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Week of Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

OC puts constables back on streets Dave Rogers

For The Record

After Orange County commissioners’ court approved new rides Tuesday, Orange County constables are set to get back on the road.

For the past two weeks they had been grounded, after it was discovered that there was no county insurance that applied to elected officials using personal vehicles for work.

“The only auto insurance

we have from the county covers damage I do to other cars, not damage done to mine,” David Cagle, Precinct 2 constaCarlton ble summed up the problem in an interview last week.

As a result of that discovery, constables had stopped

performing many of their normal functions, like prisoner escorts, traffic stops, assisting sheriff’s deputies.

“It’s crippled me, it really has,” Cagle said, explaining that “I just try not to encoun-

ter anybody,” meaning avoiding situations where he might have to transport a prisoner, or engage in a high-speed pursuit.

If he wrecked his car, or a detainee damaged his interi-

or, the constable would be on the hook for the repair.

But Lane Mooney, Precinct 4 commissioner, said that issue should be solved now that the constables are driving county-owned cars.

“I think this takes some of that burden off as well, as far as the insurance being covered,” he said.

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Lions Hall of Fame welcomes Weatherford

Eugene Goudeau of Orange, a veteran of World War II’s Pacific Theater, stands in front of the USS Kidd in Baton Rouge recently.

The destroyer is almost identical to the Orange-built USS Dyson, on which Goudeau served from 1943-45.

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SE Texas sailors swap memories

L.E. “Stump” Weatherford, seen with wife Dayle, upon being named to the Texas Lions Hall of Fame last weekend.

Dave Rogers

For The Record

L.E. “Stump” Weatherford said he “was very humbled and very honored,” when he found out he had been selected to the Texas Lions Hall of Fame.

Weatherford, a member and two-time past president of the Orange Lions Club, received the award at last weekend’s Lions of Texas Centennial State Convention at the Menger Ho-

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He is the first Lions member from Orange County to receive the honor since it was first awarded in 1972.

Being chosen “bestows an honor upon one who has been outstanding in using their time, talents, and resources to further the cause of humanitarian services,” rules for the Hall of Fame state.

“Our motto is ‘We serve,’” Weatherford said.

And Weatherford has served the Lions, and assisted in their projects to serve humanity since 1975.

In San Antonio, he told the audience a favorite story from several years ago.

“I took a little kid on Father’s Day from Bridge City to the Lions Camp in Kerrville.

He had prosthetic legs,” Weatherford recalled.

“About 10 miles out of Kerrville, he said, ‘I can’t wait to see the Olympic-size swimming pool.’

“It had rained the entire drive over and was still raining when we pulled up. He got his little walker out of the trunk and instead of getting in line to check in, he just went straight down the walkway to the swimming pool.

“He was so happy to be there, he was crying. And you could tell the tears from the rain. I realized I was a Lion then.”

Weatherford is a native of Athens, Texas. He says he’s been going by “Stump” since his seventh-grade football coach gave him the nickname.

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Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange’s Eugene Goudeau dodged direct hits when it counted most but the old “tin can” sailor was broadsided last week in Baton Rouge.

He met Garrett Lynch, a Port Arthur native, during a tour of the USS Kidd, a Navy destroyer turned into a museum, and it turns out they have a lot in common.

Like having served in the Navy at the same time in World War II and having fought in the same sea battles.

“I don’t get to meet guys

like that very often,” Goudeau told a friend.

“There aren’t many of us left.”

There aren’t many World War II vets remaining alive, only about 600,000 or so of the 16 million Americans who served in the military from 1941-45.

In observance of Memorial Day, Americans will pause during weekend ceremonies to remember the people who died while serving in the armed forces.

At 93 and recently widowed, Goudeau is no stranger to watching the world he grew up in go away, family

members, the people he worked with at DuPont and the people he served in the Navy with all those many years ago.

But these days he fills his time, when not puttering around his house, on geneology searches and offering living history lessons.

That’s what took him to Baton Rouge, where the USS Kidd is a Fletcher class destroyer, just like the USS Dyson, on which Goudeau served from 1943-1945.

He was showing a friend the cramped gun turret like the one in which he and five other crewmen operated a

5-inch gun for hours at a time when he bumped into Lynch, a 50-year Baton Rouge resident who volunteers as a guide on the Kidd.

After Goudeau mentioned he’d been on the Dyson, Lynch, who served on the USS O’Brien, told him he’d watched from his ship as the Dyson and other members of its “Little Beaver” squadron fought a fiery night battle against the Japanese known as the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay.” The two men soon retired to the chief’s mess on the WWII SAILORS Page 2A

After 70 years, brothers to graduate Dave Rogers

For The Record

A former student’s trip down Memory Lane has set up an interesting Saturday graduation ceremony for Orangefield High School.

A pair of 90-year-old brothers will be among those “crossing the stage” for their diplomas at the 11 a.m. commencement at the Beaumont Civic Center.

“Oh, I tell you, I’m just blown out of the water, I’m so amazed,” Abe Simon said. “I’ll be getting my high school diploma. It’s about time at 90 years old!”

In tough times made worse by the Great Depression, Abe Simon and his older brother, Stanley Simon, 95, never got to finish their schooling in Orangefield.

World War II got in the way.

Younger members of the Orangefield Class of 2017 first

Stanley Simon of Beaumont, with wife Gladys, will join his younger brother Abe Simon on Saturday as the two World War II vets receive their diplomas during the Orangefield High School commencement ceremony.

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became aware of Abe Simon in October.

That’s when the longtime

Baptist preacher from Virginia returned to the Golden Triangle to visit brother Stanley,

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who lives in Beaumont with his wife of 71 years, Gladys.

Abe wanted to show his son, John, his old school and Orangefield Superintendent Stephen Patterson soon learned of Abe’s dropout status. ““A while back the state Legislature passed a law that if an individual left school during wartime, they were eligible to receive their diploma,” Patterson said. “This was the first time anyone had brought a situation like that to my attention.”

Within an hour, school officials had gathered the band and a large group of students in the school gym and Patterson presented him with a diploma.

“The kids brought it to our attention that he was part of the Class of 2017, and they encouraged him to return in May for commencement,” PatAFTER 70 YEARS Page 2A

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Judge Powell to keynote OC Memorial Day program Staff Report For The Record

The public is invited to the 14th annual tribute to Orange County veterans 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3810 M.L. King Drive in Orange. The event is free.

Held annually on the plaza on the campus of Orange First Church of the Nazarene, the program includes special speakers, patriotic music and more.

The event will feature greetings from District Court Judge Dennis Powell.

Judge Powell was born in Hope, Arkansas; he moved to Orange Texas in 1967 and began Jr. High School here in Orange at M. B. North Jr. High. An honor graduate of Stark High School in 1973, he attended Texas A&M University for two years, and, in 1977, graduated from Summa Cum Laude from Lamar University, with a B.S. degree in secondary education.

After teaching math and speech at Orangefield Jr. High School, he entered law school at the University of Houston. While there, Judge Powell served as an editor of the University of Houston Law Review. He was a member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Fraternity and the Advocates for Oral Advocacy. He was honored to receive the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellent Achievement in the Study of Evidence. In 1981, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Houston College of Law with a Juris Doctorate Degree.

Powell returned to Orange and opened an office of law.

He worked as a trial lawyer for 18 years. Licensed to

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Eugene Goudeau, left, visits aboard the USS Kidd with Garrett Lynch, a fellow World War II veteran who served in the Pacific at the same time as Goudeau. Lynch is a Port Arthur native who lives in Baton Rouge and volunteers as a tour guide aboard the Kidd.

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WWII sailors swap memories

District Court Judge Dennis Powell will be the keynote speaker during the 14th Annual Orange County Memorial Day observation on Sunday, May 28.

practice before all State Courts of Texas and the Federal District Courts of Texas, he litigated cases across the State. He successfully handled appeals before the 9th Court of Appeals, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.

Out of a crowded field of 6 candidates, he was elected to the bench of the 163rd District Court of Orange County Texas.

The patriotic tribute will honor all veterans and those currently serving in the military. The program will also feature the Southeast Texas Color Guard, Patriot Riders Motorcycle Group, Vietnam Veterans Mobil Museum, Community Band of Southeast Texas and other patriot-

ic music. Complimentary refreshments will be served after the program.

The plaza features the life size sculpture “Tears from a Grateful Heart” by Colorado-based artist Scott Stearman and the names of scores of veterans from Orange County.

Inscribed on plaques incorporated into the plaza are the names of airmen, sailors, soldiers and marines as well as veterans of the U.S. Coast Guard and Merchant Marines.

Also featured in the plaza is the ship’s bell from the U.S.S. Dyson. Built in Orange, the U.S.S. Dyson went on to earn the Presidential Unit Citation and 11 battle stars for World War II service.

The cars transferred from the Sheriff Office inventory to the constables were not new ones, but surplus.

Mooney’s county vehicle is a 2009 Dodge Charger. He said it had 149,000 miles on the odometer.

“I’m excited about this. It takes a lot of burden off me and my family,” said Mooney, who was elected last year and sworn in January 1.

“I am really happy with the county judge and commissioners for doing this. It makes me feel a lot better.”

The vehicles transferred Tuesday included a 2010 Dodge Charger assigned to Mark Philpott, Precinct 3

the two were married 62 years before she passed away. An electrician at the Texaco refinery, he transferred to the company’s new Baton Rouge refinery in 1966.

Goudeau and Lynch recharged their memory banks for much of the early after-

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call me Stump,” he said.

He is retired from DuPont, where he was a lab technician.

He dated his wife, Dayle, for 11 years before marrying her in 2010. They have six children.

“I’m just glad that God gave me life to serve other people,” he said. “There’s a lot of people out there less fortunate than we are.”

Weatherford has 41 years of perfect attendance at the Orange Lions Club, which he served as president in 1985-86 and 2012-13. He has brought 23 new members into the club.

Twice, he’s been chairman for the Lions Club Carnival.

“I’ve been doing the snow cone stand at the carnival for 25 years,” he said.

During his most recent tenure as president he created, implemented and continues to

serve on the Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival Committee.

He helps deliver 125 to 150 Christmas baskets every year, helps the Salvation Army Ring the Bells and helps with White Cane Day. He helped organize and sponsor the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Leo Club. He works the annual City of Orange Easter Egg Hunt, Orange County Sheriff Cops & Kids and Blue Santa Programs.

Weatherford is treasurer of the Texas Federation for the Blind of the Beaumont area.

He has been Ambassador of the Year for the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce.

Stump and Dayle were named King and Queen of Mardi Gras in Orange this year.

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noon. Then, Lynch said, it was time for “Liberty,” meaning his Thursday volunteer shift was over.

But these two sailors stay busy and fight off Father Time as another Memorial Day passes.

He was elected Lions District Governor 1997-98 and was elected to 2010-11 State of Texas Multiple District Two as Council Chairperson. He is currently President of MD-2 Past Governors Association.

He is on the Lions Eye Bank of Texas Board of Trustees.

Stump is currently the President of MD-2 of Texas Past District Governors Association.

“I’m very honored that the district put me up for this honor,” Weatherford said, “and this being the centennial year [100th anniversary] for Lions Club makes it extra special.

“They announced it at the district convention and I was surprised – even my wife kept it from me.

“It’s been a very enjoyable 41 years.”

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at not having to pay for his own car, which has been a practice for as long as anyone around the courthouse can remember.

Christy Khoury, county treasurer, said all elected officials used to get a car allowance to pay for expenses such as insurance.

But that changed about a decade ago when those allowances were converted to salary, with the agreement that elected officials would use some of their new salary to handle those expenses.

The problem, Khoury said, was that elected officials have had to forgo raises for several years.

ship to swap stories.

Lynch dropped out of Thomas Jefferson High in Port Arthur to join the Navy and after the war, at 21, he returned to finish his senior year.

He said that’s where he met his wife, Beverly Rushing, and

constable; a 2006 Ford F-150 pickup to Cagle; and a 2007 Ford F-150 pickup to Chris Humble, Precinct 1 constable.

Humble brought up the issue of constables’ vehicles at a commissioners’ court session held a couple of weeks ago. He was concerned about paying for wear and tear on his personal ride.

That was when the issue of lacking insurance for personal vehicles came to light, too.

Stephen Brint Carlton, County Judge, has scheduled a Thursday workshop session to discuss elected official compensation.

terson recalled.

“He said ‘I’d like to, and I have a brother.’ We looked at his record and he fell into the same category. So the brothers will be participating together about 70 years after leaving high school.”

Abe and Stanley Simon are the only two of Charles and Lydia Prince Simon’s seven children still alive.

Their dad worked at Port Arthur’s Gulf Refinery as a welder, but fell ill with cancer and couldn’t work. Their mother also was ill.

“One of the things I remember was hunger; there wasn’t always enough food to eat,” Abe recalled.

“Bob and Stanley, my older brothers, they went off to the service. It was our brothers’

allotments that helped us through those tough times.”

Stanley enlisted in 1940, prior to the U.S. entering Abe Simon World War II, and was stationed in Galveston. He trained civilians entering the service.

A Staff Sergeant with the 60th Antiaircraft Artillery, he landed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day Invasion in 1944. He participated in the liberation of France and the conquest of the Germans.

In the Battle of the Bulge, he suffered frost bite and was injured by an explosion that left

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him with blurred vision and permanent hearing loss.

He won a chest full of medals. Earlier this spring, representatives of the French government came to Beaumont to give him another.

But Stanley’s top prize is beside him, wife Gladys Theriot, a nursing student from Port Arthur he married in 1946.

They had five children, who, in turn, gave them 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and eight great greatgrandchildren.

Stanley spent 36 years as a master machinist at Port Arthur’s Standard Brass. Then he and Gladys retired to Colmesneil in 1983, where they stayed busy as Eucharistic ministers at Our Lady of the Pine Catholic Church.

Two years ago, they moved to a senior living center in Beaumont.

Stanley’s younger brother Abe enlisted in the Army on his 18th birthday in mid-1945 and was training for the expected invasion of Japan when the United States dropped the atomic bombs that ended World War II. He returned to Southeast Texas and worked in a refinery until he answered the call to preach in 1948.

He enrolled in East Texas Baptist College in Marshall, Texas, where he first saw his wife, Ruth, singing in a church choir.

“I joined the choir the next week,” he said, “and we made beautiful music for together 65 years.”

The couple had four children, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren when Ruth passed away in 2014.

“We were church planters,” Abe said, explaining he and Ruth helped start seven churches in Texas and Virginia over the years.

He has nearly 60 years of ministry experience and has been Associate Pastor of Clover Hill Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, since 1988.

“I think we’re all richer,” Patterson said, “for the experience of getting to know them and getting to know their story.”

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4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 24, 2017 only had one gay brother. Today, kids can’t own a play pistol in Dallas, it’s against the law. No more cowboys and Indians. Have I lived too long?***** Mary Cheney and her lover Heather Poe announced the birth of their new son last week. Samuel David Cheney weighed in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Vice-president Dick and Lynn Cheney are the proud grandparents. *****On Monday, May 28, 1934, the Dionne quintuples Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne were born at the family farm in Ontario Canada. Their birth, 73 years ago, made news around the world. ***** On this same day, the Golden Gate Bridge opened.***** Jethro, who lived off his Uncle Jed’s oil riches in the Beverly Hillbillies in the 1960s, is building a casino in Douglas County, Nevada. Max Baer, Jr. will name it Jethro Bodine’s Beverly Hillbillies Casino and Mansion.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Debbie Keeney, age 53, passed away Sunday May 27. Debbie worked 30 years as a registered X-Ray technician. During her years of her employment she worked at Park Place Hospital, Dr. Jean Guy Wolfe’s family clinic, and Beaumont Industrial Park. She was a dedicated wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and loving sister whom always put family before herself. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Cameron Jabo Keeney, son Jason Keeney, daughter Alicia Trahan and by her grandsons Ryan and Logan Trahan. She is also survived by her sisters Nancy Gillis, Gay Hebert and by her mother-in-law Rose Phillips.*****Dennis Lee Forston, 69, of West Orange, passed away, Sunday, MEMORIAL DAY May 20. Funeral service was Thursday, May 24. Dennis A TIME TO REMEMBER AND REFLECT was born on July 6, 1937. He was a retired truck driver for Monday is Memorial Day, a national holiday, yet many Gulf States Utilities and served in the Texas Air National getting that day off of work have no idea what the holiday Guard and the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He owned and opis about. On Memorial Day we remember our war dead, erated Dennis Forston Air Conditioner Service. He is those who gave their lives to keep us free and to even cele- survived by his wife, Sadie Harris Forston, daughters, brate holidays. In my long life I’ve known many WWIl vet- Toni Marquardt, Tammy Davis and Kim Lyons, granderans, most of them lived life, served our country and are children, Lacey, Mallory and Eli Lyons, Loretta and Josie now gone. The number of WWII surviving vets is getting Baker, Grace and Will Marquardt; brother Mike Forfewer with each passing day and in a few years we will ston. ***** Lucy Mae Simon, 86, of Orange, died Tuesday, write about the last serving World War II veteran. May 22. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, May Through my younger years I knew several WWI veterans, 25. Mrs. Simon was a housewife. She is survived by her including my father, who have all been gone for several children Beverly Burkland, Linda Vaughn, Jeanne Steyears. Those who fought and served in Korea, Vietnam, phenson, Glenn Simon and Jimmy Simon, 17 grandchilIraq and Afghanistan will someday be part of this mili- dren, 12 great-grandchildren, sister, Helen Boudreaux tary farewell. Today we remember those who died and and brother, Aaron Hernandez. ***** J.B. Riley, 86, of Orhonor all those who served. The 14th annual tribute to ange, died, Tuesday, May 22. Funeral service was Friday, Orange County Veterans will be held on Sunday, May May 25. He was a resident of Orange for 65 years and a 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Pla- member of Sheet Metal Worker Local 196 for 62 years, he za. Keynote speaker will be Dist Judge Dennis Powell and was retired from DuPont Construction. He is survived by will feature the Southeast Texas Color Guard, Patriot his children, Michael James, Russell, Darryl Lane and Riders Motorcycle Group, Community Band of South- Charles Douglas, grandchildren and great grandchildren. east Texas and other Patriotic music. There will be com40 Years Ago-1977 plimentary hot dogs and apple pie following the program.

You can place a veteran’s name in granite for $40 and a Happy 17th birthday to Cindy Wyles who celebrated memorial message to brick for $100.*****I have a long way on May 26. *****Congrats to Jimmy and Roberta Buntyn to go. Thanks for tuning in. I hope you will come along on the arrival of Jaime Michelle born May 15. Jamie for the ride, I promise it won’t do you no harm. weighed in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Grandparents are the Robert McFerrins and the Leon Tillers. *****Neal Bond CONGRATULATIONS becomes owner of Bridge City Western Auto store on Cornel Thompson wins the 2016 Class 4A ‘Coach of June 1. Neal is also Business Manager for BCISD. Jimmy the Year’ award. Thompson led West Orange-Stark to Hanson, former manager, will go to work for Western the Class 4A championship in 2016. This was the Mus- Auto in Nederland. *****Jessie Domingue, ‘The Cajun’ tangs second consecutive championship win and third organist-vocalist, entertains nightly at the Holiday Inn consecutive championship game appearance. The Mus- club. *****On a fishing trip Carl Thibodeaux got so cold, tange finished the year with a 16-0 overall record. They he curled up under the steering console on Richard Cordhad an impressive win over our pre-season favorite Kenne- er’s boat and fell asleep. After sleeping awhile a leg cramp dale in the regular season and had maybe their best game hit him and he nearly wrecked the steering system trying of the year when they beat powerhouse Geronimo Navarro to get out of the cubbyhole. His big catch for the day was in the semifinals. Coach Thompson has gone 78-11 since two fish, total weight 1 pound, 12 ounces. *****A Greytaking over the Mustangs in 2011. Thompson’s tenure hound busload of Bridge City fans ventured to Waco for with West Orange-Stark began in 1977 as an assistant and the Regional 3 baseball playoff between the Cardinals he has been with the team all but three seasons, one of and Waco Midway. *****Ann Lieby and Kathy Roberts which was as head coach at Palestine. He has an all time were both under the weather with a virus that is making coaching record of 80-19. He finally wins the ‘Coach of the rounds. *****Gary Savoy is manager of Orange Mobile the Year’ award after being the runner up for the previous Home Center, formerly Ward’s Mobile Homes. *****Teddy Bear Cox and Moe Litton are both on diets. Both are two seasons as well. trimming down but don’t look for them to ever be skinny. *****The four Gulf dealers are Kenny Dupuis and L.K. ‘STUMP’ LION HALL OF FAMER Jarrell in Bridge City, Bill Kendig in Orange and Allen Orange Lions Club member L.E. ‘Stump’ Weatherford Mott of West Orange. *****Specials at Danny’s West Orwas inducted into thye Texas Lions Hall of Fame at the Li- ange Food Center: Sugar, 5 lb. bag, 39 cents; Rainbow or ons of Texas state convention held last weekend in San An- Sunbeam 11 ⁄ 2 lb. loaf, 4 for $1; Ground Beef, lb. 69 cents; tonio. Lion Stump joined the Orange Lions Club in 1975 Rib eye Steak, lb. $2.58; Lettuce, head 39 cents; Whole Frywhere he has 41 years of perfect attendance. His wife, ers, lb. 45 cents; Beef Short Ribs, lb. 49 cents; Onions, lb. 19 Dale, kept it a secret for a few months. Even with every- cents. thing Lion Stump does for his community and the local, A FEW HAPPENINGS state and National Lions Club, he always makes time for he and Dayle’s grown children, grandchildren and now Joe Kazmar’s column will unfortunately be absent from great grandchildren. ‘PaPa’ is always willing to provide transportation, watch his grandkids play sports or just re- our sports pages this week. Joe underwent over six hours lax and enjoy a visit. This is why the District 2-SI selected of surgery on his abdomen at Baptist Beaumont last TuesPCC Lion Stump as their 2017 centennial inductee into day and came home Sunday. We wish him a good and fast recovery. Knowing Joe, he will probably have a column the Hall of Fame. next week.*****We were sorry to hear of the unexpected death of David Johnson. He was Glady’s oldest of four TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME boys. David was discovered dead at his apartment in Beau10 Years Ago-2007 mont after not being heard from for a couple days. He had With pitcher Phillip Meeks on the mound for the Bridge been battling cancer that I had heard was in submission.

City Cardinals and Johnny Dishon hitting two home runs, Hopefully we will have more info in our obituaries.*****Our the Cards beat the Cartherage Bulldogs the state’s num- condolences go out to the Mayo LeBlanc family on the ber one team. For the third consecutive year in a row death of his wife of 69 years, Juanita LeBlanc, 88, passed Bridge City is in the hunt for the Region III championship. away May 19. Funeral service was held Tuesday May 23 at Some of the other Cardinals are Matt Hicks, Jaden Dil- St. Henry Church. Juanita and Mayo both came from the lon, Chase Warner, Casey Jackson, Dustin Breaux, Joe LeBlanc Community, a few miles from Abbeville. When Robertson Jeff Stringer, Daniel Willey, Trey Bolton, they married Juanita didn’t have to change her name, her Garrett Delano, Jordan Lemoine and a host of other maiden name was also LeBlanc. The Mayo LeBlanc’s great athletes. (Editor’s note: What a great were longtime residents of Bridge City where they raised a bunch.)*****Daniel Placette was named valedictorian and large family, big garden and helped build the community Lauren Ashley James salutatorian of the Bridge City grad- of Bridge City to what it is today. When they arrived it was uation class. Graduation held May 25.***** *****The Great- dirt roads and most folks had a cow, a flock of chickens er Orange Area Chamber of Commerce honored Tony and worked at either the Gulf or Texaco refineries. Please Houseman last week with its first ‘Lifetime Achievement see obituary.*****We were also saddened to hear about the Award.’ Tony was presented the award last Monday at his death of Jerry Kenneth Hutson who died at his home in residence. It was a complete surprise to he and Giesla. In Oklahoma. He was retired from Gulf States in Bridge City fact, it was so secret the Chamber didn’t let us know about and had many folks in this area.*****I also was sorry to it. Regardless, it is well deserved. Tony also recently re- hear the news that Norbert Dugas, Jr. died last week. He ceived the ‘Community Builders Award’ from Madison and his father, Norbert Sr., developed what is Dugas AdLodge 126 in Orange. Tony and Giesla Houseman do dition, in Bridge City in the 1950’s His dad was a real esmore to benefit the area than anyone knows. They devote tate salesman that I met in 1955 when we bought our first their time and money to a multitude of causes. .*****The home from him.*****The worst hurricane to hit our neighDallas Sheriff and County Judge are both gay. So is the bors was Audrey, killing 700 people in Cameron, LouisiDistrict Clerk. Dallas, once the most conservative big city ana and surrounding areas. This June marks the 60-year in the country, is now home to the largest gay church in anniversary of that killer storm. Most of us, if old enough, the world. A large politically powerful lesbian and gay remember it quite well and where we were when Audrey community has emerged. Dallas has one of the largest turned and slammed into the Louisiana coast.*****A few concentrations of same-sex couple in the nation. Big folks we know celebrating in the next few days. May 24: haired women and rowdy cowboys replaced by sassy drag The twins Joey and Rusty Williams, Rev. Lance queens and strapping gay rodeo champs. I remember when Faulkner, pastor of Bridgepoint Fellowship, Chris Green, the Bible Belt of Texas was dry from liquor and every man Fran Bullard and Nelson Derrick have birthdays. Celebwore cowboy boots and a large western hat. Only John rities joining them are Bob Dylan, 75, Folk Singer; Patti Wayne would prance with a hip swing and South Fork LaBelle, 72, Pop Singer; Priscilla Presley, 71, Actress;

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Billy Gilman, 28, Country Singer; and Joey Logano, 26, Race Car Driver.*****May 25: A nice lady Ms. Barbara Olson celebrates a birthday today. A few days ahead of Doc. Also Constable Mark Philpott has a birthday and also celebrates he and Babette’s anniversary. Jo Lynn Harris, Judy Duncan and Cutler Hubbard are all a year older.

They join Mike Myers, 53, Movie Actor; Octavia Spencer, 46, Movie Actress; Esme Bianco 34 TV Actress; Bo Dallas, 26, Wrestler and Ian McKellen, 77, Movie Actor.***** May 26: pretty Jean Moreau celebrates today as does Mary Majors, Chuck’s mom, Dr. Joe’s widow, Greg Williams and Logan New. Having birthdays on this day also are Lenny Kravitz, 52, Funk Singer; Stevie Nicks, 68, Rock Singer; Pam Grier, 67, Movie Actress.*****May 27: Kashia Tomplait, Bruce Montague, Charlene Terro, Mary Donahey and Robert Herin all celebrate today. Also Jamie Oliver, 41, Chef; Todd Bridges, 51, TV Actor; Paul Bethany, 45, Movie Actor; Terry Collins, 67, Baseball Manager.***** May 28: Happy birthday to Debbie Guidry, Lisa Bryant Mesch, Judy Landry Maureen McAllister, Kellie Boehme and Steffan Milligan. They are joined by Yep Robertson, 38, Reality Star; Colbie Caillat, 31, Pop Singer; Jerry West, 78, Basketball Player; Gladys Knight, 72, Soul Singer; Seth Rollins, 30, Wrestler.*****May 29: NFL kicker, Bridge City native Matt Bryant turns 41 today. Also celebrating is former police chief Sam Kittrell and our old buddy, former newsman Glenn Earl who hits 93. Celebrities joining them are Mel B. 41, Pop Singer. LaToya Jackson, 60, R&B Singer; Daniel Tosh, 41, Comedian.*****May 30: Christy Cunningham, from BCISD celebrates today as does Dr. Amber Dunn Greeson, Luke’s mom, Dr. David Olson, Cayla Court, Nikki Fisette and Jerry Jackson.

They are joined byCeeLo Green, 42, R&B Singer; Mark Sheppard, 52, TV Actor; John Ross Bowie, 45, TV Actor; Steven Gerrard, 36, Soccer Player.***** I really enjoy Dave Rogers story on Bruce Aven last week. Many people have wondered what he was up to. I believe that was the first time in the many stories we published on Bruce that we didn’t mention his father-in-law Judge Pat Clark.

Bruce is married to Mary Ann, Pat and Rosalie’s daughter.*****Two new businesses had great openings last week. Van Choate’s Tuffy’s in Mauriceville planned a soft opening to iron out the kinks. When word got out customers packed the place for several days. They had to stop taking To-Go orders.****Also Wienerschnitzel opened Saturday with cars lined up for several blocks. I went by at noon and I hear the line stayed that long most of the day and was even longer Saturday evening.*****A 13-1 shot, ‘Cloud Computing’ beat ‘Classic Empire’ at the wire to win the 142nd Preakness Stakes. The horse was one of five horses that didn’t run in the Kentucky Derby. The long shot upset the field and paid $28.80-$8.60-$6. It was only his fourth career start.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at JB’s Barbeque this week and at Robert’s next week. Everyone welcome.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Dartez him, done turned into a pure drunk, drinking morning, day and night. Everybody in Breaux Bridge was worried bout’ him drinking so much. Everybody talk to him bout’ it but they can’t get him to slow down. Da priest, Fatter Broussard him, said he would talk to Joe, so he looked him up at da Corner Bar. Fatter Broussard gave him a strong lecture and said, “Joe, if you keep on drinking as much as you do, you will start to gradually get smaller and smaller. Before long, you will turn into a mouse.”

Dat scared Ol’ Dartez, he was really frightened about dat. When Joe went home dat night, he told his wife Agnes, “Honey, if you notice me starting to get smaller and smaller, will you please kill dat cat.”

C’EST TOUT Last Saturday we said our last goodbyes to our longtime friend Corky Harmon, born Jessie Carlton Harmon, in Orange, March 18, 1928. He lived for 89 years and passed away on May 3, 2017. During his long life, Corky spread goodwill. He quietly went about helping people and working to make his community better. He was an offspring of the John Harmon pioneer family. The Harmon’s were in business going back 150 years. They invented and sold the famous Harmon Saddle, the saddle of choice for lawmen and outlaws. The Harmon’s were horse traders and also sold buggies at their dealership. For over 60 years, the Harmon’s have been selling transportation, starting with Corky’s dad Ovie and brother Jackie, then Corky and brother Don, joined them at what became the OK Corral Used Cars. That venture brought them into the Chevrolet new car dealership that they purchased from Mayor Inman and sold a few years ago to the Granger brothers, Al and Dean. Corky lived to witness the passing of his dad, brothers Jackie and Don. Corky was the last of the original car dealers but a nephew Donnie has the car bug in his blood. Donnie could have been anything he wanted to be, he completed Notra Dame in just three years and chose to join the family business. He wouldn’t change a thing and feels blessed to have spent all those years with his dad and uncle. The Harmon family has a rich history in Orange County of selling transportation and giving back. Donnie is keeping that history alive. At Corky’s memorial Saturday, Dr. Mike Shahan presented a history of Corky’s contributions as Lamar Foundation president and how Lamar Orange assets grew, most impossible to acquire without Corky’s interest and ability to put deals together. Roy Dunn, a friend of 65 years, told about the human side of Corky and his unselfish wishes for the success of others.

Katherine Frey and Cecil Broom spoke about their many years of friendship with this good, caring man. It just doesn’t seem right to be closing the chapter on this good man who came, who served and who made life for everyone who knew him a little better. To his wonderful wife Betty and her family, I feel for their great loss. As for me, it’s hard to say goodbye but I feel really blessed to have known him and traveled through those many years together.***** Read us cover to cover. No other paper offers so much for so little. Again, thanks for making us Orange County’s best read publication. Turn out the lights, I’m headed to the house. Till next time, take care and God bless our troops.

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Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e speaker for the next meeting on Wed., May 24 - Chester Moore will discuss his new endeavor Kingdom Zoo, and his gift for sick, terminal students and on Wed., May 31 - Claire Smith talks about life as a bee keeper.

Please arrive before 9:15 a.m., as we start each meeting at 9:30 a.m. with breakfast, then continue with speaker(s) at 10:15 a.m., finishing at 11 a.m.

Speaker(s) & media receive complimentary meals.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Orange County Agriculture Programs May 23: Weed ID and Pasture Management.

Barron Rector, Extension Range Specialist, will be the speaker. is program will include 2 General CEU’s. It will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Extension Office, and will cost $10.00. Go to Orange.AgriLife.org to register.

June 1: Succulents Class. e cost has yet to be determined. It will start at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. Go to Orange.AgriLife.org to register

VFW to host Dance e VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host the Ivy Dugas for a dance on ursday, May 25th. For more information, please call 409886-9738.

First Methodist hosts Youth Choir Concert e First United Methodist Church located at 502 N. 6th Street in Orange will host the Prime Time Youth Choir on Sunday, May 28 starting at 11 am in the main sanctuary. e Youth Choir is from Christ United Methodist Church in College Station, Texas. is 100-voice choir of 7th-12th graders participates in worship services and concerts. Past summers, their tours have included Disney World, Hollywood, Colorado Springs, Atlanta, Branson, Tennessee, Florida, and throughout Texas. e choir is directed by Chris Caffee and James Faith. e concert will be held on Sunday, May 28 at 11 am

Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting e Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday June 6, 2017 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Our guest speaker this month will be Cameron Crane.

Cameron is program director of the Liberty County Beekeepers. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome. We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact Len VanMarion at 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow at 713377-0356.

Bridge City Little League Elections On June 3rd from 9am-11am Bridge City Little League will hold elections for the 2017-2018 board of directors. Voting can be done in the BCLL boardroom. ose who wish to sign up to run for a board position, a list has been placed on the bulletin board in the side of the concession stand.

Orange County Beekeepers We are a group of local beekeepers working together to help each other and facilitate beekeeping in the Orange area. We welcome area beekeepers and others interested in beekeeping.

Hive ownership is not required.Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month 6 pm at LA Cantina

Restaurant 2907 MacArthur Drive Orange Texas.

Guest speakers are generally scheduled each month with special guest speakers include Orange County Judge Carlton in March, Chris Moore past president of Texas Beekeepers Association in May and Cameron Crane Texas Beekeepers Association Area 6 Director in June.

First Baptist Church Pre-k Registration for the fall 2017 semester beginning Sept 5, 2017 is now in progress. Registration forms may be picked up Tuesday and ursdays between 8am and 2pm in the Pre-K office. Registration fee is $75 and the monthly fee is $180. If you have questions please call. e phone number for Pre-K is 735-3583 or Mrs. Nelly at 7355153.

LCM Basketball Camp Scheduled Dates have been set for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Boys Basketball Camp. Sessions for incoming third through sixth graders will be May 30 through June 2. ird and fourth grades will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. and fifth and sixth from noon to 2 p.m.Incoming seventh through ninth grader camp will be June 12 through 15, with seventh and eighth practicing from 9 to 11 a.m. and incoming freshmen from noon to 2 p.m.Early registration (before May 18) is $50, May 19-30 is $60.

Sessions will be held at First Baptist Church Orange, 7637 MLK Jr. Drive. Questions should be directed to Brad Jeffcoat at bjeffcoat@lcmcisd.org. Application forms may be downloaded at http://bit.ly/2oxP9Oc.

Father of the Year nominations sought Do you know a dad who deserves special recognition? Nominate him for Father of the Year! In addition to receiving great gifts from local businesses, the Father of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Coffee on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, participate in the Bridge City Christmas Light Parade as a dignitary and be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Banquet. e father nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangefield School District. For contest rules, go to www.bridgecitychamber.com or call the chamber at 409-735-5671.

WOS Class of 1987 30 Year Reunion West Orange-Stark High School Class of 1987 announces their 30 year reunion! If you were part of WOS Class of 1987, please join us Friday, July 28, 2017 and Saturday, July 29, 2017. Registration is $125 for classmate plus one or $75 for classmate only. For events details and payment information, visit us on Facebook: WOS Class of 87.

Let us know if you are coming on Facebook Event Page: WOS Class of 1987 30th Reunion. If you do not have Facebook or have any questions about the reunion, please email WOSClassof1987@gmail.com.

come and ring bells or chimes and ask questions of the ringers and director. Cast of Bronze performs on 331 handbells and chimes including: 7 and a half octaves of American made Schulmerich handbells, 6 octaves of Malmark Choir Chimes, 5 octaves of English made Whitechapel handbells, 3 octaves of Dutch made Petit and Fritsen handbells, 3 octaves of BoomWhackers and 1.5 octaves of DeskSet bells.Renowned for their musicianship and technical prowess, Cast of Bronze has delighted audiences in concerts throughout Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Nebraska, Kentucky, and Texas. ey performed in 11 concerts with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, been a featured performing ensemble for the Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar, Plano Civic Chorus, Dallas Women's Chorus, American Guild of Organists, members of the Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra and have commissioned advanced music for handbells.

Cast of Bronze released their first CD titled "Opening Night”.

VFW Post 2275 and Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and Auxiliary will hold their Installation of Officers for the fiscal year 2017-2018. All Officers will take their positions June 19th, following State Convention. e Installation will take place at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North at 7 pm. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and Auxiliary members will hold their Annual Buddy Poppy Campaign on Friday and Saturday, May 26th and 27th. e Buddy Poppy Motto is "HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING. ere is no cost for a poppy-it is freely given to all in hopes they will wear it to honor our veterans who sacrifice so much. All proceeds from the 2-day campaign will be placed in Post and Auxiliary Relief Funds and used locally to assist Veterans passing through on their way to the Houston VA Hospital or the Beaumont VA Clinic, families of overseas veterans, sending boxes to troops and other needs locally. Submitted by Jeanette Clark Auxiliary 2775 Secretary.

409-883-0264.

Horsemanship Clinic 101 for Adults & Youth Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a Horsemanship Clinic 101 for Adults and Youth. e clinic will be held June 26th and 27th, 5pm to 7 pm at the Tin Top 2 (T2) Arena & Event Center, 3810 Old Peveto Road, Orange. ere will be a $10 registration fee per person. Registration deadline will be June 19th. Dinner will be provided both days. Please bring your Coggins and horse on Tuesday, this will be a riding day. Nonriders are welcome. Please no studs. To register call the AgriLife Extension Office, 409-882-7010.

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Youth Beginners Only Sewing Class Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a three day Beginners Only Sewing Camp for youth ages 8-14. Registration will open online May 24th, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Youth Beginners Sewing Tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 20. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering May 24th by calling the office. Classes will be held July 11th thru July 19th, 10 am to 2 pm inside the Orange County Expo and Convention Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Payment of $15 per person must be paid on or before deadline date, July 10th. Cash, check or credit card payments payable to H.O.P.E. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch and drink each day. Please do not bring your sewing machine, we will provide them for you. For questions, call the AgriLife office at 409-882-7010.

Table Manners & Etiquette for Youth Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a 2 part series on Table Manners and Etiquette for Youth Ages 8 – 14. Registration will open online May 24th, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Table Manners and Etiquette tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 15. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering May 24th by calling the office. Classes will be held July 24th and 25th, 9 am to 1 pm at the AgriLife Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Payment of $10 per person must be paid on or before deadline date, July 10th. Cash, check or credit card payments payable to Orange County 4-H. For questions, call the AgriLife office at 409-8827010.

Youth Canning Class Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a hands on canning class for Youth Ages 8 – 14.

Registration will open online May 24th, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Youth Canning Class Tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 15. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering May 24th by calling the office. Classes will be held July 26th, 9 am to 1 pm at the AgriLife Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Payment of $25 per person must be paid on or before deadline date, July 10th. Cash, check or credit card payments payable to H.O.P.E.. For questions, call the AgriLife office at 409-8827010.

Clover Kids Day Camp Adventures Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a 3 day camp for Clover Kids ages 5 to 8. Registration will open online June 1st, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Clover Kids

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Cast of Bronze-Handbell Choir Cast of Bronze, an auditioned community handbell ensemble from Dallas, Texas, will be performing on their 15th annual summer concert tour at First United Methodist Church of Orange on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. is event is sponsored by First United Methodist Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. is year's program entitled "Bronze Mosaic" features original handbell compositions by Karen Buckwalter, Cathy Moklebust, Arnold Sherman and many others.

Cast of Bronze will also play marches, classical and sacred music, and other familiar tunes.

Come and join us for a fun-filled informal and interactive concert that is free and open to the public. Come see and hear the largest and smallest handbells ever manufactured. Following the concert members of the audience will be invited to

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Deaths and Memorials

Lee R. Trahan, 76, Bridge City Lee R. Trahan, 76, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2017, in Bridge City. A memorial visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Vinton, Louisiana, on March 1, 1941, Lee was the son of Clarence LEE TRAHAN and Eva Trahan. He was a quiet, funny, kind man. Lee lived on Toledo Bend Lake for many years and enjoyed spending time fishing. He loved his grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandson, Richard Trahan. Lee Ray is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra Trahan; children, Lisa Beuhler and husband Jason, of Bridge City, Lana Trahan, of Beaumont, and Ricky Trahan, of Hemphill; grandchildren, Michael Beuhler, Sydni Beuhler, Jazmine Culbreath, Alec Beuhler, Olivia Trahan, and Kristen Peters; and his siblings, Sandra Lions, Ruth Trahan, Hope Hebert, and Colleene Austin.

Dr. Albert S. Pugh IV, 65, Bridge City Dr. Albert S. Pugh IV, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Funeral service, under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home, was held at Faith United Methodist Church on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Keith Tilley officiating.

DR. ALBERT PUGH IV Dr. Pugh was born on October 7, 1951, in Kilgore, Texas, to Vivian Marie (Dowling) and Albert S. “Sid” Pugh, III, and for the next 17 years, traveled around the world with his family. His father was in the US Army be-

fore settling in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Pugh attended Texas A& M University and graduated from Veterinary School in 1974, with a commission as Captain in the US Army. He was then stationed in Virginia for the next 2 years. Dr. Pugh came to Bridge City, Texas, in September 1976, to work at the Bridge City Animal Hospital and bought the practice the following summer. Dr. Pugh was an active member of the community serving as President of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce and also the Bridge City Rotary Club. He was honored as Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce and also by the Rotary District Wall of Fame Honor. Dr. Pugh was a member of the AVMA, TVMA, SETVMA, and Dental Society.Preceding him in death are his parents, Albert and Vivian Pugh, and his brother, Richard Pugh.ose who will cherish his memory most are his loving fiancée, Cheryl Joyner; daughter, Carrie M. Pugh and fiancé, Chris Auster; son, Albert S. Pugh, V. and wife, Jessica; sisters, Martha Davis, Roberta Pugh, and Mary Pugh; grandchildren, Lily Pugh, Chloe Doyle, and Madeleine Doyle; beloved dogs, Molly, omas, and Zoey; his dedicated and beloved staff at the Bridge City Animal Hospital; and nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions, on behalf of Dr. Albert S. Pugh, IV, be made to the Bridge City Animal Shelter; City Hall C/O Bridge City Animal Shelter PO Box 846 Bridge City, Texas, 77611.Faith United Methodist Church 8608 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Orange, Texas 77632

Tahlequah. To leave online condolences or order flowers please go to www.hartfuneralhome.net.

Jerry Kenneth Hutson the son of Samuel E. and Grace (Murphy) Hutson was born March 24, 1935 in McCall, Mississippi and departed this life on May 16, 2017 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 21 days. Jerry graduated from La Grange High School in 1955. He married the love of his life Rose Marie Miller in Lake Charles, LA on June 15, 1957. He was inducted into the Army on February 20, 1958 and left for Korea in August that same year. He returned from Korea in August 1959 and finished his time in the Army receiving his Honorable Discharge on February 19, 1960. He then got a job with Gulf States Utilities in Bridge City, TX where he worked until he retired in 1994. Jerry enjoyed his retirement and spent a lot of time gardening, fishing, spending time with his grandkids and being with his dogs. Jerry touched many lives over the years and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Rose Marie Hutson and his sister Carolyn Gayle. He is survived by a loving family which includes his children Jerry Hutson Jr. and wife Kathy of Bronson, TX and Linda Gay and husband Richie of Tahlequah; his sister Mary Grace Ferrie and husband Vince of Lake Charles, LA; a very close dear friend Maxine Woods of Tahlequah and 7 grandchldren Jessica Hutson, Ashley Hutson, Ryan Hutson, Taylor Hutson, Chris Gay, Jason Gay and Mark Gay. Several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive him.

Jerry Kenneth Hutson, 82, Oklahoma

Juanita M. LeBlanc, 88, Bridge City

Funeral services for Jerry Kenneth Hutson were held Monday May 22, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hart Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jacob Jones officiating.

Visitation was Sunday May 21, 2017 from JERRY HUTSON 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Interment will be in the Pettit Cemetery under the care and direction of Hart Funeral Home of

Juanita M. LeBlanc, 88, of Bridge City, passed away on May 19, 2017, in Orange. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation was Monday, May 22, 2017, and a Rosary was held with Deacon Hazen Kenney officiating, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in LeBlanc Community, Louisiana, on February 21, 1929, she was the daughter of Obey LeBlanc and Laura Bernard LeBlanc. Juanita was an amazing seamstress and loved making dresses. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Henry Catholic Church and was involved with Knights of Columbus. She loved and cherished her family dearly. She was a

wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter LeBlanc; and sister, Jeanette Broussard. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Mayo LeBlanc; children, Lenora Sayers and husband, BrenJUANITA LEBLANC ner, Sharon Ellis and husband, Buddy, all of Bridge City, TX, Nita Daigle and husband, Barry, of Silsbee, TX, Carl LeBlanc and wife, Sherry, and Carroll LeBlanc and wife, Sharon, all of Orange; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and sister, Cle’anne BurkLeBlanc and husband, Sonny, of LeBlanc Community, LA. Serving as pallbearers will be Chad Ellis, Rodney Daigle, Trevor Gonzalez, Bryan Droddy, Kenneth Harris, and Wesley LeBlanc.

Honorary pallbearers are Mario Gonzalez.

Adrain Walter ‘Beagle’ ‘Buck Shot’ Van Devender, 71, Bridge City Adrain Walter Van Devender, 71, of Bridge City, passed away on May 22, 2017, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on January 5, 1946, he was the son of Adrain Leon Van Devender and Willie Mae (Gagneaux) Van Devender.

Adrain retired, after 34 years, from Inland Orange. He loved NASCAR, and enjoyed fishing in tournaments.

He was preceded in death by his father, Adrain Leon Van Devender.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy Van Devender; his mother, Willie Mae Van Devender of Hemphill; his children, Michelle Van Devender of Beaumont, Adrain Michael Van Devender and his wife Karen of Orangefield, and Jeffery Lynn Van Devender of Bridge City; and his grandchildren, Jada Michelle Fountain, and Adrain Jace Van Devender.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lamar State College-Orange holds Spring 2017 graduation ceremony City of Orange Councilman, Larry Spears, Jr., was the featured speaker for the LSC-O Spring 2017 Commencement held Friday, May 12 at the Lutcher eater.

A 1998 graduate of West Orange-Stark High School and a 2001 graduate of Lamar Institute of Technology, Larry Spears, Jr. is the Safety, Health and Environmental Coordinator for DuPont.

In addition to his 15 years of service at DuPont, Spears currently holds a seat on the Orange City Council.

For the first time in the history of Lamar State College-Orange, the graduates included thirty-five high school students who had successfully completed the required curriculum through the Dual Credit program. e students were from Bridge City, Buna, and West Orange-Stark Independent School Districts.

Four graduates of Lamar State College-Orange graduated with the designation of summa cum laude, with “highest honors.”

Summa cum laude designation includes those students with grade point averages of 3.8 to 4.0. e students with this designation were Kaylin Michelle Mitchem of Vidor, Patrick Arden Johnson, Scotty Ray Jordan of, and Joseph William Bloodworth II, of Orange.

Magna cum laude, or “high honors” designation, is awarded

to graduates who earn GPAs of 3.65 to 3.79. e six students receiving this recognition were Gerardo Santos, Cory John Lenz, and April Michelle Mathews, of Orange; Cameron Colby Williamsof Bridge City; Jamie Michelle Hall of Jasper, and Sherrie Lynn Willoughby of Vidor.

Nine students graduated cum laude, or with “honors” designation, with GPAs of 3.50 to 3.64. e students with this honor were Jason Allen Bischof, Amiee Michelle Hebert, Bryon Hilton Bacon, and Conan Lee omas of Bridge City; Diana Olivia Wright, Tyler John Vayon, Alaina Mary Warren, and Molly H. Freed of Orange and Emily Michelle Broussard of Starks, LA. Please join us in congratulating all of our graduates on their academic accomplishments. Graduates are listed below according to hometown and degree earned: Associate of Arts: Beaumont:Lacy Lynn Hall Teaching 1; Glenda Marie Washington Hart Liberal Arts.

Bridge City:Aimee M. Hebert, Liberal Arts.

Buna:Stacie Renee Latham, Liberal Arts.

Newton:Shelby Kaye Smith Midkiff, Teaching 2.

Orange:Molly Hopkins Freed,Cedric Stacy Lee,Dylan Charles Mumbach, Jordan Kayla Watson, Teaching 2; Tiffany Nicole Pillette Harris,Patrick

Arden Johnson,and Cory John Lenz Liberal Arts.

Port Arthur:Chasity Nicole Morrison, Liberal Arts.

Santee, CA:Jacob Hunter Nunez and Mary Elizabeth Ann Nunez, Teaching 1 Vidor:Blake Reed Galloway and Kaylin Michelle Mitchem,Liberal Arts; Lori E. Middleton, Schexnider Teaching 1.

Associate of Applied Science: Beaumont:Jared Devonette Foster, Process Operating Bridge City: Jason Allen Bischof, Instrumentation; ConanLee omas, Industrial Technology; Byron Hilton Bacon, TravisCole Morrison, DustinWilliam Shelton, and Tyler MichaelWestern, Process Operating.

Buna: Brae Corley BrawleyFord and Margaret Yvonne Wood Yates, Medical Office Professional.

Deweyville: Mitchell Lee Brown and Wyatt Pierce Cole, Process Operating.

Jasper:Jamie Michelle Rice Hall, Process Operating.

Lake Charles:James Keith Franklin, MarkeyaShardayLafanette, and Crystal Marnique Ray, Process Operating.

Mauriceville:Kameron Wade Broussard, Process Operating.

Nederland:Tuan Quoc Tran,

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COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017 VALEDICTORIAN: Nathan James Rose Nathan James Rose has been named Valedictorian for the Community Christian School class of 2017.

Nathan is the son of Daniel and Mary Beth Rose, and he has three siblings, Aaron, Rachel, and Abigail.

He will be attending Lamar University in the fall, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Computer Science. Nathan is the President of the National Honor Society, as well as a member of the Student Leadership Insti-

tute. He was a captain on the Varsity Football team, and won the state title in Tennis his senior year along with his partner, Ricky Forest. Nathan has earned 30 college hours through the Lamar State College-Orange Dual Credit program. Having attended CCS from Pre-K all the way through his senior year, Nathan is grateful for the education that was provided to him, and the environment in which he grew up in.

SALUTATORIAN: Josh Howard Josh Howard is the Saltuatorian of the Class of 2017 at Community Christian School.

Josh will attend Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture to pursue a Bachelor of Environmental Design.

Josh is a member of National Honor Society and is a team leader for CCS’ voluntary Student Leadership Institute (SLi) organization.

He has earned 31 college credit hours through Lamar State College-Orange’s Dual Credit Program. He served as an officer in Student Council, represented CCS as the HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership) Ambassador, and was selected by Orange Rotary Club to at-

tend the RYLA Leadership Conference. In sports, he competed at TAPPS State in Cross-Country and Tennis.

Awards he has received include VFW Post 2775 “Outstanding Eagle Scout of the Year” (April 2017), HOBY Academic All-Star (March 2017), Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month (Nov 2016), HOBY Certificate of Recognition/ e Presidential Volunteer Service (Silver) Award, CCS “Diligence” and “Faithfulness” Character Awards, All “A” Honor Roll, and Principal’s Award Honor Roll.

During his high school years, Josh has given over 1,000 volunteer hours

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through service projects within his church, community, school, and scout troop.

Josh is an Eagle Scout and volunteers as an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 62. He is a member of Community Church.

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WEST ORANGE-STARK CLASS OF 2017 VALEDICTORIAN: Ryan Ragsdale Ryan Ragsdale is the Valedictorian of the West Orange – Stark High School Class of 2017. In High School, he has been active in student organizations and athletics.

He is a four year member of the WOS High School Student Council and served as Class President during his sophomore and freshmen years.

He is a member of the National Honor Society, a four year member of the STEM program, and a 2013-2017 member of the Superintendent’s “All A” Honor Roll.

Ryan is also a three year member of the varsity football and baseball teams, earning Academic All-State honors in both

sports. He has also been active in the community, serving as a Camp Fire volunteer and counselor. Ryan has also volunteered at the Lion’s Club Carnival, the annual Community “Trash Off,” and contributed to hurricane and flood clean-up programs, as well as other events.

Ryan has also received the Dan Domas Youth Award, as well as numerous baseball and football All-District honors.

Ryan plans to attend Galveston College where he will play baseball and will begin working on a kinesiology degree with plans to become a teacher and a coach.

He is the son of Paula and Randy Ragsdale.

SALUTATORIAN: Jack Dallas Jackson Dallas is the West Orange-Stark High School Class of 2017 Salutatorian.

Jack has been an active member of the WOS High School Student Council, National Honor Society, and Key Club.

He has also volunteered with the Lion’s Club Carnival and is a Rotary Youth Leadership (RYLA) counselor.

Jack has been active in sports throughout his four year high school career.

He has played varsity football for three years and was a member of the 2014 State Finalist

Football Team and the 2015 and 2016 State Championship Football Teams.

Additionally, he has played varsity baseball for four years and was a member of the 2015 State Finalist Baseball Team. He has earned All-State honors in both sports.

He will attend Lamar University to play football and baseball and he will major in Chemical Engineering.

After college graduation, Jack plans on attending law school.

He is the son of Nancy and Tony Dallas.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CLASS OF 2017

VALEDICTORIAN: Jaden Lewis Jaden Lewis was named Valedictorian for the Little Cypress Mauriceville High School Class of 2017. She is the daughter of Hunter and Regan Lewis. Jaden plans on attending Texas A&M University in the Applied Health / Nursing program.

Jaden has many award and honors such as Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Star Student Award, AP English III award, Spanish I & II award, The National Society of High School Scholars, 2016 Cavalcade Duchess, All-A Honor Roll and Top Ten Percent - 4 years, UIL Cheerleading State Championship 3rd place and Dance Masters of America Acrobatics Scholarship.

She has been a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, In-

teract Historian, Bear Buddies, Diamond Girls, Bleacher Creature, UIL Competitive Cheerleading Team, High School Cheerleading & Head Cheerleader, Orange Jazz Company, Member of orca Badon School of Fine Arts, High School Tennis, Senior Class Secretary and the Junior Class VP. Anna served and volunteered at the Hospitality Center / Soup Kitchen, United Board of Missions, Sabine House - Assisted Living, Lamar Orange Student Center for Back to School Bash, Community car washes, OJC Fishing Tournaments, Middle School Cheer Camps, Junior High Cheer Practices, High School Cheer Clinics, Beary Merry Christmas Markets and Mardi Gras Orange.

SALUTATORIAN: Sydney Smith Sydney Smith was named Salutatorian for the Little Cypress Mauriceville High School Class of 2017. She is the daughter of Stacey and Christopher Smith.

Sydney has many award and honors such as Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship award, Orange Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month, Youth Leadership of SETX, Beautification and Restoration at Camp Otanya award, Buddy Benches for Elementary Schools, Campus Climate Committee, Superintendent Student Committee, Stark Reading Contest:Declamation, Star Student Award, PreAP Geometry

Medallion PreAP English II Medallion, PreAP Chemistry Medallion and the AP Statistics Medallion.

She has been a member of the National Honor Society, Meet in the Middle, International espian Society, Student Council, UIL Academics in Science, General Math and Ready Writing Teams, UIL One Act Plays, at District, Bi-District, Area, Region and State, Cheerleading for 4 years and Student Body positions all 4 years.

Sydney has served and volunteered with Bear Buddies, Middle School Cheer Camp, Earth Day Shangri La Gardens, Berry Merry Christmas Market, Mis-

sion trip to New Mexico and Arlington, Texas.

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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

B Goldsmith and Laird Cardinals, Mustangs move on in playoffs win CCA event FISHING

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Capt. Dickie Colburn

COLBURN: FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record When I arrived, Brookland Goldsmith and her team mate, Chaz Laird, were nervously pacing the floor of the Orange Boat Club. Neither of them paused long enough to talk as they occasionally checked their watches while counting down the final minutes before the weigh-in would conclude.

Winning the tournament would just be icing on the cake for what has been a memorable May for Goldsmith, an Orangefield High School senior. It started with yet another trip to state in the pole vault immediately followed by a very rewarding scholarship night at the High School. The common thread was that these achievements were the product of lots of hard work and determination.

Manuel Deleon, Brookland’s grandfather and their boat captain for the day, leaned back in his chair and recounted the day with Louis Moore over a bottle of coldwater.“It was a tough day of fishing and I hope they win,” said DeLeon.They worked really hard!”

“Brookland not only loves to fish, but does it very well,” added Manuel. “She fishes with us every time her busy schedule allows and more often than not, beats the socks off of us. A lot of kids are going to wish they would have fished today when they see the winning total, but catching fish under pressure is harder than it looks.”

A last minute phone call from the only team still on the water saying that they would not make weigh-in all but sealed the deal. Orange CCA Chapter president, Scott Bandy, counted down the final seconds and declared Goldsmith and Laird the winners.

Even the usually laid back Deleon was all smiles when Bandy announced that Laird and Goldsmith had won every category for the day. Aside from all of the money for heaviest stringer and largest red, their winning bounty included three rods, two dinners from Spankys and gift bags full of items provided by the sponsors.

“In spite of the great prizes and opportunity to support a very important cause, we didn’t draw the field that we hoped to in this inaugural event,” said Bandy. Part of it was due to the weather all week long, but we were also competing on the same day with two other tournaments and the boat races.”

“We are already looking forward to next year’s event,” added Bandy. “We have just blown the top off with our annual CCA Banquet and fully expect this tournament to grow as well.I would like to thank Granger’s Chevrolet, Sarge’s Custom Rods, Spanky’s Bar and Grill and Falcon Rods for their support.”

Even after Jim Morrissey patiently walking me through the format on two separate occasions, I am still not sure as to just how the Upper Coast Kayak Anglers Tournament worked this past weekend.

What I am sure about, however, is that the competition was stiff and the final results were impressive!

It was a two day elimination challenge tournament between ten Sabine Area teams and ten Houston teams. The top six teams from each qualifying Club battled it out on Sunday. While there was prize

West Orange-Stark moved a step closer to its second state tournament appearance in three years while Bridge City’s baseball team is looking for its most successful season in a decade.

Wins by both teams in matchup of District 22-4A teams – No. 5-ranked West Orange-Stark, the district champ, knocked off fourthplace Orangefield and Bridge City, the third-place finisher, knocked off district runnerup Silsbee – puts them both in Class 4A Region III semifinal series this week.

The winners of these two series face off next week for a trip to state.

Cardinals out for best season in decade China Spring’s Cougars stand between the Bridge City Cardinals’ most successful season in 10 years.

The two teams open a bestof-three series at Montgomery High School at 7 p.m.

Thursday. Game 2 will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, with a third game to follow, if it’s needed.

A win in the series will put Bridge City in the Region III finals for the first time since 2007.

And it would continue a season that has seen Bridge City confound the experts.

“We finally got out of district play,” Coach Chad Landry said, when asked how a third-place District 22-4A finisher has been so successful.

“Our district was so tough top to bottom. I’m not going to downplay how we are heating up. We are.”

One reason the Cardinals started slow is the same reason why many didn’t like their chances back in February or March.

Eleven of their 15 players had never been in a varsity game before this season.

Landry said it was easily his youngest team.

“The offense we knew would come around eventually,” he said. “Our young guys finally got 25 games experience and it’s showing.

“We are really efficient on the mound right now and our defense has been solid.”

Bridge City played small

Bridge City’s Schuyler Thibodaux gets a hit against the Silsbee Tigers in game two of the quarterfinal round of the state baseball playoffs. The Cardinals swept the series ejecting Silsbee from the playoffs.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City Cardinal junior pitcher Jacob Goodman was defiant in Vincent-Beck Stadium Saturday as Big Red shutdown Silsbee 2-1 in game two of the quarterfinal series.

RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

ball to frustrate Silsbee, which outscored Bridge City 19-2 during their two regularseason games. This time, the Cardinals won, 11-1, 2-1, tak-

ing advantage of their bunts.

“I think it’s a huge deal for our guys,” Landry said of defeating the team that had BC’s number during district play.

“We have a team full of guys that don’t get a lot of hype or pub. We won’t make many all-star teams but we have an opportunity to play

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Bridge City Cardinal junior Justyn Romero gets a hit in game two of the quarterfinal series against Silsbee.

Big Red now advances to the Region III semifinal round. RECORD PHOTO: MARK DUNN

With Silsbee runners on the move Bridge City third baseman Logan Hamm throws to first for the out ending the inning in playoff action this week. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City shortstop Taran Burch fields a grounder and throws to first against the Silsbee Tigers. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Orangefield pitcher Ryon Stubblefield goes to battle with the West Orange Stark Mustangs in the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs this week. The Bobcats lost the one-game playoff contest 2-1. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

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Orangefield High School - OHS had 3 student athlete’s sign to compete at the next level today. (in picture order) Payton Lathrop signed to play baseball at Sterling College in Kansas. Tyler Jenkins signed to be a part of the track team, pole vaulting, at Tarleton State University. Ryon Stubblefield signed to play baseball at Paris Junior College in Paris, Texas.

To start the scoring for the WOS Mustangs, Kaleb Ramsey hit a triple down the first base line. BB Tezeno executed a perfect squeeze bunt to score Ramsey. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Orangefield ISD’s teachers of the year for 2016-17 are, left to right, Misty Bellard, high school; Robyn Lovett, junior high; Ashleigh Helton, elementary.

School’s out, fishing is in OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

After hitting a double that scored WOS Mustang BB Tezeno, KJ Miller does the "Double Dance" on second base. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

WOS Mustang BB Tezeno slips past the Orangefield catcher to put the Mustangs up, 2-0 in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

BC’s Wilbur tops softball all-district Junior Kassidy Wilbur, whose hitting and pitching led Bridge City to a district championship and the fourth round of the playoffs, was named District 22-4A softball most valuable player.

Junior Autumn Frost of Orangefield and sophomore Brianna Frenzel of Little Cypress-Mauriceville were named offensive MVP and defensive MVP, respectively.

Bridge City’s second-year coach, Kayla Gallardo, was named coach of the year.

A half dozen LCM players were named to the all-district first team, three for Bridge City

and two for Orangefield.

Catcher Olivia Leavings, first baseman Jenna James, second baseman Morgan Weaver, outfielders Madison Murdock and Ashley Short and utility player Renna Toomey were first-team LCM picks with Makayla Dyer and JoAnna Henry were honorable mention.

LCM’s Battlin’ Bears also advanced to the fourth round of the playoffs.

Bridge City placed third baseman Caitlin Denison, outfielder Aleah McClanahan and designated player Natilee Reed on the all-district first team. Jalynne

Burch, Kyndall Harrison, Meagan Sourdellia and Peyton Trapp were second-team with Abby Anderson, Carley Simon and Summer Black earning honorable mention.

Kaylee Ancelot and Kristen Broussard were first-team picks from Orangefield. e Lady Bobcats placed Karlye Bramblett, Kinley Gipson, Faith Fregia and Jessica Metts on the second team. Alyssa Dodd earned honorable mention.

Ty’ Kendria was a secondteam pick for West Orange-Stark and teammate Elecia Barlow earned honorable mention.

For the majority of our area students school is almost over for the year, for some it’s already over. e much anticipated free days of summer are now upon us and it’s this time of the year that is tailor made for taking a youngster fishing. During the school year everyone is confined to schedules that only allow free time on the weekends, which coincidentally is when everyone else is free. e crowds are much larger on the weekends and who knows if the fish have figured out what Saturday and Sunday mean. It is awfully difficult to get the fish biting and your free time to happen at the same time.

With a wide open calendar and a little bit of flexibility in schedules, parents can treat their kids to a great day on the water during this time of the year. Weather patterns begin to stabilize as the long summer season here in east Texas takes command. Lighter winds mean more comfortable outings as well as plenty more options for places to fish. During the spring most fisherman are confined to areas that aren’t whitecapping so a large portion of our local waters tend to be “off limits” unless you can stand some rough seas.

Several seasonal programs come into play during this time of the year which can really produce some super fishing. One of the more popular ways to catch fish is to use live bait, either under a cork or fished on the bottom.

Fishing live bait on Sabine Lake means mostly throwing shad or mullet because they are much easier to come by. Ocassionally live shrimp are available at local bait shops but you need to call to check on availability since supplies can vary from time to time.

Most local anglers who throw live bait have become handy with a cast net in order to catch their bait, this can be a great way to get a kid involved. I know I have spent several hours just explaining what different kinds of fish or other critters are to children on my boat during the last couple of

years.

A n o t h e r summer program that may come back into play this year is chasing schooling fish. Last year we had an unbelievable summer chasing flocks of gulls that were feeding on brown shrimp which were driven to the surface by schools of hungry trout and redfish. is wide open action is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to

BC, LCM softball match efforts Softball teams from Bridge City and Little Cypress-Mauriceville made it to the Region III-4A semifinals before falling last week.

Bridge City’s District 22-4A champions fell to Lorena in three games. e Cardinals, 297, won 1-0 Saturday to square the series but fell 2-1 in the finale. Lorena, now 27-4, took the opener 4-0 on a first-inning grand slam. e big round-tripper was one of just three hits allowed in the game by Bridge City’s Kassidy Wilbur. Wilbur struck out 11 batters in six innings and

Peyton Trapp struck out three while Aleah McClanahan had the lone hit.

LCM, 24-10, was swept by Liberty Hill, 14-6 and 9-0.

Ashley Short led LCM with two hits in the final game. Brianna Frenzel homered in the first game and later knocked in another run with a groundout. e Bears got a double from Olivia Leavings and a Renna Toomey RBI single. Joanna Henry added two RBI singles.

Liberty Hill, 35-1, and Lorena went into this weekend’s Region III-4A finale ranked No. 1 and No. 3 in the state, respectively.

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getting kids interested in the sport of fishing, lots of fish and very little down time. If you happen to get in on some of that crazy action you will understand what I am talking about.

Whatever way you decide to chase fish this summer please be sure and take a kid along, they will always remember the trip.

Get some good information and ask questions so your time on the water can be as good as it possibly can. After all catching fish is just a small part of the game when you think about it, being with your kids and spending some quality time together is what it’s all about.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record A busy weekend awaits with tons of activities on tap including local high school graduations, live music and, of course, the Memorial Day holiday on Monday. Follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily updates and concert announcements.

Wednesday, May 24 Sage Elmore @ The Boudain Hut Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Brad Broussard @ OB’s Bar and Grill JP Primeaux @ Rikenjaks Sofa Kings @ Rush Lounge Zach Gonzalez @ Tradewinds Tavern Blake Sticker @ The West Bar and Grill Thursday, May 25 Nigel Edison @ Blue Martini Harrison Swift @ Café Del Rio Brad Broussard @ Coconuts Cajun Grill Kay Miller and Aaron Sterling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Michael Krajicek @ The Grill Jerry Dee @ Larry’s French Market Crown Larks @ The Logon Café Sharon Schech @ The Lone Wolf Jericho Burley and Bronco Jr. @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Shelbone @ Luke’s Icehouse MidCounty BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Bryce Shaver and Zach Gonzalez @ Madison’s Old Trick Pony @ The Neches River Wheelhouse John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Bubba Brown and the Super Cajuns @ Pine Tree Lodge Ronnie Fruge @ Rikenjaks Caylan Daughrity @ The Rodair

Roadhouse The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Corusco, Burn Out Brighter @ Texas Rose Saloon David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, May 26 Wynonna and The Big Noise @ Golden Nugget Casino Mockingbirds @ Blue Martini Tom Brandow @ Blue Dog Café Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Flava The Band @ Café Del Rio Chris Stacey @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen Brad Brinkley @ Dylan’s Kay Miller and Aaron Sterling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ Gator Lounge Static King, Shields, Pig Charmer, Crown Shift @ The Gig Cameran Nelson @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Corey Landry @ The L Bar High Street Band @ Larry’s French Market Johnny Jailbird, Dead Solider, Jake A. Hooker @ The Logon Cafe Na Na Sha @ The Lone Wolf Zach Gonzalez @ Lucky Longhorn Casino Rod Rishard @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Motel Radio, Debris @ Luna Live Six String Mafia @ Mackenzie’s Pub Unkle Jam @ Madison’s John Cessac and the Texas Outlaws @ The Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Danny Dillon @ Pine Tree Lodge Goodtime Muffin @ Red Tailz Crawfish Peace and the Chaos, Michael Krajicek @ Rikenjak Rob Copeland @ The Rodair Roadhouse

The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Dustin Sonnier @ Sawdust Saloon Frayed Soul @ The Spot Bar and Grill Holoverse, Kahn, City Freaks @ Texas Rose Saloon Trevor Batson and Ryan Gist @ Thirsty’s Saturday, May 27 Three Dog Night @ Golden Nugget Casino The Pointer Sisters @ L’Auberge Casino Resort Charlie Robison, Zane Williams, Jamie Talbert and the Band of Demons, Genevieve Allen, Jerret Zoch @ Texas Frog Fest Dreamkrusher, Motorbud, Jamey Lewis and the Noose, Graham King @ The Art Studio Zach Gonzalez @ The Bayou Café – Mid County Mockingbirds @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Country Outkasts @ Brick and Barley Bayou Rush @ Café Del Rio The Austin Stepchildren @ The Capri

Club Michael Krajicek @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen John Thibodeaux @ Cowboy Harley Davidson Aaron Williams @ Dylan’s Kay Miller and Aaron Sterling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Joe Harmon and the Harmonics @ Gator Lounge Doomstress, Forming the Void, Socially Awkward @ The Gig Caleb Williams @ The Grill Jason Turner @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Josh Taylor @ The L Bar Ken Marvel Band @ Larry’s French Market Wayne Toups @ The Lone Wolf Keenan Ray @ Lucky Longhorn Casino Wade Ralston Band @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse MidCounty JAG @ Mackenzie’s Pub Merle Jam @ Madison’s

Curse and the Cure @ The Neches River Wheelhouse Brad Brinkley @ Pine Tree Lodge Doomstress @ The Red Room Platinum Players Zydeco Band @ Red Tailz Crawfish Organic Radio, Rob Copeland @ Rikenjaks Kris Harper @ The Rodair Roadhouse The Fuse @ Rush Lounge Sinners, Kory Lambert, Inner Gee, Brittany Pfantz, Nee de Traditionne @ Sloppy’s Downtown Chris Breaux and Clark Harris @ Sidelinez Sports Bar Joint Venture @ Tammy’s Snokin’ Joe Soliz @ Texas Ave. Tavern James Gardiner @ Thirsty’s Sunday, May 28 Huey Lewis and the News @ Golden Nugget Casino Bag of Donuts, Jessica Meuse, Aubry Lynn, Adam Martin, Nick Sterling @ Texas Frog Fest Kaos @ Blue Martini

Diamond Action nine years for the Cardinals to reach the regional semifinals. e school’s graduation ceremony is set for Friday.

Schuyler ibodaux and Logan Hamm each went 4 for 7 in the series against Silsbee, both going 3 for 4 with an RBI in the opening runaway. Six different Cardinals had a single hit in the second game. e series finale was won when Jacob Goodman doubled and pinch runner Brady Coulter scored from second on a throwing error after Gavin Green’s bunt.

Goodman was the winning pitcher in Game 2, scattering seven hits. Peyton Havard won Game 1 for BC, allowing just five hits. “ibodaux and Hamm are hitting over .500 in the playoffs,” the Cardinals coach said. “e rest of the lineup has applied pressure in a lot of different ways.”

Bridge City’s record improves to 20-12 while China Spring, the runnerup in District 17-4A, brings a 22-9-1 record into the series.

“We just need to continue to produce like we have been the last five weeks,” Landry said.

Mustangs seek 1-shot magic again e West Orange-Stark Mustangs had the do-or-die stuff of champions last week against Orangefield.

After that hard-fought 2-0 win, they’ll take on the state’s No. 3-ranked Robinson Rockets in another one-game playoff series this weekend.

Monday, May 29 Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Roger Tienken @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, May 30 Alex Rozell @ Dylan’s Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Rainy Kimbrough @ Mackenzie’s Pub Pug Johnson and Tyler Darby @ Madison’s Josh Taylor @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

From Page 1B Game time in the Class 4A Region III semifinal game is 7 p.m. ursday at Magnolia High School, a neutral site.

WO-S, 27-3 this year and No. 5 in the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association poll, has to do-or-die again if they want to finish what they started two years ago when the Mustangs fell to Argyle in the state championship game.

“I felt that was our best chance to win the series,” coach Shea Landry said Tuesday when asked why the two teams weren’t playing a best-of-three series.

Orangefield coach Tim Erickson had tried to bottle lightning when he won the flip against WOS and chose a one-game playoff at Lamar.

But his rightfielder Ryan Deutsch and centerfielder Johnny Armstrong came up short when they dived for fly balls that quickly became triples by Kaleb Ramsey in the third inning and BB Tezeno in the fifth inning.

Both runners scored, Ramsey on a sacrifice bunt and Tezeno on a sacrifice fly.

Mustang pitcher Jack Dallas scattered six hits and held the Bobcats hitless in five atbats with runners in scoring position.

WOS had eclipsed last year’s success, when it went out in the third round, the regional quarterfinals.

Last Friday, three double plays aided the winners, who only saw one Orangefield baserunner advance as far as third base.

Tre’ Bernard had two hits for the Mustangs, who got RBIs from Tezeno and K.J.

Miller.

In a duel of aces, Orangefield’s Ryon Stubblefield struck out six and surrendered seven hits. He surrendered back-to-back high-bouncing hits to the speedy Bernard and Te’Ron Brown with two outs in the fourth, but came back with a strikeout of Ramsey.

“I thought both teams battled all night,” Landry said of last Friday’s game at Lamar University.

“Both pitchers had their stuff that night and both competed very well for their team.

We were fortunate to manufacture a few runs.”

Like WO-S, Robinson won its district – 17-4A – and is undefeated in the postseason. “ey do every phase of the game good,” Landry said of the Rockets. “Good pitching, quality at bats, and field it well.

“We have to keep competing like we have been. Get timely hits and play solid defense.

I think it’s going to be another competitive game like this past weekend.”

High School Playoffs Baseball Last week’s result: West Orange-Stark defeats Orangefield in one-game playoff, 2-0. is week’s game: West Orange-Stark vs. Robinson (single game) G1: ursday, 7 p.m., Magnolia High School.

Colburn money to be won, this challenge was more about winning the challenge than individual prize money.

When the smoke cleared Sunday afternoon, the Sabine Area team had won three of the top five places, but still lost the challenge.e team of Jake Jordan and Blaze Roberts weighed in the heaviest stringer with a 23.79 pound total. H-Town won the challenge by 15 pounds with 220.29 pounds of redfish. Jordan and Roberts also won the pot for the red with the most spots.

It was with great dismay that I watched

Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Ken Marvel Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Street Side Jazz Band @ Luna Bar and Grill Reverend Horton Heat, Flat Duo Jets @ Luna Live The Teague Brothers Band, Barelands, Chris Stacey @ Madison’s Bayou Sounds @ Pine Tree Lodge The Fuse @ Rush Lounge

From Page 1B the non-stop rain Sunday.You never know how much it rained north of us as well, but any rain at all was too much.In spite of the wind, the latter part of last week saw larger stretches of clearer water in the lake and improved trout fishing.

When the wind allowed, the best catches were taken off the jetties and the ship channel.Contrary to popular belief, there are more productive spots to fish between the Causeway and the jetties than Lighthouse Cove! e clearer incoming tides produced a

little bird activity and the flounder bite remained consistent.Some of the largest flounder I have seen recently came out of the ship channel.Five inch GULP curly tails have worked especially well on the larger flatfish, but Jason Breaux caught back-toback five pounders on a Swimming Image Friday evening.

Hopefully this rain won’t hurt us too badly and the improved bite will set us up for a big weekend!

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Lisa Richards, pictured center, was named as a member the All-Texas Academic Team for spring 2017, at the recommendation of LSC-O faculty members.

LSC-O grad Richards nominated to All-Texas Academic Team Lisa Richards was named as a member the All-Texas Academic Team for spring 2017, at the recommendation of LSC-O faculty members. Texas is one of 38 states that recognizes students with this honor.

The Texas All-State Academic Team is sponsored by the Texas Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa International, a worldwide honor society. All-Texas Academic Team awards are presented annually to two-year college students nominated by their institutions to compete for one of 20 spots in the AllUSA Community College Academic Team scholarship program. Each campus may

nominate up to two students based on outstanding academic achievement, demonstrations of leadership, and community service. All qualifying students are eligible for nomination, regardless of Phi Theta Kappa membership.

Richards describes her nomination for the All-Texas Academic team as “deeply humbling.” Her appointment was based on her active membership role in Phi Theta Kappa and on the LSC-O Quiz Bowl team, as well as her diligent work with the local chapter of Out of the Darkness, a foundation for suicide prevention.

Richards says many profes-

sors played a key role in her success at LSC-O, including Mr. Dal Moreau and Mr. Eric Owens, whom she describes as “a key figure in [her] education.” She feels blessed and honored by her experience at LSC-O and hopes to use the knowledge and experience gained here to “make the community a little better.”

Since her fall 2016 graduation from LSC-O, Richards now attends Lamar University seeking a bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology.

She intends to complete her education with a master’s degree in psychology and serve the Golden Triangle community as a clinical therapist.

Happenings Camp tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 60. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering June 1st by calling the office.

Camp will be held August 1st thru 3rd, 1 pm to 4 pm at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Payment of $20 per person must be paid on or before deadline date, July 17th. Cash, check or credit card payments payable to Orange County 4-H. For questions, call the AgriLife office at 409-882-7010.

LCM Girls hoop camp e Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Future Champions 2017 Girls’ Basketball Camp will be June 5-8 at LCM High School Gym. e primary purpose of the camp is to provide girls an opportunity to learn and improve their basketball skills in a fun setting. Emphasis will be placed on shooting, defensive play, and game play. Special attention will be given to the development of self-confidence, motivation and sportsmanship by the LCM high school coaching staff and former varsity players. e cost of the camp is $60.00. Incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will go from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders will go from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Campers will need to wear t-shirt, shorts, and court shoes. Water, sports drinks and snacks will be available to purchase each day.

Please see the LCM Girls’ Basketball page at lcmcisd.org to print camp information and send to Linda Riddick with check or cash by May 26 to insure camp T-shirt. Registration at the door is accepted, but without a guarantee of a shirt. Send to Linda Riddick, 560 Lost Lake Lane, Vidor, TX 77662. Any questions, contact Coach Riddick at lriddick@lcmcisd.org .

Book Signing at BC Library Meet And Greet Book Signing at the Bridge City Public Library at 101 Parkside Dr. Bridge City Texas on June 13th 3-6pm. Laura Aranda recently donated her first Christian fiction book to the public library. She wrote this to bring awareness to the subject of human trafficking. AuthorLauraAranda.com. e book is $20 and Laura would love to have the public attend and get to

From Page 5A meet everybody.

Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday's at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. For more information please contact Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333.

Instrumentation Orange: Gloria Faye Barnhart and Andrea Brown Hunt Medical Office Professional; Dustin Michael Braquet, Jonathan Ryan Lollar, Gerardo Santos, Jr., and Cameron Colby Williams, Instrumentation; Mariah Elizabeth Cotton-Wills, Business Management; Megan Brooke Peterson, Information Technology;Daniel Keith Brinson, Bruce Tyler Burns, Zachery Dean Carruth, Tyler Clayton Clark, Charles Emmett Cobb, Jr.,Rebecca Elizabeth Boyle Dumesnil, Richard Anthony Duran, Dylan Andrew Frazier, Hunter Blake Harbert, Nicholas Joey Harvey, Marcelino Ibarra, Scotty Ray Jordan, April Michelle Migues Matthews, Brent Wade Minchew,Lanston Garret Monceaux, Tam Nguyen, Jr., Adam Michael Phillips, Hannah CailP r i m m ,Tu r q u o y J a h m i Riggs,Justin C. Small, Tyler J. Vayon, Alaina Mary Warren, Austyn BlayneWolfford, and Diana Oliva Wright, Process Operating.

Port Arthur:Nathaniel Harmon, Jr., Process Operating Vidor:Andrew Ryley Collins, Business Management; Dustin James Daigle, Nicholas Christopher Granito, and Chase Buford Nunnally, Process Operating.

Associate of Science: Bridge City:Courtney Ann Mummey and Keely Danyelle Richard, Business; Jose Miguel Salazar Computer Science.

Buna:Victoria Savannah Garcia, Business; Kendall Darlene Tousha, Criminal Justice.

Mauriceville:Tiffany Ngoc Vu, Natural Science.

Orange: Joseph William Bloodworth II, Liberal Arts; Johnathon Lee Shon Brown, Samantha Jo Burgess, Hannah Nicole Foreman, Christine Laverne Fort,Evan Paul Guidry and Megan Anne Posey;Lexxie Michelle Gardner, Liberal Arts; Cesar Robles, Criminal Justice.

Port Neches:Jeramy Lee-Smith Poindexter, Natural Science.

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From Page 6A Vidor:Sherrie Lynn Willoughby, Computer Science.

Certificate of Completion: Beaumont:Allen Ray Foster, Information Technology Support Assistant;LaQuisha Rochelle Jones, Pharmacy Technology.

Bridge City:Aimee M. Hebert, General Studies.

Buna:Brae Corley Brawley Ford Medical Office Assistant and Medical Administrative Assistant; Kendall Darlene ToushaCriminal Justiceand Criminal Justice Corrections; Margaret Yvonne Wood Yates, Medical Office Assistant.

Evadale:John Quincy Honeycutt, Safety, Health & Environmental.

Kirbyville:Ariana Rain McCaughey, Pharmacy Technology.

Lake Charles: Justin Michael Jones, Safety, Health &Environmental.

Orange: Gloria Faye Barnhart, Ursula Danyell Carter Celestine, and Andrea Brown Hunt, Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Office Assistant; Kenneth Blake Harrison and Skylar Dax Kitchens, Cisco Networking; ChristoherJamail Johnson, Process Technology; Taylor Rae Jurek,Pear’lisha Danielle Solomon, and Ashley Faye Turner, Medical Office Assistant; Brenda Joyce Anderson, O’Neal Safety, Health & Environmental; Megan Brooke Peterson, Cisco Networking,Information Technology Support Assistant Software and Hardware; Nathaniel Lane Zerko, Cisco Networking and Information Technology Support Assistant.

Port Arthur:Latesha Marie Arceneaux and Samantha Page Harrell, Pharmacy Technology; Sandy Torres, Medical Office Assistant.

Silsbee:Yeimmi Arriaga and Samantha Lynn Callaway, Pharmacy Technology.

Starks, LA:Emily Michelle Broussard, Medical Office Assistant.

Sulphur, LA: Lindsey Ann Weidner Roach, Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Office

Back to School Orange County BBQ link sale Back to School Orange County to hold link sales. e first being at Granger Chevrolet June 2nd and the second is being held at Sabine River Ford June 23rd. Both are from 10am-2pm. We are also looking for volunteers or people to donate supplies for either event. If you are interested please let me know.

Our bbq link sales help us raise funds and awareness in the community. Our strength are the many volunteers that support us every year.

Because of you and events like these. We have been able to help 4508 kids with with school supplies and also supply 210 classrooms in the past 4 years! When you have time will please share this with your church, business or group? We will deliver within the Orange County area for orders of 5 or more.

LCM STEM Camp All LCMCISD students who have completed grades 6-8 are invited to join LCM High School STEM Academy students and teachers as they investigate the world of computer science and engineering.Camp will be held Wednesday, June 14 and ursday, June 15, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. e cost is $15 per person.For questions or additional information, contact Kristy Brown at 409-8865821, extension 1020 or kbrown@lcmcisd.org.To register, download a STEM Camp form from the LCM website at www.lcmcisd.org, complete the form and return, with payment, to the Little Cypress Junior High or Mauriceville Middle School office by Wednesday, May 24.

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Assistant.

Vidor:Justin Scott Huelsman and Andrew Michael Smith, Safety, Health & Environmental; Haley Leanne Sorrell Schmidt, Business Management; Colette M. Turnbull, Medical Office Assistant.

Institutional Award: Beaumont: Coy Bruce Schubarth, EMT-Basic;KeyoraJonay Williams, Customer Service.

Bridge City: Jacob Ryan Bland and Hope Danielle Orandy, EMTBasic.

Buna: Brae Corley Brawley Ford Medical Office Receptionist; Braedon Zane Hilton, EMTBasic.

Lake Charles: Lauren Alyce Dyer, EMT-Basic, Orange: ShatyraJonaye Allen, EleciaBranae Barlow, Jazmin Allexis Barnes, NatiyahBreshae Brumfield, Cruz-Angel Hernandez, Alexis Deshawndra Holt,SundasImtiaz,Ariah Nicole O’Neal, Bryce David Potter, Charles Wynn Powell, Mikayla Nicole Reynolds,Angel Marie Sehon, Ja’QuieshaYa’Nique Smith,Ashton Kay Stanley, Alexis Brooke Switzer,AlexciaDa’ShunTezeno, LatriciaJaynea Wilson, Guadalupe Ortiz Vega,andDiamond La’trease Young EMT-Basic; Andrea Brown Hunt, Taylor Rae Jurek, and Ashley Faye Turner, Medical Office Receptionist.

Port Arthur: Sandy Torres, Medical Office Receptionist.

Silsbee: Mandolyn Joelle Stanley Pete, Medical Office Receptionist.

Starks, LA: Emily Michelle Broussard, Medical Office Receptionist.

Sulphur: Lindsey Ann Weidner Roach, Medical Office Receptionist.

Vidor: Randall Shane Herrera and omas Howard Meadows, Jr., EMT-Basic; Colette M. Turnbull Medical Office Receptionist.

Vinton, LA:Angelle’ Louise Hebert Chalubiec, Medical Office Receptionist.

West Orange: Erin D. Sartor, Medical Office Receptionist.

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Orange County Church Directory

Praying for a Breakthrough tacked on the rear. There will be spies in the camp. There will be jeering and intimidation and accusations. There will be efforts to destroy our morale and determination.

Starlight

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

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

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

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

A Call for Breakthrough Determination

Jon Bloom Staff writer desiringGod.org

A breakthrough is a military concept. When one army is able to weaken its enemy’s forces to the point of collapse, a breakthrough occurs allowing that army to invade and take its enemy’s territory.

But in war a breakthrough only really matters if it occurs at a strategic location. And the evidence that a location is strategic is almost always revealed by the amount of enemy forces amassed to protect it. An enemy led by skilled generals plans to ferociously protect what it prizes highly.

This means that an invading army can expect its attempt to achieve a breakthrough to be met by a barrier of fierce enemy opposition. Increasingly intense fighting always precedes strategic breakthroughs. Strategic ground is not yielded easily.

Our Breakthroughs Are Opposed by Powerful Forces This is as true for spiritual warfare as it is for terrestrial warfare. In the spiritual realm, as opposed to the terrestrial, the church is an invading force. Though we can easily slip into a defensive, circlethe-wagons mindset, Jesus clearly intends for us to be aggressors, not merely defenders. The Great Commission is to “go and make disciples of all

nations” (Matthew 28:19). In a world that “lies in the power of the evil one” (1 John 5:19), that’s militant language. Our mission: to liberate those the devil has taken captive to do his will (2 Timothy 2:26).

But we must keep in mind that strategic ground is not yielded easily. Whether we’re battling for breakthroughs against our own stubborn sin or the unbelief of a loved one or breakthroughs in the missional advance of our local church, reaching unreached peoples, rescuing persecuted believers, orphans, sex slaves, or the unborn, we are up against “spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). We don’t know exactly what that means, except that these forces are very strong.

Daniel’s Example Daniel 10:12–14 gives us a brief glimpse of what’s happening. Daniel had been praying and partially fasting for 21 days to gain greater insight into the revelations he had received (Daniel 10:3) when an angelic being finally showed up with an answer to his prayers. This messenger said that he had been trying to get to Daniel for those 21 days, but had been detained by “the prince of the kingdom of Persia.” The chief angel Michael had to come and free him.

This experience of Daniel is an example to us. It’s not a formula that can simply be boiled down to pray and fast for 21

days and Michael will come help you overcome cosmic forces. But it is an example of what is taking place outside of our sight. God does not want us to know more about the angelic realm than what he has revealed in Scripture, otherwise Scripture would have revealed more. But he clearly wants us to know that there is more going on than we see so that we will pray to him and fast until he gives us an answer.

When God Moves, Satan Responds The consistent pattern throughout the Bible is that every significant move of God is preceded by a season of increasingly difficult, discouraging opposition. And if we take Ephesians 6, Daniel 10, and other warfare texts seriously, we can understand why: God is invading what Satan considers his territory. God’s kingdom is breaking through the lines of the domain of darkness (Colossians 1:13).

If we are not encountering opposition, it’s likely we are not attacking a strategic location. But if we are, we are on to something. Where the enemy is fortifying his forces is where we must focus our assault.

And where the enemy is fortified, there is going to be a fierce fight if we are going to achieve a breakthrough. We are going to receive volleys of flaming darts (Ephesians 6:16). We are going to be at-

So this is a call for holy determination. Keep praying and don’t lose heart (Luke 18:1).

Just like in any large-scale war, there are many battles. Some breakthroughs are achieved relatively quickly; others require long, persevering endurance. But either way, breakthroughs require a determination to keep up the assault.

Usually breakthroughs are not achieved by prayer alone — there are works to be done and courage to be exercised.

But real spiritual breakthroughs are not achieved at all without prayer. Concentrated, specific, persistent, prevailing prayer, often engaged in by two or more (Matthew 18:19), is needed to weaken our spiritual opposition.

And fasting is a wonderful help. “Fasting tests where the heart is. And when it reveals that the heart is with God and not the world, a mighty blow is struck against Satan” (A Hunger for God).

So if you’re praying for a breakthrough and not seeing it, and in fact experiencing more temptations to discouragement, frustration, weariness, doubt, and cynicism than before, do not give up. Increasingly intense fighting always precedes strategic breakthroughs. Strategic ground is not yielded easily. You’re up against more than you know.

But “he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). He has overcome the world (John 16:33) and he will give you justice (Luke 18:8).

Don’t lose heart. Grow determined. There’s a breakthrough ahead.

Jon Bloom (@Bloom_Jon) serves as author, board chair, and co-founder of Desiring God. He is author of three books, Not by Sight, Things Not Seen, and Don’t Follow Your Heart. He and his wife live in the Twin Cities with their five children.

You are always welcome at these Orange County churches.

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

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

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

Come as you are!

MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

Minister of Music: Pam Nugent / Youth Minister: Brandon Swarers

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Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery Provided.

Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm (www.faithorange.org)

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving St. • West Orange • 882-0862 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Night Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Gerald Ratcliff

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First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

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

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., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.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 Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

401 N. 37th St. Orange 409-886-7276

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch • 735-3581

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Pastor Douglas Shows Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m.

Bible Studies for Co-Eds • Monday 6:30 p.m.

Bible Studies for Women • Tuesday 10:30 a.m.

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

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. C. W. Starr

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Community Classifieds Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

FOR RENT 2 BR/2 Bath Mobile Home in BCISD. #206 Park Street in Shady Estates MH Park. Covered front porch & carport.

CA/H $750 month $500 Dep. Must pass background check. Please call 409-444-5682

HOUSE FOR SALE 2- 3BD RM 2 bath 16 x76 Mobile Homes zone 2 all elec ca/h vinyl siding shingle roof. Completely remodeled new laminate and tile floors new a/c roof only 5 yrs old both in per condition. Must be moved. You can purchase one or both. I can help with the move. No reasonable offer refused.

Please call Randy at 409728-0173

JAN’S

LAWN CARE

Flower Beds Pressure Washing Painting Housecleaning FREE ESTIMATES

Will provide References

409-988-9232

Lone Star Carpentry Remodel or Repair *Baths *Kitchens *Porches *Doors *Windows, Etc.

HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE

883-0205 738-5639

GARAGE SALES Multi Family Garage Sale on Friday, May 26 from 7 am to 4 pm and Saturday, May 27 from 7 am to 2 pm at 2609 8th Street in Orange. Come see all the good stuff.

Moving Sale on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 from 8 am to 1 pm at 325 Dobbyn St. in Bridge City. Tools, furniture, appliances, fishing & camping gear, men & boys clothes, plants, housewares and lots of misc. Priced to go.

Garage Sale on Friday, May 26 from 9 am - till at 9750 Joan Circle in Orange, 77630.

In Oak Manor addition off Hwy 1442. Lots of Items.

Big Garage Sale on Sat., May 27 from 8am 2pm at 2410 FM 408, Bridge City Side Of 408.

Beautiful ladies clothing, plus sizes and regular sizes, apple decor, pots and pans, carpet pieces, lots of beautiful items, and much more!

Garage Sale on Saturday, May 27 from 8 am till at 196 Lafitte, off of 1442 in Bridge City. Lots of good stuff.

HELP WANTED

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF

16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007

NOW HIRING all positions!

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

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

K-DAN”S

SUPER FOODS _ 9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

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#1PMS3432181032848

08 POLAR TANK Owed $2,095.53 Vin#1FTRX17W1XBA47716 99 FORD F150 Owed $417.15 Vin#4T1BF1FK4CU513394 12 TOYOTA CAMRY Owed $788.10 Vin#1FCUJBBCG92LK0783 09 BURNT TK TRACTOR Owed $10,195.53 Vin#5UJFC48228T000387 08 FLATBED TRL Owed $10,195.53 Vin#1GCEC19X331309358 03 CHEV 1500 Owed $987.95 Vin#4V4NC9EH0EN141990 14 VOLVO TRACTOR Owed $3,469.15 Vin#1G6KD54Y0XV802807

99 CADILLAC DEVILLE Owed $459.85 Vin#2CKDL63F176242768

• Announcements • Engagements

• Weddings • Birthdays • Classifieds

07 PONT TORRENT Owed $695.40

Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY MCKENZIE A/K/A MARY V. MCKENZIE, Deceased, were issued on MAY 15, 2017, in Cause No. P17852 pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Barry Lane McKenzie.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MADIE KATHELEEN DAVIS, A/K/A MADIE CAIN DAVIS, Deceased, were issued on May 2, 2017, in Cause No. P17784, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Rebecca Ann Ashworth.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Barry Lane McKenzie 6007 Hazelwood Orange,Texas 77632

Arthur M. Lincoln Attorney at Law 1900 N. Memorial Way Houston,Texas 77007

DATED the 15th day of May, 2017.

Steve Parkhurst Steve Parkhurst Attorney for:

Barry Lane McKenzie

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and Auxiliary will hold their Installation of Officers for the fiscal year 20172018. All Officers will take their positions June 19th, following State Convention. The Installation will take place at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North at 7 pm.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and Auxiliary members will hold their Annual Buddy Poppy Campaign on Friday and Saturday, May 26th and 27th. The Buddy Poppy Motto is “HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING. There is no cost for a poppy--it is freely given to all in hopes they will wear it to honor our veterans who sacrifice so much. All proceeds from the 2-day campaign will be placed in Post and Auxiliary Re-

lief Funds and used locally to assist Veterans passing through on their way to the Houston VA Hospital or the Beaumont VA Clinic, families of overseas veterans, sending boxes to troops and other needs locally. Submitted

by Jeanette Clark Auxiliary 2775 Secretary. 409883-0264.

Al-Anon meetings are held on Thursday’s at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. For more information please contact Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333.

Adopt a Pet TODAY!

DATED the 12th day of May, 2017.

Arthur M. Lincoln Arthur M. Lincoln Attorney for:

State Bar #:00797206 1009 Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0892 Fax: (409)670-0888

Rebecca Ashworth

Email: sparkhurst@dieslaw.com

Email: artlincoln@lincolnlaw.net

State Bar #:12359000 1900 N Memorial Way Houston, TX 77007 Phone: (281)793-4930 Fax: (713)523-5925

Please call: 409-886-7183 or 409-735-5305

Stakes Electric COMMERICAL • RESIDENTIAL OLD HOMES • LED UPGRADES ALL UNDERGROUND

409-749-4873

Licensed Customer: #25151 Master: #14161

TRACTOR WORK • Bush Hogging • Dirt & Shell • Water • Sewer • Electrical Digging Services

409-670-2040

HERE’S YOUR CARD...$25.00 a week CALL: 409-886-7183 or 409-735-5305

ORANGE’S OLDEST HOMETOWN APPLIANCE DEALER

SI NCE 1963

HARRY’S

APPLIANCE & SERVICE, INC.

• FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS & DRYERS • RANGES • AIR CONDITIONERS We sell parts for all major brands - We service what we sell!

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

409•886•4111

302 10th St. Orange

DANA MICHELLE JAMES Independent Beauty Consultant

(409) 988-9667 Call or Text

www.marykay.com/djames4782 God First, Family Second, Career Third

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 24, 2017

MOVIE THEME PUZZLE

Harmon

PRICES DRASTICALLY REDUCED

FAST IN-HOUSE FINANCING Quality Pre-Owned Sale AVAILABLE 2008 Pontiac G6

White, 4 Door Sedan, Automatic, Air Conditioning, 60K, Stk. No. 562PR

Harmon Price Only

5,950

$

‘08 Chevy Impala LTZ

‘03 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES, Silver, Auto., Air, Power, 82K, Stock No. 856P

5,950

$

Harmon Price Only

Champaign, 4 door, 103K Stock No. 8071PR

8,250

$

‘05 Saab

102k 9.3 Aero Convertable Clean, Stock No. 827

5,950

$

‘98 Buick Riviera

‘07Buick Lucerne CXL

‘08 Chevy Trailblazer

Gold, Automatic, Air, Stock No. 855P

Beige, One-Owner, Auto., Air, Power 134K, Stock No. 849P

White, Auto., AC, Power, Very Clean! 121K, Stock No. 854P

7,450

$

8,250

$

8,450

$

2004 Buick Rendevous

‘09 Fortwo Smart Car

‘04 Lincoln Town Car

Gold, Automatic, Air, Power 111 K, Stock No. 847P

White, 3 Cylinder, Automatic, 55K Stock No. 803

Silver, 85K, Auto., Power, AC, Nice!

Come See!

6,450

$

5,950

$

8,950

$

‘03 Chevy Monte Carlo SS

‘03 Mitsubishi Montero

SOLD

Montano Sport, Silver, AT, AC, 82K Stock No. 8

NICE! Black Automatic, Air, 103K,

5,950

$

5,950

$

‘02 Oldsmobile Aurora

‘09 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Silver, Auto, Air, Power 79K, Stock No. 853P

White, V-6, Automatic, Air, 82K, Stock No. 851P

5,950

$

6,250

$

HARMON: FAMOUS FOR FAIRNESS! All Prices Plus TT&L

BUY HERE! PAY HERE! OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY.

CORNER OF MACARTHUR AND HENRIETTA STREET, ORANGE, 409-670-0232

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