Orange Living April 2021 by The Orange Leader

BENNY WINDER IS A LONG-TIME GEM FOR LC-M SCHOOL DISTRICT

BEING COURAGEOUS WITH COLOR THREE TECHNIQUES TO KEEP MOSQUITOES OUT OF YOUR BACKYARD OASIS

Spring 2021

TABLE CONTENTS OF

INTERIOR

RECIPE

PROFILE

OUTDOORS

How to choose the right lighting inside your home..........................................................5 Benny Winder is a long-time gem for LC-M school district.................................................. 6

BUSINESS

Livol LLC celebrates four years of helping others live a healthier lifestyle...............................................10

ARTS

Art Museum of Southeast Texas schedule of April – October 2021 Events ...............................11

INTERIOR

Being courageous with color.....................................12

HISTORY

Touring the Port of Orange.......................................16

Shrimp Ramp-y will certainly ignite the taste buds....................................................20 Simple safety tips for water sports enthusiasts ......22

HOME

Save time and money on spring home and personal essentials..............................................23

ON THE SCENE

See who was seen out and about .............................27

GREEN LIVING

Celebrate the earth with a new vision on eye care.29

WHY I LOVE ORANGE COUNTY

Karen Fisher................................................................30

EDITOR’S LETTER

came across was an interesting recipe for Sparkling Cucumber Limeade. My co-workers will vouch that I am a huge fan of limeades, but this one I am not sure I am ready to try. I tried a drink with cucumbers before and was not impressed but I also believe limeades make everything better. So if you try this recipe and like it, please let me know. Do you have a favorite drink recipe? Let me know that as well. I do get tired of water all the time and look for a refreshing new drink. Although, I am usually up to trying any new variety of limeades. Sparkling Cucumber Limeade

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What a difference a year can make! A year ago, as we were wrapping up the April 2020 edition of the magazine, the COVID Crisis began. Since then, a pandemic, two hurricanes, and a winter storm later and we are seeing signs of change again. This time the signs are much more of a positive nature as Bassmasters, Art in the Park and a Car Show are on the calendar for April and more is expected in May and June.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

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1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lime zest 1 cup water 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup lime juice 1 medium English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 2 cups sparkling water, chilled

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This year will mark my grandson’s first summer… well his first birthday as well. I look forward to seeing the eyes of the world through his eyes as he discovers there really is a world outside. I am pretty sure he may need to master walking as well, but one step at a time.

• Combine the sugar, lime zest and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint leaves. Let sit for 30 minutes. • Strain the lime syrup through a fine mesh sieve. Combine the syrup with the lime juice and cucumber. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, add in the sparkling water. Serve over ice.

In the meantime, I was searching for a refreshing new drink to cheer in the new season. What I

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Personally, I am looking forward to more events and not just for On The Scene pictures. Although, it is not easy to have pictures of events when there are no events.

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HOW TO CHOOSE

RIGHT LIGHTING INSIDE YOUR HOME THE

Lighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It’s easy to maneuver around a well-lit home, reducing the risk of slips and falls, and the right lighting can help homeowners create their desired ambiance, which typically changes depending on which room you’re in. When choosing lighting for their homes, homeowners must walk a fine line between appearance and functionality. A fixture in the foyer that instantly impresses visitors likely won’t prove as awe-inspiring if it’s installed in the living room. When choosing lighting for a home, some general rules about what works in each room can help homeowners make the most informed decision.

Kitchen

Kitchens are often the busiest room in a home, so lighting here can be especially important. A kitchen often benefits, both practically and aesthetically, from different types of lighting. For example, pendant lighting above kitchen islands can make meal preparation easier and safer, but such lighting likely won’t work in breakfast nooks and informal dining areas in the kitchen. Recessed lighting works best in such areas. In kitchens with no island, undercabinet lighting can be used to illuminate countertops and simplify meal preparation.

Formal dining room

Many people enjoy the look of chandeliers in formal dining rooms, and such fixtures can be installed directly above the dinner table. The interior design experts at Better Homes & Gardens advise hanging chandeliers roughly 33 inches above the table in dining rooms with eight-foot ceilings, adding three inches for each additional foot above eight feet. Darkened

When choosing lighting for their homes, homeowners must walk a fine line between appearance and functionality. dining areas may be ideal in restaurants, but homeowners may want to split the difference at home and choose dimmable chandeliers for their dining rooms. This allows homeowners to dim the lights for romantic dinners but turn them up for family gatherings with lots of people around the table.

Living room

Adaptability also is important in the living room, where homeowners may host anything from movie nights to book clubs to parties for the big game. It can be a tall order to accommodate such a wide range of activities, and many homeowners come down to deciding between recessed lighting and track lighting. If the living room currently has neither style, homeowners should recognize that it will cost considerably less to install track lighting than recessed lighting. Better Homes & Gardens notes that flexible track lighting provides ambient, task or accent lighting, and track lights can even be moved to change lighting schemes at any time, making them a budget-friendly option for homeowners whose living rooms are multi-purpose spaces. Recessed lighting also works well in living rooms, especially ones with

low ceilings. That’s because recessed lighting is installed into the ceiling, meaning it does not take up any visual space in the room. That can help living rooms feel bigger.

Bedroom

The home improvement experts at BobVila. com note that bedroom lighting should provide enough light when getting dressed, but also be able to be toned down as residents prepare for their bedtime routines. Both portable and installed lighting can be used in bedrooms to serve these various functions. Recessed fixtures that dim can ensure there’s ample light to get dressed in the morning, but they also can be dimmed at night as residents try to get ready to sleep. Portable nightstand lights can make it easier for couples sharing a bedroom, allowing one person to stay up and read while the other goes to sleep. Homeowners have many options and many needs when choosing lighting for their homes. A professional consultation with a lighting expert or interior decorator can help homeowners find lights that provide both practical and aesthetic appeal. 

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WINDER

IS A LONG-TIME GEM FOR LC-M SCHOOL DISTRICT By Van Wade

Benny Winder has been a mainstay in keeping statistics for the LC-M Lady Bear softball program ever since it started. Photo by Van Wade

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Benny Winder has been an inspiration to so many within the LC-M CISD School District. Photo by Van Wade

Benny Winder has been fixing things and putting smiles of faces as a proud LC-MCISD maintenance man for years and years. Photo courtesy LC-M CISD

LITTLE CYPRESS – For years and years working in the Maintenance Department for Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD, Benny Winder has been a “gem” to all of those that he has worked with. He’s not one to “toot his own horn”, but Winder has been so supportive of his alma mater, not only as an employee, but as a huge fan as well. Since the LC-M softball program has started, it’s been Benny in the dugout, keeping the official scorebook and keeping the players “in line.” He also is a key component in making sure all of the schools in the district stay in line in working with his fellow maintenance employees to keep the district up and running. The maintenance department has definitely been a busy team, especially with recent hurricanes and the winter storm that we had

that came through the area in February which added to the obstacles of a pandemic as well. “There is no doubt about it, Benny Winder is a gem and has always been one of the most caring employees we have within our district,” said Little Cypress-Mauriceville Superintendent Stacey Brister. “He has always went out of his way to take care of others and always has that gleaming smile on his face.” Winder always stays right on course and he doesn’t care about being in the limelight or taking credit for all that he means to LC-MCISD. “He’s so dedicated in what he does and is so dedicated to our cause for the kids, whether it comes from the maintenance department or in sports,” said Brister. “He loves watching our kids do great things but most of all he loves Lady Bear softball and keeping stats, he’s seen some great games over the years for sure.”

Benny Winder has always went out of his way to take care of others and always has that gleaming smile on his face

Benny Winder likes to keep in touch with former LC-M softball standouts and their college ventures, like Taylor Fraccastoro, who was a standout at Stephen F. Austin University as well. Courtesy Photo Taylor Fraccastoro

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Winder has turned into Santa Claus the last few years and kids and organizations have benefitted from his cheery glee. Paula Goforth, who runs her own photography business, has been on a slew of photo shoots with Winder playing Santa and cherishes every moment of those sessions. “Benny and I know each other from church,” said Goforth, who moved to the Fort Worth area last May but continues to come back to the Orange area to serve clients. “Benny is just a super sweet person and loves kids.” Goforth has worked with Winder for some time now and they have become a perfect team that puts a lot of smiles on not only the kids’ faces but the parents as well. “Benny has been doing Santa for me for about seven years,” said Goforth. “He even looks like Santa with his white beard. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect Santa.”

Bringing Christmas cheers to schools across the area and Benny Winder loves every second of it. Courtesy LC-M schools

Winder brings plenty of charm to the shoots. “The Santa sessions are always a huge hit and sell out because everyone loves Benny,” said Goforth. “Kids look forward to seeing him every year. We work really well together. Benny just follows my lead from kid to kid on what to do.” Even the challenges are fun for Winder. “We get a mix of reactions from kids crying, to hugging him, pulling his beard, and fist bumps,” said Goforth. “Benny just loves it though. He plays the role of Santa really well.” “That’s such a wonderful thing he has done over the last several years, he’s the perfect Santa,” said Brister. “He starts working on that amazing beard of his usually at the start of the school year and by the time the holidays get here, he is a full-blown version of Santa. He has perfected it. We love it when he makes his visit to our offices each year and he goes to the elementary schools in our district and he goes to churches and takes photo shoots with kids. He just loves that and eats it up. He makes us all so proud.” Brister also mentioned one other thing.

Benny Winder has been a blessing to children throughout the Orange County area paying Santa Claus. Paula Goforth/ Goforth Photography

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“Benny just purchased a new truck recently and it’s a pretty red,” said Brister. “Now Santa has a great looking red truck to get around and do his business instead of just a sleigh.” Long-time LC-M softball head coach Dena Adkins, in her 15th year at LC-M, said that LC-M softball wouldn’t be the same without Winder toting the scorebook, helping out in the pressbox and helping get the field ready all of these years. “Benny is such a fixture in our program and I have been here almost 15 years, but he has been here since it all started,” said Adkins. “He says he has been blessed to be able to do what he does over all of these years. That may be true, but I think the kids over all of these years are more blessed to have him here. He is such a fixture in our dugout for years and when he isn’t around or we are in a tournament, we feel his absence. He is always the first one looking for scores and asking us, ‘How did ya’ll do, how did ya’ll do.’” Winder is a cheerleader at times in the dugout but he usually tends to do it in a quieter demeanor. “He keeps the girls upbeat and keeps them encouraged,” said Adkins. “If he sees one of them down, he’s always there to try and lift them up.” Winder is not one that likes to soak in a lot of recognition, he just loves what he does. “We’ve recognized Benny on a few occasions but he’s not in to that kind of stuff,” said Adkins. “He doesn’t do anything for recognition. He is the type of person that would do anything for anybody in a blink of an eye though. He loves what he does and he has treated our teams over the years like they were his own girls. Benny Winder is just a big, caring “Bear” of a man that we all truly adore.” The Dishman Art Museum is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and often during weekends for special museumsponsored events. The museum is located at the northwestern corner of the Lamar University campus at 1030 East Lavaca Street in Beaumont. Admission and parking are free. 

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LIVOL LLC CELEBRATES FOUR YEARS OF HELPING OTHERS LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE Courtesy photos

Livol LLC has been in business going into its fourth year. The company, whose focus is on natural health/beauty products, has played a major part in the holistic realm in the business world. “When I started this business, I wanted to find a natural way to lose weight and be healthy. I never knew in my wildest dreams it would have taken off the way it did,” Mary Ekene, owner, said.

The company started with the Livol Liver Cleanse which went from one product now to 65 holistic health/ beauty products. “I thank God so immensely every day that He is using me to help people with their health naturally,” Ekene said. It was when Mary Ekene gained over 60 pounds after having her second daughter that she knew she needed to make a change in her health. “I was playing hide and go seek with my youngest daughter and I could barely breathe,” Ekene said. “I knew right then it was time for me to lose weight and get healthy.” Now Mary Ekene has lost over 60 pounds and has a goal to lose 40 pounds to reach her goal of losing over 100 pounds by July 2021. “I truly want to show people through my business and exercise that you can lose weight and be healthy NATURALLY,” she said. Livol LLC was founded right here in Orange, Texas and now gained locations in Beaumont and Houston, Texas. “God is doing such great things for the brand and I will continue to come up with holistic supplements to help with the wellness of men, women and children,” Ekene said.

“I truly want to show people through my business and exercise that you can lose weight and be healthy NATURALLY” The company continues to educate its clients on holistic health and Mary Ekene believes to continue to spread her health ministry through her natural remedies. Mary Ekene/ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Activist and Author of Bring Positivity Back, CEO/Founder of Livol LLC

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AMSET Schedule of April OCTOBER 2021 EVENTS

First Thursdays at AMSET – Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The museum stays open later on First Thursdays, featuring live jazz, light snacks, and a cash bar.

Summer Family Arts Day – Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. A free event where families are invited to create art activities that will correlate with David Cargill: The Lighter Side. This event is free and open to the public and runs until 2 p.m. or while supplies last.

AMSET Book Club – Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

Café Arts Series for Local Artists – Tina Novelli, August 19, 2021 – November 14, 2021.

First Thursdays at AMSET – Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The museum stays open later on First Thursdays, featuring live jazz, light snacks, and a cash bar.

First Thursdays at AMSET – Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The museum stays open later on First Thursdays, featuring live jazz, light snacks, and a cash bar.

Spring Family Arts Day – Saturday, May 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. A free event where families are invited to create art activities that will correlate with Delita Martin: Conjure. This event is free and open to the public and runs until 2 p.m. or while supplies last.

Anniversary Gala 2021 – September 2021, Date TBD. AMSET’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the anniversary gala includes live entertainment, dancing, fine dining, live/silent auctions, and more. All proceeds benefit the museum’s exhibitions and education programming.

Café Arts Series for Local Artists – Cat Holtzclaw, May 20, 2021 – August 15, 2021.

First Thursdays at AMSET – Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The museum stays open later on First Thursdays, featuring live jazz, light snacks, and a cash bar.

First Thursdays at AMSET – Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. The museum stays open later on First Thursdays, featuring live jazz, light snacks, and a cash bar. Cat Holtzclaw artist reception will coincide with this First Thursday. David Cargill: The Lighter Side – On view June 5, 2021 – September 19, 2021. The Lighter Side will feature works by sculptor David Cargill. Working mainly in bronze, stone, wood and ceramic, Cargill has created well-known large scale sculptures for churches, universities, commercial buildings, and private collectors. Focusing on themes of love, laughter and whimsy, The Lighter Side explores the boundless imagination of the artist, who manipulates different materials to create sculptures that seem to move, twist and breathe. Works from the permanent collection of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas will be included in the exhibition as well as loans from the artist and private collections in the state. David Cargill: The Lighter Side – Opening Reception, June 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

Collecting a Master – Opening Reception, October 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Summer ArtVentures Creative Kids Camp – June 21 – July 30, 2021. At AMSET’s popular summer camp, children ages 5-14 can participate in intensive art education classes taught by professional artists. Campers are divided into three age groups for week-long classes. For more information, visit www.amset.org or call (409) 832-3432. First Thursdays at AMSET – Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The museum stays open later on First Thursdays, featuring live jazz, light snacks, and a cash bar. First Thursdays at AMSET – Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The museum stays open later on First Thursdays, featuring live jazz, light snacks, and a cash bar.

Fall Exhibitions - On view October 16, 2021 – August 27, 2023. Collecting a Master/Coleccionando la obra de un maestro: Carlomagno Pedro Martinez in the John Gaston Fairey Collection of Mexican Folk Art. “Eat a Bug!” Family Arts Day – Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A free event where families are invited to create art activities that will correlate with the exhibition Collecting a Master. This event is free and open to the public and runs until 2 p.m. or while supplies last. “Eat a Bug!” Family Arts Day is one of AMSET’s most popular events. Hands-on art activities focus on the many cultures of our region and the main gallery exhibitions. Visitors will learn about the current exhibits on view through handson art activities as well as Day of the Dead and Latin American crafts.

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BEING COURAGEOUS WITH COLOR By Tammee Greer Courtesy photos

Spring represents new beginnings. Birds begin to emerge displaying all their brilliant colors. Bulbs push their way through the soil growing into beautiful flowers exhibiting all the colors of the rainbow. Seeds that have been planted become the unique flowers and plants of every hue of yellow, blue, and red. As nature sprouts forth each spring with its vibrant array of colors all around us, it is natural to want to bring the beautiful colors

of nature into our lives be it the exterior paint on our homes or the interior of our private domains. We bring the colors of nature into our homes even in the simplest of ways, such as bringing flowers inside from our yards. Colors influence our moods. They can make us feel happy, excited, calm, angry or sad. Colors we choose for our wardrobe can make us feel beautiful or handsome. They represent our personalities to guests in our homes. Picking a color for a new car brings

an added element of excitement too. The right hues in our surrounding spaces invite the senses of calmness and serenity. It is easy to be reminded of spring when the cutest woodland residents of the outdoors reintroduce themselves. We want to replicate the soft pink of a bunny’s nose on the wall of our daughter’s room. It used to be if we asked for pink paint, it was simply pink. It is not that way anymore. Now we are asked what shade of pink we

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want? In the Clark and Kensington booklet of kid-friendly shades for kids’ rooms, found at Child’s Building Supply, there are different shades of pink titled Little Princess, Bunny Slippers, Kinda Sweet and Tutu Cute. Amazingly, gray appears to be popular this year. In fact, Noah McFarland, a salesman at Sherwin Williams in Orange, states they cannot mix enough of Repose Gray. Although, gray, being a neutral color, to some of us equals boring, the challenge would be what could we pair with it to cause our eyes to witness an explosion of vibrancy? Pantone Color Institute advises as to the color of the year. The institute represents colors in the fashion world but can jump over to other categories as well. In 2020, Pantone’s color of the year was Classic Blue. This year it is two different colors, Ultimate Gray, and Illusion. Illusion is a gorgeous shade of yellow. Ah! Yellow, the color of the sun.

Behr Marquee One Coat in Back to nature, available at The Home Depot is considered the color of the year. Matching it up with Child’s Hardware’s Magnolia Home’s Soft Linen, Lit Candles and Sour Apple can create a warm and comforting space

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Selecting colors to can call for several colors such as walls in Shiplap, trim in True White, door in Fine Black and the vanity in Demo Day all from Magnolia Home found at Child’s Hardware in Orange.

Sheila Umphrey, owner of The Decorating Depot in Port Arthur, confirms the gray family has been invited to the party for Spring of 2021. Gray has been the chosen trend color for the past seven years. Sheila recommended playing around with different shades of gray. “Gray is dramatic,” Umphrey said. “They’re fun to play with.” She recommended painting three walls in a room varying shades of gray. Then paint one wall a contrasting color to make a room pop. Umphrey explained trends in color run for a cycle of seven years.

Gray took over as the new neutral color from taupe, which is a mixture of beige and gray with a little bit of pink.

“The premise behind it is to make you feel like everything you have is outdated so you will go out and buy new accessories,” she went on to say.

Beige had taken the previous seven-year run before taupe.

There are some other beautiful hues which are popular this year.

Umphrey described what happens in the seven years a chosen trend extends.

“Blue is big this year,” Umphrey said. “Blue goes really good with gray.”

She said, the chosen colors each year are “caused by industry”. She suggested using the color magenta as an example for a chosen color trend. She explained the first year would be the color magenta. The next year, a little bit of white or black will be added to it to change the shade up a little more and so on and so on.

She also mentioned greens were popular too. Umphrey specifically pointed out, “Spring colors are navies with the peaches, yellows and turquoise.” When Umphrey asked Dian Stampley, interior designer at The Decorating Depot,

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what is the decorating color scheme sought after this year, Dian said, “Navy Blue,” therefore confirming the blues. Dian gave another great occurrence this year. Black-framed windows are all the rage this year. They add such excitement to a room. It can be overwhelming choosing what colors of the rainbow we want to encompass our spaces with. It is nice to know there are those trained to assist us when needed. Sheila Umphrey and Dian Stampley can be found at The Decorating Depot located at 2665 Aero Dr., Suite B, Port Arthur, Texas 77640. The phone number is (409) 7246852. Since the pandemic began, we have been spending more and more time at home. Therefore, there has been more emphasis on making our home our sanctuary, our happy place. Color has not seemed as important as it is now. Living Well, found at Sherwin Williams, offers coordinating colors to add more hues to a room.

Again, simple names are gone, it is no longer blue, red, or green. Different hues are now given more alluring names that evoke feelings of comfort, bring back memories of scenery or sunsets or remind us of our springtime vegetable and flower gardens. Another popular paint chain is Magnolia Homes by Joanna Gaines found at Child’s Building Supply, which introduces hues titled Vine Ripened Tomato, Aspen Leaf, Countryside, Celery Seed, and Landscape. The latter four titles being different shades of green we would find outside. Additional soft-toned shades are given names such as Local Greenhouse, In Bloom, Morning Calm, Vibrant Horizon and Rainy Days. Let us not forget Lemony reminding us of fresh-squeezed lemonade. Other beautiful colors are Ella Rose, Cabbage Rose, Pink Lemonade, Freshly Cut Stems and Texas Summer. Benjamin Moore has a Color Trends 2021 collection of twelve colors, including Rosy Peach, Aegean Teal and Silhouette. On their website www.benjaminmoore.com, they offer a fun experiment to visitors to Color A Room. Explorers can pick their preferred

room inside their dwelling, the front door or the exterior and pick their favorite selection of brilliance. Their selection can then be applied in any room they choose with a click to get an idea what their selected preference looks like in the kitchen, bathroom, office, dining room, etc. Since the site offers such versatility, an example can also be applied of every varying color to a front door or the exterior of a house. What an awesome chance to have a visual before buying. The Home Depot supplies a wall of enchanting beauty choices from Behr for any project we desire. Even though the Behr color card wall has endless possibilities, their color of the year is titled Back to Nature, a beautiful shade of green resembling a hue we would see on select leaves or grasses. Behr also has a catalog of Color Trends 2021 which includes some softer options titled Wishful Green and Seaside Villa to bold options titled Caribe and Euphoric Magenta. Let us not restrict the vibrant participants of the rainbow to our walls. There are other ingenious ways to incorporate colors using

different spaces in our homes. For decades we have been painting furniture to accent areas of our homes. We can add brilliance and surprise by painting a ceiling red or painting the front of stair steps, which is darling in a child’s room with each stair front painted a different color. A common alternative to add the “pop” factor to our homes would be to paint the door a contrasting, but complimentary color, to the exterior of our home or to the walls in our room. Wooden floors are painted turquoise. Forget about painting behind our kitchen counters and stoves and add colorful various blue backsplashes seen in The Home Depot right now. There are numerous opportunities to be daring, bold, creative, and courageous with all the splendor of nature God gave us. Magazines, books, websites, and designers are all entities that dictate to us what the colors are for this year or next or for this spring or fall. How about this? We all be courageous and dare to say the spring colors of 2021 are our own individual choices of the endless palette of creation. 

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Touring the Port of Orange office By Dawn Burleigh / Dawn Burleigh

Across the street from soccer fields sits a unique and attractive building. Many are unware it was once home to the Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company and now houses the Port of Orange and Commissioners. The Port of Orange became a deep-water port, open to the Gulf of Mexico and the world's oceans in 1916 when a 25-foot channel through Sabine Lake, past Sabine Pass, and out to the Gulf of Mexico was completed, according to its official website.. The channel was the result of the efforts of canny and able sawmill operators who knew how to get money and government help for their project. The harbor at Orange had always been attractive to shipping. Located on the Sabine River 12 miles above that watercourse's outlet to Sabine Lake, the harbor not only received barges of cotton from ports in East Texas but also timber. The timber was floated downriver from East Texas forests, made into

lumber at Orange, and then shipped to Sabine Pass. There the cargoes were transshipped to New Orleans, Galveston, and other ports along the Gulf. The Orange harbor itself was blocked from serving ocean going vessels directly, however, by a shoal 'in the channel at Sabine Pass. Due to the shoal, only six or seven feet of water were present at low tide. Vessels drawing no more than four or five feet frequently dragged bottom in passing over this obstruction. Lumber interests at Orange tried to solve this problem by loading large vessels outside the Sabine Pass bar, but heavy demurrage charges were run up when rough weather made it difficult to get the barges alongside the vessels to be loaded. About 1885, the sawmill men at Orange Henry J. Lutcher, Samuel T. Swinford, the Bancrofts, and Judge D. R. Wingate were joined by John H. Kirby, a Tyler, Texas, sawmill owner, in consideration of a mutual venture to develop a harbor

The large lawn leading to the Port of Orange was once the home to the mills for Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company.

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at Sabine Pass. They tried to plow the bottom of the channel by dragging it with a specially constructed massive steel harrow, pulled by powerful tugs, but this experiment was considered a failure. The channel was gradually deepened by the outward wash of the currents: as the years passed, vessels of gradually increasing draft could navigate the Sabine Pass channel. Some time later a government dredge was brought in to further dredge out the shoal. Sawmills at Orange and Beaumont now began sending heavy shipments of lumber across Sabine Lake to the new harbor at Sabine Pass. However, the lake was subject to sudden squalls that frequently damaged shipments, and a safer channel to Sabine Pass was needed. A conference was set up with Houston Congressman Ball aboard a boat that toured the lake, but no agreement was reached.

In 1899 or 1900, Orange businessmen Dr. E. W. Brown, George Holland, and F. H. Farwell met with Colonel C. L. Wall and others from Beaumont at the Old Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur and formed an alliance to work against all opposition until the two harbors became deep water ports. The opposition came from Port Arthur, a new port created by the gift of the Port Arthur ship channel to the government by John W. Gates and the Kansas City Railroad. Port Arthur had become a sub-port of entry and opposed the use of her new ship channel by other cities attempting to develop their own deep water facilities. This problem was solved, however, when Orange and Beaumont helped Port Arthur become a full port of entry. In 1901, the efforts of Senator Joseph Bailey and Congressman Samuel B. Cooper resulted in appropriation by the U.S. Congress of $325,000 for the dredging of a 10 1/2 foot channel. But even with this improvement only barges and heavy tugs could go upriver, so the lumber men continued their efforts for even deeper dredging.

While Orange was willing to leave the route of the new channel in the hands of the U.S. Engineers, Beaumont held out for a highland route or none at all. The project was abandoned for about 10 years more.

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Another angle showing the use of knotty pine throughout the room.

A closer look at the mission style design of the main building.

Paneling made from Knotty Pine is seen in the board room for the Port of Orange Commissioners. It is the original paneling and due to the uniqueness of the material, no two panels are the same.

Meeting at the Orange Elks Hall, Orange and Beaumont interests agreed to seek the creation of navigation districts in each county and to ask the Texas Legislature for authority to issue bonds for the development of the waterways. A proposal was made to pay half the cost of the development project if the government would pay the other half. Subsequently, the legislature gave the authority for the levying of a navigation tax in each county, and the voters in each of the counties approved the issuance of the bonds. H. J. Lutcher, J. W Link, W H. Stark, and Dr. E. W Brown, all of Orange, and Colonel W. S. Davidson of Beaumont went to Washington to confer with congressmen and senators and to appear before the U.S. Corps of Engineers with their proposal. Through the efforts of Congressman Martin Dies, Sr., and Senator Bailey, appropriations were approved in 1911. The citizens of Orange voted for a $150,000 bond issue in 1916, to finance the building of wharves, slips and railroad. The work was completed in 1916 with the opening of the salt-water guard locks required by the Beaumont navigation district. About 1916, Stark and Brown deeded over to the city a tract of land for a port. The land was situated adjacent to the sawmills of the Lutcher and Moore Company (in which, incidentally, both men were heavily invested). The site was about two miles below the city, where a 3,000 foot-long slip was dredged to a depth of 26 feet. It was 200 feet across the bottom. City-owned warehouses and wharves were built on the lower side of the slip and equipped with the newest devices for the loading and discharging of cargoes. The upper side was occupied by the private wharves and loading docks of the Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company. They built an electric monorail system that could deliver 400,000 board-feet of lumber per

day from their mill to the docks, loading several vessels at a time. Several years later all of these improvements were made part of the Intracoastal Canal system, a protected channel that rims the Gulf of Mexico just inside the borders of the Gulf states from Brownsville, Texas, to Florida. The harbor at Orange finally was opened to all the ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the world. The architectural design, inside and out, is just as fascinating as the history of the buildings. Spanish Mission style was intended as a tribute to the Spanish colonial heritage of California. For this reason, it was a popular style for public buildings during the turn of the century. Coming on the heels of the Spanish Colonial Revival style, the Mission style referenced similar historic buildings, such as churches, but was much more ornate and stately, according to https://interiordesign.lovetoknow.com/. “Emblematic effects” include the arcaded porch, parapets, blind arches, and tiled roof on a Tucson house built in 1907, according to www.oldhouseonline.com. Port of Orange displays those features proudly. On the sidewalk as one enters the building is a map of the locations of the Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company sites in Texas and Louisiana. The map is as side as the sidewalk and over ten feet long. Once inside the building, one can see a sliding window on the left. The area is the original payroll window for the company. Walking up the stairs, on the landing, is a tile mosaic. The design is original to the building as much of the design and paneling are also original and displaying the uniqueness of the structure as well as the expertise of the original owners. 

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Shrimp Ramp-y

The name says it all. Shrimp with a garlicky, pungent, buttery scampi sauce. The combination of garlic and ramps may seem like overkill, but we promise it’s not. The garlic will mellow as it cooks while the ramps stay pungent. We tried it without the garlic and it just wasn’t as good. Sometimes more is more.

By Van Wade

will certainly ignite the taste buds

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Your home for Western AND Work Wear!! INGREDIENTS: • 4 servings • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling • 1 bunch ramps (about 6 oz.), bulbs and greens separated, bulbs halved lengthwise, greens torn into 2"–3" pieces • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • ½ tsp. mild red pepper flakes (such as Maras, Urfa, or Aleppo-style), plus more for serving • ½ cup dry white wine • 1¼ lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, preferably tails left on • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter Kosher salt • ½ lemon

STEP 1 1. Combine 3 Tbsp. oil and ramp bulbs in a large skillet. Set over medium heat and cook, tossing occasionally, until bulbs are softened but have not taken on any color, 6–8 minutes. Add garlic and ½ tsp. mild red pepper flakes and cook, tossing occasionally, until garlic is softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine and increase heat to medium-high. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add ramp greens, shrimp, and butter to pan. Season with salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until ramp greens are wilted, shrimp turn pink, and butter is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Finely grate zest from lemon half over shrimp, then squeeze in juice. STEP 2 Transfer shrimp to a platter. Sprinkle with more mild red pepper flakes and drizzle with plenty of oil.

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SIMPLE SAFETY TIPS

FOR WATER SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS By Van Wade / Orange Leader

Bodies of water like lakes, rivers and oceans often elicit fond memories of fun times spent under the sun. Safety should always be a priority when spending time on the water, especially when participating in water sports, including swimming and water skiing. According to the World Health Organization, more than 40 people die by drowning every hour of every day, which equates to around 372,000 deaths each year. Many of those deaths, the vast majority of which occur in low- or middle-income countries, are preventable, and safety is at the core of drowning prevention. Though drowning incidents are not as prevalent in the United States and Canada as they are elsewhere in the world, the popularity of water sports in both countries underscores the importance of revisiting the various ways to stay safe when out on the water.

• Take water sports lessons. The carefree nature of spring and summer can make it easy for water sports enthusiasts to forgo lessons before trying their hands at water skiing and wakeboarding. But such lessons can teach people techniques that can keep them safe on the water. Courses teach everything from how to get up and out of the water to how to properly handle a tow rope. They also can teach boaters how to navigate waters while towing skiers, tubers and wakeboarders. • Learn hand signals and go over them before getting in the water. The National Safety Council emphasizes the importance of basic hand signals, which can be used to help boaters communicate with the people they’re towing. Hand signals are vital because water sports tend to be noisy, so nonverbal communication may be the only way boaters can communicate with the people they’re towing. Signals can be used to communicate anything from directions of turns to speed requests to the condition of the person being towed. A list of hand signals can be found at www.boaterexam.com/safety/safety-commonhand-signals.aspx. • Inspect tow lines. The NSC advises inspecting tow lines prior to beginning. Such inspections can confirm that tow lines are not caught in the propeller or wrapped around anyone before the activity begins. • Wait for the propeller to stop before getting back on the boat. People being towed should always wait for propellers to stop before climbing back into the boat. It doesn’t take long for propellers to stop, and those extra few seconds can dramatically reduce risks for accidents or injuries. • Avoid water sports at night. Visibility is compromised once the sun goes down. That can make it hard for boaters to see any obstacles that might appear in the water, and it also makes it very difficult for them to communicate with the people they’re towing. As a result of such difficulties, the NSC urges water sports enthusiasts to only engage in such activities during daylight hours. Water sports make summer even more fun. Safety should always be the utmost priority for anyone involved in such activities. 

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Keeping your household well-stocked of items you need to run things smoothly is essential, particularly during the spring cleaning season. But whether it’s home improvement supplies or laundry necessities, selecting the best products may be a bit more challenging these days. Not only are new products introduced to store shelves all the time, if you’re like many consumers, you’re staying home more with fewer opportunities to compare products in-person.

Save time and money on spring home and personal essentials

While researching product reviews can help you discover what other consumers have already tried and loved, it can be a fairly time-consuming process. For quicker insights, consult crowd-sourcing resources like Product of the Year USA, the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. With product winners determined by a national study conducted by Kantar, a global leader in consumer research, 40,000 consumers have voted on the best products for 2021. “When shopping online or in-store, look for the Product of the Year red seal of approval to quickly spot the best new products,” says Mike Nolan, Global CEO, Product of the Year. “Our process of polling 40,000 independent voters means you can genuinely trust the seal, saving you time and money while you shop.”

As you stock up on spring household essentials and and personal items, consider trying these 20 Product of the Year winners, which stood out in their respective categories: • Car Care: Rain-X Glass Water-Repellent • Cat Care: Pro Plan LiveClear • CBD Pet: Paw CBD 300 mg Peanut-Butter Hard Chews • Dish Care: Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray • Dryer Sheet: Bounce Pet Hair and Lint Guard Mega Dryer Sheets • Electric Toothbrush: hum by Colgate Smart Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush • Green Laundry: all free clear Pure • Hair Color: Schwarzkopf Color Boost • Hair Styling: Remington Pro 1" Multi-Styler with Twist & Curl Technology • Hard Surface Cleaning: Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray • Home Improvement: 3M CLAW Drywall Picture Hanger • Laundry Enhancer: Snuggle SuperCare Scent Booster • Laundry Pacs: Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10X Power PODS • Liquid Fabric Conditioner: Downy Intense Scent + Freshness, Spring Rush • Liquid Laundry: Tide Hygienic Clean Free & Gentle Liquid Heavy Duty • Natural Cleaning System: H2O e3 Cleaning System • Oral Care: Crest Whitening Emulsions with Wand Applicator • Oral Hygiene: Colgate Keep Replaceable Head Manual Toothbrush • Outdoor Cleaning: Carbona Pro Care Oxy Powered Outdoor Cleaner • Tableware: Hefty ECOSAVE Navigating store aisles for the best and most effective products can be overwhelming, particularly when you’re not physically in the store. To feel more sure of your choices, lean on the wisdom of thousands of other consumers. 

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Remnants of War (40.5" x 40.5") by Nancy Ostman. From the exhibit ASQG 2018 Quilt Study.

Texas Quilt Museum’s new exhibits

EXPLODE IN A BURST OF COLOR!

Photos courtesy of Texas Quilt Museum

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The Spring/Summer exhibits at the Texas Quilt Museum are all about colors: in solids, in nature, and in glorious blue and white! They run through September 18, and are partially sponsored by Reynolds & Associates.

and drama of nature is a miracle to behold. Who has ever seen a beautiful sunset and not contemplated the meaning of existence? The closer and deeper you examine nature and your inner self and motivations, the more alive you become.”

In Gallery II, AQSG 2018 Quilt Study: Inspired by 200 Years of Solid-Color Quilts 1800-2000 was organized by the American Quilt Study Group (AQSG). Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, this non-profit organization promotes the highest standards for interdisciplinary quilt-related studies, providing opportunities for study, research, and the publication of works that advance the knowledge of quilts and related subjects.

Dr. Sandra Sider, Museum Curator, comments on the exhibition, “During the past year, perhaps the world has learned to have a new respect for nature and its powerful forces, as well as for its beauty, while so many of us were deprived of traveling to immerse ourselves in scenic vistas. This exhibition encourages our viewers to appreciate all aspects of the natural world, from flowers, trees, and animals, to the complex wonder of our own bodies.”

Quilt historian Mary Kerr explains, “Every other year the AQSG issues a challenge to its membership to promote quilt study….Working within a specific size range, participants were given the freedom to create an exact replica [or] a partial reproduction, or the new work could simply have been inspired by the vintage piece.”

This exhibit is accompanied by 12 bronze sculptures and one in stainless steel by renowned wildlife sculptor Kent Ullberg, also from The Frank Klein Collection.

Guest Curator Vicki Mangum, who will also give a Gallery Talk, comments, “Expertly quilted, these 23 works testify to the diverse cultural and regional distinctions in our country’s quilt history.” (Note: This exhibition closes on June 26, after which the museum will have Flower Show: Antique Quilts from the International Quilt Festival Collection.)

In Gallery I, the museum has 19 quilts in Sapphire Celebration.

Texas Frio Oak Leaf (79” x 99”) by Phyllis Borton. From the exhibit Sapphire Celebration.

Dr. Sandra Sider, Museum Curator, says, “If you like blue, this show is for you!”

In Gallery III, it will showcase 17 stunning art quilts in Natural Wonders from The Frank Klein Collection.

In many cultures, this color is associated with relaxation, but that effect is not at all present in our Sapphire Celebration, where blue plays off against white in a variety of visually exciting compositions. The imagery includes a woman’s portrait, a ballerina, a pot of flowers, a lacy “garden,” a community embroidered in blue, and numerous geometric motifs, from stars to checkerboards. The full version of this exhibit celebrated the 45th anniversary of the International Quilt Festival in Houston and was on display in 2019.

A Texas rancher and prize-winning nature photographer, Frank has a special eye for artwork featuring themes of living things, as evidenced by these pieces all created in the 21st century. As he informs us, “It is fascinating to discover beauty and intricacies of nature. I am especially interested in seeing how quilt artists cut, piece, and sew textiles together, transforming them into meaningful works of art. Seeing artists interpret the great joy

Quilters have long used shades of blue to symbolize trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. The serene, peaceful effects of blue derive from calm bodies of water as well as clear blue skies.

Dr. Sandra Sider, Museum Curator, says, “If you like blue, this show is for you!”

Remnants of War (40.5" x 40.5") by Nancy Ostman. From the exhibit ASQG 2018 Quilt Study.

The Texas Quilt Museum is located at 140 W. Colorado Streeet in La Grange, Texas. It is open Thurs.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more at www. TexasQuiltMuseum.org.

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TECHNIQUES TO KEEP MOSQUITOES OUT OF YOUR BACKYARD OASIS

The value of a retreat-like backyard was never more apparent than in 2020. Over the last year-plus, much of the world has been forced to stay home as a global pandemic has claimed millions of lives while countless others have had to fight to survive in hospitals. It’s no surprise people have looked for a respite from the harsh realities of living during a deadly pandemic, and many turned their attention to their own backyards to provide such an escape.

A backyard retreat can be even more enjoyable when homeowners find ways to keep mosquitoes at bay.

The online home remodeling platform Houzz reported a 58 percent annual increase in project leads for home professionals in June 2020. Contractors who specialize in outdoor spaces saw the biggest increase in demand. A revamped outdoor space can provide the perfect retreat for homeowners who want to get away from it all. But one winged, unwelcome guest can quickly transform an oasis into an uninviting space. Mosquitoes make their presence felt in many areas each summer. These pesky, often hungry insects can carry disease, and their bites can be painful and itchy. Homeowners can try these three techniques to keep mosquitoes out of their backyards.

1. REMOVE STANDING WATER

2. MOW REGULARLY

3. PLANT WITH MOSQUITOES IN MIND

Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, who don’t even need a lot of water to successfully breed. A daily walk around the property may uncover kids’ toys, empty flower pots or other small receptacles that can collect water. Even clogged gutters can lead to the accumulation of a small amount of water, and that can be enough for mosquitoes to breed. Remove these potential breeding grounds when you find them, and do so each day, as mosquitoes mature from eggs to nymphs in roughly four days.

Mowing the lawn so the grass never gets too high is another way to make a backyard less hospitable to mosquitoes. The pest experts at Terminix® note that mosquitoes seek tall grass to protect them from the elements, including wind and hot summer sun. Mowing enough so grass never gets too high in summer can make backyards less inviting to mosquitoes.

The home remodeling experts at HGTV note that plants can be part of homeowners’ strategy to repel mosquitoes. Various plants have mosquito-repellant qualities. For example, bee balm releases a fragrance as it grows, and mosquitoes don’t like that fragrance. Homeowners can speak with a local lawn and garden professional for recommendations about plants that can thrive in their region and repel mosquitoes at the same time.

Mosquitoes can make it hard to enjoy a backyard oasis. But various strategies can help homeowners keep these unwanted guests out of their backyards. 

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GREEN LIVING Celebrate the earth with a new vision on eye care

When it comes to recycling, you may not often think about something as small as your contact lenses. Did you know, though, that 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses flush anywhere between 1.8 and 3.36 billion lenses down the toilet or sink per year? As a result, contact lenses could be contributing to the trillions of microplastics in waterways that can harm marine wildlife and even enter our food supply. This Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is an excellent time to adopt new habits in an effort to go green. If you’re like many people, you’ve probably already made a few changes to your routine, from switching to reusable water bottles and reusable grocery bags, even to composting. There are everyday sustainable solutions for so many parts of our lives – did you know there’s even one to recycle our contact lenses and to help reduce microplastic exposure in our environment? Here’s what to know: Because of their small size, contact lenses can get filtered out of regular recycling center facilities and end up in landfills. Understanding the impact this could have on the environment, Bausch + Lomb, the makers of Biotrue ONEday daily disposable contact lenses joined forces with TerraCycle, a global leader in recycling hard-to-recycle waste, to develop the first and only contact lens recycling program available in the U.S., the ONE-byONE Recycling Program. The program collects contact lens waste, which is then separated based on composition and melted into plastic that can be combined with other recycled materials to become playground sets and park benches. Most recently Bausch + Lomb took the program one step further by repurposing the recycled waste to create custom training modules that were donated to the Guide Dog Foundation, a national not-for-profit that trains guide dogs for people who are blind or visually impaired. The modules, which were funded by the Bausch Foundation, included benches, tables, waste stations and an agility ramp used to train the dogs and to further enhance the

Plastic waste from contacts truly adds up over time. Start recycling yours today.

organization’s Smithtown, N.Y. campus for those who visit. Launched in 2016, this first-of-its-kind recycling initiative has already collected and recycled nearly 30 million contact lenses, blister packs and top foils and processed about 180,000 pounds – the equivalent weight of six school buses. This free recycling program accepts used contact lens materials from Biotrue ONEday, as well as other brands. To participate, simply collect your used contact lenses, plus the blisters and foil they come in, and bring them to a participating eye care provider. There are over 5,600 eye care providers enrolled in the program nationwide. To find one near you, visit www.bauschrecycles.com. While this change may seem small, it has the power to make a big impact on global recycling efforts, making it an excellent habit to start adopting today. 

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WHY I LOVE

ORANGE COUNTY

KAREN FISHER By Dawn Burleigh

Photos by Dawn Burleigh

You may recognize her face from the Tax Assessor Collector for Orange County, but she is much more than a face behind the counter. Karen Fisher has served on boards such as Board of Directors for the Greater Orange Chapter of the American Red Cross and I was also an Ambassador for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. She has worked in the tax office for over 20 years before being elected as Tax Assessor Collector in 2016. Those going to the Vidor branch of the office remember her well as she worked there for 20 years prior to the election. She attends Friendship Bible Baptist Church in Vidor, and has lived in Orange County for almost 50 years. “I moved here in 1976,” Fisher said. “I feel like I am from here.” Fisher stayed in the area with her husband who worked for American Bridge Shipbuilding at the time.

Karen Fisher

“I loved the area,” Fisher said. “Everyone was so friendly and the area was booming. You could find anything you wanted.” Fisher said she came from a small town where things were not always readily available. “But I stayed mainly for the people,” Fisher said. “I love the people.”

It is her love for people that has kept her with the county for 29 years this August. “On occasion you do meet some bad apples,” Fisher said. “But there are more people who are nice and friendly. They want to help each other.” Her success as Tax Assessor Collector is due to her team, according to her. “I am nothing without my ladies,” Fisher said. “I cannot do my job without them. They are a big part of me.” When asked about her favorite spot in the county, she said she did not have one specific place. “I am not a fisher or hunter, but I do like boat riding when my husband takes me,” Fisher said. “It does not matter where you go, but I like to sit by the water and relax.”

County Tax Assessor Collector Karen Fisher is sworn in 2017.

Fisher is also strong in her faith. When she was sworn into her position in 2017, she said, “I thank God for putting me where I am today. God, family and citizens of Orange County.”

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NEXT: 3500 Interstate 10 - Orange, TX

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