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Consultant updates BC on Harvey funds comes with a requirement that 70 percent be spent on low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. “The city has a request in to the GLO to waive the LMI requirement,” said Melinda Smith, vice president for

Traylor & Associates of Tyler, the city’s grant administrator. “The last I heard, that had been forwarded to the Governor’s office. We’ve been told to move forward as if the LMI has been waived.”

Jerry Jones, city manager, said the bulk of the infrastructure money will be spent on a new water well. Saltwater intrusion in the so-called “Romero well” caused it to be abandoned, he said. A new city well will

be driled at Sunnyside. Jones said the city had received 22 applications from homeowners who wanted to take a payout and abandon their oft-flooded property. BRIDGE CITY Page 3A

Bobcat Baseball Battles To The End Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge presents a proclamation declaring May as “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month” Tuesday night in City Council chambers. Members of the Texas Elite Bikers, Maverick Motorcycle Club, Prodigal Motorcycle Club and COC and I were on hand for the presentation. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

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While Bridge City waits to hear good news from the General Land Office, officials are doing everything to be ready when it comes. As part of a $5 billion Hur-

ricane Harvey federal grant to Texas announced nearly a year ago from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Bridge City was allocated $2.034 million for infrastructure and $1.566 million for the acquisition. Typically, HUD money

Sheriff’s Cops N Kids Picnic set for June 7 Dave Rogers

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Orange County Sheriff’s Office will hold its 24th annual Cops N Kids Picnic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Claiborne West Park. “It’s great seeing kids having fun,” Sheriff Keith Merritt said after Tuesday’s session of the Orange County Commissioners’ Court. “And they get to see us in a different light.” Annually, a hundred or so volunteers and dozens of local organizations play host to several hundreds of school-age children. Train and horse-and-buggy rides are available. Game booths abound and the food is free. Public safety organizations will show off their finest vehicles and both Acadian Ambulance Service and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are set to bring helicopters. “We have some new ven-

dors this year, and a lot of the old vendors,” Merritt said. “There will be a lot of goodies for the kids.” The highlight of Tuesday’s meeting had to be a check for $502,555 going into the bank as the county’s share of sales tax for the month of March. “Shopping local works,” Commissioner John Gothia said. “That’s good money.” “That’s real good money,” County Judge Carl Thibodeaux said. “Especially for March.” Karen Fisher, county tax assessor-collector, brought forth $30,000 in bids on five properties that had been foreclosed on for non-payment of taxes and those bids were accepted. Of course, there were outflows: Weekly bills were paid amounting to $394,540. In a line-item transfer inside the operations and COUNTY Page 3A

The conclusion of a great baseball season came for the Orangefield Bobcats on Saturday but only after a fierce battle through three games of the Region III quarterfinal playoff series against Pollok Central. Orangefield lost Game One but came back to shut out Pollok Central in Game Two. The Bobcats fought a tough Game Three before falling to PC 11-9. Above: Bobcat pitcher Johnny Armstrong fires a pitch during playoff action Saturday as the Stars and Stripes wave in the background. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Vets salute ultimate sacrifice Sunday Dave Rogers

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Mike Bell, a retired sailor who served on four different U.S. Navy ships for 14 six- to nine-month deployments, considers himself very lucky. “I didn’t personally know anybody in the service that was killed during service,” Bell said, despite having served in Operation Desert Storm and the Iraq War. But Memorial Day, coming up next Monday, May 27, is always a special time for

him. And not just because he’s been in charge of the Orange County Veterans observance for a handful of years. This year’s Sixteenth Annual Tribute will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at the Orange First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 MLK Drive. “It’s a time for us to sit back and think about those who’ve given their lives for us,” Bell said. “It’s a big deal that should be recognized

more often.” Memorial Day has been observed since the end of the Civil War and May 30 was chosen as the official day in 1868. Congress in 1968 established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend but it didn’t become an official federal holiday until 1971. Orange County Veterans have been holding their formal observance at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Pla-

za since it was built. The magnificent plaza, highlighted by the life-size bronze statue “Tears From A Grateful Heart” at the Orange First Church, sees as many as 300 veterans and family members on a good year. “I know there are several people who come every year for whom Memorial Day has special meaning,” Bell said. “There’s one gentleman, a MEMORIAL DAY Page 3A

Honor students take group bow Dave Rogers

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Honor students from all Orange County high schools listen as keynote speaker Mickey Smith Jr. shares wisdom during the Honor Student Luncheon held recently at the Shahan Center art Lamar State College Orange.

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grads. It’s great to hear all the things they are going to do.” The event to recognize Orange County’s top grads has been held each year since 1981, according to the Chamber’s Lauren McGee. McGee said much credit for the banquet’s success goes to Daniel Moreaux, the Chamber’s education chairman. “It was a great turnout,” McGee said. “We had some pretty good parent involvement.” Entergy headed the list of HONOR STUDENTS Page 3A

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Memorial Day salute Sunday friend of his died in Iraq right next to him. His [friend’s] name is on the memorial. We have several members of our church, at least five, who have family members who were killed in action.” Because rain has caused several cancellations in recent years, Bell says this year’s ceremonies will be held indoors. Along with the Southeast Texas Color Guard and patriotic music by the Community Band of Southeast Tex-

as, the 45-minute program will include a keynote speech before wrapping up with free hot dogs and apple pie. The keynote speaker is Col. Thomas J. Curtis, USAF Ret, the author of “Under the Cover of Light,” which tells how his Christian faith allowed him to survive time as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. “I’ve been running this for five years and the main thing I have to do each year is find the guest speaker,” said Bell, who grew up in the Dallas

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suburb of Irving. “I saw book that was out, “Under the Cover of Light” about a Vietnam veteran that had been a prisoner of war, and a couple of weeks later, we had an interim pastor who said he had a friend who was a Vietnam POW. “It was the same guy [Curtis]. “A week later, some of our church members went to a men’s retreat. Col. Curtis was one of the guest speakers. It seems like every year, it works out like that.”

Honor students take group bow From Page 1 sponsors for this year’s luncheon. Area superintendents, including Patterson, Rickie Harris of West Orange-Cove, Stacey Brister of Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Todd Lintzen of Orangefield, Keith Jones of Deweyville, Macey Jackson of Community Christian and Jay Killgo of Vidor, participated in the program, which included presentation of gift cards to the soon-to-be graduates. Sabine Federal Credit Union provided the gift cards. Bridge City honor students included Brandon Curl, valedictorian; Michael Tran, salutatorian; Catherine Alvarez, Brinley Bell, Meagan Bigler, Cameron Brooks, Jacob Cunningham, Elizabeth Doan, Taylor Fountaind, Brendon Hoffman, Hannah Huff, Hayley Lyons, Macie Moore, Nicholas Pfister, Ivonne Prosperie, Trystan Soileau, Peyton Trapp, Carlee Weeks, Hannah Wiegreffe. Honor students from Community Christian are

Jacob Carter, valedictorian; and Kalli Core, salutatorian. Honor students from Little Cypress-Mauriceville are: Kara Olson, valedictorian; Morgan Dollar, salutatorian; Jackson Baeza, Rachel Belcher, Sophia Boyd, Zachary Casey, Kati Foskey, Brianna Frenzel, Brandon Garrison, Rylie George, Julia Iles, Krystal Lester, Michelle Olsen, Nyah Patel, Eli Peveto, Karly Rogers, Ty Shugart, Shelby Smith, Daisy Sutton, Jordan Switzer, Akhil Tejani, Renna Toomey, Krystal Lester, Health Science; Ricky Rodriguez, Welding; Kara Olsen, Engineering; Derrick Martin, Computer Science; Ailania Mathews, Agricultural Mechanics, Nicolette Stoma, Veterinary Medicine, Destiny Trower, Business & Technology, Family & Consumer Science. Honor students from Orangefield High School: Madison Taylor, valedictorian; Landen Tomlinson, salutatorian, Adriana Francis, Emily Havens, Jonah Landry, Lacy Leach, Augustus Longron, Trang Nyvyen, Ngoc Phan,

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“Some of those are not going to be eligible, because rental property is not eligible,” Jones said. “And if we have to to 70-30, others won’t be eligible. “But a few of the properties we’re looking at are houses that flood repeatedly.” The city had a choice between two GLO plans: “buyout” and “acquisition.” The first would purchase oft-flooded properties and the land would be forever taken off the tax rolls. The latter, which the council chose last year, requires the city to demo existing structures but the land can be resold. Homes can only be built on the land if properly elevated above the flood plain. “Until we get down to the final declaration of what they’re going to let us do, we’re not going to have details,” Jones said.

But Traylor’s Smith is encouraged. “This gets the process rolling at GLO,” she said of a Tuesday night go-ahead vote by council. “This is very preliminary, but it gets the money flowing and people out of harm’s way. “Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll have it before the next hurricane season [this

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year’s] is over.” In other news, Jones said the city had been busy working to clean ditches and hoped to coordinate with the Orange County Drainage District and Orange County Road and Bridge department on the issue. He said funding was available for 14 storm drainage boxes and three manholes.

County From Page 1 maintenance budget, commissioners authorized a transfer of $3,400 to buy a paint striper for painting the county’s 22 parking lots. Kurt Guidry, maintenance director, said the two downtown parking lots adjoining the courthourse will need 6,500 linear feet of stripes, which will require an additional $3,000 to pay for the yellow paint. That money, also, will come out of Guidry’s department budget for 2019.

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From The Creaux’s Nest SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EVENT SUNDAY The public is invited to the 16th annual tribute to Orange County Veterans, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26th, at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3810 M.L. King Dr., Orange. The event is free to the public and is held annually on the plaza on the campus of Orange First Church of the Nazarene, the program includes special speakers, patriotic music and more. The event will feature greetings from Col. Thomas J. Curtis, USAF Retired and author of “Under the Cover of Light.” The patriotic tribute will honor all veterans and those currently serving in the military. The program will also feature the Southeast Texas Color Guard, Community Band of Southeast Texas and other patriotic music. Complimentary Hot Dogs and Apple Pie will be served after the program. For more information, call Mike Bell at 409-460-3567.*****I have to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

death of Rev. Dale Vance, who died May 21. A few days before his death, what had begun as a cold turned into Pneumonia. Hurricane Ike and four feet of water had driven him and Ms. Sally from their home in Schofield Place in Bridge City. At the time of his death he was pastor at Central Baptist in Port Neches. For many years he had been the pastor of First Baptist in Orangefield.*****Our deepest sympathies also on the death of William David Dickey, Willie to his friends. He was a former West Orange football player and co-owner of Gary’s Coffee Shops. He passed away at age 53 on May 22.***** Just as I had speculated, Kris Allen, 23, from Conway, Ark., would beat the panel of judge’s favorite Adam Lambert to win American Idol. The judges were obviously bias for Lambert and Danny’s fans, feeling he had been treated unfairly, switched their votes to the underdog Kris. I had said that would likely happen. Lambert will be a bigger star then Allen; he has more assets and charisma.*****On May 25, 74 years ago, Babe Ruth hit his final homerun for the Boston Braves. His record of 714 career homeruns held until 1974 when Hank Aaron hit No. 715 to break the record.*****Bob West wrote a heart wrenching column Sunday. I feel for Bob and his family. Their son Damon, a star high school athlete, a leader, who was looked up to and seemed to have a bright future got involved with “meth” in Dallas. The end result is that he was over-stacked with a 65-year sentence.***** Speaking of writers, author Sylvia Dickey Smith’s newest book “Dead Wreckoning” has been listed as one of the top 20 summer reads by Conversations magazine.*****We were sorry to hear about the death of Duane Yates, longtime member of the Fabulous Boogie Kings. Duane was well known in the area since the 1960s. He passed away in Alexandria, La., on May 23.***** Good luck to the Bridge City Cardinal’s playing against Spring Hill. The teams will play in Lufkin Thursday and Saturday. It’s possible the states two best pitchers will face each other. Left-hander Garrett Methvin and Bridge City’s Matt Hicks. Spring Hill is the number two, state ranked 3-A team, Bridge City is number four.

OBITUARIES 10 Years Ago-2009

The last few days have seen some good people I know pass away. Howard Stewart Johnston was going to celebrate his 92nd birthday in a few days on May 24. I had marked my calendar to be sure I remembered it. I had extended him best wishes on that day over several years. I also wrote about him from time to time. The WWII veteran was my friend, the late Parker Thompson’s dad, as well as Donald, Dot and Harold. Howard had married their mom Arlene, who had four small children that he helped to raise. I was always impressed by the way those children expressed their love and respect for this good man. Everyone I’ve ever known who knew Howard had nothing but praise for him. He passed away May 13. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

Dena Rene Harris, 42, of West Orange, a loving mother and wife, died Saturday, May 23. She had lived in the Orange area for 35 years and graduated from Little Cypress High School in 1986. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Wayne Harris, step-daughter, Amanda Harris, son, Jasper Harris.***** Meinrad Fillop, 61, of Orange, died May 18. Funeral services were Saturday. He was a director of maintenance-physical plant for Lamar State College-Orange, and an Army Vietnam War veteran. He is survived by his mother, Christina Fillop; former spouse, Judy Fillop-McClendon; daughters, Shelly Sullivan, Sally Hamilton-Shellhammer; grandchildren, Tanner and Kendall Sullivan, Macy and Madelyn Hamilton.***** Callie Marie Forrest, 81, of Orange, passed away on May 21. Services were Sunday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. She had been an Orange County resident since 1954. She is survived by her two children, Denny Forrest and Judy Forrest Still; four grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

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Isaak “Ike” Peters Wiebe, 71, of Bridge City passed away in his sleep on May 17. A native of Winker, Manitoba, Canada, he had celebrated a birthday four days earlier on May 13. If you had ever met this guy you would have been impressed with him. He was a very interesting person who knew a lot about many things. The first time we met he and I really clicked. He and his lovely wife Lynn ran Muddy Water Marina on DuPont Drive. Ike was a good cook, especially wild game. He loved hunting and fishing. He supplied me with live crabs and often delivered them to me personally. Lynn ran their little restaurant at the marina and boy could she bake good bread. They were both fans of this paper delivered to their home on Vivian Street in Bridge City. They were first to grab it out of the driveway. Ike was a German Mennonite, a John Wayne look-alike. He was one of the good folks I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Please read Obituary.

One of the area’s nicest ladies, June Wingate, is working at the Ramada Inn. *****Mary Dorothea Fontaine Smith had a birthday May 27.*****Edgar Wooten was 25 years old on May 24. *****Tom Powell is a new Farmer’s Insurance agent in Bridge City. He is at 380 Texas Ave.*****Harmon Chevrolet is selling the new ‘79 cars for $195 over factory invoice. They are at 307 Green. *****Bickham Lincoln-Mercury is having a midnight sale.*****Stephen’s Buick is at 4101 IH-10. *****SmithLee, Olds, Cadillac, Toyota is owned by Bennis Lee and John Smith and is at 2500 IH-10. *****West Orange Stark Booster Club holds second annual All-Sports banquet. Billy Tubbs, college basketball Coach of the Year was guest speaker. H.B, Lindsey, booster club president, presented awards. Ernest Anderson was selected outstanding athlete in football, Kevin Wolfford, outstanding in baseball. Outstanding Female Athlete was Retha Jones, Outstanding Male was Van Barnett.*****Bridge City High School principal Joe Chenella, announced that commencement exercises May 29 will be in Cardinal Stadium. Baccalaureate will be in the high school at 8 p.m. Speaker will be the Rev. Charles Sheppard, pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church. David Dutschmann is valedictorian, Teddy Spurlock, salutatorian and Charlotte Bevil – highest-ranking girl. After graduation a party will be at the Ramada in Orange. *****The Bridge City High School baseball team is playing Brenham in bi-district title game. Best two out of three. N.J. “Vic” Vicknair had surgery last week and is doing fine. *****State Rep. Wayne Peveto received a gavel from speaker of the house Bill Clayton during the 66th session. Peveto’s property tax bill (SB621) passed the House and Senate and has been sent to Gov. Clements for signing. The Peveto Bill had lost in a close battle in 1975 and ‘77. Peveto is a strong advocate of tax reform. (Editor’s note: The Peveto Bill and Appraisal Districts are still being used today.)

CONDOLENCES

I’LL NEVER FORGET JIM James “Jim” Goodman, 69, passed away last Friday, May 17. Jim was raised in the Cove where he and Sheriff Keith Merritt were kids together. Keith says Jim always had a kind heart. He last saw him a few days before he died when Jim came to the courthouse. He had asked the sheriff if he could park in the fire zone a few minutes, because his legs were so bad he couldn’t make it parked further away. That was the last time Keith saw him. I had spoken to him a couple of weeks before and he told me he was nearly immobile and was facing a possible leg amputation. Jim never wanted to be a burden so I wasn’t surprised at his action. He wasn’t a wealthy man but he always had enough money to help and show his kindness. Anytime I saw him at Danny’s he would always offer to buy me breakfast. He helped out at Veterans’ Grocery at noon and when a friend came in for a sandwich Jim offered to put it on his bill. I always felt Jim was glad to see me and I believe he felt that way about all of his old friends. By now he and his friends that have gone before him will be looking to have a Bourre game. I’m thankful our paths crossed. Our sincere condolences to Denisha and Scott and their families. Service will be held Thursday. Please see obituary.

SERVICE FOR BOBBY TARTER

Bobby Carrol Tarter, 75, passed away May 17. He was a Bridge City grad and had owned T&T Fence Co. His service will be held Saturday, May 25, at Dorman’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a memorial service to follow. Our condolences to wife Phyllis, daughter Alison, family and friends. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 The buzz for a week around Bridge City has been the million-dollar lotto winner. The ticket was bought at Exxpress Mart. That made a media star out of Miss Mary. She got more coverage than Obama. Pretty Courtney just stood by and smiled. I bet Dennis will have a lot of friends, kinfolks too, that he didn’t know he had. I’m glad the winner was local and a young family. They should clear a little over $600,000 when taxes and the dust settles. It sounds and is a good amount of money but it can disappear fast.***** We were saddened to learn of the unexpected

45 years ago-1974 Wally Fowler, the gospel singer and Roy Dunn spent most of a morning recalling the past and exchanging memories of when they both were with Dudley J. Leblanc’s Hadacol Caravan. Wally was with the Oak Ridge Boys and the first to bring Hank Williams Sr. to Nashville. He also had a lot to do with Eddie Arnold’s early success. Wally had written many songs recorded by other artist. He gave Roy a copy of his new album, “Jesus.”*****On Thursday, 45 years ago, the day before Friday’s Bridge City’s graduation, pretty Terrie Linn Stakes, 18-years-old, lost her life in an auto accident. She was the daughter of Calvin and Bobbie Stakes. The Bridge City class of 1974 held their commencement, marched in to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” but as one student put it, “It was a sad and empty occasion.” Terrie was buried on graduation day.*****James Broussard, a candidate for county judge, who didn’t make the runoff, endorses Judge Grover Halliburton over James Stringer.*****Debbie Hawks is the bride-elect of Duane Johnson. The wedding is planned June 1.*****Ramona Dillard and Roger Perry were married May 31.*****Tommy Segura flew 36 hours over land and sea to get home to Bridge City. He will be at his parents home, Ann and Jimmy Segura, for a 30-day leave. He slept 13 hours after the flight. *****Mr. and Mrs. Percy Blanda celebrate their golden anniversary at Percy, Jr.’s home. Ninety-three guests, including 11 grandchildren attended.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Peggy’s Place aka Peggy’s on the Bayou raised $5971.00 for SETX Marine Corps Toys for Tots. Peggy and Richard want to thank their family, friends, businesses and everyone who came out to support them. *****Bridge City officer Brad Frye had an exciting bike ride last Wednesday. Ask him about it. He was also sore Thursday following a foot race.*****This week, on May 23, will mark 85 years since Bonnie and Clyde were gunned down in 1934, in a Louisiana ambush.*****On May 24, Loren and Judge Dean Crooks will mark their 23rd anniversary. Best wishes for many more.*****Judge Carl Thibodeaux explained to the Lunch Bunch the process that goes into open heart surgery, requiring four bi-passes. Three veins are borrowed from other parts of the body and one from the heart and neck is rerouted. “Tib” is not yet on the golf course but it won’t be long. The two newest constables, Mark Jones, Pct. 2 and Lannie Claybar, Pct. 1, were in attendance. We go back a long way with Lannie’s folks. His granddads were Lannie Claybar and Bill Stringer. His dad, David, married the prettiest girl in Orange, Stringer’s daughter, Peggy. His dad David was the driving force in today’s ambulance service. Claybar and Jones are two great guys who love their jobs. Of course when Judge Chad Jenkins is at the Lunch Bunch there is never a dull moment. Mayor Roy McDonald’s lovely wife LaVerne, while chauffeuring him around, stopped in at JB’s to get him a barbeque sandwich. Mayor Roy has been mayor of West Orange 24 years. Three weeks ago he had heart surgery requiring five bypasses, one more than “Tib.” The Bunch dines at Robert’s this week and at Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant next week.*****May 25 is Constable Mark Philpott’s birthday but more importantly it is Mark and Babette’s anniversary. I guess years ago he figured he’d give himself a birthday present, a gift that keeps on giving. Happy anniversary to both.*****On May 26, 1865, the Confederacy surrendered, ending the Civil War.*****”War of Will” with jockey Tyler Gaffalione on board, won the Preakness Stakes.*****Laine Hardy, of Livingston, LA., won American Idol over Alejandro Aranda, who was clearly the judges choice. Again the voters went against the party’s favorite.*****Actor Matthew McConaughey received his high school diploma more than 30 years after graduating. He was given his signed diploma Friday when he returned to Longview High School to address the Class of 2019. *****A pleasant surprise came from a beautiful lady last week. Donna Peterson, Sr. brought us a nice floral arrangement in appreciation of our 60 th anniversary here at the Record and also Roy’s upcoming birthday. The Petersons are just really nice folks. We love Donna but her Mom is someone really special.*****And the winner of The Voice, Season 16 is John Legend’s Maelyn Jarmon! We were pulling for Gyth from right down the road in Singer, LA to win. Congrats to all, I am thinking we will see stardom from the finalists.

BIRTHDAYS Friends celebrating birthdays this week are May 22: Bailey McCurry, Jackie Tate, Margaret Toal. Celebrities celebrating are super mobel Naomi Campbell, 48, wrestler Daniel Bryan, 37 and actress Maggie Q, 39.*****May 23: Amanda Uzzle and Billy Raymer. Joining them are game show host Drew Carey, 60, actress Joan Collins, 85 and R&B singer Maxwell, 45.*****May 24: Having birthdays today are Lance Faulkner, twins Joey and Rusty Williams and Chris Green. They are joined by singers Bob Dylan, 77 and Pattie LaBelle, 74.*****May 25: Celebrating today are Jo Lynn Harris, Judy Duncan and Sheryl Frazier. Also celebrating are wrestlers Roman Reigns, 33, Alberto Del Rio, 41 and Bo Dallas, 28.*****May 26: Two of our favorite gals celebrate today, Barbara Olson and Jean Moreau, also Logan New. They are joined by Rock singer Stevie Nicks, 70, Country singer Hank Williams, Jr., 69 and Funk singer Lenny Kravitz, 54.*****May 27: Today is Memorial Day and the birthday of Charlene Terro, Mary Donahey, Keshia Tomplait and Bruce Montague. Celebrating on this day also are chef Jamie Oliver, 43 and actors Jack McBrayer.*****May 28: Having birthdays today are Debbie Guidry, Lisa Mesch, Jacue Phelps, Judy Landry, Maureen McAllister and Kelli Boehme. Celebrities celebrating are football player Michael Oher, 32, former basketball player Jerry West, 80 and Soul singer Gladys Knight, 74.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Old man Curtis Boudreaux had a lot of money him, and about ten years ago he married Agness Comeaux, who was 20 years younger dan him. Da first couple of years was okay but since den dey did a lot of screaming and cussing deep into da night. Dey stayed married but hated each utta. Old man Boudreaux would shout, “Wen I die me, I will dig my way up out of dat grave and come back and haunt you for da rest of you life.” Neighbors feared da old man. Dey believed he practiced Black Magic, strange tings happened in da neighborhood. Boudreaux was a mean old man and finally died of a heart attack wen he was 80-year-old. Everybody was relieved dat he was now dead. Agnes, her, started partying, going to bars, having a good time and spending crazy Boureaux’s money. Her friends were concerned for her and axed, “Agnes, aren’t you afraid you, dat Boudreaux him, might be able to dig his way up out of dat grave and come back and haunt you?” Agnes said, “I’m not worried me, let dat old fool dig, I had him buried upside down, ass side up.”

C’EST TOUT Pell Grants Would Go to the Moon President Trump wants money meant for low income college students shifted to cover the bill for NASA’s moon shot by 2024. The Trump Administration wants funds from Pell Grants for space exploration. It’s apparent Trump doesn’t value helping poor students pay for school. The Administration proposed a budget amendment that would transfer $4 billion from Pell Grants to fund space travel to the moon. President Trump tweeted that the goal was to get America back to “Space in a big way.” them to obtain their education. The amount given varies on the level of a student’s need and the cost of the college. The maximum for the upcoming school is $6,195. Rep. Rosa DeLauro said, “President Trump and his team should stop wasting their time on theatrics.” The transfer would need to be approved by congress where the leaders say the bill is dead on arrival.*****Gotta go. Thanks to you and our family of advertisiers. Take care and God Bless.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2019 •

Golden K Kiwanis to meet Golden K Kiwanis meets every Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m., at the Salvation Army Building, 1960 MLK, Orange 77630. On Wednesday, May May 22 Katy Venable, reference librarian and children's librarian, will speak about children's activities to be held during the summer at the City of Orange Public Library. en on May 29 - Linda White of Vinton, LA, will speak on her travels to various castles in Europe, showing some photos with audio visual equipment.

Scales Memorial Golf Tournament May 25th e Bridge City Chamber will hold the Judge James B. Scales Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur. Tee time is 8:00 am for this four (4) person scramble. e cost is $240 for a four (4) person team which includes green fees, cart, t-shirt, beverages, food, and door prizes. Mulligans may be purchased for $5 each with a limit of two (2) per player. Hole sponsorships in the form of tee box signs are available for $100 each. All proceeds go to the Bridge City Chamber and Historical Museum formerly the Prairie View Teacherage. For more information or to register, call the chamber at (409) 735- 5671 or Golf Tournament Chairman Jerry Jones at (409) 735-6801. Registration forms can be found on the chamber’s website: www.bridgecitychamber.com.

Col. Curtis to speak at Veterans Tribute e public is invited to the 16th annual tribute to Orange County Veterans, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26th, at the Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3810 M.L. King Dr., Orange. e event is free to the public and is held annually on the plaza on the campus of Orange First Church of the Nazarene, the program includes special speakers, patriotic music and more. e event will feature greetings from Col. omas J. Curtis, USAF Retired and author of “Under the Cover of Light”. e patriotic tribute will honor all veterans and those currently serving in the military. e program will also feature the Southeast Texas Color Guard, Community Band of Southeast Texas and other patriotic music. Complimentary Hot Dogs and Apple Pie will be served after the program. For more information, call Mike Bell at 409-460-3567.

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

SEW N Saturday During the summer, you are invited to learn how to sew at SEW N Saturday! We will meet June 1, July 6 and August 3 at 9:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City. ese basic lessons are free, yet we invite you to bring material, a sewing machine (if you are able; there will be a few machines at the church) and a commitment and desire to

learn to sew! Everyone from age 10 and up is welcome. Please call the church oﬃce at 409-7354573 to claim your spot. Come and join us for a fun time!

Kids Club Funtastic Fridays Please join us at Faith United Methodist Church in Orange for our Kid’s Club Fantastic Fridays starting June 7th. Registration fee is $40 and includes t-shirt and lunches for all 4 Fridays. e dates are June 7, June 14, June 21 and June 28 from 8 am to 1 pm and is for ages K-5th grades. Please register at the church at 8608 MLK Dr. in Orange or online at www.faithorange.org. For more information please call the church at 409886-1291 or email at oﬃce@faithorange.org.

BC Library Summer Reading Program 2019 Please join us at Bridge City Public Library in Bridge City for our Texas State Library's Reading Club 2019 starting June 12th. e dates are June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 11am until noon and is for ages Pre K5th grades. Please register June 3rd - June 7th and receive a reading log. Record the time you ready each day. We suggest at least 15 minutes daily. Return the reading log by July 17th. Only those who return logs will receive recognition. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program.

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

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

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to another person has a drinking or addiction problem. AlAnon meets Sundays and Wednesdays at 7:00

p.m., at North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 North 16th Street (Rear), Orange. Call 409-4742171 or 409-988-2311 for more information. Calls are kept conﬁdential.

Bridge City Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-7499036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.

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

Father of the Year nominations sought e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for Father of the Year 2019 through May 31st. Do you know an outstanding dad who goes above and beyond? Nominate him for Father of the Year! In addition to receiving over $1,000 in great gifts from local businesses, the Father of the Year will be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Coﬀee on June 11, 2019 at Gateway CDJR, participate in the Bridge City Christmas Light Parade as a dignitary and be recognized at the Bridge City Chamber’s Annual Banquet. e father nominated must live or work within the Bridge City or Orangeﬁeld School District. Persons sending in letters are not required to live in the area. e letter should include the nominee’s past and present involvement in family, community and other services. Name, address, and telephone number of the nominated father and person sending in the nomination are required. A current photo of the person nominated also needs to be included. If the person nominated is not chosen, he may be nominated again the following year. To make a nomination online, go to: www.bridgecitychamber.com/father-of-the-year or send your nomination to 150 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611. For more information call the chamber at 409-735-5671.

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

Country music artist Toby Keith, pictured, will perform at the H2O Pool at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., on Friday, Aug. 30, while a special hip-hop music event featuring MC Hammer and others will take place at the H2O Pool on Sunday, Sept. 1. Rock outfits Puddle of Mudd and Saliva and three others will kick-off the holiday weekend on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with a concert at the Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. Courtesy photo

Big shows announced ahead of Labor Day By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e week and weekend leading into Labor Day will feature some great musical events with styles for just about everyone. ree big shows were announced this past Monday for venues in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana and each offers musical fans a different genre to choose from at each event. Alternative rock act Puddle of Mudd returns to Southeast Texas with “Muddfest 2019” on Wednesday, Aug. 28 for a concert featuring five bands inside the Jefferson eatre in downtown Beaumont. Puddle of Mudd will be joined by Saliva, Trapt, Rehab, and Tantric, all of which have performed in Beaumont previously. Tickets are $35-$45 each and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, May 24, at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Beaumont Civic Center box office. e doors open at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the show with the first band scheduled to start at 6

p.m. Only the ﬁrst eight-rows of the venue are reserved with the rest being general admission or open seating. Visit www.discoverbeaumont.com for more information. Country star Toby Keith will arrive in Southwest Louisiana just in time for Labor Day as he is scheduled to perform on Friday, Aug. 30, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles. e concert will be held outdoors as part of the H2O Pool concert series for ages 21 and older and begins at 9 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, May 31. Prices have not been announced yet, but more information can be found online at www.goldennuggetlc.com. Another show on tap for the Golden Nugget Casino is the “MC Hammer Fest” featuring hip-hop star MC Hammer, along with special guests Rob Base, 2LiveCrew and e Funky Bunch. is event is scheduled for the H2O Pool and will take place at 9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., May 31, and can be purchased at the casino website.

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Deaths and Memorials

Robert Claiborne Mann, 89, Orange

James “Jim” Earl Goodman, 69, Orange

Robert Claiborne Mann, age 89 of Orange, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Beaumont, Texas. Services to honor Robert's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Miller oﬃciating. Interment will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Family and friends will gather for a visitation one hour prior to the service on Friday. Robert was born on February 21, 1930 in Dussett, Texas to Emma Bendy Mann and James Claude Mann. Robert worked for over 35 years and retired from Texaco / Motiva. He was the "Ultimate Handyman", who enjoyed yard work and restoring car. Robert loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma Mann, sisters Marjorie Jackson and elma Van Slyke and grandson Jason ray Bowsher. ose left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Betty Mann of Orange, TX, sons, Billy Ray Bowsher of Mauriceville and Robert Allen Mann of Orange, TX, daughter Milinda Nation of Orangeﬁeld, TX, great grandson Jason Ray Malley and great-great granddaughter Christina Malley.

James “Jim” Earl Goodman, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away at his home on May 17, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., ursday, May 23, 2019 at St. Francis Church, 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, Texas, with a visitation from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Born in Orange, Texas, on June 21, 1949, Jim was the son of Earl Goodman and Juanita Critz. He was a paratrooper in the National Guard where he made over 100 jumps. He was a Policeman with the city of Orange for 15 years, and a Bail Bondsman for over 20 years. Jim loved playing cards, especially Bourré. He has been playing every Tuesday at his house for over 25 years with some of his best friends. He enjoyed cooking for his card games and for anyone he could ﬁnd to give food to. He loved his family and friends and never met a stranger. JAMES ‘JIM’ He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Mary Fontenot EARL GOODMAN and Anita Scott. He is survived by his brother, Carl Goodman; sisters, Bonnie Rogers; son, Scott Goodman; daughter, Denisha Keszeg; grandsons, Alex Goodman, Ryan Kezeg, Jacob Goodman, and Zack Keszeg; greatgrandson, Mason Koopman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim loved his community and helping others. In lieu of ﬂowers and plants, his family requests that donations be made in his honor to the Orange Lion’s Club at P.O. Box 1572, Orange, TX 77630.

Bob Wade McNeal, 74, of Bridge City, Bob Wade McNeal, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Deacon Steve Obernuefemann. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on April 27, 1945, he was the son of Willie and Rena (Fontenot) McNeal. Bob retired from Texaco/Huntsman after 32 loyal years of service. He loved riding his Harley with his friends as well as fishing at Toledo Bend with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. BOB WADE He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy (Bailey) McNeal, of MCNEAL Bridge City; son, Ashley Wade McNeal, of Bridge City; granddaughters, Marlee McNeal, of Santa Fe and Rena McNeal, of Beaumont; sister, Willie Bland and husband Ronnie, of Hemphill; niece, Leslie Dishon; nephews, Kevin Russell and wife Denise and Gregory Russell and wife Abby; along with several great nieces and great nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Richardson, James Feemster, Jerry Melancon, Gerald Bailey, Casey Hines, and Al Judice. e family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Texas, especially Jennifer, John, and Keith for taking such excellent care of Mr. McNeal. ey are also extremely thankful for Dorothy Coburn the excellent care she gave during this difficult time.

Bobby Carrol Tarter, 75, Bridge City Bobby Carrol Tarter, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Bobby was born on Tuesday, November 23, 1943 in Orange, Texas to Elmer Tarter and Lola (Granger) Tarter Duncan. He was a life-long resident of Orange County and a 1963 graduate of Bridge City High School. Bobby was the owner of T and T Fence Company in Bridge City. He loved his work both visiting with customers and building fences. A loving husband, Bobby was married for 52 years to Phyllis (Smith) Tarter. His greatest joy was being a father to his daughter Alison and sharing with her his love of outdoors. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and daughter, Alison of Bridge City; an aunt, Nora Davis, of Orange; sister-in-law, Wynette Stuntz, and husband, Ken, of Houston; brother-inlaw, Felix Smith, and wife, Carolyn, of Lumberton; nieces, Debbie Lansford, BOBBY CARROL and husband, Jack, of Fairfax, Virginia, Kimberly Vickery, of Mauriceville, TARTER and Betsy Segers, and husband, David, of College Station; nephews, Dr. Todd Brewer, of Laguna Vista, and David Smith, of Orangefield; many cousins, including Elizabeth Deaton, and husband, Carl, of Hampshire; several great and great-great nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly; and the best friends and hunting buddies a man could ever have. An avid outdoorsman, Bobby loved fishing and hunting, but was never able to decide which of the two he liked best. Known for his quick smile and big heart, he was a man who was a steadfast friend and who was liked and admired by everyone who knew him. Bobby was a Master Mason and a member of Bridge City Masonic Lodge #1345. Services for Bobby will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will be held from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, with a Memorial Service beginning at 3:30pm. ose who wish, may make a donation to Stable-Spirit, a local, nonprofit facility providing equine psychotherapy to children and adults with special needs. eir mailing address: 295 Flamingo Lane, Rose City, TX 77662.

Geraldine “Gerry” DeCuir Landry, 77, Bridge City Geraldine “Gerry” DeCuir Landry, 77, a longtime Bridge City resident, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019 from Alzheimers disease. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend who lived a Christian life. Gerry, the first child of Denis “Dan” DeCuir, Sr. and Eula Hollier DeCuir, was born on August 17, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas. She lived in the Lakeview area and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was educated at St. James School and graduated from omas Jefferson High School, class of '59. She attended Port Arthur Business College where she studied to be a secretary while excelling in shorthand. She worked at various businesses over the years with CA Turner being the the one that held the fondest memories. Gerry's passion in life was dancing. She loved listening to the golden oldies of the 50's and also cajun music. Over the years, she also enjoyed GERALDINE ‘GERRY’ sewing, embroidery, cake decorating, tending the flowers and photography. DECUIR LANDRY She loved animals and got real pleasure being around children. Her enthusiasm, silliness and fun behavior made her a delight to be around. She had a heart of gold and was always thinking of others. She was an active member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City and helped with the social and decorating committees, CYO, attended the ACTS retreat and her most favorite, being in the church choir. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband of 55 years, eodore “Teddy” Landry, Jr. Survivors left to cherish her memory include her children Jeffrey Landry and wife, Debra of Greensburg, PA; Richard Landry and wife, Bethany of Rowlette, TX; and Laurie Landry DeRouen and husband, Brent of Spring, TX; siblings Denis “Danny” DeCuir, Jr. and wife Rosie of Friendswood, TX; and Linda DeCuir McFadden and husband Murphy of Lumberton; ten grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. A graveside service officiated by Reverend Steven Leger will be held under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home of Groves on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 9:00 am in the Tranquility Mausoleum at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Henry Berevement Committee, PO Box 427, Bridge City, TX 77611 or to a charity of your choice. e family would like to send our heartfelt thanks to those who devoted their time in making our “Gerry Berry” feel special in her last years: staff from Estia Care Assisted Living in Humble, TX; Krystle, Keara, Diane and George and also the staff of Altus Hospice.

Robert William Thomas, 81, formerly of Orange Robert William omas, aﬀectionately known by friends as Bob or BT, passed away May 11, 2019 at the age of 81 after battling Alzheimer’s. Bob was born on February 1, 1938 in Crofton, Kentucky to Boyce and Vernell omas. He passed away in the company of his long-time close friend and caregiver, Brenda Anderson, only days after a visit from both his children. A Celebration of Life was held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2019 at Dogwood Funerals & Cremations in Crofton KY. Rev. Barry Williams will oﬃciate. Bob enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17. While an Airman, he served on the Field Maintenance Squadron as an Aircraft Electrical Specialist. After the Air Force, he worked as an electrician in a coal strip mine. During this time, he became a Mason and also a Shriner. Eventually, he moved his wife and two children to Texas where he worked as an electrician for B.F Goodrich ROBERT WILLIAM until he retired at the age of 55. THOMAS Anyone who knew Bob knows that the theme song for his life would be “Born to be Wild.” He absolutely loved fast cars, fast boats, and fast motorcycles. He even did some drag racing as a hobby. He was especially proud of his custom black El Camino which he often proudly displayed in car shows. He also was an avid water skier. He spent every weekend for many years on the sandbars of the Sabine River with his family and friends. He was a long-time member of the Orange Boating Club and served on the board. Of course, his greatest passion would have to be motorcycles. He was the happiest when he was traveling the country on a Harley. His trips took him all over the United States as well as parts of Canada. Although his boats, cars, and motorcycles were important to him, he also had a more gentle side. Bob always had a soft spot for dogs and took in countless strays over the years. He was also very active in Alcoholics Anonymous, and was sober for 21 years. He used his knowledge to mentor others and developed many close relationships within AA. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rene’ and Michael Gregorcyk of Houston, Texas; his son Von omas of Houston, Texas; his grandchildren Lauren and Blake Gregorcyk of Austin, Texas, and Kylee omas of Anderson, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his son, Bobby Wayne omas, his father Boyce omas, his brother, Jerry omas, and his mother, Vernell Powell.

Lucille “Lucy” Pulliam, 93, Bridge City Margaret Lucille Pulliam (lovingly known as “Lucy”), age 93, of Bridge City, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She had just shared a beautiful Mother’s Day on Sunday in Montgomery, Alabama with her children, Kenneth and Debbie, and some of her grandchildren! Funeral services was held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church located at 340 Bland Drive in Bridge City. Rev. Bobby Hoffpauir of Second Baptist Church will be officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Born in Smackover, Arkansas on February 17, 1926, Lucy was the daughter of George Lowe and Flora Mae Bridgeman. e family later moved to Port Arthur, Texas where Lucy met Jack Pulliam, and the two were married, July of 1948. Lucy had a wonderful flair for fashion and served as a buyer and store LUCILLE ‘LUCY’ manager for Town & Country Specialty Boutique in Bridge City. A major PULLIAM influence in her life was her faith in Jesus which she shared lovingly with her family and friends. As a devoted member of Second Baptist Church Lucy served on women’s committees, mission teams, and as a Sunday School teacher. She also had a beautiful alto voice and enjoyed singing in the choir. Lucy and Jack loved to spend time camping at nearby lakes, traveling to the Smokey Mountains, fishing and just enjoying that magnificent scenery. Lucy would often out-fish Jack, but don’t tell anyone! In her later years, Lucy shared her creative talents with her church and friends by making church bulletins and specially designed greeting cards. rough the years, she has created and graciously given away 1000’s of special occasion cards that were all “Lucy” originals printed on her computer! Lucy is preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Terry and Steve Pulliam; and sister, Georgia Mae. Lucy is survived by her son, Kenneth Jack Pulliam and Kathryn Pulliam of Bridge City, daughter, Debbie Pulliam Schmidt and Carl Schmidt of Montgomery, Alabama, daughter-in-law, Paula Pulliam of Bridge City, ten grand-children and eight great grand-children. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Second Baptist Church, Bridge City, Texas.

Isaak “Ike” Peters Wiebe, 71, Bridge City Isaak “Ike” Peters Wiebe, 71, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 17, 2019. Born in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada, on May 13, 1948, he was the son of Jacob Wiebe and Helena (Peters) Wiebe. Ike was the owner and contractor for All Phase Roofing and Remodeling as well as running Muddy Water Marina for 4 years. He was a German Mennonite and the eldest of 9 children. Ike was known for his honest work and liked to spend his off time hunting, fishing, and cooking for his family and gatherings. Everyone referred to him as John Wayne reincarnated. He may have been born in Canada, but got to Texas as fast as he could in 1969. Ike was very loved by his family and friends will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Helena Wiebe; and 3 siblings. Ike is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Lynn Wiebe; children, Scherrie Wiebe and James Scott, of Lake Charles, Glenn ISAAK ‘IKE’ Rigney and Lawanna, of Odessa, Traci McClure and Mark, of Snyder, Jake PETERS WIEBE Wiebe and Tobe, of Edmonton, Canada, Susan Wiebe, Helena Wiebe, Maria Wiebe, and Lisa Wiebe, all of Alberta, Canada; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 5 siblings. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association at PO Box 41125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125 or to the American Lung Association at Donation Processing Center PO Box 7000 Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001.

Howard Stewart Johnston, 92 Howard Stewart Johnston, 92, was born on May 24, 1927, in Weir, Mississippi to Lula and James Johnston. He went home to the Lord on May 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, that he had been married to for 59 years. He also was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret, Lenord, Raymond, and Billy Johnston; his son, Parker ompson; and sonin-law, Richard Hudson. Howard served in WWII in the Army Air Corps with two tours of duty in Germany during the Berlin Airlift. During his career as a working man he worked for the telephone company, vending machine business, a professional truck driver, and retired in Nederland, Texas as a sales representative for Affiliated Foods and McClain Distribution. Howard was well known as a compassionate, tender hearted gentleman HOWARD STEWART who had faith in God. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and enjoyed JOHNSTON listening to country music. Howard was a people person and never met a stranger. He would strike up a conversation at the drop of a hat. He took on a big job when he married Arlene and had an immediate family of children ranging in age from 1 to 7. ey all grew up to have successful lives due to his guidance and love only a father can give. He is survived by his children, Donald and wife Gladys, Dorothy Hudson, and Harold ompson; grandchildren, Richard Arlen, Brian Stewart, Russell, Jennifer and Leslie; and 5 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner, of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange.

Marvin Kenneth Hawkins, 85, Bridge City Marvin Kenneth Hawkins, 85, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Tony of Bridge City Church of Christ. Born in Indianola, Mississippi, on June 30, 1933, he was the son of Carl Ellis Hawkins and Wilma Lucille (Pierce) Hawkins. Marvin proudly served his country in the United States MARVIN KENNETH HAWKINS Army during the Korean War. He then went on to work as a self-employed truck driver before working for and retiring from International Paper Mill (formerly Owen Illinois Paper Mill) as a foreman. Marvin was a faithful member of Bridge City Church of Christ. He loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and was passionate about fishing. Marvin was a wonderful husband and father and always provided for his family. He also loved his cats – Black Jack was his baby. Marvin will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Wilma Hawkins; his siblings, Dennis Hawkins and Kathleen Strosinski; and his son-in-law, Robert Newman. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 64 years, Billie Jean Hawkins of Bridge City; his children, Jennifer Jean Peters and husband Stan of Pompano Beach, Florida, Yvonne Hawkins of Mesquite, Texas, Carl Lee Hawkins of Jacksboro, Texas, Treva Lynn Newman of Bridge City, Texas, and Pamelia Williams and husband Sammy of Boyd, Texas; his siblings, Shirley Showah of Indianola, Mississippi and Irwin Hawkins of Indianola, Mississippi; and his 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

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Each year the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce awards two scholarships to Orangefield High School seniors and two scholarships to Bridge City High School seniors. Recipients will receive a check for $500 each. After receiving several applications, the chamber’s scholarship committee chose Bailee Click and Ngoc Phan of Orangefield High School and Brandon Curl and Elizabeth-Tho Doan of Bridge City High School as this year’s recipients. (LEFT) Pictured, from left, are Bailee Click, Scholarship Chairman Wanda McGraw, and Ngoc Phan

(RIGHT) Pictured, from left, Elizabeth-Tho Doan, Board President Beth Arnold, and Brandon Curl

The Road Ahead for Grads Childhood memories will last a lifetime, but, life will never again be the same

By ROY DUNN For e Record is is for those youngsters who will be graduating this month, who will be leaving the protection of home and striking out on their own. You have absolutely no idea what the future has in store. You will have great things happen, and you will also get a lot of hard bumps. e bumps will seem harder to you than they really are. Your parents, up to now, have been taking many bumps for you, sheltering you against them. Later, you will do the same for your children. Time will help you become calloused against those hard knocks. So don’t get discouraged. It takes cutting and polishing to reveal a diamond; it also takes some suﬀering to “bring you out.” Many of life’s worst heartaches come in those early years when we strike out into the world for ourselves. We stub our toes and scrape our shins on mountains made of molehills. Keep the courage; don’t get disheartened. You will ﬁnd distinct classes of people down life’s highway. Some will go out of their way to help you, to guide you, to share their wisdom from the bitter experiences they faced. Pay attention to these people, especially the elderly. ey have learned the shortcuts to take and the pitfalls to avoid.

You will also meet some plain nasty people, varying in degree. ey are the people who make life disagreeable and wretched for themselves and can’t be content to see anyone else happy. ey are the ones who will kick you when you’re down. ey have absolutely no loyalty. ey are predators, vultures eager to take advantage of your youthful innocence and lack of life experience. As far as possible, ignore these types. Don’t let them make you like them — bitter, cynical. Just remember that no one is worth it; anger and resentment are the poisons of the mind and spirit. Keep your cool. at has served me well and it will you. As youngsters, we have a tendency to drift away from the folds at home. You’ll regret that later in life. Sometimes when it’s too late to make amends, the time will come when you fully realize the heartaches and struggles endured by your parents to get you started on the right road, to give you a better edge than they had.

The Orangefield Jr. High Robotics club received a grant for $5,000 from HEB Tournament of Champions. This money will purchase technology for the junior high robotics club. We are appreciative of the continued support HEB Tournament of Champions continues to provide to Orangefield ISD. HEB makes a difference in the communities where they have businesses. Pictured are Jeanie Corley - Robotics Cub Sponsor, Sunshine Copeland - Grant Writer, and Deena VanPelt - Orangefield Jr. High Principal.

Advice for graduates 1. Don’t miss this moment. You did it. You graduated college. For the past 16 years of school you’ve been focused on getting here — and now you’re here — in the real world. Take a moment, get off the hamster wheel, and give yourself permission to pause, even celebrate. Look around at the world, gaze at the sky, linger. Transitions as big as this one are special; don’t miss the freshness of this experience by diving directly into the next phase too quickly.

2. Stay open to possibility. It’s often said that youth is wasted on the young. The reason we say this is because young adults (and yes, I was a young adult once) are often in such a rush to prove themselves to the world by getting the big job or the higher degree that they speed by the fabulous opportunities to simply explore and experiment. Take advantage of the opportunities to live in different places and contribute in new ways. All too soon you may find yourself settling into a specific line of work, a relationship, or even a mortgage. Now is your time to check out the world and explore your passions.

3. Study the masters. Success leaves clues. Follow people in your sphere of influence. Explore their journeys and recognize that there is seldom a straight path to mastering a vocation or succeeding in business. Humble yourself and look to the past for clues to your future success. Recognize that even though the internet didn’t always exist, brilliant people have been around for millennia.

4. You can change course. The great news is your future is not set in stone. These days you can change professions as easily as you change your hair color if you’re willing to be flexible. Keep your commitments to those who give you a paycheck every week but also keep in mind that life is fluid and, if you are called in a different direction, you have the choice to change your path.

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When you go away, stay in touch. Mom and Dad can help steer you properly when you’re in doubt. ey may seem oldfashioned to you, but, you know what? at may possibly be because they have attained that old-fashioned quality– horse sense. Believe it or not, most of you will some day acquire this quality. But, that will occur only after you have fought through the many experiences and trials of life. Some of you will fall more often than others. Always have the courage to get up. It’s never easy, but believe me, as long as you’re trying, someone will come along to help you. Forget your mistakes. You can’t do anything about spilled milk. Let them be a lesson, however, and press on to the achievements of the future. I wish you all a good and happy life. Your opportunities are endless. What you make of yourself is strictly up to you. is is important for you to know. You’ve been schooled and nurtured. Life is going to change, not only for your, but for your parents as well. So, as you spread your wings and leave the nest, remember the foundation they gave you and what their hopes and dreams are for you. Here’s hoping you take the right fork in the road. Some day you will look back and you’ll know how right I?am. I’ve been there, I was a lad just yesterday it seems. Life’s Highway travels fast. Godspeed, and a great journey. Editor’s note: Pass this column on to a grad you know.

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a computer monitor in front of him, leaned into a microphone and let out a “sterike”. It was the first pitch ever to be called by a computer in a professional baseball game. Byrnes, who retired from Major League Baseball in 2010 but played a few games for the Pacifics in 2014, suggested the club try out PITCHf/x, the same Sportvision-designed, three-camera tracking system used by MLB Advanced Media in major league parks to collect data on pitch location, speed and movement since 2006. Byrnes advocates the use of the system to call balls and strikes at the major league level. But Major League Baseball and its umpires and baseball purists strongly oppose the

written in the baseball rules book. And quite FOR THE RECORD often a is For more than a century, strike baseball players, managers called by the and fans have had some kind umpire that of beef about the balls and was outside TV’s strikes umpire behind home the strike zone or more often a plate. As a former professional ball is called that obviously pitcher myself, I can verify the was inside that rectangle. The experimentation of the fact that each umpire has his own personal strike zone electronic strike zone idea when he is working behind was first utilized in July, 2015 the plate. The trick is knowing in an independent league where each umpire’s favorite game between the San Rafael Pacifics and the Vallejo Admistrike zone is located. Very rarely can you watch a rals, according to an article in major league baseball game MLB.com. The pitch came in and milon television without that rectangular box being superim- liseconds later MLB Network screen denoting parked at analyst Eric Byrnes, posed on the backstop with the strike zone the way it is the edge of the

use—or overuse—of technology in the game. In Byrnes opinion, the automated strike zone could be used to assist, rather than replace, umpires, just as instant replay has been used. In fact, rather than eliminating umpiring jobs, it would add one. The fifth umpire would be needed to relay the computer’s calls to the home-plate ump. “With technology, there is always some noise or uncertainty, but our system is accurate to less than an inch,” said Ryan Zander, Sportvision’s general manager of baseball products. “More often than not, it is accurate to within half an inch. When asked about the po

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e S.A.L.T. Club will host their 45th Annual Memorial Classic Fishing Tournament this weekend and several changes in the current format will assure that the event is both bigger and better. All weigh-ins and award ceremonies will take place at the club house on Pleasure Island. After all these years they bumped the entry fee up to $50, but they also increased contestants’ chances of making the winner’s stand. While lots of folks enjoy very decent paydays due to winning catches, this event has always been family oriented. It is not about Dad and a friend baling out on the family to go ﬁshing for a couple of days! e new rule changes very much reﬂect that goal. e

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Memorial Day Classic set for this weekend

Electronic balls and strikes coming KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

Little Cypress-Mauriceville sophomore Jack Burke won the Class 4A state golf championship on Tuesday after shooting rounds of 7170=141. He finished two strokes better than second place at Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle, Texas. The Bears finished in 12th place as a team, shooting 673. Other members of the LC-M team include Travis Love, Mason Sterling, Jack Tindel III, and Wyat Wozniak. They are coached by Bart Williams

Robo-Ump in MLB?

Experimentation is underway for an electronic umpire system that will take the guesswork out of balls and strikes.

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On the constant search for better fish

CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS WEEKLY FOR THE RECORD

e horizon was filled with black clouds gathering over the gulf and lightning strikes were just enough to make you wonder “what am I doing out here?” A close look at the west shore line of Calcasieu through binoculars revealed no rain but that was just a matter of time. All of us in the boat were in agreement that we stay put until the weather began to clear. While we waited to see if we were going to get to fish or have to run for shelter I noticed the streams of finger mullet and shad rolling out of this particular little drain in the marsh. While we continued to watch the weather I caught a live well full of just perfect sized mullet, nice shad, and croaker that were just right. e outlook was getting better all the time. After a short wait and with one eye on the weather we took off south down the lake in search of some bird activity that may lead us to a school of hungry fish. Our tour down the lake produced nothing so we rigged up a couple of rods with popping corks and live finger mullet instead of shad and began to drift. Our drift had just begun when suddenly a vicious strike took us totally by surprise, a missed opportunity but it at least let us know we were in the

right spot. Before too long the corks were going under on a regular basis and we were catching some nice speckled trout. e plague of little fish that were crushing the shad didn’t seem to be bothering us and that was good. After making a couple of drifts at our original stop and catching some very respectable trout the weather really got nice while the lake flattened out like you dream about. Just enough ripple on the water to stir the surface but not enough to hide a jumping shrimp or a feeding trout. Our trip south was halted as we came across a small group of gulls sitting on the water, every now and again the gulls would get up and hover as the surface of the water opened in a wild commotion. Finding the gulls over feeding fish was a blessing and curse, the non stop action was a blessing while the small size of the fish we were catching was the curse. It was incredible the amount of 10 to 12 inch trout that were in this school, plenty of action but only a couple of keeper fish. e school of fish finally played out and we were off to find another bunch, hopefully a better bunch. It didn’t take long for us to find another bunch of fish; it seemed like everywhere you looked there were trout popping the surface and a gull or two somewhere giving hot pursuit. Finally we stumbled upon that one good school of fish where the keepers out numbered the dinks by a wide margin,

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our search efforts had finally paid off. e better trout seemed to want the finger mullet instead of shad, the bonus of using the mullet instead of the shad was fewer gafftop we had to deal with. As the trout continued to feed we were fortunate enough to spot another school of fish, this bunch was redfish and they were crushing bait on the surface. Unfortunately for us the reds didn’t stay up long and we only managed to boat one. By now the heat had taken a toll on all of us, the tide had stopped moving and we decided to call it day. e lesson learned on this day was that through trial and error we were able to make sense of what the fish wanted and were able to find a pattern that worked. Don’t just accept that you can only do one thing to catch fish; the trial and error method will work wonders if you give it a chance. I have used this technique a bunch, especially with clients in the boat. It makes life easy when you are catching fish to start experimenting with different lures and presentations in search of better fish. It’s amazing to see one small difference in either a retrieve or color make a huge difference in the quality of fish that you are catching. Even when the action is good there is still a possibility that it could get better. e great thing is that if the experiment doesn’t work you can go back to the original technique and catch fish, that’s a chance any of us should be willing to take.

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tential use of the automated strike zone in MLB at the AllStar Game last summer, Commissioner Rob Manfred said he was against it, and expressed concerns about the technology. “It’s because of speed,” he said. “It’s because of technology limitations. It’s because, quite frankly, the strike zone is different for every single guy.” The article points out that Manfred’s concern is a valid one because hitters often shift up and down in stances even after setting up at the plate. Sportsvision assures allowances for height and stance differences are taken into consideration. There is a database for every hitter in MLB and a rolling average of his strike zone is preloaded into the system each time he comes to bat. The concept is intriguing and would no doubt change the game as we know it. If MLB isn’t ready for total adoption of an electronic strike zone, Byrnes suggests a happy medium. “Introduce the system by using it for challenge calls with two strikes,” Byrnes said. “Make it available only on outcome pitches.” Players in that 2015 independent-league game uniformly praised the consistency of the system and even the home-plate umpires said the experiment went smoother than he thought it would and actually called it fun. Southeast Texas baseball fans will be able to see how this electronic umpire philosophy works first hand because it will be used in the Atlantic

League next month. And one of the teams in this league is located in Sugar Land, which is only a couple hour’s drive from here. I’m anxious to see how it works and plan to make that drive to Sugar Land next month!! KWICKIES…I got to watch most of the Patriot Conference baseball championship series on my computer last weekend between Army and Navy. Army won Friday night 6-2, lost Saturday 4-2 and won Sunday 4-3. My grandson, Logan Smith, pitched the ninth inning and got three outs by using only eight pitches. Army gets an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament and will know what Regional Tournament they will be playing in and their opponent when it’s announced this weekend. It seemed obvious that Brooks Koepka played Sunday’s final round of the PGA Championship not to lose instead of to win and it almost burned him after leading by seven strokes after three rounds. Lucky that Dustin Johnson has a habit of forgetting how to putt on Sunday’s and lost by only two strokes. Koepka became the sixth player since 1934 to win four majors in a three-year span, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan. Last year the 29-yearold Koepka won the PGA and U.S. Open and won the U.S. Open in 2017. He also is the first major champion in 35 years to have six bogeys in the final round and still win the tournament. And much closer to home, former West Orange-Stark

champion golfer Michael Arnaud got into the money by finishing in a tie for 13th place, firing a 66 in Sunday’s final round of the Knoxville Open on the Web.com Tour. Although they missed the NBA playoffs this season, the Los Angeles Lakers sold out of every game and will probably do the same for 2019-20, according to Magic Johnson, who was a guest of Monday’s First Take on ESPN. He said he would love to buy the team if it ever becomes for sale. The Houston Astros’ 10game winning streak ended Sunday at Fenway Park in Boston as the ‘Stroes made enough mistakes to hand the Red Sox a 4-3 victory. An error by third baseman Alex Bregman led to one run while two misplayed pop flies was the difference between winning and losing. Houston went 5-1 on last week’s road trip and returned to Minute Maid Park Monday for a 10-game home stand which began with a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox. JUST BETWEEN US…I made the short trip to Delta Downs Saturday afternoon to place a $30 bet ($10 across the board) on War of Will in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico track in Baltimore and it made me $135 richer. However, the Belmont Stakes in three weeks is a much longer race which means the field should be wide open again.

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Colburn biggest change in the Adult Division is the addition of four offshore species: kingfish, ling, jack crevalle and Dorado. A single entry fee will cover both inshore and offshore species. Adult division payouts will increase from 25 to 52 places. Five places will be paid out for redfish, trout and flounder as well as the afore-mentioned offshore species. Top money for each of those fish is $750. ere are several more opportunities to win that include flounder, redfish closest to 21 inches and the redfish with the most spots. Children under 16 cannot place more than once in a single category, but they will be able to place with each of the species this year. e ladies were not forgotten as they will also receive a $100 bonus check for the largest red, speck and flounder. All in all it’s a lot of money up for grabs for every family member! You don’t have to fish to take advantage of the weighins and family atmosphere. There is a good chance that you may see a species of fish that you have never seen while enjoying a Boss Burger hamburger or hot dog and a cold drink. The S.A.L.T. Club also welcomes and appreciates volunteers. Orange anglers can get an entry fee at Rambo’s or Burton’s Boat Works or simply go online. Sign up, enjoy either or both days and discover how a fishing tournament can last 45 years! Jonathan Simon continues to welcome a growing number of bass fishermen every Tuesday evening for his Sabine River Shootouts. Even the increased glut of fresh water exiting Toledo Bend has failed to slow the catching too badly of late. Trey Smith summed it up best when he recently stated, “Two years ago you could win most of these tournaments with six pounds and now you can’t even place!” Much too much water pouring down the Sabine has forced most of the anglers to fish the

From Page 1B surrounding marshes rather than the bayous or river itself. e higher water in the marsh ponds make them easier to access in bass boats and they are currently holding lots of bait, redfish and, more importantly for the tournament fishermen, bass. Unable to fish Sabine Lake due to a howling south wind that will not let up, we recently turned to the marshes hoping to dupe at least a few redfish. We did, in fact, manage to do just that, but in the process we fooled far more bass than redfish. e bait of the day proved to be a watermelon-black flake frog. I also talked with Jason Samms who was catching more than his fair share of small reds and bass fishing Black’s and the Shell Cut. Jason said he has not fished with anything other than a chartreuse Lil John rigged Wacky style the past two weeks. Hopefully, the improved bite will continue, but local fisher-

men will have to weather even more fresh water headed our way. e SRA was forced to reopen all eleven gates and generate 24 hours after last week’s downpour and that is in addition to the previous release only last week. Over the next few days, the possibility of even more local rain in combination with tides running two feet above normal all but insure that we will see the river above flood level in Orange. Twenty to thirty mile winds are doing us no favor either as they slow outgoing tides and intensify incoming tides. I am well aware of the fact that catching a fish is not very high on the priority lists of Harvey victims that have endured enough flooding to last a lifetime. We have no way of knowing what the new “normal” will be for the future, but it certainly appears that it could include more high water than we ever imagined!

Orangefield Bobcat catcher Kent Michael tags out a Pollok Central base runner at home plate during Region III quarterfinal action in Orangefield Saturday. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

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Orangefeild Bobcat Blake Bradley dives back to first base during a pick attempt by Pollok Central. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Orangefield Bobcat pitcher Kadeon Evans is on the hill for the Orangefield Bobcats during fierce playoff action against Pollok Central. The Bobcats battled Pollok Central through the third game of the series before falling in Game Three ending Orangefield's playoff run. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Jacob Harvey crosses home plate to chalk up another run for the Orangefield Bobcats against Pollok Central. Orangefield strung out the quarterfinal series after a loss in Game One and coming back to win Game Two. The Bobcats fell in Game Three after battling Pollock Central 11-9. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

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Orangefield's Gunter Jones fires a shot during Region III quarterfinal playoff action against Pollok Central. The Bobcats lost Game One of the series but tied up the match winning Game Two 2-0. The Bobcats battled to the end losing Game Three 11-9. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

Kent Michael scores for the Orangefield Bobcats then greets Tyler Washington as he also comes in to score during the hard fought three game series against Pollock Central. RECORD PHOTO: Tishy Bryant

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6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2019

ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

From One Angel to Another Greg Morse Staff writer desiringGod.org My beloved Toviel, The Almighty has seen fit to reassign you to the department of soul care. Praise be to God! You have been handed the unspeakable privilege to serve those who are to inherit eternal life (Hebrews 1:14). At present, the Master bids you to help a man who has piqued the interest of demons. I will be assisting you in our mission to bring him home. Can you remember, dear nephew, when we first laid eyes upon them? I can’t get passed it. The sheer brilliance of our happy Creator — who could have guessed his mind? We all stood by and watched him paint. He opened earth’s chapters with light. New sentences soon followed filled with breathing forests, towering mountains, budding flowers, roaring waters, and all sorts of wonderful creatures. The eagle soared, the gazelle pranced, the dolphin swam, waves crashed. Thunder clapped and shook the earth (even Michael grabbed at the hilt of his sword, startled at the sound). Can you remember shouting for days on end in pure ecstasy? I know the Master does (Job 38:7). Each new day (as he then named it) contained new reasons for happiness. Divinity’s Mirror Yet, the brush stayed in hand. He continued. Can you not still feel the hush that fell as the Almighty knelt down (to speak in a human way) and breathed into the dust? What happened then, even I, “the preaching angel,” hesitate to speak. He made a creature, distinct from himself, and yet, in a real sense, a reflection of himself. A creature, fashioned specially into the image of its Creator. For months, I simply stared. Our awe doubled as he made her, similar to the first in imaging his Majesty, yet different from the first as the moon differs from the sun. Eve, that first man named her. But heaven’s poison found

paradise. Our cursed brethren — violently thrust from above — attacked these beings God called children below. Outside of the Holy One himself, they despised his image-creatures most — even above Michael’s sword, I wager. The vicious one slithered in and tempted the couple. We watched in horror as all that was once colorful became dark. The mirrors turned dim. Weeds began to grow in the celestial garden. The Creator clothed them in animal skins and expelled them. With drawn sword, our kin protected entrance from its former rulers. Grand Announcement For centuries we inquired into what our Master had planned. We witnessed death and rebellion, murder and rape. And just when all seemed lost, he himself entered his own creation; the Author wrote himself into the play. I, Gabriel, still remember when he sent me to the humans to make the announcement. (I have not moved that fast since.) I still recount my lines, as an actor recalls the grand performance of his youth: Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end. (Luke 1:30–33) The Son, who would open the door to the locked kingdom, went. He himself, we soon realized, was destined to fulfill the ancient prophecy and crush the serpent’s skull (Genesis 3:15). Our Master, the King we spent countless ages praising upon his throne, took on the form of his servants. He became man. Man who would die. But of course, you know all of this already. I cannot but help it. What else should we discuss, if not this? Do we not long to look into such things?

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

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

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

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

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

Will Humans Recognize Us?

part in guiding them home.

Ah yes, I nearly forgot. Now to your question. As you consider your new line of work, you ask whether the human you assist and strengthen, whose spiritual good is your mission and whose salvation is your glory, will he, who you serve out of sight and out of mind, recognize you in glory? On that day when our Master will chariot the clouds and make all things new, will your man — assuming that he is one of the chosen — know you? When they meet us, beloved Toviel, I imagine that, like everything else in our Master’s kingdom, they will greet us with a sense of familiar wonder. All will be new, yet not that type of new which is just out of place — not that new which, when met, completely surprises. Rather, the tune that they have hummed the whole journey, the song they learned from they know not where, the melody which played in their hearts as the only comfort on darkened nights, will meet them at last. And on that day, when faith shall turn to sight, they will not merely hear the song; they will join it, as raindrops finally reaching the ocean’s surface. I believe when you see each other as you both are, he will embrace you as a lifelong friend, with whom he only now had the pleasure of a proper introduction. Of course, we do not mean to distract him from our Lord — the dirt beneath must not seize one’s gaze from the flower’s petals — but he will see in your face a necessary ally who he only finally found at that moment. Perhaps, dear nephew, it shall be similar to how they will greet the saints of other generations whose stories and writings played their

Still Work to Do This, dear Toviel, is the type of kinsmanship in which locked eyes and a gentle smile suffice to say all that is needed. And as he goes to shake our hand (I speak again in a human way) you will humbly bow before him — for he will be a king. (In one man, the kingdom was lost; in another, crowns are gained.) As a servant to his king, yet as a friend to his friend, you will finally usher him home with great joy. That day, dear Toviel, that day, when the host of heaven will swell with completeness, when the last voice shall be present to sing the Great King’s praises, when the last narrator is in attendance to tell their part of the Great Story, when the last king and queen finally take their seat alongside his Highness, all will conclude, and yet, all will begin at long last. Creation groans. Heaven groans. We groan. For that day. But until then, we have work to do. Your Fellow Servant of His Glory, Gabriel In The Gabriel Letters, a senior angel (Gabriel) counsels a junior angel (Toviel) on how to assist a human against the temptations of demons and how to bring him home to heaven. This series is inspired by the classic work of C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters. Greg Morse is a staff writer for desiringGod.org and graduate of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He and his wife, Abigail, live in St. Paul.

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

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

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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

Faith United Methodist Church

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

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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Triangle Baptist Church 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

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

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

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

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

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

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

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testimentary for the Estate of LOUIS VICTOR McINTIRE, SR., Deceased, were issued on the May 13, 2019, in Cause No. P18355, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: MARION BAYARD McINTIRE. 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 ROOSEVELT D A V E N P O R T , Deceased, were issued on the MAY 20, 2019, in Cause No. P18422, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: MAXINE SMITH.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Administration for the Estate of CLARA FRANCES BREAUX, Deceased, were issued on May 20, 2019, in Cause No. P18146, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: SHERRY LYNN BREAUX.

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

FOR RENT Home For Rent at 230 Meadow in Bridge City. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, CA/ Heat, stove & fridge furnished. $1100 per month w/ $600 deposit. Please call 409-670-6255 For Rent: 327 Paula in Bridge City. 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, CA/Heat, Stove & fridge furnished. $995 month w/ $650 deposit. 409-670-6255 Home For Rent at 302 Linda St. in Bridge City. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, CA/Heat, stove & fridge furnished. $1000 per month w/ $650 deposit. Please call 409-670-6255 For Rent: Avail. June 1, 3 BR, 2 full bath Mobile Home in Bridge City at Shady Estates Mobile Home Park. CA/H, very nice. Must pass background check. $850 month inludes water, garbage & lawn care. NO pets. 409-330-0933 RV SPACE FOR RENT

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MICHAEL RAY CHURCH, Deceased, were issued on May 21, 2019, in Cause No. P18407, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: CHRISTINE CHURCH. 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: George B. Barron Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279 Dated the 21ST Day of MAY, 2019.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 22, 2019

BCISD

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#YOUMATTER@BCISD Congratulations to our 2019 Certified Nursing Assistants Program Offered At Bridge City High School

Celebrate BCHS Honors

Miss BCHS Carissa Slaughter, Mr BCHS Jacob Cunningham and Teacher of the Year Bryan Christian.

BCHS State Competition

BCHS Strutter Spring Revue A Big Hit

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Bridge City High School competed at the UIL State Academic Meet in Austin on May 3-4, 2019. Here are the results from this contest: In Calculator Applications, Brandon Curl and Jacob Cunningham tied for 6th place. The sponsor for Calculator Applications is Bryan Christian. In Copy Editing, Alex Gonzalez took 3rd place. The sponsor for Copy Editing is Sylvia Ney.

BCHS Seniors painted their cars showing their next destination

The BCHS Strutters Spring Revue was held May 3 at the Lutcher Theater - it is the best variety show in SETX showcasing all of the amazing talents of our fine arts departments. Strutter Officers for 2019-20 are Captain Natalye Allen, First Lt Macy Mouton, Lt Madison Juneau, Lt Kathryn Woolley and . Lt Natalie Varney.

2019 BCHS Senior Prom

2019 Senior Prom was held May 11 at the Brown Estate. Prom King was Brady Raggio and Prom Queen was Hannah Huff.

Best Wishes To The Class of 2019

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