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Week of Wednesday, May 10, 2017

No arrest made in Bridge City kidnapping Bearden was transported by his Chevrolet Suburban to a bank in Port Arthur where he withdrew an undisclosed sum of cash. A short time lat-

er he was released.

Bearden did not receive any injuries, but according to his father, Sharon Bearden, “he is an emotional wreck.”

In addition, Sharon Bearden commented his son’s house had some recent work done to it and in the neighborhood there is a lot of new

construction being done. He thinks the suspects may have knowledge of the area beBRIDGE CITY Page 3A

Wilbur, BC hit softball playoff stride Dave Rogers

For The Record

Attorney Jim Sharon Bearden Jr. was kidnapped from his home in Bridge City on Monday, May 8. His kidnappers later released him in Port Arthur. Bearden is seen here with his dog Bandit.

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A local attorney was kidnapped Monday morning and forced to withdraw money from a bank in Port Arthur before he was released.

Jim Sharon Bearden, 43, was at his home on Dalton

Drive in the Dishon Plantation addition located just outside the Bridge City limits when around 10 a.m. two suspects wearing ski masks entered his residence. Bearden was bound with cords. The suspects demanded money.

The residence was ransacked and a few items were taken.

Reward offered for fugitive from Houston Dave Rogers

For The Record

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added David Lee Gonzales, 40, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Gonzales, a confirmed Tango Blast Houstone gang member, is wanted for parole violation. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

Gonzales has been wanted since March 2016 and has ties to Houston (his last known

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address). In 2005, Gonzales was arrested in Pasadena, Texas, after he burglarized a residence and physically assaulted a man, causing serious bodily injury. He was convicted of burglary of habitation-committed aggravated assault and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Gonzales’ criminal history also includes robbery, possession of marijuana and evading arrest. For more information or updates in the event of his arrest, see his wanted bulletin at: www. dps.texas.gov/Texas10MostWanted/fugitiveDetails. aspx?id=359.

Gonzales is 6 feet 1 inches tall and weighs approximately 250 pounds. Gonzales has a tattoo of a teardrop on his left cheek near his eye; a tattoo of a star on the right side of his head; and other tattoos on his arms, legs, chest and back.

Texas Crime Stoppers, which is funded by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, offers cash rewards to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of one of the Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitives or sex offenders. So far in 2017, Texas Crime Stoppers has paid $27,500 in total rewards for anonymous tips that resulted in arrests.

To say the Bridge City softball team has a proud winning tradition would be putting it mildly.

“We only went to the second round of the playoffs last year,” said Kayla Gallardo, who has now coached BC to a district title in each of her two seasons at the program’s helm.

“I told the girls you always want to do better each year.

Now we’ve done that. We’re hoping we can keep it going.”

Powered by the pitching and hitting of junior Kassidy Wilbur, the Cardinals play this week in a third-round Class 4A regional quarterfinal playoff series against former district rival Hardin-Jefferson.

They carry a record of 265-1 into the series.

Action begins with Game 1 set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Port Arthur Memorial. Game 2 and, if necessary, Game 3, will be played Friday, May 12, at Port Neches-Groves, beginning at 5 p.m.

“We play on Wednesday and Friday because we wanted to avoid prom [Bridge City’s is set for Saturday] and Hardin-Jefferson’s pitcher [Raylie Huff] made it to the state track meet, so we were trying to avoid a conflict there.”

The Cardinals and Hawks met twice this season and BC won both times. There was a 2-1 win in a time-limit tournament game and a 5-0 win

While Bridge City carries a 26-5-1 record into this week’s playoff series against Hardin-Jefferson. Cardinals pitcher Kassidy Wilbur has a 20-3 pitching record, with a 0.57 earned run average and 237 strikeouts in 123 innings pitched.

in a seven-inning game played at BC. “We’re familiar with Raylie. They used to be in our district,” Gallardo said.

“We have a lot of confidence. We know they have just that one pitcher. We intend to take full advantage.”

The Cardinals used just one pitcher – Wilbur – in a three-game series against Liberty last weekend.

She struck out 34 pitchers in the three games as Bridge City rebounded from a 4-3 loss in Friday’s opener on the road to win 8-1, 5-1 Saturday.

For the season, Wilbur has

a 20-3 pitching record, with a 0.57 earned run average and 237 strikeouts in 123 innings pitched. She has pitched one no-hitter and 10 shutouts.

She also leads BC’s hitters with a .435 average, nine home runs, 31 RBIs and a 1.362 OPS (on-base-plusslugging percentage average).

Friday, Wilbur struck out 10 and allowed only three hits but even with teammate Aleah McClanahan’s 3 for 3 showing at the plate that included an RBI double the Cardinals came up short.

Summer Black and Meagan Sourdellia each drove in

runs for BC. Saturday, Wilbur opened with a 15-strikeout display of dominance. And while she had just one hit at the plate, she scored three runs.

Teammates Jalynne Burch and Natilee Reed knocked in three and two runs, respectively, on their two hits and McClanahan added two hits.

Wilbur struck out nine in the series finale, doubled and again scored three runs.

Soudellia went 2 for 3 at the plate and Burch and Abby Anderson drove home runs, Anderson with an RBI double.

“Kassidy came up big time last weekend, with 21 innings pitched in two days and she never showed any lack of endurance, whatsoever,” Gallardo said.

“I kept checking; she kept assuring me, ‘I‘m good, I’m good.’ But she was very sore [Monday.]”

Wilbur didn’t get much chance to add to her teamleading batting totals against Liberty – “They walked her every time but one,” Gallardo said – but her teammates put on a hitting show.

“The Liberty pitcher didn’t throw very hard, but she threw accurate, so we got a lot of good at-bats in,” said the BC coach.

“Some kids that had been struggling of late worked through their slump. That’s why I try to stick to threegame series. The more we play, the better we do, in my opinion.”

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BC Chamber names ‘Mother of the Year’ Staff Report

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Mother of the Year Contest and received several nominations, all of which were for very deserving mothers. After careful consideration by the Mother of the Year Committee, Mrs. Deanna Thibodaux was awarded the honor.

Deanna graduated from Vidor High School in 1983. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Lamar University and works at St. Elizabeth Hospital caring for newborns. Deanna and husband Brad have lived in Bridge City for the last 20 years. They have four (4) children: 18-year-old twins Bradley and Baili who graduated from Bridge City High School in 2016, 17-year-old Schuyler a Junior at Bridge City High School, and 2-year-old Mia. Deanna is a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church.

Deanna was nominated by her daughter Baili who said, “Her unconditional love and never ending support for myself and my siblings has always

Pictured left to right: Lucy Fields, Mayor David Rutledge, Father-in-law Mack Hankins, Husband Brad Thibodaux, Son Schuyler Thibodaux, Deanna Thibodaux, Daughter Mia Thibodaux, Daughter Baili Thibodaux, and Son Bradley Thibodaux.

been the lifeline we have all needed to face our life events.”

Mrs. Thibodaux has managed the concession stand for Little League, contributed to Scout-

ing, and taughtWednesday night classes at St. Henry’s Catholic Church.

Always keeping a positive attitude, no matter the situation, Deanna’s

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Bridge City voters choose Harbert, Johnson Dave Rogers

For The Record

Voters in Bridge City chose a new city council member and re-elected a school board member in that community’s only two contested races in Saturday’s election.

Carl Harbert defeated Phillip Todora, Jr. in the vote for City Council Place 1, garnering 56 percent of the votes.

Both candidates had run unsuccessfully for council in

2016.

Michael Johnson retained his Place 6 seat on the Bridge City ISD school board, winning 77 percent of the vote against challenger Michael Daniel McKee. Tommy Wilson and incumbent Ruth Hancock were the top two vote-getters in West Orange-Stark’s fourway race for two at-large board seats.

They won the spots with 515 and 418 votes, respectively, while Tricia Stroud

garnered 323 votes and Kianna Edwards-Brooks 259.

In the Little Cypress-Mauriceville school district’s only contested race, Kevin Abernathy earned 69 percent (279) of the 402 votes cast to defeat Barry Bates (31 percent) for Place 2.

The cities of Pinehurst and West Orange canceled their elections after only incumbents filed to run.

Thus, T.W. Permenter, Dan Mohon and Sarah McClendon were declared re-

elected in Pinehurst and Mayor Roy McDonald and council members Carl Thibodeaux and Frances Droddy-Lopez in West Orange.

In Bridge City, council members Tammi Fisette and Terri Gauthier were unopposed for re-election, as was Bridge City school board member Mark Anderson.

Randy McIlwain and Marlene Courmier ran unopposed for re-election to the LCMCISD board.

School honors longtime educator, judge Dave Rogers

For The Record

The modest wall in Judge Derry Dunn’s office displays plaques detailing awards and appreciations the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace has garnered during a long service to his community.

“I thought that Good Samaritan award up there was the last honor I’d probably get,” Dunn said. “But this one tops them all.”

Dunn, 71, is going to his 50th college reunion this weekend at Houston Baptist University and will be speaking to the 2017 graduates at Saturday’s commencement ceremonies.

The Mauriceville native and former Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School principal was a member of HBU’s first graduating class, in 1967, and won the President’s Award as the top male student.

“I consider it a real honor that out of all those people in this class, they picked me,” Dunn said.

He said there were 67 in his HBU graduating class and he recalls the campus “was kind of out in the middle of the rice fields” and he had to walk half a mile “across this muddy rice field” from his dorm to class each day.

And Houston was certainly the big city compared to Mauriceville, where there had been 14 in his high school graduating class.

Dunn, 6 feet, 3 inches tall, went through college on an basketball scholarship, first for two years at Panola Junior College in Carthage, then two years at HBU. He and older brother Andy had helped Mauriceville High reach the state semifinals during Dunn’s sophomore year.

They played at the University of Texas’ Gregory Gym, which the judge swears “held more people than there are in all of Orange County.”

He says he’d never heard of HBU until he was offered what turned out to be the school’s first-ever athletics scholarship in 1965.

“I’d been offered scholarships a lot of places but they were all small towns,” Dunn said. “I decided I wanted to open my eyes to the big city. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

After graduating from HBU with a bachelors in biology/

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formances of left fielder McClanahan, whose three homers are second on the team to Wilbur.

“She went 3 for 3 Friday night and she drove in numerous runs over the weekend,” she said.

Also earning praise were catcher Abby Anderson and second baseman Maggie Garcia, who was returning from injury.

The team lost starting third baseman Caitlin Denison, the Cardinals’ second leading hitter, to a broken ankle right before the playoffs began.

As for Wilbur, Gallardo expects her to be in fine form by Wednesday.

“Peyton Trapp, our other pitcher, is ready to go. And we have Summer Black. We have other options,” the coach said.

“But we definitely want to take care of Kassidy.”

And how about taking care of the Hawks? Any chance the Cardinals might get caught looking past a team they’ve already beaten this season.

“We had already beaten Liberty twice this year and they got us Friday,” Gallardo said.

“So we know to never take a team lightly.”

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cause of this.

Orange County Sheriff ’s Office Captain Cliff Hargrave said the investigation is being handled by the OCSO and the Port Arthur Police Department and they are still following active leads.

Video surveillance obtained by investigators shows a suspicious vehicle in the area. They believe the vehicle, a maroon or burgundy colored SUV, such as a Chevrolet S10 Blazer may be involved.

According to investigators with the Port Arthur police department, this type of crime is rare and the manner in which it was done was unusual.

Jim Sharon Bearden joined his father’s law firm in 2007 after his father had become “worn down” and “burned out.”

“He rejuvenated me,” Bearden said of his son joining the law practice during a previous interview. “He brought the fun back. It’s been enjoyable.”

Bearden refers to himself and his son as “street lawyers” with Jim Sharon taking on personal injury cases. The pair also does probate, criminal and other various types of cases. Their office is located across the street from the courthouse on Border Street. When the Beardens are in the courthouse, there is no mistaking the sound of their cowboy boots on the tile floors.

The case remains under investigation. No arrests have been made as of press time.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the OCSO at 409-883-2612 or Crimestoppers at 833-TIPS.

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Orange County Justice of the Peace Derry Dunn, 71, a member of Houston Baptist University’s first graduating class, will be a guest speaker Saturday for the school’s commencement ceremonies.

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chemistry, Dunn went into teaching, at Houston Waltrip High School.

Four years later, Uncle Sam interrupted his career in education.

“I won the first draft lottery” during the final years of the Vietnam War, he said.

“The day I got drafted, I joined the Air Force.”

And then he was assigned to what sounds like the most interesting of occupations – as a Russian-language interpreter working for the National Security Administration during the Cold War. He said his two years of studying German in school marked him for the job. After 15 months of Russian linguistic training, he began a daily routine listening to audio tapes of conversations intercepted from around the world.

“My job was to listen to Russian pilots,” said Dunn, who carried a top secret clearance and can’t, by law, provide many details.

“I worked in basic data collection. Everything we did went up to analysts and they probably threw everything away.

“It sounds a lot more exciting than it really was. But I never got shot at.”

After his four-year hitch in the Air Force was up, Dunn turned down an invite to join the NSA as a civilian and went back to schools. He taught biology and chemistry four years for the Beaumont school district, then began a 24-year tenure with the LCM district.

He began there as a teacher, then spent nine years as assistant principal and principal at Mauriceville Middle School and 10 as LCM High School principal.

Along the way, Dunn grew a family of teachers and doctors.

His wife Jane teaches at LCM High School, daughter Julie teaches in Rockwall, a

Dallas suburb, and stepdaughter Sarah teaches at Mauriceville Middle School.

Son Mark and step-son Phil are MDs in Oregon and Arizona, respectively, and son Todd is a psychologist (Ph.D.) in Utah.

He lives on Mauriceville land that’s been in the family since his grandfather came to Orange County in 1908.

Dunn’s retirement from education came on Dec. 31, 2002. On New Year’s Day, he took office as JP of Precinct 2.

“I was retired for eight hours,” he likes to say.

JPs have a multitude of tasks they must perform, everything from adjudicating traffic violations to performing death investigations.

Dunn likes weddings.

“JPs do a lot more than weddings, but that’s the funnest part of the job,” he said.

He recently performed his 1,000th wedding.

“Probably 80 percent of people who come to JPs are here for their second or third marriage,” he said. “Or they’re people who’ve lived together for a while.

“I had a wedding for a couple that had been together for 30 years with their grown children and grandchildren there.”

The June 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriages nationally boosted Dunn’s business by default.

“After that hit, for a long time I was the only one [judge] in the county doing weddings,” he said. “Several are back to doing weddings now.”

But Dunn checked his numbers: From an average of 50 to 60 weddings per year, he jumped to 123 weddings in 2015 and 175 weddings in 2016.

He says only about 10 of those were same-sex unions.

Dunn is counting the days

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tumor and underwent surgery all the while keeping a positive attitude.

Deanna was presented her gifts at the Bridge City Chamber’s May Networking Coffee hosted by Caryn’s Bakery where Mayor David Rutledge read aloud the City of Bridge City’s official proclamation naming her 2017 Mother of the Year. She received over $1000 worth of gift certificates and prizes thanks to the Bridge City Chamber and these wonderful sponsors: Anytime Fitness, Barefoot Souls Ashiatsu Studio & Spa, Candace Aras-RE/MAX ONE, Candi’s Designs, Delta Life Fitness Orange County, Energy Country Ford, FreshPrep, Le Nails, Le Ha Nails, Neches Federal Credit Union, Neches River Wheelhouse, Rani Dillow-Westin Mortgage Group, Sabine Federal

to retirement. He says when his current JP term expires at the end of 2018, he’s calling it quits.

“I’ve got some land, cows and fruit trees,” he said. “I’ll be 73 when I retire, but I would have worked 52 years. It’s time to retire.”

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Avery Harris named BC’s ‘Student of the Month’ Celebrate Staff Report For The Record

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the May Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Avery Harris. Avery is the “I have worked with Avery throughout her high school career, first as a Spanish and Psychology student, and this year as my student aide,” said Candice Jenkins, Spanish Teacher. “She has always shown great character, work ethic, and integrity. Avery is without a doubt one of the most reliable and hard-working students I have ever taught. She sets high standards for herself and works tirelessly to achieve them.”

Cathy Riley, Director of Bridge City Strutters & English Department Chair, said “A stellar and passionate student, Avery Harris, radiates energy for dance, theatre, and academics.”

“Avery has been on the Strutters Drill/Dance Team for four years and held various leadership positions. I can always depend on Avery, and I know without a doubt

Pictured Left to Right: Beverly Perry, Principal Elisha Bell, Counselor Crissa Bonnin, Avery Harris, and Nicole Harris.

that her word is golden,” Riley said.

“She has traveled with me to Ireland, Disney, New York, and Super Bowl LI. Her excitement for life exuberates others as she flashes her beautiful smile and exemplifies nothing short of positivity, Riley said. “She is that rare find that all educators dream of having in their classes or on their teams. She is my rare find.”

According to Stacy Webb, Theatre/Media Communications, “Avery Harris is one of the most talented, and enter-

taining people you ever meet.

As her One Act Play director, I’ve had the blessing of sharing many, many laughs with this young lady. She has made our season a blast! In addition to her hilarity, Avery is extremely intelligent. She is brilliant in her classes, on the stage as a Strutter performer, and as an award-winning actress.”

Her performance in this year’s UIL competition play, “These Shining Lives,” was very impressive as evidenced by the awards that she received in every level of con-

test: District All Star Cast; Bi-District Honorable Mention Cast; Area All Star Cast; and the Region Competition Honorable Mention Cast.

This was no small feat considering that only sixteen awards are given to all the competing schools collectively.

When Avery was asked about her future plans, she said, “I plan to attend A&M University and major in Political Science and Corporate Law.” Avery was presented her certificate and gift bag by Lifetime Chamber Ambassador Beverly Perry of Bridge City Bank, at the May Networking Coffee hosted by Caryn’s Bakery. She received gift certificates and gifts from: The Classy Peacock, COS Printing, Bridge City Walmart, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Bridge City Bank, Sabine River Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Complete Staffing, MCT Credit Union, Scot C. Shaffer Farmers Insurance Agency, and Neches Federal Credit Union.

Mother’s Day all week at the W.H. Stark House Free gift for mom and grounds and gardening tours Staff Report For The Record

Your Garden Grow? Special tours at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. explore the past and present gardens at the Stark house led

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Mother’s Day became an official U.S. Holiday in 1914, after only six years of local celebrations. Anna Jarvis, widely considered the founder of Mother’s Day, wanted to honor her mother with a memorial. In 1912, Anna trademarked both, ‘Mother’s Day’ and the ‘second Sunday in May.’ Admission Pricing: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors, students and children. Stark Cultural Venues Members are free.

Family is an essential part of the story at The W.H. Stark House, and the history of the Stark family is filled with important, dynamic women.

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All moms or mother-figures will receive a free thyme or oregano plant as a gift. You “orega-know” Mom deserves a special Mother’s Day this year!

Families are invited to bring children ages 6 and older for these guided tours, which include the Tower Room and the new exhibition, The World War I Home Front: Orange Goes Over the Top. On Saturday, May 13, celebrate moms of all types with a special look at families, plantlife and family treasures during the program, How Does

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From The Creaux’s Nest REMEMBERING THE GREAT MOMS I’VE KNOWN My thoughts are about my own Mom and all the great Mothers that I have known who are now gone. Many great women who influenced my life more than anyone, not only my grandmother, aunts and other female relatives who played a major role in my life, but other great women who adopted me like I was their own. It saddens me to think they served their time and along the way, one by one, they passed away.

When I think back to all of those women as a group, it really makes me aware of how much I have lost, but on the other hand, how fortunate I have been. I’m sure that’s mostly true for all of us. Not until we have aged and taken stock, do we fully appreciate that God’s greatest creations are loving, caring mothers.***** I have a long way to go so I’d better get with it. I would much rather be packing up and going to spend the day with Mom, but that is no longer possible.

I hope you are fortunate enough to still have yours. Come along; it won’t do you no harm.

“Ms. Pearl” My Mother of the Year Pearl Burgess, at 96, is the oldest mother I know. She’s also a special lady in many ways.

Her outlook on life is remarkable. Regardless how she is feeling, her glass is always half full. Ask her how she’s feeling and on her worse day she’ll respond with a positive answer. She’s an inspiration to everyone who knows her. I know she has inspired me.

What makes her special is her courage, intelligence, kindness and ability to accept what is. Her daughter Beverly says she never complains, her outlook remains the same regardless of how bad she feels. Over the last three years, Pearl has lived with Bev and Jody Raymer. She moved in after a bad fall. I was thinking that on May 1, McDonald Baptist Church turned 86, and for over 80 of those years Pearl has been a member. She and Billy Burgess had three girls. Today Pearl has grandchildren, great grandchildren and now great-great grandchildren. In her younger days she had that movie star quality and a great smile to go with her looks. She still has a big smile for everyone. Pearl will be 97 on Oct. 27, if she makes it. Her health has been deteriorating and this could very well be her last Mother’s Day. I wanted her to know while she’s still very sharp that she is special and it is a pleasure to know her. She has deep rooted history in Orange County and someday I’ll write her story but I hope it’s no time soon. Happy Mother’s Day to my friend the poet.

MEMORIAL TO BE HELD FOR CARLTON J. HARMON It was sad to learn of the death of our friend Corky Harmon, age 89, who passed away on Wednesday May 3. A visitation will be held Friday, May 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at Claybar. A full obituary will run in our paper on page 7A in this week’s issue. Our condolences to the family and friends of this good man.

Please see Down Life’s Highway column for more.

GOP CONGRESS DEGRADES ITSELF The new Trumpcare passed by the GOP Congress last week is a scam. The bottom line is to pull a trillion dollars from the Affordable Care Act. Anytime you strip that much from any program any fifth grader can see the program is being severely weakened. Billionaire Warren Buffet, worth $76 billion, says the new medical health program will give him a addition 17 percent drop in his taxes. Trump is robbing the trillion to give tax breaks to the super rich. Buffett says that money could do a lot more good in the Affordable Care Act than giving money to people like him. I’m surprised at how some conservative congressmen caved in when a little pressure was put on them. The Senate is not as likely to bow to pressure and maybe can fix the bill because it really screws the poor, elderly and working class. In Trump’s first 100 days he racked up a record 488 falsehoods and he repeats them over and over again. That’s what he’s doing with the new Trump health plan. No matter how many times he says that preexisting illness is covered, he’s lying. The bill leaves it up to the states to cover it or not at five times more premium cost than normal insurance. Trump and Sessions will have a field day with their new FBI leader now that Comey is gone.

The Trump/Russia connection will go under the rug.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2007 The most interesting factor about our time on this earth is the people we meet along the way. Some become our friends, some adversaries, while most are just folks you cross paths with. Then there’s the beautiful people, true characters, unusual people who guide their own ships. The talented people who make you stop and take notice, the very friendly and upbeat. Jerry Neie was a friend of many years. I never knew him to meet a stranger. If he did, it wouldn’t be long before Jerry’s personality sucked them in and he had them laughing. Jerry was first a picker/songwriter. Judge Joe

Parkhurst, who did the inquest on Jerry on his death, May 9, at age 66, said Jerry’s guitar was near him. He died alone but it’s no surprise that worn guitar was at arms length. *****Congrats to Coach Bryant and his Bridge City baseball team who just keep rolling along. The Cards will meet Needville in the Class 3-A Region III Quarterfinals Thursday and Friday, *****Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Drew Bean is the new state champion in the 3200 meters in Class 4-A. Bean won it all with a time of 9 minutes, 16-59 seconds. He then placed fourth in the 1600 meters to end his high school career. *****The West Orange-Stark 400-meter relay team of Dominique Rhodes, Jacoby Franks, Earl Thomas and Josh Gloston claimed third place and the bronze in the state track meet. They also placed fifth in the 800-relay, running a 1:27.77. Those guys can fly.*****The law firm of Bearden and Bearden won it’s first case last week since Jim Sharon joined his dad Sharon. *****Roy Wingate is to be roasted Saturday, May 19, 7 p.m. at Lamar University Orange. *****The Preakness is next up for Calvin Borel. It will be shown on NBC Saturday, 5 p.m. in Baltimore. “Bo-rail” and his mount “Street Sense” will again be trying the rail on the second leg of the Triple Crown. Calvin went to the White House for a white tie affair, featuring the Queen of England. His fiance’ whisked Calvin off to find a suitable outfit, then a protocol lesson. Calvin didn’t eat much, keeping himself at 110 pounds. When the Queen put her fork down, so did he. *****Danny Brack is flying with only one wing. He had surgery on his right rotator cuff. They bolted it together with big screws and he can’t use his right arm for three months.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Allison Marie Higgs, 23, of Bridge City, died, Wednesday, May 9.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 14 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Allison was employed

by West Telemarketing in Beaumont. She is survived by her mother, B.J. Headrick, father, Doug Headrick, son, Ian Douglas Higgs, brother, Matthew Douglas Headrick, aunts, uncles and cousins.***** Jerry L. Neie, 66, of Orange, passed away Wednesday, May 9. A memorial celebration was held Saturday, May 12 Jerry was a longtime resident of the Orange area. He worked as a musician, playing music in many of the area establishments. Jerry is survived by his sister, Jean Scott, son, Dayle Gene Neie, daughters, Dayna Neie Gill and Joey Lynn Schichtel; grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.***** Danielle Smith Huggins 36, of Orange, Texas, died Friday, May 11. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 15. Burial will be held in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 21 at 11 a.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, SSGT Jamie L. Huggins, and her grandparents, Evelyn and Luther Smith. She is survived by her parents, Sheila and Mack Smith, grandparents, Ray and Sue Donnaud, daughter Mallory Brooke Huggins, sister Meredith Seay, and brother, Micah Dwight Smith.***** Lucille Ellen Gauthier, 88, of Orange, died, Sunday, May 6.

Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, May 9. Mrs. Gauthier was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Pete” Gauthier, Sr. She is survived by her sons Ernest Gauthier, Jr., Michael Gauthier, daughters, Geraldine Bagesse and Judith Fields, thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1977 Orangefield holds sports banquet. Dudley Kraus was named “Most Athletic Boy,” Vicki Proyka, “Most Athletic Girl,” Ronnie Rudeseal awarded the “F.L. McClain Heart Award,” Brian Day, “Most Valuable Player,” Jeff Fruge, “Defensive Lineman,” Lannie Evans, “Offensive Lineman.”

Coach Ed Peveto named by The Opportunity Valley News as “Coach of the Year.” McNeese coach Jack Dolan was guest speaker. *****Steve Scott Worster, nine pounds, 11 ounces, was born April 28 in San Antonio to Ann and Steve Worster. Local grandparents are R.B. and Louise Worster and Uncle Gary. On Memorial Day, Ms. Louise will be 53-yearsold. Scott is her first grandchild and she says it was long overdue. (Editor’s note: It’s hard to believe that boy turned 40-years-old a couple of weeks ago). His grandparents and uncle have all passed away. Dad Steve, a football star and All American at Texas, still lives in the Bridge City area. Scott’s mother, Ann lives in the Orange area. *****Joe Chenella named Principal at Bridge City and Roger Russel named Asst. Principle. *****Wilson Roberts resigns as Bridge City Chief of Police May 12. He did a great job and was a bargain at $1,000 a month. *****Don Jacobs performed at the Bridge City Rotary Club meeting Thursday held at Granger’s Seafood. The former OVN writer is planning to take his songwriting talents to Nashville. Don has written many songs, including the “Legend of Roy Dunn.” which he will not pitch at Music City. ***** Gordon Baxter has submitted a novel to a publisher titled, “Where Babies Come From.” *****The Bridge City Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary installs Donna Riley as President. Other officers are Joyce Biggs, Vice-President, Carolyn Lee, Secretary, Judy Aycock, Treasurer, Mary Callahan, Reporter and Cathy Benton, Social Chairman. *****Dr. and Mrs. David Olson are the proud parents of an eight-pound son, born this week. Michael is what they named him. (Editor’s note: Today, the baby is a doctor, practicing general dentistry and orthodontics.)*****Jessie Dupuis, a burn victim, has been released from Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Jessie and his family will be staying in Big D for several weeks while he is doing outpatient treatments.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Dave Rogers brought me a valued gift with a nice note. He game me Wade Phillips new book ‘Son of Bum.’ I have just barely scanned through it but I know it will be a great read.*****Congrats to all the winners in last Saturday’s election. Our longtime friend Essie Bellfield lost her first race.

Maybe it was time for Ms. Essie to go. Over the years she has served her community well. Ironically Essie is the one who encouraged Terrie Salter to run for council. She led the pack with 44 percent of the vote. She faces Michael Smith in a runoff. Larry Spears was re-elected to Orange City Council with 77 percent of the vote. Mike Johnson was re-elected to BCISD School Board and Carl Harbert was elected to the Bridge City Council. Tommy Wilson was elected to WOCCISD School Board.*****Big news from France. Emmanuel Macron, 39, will become the youngest president ever. He won 66 percent of the vote against Marine LePen, who was supported by U.S. president Donald Trump. Macron was supported by former U.S. president Barack Obama, who cut some television spots for him.*****”Always Dreaming” won the 143rd Kentucky Derby. If I had bet I would have won because I would have bet on jockey John Velazques, who has already had over $300 million in winnings. This year, De-

sarmeaux was the only Cajun in the Derby. He came in 16 out of 20. Ten years ago there were four Cajuns in the Derby, three ended in the top five.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Novrozsky’s this week and next Wednesday at Robert’s. Everyone is always welcome.*****Thanks to Judge Derry I got my first homegrown tomatoes of the new season. I’ve got some good bacon and my next move is a tomato and bacon sandwich. You can’t beat that red, ripe, just off the vine taste. I can’t get any taste out of a store bought tomato and I’ve tried them all.****Harry’s Appliance is the place to shop this week if you need an appliance. Harry and Margie have some great Maytag bargains.*****Folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. May 10: Educator Sharon Wooley, pretty Katie Hubbard, Stacie Teaff, Johnnie Mae McKuster, Stacie Dryden and Chuck Williams all celebrate today. Joining them are rock singer Bono, who turns 56 and dancer Kayla Jones, 19.*****May 11: Sherry Walles, Scott Andes, Pat Collins, David Pitts, and Sarah Moreland all have birthdays on this day. Also celebrating are football player Cam Newton, 27, model Blac Chyna, 28 and singer Prince Royce, 27.*****May 12: Our buddy at Pk’s Grill, beautiful, healthy Tammy Yawn celebrates today. Also Justin Roberts, Jerry Hardee, Bridgett Bonneaux and Hazel Heckendorf. Celebrities celebrating on this day are YouTube stars Mikey Murphy, 18, movie actor Luke Benward, 21 and skateboarder Tony Hawk, 48.*****May 13: Master mechanic at Bridge City Automotive Bryan Bolt is a year older today. Michael Baker, Kristie Hughes, Calvin Granger, Kate Jackson, Renee Price and Bob Wood all celebrate today. They are joined by actors Debby Ryan, 23 and Robert Pattinson, 30.*****May 14: Today is Mother’s Day and celebrating today are Teri’s hubby David Gauthier, Madison Lyons, Brad Johansson and Nikki Smith. They are joined by football player Rob Gronkowski, 27, actress Miranda Cosgrove, 23 and singer Olly Murs, 32.*****May 15: Former educator Nancy Chenella celebrates today also Bridge City elementary teacher Deborah Ellender, First Baptist Church of Orangefield’s pastor Cody Hogden, Heather Brinson, Daniel Broussard and Ronda Savoy. Celebrating also are former Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith, who is 48, rapper Lil Water, 19 and tennis player Andy Murray, 29.*****May 16: Our buddy, a great guy, Judge Pat Clark celebrates today and we wish him a good one. Also celebrating are Clay Sims, Mark Simmons, Samuel Lucia, and from Triangle Speed Shop Daniel Pachar. Celebrities joining them are Michael’s little sister, Janet Jackson, who turns 50, actors Thomas Brodie Sangster, 26 and Megan Fox, 30.*****“Little Al” Judice has been given a lease agreement by Jefferson County to open Judice’s Cajun Café at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport. We had heard a few weeks ago that Al was planning to open the same kind of operation he has in Bridge City in Mid-County. We wish him well. A.J. would be proud of what his grandson has accomplished. I know grandma Lois and dad “Big” Al” are.*****Tiffany Trump, 23, the president’s youngest daughter by second wife Marla Maples, has been admitted to Georgetown Law School about 15 blocks from the White House. That will put three of the Trump children and three grandchildren in the Capital by fall. Ivanka Trump and her family live there now. Trump’s youngest child Barron, 11, and third Trump wife, Melania, will be moving to the White House in June. For them, moving out of Trump Tower in New York will be like moving into a dump. At the Tower Barron has one complete floor with gold fixtures all to himself.

He has his own butler who draws his bath water, shines his shoes and puts out his clothes to wear. Secret Service drives him around in a limo. Life is going to change for Barron and his mom.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Alsid Thibodeaux’s boy Nelson Ray is not too bright him.

Dey call him “Tee Foo.” Anyway, Alsid hated to cut “Tee Foo” loose by hisself, but he agreed to let him go visit New Orleans. He bought him a bus ticket and “Tee Foo” was on his way.

While in New Orleans, he patiently waited and watched da traffic policeman at a busy street crossing. Da cop him, would stop da flow of traffic and shout, “Okay, you pedestrians go.”

Den da policeman him, would allow da traffic to pass again.

He done dis several times him and “Tee Foo” him, still stood on da sidewalk.

After da cop had shouted “pedestrians,” for da tent time, “Tee Foo” him, got impatient so he went up to da policeman an he axe, “Isn’t it about time you let da Catholics across, hanh?”

C’EST TOUT For many years residents of the Bridge City trade area have practiced the habit of not locking their doors. Not everyone, but some citizens still don’t secure their homes.

For most years it wasn’t necessary, however times have changed. For over 20 years we didn’t even have a key to lock up our home. The kids would come and go at all hours and often we woke to a house full of strange kids asleep all over the floors, couches, etc. We never gave a thought to anyone taking anything. Our thinking changed a few years ago when while away someone entered our home and left with some of our valuable stuff. It was somewhat of an inside job.

One of the robbers, a kid, had been in our home and knew where we kept a rare gun collection, jewelry and money. I mention the above because of the Jim Sharon Bearden abduction. The Bearden’s live in an exclusive subdivision. I would bet, until now, most folks in that nice neighborhood didn’t make locking up in daytime a priority. It was 8:15 a.m., everyone was gone and the house was left unlocked. Only Jim Sharon remained and was still in bed when three men wearing ski mask rushed in on him. Like my deal, I suspect it was some sort of an inside job. It was master-minded by someone who had been in that home and knew the families habits. The robbers, three Hispanics, seemed to know what bank accounts Jim had. Fortunately, they were just interested in robbing him, even though they pointed a gun at his head for four hours they didn’t harm him. It’s very scary. I know I had that frightening experience a longtime ago. I’m sure Jim Sharon’s biggest concern was that if he didn’t cooperate it would put his children in harms way. All’s well that ends well. It was a big financial loss but all of us who know this great guy are thankful that he wasn’t harmed. Money can be replaced. He will be a while getting his nerves back intact. Maybe this incident will serve as a caution that we should all be more careful. The times, they are changing.*****Thanks for your time.

Happy Mother’s Day to all you great Moms. Take care and God bless.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 10, 2017 •

Friends of the Orange Public Library Book Sale

Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals

e Friends of the Public Library is announcing the Library’s annual used book sale for the week of Tuesday, May 9 through Friday, May 12. e sale is in the meeting room of the library at 220 5th St. in Orange. Memberships can be purchased at the circulation desk for $5.00. ere will be a drawing held for new members, current members and Life members. You can purchase a membership at the circulation desk for $5.00. e drawing will be held after the book sale.

Schedule of the sale is Tuesday, May 9th from 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 10 from 10 to 4:30 p.m.; ursday, May 11th from 10 to 6 p.m. with items 1/2 price until 5 and Friday, May 12 from 10 - noon. For more information please call 409-883-1086. All proceeds got to he Library’s Donation Fund. A library card is not required to purchase from the sale.

Bethel Baptist Church, located at 2906 Western Ave. in West Orange, is offering free meals each Wednesday from 5:00 pm. to 6:00 p.m. Bible Study for all ages will immediately follow dinner. For more information please contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

AgriLife Extension in Orange County classes e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Orange County has the following Agriculture Programs coming up: May 18: Native Plants in Your Landscape. Sharon Odegar, a Master Naturalist and Master Gardener, will be doing this presentation. is program will include 1 CEU in Integrated Pest Management. It will cost $12 and will start at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. Go to Orange.AgriLife.org to register. May 23: Weed ID and Pasture Management. Barron Rector, Extension Range Specialist, will be the speaker. is program will include 2 General CEU’s. It will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Extension Office, and will cost $10.00. Go to Orange.AgriLife.org to register. June 1: Succulents Class. e cost has yet to be determined. It will start at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. Go to Orange.AgriLife.org to register.

Texas Red Flashers meeting e Texas Red Flashers will meet at P.K.s Grill on Strickland Dr. in Orange on ursday, May 18, at 11:30 a.m. Birthday ladies are: Lady Bug, Jacque Phelps, Duchess Mae, Mae Moleski, and Lady Evelyn Bellant. Duchess Mae will be celebrating her 93rd birthday.

Ladies will bring door prizes and fun will be had by all. For information call 409-886-1609.

VFW to host Dance e VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host the Ivy Dugas for a dance on ursday, May 25th. For more information, please call 409-886-9738.

Democratic Ladies Night DeLadies Night Out on May 19th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at the Malloy Center located at 502 N. 6th St., 1st Methodist Church in Orange. $10.00 per lady with door prizes, entertainment, craft, messages, tasty & refreshing refreshments & drinks, information & resources!

Come enjoy an evening just for you, be sure to wear comfortable clothes. Pre-Register today by calling Julie 713-805-7191 or Deb 409-779-1744.

Good Shepherd Lutheran to hold Garage Sale Garage Sale time again at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. Lots of toys, furniture and books. To be held on Saturday, Saturday, May 13th from 7:30-11:00 AM. Call the church at 409-735-4573 if you'd like to donate items.

Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting e Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday June 6, 2017 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange.

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

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

WO–S Elementary holds Kindergarten Roundup West Orange – Stark Elementary has started their Kindergarten Round Up during the hours of 7:30 – 11:30 a.m., in order to enroll a student for 2017 - 2018 classes, parents should bring the following documents: • Student’s original birth certificate • Student’s social security card • Student’s current immunization record • Proof of residence (copy of lease or rental agreement, utility bill,

See Happenings, Page 5B

North Early Learning Center accepting applications Applications are now being accepted at North Early Learning Center for children living in Orange County who will be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2017. e center is located at 801 Cordrey in Orange and you may contact them at 409-882-5434. e center services ree & Four Year Olds, and offers Head Start, which is a Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) and also Pre-Kindergarten.

You may pick up an enrollment application today between the hours of 8:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.

Services include: Certified Teachers & Classroom Assistants in every classroom; Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum; Content Coordinator: Education, Health, Mental Health/Disabilities and Family & Community Partnership; ESL – English as a Second Language; Inclusion classrooms; On site Speech erapist, Special Education Teacher, Physical and Occupational erapy; Registered Nurse; Student cooking lab, playgrounds, sensory room, science lab, student library and gym; Enrichment Field Trips; Technology rich classrooms; Recognized classroom Volunteers & Foster Grandparents and Bus Transportation provided for children living in WOCCISD attendance area.

Orange County Beekeepers We are a group of local beekeepers working together to help each other and facilitate beekeeping in the Orange area. We welcome area beekeepers and others interested in beekeeping. Hive ownership is not required.Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month 6 pm at LA Cantina Restaurant 2907 MacArthur Drive Orange Texas. Guest

Dr. and Mrs. Fred Zoch are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Frank Zoch, from the University of Texas School of Law. Frank will receive the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree Saturday, May 20th, 2017 in Austin Texas at the Gregory Gym at UT. He has accepted a position with the law firm of Scherr and Legate in El Paso,Texas and plans to move there in August.

Sonnier-Harmon families celebrate marriage Over the weekend a wedding was held at the home of Donnie and Rhonda Harmon.

Reagan Jacob Sonnier, (the son of Myron Sonnier and Larry and Michelle Johnson) and Shelby Nicole Harmon were joined in holy matrimony by officiant and dear friend, Mike Hennigan. Highlighting the ceremony was the couples assembling of the unity cross as a sign of the joining of their two lives as one. Shelby’s Maid of Honor was her cousin, Taylor Marshall.

Bridesmaids were Taryn Quinn, Alexa Humble, Marissa Forsyth, Miranda Craft, Tayler ompson Leggett. Best Man was Chance Norman. Groomsmen were Kurt Estes, Joshua Sonnier, Conner Pence, Brent Jones and Steven Wilson.

Ring Bearer was Hendrix Hyman and Flower girl was Lilli Grace Rodgers. A gala reception was held on the adjoining grounds. e interior setting had been transformed into a magical dining hall.

Prayer was led by Shelby’s Aunt Pam Strohm before opening up the buffet. e weather was perfect for an outdoor wedding. With all the love and support from family and friends, their day was truly like a fairy tale wedding.

A special thanks goes out

Reagan Jacob Sonnier and Shelby Nicole Sonnier (nee Harmon) to Anna Matthews, Rosa and John Ross Fuller (Wedding Creations), Stephanie Do (La Belle Fleur Wedding Designs & Events, James Rogers for all his carpentry, Mallorie

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Frey Henning (Frey’s Landscaping), Bradley Binks (AAA Tent Rental), David Claybar (Old Orange Café), Scott Hasty (Scotts Florist), Mr. & Mrs. Doan (Doan’s

Nursery), Jeffery & Taylor Brown Photography (FotoTechWeddings.com), Josh Little (JLP Productions-Cinematographer), Angie Moore (Oh Snap! Photo Booth), Dayna Allen (Luxury Flush) Shelby-DJ (Bow Tie Entertainment), Sherri & Tommy Roberts (U-Rent All), Kayla Dunham (Triangle Blueprint), Debbies Delights (cake), A J (United Rental –AC), Mrs. & Mrs. Chesson (Made Head tables) Shea (Make-up), Olivia Jones (Hairsylists), Irma & Jerome Dimas (Bar). Reagan’s mom and step-dad Michelle & Larry Johnson and dad and girlfriend Myron Sonnier and D.( drinks). Shelby’s wedding dress was designed by H.Noel.

We would also like to acknowledge all the friends and family who were there to give their support. Charlean Lindsey, Barry & Lois Forsyth, Robin Wiegand, Dana Price, Kelly Guillot, Bobby & Edith Tuter (Shelby’s grandparents), Leisha & Reagan Marshall (Shelby’s aunt and cousin), Dawn and Darren Abshire.

Also Christi and Larry Moerbe, Uncle Kevin Harmon and cousins Bryce and Jordan Harmon. As you can see it takes a village! Shelby and Reagan have truly been blessed and given a great start in life.

Father of Year nominations being sought Do you know a dad who deserves special recognition?

Nominate him for Father of the Year! In addition to receiving great gifts from local businesses, the Father of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Coffee on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, participate in the Bridge City Christmas Light Parade as a dignitary and be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Banquet. e father nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangefield School District.

For contest rules, go to www.bridgecitychamber.com or call the chamber at 409-7355671.

Buy Classified 409-735-5305

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 10, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Plenty of fun available for this Mother’s Day Weekend

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Another fine weekend of entertainment is on tap for residents of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, so glance at this week’s events listed below and enjoy. Also, make note to remember Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for events and announcements!

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Orange Christian Services on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, to celebrate The Field of Plenty, a community garden project. The purpose of the garden is to supply fresh fruit and vegetable to the OCS food pantry. The Orange Christian Services provides food for 600-800 households per month. The Field of Plenty has been funded by the Orange community. For more information please call 409-866-0938 or email

Deaths and Memorials Mason Joseph Rose, 67, Orange Mason Joseph Rose, 67, of Orange, passed away on May 9, 2017.

A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., ursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on MASON ROSE July 10, 1949, he was the son of Eva Belle (Trahan) Smith. Mason worked as an operator for Texaco/Huntsman for 30 years. He was a movie buff, loved gardening, and enjoyed playing in chess tournaments. He loved animals and had pet rabbits at one point in his life. He also had dogs – Ariel and Badger – who he loved very much. Mason will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his mother; and his son, Mason Joseph “Joey” Rose, Jr.He is survived by his daughter, Angie Erhard and her husband, James of Lumberton, Texas; his grandchildren, Justin Coleson and Cheyann Coleson; and his brothers, Gerald Lee Rose and his wife, Patricia Ruth of Orange, Texas, and Roy McCullough and his wife, Juanita of Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Dr. Zeb William Rike, III, 80, Benbrook, Texas Dr. Zeb William Rike, III, 80, of Benbrook, Texas, previously of Orange, passed away on May 8, 2017.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Orange.

Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley. Burial will folDR/ ZEB RIKE III low at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. ere will also be a memorial service 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church, 3801 McCart Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76110.

Born in Farmersville, Texas, on March 29, 1937, he was the son of Charlie J. Rike and Sula elma Frazier. Zeb graduated from Farmersville High School in 1955, East Texas State University (now called A&M Commerce) in 1958 and the Universtiy of Texas in 1962. Zeb was a senior chemist with DuPont for 38 years, and had written many scientific and technical articles during his career.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Or-

ange and also served as a Deacon for many years.

Zeb became a member of e Gideons International in 1982 and was also a member of the Local Ham Radio Association and the rock club in Jasper, Pine Country Gem and Mineral Society of Deep East Texas. He has written one book on meteorites and numerous articles for the rock club.

He was an Eagle Scout and an Explorer Post Leader while living in Orange. He enjoyed writing short stories and spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by parents; and his sister, Charlene Rike Latham.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carmon Rike; his son, Frank L. Rike and daughter-in-law Frankie Rike of Benbrook, Texas; his grandchildren, Nathan Rike, Lea Rike, and Carmon Rike; his sister, Betty Rike Robinson of Benbrook, Texas; and his numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the building fund at First Baptist Church, 7637 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Orange, TX 77632.

Robert Patrick Theriot, 72, Bridge City Robert Patrick eriot, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on April 27, 2017. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13th, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City.

Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.Born in ROBERT THERIOT Port Arthur, Texas, on October 2, 1944, he was the son of Ventress Joseph eriot and Mary Lee (Webre) eriot.

Robert was a 1963 graduate of Bridge City High School and he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. For many years, Robert worked as a supervisor under the Cajun Insulation Company– he was a very hard worker.

He enjoyed cooking, yardwork, drag races, and French music. He also loved his cats. Robert will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Velma (Berwick) eriot; his children, Charlie Bumpass and his wife, Cindy of Vidor, Holly Colson and her husband, Michael of Bridge City, and Lori Egan and her husband George, V of Bridge City; his grandchildren, Corben Bumpass, Taylor Motley, Jordan Revia, Jadyn Colson, Jace Colson, Paris Mathis, and Everly Grace Egan; his great-grandchild, Tin’Lee Motley; his sister, Judy Gail VanDevender and her husband, Adrian of Bridge City; and his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Wednesday, May 10 Curse and the Cure @ Café Del Rio Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Danny Dillon @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont e Reputations, Snorlaxxx @ Neches Brewing Company Ronnie Fruge @ Rikenjaks Charleston and Derek @ Rush Lounge Alex Rozell @ Tradewinds Tavern Jimmy Kaiser and Fasulo @ e West Bar and Grill ursday, May 11 Cody Jinks @ Jefferson eatre Tom Brandow @ Blue Dog Cafe David St. Romain @ Blue Martini Tracy McGinnis, Chad Moreno, Ron Muniz, Brian Moore @ Casa Manana – Lake Charles Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Shelbone @ e Grill e Cadillacs @ Larry’s French Market Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Blake Sticker @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Sabine River Brass Band @ Madison’s John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Bayou Sounds @ Pine Tree Lodge Skeeter Jones @ Rancho Grande Michael Krajicek @ Rikenjaks David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, May 12 Vicki Lawrence @ Golden Nugget Casino Wayne Toups, Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef, Haley Comeaux @ Texas Crab Festival – Crystal Beach Glen Templeton @ Backyard Dance Hall Flamethrowers @ Blue Martini Tom Brandow @ e Boudain Hut North Country Outkasts @ Café Del Rio JP Primeaux @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen Tyler Darby @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tommy Shreve and Honky Tonk Nonc @ Gator Lounge Logan Brill @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Gyth Rigdon @ Koozie’s Josh Taylor @ e L Bar Ken Marvel Band @ Larry’s French Market Barstool Ministry @ e Logon Cafe Band Camp @ e Lone Wolf Michael Player Band @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont

Kree Harrison returns to Southeast Texas this weekend for a special performance at Madison’s on Dowlen Road in Beaumont on Friday, May 12. Call 409-924-9777 for information and reservations as this event is expected to sell out quickly. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Inner Gee @ Luna Live Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz @ Mackenzie’s Pub Kree Harrison, Laurel @ Madison’s Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Bryce Shaver @ Pine Tree Lodge Good Grief, Skatastropics, Shapes @ e Red Room Rob Copeland, Blues Tonic @ Rikenjaks Rapture @ Rush Lounge Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie @ Sawdust Saloon Al White @ Stingaree Restaurant Blake Sticker @ irsty’s John Cessac and Texas Outlaws @ Vidor VFW Hall Saturday, May 13 Gene Watson and Jo-El Sonnier @ Golden Nugget Casino Derek Spence (George Strait tribute), Curtis Braly, Jimmy Bluffet (Jimmy Buffet tribute) e DrugStore Gypsies, Secret Party Band @ Texas Crab Festival – Crystal Beach Flamethrowers @ Blue Martini Bayou Sounds, e Flava Band, Get Right Ramblers, Jerry Mullin @ Boys Haven Crawfish Festival – Parkdale Mall Philip Glyn Band @ Brick and Barley ree Legged Dawg @ Café Del Rio Michael Krajicek @ Cecil’s Cajun Kitchen Dick LeMasters and Douglas Greer @ Cotton Creek Winery Fast Lemon @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Lee Pelly, Blake Sticker, omas Teague @ Fraternal Order of Eagles – Port Neches Tommy Shreve and Honky

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Corky was like family to me

Down Life’s Highway Roy Dunn For The Record

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orky Harmon, age 89, left us at 4:15 a.m. last Wednesday, May 3. For many of us life is altered with his passing.

For over 60 years he had been more than just a friend, he was like family. We shared each other’s lives regularly for all those decades. We shared many secrets, the good times and the very tough times that come in everyone’s life.

For Corky and Betty, the loss of their son Chad was as bad as life can get. The loss of his dad and brothers, Jackie and especially the loss of his brother Don a couple of years ago was a bad blow. He and Don had worked together every day for 60 years.

Shortly after that blow Betty said that Don’s death will start the decline of Corky’s health and she was right.

Over the last eight years,

Corky and I had worked out of the same building with almost daily contact. If I missed seeing him for a day he always seemed so happy to see me. He always asked the same question, “Give me some good news.” Corky was a true optimist. He had a way of turning a negative into a positive, always believing that things were just what they are. You just have to work with what’s real. I’ve had times when I really felt down and he would rationalize that tomorrow things will be different and you deal with what’s on your plate today.

I never in all these years that I knew him heard him trashing anyone. The most he might say is, “I think he’s making a mistake.” It didn’t matter where in the area you went and mentioned the name Harmon, people would respond with Corky. His wife Betty was the one most in the limelight. Corky was very low-key but he got a lot accomplished for community by working in the background.

Lamar is a perfect example. He quietly put deals together that benefited the college greatly. He worked in many endeavors over the years. I never heard anyone say anything bad about the guy. That says a lot, especially about a guy being in the car business for over six decades. That’s true about all

the Harmon’s.

I know of no family in business who took more effort to be fair and that’s still true today. Corky was the oldest survivor of the historical John Harmon family, the first white settlers on the Sabine River in Orange.

When I first met Corky, I was single. He had two small boys, Jimmy and David. He married Betty, the best thing that ever happened to him.

They started a new family but Betty was always a mom to the boys. I married but we retained our friendship and had great times along the way with our friends. Many of us who broke bread together are now gone.

I’ve lost way too many friends as of late and others are facing health problems but the loss of my friend Corky, who over the years helped me so much, really hurts. This is a hard one that will take a while. I know Corky would say “Tomorrow will bring a different day.” It really will.

Visitation will be held Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, 11 a.m.

My sincere condolences to Betty, David, Jimmy and Debora, the grandchildren and brother Tommy. May he rest in peace.

AgriLife Extension in Orange County classes The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Orange County has the following Agriculture Programs coming up: May 18: Native Plants in Your Landscape. Sharon Odegar, a Master Naturalist and Master Gardener, will be doing this presentation. This program will include 1 CEU in Integrated Pest Management. It will cost $12 and will start at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. Go to Orange.

AgriLife.org to register. May 23: Weed ID and Pasture Management. Barron Rector, Extension Range Specialist, will be the speaker. This program will include 2 General CEU’s. It will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Extension Office, and will cost $10.00. Go to Orange.AgriLife.org to register. June 1: Succulents Class. The cost has yet to be determined. It will start at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. Go to Orange.AgriLife.org to register.

Jesse Carlton Harmon “Corky”, 89, Orange Jesse Carlton Harmon “Corky” March 18, he used a variety of strategies that included 1928- May 3, 2017. After a brief illness with outright purchase of property leads as well as fluid on his lungs, Corky went to heaven by gift solicitations. Under Harmon’s leadership way of Mid Jefferson County Hospital the foundation has – Nederland. He, with family in attengrown from very dance, went peacefully to heaven at modest beginnings 4:15 am. to an organization Visitation will be Friday, May 19th, with 5 million dol2017 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Claybar Fulars in assists. On neral Home in Orange.

August 25th, 2016, Memorial Service will be held Saturhe was honored day, May 20th, at 11:00 am. also at with a lecture hall Claybar. in his name at the Officiating: Father Joseph Daleo of “Nursing and St. Mary Catholic Church.

Classroom BuildThe Harmon Family has a rich histoing”. ry in the Orange area, their ancestors Born in Orange, having arrived in 1827. From that beTexas, March 18th, ginning the name Harmon has been 1928, was the son synonymous with growth and developof Ovie Harmon ment as well as volunteerism. Being in Jr., and Rosalie Jesse Carlton Harmon business for over 150 years, starting Armstrong Harwith saddles, horse and buggy, suppliers, and mon. electric cars. With brothers, Corky, Jackie Family includes his loving wife of 60 plus and Don, Harmon Chevrolet continued in years, Elizabeth (Betty) Bourque Harmon of transportation for 45 years. Currently Har- Laccassine, Louisiana. mon/Oliver Per-Owned Cars with partners Corky had five siblings, Jackie (deceased) Glenn and Martha Oliver, and Donnie and and Jerry Nell (deceased), Donald (deceased) Rhonda Harmon has been a family tradition and Dorothy (deceased), Janie and Leonard of pursing transportation. (deceased) Holton, Tommy and Barbara HarCorky was a gentle man, kind, generous, mon, Cynthia and Howard Fisher, and Brothbrilliant in business, loving family man, and a er-in-Law, Pat Rowe. legend in the automobile industry. One of Son and Daughter-in-Law David and Debthose larger than life individuals whose qual- by Jo, Grandchildren, Jennifer and CJ Nichities and character cannot be adequately por- ols, and Misty V. Hester. Great Grandchiltrayed in speech or the written word; a per- dren, Maggie Mae and Georgia Claire. son who has dedicated his life to employees, Son, Jim, Grandchildren, Chelsi Jones and customers, friends and family, and in his Kelli Harmon. Great Grand Children Riley, humble way touched our lives and made us Rigby, and Hazin. better for having known him. He saw the best Daughter and Son in Law, Debora and Joe in everyone and demanded the best of him- Lanciaux, Grand Children, Nathan and Anself. He accomplished the American dream gela Lanciaux, Monica and Ben Collins, and on an 11thgrade education and allowed us to Dominic Lanciaux. be a part of that dream.

Son, Chad (deceased) Grand Children He was a charter member of the Orange Sheena, Gregory, Joshua, and Jonathon HarAmbassadors. Other achievements to include mon. Great Grand Children, Triston, Zayden, the committee to successfully locate Inland and Landen.

Orange, served as President of the Orange To our caregivers, we extend love and Chamber of Commerce, President of Rotary thanks for your dedication, Geraldine BeasClub of Orange, Co-Chairman of the Salva- ley and Sharon Walters. You both made him tion Army and YMCA building fund, he han- laugh when he needed it the most. Thank dled real estate sales for family owned busi- you! nesses.

The strength he showed and his love for Corky enjoyed all the community work and family is something that they will never forhis family. His greatest volunteer accom- get. plishment was tirelessly pursuing the growth In lieu of flowers, donations may be made and development of Lamar State College in Corky’s honor to Lamar State College campus, downtown Orange by negotiating Foundation, P.O. Box 2516, Orange, TX 77631 over 30 real estate transactions that added to or St. Mary’s Catholic Church Foundation, the footprint of the campus. In the process 912 W. Cherry Ave., Orange, TX 77630.

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Runoff stymies area fishing

Capt. Dickie Colburn

COLBURN: FISHING Capt. Dickie Colburn For The Record I was both surprised and disappointed following a pair of road trips immediately after the most recent torrential downpour hit the area.I knew that we took a pretty good one day pounding locally, but I apparently slept through just how much rain they got north of us.

Two days after that rain event, I was still unable to reach my destination located on the east side of hwy. 87 due to the flooding.On Friday, while driving to Lufkin, I noticed that there was no longer any standing water on the road, but the surrounding woods and ditches were still full of the nasty brown stuff.

The bottom line is that it will all eventually empty into Sabine lake!

Since the rain moved on, the weather has been to kill for, but big incoming tides have bucked the flow of water slowly running downhill.All of this is not good news for Sabine lake anglers that have patiently waited on winds to diminish over the past couple of months.

I spent an enjoyable couple of hours Sunday afternoon talking with TPWD agent, Mark Foreman, and he agreed with the assessment of local anglers concerning the trout bite in Sabine Lake.“We still have a number of nets left to set in the lake as a part of our creel surveys,” said Foreman, “but thus far we have caught very few trout.”

We caught six keeper flounder in extremely muddy water Monday afternoon, but never caught the first trout or redfish.I intended to slow down on my guiding this year, but not completely quit.Regardless of what they may or may not say over the phone, prospective clients want to go “catching”, not “fishing”, and I am not consistently catching enough fish to feel good about making that happen!

The revetment wall, bayous on the east side of the lake and the ship channel have had their moments, but the unexpected bite either vanishes the following day or the area is immediately covered up with frustrated fishermen.

Only time and a little assistance from Mother Nature can remedy the situation.

Good luck if you were already making plans for a leisurely fishing trip around here the rest of May.On the other hand, if you are just looking for some loud high speed entertainment or competitive fishing, you are in luck.There are three redfish tournaments and the annual Sabine River Shootout boat races already scheduled. The boat races and live entertainment set for the weekend of the 30^th are confined to the spacious City Boat Ramps and a small section of the river, but the folks chasing redfish exclusively will fish any water that will float a boat.

For my money, the CCA High Youth team challenge tournament hosted out of the Orange Boat Club will not only be fun, but the most beneficial of them all.The CCA is the heartbeat of the future of saltwater fishing and this tournament will benefit that organization. Each team will consist of High school kids between the ages of 12 and 18 and a boat captain at least 21 years of age.

This event kicks off the

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Bridge City’s Taran Burch covers second base for the double play tagging out a Huntington base runner in playoff action Saturday. The Cardinals advance to take on the Liberty Panthers in the area round starting Thursday.

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Bridge City Cardinal slugger Justyn Romero smacks a playoff grand-slam in Game 3 against Huntington. The Cardinals now advance to the area round for the 17th straight season. Game One is scheduled for Thursday, 7 p.m. at PNG. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Mustang sweep leads locals’ playoff drive Dave Rogers

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Port Neches and Port Arthur will see plenty of Orange County baseball and softball playoff activity this week.

And better check the schedules, because proms and the state track meet are causing some unusual dates and times.

LCM, BC set for softball’s 3rd-round

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears begin their three-game Class 4A regional quarterfinals playoff series with Huntington today, Wednesday, May 9, with all games set for Port Arthur Memorial.

Games 1 and 2 are set to begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, with a third game, if needed also Thursday.

Bridge City’s softball team also starts its regional quarterfinals series with Hardin-

Jefferson Wednesday at Memorial, with Game 1 set for a 7 p.m. start, after the LCM game.

Games 2 and 3, if needed, will be Friday on Port Neches-Groves’ artificial turf field, beginning at 5 p.m.

Baseball teams go 3-for-3 in bi-district Bridge City, Orangefield and West Orange-Stark baseball teams will play best-of-

three Class 4A area round series this week.

Bridge City takes on Liberty with Game 1 at 7 p.m.

Thursday at Port NechesGroves. Friday, Game 2 will be at The Ball Parks in Crosby, beginning at 5 p.m. If a third game is needed, it will be played at 11 a.m. Saturday at PN-G. The early Saturday start time for Bridge City is because Orangefield will also be at PN-G. In fact, the Bobcats

are playing their entire series against Hardin-Jefferson at PN-G. Game 1 will be Friday at 7 p.m. Game 2 will be Saturday at 2 p.m., with a third game, if needed, to follow.

West Orange-Stark will be on the road again this weekend, playing Game 1 in their series against Tarkington at 7 p.m. Friday at Baytown Sterling High School. Game 2 will

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Orangefield Bobcats open playoffs with upset win Dave Rogers

Jefferson this week in an arearound series at Port NechesGroves.

“We knew going in that [the Hornets] had two really good arms, and we figured they’d come back with their No. 1 in the first game Saturday,” Erickson said. “With Mason winning Game 1, that really put us in the driver’s seat.

“Had we got a lead on them in Game 2, we’d have put in Ryon to close it out. But as it was, it ended up us with our No. 1 vs. their No. 3 or No. 4 pitcher at the end.”

The Bobcats offense gave Stubblefield a 3-0 lead in the top of the first on three unearned runs. A two-run double by Gonzales in the fifth made it 6-1.

Gonzales was 3 for 4 for the Bobcats in the final win. Brett Fregia was 2 for 4. Fregia,

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The Orangefield Bobcats went through a handful of pitchers in their first two games with District 21-4A champion Hudson in last week’s bi-district playoff series.

But coach Tim Erickson had held back his ace, Ryon Stubblefield, and the righthander did not disappoint.

In Saturday afternoon’s Game 3, he shut down the Hornets on six hits and Mason Gonzales knocked in four runs as Orangefield, 22-4A’s fourth-place finisher, won 7-1 to pull off the upset in the best-of-three series.

Gonzales’ pitching had led a 2-1 win Friday in Lufkin and the Hornets knotted things up with an 8-2 win in the first of Saturday’s double-header in Orangefield.

The Bobcats play Hardin-

Orangefield Bobcat Brenton Standley is safe at first base on a playoff single against Hudson Lufkin.

The Bobcats won the best of three series to advance against Hardin-Jefferson this week.

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West Orange-Stark Mustang Dominique Tezeno tags second before turning a double play, making the throw to first. The Mustangs swept the series in two games against Diboll advancing to the area round this week.

RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs A mainstay on the mound for the Bridge City Cardinals Jacob Goodman goes to work in game 2 against Huntington on Saturday. Big Red takes on the Liberty Panthers this week in the area round. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City Cardinal freshman Cameron Yadon dives in to home plate for a score against Huntington in playoff action Saturday. The Cardinals advance to the area round against the Liberty Panthers. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Blake Robinson connects to help the Mustangs win game one over Diboll 5-1. The Mustangs won game two 15-0 with Chad Dallas on the hill. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs Ryon Stubblefield is on the hill for the Orangefield Bobcats in playoff action against Hudson-Lufkin. The 'Cats won the series to advance to the area round against Hardin Jefferson this week. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

LC-M hoops camp set for area players Dates have been set for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Boys Basketball Camp.

Sessions for incoming third through sixth graders will be May 30 through June 2. ird and fourth grades will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. and fifth and sixth from noon to 2 p.m.Incoming seventh through ninth grader camp will be June 12 through 15, with seventh and eighth practicing from 9 to 11 a.m. and incoming freshmen from noon to 2 p.m.

Early registration (before May 18) is $50, May 19-30 is $60.

Sessions will be held at First Baptist Church Orange, 7637 MLK Jr. Drive.

Questions should be directed to Brad Jeffcoat at bjeffcoat@lcmcisd.org.

Application forms may be downloaded at http://bit.ly/2oxP9Oc.

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Orangefiled's Johnny Armstrong hits for the Bobcats in playofff action against Hudson. The Bobcats advance in the playoffs to take on Hardin Jefferson in a best-of-three on Saturday in Sour Lake. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Bobcat Baseball Dylan Anthony and Kent Michael also drove in runs.

“Mason Gonzales is swinging the ball well. He always seems to come up for us in a big spot and produce,” Erickson said.

“Brett Fregia has really stood out swinging the bat. Johnny Armstrong is another guy who recently has found his way at the plate. And he can run, so any time he gets on, he’s a threat.”

The Bobcats play the Hawks, 23-4A’s third-place team, in a two-day series on Port NechesGroves. Game 1 is Friday at 7 p.m. and Game 2 is 2 p.m. Saturday. A third game, if needed, will follow Saturday.

“I don’t know a lot about Hardin-Jefferson,” Erickson said Monday afternoon. “It’ll be fun. It should be a fairlymatched series.”

Having beaten a district champion in the opening playoff round can’t help but boost the Bobcats.

“Yeah, it’s been a confidence booster for us,” Erickson acknowledged.

“But we’ve said all year long that whenever we’re playing good baseball, the only team that can beat us is ourselves. If we’re playing as good as we can, we can beat anybody.”

In the Friday’s series opener, the Bobcats made two first-inning runs stand up as Gonzales

Diamond Action be Saturday in Jasper, with a third, game, if needed, to follow.

No. 5 Mustangs score Diboll sweep It was nearly unanimous last week as No. 5-ranked West Orange-Stark escorted Diboll from the Class 4A playoffs with wins by scores of 5-1, 15-0.

Jack Dallas pitched a six-hitter in the opener, knocking in a run too. Tre’ Bernard and Te’Ron Brown also collected RBIs. e Mustangs improved to 23-3.

Homefield sweep sparks Redbirds’ rally It was a case of home, sweet home for Bridge City in its comeback two games to one bidistrict win over Huntington.

After an extra-innings 2-1 loss to Huntington on a basesloaded walk in the bottom of the ninth Friday, the Cardinals returned home for a Saturday sweep, winning both on the 10run rule.

Bridge City exploded for a five-run first inning in Saturday’s 2 p.m. opener. e Cards had 12 hits in that game, including two each by Schuyler ibodaux, Justyn Romero and Kevin Gordon.

Gavin Green went 1 for 3 and drove in three runs. Romero, Jacob Goodman and Jackson Tims each had 2 RBIs while Goodman allowed just four hits

and two earned runs in the fiveinning game.

Another five-run first – this coming via Romero’s grand slam homer and Green’s RBI single – got BC out and running. e other Cardinals runs came in a seven-run fourth.

Pitchers Caleb Dubois, Logan Hamm and Peyton Havard teamed up for a five-inning shutout. Ten Cardinals delivered hits to an 11-hit showing headed by Dubois’ two base raps.

HIgH SCHool PlayoffS BaSEBall last week’s results: Bridge City defeats Huntington in best-of-three series, 1-2, 13-3, 12-0.

Orangefield defeats Hudson in best-of-three series, 2-1, 2-8, 7-1.

West Orange-Stark defeats Diboll in best-of-three series, 51, 15-0. is week’s games: Orangefield vs. Hardin-Jefferson (best-of-three) G1: Friday, 7 p.m., Port Neches-Groves.

G2: Saturday, 2 p.m., Port Neches-Groves.

G3: Saturday, if needed, 5 p.m., Port Neches-Groves.

Bridge City vs. Liberty (bestof-three) G1: ursday, 7 p.m., Port Neches-Groves.

From Page 1B pitched a solid six innings, allowing just four hits and one run.

Armstrong and Fregia each had a pair of hits and Armstrong and Michael drove in runs in the first. Stubblefield pitched a scoreless seventh for the save.

In Saturday’s noon game, Hudson out-hit the Bobcats 86, leading as much as 6-0 before Orangefield scored single markers in its last two at-bats. ree Bobcats pitchers couldn’t stop the Hornets. RBI grounders by Fregia and Armstrong put Orangefield in the scoring column in the sixth and seventh as the series settled into a 1-1 tie.

From Page 1B G2: Friday, 5 p.m., e Ball Parks, Crosby.

G3: Saturday, if needed, 11 a.m., Port Neches-Groves.

West Orange-Stark vs. Tarkington (best-of-three) G1: Friday, 7 p.m., Baytown Sterling High School.

G2: Saturday, 4 p.m., Bulldog Field, Jasper.

G3: Saturday, if needed, 7 p.m., Bulldog Field, Jasper.

SoftBall last week’s results: Hardin-Jefferson 5, Orangefield 0 (Orangefield is eliminated).

Bridge City defeats Liberty in best-of-three series, 3-4, 8-1, 5-1.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville defeats Huffman Hargrave in best-of-three series, 3-0, 1-5, 62.

I enjoy watching the talk shows on ESPN much more than any of the sporting events or programs featuring either a sports figure or a specific location of these sporting events.

As a frequent viewer of ESPN, I was concerned of the blockbuster news last week that ESPN gave pink slips to over 100 of their employees, many who have been around that network for a long time. e first was Chris Berman, who was involved in the network’s initial program back in 1979. Berman announced recently on the air that he was leaving the network—perhaps retiring—but the truth is that the ESPN hierarchy TOLD Berman he had a choice to either retire or be let go. e same was true for Ed Werder, who gave reports about an important NFL game right at the stadium a couple of hours before the kickoff. e network, which was founded in 1979, didn’t begin airing professional basketball until 1982 and the National Football League by 1987—when its long-running Sunday Night Football franchise began— according to an article that appeared Monday in the Bloomberg View.

“ESPN showed that major sports events did not have to air only on the legacy networks like NBC and CBS. No cable distributor could do without it,” the article pointed out.

In 1996 Walt Disney Co. bought Capital Cities/ABC and its ESPN franchise and used the sports channel as a battering ram to force cable companies to accept price increases for other channels Disney owned like ABC Family, Disney Junior and ESPNU and also raised the cost of ESPN itself.

“Only and handful of cable channels get more than $2 a

month per cable subscriber; E S P N charges over $7 a month per cable s u b s c r i b e r.

When you throw in the rest of the ESPN channels, that number approaches $10,” the article concluded.

Of course ESPN received inflated demands from professional sports leagues and college conferences like the $1.9 billion a year ESPN pays the NFL for one game a week. which is twice what any other network pays to air professional football, and the 12-year, $7.3 billion contract ESPN signed for the rights to the college football playoffs.

Also, the NBA costs $1.4 billion a year and the new TV deal with the Big Ten cost ESPN $2.64 billion over six years, which makes it annual content cost of more than $7 billion.

Over the last four years, because of the price increases, ESPN has lost around 12 million subscribers, from over 100 million to 88 million which costs it well over $1 billion in annual revenue, according to the article. It still remains profitable, but it’s not a reliable cash cow for Disney that it once was.

So when ESPN fired 100 employees, which is mere chump change, it served mainly to show ESPN’s hierarchy and Disney’s overlords on Wall Street that they are really trying to right the ship. e drop in ESPN subscribers can be directly the blame of the internet by magnifying the flaws of the cable and exploiting them. e main flaw is that consumers had to pay for channels they never used and pay for the most expensive channel in the bundle. Now they don’t. e internet’s popularity of streaming allowed many subscribers to leave, and forced

Colburn: Fishing weekend of the 20^th .For more information you can contact Louis Moore at 988-4845. e S.A.L.T. Club will also host their 42^nd annual tournament the weekend of the 28^th .e number one reason this yearly event is so successful is its dedication to involving the entire family.ey are committed to educating and sharing information on fishing Sabine Lake and darn near everything they do involves good food.I could smell the crawfish boiling for their annual membership

many cable companies to offer “skinny bundles” that don’t include ESPN. ey can get the highlights of yesterday’s games on You Tube, Twitter and other on-line outlets.

Most of ESPN’s cutbacks involved reporters and writers, with ESPN’s popularity switching to sports talk shows with such daily shows as “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman debating hot current topics. en at 4 p.m. “Around the Horn” airs where big-name newspaper sports writers give their opinions on selected topics and are awarded points for their views by the moderator. is half-hour show is followed by “Pardon the Interruption” where Tony Kornhiser and Mike Wilbon debate selected current sports issues.

For every sports event I watch on ESPN, I view 10 sports talk show. I must be like the average sports fan, which must be the main reason the network had to make their cutbacks last week.

KWICKIES…It’s not very often that a golfer shoots his age instead of his weight, but 82year-old Bob Hoepner did exactly that Sunday at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange when he fired rounds of 3041—80. Witnessing the event was me (the happy partner) and Craig Couvillion, who had to reach into his wallet.

If a railbird did his homework and scrutinized the Kentucky Derby field carefully, he should have come up with the winning horse, Always Dreaming. is horse ran well in the mud and liked to take the lead. is was a perfect combination because the lead horses are the only ones that don’t get mud slung on them. Always Dreaming paid $11.40 to win, $7.20 to place and $5.80 to show, which means that a $10 bet across the board would have resulted in a $122 payday. Always Dreaming along

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drive while crossing the MLK Bridge Sunday afternoon!

Not only do they get great participation at their meetings, they are the last word in tournament weigh-ins in this area.eir team includes everything from the scales and weigh masters to computer read outs for virtually every tournament in the area.

A number of the SETX high school bass fishing teams I spoke with at the Sabine River event last month were already concerned about last weekend’s

is week’s games: LCM vs. Huntington (best of three) G1: Wednesday, 5 p.m., Port Arthur Memorial.

G2: ursday, 5 p.m., Port Arthur Memorial.

G3: ursday, if needed, 7 p.m., Port Arthur Memorial.

Bridge City vs. Hardin-Jefferson (best of three) G1: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Port Arthur Memorial.

G2: Friday, 5 p.m., Port Neches-Groves.

G3: Friday, if needed, 7 p.m., Port Neches-Groves.

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tournament on Sam Rayburn.

Apparently, the Bridge City team consisting of Tanner Wilson and Ethan Borque and the LCM team of Kameryn Henderson and Tyler Shearin were not two of them.

In spite of another huge field, the Bridge City team finished second with 35.56 pounds and the LCM team took home the sixth place check with a total of 28.32 pounds.

Congratulations to both teams, their schools and their volunteer captains!

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with runner-up Lookin At Lee and 13th place Girvin are the only Derby horses to commit to run in the Preakness on May 20 in Baltimore. e Houston Astros returned from the Left Coast and chalked up two more series victories over Oakland and the Los Angeles Angels, upping their series record to 8 of 10. e Astros began a short two-game series with Atlanta Tuesday at Minute

From Page 3B Maid Park which concludes this afternoon (Wed.) at 1:10 p.m, the first two games of 22 that will be played outside the AL West Division. Houston went into the Atlanta series with a 22-11 record, mostly against division foes.

Big John Daly, who wears real weird outfits on the golf course, won his first PGA Champions Tour event last weekend played at e Woodlands Country

Club Tournament Course. Although he has been on the Senior’s tour for a year, he played the course in 14-under par by posting scores of 68-65-69— 202 to pocket the $322,500 winner’s check. e Houston Rockets tied the series at 2-2 Sunday with a 125104 victory over the San Antonio. e winner of this best-of-seven series may be determined by the winner of last night’s game at San Antonio, who has the best shot at advancing in the NBA Western Conference semi-finals.

JUST BETWEEN US…A tip of the Korner Kap to the five local teams still alive in the state baseball and softball tournaments. Baseball action begins 7 p.m. tomorrow between the Bridge City Cardinals and Liberty at Port Neches-Groves. e action resumes 5 pm Friday at Crosby. Saturday, if necessary TBA. Orangefield will meet Hardin-Jefferson 5 p.m. Friday at Port Neches-Groves and then at 2 p.m. Saturday at PNG. e district champion West Orange-Stark Mustangs will meet Tarkington 7 p.m. Friday at Baytown Sterling and 4 p.m. Saturday at Jasper. In girls’ softball, the Lady Cardinals of Bridge City will take on Hardin Jefferson at 6 p.m. today (Wed.) at Port Arthur Memorial field and 5 p.m. Friday at Port Neches Groves. Little Cypress-Mauriceville will clash with Huntington 7 p.m. ursday at Kirbyville and noon Saturday at Jasper. Good Luck to all the local teams!!!

Orangefield’s Brooklyn Goldsmith will making a return trip to the State Track and Field Championships this week. Joining Goldsmith will be teammate Bailee Click who also qualified for state in the high jump. Goldsmith claimed gold in the pole vault with a vault of 11’3” during Region III competition. Goldsmith competes in the 4A girls pole vault at 8:30 a.m. Saturday while Orangefield’s Bailee Click is in the 4A girls high jump at 1 p.m. Friday.

West Orange-Stark’s Jared Dupree is one of four area tracksters who will be in action this weekend at the UIL State Track & Field Championships in Austin. Dupree competes in 4A boys high jump at 3 p.m. Friday.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Eli Peveto competes in the 4A 3,200-meter run at 9 a.m. Friday and the 4A 1,600-meter run at 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Orangefield’s Brooklyn Goldsmith competes in the 4A girls pole vault at 8:30 a.m. Saturday while Orangefield’s Bailee Click is in the 4A girls high jump at 1 p.m. Friday.

Orangefield High School student Evie Arceneaux has been selected as the Student of the Month for May by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Pictured, from left, are Wanda McGraw, Joe Arceneaux, Evie Arceneaux, Dee Arceneaux, Counselor Candi Patterson, and Principal Zach Quinn.

Arceneaux named Chamber Student of the Month for May e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the May Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Evie Arceneaux. Evie was presented her certificate and gift bag by Board Member/Chamber Ambassador Wanda McGraw of Sabine Federal Credit Union at the May 9th coffee hosted by Caryn’s Baker. She received gift certificates and gifts from: e Classy Peacock, COS Printing, Bridge City Walmart, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Bridge

City Bank, Sabine River Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, MCT Credit Union, Complete Staffing, Farmers InsuranceScot C. Shaffer Agency, and Neches Federal Credit Union.

Evie is the daughter of Joey and Dee Arceneaux. She has a GPA of 4.2 and is ranked 20 of 115. Evie’s awards and honors include: Academic All-District Volleyball- 3 years Academic All-District Basketball- 2 years Academic All-District Tennis- 3 years Academic All-State Volleyball- 2016 All A Honor Roll — 4 years 1st Team All- District Volleyball- 2016 2nd Team All-KOGT Volleyball Team- 2016 3-year Varsity Letter in Volleyball — Team Captain 2016 2-year Varsity Letter in Basketball 3-year Varsity Letter in Tennis 2016 Homecoming Court 2016- 2017 Prom CourtProm Queen 2017 Winter Formal Court 2017 Evie’s clubs and organizations include: National Honor Society- 2 years Youth Leadership Southeast Texas- 2 years OHS Fishing Team- 3 years, Vice President 2015-2016 FCCLA- 2 years

Member- Church Youth Group COMMUNITY SERVICE/ WORK EXPERIENCE World Changers Mission Trip- Aid in disaster relief in Alabama- 2014 Youth Mission & Summer Camp- 2014-2015 Vacation Bible School 20142015 Volunteered at the soup kitchen with her Basketball team Volunteered at Girl’s Haven Basketball Camp Volunteered at youth summer camps for basketball and Volleyball Volunteered at Shangri-La Eco- Fest Friends of Rachel Clothing Give away Volunteer with Children’s Church Volunteered at Camp Elevate Sports Camp Mr. Chevalier, English Teacher, said, “Evie Arceneaux is a wonder young lady whose loving spirit is accompanied by a keen intellect and a generous soul.”

Ms. Willis, Athletics Department, “Evie is an exceptional young lady who has an incredible work ethic and a drive to lead and help others!”

After graduation, Evie plans to attend college in the fall at Lamar University and will pursue a degree in Speech Pathology.

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SETCA sets All-Star Classic teams

LCM’s JV softball is on top in District for 2nd straight year Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School’s JV Lady Bears Softball Team finished their season as district champs for the second consecutive year. Team member are: Top row left to right - Raven Fuss, Paytin Smith, Zoe Levens, Carly Cogar, Bree Mays and Jaden Wilson; Middle row left to right - Coach Jayme Kugler, Alyssa Billingsly, Shelby Smith, Emily Landry, Alisha Merritt and Coach Melissa Brewer; Bottom left to right - Kaylyn Newman and Ashlyn Newman

Running backs from Bridge City and Orangefield and a four-year starter for West OrangeStark head up six local selections for this summer’s Christus All-Star Classic football game.

The Southeast Texas Coaches Association stages the event, which actually is five all-star games in one three-day weekend, Thursday June 8-Saturday June 10.

First, the All-Star Softball game will be played at Lamar University at 6 p.m. June 8.

East Chambers High School will host three games June 9, with 5 p.m. the listed start time for All-Star Volleyball, All-Star Girls Basketball and All-Star Boys Basketball.

The All-Star Football game will be played at 7 p.m. June 10 at Beaumont’s Thomas Center.

East Football All-Stars include lineman Mandel Turner of WOS, Bridge City’s Cayce Draper and Orangefield’s Christopher McGee.

WOS, winner of back-to-back Class 4A championships, will have a total of three players on the all-star squad, including lineman Jalen Powdrill and wide receiver/defensive back Jay’len Matthews.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Alex Reed wraps up the area football all-stars.

Bridge City’s Kayla Gallardo will coach the East All-Stars Softball team which will include Bridge City’s Meagan Sourdellia, Elecia Barlow of WOS and the LCM duo of Jenna James and Ashley Short.

The All-Star Volleyball team includes Bridge City’s Abby Faulk, Orangefield’s Ashlynn Turley and Ja’Tayjah Vital of WOS. Dane Piper of Bridge City and Kentavious Miller of WOS were picked to the East All-Star Boys Basketball team while Paris Fregia of Orangefield was named to the All-Star Girls Basketball team.

The William Diamond Daughters of the American Revolution of Orange County held a Good Citizenship Ceremony to recognize an outstanding student from each of the five area high schools. These students were chosen for their accomplishments at school and their contributions to their community. They are from left to right: Katelyn Vincent, Vidor ISD; Theresa Beckett, LCM ISD; Erick Cortez, West Orange Stark ISD; Anna VanPelt, Orangefield ISD and Hope Hill, Bridge City ISD. Mrs. Hinton’s first grade class of Community Christian School had a wonderful time writing and illustrating their own book about spring. They were so excited to become published authors!

Happenings documents should clearly indicate parent/guardian name.)

West Orange – Cove students who currently attend North Early Learning Center are automatically enrolled. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1 in order to enroll. Registration questions can be directed to 409882-5630. WO-S Elementary School Library is located at 2605 MLK Drive, Orange.

Al-Anon Meetings

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

Heroines of Jericho to meet

e Heroines of Jericho will meet this Friday, May 12th at 5:30 pm Masonic Temple located @ corner of John & Mill street. All members are needed to be in attendance and wear casual white.

First Baptist Church Pre-k

Registration for the fall 2017 semester beginning Sept 5, 2017 is now in progress. Registration forms may be picked up Tuesday and ursdays between 8am and 2pm in the Pre-K office. Registration fee is $75 and the monthly fee is $180. If you have questions please call. e phone number for Pre-K is 735-3583 or Mrs. Nelly at 735-5153.

West Orange-Stark High School Athletic Banquet

e West Orange-Stark High School Athletic Banquet, which is catered by Moncla’s, will be at 6:30pm Tuesday, May 16 at the West Orange-Stark High

From Page 5A School Cafeteria. Male and female athletes from the current school year 20162017 will be honored. Each athlete will receive one free ticket. Parents and other family members may purchase tickets for $7.00 at the West OrangeStark Athletic Office by May 12th. If you need additional information please contact the Athletic Department at 409-882-5530.

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e speaker for the next meeting on Wed., May 10 - Ashley Kreb, Extension Agent for Orange Co., discusses facts about gardening. Wed., May 17 - Retired Orange Co. Sheriff, Mike White will discuss life in law enforcement & currently. Wed., May 24 - Chester Moore will discuss his new endeavor, Kingdom Zoo, and his gift for sick, terminal students.

And on Wed., May 31 - Claire Smith talks about life as a bee keeper.

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

Speaker(s) & media receive complimentary meals.

Orange County Master Gardeners e Orange County Master Gardeners Association in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Orange County will be holding Texas Master Gardener Certification classes starting June 1, 2017. Classes will be held each ursday from 6PM – 8PM at the Orange County EXPO Center thru September 14, 2016. Some classes will be held off site and on Saturdays. e fee for the class is $100 per person, which will include your application fee, Texas Master Gardener Handbook, speakers and supplies. For more information please contact the AgriLife Extension office at409 882-7010 or email sheribethard@yahoo.com.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Eli Peveto is one of four area tracksters who will be in action this weekend at the UIL State Track & Field Championships in Austin.

Peveto competes in the 4A 3,200-meter run at 9 a.m.

Friday and the 4A 1,600-meter run at 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Orangefield’s Brooklyn Goldsmith competes in the 4A girls pole vault at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. West Orange-Stark’s Jared Dupree competes in 4A boys high jump at 3 p.m. Friday. Orangefield’s Bailee Click is in the 4A girls high jump at 1 p.m. Friday.

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Kill Pride Before It Kills You Marshall Segal Staff writer desiringGod.org

At some point today, someone will probably compliment or praise something you do or say. If not today, it will happen tomorrow, or sometime next week. How will you respond?

How do you typically respond?

How we respond to praise from others, especially over time, reveals how highly we really think of ourselves. I’m not talking about every specific email or conversation or social-media update, but about the trends in our emails and conversations and social media. Is our default reaction — our gut heart-level response — to give God credit and glory for our gifts and achievements at work, at home, and in ministry? Or, are we more likely to privately savor that moment for ourselves, to turn the praise over and over slowly in our minds, like a piece of caramel in our mouths?

Every compliment or commendation we receive comes charged with potential for worship. When we quietly, even politely, enjoy affirmation or praise without even thinking to acknowledge God, we’re not only missing an opportunity to worship him (and to call others to worship him), but also robbing God of the glory he deserves for every gift we receive and everything we achieve.

Dying for Praise Do you know how the apostle James, brother of John, died?

James was one of the very first disciples, one of Jesus’s closest friends, and he was the first apostle to be killed for his faith. Known as “Sons of Thunder,” James and his brother were fishermen before Jesus called them into the ministry. He watched Jesus raise a 12-year-old girl from the dead (Luke 8:51). He stood with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration (Luke 9:28).

He went with Jesus to the garden of Gethsemane the night Jesus was betrayed (Luke 22:39).

And then King Herod had him killed with the sword simply to entertain angry Jews (Acts 12:1–2).

Herod hated the apostles, but mainly he seemed to sim-

ply love himself. He killed James, and then, “when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also” (Acts 12:3). He couldn’t murder Peter that day because of the Jewish Passover celebration. But he planned to execute him publicly within the week (Acts 12:4).

An angel came and rescued Peter from captivity (bound with chains, a soldier sleeping on each side, and two more guards by the door). When Herod came the next day to kill Peter, and realized he was gone, he killed the sentries instead (Acts 12:19). Murder.

Attempted murder. And more murders.

Living for Praise What does that have to do with how you receive praise?

In the next verse, Herod turns his anger against the people in Tyre and Sidon, so they plead for peace and mercy. “On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an oration to them” (Acts 12:21). The people shouted, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!” (Acts 12:22). He killed for praise. He dressed for praise. He performed for praise. And he received his reward.

Luke writes, “Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last” (Acts 12:23) God did not strike Herod down when he murdered James, or when he imprisoned Peter in order to murder him, or when he executed the innocent prison sentries. No, God’s final hammer fell when Herod took pleasure in being exalted by people — when he plagia-

rized the power and authority of God, presenting himself as wise in his own wisdom, as strong in his own strength, as great in his own greatness.

Living for Christ Two chapters later in Acts, the apostle Paul gets a similar treatment. After he healed a crippled man in Jesus’s name, “When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycaonian, ‘The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!’” (Acts 14:11). How does Paul respond to their praise?

“We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them” (Acts 14:15).

Instead of soaking up the attention and basking in the glory, Paul and Barnabas grieved over it (Acts 14:14). And they used their new platform to rehearse all that God had done (Acts 14:15–17). Whenever people are under the impression that we have done something impressive, we have a golden opportunity to teach them we never do anything impressive or meaningful in our own wisdom or strength or ability. We can say with Paul, “By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me” (1 Corinthians 15:10).

How to Receive Praise True humility does not refuse affirmation. It refuses to keep it for ourselves. Paul’s

letters are full of warm affirmation: To the Romans: “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world” (Romans 1:8).

To the Philippians: “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel” (Philippians 1:3– 5).

To the Thessalonians: “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1:2– 3).

Paul loves to praise the grace at work in other believers, often getting very personal and specific (Romans 16:3; Philippians 2:19–23; Philippians 2:25–30; and more). But he’s always praising grace in people, not people apart from grace. And he’s always pushing the praise through the person to God. When someone affirms something you have done — at home, at work, in ministry — you don’t need to rebuke them for not mentioning God. God means for the joy we have in others’ gifts to spill over into the joy of acknowledging and affirming those gifts — just not the kind of acknowledging and affirming that ends with us. Receive the praise with grace and humility, and then joyfully give the praise away to God. Find a fresh way to say that you and your work are a product of grace.

Don’t try to make your admirer feel bad for giving you credit. Affirm his kindness, give him the satisfaction of receiving his praise, and help him see, with you, just how much God deserves the glory for all your skill and effort and success — and for theirs.

Marshall Segal (@marshallsegal) is a writer and managing editor at desiringGod.org. He’s the author of Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness & Dating (2017). He graduated from Bethlehem College & Seminary. He and his wife Faye have a son and live in Minneapolis.

You are always welcome at these Orange County churches.

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

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual

Come as you are!

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

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

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

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

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Gerald Ratcliff

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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

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

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

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. C. W. Starr

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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Estate Garage Sale Saturday, May 13th 8am to 4pm 1505 Browning Orange, TX Furniture, Art, Estate jewelry, treadmill, nick nacks, glassware, housewares, micro w/stand, CD’s, cat tree and tools.

GARAGE SALES Garage Sale this Sat., May 13th from 7am till at 385 Gum Dr. in Bridge City.

Books, movies, pictures, clothes, home decor, & lots more.

Big Garage Sale this Sat., May 13th from 8am-2pm at 2410 FM 408, Bridge City side of 408. Lots of glassware, kitchen items, furniture, clothing, lots of beautiful items, and more.

Moving Sale this Sat., May 13th from 7AM12PM at 1702 Longfellow Rd in Lindenwood. Dining room table w/8 chairs, kenmore washer, refinished antique iron bed, lamps, oak mirror, and much more.

Garage Sale this Sat., May 13th from 8-1at 2228 MacArthur Drive. Located in the parking lot of Pink Chandelier. Lots of woman, mens, infants girls & little boys clothes. Some toys and home decor.

Large 5 family Garage Sale on May 12th & May 13th from 7am-1pm at 8250 Quail Trail Rd. in Orange 77630. Clothes, electronic, furniture, shoes, boys toys, boys clothes, fine art pieces to see on request and much more.

Garage Sale on May 12th & May 13th from 8am 1pm at 6310 Ironwood Dr. in Orange, 77632. Craftsman 5 hp Tiller, desk, recliner, dishes, clothes $1.00, wireless dog sentry, tire and lots of other stuff.

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MOTHER’S DAY SALE Saturday, May 13 10am to 6pm 2415 McKee Dr. Orange, TX

25% - 40% off all items

Custom made jewelry, Betsey Johnson, Gianni Berni, hand bags, jeweled scarves, belts and hats. Giftwares include fairy gardens, hand painted wine glasses, lighted wine bottles, wine racks, crystal, antiques & lots of other home decor.

Bring a friend, get a $15.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

ACCEPT ALL CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF

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

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Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

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

Vin#13N148307Y5991033

00 FONTAINE TRL Owed $19,495.53 Vin#2GCEC19X331309358 03 CHEVY 1500 Owed $689.05 Vin#NO VIN HOMEMADE TRL Owed $310.40 Vin#1B3EL36R94N272724 04 DODGE STRATUS Owed $717.70

Vin#1FUBGDD53GLGY0823

16 FREIGHTLINER Owed $3,433.44 Vin#1JJV281W77030131 07 WABASH TRL Owed $3,433.44 Vin#4V4NC9EHOEN141990 14 VOLVO TRACTOR Owed $2,983.44 Vin#1HGCG22581A003576 01 HONDA ACCORD Owed $1,166.05 Vin#5GTDN13EX78116956 07 HUMMER Owed $964.30

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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409-988-9232 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RANDALL BE N L AU G H L I N, Deceased, were issued on MAY 4, 2017, in Cause No. P17827, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Elizabeth Ann Laughlin.

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

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of ROBBIE GENE MOLANDES, SR. , Deceased, were issued on the APRIL 26, 2017, in Cause No. P17823, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Irma Rose Molandes.

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

c/o: Paul M. Fukuda Attorney At Law 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630

c/o: Irma Rose Molandes 4750 Revere Lane Vidor, TX 77662

DATED the May, 2017

Dated the 2nd day of May, 2017.

8th day of

Paul M. Fukuda

Paul M. Fukuda Attorney for Virginia Gail Hartman State Bar No.: 00789915 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone:(409)883-4357 Fax: (409)883-6263 Email: pfukudalawoffice@ yahoo.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Jerry V. Pennington

Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for: Irma Rose Molandes State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)886-0575 Fax: (409)886-1353 Email:jerryvpenn@sbcglobal. net

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of VESTA M. QUIRK, Deceased, were issued on the APRIL 20, 2017, in Cause No. P17777, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Carol Ann McKinney.

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

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of JACK G. WHITE, Deceased, were issued on the APRIL 20, 2017, in Cause No. P17801, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Howard A. White.

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

c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

Dated the 20th day of APRIL, 2017.

Dated the 20th day of APRIL, 2017.

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Carol Ann McKinney State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613 Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

Tommy Gunn Attorney for: Howard A. White State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of ARTHUR L. SKIPPER, Deceased, were issued on the APRIL 27, 2017, in Cause No. P17821, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: W. Dwayne Cooley.

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

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of VERNA R. SKIPPER, Deceased, were issued on the APRIL 27, 2017, in Cause No. P17820, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: W. Dwayne Cooley.

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

c/o: Charles A. Lestage

c/o: Charles A. Lestage

Lestage Law Firm, PLLC 440 Louisiana Ave. St 900 Houston, TX 77002

Lestage Law Firm, PLLC 440 Louisiana Ave. St 900 Houston, TX 77002

Dated the 8th day of May, 2017.

Dated the 8th day of May, 2017.

Charles A. Lestage

Charles A. Lestage

Email:charlie@lestagelawfirm.com

Email:charlie@lestagelawfirm.com

Charles A. Lestage Attorney for: W. Dwayne Cooley State Bar No.: 24055846 440 Louisiana, Suite 900 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (281)221-3853 Fax: (337)463-3369

Charles A. Lestage Attorney for: W. Dwayne Cooley State Bar No.: 24055846 440 Louisiana, Suite 900 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: (281)221-3853 Fax: (337)463-3369

CITATION BY PUBLICATION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of Robert Earl Wagstaff, Deceased Cause No. P17847 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on April 27, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Robert Earl Wagstaff, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630.

All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas.

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on April 27, 2017.

BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By:

Kevin LeBeouf, Deputy

Kevin LeBeouf

Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

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