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Week of Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Testimony begins in Travis Collins trial the intersections of 12th and West Park Streets.

Mary McKenna, who was the first to take the stand, testified she saw a white Dodge 2500 pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed and feared for her life.

The driver of the pickup truck also ran two stop signs.

However, she did not see who was driving the pickup truck or the wreck.

The owner of the pickup, Moses Samuel, was in the passenger seat of the pickup

truck when the wreck occurred. He stated he and Collins had gone to Louisiana to purchase liquor and cigarettes. They had also stopped at a large gathering.

A few hours later was when the wreck occurred. Samuel

was in the front seat of the pickup truck at the time and was not driving because he claims he “did not know the area.” When Collins was driving recklessly, he testiTRAVIS COLLINS Page 3A

Christmas bike drive underway Debby Schamber For The Record Travis Collins, 30, of Orange, takes a break in between court testimony. He is charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter for the May 2015 deaths of Riley and Emily Portie. He has already pleaded guilty and a jury will decide his punishment.

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The trial of Travis Obrian Collins, 30, of Orange began Monday with jury selection after he previously entered the plea of guilty on two counts of intoxication manslaughter before 128th District Court Judge Courtney Arkeen for the May 2015 deaths of Riley and Emily Portie.

Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony and is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Assistant District Phillip Smith could request the sentence be enhanced by certifying the vehicle as a deadly weapon which could result in a longer prison sentence for Collins.

The charges stem from an incident when officers were called to a wreck scene near

County eyes 2018 employee raises Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County commissioners Tuesday took tentative first steps toward what they hope is a pay raise for all of the county’s 250-odd nonsworn employees.

They did it by voting 4-1 in favor of a proposal to raise the total salary, cell phone and car allowances of 18 elected officials – including themselves – by an average of just less than $10,000 apiece.

County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton said the odds look good for the county’s emergency fund balance to hit $12 million this year –

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the 25 percent of the annual budget suggested by the Texas Association of Counties to set aside for a Carlton rainy day.

“I’m sure everybody’s aware the county hasn’t been in the best shape,” Carlton said. “Four years ago, we had an overall deficit budget.

“But we’ve been keeping a close eye on our financials and there’s a very good chance we’ll hit $12 million this year and hitting that frees up money for employee raises.”

The proposal formulated

by Lori Ardoin, director of human resources, would raise the county judge’s county pay more than anyone else’s, from $85,500 to $100,000.

She said the big increase was so the county judge, by law the top county official, would make more than the sheriff.

But Carlton turned down his proposed raise at the same time as he voted for the package.

“I’ll vote in favor, but I’ll be filing to defer any potential increase until the next term,” he said.

Later, Carlton explained, “I don’t think the people that control the money should vote themselves raises in their current terms. I’ll stay at $85,500 until the next election.”

Carlton, who has said he’ll run for re-election next year, also receives a $25,200 state salary for handling judicial court cases.

Commissioner Jody Crump said he voted against the proposal, because, “I’d like to wait until we find out what we can do for the emCOUNTY BUSINESS Page 3A

There are 22 weeks until Christmas and it’s not too early to start planning for the annual Bridge City Police Department bicycle and gift giveaway to area needy children.

What began as a simple request has become something much larger but also a way to make a child’s Christmas merry and bright. Initially, Hilton was asked by someone wanting to help out to find about 10 children in need of some Christmas gifts. The person was wanting to donate 10 bicycles. Hilton began her search for the children and posted a message on Facebook. She found the 10 children, plus many more since times have been hard as people struggle to make ends meet.

The names just kept coming and the list growing larger. At one point she ran out of bicycles and gifts to give to the children. But, this did not stop Hilton as she worked to collect more.

In the end, 43 bicycles were given away. In addition to the bicycles, each child received a helmet, a stocking filled with goodies and a bag of wrapped gifts.

“We would like to give away the same number of bikes this year if not more,” Hilton said.” Last year was a huge success. Bridge City police department has never had an event like this and we were able to help so many families.”

Hilton has already began collecting gifts for boys and girls of all ages. She is also looking for anyone who wants to volunteer for this fabulous event. In addition, she is already collecting names of children needing a bike. She is wanting to have all of the names of needy children by Thanksgiving.

The event last year was a trial run and from it Hilton gained experience. Now she plans to make this event even better. So far, she is planning to have booths at the event with fun-filled activities. One thing for sure that will remain the same is the appearance of Santa and his elves.

“For me, this has been important to bring holiday cheer to the community,” Hilton said. “It would be nice for the whole community to experience it.”

She added, she would like to see some “Christmas CHRISTMAS Page 3A

Brittany Hilton, of the Bridge City Police Department, presents Ethan Shull with a bicycle. He was chosen to be a recipient last year because he was so generous and brought gifts to all the local police departments for all the officers and dispatchers.

30th OCARC fishing tournament set Aug. 4-5 Dave Rogers

For The Record

The 30th annual OCARC Fishing Tournament, Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5, is open to anglers of all ages.

But forgive John Thomas if he sees Orange County’s longest running rod and reel rodeo as more Opie Taylor than Todd Faircloth.

“My tournament is more of a kids’ tournament,” said the director of OCARC, who has been with that organization for 43 years.

“I’ve got some kids who fished in my tournament

who are bringing their kids now. I usually have 30 to 50 kids bring fish to be weighed.

It’s not a serious fishing tournament, but a fun thing to do.”

The amateurs-only event which begins and ends at the City of Orange Boat Ramp boasts free admission to fisherman aged 16 and under.

All others pay a $30 entry fee.

And Thomas expects up to 300 fishermen to chase total prize money of $2,950 for the Two young fishermen show off their catches during a past OCARC Fishing Tournament.

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Vacek leads new team of local lenders Dave Rogers

For The Record

Vowing to “bring good local banking back to Southeast Texas,” Orange’s Damon Vacek is keeping a close eye on progress at the corner of Interstate 10 and Martin Luther King Drive.

That’s where First State Bank is building its 8,500-square foot corporate headquarters.

“If the rain will hold up, we want to be open by February,” said, the bank president. “Once we’re fully

staffed, there will be 25 to 30 employees working there.”

First State Bank is already doing Vacek business in Orange, operating out of temporary quarters at 2202 MacArthur Dr., next to the NAPA auto parts store.

Bridge City Bank is the only other locally owned bank in Orange County.

Among those working at First State Bank with Vacek

are Doug Allen, Annette Bonin, Charley Elkins, Kelly Wade and Carlos Vacek, Damon Vacek’s father.

All have been working for several decades in banking and lending in Orange.

“We got a group of investors together – 95 percent of them are from Southeast Texas, most from Orange – because we wanted to bring good local banking back to Southeast Texas,” Damon Vacek said.

Carlos Vacek has been in Southeast Texas banking since 1970, buying and sell-

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ing institutions as well as loans.

“My dad put together a group that bought Orange Bank that included Vincent Kickerillo out of Houston,” Damon Vacek recalled.

“Not long after, Hibernia in Louisiana wanted to make a push into Texas and Orange Bank sold to Hibernia.

“In 2001, he got a group of investors and bought First National Bank of Newton, which had branches in Buna, Kirbyville and Jasper.

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NASA: Safely View the Aug. 21 Solar Eclipse Staff Report For The Record

A total solar eclipse visible in the United States is rare – and precious, just like your vision.

When the moon crosses in front of the sun on Monday, Aug. 21, skies will darken, stars will twinkle and millions of Americans will be treated to an astronomical show last observed in the U.S. in 1979. The only safe way to look directly at the sun is through specialpurpose solar filters, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

These special filters are used in eclipse glasses and hand-held solar viewers.

Eclipse glasses are available for purchase at big-box stores, electronics supply outlets and online. Look for glasses that carry this certification insignia: ISO 123122.

“The concern over improper viewing of the sun during an eclipse is for the development of ‘eclipse blindness’ or retinal burns,” said associate professor of optometry Dr. Ralph Chou in an article published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Chou said children and young adults are most at risk as bright light and radiation from the sun can cause heating and cook the exposed tissue of the eye. The aging process can provide a natural filtering effect in older people and reduce risk of retinal damage.

Set Rules for Your Viewing Party In Eclipse 101, NASA outlines do’s and don’ts of viewing the eclipse:

See the Eclipse?

Everyone in America will see at least a partial eclipse.

Those living inside a 70mile stretch known as the “path of totality” will see the total eclipse when the moon fully covers the sun.

A downloadable map produced by NASA plots the total eclipse course through 14 states, beginning in Oregon and ending in South Carolina. NASA projects the longest duration of totality will be near Carbondale, IL, where the sun will be completely covered for about 2 minutes and 40 seconds.

Times for partial and total eclipse viewing vary depending on your location.

NASA’s interactive map allows you to click on any point in the U.S. and check peak times for viewing in your area. For example, the eclipse in Carbondale will begin at 4:52 p.m. CDT, with maximum eclipse at 6:21 p.m.

NASA also provides links to general viewing parties On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated and libraries hosting events. to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun’s tenuous atmosphere - the corona - can be seen, will stretch from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Observers outside this path will still see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun’s disk.

• Do not look directly at the sun • Do not use homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark sunglasses • Use special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers, to view the eclipse • Read and follow filter instructions and supervise children • In any stage of eclipse, do not look at the sun through a camera, telescope, binoculars or other optical device, and never

use solar filters with these devices, as concentrated solar rays will damage them and can cause serious eye injury • Inspect your solar filter before use; if it is scratched or damaged, discard the filter • Pinhole projection is a safe way to view the sun in indirect fashion; Exploratorium provides instruction on “How to Build a Sun Viewer” and other methods of safely viewing the sun

Who Will Be Able to

How Often Do Solar (or Lunar) Eclipses Occur?

The range is from two to seven eclipses each year, according to EarthSky. • One calendar year has a minimum of four eclipses, two solar and two lunar • The last time there were seven eclipses in a single year was 1982, and the next time will be 2038 • Few people see the shallow solar eclipses that occur regularly in the Arctic and Antarctic regions After Aug. 21, the next total solar eclipse will be July 2, 2019, in South America.

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Democratic Party Gathering The Orange County Democratic Party encourages and invites all Democratic Voters, Precinct Chairs, and Election Workers to attend a special gathering. It will take place on Thursday, August 17 at 5:45 pm at the Elegante Hotel located at 2355 Interstate 10 South in Beaumont.

This will be an informative inspiring fellowship and relaxing gathering. A tasty meal is dutch treat for $16.00 with tea provided.

Entertainment and door prizes, please no children. To RSVP and questions contact Democratic Party County Chair, Deborah Mitchell at 409-779-1744.

Orange Branch of NAACP meeting The Orange Branch of NAACP will hold it’s monthly meeting this Thursday, July 27th at 7:00 pm at the WOC Administration building located at 902 W. Park (old Anderson School). All members and interested in joining are encouraged to attend.

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Travis Collins trial fied he told Collins to slow down and Collins responded by telling him,”I’ve got this.”

As a result of the wreck, the pickup truck was totaled, according to testimony.

Cedrick Decleout testified he was walking along 12th Street when the wreck occurred. He said the motorcy-

cle drove over the railroad tracks and then the pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed over the tracks and became ariborne before landing on top of the motorcycle. Collins and the passenger exited the pickup truck. Two other men exited the truck, but “ran off.” Col-

County business ployees.”

Carlton and all four commissioners stressed the elected officials’ pay package is only a potential raise and subject to being changed or eliminated during before the 2017-18 budget is finalized.

Also, they stressed, they any potential raises were for the offices, not the current office holders.

“Last year we had the same discussion,” Commissioner Barry Burton reminded. “We had a proposed raise [for elected officials]. As we got into the budget we realized that there was not enough there for a raise for the employees, so when it came time to adopt the budget, we kept elected officials salaries the same.

“This is the same exercise, same process here. We’re looking like [this year], we can potentially give a raise.

This is a potential raise, to keep the door open, while we get further into the budget process and see if we can give employees one.”

The law requires salary increases for elected officials to be posted for a period of weeks before their raises can legally be included in the 2017-18 budget.

That is why, commissioners said, the elected officials’ salaries are considered ahead of other employees.

Burton suggested chang-

lins came out of the pickup truck repeatedly asking, “What did I do?”

A neighbor, Shatonya Freeman, was about to eat dinner with her family when she heard the crash. The nursing student ran outside and told her husband to call 9-1-1.

Freeman began to cry as she

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ing the order, though.

“I suggest that elected officials get raises the same as other employees, but a year later,” he said.

Under the proposed changes, the sheriff would get one of the smaller salary boosts, from $96,000 to $99,500. The sheriff is currently the highest paid elected official not presiding over a state courtroom.

All justices of the peace would make base salaries of $67,000 per year, same as all four county commissioners.

Base salaries for county clerk, district clerk, tax assessor-collector and county treasurer would be $72,000.

Constables would see a tiny salary raise from $65,818 to $68,000 but Ardoin factored in that those four should be paying less for transportation since the county voted recently to furnish them cars.

Other elected officials not included in Tuesday’s vote were both county court-at law judges, three district judges and the district attorney. Much of their pay comes from the state, Burton explained.

Ardoin’s plan included $720 per year for cell phone allowances for all 18 elected officials, plus annual auto allowances of $1,000 for the two clerks, tax assessor and treasurer and $3,600 each for

First State Bank “Soon, Walter Umphrey wanted to expand, so it became Community Bank.”

Umphrey’s purchase sent the Vaceks back to Orange.

“I came in at First National Bank of Newton, but left when Community Bank took over. Dad retired,” Damon Vacek said.

“I was working at First Financial Bank in Orange, but it was a big bank, not my comfort zone. I was talking to my dad during Christmas in 2014 and he said, ‘I think I’ve got one more in me.’”

That’s when the Vaceks put together investors to buy First State Bank of Three Rivers, Texas, a town of 2,000 halfway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi.

That was in 2015. In 2016, they opened up a Beaumont branch.

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justices of the peace and the five members of the county court.

One county expense is longevity pay, which each county employee receives after five years. It grows from $180 per year for five years to $2,100 per year for 25-year employees and continues to increase for long-timers.

Tuesday was a busy one that began with attorney Steve Bird reporting the county is owed $3.8 million in delinquent property taxes – down from $4.5 million in April -- and analyst Chris Pruitt delivered a cheery Annual Financial Report for the 2016 fiscal year.

“His summary was the county is moving in the right direction, doing better,” Carlton said. “I think Orange County is significantly better than it was three years ago.”

Making the best of a bad situation – rising costs, plus “a really tough year for the county with high claims,” Ardoin said – commissioners approved an employee insurance plan that will raise individual deductibles to $3,000 and cost Orange County an additional $500,000.

This vote was 4-0 with Crump abstaining, saying he had a conflict of interest.

me out.” While the video played, Collins sat at the defendants table and sobbed while wiping away tears.

Goins testified Collins’ blood alcohol level was determined to be 0.204 which is two and a half times the legal limit of 0.08 percent.

Goins described Collins’ demeanor at the hospital as “active passive aggressive.”

She repeatedly informed Collins why he was there and he was in denial. She also testified she smelled an odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage omitting from him.

He was later transported to the Orange County jail and charges were filed.

Eric Ellison, of the Orange Police Department, testified he was also at the wreck scene. He stated according to the gouge marks on the pavement, the vehicles traveled about 250 feet before coming to a stop. It took emergency personnel about an hour to move the pickup truck off of the Porties.

Ellison was tasked with notifying next of kin. He went to their house and found their 18-year-old son, Kazzie Portie, home alone.

The pair set about calling family members and preparing for graduation the following Saturday.

Christmas bikes Cheer” in the community.

The smiles and joy on the children’s faces is something everyone should experience.

“Every child deserves to feel special and what a better time to do that then Christmas,” Hilton said. “ Children can’t help if they come from families who are struggling or having financial trouble,

“I told him we’re going to get through this,” Ellison said.

Blake Hennigan took the stand and talked about the Porties and his family. The blended family with five sons was held together with the love Riley and Emily Portie provided, he said.

Hennigan concluded by stating, “Our loss is permanent.” He added, Collins family will get to visit with him, but that choice has been taken from them. He also directed a comment to Collins.

“Travis, my biggest disappointment was that you never reached out and apologized,” Hennigan said.

“They showed unconditional love to each and every one of us,” Kazzie Portie said.

He added, when Ellison came to his door to inform him of the wreck it “shattered” the life as he knew it.

He was about to graduate high school and had already planned to attend Lamar where he would study chemical engineering. But, those dreams were quickly taken away. He was forced to get a job in construction to pay the bills. He also attended the fire academy where he trained to be a firefighter. He is now a firefighter in Beaumont.

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but that is where we as a community can come together and help make this a magical time for everyone.

The true gift is that of giving to those less fortunate.”

To be able to help all the children on her list, Hilton really needs donations. She needs bicycles, helmets and toys for all ages. She is also

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looking to collect stockings and stocking stuffers. Donations are accepted at the Bridge City police station located at 110 Rachel or the Bridge City Library located at 101 Parkside Street.

For more information on what is needed or about the event, Brittany Hilton can be contacted at 409-474-3186.

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“There are no new charters being issued any more,” Damon Vacek explained the Three Rivers purchase. “You have to merge small banks.

Our situation was we bought a really good small bank and went in to make it a medium sized bank.”

Vacek says being locally owned and operated is a big advantage for First State Bank.

“The larger you get, the more restrictions get put on you by the banking regulators. It gets too compartmentalized,” he said.

“Here, you can deal with one person from cradle to the grave. You get the benefit of local decision-making.

Our management is right here in Southeast Texas.

“If you need something we can get you served as quick

as possible.”

Orange City Council approved in late May a $175,000 economic development incentive for First State Bank.

The funds will reimburse the new business for infrastructure improvements such as extending city water and sewer lines and a lift station, explained Jay Trahan, Orange’s assistant city manager and economic development officer.

“For the City of Orange, it’s a capital investment program,” he said. “They are spending $2.5 million for construction and creating at least 25 full-time jobs and we reimburse them up to $175,000 as the [qualifying] work is completed and certified by the city.”

OCARC fishing tounament top three finishers in 12 categories.

“It’s once a year and it lets everybody know we’re still in business,” Thomas said.

“We’ve got probably 80 sponsors and co-sponsors. We’ve raised some pretty good money.

“The main thing is to let people know we’re still in business.”

OCARC, a non-profit organization founded in 1956, offers vocational training for special needs adults, currently serving daily about 55 clients. The tournament raises funds for the facility located at 905 West Park, Orange.

“We’ve been doing it for 30 years,” Thomas said of the tournament. “It’s gone flying by.”

There have been a few changes this year, the most prominent of which is moving the weigh-in ahead an hour to start at 5 p.m. Aug. 5.

That means shifting ahead fish certifications to begin at 3 p.m.

The entry fee has gone up to $30. All contestants, regardless of age, must register to compete for prizes, and those 16 and under must be

described the scene. Her tears were the first of many to come during the trial on Tuesday.

Freeman said Riley Portie and Emily Portie were trapped under the truck and it “looked like the motorcycle was part of the truck and coming out of the grill.”

She checked each for a sign of life. Both had a faint pulse.

Emily Portie slightly raised her head and attempted to move. But, neither was able to respond to her questions.

Freeman concluded by stating the wreck is painfully forever etched in her memory and causes her a great deal of grief.

Collins’ defense attorney, Luro C. Taylor, concluded her questioning by calling her a “hero” and thanking her for her service.

Also presented into evidence was a video from the nearby pharmacy. There were two views of the incident recorded.

Jana Goins, an Orange Police Officer, was wearing a body camera and the video was played for the jury.

When Goins arrived at the scene, she was given the task of transporting Collins to the local area hospital. In the video, Collins is heard being combative and crying, ”Let

accompanied by an adult.

Bass must be alive to be weighed.

The tournament will begin, as traditional, at 5 p.m.

Friday (Aug. 4). While online and mail entries make up the bulk of the tourney’s registration, OCARC will remain open until 5 p.m. Aug. 4 for last-minute entrants.

A trophy and $250 prize will be go for the fisher who catches the biggest speck, bass, flounder and redfish.

First place winners catching the biggest white perch, catfish, croaker, grinnel, black drum and perch will receive $100.

Second place for the speckled trout, red fish, flounder, and bass pays $100 and third place for these fish pays $50.

Participants with a second place win after catching white perch, catfish, croaker, grinnel, black drum and perch will win $50 and those winning third place for these type of fish will win $25.

Red fish must be between 20 to 27 inches in length while black drums must be 14 to 29 inches long.

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In order to be eligible, the fish must be between 20 to 27 inches in length. The fish can also be entered in one of the 12 categories.

In addition to providing vocational training, the “day rehab” type facility helps the mentally challenged students with life skills and socialization.

Since 1971, OCARC has expanded with other workshop extensions. OCARC has now been in the industrial engraving sign business for over 20 years, and makes all types of signs, desk sets, name pins both in plastic and metal, and a number of other products.

In the spirit of trying to be totally self-supporting, other products have been included in the workshop business, such as: trophies, plaques, and industrial signs. The goal is to make the clients as self-sufficient as possible.

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Miller, 66, of Orange, died Saturday, July 28. Funeral services were Monday, July 30. He worked at the Orange Police Department from 1963 to 1965 and at DuPont as a Chief of Security. Ted is survived by his wife, Betty Miller, daughters Christie Bean and Diana Welch, grandchildren Brice and Kathleen Bean and Christopher and Christen Welch. ***** Wendell Lee Smith, 67, of Orange, died Saturday, July 28.

Fumeral service was held Tuesday, July 31. He served in the United States Marine Corp and Reserves. He was a surveyor and woodsman and most recently dealt in land and timber procurement. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Bilbo Smith, daughters Leesa McMullen and Kristi Powell, son Brandon Smith and grandchildren Caitlin and Andrew McMullen, Caleb and Wyatt Powell, and Zachary and Avery Smith.

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From The Creaux’s Nest TRUMP ATTACKS AG SESSIONS PUBLICLY Attorney General Jeff Sessions has done virtually everything Trump wanted, except protect the boss from a special counsel investigation. Trump, undercutting one of his earliest and most faithful supporters, means he’s motivated by more, like trying to squeeze the AG out as part of the strategy to take control over the Russian inquiry. Sesssions removal would allow Trump to pick an attorney gereral nominee that would take control of the investigation from special counsel Robert Muller. Trump is most concerned that Muller now has in his control Trump’s tax returns and trump family business ties. Believe me, Trump is scared. If, for example he laundered some Russian money or worse. Trump, like Putin his buddy in Russia, would also like to appoint and confirm an FBI Director that would report directly to him, like the KGB boss does to Putin. That’s how Putin gets away with murder. I’m really disappointed in the Republican Party, mostly the leadership, because not one has the balls to stand up to Trump and say enough, you are running our country in the ground and destroying our party. I remember when the GOP had legislatures that would not put up with these stupid acts. Now the word is that Trump is considering appointing Rudy or Ted Cruz, if he can ever embarrass Sessions into leaving. That won’t happen.

Trump’s in a box and he knows it. No longer can he claim he is under audit by the IRS and no one can see his tax returns. His defense now is run against Hillary again, like he did to a crowd of teenage boy scouts Monday night. Trump has a lot more sweating to do before the final shoe drops. Watch for his base to leave him over Sessions.*****Well, I’d best get on down the line. Come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2007 A few things that were happening 10 years ago this week. First, reports on some under the weather friends. Constable Parker ‘P.T.” Thompson, after being in ICU, in Baptist Hospital, Orange, was transferred to a Jefferson County hospital. His family was looking after him. (Editor’s note: P.T. later passed away.)***** Commissioner Don Cole is home and doing as well as an 80-year-old can be.*****Kenny ‘Kee-Kee’ Dupuis is on a fast track to recovery after having surgery in Houston. He could be coming home by next week. (Editor’s note: Cole died a couple of months ago. Kenny is now retired and expecting to live another 20 years.*****After surgery Joe Raburn is mending. Lou is waiting on him hand and foot. (Editor’s note: Joe passed away several years ago.)*****FBI Director Robert Mueller contradicted the sworn testimony of his boss, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, over the wire tapping issue while Ashcroft was in the hospital. “Gonzales tells half truths, partial truths and anything but the truth,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer. The Judiciary committee has issued subpoenas for Karl Rove and his deputy, J. Scott Jennings. (Editor’s note: Mueller doesn’t play games; that’s why the Trump Administration fears the special prosecutor. He gets to the bottom.*****According to barber Ray LeLeux, ‘Kee-Kee’ Dupuis’ grandson came in last week for a haircut. Ray asked how he wanted it cut. He said, “With a hole on top, like my PawPaw’s.”*****On May 2, Judge Derry Dunn celebrated a birthday. On that day in 1943, PT 109 was rammed and sunk. John Kennedy, with a broken back, saved all but two of his crew.*****Jack Flash plays and sings at Van Choate’s Tuffys on Tuesday and Saturday. That guy is a good entertainer.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Lee Bourge, 90, a resident of Orange for over fifty years, passed away Friday, July 27 Mr. Bourge was a member of the Orange County Bass Club and was the twelfth of thirteen children. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Bourge, sons Joeseph, Mitchel and Dewey, daughters Janie Jeanis, Mary Kendall, Sue Watkins and Ann Slack, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.***** Joe David Patterson, 48, of Orange, died July 30. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Lorrie Patterson and parents, R.C. and Mary Patterson. He is survived by his stepson Josh David Webb, brothers and sisters, Mike Patterson, Jan Patterson, Doug Patterson and Gina Patterson, and ten nieces and nephews.***** Kenneth Allen Russell, Sr., 68, of Orange, passed away Sunday, July 29. He is survived by his daughters Jeannie Perkins, Terry Perry Tiger and Cindy Henley Breaky, son Kenny Russell, Jr., grandchildren Jeff Perkins, Lyndie Mansfield, Megan Perry, Taylor Henley, Blake Perry, Shelby Henley, Katie Russell, Kirbi Tiger and Richard Russell and great-granddaughter, Grace Mansfield. ***** Ted D.

On August 1, the Orange Noon Optimist club was chartered. Benny Mazzola was elected as the club’s first president. Rick O’Neal, manager of the Firestone store will serve as first secretary. The club will meet at 12 noon, Monday, at the Ramada Inn. *****Former Bridge City Police Chief Wilson Roberts hosted a gathering honoring former police agent Burnis Bobbit, who is leaving for a career in the U.S. Army. *****Ace and Jo Amodeo, hosted the monthly Dinner Club gathering at their home in Bridge City, then the group traveled to Gallagher’s in Beaumont. *****Lynn Hall’s birthday was celebrated July 30 at her home with many guest, food and lots of singing and picking. *****Harold and Sheila Beeson hosted a barbecue, hamburger and ice cream party at their home. Judge Beeson has just completed writing a novel. He’s the Judge of Rose City and raises ducks, chickens and goats that usually have the run of the house. *****Janet Fontenot, owner of The Shoe Castle, is having a big back to school sale. Daughter April is taking her first train trip to New Orleans and back. *****Bobbie Jean Stakes is now on her feet after a skiing accident.*****Belated birthday wishes to Jamie Lapeyrolerie, who celebrated on July 27.*****Don Jacobs has made it to Nashville where he hopes to make it in the music business. He writes that all the songwriters hang out at Glenda’s on Music Row. Don has several songs he has written with Porter Wagoner in mind.

Porter’s secretary, Joan McGriff, said Porter has a new album and single coming out and he doesn’t need any material at this time. She said Speck Rhodes might be interested in Don’s novelty tunes. He’s in the hospital but she’ll give him Don’s tape when he gets out. Eddie and Joe, a comedy duo has agreed to audition some of Don’s material for a single they plan to release. Don then headed to Boot’s Randolph’s new club on Printer’s Alley where he told the bartender he was the best song writer in town. The bartender responded, “There’s an awful lot of bartenders and songwriters in Nashville. (Editor’s note: Don gave it a good try before returning home and getting a day job.)

NEWS RELEASES The red swamp crawfish has made its way up north. The crawfish, native to the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, have gone as far as Michigan, turning up recently in a retention pond and Sunset Lake in the Kalamazoo County town of Vicksburg.

Even though other verities of crawfish have been in northern states, like Wisconsin, it’s the first spotting up north of the Gulf Coast crawfish made famous by the Cajuns of South Louisiana.*****A Texas Viagra-like coffee gets recalled. A Texas coffee company is recalling one of its roast because it was making some men a bit too excited. Best Herb Coffee, LLC, issued the voluntary recall for its Kopi Jantan after the Food and Drug Administration found it contained Desmethyl Carbodenafil, which is similar to Sildenafil in Viagra. (Editor’s note: I’m always a day late, I was preparing to order a case.)*****The Treasury Department fined Exxon Mobile $2 million last week for violations of Russian sanctions while Trump’s Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. was the company’s CEO.*****Like we had predicted last week, O.J. Simpson was granted parole from a Nevada prison after serving nine years. He will walk out a free man Oct. 1. The fascination with O.J. never faded. He could make millions but won’t because he wouldn’t get to keep any of it.*****Effective Sept. 1, the DPS will charge $550 per case for DNA analysis from local law enforcement. Other fees will range from $75 to $150 for drug and alcohol test. It’s just another thing local government will have to budget for. The state of Texas, over the last 20 years, since Republicans have taken total control, has passed on more and more to local tax payers. They claim they don’t raise taxes. Fees for everything has tripled under the one party system that has a grip on Texas.

A FEW HAPPENINGS The United States voted 51 to 50 to start the debate on a health bill. Vice-president Pense had to vote to break the tie. No one knows what the bill contains, it was put together in secret. Shepard Smith said when Sen. McCain spoke he was the only adult in the room.

McCain called for a bipartisan bill. He said he will not vote for any other bill.*****A tax free holiday will be held on Aug. 11, 12, 13. Shoppers save $8 on every $100 they spend. Merchants usually have sale promotions at this time.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and next week will meet at Van Choate’s Tuffys. The Bunch will celebrate Judge Derry Dunn’s birthday. Everyone is always welcome to attend. You do not need an invite, just show up. Good folks, good food and good fellowship.***** Trump has a new mob boss as head of communications, big Tony Scaramucci, from Goldman Sachs.*****We were sorry to learn about the death of Betty Scales, age 90, who passed away July 22. Service was held Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Or-

angefield. She was the widow of Cecil Scales, Sr., who died many years ago. Cecil was one of the original Scales from the oilfield. He was the youngest of the brothers and was Pam Scales Honeycutt’s uncle.

Betty was a beautiful lady, born in El Dorado, AK. For years she operated a hair salon. Our condolences to her family. Please see obituary.*****I’ve been asked which is the oldest grocery store in Orange County. I really don’t know. Years ago, Ed Hughes had Market Basket on Texas Ave. in Bridge City. This later became Howard Morse’s Big Red Pantry and was later operated by Kenneth Smith. Market Basket had moved to its present location in Bridge City. Danny’s Food Center, on Western Ave., in West Orange, is the oldest grocery store location in continuous operation in Orange County. I believe a Mr. Hubbard was the original owner.*****Folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. July 26: Sherry Gauthier, with BCISD celebrates today as does Laura Berman. Joining them are actors Jason Statham, 49 and Sandra Bullock, 52, also rock singer Mick Jagger, 73.*****July 27: Janice Gillet, the nice lady who is a bank officer at First Financial Bank celebrates today.

Also celebrating are Ty Manual, of Beltone Hearing Aid, Lisa Simmons and Joseph Whitehead. Celebrities having birthdays today are baseball player Alex Rodriguez, 41, actress Maya Rudolph, 44 and winner of the 2017 British open, golfer Jordan Spieth, 23.*****July 28: Paula Richey, Angela Rhodes, Chaelynn Wilson, Regina Cameron all celebrate. Blaze Montagne turns 18 on this day. Celebrating also are football player Ryan Tannehill, 28, basketball player Manu Ginobili, 39 and actor Nolan Garard Funk, 30.****July 29: Lisa Faulk, Haley Bischof, Hannah O’Grady, Laurie Davis, Nancy Bourgeois and Molly’s mom, Millie LeMoine and a special happy birthday wish to our buddy from Tennessee, Glenda Dyer.

Also Dallas Cowboy quarterback Dak Prescott, 23 and country singer Martina McBride, 50. This is also the day Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast.*****July 30: Keith Gross, Ronda Hale, Daniel Faircloth, Conner Godwin, Troy Hillsten, Lisa McCall and Chris Lopez all celebrate. Joining them are actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, 69 and Lisa Kudrow, 53.*****July 31; Laci Braus, Kimberly Sieck, Mary Bradford, Nancy Lancaster, Brittany Newman, Marie Pittman and Debbie Moerbe celebrate today.

They are joined by entrepreneur Mark Cuban, 58, country singer Zac Brown, 38 and actor Wesley Snipes, 54.*****Aug. 1: Little Cypress-Mauriceville superintendant Dr. Pauline Hargrave, our buddy from Vidor, Wayne Morse, Orange County Emergency Manager Missy Pillsbury, Judge Courtney’s mother-in-law Vickie Arkeen, Yvonna Boeham and Tana Thompson. Also celebrating are actors Jack O’Connell, 26 and Jason Momoa, 37.*****I’ve been told Gulf Coast Cardiology Group has an ad in our paper this week. They are located in the old Jefferson City Shopping Center in Port Arthur. Dr. Morbia has been keeping me heart healthy for over 10 years. He’s the only doctor I’ve ever known that will give you his personal cell phone number and tell you to call him at any hour, day or night. He’s been caring for local folks 25 years. If you go to that heart clinic I’ll bet you will see someone you know. When I go there it looks like old home week. There are three other Cardiologist, Dr. Abdullah, Dr. Amirul and Dr. Abochamh. Tell them we sent you, that will get a response. They love our paper.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe Badeaux him, left Highway 14 at Erath and cut across on da Farm to Market road, as a short cut to Youngsville, to visit his cousin Felix. Joe him, was driving down da road wen he saw a tree-legged chicken running along side of him. He sped up to 50 miles an hour and den to 60. At 70 miles per hour, dat chicken ran pas him and turned into a yard.

Badeaux slam on dem breaks and turn around. He could not believe his own eyes. A yard full of treelegged chickens. He walk up to da porch an axe dat farmer why did he have all dem tree-legged chickens?

“Well, it’s like dis,” the farmer said, “I have tree chilluns me, and dey all like da drumstick, dats why we raise tree-legged chickens.”

Badeaux scratch his head and axe, “How do dey taste dem?”

Da farmer answer, “No one knows, we ain’t been able to catch one yet.”

C’EST TOUT Donkeys Go to Boiling Pot I was thinking about JB’s donkeys when I ran across this report from China. There aren’t any donkeys left. China is in the grip of a massive donkey shortage caused by soaring demands for E Jiao, a traditional medicine made by boiling donkey skin. One donkey yields 2.2 pounds of E Jiao. The demand is for over 15 million pounds of skin per year. China had 11 million donkeys 30 years ago, the largest herd in the world.

Despite intensive breeding programs, China is down to three million. E Jiao is one of traditional Chinese medicines along with deer horn and ginseng.

E Jiao’s history is traced to the second century BC. Illegal donkey hides are being exported to China. The E Jiao substance was once only affordable by royalty. Farmers complain they can’t get donkeys for the work of growing vegetables in steep mountain terrain because the demand for E Jiao is so great.*****Oh well, I’m outta here. Read us cover to cover and please shop our family of advertisers. Take care and God bless.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 •

Second Chance Consignment

Complete Staffing collecting Samaritan items

To all Consigners: Urgent message, we will be closing the store in the near future please call or come by for details. is ad serves as a attempt to notify of our decision. To all others watch for upcoming sales they will be posted. As of this time we no longer will be signing any new consignments.

Complete Staffing is a drop off location for the Samaritan’s Purse shoebox drive. We are having a Christmas in July collection drive to fill average sized shoe boxes with small toys and toiletry items for kids. I am requesting that the local chambers assist us in our efforts. If you are able to advertise our information on your Facebook page or send out emails to the members we would appreciate it. Hopefully local businesses will jump on board and ask their employees to at least bring an item or two from a local dollar store to fill boxes. If you can help us get the word out we would appreciate it! I attached a brochure along with some labels

Orange Branch of NAACP monthly meeting e Orange Branch of NAACP will hold it’s monthly meeting this ursday, July 27th at 7:00 pm at the WOC Administration building located at 902 W. Park (old Anderson School). All members and interested in joining are encouraged to attend.

Walk & Talk with Fresh Start to Healthier You! Join us every Wednesday during the month of August at 9 am at the Raymond Gould Community Center Gazebo located at 385 Claiborne St. Vidor. We will have a healthy eating session followed by a 30- minute walk and talk session.

Bring your family, strollers, friends and relatives for a fresh start to a healthier you. For more information please contact Tommy Byers the Orange County BLT Program Assistant, (409)8827010.

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

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

St. Paul C.M.E. Church Appreciation Service e St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church cordially invite you, your pastor, members and officers to come and be blessed with the presence of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, July 29, as we celebrate our Pastor and First Lady’s first appreciation Service. e Reverend Julius R. Sumler will be the guest speaker from Monroe, Louisiana. He is the pastor of New Rocky Valley Baptist Church of Grambling, Louisiana. Rev. Sumler serves as Vice-President of the Northeast Louisiana State Baptist Convention. e church is located at 1201 4th Street in Orange. Pastor Coleman and the St. Paul Church family will be delighted to have your presence.

Edward Jones School Supply Drive Edward Jones branch offices in Bridge City will be participating in a school supply donation drive.

You may help support this effort by dropping off school supplies at either of the B.C. locations: 715 Texas Ave. or 675 W Roundbunch Rd. during regular business hours from now through Friday, Aug. 25th. Supplies lists are available at the branch locations, but any supplies donated will be appreciated. Please note: Our offices cannot accept cash donations.

VFW to host Dance e VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host Ivy Dugas for a dance on ursday, July 27th. For more information, please call 409-8869738.

Treat the teachers! e Chamber will attend the Orange County Teachers Convocation at the Lutcher eater on August 22nd to help promote Shop Orange County . As a way to give back to the teachers and help them start the school year off right, the Chamber will be offering a discount coupon page to each teacher from businesses in Orange County. We are looking for businesses to offer discounts for restaurants, clothing & accessories, hair, nail & massages, and other discount coupons the teachers will enjoy! e discounts will be be valid from August 22, 2017 - October 1, 2017. e Chamber will create one page full of coupons to present to the teachers.

Please let us know by Friday, August 11, 2017 if you have discount coupons you would like to offer. Contact Katie at membership@orangetexaschamber.org or (409) 883-3536.

WOS Season Football Ticket Sales Current season ticket holders can purchase their 2017 football tickets during our two day sale August 1 & 2 from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.

Tickets can be purchased at the Athletic Office at West Orange-Stark High School.Season tickets will be go sale to the general public during our two day sale August 9 & 10 from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.We are looking forward to a good season and appreciate your support.

VFW features Korean Conflict slideshow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 and Auxiliary will host a slide show depicting events from the beginning of the Korean Conflict to the signing of the 'truce', followed by recognition of all Korean Veterans present. FREE to the public, the program will take place at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North on Wednesday, July 26th at 6:30 pm. For further information, contact Jeanette Clark at 409-883-0264.

Good Shepherd Lutheran to host YOGA class YOGA Classes w/ Lauren Cowart coming to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. e Open Heart Flow will meet each ursday at 6:00 pm.

Open your heart to experience the flow of positive balancing energy for body, mind, and spirit.

It’s not just for gals either, guys, Broga is a thing now – very cool! Namaste!

Vacation Bible School – Grace Lutheran Have you ever wondered about Martin Luther or the Reformation that he started. If you have, come and celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation at our Vacation Bible School. Dates are July 30 (Sunday), July 31 (Monday) and August 1 (Tuesday) at Grace Lutheran Church, 2300 Eddleman Road, Orange, TX (across from Memorial Field Ball Park). We will have a supper meal at 5 pm and the VBS will last until 7:30 pm. We will follow the end of VBS with a Children’s Program on Sunday, August 6th at 10:30 am and have a German Potluck Lunch after service. Bring your favorite German dish for the Potluck. T-Shirts will be provided for the kids, so respond to Lois Howlett by July 20th to register your children. Her contact numbers are 409-9204170 and 409-330-7275. Please give her your child’s t-shirt size so that they will have a t-shirt on the first day. For any further information, contact Lois Howlett, George Bohn (409-313-1991), or Charles Dubois (409-670-8785).

self-published with a science fiction book, "Toward the Unknown."

Dutch treat breakfast orders are taken at 9:30 a.m. Speakers begin at 10:15 a.m. All meetings adjourn at 11 a.m. Speaker(s) and media receive complimentary breakfasts.

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

Speakers & media receive complimentary meals.

Orange County Historical Society to meet e Orange County Historical Society will have it’s third quarterly program on Aug.1 at 6:30 pm with a tour of the Heritage House Museum. e Heritage House Museum located at 905 W. Division Avenue. Participants will meet in the adjoining office building. Please RSVP by accessing the Orange County Historical Society on Facebook or calling 409-988-4409. e public is invited to attend.

Thrift & Gift’s First Saturday Sale Save the date, Saturday, August 5! Come find our rounders and tables full of more bargains. e jewelry case is loaded with all kinds of everything. e Bargain Room will be open. We are located in the old Salk School at 350 N. 31st St., off Strickland Drive. Saturday we will be open from 9 am to 1 pm. During the week our hours are form 9 am to 3 pm on Tuesday thru Friday.

Call 409-886-9649 for more information.

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

Hive ownership is not required.Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month 6 pm at LA Cantina Restaurant 2907 MacArthur Drive Orange Texas.

Guest speakers are generally scheduled each month with special guest speakers include Cameron Crane Texas Beekeepers Association Area 6 Director in June.

Democratic Party Gathering e Orange County Democratic Party encourages and invites all Democratic Voters, Precinct Chairs, and Election Workers to attend a special gathering. It will take place on ursday, August 17 at 5:45 pm at the Elegante Hotel located at 2355 Interstate 10 South in Beaumont. is will be an informative inspiring fellowship and relaxing gathering. A tasty meal is dutch treat for $16.00 with tea provided.

Entertainment and door prizes, please no children. To RSVP and questions contact Democratic Party County Chair, Deborah Mitchell at 409-779-1744.

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange,

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TX. Call 988-9886 or 474-2171 for more info.

Calls are kept Confidential.

Clover Kids Day Camp Adventures Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting a 3 day camp for Clover Kids ages 5 to 8. Registration will open online June 1st, go to orange.agrilife.org and click on the Clover Kids Camp tab, don’t delay in registering class is limited to 60. If you do not have internet access, you can begin registering June 1st by calling the office.

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

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

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

Annual Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids e 2nd Annual Michael Hoke Outdoor Awareness for Kids is coming up. It is on August 8, 2017 at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm at Claiborne West Park with check-in at 8:30 am. is is a free event for kids ages 8 – 14 to teach them things about the outdoors. Topics will include Bird Migration (It’s a really fun game), Benthos Sampling (kids get to see organisms from different levels of the food web from the bottom of a water body), Insect Netting, Stick art, Recycling/Conservation, and the Snakes of Southeast Texas. Go to Orange.Agrilife.Org to register or call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 409-882-7010 if you don’t have access to a computer or if you have questions. Registration deadline is July 28, 2017.

Bridge City Golf Tournament e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 15th annual Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 16 at Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Port Arthur.Tee time is 8 a.m. for the four-person scramble event.Cost is $60 per player. Hole sponsorships are available for $100.For more information, call Jerry Jones at 409-735-6801 or 409-621-1789, or the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce at 409-735-5671.

Golden K Kiwanis Speakers e Golden K Kiwanis meets at 9:30 a.m. for a Dutch treat breakfast each Wednesday, at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. As usual, the media is welcome with a complimentary breakfast. e speaker for Wed., July 26 - Jim Malain, new Customer Service Specialist, will discuss newsworthy items concerning his work at Entergy. Malain replaces the recently retired Johnny Trahan.

Wed., Aug. 2 - Fallon Foster, Orange County Extension Agent, will review her busy summer with cooking, canning, and sewing classes off FM 1442 for youngsters. Wed., Aug. 9 - Bobby Tingle, Publisher, "e Orange Leader" newspaper, will review various ways news is chosen to locally print. Wed., Aug. 16 - Jennifer Park, a Vidor High School graduate, writes young adult novels, published in March 2017 by Simon & Schuster. e LCM resident, age 29, will tell of her writing escapades while being a wife and mother of 2 young daughters.

Wed., Aug. 23 - Linda Pittillo, a 68-year-old grandmother, will share her life of writing while being a wife, mother, and grandmother to four grandsons, while living a variety of places. She is

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Deaths and Memorials

Larry Wedekind, 72, Bridge City

Betty B. Scales, 90, Orangefield

Larry Wedekind, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on July 1, 2017, in Port Arthur. A celebration of Larry’s life was held on Friday, July 7, 2017, at e Cowboy Church of Orange County.

Officiating was Reverend Dale Lee. Born in Amboy, Illinois, on January 25, 1945, he was the son of LARRY Herman Wedekind WEDEKIND and Phyllis Washurn.

Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a very hard worker and loved to work. He owned and operated his own 18wheeler rig for 38 years. He was a top notch 18wheeler driver and never had an accident. He was a mechanic and bus driver for BCISD. In his free time Larry liked to play washers and spend time with his family. He was a true leader and a great example for his family. He was an amazing provider for his wife and children, who he cared for very much. Larry will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Tina Deanne Wedekind. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Wedekind; sister, Anna Stevens of Illinois; children, Brenda Moseley and husband, Jerry, of Bridge City, TX, Chuck Wedekind of Bridge City, TX, Crystal Tolar of Orange, TX, and Scott Wedekind and wife, Cyndy, of Bridge City, TX; grandchildren, Kris Wedekind, Destiny Garza, Brook Garza, Emily Sanford, Lynnsee Halfin, Brant Halfin, Reagan Wales, Dean Webb, Cassidy Wedekind, and Chloe Wedekind; and great-grandchildren, Addyson Vilo, Ashtyn Vilo, Spencer Sanford, and Gunner Hunt.

Betty B. Scales, 90, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2017, in Orange, TexasFuneral services were held at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Oangefield, Texas.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, Texas. Born in El DoBETTY B. rado, Arkansas, on JanSCALES uary 14, 1927, Mrs. Scales was the daughter of James Arthur Brannon and Lois Moree (Wardlaw) Brannon. She was a loving wife and mother who owned and operated Betty’s Hair Salon and later opened Betty’s Jewelry Closet.She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Cleborn Scales, Sr.; granddaughter, Shellie Lynn Tichenor; brothers, James Arthur Brannon, Jr., Robert Larone Brannon and William Scott Brannon; sisters, Cheri Moree Daugherty, Linda Joy Kennedy. e family also wishes to acknowledge all of Mrs. Scales nieces and nephews who have preceded her in death.She is survived by her daughter, Cherion Lee Shaban and husband, Gregory, of Katy, Texas; Cecil Cleborn Scales, Jr. of Orangefield, Texas; grandson, Christopher Samuel Beard and wife, Kirsten of Spring, Texas; great grandsons, Aaron Craig Meachum of Denver, Colorado, Jonathan Samuel Meachum of Dalhart, Texas and Michael Christopher Beard of Austin, Texas; great granddaughters, Nicole Christine Tichenor and Emily Grace Tichenor of Michigan; sister-in-law, Diane Brannon of Fort Worth, Texas and several nieces and nephews.Larry Wedekind, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on July 1, 2017, in Port Arthur. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, July 7, 2017, at e Cowboy Church of Orange County. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Born in Amboy, Illinois, on January 25, 1945, he was the son of Herman Wedekind and Phyllis Washurn. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a very hard worker and loved to work. He owned and operated his own 18-wheeler rig for 38 years. He was a top notch 18-wheeler driver and never had an accident. He was a mechanic and bus driver for BCISD. In his free time Larry liked to play washers and spend time with his family. He was a true leader and a great example for his family. He was an amazing provider for his wife and children, who he cared for very much.

Larry will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Tina Deanne Wedekind. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Wedekind; sister, Anna Stevens of Illinois; children, Brenda Moseley and husband, Jerry, of Bridge City, TX, Chuck Wedekind of Bridge City, TX, Crystal Tolar of Orange, TX, and Scott Wedekind and wife, Cyndy, of Bridge City, TX; grandchildren, Kris Wedekind, Destiny Garza, Brook Garza, Emily Sanford, Lynnsee Halfin, Brant Halfin, Reagan Wales, Dean Webb, Cassidy Wedekind, and Chloe Wedekind; and greatgrandchildren, Addyson Vilo, Ashtyn Vilo, Spencer Sanford, and Gunner Hunt.

R.W. “Bill” Cady, 85, Orange R.W. “Bill” Cady, 85, of Orange, passed away on July 19, 2017.Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating was Pastor Doug Shows. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Indian Bayou, Louisiana, on October R.W. ‘BILL’ 25, 1931, he was the son CADY of Ranzy C. Cady and Irene A. Sarver. Bill served in the Army during the Korean conflict and was wounded during his service. He returned home after he was honorably discharged from service in 1954. He started to give blood in 1954 and continued to do so for 50 years until he was diagnosed with cancer. He enjoyed helping others and always sat with sick church members at the hospital to keep them company.

He was a board member of the Bridge City Water District for many years and a member of the Masonic Lodge #1345 Bridge City, Texas. He was also a member of the Circle Drive Baptist Church of Bridge City and helped organize and build the present church. He was most recently a member of First Baptist Church of Bridge City, Texas. Bill will be missed by those who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mark Cady; his daughter, Debbie Caldwell; his sisters, Marjorie Lewis and Vernell Walters; and his brother, Ranzy Cady.He is survived by wife of 62 years, Jerrie Cady; his sons, James W. Cady and his wife Anna of Nederland, and Stephen C. Cady of Houston; and his grandchild, Devin Caldwell.

Dorothy D. Hall, 90, Bridge City Dorothy D. Hall, 90, of Bridge City, passed away on July 17, 2017, in Bridge City. Funeral services were Friday, July 21, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating was Mr. Al Domangue. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Louisiana, on September 18, 1926, she was the daughter of Aldest Joseph Domangue and Lucelia Mary (Delino) Do-

mangue -VanSlyke.

Dorothy retired from Texaco after 40 years, and she was a former member of Bellair Baptist Church in Port Arthur. She loved to travel. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, DOROTHY A.L. Hall; brother, A.J. D. HALL Domangue; and sister, Betty Joice Hooks.She is survived by her daughters, Judy Rosendale and husband, Richard, of Bridge City, TX, and Tracie Higdon and husband, John, of Bridge City, TX; grandchildren, Shelley McFarland and husband, Jack, Christine Carcerano and husband, Eric, and Dean Selman and wife, Kandace; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Justin, Jordon, Karli, Bryson, Noah, Nicholas, Katie, and Kammi; and many beloved nieces and nephews.Serving as pallbearers will be Nicholas Carcerano, Justin Pittman, Dean Selman, James Paul Hebert, Addie Lee Guillory, and Rick Clark.e family would like to send a special thank you to the ladies from Compassion Hospice –Jean Stephenson and Elaine Stephens –and to the many other people who helped care for Dorothy.

Donnie Rinehart, 53, Bridge City Donnie Rinehart, 53, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2017, in Houston, Texas.Funeral services were Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Burial followed at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on May 4, 1964, Donnie was the DONNIE son of Robert Rinehart RINEHART and Madge (Smith) Rinehart. Donnie worked at Pneumatic Industrial Service as an operations manager for many years.

He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Madge Rinehart; and his wife, Linda Rinehart.Donnie is survived by his son, Robbie Rinehart, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Joleah Rinehart and Keaton Rinehart; and his siblings, Linda Wilson and husband Billy, of West Orange, Patricia Tarver and husband Kenneth, of Lake Charles, LA, Connie Johnson and husband Kenneth, of Little Cypress, Rhonda Guidroz and husband Nolan, of Orange, and Lonnie Rinehart and wife Sherri, of Alvin.

Cecile Foreman, 101, Orange Cecile Foreman, 101, of Orange, passed away July 22, 2017 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Father Jim McClintock of St. Mary Catholic CECILE Church in Fannett, FOREMAN TX.Cecile is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Taylor (Tubby) Foreman; son, Roland Sullivan; and grandson, Jeff Foreman.She is survived by her son, Jerry Foreman and his wife, Janet, her daughters, Ann and husband, Tommy Hoffpauir, and Betty and husband, Al ibodeaux, her sons, Tom Foreman and his wife, Vickie, and Steve Foreman and his wife, Jan, and her daughter, Carol Courville and companion, Frank Poland. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sheree Suire, Susan Grimes, Roland Sullivan, Jr., Scott Sullivan, Kay Wallace, Julie DiTusa, Brian Hurley, Brooke Soape, Lara Alexander, Leigh Rogers, Douglas Harris, Coy ibodeaux, Rachael Dale, Jason Foreman, Amy Foreman, Lesley Turner, Kristie LeBouef, Misty Patten, Jennifer Day, and Dane Courville; and several greatgrandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Foreman, Dane Courville, Jacob Alexander, Dakota Alexander, Doug

Harris, and Brent Day.e family would like to send a special thank you Jean Stephenson, Elaine Stephens, Terry Hardin, Angela Williams, and the staff at Compassion Hospice. e family would also like to thank Cheryl Abshire for her dependable care for Ms. Foreman.

ROBERT DAVID ‘DAVY’ DEARING

Robert David “Davy” Dearing, 46, Bridge City Davy Dearing, born December 7, 1970, in Houston, Texas, entered into eternity on June 6, 2017 at his home in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, in the loving arms of his wife, Shannon. Davy is survived by two sons, Phineas, 11, and Brock, 9. He is the beloved son of his mother and step-father, Linda and Curtis Koonce of Frisco, Texas; and brother to his sister Amanda and her husband Chris Farrar and uncle to their children, Hannah, Abby and his namesake, William Robert, also of Frisco; also surviving Davy are the grandmother he loved dearly, Lois Parker, his uncle and aunt, Robert and Peggy Parker, and cousins Rodney Parker and his son Trenton, and Robyn Parker Kordish and her husband Joey and their daughters Karissa and Kyler, all of Bridge City, Texas. He is further survived by an aunt and uncle, Curtis and Donna Dearing of Winnie, Texas, and cousins Carl Dearing and Angie Dearing Steelman.

Also surviving are his father C. D. Dearing, Jr. and grandparents Zelma and C. D. Dearing, Sr. all of Center, Texas; his mother in law Cherie Möoy of Lackawaxen and Fresno, California, and his sister in law Janna Möoy of Fresno; and a large extended family. Davy was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wayne G. Parker of Bridge City, who was a loving and integral part of Davy’s life, and his father in law, Steve Möoy, of Fresno.Beyond his precious family, the great love of Davy’s life was e eater. at love began in junior high school when he took his first theater arts class and continued throughout his life. He studied in summer theater workshops at Texas State University in San Marcos during high school and he appeared in and crewed a number of productions at Orange Community Players in Orange, Texas, as a teen under the direction of Jeanne Wood Kern, Jeff Hattman and other esteemed directors. He also appeared with a touring production of the Washington National eater at Orange’s Lutcher eater for the Performing Arts while still in high school. Davy was a member of the Class of 1989 at Bridge City High School where he was twice named to the first team All-District football team.Davy was a Technical eater major at Lon Morris College, where he was voted Class Favorite and Co-President of the eater Fraternity. During his college summers he worked at Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals where he was a stagehand on productions of Oklahoma! South Pacific, e Sound of Music and Fiddler on the Roof. His first job after college was with the Florida Shakespeare eater in Miami. Following work on several national tours he moved to New York City to begin a career in offBroadway theater, fashion and Broadway that would see him rise to one of the top spots at the famed Gershwin eater on Broadway. He worked at the Gershwin on the musical “Wicked” for 12 years until his retirement. Davy was a member of the International Alliance of eatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) Local One in New York City.In summing up Davy's life and approach to living, those who knew him say, “He was the best at everything he cared about, and most things he didn't.” He was kind, loving, gentle and a multi-talented individual.

His family and friends, of which there are many, will always love and miss him. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for Davy Dearing will be held on July 30, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Claybar Funeral Home, 800 Highland Drive in Bridge City, Texas. In lieu of flowers and other usual remembrances, the family would gratefully appreciate donations in Davy’s honor to a Memorial Fund for the education of Fin and Brock Dearing established at Bridge City State Bank. Contributions should be made payable to Bridge City Bank, Account #18972120 and sent to Bridge City Bank, ATTN: HOLLY, P. O. Box 887 / 701 W. Round Bunch, Bridge City, TX 77611.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Port Arthur community theater leads off hot weekend

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e summer heat is ďŹ nally in full swing this weekend, but at least it isn’t raining and that means plenty of great activities, both indoors and outside. Live music can be found across the region this week, as well as community theater in Port Arthur. Check out what’s happening and ďŹ nd something to enjoy. Be sure to follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for

daily listings and more.

Wednesday, July 26 Orphan Annie @ Blue Martini Jimmie Barnes @ Brick and Barley Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Scott McGill, Tod Stark, Carl Richardson, John Calderon, Eric Demmer @ Hamilton’s Bar Harrison Swift @ Madison’s Ryan Bourque @ Rikenjaks Josh Taylor @ Rush Lounge

Rob Copeland @ Tradewinds Tavern Jericho Burley @ e West ursday, July 27 David St. Romain @ Blue Martini Tin Pan Alley @ CafÊ Del Rio Verlon ompson @ Courville’s Kay Miller and Aaron Sterling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Harrison Swift @ e Grill Sabine River Bend Band @

Deaths and Memorials Maxine Patin, 82, Orange Maxine Patin, age 82, peacefully went home to the Lord on July 24, 2017, after several years of declining health. Born in Paint Rock, Concho County, Texas on June 16, 1935, Dorothy Maxine Patin was the eldest daughter of Claby Vernon Allgood and Agnes Earle MAXINE Humphries. She was PATIN preceded in death by her parents and in 2011 by her sister Vernell Deslatte. A recent resident of Sabine Place in Orange, she and her devoted husband Les Patin had lived on Manley Circle in Orange for 55 years. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years and love of her life, Les Patin, daughter Sherry Mallory and husband Johnny of Orange, Eva Sealey and husband Billy of Flint, Texas, son Gregg Patin and wife Karen Welch of Orange, and daughter Gina Henry and husband James of Houston. Her grandchildren are Bryan Mallory and wife Leslie of Katy, Rebecca Mallory of Carrollton, Texas, Sarah DeBlanc and husband Mathew of Lantana, Texas, step grandchildren John and wife Jame Sealey and Stephanie Sealey and husband Kris Ayers of Tyler, Brian Patin and wife Amy of Andrews, Texas, April Hobby, Seth Patin, and step grandson Michael Welch all of Orange, Amy Snipes and husband Larri of Vidor, Sandy Shelton of Houston, step grandchildren Kristen Henry of Giddings, and Quentin Dearing of Reynosa, New Mexico. She also leaves behind seven great grandsons and nine great granddaughters. She met the love of her life at a dance when she was 14. She married her love, Leslie Patin, in 1951 and was a Navy wife through the Korean War. Stationed in Boston, she made a home there until they moved back to the Golden Triangle.

With three small children and expecting a fourth, they moved to Orange in 1962 to avoid icy Rainbow Bridge commutes for Les’ job at Dupont. She and Les played golf and participated in bowling leagues. Along with playing bridge, they enjoyed camping and travel when time and health allowed. Maxine enjoyed flowers and belonged to a garden club. A creative, common sense and practical lady, Maxine loved decorating her home and creating something beautiful out of what seemed like nothing. She was known for her cooking skills and beautiful crafts. Her artistic talents in various mediums were endless and that legacy has been passed down to her children and grandchildren. She and her husband Les were long time members of Community Church in Orange and enjoyed serving various ministries there. She ministered to young women by teaching them to cook and sew for their families. Famous for her hugs, she loved being a greeter. She and Les also were praying elders for years and hosted and led a small care group in their home until her health began to decline. Because she demonstrated true color blindness and love for all people, her door

was always open and the welcome mat was out.

Maxine’s gift of mercy shone brightly and she enjoyed visiting with and praying for people.The philosophy was that anyone who entered their home would receive prayer, and even up to the end, every visitor to her room and all medical personnel were recipients of faithful believing prayer. She treasured relationships with friends and family. Maxine’s youthful spirit and unending belief in the goodness of God’s promises strengthened her through good times and bad and inspired a sense of hope in people who knew her. Even in sickness, she encouraged others.

Her family is grateful for the loving care and support of the staff at Sabine Place in Orange and for the tender care of Heart of Texas Hospice. Her wisdom and loving influence will be truly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas with Reverend David Wagner officiating. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Fairview Cemetery in Woodville, Texas.Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation of Houston (713) 783-9188 at 602 Sawyer St. Ste. 201 Houston, T 77007 or at www.komen-houston.org.

Margaret Addington, 98, Orange Margaret Addington, 98, of Orange, passed away on July 21, 2017, in Beaumont.

Funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. OďŹƒciating will be Pastor Gary Wheeler.

Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn MARGARET Cemetery in West OrADDINGTON ange.

Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, on March 27, 1919, she was the daughter of R.E. Donald and Flora (Tilley) Donald. Margaret was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at First United Pentecostal Church. She was active in Sunday school with her husband, Wilburn F. Addington, and was a very active member in her church and was a faithful member of the weekly ladies prayer group. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilburn Addington; and siblings, Dorothy Byerly, LaVern Gates, Iva Jean Wolsefer, LaRue Donald, LaMar Donald, and Robert Donald, who all aectionately called Margaret “Doll Baby.â€?

She is survived by her daughters, Becky Yelverton and husand, Will, of Orange, TX, and Suzanne omas and husband, Glynn, of Sugarland, TX; grandchild, Melissa Yelverton; sistersin-law, Mrs. Robert Donald, and Mrs. A.L. Sexton; and many nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Larry MayďŹ eld, Kendall Pierce, Buddy Lyons, David Huerta, Ed Reed, and Phillip Williams.

Hamilton’s Bar and Grill Ethan Wayne@ Koozie’s Drive ru Brad Brinkley @ @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Britt Godwin and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Boxing Dei Dei @ Madison’s Barstool Ministry @ Neches Brewing Company Douglas Greer and Dick LeMasters @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Kris Harper @ Rikenjaks Curse and the Cure @ e Rodair Roadhouse Orphan Annie @ Rush Lounge Zach Gonzalez @ Tia Juanita’s - Beaumont Kaiser @ David Lee Tradewinds Tavern

Rob Copeland and e Outsiders, Paul Gonsoulin @ Rikenjaks-LC Deep Creek Band @ Rikenjaks South Street Allison Collins @ Rush Lounge Woolly, e Shake Backs @ Sloppy’s Downtown Bri Bagwell @ Stingaree Restaurant Faint Projection, Pig Charmer @ Texas Rose Saloon My Mistress @ irsty’s Curse and the Cure @ Tia Juanita’s – Beaumont Country Outkasts @ Tia Juanita’s - Lumberton Saturday, July 29 Ronnie Milsap @ Golden

Nugget Casino Mark Chesnutt @ Delta Downs Event Center Swagger @ Blue Martini ree Legged Dawg @ Brick and Barley e Mix @ CafÊ Del Rio Curse and the Cure @ e Capri Club Nervous Rex @ Dylan’s Kay Miller and Aaron Sterling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Britt Godwin and Company @ Gator Lounge Chris Stacey @ e Grill Morgan Mitchum @ Hamilton’s Johnny Riley @ Hardhead’s

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Friday, July 28 Pat Green @ H2O Pool at Golden Nugget Casino Swagger @ Blue Martini Ken Marvel Band @ e Boudain Hut Wayne Dylan @ e Boudain Hut North e Bogarts @ CafĂŠ Del Rio e Cadillacs @ Charlie’s Bar and Grill Caylan Daughrity @ Dylan’s Kay Miller and Aaron Sterling @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Johnny Jiminez @ Fast Eddie’s Britt Godwin and Company @ Gator Lounge Uncle Touchie and the Feel Goodz, Surfwax, Cake Rangers @ e Gig Leauxco @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Gyth Rigdon @ Koozie’s Drive ru Josh Taylor @ e L Bar e Larry Tillery Band @ Larry’s French Market Na Na Sha @ e Lone Wolf e Teague Brothers @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Fast Lemon, Bryce Shaver Band @ Madison’s Perfectly Good Airplane @ Mary’s Lounge Harrison Swift @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Reed Planchard @ Pine Tree Lodge “All Shook Upâ€? @ Port Arthur Little eater Frayed Soul @ Putter’s Deli

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Fishing pals step up to help Austyn COLBURN FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

e timing for the AustynStrong Benefit tournament could not have been any better.

Not only did they raise a whopping $50,000, but the twenty five teams also weighed in some very solid catches in spite of little or no help on Mother Nature’s part.

Bubba Sparrow and a dedicated group of volunteers quickly pulled together a group of equally dedicated fishermen and sponsors eager to make this fund raising event a reality.”Austyn’s smile and determination made this a heartfelt work of love for all involved!” e fact that the popular Cops Helping Kids Tournament had been put on hold for a year gave Sparrow and his volunteers a leg up in the planning phase. Tony Viator and his Cops Helping Kids group of volunteers were quick to join in the effort and a large percentage of the teams entered consisted of anglers that fish that event every year.

“Everything about this tournament was a blessing for those who participated,” said Sparrow.”You quickly realized that it was much more about helping Austyn and her parents than catching fish.”

Sparrow was equally quick to point out that the support of the sponsors all but guaranteed success.”Tony and the folks that have made the Cops Helping Kids event such an anticipated event each year, Outrage Tackle, the S. A. L. T. Club, Sarge’s Custom Rods, JBS Packing and County Home and Outdoors all stepped up to the plate in a big way.”

Even the less than perfect weather didn’t stymie the fish catching. e winning trout, redfish and trout stringers were based on a total of two fish. It took 9. 07 pounds to win the trout division, 17. 15 pounds to win the redfish division and 6. 35 pounds to win the first place flounder money. e largest trout weighed 5. 38 pounds, the heaviest redfish weighed 8. 72 pounds and the heaviest flounder weighed 3. 66 pounds. It took ten spots to win the side pot for the red with the most spots and the heaviest cumulative weight for all three divisions was 26. 72 pounds.

Austyn is the daughter of Josh and Sarah Halter.

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The Las Vegas Strip has a life of its own and plenty of adventure to be found 24 hours a day.

Kazmars enjoy another interesting trip KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Wife Susan came tearing out of our computer room and announced that if I wanted to go to Las Vegas, she saw the perfect deal on Expedia.

She gave me the details—which sounded really great—but added we must do something soon because the deal will disappear quickly. e package included round-trip air fare, shuttle service to and from the airport and five days/four nights at a 5A hotel (Bellagio) on the Las Vegas strip. e third week of July seemed to work for both of us, so she booked it after selecting two shows we would enjoy—Penn & Teller and Cirque du Soleil “LOVE” with e Beatles music.

We told some of our friends about the package and almost everyone said the airline we chose was the worst in the business for being on-time, but agreed it was a deal.

Our plane was scheduled to leave Houston

Monday morning at 9:45 and at 9:45 it was speeding down the runway ready to become airborne. And instead of landing in Las Vegas at 10:50 PST as scheduled, our plane was on the ground at 10:30 a.m. So much for never being on time!!

When the “garsonne” brought the luggage up to our room on the 16th floor, he told Susan to press that button beside the bed and magically the drapes opened and we could see the famous Bellagio Water Show and the Paris Hotel’s Eiffel Tower right from our bed.

Our computer had printed out every hotel that had poker tournaments listed chronologically during our stay and I scanned all 11 pages and decided on the one I liked best at the Flamingo which was within walking distance. e entry fee was reasonable and the $20,000 in chips assured me of ample playing time.

I was fortunate to make the final table on our first day and ended up in a four-way tie for first place, which gave me enough entry fees for the rest of the trip.

We ate a leisurely dinner at Susan’s favorite restaurant Mon Ami Gabi across the strip at the Paris Hotel and were seated at the window where we could do what everybody does in Las Vegas—become a people-watcher.

e city has changed tremendously since our last visit 10 years ago. Instead of seeing mostly couples taking in the sights, we observed young and middle-aged women strutting down the strip flaunting their recent boob jobs or wearing something so sheer that one could chunk his imagination to the wayside.

Many of the young men wore muscle shirts that displayed more tattoos than skin. e Asians could be seen with a camera in one hand and a lighted cigarette in the other, plowing through the crowded strip like they were practicing to be a fullback.

And the days of the $4.95 all-you-can eat buffets have been replaced by buffets that cost ten-fold what they used to 10 years ago.

But Las Vegas is still a place everyone should go at least once in their lives. ere are probably more taxis per capita than in New York City, but they don’t drive nearly as recklessly.

When we did gamble, Susan did fairly well with the poker machines, while I scored well playing poker and on the $5 craps table.

While waiting in the airport for our flight back to Houston, a man who introduced himself only as Keith told us that he was a baseball

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2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Local Game Wardens honored for aiding Deweyville flood victims Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith honored several men and women for their outstanding acts of service at the 13th annual Law Enforcement Division Awards Ceremony. e ceremony recognized Texas game wardens, non-commissioned TPWD employees, first responders from other agencies and members of the general public.

“We are extremely proud of our game wardens, our fellow first respon-

ders and members of the public who exemplify professionalism and service by assisting our citizens,” said TPWD Law Enforcement Division Director Col. Craig Hunter. is year’s award recipients include game wardens who came to the aid of first-responders in the aftermath of the Dallas police officer shooting, and following the Deweyville floods in 2016.

Other awardees participated in valuable outreach activities and rescues of stranded and injured boaters. e

awards also recognize support staff, who provided valuable assistance to law enforcement activities throughout last year. Among the highlights of this year’s honorees: Deweyville Flood Response in March 2016 when flooding along the Sabine River near Deweyville reached historic levels and caused massive damage to nearly 5,000 homes. Numerous Texas Game Wardens and agency support staff converged on Newton County to render aid, con-

ducting 235 evacuations and 149 search and rescue missions.

Dallas Police Shooting Response on July 7, 2016 when five Dallas Police Officers helping to protect a peaceful protest were gunned down and seven others wounded in an ambush style attack.

More than 60 Texas Game Wardens and TPWD Law Enforcement Division support staff from throughout the state partnered with local police to provide support and relief for a griev-

ing agency and community.

Additional noteworthy events and actions recognized include the rescue of a motorist trapped in a tree after his vehicle was swept off a flooded roadway into a wooded creek in Tyler County; support following the loss of a coworker in a tragic hot air balloon crash near Lockhart; and a joint rescue of multiple victims in a boating accident in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel by U.S. Coast Guard crews and Texas Game Wardens.

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Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School cheerleaders and mascots went to Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp, June 6 through June 9, at Texas A&M University.

The group received Gold Superior Crowd Leading Cheer, Gold Superior X-treme Routine, Spirit Stick each night and Reese Cricchio and Saylor Dronett were in the jump off finals.

Reese Cricchio won the jump off for the 9th/JV division, Skylar Henry and Saylor Dronett received the “Pin it Forward” award, Skylar Henry, Haley Edwards, Haleigh Stark, Reese Cricchio, Saylor Dronett, and Allyson Campbell were named All-American, Haleigh Stark was asked to join UCA staff, First Place Game Day Cheer and Third Place X-treme routine.

The mascots also distinguished themselves during camp, receiving a spirit stick each night. Sydney Franklin was named mascot All-American and won the Best Attitude Award. Lexxi Fair received the Most Motivated and Most Spirited Awards.

Varsity squad members are Kennedy Franklin (Head Cheerleader), Skylar Henry (Head Cheerleader), Lani Daniels, Taylor Malone, Haleigh Stark, Haley Edwards, Jodi Cabiness, Mallory Lisle, Karlie Morgan, Rylee Locke, Rylie George, Reagan Odom, Kati Foskey, Kylee Perry, Morgan Denman, Karli Choate, Kylie Gross, and Lyndie Manuel. Varsity mascots are Sydney Franklin and Lexxi Fair.

Junior Varsity squad members are Jenna McCorvy (Head Cheerleader), Haylee Wheeler (Head Cheerleader), Cassie Blackmon, Sarah Fruge, Reese Cricchio, Saylor Dronett, Allyson Campbell, LiLi Doucet, Crystal Malone and Amiyah LeBlanc. Cheerleader sponsors are Brandy Cricchio and Katrina Daniels.

Galveston biggest city facing inundation by rising sea levels Staff Report For e Record AUSTIN — John B. Anderson can offer at least one concrete solution to help fight rising sea levels along Texas’ Gulf coast reports the Jacksonville Progress. “ere are significant sand resources on the Texas continental shelf,” the Rice University oceanography professor told the newspaper. “e state of Texas should be in the business

of buying dredges and going offshore, collecting sand and nourishing beaches.”

But sand is just one of the resources Texas needs at the state level to change the fate of over two dozen coastal communities that are jeopardized by sea-level rise.

While a new report, “When Rising Seas Hit Home: Hard Choices Ahead for Hundreds of US Coastal Communities,” shows that Galveston is the biggest Texas city facing inun-

dation, it’s hardly the only one that will be at least partly underwater by 2060, at least if the threat remains unchecked. e authors call for “robust” state-level policies to meet the threats, but experts say that Texas has yet to adopt a response that’s equal to the problems.

“Not only are they not doing anything; I don’t think they accept that these things are happening,” Anderson told the Jacksonville Progress, referring to Texas lawmakers and bureaucrats. “ere need to be more compressive efforts, perhaps modeled after the state of Louisiana’s.”

Not that Louisiana, whose coast line and problems differ from Texas’, has everything handled, Anderson said. “ey’re in the ICU and we’re in the waiting room,” Anderson said. “But we don’t know we have a problem.”

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umpire in the Houston area, who specialized in high school, college and summer league games.

He said he just celebrated his 65th birthday. I asked him if he treated himself to a trip to Vegas and he shook his head and said he comes quite often.

He said he’s one of the diehard Houston Astros fans and was there to watch Fresno, the Astros’ Triple AAA team, play a four-game series against Las Vegas.

“But the real birthday present I’m giving myself occurs in a couple of weeks when I go to Cooperstown (N.Y.) to watch Jeff Bagwell get inducted into Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame,” he said proudly. “I really regretted missing Craig Biggio’s induction and swore I’d be there for Bagwell’s big day.”

Keith also mentioned that while he was in Upstate New York he would visit the historical Saratoga race track that was built right after the Civil War. “I love horse racing and to travel an extra 100 miles to see where horse racing began is going to make my trip a very memorable one,” he said.

Keith boarded the plane before Susan and I did and we never saw him again.

Incidentally, the plane took off right on schedule and arrived at Bush Intercontinental Airport 30 minutes AHEAD of schedule. at blew a big hole into the rumor that it’s the worst airline for punctuality!!!

KWICKIES… Jordan Spieth overcame a five-bogey front nine by finishing the last five holes on the back nine in five under par Sunday to become the youngest player in golf history to win the prestigious British Open last weekend. e

From Page 1B 23-year-old Texan came from one shot behind the surging Matt Kucher and finished the final five holes with eagle, birdie, birdie, birdie, par to win by three strokes over the popular Kucher, who is 0- for-47 in major tourneys. Spieth and Jack Nicklaus are the only two in golf history to win three major tournaments before the age 24. e major league debut of Astros’ third baseman Collin Moran was short-lived after getting hit in the face by his own foul ball and suffering a facial fracture and a concussion in only his second game with the big league team. Moran hit a triple and home run in his callup from AAA Fresno Friday. e Houston Texans officially began training camp today (Wed.) at e Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va with a goal to improve on the 97 record during Head Coach Bill O’Brien’s three years at the helm. However, the other three teams in the AFC South Divisions (Indianapolis, Tennessee and Jacksonville) have all made roster additions that should tighten the race to the playoffs tremendously this season. e Texans have won the division the last two years, but it’s a sure bet 9-7 won’t be good enough to win it this season. e Dallas Cowboys began training camp without All-Pro receiver Dez Bryant, who was late because he was entertaining under-privileged children with a barbecue and play day in his hometown of Lufkin and probably will be fined for his unexcused absence.

Another distraction involved star running back Ezekiel Elliott and his alleged involvement in a recent altercation at a Dallas nightclub.

Earlier in the off-season cornerback Nolan Carroll was arrested

Colburn In talking with Sparrow after the tournament he was quick to point out that most of the folks that fished, sponsored or volunteered had never even met four year old Austyn or her parents.” rough her courageous battle with this rare form of leukemia, she has become both a hero and inspiration for us all.”

“In most cases, winning is the main reason for fishing any tournament, but that proved not to be the main goal in our event,” added Sparrow.”I’m sure

on the suspicion of DWI and linebacker Damien Walker was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. e Cowboys had better wade through all these distractions and be ready to tie or better last year’s 13-3 record and surprise everyone by winning a playoff game.

JUST BETWEEN US…It was difficult keeping up with the Houston Astros last week while in Las Vegas, mainly because casinos don’t sell newspapers and would rather have you downstairs on the casino floor than up in the room reading.

And during most of the five days we were there, the TV was saturated by the O.J. Simpson fiasco. When we left Texas, the Astros had a 16-game lead in the AL West Division and when we returned their lead was 17 games. at’s amazing, considering their No. 1 starting pitcher(Dallas Keuchel) has been on the disabled list for more than a month and their second-best starter (Lance McCullers, Jr.) has been ineffective since the All-Star game. e Houston Astros keep on winning because they are knocking the cover off the baseball, with at least five regulars hitting over or around .300. Jose Altuve, the Astros two-time batting champion, is far ahead of anyone in the majors with a .358 average going into Monday’s game at Philadelphia. If they expect to trade for a starting pitcher before the non-waiver deadline ends Monday at midnight, Houston had better be ready to trade an impact player like Marwin Gonzalez, Nori Aoki, Alex Bregman, relievers Tony Sipp or Luke Gregerson or any combination of these plus a couple of prospects in the minors.

From Page 1B bragging rights were still important,” but the winning anglers donated $3000 of the $6900 in prize money back to Austyn!”

Hats off to Sparrow and everyone that had anything to do with the tournament. Austyn and her family are in our prayers.

Per OCARC Director, John omas’ strategy, I will only remind you that we are less than two weeks away from the annual OCARC tournament. Several years back omas decided that pushing the much anticipated event too early was a marketing mistake.

“Too many negative things can happen a month ahead of time,” said omas.”New folks can forget about the date, others want to watch the weather right up to the last minute and on and on.”I reluctantly followed his instructions and his hunch proved to be right on the money. e last two years have proven to be two of the largest in the event’s history!

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Part of that can be attributed to moving the weigh-in site to the City Boat ramps on Simmons Drive. More parking space, great facilities, right on the river and all of that certainly helps. Having said that, however, I recently received a note saying that they needed even more room and will set up on Destroyer Street by Simmons Drive.

Virtually nothing else will change. e entry fee is $30. e tournament will start at 5:00 p. m. Friday afternoon August 4th with the weigh-in set to start at 5:00 p. m. Saturday afternoon August 5th. Winning money for the heaviest trout, red, flounder and bass is $250 and the redfish with the most spots will win you $250 as well.

As promised, I will have more details in next week’s column.

You can sign up between now and then, but you can sign up as late as the 4th .

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Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 11-13 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. is year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13. e law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced below $100 from sales tax, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend.

“Most folks won’t hear the back-to-school bell for another month, but it’s never too early to take advantage of the opportunity to save money on

everything from ball caps to ballpoint pens,” Hegar said. “As the father of three young children, I know how these expenses can add up.”

Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax-free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at is year, shoppers will save an estimated $87 million in state and local sales taxes during the sales tax holiday.

Texas’ tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999.

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Bridge City’s second week of Volleyball Camp was a success with the 7th & 8th grade camps held at Bridge City High School Gymnasium. Cardinals coach ‘Becca Peveto said the campers worked on fundamental skills and participated in competitions.

Lauren Froderman, winner of So You Think You Can Dance season 7, teaching a class last year at the West Orange Middle School for National Dance Day.

Dance champ, Ninja Warrior highlight National Dance Day National Dance Day of Southeast Texas is July 29, at the Beaumont Civic Center. e 4th annual event is currently the only event listed for Texas on the Dizzy Feet Foundation’s directory of events. e only event listed for Louisiana is in New Orleans.

Lauren Froderman, winner of season 7 of “So You ink You Can Dance” (SYTYCD) is making a return trip.

“Last year, Lauren was a phenomenal guest and teacher,” said Penny LeLeux, event organizer. “Area dancers are excited about her return.”

Also making an appearance is Barclay Stockett, one of the newest up and coming “American Ninja Warrior” (ANW) sensations. Stockett is from Southeast Texas, hailing from Dayton. She recently competed on team ‘Iron Grip’ on “Team Ninja Warrior” and qualified in the top 30 for the city finals in San Antonio last month on American Ninja Warrior. e city finals are scheduled to air Monday. e first three years of the event were held in Orange, Texas outdoors at the Riverfront Pavilion, but the extreme heat necessitated a move indoors and the decision was made to move it to Beaumont. ings kick off with a free event from 9 a.m.-noon which is a combination of dance performances from area dance groups, line dances and mini classes in Belly Dancing and Salsa for all ages, plus a tutorial of the official National Dance Day choreography. e Civic Center will be cleared for lunch. Ticketed

Galveston will be 90 percent submerged by 2100 under a one scenario, “in which emissions rise through the end of the century and ice sheets melt faster,” according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, the Massachusetts-based not-for-profit organization whose scientists, analysts and consultants wrote the report. e Univeristy of Texas at Austin Energy Institute sounded a similar note in a 2013 report.

“By 2100, much of the Texas coast likely will be under at least a foot of water, endangering not only the economic vitality of low-lying regions but also areas within reach of a storm surge,” according to UT’s report.

“Other Gulf Coast states, notably Louisiana and Florida, have taken significant strides forward to study sea level rise and have begun to prepare for the inevitable.

“Texas lags behind other states in these efforts and for the most part remains unprepared.” e impact of even small sealevel increases: exacerbated coastal flooding; contaminated coastal freshwater supplies; shrinking barrier islands; eroded beaches; displaced marshes; magnified hurricane and tropical storm cost and impact.

Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is a division of the governor’s office that marshals experts from the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Transportation and Development and other state agencies.

Its mandate: developing, implementing and enforcing a comprehensive coastal protection and restoration master plan.Louisiana’s CPRA also has a master plan with guidelines for oyster reefs, marsh creation

From Page 2B and other projects, and it’s updated every five years.

“Don’t be too hard on yourself,” said Chuck Perrodin, the Louisiana CPRA’s spokesman.

“All these agencies were working on this piecemeal, not in a coordinated way.

Tracy Hester, a University of Houston Law Center environ-

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American Ninja Warrior, Barclay Stockett, who is from Dayton will be a special guest at this year’s National Dance Day. events of dance classes and a meet in greet with Froderman and Stockett are scheduled for the afternoon. e morning session is a celebration of dance with performances by area dance groups from Orange, Beaumont and Silsbee. Returning groups are ayer Dance Academy, Lorna Badon school of Dance, Ingram School of Dance, e Belly Dance Studio, Orange Blossoms and Silsbee Jazzercize. is year we are joined by Silsbee Dance Academy, plus we are adding a Latin flavor with dancers from City Dance.

“It is sort of a recital/dance

mental law professor, said while there’s “lots of focus on storm resilience,” Texas’ approach to dealing with rising sea-level is a “patchwork.”

“Most sea-level response planning has been done at the local level,” Hester said. “We are not as proactive as a lot of states; we are behind the curve.”

party and is loads of fun,” said LeLeux.

After lunch, dancers come back for a beginner (1:30pm2:30pm) or advanced (2:45pm3:45pm) contemporary dance class with Lauren Froderman.

Classes are $75 and includes a meet and greet following at 4 p.m. with Froderman and Stockett. ere will be a question and answer session, plus they will tell their story and offer a photo opportunity. ose wishing to observe the dance classes must purchase a ticket for $35 which also includes the meet and greet. Tickets are available at www.DiscoverBeaumont.com.

Rachael from Gator Country brought several friends to visit the children at a program sponsored by the Friends of the Bridge City Public Library.

Spooner, a 7 year old friendly alligator and Cruiser, an 11 year old tortoise, wandered among the children seeking attention.

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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Jenkins announces for Precinct 2 JP race After great reflection and consideration, I would like to officially announce my candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Orange County. I have a sincere desire to serve the citizens of Precinct 2 and Orange County.

If elected and given the honor to serve the citizens of Precinct 2 as your next Justice of the Peace, it is my promise to keep honesty and integrity within the office. Furthermore, I will be a full-JP and will be faithful to the law and always conduct myself in a professional manner.

I have been blessed to have been raised in Orange County (Precinct 2) and call it home my whole life and my mother’s family being here since the 1800’s. I am proud to say that I have been married to my wife Windee for 22 years. We are also proud to have raised our three sons Tanner, Tyler and Trever here. Our two oldest sons are currently attending college and our youngest son will be in the ninth grade.

I am a proud Agriculture Science Teacher and FFA Advisor for 26 years, with 24 of those being at Orangefield High School and the first 2 years at Little-Cypress Mauriceville CISD. I currently serve as Truancy Prevention Officer for OIS along with my teaching respon-

TIMOTHY CHAD JENKINS sibilities.

We are very active within the community serving with the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival for over 30 years, Christmas in Orangefield, Orange County Go-Texas, Orangefield Cormier Museum, Special Angels Rodeo and the Orange County Livestock Show. I am also a member of Bridge City Masonic Lodge #1345. i was fortunate in 2013 to be named the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

I want to continue to serve the citizens of Orange County.

It is my hope that on March 6, 2018 you will consider me, Chad Jenkins. as your next Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library sponsored a program given by Ray from SubZero in Beaumont demonstrating how to make ice cream. After the demonstration, the children enjoyed a dish of their own either chocolate or vanilla.

Ranger gives advice for hot weather hikes Staff Report For e Record Heat exhaustion is one of the most common maladies that park rangers encounter during the summer months, and with temperatures soaring to scorching heats well above 90 degrees, Texas State Park staff are encouraging park visitors to follow basic heat safety precautions to stay safe on the trail.

Heat exhaustion, dehydration and heat stroke can be prevented by drinking water, wearing proper clothing, hiking in the morning or evening, checking the weather ahead of time and knowing the length of the trail.

One of the most important things to do is hydrate. Hydration is necessary for good health and helps with heat tolerance.

Park rangers recommend having extra water packed while on the trails and to continue drinking water even if not thirsty.

Also, if hiking with your fourlegged friend, don’t forget to bring water for them.

A good rule of thumb is to turn around and head back once you’ve consumed half of your water supply.

It’s important to know the length of the trail and take a map of the park before heading out. e maps provide an overlook and the lengths of all trails at the park. Park trail maps are available at visitor centers, the entrance to the park and online

Heat exhaustion is one of the most common maladies that park rangers encounter during the summer months, and with temperatures soaring to scorching heats well above 90 degrees, Texas State Park staff are encouraging park visitors to follow basic heat safety precautions to stay safe on the trail. on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website.

People often underestimate the trails and rough terrain, so make sure to be aware of any warning signs posted at parks and seek trail information from park rangers.

If possible, plan hikes early in the morning or evening when the sun isn’t the strongest. Park rangers say starting hikes earlier when the temperature is milder will help you gain more distance before the heat peaks in the middle of the day.

Make sure to take breaks when necessary and know your limit. Stop and rest under some shade and recuperate when necessary before continuing on the trail.

Before heading to a park, wear proper clothing. If going for a hike, wear light-colored, lightweight and loose fitting clothing. e light colors will reflect the sun’s rays rather than absorb them like dark colors can, and clothing that is lightweight and loose-fitting helps regulate body temperature.

Bring a hat for face and neck protection from the sun. A bandana can also be dunked in water and worn around the neck to keep you cool while the water evaporates.

Lastly, don’t forget to check the weather beforehand so you will be prepared for any conditions you may face on the trail.

If you begin to experience a heat related emergency, call the park headquarters or 911.

For a map of all Texas State Parks, visit the state park page on the TPWD website.

Free admission to Shangri La Gardens

Beginning Wednesday, July 19, 2017, all visitors will be admitted to Stark Museum of Art and Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center free of charge.

Since 1961, the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation has provided a long history of service to the Orange County and Southeast Texas community. Free admission will offer a more widespread positive impact

for visitors by removing financial barriers to daily visitation.

This strategic decision was made to continue program growth, achieve mission fulfillment and offer additional opportunities to enjoy the venues now and in the future.

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Stark Foundation Clyde V. McKee III notes, “This plan includes a streamlining of operations which will result in efficien-

cies to place the Foundation in a better position to focus on our core mission of education.”

McKee has personally thanked staff for their “trust and commitment to The Stark Foundation and the continuing efforts in delivering on our mission.”

The Stark Foundation carries out its mission through the programming efforts of each of the Stark Cultural Venues and seeks to encourage and assist education and to improve and enrich the quality of life in Southeast Texas. The mission-based venues, programs and activities provide the community and region with rich resources and opportunities for study and the enjoyment of the arts, history and nature.

Hours of operation for the Museum and Gardens are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Outpost Tours at the Gardens are offered with seasonal hours and are dependent upon weather.

Entry to The W.H. Stark House will not be offered at this time in order for staff to restructure tours and offerings. However, the House staff looks forward to providing concise and educational programming choices in 2018 and beyond.

About Shangri La Gardens Shangri La encompasses 250+ acres in the heart of Orange, Texas, along the swamps and wetlands associated with Adams Bayou. Shangri La integrates its botanical gardens and nature center together to create a unique understanding of the natural world in South-

east Texas. Imagine a place where you can stroll along garden paths surrounded by a profusion of flowers, watch birds for hours from the comfort of a Heronry Blind or just spend time relaxing with friends and family. Or, you can explore your wild side and take a naturalist-led excursion along Adams Bayou to discover the wonders of nature, encounter wildlife in their natural habitats and gain new insights into the importance of preserving the environment. No matter what motivates you to come outdoors, explore Shangri La - it’s a year round delight for the senses.

Shangri La is located at 2111 W. Park Avenue in Orange, Texas. .

About the Stark Museum of Art The Stark Museum of Art houses one of the nation’s most significant collections of American Western art and is located in the heart of downtown historic Orange, Texas.

Paintings, sculpture, prints and rare books interpret the West from 19th century frontier artists to the 20th century artistic colonies in New Mexico and focus on the stunning land, dramatic people and diverse wildlife of the American West. The Museum features artists such as Frederic Remington, John James Audubon, John Mix Stanley and Charles Marion Russell. Also featured is a significant collection of American Indian objects, including baskets, pottery, clothing and jewelry.

Stark Museum of Art is located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas. .

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Fun Icehouse Donice Morace and Twangsters Union @ Honky Tonk Texas Parker McCollum @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Josh Taylor @ e L Bar Chris Miller and Bayou Roots @ Larry’s French Market Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and e Zydeco Twisters @ e Lone Wolf omas Teague@ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County e Teague Brothers Band, Tyler Darby and Pug Johnson @ Madison’s e Shady Rest @ Neches Brewing Company Rick Lamb @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Honky Tonk Special @ Pine Tree Lodge “All Shook Up” @ Port Arthur Little eater Fast Lemon, JP Primeaux @ Rikenjaks-LC Crossroads Trio @ Rikenjaks South Street Wayne Dylan @ e Rodair Roadhouse Allison Collins @ Rush Lounge Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush, Mr. Fahrenheit, Siquavey, Biscuit Kneads @ Sloppy’s Downtown Micky and the Motorcars @ Stingaree Restaurant Tony Faulk and Chaos @ Tammy’s Tim Burge @ Texas Ave. Tav-

From Page 7A ern Hear ’N Ade @ Texas Rose Saloon Static King @ irsty’s Champagne Room @ e Venue at Max Bowl Sunday, July 30 Dane Monic @ Blue Martini Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tin Pan Alley @ Jefferson County Singles Club Ken Marvel Band with Jivin’ Gene @ Larry’s French Market Riverkatz with Gus Johnson @ Mary’s Lounge Honky Tonk Special@ Pine Tree Lodge “All Shook Up” @ Port Arthur Little eater Acoustic Pie, Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks-LC Chinatown @ Rush Lounge Paul Orta Blues Jam @ Texas Ave. Tavern Wayne Dylan @ Vine 2 Wine Josh Garrett Band @ e West

The patio at Café Del Rio in Beaumont will be red hot this Friday night as The Bogarts return to the stage for what will surely be a standing room only event featuring a great mix of dance and rock music.

Monday, July 31 Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Alex Rozell @ Rikenjaks- LC Corey Landry @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Aug. 1 Pug Johnson and Cody Schaeffer @ Madison’s Billy Beaumont @ Rikenjaks South Street

Orange Depot already social event hot spot According to Depot Manager Rose Simar, Board Treasurer with the Friends of the Orange Depot, her phone has been ringing steadily with inquiries about event availability at the newly restored depot at 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. e first use was in May, when author Paul Mattingly held his book signing party there. He revealed that the depot was a “magical” place which made the event truly special for him and the 60 participants who attended. * e first paid event was a bridal shower in June, and soon after a reception and dinner held by a local Orange bank. Already scheduled for the fall are a wedding rehearsal dinner and a birthday party, and more inquiries are coming in each week.

“With nice linens, flowers and other decorations, the depot becomes a truly attractive and certainly unique place for events,” says Ms. Simar, “especially when a train comes by.”

An added plus is that the organization now owns a number of tables, chairs and linens to offer the renter free of extra charges. e Friends of the Orange Depot has set the rental charges lower than competing venues, because part of the purpose of renovating the historic venue was to supply the community with a space for meetings and other events, in addition to providing an educational museum featuring Orange history and the industries that propelled its growth through the decades: railroad, timber, shipbuilding and petrochemicals. Rental fees will be used for operating expenses.

Because of the spacious landscaped grounds, the depot is also available for small weddings to be held outdoors.

When a child’s birthday party is held there, bounce houses and other outdoor games can be held on the lawn. is fall a scheduled birthday party is also going to have a riding train for the children, the same train that was used at the Open House this past May 7. ose interested in reserving the depot should call Ms. Simar at 409-886-1970, and she will schedule a time to view the space. e entire depot can be rented, or one of the two spaces, one large and one small, with maximum occupancy of 50 in each room. When the bank dinner was held, the smaller room was used for a cocktail hour, then the larger one for the dinner.

Until the museum is completed in 2018, those interested in experiencing what it is like to be in the depot are encouraged to watch for scheduled small fund-raisers to be held by the Friends organization, in order to raise the money for the museum exhibits.

George Bohn and Drew Whatley, museum planning committee co-chairs, are currently seeking donated items such as railroad signs or any artifact from this Southern Pacific depot, pictures of ships built in

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Orange during the war years, photos of personages involved in the industries to be featured, ship replicas, historical photos or manufactured products designed and produced by the petrochemical industries that were founded during the 40s and beyond. Anyone with items to donate or loan can call Bohn at 409-313-1991.

Monetary donations are still encouraged through the website, www.orangetxdepot.org.

Credit cards are accepted also for engraved brick orders for installation on the trackside of the depot. e organization will be placing an order this fall for installation by the end of the year.

Facebook followers can log on to Orange Train Depot Museum for the latest developments and announcements about meetings. * e Mattingly book, “From Orange to Singapore,” about Levingston Shipbuilding Co., are available at the Old Orange Café for $20, and proceeds will go to the Friends of the Orange Depot, a charitable organization.

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God Carried Us with Promises Five Truths Strong Enough for Any Trial (Proverbs 3:5–6).

4. God will meet you.

Article by Stacey Pardoe Guest Contributor desiringGod.org We all need truth to hold onto in life — for the trial of a life-shattering crisis, or for the discouragement that comes from months of persevering in life’s daily demands. We all need something strong to stabilize us in life’s difficult seasons. One of the most difficult seasons of my life came when our three-year-old daughter suffered a debilitating illness for nearly two years.

The illness left our normally vivacious child unable to eat or speak for months at a time. We pursued the best medical treatment in the country, researched her condition tirelessly, and prayed with all our hearts. Finally, shortly after her fourth birthday, the severity of her condition lessened, and by the time she was five, it had nearly disappeared.

Throughout the most difficult stretches of our family struggle, these five promises regularly reminded me that God would carry us through the trial. In the years since the ordeal, these words from Scripture continue to be an anchor for my soul. No mat-

ter what part of your life is difficult right now, if your hope is in God, these promises will hold true for you as well.

1. God goes with you.

“It is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

(Deuteronomy 31:6) Above all else, our comfort comes from knowing that God won’t abandon us when life becomes challenging, uncertain, or painful. He is faithful to stay with us (Matthew 28:20). His faithfulness doesn’t mean that life will be easy or trials won’t come; his faithfulness means he won’t ever leave us, even when the trials come. We can cling to this promise when we feel misunderstood, betrayed, and abandoned. The Lord will never abandon his children.

2. God will accomplish his will.

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. (Psalm 138:8) It was difficult to see that God was working to fulfill his purpose in our lives when our daughter was chronically

ill. Years later, I am convinced that he used this trial to instill a deep well of compassion in our child. He used it to teach her parents to trust him with their precious child. He worked in our hearts after she was healed to cultivate a deep gratitude for the healthy lives we once took for granted.

3. God gives wisdom.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5) We can trust that when we ask God for wisdom, he will make clear all that we need to know. It’s easy to shoulder the heavy weight of trying to search out every answer to a particular problem. God’s promise is that if we ask, he will show us what we need to know — maybe not everything we want to know, but everything we need to know in order to glorify him.

Whether it’s a conscientious father who doesn’t want to make the wrong career choice for his family, or a mother mulling various diets or medications for her children, we can trust that God will direct our steps

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (James 4:8) It’s comforting to know that when I seek the face of my Father, he promises to meet me. God is not only “with me” in a general sense, but he draws near to me personally. I might not feel a tangible encounter, but I can trust that he is listening and that he wants to meet with me. When difficult times arise in our lives, it’s tempting to grow frustrated and even bitter. In our bitterness, we’re tempted to turn away from God. But he longs for us to draw close to him, and he promises to draw close to us.

5. God works where you cannot see.

“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

(Isaiah 43:19) God calls his people to trust in what is not yet seen.

Though a desert is before them, he is preparing to send a river of deliverance. We can cling to the same promise. When we cannot see what the hand of God is doing, we can trust that he is working all things for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28).

If life has you discouraged today, take heart. God is always working. Cling to the promises in his word, and rest your life on them. His word will never return empty, and you can trust him to fulfill every promise.

Stacey Pardoe lives with her husband Darrell and two children in western Pennsylvania. In addition to being a wife and mother, she is a mentor, teacher, and freelance journalist.

Source: desiringGod.org

You are always welcome at these Orange County churches.

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

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Starlight

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m.

Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Tommy Anthony

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

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

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Gerald Ratcliff

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

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

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

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

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

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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West Orange Christian Church

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

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. C. W. Starr

“Our church family welcomes you!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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HOUSE FOR SALE Charming 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath with 1550 sq. ft on a 80x190 lot, 2 car garage w/ additional carport, small room w/ full bath connected to the main house by covered walk. Can be used for a bedroom, office, man cave, computer room, sewing room, has rv connection & etc. Show by appt only to qualified buyers. Call for more info ay 409-553-1686. This is one of the 14 homes in Bridge City that did not flood. (9/7)

FOR RENT 3 BR / 1 Bath home for rent in Pinehurst. No Smoking, No Pets and NO HUD. 409-882-1614 2 BR / 2 bath all electric with ca/h in Bridge City School District. New paint, new laminate floors, excellent neighborhood. Call Randy at 409-728-0173 House for rent on Alton in BCISD. 3/2/2 CA/H, brick home in nice neighborhood, fireplace, fenced in yard, tool shed in back yard. $1400 a month $900 deposit. Call for appt.

409-882-4706 For lease, BCISD, C/A/H, 3 BR, 2 Bath w/ double garage.

Covered patio, fenced back yard, large storage building. $1000 month, $1000 deposit.

409-745-3782 or 409-6703164 RV camper for single or couple only, no pets, all utilities paid, no propane.

Satellite tv provided, located at Peggy’s on the Bayou. $600 a month with $300 deposit. Call 409988-2232 or 409-8861115. Available August 1.

MISC. FOR SALE D100 John Deere Mower $350.00, Temporary Rigged Power Pole $125.00. Call 409-3131932 Rug Doctor carpet cleaner, used 3 times. Pd. over $400, will sell for $175.00.

Top Load Water Cooler $40.00 409-883-5965

HELP WANTED

ESTATE SALE Estate Sale this Saturday, July 29th from 8 am to 5 pm at #7 W. Harding Circle in Orange, 77632. Oak dining table and chairs, sleeper sofa, treadmill, bedding and household items. Cash only.

Estate Sale at 8702 W. Fox road in Orange on Saturday, July 29th from 8 am to 2 pm. Reschuled due to rain. Concrete yard items, yard equipment, antique couch & chair, brass bed, sofa, recliner, end tables, dresser, computer desk, electronics,. All small items 1/2 off. Cash only.

GARAGE SALES Garage Sale on July 28 & 29th from 7am - 1pm at 105 Troy in BC. Children clothes, household items, jewelry, knick knacks, adults clothes & much more.

Garage Sale on July 28th & 29th from 7am - 5pm at 2349 Strong Rd. in Orangefield. Tools, clothes, kitchen items and much more.

Call 409-8824550 for directions.

Established company seeking a bookkeeper/ payroll person. Some Experience with Quick Books, and Word is helpful. Busy Office. Must be dependable. Send Your resume to Penny Record PO Box 1008 Bridge City Texas 77611.

Immediate Openings, Industrial Tank Cleaners, Hazmat Response.

All Levels with overtime and some travel. TWIC, DL required. 844-3627273 or www.esandh. com/careers.php The Penny Record In Bridge City Is hiring for a carrier. We deliver on Wednesdays. For More info please call 735-5305 Maximum Effects has 2 Booth Rentals available.

The Salon is located on MacArthur Drive in the Big Lots center. Some clientele helpful. For more info please call Christine at 409-7796580.

HELP WANTED

Multi-Family Garage Sale at 160 Shadowdale in B.C. on Sat., July 29th from 8am -Noon. American Girl, Vera Bradley, wooden signs, home decor, kitchen items, clothing, bikes, toys and misc.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DORLENA DENISE B E U K E M A , Deceased, were issued on JULY 18, 2017, in Cause No. P17898, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Bryan Dale Beukema.

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.

Bryan Dale Beukema 2017 Houston Street Orange, Texas 77630

DATED the 18th day of July, 2017.

Steve Parkhurst Steve Parkhurst Attorney for:

Bryan Dale Beukema

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

APPLY IN PERSON ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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Garage Sale on Sat., July 29th from 7am till at 160 Lenhard St. in BC. Home decor, decorative pillows, baby items,i ce chests, rugs, pictures and much more! Must see!

For Sale Items 409-886-7183

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

Stakes Electric

Garage Sale on Fri., July 28 from 8 am to 4 pm and Sat., July 29th from 8 am to noon at 1920 Bonham in WO. Household items, decor, lamps, bedding, women shoes, clothes, childs cares & booster seat and kids bicycles.

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

FIELD WORKERS

CITATION BY PUBLICATION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of EDITH ELLIOTT, Deceased Cause No. P17932 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on JULY 13, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Edith Elliott, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Administration Building, 123 S. 6th Street, Orange, Texas 77630.

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

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on January 25, 2017.

BRANDY ROBERTSON, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

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Garage Sale at 9185 Parkwood Drive( off 1442) on Sat., July 29th from 7am -1pm.

Clothes, furniture, tool boxes, home decor, knick knacks, fishing items and much more.

Housecleaning proviced by Flower Power at 409-599-4919. Call for a quote and references, Bridge City based.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Call 735-5305

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

409-670-2040

Lone Star Carpentry

JAN’S LAWN CARE Flower Beds

Pressure Washing Painting Housecleaning FREE ESTIMATES

Will provide References

409-988-9232

Seven (7) temp positions; approx. 3 ½ months; job to begin 9/15/17 through 12/31/17 Duties: To operate farm equipment in the sugarcane fields; to assist with the operation and performing of minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; to operate truck for the distribution of sugarcane to local mills with the ability to hook and unhook trailers while operating trucks; able to work outside in inclement weather conditions including extremely hot, cold, and/or wet weather; lift and carry up to 30lbs; walk, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, push and pull for prolong periods of time; able to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time; requires physical stamina. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.38 per hour; 40 hrs a week; mon- fri; OT may vary but not guaranteed; 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Belmont Farms located in Paulina, LA with worksites in Convent, Belle Rose, Edgard, and Vacherie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 206-0139 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 718550.

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

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06 PONT VIBE Owed $722.70 Vin#1D7HA18KY8J119942 08 DODGE 1500 Owed $1064.05 Vin#2G4WS52J741321322 04 BUICK CENTURY Owed $735.40 Vin#K2MB19D1E414 04 FRONTIER BOAT Owed $284.85 Vin#6EKL1002043 14 YAMAHA MOTOR Owed $284.85 Vin#1JJV532W17L095498 07 WABASH TRL Owed $1284.61

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

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6 Tips for Throwing a Great Outdoor Party (StatePoint) Throwing the perfect party outdoors requires a bit of precision. Here are six great ways to keep guests happy, comfortable and entertained.

1. Keep bugs away. You can keep bugs at bay naturally with a bit of strategic gardening.

Plants that ward off bugs include lavender, marigolds, and rosemary. Plant these varieties in and around areas where you entertain guests.

2. Pump up the jams. Have guests request a few of their favorites to create a playlist that everyone enjoys, or use a streaming app. To pump up the tunes, use waterproof Bluetooth speakers.

3. Create ample seating. Depending on the number of guests you are expecting, you may need to increase your seat count. Rent additional tables and chairs, or take a trip to a local secondhand shop and give used outdoor furniture some love with a makeover. Benches and inexpensive poufs work well in a pinch, too!

4. Play games. If kids are attending, you may want to set up some games to keep them occupied. Chalk and bubbles can create hours of enjoyment, or get out the classics like corn hole and horseshoes.

5. Show a movie. After a day in the sunshine spent grilling and playing games, kick back and relax with an outdoor movie. Elevate your

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backyard theater experience with a high-quality projector designed for home use. Inflatable screens are available to rent or purchase and make a great choice for outdoor use. Or you could simply use a wall or an extra-large sheet.

6. Create ambience. Street lights, hurricane lanterns or tealights create a warm and inviting ambience. Use lighting both to stylishly set the mood and allow the party to continue even after the sun goes down.

DOWN 1. Pea container 2. On a cruise 3. Harry Potter’s mark 4. Face powder mineral, pl.

5. Head of the Round Table 6. “Without further ____,” pl.

7. *Going-to-the-____ Road in Glacier National Park 8. Hooves, alt. spelling 9. For, in France 10. Gram or pound 11. Speed of an object divided by speed of sound 12. One of Indiana Jones’ quests 15. Cry like a piglet 20. Give the boot 22. Like Methuselah 24. Watercraft with skis 25. *Canyon or Teton 26. Moses’ mountain 27. Embryo sacs 29. Door-stopping wedge 31. *Lake in Nevada desert 32. Small European gull 33. Make a canyon, e.g.

34. Leg cover 36. “Me and ___ and the Dying Girl” 38. *The Virgin River cuts through it 42. Mad hatter’s act 45. Live-in helper 49. Chum 51. Go by 54. Not in my backyard, in text 56. Parkinson’s disease drug 57. Truth alternative 58. Odds and ____ 59. Barnes & Noble reader 60. End of grace 61. Author Murdoch 62. Homesteader’s measure 63. Owned 65. Sailor’s affirmative 67. He had

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