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Vol. 58 No. 157

Week of Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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Chevron Phillips ask Orange for disannexation city,” he said. “And that’s why we’re here tonight.” So after agreeing to an inlieu-of-taxes payment with the city, the plant, if it lands here, would fall under the

county’s taxing authority. And a reinvestment zone is needed to get the tax abatement the company will seek from Orange County. “We haven’t even applied

for a tax abatement with the county because we can’t yet,” Moore said. “So, until we’re through this step, we haven’t even started that process.” The proposed plant, to be

located between FM 1006 and Texas 87, across from the existing Chemical Row plants, will employ “over 300 ORANGE COUNCIL Page 3A

Memorial ‘home’ for vet honoring fallen friend Dave Rogers

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A new owner could receive up to $200,000 in city reimbursement on a $1.3 million renovation of the newly renamed Downtown Orange Apartments across from the Orange Boat Ramp. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

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The “deciders” at Chevron Phillips Chemical could decide as soon as next spring to place a new $6 billion ethylene plant in Orange County. So said Chaney Moore, the company’s Woodlandsbased real estate and property tax manager after taking part in a pair of half-hour visits Tuesday evening with each the City of Orange’s Economic Development Corporation and City Council.

Both were executive sessions closed to the public. No action was taken after either session. Moore said Chevron Phillips Chemical wants the city to disannex the portion of the land it wants to locate on that lies within city limits. Most of the 1,700-acre property that the energy giant has zeroed in on is in Orange County’s unincorporated area, he said. “You can’t ask a county to create a reinvestment zone for a portion that’s in the

County looks for ‘nearnormal’ hurricane season Dave Rogers

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Hurricane season begins Saturday, June 1, for the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts and the experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting the 2019 season will be “near-normal.” Recent normal in Southeast Texas means being hit by three – or four – major hurricanes in the past 14 years. “You never want to let your guard down,” Joel Ardoin, Orange County emergency management coordinator, said. “It’s only a bad year if you get hit, and then it’s a really bad year.” Orange County is still seeking FEMA payments from 2008 and Hurricane Ike while not through rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey in

2017. The run started with Hurricane Rita in 2005, the first hard hit since Hurricane Alicia in 1983, and the streak also included Hurricane Humberto in 2007. “After four hurricanes, you don’t take nothing for granted,” County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said after Tuesday’s meeting of Orange County Commissioners’ Court. “With the weird weather we’ve been having, we don’t know what’s going to happen. Nobody does.” In NOAA terminology, near-normal means a 30 percent chance of above-normal season and a 30 percent chance for a below-normal season. Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30. Hurricane scientists at Colorado State University COUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

Aaron Pollock was among the hundreds attending Sunday’s Tribute to Orange County Veterans at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza – his 10th year in a row to attend. The Memorial Day weekend event at Orange’s First Church of the Nazarene honored all veterans of America’s armed services. But as the holiday was originally intended, special emphasis was given to those who gave the greatest sacrifice, those who did not come home from war. Pollock, a 1998 graduate of Little Cypress-Mauriceville who spent 16 months deployed “in country” during the Iraq War, comes to the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza twice a year to honor a brother in arms who died beside him. He was Army Captain Robert C. Scheetz Jr. of Duluth, Georgia. “Rob was a lieutenant when we first met in 2003,” said Pollock, who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion of the 1st Armor Division in Baghdad. “As our missions progressed, it always seemed we found each other at the right time and the right place.” One day in mid-May 2004, at what was believed to be the end of another successful mission south of Baghdad, a “close rocket attack” confirmed a new enemy presence. Pollock said his team choppered back to base while Rob’s team was tasked to find out the point of origin of the rockets. “We left to fly back to Baghdad, a 45-minute trip. When we landed, a division chaplain met us and told us Rob’s [HumVee] driver had hit [an IED] a thousand-pound bomb.” The driver died immediately. But Scheetz was hanging on to life. Pollock’s helicopter was redirected to bring the wounded captain back to the base hospital. “He was stable, but after a couple of days, he was to be transferred to the hospital in Germany so he could get better care,” Pollock said. “While we were escorting him to the airfield, he told me wasn’t going to make it. He told me I needed to go back home and finish college.

A single rose lies in front of a plaque bearing the name of war veterans at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza after Sunday’s 16thAnnual Tribute to Orange County Veterans. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Iraq War veteran Aaron Pollock, an LCM grad, looks to find his dead comrade’s name at the Orange Veterans Memorial Plaza after Sunday’s Memorial Day Tribute at Orange’s First Church of the Nazarene. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

“Then he died right there, on the runway.” Scheetz, 31, died on May 30, 2004 and was buried at Fort Benning, Georgia. “One thing in the Army, you don’t

get a lot of closure,” Pollock said. “We don’t fly home to bury our brothers. They go home to their families.” In late 2004, Pollock’s overseas tour ended and on a leave back home, “my FALLEN FRIEND Page 3A

Weather causes late start for Orange County farmers markets Penny Leleux

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Jellies and can goods can fill the gaps at farmers markets as more crops become available in a couple of weeks. RECORD FILE PHOTO: Penny LeLeux

Fresh veggies are one of the best things about spring and summer. Unseasonable weather pushed back harvests this year, so farmers markets are opening later than usual. Saturday will be the first day of the season for Bridge City Farmers Market and the North Orange County Farmer’s Market started opening on Thursday evenings in Mauriceville just two weeks ago. “The rain really hurt us this year,” said Jim Frasier, an area farmer that sets up at both markets. He said the cold had an impact too, but the rain was the biggest factor. Frasier always has fresh and frozen blueberries and blueberry bushes. He said he will have lots of squash and rose bushes available too.

Frasier said tomatoes are starting to come in and cucumbers too, but that is the extent of what is currently available, locally. “Okra isn’t ready yet,” He said. “I’ll have pintos, cream and purple hulls (peas), but they are about three weeks out. If anybody else has them, they weren’t grown here, because I planted early.” He advises if a vendor has these items before the next three weeks, be sure to ask if they were grown locally. Frasier said there are a couple of vendors in the area that are bringing produce in from Houston. He especially advised to ask, this week, if they seem to have an abundance of tomatoes, as the fruit is just now ripening locally and should be in short supply. There are usually canned and baked goods also available, plus things such as

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homemade soaps, honey and more. “There were fresh yard eggs at Mauriceville and I heard there may be milk this week,” said Frasier. Bridge City usually also has a variety of crafts available. Initial hours announced for Bridge City are 8-11 a.m., but they are subject to change. The BC Farmers Market is located at 101 Parkside Drive, in the field next to the Senior Citizens Center behind the Community Center. Frasier said vendors tend to set up earlier than the stated hours. “Remember, the early bird gets the worm,” he said. If you are interested in being a vendor in Bridge City, send a message on their FaceFARMERS MARKEET Page 3A

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Orangefield ISD ends year with Bravo Awards

High school students Cade Prejean and Jennifer Tsan, flanking superintendent Stephen Patterson, receives Bravo Awards at the Orangefield school board’s May 22 meeting for representing the district at state in UIL Academics competition.

The Orangefield boys’ golf team takes a bow at the May 22 school board meeting, earning a Bravo Award for qualifying for the state golf tournament. From left are Ryan Braxton, Kyle Pickard, Hunter Christman, Logan Risinger, Chase Broussard and Coach Todd Trawhon.

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Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. For more information, call 409-241-3920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.

The Orangefield school board offered up a Bravo Award to members of the district’s girls track team that participated in the recent state meet. From left are: coach Ryan Pickering, coach Allie Beach, Katelynn Helm, Victoria Welch, Lily Saucedo, Jaslyn Newman, Draven Crochet and coach Brittany Stevens. Superintendent Stephen Patterson is behind Helm.Church

Summer events at Old First Orange Baptist Church

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Old First Orange Baptist Church invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 12th from 6 to 8 pm for Ninja Disciples. On Wednesday, June 26th from 6 to 8 pm we will hold a At the Carnival event, on Wednesday, July 17th it will be Waterpaloza (Be Ready to Get Wet). There will be a Bible Story, games, snacks and more. Then on Sunday – Wednesday, July 7th - 10th from 5 to 8 pm we will hold Time Lab. On these three nights, supper will be served from 5:00—5:30 and the ages include 4 years – 6th grade. The location of Old First Orange is 7925 IH 10 in Orange, TX 77630. For more information please call us at 409745-1901 or email: anna@ oldfirst.com

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County Business predicted 2019 would have 13 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean, including five that would become hurricanes. Of these, they expect two to become major hurricanes that reach Category 3 or higher. Ardoin said the county’s emergency management department would post hurricane preparedness information, including evacuation plans. “We really want people to register for STAN, the Southeast Texas Alerting Network,” Ardoin said. In business conducted during Tuesday afternoon’s commissioners’ meeting, the

Fallen Friend mom told me about this place,” he said, meaning the memorial plaza in Orange. “And it just hit me, that on the day they were dedicating this memorial, May 30, 2004, that Rob was on the other side of the world and died. “When things weren’t going well for me, I always had this connection. This was home.” Pollock stayed in the Army until retiring in 2010. “I managed to come a few times before [leaving the service] but I’ve been here every year since retiring.” Pollock who now works as a baseball and football coach at Hardin-Jefferson revealed he comes to the monument normally twice a year. And members of the church noticed. Misty Bornholdt-Winder of the Memorial Plaza Committee saw to it that Scheetz’s name was ingraved on one of the many plaques at the plaza. “I come to Orange on Sun-

book page or call (409)3130161 and leave a message. The North Orange County Farmer’s Market is located at 7441 Cohenour Road, Or-

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decision was made to add $16,000 to the county’s flood insurance bill to renew coverage for the Sheriff ’s substation and WIC office, both in Vidor. Both buildings were deemed total losses by the county after Hurricane Harvey and plans have been made to relocate the new buildings. But, Thibodeaux said, FEMA still hasn’t paid a claim on the buildings and says it will only pay if the structures have current insurance. “Having insurance at the time of the claim means nothing,” the judge said. “At

least we should get back some of it [$16,000] when FEMA is closed out.” With those two ghostbuildings included, the county wrote a check for $132,000 to pay for flood insurance on its 30-something buildings. That check was part of a total weekly operations tab of $345,000 paid out by the commissioners Tuesday. Commissioners also set new operating hours for the Veterans Service Office. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, June 3, Thibodeaux said.

Workers are refurbishing the old Sabine Park Apartments in Orange. The name for the low-income tax credit property will be the Downtown Orange Apartments. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

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The Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza in Orange as seen on Memorial Day. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

day [for the Orange County tribute], then I come back on May 30 [the anniversary of Scheetz’s death],” Pollock said. “Rob and I first met in Germany and during our whole deployment together, we joked about going home and having kids and starting

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a baseball team together. “Unfortunately, Rob didn’t get to make it back. Everything, I do now I do it for Rob. “I went back to college and finished my degree. That’s where I met my wife. And we come back here every year.”

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ange, 77632. It is just off of State Highway 62, under the pavilion at the Mauriceville Crawfish Bash grounds. It opens 5-7:30 p.m. each

Thursday during the growing season. Contact for vendors is through their Facebook page or text (409) 6593998.

full-time CP Chem employees and over 200 full-time contractors,” Moore said. Moore said the timetable remains the same as when the project was introduced to the West Orange-Cove and Bridge City school districts last winter. It calls for construction beginning in 2020 with plant operations beginning 2024. “We’re still looking at trying to make the decision sometime in the second quarter of next year, to get the information to the parent company so they can make the decision.” The Orange EDC and council gave its early approval to another good-sized project. Members agreed to start a 60-day clock on final OK of a proposal to use EDC funds “not to exceed $200,000” to help reimburse improvements being made by new owners to the old Sabine Park Apartments across from the Orange Boat Ramp. Bodin Properties of New Orleans bought the 200-unit property in the last two months and began this week a $1.3 million capital improvement project. The name for the low-in-

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come tax credit property will be the Downtown Orange Apartments. Currently about 70 of the units are vacant, said company rep Blake Miller. He said there is no intent to raise rent. “We want to fill it up. Our goal is 95 percent occupancy,” Miller said. “It’s kind of been an eyesore. It had so many trees, grass couldn’t grow and that became mudfields. “But we’re moving and grooving. It’s starting to come together with tree trimming and we plan to put in landscaping. We want to give the community a place that’s safe and attractive.” In addition to tree trimming, the company has already begun putting new roofs on the two-story buildings and painters were covering up the old mustardcolored paint job with a more neutral grey-green. It plans to install air conditioning and is using a mix of local and non-local workers to do the job. The money from the city, Jay Trahan, city economic development director, said, will only be paid after the

work is complete. A deal was finalized with Cypresswood Village LLC for an EDC infrastructure grant “not to exceed $350,000” to go toward adding 40 new homesites at the addition bounded by Texas 87 and FM 105. A resolution approving an EDC infrastructure agreement “not to exceed $55,000” for Real Southern Cooking, 1111 Green Ave. passed on first reading with council members Bill Mello and Terrie Salter recusing themselves because of conflicts. Salter, Annette Pernell and Patrick Pullen recused themselves from voting on a new hotel occupancy tax funding request “not to exceed $20,150” for a three-day Juneteenth event at the Riverfront Pavilion. The request was OK’d, though, by a 4-0 vote by the other council members. The council met in a closed session at the end of Tuesday night’s meeting to hear a presentation regarding the search for a new city manager put forth by the headhunting firm of SGR. No action was taken.

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From The Creaux’s Nest DON’T MISS SPECIAL ISSUE Next week, in a special issue, “The Record, celebrates the 60 th anniversary of publication. The anniversary issue is always very popular; along with current stories, we publish stories from out of the past and some historic events from yesteryear. The big deal for the annual celebration is recognizing and honoring the “Person of the Year.” The award will be presented on June 5, at the Lunch Bunch gathering at Robert’ Restaurant, 12 noon. The presenter this year will be Judge Buddie Hahn. The recipient of the award will be revealed in next week’s issue. By coincidence, June 5 will also mark publisher Roy Dunn’s 85th birthday. He says he doesn’t know where all the years went but he knows he’s lived them. Roy’s longevity will also be recognized at the Wednesday Lunch Bunch special gathering. Everyone is welcome. No one is a stranger at the Lunch Bunch, no dues, pay for your own meal and come only when you feel like it. Good fellowship, with some of the county’s finest folks, is always guaranteed. Make plans to attend and see some of your friends and pass a good time. It’s also a great time to say thanks to the Record staff for the great job they do, week after week, year after year. Hope to see you.*****Now I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDS When the gavel fell Monday ending the session it included school finance and tax reforms with $4.5 billion more invested in education. Teachers can expect higher compensation and more children will have access to pre-kindergarten. Local governments will be limited on how much they can raise future property taxes. Other changes that Texans will feel are the legal smoking age will climb to age 21, emergency rooms will be barred form surprise medical bills to patients and Red light cameras are out. The state also took small steps, far short of other states, in expanding the use of medical marijuana. Legislatures didn’t raise sales tax in order to reduce property taxes. They failed to reduce penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Texas had gone through so much since the last session, Harvey struck in the fall of 2017 and less than three months later 26 people died in a mass shooting at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church, Then came the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School last May killing 10 people, yet gun laws were not considered except going against the NRA on home lock up of guns. Democrats, who gained seats in the last election, made their pressure felt. The issues democrats have long championed are teacher pay and expanded pre-K woke the GOP up to the fact that it can help them in 2020. Democrats chalked up other wins also defeating bills that would suppress the vote. In the senate, Democrats have held firm in opposing the confirmation of David Whitley as secretary of state. He had been purging voters at will claiming he suspected 95,000 registered voters as being non-citizens. His data was filled with errors. Whitley resigned Monday. He didn’t mention the botched voter purge. This session Democratic caucus has stuck together more. The pickups in the mid-term election and the possibilities in 2020 had something to do with a more united Democratic caucus.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 Mr. Cox’s Neighborhood has taken on some changes since Ike came forcing us to leave the Creaux’s Nest. Lawyer Pate’s office is vacant and being remodeled by Dr. Messer, who bought the property. By next week Family Pharmacy, formally Harrington’s, should be back in their newly-remodeled building. They have been in a portable building. The biggest change comes with a nice apartment complex, built by Don Pate, no kin to H.D. The apartments are located where our neighborhood park used to be. This week, Don starts renting them. It’s a nice neighborhood to be in. Lawyer Pate is now in Messer’s dentist building, near the Peacock. Bill Nickum has been in the neighborhood a long time. His State Farm Insurance office is a landmark.***** Here’s what a few of our buddies are up to. Cal Broussard is in his second week of chemotherapy and radiation. The pills are being given to him everyday for six weeks as a precaution. The medication makes him a little sick but not as bad as other chemo methods.*****Our longtime friend Vivian Dorman beat her first bout with cancer and was in remission. Last week however, according to daughter Donna Scales, a checkup in Houston showed a new problem.*****Judge Joe Parkhurst went into training a few days ago when he acquired a 150-pound Doberman. The dog requires a daily walk which causes the judge to have to jog to keep up. In 10 days Parkhurst has lost 10 pounds. A couple more weeks and Joe will be down to his fighting weight and ready to take on Eddie Sutton.*****Preston Fuller is now a qualified specialist according to A&M. He’s a lawn manicurist.***** I’m not sure if Constable Mark Philpott just doesn’t want to leave pretty Babette behind while he goes out of town, or if she doesn’t want him off by himself, but all trips are made together. They probably just like each other’s company.*****Did you know our buddy Marlene Merritt is a landscape artist? She does it all from start to finish, from planning to results. Also, I bet she’s the pret-

tiest landscaper around.*****Every now and then our friend Ray Cotton comes to the city from his Longhorn operation in Vinton. Last Wednesday we spotted him having lunch at Robert’s Restaurant. Ray has a lot of projects in the works.*****Once the nation’s largest employer, General Motors, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the largest industrial filing in U.S. history. President Obama gambled it all by pumping $30 billion into what must be a successful recovery, or he’s cooked his goose come election time in the industrial states. It would also affect mid-term senate and house elections. Chrysler has a deal working to sell to Fiat but they will probably be next in Chapter 11.*****Encouraging news is that Wall Street is rallying. The smarts believe, and I’m betting, Obama turns the country around. The shut down of factories by auto dealers is bad for some locations plus leaves over 20,000 unemployed. I believe it will be a plus for car buying consumers. I also believe Obama will do all he can to keep gas prices down even if it means traveling the world or going directly to OPEC.*****GREAT NEWS: M.D. Anderson doctors are reporting progress against lymphoma and melanoma with therapeutic cancer vaccines. The injections simulate the immune system to attack tumors. This should open the door for more work with vaccines for both blood cancer and solid tumors.***** Congrats to Coach Landry and his baseball Cards on a great season and a good run in the playoffs. No doubt Spring Hill is for real at every position. For years, from little league to graduation, we have watched these youngsters develop. A few senior Cards are Dustin Breaux, Anthony Cessac, Grant Encalade, Blake Hubbard, who came from Nederland six years ago, Erick “Hoover” Matthews, whom we’ve watched glove a ball since age six. Jared Raggio, Blake Snyder, Daniel Wallace and Michael Schrieber Jr. I hope I got them all because they brought years of joy and entertainment, as well as all their teammates, in little league, pony league and through high school. *****Jockey Calvin Borel will ride Derby winner, “Mine That Bird” Saturday at Belmont. He won the Preakness on “Rachel Alexandra.” If he wins Saturday, he will be a personal Triple Crown winner on two horses. “Go Cajun.” There has not been a Triple Crown winner for 31 years in a row and won’t be one this year.***** We were sorry to hear about the death of David Stanley, 54, who passed away May 30. Graveside services will be Wednesday at Eves Cemetery in Gist.***** Condolences to Lamar-Orange’s Butch Campbell on the death of his father Jesse ‘Jack” Campbell Sr.

OBITUARIES-10 YEARS AGO Dena Rene Harris, 42, of West Orange, passed away Saturday, May 23. Funeral services were held Tuesday. She lived in the Orange area for 35 years and graduated from Little Cypress High School. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Wayne Harris, stepdaughter, Amanda Harris, son, Jasper Harris, siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.***** Maurice Talmadge Garrett, 91, of Orange, died Tuesday, May 26. Memorial services were held Friday. Maurice was a Veteran of World War II, and the owner of Garrett’s Auto Supply. He is survived by his wife, Janie Colburn Garrett; daughter, Jo Earline “Tu Tu” Andrews Cron; granddaughter, Jane Dyer and grandsons, Mark Welch, Todd Trawhon, Troy Trawhon and eight greatgrandchildren. ***** Joseph “Jo Jo” Hatton Hanks Jr., 62, of Orange, died Tuesday, May 26. Funeral services were Saturday. He was a Army veteran of Vietnam War and a member of Community Church. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gloria Edge Hanks, brothers and sisters, Linda Terrell, Arthur Hanks, Keith Hanks, Bobby Hanks, Ricky J. Hanks, and Dianne Edge.

40 Years Ago-1979 Don’t make reservations yet but the Houston Astor’s sit on top of the heap in the number one spot. I wouldn’t book the bus to the World Series too soon though.*****Three new businesses in Orangehurst Shopping Center hold grand openings. They are Jay’s Jewelry, Griffin’s Menswear and the Carousel Cafeteria.*****Walter and Rose Billeaud celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on June 8. They have seven children and 17 grandchildren. They are 30 years residents of Bridge City and have been pioneer land and business owners.*****Evelyn and Howard Morse hosted a surprise barbecue birthday party for Roy Dunn. Chief Wilson Roberts was chef.***** “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” production is being performed in Houston. A greyhound bus is being arranged for locals to attend.*****On June 3, Tanya Thibodeaux turned 10 years old. She’s Carl and Micaela’s lovely daughter.*****Mike McCardle will be 18 on June 7.*****Jason Richards will be 5 years old on June 10.*****Larry Guyote turned 40 on May 31.*****Happy birthday to Harold Fisette, who celebrates on June 6.*****In Austin to greet Sen. Carl Parker when the Killer Bees came out of hiding were Dewey and Shirley Upderfroff, Sue Pate and Flo Edgerly.

45 Years Ago-1974 Orange County bids farewell to “Mr. Ted.” Ted L. Jefferis and his family are leaving Orange for Nacogdoches. The Stark High coach is in the Texas High School Hall of Fame. In 1941, while coaching Wichita Falls, he won the state championship with a 139 pound quarterback named Gene Hill. At SFA “Mr. Ted” coached Bum Phillips and H.W. “Chief” Wilson. Stark coach Dexter Bassinger, at a farewell party, told of what it was like to be an assistant under Jefferis and the help he had been given since being a Tiger coach. Also speaking at the gathering was West Orange coach Glenn Green, Dr. Max Pachar, Supt. Paul Willis, West Orange principle Lonnie Traylor and baseball coach Art Petit. Opportunity Valley News sportswriter Joe Kazmar covered the affair. *****Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 1109 Second St., celebrates its 54th anniversary June 9.*****Joe Falcon, the first Acadian to make a commercial recording of any kind, was the first inductee into the Cajun Music Hall of Fame. The award was given at the first Texas / Louisiana Cajun Festival on Pleasure Island. W.T. Oliver made the presentation. Other nominees were John Lloyd “Tee Bruce” Broussard, Ira LeJeune, Lionel Cormier, Mary Choates, Lawrence Walker, Clifton Chenier, Nathan Abshire, Blackie Forestier, Rufus Thibodeaux, Amedee Breaux and the Balfa Brothers.*****The Gunns take to the road. Buzzy, Dayle, the children, nephews and nieces, granddad and MeMa are all headed to Florida in a travel bus. Buzzy has lost 15 pounds for his G-String beach walking. Granddad T.L. ain’t crazy, he’s following in his own car.*****New helper starting this week at the OVN is the Dunn’s pretty daughter Karen.

50 Years Ago-1959 Local athletes signing scholarships are Jimmy Davis, who will attend Texas A&M for four years in both football and baseball. He lettered in four sports at West Orange. Wayne McCelland, Charles Alexander and Brooks Hill of Stark High have signed with Rice. Pete Winfrey and Rusty Mathews, Starks, signed with TCU. Carlin Franklin also of Stark High, signed with Kilgore as did P.I. Peveto of Orangefield. Dolan Frenzal, Lon Craft and Colbert Trahan, of Starks and Jimmy Starnes, of Orangefield are being sought by college coaches but haven’t signed yet.*****Roger Ward wins Indy 500.

A FEW HAPPENINGS This Saturday, June 1 from 7am till 11am, the Bridge City Farmers Market will reopen for this season’s delicious crops. They will be located at 101 Parkside Dr. in Bridge City. Come out and support the many vendors which will have their fresh produce, local raw honey, fresh yard eggs, jellies, wooden art and stained glass art. Check it out.*****John and Glynis Gothia were at the lake Sam Rayburn this weekend taking a ride in their new pleasure boat. Rumor has it, it won’t replace the fishing vessel.*****Texas’ GOP leadership backs away from calling for a ban on abortions this year. They won’t join other states seeking to overturn the Roe vs Wade decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. They saw the light and heard the wake up call in the mid-term election from suburban women. They have applied the brakes. Abortion in Texas is no longer a front runner and may never by again.***** Don’t forget that this weekend Texas residents can fish without the use of a license on June 1 at any of the state’s public waters. What a great time to be outdoors with the family and catch a few fish.*****At last week’s Lunch Bunch gathering I learned that John Roy Fredrick is thinking about selling out his tire business and hitting the road doing stand up comedy. He auditioned for the Bunch and told several really good stories. The ladies were impressed and urged him to turn pro. This week the Bunch will dine at Guadalajara.

BREAUX BIRTHDAYS A few folks having birthdays in the next few days. May 29: Celebrating birthdays today are A.J. Lemoine, Sam Kitchel and hometown NFL kicker Matt Bryant who turns 43, singers Mel B, 43, La Toya Jackson, 62 and actress Maike Monroe, 25.*****May 30: Cayla Court, Rex Peveto, Clint Worthy, Nikki Fisette, Dr. David Olson and Dr. Amber Dunn Greeson celebrate today. Also R&B singer Ceelo Green, 44 and actors Jennifer Ellison, 35, Mark Sheppard, 54.*****May 31: Haley Duhon, Larry Guyote, Macey Joubert, Wilda Hart, Rhonda Wilson and Brooke Edwards are a year older today. Celebrating also are actor/director Clint Eastwood, 88, Brooke Shields, 53 and “Mr. Football” Joe Namath, 75.*****June 1: Happy birthday today to Linda Wolford, Shirley Griffin, Gene Armand, Rollie Cardner and Sheila Deason. Also celebrating are model Heidi Klum, 45, comedian Amy Schumer, 37 and actor Morgan Freeman, 81.*****June 2: Celebrate today are Silo Carr Taylor, Debbie Crews, Nina Aven, Peter Modica Jr., John Gifford, Julie Lummus, and our longtime friend Kayla Hickey. Joining them are actors Wentworth Miller, 46, Zachary Quinto, 44 and Justin Long, 40.*****June 3: Herman Dupuis, Harold Trantham and Tonya Thibodeaux Molley all celebrate today. Also TV show host Anderson Cooper, 51, actress Anne Winters, 24 and tennis player Rafael Nadal, 32.*****June 4: Pete Sterling, B.J. Hanneman, Glenn Fisher, Paige Ousley, Jade Ousley, Sandra Hoke and Donna Rogers celebrate today. They are joined by actors Angelia Jolie, 43, Russell Brand, 43, comedian Josh McDermitt, 40 and TV evangelist/novelist Joyce Meyer, 75.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Sostan tells us about his little granddaughter Cookie and her school exploits. The class was drawing wen teacher, Miss Comeaux, got to Cookie who was working diligently. Miss Comeaux axe, “Wat you drawing Cookie?” “I’m drawing God me,” she replied. Miss Comeaux praised her but said, “No one knows wat God looks like.” Without missing a beat or looking up from her drawing Cookie replied, “Dey will in a minute.” Cookie told Miss Comeaux dat Jonah was swallowed by a whale. “Dat’s physically impossible, a whale can’t swallow a human,” da teacher replied. Cookie said, “Wen I get to Heaven me, I will axe Jonah.” Miss Comeaux said, “Cookie wat if Jonah went to hell him?” Cookie coolly replied, “Well den, you can axe him.”

C’EST TOUT STARR A FEARLESS PACKER Bart Starr, the record setting Green Bay Packer quarterback, Coach Vince Lombardi’s star pupil, died Sunday, May 26, in Birmingham at age 85. Drafted in 1956 by the Packers with the 200 th pick, Starr went on to make Green Bay the most successful football team of the 1960’s. Those years are described as the decade in which football became the No. 1 sport in America. Starr led the Packers to NFL glory in 1961-62-65-66 and 67. He remains the only quarterback to have won three consecutive league titles. His number 15 jersey was retired in 1973 and Starr was inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame in 1977. Although he was never as flashy as Johnny Unitas, of the Baltimore Colts, he was the most accurate passer and gutsiest player. A quarterback sneak in the final seconds of the 1967 NFL championship was one of his last second heroics. That game is remembered as the “Ice Bowl.” It is cited as the coldest game in NFL history. The Packers faced off against Coach Tom Landry’s Dallas Cowboys. On the New Year’s Eve kickoff the temperature at Lambeau Field was 13-below with a wind chill of 36 below. It was so cold the referees shouted instead of using metal whistles, which stuck to their lips. Several players were treated for frostbite, one fan died in the stands from exposure. Many of us still around today watched that game. Dallas led 17-14 with less than five minutes to play. Starr pieced together a drive that brought the Packers within inches of the end zone with 10 seconds remaining Starr called a time out to discuss the play with Lombardi to kick a field goal and tie the game or hand it to a running back on the frozen ground. Starr suggested that he run it himself. “Then run it, the coach said, and let’s get the hell out of here.” Bryan Bartlett Starr was born in Alabama on Jan. 9, 1934. He is the third of Lombardi’s dozen Hall of famers to die in the past eight months; fullback Jim Taylor, in Oct. and Forrest Gregg, died last month. .*****I’ve got to go, my time is up, thanks for yours. Take care and God bless.-

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WEST ORANGE-STARK CLASS OF 2019 VALEDICTORIAN: Abigail Stephens Abigail is the daughter of Michelle and Andrew Stephens II. She has participated in UIL Journalism and is a contributor to the West Orange-Stark High School Yearbook and Newspaper. Abigail has held many leadership positions in several clubs and organizations including National Honor Society (member

3 years, current President); Student Council (member 3 years, current President); and current Student Body President. Abigail attended Lamar State College Orange this school year and received an Institutional Award in Advanced Nurse Aide. Abigail plans on attending Lamar University in the Fall and majoring in Nursing.

SALUTATORIAN: Alexya LaFleur Alexya is the granddaughter of Diane and Robert LaFleur. She has participated in UIL Journalism and is a contributor to the West Orange-Stark High School Yearbook and Newspaper. Alexya has held many leadership positions in several clubs and organizations including National Honor Society (member 3 years, current Historian); Stu-

dent Council (member 2 years, current Vice-President); and current Student Body VicePresident. Alexya attended Lamar State College Orange this school year and received an Institutional Award in Advanced Nurse Aide. Alexya plans on attending Lamar University in the Fall and majoring in Nursing.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019

VALEDICTORIAN: Jacob Carter Jacob Carter is the Valedictorian of Community Christian School’s graduating class of 2019. He is the son of Arthur and Leah Carter. He has an older sister, Victoria, and an older brother-in-law, Jordan. Jacob has been involved in several diﬀerent clubs and associations throughout high school. Some of these would include National Honor Society, Student Council, and Student Leadership Institute.

Along with these groups, he attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards in his junior year. He has run cross country and played tennis throughout his high school career, and he played varsity basketball in his senior year. Jacob has received several different awards and scholarships. He plans on attending Lamar University. He will work towards becoming a web developer, and he will work on music along the way.

SALUTATORIAN: Kalli Core Kalli Core is Community Christian Schools Class of 2019 Salutatorian. In her senior year Kalli played all kinds of sports included volleyball, basketball, and baseball and was named this year as Female Athlete of the year for the school. Most importantly Kalli is an equestrian. She competes in an equestrian sport known as Eventing and spends most of her days training and traveling to competitions all of the U.S.A and even all the way up to

Canada. Aside from Sports and her love for Eventing Kalli is a part of Student Council at her school and also a member of National Honor Society and serves as the Secretary. After graduating Community Christian School Kalli plans to attend Dallas Baptist University where she has received an academic scholarship. She plans to pursue a degree in Entrepreneurship while also continuing to pursue her dream of becoming a professional Event Rider.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CLASS OF 2019

VALEDICTORIAN: Kara Olson Kara Olson, daughter of Karan and Michael Olson, is Valedictorian of Little Cypress Mauriceville High School’s class of 2019. Kara has been a member of many school organizations including the Varsity Quiz Bowl, Key Club, Interact Club, National Honor Society and Varsity Track team. Kara has been recognized in the National Honor Society and on the All A Honor Roll for four

years. She attends the North Orange Baptist church, involved in other community events, volunteer with Hurricane Harvey relief and has been a finalist at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with her artwork, receiving a gold medal this year. Kara plans on attending University of Texas at Austin, where she will major in Electrical Engineering.

SALUTATORIAN: Morgan Dollar Morgan Dollar, daughter of Rusty and Michele Dollar, is Salutatorian of Little Cypress Mauriceville High School’s class of 2019. Morgan has been a member of many school organizations including the Key Club, Interact Club, Bear Truth Club, National Honor Society and Varsity Soccer team. She has been recognized as

the freshman Star Student at LCM and on the All A Honor Roll for four years. She attends the North Orange Baptist church and is on the worship team. Morgan plans on attending Lamar University, where she received the 2019 Mirabeau scholarship, and majoring in Accounting.

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Golden K Kiwanis to meet A visual tour of European castles will be guided by Linda White of Vinton, Louisiana, beginning promptly at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in the Orange Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive 77630. White has served as president of the Orange AAUW (American Association of University Women) for six years, and is active in both the Orange and Vinton communities. She and her husband enjoy traveling abroad, especially to many castles. e public is invited, and light refreshments will be oﬀered.

Bridge City Little League Board Election Bridge City Little League will be holding Board elections on June 1st 10 am to 2 pm. ere will be a signup sheet posted for anyone wanting to run for positions, it will be located in the display window on the side of the concession stand starting May 21st.

SEW N Saturday During the summer, you are invited to learn how to sew at SEW N Saturday! We will meet June 1, July 6 and August 3 at 9:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. ese basic lessons are free, yet we invite you to bring material, a sewing machine (if you are able; there will be a few machines at the church) and a commitment and desire to learn to sew! Everyone from age 10 and up is welcome. Please call the church oﬃce at 409-735-4573 to claim your spot. Come and join us for a fun time!

Thrift & Gift First Saturday Sale rift & Gift First Saturday Sale is this Saturday, June 1st. Prices are looking good for our valued customers, as all men’s and

women’s long and short pants (jeans included) will be cut to .50 cents. Purses will be $1.00 and sidewalk fabric will be .50 cents for a bag of your selection. Art in the Park was cancelled for this year, so please remember us and purchase a quilt chance for $1.00 or 6/ $5.00. e Bargain Room has new donations. Hours are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call 409-886-7649 for additional information. We are located at 350 37th St. which is between Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union.

Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting e Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday, June 4 at 6 pm at the La Cantina Restaurant located at 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome to the group. We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. Join us in welcoming the newly elected Orange County Apiary Committee. is group works with the Orange County Ag Agent to expand beekeeping opportunity in Orange. 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 the Orange County Agrilife oﬃce 409-882-7010. is is a public service activity and there is no charge for hive removal.

Kids Club Funtastic Fridays Please join us at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange for our Kid’s Club Fantastic Fridays starting June 7th. Registration fee is $40 and includes t-shirt and lunches for all 4 Fridays. e dates are June 7, June 14, June 21 and June 28 from 8 am to 1 pm and is for ages K-5th grades. Please register at the church at 8608 MLK Dr. in Orange or online at www.faithorange.org. For more information please call the church at 409-886-1291 or email at oﬃce@faithorange.org.

Bridge City Public Library Summer Reading Program 2019 Please join us at Bridge City Public Library in Bridge City for our Texas State Library's Reading Club 2019 starting June 12th. e dates are June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 11am until noon and is for ages Pre K-5th grades. Please register June 3rd - June 7th and receive a reading log. Record the time you ready each day. We suggest at least 15 minutes daily. Return the reading log by July 17th. Only those who return logs will receive recognition. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program.

Old First Orange Baptist Church summer events Old First Orange Baptist Church invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 12th from 6 to 8 pm for Ninja Disciples. On Wednesday, June 26th from 6 to 8 pm we will hold a At the Carnival event, on Wednesday, July 17th it will be Waterpaloza (Be Ready to Get Wet). ere will be a Bible Story, games, snacks and more. en on Sunday – Wednesday, July 7th - 10th from 5 to 8 pm we will hold Time Lab. On these three nights, supper will be served from 5:00—5:30 and the ages include 4 years – 6th grade. e location of Old First Orange is 7925 IH 10 in Orange, TX 77630. For more information please call us at 409-745-1901 or email: anna@oldﬁrst.com

BCHS Alumni Association meeting e next BCHS Alumni Association meeting will be held on ursday, June 20 from 5 pm to 6 pm in the BC High School’s counselor’s oﬃce.

Father of the Year 2019 Nominations being sought e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for Father of the Year 2019 through May 31st. Do you know an outstanding dad who goes above and beyond? Nominate

him for Father of the Year! In addition to receiving over $1,000 in great gifts from local businesses, the Father of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Coﬀee on June 11, 2019 at Gateway CDJR, 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. Persons sending in letters are not required to live in the area. e letter should include the nominee’s past and present involvement in family, community and other services. Name, address, and telephone number of the nominated father and person sending in the nomination are required. A current photo of the person nominated also needs to be included. If the person nominated is not chosen, he may be nominated again the following year. To make a nomination online, go to: www.bridgecitychamber.com/father-ofthe-year or send your nomination to 150 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611. For more information call the chamber at 409-735-5671.

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

Seek & Find Resale Store e Seek & Find Resale Shop is open on ursdays from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Fridays from 12 noon to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are selling all types of used items - clothes, toys, books, household items,etc. Our proceeds help fund our music programs at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Please come and see us at 785 W. Roundbunch Road, next to Happy Donuts.

Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Academy oﬀers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this opportunity to learn an instrument in the local area. For more information, call 409-241-3920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.

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

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to another person has a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., at North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 North 16th Street (Rear), Orange. Call 409-474-2171 or 409-9882311 for more information. Calls are kept conﬁdential.

Bridge City Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-749-9036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

Deaths and Memorials

John Cecil Powers Beeson, Sr., 58, Orange John Cecil Powers Beeson, Sr., 58, of Orange, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2019. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Oﬃciating was Reverend John Warren, of First United Methodist Church in Orange. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation was prior to the service. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 6, 1961, he was the son of Cecil Beeson and JOHN CeCiL Lois Powers Beeson. POWeRS BeeSON SR. John was a member of the Orange Jay Cee’s as well as being an Eagle Scout. He loved baseball and was a huge Houston Astro’s fan. John owned and operated the “e Firework Outlet” and was known to others as “e Firework Man”. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lois Beeson. He is survived by his children’s mother, Lila Beeson; children, Amanda Tetuyev and husband Andrey, of League City and John Cecil Powers Beeson, Jr., of Orange; grandchildren, Abigail Tetuyev and Breanna Tetuyev; and his siblings, Shirley Beeson Manning, of Friendswood and Randolph Beeson and wife Susan, of Midland, MI. Serving as pallbearers will be Andrey Tetuyev, Kelly Joe, Randy Manning, Randolph Beeson, and Scott Brown. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Cecil R. Beeson Scholarship/Grant Program at Lamar Institute of Technology, 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX 77702 or to Texas Methodist Home for Children, 1111 Herring Ave. Waco, TX 76708.

Pam Nonie Diemer, 64, Bridge City Pamela Sue Diemer, 64, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2019, at her home in Bridge City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on November 22, 1954, she was the daughter of PAM NONie Lawrence Hebert, Sr. and Joy (McLean) DieMeR Hebert. Pam worked for many years as an oﬃce manager for Dr. Daniel Crain’s oﬃce. She also worked as a photographer for Olan Mills for a time. Pam formerly served as the President of the Bridge City Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She loved her family more than anything and always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pam will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Joy Hebert; and her siblings, Lawrence Hebert, Jr. and Marie Breaux. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Diemer; her sisters, Ethel Breaux and Cindy Fields and husband Ronnie; her children, David Darby, Jr. and wife Dorothy, Sherrie Harvey, John Darby, Sr. and wife Jennifer, and Corynne French and husband Daniel; her grandchildren, D. J. Isbell, John Tuter, omas Darby, Chad Tuter, Ryan Darby, Adam Fields, John Darby, Jr., Forrestt French, Stephen Darby, Kaylee Darby, Justin Ferguson, and Dakota Darby; her 10 great-grandchildren; and her fur babies, Daisy Lulu and Angel. Serving as pallbearers will be omas Darby, Ryan Darby, Stephen Darby, J. D. Darby, Justin Ferguson, Chad Tuter, John Tuter, and D. J. Isbell. Changing officer positions for the 2019-20 year of Orange DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) are, far left, Katy Latiolais of Orange, new Registrar switching from Regent (President) for the last two years; and, far right, Jackie Huckabay of Bridge City, flipping from Registrar for the former two year period, to Regent during 2019-20. Other new officers are, starting second from left, Sue Wilks of Orangefield, Corresponding Secretary; Ann Rothering of Bridge City, Recording Secretary; Bertie Herman of Bridge City, Treasurer; and Sylvia Bland, Vice Regent (Vice President). Not pictured are Lois Ferrell, Chaplain and Parliamentarian; and Anne Payne, Historian and Publicity Chair, both of Orange. Officers were installed Tuesday, May 21, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Bridge City.

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CREAMY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Kenneth Rainwater, Candice Trahan and Tiffany Jones were the Chamber of Commerce’s judges for Peggy’s First Annual Crawfish Boil held last Saturday. Thanks to Terry and Alice Scott for selling snow cones and a special thank you to Amber Neugent helping organize and get the donations for the silent auction. Peggy’s Place aka Peggy’s on the Bayou raised $5971.00 for SETX Marine Corps Toys for Tots. Peggy and Richard want to thank their family, friends and everyone who came out to support them. A big thanks for all businesses in The Golden Triangle that helped and supported them.

I recently attended my Daughters of the American Revolution monthly meeting and ate the tastiest casserole, made by my retired DAR friend, Sylvia Bland, a Little Cypress Elementary teacher for most of her teaching career. is recipe came came from a recipe collection from her friends at LCE, compiled in the early 2000s. Sylvia says that LCE was "a wonderful place to work." She adds, "Beautiful friends were sharing good recipes!"

Equipment Needed: Measuring cup Measuring spoons Large skillet Spatula 1 1/2 quart casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray such as PAM Large cooking spoon Pan for cooking linguini Colander for draining pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup butter 1-10 oz can chicken broth 1-8 oz box creamed cheese, cubed 1-4 oz jar sliced mushrooms, drained 2-tsps. chopped pimentoes 1/4 tsp. salt 1 or 1 1/2 cups cooked chopped white meat chicken 1-7 or 8 oz. linguini pasta, cooked

Joey and Sara Conkle won Most Unique Crawfish and won 1st Place for Best Tasting

and drained Water for pasta 1/2 cup Parmesean cheese, grated

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute onions and celery in butter in large skillet. Add broth and cream cheese to skillet, melting over low heat. Meanwhile, boil linguini in amount of salted water suggested on box. Drain pasta in colander. en, add all remaining ingre-

dients, except Parmesean, to skillet and mix well. Spoon in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Now, sprinkle with grated Parmesean cheese. Bake 30 minutes. If you think casserole is too dry, then add 3 to 5 Tablespoons milk. Sylvia uses Half and Half. She always does this when reheating a dish. Garlic bread, according to Sylvia, tops oﬀ this dish perfectly. Enjoy!

Caleb Harmon and David St. Clair won the Bridge City Chamber’s Best Overall Choice and they came in Second Place for Best Tasting.

Ribbon Cutting for Triangle Rescue Standby

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of Triangle Rescue Standby at 3875 IH 10 in Orange Texas. Owners Ron and Becky McAnelley, and Lance and Ashley Fitts are excited to announce the opening of this facility to service Orange County and the surrounding area. The facility is equip to train for Confined Space Rescue Standby, 24/7 Emergency Response, On-site Medical, and Hurricane Preparedness. Training courses include Haz-mat, fire, medical, rescue, and incident command systems. They also have a mobile confined space training trailer that is unique and one of a kind in the area! For more information check their website at: http://www.trianglerescue.com/ or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/trianglerescue/

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DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

In all honesty, the real reason we were crossing the Intracoastal early Saturday morning was that the drive would culminate with lunch in Lake Charles at a favorite spot. I knew as soon we could see the open lake, however, that the 169 anglers participating in the 45th edition of the Memorial Classic Fishing tournament were in for a challenge from more than other anglers. e Intracoastal was white capping and even the white caps weren’t white! Far too much wind was once again churning up what was already a very dirty body of water. Over the course of the morning we made stops along the entire loop through Johnson bayou and Hackberry and saw very few folks fishing or crabbing at the usual hotspots. Unfortunately, the water was as dirty at the Causeway as it was on the north end of the lake. e closer we got to Big Lake, the better the water looked and we talked with a few anglers that had called it a day early only because of the wind. ey said they were fishing West Cove south end and that and the of the lake the bite had im- a little. I assumed, that they proved rather than ask, were spending some time around the weirs as they only had small reds and several flounder in their coolers. I also talked with a guide friend that said he had spent more time pouring slabs than fishing this year, but felt it was improving some. “We don’t need any more rain,” he said. “I am just now seeing a few more birds working over small trout and my neighbor is catching an occasional five-pound trout on live bait.” Even though the two lakes are in close proximity, you will not get the same promising report from Sabine Lake anglers. e bite remains tough on Sabine. If you have entertained thoughts that you possibly forgot how to catch fish, consider the following. e annual S.A.L.T. tournament is a family oriented affair, but every year some of the best fishermen in the area fish the event and that was the case this year as well. Jim Morrissey, the final word in recording weights in virtually every fishing tournament in the area was less than enthusiastic when he told me, “Can you believe we had a 169 fishermen in the adult division and they weighed in only sixteen fish!” Had it not been for the Fesco team that saved the day with three trout in the five pound class, there would have been little to get excited about. Having said that, Morrissey added that he spoke with them and they caught their trout on Big Lake. Only two flounder were weighed in and neither fish made the three pound mark. ere was only one winner in the offshore division and several categories had no entries at all. On the other hand, the nineteen kids that entered all won a

A worker at Dan R. Hooks Stadium put the finishing touches on a new artificial turf football playing surface Wednesday May 22. The new turf will host West Orange-Stark High’s graduation exercises at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

KofC helped Ruth-Gehrig barnstorming success in 20s

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larize baseball with Ruth and Gehrig’s barnstorming tours after the 1927 World Series ended. This Dynamic Duo toured 21 cities from Providence, R.I. to Los Angeles in a three-week barnstorming tour where fans were treated to watching long home runs by these two lefthanded swingers and then an exhibition game between Ruth’s “Bustin’ Babes” and Gehrig’s “Larrupin Lous”. These games were sponsored by the local Knights of Columbus, who had banquets for Ruth and other guests. Ruth’s agent Christy Walsh, also a member of the K of C Order, organized the tours. By sponsoring exhibition games, hosting traveling stars and or ganizing other events during Babe’s tours, of the Knights

fabled Murderer’s Row that featured the most faFOR THE RECORD mous baseMost of today’s major league ball player in baseball players are million- the United aires and really don’t have to States, Babe take an off-season job to make Ruth, and his ends meet. And everybody great teamtoday knows who the stars of mate Lou Gehrig. But the big problem in 1927 most teams are thanks to telewas that only seven states plus vision and the internet. But that was not the case Washington D.C. had major back in the 1920’s when news- league teams. If you lived west of the Mispapers and radios with more static than anything else were sissippi River and couldn’t get the only means of keeping up to St. Louis, Chicago or farther with the major league scene if east, your option of getting to you didn’t live near a city with see Ruth or Gehrig or any ball player was to hope they came a franchise. The 1927 World Champion to you. Thanks to the Knights of New York Yankees team was Ruth Columbus—of which was arguably Major League Base team with their a member—they helped popuball’s greatest

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Columbus played a role in popularizing professional baseball. Walsh’s scrapbooks, preserved at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, chronicle how Ruth embarked on post-season tours through the 1920’s, appearing with vaudeville acts and playing exhibition games, according to this month’s issue of Columbian, the K of C magazine loaned to me by local Deacon Larry David. “The Knights underwrote a game in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 1924, raising money for their charitable fund,” the article pointed out. “In addition to Ruth, the game featured Yankee teammates Eddie Meusel, Earl McNeely and others, attracting 7,000 fans.

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rod and reel and ate their fair share of Boss Burgers. As tough as the ﬁshing was it was anything but ironic that the most talked about catch was Aspen Romero’s 1.03-pound crab. Tournament Director, Tony Viator, said the huge crab measured 17 inches from claw to claw. Also, not overlooked by those in charge of determining the winners was the fact that girls won all but one category! Entry numbers were down this year for obvious reasons, but the S.A.L.T. Club was still able to donate $800 to the Southeast Texas Food Bank. In spite of the high water, the bass bite in area marshes and bayous has continued to improve. As of Tuesday, all eleven gates were still cracked open a foot or so and both generators

were running 24/7 in an effort to slowly gain control of the lake level. More rain would quickly add to the problem. I have fished the clearer drains in the bayous more than I have the marshes of late and I am convinced that your chance of catching a bass over three pounds is still better in the marsh. You can catch a pile of small bass in the bayou most every afternoon, but we have yet to catch a fish over two pounds. At the same time, in one afternoon we caught several bass in the three pound class in the marsh fishing a free-floated lizard and frog. It didn’t take long for redfish to crash the party and that is a happening when they decide your frog is the real thing!

Bait: Nothing like the real thing CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

No matter how hard lure manufacturers try they will never be able to create a lure that works better than real thing, period. e typical profile of the weekend angler is not that of the high end trophy trout hunter who chunks artificial lures for hours on end looking for one big fish, it’s the fisherman who takes a quart of live shrimp or a bucket of mud minnows and looks for anything that will bite. Much has been made of the big trout phenomenon and all the hoopla that surrounds that style of fishing; I personally have devoted plenty of articles to the subject as well as many days on the water. On the other hand I devoted plenty of time on the water fishing with live shad or mullet and I enjoy those trips just as much or maybe even more on occasion. ere is something very calm and social about anchoring up in the mouth of a little bayou or in the river and peacefully anticipating the next bite for whatever species shows up next. Some of the best conversations I ever had with my son were on the back of boat as we sat fished live bait. e laid back mood associated with this style of fishing is a welcome change from the hectic world that we live in; it’s a shame that more anglers aren’t willing to participate for fear of their macho image being tarnished. I feel sorry for those

folks because they don’t know what they are missing. Here in the Sabine area we are very fortunate to have such a great supply of free live bait, virtually anyone who can throw a cast net can catch enough bait to fish without spending a dime. Most anglers who live here locally have no idea about how much money weekend anglers on other bay systems spend on live bait, it’s crazy. Live shrimp by the quart ranges anywhere from 12 to 20 dollars a quart! Now if you plan on fishing all day you probably will buy at least 3 quarts, that’s an extra of 40 to 60 dollars a trip on top of 3 dollar, a gallon gas prices. Anglers who fish with guides on places like Calcasieu or Galveston bay not only pay guide fees but they also are expected to pay for the live bait as well, that price gets steep in a hurry. I don’t know how many horror stories I have heard from anglers who went out with a guide and paid for live shrimp only to have the bait die half way through the trip due to a bad live well system or some other problem only to have to go back to the bait stand and by more shrimp. My wallet hurts just thinking about it all. e other high dollar live bait that we really don’t have in this area is croaker, the big trout bait of choice on the lower coast. Live croaker cost anywhere from 6 to 10 dollars a dozen on average and will usually last all day with minimal care. e live croaker as bait industry is a huge money making business, the numbers of live croaker sold on Saturday at the big bait camps are staggering. Many in the fishing community attribute the decline of the croaker to the emphasis on them as bait instead of a game fish. Live croaker are lethal on trout in the summer, while artificial only guides struggle to put together

a decent box of fish many “croaker guides” limit out in 2 or 3 hours and get back to the dock well before lunch. ere have been plenty of cleaning table altercations surrounding this practice but regardless what some may think using croaker for bait is perfectly legal. While we don’t really have a consistent supply of live shrimp or croaker in our area we do have live bait that is every bit as good if not better, live shad. e small pogies and menhaden that thrive in our waters are great baits for almost any and or all species of fish that can be caught in our area either fresh or salt. Besides being readily available for those who can throw a cast net the best thing about them is that they are 100% free. e summer months are tailor made for drifting shad under a cork or fished along the bottom on a Carolina rig; both are popular methods and each works well. If there is a draw back to fishing shad it’s their durability, shad are difficult to keep alive for long periods if you don’t pay attention. Most anglers try to put too many shad in their live well; this is a recipe for disaster. All the shad in the same small space produce waste and deplete the oxygen in the water which usually kills all the shad really quick. In order to make the most of your shad don’t put too many in your live well, change your live well water frequently, and keep the water in you live well cool by adding frozen water bottles or some other means. By taking a few extra precautions you can keep your bait fresh and lively for a really long time. Which ever method you prefer, live or artificial, the summer forecast is wide open on Sabine and Calcasieu. e saltwater content is marginal at best right now so you never what you may run into right now. Take precaution with the heat and keep an eye on the summer thunderstorms that will flare up in a hurry, but most of all be sure to enjoy your time on the water.

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Free Fishing Day in Texas June 1 Korner Staff Report For e Record Texas offers a Free Fishing Day on the first Saturday in June every year to help kick off National Fishing and Boating Week. On this day anglers can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license. To help celebrate Free Fishing Day, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and other organizations are hosting many free events around the state on Saturday, June 1, 2019, to provide fun, high quality fishing opportunities to anglers of all skill levels and all ages. Here are 10 fun ways families can celebrate Free Fishing Day in Texas: 1. Try Saltwater Fishing from a Pier - Wheelchair accessible fishing piers are available for public use up and down the coast. Fishing piers are a great place for the whole family to try saltwater fishing without the need for boat. Public access sites can be found in each bay system here. 2. Kick Off Neighborhood Fishin' in Northern Houston: e Timberlane Utility District and TPWD have partnered to bring a new Neighborhood Fishin' program site to Spring-area residents. Anglers of all ages are invited to attend the official launch of Neighborhood Fishin' at Herman Little Park 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 1 to fish for channel catfish and enjoy the outdoors. 3. Compete in a catfishing tournament - e Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens is celebrating Free Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1 with free admission, free food and drinks and free entry into a kid's catfish tournament with all tackle and bait provided. Anglers may fish as individuals or as teams with an adult assisting a child to win fun prizes. After fishing, visitors can explore a vast array of aquatic exhibits, watch a live fish-feeding dive show, and take a narrated tram tour through the outdoor hatchery facility. 4. Visit Sea Center Texas - Grab your fishing poles, bait, and lawn chairs for a free youth fishing event 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. June 1 at Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson. Visitors can also explore aquaria and exhibits of Texas marine life, the largest redfish hatchery in the world, 36 one-acre fish culture ponds, an outdoor wetland exhibit and a 20-foot touch pool that allows visitors to gently touch marine animals such as blue crabs, hermit crabs, stone crabs, snails and even anemones. 5. Go Fishing in the City - TPWD's Neighborhood Fishin' lakes provide urban angling access for the entire family across the state. In all, 19 Neighborhood Fishin' lakes provide a great opportunity to catch channel catfish in Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Bryan-College Station, DallasFort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, San Angelo, Waco and Wichita Falls. Information on lake locations and how-to fishing videos can be found online at www.neighborhoodfishin.org. 6. Go Kayak Fishing on a Texas Paddling Trail: With more than 3,700 named streams, 15 major rivers and some 3,300 miles of tidal shoreline along the Gulf Coast, Texas offers unlimited possibilities for paddling adventures and angling opportunities of all types. Enjoy improved and maintained fishing and paddling access to rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, bayous, and bays on any of the 75 official Texas Paddling Trails available throughout the state.

7. Become an outdoorsman in the Big Country - Become an outdoorsman in the Big Country - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the City of Abilene, and various other organizations will provide outdoor education activities for kids and adults 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Abilene Outdoor Adventures 2019 event at Grover Nelson Park. Participants can enjoy fishing education and fishing (some loaner tackle and bait provided) for catfish at the Neighborhood Fishin' Program's Grover Nelson Park pond. Other activities include archery, air rifles, wildlife education, plant identification activities, backpacking and camping demonstrations, live music, food and more. 8. Explore a Texas State Park - Bonham State Park in Bonham is hosting a family fishing event 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 1. With paid admission to the park, visitors of all ages can enjoy fishing instruction, fish identification, fish printing and talking with a ranger. A limited number of fishing poles and bait will be available. 9. Fish, Paddle and Camp at a TPWD Leased Access Site: e TPWD River Access and Conservation Area Program leases private land to provide access to the public on nine Texas rivers. Anglers and paddlers may use these leased areas for fishing and launching kayaks, canoes or other non-motorized boats. Some even allow camping for an enjoyable overnight outdoor getaway. Find more information and directions to the leased public access sites here. 10. Attend a Fishing Rodeo - Lake Arrowhead State Park near Wichita Falls is celebrating Free Fishing Day by hosting the 25th Annual Mark Howell Memorial Fishing Rodeo 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1. e event includes a Kid Fish and Adult Rough Fish contest. Fishing supplies such as poles and tackle will be available from the tackle loaner program while supplies last. Check the Texas State Park alerts page before you go to check for weather related closures. Although June 1 is designated as Free Fishing Day in Texas, fishing is free year-round at every Texas State Park. Learn more about Free Fishing Day and National Fishing and Boating Week June 2-10 at www.TakeMeFishing.org. Anglers should keep in mind that a fishing license is needed when fishing in federal waters for the private recreational angler red snapper season opening June 1.

“Babe Ruth wasn’t the only baseball legend who was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack and New York Giants manager John McGraw, both Knights, led their respective teams to multiple World Series championships. “Other Hall of Fame Knights include Johnny Evers, Hughie Jenkins, Ed Walsh and Jim O’Rourke. But the Great Bambino was the biggest star of them all and the popularity of his postseason barnstorming reached its peak in 1927, when he was joined by Lou Gehrig for the 21-city tour. “They were fresh off their now-legendary season in which the Yankees won 110 games and swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series. Ruth had hit 60 home runs, a single-season record that would stand until 1961. Gehrig was the league’s most valuable player, leading in doubles (52) and RBIs (173),” the article concluded. The West Coast would not get a major league team until 1958 when the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants relocated to Los Angeles and San Francisco, respectively. Many of the most ardent fans remembered how, when they were still youngsters, Babe Ruth’s barnstorming tours helped to grow the national pastime. KWICKIES…Former Baylor head football coach Art Briles has finally landed another head coaching job in Texas, this time at Class 3A Mount Vernon High School, three years after being fired by Baylor when sexual violence was discovered to have taken place at the Baptist school between 2011 and 2016. The Kirbyville Wildcats are the last Southeast Texas high school baseball team still alive in the state tournament. After defeating Clifton 3-1 last weekend in the crucial third game in the Class 3A regional semifinals, Kirbyville will take on Central Pollok this week, the team that ended Orangefield’s state tournament run. Kirbyville finished 13-1 in District 22-3A, one game ahead of Orangefield. The big baseball news around the Houston area was

From Page 1B that Cavan Biggio, oldest son of Astros’ Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, joined the Toronto Blue Jays last weekend. Cavan got his first major league base hit on Sunday, rapped another hit and then topped off his grand day with a towering home run in his third major league game. His dad, Craig who saw the blast, took 33 games before getting his first major league homer. Former Green Bay Packers’ Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr died Sunday at age 85. Starr, who led the Packers to six division titles and five NFL championships, was a huge thorn in the side of the Dallas Cowboys, especially when he dissed Head Coach Vince Lombardi’s play selection and ran a quarterback sneak for the winning touchdown in the famous Ice Bowl of 1967. Sunday’s sellout crowd at Minute Maid Park saw the Houston Astros revert back to their days of 100-plus losses by committing two errors and two wild pitches which handed the Boston Red Sox a 4-1 victory and kept the Astros from a weekend sweep of the three-

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game series. But the ‘Stroes got back to their winning ways Monday afternoon by sneaking past the Chicago Cubbies 6-5 as Gerrit Cole bested Cole Hamels, despite the two ninth inning earned runs reliever Roberto Osuna gave up for the second straight time. Got a phone call from my grandson Logan Smith at West Point Monday to inform me his Army team is playing at Lubbock in the NCAA Regionals this weekend against the hosting Texas Tech Red Raiders, Florida and Dallas Baptist University. The double elimination tourney will be played Friday, Saturday and Sunday if necessary. JUST BETWEEN US…It’s very rare when playing a round of golf with your regular crew that one of them has the best round of his life. But that’s exactly what happened Sunday when 84-year-old Bob Hoepner had a round nine strokes UNDER his age, a 75, at Sunset Grove Country Club that included a phenomenal FIVE birdies. He was playing with Craig Couvillion and yours truly.

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Dr. Steven Payne and his fiancée Rachel Horowitz.

Payne earns doctorate after long journey Steven Timothy Payne, a West Orange Stark High School 2005 Honor graduate ranked number three, received his PhD, (Doctorate of Philosophy), in Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity from Fordham University in the Bronx, NY, on Saturday, May 18, after a long journey of studies. With Payne at his graduation was ﬁancee, Rachel Horowitz of New York, a private school administrator. ey plan to marry by the end of 2019, but no date has yet been set. Payne obtained his BA in History from Texas A&M University, an MA in Pastoral eology from Cambridge

University in England, a Masters of Divinity from Harvard University, and taught as a graduate assistant at Harvard and Fordham for many years, attending on scholarships at all universities, except Cambridge. He speaks ﬂuent Russian, Greek, Hebrew, and French, and knows German, Latin, Syriac, and Arabic. Travels have taken him to Ireland, Wales, England, Italy, Iceland, France, Ecuador, Mexico, and Canada. Payne was one of three ﬁnalists, while at Texas A&M, nationally televised in the Feb. 2008 Food Network's Ultimate Challenge Recipes, in the cate-

gory of Whole Chicken. He often still cooks at some events and for fun. He was also chosen by Columbia University to attend an archaeological dig outside Rome, Italy, in the summer of 2016. He worked, additionally, as an editor of an antiquity journal for two summers in New York. Dr. Payne has served as a guest speaker in such places as Colorado, the Carolinas, Canada, California, along with other venues. His parents are David and Anne Payne of Orange, who moved to Orange 20 years ago on a job transfer for David with

Westlake Chemical in Sulphur, Louisiana. Steven's older brother, Tommy Payne, also an Honor graduate in the WOSHS class or 2001, is now an engineer, living in the Houston area with his wife, an RN from Dickinson, and their daughter. Tommy holds an MBA (Masters of Business Administration) from the University of Houston at Clear Lake and a double major BS in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from Lamar University. Dr. Payne plans to teach at the college level or work in a museum facility, besides continuing to do research in the antiquity arena of education.

State health officials urge families to prepare for hurricane season With hurricane season officially kicking off June 1, Texas Health and Human Services is preparing resources for the season and offering useful guidance to keep Texans healthy and safe in the event of a natural disaster. “When it comes to emergencies, we never stop planning. Texas weather is unpredictable and disasters can happen suddenly, but preparation is key,” said Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, Texas Health and Human Services executive commissioner. Texas HHS is ready to help in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency by providing public health and medical support; shelters for people with medical needs; disaster food assistance; counseling services; water and ice; regulatory support for health care facilities, long-term care facilities, and child care operations; and special waivers for Medicaid providers and clients as needed. State health officials encourage Texans to prepare for the hurricane season by following three steps: • Make a plan. Decide as a family how you will get in contact with each other if separated, where you will go, and what you will do in an emergency. Know and practice evacuation routes. • Build an emergency supply kit. Gather food, water, and essential supplies for at least three days. Include medications and important documents. • Get informed. Sign up for warning alerts, download the FEMA app, and learn about how to prepare for different types of hazards. “We can’t know exactly when or where hurricanes will hit Texas, but we know for certain they will,” said Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of

the Texas Department of State Health Services. “If you wait till you see one coming, you missed the opportunity to make the best preparations possible. Don’t wait. Prepare now.” For sample plans, disaster supply checklists, and more information on preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies, visit texasprepares.org. While families need to prepare for the hurricane season, so do facilities that serve sick, older, and medically fragile populations. Texas HHS requires state-licensed facilities such as hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, dialysis centers, and in-patient hospice units to review their emergency preparedness and response plans for the hurricane season and ensure staff are fully trained on how to execute those plans. State-regulated child care operations are required to do the same. Facilities must be prepared for a possible disruption of electricity or other critical services due to severe weather. To protect the health and safety of people in their care, licensees must have welldeveloped emergency plans that address evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures, as well as arrangements for transportation and relocation. During a large-scale disaster such as Hurricane Harvey, Texas HHS quickly mobilizes staff across the state to assist Texans affected by the storm. HHSC provides disaster food benefits, temporary cash assistance, crisis counseling, and behavioral health services; distributes bottled water and ice to affected communities; and processes Federal Emergency Management Agency grant applications for funds to help repair damaged property.

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New President (Regent) Jackie Huckabay, right, of Bridge City was installed as the leader of the Orange DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Tuesday, May 21, by outgoing Regent, Katy Latiolais, left, of the William Diamond Chapter of the Orange DAR. Latiolais pinned the chapter's President pin on Huckabay. The installation took place at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 21, followed by a luncheon prepared by Vice Regent Sylvia Bland of Orange.

LSCPA graduates 146 during Spring ceremony Lamar State College Port Arthur honored its Spring 2019 graduates during a ceremony at the Carl Parker Center on May 17 with 146 students earning their degree or certificate. Elizabeth Cravens, founder and President of Mid-America Contractors, gave the keynote speech, urging graduates to stay the course in their academic and career endeavors. “I have been where you are right now,” she said. “You have much to be proud of today but there is also much left to be done. Go into your community and make a difference. Lead by example and create a better place to live for yourself and those around you.” LSCPA President Dr. Betty Reynard presented special awards to several of the graduates, including the Sydalise Fredeman Award, the H.S. Anderson Award for Allied Health, and the John C. Huval Memorial Award for Academic Excellence. Crystal Loraine Anderson, a Software Development and Game Design major from Port Neches, earned the Fredeman Award after earning her degree with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Tiemeshia Marie Twine if Beaumont received the Anderson Award after completing her degree in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling with a 3.45 GPA. Tevin Baker of Port Arthur and John McElhatten of Beaumont tied for the Huval Award, each finishing with a 4.0 GPA. Baker, who played basketball for the college’s team the past two years, majored in Business Administration, while McElhatten

earned his degree in Academic Studies. Receiving honors during the ceremony were:

Associate Degree Summa Cum Laude (3.80-4.0 GPA) Crystal Anderson, Software Developer and Game Design, 4.0; Tevin Baker, Business Administration, 4.0; John McElhatten, Academic Studies, 4.0; Raul Cardenas Jr., Academic Studies, 3.95; Jeff Wager, Academic Studies, 3.95; Shannon Francois, Medical Office Administration, 3.93; Audrey Stafford, Process Technology, 3.93; Kaylon Booker, Commercial Music: Audiovisual Production, 3.92; Bailey Crorey, Academic Studies, 3.88; Shannon Francois, Medical Coding Specialist, 3.85; Dana Howard, Drama, 3.84; Jimmy Dent II, Commercial Music: Audiovisual Production, 3.83; BreAnna Appleberry, Medical Coding Specialist, 3.81; Tasia Cassell, Paralegal, 3.80

Magna Cum Laude (3.65-3.79) Jimmy Dent II, Commercial Music: Sound Engineering, 3.78; Nhi Le Hoang Yen Nguyen, Process Technology, 3.75; Elijah Davis, Commercial Music: Sound Technology, 3.73; Yolanda Piedras, Academic Studies, 3.73; Mason Arnaud, Process Technology, 3.71; Ashlynn Bush, Business Administration, 3.70; Kyle Hoffman, Process Technology, 3.70; Sheila King, Process Technology, 3.68; Victor Lopez, Process Technology, 3.65; Steven Linton Jr., Process Technology, 3.65

Cum Laude (3.50-3.64) Colby Glawson, Commercial Music: Performance, 3.63; Crystal Lee, Paralegal, 3.63; Mechelle Dixon, Process Technology, 3.61; Nathaniel Stephens, Commercial

Music: Sound Engineering, 3.61; Austin Pelton, Process Technology, 3.58; Malayna Thorn, Paralegal, 3.56; Kaylon Booker, Commercial Music: Sound Engineer, 3.56; Beulah Johnson, Office Administration, 3.53; Isaac Perez, Process Technology, 3.51; Lilly Renteria, Academic Studies, 3.51

Certificate Summa Cum Laude (3.80-4.0 GPA) Leigh Stiles, Live Sound Design Technology, 4.0; Sebastian Aguilar, Welding, 4.0; Anthony Lee, Welding, 4.0; Brayan Perez, Welding, 4.0; R’Shane Sims, Welding, 4.0; Christopher Thomas Jr., Welding, 4.0; Jesus Gonzalez-Oceguera, Computer Aided Drafting, 4.0; Keidryn Green, Welding, 4.0; Antonio Hinojosa, Welding, 4.0; Monica Valdez, Administrative Assistant, 4.0; Ana Valencia, Computer Aided Drafting, 4.0; Eric Rattray, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, 4.0; Jing Zhou, Administrative Assistant, 4.0; Cheri L. Videen, Administrative Assistant, 3.96; Hayden Vela, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, 3.88; Maxine Cone, Medical Coding, 3.88; Jose Aguirre Jr., Drafting Technology, 3.86; Christopher Reeves, Instrumentation Technology, 3.86; Gable J. Batiste III, Welding, 3.80; Brian Jimenez, Welding, 3.80; Kirby Nguyen, Welding, 3.80; Blaze La Croix, Computer Aided Drafting, 3.80

Magna Cum Laude (3.65-3.79) Beulah Johnson, Administrative Assistant, 3.76; Isaac Perez, Process Technology, 3.67; Tristan Angelle, Music, 3.66

Cum Laude (3.50-3.64) Daigan Dulin, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, 3.50

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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Jesus loved you before He created you Ephesians 1:1-12 Email: Stpauls@stpaulsorangetx.com

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

Charles Empey

CHARLES EMPEY Guest Columnist For The Record

Winfree Baptist Church

No one is an after thought with God. He is pursuing you with His soul saving love. As a matter of fact, He established in Jesus Christ His Son your salvation from sin and condemnation before you were created. He has been in pursuit of the saving of your soul and the saving of your daily life and your deliverance from death and the grave that came by Adam’s sin upon all born thereafter, thus long before you were born. From the moment you were conceived in your mother’s womb, Jesus has been pursuing you for the saving of your soul. Every conception is God’s beginning of the creation of another person/soul He is pursuing for His eternal Heaven. He has to get you to see that He is the one and only answer to this eternal salvation. He puts around you someone who is a representative/ witness for Him to alert you to His presence and His awaiting for your approach to Him to ask for and receive His great salvation that He is holding for you to receive. In

Romans 6:23 it is called a gift. A gift has to be acceptable to the one receiving it and has to be willingly received by him/her. Jesus anticipates being called on for His saving grace by different people everyday through the world. So, how is He pursuing

long who have Him and His salvation that can be yours for the asking. They can be seen by their way of life. Some profess to be Christians, which means Christlike, but don’t seem to have anything more than you in walk and talk. Yet, there are 100s around us who are liv-

“He will live in you forever and be with you through every life-trial. He holds the strength for everyday for you and gives it when you come to Him. He loves you.” your attention to look to Him and to receive Him? He has staged all around you evidence of His existence, as well as, the fact of His presence. It begins with the miraculous creation…something that shouts perfection in design and function, thus declaring in its majesty of operation He exists. Then there are His churches who in their own flaws proclaim His holy perfection and saving power. You may not be noticing, but there are people all around you all day

Kids Club Funtastic Fridays Please join us at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange for our Kid’s Club Fantastic Fridays starting June 7th. Registration fee is $40 and includes t-shirt and lunches for all 4 Fridays. The dates are June 7, June 14, June 21 and June 28 from 8 am to 1 pm and is for ages K-5th grades. Please register at the church at 8608 MLK Dr. in Orange or online at www.faithorange.org. For more information please call the church at 409-886-1291 or email at office@faithorange.org.

200 W. Roundbunch 735-3581 www.fbcbc.org

Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth & Children’s Activities Interim Pastor: Keith Royal

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

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening serviceS: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

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

ing for Christ and just watching for someone to ask them why they live the way they do and encounter the problems of life as successfully as they do. Then Jesus is in the forefront of the conversation suddenly. Every time you see a Bible or a church house, or anything else with a God purpose, it is put there by God for you to be reminded that His Son, Jesus, is pursuing you. You are never forgotten by Him. Once you connect with Him in saving grace, He will

never leave you nor forsake you. He will live in you forever and be with you through every life-trial. He holds the strength for everyday for you and gives it when you come to Him. He loves you. He died, was buried and rose again for you. He put in place salvation for you that can be yours for the asking. Your salvation package has been designed in Him to meet not only your soul need, but your every day needs, even when the body comes to death, He uses His power to pull you away to Himself as death takes the body. When He catches up with you, well, when you stand still and see He is there waiting for you to call to Him for His saving grace and forgiveness of every sin, you will instantly pass from death to life. You are given eternal life (Rom. 6:23), not the wages or payment for sin. You are saved forever. Stop and turn to Him. He will receive you. Charles Empey is the Pastor of Cove Baptist Church, Orange, TX

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

www.fumcorange.org

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

Starlight

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

Sunday 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

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided). For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Co-Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

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

Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

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

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

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

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 29, 2019 7B

THE RECORD

• 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.

HOUSE FOR SALE Home for Sale on Irving Street in West Orange. Asking $179,000, 2,900 SQ FT. 6 acres. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, hardwood floor, large sun room. Contact 9am-5pmMonday-Friday at 409-883-3340 or 409-988-3950

FOR RENT For Rent: Avail. June 1, 3 BR, 2 full bath Mobile Home in Bridge City at Shady Estates Mobile Home Park. CA/H, very nice. Must pass background check. $850 month inludes water, garbage & lawn care. NO pets. 409-330-0933 RV SPACE FOR RENT

High & Dry RV Space on private property for rent. $350/30 amp or $400/ 50 amp trailer off Highway 87 in LCMISD. Price inc. water/sewer & electricity. Please call 409-779-1492, leave a message will call back.

PETS FOR SALE For Sale: Poodle Puppies, 6 weeks old. Available is 1 Black Phantom female & 1 Sable female, 1 White male. Vet checked, tails and dew claws docked, first shots, worming and puppy grooming. Already paper trained. They are loving, smart and raised in our home. Please call 409-504-8879 for pictures. $750 each

MOVING SALE Large Indoor moving sale on Sat., June 1st and Sun., June 2nd from 8 am to 4 pm at 765 Cactus in Bridge City. Everything priced to sell. Furniture & household items. WANT TO WIN SCHLITTERBAHN TICKETS? ASK US HOW AT 409-886-7183

HELP WANTED Help Wanted for summer: Would like a BC / OF high school girl as grandmother’s helper during the summer. Odd jobs around house and yard. I can help with transportation if necessary. Pays $10 hr. Please call 409-735-9504 Home Instead Senior Care, 12 hr night shifts avialable. Needing a mature caregiver in the Orange area. Apply today at www.HomeInstead.com/216

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

NOW HIRING all

positions!

Cemetery plot for sale in Hillcrest Gardens. Please call 409-313-4404

CLASSIFIEDS 409-886-7183

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

FIELD WORKERS

Eight (8) temp positions; approx 2 ½ months; Job to begin on 7/20/19 through 10/9/19; Duties: planting of sugar cane by hand; farm and field duties; able to work in hot humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 per hour; 35 hrs week; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by K & M Cane located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 945-9120 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 881557.

Four (4) temp positions; approx 6 months; job to begin 7/16/19 through 1/10/20; Duties: To operate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 hr; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT may vary but not guaranteed.; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Jim Gaubert Farms located in Thibodaux, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at 985-637-8309. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 881578.

Three (30) temp. positions; approx 5 ½ months; Job to begin 7/15/19 through 1/15/20. Duties: Planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 an hr; 35 hr week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Ross Frederick located in St. Martinville, LA. Worksite located in Cecilia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for an interview at (337) 288-7637 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 313 N. Main St., Rockdale, TX 76567 and reference LA job order number 880926.

American Legion Post 49 Hall Rentals Call for info @ 409-886-1241 NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF 16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 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

SERVICES Free Scrap metal removal. Do you have any old appliances, A/C units, tin, aluminum or any type of metals laying around? If so, give us a call and we will haul them away. If no answer, please leave name and number. Call or text 409-330-1422

charges to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov

SEWING

Vin#1N4BA41E75C837038 05 NISSAN Owed $374.45 Vin#1D4GP25B55B228932 05 DODGE Owed $374.45 Vin#5FNRL5H42CB028231 12 HONDA Owed $895.80 Vin#4F2YZ0SZ66KM34652 06 MAZDA Owed $438.50 Vin#1JJV532DXGL927693 16 WABASH Owed $818.60 Vin#1GKDM19W0XB503694 99 GMC Owed $737.40 Vin#3HSCHSCR35N036301 05 INTERNATIONAL Owed $5830.69 Vin#1HFTE30075A109501 05 HONDA Owed $1019.70 Vin#2C3CCAAG6HH662182 17 CHRYSLER Owed $791.75

Jean hemming or sewing. Formals, costumes, crafts, upholstry and other services provided. Please call and leave message. 409-238-1230 ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRACTOR WORK • Bush Hogging • Water • Dirt & Shell • Sewer

CEME TERY PLOT

Call 735-5305

• Garage Sales • Birthdays • For Sale • Weddings • Rentals • Memorials • Services • Engagements

• Electrical

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

• Digging Services

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

409-670-2040

LOCAL

Al-Anon meetings are held Thursday’s at 7 p.m. inside the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. Please call Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333 for more information. Al-Anon meets Sundays and Weds., at 7:00 p.m., at the North Orange Baptist Church located at 4775 N. 16th St (Rear), in Orange, TX. Please call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info or consultation.

FIELD WORKERS

Five (5) temp positions; approx 3 months; job to begin 7/16/19 through 10/16/19; Duties: To plant cane by hand, to clean ditches with shovel, to pull grass in the sugar cane fields during the planting season. Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 hr; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT may vary but not guaranteed.; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Jim Gaubert Farms located in Thibodaux, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at 985-637-8309. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 land reference LA job order number 881582.

Five (5) temporary positions; approx 6 months; Job to begin on 7/20/19 through 1/20/2020. Duties: planting of sugar cane by hand; to operate farm equipment in sugar cane fields during the harvesting of the crop; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment. Able to work in hot humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crop and able to stand on feet for a long period of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 per hour; 35 hrs week; 7am-3pm; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed . 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by A & M Farms, Inc. located in New Iberia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 364-8903 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order #881544.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 29, 2019

More than Half of Americans are Unprepared for Natural Disasters: Are You? “Disasters occur during every season and on all different scales,” says Rullah Price, senior vice president and community outreach director, Wells Fargo Home Lending. “That is why being prepared is so critical in today’s environment.” Committed to helping its customers impacted by all types of natural disasters, Wells Fargo is offering the following tips, to help plan in advance for worst-case scenarios: • Save important financial documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, wills, deeds, tax returns, insurance policies and stock and bond certificates, on a thumb drive. These records are often needed for tax and insurance purposes.

(StatePoint) Only 39 percent of respondents in a FEMA survey say they have developed an emergency plan and discussed it with their households. When a natural disaster strikes, moving your family to immediate safety is always the top priority, which means there is often little time to think about the financial details that can make the recovery process go smoothly. That’s why it’s crucial to be proactive and prepared for whatever comes your way.

• Lastly, have cash or an emergency fund. A disaster can shut down local ATMs and banks. After a disaster, you may need cash for the first few days, or even several weeks. It is also important to know that when a disaster is approaching, many financial institutions will send updates. This will help pave the way for a speedy recovery. For example, once Wells Fargo is aware of a pending disaster, the bank begins communicating immediately with customers who might be impacted, using numerous virtual channels, such as email, text, ATMs and social media -- to alert them where to call for information and assistance should they suffer sustained damage.

• Photograph your home exterior, including landscaping, making special note of any improvements, such as a patio, fencing or outbuildings, as these may increase property value.

After a disaster, wait until it’s safe to return to your property. Then, assess for damage, including your automobiles. Call your lender and insurance company to file a claim as soon as possible if you have sustained damages. It is also helpful to know in advance if and what resources your financial institutions provide. For example, Wells Fargo customers -- including those with home mortgages, home equities and auto loans -- can contact 800-TO-WELLS or visit wellsfargo.com/recovery.

• Consider setting up online banking, mobile banking, bill pay and electronic account alerts. This will help you stay on top of your accounts and bills if you’re displaced from your home.

Don’t wait until disaster is at your doorstep to plan. Preparation today can pave the way for a smoother financial recovery process in the wake of a natural disaster or emergency scenario.

• Make a visual or written record of your possessions, including cars, boats and recreational vehicles. Or, use an inventory booklet and make a simple list.

HELP WANTED Conti.: FIELD WORKERS

FIELD WORKERS

Twelve (12) temp positions; approx 6 months; Job to begin on 7/20/19 through 1/15/20; Duties: planting of sugar cane by hand; harvesting of sugar cane for raw sugar process; farm and field duties; able to work in hot humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 per hour; 35 hrs week; mon-fri; 7am-3pm; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by K & M Cane located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 945-9120 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 881538.

Six (6) temp. positions; approx 3 months; 7/27/19 through 10/31/19. Duties: to plant sugarcane by hand; farm and field sanitation duties; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $11.33 an hr; 35 hrs week; mon-fri; 7am3pm; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin. 3 months experience in job offered required. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Ross Frederick located in St. Martinville, LA. Worksite located in Cecilia, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for an interview at (337) 288-7637 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency at 313 N. Main St., Rockdale, TX 76567 and reference LA job order number 880912.

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