouth of a bayou.

“Man would you look at those pink flamingos” the young man exclaimed, “I had no idea that there were really birds that looked like that.”

After a brief lesson on the actual name of the birds and the places that they inhabit I could tell that the young man was becoming more interested in the trip as well as the surroundings. After a day on the water this young man had a better perspective on a whole new world that he never knew existed until he witnessed it himself. When things like this happen and I am fortunate enough to see how people are affected by the outdoors it gives me a good feeling that little else can compare with.

I know as I watch young kids when we venture out on the water that they are being affected in a positive way. By introducing them to things in nature they learn valuable lessons and experience things that hopefully will affect them in a way that will help later on in life.

By introducing a youngster to the outdoors you may be opening up a whole new area of interest that the child will never outgrow.

Now you don’t need to have a boat or fancy gear to get a kid started or introduced to the

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Carol Simon couldn’t wait to start the spring break and join her Uncle Todd for a solid week of fishing Sabine Lake.“It has been cold in Kansas,” said Simon and Monday felt like summer again.

They started the day in a foggy mist in rain gear and finished their day in shorts and sunshine.

“I was disappointed that we never found the trout,” reported Simon, “but we caught a lot of small bass and two limits of redfish on plastic worms.The water looked really yucky, but it was still fun!”

Trey and Amie Smith made the most of a short three and a half hours of fishing by besting the field in the Resilience tournament hosted on the river Sunday evening.The Smith’s winning bag of five bass weighed 7.24 pounds.

Trey said the fishing was tough, but they still managed to get it done with a Talon quarter ounce spinnerbait.

While on the subject of spinnerbaits, I didn’t ask Trey about color or choice of blades, but we have done far better of late on both reds and specks

with a quarter ounce spinnerbait as well. We are using Sea Shad bodies in a couple of colors, but there is no doubt that the fish have been more interested in a single smaller Colorado blade.

You don’t move much water with a blade that small, but larger blades, as well as Willow leafs, have just not produced as well fishing the same stretches of shoreline. Shad bodies are a salt water thing and I believe a skirt would work just as well.

River bass are still Plan B for us.

Things are shaking and baking at the S.A.L.T. Club in spite of the tough bite on Sabine as the club just announced a new tournament series. The first team tournament of the year will be hosted out of the S.A.L.T. club house on March 24th . This is a team event with a $200 entry fee per team.Each team can weigh in two trout and two redfish and you do not have to be a S.A.L.T. Club member to fish.On March 17th the club will host its member only event with a $20 entry fee.

For more information or to sign up call or drop by Outcast Tackle in Groves.

Orangefield Sophisticats Earn Top Awards

The Sophisticats from Orangefield High School attended American Dance/Drill Team Contest in Galveston March 1st and 2nd. The officers and team worked hard all season and won numerous awards. The officers won judges awards for all their dances: jazz, contemporary and novelty. The team also won judges awards for all their dances: jazz, contemporary, novelty and hip hop. Both officers and team took home Sweepstakes and Gussie Nell Davis awards. Officers won a Best Overall Platinum Award for precision, technique, performance and choreography. Team won a Best Overall Silver Award for technique and choreography.

The Sophisticat officers tied for Best In Class for extra small school and the team tied for 8th place overall out of 31 high school teams. Ayla Merendino placed 4th overall for her solo in extra small school and Jocelynn Myrick place 1st runner-up for her solo in extra small school.

Competitors for the weekend include: Captain, Jocelynn Myrick, 1st Lt., Makayla Hazen, Lt., Trinity Sims, Rayleigh Elkins, Kaylee Noble, Hadley Psencik, Baylee Duhon, Ashleigh Greenwood, Breea Hubbard, Ayla Merendino, and Lindsey Perkins. Managers: Jaysie Banken and Madison Walles. Director: Tara Greenwood.

Assistant Directors: Candi Patterson and Jerri Graffagnino

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outdoors, all you need is some time and a little bit of planning. ere are plenty of places like piers, beaches, lakes, and rivers that offer outdoor opportunities. State parks are great places to start because they have helpful information as well as personnel to get you headed in the right direction. By placing a call to a particular park or outdoor venue you can get some idea of what each place has to offer as well as the best times to go there. By doing a little bit of homework you can plan your outdoor activity and maximize your fun, after all fun is what it is all about. ere are lots of local outdoor attractions here at home as well as all over the state, choosing the right one for you and your young one is just the first step on a long journey that will provide many pleasant memories in the years to come. e Blue Elbow Swamp, canoe trips on Village Creek, and just about any refuge along the gulf coast all offer some of the more interesting places to visit and things to do. A simple phone call to the state park headquarters or visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website for all the information you need concerning each park and the activities offered.

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Jaxon Collier, Gavin Fountain compete well in Vidor invitational It was a great day at the Vidor Spring Break Invitational for LCM tennis. Jaxon Collier & Gavin Fountain brought home another second place medal! 2 weeks until district! According to Coach Nicholson, “There is a lot of work to do but can’t wait to see what this team can do!”

The Orangefield Bobcat Varsity Boys Powerlifting Team had a great day at the Regional Meet on Saturday at Goosecreek Memorial High School. On the lightweight platform, Austin Taylor placed 5th (123s) with a total of 775 pounds Brant Hyatt placed 3rd (165s) with a total of 1100 pounds Chase Broussard placed 4th (165s) with a total of 1,050 pounds. On the heavyweight platform, Santos Garcia placed 2nd (242s) with a total of 1365 Lbs & qualified for the State Meet in Abilene. Coby Coulter (275s) placed 4th with a total 1330 pounds Congratulations Bobcats! Regional Qualifiers: Dylan Wells, Gunner Grimes, Austin Taylor, Dakota Williford, Clayton Westbrook, Brant Hyatt, Chase Broussard, Hunter Ashworth, Hunter Norwood, Santos Garcia & Coby Coulter. The boys are coached by John Davis.

Bridge City High School students Madison Day and Brandon Curl earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 115th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Waverly Cooper, second Place, Interpretive Reading; Brandon Curl, first place, Interpretive Reading; Madison Day, first place, Declamation; Chloe Jones, second Place, Declamation. Brandon and Madison will compete at County Finals on Sunday, April 28, 2:00pm, at the Lutcher Theater.

Bridge City HS’s Day, Curl win top trophies in Stark Contests Bridge City High School students Madison Day and Brandon Curl earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 115th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.

On ursday, March 7, 2019, Bridge City High School students competed in the locallevel contest, which was coordinated by Shannon King, Bridge City High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest.Day won first place in Declamation with Leslie Morgan Steiner’s speech Why Domestic Violence Victims Never Leave, while Curl won first place in Interpretive Reading with his presentation of “e Tell – Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe. Second place in Declamation went to Chloe Jones, with Waverly Cooper receiving second-place honors in Interpretive Reading.

Bridge City High School 2018 Graduate, Katelynn Haynes, served as the emcee for the competition and Principal Tim Woolley presented awards to the 2018-19 school-level contest winners.

Each second-place winner was awarded $1,500 in scholarships from the Stark Foundation, while the two first-place winners were awarded $2,000 in scholarships. e first-place winners from Bridge City High School will go on to compete against the first-place winners from other participating Or-

Teachers and students at Orangefield Elementary honored Dr. Seuss with a variety of activities throughout the day. Read Across America is a national campaign that celebrates the birthday of the famous author which is March 2nd. Pictured below are kindergarten students in Mrs. Caswell’s class. (TOP) “Green Eggs and Ham”: Brandt Blackwell, Sarah Parker, Dylan Shilling, Jennifer Chau; (ABOVE) “Fox in Sox” (left to right): Grant Goins, Carson Castolenia, Jenna Briggs, Dylan Shilling, Jorja Antee...students created their own socks.

MY FIVE CENTS Madison Day competes in the recent Lutcher Stark Declamation and Interpretive Reading contests. ange County public high schools at the County Final of the Stark Reading Contest, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutcher eater. e Stark Reading Contest is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as part of its continuing mission to enrich the quality of life in the Orange community and encourage education. e aim of the Contest is to enhance the literary and forensic quality and skills of Orange County public high school students. e Contest has continued annually since its inception in 1904, which makes the 2018-19 school year the 115thannual year of the Contest. In addition to offering

educational opportunities and experiences for students at eligible Orange County public high schools, participating students may earn scholarship awards for continued education. e Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as part of its continuing mission to enrich the community and encourage education. e aim of the Stark Reading Contest is to enhance the literary and forensic quality and skills of the students. e Contest has continued annually since its inception in 1904 and offers educational opportunities and experiences for students at Orange County public high schools.

Finalists in the Lutcher Stark Reading Contest from Bridge City High School.

School safety serves as top legislative priority at Capitol Friday, March 8th is a very important day at the Capitol as it is the bill filing deadline for the Legislature . Each legislative session is 140 days long and the 60th day is always the last day to submit bills. Over the remaining 80 days, bills will be discussed in committees and those that pass will be sent to the House and Senate floors.

Here are five things happening at your Capitol this week:

or state law relating to any form of employment leave, hiring practices, employment benefits and other terms of employment. For example, a city council or county making these regulations which would then apply to all private businesses within its borders. e reasoning behind the bill is that private employment regulations are a statewide issue, and

1. School Safety is week, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing on school safety proposals. SB 11, by Senator Larry Taylor, includes proposals to establish threat assessment teams in each district and train employees on trauma-informed care, allow schools to use bond funds to retrofit vehicles for school safety purposes, and require districts to notify parents when a threat is received.

SB 243 and SB 406 were also heard which would eliminate the mandate that trained school marshals keep their firearms under lock and key. SB 243 would let school districts decide on whether they want their marshals to openly carry their weapons. Another bill, SB 244, would eliminate the cap on how many school marshals each school district could have.

2. City Ordinances is week, the Senate State Affairs committee passed SB 15, which would prevent a municipality or county from adopting any policies that may exceed or conflict with federal

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should not be determined by each individual municipality as that can cause confusion to have different policies across the state. is bill would not prevent a city or county from adopting policies for their own employees, or prohibit a private employer from instituting their own employment policies.

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3. Human Trafficking Prevention In Texas, there are approximately 313,000 victims of human trafficking, both labor and sex trafficking. Currently the Office of Attorney General (OAG) houses the Human Trafficking Task Force, which works with state agencies, local law enforcement and nonprofits to fight human trafficking. However, there is not a cohesive coordinated effort of how funds are most efficiently spent. Because of this, Senator Nelson has filed SB 72 which creates the State Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council, which will be housed at the OAG. e council will be made up of the governor, the attorney general and members of six state agencies including the Department of Public Safety and Department of Family and Protective Services. e focus of the council will be to develop a state plan and collaborate human trafficking related expenditures across state agencies.

4.Legalizing Marijuana Recently, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence held a hearing on HB 63 which would decriminalize possession of one ounce of marijuana or less. It would instead become a civil offense with a fine up to $250 for the first three infractions, and then would become a Class C misdemeanor with a penalty up to $500 with no jail

time for any offenses after. Supporters of this bill state the current penalties for possession outweigh the transgression, and a conviction could ruin peoples lives, even though it is now legal or decriminalized in other states.

Opponents of this bill, including many police agencies, believe there are many issues that could arise with the decriminalization of possession. ey believe that loosening the law could further promote the use of the drug in the state and lead to use of more serious drugs. I have and will continue to oppose the decriminalization of marijuana possession.

5. Senate Page Program There are many different opportunities during session, but one of the best is the ability of students to serve in the Senate Page program. Students will get the unique opportunity to see how our state government works up close and in action. They will be able to meet with legislators and staff, observe committee hearings, help Senate offices with various tasks and if we are in session during their shift, work on the Senate Floor. Students must be 6-18 years of age to serve. Spots are available for three-hour shifts in the morning and afternoon.

To find out more information about your child serving as a page, please don’t hesitate to call my office at 512-463-0103.

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. For more information call (409) 8836672 or follow them on Facebook at Polished Nails.

SE Texas Hospice Mystery Theater

Murder in the name of religion Rehearsals are underway for Southeast Texas Hospice annual Mystery Dinner “e 5th Gospel.” Save the date for April 8-9. Once again, murder takes place at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Hall in Orange.

What would world religions do if a 5th Gospel was released that changes the story of Christ?

How much would they pay for the exclusive ownership of this info? Would they use it or suppress it? How far would they go in the name of God? Who will pay the ultimate price? Can you figure out who dunnit?

Was it the Methodist minister, the Baptist mega church couple, the pope’s representative or the princess from the progressive cult? Or maybe it was just the bartender. Do you have what it takes to ferret out the murderer?

Tickets are $30.

Call (409)886-0622 or (800)7493497 to reserve your seat.

First read through of The 5th Gospel begins rehearsals for the Southeast Texas Hospice Mystery Dinner Theater scheduled April 8-9 at St. Mary parish hall. Pictured left to right: Robert Currie, Jody Chesson, Mindy Currie, Codie Vasquez, Jennifer McConnell, Shaun McConnell, Carolyn Mello and Chuck Grant. Photo courtesy of Adam Conrad.

LCM Elementary Kindergarten Round Up ere are two different dates and times for our elementary schools’ Kindergarten roundup.

April 2, 2019 – Mauriceville Elementary 9 to 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Mauriceville Elementary will hold Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, April 2. For the convenience of parents, there will be a morning session from 9 until 10 a.m. and an evening session from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m.

To register children to start school in the fall, parents must have the child’s birth certificate, social security card, shot record and the parents’ driver’s license. e school also must see a proof of residence, such as an electric or other utility bill. If you have questions, please contact LCE at 409-745-1615.

April 11, 2018 - Little Cypress Elementary 9 to 10 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.

Little Cypress Elementary will hold Kindergarten Roundup on Monday, April 16.

For the convenience of parents, there will be a morning session

from 9-10 a.m. and an evening session from 6-7 p.m.

To register children to start school in the fall, parents must

have the child’s birth certificate, social security card, shot record and the parents’ driver’s license. e school also must see a

proof of residence, such as an electric or other utility bill. If you have questions, please contact LCE at 886-2838.

Orangefield Junior High ,6th grade students, in Mr. Corey Reed’s class participated in a Science Fair. The theme of the fair was The Scientific Method. Students chose topics and formulated questions that integrated the scientific method into their projects. Topics displayed varied interests including the ability of mealworms to break down pollution, electromagnetics, volcanoes, and taste tests. Approximately 140 students participated in the fair. Parents attended the fair from 5:30 to 7:30, Thursday. Students presented projects to the audience and judges. Judges for the fair were, O.I.S.D.schoolboard member and former science teacher, Mr. Jesse Fremont, Dr. Travis Miller D.D.S,, and Katy Krantz from Shangri La. Winners from the fair were Ethan Brown, Jett Stevenson, Logan Trahan, Daegan Vaughn,and Kellen Garcia.

Codie Vasquez of Orange has taken reins as Executive Director of the local Orange CASA-(Court Appointed Special Advocate). The local CASA originally started in Beaumont years ago under the name of Leadership Beaumont of Southeast Texas, including such locals as Jane Stevenson, Gisela Houseman, and Chad Teller. Vasquez spoke to the Orange Golden K Kiwanis Club at the Orange Salvation Army on Wednesday, March 6. Vasquez notes that a child may be removed from a home if needing an adult in a different time in their lives. The CASA representative recommends to the court- appointed judge if the child appears safe or unsafe, fed or unfed, etc. Cases in Orange County result in drug or sexual abuse, and she adds that all these cases are monitored after child is reunited with the parent or guardian. The CASA visits foster the programs of CPS (Child Protection Services).

CPS is a division of Health and Family Services. The local CASA office is located at 2120 Gloria Drive, Orange 77630. The office phone is 409886-2272. Julie Christian is the Director of Advocate Services. Some local volunteers include Sharon Proellochs, Arnold Proellochs, and Barbara Meyer. Please phone the CASA office if interested in volunteering. RECORD PHOTO: Anne Payne

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ROASTED ASPARAGUS & BRUSSELS SPROUTS I confess that I am a watcher of e Food Network. One lady I like to watch is Ina Garten.

Someof her recipes I can really make well; however, some are a bit complicated or not in my lifestyle.

I got the idea of putting asparagus and Brussels sprouts together by watching her roast somefresh vegetables. is dish has become one of my husband’s, as well as my, favorite side dishes.

Equipment needed: 2 cookie trays with rimmed edges, both sprayed with vegetable spray such as PAM Spatula Measuring spoons

Ingredients:

Rodeo Day at OES

2 lbs. fresh asparagus 1 1/2 lbs. fresh Brussels sprouts Good grade of olive oil (3 Tbsp. for asparagus and 3 Tbsp. for Brussels sprouts) Kosher or Sea Salt (I prefer Kosher) 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, if desired (1/2 tsp. for asparagus, 1/2 tsp. for sprouts) Parmigiano-reggiano cheese to sprinkle on top, if desired

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut off the ends of the Brussels

sprouts, taking off yellow outerleaves, if any exist.

Mix sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper with a spoon.

Go ahead and spread the sprouts on one of the cookie sheets and place in oven first because it takes longer for them to cook, or even get somewhat tender. Now, break off the tough-looking ends of the asparagus. Try to buy slender, not very thick, asparagus, if possible. After cooking sprouts about 15 minutes, spread out the asparagus on the other baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, then toss with God’s

given tools, your hands, to coat the asparagus. Be certain to spread out the skinny asparagus, sprinkling them liberally with Kosher or Sea Salt and the small amount of pepper. Cook asparagus for about 12-15 minutes until somewhat tender.

Top both veggies with sprinkling of parmigiano-reggiano cheese, if desired. Is that all?

Yep. You are done, friends.

Chow down on two vegetables you may or may not have tried previously, especially roasted. is cooking method is so easy. You will love roasted vegetables, I hope.

KOCB and Superior Tire work together to recycle tires

�Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB,) partnered with Superior Tire and Service in Orange to recycle tires collected at the City of Orange Boat Ramp during the Annual Community Trash Off sponsored by Shangri La Gardens. The event was held on Saturday, March 2 and collected 200 tires.

At the Boat Ramp, as trash bags were unloaded into the dumpsters, a crew from Superior Tire was on sight to unload and organize the tires as they arrived. Joe Henry and his team were also on sight to collect any recyclable metal that was collected. KOCB helped organize the event by securing the trash bags from Keep Texas Beautiful and coordinating with Southeast Texas Resources Conservation and Development to defray the cost of recycling the tires.

Kindergarteners at OES had a Rodeo Day on Friday that consisted of a parade, rodeo, and eating chili. A big thank you to our high school Ready, Set, Teach students and their teacher, Mrs. Spears, for hosting this annual event.

(PICTURED TOP) Cole McRight and Gracie Donnaud (ABOVE LEFT) Audrey Greenfield and Arielle Walters (ABOVE RIGHT) Dylan Alonso (RIGHT) Kamryn Farias, Gage Burford, and Audrey Greenfield

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Singleness Is Not a Snake Calley Sivils Guest Contributor desiringGod.org “I want to pursue you — meaning I’d like to be exclusively committed to you.” I cannot lie. Those words were sweet to hear after nine years of singleness.

He changed his mind three days later.

Satan hates marriage and has attacked it from the beginning (Genesis 3:16). He hates godly romance and endeavors to seduce us away from it — through porn, pride, or a thousand other means. He hates the Godgiven beauty and intimacy of sex and wants us to take it outside of its God-ordained context (Hebrews 3:14).

But Satan also despises the content single person. Devoid of casual encounters and “flirtationships,” the life of a content single Christian looks strange in a sex-driven culture and points to satisfaction and greater intimacy in Christ alone.

When singleness is new or prolonged, it’s easy to view God as the god of keep-aways rather than as the God we see in Scripture. Faced with that temptation, we need to examine some of the lies we’re tempted to believe about our singleness.

“If only I were more attractive.”

In today’s world of photoshop, it’s so easy to think, “If only I were more attractive, I’d be married by now.”

Do you think your lack of culturally defined physical attractiveness can thwart the creator of romance? Whether it’s a not-so-flat tummy or a not-so-symmetrical face, a lack of muscle or a lack of height, God knit you together (Psalm 139:13). He did not fashion the hue of your eyes, mold your lips, and form every other part of you so that someone other than him could make you feel worthless.

God did not make you main-

ly to be pleasing to the eyes of created, faulty beings. He intimately pieced you together by and for himself: to behold him and worship him, to love him and trust him (Deuteronomy 6:5). “Love the Lord your God” is not a burdensome commandment; it’s the culmination of what we were woven together for.

Perhaps behind our desire to be more attractive is a subtle hunger to be independent — to not solely depend on God’s gracious provision and timing.

God knit you together, he writes your story, and if you love him, he gives and withholds for your good.

“I must have done something wrong.”

Whatever sins you’ve committed in the past (alcoholism, sexual promiscuity, emotional impurity, envy, vainglory) and whatever your current struggle, if you are in Christ, there is no condemnation and nothing that can separate you from the good gifts he has for you (Romans 8:1, 32) — including the ultimate gift, himself.

When we entertain these lies like the two above, we subtly make our singleness about us and how we want our lives to go. We assume something must be wrong with us instead of looking for how God might use our singleness to his glory.

Many of us want to know the future so that we can rest in our knowledge and not our creator. We desperately want assurance that we’ll have someone to cuddle in the winter, someone to build a home with.

We want to know that one day we’ll have a wedding day and a wedding night and a firstborn child. The truth is, we don’t and can’t know. But God does, and he calls us to rest in that — in him.

So, if we’re tempted to believe lies like these in our singleness, what should we remember instead?

Singleness Is a Gift If you are single today, it is a

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gift for today, and today brings enough worry of its own (Matthew 6:34). You may get married a year from this day, or you may still be single five years from now. Either way, it will be a gift.

It is true that God said “it is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). But in our haste to point to this verse, we can write off the biblical figures who embodied godly singleness, Jesus chief among them (he’s been awaiting his bride for centuries!). We can also overlook the importance of intimacy in communities apart from romantic relationships.

We are not islands without a church body.

We overlook that “every good gift comes down from the Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow or variation due to change” (James 1:17). “Every good gift” includes today’s assignment and its marital status. God never forsakes his sons and daughters (Hebrews 13:5). Surely he hasn’t abandoned you now in fresh heartbreak or prolonged singleness.

Singleness Is a Struggle That singleness is a gift doesn’t mean it won’t be a deep and difficult struggle for many.

In God’s eyes, in fact, some of the best gifts he gives to us are struggles (1 Peter 1:6–9; Romans 5:1–5). Struggles are gifts teaching us to look nowhere else but him for our needs.

Gifts teaching us that his timing is perfect. Gifts revealing more of him to us. That’s what struggles are.

It’s easy to look everywhere except God in a world obsessed with of love and sex. But recall that the world of deadened consciences is more starved for intimacy than ever, despite its seemingly endless supply of erotic affection.

In the midst of the struggle, we must strive to cultivate thankfulness and trust in the Lord (Psalm 107:1; Proverbs 3:5-6). A good basis for doing

so is to recall the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:10¬–11: Which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

God is a good Father. Our hearts must capture that truth and be captured by it or we will be suffocated — and not flourish — in singleness. If we are asking for marriage, his giving us singleness today cannot be a snake or a stone. It must be the very best for us.

Is He Still Worthy?

He is not dangling “our perfect relationship” just out of our grasp, saying, “If only you were more attractive or holy or didn’t do that sin in the past, then you’d have this dazzling romance.” There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship or person apart from God; the best we can hope from any relationship with another is to be two imperfect humans seeking a holy, perfect God together.

Singleness, like all trials, is a whisper to our hearts, saying, “Am I still worthy of worship if you don’t get what you desperately want?” Should the Lord will it, I will celebrate ten years of unwanted singleness later this year. Yes, I said celebrate.

Because even in unwanted seasons, the Lord never stops being good to me, nor does he cease to be enough for me (Psalm 16:11) — today, tomorrow, and forever.

Calley Sivils is currently pursuing her MDiv in Advanced Biblical Studies at SEBTS in Wake Forest, North Carolina. She writes on her blog, Washedwanderer, and you can reach her on Facebook.

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. Service - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

www.fumcorange.org

Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers

Starlight

Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366 Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Nightly Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Burch

Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org

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

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

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

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

Colony Baptist Church 13353 FM 1130 • Orange PASTOR SAM ROE Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Triangle Baptist Church 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Bill Collier, Pastor Sunday School for all ages 9:15 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service & Mission Activities for Children 6:00 pm

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

“Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Director: Alyssa Click Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 611 N. 9th St. • Orange

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH 3600 Nightingale • Orange • 409-883-4834 Sunday School: 9:45-10:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Sunday Disciple Training- 6 pm Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee 9:30 am Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m.

Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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Estate Sale this Fri. & Sat. from 8 am to 3 pm at the corner of Pine Needle and Allie Payne.

Use driveway entrance on Allie Payne.

Items: treadmill, dresser, vintage toys, 3 bookcases, great selection of books, medical equipment, MRE $10 box, sewing machines, vintage computer parts, monitors and printers, kitchen ware, cleaners and sports equipement and items.

Al-Anon meetings are held Thursday’s at 7 p.m. inside the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City.

Please call Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333 for more information.

FOR RENT 1 & 2 BR Houses for Rent in Orange / Little Cypress area.

All bills paid, appliances & A/C included. No deposit.

Please call 409330-1641 or 409988-9336.

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409-670-2040 FOR SALE FOR RENT 409-886-7183 409-735-5305 HELP WANTED HOUSE FOR SALE Nice modern home 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on corner lot, with fenced back yard and 2 car garage. 795 Jones in Bridge City. $161,500 Call for more info 409-735-7783

RV FOR SALE Rv For Rent: RV at Peggy’s on the Bayou available for couple or single person only.

Includes a Flat screen TV, Dish Satellite, all bills paid except for propane. $250 deposit/$500 Mo. 409-988-3918 For Sale 35’ 2017 StarCraft Travel Trailer 2 BR / 2 AC’s 2 Slideouts 19 ft Electric Canopy w/ lights.

Lived in 4 months.

Lists for $35K Asking $24,500.00 409-988-5231

American Legion Post 49 HALL RENTALS Call for info @ 409-886-1241

Caregiver needed in Orange area for 12 hour shifts, Wed., Sat. & Sun. Call HomeInstead at 409-892-7494.

HELP WANTED FULL TIME & PART TIME GROCERY STOCKERS GROCERY CHECKERS - DELI WORKERS APPLY IN PERSON ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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GARAGE SALE Huge Garage Sale on Sat., March 16th from 7 am until. A lot of mens & ladies clothing, household items, Harley parts, like new children’s books, videos and lots more. Located at 1607 Englewood Dr., N. Highway 87, right past MLK intersection, turn right by Big Red Barn.

Garage Sale on Sat., March 16th at 7314 Brewer Rd (off FM 1136) from 8 am to 2 pm. No early birds.

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007

Al-Anon meets Sundays and Weds., at 7:00 p.m., at the North Orange Baptist Church located at 4775 N. 16th St (Rear), in Orange, TX. Please call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info or consultation.

The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: The second Wednesday morning of every month at 10:00 am and also on the second Thursday evening of every month at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. The 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention at anytime, 24/7. Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to someone whom can help you during a crisis.

The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange, meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m.

The Jackson Community Center will be offering fast tax refund and electronic filing to eligible families and individuals earning up to 54,000 or less by appointment only. This service will continue until April 15. The JCC is located at 520 W. Decatur Ave in Orange and is open Mon. thru Fri. from 10 am to 5 pm, and every other Saturday.

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Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr. texas.gov

Vin#2GCEC19M0T1252929 96 CHEV Owed $666.05 Vin#2C3JA53G95H156634 05 CHRY Owed $630.65 Vin#5GAKRBEDXBJ156969 11 BUICK Owed $1079.30 Vin#1JJV532D2EL836124 14 WABASH Owed $23,995.53 Vin#4V4MC9GH87N434340 07 VOLVO Owed $23,995.53 Vin#1FAHP2EWXCG132725 12 FORD Owed $310.40

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of ROGER DALE TRAHAN, Deceased Cause No. P18259 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on JANUARY 2, 2019, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Roger Dale Trahan, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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Email resume or letter of interest:

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.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on January 2, 2019.

BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

By: Meagan Deputy

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schedule an appointment, or you can contact Elizabeth Campbell at 409-779-1981 or email jccorange@ gmail.com.

AARP Tax Filing Assistance is offered at the Orange Public Library. IRS (Internal Revenue Service) certified volunteers will be available from 12:15 to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 12, and on Monday, April 15. April 15 is the last day to file 2018 taxes. Bring the following: Proof of identification (photo ID); Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents; Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents; Wage and income statements (Form W-2, Social Security, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, W2G); Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); Records of any Capital Gains and Losses; Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements; and a copy of last year’s federal and state returns.

Call Richard Porter at 409.883.0698 or email porter4897@ sbcglobal.net A job fair will be held at Lamar State College Orange on Thursday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, will be held at the Shahan Events Center located at 209 Green Avenue in Orange.

The Friends of the Orange Depot will hold a regular Board meeting on Thursday, March 14, at 5 p.m. for refreshments, and at 5:30 p.m. for meeting, at the Depot, 1210 Green Avenue.

All volunteers are encouraged to attend to help plan the next Depot Day, May 4.

THEME: THE 1940s ACROSS 1. *Japanese attack locale 5. *Chairman of the Communist Party of China 8. Parent group 11. Horsefly 12. Voldemort’s title 13. Ohio city 15. Saintly glow 16. Never a UK currency 17. Disapproved by audience 18. *American concentration camp 20. Peters out 21. *Harry Truman to Margaret 22. Feedbag morsel 23. Mountain climber’s tool 26. Overplay in front of audience 30. Negative conjunction 31. Within a building 34. Leafy green 35. Captain America actor 37. Party bowlful 38. Dictum, pl.

39. Network of nerves 40. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest 42. “To ____ is human” 43. *#23 Across victim 45. Like a human 47. “Never ____ never” 48. Raccoon’s South American cousin 50. Mount Olympus’ famous dweller 52. *Manhattan Project site 55. Does like a sponge 56. Horizontal wall beam 57. Pelvic parts 59. Actress Parker 60. Geologic time divisions 61. Steve Urkel, e.g.

62. Eat, past tense

63. Lt.’s subordinate 64. “____ Louise” DOWN 1. Mozart’s “L’___ del Cairo” 2. Homecoming guest 3. #50 Across wife 4. Kenya’s neighbor 5. Native American earthen structure 6. Orderly arrangement 7. Shoe emanation 8. Circus trainer’s poker 9. Zac Brown Band’s body part hit 10. A in FANBOYS 12. Like weighed down with metal 13. At right angle to a ship 14. *Thor Heyerdahl’s raft 19. Third axis 22. Dinghy propeller 23. Unable to move 24. Don’t judge a book by it 25. Muse of love poetry 26. Shoshonean people 27. “It is silent” in sheet music 28. U in UV 29. *____ Harbor 32. *a.k.a. Operation Neptune 33. Black gold 36. Miniature Japanese carving 38. Hindu garment 40. Blue overhead 41. Intelligence 44. Impudent 46. Horse-involved activity 48. Man-made stone pile 49. Ladies’ fingers 50. *Popular 1940s suit 51. “Ill at ____” 52. Type of molding 53. High school club 54. Ireland’s previous name 55. Hot springs 58. Wood-shaping tool

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Tax Season Tips to Avoid Scammers and Robocalls with new techniques. Their latest method, known as numberspoofing technology, could fool even the savviest consumers into answering the phone. Number-spoofing makes a scammer’s number appear as either a familiar number with a local area code or even come up on Caller ID as the “IRS.” If you don’t answer, they may also leave “urgent” callback voicemails via robocalls. Recognizing these tactics can help you stay safe. If you suspect a call (or a voicemail) is a scam, hang up. If you want to be sure, don’t call back the number provided but instead, look up your local IRS Customer Service number on the Internet and call the IRS directly.

Use Protection Tools

It’s tax season. The time of year when phone scammers get particularly aggressive trying to trick you out of your hardearned money. And scam calls and robocalls are a growing problem for everyone. Here are a few tricks to help you dodge scammers and give you peace of mind.

Know the Signs Scam call technology is always changing, so it’s important to stay vigilant against scammers’ attempts to get you to answer your phone. Every year, they make millions off innocent victims

Check out what technology your wireless company offers that can protect you from scam and spoof calls. For example, T-Mobile offers free scam and spoofing protection for customers with Scam ID and Scam Block. These tools are made available to all postpaid customers and live on the T-Mobile network, so no app is required. As soon as a call reaches the network, it’s analyzed and if it’s scam, the incoming call is tagged as Scam Likely. If customers want to stop scam calls completely, they can turn on Scam Block. With these tools in place, in the last two years, TMobile has alerted customers to over 10 billion Scam Likely calls. And in 2019, T-Mobile reports warning customers of 225 million Scam Likely calls each week. Others wireless providers usually also offer customers app solutions to help identify scam calls for a small monthly fee. Check with your provider to see what is available.

New standards from the Federal Communications Commission, called STIR/SHAKEN, are also helping protect consumers.

T-Mobile’s implementation of STIR/SHAKEN, Caller Verified, lets you know when a call made on the T-Mobile network is authentic and not intercepted by scammers and spammers. Once other wireless providers implement STIR/SHAKEN, Caller Verified will work on calls made across networks.

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Know Your Rights While scam-blocking technology can help you filter out scam and spoof calls, it’s also important to know your rights. Many of these calls use intimidation tactics to scare consumers into divulging sensitive information over the phone. The IRS website notes that they will always make attempts to reach you via postal mail first and they will never ask you for a specific form of payment. You should know that you always have the right to formally contest the amount owed, and the IRS will not make threats against you or your family regarding arrest or deportation. If you have any elderly or susceptible family members, talk to them about how to avoid such scams and consider setting them up with the latest technology to help them stay safe.

This tax season, be wary about the calls that you receive. With up-to-date information and new technology, you can protect your pocketbook from scammers.

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