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Vol. 57 No. 08

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Orange council passes disaster resolutions

David Ball

For The Record

With hurricane season starting on June 1, the Orange City Council passed resolutions on disaster topic at their regular meeting on the evening of June 23 at the Orange Public Library Auditorium.

The first passed was a Memorandum of Understanding with Lamar State College-Orange to use LSC-O facilities as an area of debarkation for evacuation purposes.

The MOU read a natural disaster in Orange County may

Earl Thomas III Annual Football Camp June 26-27 at WOSHS Staff Report For The Record

Earl Thomas III, Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks, Texas Longhorn and West Orange-Stark High alumnus, will offer his 2015 Free Football Skill Camp from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 2627 at West Orange-Stark High School field, 1400 Newton St. The camp is for ages 8-18. All campers should be dropped off and picked up at the school. T-shirts may be picked up at 7:30 a.m. on Friday. Camp starts at 8 a.m. All campers should wear their camp T-shirt which will be provided and black shorts.

Thomas wrote all football campers will have a great opportunity to meet and work with himself and other NFL players. Teaching will be focused on the skills of football.

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necessitate the need for the city of Orange to utilize LSC-O facilities for collection, staging, and loading of citizens and their companion animals for transportation to a designated sheltering community in Northeast Texas.

LSC-O has adequate facilities and equipment which can be used to support the emergency operations and relocation of citizens. Both of thee governmental entities are supported by their citizens’ tax dollars and both of these governmental entities are tasked with making the most economical use of the citizens’ tax dollars.

The second authorized City Manager Shawn Oubre to renew an agreement with AshBritt Environmental for disaster response/recovery services in the city.

The contract does not terminate until August 11, 2017.

AshBritt, Inc. is a nationally recognized rapid-response di-

June 23, 2015 was proclaimed as West Orange-Stakr Mustang Varsity Baseball Team Day in the city by Mayor Jimmy Sims at the regular meeting of the Orange City Council on Tuesday night. The team was honored for their great success as an outstanding example of the importance of the qualities of discipline and teamwork. Sims said after the seasons the WO-S football team and baseball team have had, everyone knows where Orange, Texas is now.

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saster recovery and special environmental services contractor.

The third was to renew an

agreement with Old Orange Cafe for disaster related catering services for city employees and approved support person-

nel.

Some points of the resolution read the city has a pre-disaster contract with a vendor to

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Some county retirees oppose new insurance David Ball

For The Record

It seems the dust still hasn’t settled over last week’s Orange County Commissioners Court meeting on retired employees insurance and benefits.

The Orange County Commissioners Court unanimously approved with a split vote regarding retired county employees insurance and benefits at their meeting on the morning of June 15.

The agenda item called for adopting changes to the county’s health insurance plan for Medicare eligible retirees.

County Judge Brint Carlton,

Precinct 2 Commissioner Barry Burton and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jody Crump voted for the changes while Burton Precinct 1 Commissioner David Dubose and Precicnt 3 Commissioner John Banken voted no.

The final agenda item pertained to changes to the county’s Retirement Benefits Policy which was last adopted in 1999.

No action was taken so that Douglas Manning, assistant county attorney, could re-

search legal options for the commissioners court.

At the prior week’s meeting, commissioners approved staying with the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan for county employee retirees at their regular

meeting. The courtroom was packed with retirees for both meetings with some lengthy discussions.

It was during the agenda item that called for adopting changes to the Orange Coun-

ty’s health insurance plan for Medicare eligible retirees (the Silver Care Plan) that the longest discussion ensued.

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Landlords still discussing WO garbage ordinance David Ball

For The Record

Trash was the predominate topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the West Orange City Council meeting held on the evening of June 22 at city hall.

Resident Brenda Bourgeois was placed on the agenda to discuss her concerns about an ordinance recently passed regarding landlords in the city being responsible for the trash pickup for their renters. Bourgeois, however, was absent from the meeting.

Landlord Robert Sepulvado spoke during public comment about the ordinance.

He said he was disenchanted with them and it’s about people wanting somebody to pay for somebody else.

He told of a former councilwoman who wanted Sepulvado

to wire elderly people homes because he’s an electrician. He told the councilwoman she had enough money to write a check so someone can pay for someone else.

Sepulvado said he has worked at nuclear plants across the nation and he has a possible solution to the garbage ordinance using technology.

People would pay and a computer would tell the garbage truck by either a red light signifying the trash was not picked up or a green light indicating it was picked up.

Sepulvado concluded his remarks with a quote from the Scriptures comparing the city council to Pharisees.

Mayor Roy McDonald said residents could speak with either Dean Fuller, code enforcement officers, or City Manager WO ORDINANCE Page 3A

Shronda Phillips and Billy Chiapi got the ball rolling to convert Baptist Orange Hospital into a Veterans Administration hospital by circulating a petition in May. The Orange County Commissioners Court approved a resolution supporting the project at the meeting on June 22.

Commissioners support VA hospital in Orange David Ball

For The Record

The Orange County Commissioners Court took the first step is possibly converting Baptist Orange Hospital into a Veterans Administration Medical Inpatient Hospital.

The commissioners met for

their regular meeting on the afternoon of June 22 to approve the resolution. Dr. Shawn Oubre, city of Orange city manager, said the city has applied to the VA since inpatient services were closed at BOH. One suggestion from the advisory group composed of business and community

leaders on what to do with the hospital was to make it a VA facility. A conference call was held with U.S. Rep. Brian Babin to be put under consideration.

“This is the initial step,” Oubre said.

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Self starvation and the “Bikini Bridge” hoax Caroline Brewton Feature Columnist For The Record

I have a horrible confession for you, and there’s no way to pretty it up: I have an eating disorder.

Specifically, I have restrictive Anorexia Nervosa with a side of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (or BDD). I’ve been suffering from eating disorders since I was about seven years old.

As nervous as I am about outing myself to a wide audience, I’m sharing this with you in the hope that other young people will hear about how terrible this problem is and steer clear of unhealthy eating habits no matter what pressures they face.

Having anorexia is easy to hide, and because of that, it’s possible someone you love might have an eating disorder you’ve never noticed. Drastic or sudden weight loss, hair loss, fatigue or trouble concentration and avoidance of social situations that involve food or drinks are all warning signs.

Silent symptoms, like skipped periods and iron-deficiency anemia, aren’t as noticeable but still detrimental to your health.

I can’t speak for everyone with an eating disorder, but thanks to years of self-abuse, I may not be able to have children. This will affect my future and relationships in ways I don’t fully understand yet. At twenty-two, I

also suffer from joint pain.

Other young women have died. Google it.

The terrifying images will do more to convince you than I can: one picture of Ana Carolina Reston toward the end of her life will show you more than any paragraph I can write you about the horrors of self-starvation.

What is so scary about this disease is that you can’t control it, which is funny, because on some level it’s all about control.

But after a while, your thinking becomes warped, and eating normally really does become impossible. It’s a mental disorder.

Since nothing will change unless the person who has the disease decides to get help, one of the best thing our society can do is dedicate itself to prevention.

To help eradicate eating disorders and BDD, we must normalize images of all body types. Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty commercials in college were the first time I had ever seen bodies like mine, or my mom’s or grandmother’s, on television

without being covered. So really, the first time I had seen one.

Just seeing images of other healthy (!) women of all body types being sassy and confident helped me to believe they could be sexy and nothing to be ashamed of.

To tell you our culture idolizes thinness is beating a dead horse. Of course it does, and thankfully, we’re starting to fight back.

“Thinspiration” and pro-anorexia images are being kicked off social media like Pinterest and women are even starting to actively celebrate other non-mainstream body types through the body positivity movement.

But every time I start to get excited, something like the “Bikini Bridge” hoax happens. It’s an internet scam meant to ride the popularity of the recent thigh gap trend. That someone would fake a trend to convince people to lose weight is frankly disgusting. For every two steps forward, we take one back.

But we’re getting there. We need to keep fighting the good fight. There is more than one body type, and everyone deserves to feel good about theirs. We don’t need one ideal; we need many.

I’ve been in recovery for several years now, but, like alcoholism, the impulse to skip meals never goes away permanently. I still have days where every calorie is a war.

Let’s create a world where little kids don’t think people like me are role models.

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Orange Council ators. The city has several electrical power generators on a tier one list with a vendor.

The Old Orange Cafe does not possess an adequate electrical power generator for equipment to facilitate emergency feeding operations.

The existing agreement is for $45 per person per day.

The fourth was to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Little CypressMauriceville CISD for disaster related used of buses for evacuation purposes. The city has had an agreement with LC-M CISD since Hurricane Rita.

The MoU read a natural disaster in Orange County may necessitate the need for the city to utilize LC-M CISD district facilities, buses, or other equipment for transporting citizens and their companion animals to a designated shelter and for transporting city of Orange personnel to and from a remote command center, and for allowing city personnel to utilize facilities to facilitate emergency operations.

The city does not possess an adequate fleet of vehicles to simultaneously transport a large number of emergency management personnel to and from a remote command center or to transport citizens to a designate shelter.

LC-M CISD possesses and operates a “substantial bus fleet” and other facilities and equipment which can be used to support the emergency op-

Orange Mayor Jimmy Sims congratulates West OrangeStark Mustang head baseball coach Shea Landry.

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erations and relocation of citizens.

The last resolution approved was to execute the Utility Extension Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the waterline installation along State Highway 62. Wolf reported TxDOT is having issues with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality over its water tank.

Jim Wolf, public works director, said negotiations started with TxDOT two years ago. The state will pay $137,885 for the improvements to the water system and a lump sum of $52,025 for the engineering, bidding, construction monitoring, surveying and easements for a total of $189,910.

The water well is located at the TxDOT headquarters north of the intersection of

WO ordinance Mike Stelly if they have an issue with the ordinance. He added several landlords in the city have already established accounts for the trash ordinance.

SH 62 and Interstate 10. The area is outside of the city limits.

TxDOT requested a 4-inch waterline. Wolf said, however, if the city wanted to annex the property in the future the city may want to lay a 12-inch waterline instead.

It would cost an additional $47,265 to go from a 4-inch waterline to a 12-inch waterline.

Staff is investigating the options available to fund the possible upsizing to a 12-inch waterline for future growth in this area including other possible businesses being built.

Councilman Bill Mello said it would be a mistake to not look at a 12-inch line.

In other county business, a motion was approved for the Orange Economic Development Corporation to expend funds not to exceed $5,000 per each residential property constructed and sold at Cypresswood Village by ITEX Homes for up to 10 residential properties each year over three years.

Jay Trahan, director of the OEDC, said this is an economic incentive to increase residential properties in the city.

The property is on Highway 87 across from the DPS station.

For every home constructed, $5,000 will be spent on each. The average cost is $65,000.

Trahan said it’s a win-win for both the city and ITEX.

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City ordinances can be reviewed to see how they’re working. The city council will then take under advisement.

McDonald said the process is to speak with department

heads first. From there, a committee will address the issue, then the entire city council will review the ordinance.

County retirees insurance tion drugs as the following: Tier 1 is usually includes generic medications are at the lowest cost.

Tier 2 is usually preferred name medications and are mid-range cost along with Tier 3.

Tier 3 is usually non-preferred name medications.

Tier 4 is usually specialty medications are at the highest cost.

Jean Parker retired from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office after 23 years of service.

She said the commissioners still don’t have the number the number of retirees that will be affected.

“They didn’t mention Tier 3 at all as an added expense,” she said. “One lady I know said it will cost her $1,000 more a year. People don’t go to the hospital every year. They (commissioners court) say we will save on our deductibles and copays, but for a normal person it will go up $1,000 for the new insurance instead of Blue Cross/Blue Shield.”

She’s also of the opinion there’s more than one person in the county on Tier 4 medications as the commissioners presented at the meeting.

Another sticking point for Parker is the court didn’t notify retirees who live out of town.

She said they will discover the change in plans when they visit their pharmacy.

“We wanted just one more year to compare the new plan with the old plan. I would had compiled a spreadsheet (on the differences), but they (the commissioners) already had their minds made up. They didn’t look anywhere else in the budget to save money. There’s no transparency in the budget,” Parker said.

She further believes the commissioners never shopped around for other insurance plans and instead went with the Texas Association of Counties.

“The retirees deserved nothing less than a letter that they were considering changing insurance policies,” she said.

Some of the retirees have created a Facebook page and

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communicating back and forth.

Likewise, Carlton has also taken to social media to present his side.

Parker said the insurance plan could still be changed if another county commissioner decides to vote differently until the budget is adopted later in the early Fall.

“Dubose and Banken can’t get another commissioner to go along,” she said. “One employee will go $860 in the hole if she goes to the doctor four times a year. It’s a ruse to get people to want to buy into,” she said.

Parker said the county could save $20,000 for 15 years if the new HR director, Minnie Hightower, was paid on the scale of a new employee rather than coming in as a 15 year employee.

“They only want to save money on the back of employees. They need to look elsewhere for cuts,” she said. “I’ve always stood up for what is right.”

Parker believes Burton and Carlton are using their positions on the Orange County Commissioners Court as a stepping stone for better jobs in the future. She said they are damaging the Orange County Republican Party and retirees and their families form the largest voting block.

“They will find out after the fact. They will find out politically,” Parker said. “The employees and their families turned the election for them last time and we have the power to turn it again.”

She gave as an example Ron Sigler who was Precinct 1 commissioner from 1993-1996. The county employees through a combined effort rallied all their families and friends in that precinct to vote against him.

He made some unpopular financial decisions and he showed favoritism to one employee, she said.

“The employees and retirees have a large voting block and we actively rally support for the candidate that we endorse. We can put you in office and we can take you out,” she said.

Parker is of the view current

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employees will one day have to pay all of their insurance costs.

“They’re headed that way.

The way the wording the commissioners used like pay and offer. Future employees will have to pay their own,” Parker said. “When they get rid of a valued employee then they’ll know.”

Beamon Minton, former Precinct 4 commissioner, said he didn’t agree the new plan was a good plan.

“I once sat on the court and told retirees they would have the same plan. They won’t have the same coverage they had when they were actively employed,” he said. “There are many, many, many physicians that are dropping out of Medicare. It’s not a PPO; it’s an HMO. I have three family members who are in the medical profession and doctors from all over are dropping Medicare. They will not accept it.”

He added this is not the same plan he and others retired on.

“This is not a good plan for everyone. It may be good for the court and save taxpayers money, but it’s a moral thing because I told the employees they would have the same coverage they had when they were employed. You know and I know Medicare is a failing system and it won’t be there for the future with everything that is happening. It’s (county’s Silver Care Plan) not a good plan,” he said.

At last week’s meeting, Pat Clark, retired district judge, attempted to speak from the audience. Carlton told Clark he should know as a judge not to just speak out of turn.

Clark said many people spoke out at the previous week’s meeting and they didn’t have to wait to be recognized.

“June 8 was the date,” Banken said.”Don’t give me this June 15 business. On June 8 something was done. Now you say forget that date, we’ve discovered another date. We have an obligation to the people here and an obligation to those outside of here.Somebody is misleading somebody and I don’t see how that can be done.

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said there are more than 6,000 veterans in Orange County and many more regionally. The resolution expresses strong support for and request at the earliest opportunity the establishment of a VA Medical Inpatient Hospital.

The nearest VA hospitals are in Houston and Baton Rouge.

One point of the resolution read many military veterans are dependent on the Veterans Administration for their medical care. The difficulty and expense to travel to Houston or Baton Rouge medical facilities often make it difficult for many elderly and disabled veterans to avail themselves of services at those facilities.

Also, the interstate highway system, bridge crossings and traffic congestion at times make commuting to VA inpatient facilities difficult and lengthy.

The commissioners also approved the county entering into a contract with Spindletop Center (MHMR) ASAP Program. This program will be fully funded and comes at no cost to Orange County.

Sally Broussard, chief administrative officer for the Spindletop Center, called the ASAP Program a very exciting opportunity in Orange County.

“It’s been a long, collaborative effort between the two (Spindletop and Orange County),” she said.

The Spindletop Center’s primary focus is serving people with three types of mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression), intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues and early childhood developmental delays.

There are 971 adults with mental illness; 95 children with mental illness; 143 emergent/urgent crisis hotline calls; 25 children with IDD, 232 adults with IDD, and 11 with IDD competitive employment

and 342 substance abuse (outpatient only) and 221 early childhood intervention in Orange County.

The ASAP grant hires two mental health liaisons. They hope to have the program off and running by September. It will be a 25 percent local match with Spindletop Center providing a qualified mental health professional to ride along with law enforcement officers. Jefferson County is already working under the grant.

The mental health professional will intervene before a crisis mode.

The funding cycle is every two years.

Crump called the program a “wonderful idea.”

Sheriff Keith Merritt said he is very supportive of the program and a tool they can use. It will save the county money and intervene out of law enforcement back to mental health since mental health issues are becoming more prevalent with law enforcement dealing with the public.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said he’s not against the program, but he was concerned if the county doesn’t get the grant they would be left paying for two extra law employees.

Broussard said they would be hired under a contract with the grant. Employment ends when the grant ends.

Banken said it will be hard to say no to the program when the citizens become used to it.

Broussard said it will provide the 25 percent local match.

Carlton said the program will be contingent upon the county receiving necessary grant money.

Commissioners approved changes to the policy on employee pay during declared disasters. FEMA guidelines have changed since adoption of the current policy.

Minnie Hightower, HR di-

rector, said FEMA pays after a disaster strikes and the county declares an emergency. The pay starts after 40 hours worked.

Banken asked if that’s in writing. Hightower said it’s in the FEMA handbook.

Banken said if there’s a disaster, the sheriff’s department has to stay through the entirety of the event.

“If they’re working 14 hours a day, we’ve got to compensate them. It’s time to visit with department heads so everyone is treated fairly,” he said.

Mary Johnson, county auditor, said the county will reimburse when it’s over 40 hours according to Orange County policy- 40 hours for regular employees, 86 hours for shift workers.

Hightower said last time during Hurricane Ike, some employees were gone four to five weeks and were still paid.

Banken said that could be charged to their vacation time if they do that again.

Ryan Peabody, emergency management coordinator, proposed three days for employees to return from a disaster.

No action was taken.

Four part-time employees were hired for the transportation department.

Valli Lott, transportation department director, said they hire one employee, and two leave.

Dubose said the department needs the drivers. Banken reminded Lott the new drivers have the proper CDL. Curt Guidry, maintenance and operations department supervisor, gave a status update on the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. He said they went from seven items needing completion on the punch list to two minor items.

A platform is needed for the generators at the center to do maintenance.

When you say something you should stick to it.”

Carlton said he received the information from TAC it would be June 15. Clark answered TAC said it would be on June 8 at a retirees workshop.

“Are you trying to change what was done last week?”

Clark asked.

Carlton said he didn’t have a name who told him of the date change.

“It was new information and we have more time than we thought,” he said.

Clark retorted he was trying to put the screws to the county retirees.

“We walked away last week and thought we’d have it another week and have it for another year,” Clark said.

“We’ve made a mistake. I don’t think anyone on this court is trying to put the screws to anyone,” Carlton said.

Clark asked Carlton if he was trying to change things from last week?

That’s why we’ll have a vote, Carlton answered.

Clark then asked each commissioner individually how they would vote. Some answered Clark, some wouldn’t answer and some said they would wait until the vote.

Clark said on June 23 he felt sorry for the current county employees.

“They thought they had the benefit vested and had it taken away. They were hired under the impression they would not lose the benefit. If it’s a new program why not start it with new hires?” he asked.

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WHAT REALLY MATTERS The nine lives taken at that historic South Carolina Church snaps us back to reality. Life has a way of reminding us of what really matters. It’s time to put people over politics. What kind of nation do we really want to be? *****Some of our friends here at home are facing some serious health problems. Dirk Flowers has an aggressive kind of cancer called Glioma. He went through brain surgery; the doctor was able to remove between 70 to 90 percent of the cancer. His pain is being managed and he’s able to get some rest. The cancer is incurable and will always try to grow back. He will undergo chemo and radiation. He is getting exceptional care. A fund raiser will be held Saturday, June 27 at the K.C, Hall in Bridge City. Live music by “Still Rockin Good Time Band,” live and silent auctions, BBQ plates etc. All donations will be accepted. This family can use your help and prayers. *****Our buddy Jimmy Dillon is still in a Houston hospital trying to get over a staph infection that puts the new dialysis port surgery on hold for three weeks. The good news is the doctor believes Jimmy has a good chance of getting the Peritoneal (PD) Port put into his stomach which will allow him to do dialysis at home. We pray that it will all work out until the next transplant. Two great guys, Dirk and Jimmy, going through tough times. When you boil it all down, the well being of our friends and family is all that really matters. To all of our faithful readers who are battling health problems we send God’s speed.***** I’ve got to move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

RACIAL KILLINGS AWAKES AMERICA Republicans all over the country are scrambling to quickly distance themselves from white supremacist groups whose views influenced Dylan Roof, who killed nine blacks at the ASC Church. Over the years, Earl Holt, president of the council of conservative citizens has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Republican candidates.

Four current GOP presidential candidates, Ted Cruz, Scott Walker, Rand Paul and Rick Santorum, all received money from what is described as “A hate group.” The organization’s principles include the goal of ensuring that “The American people and U.S. Government should remain European in composition and character.

They oppose all efforts to mix the races of mankind. The hate group has contributed to candidates including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert, State Sen. Konni Burton, State Rep. David Simpson and Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Brown and State Rep. Matt Schaefer just to mention a few out of hundreds of Republicans who have been taking donations from White Supremacist. Preaching hate has escalated over the years in the media, talk radio and FOX News in prime time. Words matter.

They have consequences. Young people are impressible, they hear such things such as a statement like, ‘President Obama, our first black president, is not interested in being fair to all Americans.’ One FOX Talking Head refuses to refer to him as President Obama. He simply refers to him as Obama. A pure disrespect for the office.

The constant bashing is designed to do just what it does. Last week we saw some of the results. *****Meanwhile, the Confederate flag becomes a focus of attention after the Charleston killings. Many Republicans, including office seekers, were quick to backpedal on their support of the flag flying on the South Carolina capital grounds.

If the nine killings hadn’t occurred, it would be business as usual.

On Sunday, in order to get back in the traces, several presidential candidates turned to the religious factor. It’s their trump card. Now they are all trying to out Christian each other hoping to get the Evangelical vote. One thing you can bet on is that no one supported

by White Supremacist groups will ever be president of the U.S, America is awakened.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 Of the 75,000 students participating at the State UIL Solo and ensemble contest in Austin, Nicolas Allen, a 15 years old student at Bridge City high, was named the ‘Outstanding OBEO Soloist’ for the entire state. Scott Deppe is his instructor. Terry Stuebbing is Bridge City High principle. His parents are Jackie Allen, of Bridge City, and Larry Allen, of Alabama. (Editor’s note: Today Nicolas is 25 years old. I often wonder about how life has turned out for outstanding youngsters like Nicolas.)*****The University of Texas Longhorns wins the college baseball world series by beating Florida 6-2. *****Only 19 Americans were killed last week in Iraq. Four were women.*****John Patterson, our local boy in the Major League, pitched another win for the Washington Nationals, who have won 12 home games in a row and are in first place in the East by four games.*****Gunn Studio marks 60th anniversary. T.L. Gunn started the business in 1945 on Second Street, in Orange.

He borrowed money from a friend, quit his job at the shipyard and opened his small photography shop. T.L.’s late son, Buzzy, was the second generation to operate the studio with his wife Dayle. Their son Chris became the third generation photographer and studio owner.

(Editor’s note: Ten years later, Gunn’s Studio has fallen victim to digital photography. People today even take pictures with their cell phones. T.L. and Buzzy could have never imagined that special crafted portraits, real art, would go by the wayside. Gunn’s Studio is now closed but Chris, a gifted photographer, still can be hired

by anyone wanting art work, one of a kind photography.)*****The Shrimp Boat Seafood and Bait opens for business June 27 on Hwy. 62 at Hwy. 105. Betty and Larkin Ricks, formerly owned Betty’s Seafood in Bridge City. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by since that opening. Betty has since passed away. The Shrimp Boat will celebrate its 10th anniversary next week on the Fourth of July.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Viola Bendy, 76, died June 27. Life had not always been easy for her. When she was a small child, her mother died. Unable to care for the large family her father gave all his children away to be raised by different families.

Viola and her twin sister Violet were kept together at first then moved to many separate foster homes. Viola’s husband Allen went in search of her family. He found her sister Virginia. Her twin Violet had died in an accidental house fire. (Editor’s note: Viola was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. For many years she and Allen operated a small store across from Bridge City High School. Allen has also passed away. Good salt-of-the-earth people.)*****Rev. Homer William Reynolds, 73, of Orange, died Sunday, June 26.

He was a minister with the House Prayer Ministries. He also was a Korean veteran. *****Larry Wayne Cormier, 51, of Orange, died June 16 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. *****Tommie Lackey Dewey, 42, of Orange, died June 11. She was a waitress and died at home. She is survived by daughter Mindy Haney and parents Thomas and Linda Lackey.*****Russell “R.J.” Gregg, 30, of Orange, died June 19 at his residence. He is survived by his mother Effie Lula Gregg. *****Gene Hutchison, 53, of Orange, died June 20. He is survived by daughter Emily, son Eric, brother Bobby and sister Melissa Ducote. *****Randy Leroy Matlock, 43, a former resident of Orangefield, died June 26. Service was held June 29, at Dorman Funeral Home. *****Clifton O’Banion, Jr., 80, of Orange, died Saturday, June 25 at Pinehurst Nursing Home.

35 Years Ago-1980 Al McKay, of Bridge City Cablevision, says about 100 homes per week will be hooked up starting with the area nearest the earth station on Roundbunch. Bridge City Cablevision offers an abundance of viewing selections, including Home box Office and Showtime. City wide installations should be complete in four months.*****This week Dupuis Gulf becomes the Bridge City area’s Michelin Tire dealer.*****Orange native Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown holds homecoming concert at the Frances Ann Lutcher theater.*****Bridge City police officer, Sgt. Robert Cole, has just completed a two-month course at the FBI Academy, in Quantico, Virginia. Andy Verret is police chief.*****Bridge City high pitcher Pat Meeks makes a good showing at the Texas High School All Star game in the Astrodome. The Southwest lost 5-4.*****BCHS varsity cheerleaders, Gina Goodyear, Kellie Little, Lori Wagner, Adam Hollier, Angi Boudreaux, Theresa Benoit, Tina Sigler and Tammy Emerson have just returned from cheerleader camp in Nacogdoches.*****Young ladies becoming teenagers this week are Venessa McCurry, on June 27 and little Ann Lieby, on June 29.*****The Twin County Dodgers are pee-wee baseball champions. Team members are Chris Parkhurst, Hunter Lewis, David Mosley, Jason Babcock, Art Morgan, Brad Ford, Daniel Lilyquist, Greg Goldsmith, Chad Ellis, Joy Tinsley and Randy Lucia. Sweetheart is Melody Mosley. *****OCP “Edgar Awards” banquet held. “Miracle Worker” captured several awards for best production. Louis Dugas received the producer’s award, Charles Fergusson director’s award, Diana Hill was awarded best actress for her role in “Annie,”Mel Smith was awarded best actor for his “Same Time Next Year” role. Faye Speer received the “Golden Hab” prize for her backstage efforts. A special award was given to Bob Jones, OCP president and 18 year member. The first “Edgar Award” was presented to Betty and Edgar Brown. Other award winners were Jean and Claude Hamerly and Jimmie Hart.

A FEW HAPPENINGS I was sorry to learn about the death of John David Crow, the boy from Springhill, LA., who won the Heisman Trophy at Texas A&M in 1957. He played for coach Bear Bryant. Crow was the school‘s only Heisman winner until Johnny Manziel in 2012. When I first met Crow he had helped A&M win their first Southwest Conference championship in many years. A story few know about goes like this.

John and another football player went into Nezzie‘s Place, on Hwy. 21, after it was closed and took some beer. The law caught them.

Coach Bryant picked them up at the police station, turned on the stadium lights and ran them until daylight. Don Kashtik, of Orange, was a teammate of Crow‘s at A&M and one of the Junction Boys.

John David, after an all-pro career, spent his life at Texas A&M. If there ever was a “Mr. Aggie“ John David Crow is it. He died on June 17. He would have been 80 years old next month. *****Rosalie Clark is always on the go but she will have to learn to take slower, smaller steps. While with her sister at the hospital she fell and fractured her shoulder. She was working on their 50th class reunion and put off her injury until Judge Pat insisted on an MRI. Today Ms. Rosalie is in a sling. *****Phillip Welch stopped by last week. He had pretty Shanna driving him around while his car got serviced.

Phillip enjoys his job at Kountz ISD. *****David Cagle, Constable Pct. 2, attended the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Institute of Texas. The course was Advanced Civil Process. David is doing a great job for his constituents. *****Last week, Jason Chandler and son Jace braved the weather to watch the Astros at Minute Maid Park. They said a little tropical rain wouldn’t keep them from enjoying a good game. *****We were glad to hear Sammy Owens, former Orange County Flood Plain Director is on the mend. He had a scare but is doing great. *****Jayme Martin found the huge gum ball wall while visiting Seattle last week. Its not known if she left one. Bet she did. *****Congratulations to Jill Lack Segura on her job at LIT. *****A few folks we know celebrating their special day. On June 24, our friend and former employee, who now works for the Stark Foundation, mother of twins Mason and Luke, Amanda Adams celebrates. Also celebrating on this day is Dwayne’s better half, Kathy Marsh, who’s put up with the clown for several years now. They are joined by Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, who turns 67, Beyonce’s sister Solange Knowles, 28 and actress Mindy Kaling, 35. This also would have been the birthday of the late Buckshot Winfree. He died July 2010. Hard to believe five years have already gone by. *****On June 25, Pct. 1 Constable Chris Humble, who misses Judge Peck celebrates. Also Linda Taylor and Erin McFarlane. They are joined by singers George Michael, 51 and Carly Simon, 69, actors Jimmie Walker, (J.J. on Good Times), 67 and June Lockhart, 89. This day I remember quite well, it was the start of the Korean War in 1950. *****June 26 finds Cil’s other half, Shelby Dixon celebrating. Also Hogan Steel’s Claudine Hogan, Judy Cagle, Jan Henry, Phyllis David, David Kimbell and Barbara Whitrock. They join baseball player Derek Jeter, 40, football player Michael Vick, 34 and country singer Gretchen Wilson, 41.*****On June 27, two good ole’ boys, Jody Raymer, who keeps company with two beautiful women and

our star reporter, man about town David Ball celebrate. Happy birthday also to Dorris Norwood, Euel’s better half, Shanna Scott, Trevor Kimball and Jeri Whitmire. They are joined by Khloe Kardashian, 30, Spider Man, Tobey Maquire, 39 and entrepreneur Ross Perot, 84. This was also the day in 2013 that Jerry Wimberly died. *****On June 28,Kelly Kimbrough celebrates as does Tina Bernard, Karen Tomlin and Kourtney Derouen. They are joined by country singer Kellie Pickler, 28 and football player John Elway, 54. On June 28, 1957, 58 years ago, Hurricane Audrey slammed into the Louisiana coast and killed over 500 people and thousands of livestock. Thirty foot tidal waves destroyed everything in its path.*****On June 29, two lovely ladies we go back many years with will celebrate. Longtime legal secretary Barbara Mulhollan and little Ann Lieby, Ann and Tim’s little girl. Also celebrating are Jana Fisette, Katie Keneson, Cobey Sonnier and Lester Morris.

They join actors Gary Busey, 70 and Cara Williams, 89. *****On June 30, Mayor Roy McDonald marks another birthday. Also Chris Huebel, Nancy Wood, Betty Derrick and Sonya Jarreau. They join boxer Mike Tyson, 48 and country singer Cole Swindell, 31.

Happy birthday to all. *****We were glad to hear our friend Allison Nixon got through surgery, is home and continuing to make progress.

Good luck Allison, we hope you continue to do well. *****Happy 40th to Tammy Aaron Droddy. Wishing you many more.*****We hear Jag and Bryer Gray, sons of Jody and Kendra, attended the TABC Basketball camp at Southwestern University, Georgetown, last week. They were awarded Exceptional Camper and MVP of the camp. Future Bobcats working hard. *****Deputy Perry Swinney has a new grand doll….Hanna. Perry says they don’t come any sweeter.*****The Record’s Mark Dunn is returning to Honduras to spend time with Alex Paz and the Paz family in San Pedro Sula.

Alex (Alejandro) is the 11 year old son of Karina Paz of Miami, a companion of Mark who passed away following cancer surgery last June. After her death, Alex went to live with Karina’s family in Honduras. Mark and the Paz family have planned a trip to Lake of Yojoa in the mountains of central Honduras and to Tela on the Caribbean Sea. They will also travel to Chuloteca to visit Alessia Lagos. For the past three years Mark has provided for Alessia’s education at the Catholic University of Honduras. She will graduate this December with a degree in Business Administration.*****Last week, Mike Faulk was seen having fun at the beach with his grandsons.*****A sweet baby boy, who is loved very much by his siblings, baby Harrison, son of Todd and Melissa Hollier Louper turns six weeks old this week.*****It’s a bad year for produce. I’ve checked all my sources and it seems no one made more tomatoes than they can eat. Cucumber crop is also bad. Our buddy Tommy Simar, who is a great gardener says his crop was a bust. He’s looking forward to a good fig crop. He has plenty of Muscadine grapes in the freezer for sale. Give Sue a call at 883-3619.

Birthdays This Week Ronnie Broussard, Barbara Garza, Wesley Smith, Amanda Adams, Judy Gerrald, Kathy Marsh, Erin McFarlane, Chris Humble, Linda Taylor, Becky Hodgkinson, Marie Williamson, Phyllis Davis, Reggie Rogers, Jan Henry, Judy Cagle, Rodney Davis, Sherby Dixon, Barbara Whitrock, Bridgett Teaff, Claudine Hogan, David Kimbell, Jessica Simon, Kristin Lollar, Shanna MacCammond, Shanna Scott, Trevor Kimbell, Jimmy Marshall, Jody Raymer, Dorris Norwood, Jeff Bourdier, Jeri Whitmire, Al Baas, Joan Cummings, Karen Tomlin, Kourtney Derouen, Leighia Barron, Tina Bernard, Brett Barclay, Connie Berry, Eric Broom, Kelly Kimbrough, Jana Fisette, Lester Morris, Nancy George, Cobey Sonnier, Rebecca Griffin, Barbara Mulhollan, David Sandlin, Katie Keneson, Chris Huebel, Nancy Wood, Beverly Haggard, Mary Beth McClure, Roy McDonald, Sonya Jarreau, Deanna Shuford, Eula Waters, Frances Osborn and Betty Derrick.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK A young lawyer, Jean Ouellet, las year graduated from da LS&U law school. He join da law firm of Pierre Piccione, Carl Duhon and Harold Domingue. Jean’s first case was defending Alfred ‘Smitty’ Landry, a wealthy businessman wat operated coin machines throughout Sou’h Louisiana. It was a complicated lawsuit.

Unfortunately, da evidence was against Jean’s client. He feared da worse so Jean ax Piccione, da senior partner, if it would be appropriate to send presiding judge Marcus Broussard a box of Havana cigars.

Piccione him was horrified. “Da judge him, is an honorable man,” said the senior partner. “If you do dat, I can guarantee you will lose da case.”

A few weeks later, Judge Broussard ruled on da case in favor of da young lawyer’s client. Piccione, da older lawyer, took young Jean to lunch to congratulate him on da win.

“Aren’t you glad you didn’t send dose cigars to da judge?”

“But I did send dem me,” replied da young lawyer, “I jus enclosed the plaintiff’s lawyer Lester Gauthier’s business card.”

C’EST TOUT First our condolences to the families of those who have passed away in the last few days. Jackie Girlinghouse, 57, died June 14, Gene Atkins, 78, died June 16, Helen Porterfield, 87, died June 17, Melvin Hammock, 89, died June 17, Shea Mayo, 25, died June 17, Truett Hawley, 96, died June 21, Betty Fulmer, 85, died June 22. Please see obituaries. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at Robert’s this week and next week also. Everyone always welcome. *****Earl Thomas will start his football camp this Friday. He will first meet with the class at OCARC and they are excited about him coming by. *****Sam Moore has opened the Zone Baseball Academy in Bridge City behind the Little League Park. Please see ad in this publication. *****The folks here at Harmon’s Used Cars have really been rolling out some nice cars and customers have been making great buys. Hand picked cars are arriving daily. If you need a good college car, work car, pickup or family auto, don’t buy until you check out Harmon’s on MacArthur. *****Read us cover to cover and please shop our family of advertisers when you can. If you plan to advertise locally no media reaches more local consumers than The Record Newspapers, in Bridge City/Orangefield and the greater Orange area. It pays to advertise in The Record. *****I’ve got to go. Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 •

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Orange native Gongre named Professor Emeritus at LSC-PA Gerry L. Dickert For the Record Over nearly four decades of service, Dr. Charles Gongre, a native of Orange, helped usher Lamar State College-Port Arthur through stage after stage of expansion and growth.

It is appropriate then that even after retirement, Dr. Gongre will continue to shed light on the future of the school.

Gongre, who retired at the end of May 2015 after 42 years, was named Professor Emeritus at the Spring commencement ceremony, presented the designation by President Dr. Betty Reynard. e position, a rarity at LSC-PA, was bestowed upon Dr. Gongre in an effort to not only honor his commitment to the school but as a means to ensure his continued input.

“In the week before what would be my last commencement, Dr. Reynard told me she was planning a surprise for me during the ceremony and the Commencement Program indicated that I would be recognized. I had no idea that it would be something as meaningful as being designated Professor Emeritus,” Gongre said. “I think of myself as a teacher, and this is the ultimate recognition for a teacher.”

Certainly Gongre can be considered a teacher.

But over the span of a career, nearly all spent at LSC-PA, he can be recognized for so much more.

When he arrived at Lamar University-Port Arthur in 1977 as an English instructor, there were only 300 students and seven full-time instructors.

“In the spring of 1977, I had completed three years as an Adjunct Instructor in the English Department at Lamar University, which was the limit for adjuncts,” he said. “I was looking for a teaching position and someone told me that Sam Monroe was going to hire full time academic instructors, including English teachers, on the Port Arthur campus. I called and arranged for an interview and that was when I met Dr. Sam Monroe.”

Dr. Monroe offered Gongre a position and together, they became a team with a purpose – to build the school and provide students with the op-

portunity for higher education close to home. “e person who had the greatest impact on my career was Dr. Sam Monroe,” Gongre said. “He put me in a position to do things that were important to the college and its growth. At the beginning of my third year in Port Arthur, he gave me some administrative duties; I was not expecting that. He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. I certainly never expected to be a dean.”

In 1978, Gongre was one of the first two instructors promoted to Assistant Professor at LUPA and went on to become among the first to receive tenure. In 1984 he became the first Associate Professor and in 1991 was the first to receive the rank of full Professor on campus.

“I have always thought of myself as a teacher, first and foremost; being an administrator was just my day job,” he said. “I have had hundreds of students in my classes – I still have all my gradebooks, from my first year here to the present. I can go through those lists of names and still remember many of their faces. I see names of people who have gone on to be prominent in their careers and in their communities. at gives me a great sense of satisfaction.”

Administrative work came to Gongre in the fall of 1979 and he was later named the school’s first Director of Academic Programs. He was later given the title of Dean of Academic Programs.

And while Gongre seldom steps forward into the limelight, the programs he’s managed and supported over the years have earned their share of accolades and praise. e Continuing Education Program at the college was an offshoot of a scholarship offering by the Port Arthur Council of Gardens.

“When they donated $70,000 to the Port Arthur Higher Education Foundation, Dr. Monroe asked me to design and provide gardening-related programs for the members, as well as the general public,” Gongre said. rough Continuing Education, the college began offering bus trips to various places for those who are interested in gardening, scheduling nearly 40 since the inception of the program.

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Dr. Charles Gongre received the designation of Professor Emeritus at Lamar State College-Port Arthur during a recent commencement ceremony at the college. Dr. Gongre, who grew up in Orange, has spent 42 years in at LSC-PA before his retirement this year.

Officer J. Goins, of the Orange Police Department, prepares to hit the streets of Orange in her patrol vehicle.

Goins answers a variety of calls during her 12 hour shift. As a police officer she does what she can to make an impact on the community.

Orange Officer Goins works at making a positive impact Editors note; this is part of an ongoing series into the lives of local police officers. e intention is to build a good line of communication between the officers and the public in light of recent headlines in cities across the nation.

By Debby Svhamber For the Record A police officer’s job is filled with dangerous situations, but this never stopped Officer J. Goins from pursuing a career as a patrol officer for the Orange Police Department. ere were 134 police officers killed in the line of duty in the United States in 2014, according to the U.S Department of Justice. ere are close to 18,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States at all levels of government, which employ nearly 800,000 full-time law enforcement officers.In 1971, the FBI first started tracking a gender breakdown of police officers. Although the statistics are dated regarding policewomen, there are a little more than 100,000 female police officers in the United States. Women have made progress over the years. In 1971 women made up only 1.4 percent of all police officers. Today policewomen account for more than 13 percent of police officers, and they serve in all types and sizes of police agencies, in all ranks, in all kinds of work assignments, and in all parts of the country, according to information from the Uniform Crime Report.

Whatever the obstacle, the spunky “tom-boy” from Teague had her eye on some day wearing a police officer’s uniform and proudly wearing a badge. Goins has been with OPD for one year and works a 12 hour shift. She thinks about her family which is her motivation to do her part to make a positive impact on the community.

“I’ve always wanted to do it, “ Goins said of becoming an officer.

Goins’ favorite part of being a police officer is working patrol.

As part of the job, Goins must make traffic stops. is process helps keep the streets safer from people driving at unsafe speeds and other violations such as wreckless driving. But, there are also times when a traffic stop is more than just issuing a citation and can result in a bigger “find.”

A traffic stop can also assist in locating an intoxicated driver, a person in possession of drugs or somebody with an outstanding warrant.

“Everyday is different and you never know what you are going to find, “ Goins said. “ We get to see a side of society most people didn’t even know existed.”

Goins responds to various types of calls throughout her shift. Some may be to take a report of a theft while others may be a wreck scene and a fatality is involved. After dealing with criminals, at the end of the day she reminds herself that it is only a small percentage of people who actually behave badly. Most people are upstanding citizens who want to feel they are safe either at their residence or out in pub-

lic.

Her biggest reward is the look of relief on children’s faces when she has done her job to make a situation right again or maybe as simple as a smile and wave from a child who is excited to see a police officer. It also touches her heart when people stop and reach out to shake hands and thank her for her service.

“We all do this job to help people and we have to make sure society is safe,” Goins said. “We have families to go home to too.”

For Goins it is her husband and two-year-old son, Grant, which are the loves of her life.

When she arrives home she takes a shower as if she was washing away all the troubles of the day. She tries to spend as much time with her son as she can. His young mind is on the quest for knowledge of the world around him. Goins admits she is in awe of her toddler and takes what she can get as far as moments shared. But as in all good things, they must come to an end and she must return to work.

For Goins, her superior officers, Capt. Keith Longlois and Lt. Eric Ellison, are both “great guys.” “ey both are a fantastic example of what an officer should be,” Goins said. “I aspire to be like them.”

Although being a female in the male dominated field of law enforcement, she feels like she is one of the guys, Goins said of her fellow officers.

“I am very lucky to have this group of brothers to work with everyday.”

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Single Adults Club to host dances e Jefferson County Single Adults Club, located at 7725 Green Ave., Nederland, will have a dance, featuring e Cadillacs, Sunday, June 28, from 5-9 pm and Tuesday, June 30, from 6-10 pm. e cost is $7 per person. e club is a non-smoking facility. e bar offers beer, wine coolers and setups for BYOB. On Saturday, June 27, at 7 pm, there will be a Cajun dance with Travis Matte and e Kingpins. is event is hosted by Gloria Roy with Cajun Sounds Radio. Tickets are $15.

Single and married are welcome at the dances.

For more information, call 727-0013.

VFW hosts dance

e VFW in Orange, 5303 N. 16th St., hosts weekly bands and dances. All dances begin at 8:00 pm and run through midnight. is week’s band will be Jerry Dee and Rocking Randy. Tickets are $6 per person at the door. e bar offers beer, wine coolers, sodas, buckets of ice and set ups for BYOB. For more information, call 886-9738.

American Legion will sell fish dinners

e American Legion, Post 49, will hold a fried fish dinner fundraiser from 11 am - 2 pm, July 9.

Dinners will be $8 each and will consist of fried fish, potato salad, green beans, cole slaw, bread and dessert. Walk ins and deliveries are available. Call 886-1241 after noon Wednesday, July 8 and before noon ursday, July 9, for deliveries and orders.

Strengthening families program offered

Spindletop Center Youth Prevention Services in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be offering a free strengthening families series for families with children ages 7-17. e families will meet once a week starting July 7 through Sept. 8, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Strengthening Families topics include; communication/listening skills, limits and consequences, problem solving and negotiation skills, stress and anger management skills and extension programs.

Families interested please call the extension office at882-7010.

Master Gardeners will meet

e monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners Association will meet on ursday, July 9, 2015, from 6:30PM - 8:00PM at the Orange County EXPO Center on FM 1442 in Orangefield. A potluck supper will be held prior to the meeting starting at 6:00PM. Sandra Hoke, President, will present a program explaining the method of “Lasagna gardening”. e public is welcome to attend any of the monthly meetings which are held the 2nd ursday of each month at the times and place listed above. If you would like to become a Master Gardener, we will be starting a new class shortly after the first of the new year (2016). Please email sheribethard@yahoo.com if you are interested or would like more information.

Adult tricycle races scheduled

e American Legion, Post 49 will hold it’s 2nd semi-annual adult tricycle races, July 18, at the legion hall in downtown Orange. e theme of this year’s event will be “Christmas in July,” which will benefit CASA. Driver registration begins at 9:00 am, with the first qualifying race starting at 11:00 am. For those who want to stay longer, there will be Karaoke in the hall following the racing tournament. For more information on the Adult Tricycle Racing event see www.ATR.OrangeTX.info or contact the Legion at (409) 886-1241, CASA at (409) 886-2272..

Earl Thomas football camp slated

e Earl omas, III free football camp will be held Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. e 7 on 7 will be from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

RPT to host lunch and learn event

e Orange County Republican Party of Texas will be hosting a Lunch & learn Event Tuesday, June 2, from noon – 12:001:– pm. e speaker will

be Justice Leanne Johnson, Place 3, e Ninth Court of Appeals. e event will be held at Robert’s Steakhouse, 3720 W. Park Ave., Orange.

Eagles host Herbie Stutes & The Grand Shin

On Friday, June 19, Herbie Stutes and the Grand Shin will play from 8:00 am through 12:00 am., June 26. Tickets are $5 singles and $8 couple.

June 27, Rod Rishard will play from 8:00 pm through 12:00 am. Tickets are $5 for singles and $8 for couples. For more information, call 886-7381.

Kids learn about outdoor awareness

e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office is holding a free outdoor awareness for kids class for ages 8-14. It will be July 10, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Come and have fun learning about outdoor safety and about the general outdoors. It will be held at Claiborne West Park. To register, call the extension office at by July 6.

4th of July Fireworks show slated

ment, handling and selection. Feel free to contact the Extension office with any questions 882-7010.

e City of Orange Convention and Visitor’s Bureau will host a free fireworks show and concert, July 4, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm, at the Riverfront Pavillion. e Ruxpins will perform from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, with fireworks starting at 9:00. ere will be a bounce house for the kids, food vendors, son cones, drinks and face painting.

No pets will be allowed. For more information, call 883-1011 or visit orangetexas.org.

e Stark Museum of Art will host Doodle Days Friday, June 26, from noon-3:00 pm. Doodle, draw and sketch your way into a creative summer at the Museum. Take a break on Fridays and enjoy drawing and sketching in the galleries. Included with general admission. Members free.

For those interested in raising or showing poultry as a project, there will be a poultry workshop on Monday, June 29, beginning at 6:00 pm. e workshop will be held at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension office located at 11475a FM 1442, Orange and is free to attend. Ashlee Krebs, County Extension Agent with Agriculture and Natural Resources will be discussing facilities, feeding and care manage-

e South East Texas Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers at Bridge City Elementary. ese men or women 55 and over volunteer by mentoring or tutoring children that are ‘at risk” ey give one on one attention to these children.

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Karen Gary, Volunteer Coordinator at Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

She’s really nifty - WOW! Traci James is 50

LORDY LORDY LOOK WHOSE 40!

Linda (Rebecca) Taylor Friday June 26th.

Happy Birthday We love you!

Extension Office offers poultry workshop

Stark Museum of Art to hold Doodle Days

Volunteer Foster Grandparents needed

Christian Women’s Job Corps seeks vols

Christian Women’s Job Corp - Golden Triangle is accepting applications for volunteers. Opportunities include mentoring, teaching life and job skills, and Bible study, to name a few. CWJC welcomes all Christian women, who would like to help change lives. To apply please call 882-7010.

Kid’s jam canning class planned

Fallon Foster, County Extension Agent Family and Consumer Science will be holding a jam canning class for youth ages 8 to 12. e class will be held Wednesday, July 8, at 10:00 am, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. e cost for the class is $20 per person and each person will leave with a jar of the jam they canned. Contact the Extension Office to reserve your place, 882-7010.

Extension office offers food handlers class Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office County Extension Agent Fallon Foster will be offering a three hour food handlers class which is Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program. is class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. e Basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment such as but not limited to; good personal hygiene cross contamination and time and temperature abuse. e class will be held at the Extension office, July 23, from 9:00 am to noon. e class is $20 per person and is payable by check or cash the day of the class.

Anyone wishing to attend must pre-register with the Extension office by July 21; call 882-7010.

LCM CISD asking for parental input

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD would like to know how parents in the community feel about our school programs in an effort to improve the education experience for their children. Please access our website at and click on the surveys that apply to your family, Parent Survey Grades PK-5 and Parent Survey Grades 6-12. e surveys will be available through June 30. If you have questions, please call Jody Slaughter, Director of State and Federal Programs, at 883-2232 ext. 2730.

Extension to hold Clover Kids Day Camp

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4-H County Agent Christina Ritter will be offering a Clover Kids Day Camp Adventures for youth ages 5-8.

Come experience the fun of what 4-H has to offer for the 4-H clover member. Some of the fun things we will be doing are gardening, animals, fitness, food and fun. e camp will be help August 3–5, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 14475 FM 1442 Orange. Registration fee is $15 per child for the entire camp, deadline to register and pay is July 27. You do not have to be a part of 4-H to attend this fun, hands on camp. If you would like to be a part of our exciting camp, call the 4-H office, 882-7010.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 •

Harry Choates

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Godfather of Cajun Music roots in SE Texas

Of all the stars in the ďŹ eld of music that burned out too soon, the most tragic may be Harry Choates.

Choates died in a jail cell in Austin, Texas after being conďŹ ned for three days without any alcohol. He went into delirium tremors, or DTs, and began to bang his head on the walls and bars of his cell.

By Mike Louviere | For e Record Chronic alcoholism was taking the toll on the 28 year old musical genius. ree of his friends visited him that last day and saw that he was almost catatonic and was nervously pacing his cell and hitting his head on the wall. His friend Jimmy Grabowske, approached a jailer and pled with him to try to help Choates, as he appeared to be dying. e guard just shrugged his shoulders and said there was nothing they could do. e three friends began walking back to the radio station, KTBC, where they and Choates were playing with the Jesse James and his Gang band. Almost to the station, they began to hear the siren of an ambulance.

Choates was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead at 2:45 p.m.

He died without being seen by a doctor and the ambulance was called too late.

By any deďŹ nition, Choates was a musical genius. He was born in Cow Island, Louisiana according to baptismal records, New Iberia, Louisiana, according to his Texas death certiďŹ cate. No matter it was Vermillion Parish deďŹ nitely. About 1930 he moved with his mother to Port Arthur, Texas. He was eight years old and already showing signs of two things, an aďŹƒnity for music, and not wanting to go to school. e house they lived in was raised on piers and it was easy for the boy to crawl under the house and play there all day instead of going to school. By the time he was 12 he was going to the barber shops and juke joints on Proctor Street. He saw someone playing a ďŹ ddle and decided that he could learn to do that. By merely watching, he was able to learn to make the moves with the bow across the strings and by ear he could learn melodies. He also was developing a air for showmanship. He would rise on his toes when he played the high notes. e listeners liked that and began to toss money to him as tips for his playing.

Choates was playing music for money. He liked that and never went back to school. Whiskey was a part of the environment he was in and

he began to develop a taste for that too. For the rest of his life the two most important things in his life were his music and his drinking.

In 1940 he began playing with Leo Soileau and Leroy “Happy Fats�

Leblanc in their Cajun band. He started playing with a borrowed ďŹ ddle. For the rest of his career he played with borrowed instruments and may never have actually owned his own. If he did, he would have bought it from a pawn shop and then later sold it to buy something to drink.

Choates could play anything with strings and also the piano. Once, when the strings on his bow were broken, he cut them o in a ceiling fan, rosined the wood of the bow and played the ďŹ ddle with that.

Choates decided to form his own band and in 1946, the Melody Boys organized. at was also the year he rewrote the Cajun waltz “Jolie Blonde�, and recorded it in Houston, Texas on the Gold Star label. Bill Quinn was the owner of the studio and the label. Quinn misspelled the name and it became “Jole Blon�.

Quinn met resistance getting the song played, but once it began to receive play, it became a hit. A young Gordon Baxter was beginning his career as a disk jockey at KPAC radio in Port Arthur, Texas and liked the song so well the ďŹ rst time he played it that he played it three times in a row. e station manager was not happy, but the listeners loved the song and began to search for it in the record shops. Boneau’s Record Shop in Port Arthur had trouble keeping it stocked.

Jole Blon became the only Cajun song to make the Billboard Top Five charts. It reached number ďŹ ve and after dropping, it returned to number ďŹ ve six months later. In 2014 Rolling Stone Magazine rated Jole Blon at 99 on its list of the top 100 country songs of all time. e song was a money maker, but not for Choates.

He had sold the song for $100 and a bottle of whiskey. Neither he nor Quinn had bothered to copyright the song and as a result, neither ever received any royalties.

Business did not matter to Choates, he only wanted to play his music and drink any kind of alcohol, as much as he could aord at the time.

On July 11, 1945 Choates married Helen Daenen. He had met her while he was living at the Sikes Hotel in Orange, Texas and playing “Across the River� at the Showboat night club. e Showboat was a former river boat, the Harry Lee, that had been moored across the Sabine River from Orange on Highway 90. Daenen fell in love with Choates because of his stage presence and his personality. He was always an upbeat fun loving person. Often he was so drunk he could hardly stand up, but no one seemed to notice. Daenen knew about the drinking, but thought that she could live with it. ey had two children, a boy Edison, and a girl, Linda. Even though he loved his family, they were third behind his drinking and music. Eventually they would divorce and his not paying court ordered child support would be the cause of him being jailed in Austin and dying there.

Choates knew no boundaries when needing money for whiskey.

Once in Lake Charles, he busted out a window with his elbow, reached in and grabbed a bottle of whiskey. One time he sold a ďŹ ddle for one dollar to buy a half pint of whiskey and once he sold the starter o of the car he borrowed from a friend because he needed a drink and was broke. By the end of his life, he would drink lighter uid, after shave lotion or any kind of liniment, as long as it had alcohol in it. His cause of death is oďŹƒcially listed as kidney and liver failure due to chronic alcoholism. Reality is probably him not having alcohol and being severely in need of it. Possibly medical care could have prolonged his life.

When they learned Choates had died, his friends in the Jesse James band held a fund raiser to buy his casket. In his hometown, Port Arthur, disk jockey Baxter announced his death and asked people to come by the station and make a donation for his funeral expenses, “even a dollar will help�, said Baxter. Over $1,000 was raised, enough to cover all the expenses. He was buried in St. Mary Cemetery in Port Arthur. His grave was marked with a white marble stone obtained through his service as a U.S. Army veteran. In 1980 funds were provided by Tim Knight and Roy Dunn to erect a gray granite stone giving him credit for being “e Godfather of Cajun Music�.

In 2007 a Texas State Historical Marker was erected at his grave.

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Deaths and Memorials

James Sweet Orange e Celebration of Life for Mr. James R. Sweet will be Wednesday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Sparrow Funeral Home. Interment will be at Houston National Cemetery in Houston.

He died June 17, at Orange Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

James Rudolph Sweet was born in Many, LA to Tessie Lee Brown and Elijah Sweet. He was an only child and lived in Many until the age of 12. His family moved to Oakland, CA and he attended and graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1957. He attended the University of California at Berkley, and then enlisted in the Marines. After an honorable discharge, he resumed his studies, graduating with a degree in Chemistry. He was employed as a Chemist at Standard Oil in Richmond, CA. An avid chess player, he was a fun loving person and a very articulate speaker.

He leaves to cherish his memory sister-cousin, Doris Manning of Oakland, CA; special caregiver-cousin, James E. Brown, Sr.and wife LaNita of Orange; friends Otha Hill of Many and Margaret Hill of Shreveport, LA. and many other relatives.

Boyd Petry Orange Boyd Lance Petry, 74, of Orange, passed away June 22, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., ursday, June 25, at Evergreen C e m e t e r y.

Vi s i t a t i o n will be from 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Indian Bayou, La, July 1, 1940, he was the son of Kitchell Petry and Stella Faulk Petry. Boyd retired as a mechanic at Gulf/Chevron after 39 years. He volunteered with the Orange Lions Carnival. Boyd and Ginger enjoyed coaching in the Orange Softball league and he also enjoyed bow hunting and catfishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his ex-wife, Ginger Petry.

He is survived by his daughter, Gina Petry of Kirbyville; grandchildren, Blake Petry, Hannah Henley and Michael Tarver; brother, Charles Petry and wife, Charlotte of Vidor and sister, Peggy Davis and husband, Robert of Fort Worth. He is also survived by his special cousin and coffee friend, Allen Bertrand; special friends, Arlene Mills and husband, Lee and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Petry, Mitchell Bertrand, Allen Bertrand, Sammy Mills, Anissa Mills, and Kyle Mills.

Betty Fulmer Orange Betty Lou Nezat Fulmer, 85, of Orange, passed away Monday, June 22, at the Holly Hill House Nursing Center in Sulphur.

Born on April 27, 1930 in Orange, to Numa Luke and Alicia Mary Nezat she was a lifelong resident of Orange, she worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell and later as a secretary for the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Orange for 15 years. In addition to her work at St. Mary’s, Betty was also a member of the Altar Society, she enjoyed playing bingo, visiting friends and relatives and spending time with her family. Betty will be remembered by her children as a loving and devoted mother and a very devout catholic.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Fulmer, Sr.; brothers, Lawrence

Nezat, Junior Nezat and Charles Nezat; sisters, Hazel Nezat, Olamph Peery, Ethel Conway, Viola Vance and Mary Granger. ose who will most cherish her memory are her daughters, Ruth Walker and husband, Patrick of Sulphur and Margaret Fulmer of Orange; sons, Donnie Fulmer of Orange, Charlie Fulmer and John Fulmer, both of Sulphur; loving and caring sister, Frances Cockerham of Vinton; granddaughters, Jaime Walker, Kacey Freytag and Mistee Hathaway as well as nieces, nephews and members of her extended family and friends.

A mass of the resurrection will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange with Father Joseph P. Daleo serving as the celebrant. Rite of Christian burial and interment will follow services where she will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Betty’s family wishes to express sincere thanks to the Holly Hill House nurses, CNA’s and Staff, who extended loving care to Betty.

For those who desire memorial donations, please make a donation in memory of Betty to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 912 West Cherry Street, Orange, Texas 77630 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Truett Hawley Orange Truett Hawley, 96, of Orange, passed away June 21, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, ursday, June 25, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be the Rev. L y n n Ashcraft and the Rev. Scott McIntosh. A Private burial will follow.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Hazel, Kentucky, March 12, 1919, Truett was the son of the Rev. Adam Hawley and Shelly Smith Hawley. He worked as a foreman at DuPont for 35 years. Truett was a navy veteran of six and half years who served in WWII. He was stationed in Newfoundland and flew missions over the North Atlantic, one of which was responsible for the sinking of the first German submarine by the United States Navy. He was a member of North Orange Baptist Church for the past 60 years where he served as a Deacon, a Sunday school teacher and a choir member.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Opal White Hawley; his brother, Houston Hawley, of Murray, Ky; his children, Janis McCrary and husband Jim, of Kingwood, and Rebecca Damiano and husband Rick, of Arlington, Tx; grandchildren, Jennifer McCrary, Jessica Prosser and husband Chuck, Jana McCrary, Jimmy McCrary and wife Amy, Ryan Damiano and wife Kandi, and Joseph Damiano and wife Emily; his great-grandchildren, Ember Prosser, Eliza McCrary, Jordan Prosser, Jed McCrary, Reid Damiano, and Eli Damiano and his brother-in-law, A.H. White and wife Nancy.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Damiano, Joey Damiano, Jimmy McCrary, Chuck Prosser, Rick Damiano and Mike Dixon.

Honorary pallbearers are Jim McCrary, Alan Courmier and the Deacons of North Orange Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mission Dignity. Donations may be made through North Orange Baptist Church or mailed to: Mission: Dignity Guide Stone Financial Resources SBC 2401 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75201-1498.

Bobby Adaway Sr. Port Neches Bobby Orrill Adaway, Sr., 70, of Port Neches, passed away June 21, at Serenity Care Assisted Living in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow at

Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born in Port Arthur, Dec. 16, 1944, he was the son of Landers omas Adaway and Amy Vincent Adaway. Bobby served in the U. S. Marines and worked in construction. He retired from Orangefield ISD. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Debra Jean Adaway and b r o t h e r, omas Adaway.

He is survived by his children, Crystal Werkheiser and husband, Mark of Port Neches, Bobby Adaway, Jr. and wife, Rose of Orange, John Adaway of Bon Wier, Mitzi Adaway of Bridge City and Terry Reaves and husband, Matt of Bridge City; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and his sister, Amy Ann Breaux and husband, Melvin of Port Arthur.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. e family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Serenity Care Assisted Living for the wonderful care they provided for Bobby.

Frances Wilson Waller Frances J. Wilson, 78, of Waller, died Tuesday, June 16, at Legend Oaks Health Care.

A native of Pleasant Hill, La, she was a lifelong resident of V i d o r .

Frances was a member of Tu r n i n g P o i n t Church in Vidor and worked as a Teller Supervisor at Mobil Federal Credit Union. She was an avid gardner and seamstress.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 20, at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at 2:00 pm at Holten-Grisby Cemetery in Jasper.

Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Friday, June 19, at Memorial Funeral Home.

Frances is survived by her daughters Carolyn May and her husband Carl of Waller, Kim Wilson of Houston; sisters Jean Brown of Orange and Ella Sanders of Beaumont, Gladys ompson of Duncanville; Carolyn’s mother-in-law Jeroline May of Vidor; two grandchildren Cristan May-Rader and Cassandra May and one great grandchild MiCayla Noel Rader.

Shea Mayo Orangefield Shea Mayo, 25, of Orangefield, passed away June 17, in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, June 21, at Turning Point Church in Vidor. Officiating will be Pastor G e o r g e Gau. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at Turning Point Church.

Born in Beaumont, Dec. 12, 1989, he was the son of Clyde Mayo, Jr. and Rena Huckaby Mayo.

Shea graduated from Orangefield High School in 2008 where he played football and was a regional qualifier in pole vaulting and track. He enjoyed fishing, especially on Sabine Lake. Shea had a huge heart and loved his family and friends very much. He always remembered special occasions and birthdays, and ended every conversation with the words “I love you”. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by Cody “Bear” Massey and Melvin Huckaby.

He is survived by his fiancé, Shawna Hebert; daughter, Brilynn Shay Mayo and her older sister, Hannah, who he loved like his own; father, Clyde Mayo and wife, Karen; mother, Rena Mayo;

sister, Brandy Mayo Lopez and husband, Adrian; sister, Lacey Huckaby; brother, Corey Chesser; grandmothers, Eloise Darby and Lillian Huckaby; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Powell, Dakota Wheat, Darren Burleson, Stephen Mayo, Brody Picard, Charlie Picard and Ben Dixson. Honorary pallbearers are Josh Pipps and Stefan Addison.

Jackie Girlinghouse Orange Jackie Arline Girlinghouse, 57, of Orange passed away Sunday, June 14, at her residence.

Jackie was born March 19, 1958 in Pascagoula, Ms., to Lucy Bernice (Gregg) and Jack Allen Waller. She lived in Orange for 36 years and was of the Baptist faith. Jackie enjoyed going fishing and camping and listening to music. She loved spending time with her family, who will miss her dearly.

Jackie is preceded in death by her parents.

Jackie is survived by her companion of 10 years. Frank Cloft Jr. of Orange; daughter, Cynthia Bergeron and husband, Elmer of Orange; sons, John Richard Girlinghouse Jr. and wife, Glynis of Groves, Timothy Allen Girlinghouse and wife, Maribeth of Mancelona, Mi, Anthony Blake Girlinghouse of Orange; sister, Ronda Fay Myers and husband, Michael of Orange, Evelyn Marlene Smith and husband, Blum Jr. of Orangefield and brother Donald Ray Waller and girlfriend, Wanda McMillian of Buna. Jackie is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way. e family will hold a private service for her at a later date.

Cremation arrangements were entrust to Dorman Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Helen Porterfield Orange Helen Olene Porterfield, 87, of Orange, passed away June 17, at e Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation in Orange.

Funeral services were Saturday, June 20, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with Chaplain John Mooney officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Sidney, Ar., Feb. 10, 1928, she was the daughter of Ethan Elbert Story and Bernice (Montgomery) Story. Helen worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Hill in Bridge City for many years. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and an Eastern Star. She loved to bake, garden, and to cook. She was most famous for her pickles and her jelly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Henry Porterfield, Jr.; daughter, Beverly Ann Porterfield; grandson, Jake Allen Porterfield and sister, ayer Sawrie.

She is survived by her children, Henry Ray Porterfield of Hemphill, Hal Wade Porterfield and wife, April of Bridge City and Hugh Roy Porterfield of Katy; grandchildren, Christy Bradley and husband, Steven, Chad Porterfield and William Porterfield; five great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson and her brother-in-law, C.R. Sawrie.

Cindy Crain Nederland Cindy Crain, 55, of Nederland died Tuesday, June 16, at e Medical Center of Southeast Texas. She was born Nov. 10, 1959, in Pasadena, to Ann Mayberry and Calvin Woods.

Cindy is survived by her husband, Troy Crain of Nederland; daughters, Shanna Ferguson of Kountze and Kayla Crain of Nederland; son, Michael Deemy

of Groves; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Calvin Woods, Jr and Larry Woods, both of Birmingham, Al. and Scott Woods of Orange.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, We s l e y Woods and R o n n i e Kent.

A gathering of Mrs. Crain’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

Her funeral service will beat at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Gene Atkins Orange Gene Peyton “Slick” Atkins, 78, of Orange, passed from this life Tuesday, June 16, at his residence.

B o r n April 14, 1937 in Deweyville, to Gilbert P e y t o n Atkins and Ta b i t h a (Fulcher) Atkins, he was a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas. He attended and graduated from Orange High School in 1953 and he worked as a Supervisor for Allied Signal (which is now Honeywell) where he retired in 1995. Gene was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Orange, a member of the Orange Boat Club for 35 years and he was also a member of the Heritage House Museum for many years. Gene was a lover of baseball and horse racing. He loved animals, bird watching and he enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Chuck and Keith Atkins and his three sisters. ose who will most cherish his memory are his loving wife of 24 years, Joyce Atkins; daughter, Phyllis Nazworth and husband, John; sons, Tim Wallace, all of Orange and David Wallace and wife Sydni of Pascagoula, Ms; six grandchildren, Jacob, Colton, Randi, Kelli, Noah and Jerod; great granddaughter, Jacelynn.

Gene is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and members of his extended family and friends.

A gathering of Gene’s family and friends for a time of reflection and sharing will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, June 19, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Cremation was held prior to the gathering.

Gene’s family wishes to thank the staff of River City Hospice for the loving care provided to Gene during his final days, especially Baileigh, Maggie and Kristen.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.

Melvin Hammock Orange Melvin M. Hammock, 89, of Orange, passed away June 17, at Pasadena Care Center in Pasadena.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Officiating will be Brother G a r y Wheeler of First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the service begins, Saturday, at the church.

Born in Mauriceville, on July 20, 1926, he was the son of Orran Wood Hammock and Una Mae Forque Hammock. Melvin served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #2775 and a very active member of First United Pentecostal Church in Orange.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, R. Bruce Hammock, Kenneth W. Brem and

Glenn M. Brem; brothers, Ernest Hammock, Roy Hammock, Forest Hammock and Donald Hammock and his step-father, L.H. Preston.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Maxine Hammock; children, Daniel W. Hammock and wife, Tanya of Deer Park, Melvin W. Hammock and wife Janie of Bixby, Ok., Larry V. Hammock of Deer Park, Denis R. Hammock and wife, Kathy of Friendswood and Trisha R. Vandagriff and husband, Andrew of Orange; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and his brother, the Rev. Dalton L. Hammock and wife, Adeline of LaGrange, Ga. and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Pentecostal Church in Orange at 3406 Edgar Brown Dr. Orange, Texas 77630. e family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Pasadena Care Center for their wonderful care of Melvin during his stay.

James Walsh Fannett James Valentine “Jay” Walsh, 95, of Fannett, passed away June 16, of natural causes.

Jay was born in Scott, La., in 1919, to Patrick and Anderea Walsh. From 1942-1945 he served with the Army Air Corps 307th Bombardment Group (HV) in the South Pacific islands as a refueler of B-24 heavy bomber aircraft. Jay was a resident of Fannett since 1971 and retired from a career with Gulf Oil in 1981.

He thought being in the service and traveling was quite an experience for a cottonpicking country boy and said that he had a wonderful life. One of his bosses nicknamed him “Slim” and it stuck with him for many years.

A few people also called him “J.V.”.

Jay had a do-it-yourself spirit, and his incredible resourcefulness yielded numerous unique and amusing contraptions that adorn his self-built home. He enjoyed raising rat terriers, chickens, sheep, cattle, gardening, persimmons, figs, and watching purple martins. His favorite foods were cornbread, rice and gravy, cookies and eating Blue Bell Ice Cream straight from the carton. He always kept us laughing with his picking and pranks he pulled. He loved spending time with his family, especially the children. He was a friend to many, well known and loved in the community, and never met a stranger.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Dessie Bennett of Port Arthur, Dolly Richard of Houma, La., Amy Lavergne of Rayne, La. and brother U.V. of Houston.

Jay is survived by wife Rose B. Walsh of Fannett; children Pauline Jacobson and husband Kent of St. John, USVI, Betty Dismukes and husband Rick of Fannett, Dana Hargraves and Roger Heider of Greenbrier, Ark. and James G. Walsh and wife Greta of Spring Hill, Tenn; stepsons Randy Granger of West Orange, Terral Granger and wife Petra of Lippstadt, Germany, Michael Granger and wife Cheral of Walker, La; 10 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. He has numerous nieces and nephews including Gerald Lavergne and Rickie Lynn Duke.

We are ever thankful for the angels who gave their unceasing love and devotion in the last year and a half as his body and mind slowly diminished. ere is no way to express our thanks for the loving care that they gave “Sir Jay”. He loved his girls. ank you to Melody Mondy, Ems Velayo, Frankie Elliott and Beulah Cathey for caring for him like their own father. We would also like to thank the staff of Harbor Hospice House on Major Dr. for your excellent care and dedication.

A gathering of family and friends will take place Friday, June 19, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Broussard’s Mortuary in Nederland.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am at the funeral home, Saturday, June 20, with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the 307th Bombardment Group, 4015 Pendleton Drive, Spring Hill, Tenn 37174 or via or VFW Post 4820, 1006 Port Neches Ave, Port Neches, Tx 77651.

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The Enchanted Cottage to hold Workshops

Kim Foreman

The Enchanted Cottage will begin hosting workshops presented by Kim Forman on Tuesday nights in July! The 1st workshop is scheduled fo July 7th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Kim has been licensed and ordained through World Ministry Fellowship since

2006. She has been instrumental in training and equipping the Church in matters of spiritual warfare, intercessory prayer, and inner healing.

She and her husband have foster parented over 150 teenagers in the past 20 years. She uses her life and testimony to not only equip but transform the lives around her.

The workshops will be life changing!

The 1st workshop, scheduled for July 7th from 7:009:00pm, will be covering “Trauma Bond to time.”

Are you experiencing seasonal devouring in your health, finances or relationships? Do you experience yesterday’s emotions in today’s

day? If so you may be experiencing a trauma bond to time. This workshop will teach and equip you with the tools to cleanse your timeline to stop this seasonal devouring over you and your household. These seasons of affliction are actually times loaded with God’s blessing! This will help release God’s blessing to flow, bring today’s emotions into today, and stop the enemy from any longer having legal ground to devour from you and yours.

Call 409-782-0056 to reserve your seat today, limited seats available!

There will be no charge for the workshop, but a “love offering” will be taken.

SCHEDULE FOR JULY Tuesday nights 7 to 9pm

July 7th Trauma Bond to time

July 14th Trauma Bond to land

July 21st Overcoming the victim spirit

July 28th Overcoming Jealousy

Faith UMC plans VBS

Strengthening families program offered

Faith UMC announces plans for a fun filled Vacation Bible School, July 6 - 10, from 9:00 am to noon for ages Kindergarten thru 5th grade.

Deadline to register is June 26. Pre-registration is required and forms can be obtained by calling the church office at 886-1291. Office hours are Monday -Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Church is located at 8608 MLK, Jr. Dr., Orange.

Spindletop Center Youth Prevention Services in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County will be offering a free strengthening families series for families with children ages 7-17. The families will meet once a week starting July 7 through Sept. 8, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Strengthening Families topics include; communication/listening skills, limits and consequences, problem solving and negotiation skills, stress and anger management skills and extension programs.

Families interested please call the extension office at 8827010.

FBC BC to celebrate 75 years Sunday, July 12, First Baptist Church, will have a special anniversary to commemorate 75 years as an organized church in this community. There will be a special service beginning at 10:30 A.M. in the sanctuary, followed by a meal in the Family Life Center.

Established on July 11, 1940, the church is the founding Baptist congregation in the city and began at a time when there was not a church in Prairie View, the community that would become Bridge City.

First Baptist was founded by 28 charter members and with J.B. Perry as the first pastor.

All present and past members and others are invited to celebrate with us. If you can attend the special event please call 735-3581 or email anniversary @fbcbc.org.

Cowboy Church to host playdays The Cowboy Church of Orange County will host a play day Saturday, June 27, at 5:00 pm, registration is at 4:00 pm. Fees will be $5 per event, per age group.

Events are: clover leaf barrels, straight barrels, speed barrels, poles and a mystery event.

Participants must ride in four events and four shows to compete for All Around.

Call before you haul, due to rainouts. For more information contact Linda Carlton at 656-7346 or 745-2120.

Ranch Sortin’ at CCOC Arena June 20, at 7:00 pm, registration starts at 6:00 pm.

FBC Bridge City offers memorial bricks FBC BC is offering members and non-members of the church the opportunity to purchase engraved bricks for themselves, or in honor of others.

The bricks will be laid around the church’s State Historical Marker located next to the Family Life Center, which is a very visible area. The number of bricks that are sold will determine the pattern. If there is a quick response to this program, there is a possibility that the project could begin or be completed by the July 12, 75th Church Anniversary Celebration. Order forms can be picked up at the church office or downloaded from the church’s webpage: www.fbcbc.org.

Church to host Women & Men in Red service Solid Rock Baptist Church, 1207 Link Ave, Orange, is having a Women and Men in Red service, Sunday, June 28, at 3:00 pm. Co-Pastor Fannie Williams and Minister Herbert Jones will deliver the message of God. Co-Pastor Williams is from Pleasant Grove Church of Lake Charles, La. Minister Jones is with Solid Rock Baptist Church in Orange. The public is invited.

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

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samuel

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 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 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

First United Methodist Church - Orange 502 Sixth Street • 886-7466

Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m.

Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. John Warren, Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers, Organist: Justin Sanders

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Christian Women’s Job Corp - Golden Triangle is accepting applications for volunteers. Opportunities include mentoring, teaching life and job skills, and Bible study, to name a few. CWJC welcomes all Christian women, who would like to help change lives. To apply please call 882-7010.

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Volunteer Foster Grandparents needed The South East Texas Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers at Bridge City Elementary. These men or women 55 and over volunteer by mentoring or tutoring children that are ‘at risk” They give one on one attention to these children. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Karen Gary, Volunteer Coordinator at 409-899-8444, ext 6441 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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.

Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

is now accepting applications for

Fall 2015-2016

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 2 pm.

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

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Bethel Baptist Church offers free meals Bethel Baptist Church, 2906 Western Ave., West Orange is offering free meals each Wednesday at 5:00 pm. For more information contact Pastor Frank Young at 936-465-1203.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD

1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291 Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (all ages) Wednesdays- Stand 25 (Youth 6th-12th grade) 6-7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Billy Watson website: www.faithumc-orange.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: Ruth Logan Burch

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

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

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Lots of money still up for grabs COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

Due to the fact that Mother Nature continues to rain on Sabine Lake anglers’ parade, the usual day to day banter in local tackle shops concerning the CCA S.T.A.R tournament has been nonexistent. Not a single fisherman that I questioned earlier this week knew what was leading the trout division on the upper coast and that included everyone from the sales personnel in Academy to the folks running the local tackle shops!

We are talking about a tournament that lasts the entire summer with a $1,000,000 payout in cash and prizes. is isn’t like you might win a gift card or rod and reel…there is some serious money up for grabs. We are talking 18 boat packages, 5 trucks, 3 UV’s and ten youth scholarships worth $20,000 to $50,000 each.

In a more normal year, by the end of June the trout at the top of the leader board is in line for a big payday. I think that is very much the case on the middle coast as a 9 pound, 14 ounce trout leads that division, but thus far no one has even bested the nine pound mark on the upper coast.

While a nine pound trout is undoubtedly a coveted fish, catching a trout that size even on water logged Sabine is a possibility 365 days a year.

It is equally hard to believe that not a single trout has been entered in the Star Teens Division for the Upper Coast to date. Four of the five tagged redfish have been captured, but there is still a ton of prize money still up for grabs. e leading Starteens flounder (5.3 pounds), sheepshead (7.12 pounds) and gafftop (6.6 pounds) are respectable, but certainly not unbeatable.

In the Starkids division a 3.3 pound flounder is leading while a 7.10 pound fish leads the See COLBURN, PAGE 3B

Even the 2015 U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth called Par 5, No. 18 “the dumbest hole I’ve played in my life.” Ironically, Spieth drove his second shot on the green and two putted for a birdie that won the championship for him by a single stroke.

Was Chambers Bay a fair U.S. Open golf course?

JOE KAZMAR KAZ’S KORNER FOR THE RECORD

All last weekend golf fans were deluged with such terms as fescue, backstop, vertigo and Stimpmeter by the Fox-TV announcers who were covering the 115th U.S. Open Golf Tournament that was played at Chambers Bay just outside Tacoma, Wash. is was the first attempt by the United States Golf Association to have a major golf tourney in the Northwestern area of the country.

Apparently it’s a big deal for the U.S. Open to be held at specific golf courses in the United States, although the only benefit I can see from landing the major tournament is the prestige of showing off the golf course to a national television audience for eight hours in each of the four days.

But Chambers Bay appeared to be the exact opposite of what the USGA is trying to do to the sport of golf—speed up play. e golf course is laid out so that the players must traverse 10.1 miles and upward to six hours to play 18 holes and was designed by renowned golf architect.

Robert Trent Jones, Jr. e fairways are rock-hard with elevations that affect many perfect drives right down the middle that end up in the brittle fescue rough or one of the many sand traps that adorn the course. Many of the greens had backstops where the golfer hits the ball past the pin and watches it roll back toward the hole.

Many of the world’s best golfers started complaining about Chambers Bay months in advance and many of them have openly ripped the site of the 2015 U.S. Open this week.

Kate Fagan, a sports reporter for ESPN’s “Around e Horn” show, was asked last ursday what she thought about Chambers Bay and replied, “It’s a great golf course if you like gray greens and yellow fairways,”

Even the 2015 U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth called Par 5, No. 18 “the dumbest hole I’ve played in my life.” Ironically, Spieth drove his second shot on the green and two putted for a birdie that won the championship for him by a single stroke.

Playing one hole behind Spieth was Dustin Johnson who also knocked his second shot on the 18th green but three-putted and lost by one stroke.

If he had sunk the 15-foot eagle putt, Johnson would have won the four-day event. However he also missed his three-foot birdie putt that would have sent the tourney into an 18-hole playoff against Spieth on Monday.

Spieth’s criticism was mild compared to what 1965 U.S. Open champion Gary Player had to say about Chambers Bay. “e worst golf course I might’ve ever seen in the 63 years as a professional golfer. e USGA—who I admire and have chosen great See KORNER, PAGE 3B

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sheepshead division.Nine year old Laken Bellanger of Orange is currently holding down the top spot for the largest Gafftop with a very solid 6.6 pound fish worth $50,000 in scholarship money.I feel certain Laken and his parents will be nervously checking the leader board every night for the next 76 nights, but I like their chances!

With no end in sight as far as more fresh and dirty water rolling down both the Neches and the Sabine, we canceled yet another outdoor show that we were going to shoot next week on Sabine Lake. Both hosts wanted to take advantage of the diversity of our fishery, but we are currently limited to making the best of a relatively short and crowded stretch of real estate south of the Causeway.

We are struggling to catch any decent numbers of trout, reds or

Continued from Page 1B flounder in not only the river and bayous, but 90 percent of the lake as well. Exceptionally high tides have also flooded the backwater in the Game Reserve making it much harder to locate schools of redfish.

I have talked with some kayak fishermen, however, that have done well fishing water that is normally only matted grass. ey have been able to spot the reds plowing through the shallow stuff even when they are not blowing shrimp and bait fish out of the water. ey are cashing in on the low light conditions at dawn and the last hour before dark.

I am a firm believer in taking advantage of tidal movement when chasing fish, but I cannot figure out the bite on the ship channel south of the Causeway. e tide is still very important, but without ever moving we will

Night fishing helps beat summer heat OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

e big center console finally drifts to a stop in the early morning darkness as the anchor rope comes tight. Solitary figures equipped with the latest gear that would make a NAVY Seal jealous slide over the gunnels into the warm still water and begin casting in all directions, probing the shallow flat for the fish of their dreams. ese anglers have achieved their goal of being at that special place when the fish begin to feed, the scene is picture perfect and the plan has no flaws.

One hefty fish after another crushes the offerings of these anglers, topwater plugs disappear in a foamy wash and that is followed by the sound of line stripping off a reel. A successful wade is a thing of beauty, especially when it’s shared with other anglers who understand what it takes to make it all happen. You don’t just get to a spot and hop out expecting to catch fish,

there’s a little more to it than that.

Summer wade fishing is an excellent way to not only catch fish but to catch big fish. Pre dawn excursions are the norm when the temperatures climb high and thunderstorms pop up during the day at a moments notice. e lack of traffic on the water combined with the cooler temperatures makes wading early and late mighty productive. e well equipped wade fisherman can make this time on the water more enjoyable as long as they are prepared. Besides the obvious stuff like rod and reel, tackle, and pliers there are some other essentials that the wader should never be without. Proper footwear is a must, sting ray guards or ray proof boots should always be worn when wading See UZZLE, PAGE 3B

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catch fish non-stop for 30 minutes only to draw a blank for the next thirty minutes. It’s not like the fish are on the move as the armada of boats less than a cast away experience the same thing.

Fortunately, the brief flurries are so good that you can keep a respectable mess of 16 to 20 inch trout pretty quickly!

In what has become a very enjoyable and anticipated monthly event, we will once again meet at Daley’s in Nederland ursday evening to discuss fishing on Sabine lake. Several guides will be on hand again and Willie Nelson will not only share some of his backwater fly fishing secrets, but how to tie many of the patterns he uses as well. His flies are first class!

As usual, the local guides on hand will talk one on one with you about everything from knots to lure presentation. ese sessions are free and as valuable as you choose to make them. We usually get started about four or four thirty…I’ll see you there.

Redfish like this one in big demand this weekend!

Korner golf courses in this great United States of America—they’re preaching speed of play, enjoyment and user-friendly. “is golf course here, if you’re a 10-handicap, you couldn’t break 100 if you had the best day of your life. They’ve got pros putting from 20 feet and hitting the ball 20 feet to the right. A man missed the green by a yard and he’s 50 yards down in the valley. I mean, I don’t understand it,” Player continued.

Player also noted that as a public course, Chambers Bay is hardly accessible for an average golfer. “It’s 7,900 yards long. The world is in dire straits with water. Can you imagine the costs to maintain this? And it’s a public course, but they’ll probably charge the public $200 to play it.

“I’d like to challenge anyone with a 16 handicap to do better than 40 over par. It’s barely playable,” Player concluded.

One of the first players to criticize the conditioning of the U.S. Open course was Sergio Garcia. “The tournament deserves better,” he said. “It’s like playing the NBA Finals on a court with holes and slopes and no backboard and things like that. It doesn’t look right.”

Jason Day became the sentimental favorite after collapsing from a vertigo attack Friday on the final hole and barely finishing only to go on to rally for a share of the 54hole lead after Saturday’s round. However,

Continued from Page 1B he fell out of contention with a 74 Sunday.

Spieth is the youngest player to win two career major tournaments since Gene Sarazen did it in 1922 and is the youngest U.S. Open champion since Bob Jones in 1923.

He also is the sixth player to win the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year. Others accomplishing the feat include Craig Wood (1941), Ben Hogan (1951 and 1953), Arnold Palmer (1960), Jack Nicklaus (1972) and Tiger Woods (2002).

And South African Louis Oosthuizen’s 29 on the back nine Sunday was the best ninehole score in the 115-year history of the U.S. Open.

KWICKIES…Sunset Grove Country Club golfer Dave McClenan made his second holein-one in less than a year last week when he aced the 133-yard Par 3, No. 12 hole using a seven-iron. Witnessing the feat worth $200 because Dave is an MGA member was Ron Roberts. e death of former Heisman Trophy winner John David Crow last week leaves only Johnny Manziel as the lone Texas A&M player to receive that prestigious honor.

Hopefully college football fans will someday feel the same way about Manziel that they did about Crow. e apples certainly don’t fall far from the tree as Houston Astros’ Hall of Famer-elect Craig Biggio’s sons were in the baseball head-

lines recently. His oldest son, Conor, was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 34th round as a left-handed hitting, right-handed throwing outfielder at Notre Dame. Younger brother Cavan, a second baseman for the Fighting Irish, was named recently as a college Golden Glove winner by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

And speaking of the Houston Astros, they’re maintaining their hold on first place in the American League West Division with a 41-30 record in games through Sunday, leading the second place Texas Rangers by 3½ games. e Astros conclude their eightgame road trip today (Wed.) after playing three games at Anaheim against the LA Angels.

JUST BETWEEN US…Congrats are in order to the West Orange-Stark Mustangs who were selected last weekend by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine as the team to beat in Class 4A Division II. Mustangs Head Coach Cornel ompson was recognized as one of the best in the state— regardless of classification—after leading the team to the state championship game last season. “at’s putting a great big target on our backs for this fall when every one of our opponents will give it their best to put that kind of news to rest,’ ompson commented.

“So we’re going to have to really dedicate ourselves to hard work when practice begins this summer.”

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 •

Local students earn SFCU funds Sabine Federal Credit Union is proud to give back to the communities we serve. is year we awarded $8,000 in academic scholarships to local students. is year’s winners from each of the high schools in Orange County are: • Bridge City High School – Jonathon Moore • Community Christian School – Alayna Bergeron and Brooke Brister • Little Cypress – Mauriceville High School – Blake LeBlanc • Orangefield High School – Morgan Worthy • Vidor High School – Kera Morris • West Orange – Stark High School – Lanisha

Gongre “e most successful classes provided the training needed by alcohol and drug abuse counselors,” Gongre said of Continuing Education. “ose classes began in the fall of 1986 and they were immediately successful. Lamar-Port Arthur was the only place in southeast Texas or southwest Louisiana where this training was available.”

Other programs of note spearheaded by Gongre included the Distinguished Lecture Series, dualenrollment for high school students and the college’s centennial celebration in 2009. He also was coordinator of the education program at the Stiles Prison Unit. A year after establishing the program, he relinquished the directorship when the rapidlyexpanding inmate instruction required a full-time administrator.

Gongre’s dedication to education and his untiring work ethic came from early experiences in Orange where he grew up.

“I was educated by Dominican nuns at St. Mary’s School from first grade through high school,” he said. “I have to give them credit for shaping my life in many ways. ey nurtured my love for reading and for learning in general. ey taught me self-discipline and many other valuable lessons which have served me well as a college student, teacher, and administrator.”

Gongre is an active member of the Port Arthur

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Jones Each of these students received $1,000 towards their college education at the school of their choice. is year’s CUT$ (Credit Union Teen $avers) Club winners are: • Little Cypress – Mauriceville High School – Maddison LeBlanc • Kirbyville High School – Hailee Sasser Each of these students received $500 towards their college education at the school of their choice.

Congratulations to our scholarship winners, to all of our members that applied and all of the class of 2015.

Continued from Page 5A Kiwanis Club, joining that service organization in 1981. He also serves on the board of the Southeast Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the board of CavOilcade.

Even as his retirement passed and he started moving out of his office in the Madison Monroe Building, Gongre is moving into a new office on campus and getting ready for the next stage in his career.

“I really had anticipated that I would come to the campus only for special events and perhaps to teach an occasional literature class,” he explained.

“However, as Professor Emeritus I will have access to an office and I will be able to maintain my campus computer account and library privileges. An office will give me a place to ‘hang my hat,’ so to speak, and a way to maintain a direct, if unofficial, connection to the campus.

“I think I will be more involved in activities here than I had initially thought.”

For a man who has worked since he was 16 years old, that certainly seems natural.

“I am going to have to adjust to not having a fixed schedule,” he said. “I will find something to keep me busy. I can’t sit around with nothing to do.”

And no doubt, as always, he’ll continue to play an integral part in the college’s future.

Find a great catch and beat the heat with wade fishing at night.

Uzzle during this time of the year.

Having a barb from a ray get lodged in your leg is a very dangerous and painful experience so be sure to wear the guards or boots. Another couple of items you don’t want to be without is some sort of light and a whistle.

Both of these items will help keep safe from other boat traffic in the dark as well as make it easier to signal for help if needed.

Now probably the last thing any fisherman wants to find in the water swimming around with them is a shark, wade fishermen deal with this much more often than they realize because there are plenty of sharks. If you are going to wade you need to be aware of a couple of things when dealing with sharks. When keep-

Continued from Page 2B ing fish that you have caught be sure to put them on a longer stringer to get them farther away from your body. Dragging dead or bleeding fish around behind you is just an advertisement for sharks and believe me they will find your fish.

Talk with anyone who wades and more than likely they have a story about shark stealing fish off of a stringer or taking the whole thing completely. ere are alternatives to stringers; the Do-Net is a Styrofoam float with a net in the middle designed for carrying fish while wading.

Other anglers like those on the middle coast have resorted to making floating 5 gallon buckets using foam pool toys to keep the sharks away. Whatever approach

you choose be sure to pay close attention and use common sense. Letting a shark take you stringer or a fish off a lure is much cheaper than trying to fight it.

Well now that you are equipped to do battle you can head out on the water with a better understanding of what it takes to make a safe and successful wade. Use your time in the water to not only fish but to study the bottom in the areas you fish because that will pay dividends in the future. By walking these areas you can learn a great deal about the structure and what actually makes an area hold fish.

Get in the water and get with the program.

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Game Warden Field Notes

e following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Not Just Drugs But Assault Too After seeing two individuals in the woods on the roadside, an Ellis County game warden stopped next to a vehicle parked partially on the road and noticed signs of marijuana use. e warden searched a passenger in the vehicle and found a small bag of marijuana in his sock. e warden also searched the vehicle and found a small bag of cocaine and other paraphernalia in a cigarette box. e passenger admitted the box was his after the warden found a bank card with his name on it in the box. e warden also discovered the passenger was wanted on Texas Crime Information Center warrants for indecent exposure, aggravated assault and probation violations. e individual was arrested and multiple charges are pending.

Drowning on Lake Bob Sandlin A Titus County game warden responded to a drowning on Lake Bob Sandlin after an 18-year-old male and his friend jumped from the bridge at Barefoot Bay Marina. e 18-year-old surfaced, but immediately went back under water and never resurfaced. His friend made it safely to shore and called for help. e warden and Titus County lake patrol officers recovered the body.

Not Gone Fishing A Titus County game warden issued a citation for no Commercial Finfish License to an individual who sold four red snapper and 60 tilapia from his home using an online garage sale site. e case is pending.

Door Ajar When a Titus County game warden pulled over a moving vehicle after noticing the passenger door was open, he witnessed a female passenger throw coffee on the driver and slap him. After separating the two, the warden discovered the woman was intoxicated and had just come from her great grandmother’s funeral. Her car door was open because she was attempting to jump out of the moving vehicle, having already done so once. ree Mount Pleasant police officers responded to the scene after the warden called them and told the woman they would give her a ride to the police lobby and find another driver to transport her. At this point, the woman tried to kick the officers and the police car window out with her high heels. e officers finally restrained her to an ambulance stretcher after she repeatedly hit her head against the police car window.

A Truck Goes Down with Its Boat A Titus County game warden responded to the Lake Monticello boat ramp after a truck and boat sank in the lake. A man trying to put his boat on his trailer allowed his grandchild to drive his truck,

but the child accidentally put the vehicle in reverse.

Both the truck and trailer went into the lake. A second child in the back seat was safely removed from the truck before it sank.

“We thought you had left…”

As he was patrolling the border between Uvalde and Real counties, a Real County game warden approached three individuals who were about to launch a 12-foot aluminum boat to go fishing. e warden, who checked for lifejackets and did not find any, explained the men needed lifejackets if they were planning to put the boat in the water. e men said they would check the nearby store for lifejackets, and the warden left the scene to continue his patrol. However, as the warden was driving across the nearby bridge, he saw the individuals launch the boat and paddle downstream. e warden turned around and contacted with the individuals again. e boat owner said, “We thought you had left, so we decided to launch the boat anyway, even though you told us to get lifejackets.” e warden issued the boat owner a citation for insufficient number of personal flotation devices.

Underage Drinking and Other Activities While on patrol at Canyon Lake, a Bexar County game warden and Comal County game warden found four minors drinking alcohol. e wardens also found a backpack at the scene with a bag of marijuana, a bag of a white powdery substance— which later tested positive for cocaine—and several other small bags of both substances. After sorting through the evidence, the wardens found the backpack owner had a total of 22 grams of marijuana and 13 grams of cocaine. e owner was charged with the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance and with the delivery of marijuana, a state jail felony.

Hide and Go Truck An Atascosa County game warden was patrolling the south end of the county when he heard a McMullen County deputy sheriff had engaged in a high speed pursuit with a truck nearby. e truck allegedly held eight undocumented aliens and was fleeing from the deputy. e warden joined the pursuit. After the truck intentionally drove through a high fence onto a 30,000-acre ranch, several agencies responded to help search the area. e warden found the truck hidden in a large open barn and discovered that it wasn’t stolen; it was a rental truck from Dallas with an amber light on the roof, similar to those on oilfield workers’ trucks. Another game warden and U.S. Border Patrol agents arrived to help track the undocumented aliens for about half a mile in the brush. e agents apprehended six of the eight undocumented aliens. e truck and all other information were turned over to the Border Prosecution Unit for follow up on human smuggling.

WIth the recent flooding, the danger of snakes coming out of their natural habitat are much higher, causing a risk for those working outside in yards and fields.

Displaced wildlife show up as flood waters recede ings that live on the ground typically aren’t adept at treading water for long. In the aftermath of flood events that have hammered much of the state recently, biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department say encounters with various wildlife will not be uncommon.

Recent storms also coincided with the time of year when newborn wildlife start showing up on the landscape. As flood waters recede, wildlife officials anticipate seeing more young wild animals unnecessarily being picked up by the general public and referred to game wardens or wildlife rehabilitators for treatment and rearing.

According to the National Weather Service, during the month of May Texas received 35 trillion gallons of rain, enough to cover the entire state in eight inches of water.

“It is not uncommon for wildlife encounters to increase after flood events,” says Andy Gluesenkamp, a herpetologist with TPWD. “People should be aware that snakes and other wildlife, including skunks and raccoons, may approach or enter yards and houses where they do not normally occur. Over time, displaced wildlife will return to their usual habitats.”

Common sense precautions should be practiced; be aware that snakes and other animals may seek shelter in debris piles and caution should be used during cleanup efforts.

“A snake in the yard is not a cause for panic,” he says. “ey don’t want to be there, either, and if left alone will usually leave on their own. You’re more likely to come upon a skunk, a mound of fire ants or a wasp nest in a brushpile than a venomous snake. If you do have an encounter with a problem snake, seek help from local animal control or licensed snake removal experts.” e most commonly referred animals are baby birds and deer fawns. Recent flooding will likely in-

crease the temporary displacement of these and other wildlife. e compulsion to help or investigate an animal that looks abandoned can be overwhelming, but interference could harm its chances of rejoining its caretaker. While most of these animals are picked up by well-meaning persons, it is important to realize that many such human-animal encounters are unnecessary and can even be detrimental to the wildlife concerned.

Tips and precautions about encounters with wildlife are available online at http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/rehab/orphan/ .

Flooding will cause some immediate impacts to nesting efforts of grassland bird species such as bobwhite quail and turkeys. But biologists indicate those species will still have time to re-nest and the species will capitalize on the overall improved health of the grasslands.. e good news, say wildlife officials, is that recent excessive rainfall is being viewed as a “drought buster” event that is going to be fantastic for the health of many ecosystems and habitat-types across Texas. For instance, the state’s bottomland hardwood forests will receive flood waters deep across the alluvial plains that deposit rich nutrients for lots of native vegetation. Coastal estuaries will get a much-needed flush of fresh water, soil, and nutrients, which will help sport fisheries.

TPWD wildlife biologists remind private landowners across the state of federal farm program benefits through the Texas Farm Service Agency that may be available to help eligible ranchers and farmers recover from recent heavy rains and flooding. For more information on disaster assistance programs and loans visit www.fsa.usda.gov/ or contact your local FSA Office. To find your local FSA county office, visit http://offices.usda.gov.

Worshipful Master, Mike Kelley, of Teutonia Masonic Lodge #47, recently presented a check for $3131 to CASA. The money was generated thru a bus trip to Louisiana to celebrate Mardi Gras. This is the second year that Teutonia has raised money for CASA by sponsoring a bus trip.

Galveston Heritage Fest set for Aug. 15 Book your passage now for Galveston Historical Foundation’s newest event, the Galveston Heritage Festival! Enjoy music, food and entertainment from numerous cultural groups and organizations from throughout Texas while learning more about the early days of immigration through the Port of Galveston. Held in Kempner Park at 27th and Avenue O, the event opens its gates at 10 am and concludes at 8 pm on Saturday, August 15. Tickets are available at www.galvestonhistory.org and are $10 for adults, $8 for GHF members, $5 for youth 6-12 year’s old and free for children 5 and under..

“GHF will celebrate the island’s rich heritage by recognizing the people and cultures that came to Galveston in the 19th and 20th centuries,” explains Dwayne Jones, GHF Executive Director. “is inaugural event kicks off a concerted effort by GHF to capture individual and family stories for almost 200 years. We see this as the first of many annual events to recognize local cultural entities and welcome back families from across the state and the West with ties to Galveston Island.” e event will be set in historic Kempner Park and the c.1880 Garten Verein pavilion, and feature a craft beer garden, live entertainment on outdoor stages as well as lectures and hands-on workshops. Additionally, descendants of immigrants who came through the Port of Galveston from the early 1800s to the mid-20th century will be on hand throughout the park, sharing their cultural heritage through vendor tents, exhibits and more.

Also making its debut this year is a pop-up exhibit with contributions from the public. e Galveston Heritage Festival is seeking 50 objects that represent what Galveston’s immigration history means to you. Have something that belongs in a museum? Does your family history include a unique artifact that you want to put on display? It could be one of 50 items that will be selected from the public for this temporary exhibit set up at the Garten Verein. Submit images and a description of your artifact online, atwww.galvestonhistory.org, for consideration. Submissions will be accepted through July 31st and, if your artifact is selected, complimentary admission to the festival for two will be included as the festival’s way of saying thanks.

Known as the “Ellis Island of

the West,” Galveston’s port was a primary point of entry for thousands of immigrants settling across Texas and the western United States. ese immigrant groups would establish communities throughout the southern United States, and beyond. e Galveston Heritage Festival will

celebrate the bold vision and contributions these groups made to our history.

For more information, please contact Will Wright, Director of Marketing & Special Events at 409-765-3404, will.wright@galvestonhistory.org or visit www.galvestonhistory.org.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 •

Taste of Southeast Texas

5B

Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy Chicken Fried Steak: 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons seasoned salt Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 pounds cube steak (tenderized round steak that's been extra tenderized) Kosher salt 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter

Gravy: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 to 4 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Freshly ground black pepper Mashed potatoes, for serving

Country Style Ribs

For the steak: Begin with setting up an assembly line of dishes. Mix the milk with the eggs in one; the flour mixed with the seasoned salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, paprika and cayenne in another; and the meat in a third. en have one clean plate at the end to receive the breaded meat.

Work with one piece of meat at a time. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt and black pepper, then place it in the flour mixture. Turn to coat. Place the meat into the milk/egg mixture, turning to coat. Finally, place it back in the flour and turn to coat (dry mixture/wet mixture/dry mixture). Place the breaded meat on the clean plate, then repeat

with the remaining meat.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Drop in a few sprinkles of flour to make sure it's sufficiently hot. When the butter sizzles immediately, you know it's ready. (It should not brown right away, if it does, the fire is too hot.) Cook the meat, 3 pieces at a time, until the edges start to look golden brown, about 2 minutes each side. Remove the meat to a paper towel-lined plate and keep them warm by covering lightly with another plate or a sheet of foil.

Repeat until all the meat is cooked.

After all the meat is fried, pour off the grease into a heatproof bowl. Without cleaning the skil-

BBQ sauce (optional) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic finely chopped salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning to taste

utes. Remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes. ** Remember to remove ribs from glass pans or allow to come to room temperature before placing in oven. A cold glass dish in the oven could break with the fast temperature change.

Once my ribs were cooked, I transferred them to the grill. I left them in pan with the foil back on the pan. e grill wasn’t very hot and was just warm enough to keep the ribs warm and tender.

Serve with potato salad, grilled corn and baked beans and a large glass of sweet tea.

Bon appétit!!

EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon e Record e 4th of July is creeping up on us - that means families gathered for fireworks, volleyball, washers and BBQ. One of my favorite dishes for backyard BBQs isn’t really done on a grill. But once I get it cooked, I love to keep it warm on the grill. All it does is keep getting more and more tender. e first time I cooked these country style I was very impressed with how they turned out. ey were so tender and tasty. I followed my daddy’s knack for using Liquid Smoke to season anything meaty and done on the grill. ese ribs had the most awesome flavor of anything like that I have ever cooked. I’m hooked on using it now whether on the grill or in the oven - I’m sold! ere are so many variations you could use when cooking this, so whatever you use, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Country Style Ribs 1 family size package of pork ribs (thick cut) 1 bottle Liquid Smoke

Place ribs in 9x13 baking dish.

Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Pour Liquid Smoke over ribs, place onions and garlic on top and cover with foil. I did not add the BBQ sauce with these ribs. Place in refrigerator for about 2 hours (I did mine overnight).

Remove from refrigerator and place in oven at 350. Leave foil on and bake for about 45 min-

let, return it to the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup of the grease back to the skillet and allow it to heat up.

For the gravy: When the grease is hot, sprinkle the flour evenly over the grease. Using a whisk, mix the flour with the grease, creating a golden-brown paste. Add more flour if it looks overly greasy; add a little more grease if it becomes too pasty/clumpy. Keep cooking until the roux reaches a deep golden brown color.

Pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Add the seasoned salt and black pepper to taste and cook, whisking, until the gravy is

smooth and thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Be prepared to add more milk if it becomes overly thick.

Be sure to taste to make sure

gravy is sufficiently seasoned.

Serve the meat next to a big side of mashed potatoes. Pour gravy over the whole shebang!

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Students, Faculty and Staff of Bridge City ISD, including Principal Lydia Gonzales accept a donation from Kevin Norton and Jo Harris on behalf of the OCSP Special Angels Rodeo.

Jo Harris and Kevin Norton, representatives of the OCSO Special Angels Rodeo, present a donation to Deweyville ISD Special Services Director Carmen Purgahn, along with students and staff of Deweyville High School.

Jo Harris and Kevin Norton present a donation from the OCSP Special Angels Rodeo to Teacher Wanda McLane, Orangefield High School Principal Dr. Benjamin Petty, and students of Orangefield ISD.

Teacher Tim Tremont of Vidor ISD, along with other teachers and students, receive a donation from OCSP Special Angels Rodeo representatives Jo Harris and Kevin Norton.

Students from Ms. Cathey Celestine’s class at West Orange - Stark High School accept a donation on behalf of WOCCISD from Kevin Norton and Jo Harris of the OCSP Special Angels Rodeo

OCSP Special Angels Rodeo organizers present checks to schools Representatives of the OCSP Special Angels Rodeo recently visited campuses in six area school districts with a great surprise.

Each of the districts, which included Vidor ISD, Orangefield ISD, Bridge City ISD, Little CypressMauriceville CISD, West Orange-Cove CISD, and Deweyville ISD received a check for $665 from the Special Angels Rodeo for their respective programs which serve students who qualify for participation in the November event.

e only stipulation for the funds that were donated to the schools is that they must be used for a fun day or activity for the students in those programs.

Some of the schools planned to use the funds for end of the year activities, while others are planning to use the money for fun activities to kick off the 2015-2016 school year. e Special Angels Organizers said they felt extremely blessed to be able to raise as much money

as they have in the past year and to have had such a successful event in their first year. ey wanted to give to these districts to make ensure special angels participants and the other students in these programs could have a fun day that was planned for and geared to them. e OCSP Special Angels Rodeo, which is a project of the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse, is the premier adaptive sports rodeo event in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. e 2nd Annual

OCSP Special Angels Rodeo will be held Saturday, November 14th, 2015 at the Sheriff ’s Posse Arena located at 6610 SH105 in Orange. is free event is open to special needs individuals of all ages from Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. For more information, contact Lue at , Kevin at , or Jo at . You can also email or find us on Facebook under OCSP Special Angels Rodeo.

No photo was available for LCMCISD, but that district did receive a donation as well.

Howard attends HOBY Josh Howard recently attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar held at Texas A & M Galveston on May 29-31, 2015, representing Community Christian School as a HOBY Ambassador along with 200 other high school students from the Texas Gulf Coast Region.

During the motivational weekend at HOBY Texas Gulf Coast, the HOBY Ambassadors took part in hands-on team activities, met leaders in their state, and explored their own personal leadership skills while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community.

Following a motivational meeting with Dr. Albert Schweitzer during a trip to Africa in 1958, Actor Hugh O’Brian was inspired to establish Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY). Each spring, select area sophomores from public and private high schools convene at one of the 70 State Leadership Seminars across the country to

The Orange Lions Club held their installation and awards night Monday. Pictured from left is Dan Mohon, Butch Campbell (both received Lion of the Year award) and Bill Smith (received Melvin Jones Fellow Award.) Officers installed are Sandra Williams (third Vice President), Chris Gunstream (second Vice President and received Rookie of the Year Award), Rusty Honeycutt (first Vice President) and Chris Kovatch (President.)

JOSH HOWARD recognize their leadership talents and apply them to becoming effective and ethical leaders.

At the end of the seminar, the 2015 HOBY Texas Gulf Coast Ambassadors were challenged to give back to society by serving at least 100 volunteer hours in their communities during the upcoming year.

St. Mary Catholic School teacher, Daphne McIntire received the Reaud Excellence in Education Award. This award was created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students with all backgrounds and abilities. Teachers are selected annually to receive this prestigious award and receive $10,000.00 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the education system in Southeast Texas.Mrs. McIntire was one of the five middle school teachers chosen in Southeast Texas. Pictured is Daphne McIntire with her award.

In addition to her trophy, McIntire received $10,000 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the education system.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 •

Pair arrested for motorcycle theft Monday, June 22, at about 8:00 p.m., an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy met with a complainant in the 4200 block of Darlene St., Orangefield, in reference to recovery of stolen property. e complainant, who resides in the City of Orange, told the Sheriff ’s Deputy that he had two motorcycles stolen from him sometime Sunday night, June 21. He filed a police report with the police department once he discovered the motorcycles missing. e complainant managed to get information on a possible location of his stolen motorcycles and went to the area on Darlene St. When he arrived, he observed his two motorcycles behind a residence and that’s when he contacted the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office. e Sheriff ’s Deputy made contact with two suspects at the residence and was able to verify with the vehicle identification numbers that

Shelia Suire

Ely Carraway

the two motorcycles were stolen and belonged to the complainant. e Deputy returned the two motorcycles to the owner and arrested the two suspects at the residence for possession of stolen property. e suspects were identified

as 44 year old Ely Carraway of Orangefield and 43 year old Shelia Suire of Bridge City. Both were booked into the Orange County Jail and a bond of $10,000 was set on each of them. ey both remain in custody at this time.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School is thrilled to report that three students who took the Microsoft Office Word 2013 certification test passed and will receive their MS Word 2013 Certification. Malisa Vincent, Tyler Ridgaway and Tyler Wolfford are the first Information Technology Academy students in the Career and Technology Department to take the test. During the upcoming fall semester, these students can begin working on another of Microsoft’s Office Suite applications, including Excel, Powerpoint and Access. Jill Sciarilla is the Business and Technology, Family and Consumer Science instructor for this program.

According to LCM CISD’s Director of Technology, Kim Allen, LCM HS is now a Certiport Testing Center and students wishing to take MS Office certification tests may do so on campus, rather than travel to Beaumont, the closest Testing Center to the high school in the area.

Long-range plans for the IT Academy include assisting the parents of high school students to complete MS certifications. Although the online, self-paced course will be free, Microsoft certification tests typically cost around $100. An announcement will be made when this is available to parents in the future.

Pictured from left are Malisa Vincent, Tyler Ridgaway and Tyler Wolfford.

The MCT Credit Union Scholarship Program awarded 8 area high school graduates with a $2,000 scholarship to help with the funds needed to attend college. MCT is committed to investing in the future of our youth through this program. The credit union movement stresses involvement in community and MCT Credit Union supports that philosophy by contributing to local communities and participating in community events. MCT Credit Union serves all of Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange counties.

Love attends HOBY seminar Trey Love represented Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School at this summer’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar for the Texas Gulf Coast Region held at Texas A & M Galveston, May 29 through 31.

During this inspirational weekend, Love participated in hands-on leadership activities, met leaders in the state, and explored personal leadership skills

while learning how to lead others and to become an effective, ethical leader in his home, school, workplace and community. e Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program was established in 1958 by actor Hugh O’Brian following an inspirational visit to Africa with Dr. Albert Schweitzer. e goal is to provide a catalyst to lifelong leadership development, empowering young individuals.

7B

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8B The Record • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24,

2015

LAND FOR SALE 3 acres Land in Hidden Meadows on Hudnall Rd. $45,000 Call 409-746-9549 (7/1)

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988-1659 HOME FOR SALE 3705 West Lark, Orange 2/1 with carport, CA/H, large fenced yard. $49,000 409-988-5196

10 acres on W. Sandridge Rd, a private road, LCMISD, wooded acreage, property has pipeline on it. Access to Mauriceville water and sewer & electricity, owner financing available, Mobile homes and livestock OK. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409) 7451115. (7/1) TWIN LAKES ESTATES - Newest development in the desired Orangefield ISD, 4 ~ 2.0 acre tracts w/ private lake access.

Water, sewer, gas, electricity, and internet are all available!

Several homes completed and several under construction!

Come get your lot today! Owner financing available. COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, (409)745-1115.

(7/1) 10 acres in mauriceville off Hwy 12, over 750’ of private drive that leads to secuded wooded acerage tract, small area chipped out for homesite, water/sewer/

electric available at Hwy 12. Owner financing available.

COUNTRYLAND PROPERTIES, LLC, 409)745-1115. (7/1) COMMERCIAL FOR RENT ON ROUNDBUNCH RD, BC, various sizes and prices, frontage available. Rear spaces cheaper. perfect for shops, storage, warehouses, etc.409-735LE HOME FOR SALEHOMES FOR RENT 1/2 House for rent. Little Cypress area. All utilities included, kitchen privleges, male, no pets, no smoking indoors. $400.00 Month w/ $100.00 deposit.

No drama and no drunks.

409-779-3665 (7/4) 4/2 W/ ALL APPLIANCES, New House, CA/H, moderate income, must have 4 children to qualify,large yard, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R) 3/2/1 IN BRIDGE CITY, CA/H, (409) 735-2030. (tfn M&R) 327 PAULA, BC, 3/1.5/2, fenced back yard, CA/H, appliances furnished, $975 monthly + $675 dep., outside pets only.

Available July 1st.

HERE’S MY CARD Want to play college sports ? thesportsjunkie.org.

409-460-4643

All Types of Concrete Work Commercial & Residential Specializing in House Foundations, Driveways, Metal Building Slabs, Patios, etc.

Con Mills, Owner 409-221-7978

FREE ESTIMATES

310 Edgemont Orange, TX 77630

(735-7163 or 7353013. (tfnJD) ROOMS FOR RENT 1/2 House for rent. Little Cypress area. All utilities included, kitchen privleges, male, no pets, no smoking indoors. $400.00 Month w/ $100.00 deposit.

No drama and no drunks.

409-779-3665 (7/4) ONE BEDROOM, all bills paid; Travel Trailer space, bills paid, Org./BC area, (409) 738-3775. (7/1) APPLIANCES USED FRONT LOAD WASHERS AND DRYERS, gas and electric, Harry’s Appliances, 302 N. 10Th. St., Orange, (409) 886-4111.

(HS tfn) USED APPLIANCES starting at $99.95 & up, Harry’s Appliances, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main), Orange, We buy used appliances, 886-4111. (Must RunTFN ~ Forever!)

GE Room A/C on rollers, with exxhaust our window.

110 Unit, never out of box, cools 500-Sq Ft. $350.00 409-745-9549 (7/1) MISC. FOR SALE

INVACARE WHEELCHAIR, brand new M91 sure step, heavy duty, elevating seat head rest, reclines, adjusting foot rest, 300 lb. capacity, 6.5 mph, manuals, lifetime warranty, paid $5,500 will sell for $2,000 OBO! (409) 499-2121. (tfnKG) CARS FOR SALE ‘04 HONDA ACCORD, V-6, A/C, leather, $4,000, everything works, (409) 735-8097. (6/17) 1994 GMC Sierra truck, great work truck, new tires, battery, inspection. $4500 or OBO Call 735-8963

PETS KITTENS, Please help 4 rescued kittens find a good home. 9 Weeks old, litter box trained, wormed, (409) 1241. (7/1) 2 CATS FREE TO GOOD HOMES, very friendly, 2 spayed females (Mother and daughter), inside house cats, (409) 7382906. (7/1) SMALL FEMALE CAT, 2 years old, spayed, playfull, blk. & wht. I’m handicapped,

must find her a good home! (409) 988-8173.

(7/1) 3 KITTENS, 7 weeks old, free to good homes, (409) 7352826 leave message.

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PSA’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 7 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join.

DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30 p.m. at St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Dr. in Orange in the Brother Sun Room of the Canticle Bldg.

AL-ANON meets Wed. & Sun. at 7 pm 1512 Strickland Dr., Orange. Call 409779-4289 or Cindy 994-5503 for details.

409-735-5305 or 409-886-7183

SERVICES Demolition & Debris

Removal for residental, commercial.

Insured & bonded.

Call Troy Ceaser 409-392-9162 Sewing, Jeans Hemmed and alterartions. Call Nell at 409-238-1230

HELP WANTED ROBERT’S MEAT MARKET is hiring experienced cashiers for the meat market only and meat market help.

Apply in person only in the Meat Market at 3720 West Park Ave. in Pinehurst, ask for Tina Myers.

NO PHONE CALLS.

WAYSIDE FLORIST Position available, must be over 21. some creativity, vallid driver’s licences, No Experience Nessesary, some computer skills. Apply only in person at 160 Bland, BC (behind Walgreens) NO PHONE CALLS. GARDNER for Orange home. includes trimming, weed eating, weeding flower beds, all Misc yard work. 1 day a week, year around .

Retired person preferred.

No equip required, dependable transportation. $10.00/ hr to start. PLEASE CALL 886-3410 or 3510089

AREA CPA FIRM seeks a qualified bookeeper, payroll clerk, & receptionist.

Small firm, plenty of work.

Send Resume to: Ad Response PO Box 1008 Bridge City, TX 77611

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Betty Jean Sheridan, Deceased, were issued on June 19, 2015, in Cause No. P17244, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Floyd Hunter Sheridan, Jr. 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.

GARAGE SALES THURS-FRI. 3392 CLAIR DR., OF (77630) off Terry Rd by Hwy 1442, 8 till 3. 4 Families!

TV’s,tools, coins, table and chairs and more furniture, misc.

c/o Floyd Hunter Sheridan, Jr. Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630

FRI., 6/26 & SAT., 6/27 AT 6203 HAZELWOOD (Cypress Bayou Estates) from 7am to 3pm.. 4 family sale to include fishing tackle, camp decor, kitchen items, glassware, what-nots, oil lanterns, exercise equipment, shampooers, vaccum cleaners, clothes, many, many various times.

Stephen C. Howard

FRI., 6/26 & SAT., 6/27 AT 501 & 507 Hydrangea Ave. fro, 8am to 1pm.

Household items, lamps, furniture, baby items, pictures, exercise equipment & TV Stand.

SAT., 162 ROSE, BC (77611), 7 till 4. Tools, furniture, crafts, knickknacks, misc.

SAT., 173 POINSETTIA, BC (77630), 8 till 2. Linens, tools, furniture, size 5-16 clothes, books, vacuum cleaner, Much More!

SAT., 3433 N. Hwy 62, ORG (McLewis 77630), N. of IH-10, 7 till ? Lots of items, 2 family sale --- Way too much to list!

SAT., 385 GUM DR., BC (77611) 7 till ?

Treadmill, WII, TV. games, toys, tinbed w/ mattress, books, home decor, collectabels, Lots More!

SAT., 6207 CRATER RD., BC/OF, off Hwy 408 (77630?), 7 till 1.

Furniture, clothes, lots of decorations, books, frames, misc.

SAT., 8885 TAYLOR CIR., Org. off Hwy 1442 (77630), 8 till noon. Lots of kid’s stuff,baby items including stroller - swing and walker, toys for infants, size 3-12 boy’s clothes, sizes 3-5 girl’s clothes, home and kitchen items, everything in nice condition!

SAT., 6/27 at 4913 IVY LANE (OF), off 1442 on Bessie Heights, from 7am to noon.

Yamaha keyboard and lots of misc.

SAT. 6/27 at 1915 FM 1078 in Orange,77632 from 8am to 2pm.

Washer, dryer, log splitter, dutch doors, dishes, flatware, clothes, purses, fridge, dining table and chairs, sheets, towels and much much more. NO EARLY BIRDS

DATED the 19th day of June, 2015 Stephen C. Howard

State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 E-mail: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CHAQUITA DELL DENNIS, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of CHAQUITA DELL DENNIS, Deceased, were issued on the 27TH day of MAY, 2015, in Cause No. P17203, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: PATRICIA ANN HASLEY. The residence of such Executrix is 2118 Lincoln Drive, Orange TX 77630.

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

REX PEVETO PEVETO LAW FIRM 118 BORDER STREET ORANGE TX 77630 Dated: May 27, 2015

Patricia Ann Hasley Patricia Ann Hasley

Independent Administrator

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Betty Jean Sheridan, Deceased, were issued on June 19, 2015, in Cause No. P17244, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Floyd Hunter Sheridan, Jr. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Floyd Hunter Sheridan, Jr. Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 19th day of June, 2015

Stephen C. Howard

JULY 1ST next Wednesday Garage Sale at 920 CONNECTICUT, BC (77611), 7 until Warehouse glaze, Guitar, Lots More!

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF NORA JUANITA SCHLICHER, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of NORA JUANITA SCHLICHER Deceased, were issued on the 27th day of May, 2015, in Cause No. P17204, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: FRANCENE COLE The residence of such Administrator is 5467 Jadwin Loop, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060 The resident agent is DEKE SCHLICHER, with address: 12331 Greenglen, Houston, TX 77044.

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

REX PEVETO PEVETO LAW FIRM 118 BORDER STREET ORANGE TX 77630 Dated:May 27, 2015

Francene Cole FRANCENE COLE

Independent Administrator

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD DONALD CAILLOUET, Deceased, were issued on June 17, 2015, in Cause No. P17221, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Sandra C. Staton.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 17th day of June, 2015.

Stephen C. Howard

Tommy Gunn

State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209 E-mail: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

State Bar No.: 08623700 Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

TOMMY GUNN

Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BILLY MACK ANGLIN, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of BILLY MACK ANGLIN, Deceased, were issued on the 9th day of June, 2015, in Cause No. P17229, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: CHERI LYNN WALSTON. The residence of such Executrix is 2797 Ben Mac Road, Orange TX 77632.

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

REX PEVETO PEVETO LAW FIRM 118 BORDER STREET ORANGE TX 77630 Dated:June 17, 2015 Cheri Lynn Walston Cheri Lynn Walston, Independent Executor

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARY LOUISE HENRY, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of MARY LOUISE HENRY, Deceased, were issued on the 17th day of June, 2015, in Cause No. P17243, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: SHARON KAY HARGIS. The residence of such Executor is 1012 College, Orange TX 77632.

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

REX PEVETO PEVETO LAW FIRM 118 BORDER STREET ORANGE TX 77630 Dated:June 17, 2015

Sharon Kay Hargis

Sharon Kay Hargis, Independent Executor

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DORIS ELAINE PEVETO, DECEASED

Notice is hereby given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of DORIS ELAINE PEVETO, Deceased, were issued on the 9th day of June, 2015, in Cause No. P17146, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: BRENDA DELL WHITMAN BROWN and (BECKEY) ANNETTE HODGKINSON. The residence of such CO-EXECUTRIX, BRENDA DELL WHITMAN BROWN, is 32319 MORRISON ROAD, BROOKSHIRE TX 77423.

The residenence of Co-Executrix, BECKY (BECKEY) ANNETTE HODGKINSON is PO BOX 188, ORANGEFIELD TX 77639.

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

REX PEVETO PEVETO LAW FIRM 118 BORDER STREET ORANGE TX 77630 Dated: June 9, 2015

Brenda Dell Whitman Brown

Brenda Dell Whitman Brown Co-Independent Executrix

Becky Annette Hodgkinson Becky (Beckey) Annette Hodgkinson Co-Independent Executrix

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Workshop to discuss Orange County HR Policy Manual

The Orange County Commissioners Court will host a public workshop at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 26 in the commissioners' courtroom of the Orange County Administration Building, 123 South 6th St. in Orange.

The purpose of the workshop is the to discuss possible changes to the Orange County Human Resource Policy Manual which was adopted by commissioners court on Sept. 13, 1999. Commissioners will be reviewing Section 100 of the manual.

FIELD WORKERS

FIELD WORKERS

FIELD WORKERS

5 temp positions; approx 5 months; Job to begin on 8/1/15 through 1/4/16; Duties: planting of sugar cane by hand; harvesting of sugar cane for raw sugar process; farm and field duties; able to work in hot humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker.

Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, not guaranteed. 3 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by K & M Cane located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 945-9120 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

10 temp positions; approx 2 months; Job to begin on 8/1/15 through 10/9/15; Duties: planting of sugar cane by hand; farm and field duties; able to work in hot humid weather, bending or stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take random drug test at no cost to the worker.

Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, not guaranteed. 1 months experienced required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by K & M Cane located in Bunkie, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 945-9120 or may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

8 temp positions; approx 6 months; Job to begin on 7/25/2015 through 1/20/2016.

Duties: to operate farm equipment in the sugar cane fields during planting and harvesting of the crop; to operate trucks for the distribution of the harvested sugar cane to local mills. $10.18 per hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, 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 joint employers Monte Vallot’s Farm, William Vallot Farms, Jr. and William Vallot Farms, Sr. all located in Abbeville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337) 893-0744. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701.

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, June 24, 2015