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Week of Wednesday, May 6, 2015

This year’s rodeo offers something different David Ball

For The Record

Orange County just experienced competitive professional angling at the Bassmasters Elite Series tournament in March. Now residents can experience professional rodeo competition this weekend.

The 2015 Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo may be more competitive than years past due to the fact that some professional cowboys will be participating.

OCESD concerned over possible industrial annex David Ball

For The Record

Joe Parkhurst, president of the Orange County Emergency Services District #3 board of directors, said he is “sitting and waiting” on the next move by the city of Orange in the possibility of them annexing International Paper.

Parkhurst was referring to a letter sent by the city about their interest in acquiring the property. The property lies on Highway 87 in Little Cypress in northern Orange County.

“We’re ready to build a new fire station. Now we have to put that on hold because we don’t know the funds will be there,” he said. “It was a shocker. I hope it’s just a threat and they will not follow through.”

Parkhurst said the OCESD#3’s funding would be affected negatively if International Paper is annexed because they fund 50 percent of the ESD in property and sales tax. He added International Paper is not really wanting to

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The rodeo will start at 8 p.m. on Friday, May and on Saturday, May 9 at the Rodeo Arena on Highway 105 near Highway 62. The event will be sanc-

tioned by the UPRA, CPRA and LCRA and produced by SYJ Productions.

The rodeo organizers are Chad Havens, Krissy Reese and

Becky Rhoden.

Havens said the first thing they did was to bring in rodeo caliber cowboys.

“We anticipate drawing contestants from Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas,” he said. “It doesn’t look like we’ll get a lot of rain. We anticipate to have

over 1,000 people in attendance because of the changes we’ve put in a sanctioned rodeo. This is the cowboys job and if they don’t do it, they don’t get paid. We also increased the total added money to the prize money by $6,000.”

Lots of rainfall in April

moved the rodeo to May. Events will be team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, bronc riding, bull riding, tiedown calf roping, girls’ breakaway and bareback. There will also be a sheep scramble for

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OC mother, 94, shows resilience through life

Bull riding is a favorite event among many at the Orange County Sheriffs Posse each year. This year professional rodeo contestants from throughout the south will take part.

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Parkhurst leaves Pinehurst David Ball

For The Record

Joe Parkhurst has had three retirement ceremonies.

The first was when he ended his long tenure as an educator and counselor. The second was when he was Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace for Orange County. Now, his last retirement was on Friday, May 1 at the Pinehurst City Hall as city administrator.

He said the city administrator job was the best he has ever had after a long and distinctive career.

“The people here can’t find a better group (the city council and employees). When asked, they’re ready to do it. They serve the citizens of Pinehurst very well. They’re (the citizens) are our bosses. The city council here made it so easy. Trust me, they listen. There’s no micromanaging here,” he said.

Parkhurst said he’s retiring

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from the job with mixed feelings. He said his age has slowed him down. He learned a lot about the job because he came into it not know too

much about it.

Some of the things Parkhurst is proud of accomplishing under his tenure are water and sewer system upgrades, street repairs, and taking care of animals and the city pound not putting down the animals unless they’re vicious.

Before Parkhurst spoke, several of his colleagues spoke in admiration of his service to the city.

Mayor Pete Runnels said Parkhurst has done so much for the city of Pinehurst.

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Margaret Louviere in her chair doing what she often does, crocheting.

Staff Report

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M

argaret Louviere has lived 90 of her 94 years in the Orange area.

Born in Vinton, Louisiana, she moved to Orangefield during the days of the oil boom. Her family lived in one of the three room “boomtown houses” on the east side of Cow Bayou on what is now FM 105. Children on that side of the bayou attended school in the Winfree Community. The school was located near the current intersection of High-

way 62 and FM 105.

“We had a good time at the school. We walked from our homes to the school. It was a small school, but we had seven grades. At recess, Barbara Winfree and I would run to her house and her mother always had a cookie for us. I guess it was okay because we never got in trouble for doing that”, said Louviere.

“Mrs. Winfree was very nice to us kids in the area and it was nice to get to go to their big house.”

When she entered the eighth grade she attended the Orangefield school. The

building, later called “The Alamo,” was new. The children also rode to school on a bus instead of having to walk.

“I graduated in 1938 and there were only 11 grades in those days”, said Louviere.

By 1943 she had moved to Port Arthur and was attending school to become a beautician. On a blind date, arranged by friends, she met Lionel Louviere, who was in the Army Air Force. He was home on a short leave from his station, Foster Field, in

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OC seniors flock to ever expanding rally Mike Louviere For The Record

In 1965, Dorothy Ives, Home Demonstration Agent for Orange County, asked the Extension Program Building Committee to approve the establishment of a Committee on Aging.

Her request was approved and the committee was formed with six members. The committee studied the needs of the elderly, goals were set to address the problems. They was to address all the goals was to establish a senior citizen Rally

Day. The first Rally Day was held in 1970. It was four fold in nature and provided pertinent educational information, social togetherness, ideas for marketable items, and recognition for past accomplishments by senior citizens.

Over the years to stay abreast of the needs of seniors and changing times, the Rally Day A highlight of this year’s Senior Citizen Rally Day was the performance of Britt Godwin and the Heart to Heart Band.

activities have changed. In 1988, health screenings were added. In 1998 the flea market was discontinued and a complementary lunch was added.

Currently the emphasis is on information about services and education about health care.

At the 2015 Senior Citizens Rally Day there were 41 vendors ranging from pharmacies to hospitals to hospices to transportation and health care services. The 46th Annual rally was sponsored by the Texas

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Orange County landfill fees to go up $10.00 David Ball

For The Record

Residents will have to pay more the next time they use the county landfill.

The Orange County Commissioners Court approved revising the Citizens Collection Station fee schedule at their meeting on May 4. The request

was made by Clark Slacum, county engineer.

County Judge Brint Carlton was absent and David Dubose, judge pro tem and Precinct 1 commissioner, chaired the meeting.

Slacum said Republic Services raised their fees and the department’s budget would not be sufficient for next year with

rate hike. The increase would take effect on June 1. There will be no change in the annual fee.

“The cost to haul and dump containers has gone up. I recommend raising it from $20 to $30,” he said.

The commissioners also approved evaluating the condition of the marble at the front entrance to the courthouse.

Goosehead Insurance celebrates opening

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Goosehead Insurance. Goosehead Insurance is a full service independent insurance agency located right here in Orange, Texas. As an independent insurance agency, Mike Mankopf and his staff shop the most financially stable and reliable insurance companies to find a policy that meets your needs and budget.

Goosehead offiers policies for many companies including Foremost, Metlife, Progressive, Travelers, and Safeco just to name a few. Goosehead Insurance is located at 3109 Edgar Brown Drive, Suite N. For more information contact (409) 882-9500.

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Barry Burton, Precinct 2 commissioner, said during the review of facilities it was discovered the facade has pulled away from the front wall by a half-inch. The fasteners are six years old and have corroded.

The section is roped off and “a disaster waiting to happen.”

Burton said an evaluation and repair are needed. The court approved Kurt Guidry, maintenance director, to receive bids for the project.

John Banken, Precinct 3 commissioner, said since this is an emergency, the county must “bite the bullet” and get the money from somewhere before the facade falls on somebody. He added Guidry, as the current maintenance department head, can get the bids.

Banken said the county’s insurance company must be contacted too.

There was no action taken regarding approval of the Acadian Ambulance Interlocal Agreement between the county and the city of Orange.

It was reported by Ryan Peabody, emergency management coordinator, there are currently two small regions of the county not covered by ambulance services. Jeff Thibodeaux, Orange County superintendent, said the action would be to renew a three-year contract agreement.

The item will be to next week’s commissioners court agenda.

Peabody also presented a debris disposal contract for the county.

The contract would extend the existing contract to cover this year and debris disposal for one year.

Banken introduced authorizing the transportation department to allow bus drivers to work overtime for a short period of time due to the shortage of drivers.

He added he knows the court

can’t authorized overtime, but some routes may have to be canceled if nothing is done.

The law limits drivers from working more than 29 hours a week and the item was tabled.

The court approved the use

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Rodeo weekend just ahead Duhon surviving cancer David Ball

For The Record

Orange County just experienced competitive professional angling at the Bassmasters Elite Series tournament in March. Now residents can experience professional rodeo competition this weekend.

The 2015 Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo may be more competitive than years past due to the fact that some professional cowboys will be participating.

The rodeo will start at 8 p.m. on Friday, May and on Saturday, May 9 at the Rodeo Arena on Highway 105 near Highway 62. The event will be sanctioned by the UPRA, CPRA and LCRA and produced by SYJ Productions.

The rodeo organizers are Chad Havens, Krissy Reese and Becky Rhoden.

Havens said the first thing they did was to bring in rodeo caliber cowboys.

“We anticipate drawing contestants from Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas,” he said.

“It doesn’t look like we’ll get a lot of rain. We anticipate to have over 1,000 people in attendance because of the changes we’ve put in a sanctioned rodeo. This is the cow-

boys job and if they don’t do it, they don’t get paid. We also increased the total added money to the prize money by $6,000.”

Lots of rainfall in April moved the rodeo to May. Events will be team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, bronc riding, bull riding, tiedown calf roping, girls’ breakaway and bareback. There will also be a sheep scramble for ages 6 years old and under who are attending with their parents and a calf scramble for ages 12 years old and under who are also attending with their parents. Two bicycles will be given away both nights for the winners of the sheep scramble and the calf scramble.

There will be a lamb chop dressing, too, for area cheerleaders to raise money for their special projects on both nights.

For entry information, call 409-745-1471.

Registration times are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 4-5.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Havens said parking has always been an issue at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena. In response, the organization

Relay for Life the survivors and know they made it another year,” Perry said. “The hardest part are the daddies carrying the survivor babies wearing a survivor’s Tshirt. We need to find a cure for them. It’s about the community coming together. There are lots

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of kids here.”

Droste said those interested in forming a Relay team may call her at 409-351-9788.

“The American Cancer Association is a wonderful organization. They have done $500 million worth of research last

BC diamond seniors to play, many in the community donated and every business in the city donated.

“The community supported us,” he said.

Some of the boys have already received scholarships to play. Shugart estimates a couple of more players will probably get them.

The last time the boys played together was a couple of years ago. Since then, they have joined travel teams.

Seven are on the Bridge City High School team, three on Orangefield’s, one for Little Cypress-Mauriceville and one for West Orange-Stark.

“I tell them just because they’re not playing together anymore doesn’t mean they can’t call. They will always be my guys,” Shugart said.

“went to great lengths and cost to improved the parking lot with hundreds of loads of rock.”

Havens has been in the Orange County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo since he was 12 years old. The organization provides scholarship money for the community.

“We’ve been very successful at that. There has been many, many thousands of dollars paid out over the years,” he said. “We’re strictly a volunteer organization. The maintenance is provided by volunteers. Donations come from community businesses.”

In addition to professional cowboys competing, amateurs can join in by purchasing a $10 permit and by calling the registration phone number.

“We’ve reorganized the event orders to run as smoothly as possible,” he said. “By having a sanctioned rodeo, it will help bring the cowboys here. They will stay here in our motels, eat here at our restaurants by their fuel here and people coming to see him will be here.

If you see them out and about, shake a cowboy’s hand.

They’re a friendly bunch.”

year. They do the largest research of anyone other than the government,” Droste said.

“Bridge City is a Relay For Life city. Orange County is a Relay For Life county.

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Kahla’s five senior girls began playing T-ball together during the 2001-2002 season.

Hannah Faulk joined the squad in the 6th-grade. They have all played together until their senior year of high school.

One junior was part of the group and a couple of players have graduated.

The girls were the Southwest Regional representatives to the World Series in Washington State in 2011 and they were third in the world, according to Kahla.

“We did it with a lot of sweat and a lot of tears. We were undefeated until the regionals.

We had to win four tournaments to enter. It was an unbelievable stretch,” she said.

District were held locally and sectionals in Silsbee. State was

at Seguin and the regionals at Midland, Tx. Kahla said there were some challenges such as when a bus broke down on their way to the airport to go to Washington.

Local businesses and parents donated to the cause. The team also did various fundraisers along the way and the community rallied behind the team.

“The parents were very helpful. They attended all the games. It was pretty exciting,” she said.

Practices were sometimes done twice a day. The girls were one game away from appearing on ESPN. All of the girls are attending college. Two out of five with scholarships.

Margaret Louviere: Mother man needed a date on one of his weekends home. We liked each other, had a whirlwind courtship and married in two months. About the time we married he was transferred to Enid, Oklahoma. I was able to go up there and live with him.

I got a job as a hairdresser in the Youngblood Hotel. In the summer of 1945, I was getting ready to have my first child and Lionel was set to be discharged in January, 1946, so I took a train back home to Orange”, said Louviere. “We had a nice time in Enid. Lionel had a job as a Link Trainer Instructor in the Air Corps, eventually was promoted to sergeant,and we had a nice place to live and made a lot of friends. It was wartime and we were all in the same boat, we shared a lot of things.”

Like a lot of people in Orange after “The War”, the Louvieres lived in Riverside. Lionel went to work at DuPont in 1950. In 1964 while at work he suffered a sudden heart attack and died. Margaret was left a widow at age 44.

She had not been in the workforce for several years.

She went to a local business school and obtained certification and was able to go to work at J.C. Penny’s Orange store.

For 10 years she was credit and catalog manager at the store. She retired when her

daughter’s first child was born and she became a full-time caretaker, nursemaid and grandmother. She stayed in that role through the birth of a second daughter, Megan.

When Megan entered school, Margaret went back to work, this time as manager for the Thrift and Gift Shop, then located on Fifth Street.

After several years at that position, she was offered the opportunity to serve as a docent at the Heritage House. Always interested in the history of Orange and having lived a great deal of Orange history, the docent position was an ideal job for her. By the time she was in her 80s, climbing the stairs at the J. O. Sims house- the Heritage House, was becoming a chore, so she decided to retire. Not one to stay home and idle, she began to knit and crochet in quantities.

Finding there was a need and appreciation for knitted garments at the obstetric department at the local hospital, she began to knit and crochet booties and caps for the newborns.

“I do not know how many I knitted over the six years or so I did that; there were weeks when I took five or six to the hospital. There were a few times when they called me and said they needed some and I

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took a dozen or so”, said Margaret. “I also took some things into the Thrift and Gift Shop for sale. I did a lot of ceramic work over the years too.”

In her home she had dozens of molds and her kiln for firing her ceramics.

She lives alone in Optimist Village in Orange. Her pace is slowed and she uses a walker most of the time. Only recently has she cut back on her driving. She now asks a friend to drive her in her car to places like Walmart. Margaret is proud of being a cancer survivor from her early 70s to her late 80s. She had three kinds of cancer: uterine, thyroid and breast. Remarkably, she is clear from all three.

Her relatively good health at her advanced age is a combination to trying to stay healthy and her strong faith. She is an active member of McDonald Baptist Church and enjoys her church activities and friends.

Margaret has a son, Mike, and a daughter Sue Ryder.

There are four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren scattered from Orange to Denver, Colorado. In spite of being around for 94 years, she is optimistic that there are many more years to come.

“I will go when I am called home, until then I will be right here”, said Margaret.

on 9th Avenue in Port Arthur. I couldn’t have asked for any better treatment,” he said.

The only other time Duhon required medical attention in his life was when he broke his wrist in high school in 1982.

Duhon said he doesn’t see the doctor unless he’s dying.

He obtained health insurance at the end of the year, just in time for the eight weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. He did so well with the treatments that physicians cut him off after five-and-a-half weeks.

He said the insurance didn’t go into effect until January. He received a $6,000 deductible but chemo cost $5,000 a day.

The most amazing thing is that Duhon was working during the treatment.

“I still worked. I cut back to 70 hours a week from 85 hours, five-and-a-half days a week,” he said. “One day, my chemo pump malfunctioned and I got five days worth of chemo in two days. Working kept my mind off of things. I’ve never missed work for sickness.”

Duhon was afraid he would have to wear a colostomy bag after the surgery. Instead, he has to wear a temporary elastomy bag.

The surgery was performed on April 21 in Galveston. He was under for 10 hours. The robotic and lasik surgeries didn’t work, so he went in under the knife and received smaller amounts of chemo for preventative measures.

His wife, Shirley, lost both her parents to colon cancer which runs in her family.

Duhon sat all of the family down and told them not to dwell on his cancer. He said he wanted no negativity.

He added it came down to whether doctors could or couldn’t fix the problem.

“I put it in the Lord’s hands.

I’m becoming a paw-paw again.

I have a lot to live for,” he said.

In addition to putting in long hours at Dupuis, he also works at home and his extended family live next to him.

It will take Duhon a long six to eight weeks of recovery be-

fore he can return to work.

Everything he eats has to be cooked for the time being. He said he has already lost four pounds. Before the surgery, he weighed in at 180 pounds. He was told to put on more weight before undergoing chemo.

Consequently, he put on 28 pounds for the holidays.

After the surgery, ironically, his physician told him to lose 30 pounds.

“People have been praying for me,” Duhon said. “During the surgery I seen myself floating up. I saw my wife’s parents.

It was the best looking place.

The best smelling place (where

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he went). My wife said I had a pouty face. I told her they wouldn’t let me pick peas in the garden. My father in law had several gardens. I know where I’ll be. I’m not scared. It wasn’t ready for me.”

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HONOR THY MOTHER Sunday is Mother’s Day. If you are fortunate enough to still have your mom, it should be a special day in your life. Mom is special year round, but on this one day, you can show all she has meant to you and thank her for her unending love. Years fly by and before long mom is gone and only the memories remain.

You can make special memories this Sunday. If you do not have your mom, contact an elderly person who may not have anyone. Call the nursing homes and go visit a lonely mom on Mother’s Day. You will be amazed at how good you will feel and in some way it’s honoring your own late mother. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, young and old. May you be blessed on your special day.*****I’ve got to move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FUTURE I recall a newsflash, heard around the world, in 1954, that Roger Bannister had broken the four-minute mile in Oxford England. He ran the mile in 3:59.4 seconds. Today, the record is 3:4313 seconds, held by Hicham El Guerrouj. I don’t believe the three-minute mile will ever be broken. That’s 45 second laps.

The women’s mile record 4:12.56 is held by Svetlana Masterkova.*****We have never seen the kind of money that will be spent in this election cycle. In the presidential races, with up to 25 Republican candidates and the Hillary campaign, $4 billion is expected to be spent. The Koch brothers said last week they will spent $300 million in 2016. Right now, top Republican candidates are doing the puppet dance for the Koch brothers and casino owner Shelton Abelson. Most of the money to PACs will be spent on negative advertisements to bash Hillary and Bill Clinton as being untruthful and dishonest.

The Clinton Foundation, Bill’s gig, has helped 400 million people around the world. President George H. Bush helped in several of those endeavors. From now on it will be wall-to-wall attacks on Hillary and Bill. You can book it.

CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the unexpected death of Claude Huard, 93, on May 3. He was the brother-in-law of Phyllis and Roy Dunn, the husband of Ms. Phyl’s sister Jo Ann. They were residents of Hot Springs, Arkansas but former residents of this area and visited often. He was a quite-spoken and very intelligent person. A really good guy. A Navy veteran of World War II, he spent his life helping people and working with the YMCA. He eventually became the General Director of the Port Arthur YMCA. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

OUR SYMPATHIES To the family of Peggy Joan Moore, 82, who passed away May 3. Funeral services will be Thursday, 1 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home of Orange. She is survived by husband of 63 years, Jack Moore, children, grandchildren and their families.***We were sorry to hear of the death of Sandra Campbell, who died May 2. Services were held Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home of Bridge City. Our condolences to James and his entire family.***Jack Cormier, Jr., 87, of Orangefield died May 3. Service was held May 5. We had known this good man for a longtime. He had spent his life working in the oilfields. He was the brother of the the late Paul Cormier. Our condolences to his children and their families. Please see obituaries.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2005 On May 14, attorney Wayne Peveto, former state representative, is giving Dennis Burch, the marshland cowboy, a big party at his Peveto Ranch. Burch was born Oct. 18, 1923, and for 50 years he and his wife Ruby lived on the famous Gray Ranch where Dennis was the head cowboy. His job took in many chores including trapping of otter and other skins. In a year’s time they usually caught and skinned at least 2,000 muskrats. Daily Ruby cooked for the cowboys. Breakfast was five pounds of bacon, four dozen eggs, several pans of homemade biscuits and a lot of fresh cow milk. Many of his old buddies will tell stories and swap tales. It will be a glance back into a time that will never exist again.*****Giacomo, a 50 to one long shot wins 131st Kentucky Derby.*****Margie Stephens is not a happy camper. Her Houston Astros are tied for the cellar in the central division., an under 400 winning percentage. (Editor’s note: Margie is happy with the play of the Astros today. Back then they were in the National League, now they are in the American.)*****City and school board elections were held throughout the county. Only 15 out of every 100 voters took time to vote in a very poor turnout. In Bridge City, the last two elections have drawn more early voters than election day. West Orange turned down term limits while Orange extended the terms.*****Former residents of Riverside will hold annual reunion May 14, at Claiborne West Park. (Editor’s note: Louis Dugas was one of the leaders who started the reunion. I’m not sure when the reunion stopped. I’m sure it was after Louis’ death.)*****Bridge City tennis star Koby Duplechin won

the quarter-final tennis match Monday, 6-0 and 6-1, against Austin Maples, from Van, in West Texas. He advanced to semifinals where he lost to last year’s state champ Luke Hawk, of Clyde High.*****For the second straight year Bridge City Cardinal distant runner, Aaron Brannen, will run in both the 3200 meter and 1600 in the UIL class 3-A state track meet in Austin, at Texas Myers Stadium.*****The number one state ranked B.C. Lady Cardinals advanced to 3-A regional quarterfinals. They take on Shepherd in a best of three. In the defeat of the Shepherd Lady Pirates standouts were Meagan Godwin, Christina Jacques, Lauren Angelle and Shea Brown.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Easuel Clark, Jr., 82, of Orange, died Sunday, May 8. A service was beheld May 11, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Daleo.

Burial at St. Mary Cemetery. Junior, as he was known, was born Oct. 18, 1922, in Fairmont, Texas. He was a 60-year resident of Orange. He was an expert finishing carpenter. He is survived by his wife Lillie Klekar Clark, son Judge Patrick Clark and wife Rosalie, grandchildren Mary Ann, Beth Ann, Pat Jr. and their families. Pallbearers were Daniel Ray Clark, Charles Miller, Wayne Peveto, John Scofield, Jim Sharon Bearden and Joe Alford. (Editor’s note: We had known and been friends with Junior Clark since 1950. What a guy. In my mind I can still hear that distinct East Texas accent. I knew all of his brothers and sister Mozelle and am proud to have been a friend of Judge Pat and Rosalie all these many years.)***Joe M. Coleman, 78, of Bridge City, died May 6. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Birtie, sons and daughters. He retired form Firestone after 25 years, then retired from Wal-Mart after 15 years. He also was an Army Korean veteran.***Carylon Richardson Trahan, 60, of Bridge City, died May 8. She is survived by her mother Ruby, son Keith, daughter Jennifer and their families.***Mable Adrian Stansbury, 83, of Orange, died May 4. She is survived by husband Howard, sons James, Howard, Jr., daughters Linda, Peggy and their families.*****Gwinda Handley McInnis Bounds, 91, of Orange, died May 6. She was born in Buck Texas and had lived in Orange since 1970. She is survived by husband Horris Bounds, daughters Mary Lou, Karen, Ruth and son John Bounds, six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

40 Years Ago-1975 Don Burgess is back at work after being off with a good case of measles.*****Joan and Ed Lovelace are in the Bahamas this week.*****Wayne Morse goes on another diet.*****Security Abstract and title Co. leases part of Hoyt building, the old chamber office, on 6th St. and Front.*****Connie and Curtis are selling the famous Bamboo Club in Bridge City. There have been many matches, mismatches and divorces made in that place.*****The “Under the Bridge” supper club meets under the IH-10 Sabine River bridge. Fun loving Cajuns, a few mixed breeds and one Italian have been cooking out for eight years. Master chef, D.P. Fuselier, fed over 30 members, most Levingston employees, and a few guests. They cooked 40 pounds of catfish. The Thursday gathering was in honor of employee Randy Beeson, who is leaving to join another company in Florida. A few in attendance were Jerry Reid, A.I. Guillory, Ronald Trahan, Gary Browning, Verlin Fontenot, Mike Crawford, Lester Kelly, LeRoy Ogen, Art Abshier, Robert Ewing, David Bergeron, Dan Johnson, Carl Haley, Frank Laudano, Bill Threlkeld and guests Dr. Terry Fontenot and Roy Dunn, OVN publisher, who worked at Levingston as a teenager.*****David Smith was burned when gasoline exploded while he was cleaning his garden tractor. He faces six weeks in the hospital. He is now in intensive care at John Sealy in Galveston.*****Pretty Margo Cockrill, upon graduation from high school, will marry Eddie Cone, her boss at Village Squire.

The DE student will marry the boss in June.*****Another DE student, lovely Donna Hinton who works for PS Tire and Supply, will become Mrs. William Riley on June 21. (Editor’s note: Donna, our buddy, is a longtime employee of BCIS.)*****Mauriceville junior high presents “Broadcaster of the Year” award to Bill Clark. Bill said he was expecting the “Broad Chaser” award. Barry Burton made the presentation.*****The first black man in the diocese is ordained a Catholic priest on April 26. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Port Arthur. Louis Delarue has been with St. Theresa’s in Orange. Father Delarue an Orange native, is an Air Force veteran and has a long list of accomplishments. His mother, Ethel Walker Delarue, joins her son for an interfaith service at St. Theresa’s on Sunday.

RECALLING THE GREAT WAR In 1945, 70 years ago., President Harry S. Truman announced, in a radio address to the American people, that World War II had ended in Europe. (That was way before television.)

Ironically, it wasHarry S. Truman’s birthday. He was born May 8, 1884, in Lamar Missouri. He was 59 years old when the war, that created the Greatest Generation, ended. Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Texas born, Kansas raised farm boy and five-star general, announced in a simple message. “The mission of the Allied force was fulfilled at 3 a.m. local time, May 7, 1945. Many great men we know or have known, served in that war, started under the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Truman ended the war by dropping a couple of mushroom clouds on Japan.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Two men are in stable condition following a plane crash Saturday morning off Hwy. 87 near FM 105. The single engine Beechcraft 35 plane, had taken off from Orange County Airport just minutes before crashing. The pilot, Larry Webb, 64, from Bridge City, was flown by medical helicopter to UTMB in Galveston where he is now in good condition. The passenger, Ron Jackson, 66, from Beaumont, was flown to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont and is in stable condition.

We have known Larry since he first came to Bridge City as an accountant many years ago. We wish both of these men God‘s speed and are glad to hear they are much improved.*****Julie Kahla, of Bridge City, was in on a lucky drawing at the Golden Nugget recently. Eleven names were drawn, 10 won $500.00 each and one lucky person won a truck. When Julie‘s name was drawn she won a brand new 2015 Chevy Silverado 4X4. What a lucky gal. *****Attorney Sharon Bearden can usually be found in his office on Saturday, but not last Saturday. He attended a very important T-Ball game in Tomball. His four-year-old grandson, Beckett Bearden, was playing. He has the Bearden curse, “short legs” but he might have his other granddad Brad Roy’s blazing speed. Beckett is the son of Tyler and Ashley Roy Bearden. They won the game and of course, according to Sharon, Beckett was the best player on the field.*****Despite Floyd Mayweather being only one win away from tying Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record, I don’t believe he’s what he claims to be. His win against Manny Pacquiao Saturday wasn’t spectacu-

lar. Many fighters in my opinion were better than Floyd. Willie Pep, Duran, Hearn, Sugar Ray Robinson, Leonard and both of the Spink boys, just to name a few. *****Roy says “Thanks to Beverly Perry for the nice Relay for Life tee-shirt. As a survivor he will wear it proudly.“ Bev And those fine people do a great job.*****As expected, the favorite American Pharaoh won the 141st. Kentucky Derby. He edged out Firing Line, ridden by the oldest jockey Gary Stevens, age 52. The odds are against any horse winning the Triple Crown but American Pharoah seems to have a shot. He should win two out of the three anyway.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays. On May 6, our longtime buddy, former Orange mayor, councilperson, Essie Bellfield, the gal from Rayne, Louisiana, celebrates.

Also a very nice lady, Bridge City art teacher Deborah “Debbie” Gregg, has a birthday. They join actor George Clooney, 53, Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten, 32, TV personality Tom Bergeron, 59 and Willie Mays turns 83. Hard to believe.*****On May 7, our own star, NFL super star, Earl Thomas, III, turns 25. Also longtime friend Joe Chenella celebrates as does Connie Angelle, Sherri Thompson and Josh Sanders celebrate. Celebrity birthdays beside Earl, Kansas City Chief Alex Smith, 30, and actor Peter Reckell, 50. On this day, 11 years ago, in 2004, everyone‘s buddy, Judge Grover Halliburton died.*****On May 8, WWII ended in 1945. Celebrating birthdays are pretty Debra Truncale, Arlon Fields, Patty Cook and Ginger Hogden.

They join comedian Don Rickles, 88, singer Enrique Iglesias, 39 and actress Melissa Gilbert, 50.*****May 9, finds Lynn Scales, Justin Dupuis, Mary Callahan, Lee Legate, Dalton Gilliam and Anna Hughes celebrating. They join singer Billy Joel, 65 and actress Candice Bergen, 68.*****May 10 is Mother’s Day. Those celebrating is retired Bridge City teacher Sharon Woolley, Katie Hubbard, Preslea Thibodaux, Janice Wilkinson, Stacie Dryden and Gerald Taylor. They join singers Bono and Donavan, 68 and actor Kenan Thompson, 36.*****On May 11, Pat Collins, Sherry Walles, Sarah Moreland and Scott Andes celebrate. They join NFL quarterback Cam Newton, 25 and activist Louis Farrakhan, 81.*****OnMay 12, long ago ski club member “Demon” Charlie Webb celebrates. We hear he has been under the weather lately. Our prayers are with him. Also celebrating is 1978 B.C. High grads Jerry Hardee and Justin Roberts. They are joined by baseball player Yogi Berra, 89, country singer Kix Brooks, 59 and actor Emilio Estevez, 52.*****World’s most famous Charlotte, Britain’s Prince William and Duchess Kate welcomed a princess Saturday, May 2. She weighed in at 8 pounds, 3 ounces. They named the little princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Did you know that Chelsea and Marc named their seven month old daughter Charlotte? She is the granddaughter of Hillary and former President Bill Clinton. If grandmother is elected United States president, Chelsea’s Charlotte would also become famous. The most famous Charlotte I know is Charlotte Anderson, Dow Gene’s longtime princess.*****Texas is the laughing stock of the nation. The United States military is holding training exercises in the Southwest U.S., it’s called “Jade Helm 15” To throw red meat to the weak-minded, Gov. Abbott is fear mongering and has the state guard monitoring our own military. The far right wing nuts have taken to social media spreading the fear of military take over, “Anarchist” or “Marshal Law.” Can you believe people are stupid enough to believe that garbage? Behind closed doors I bet Cruz and Abbott are even laughing.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK The Texas lawmakers pushed a new proposal on the heels of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Gay marriage. The Texas bill would allow preachers to refuse officiating such marriages.

Democrats felt blindsided, prompting Rep. Trey Martinez Fisher to make the following quote, “It’s like equivalent of giving the legislative middle finger.”

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK The following was told as a true story around the Abbeville pool hall years ago.

Judge Marcus Broussard faced opposition in da upcoming election, but first he would be presiding over a case involving a lot of money. Da judge summoned da opposing lawyers, Oris Comeaux and Jude Perry to his chambers. Staring directly at boat the lawyers, Judge Broussard said, with a stern voice, “So, I have been presented by boat of you wit a white envelope wit a bribe.”

Boat dem lawyers squirmed uncomfortably.

“You Oris gave me $15,000 and you Jude gave me $10,000.”

Da Judge him, reached into his desk drawer and pulled out some money and handed it to da attorney Oris Comeaux.

“Now den, I’m returning $5,000 of the money dat I’m sure you intended for my re-election campaign and I’ll tell you two turds something, we gonna decide dis case solely on its merits.”

C’EST TOUT Forty years have gone by since the Vietnam War. Last Thursday, April 30, Vietnam celebrated the fall of Saigon in 1975. That war left more than three million Vietnamese and 60,000 American troops dead and many more GI’s scarred for life. Right now, Vietnam is seeing very interesting and surprising changes in its political culture. Millions of Vietnamese refugees made their way to the United States. Today, they are productive citizens who contribute to the American way of life. They don’t cause problems and have a strong work ethic.*****Don’t forget the big Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Highway 105 Arena. Plenty of wild action, special events for kids and adults. It’s an Orange County tradition. See you at the rodeo.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at Robert’s this week and next week also. Everyone always welcome.*****You don’t want to miss next week’s special issue. If you don’t get one, extra copies will be available at our offices in Orange and Bridge City.*****Shop our family of advertisers. You will find great Mother’s Day gifts, also good places to take Mom for lunch or dinner.*****Thanks for your time, mine is up. Take care and God bless.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 6, 2015 •

Students win LSC-O art awards Kaylin Mitchem of Vidor won first place in the two-dimensional art category in the Cypress Branches Literary/Artistic Journal contest at Lamar State College-Orange. Her watercolor, “Splash of Color”, which appears on the cover of the journal, won the grand prize of $300.

Winners received their prizes at an awards ceremony April 30 in the Ron E. Lewis Library on the LSC-O campus.

Other two-dimensional art winners were Lillian Organ of Hampshire, second place, “Robin Williams”; Rebecca Zuniga of Mauriceville, third place, “Horse”; and Jacob Bland of Bridge City, honorable mention, “Ragu Man.” For three-dimensional art, Jamie Nunez of Lake Charles, La. took first place for “ere’s No Place Like Home”; Erik Tutt of Orange, secondplace, “Tranquility”; Johnathon Brown, third place, “Mardi Gras”; and Morgan Zerko of Orange, honorable mention, “Pinkie.”

Winners for photography were Kenndall Stone of Silsbee, first place, “Colored Pencils”; Luke Tantun of Silsbee, second place, “Slanted Sunset”; Danielle Battise of Orange, third place, “rough a Little Girl’s Eyes”;

and Erik Tutt of Orange, honorable mention, “Life by the Sea”.

Prose winners were Micaela Moreno of Vidor, first place, “Folklorico”; Jennifer Corrao of Orange, second place, “Bitter, Party of Two”; Johnathon Brown of Orange, third place, “Why Do It Today”; and Dana Copeland of Nederland, honorable mention, “Burning Passion”.

In the poetry category, winners were Haley Woods of Orange, who recited her first-place poem “Old Willow Tree” during the ceremony. Jade Scott of Silsbee placed second with “Sacrifice of a Soldier”; Mariah Waters of Silsbee, third place, “Little Peggy Sue” and Rochelle Peters of Jennings, La., took honorable mention, “Why Does My Heart Cry”.

Faculty honored for their submissions to the journal were Dr. Matt McClure for his cartoon strip “Cypress Man X” and Cathie Phillips, for her art “Chinook Quilt”.

A record number of contributions came from the community this year from Jan Childress and Jeanette Boehme, poetry; Shirley Marshall, Raida Neswick, Phyllis Henderson, Nancy Landry and Judy Taylor, art; Krystal Weiss, photography; and Cookie Phillips, art and prose.

Brittney Bussell to graduate from UH Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bussell of Fulcher announce the graduation of their daughter, Brittney Richelle Bussell, from the University of Houston, College of Pharmacy, with a degree of Pharm. D. Commencement ceremony will be ursday, May 14, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.

Brittney is a 2010 graduate of Texas A & M University with a BS in biology and a minor in creative writing. She began her studies at the University of Houston, College of Pharmacy in 2011.

Proud Grandparents are Anita and Rodney Bussell of Orange and Brenda Broussard Lovett of South Carolina.

Brittney Richelle Bussell

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Judges were Dr. Sarah Boehme, Dr. Matt McClure, Kathryn Williams, and Andrew Preslar.

Dr. Michael Shahan, LSC-O president, emceed the event and presented certificates; and Mike Yeater, vice president for student services and auxiliary enterprises, presented prizes. e Cypress Branches Literary/Artistic Journal showcases works of the winners and of faculty/staff/community contributors. Cindy Wyles, director of public information and marketing, provided technical support and printed the journal on campus; Mary McCoy, director of library services, arranged a display of winning entries at the ceremony and Stephanie Jones, administrative assistant III, helped organize the ceremony.

Prizes were first place, $225; second place, $100; and third place, $50 in each category except two-dimensional art, which received $200 as grand prize.

Fifty-one students entered the annual contest, some in multiple categories.

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Deaths and Memorials

Mary Henry Orange Mary “Mimi” Henry, 86, of Orange, passed away May 5, in Beaumont.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, May 9, at Harvest Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Sister Ruth Burch. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Old Gulf, Tx., Sept. 17, 1928, Mimi was the daughter of Hebert Brown Patterson and Ruby Mae Grimes. She loved to cook and sew. Mimi was a very spiritual woman who loved Jesus and was an active member of Harvest Chapel for over 10 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gilbert E. Henry; daughter, Beth Freeman and grandson Brian Quinn.

Mimi is survived by her children, Sharon Hargis, Dale Alexander and wife Wanda and Gary Adams and wife, Beverly; grandchildren, Lisa, Sharon, Regina, Cheryl, Dawn, Jessica, Carrie, Kristi and Kellan; 23 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Deborah Trouille Starks Deborah Abshire Trouille, 60, of Starks, passed away Saturday, April 18.

She was born in Crowley, La., July 21, 1954 to Denis and Mary Katherine Abshire. She lived in Starks since 2011, having lived in Orange and Nashville, Tn. previously. She was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed baking and cooking to share with family and friends, as well as doing crafts.

She is survived by four sisters, Cynthia Hollie and Josephine Abshire, both of Starks, Sylvia Scott and husband Louis, of Orange and Mary Abshire of Sulphur; three brothers, Emile Abshire of DeQuincy, La., Byron Abshire of Orange and Curtis Abshire, of Hemphill; stepmother, Bernadine Abshire of Sulphur; sister in law, Sherry Young and husband Jimmy, of DeQuincy; six nieces, two nephews, five great nieces, 10 great nephews, 2 great-great nieces and three great-great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Alice Abshire; brother and sister in law, Denis W. and Mary R. Abshire; nephew, Jeffery Allen Powell; brother in law, Larry Hollie and great niece, Elizabeth Smith.

Services were held Sunday, April 26 at Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy.

She will be sorely missed by her family and friends,

Dale Trahan Orange Dale C. Trahan, 58, of Orange, passed away May 4, at his home.

Born in Portsmouth, Va, July 26, 1956, he was the son of Benford Maurice Trahan and Merlene Golda Mertina Trahan. Dale was a retired computer operator for WR Grace in Sulphur. He was a Sunday school teacher at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Silsbee. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed gardening.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Trahan.

He is survived by his mother, Merlene Trahan of Lake Charles; children, Josh Trahan of Orange and Kristina Trahan of New Orleans; grandson, Ian Trahan and his brothers, Michael Trahan and wife, Pam of Vinton, Timothy Trahan of Vinton and Bryan Trahan of Lake Charles.

Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. No services are planned.

Stanley Nunley Stanley Glen Nunley, 78, passed away after his battle with cancer on April 25, at his residence in Ingram.

Stanley was born in Gorman, on March 12, 1937 to Dorothy and Newton Nunley. He graduated from Baird High School in Baird, in 1954.

He enlisted in the Air Force shortly after graduation and served as an aircraft mechanic.

Stan married Patsy Hughes in 1960 in Monahan, where he

worked in the oil fields. ey moved to New Mexico where he worked at Holloman AFB. en later moving to Orange, where Stan retired from Bayer Corporation in Orange.

Stanley enjoyed woodworking, playing guitar and fiddle and jamming with friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Nadene Lowe and Treva Lynn Oxidine.

Stan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patsy; daughters, Patricia Logan of Arkansas, Cheryl Boltz of Indiana and Debra Burleigh of Texas; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 pm, Monday May 11, at e Cross, 520 Benson Dr., Kerrville, Texas 78028. Memorial contributions to be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to wrightsfuneralparlor.net.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wright’s Funeral Parlor.

Claude Huard Hot Springs, Ar. Claude Alfred Huard, 93, of Hot Springs, died May 3. He was born Feb. 18, 1922 in Winnipeg.

Canada to the late Joseph and S y l v i a H u a r d .

Claude grew up in Versailles, Mo. and was the oldest of four children.

A 1941 graduate of Versailles, Missouri High School, he graduated from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Oh. in 1948 with a bachelor’s degree in education with a major in physical education. He was a member of the PKA Fraternity and worked his way through college by doing magic shows, a hobby he loved, and continued to share his love of magic by entertaining and delighting audiences at variety shows and fund raisers throughout his life.

He enlisted in the Navy after High School where he served during WWII as a Pharmacist mate in Naval Hospitals and in the South Pacific. He was recalled during the Korean Conflict where he served as Recreational Director at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Il. Claude was a football, track, basketball coach and teacher in Wayne, Oh. before entering 37 years of YMCA work in Newark, Oh. He was Physical Director of the Newark YMCA, Director of Physical Education at the Bay City, Mi. YMCA, Branch Executive of the Milwaukee, Wi. YMCA, General Director of the Hereford, Tx. YMCA and General Director of the Port Arthur YMCA. During his life Claude served as a school board member for 12 years, in Menomonee Falls, Wi., on the board of Directors of the American Red Cross Port Arthur, Babe Ruth Baseball Ohio State Director, PTA President’s Council Chairman, Scout Master, Secretary and President of the Optimist’s Club, Physical Director of the Year, Community Chest Fund Drive-Division Leader, Physical Fitness Consultant, YMCA and YWCA. Claude always said, “I always try to leave the community I’m in better than when I arrived,” and he did.

After retirement he moved to Hot Springs, Ar., where he volunteered as the Executive Director at Quapaw Senior Center in Hot Springs. He was an active member of the Hot Springs Elk Club and was voted Elk of e Year in 2009-2010 and held a variety of positions. He received an award for being the highest fund raiser for the Elks in the state of Arkansas. Claude and JoAnn loved dancing and could be found on many Friday nights dancing at the Elks Club to the music of a live band.

Loving survivors include his wife of 23 years, JoAnn Huard, of Hot Springs; daughter, Linda (Lawrence) Schaefer, of American Fork, Ut; son, Claude (Jane) Huard, of Branson, Mo; son, John Huard, of St. Cloud, Mn; four step-children: Diane (Roland) Bertrand, Kyle (Belinda) Braquet, Melissa (Bobby) Womble, Brenda (Scott) Wilber;

nine Grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Hot Springs, Elks Lodge Piggy Bank Fund that helps supports the Arkadelphia Human Development Center.

For donations call 501-525-1020 A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 6, afternoon at the Elks Lodge.

William Davidson Orange William “Tiger” Davidson, 88, of Orange, passed away May 1, in Beaumont.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Tiger was born in Tennessee, on April 5, 1927; he was an Army WWII veteran, served as the mayor of Pinehurst. He retired from DuPont and loved golfing at the D.E.R.A. Tiger was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta “Bertie” Davidson and is survived by his daughter, Sandra Gray and her husband Zane, of Burnet. He is also survived by his nephews, Bill Lane and Albert Lane, of Oneida, TN; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Peggy Moore Orange Peggy Joan Moore, 82, of Orange, passed away May 3, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehab in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., ursday, May 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Andy Pate of First Christian Church in Orange.

Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Okmulgee, Ok., Jan. 10, 1933, she was the daughter of Joseph Perry Miller and Bertie Mae Martin Miller. Peggy was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Orange. She graduated from Stark High School where she was a member of the Bengal Guard.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Peggy loved her family very much and was known as Great Peggy to her great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Helen Morefiled.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jack Roland Moore, Sr.; children, Andrea and husband, Seaborn, Joseph and wife, Wanda, Billy and wife, TomiJayne, Jack, Jr. and wife Sherry, Murray Robert and Trudy and husband, Wayne; 19 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Tisdale, Daniel Moore, Joe Joe Moore, Christopher Moore, Ricky Valentine and Justin Moore.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 611 N 9th St. Orange, TX.

Jack Cormier, Jr. Orangefield Jack Cormier, Jr., 87, of Orangefield, passed away May 3, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, May 5, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, with the Rev. Doug Girouard officiating.

Born in Orange, June 8, 1927, he was the son of James Jack Cormier and Mary Florence (Patan) Cormier. Jack worked as an oilfield worker with Cormier Well Service.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Cormier; sons, Gary Cormier and Jerry Cormier; brother, Paul Cormier and his sister, Dena May Kirby.

He is survived by his children, James Jack Cormier and wife Elizabeth of Orangefield, Mary Girouard and husband, Doug of Orange, Peggy Cormier of Lumberton, and Roger Cormier of Orange; 26 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Lana Fontenot Orange May 1, Lana C. Fontenot, a proud member of the Army Texas Rangers and veteran of World War II, ended nearly 91 years of love, devotion and commitment to his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. e Rev. Tom Phelan will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Lana was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Essie M. Johnson Fontenot; parents Adam and Arise Fontenot; sister Rose Campbell; brother, Bernard T. Fontenot and great-granddaughter Brendi Molin.

Lana is survived by his son Tommy Lee Fontenot, and wife, Rose; daughter Gloria Jean Rolen, and husband, Tom; daughter Becky Ann Molin, and husband, Steve; brother, Fred Fontenot, and wife Lois; sister Sally Stout, and husband, Willis and eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Rolen, Chad Molin, Bryan Molin, Terry Trahan, Nathan Rolen and Lee Fontenot.

Sandra Campbell Bridge City Sandra Ann Lee Campbell, 73, of Bridge City, passed away May 2, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Tuesday, May 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial was to follow at Hillc r e s t Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Port Arthur, April 21, 1942, she was the daughter of Orin Wayne Lee and Ouida Lynn Britain Lee. Sandra worked and retired from Howard’s Big Red Pantry after 44 years of service. After her mother passed, she became the matriarch of the family. Sandra was always taking care of others and helping her loved ones. She enjoyed working in the yard and gardening; things she had learned to enjoy from her mother. She also had a love for animals. Sandra was generous, she put everyone first and loved to serve rather than be served.

She cherished the time she spent with her family, grandchildren, and precious dog, Hoss. She will be greatly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Campbell and daughter Kim Cooper and husband, James, all of Bridge City; grandchildren, Michaela Cooper, Waverlee Cooper and Jeremy Cooper and wife, Tricia; greatgrandchildren, Emma, Luke, Aiden, Keagan, Andrew and Anna; brothers, Wayne Lee and wife, Carol of Houston and Raymond Lee and wife, Linda of Little Cypress; sisters, Doris Harris and husband, Butch and Becky Darder and husband Johnny, all of Bridge City and her precious dog, Hoss.

Serving as pallbearers were Jeremy Cooper, Kenneth Harris, Randall Harris, Craig Darder, Eric Lee and David Lee.

Betty Ferguson Hartburg Betty Marie Ferguson, 87, of Hartburg, passed away ursday, April 30, at College Street Health Care Center in Beaumont.

Betty was born April 14, 1928 in Columbus, Oh., to the late Marie (Taynor) and John Spriggs. She lived the last 14 years in the Hartburg area; prior

in Florida. She enjoyed sewing, working puzzles and doing her crafts. She had worked many years as a home health aide.

Betty was a loving person who loved spending time with her family, who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Ferguson and two sisters.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Desiree Alexander of Orange, Raemarie Elway of Bridge City; granddaughters, Christina Stafford, Rebecca Dowell and husband, Joshua Dowell and Melissa Overstreet and great granddaughter Avery Comeaux.

Arrangements for cremation were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home.

Charles Godfrey, Sr. Houston Mr. Charles Jerome “Pike” Godfrey, Sr. passed Wednesday, April 27.

Funeral service was Tu e s d a y , May 5, at Windsor Village United Methodist Church, Houston.

Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, Pastor. Interment was in Houston National Cemetery.

Michael O. Davis Funeral Director In Charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Mackenzie Crump Colorado Springs, Co. Mackenzie Alyse Crump, 15, of Colorado Springs, Co., passed away on April 28, in Colorado Springs.

Funeral services were Sunday, May 3, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Barry Bradley. Cremation was to follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Born in Dallas, Sept. 26, 1999, she was the daughter of James Michael Crump and Stacey Diane (Still) Crump. ose left to cherish her memory are her parents and brother, Saxton Crump, all of Colorado Springs, Co.; grandparents, Harry and Judy Still of Orange and Jim and Maggie Crump of Timpson; great-grandmother, Evelyn Tinsley of Timpson; aunt, Tina Meade and her children, Emily and Cullen; uncle and aunt, John and Rachael Crump and their children, Liam, Riley, and Noah and her uncle and aunt, Kirk and Peggy Still and their children, Preston and Payton.

Serving as pallbearers were Cullen Meade, Liam Crump, Preston Hauverland, Payton Hauverland, Jacob Johnson, Logan Patterson, Robert Johnson, and Ken Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials, in memory of Mackenzie, be made to MakeA-Wish Georgia, 1775 e Exchange SE, Suite 200, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Online donations may be made at .

Johnnie Broussard Orange Johnnie Sue Broussard, 68, of Orange, passed away April 28, in Beaumont.

Funeral services were Friday, May 1, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

C re m at i o n was under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest.

Born in Orange, on July 11, 1946, Johnnie was the daughter of Morris Norwood and Eva Marie (Brister) Norwood. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Chuch. Johnnie enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family and friends.

Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Otis Norwood and Eddie Norwood and sister, Betty Norwood Cartee.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Larry David Broussard; children, Dionna Broussard Fregia and husband David and Chrystie Broussard Murphy and husband Mike; grandchildren, Brandon Hall, Blake Murphy and wife Lana, Ryan Murphy and Dillon Young; great-grandchildren, Hannah Murphy and Peyton Murphy; brothers, Drew Norwood, and Euel Norwood and wife Doris; brother-in-law, Larry Cartee; sisters-in-law, Karen Dearing and husband Danny, and Diane Faigh and husband Larry and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Beaumont, Texas at 2780 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX.

Kenneth Premeaux Orange Kenneth “Kenny” Premeaux, 58, of Orange, passed away on April 30, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Funeral services were Monday, May 4, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, with Chaplain Kevin Trinkle officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Born in Gueydan, La., Oct. 14, 1956, he was the son of Preston Joseph Premeaux and Alberta (Nujaber) Premeaux.

Kenny enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved to hunt, fish, and do yardwork for himself and for others.

He was a proud member of C.R.A.C. Unit.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Chad Premeaux and wife Farrah, of Orange, Jill Premeaux, of Oklahoma, Tabatha Premeaux and husband Henry McDaniel, of Vidor, Chasity Premeaux and husband Mike Kern, of Orange, and Natalie Premeaux, of Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Pat Johnson and husband Sonny, of Dequincy, Caroly Penick and husband Jerry, of Orange, and Lana Rowe and husband Gary, of Houston and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

August Lindner, Jr. Beaumont August C. (Augie) Lindner, Jr. was born in Beaumont June 16, 1919, to August Culbertson Lindner, Sr. and Ora Marie Gallier Lindner. He died Tuesday, April 28, in Beaumont at the age of 95.

He was a graduate of Beaumont High School and the University of Texas, and worked as a chemist for 31 years.

Augie was a WWII Air Force veteran. He was a Combat Cameraman 6th Combat Camera Unit with the 13th Air Force from Guadalcanal to the Philippines and he flew combat missions with 13th Air Force and US Navy. He received the Air Medal and retired from the Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His retirement years were spent at Toledo Bend Lake.

Augie was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Orange; Ham Radio Operator K5QET; American Radio Relay League (ARRL); Planetary Society; Retired Officers Association; ArkLa-Tex Chapter – Barksdale AFB; Pelican Club – Fort Polk; Smithsonian Associates; National Geographic Society; International Combat Camera Association.

A graveside service was held May 2, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, with Kaye Sims officiating.

Augie was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Merry’O Mifflin Lindner; parents; son, August C. (Bud) Lindner III; brother, Royce Lindner and great granddaughter, Taylor Ashton Lindner.

He is survived by his son, William D. (Bill) Lindner and wife, Vonna, of Corpus Christi and son, Robert C. (Bob) Lindner and wife, Lori, of Orange; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Caitlyn, Andrew, Brayden, Peyton, Jasmine and Ella.

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 6, 2015 •

Volunteer Foster Grandparents needed 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 409-899-8444, ext 6441 Monday through Friday from 8;00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Texas Red Flashers schedule meeting

e Texas Red Flashers will have a special treat for their May meeting. Duchess Mae, Mae Moleski, will be celebrating her 90th birthday, May 16, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ladies will meet at Kroger at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday and carpool to the Arena Event Center in Sulphur, La. Duchess Mae and Lady Lady Bug, Jackie Phelps, both have birthdays this month. No presents please, just hugs and good wishes.

For information call 886-1609.

BCYRA football, cheer sign-ups scheduled

Registration for BCYRA football and cheer sign-ups will be Saturday, May 9 and May 16, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm., at the BCYRA football field.

All Bridge City youth ages 5-12, as of Aug. 1, are eligible to participate. Birth certificates and proof of residency will be required when signing up. Late sign-ups will be held June 6 and June 16 from 5-6 pm. Additional $25 fee applies.

Cost is $135, with a $35 discount for each additional child. Custom uniforms are provided for both football and cheer.

WOS Athletic Banquet scheduled

e West Orange-Stark High School Athletic Banquet, which is catered by Moncla’s, will be at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 19, in the West Orange-Stark High School Cafeteria. Male and female athletes from the current school year 2014-2015 will be honored. Each athlete will receive one free ticket. Parents and other family members may purchase tickets for $7 at the West Orange-Stark Athletic Office by May 15. If you need additional information please contact the Athletic Department at 882-5530.

American Legion to sell fish dinners

e American Legion, Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will have a fried fish plate lunch lunches from 11:00 am through 2:00 pm, ursday, May 7.

Meals will consist of Fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Dinners are $8.

Walk-ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after

noon Wednesday, May 6 and before 9:00 am ursday, May 7 for orders and deliveries. e Post is also saving can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Houston. ose wishing to make a donation of can tabs can drop them off at the Post. For more information, call 886-1241.

OHS Friends of Rachel holds clothing give-away

e Orangefield High School Friends of Rachel Club is having a spring Community Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, May 9, at the Orangefield High School library from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Swine workshop being offered

e Orange County 4H will be offering a workshop on showing and caring for swine, ursday, May 14, at 6:00 pm at the Orange County 4-H Office, located at 11475 FM 1442 Orange. County Extension Agent, Ricky ompson from Nacogdoches County will be discussing selection, daily feed and care, show prep and during show, showmanship along with other topics. e free workshop is open to youth of all ages interested in showing swine at livestock shows. For questions contact the Orange County 4-H office at 882-7010.

OC Retired Teachers schedule meeting

e next meeting of the Orange County Retired Teachers Association will be at 10:30 am, Monday, May 11, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street, Orange. e guest presenter will be Carolyn Williams, who will demonstrate repurposing household items for money-saving creative projects. Members are encouraged to bring repurposed items that they have created to share with the group. A light lunch will be served.

Bridge City boys basketball camp scheduled

ere will be a boy’s basketball camp at Bridge City High School, June 1-4 for boys in 4th through 9th grades. e camp times will be from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm for 4th through 9th graders and from 5:10 7:10 pm, for 7th through 9th grades.

Deadline to sign up is May 11, unless you don’t want the camp package. If you do not want the camp package, there is no deadline just show up on the first day of camp with $60 (instead of $65, which includes the t-shirt.) For more information on this, or to sign up, contact Coach Tony Knight at tony.knight@bridgecityisd.net.

Food handler classes offered

e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office is holding a Food Handler’s Class May 20, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Extension Office, Hwy 1442 in Orange. e class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your estab-

What if tables were turned on Christians?

COMMENTARY

Rev. Evan Dolive For e Record A cake shop has been in the news lately. Sweet Cakes in Oregon made national headlines when a same-sex couple levied a lawsuit against it for refusal of service. is is where the story gets interesting.

In the state of Oregon, samesex marriages are legal. e couple went to the cake shop to order a wedding cake for their upcoming union. e cake shop said no on the ground of their religious beliefs — or as they put it, “standing on the word of God.” is sparked raging debates on whether a business has the legal right to discriminate solely based on their religious beliefs. Investigations have been held, feelings have been hurt, Scripture has been quoted and misquoted, and Facebook rants have been posted.

Franklin Graham has now added his two cents, starting an online donation campaign to help with the bakery’s looming legal fines — its actions violated the Oregon Equality Act of 2007, which states that persons cannot be denied service based on their sexual orientation.

In Graham’s plea he stated that the shop owners were being “persecuted” for their religious beliefs. But this is not called persecution — this is called being held to a standard of decency, tolerance, and love. ese are tenants Christ wanted his followers to imitate.

REV. EVAN DOLIVE

Most Christians would throw a fit if a bakery, store, or other business denied them service because of the owner’s religious beliefs. ere would be lawyers on the phone, news crews outside the establishment, and more Facebook rants about how our society is slowing losing its “Christian heritage.”

Isn’t it interesting that some Christians are ok with denial of service to this same-sex couple in the name of business/religious liberty, but wouldn’t want to the tables to be turned on them?

Just because 78 percent of Americans identify as Christian does not mean we all see eye to eye. But is Christianity truly “persecuted” if it comprises more than three out of every four people in a society?

What people are mad about is that their version of Christianity is not the norm or the most ac-

cepted one anymore. Many Christians see same-sex marriage as a nonissue. Many church denominations have had intense and productive conversations about homosexuality in the church. Some are still divided.

Many people, churches, and denominations need to hold more conversations, prayer, and discernment. e United States and the Church have a long way to go until full equality is achieved. e issue with regards to this bakery is not their religious liberty, Christian persecution, or even the right to practice one’s faith. It is the notion that discrimination is wrong.

In this war of words many are not seeing the real issue, which is this — discrimination, even under the guise of religion, is still discrimination, and it is against the most basic and fundamental teachings of Jesus Christ.

I understand that these are the bakery owners’ deeply held religious beliefs, but they are not applying this theological hermeneutic equally. Do they sell cakes to people who are going to be remarried? Jesus actually spoke about this as a sin in the Gospels. Do we turn a blind eye to this because the remarriage might be a heterosexual couple? What about people of other religions? Jesus said that no one comes to God but through him — this would lead one to believe that all other religious expressions could be wrong and

thus if this bakery made a cake for a Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, or Buddhist wedding, wouldn’t they be ‘endorsing’ the religion?

Do we ignore this command from Christ completely, or do we pick and choose the commands and teachings we want to fit our own theological worldview?

See DOLIVE, PAGE 6B

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lishment such as but not limited to: good personal hygiene, cross contamination, and time and temperature abuse. is is a Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program.

It is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. e cost is $20 per person and is payable by check or cash the day of the class. You must pre-register by calling the Extension office at 882-7010.

Eagles to host karaoke

Fun, fun, fun times at the Fraternal Order of Eagles with Rick and Susan fort karaoke. Singing starts at 8:00 on May 9. e lodge is located at 803 28th St., Orange.

GT Bromeliad Society to hold sale

e Golden Triangle Bromeliad Society will hold a pre-Mother’s Day sale Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, at Central Mall in Port Arthur. e group will be located in the center of the mall across from Dillard’s. Potted and mounted bromeliads will be available for sale and members will be on hand to answer questions about the plants.

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Orange County Church Directory To List Your Church’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com

An Orange County Mom Tells Her Story Tena Sanford For The Record

At work I overheard a coworker say “When I was born, I was an accident, but my brother, they tried to have a baby when they had him. “ While reading God’s word in Psalm 104:30 it says Thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are created and thou re-newest the face of the earth. So there are no accidents. Every baby born is a sending forth of God’s Spirit of love and a hope for a brighter tomorrow. Even handicapped children are no accident. In Psalm 139: 13-18 it says God wrote every member of my body in a book. So if a body part is imperfect God knows it and wrote it in a book, that’s how important it is. It has a purpose known to God. My sister is an example of how God can use a handicapped baby to change a totally self absorbed woman into a devoted, selfless, loving, beautiful woman of God. Taking such good care of this handicapped grandchild that she is surpassing the fullest potential the doctors ever imagined she could. God used a handicapped baby to change my sister and my sister after she was changed, God used her to make an impact on that baby’s life. She is today the sweetest loving smartest little girl.

God used my own two children to lead me to Himself. I was living a wicked lifestyle,

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

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

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

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

but couldn’t see it until I got pregnant with my second child, I quit drinking, smoking pot for the sake of the unborn child, and when I did that, the fog lifted from my brain and I could see for the first time how we were living and I wanted better things for my children. I knew better things were with God. So, I began a search for God with all my heart, but I couldn’t find Him. But then God has mercy on me and found me. And borned me again. I became a child of God. I am amazed at how God works.

First Timothy 2:15 says she shall be saved in childbearing.

There are no accidents, God is in control, and if you are a mother you have been blessed with a sending forth of God’s Spirit. Babies have an amazing work. God Himself sent his only son as a baby into this world to save sinners.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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.

Worship in Slade Chapel 11 a.m.; UMYF & Kids 5 p.m.

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

www.fumcorange.com

FIGHTING CONCEPTS, LLC.

“ON THE STREET, IN THE CAGE, IN THE RING”

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Self Defense Mixed Martial Arts, Submission Grappling

409-670-3018

Prayer Breakfast, Mat 9

CERTIFIED ROYCE GRACIE BLACK BELT

Back to God Fresh Anointing Ministries will have a prayer breakfast, Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 am., at 1101 Park St., Orange. If you need a ride, call 670-6366. For information, call Bishop Gerald and Pastor Pearlie Gunn at 883-0333 or 779-3566.

Instructor: Jay Gibbs Mondays & Wednesdays at “THE NEXT LEVEL”

Ages: 7-15 from 6 to 7 pm & 16 and up from 7 to 8:30 pm

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 7 p.m.

Pastor: G.K. Samual Assistant Pastor: Joseph Samuel

Come as you are!

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

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

Celebration Service 10:45 a.m.

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

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.

First Baptist BC offers Memorial Brick Program: 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.

For more information on either event, call 409-735-3581.

Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659

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’ 7 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.

Wesley United Methodist Church

FBC Bridge City offers memorial bricks

Living Word Church

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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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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.

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

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

“Round Pen” (Small group) Studies: Ladies and Mens Group: 7 p.m. Monday

Come as you are! Boots and hats welcome!

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wedensday evening 6 p.m.

Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

COLLISION SPECIALIST

“Our church family welcomes you!”

19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

www.westorangechurch.org

The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 6, 2015 •

Marino, Hale take 1st at Stark Contest The Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation congratulates the winners of the 2015 County Finals of the 111th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation.

On Sunday, April 26, students who had previously won first place at the various local level competitions held at each of the five Orange County public high schools competed in the categories of Declamation and Interpretive Reading at the County Finals held at the Lutcher Theater.

Vidor High School’s Madison Marino won 1st place in Declamation, while Vincent Hale of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School won 1st place in Interpretive Reading. Both students received a $5,000 scholarship for their 1st place awards.

For her Declamation, Marino presented the speech UN Earth Summit by Severn Suzuki. Hale’s reading wasThe Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe. Second place in Declamation went to Emily Lawrence of Bridge City High School for her delivery of Arrogance of Power by Robert C. Byrd. West Orange-Stark High School’s Claydra Rhodes took 2nd place in Interpretive Reading with her reading from

Vincent Hale, left, of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School took first place in Declamation, while Madison Marino of Vidor HS took first in Interpretive Reading a the recent 111th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest.

Rizpah by Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Each second-place winner received a $2,500 scholarship. Both first and second-

Dorraine Babcock, Teachers of Tomorrow sponsor and education instructor at Lamar State College – Orange with Erin Welborn, recipient of the spring 2015 scholarship from TOT organization.

Welborn wins scholarship e Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) organization at Lamar State College – Orange have selected a scholarship winner for the spring semester. e group includes Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) education majors who are currently or have taken taking Introduction to Teaching or Introduction to Special Populations classes. e sponsor of the group is long time educator Dorraine Babcock. e scholarship winner, Erin Welborn, is the TOT vice president of the TOT organization.

She is an AAT1 student and

graduated from Vidor High School in 2014, was a member of the Student Council, served as president of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America and was a member of the Texas Association of Future Educators. Welborn received a bronze medal from the FCCIA association, was a winner of the TAFE storybook contest and was on the A-Honor roll while in high school. She plans to finish her degree at Lamar University and teach fifth grade history.

She is the daughter of Fawn and Michael Welborn.

place winners were also presented with plaques.

Walter G. Riedel III, Stark Foundation President and CEO, presented all County Final contestants with commemorative watches, which is a long-held tradition of the Stark Reading Contest.

More than 75 students participated in the school levels of this year’s Stark Reading Contest, which is sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.

“The contest was very competitive this year, and we congratulate the county winners, all local level winners, and all finalists for their outstanding accomplishments,” said Stark Reading Contest Coordinator, Lindsey Fontenot.

“We also thank all participants for their efforts and support. I also want to applaud the work and time of the school directors from the participating schools.

The support of Evellyn Elliott (West Orange-Stark H.S.), Ron Chevalier (Orangefield H.S.), Melanie Claybar (Little Cypress-Mauriceville H.S.), Anne Lilyquist (Vidor H.S.) and Kathie Dorman (Bridge City H.S.) are critical in making this program a success.”

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The staff of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School online newspaper, The Bear Facts, has been awarded the honor of being an SNO (Student Newspapers Online) Distinguished Site for 2015. The staff met all six standards given by the Distinguished Sites Recognition Program and earned badges in the following categories: Excellence in Writing, Continuous Coverage, Site Excellence, Story Page Excellence, Multimedia and Audience Engagement.

Two stories written by senior Morgan Collier and one story written by junior Sydney Pierce were chosen to be published on Best of SNO, a site devoted to excellence in student journalism. The website, , offers school and community news, sports updates and schedules, photos, videos and breaking news.

The award-winning staff is made up of the following students: Morgan Collier (Editor), Wendy Cates (Copy Editor), Jacob Powers (Video Editor), Sydney Pierce, Chelsea Dickert, Valen Elliott, JoLynn Homin, Ethan Martin and Jeffrey Holland. The staff is led

by LCM High School Journalism teacher Lindsey Fruge.

Pictured, front from left, Jacob Powers, Valen Elliott, Sydney Pierce, Ethan Martin, Morgan Collier, Jeffrey Holland Back row (left to right): JoLynn Homin, Wendy Cates, Chelsea Dickert, Lindsey Fruge

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Trout bite improving slowly in Sabine Lake

Bridge City Lady Cardinals advance in state softball playoffs

COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

e handful of Sabine Lake anglers that have doggedly fished their way through six weeks of fresh water runoff managed at least the hint of a smile last week in spite of the fact that the SRA is still running both generators on Toledo Bend 24/7. Five consecutive days without local rain has been just enough to help pattern trout that have been in a survival mode due to the reduced salinity levels. e water clarity is nothing to brag about all the way from East Pass to the jetties, but the trout are starting to show up again in spite of that minor inconvenience as they pursue their next meal in more comfortable water. While it has been an extended lesson that we could have done without, we have been forced to learn a little more about how trout adapt to a massive intrusion of fresh water.

Short of speculating that a fish is probably dead if it is floating on the surface or having them actually strike a specific lure, there is nothing cast in stone when it comes to locating and catching fish.

Basically every assumption is little more than speculation based on past experiences as you darn sure can’t interview a fish to confirm your theory.

Easily the most important thing learned this time has been that while trout will seek out the heavier salt water which is nearer the bottom, they can apparently find that magic salinity level in water as shallow as six feet deep. at proves that they weren’t all forced to abandon the lake and head for the deeper waters of the Intracoastal or ship channel.

I don’t know if the bait fish became more mobile See COLBURN, PAGE 4B

Bridge City Lady Cardinal Kassidy Wilbur leaps in the air on her way home after smashing a grand slam to propel the Lady Cardinals on to a 12-4 victory over Shephard in Game Two. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

e Bridge City Lady Cardinals (8-1) will take on the Caldwell Lady Hornets (8-2) in a best-of-three series beginning Friday at Texas Slam Academy in Livingston. Bridge City defeated Shepherd, 7-0 and 12-4, in the area around series last week in Jasper. e Lady Cardinals claimed the Dist. 24-4A

Championship while the Lady Hornets finished in second place in Dist. 21-4A. Caldwell defeated Houston-Kashmere 16-0 in the bi-district round last week.

Bridge City and Caldwell will face off in two games on Friday starting at 5 p.m. Game ree, if needed, will start Saturday at 10 a.m.

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Class 4A Area Round Bridge City Lady Cardinals vs. Caldwell Lady Hornets Best-of-Three Series

Friday, 5 p.m. doubleheader Saturday, 10 a.m., if necessary Texas Slam Academy in Livingston Bridge City Lady Cardinal Hannah Carpenter tags out a Shepherd base runner at second base during Game Two of the Region III bidistrict round on Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City Lady Cardinal slugger Kasey Frederick slams a hit against Shepard during playoff action in Jasper. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Bridge City Lady Cardinal Hannah Carpenter tags out a Shepherd base runner at second base during Game Two of the Region III bi-district round on Friday. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

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The Kentucky Derby was among the top events during a busy run in sports this past weekend.

Big weekend for sports with Derby, Astros’ run

OHS seniors sign to play college ball

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

Orangefield High School seniors, Tryce Howard and Caleb Hussey signed to play baseball at the next level.

Howard (RIGHT) signed to play for Black Hawk Junior College in Illinois, while Hussey (ABOVE) signed with McMurry University.

FOR THE RECORD

Colburn as well and were constantly on the move or if certain areas in the open lake were a little saltier than others, but there was no doubt that the trout stayed on the move.

And, more importantly, when they fed they did it as close to the bottom as possible. e conditions are improving, but the fish we are catching are still holding closer to the bottom and moving at least a short distance every day.

Aside from the fact that we are catching fish on a more consistent basis now, the best news is that the playing field is expanding once again and that the folks that have fished their way through this or no longer piled into a few isolated areas. e ship channel south of the Causeway and the jetties have gotten the most pressure due to the immediate impact of incoming tides out of the Gulf, but good tide changes have also improved the bite as far north as Willow Bayou.

And, while I have never been as concerned with the color of a soft plastic tail as the length and style, there has been no doubt of late that lighter translucent colors have outperformed the darker patterns for us even in water with less than six inches of visibility. e four inch paddle tails like the Assassin Sea Shad which produce a lot of vibration upon retrieve have been our go-to lures in lighter colors like green or violet moon or white with silver flake. e first two colors are clear bodied tails with green or purple flake.

Hopefully, the SRA can cut back on the excessive generating in the near future and everything in the tackle box will work as the trout become more aggressive with more normal water conditions. Until that happens, slow down your retrieve and fish a little further out into the lake. If, however, you are more interested in flounder and redfish, target schools of small shad in the bayous and running the shoreline of the lake.

Jonathan Simon reported yet another solid performance from the folks fishing his weekly river tournament last Tuesday. e bite was a little different as they targeted in any clear water they could find with Flukes and Frogs.Kevin and Steven Vaughan took home first place money for heaviest stringer as well as big bass. ose weights were 4.06 pounds and 2.62 pounds respectively. ey also added to their $1000 payday by winning the side pot as well.Cole Ashby and Donnie Pickard pocketed $420 for their second place finish and Mike and Lee Soliz took home $140 for finishing third. Understandably, the field continues to grow each week as the river tournaments are not only convenient for folks that have to work for a living, but pay out well also!

For more information simply drop by Simon Outfitters on

From Page 1B MacArthur drive or just show up at the Public boat ramp on Simmons Drive on Tuesday afternoons and sign up prior to blast off.

Dicky Covington was pleasantly surprised while jigging shiners over a brush pile on Toledo Bend with his Father-in-law Monday morning. What he initially thought might be a nice channel cat turned out to be a 10.8 pound bass. “I caught it with a Zebco 33 that was taped on the

handle of a rod with a missing eye,” said Covington.

“We weighed it on my Fatherin-law’s digital scales and he insisted that we let her go. I think he made me turn it loose because it was his pontoon boat, his tackle and his brush pile and he has never caught a bass over seven pounds.” If he was foolish enough to share that thought with his Paw-in-law that may well have been Dicky’s last family crappie trip for a while!

Almost every major sport had an important event happening last weekend including the Houston Astros’ 10-game winning streak, the 2015 NFL draft, the beginning of the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Kentucky Derby, a historical PGA victory, a world championship boxing match and a personal event.

We’ll start with the personal event which was driving to Jasper Friday evening to watch my only grandson Logan Smith start on the mound for Hudson High against the Bulldogs.

I asked wife Susan if she wanted to spend five hours to see Logan pitch and she was eager to get on the road. I parked the car not far from the Hudson bullpen where Logan was warming up. I was impressed with his velocity and control and hoped it would continue with a batter in the box.

I certainly wasn’t disappointed as he mowed down the Bulldog batsmen with regularity. Unfortunately, Jasper had a pitcher that was just as effective as Logan and the scoreboard showed all zeroes through the first 5½ innings.

Logan was taken out with the score 0-0, but his re-

lief let in a run in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Hudson tied the score 1-1 in the seventh but Jasper scored the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the seventh. Logan had given up only three hits and issued his only walk in the sixth inning.

Hudson will be involved in the state baseball playoffs which will begin this weekend with all teams in this four-school district (Hudson, Jasper, Huntington and Diboll) eligible and also in action.

And while on the subject of baseball, the Houston Astros (18-7 through Sunday’s victory) are off to the best start in franchise history. ey lead the American League in home runs and stolen bases and are tied with the St. Louis Cardinals for the most wins in the major leagues. e Astros—the hottest team in major league baseball— were on a 10-game winning streak going into the three-game series with the Texas Rangers that began Monday and have won 14 of their last 15 games through Sunday.

Houston on Sunday completed a four-game series sweep of the Seattle Mariners—the first four-game sweep at Minute Maid Park since Sept. 8-11, 2008 when the ‘Stroes swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in a four-game series. e three-day 2015 National Football League draft, which concluded Saturday night, was most successful for the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, See KORNER, PAGE 4B

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Cring & Clazzy set to perform at First United Methodist Church Stirring together the better ingredients of music, stand-up comedy, stories and singing, the duo known across the country as Cring & Clazzy will be performing 567: go tell it from the Mount, Sunday, May 10, at First United Methodist Church of Orange, at 9:00 and 11:00 A. M. Mr. Cring, a composer, international blogger and screenwriter, adapts his Broadway-style musical, Mountain, in a “lean and keen” format, along with Ms. Clazzy, his sidekick and partner in creativity. Janet is an oboist, composer and expert on the Yamaha WX5 Wind Machine, a horn touting the samplings of 250 different instruments.

e musical, 567, is a meshing of the great thoughts, feelings and heart from the Sermon on the Mount—found in Matthew 5, 6 and 7—mingled with current insights and even an occasional contemporary twist.

Running 50 minutes in length with no intermission, Cring & Clazzy join together to leave the audience laughing, crying, having entangled themselves in a great goulash of entertainment and inspiration.

“I’ve always believed that the key to great performance is to leave people inspired, so that they are glad they allowed themselves to become open and feel free,” said Cring as he journeys across the country. Janet adds,

“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to come to the area to present a piece of quality material that normally would cost $100 a ticket on Broadway, but can be enjoyed by a good set of ears for a free-will offering.” “Art should never be heavy-handed,” concludes Mr. Cring. “It should always use the gentleness of the fingertips, not the power of the fist.”

With musical stylings ranging from Dixieland to hints of rap, 567: go tell it from the Mount is an inter-generational, entertaining musical and theatrical journey into the heart and purpose of each and every human.

For more information, feel free to call the church at 886-7466.

Bridge City High School competed at the Regional UIL Academic meet Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. e following are the results from this contest: In Calculator Applications, Kendall Gibson placed 2nd and Zach Dionne placed 6th. e Calculator Applications team of Kendall Gibson, Zach Dionne, Kevin Fontenot, and Moyleang Taing took 2nd place.

In Literary Criticism, Jessica McKinney took 1st place and Tabi Blakeney took 6th place. e Literary Criticism team of Jessica McKinney, Tabi Blakeney, Alma Montoya, and Stephanie Romero took 2nd place team. e sponsor for Literary Criticism is Diane Grooters.

In Informative Speaking, Emily Lawrence took 2nd place.

In LD Debate, Emily Lawrence placed 2nd and Ruby Sanders

placed 4th. e sponsor for these events is Michael Blakeney.

Social Studies, Brianna Cross took 1st place. e Social Studies team of Brianna Cross, Dane Piper, Moyleang Taing, and Cameron Palermo took 2nd place team. e sponsor for Social Studies is Don Miller. ose students placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will advance to the UIL State Meet to be held in Austin at the University of Texas, May 25-27.

BCHS competes in UIL regionals

Tom Toal, Rick Keszeg, David Ess and David Carriere won first place at the 23rd Annual Lions Eye Bank Golf Tournament Saturday, May 2, at Sunset Country Club in Orange. Randy Brown, Jared Brown, Chris Nelson and Mark Magnuson of the Orange Noon Lions Club won second place. The third place winners were Bret Johns, Curt Leger, Ed Freiberg and Dan Mohon of the Orange Lions Club. Other winners were Curt Leger for longest drive; closet to the pins on hole #3 Rick Keszeg; hole #6 Jerry Sanford and hole #12 Sydney Allison and closest to the pin on hole #14 David Carriere. The Lions Eye Bank of Texas mission is committed to advancing sight restoration by recovering and providing quality donor tissue for corneal transplantation and research.

Korner Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings, according to the NFL beat writer for the Houston Chronicle and got “A” grades for their selections. e three teams most Southeast Texas pro football fans were interested in graded lower but okay compared to many teams. e Houston Texans, which got potential starters on their first three picks, received a “B”, the Dallas Cowboys, which focused on defensive players, got a “B-” and the Seattle Seahawks were given a “C-”, although they were commended for trading up to get wide receiver Tyler Lockett in the second round.

I drove over to Delta Downs in Vinton, La. Saturday afternoon to place a “little wager” on the 141st Kentucky Derby. My $12 exacta box came through and I also had win, place and show tickets on American Pharoah that sent me back to Orange with much more money than I had brought with me.

I really believe American Pharoah has a legitimate chance of winning the Triple Crown. But it’s so hard to do with the great crop of three-year olds out there now. e second round of the NBA playoffs began Sunday with the Washington Wizards upsetting the Hawks in Atlanta 104-98 and Golden State out-classing Memphis 101-86. Our Houston Rockets played at home Monday night against the LA Clippers.

Saturday night’s world championship welterweight bout which was won by Floyd Mayweather, Jr. over Manny Pacquiao wasn’t a big surprise. It turned out that both fighters earned more than $100 million each which made history with the richest single payday any athlete of any sport has made. e victory upped Mayweather’s record to 48-0 and he said he will fight once more in September and then hang up his gloves. If he wins, he will have tied the late, great Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record. I don’t believe he’ll want to retire tied with Marciano.

And Rory McIlroy reminded the golf world why he is the No. 1 golfer in the world by beating Gary Woodland 4-2 to win the Cadillac Match Play World Golf Championship for the second time in his young career.

It wasn’t an easy task as McIlroy was two down with two holes to play Friday and rallied to win in 20 holes against Billy Horschel. McIlroy was one down on the 17th hole to Paul Casey Saturday and wound up winning on the 22nd hole that spilled over to Sunday morning.

McIlroy was one down going into No. 16 in Sunday’s semifinal round against Jim Furyk and proceeded to go birdie, birdie and eagle to win 1-up.

Sunday’s victory put McIlroy into elite company with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, who are the only golfers to have 10 wins in the U.S. before the age

From Page 3B of 26. Ironically, McIlroy turned 26 on Monday.

KWICKIES…And while on the subject of Tiger Woods, he and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn are no longer dating. “After nearly three years together, Tiger and I have mutually decided to end our relationship. I will always cherish the memories that we’ve created together, and I will always admire and respect Tiger,” Vonn wrote on her Facebook page. e Lamar Lady Cards concluded the regular season in fine fashion by sweeping a doubleheader from Nicholls State Saturday 9-7 and 10-2 to clinch the No. 5 seed in the Southland Conference Tournament that starts today (Wed.). e Lady Cards open the double-elimination tournament against fourthseeded Southeastern Louisiana today at 11 a.m. at Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La. e Lamar men’s baseball team didn’t fare as well, losing a three-game series last weekend to Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond. Lamar, 8-16 in the Southland Conference and 19-28 overall, will play their last SLC series at Vincent-Beck Stadium starting on ursday against Stephen F. Austin and will need a miracle to get into the SLC Tournament when the regular season concludes.

Former West Orange-Stark and Lamar standout wide receiver Mark Roberts accepted an invitation to the Kansas City Chiefs’ upcoming mini-camp after not getting drafted in the late rounds as expected.

However, he’s going to a team that was very short on talented wide receivers last season and should get a long, hard look by the Chiefs’ coaching staff. e Milwaukee Brewers fired their manager Ron Roenicke Sunday hours after the team’s 5-3 victory over the Cubs in Chicago. e Brewers are a majorleague-worst 7-18 after a horrible 2-13 start.

Roenicke was 342-331 over four-plus seasons.

JUST BETWEEN US…Two female journalists, who each have detailed the domestic violence history of undefeated welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. wrote on Twitter Saturday morning that they had been denied credentials to the evening fight between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, according to an article by the New York Times Service.

Rachel Nichols, a reporter with CNN said that she and Michelle Beadle, who works for ESPN and HBO, were not able to cover the fight. “Mayweather’s team told my producer the camp was blocking my credential,” Nichols said on Twitter after Beadle posted a message saying the two had been “banned from the MGM Grand Arena.” Mayweather Promotions, which controlled distribution of the media credentials, denied the reports. Mayweather had been arrested several times for domestic violence and spent two months in jail in 2012 for beating the mother of three of his children.

Students wanting to participate in the DuPont Science SuperStar classes must be entering the 8th grade and be able to attend the workshop from July 13 through July 23 at WOS Elementary on MLK in Orange. Michael Hoke, founding director of Science SuperStars, will provide all instruction for this program with the help of Science SuperStar alumni and area science teachers.

SuperStar class signups underway Sign up for the DuPont Science SuperStar class of 20152016 is now underway. is is the 20th anniversary of the Science SuperStars sponsored by DuPont Sabine River Works.

Students are selected from schools throughout Orange County to participate in this program. Each student is required to attend a free two-week summer camp in Orange where they will learn science concepts and exiting ways to present these concepts to other students. Students participating in this program will develop expertise in more than 100 activities. After students have received this training, they then present highly motivation science shows to elementary students throughout the region during the 2015-2016 school year. is year the DuPont Science SuperStars were chosen to teach Argonauts from the Jason Project. e video showing Science SuperStars teaching Newton’s Laws was shown to more than 10,000 students at Lamar University in February. e selection process for participation in this program includes the submission of a recent report card and a teacher recommendation. Students must be entering the 8th grade and be able to attend the workshop from July 13 through July 23 at WOS Elementary on MLK in Orange.

Michael Hoke, founding director of Science SuperStars, will provide all instruction for this pro-

gram with the help of Science SuperStar alumni and area science teachers.

Currently in the U.S. there are at least 15 Science SuperStar programs operating, all with their origins from the one started in Orange County. According to Michael Hoke, “We owe it to our children in Orange County to offer this program and DuPont has generously agreed to sponsor Science SuperStars.

Hopefully, we can continue to provide this quality science program to children throughout Orange County to better prepare them for their future.”

Parents interested in their child attending this program may receive an application by emailing Michael Hoke at hokeinnature@gt.rr.com. e deadline for all applications is May 20.

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St. Mary Catholic School Student Council was awarded Outstanding Student Council, Outstanding Energy and Environment, Outstanding Pride and Patriotism, Outstanding D.A.S.H., Outstanding Community Service and with the accumulation of all these awards, the council has received Sweepstakes status with Texas Association of Student Councils. Pictured are officers Amber Lester, Krystal Lester, Student Council Sponsor: Angie Smith, Shelby Smith and Megan Do.

St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior.

St. Mary Catholic School was honored to have the Service League of Orange Fine Arts present a lesson to all first grade students.

Students were taught the various shapes and patterns which they were able to compare to bird shapes. Students enjoyed the lesson and were excited to have our special presenters at St. Mary School.

Photo - Service League presenters and first grade students.

Taste of Southeast Texas Fall’s Tropical Cake NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record My daughter, Carol Farley, purchased this cookbook for me at a Haughton garage sale July, 2010. e book is titled “Sugar Farms Cookbook.” It contains a collection of favorite recipes assembled by Joyce Sartin of the Sugar Hill Farms. Her husband, Ron managed their 80-acre farm in Arkansas with 1500 apple trees, 350 peach trees, berries, grapes and vegetables utilized in their Restaurant, Bakery and Cannery.

However, when I tried to call the two telephone numbers listed in the cookbook they were no longer working numbers. en I tried calling information for a phone number but there was no listing for Sugar Hill Farms. I was hugely disappointed because it is a remarkable cookbook.

It has outstanding casserole recipes and an impressive Jams, Jellies, Preserves and Pickles section. I had hoped to order something from their bakery or cannery. e cake recipe taken from the cookbook this week is a KEEPER for your recipe files. It is not a “fall season” recipe. e person that submitted the recipe is named Patti Fall.

Fall’s Tropical Cake 1 box lemon cake mix 1 (3 ½ oz.) box Banana Cream or Pineapple Instant Pudding 10 oz. lemon lime soda ¾ cup cooking oil 4 eggs Combine cake mix, pudding mix, soda and oil; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each egg. Pour into a greased and floured 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350� for 45 to 50 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. When I baked it, it required only 40 minutes.

Icing: 1 ½ cup sugar 2/3 cup flour 1 (15 ½ oz.) can crushed pineapple (don’t drain) 2 egg yolks 1 cup flaky coconut ½ cup butter or margarine In saucepan, mix sugar, flour and pineapple until flour is moistened; stir in yolks, coconut and butter. Cook until very thick.

Spread over cake while both are hot. e Enterprise Printing Company, Inc. of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, printed the cookbook; copyright 1993. at was 21 years ago which might explain why I was unable to make any contact with Sugar Hill Farms. I

spoke with a gracious gentleman at the printing company and he gave me permission to use the recipe in my column. He also gave authorization to feature any of the cookbook’s recipes in the future newspaper issues.

Pictured is Mrs. Dawn Fournier from Neches Federal Credit Union reading and sharing wonderful information about money to the Bridge City Public Library’s Wednesday Fledgling Storytime Classes. Each child received a coloring book about saving money, and coins to kick start their new piggy banks they made during class.

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PETS OF THE WEEK

Batman

Angel

Each week The Record Newspapers features a pet, or pets of the week for adoption through local shelters and rescue organizations. This week’s pets are again rescues from Pups in Peril.

“I am Batman” Batman is the newest charge of Pups in Peril. He weighs in at 7.6 pounds and is a super sweet boy.

There is nothing he loves more than snuggling with He is a super sweet boy who LOVES LOVES LOVES to snuggle with his person all night long. He likes to play and gets along with other dogs.Batman is approximately two years old, UTD on his shots and has been neutered. He would love a nice family to call his own.

Sweet Angel is just waiting for the right person to notice her. She is good with other dogs, large and small as well as cats and everyone she meets. Angel is housebroken and just all around a perfect girl. Do you have room in your heart and home for Miss Angel?

If you are interested in making one of these pups a part of your family, please contact Pups In Peril and fill out an application. Applications for all these pups and others may be filled out online at www.pupsinperil.org. You can also see more of the dogs available for adoption on Pups in Peril’s Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/PupsInPeril.

These pets are also available for visiting at local adoption events. For a schedule of where they will be, visit the Pups in Peril Facebook page.

Dolive

Community Christian School’s Biology classes explore the anatomy of frogs and perch through dissection.

ORANGE COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of April 27 through May 1: Matthew D. Tompkins and Carla D. Guillory Eric A. Burns and Kelly A. Johnson Kenneth A. Dameron and Simone E. Smith Michael H. Copeland and

Dondi M. Racca Robert C. McDonald and Mallory M. Matt Edgar A. Vargas and Harley C. Dupree Christopher L. Rodriguez and Jennifer L. Rodriguez Shawne P. McCreary and Christina N. Hubbard Angelo V. De Vries , Jr. and Sandra R. Wilkerson Procoro P. Luis and Heather L. Gallien

Dylan R. Smith and Taylor E. Jackson

In the end, the fact remains that Christ’s love was not shown to the couple wanting the wedding cake. Can we learn from hymnody, and be reminded that they will know we are Christians by our love?

Can you love someone and disagree with them? Sure, this is evident at most family get-togethers. Can you show the love of Christ and still bake a cake?

You bet you can. And this bakery should have. e couple wanted a cake to celebrate their life together, not to be turned away and be told they have to go somewhere else.

One would think in a society such as ours that this would not

From Page 7A be an issue in 2015 — but alas, it is. We have come a long way, and we still have more to do.

Christ said, “Come all who are heavy burdened and I will give you rest.” All means all. Jesus the Christ decided that he wanted to be with people and did not turn anyone way. He did, however, take issue with people who put their own religiosity over the needs of others.

At the heart of the Gospel is the notion of loving God and loving each other. Love cannot have conditions attached to it — First John reminds us that we love because God first loved us.

If unconditional love is given to us and we do not give it others,

then we are squandering a free gift and that is akin to blasphemy. If we claim that all of humanity is created in the Image of God, then we better start treating each other like it.

All means all.

Rev. Evan M. Dolive is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is currently writing a book to be published by e Pilgrim Press (publishing house of the United Church of Christ) due out 2015.

For more information about Evan visit www.evandolive.com.

Follow him on social media on Twitter @RevEvanDolive and facebook.com/evandoliveauthor.

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Members of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville academic UIL team gathered for a photograph after a successful year.

LC-M racks up on UIL academic awards On Saturday, April 11 the LCM HS Academic won the District 24-4A Academic Sweepstakes Award. Point totals are listed below for local schools: Orangefield- 292; Little Cypress-Mauriceville- 363; Bridge City- 234 and West OrangeStark- 99 District 24-4A Sweepstakes Champions - 2015 LCM High School Academic Team Accounting Sameer Ibrahim-6th; Jonas English; Devin Fenner and Clint Jordan.

2nd place team Calculator Arish Bheraiya; Chris Cook; Clint Jordan and Ashley Young.

Computer App. Adrienne Fontenot; Dennis Wilkerson and Tyler Wolfford.

Comp. Sci. Jonah Boaz; John Comeaux1st; ; Jonas English-6th and Shri Murthy-4th.

1st place team CX Debate Sam Ross-3rd; Amaan Tejani3rd; ; Matthew Cox-4th and Spencer Johns-4th.

1st place squad Current Issues

Arish Bheraiya; Jonah Boaz; Matthew Cox and Spencer Johns-2nd.

1st place team Editorial Wendy Cates; Camden LeLeux and Ethan Martin.

Feature Morgan Collier; Izzy Echartea and Valen Elliot.

Headline Izzy Echartea-5th; Camden LeLeux-6th and Ethan Martin.

Informative JoLynn Homin and Jacob Rouse-6th.

LD Debate Emily Erb-4th; Jacob Rouse and Cheyenne Ward.

Lit. Crit.

Logan Brown; Alora Jones; Megan Mathews and Aaron Rose-5th .

Math Arish Bheraiya; Clint Jordan4th; omas King-2nd and Shri Murthy-1st.

1st Place Team News Wendy Cates-6th; Morgan Collier and Valen Elliot-1st.

Number Sense Devin Fenner; Clint Jordan2nd; omas King-1st and Dal-

las Stewart-5th.

1st Place Team Persuasive Emily Erb-3rd; Sam Ross-1st and Amaan Tejani.

Poetry Mariah Blair-3rd; Alex Borel1st and Rebecca Sanford.

Prose Connor Alexander-4th; Tyler Regan-1st and Triston Stringer3rd.

Science Arish Bheraiya; Matthew Cox; Parker Linscomb; Shri Murthy; Amanda Warner and Ashley Young.

Social Studies Cameron Blanchard; Logan Brown; Aaron Rose and Sam Ross.

Spelling Jonah Boaz; Leslie Jester; Sheridan Rogers and Brooke Tant.

One Act Play Connor Alexander; Mariah Blair; Shawn Blair-Best Crew; Cameron Blanchard; Shannon Boozer; Alex Borel-AS Cast ; Calise Broussard; Canyon Cassiday-Best Crew; Alora Jones; Dalan Jones-Best Crew; Clint Jordan-Best Crew; Camden

Mustangs baseball to play Splendora e WOS Baseball team will play a best two out of three series starting Friday, May 8, at 7:00 pm

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District Champs Bi-District Champs

St. Mary Catholic School was honored to announce their elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year for the 2014-2015 school year. The recipients were announced at morning announcements in the presence of all staff and students. Elementary teacher of the year for 2014-2015 was Mrs. Susie Thompson and secondary teacher of the year for 2014-2015 was Mrs. Cindy Claybar. These teachers were nominated for their dedication and commitment to St. Mary Catholic School. The school is blessed and honored to have them on staff. Pictured are Susie Thompson and Cindy Claybar.St. Mary

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CEMETERY PLOTS HILLCREST GARDENS in Bridge City, 4 adjoining plots for sale, Perpetual Care and transfer fee included for $1,750 ea., will sell by pair. (409) 735-7510 or 920-8063. (5/20)

MISC. FOR SALE METAL OFFICE DESK $100.00, swivel chair $50.00, Love seat $ 125.00, Glass top table $40.00, Fishing

pier wagon $60.00, 4” Shop joiner $85.00, Belt sanding machine $85.00 and Garcia fishing reels $40.00 each. All Good Condition. Call 409-313-1932 (5/6) AMANA GAS 4 BURNER COOKTOP in like new condition.

Original cost $595.00, will sell for $200.00.

409-886-3410 or 409351-0089. (5/6, 5/15)

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)

PETS SHih-Poo MALE DOG, 1st. shots and wormed, small, 10 weeks old, free to good home, (409) 883-8634. (5/6) FREE KITTEN to good home, 8 weeks old, Org/white male, litter box trained, I can’t keep it, (409) 920-5656. (5/6)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fraternal Order of Eagles Sabine Aerie 2522 will have election

of officers on Thursday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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.

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. In addition, a 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention, referrals and support group sessions for sexual assault/rape victims.

Victims are not alone, help is provided. All of the services as provided are free.

Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273 or .

40AN AL-ANON meets Wednesday & Sunday at 7 p.m. at 1512 Strickland Dr. in Orange. Call 409-7794289 or 994-5503 for details.

409-735-5305 or 409-886-7183

Garage Sale Saturday, May 9th from 8am to 2pm at 105 Davis St. in West Orange. Grape & wine kitchen decor, china hutch, roll top desk, vintage magazines, glassware and too much to list.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 8 & 9 from 8 AM to 4 PM at 1008 Orange Ave., Antiques, collectables, misc.

WED.- SAT., 9054 HOLLIS, OF, off Hwy 1442 across from Oak Manor (77630), Multi family, 8 till 1.

Huge Sale! Excersise machines, clotes, lots of misc. Way too much to list!

SAT. MOVING SALE, 8595 THOMAS DR., rain or shine, 8 till ? Housewares, holiday deco, clothes, electronics, tools, furniture, misc.

Everything Must Go! SAT., 169 FERNWOOD ST., BC, (77611), Multi family! Lots of everything, 7 till noon. Household goods, clothes from Baby to adult, baby items, toys, Misc.

SAT., 12575 IH-10, O. COUNTY, on service rd. next to Crawdads at Hwy 1442, Huge Sale! 8 till 2. Kawasaki Mule, small utlity trailer, Cub Cadet ZTR, gun cabinet, tools, clothes, antiques, collectables, dining table, plants, misc.

ESTATE SALE at 11444 Highway 1130 in Orange on Friday, May 8th from 8 AM to 3 PM. Furniture, linens, kitchenware, dishes, decorative items, jewelry, collectables, Tiara Glassware, outdoor furniture, holiday decorations, wood and tools.

ESTATE SALE at 2401 Hilton Avenue in West Orange on May 8 & 9 from 9 AM to 3 PM. No presale and security will be on premises.

HELP WANTED CDL Driver: $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

Must Have: Class A CDL Driver, Tanker Endorsement, Clean MVR, TWIC card, Must operate forklift, flatbed and bulk tank trailers. Paid holidays, benefits. American Industrial Minerals, 1451 Pier Road, Orange.

(409) 670-0320 TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers/OwnerOps! Local Work! Home Daily, Benefits! CDLA, 1yr exp, Great Driving record. Sunsetlogistics.com 281-6934587 or 888-215-4285 TRUCK DRIVERS Drivers CDL-A: Co$2500 Sign-On, Excellent Pay Package & Outstanding Benefits!

O\Op’s-$4000 SignOn + 76% of line haul!

855-252-1634

ST. JUDE NOVENA May the sacred heart of Jesus be adorned, gloriifed, loved, and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of mericals, pray for us. St. Jude help the hopeless, pray for us.

Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days.

By the 8th day your prayer should be answered. It has never been known to fail.

Thank you St. Jude and the sacred heart of Jesus, Amen.

KV.

The Record • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 6,

C I TAT ION BY PU BL ICAT ION

2015 9B

NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of

PROJECT:

Port of Orange – 2015 Rail Rehabilitation

CHAQUITA DELL DENNIS, Deceased Cause No. P17203 in county Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

OWNER:

Orange County Navigation and Port District; dba Port of Orange

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on April 23, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Chaquita Dell Dennis, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE:Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time Location: Port of Orange Administration Building 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630

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

In order to attend the pre-bid meeting individuals are required to present a current valid government issued photo ID and submit to random vehicle inspections. Contact the Port of Orange Administration Office (409.883.4363) in advance if you have questions regarding our facility security policy.

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

BID DEADLINE: Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time Location: Port of Orange Administration Building 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on April 23, 2015.

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

BID OPENING: Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 10:10 A.M. Local Time Location: Port of Orange Administration Building - Boardroom 1201 Childers Road Orange, Texas 77630

By: Kevin LeBoeuf Kevin LeBoeuf

SEALED BIDS in duplicate, clearly marked and addressed to Port of Orange, Attention: 2015 Rail Rehabilitation Project Administrator, Orange County Navigation and Port District (the “Owner”), will be received at the Port of Orange Administration Office, 1201 Childers Road, Orange, Texas, 77630 until 10:00 A.M., local time on Thursday, May 28, 2015; and then publicly opened and read aloud in the Port of Orange Administration Office Boardroom, 1st Floor, for “The Instillation of New Crossties, New Switchties and New Concrete Paneled Crossing”. Bids received after 10:00 A.M. local time will be returned unopened. Project is located in Orange County, Texas.

C I TAT ION BY PU BL ICAT ION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of

NORA JUANITA SCHLICHER, Deceased Cause No. P17204 in county Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on April 23, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Nora Juanita Schlicher, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Port of Orange Administration Office located at 1201 Childers Road Orange Texas 77630 at 10:00 A.M. local time on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. All general contractors are required to attend the pre-bid conference in order to submit a bid for this project. Subcontractors and material suppliers are invited to attend. Questions pertaining to the project and bidding procedures will be discussed. A job site inspection will be offered to interested attendees.

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

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

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on April 23, 2015.

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Kevin LeBoeuf Kevin LeBoeuf

C I TAT ION BY PU BL ICAT ION The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of

MYRTLE H. MATTHIES, Deceased Cause No. P17178 in county Court at Law, Orange County, Texas The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on March 27, 2015, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Myrtle H. Matthies, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

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

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

Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on April 30, 2015.

Brandy Robertson County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By: Kevin LeBoeuf Kevin LeBoeuf

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of DANIEL BONNIN Deceased, were issued on APRIL 28, 2015,, in Cause No. P17069, pending in the County Court, Orange County, Texas, to: PATSY LOUISE BONNIN. 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 PATSY LOUISE BONNIN 2419 CLARK LANE ORANGE, TX 77632 DATED the 28th day of APRIL, 2015

Jim Sharon Bearden JIM SHARON BEARDEN Attorney for Larry Brown State Bar No.: 01983000 Attorney at Law 116 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-4501 Facsimile: (409) 883-0259

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY ETHER EMMONS f/k/a/ MARY DELOACH, Deceased, were issued on MAY 1, 2015, in Cause No. P17130, pending in the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas, to: DEBRA READ. 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.

LISA ANN CHADWELL c/o: JOE D. ALFORD Attorney at Law 105 Market Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED the 1ST day of MAY, 2015.

Joe D. Alford JOE D. ALFORD Attorney for LISA ANN CHADWELL State Bar No. 01012500 Attorney at Law 105 S. Market Street Orange, TX 77630 Telephone 409-8832-9014 Fax 409-882-0564

NOW HIRING

All Positions

Apply in person at

1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

No phone calls

Civil Citation-CCVPUBWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: Phillip Ray Murphy and His Unkown Heirs

Respondent, NOTICE:

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of fortytwo days from the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being JUNE 1, 2015.

Said ANSWER may be filed at the District Clerk’s Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W Division Ave, or by mailing it to 801 W Division Ave, Orange, Texas, 77630.

Said PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION was filed and docketed in the Honorable 128th District Court of Orange County, Texas at the District Clerk’s Office at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division Ave, Orange, Texas on APRIL 16, 2015 in the following styled and numbered cause: The suit requests DEFENDANTS BE SERVED WITH CITATION BY PUBLICATION

CAUSE NO. 150109-C Kimberly Lozano VS. Phillip Ray Murphy and His Unknown Heirs The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: GEORGE B. BARRON 108 NORTH 7TH STREET ORANGE, TX 77630 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal fo said Court at Orange, Texas, April 17, 2015.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check, payable without recourse to the order of the Orange County Navigation and Port District, or a Bid Bond for at least five percent (5%), of the total amount bid, and the bank or bonding company certifying the same shall be liable therefore to the Orange County Navigation and Port District in the event such successful bidder shall fail or refuse to enter into proper contract therefore or shall fail or refuse to furnish bonds therefore as required by law and as hereafter mentioned within ten (10) days after receipt of NOTICE of AWARD. Bid surety of all except the three (3) lowest responsible Bidders will be returned when award is made; when the contract is executed, the surety of the two (2) remaining unsuccessful Bidders will be returned; that of the successful Bidder will be returned when formal contract, bonds and insurance are approved, and work has commenced within the time specified.

The successful bidder must furnish PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS on the forms furnished with the bid documents, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price. All insurance companies issuing PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS and any reinsurance companies utilized by such insurance companies, in order to issue PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS to the Owner, shall have at least an “A” rating according to the Best’s Key Guide and must be authorized to transact business in Texas. Additionally, such insurance companies shall be on the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies’ as published in Circulars 570 (as amended) by the Audit Staff, Bureau of Government Financial Operations, United States Treasury Department.

Bidder is hereby advised that the work shall be subject to equal employment opportunity requirements, local prevailing wage rates, and Executive Order No.11246 as amended. In conformance with applicable statutes, the general prevailing wage rates in the locality in which the work is to be performed have been ascertained, and such rates shall be minimum paid for labor employed upon this project.

In accordance with Texas State law, including Local Government Code Chapter 176, each BIDDER MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT WITH THEIR BID A COPY OF THE VENDOR’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE CONTAINED IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. The Owner is a sales tax exempt governmental entity. A sales tax exemption notice will be issued to the Contractor when the contract is awarded in order that that he does not have to pay sales taxes on labor and/or materials utilized in or consumed in connection with the Owner’s project.

By: Carolyn Penick Deputy

Help Wanted

Peggy’s on the Bayou

Part Time Dishwasher EXPERIENCED $7.25 hr (days or evenings) COOK ONLY

Experienced APPLY Waitress (Min 1 yr Exp. Req.)

409-886-1115

The Contractor performing this contract must issue to his suppliers an exemption certificate in lieu of the tax, said exemption certificate complying with all applicable State Comptroller’s rulings along with a copy of the sales tax exemption notice issued to him by the Owner.

The Orange County Navigation and Port District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in bidding to the fullest extent permitted by law. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the prices in any bid, the OWNER reserves the right to consider and accept the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject the bid.

Orange County Navigation and Port District First Publication: Week of May 6, 2015 Second Publication: Week of May 13, 2015

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