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Vol. 60 No. 47

Week of Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

OC Covid testing numbers get boost bee.

This week, for the first time since government testing began March 29, people without symptoms of the virus (fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, headache) are eligible for testing.

“Even at the normal sites, you don’t have to be symptomatic anymore,” Orange County Judge John Gothia said. “The Texas military is doing [testing] one day in each county.”

Most public health officials giving interviews the

past month have agreed that the country needs much more testing, because there are so many unknowns about the bug that first appeared in China in late 2019.

According to Tuesday’s statistics posted by the Orange County Emergency

Management Facebook home page, only 718 county residents have been tested so far, which is significantly less than 1 percent of the estimated 83,396 residents.

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Medical technicians from the Texas Military Mobile Health unit log test swabs taken from those receiving COVID-19 testing at a drive-through site at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center Tuesday. Photographers were not allowed on site or even take photos of the cars as county officials cited the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that safeguards patients’ medical information.

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DAVE ROGERS For The Record

Tracking the spread of the coronavirus across the globe is a numbers game and Orange County beefed up its numbers Tuesday.

Nearly 100 residents took part in drive-through testing for the Covid-19 virus during a one-day program run by the Texas Military Mobile

Health unit at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center Tuesday.

It was the first public testing opportunity in the county for residents, who previously had to go to private doctors or clinics or drivethrough testing sites set up by the Southeast Texas Regional Emergency Operations in Beaumont and Sils-

County considers economy, Coastal Spine agreement Virus brings Orange port a silver lining

The Saturday morning sun greets four globe-trotting tankers berthed at the Port of Orange’s Alabama Street Terminal for some repair work during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

PHOTO: Courtesy Port of Orange

DAVE ROGERS For The Record

On the rainiest day in a short while, The Orange County Commissioners almost signed up Tuesday to get the latest version of the 26-mile “Ike Dike” for free.

They opened talks on how the county can reach out to help small business owners recover from the economic shutdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

And they saluted TAN Healthcare, the Triangle Area Network, as “one of the community’s biggest assets and best kept secrets.”

Founded as the Triangle AIDS Network in 1987 in response to the health crisis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome, TAN is a federally qualified health center that has transformed into a fullservice clinic providing comprehensive and primary care services for all individual in Southeast Texas, regardless of their ability to pay.

TAN Healthcare is located at 3737 N. 16th St. and was represented at Tuesday’s meeting by Dena Gray Hughes, CEO; Lester Daigle, chairman of the board; and Misty Thibodeaux, director of quality.

Hughes said TAN had recently received $583,000 in additional funding to spend on fighting the coronavirus and maintaining its opera-

tions for the remainder of the year.

“Seventy percent of our patients are uninsured, and we have Gothia had a reduction in the number of patients coming in, people who need routine and chronic care medicine,” Hughes said. “But even though they may not come in, we now have telemedicine, and my staff has done an amazing job of making services available.”

TAN charges patients based on their ability to pay, with copays normally around $10 or $15. But they can go up to $25, Hughes said, “if you’re a real financial baller.”

Three different tests for the coronavirus are available at TAN. “The nose swab, or the antibody test, which just takes 15 minutes,” Hughes said, “or the blood draw, which, like the swab, takes three to five days to get a result.”

The business is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays through Fridays. It has a new website at tanhealthcare.org .

“It’s one of the county’s biggest assets and also one of its best secrets,” Commissioner Johnny Trahan said.

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DAVE ROGERS For The Record

Don’t say the coronavirus is hurting everybody’s bottom line.

The worldwide economic upheaval has also taken a big bite out of shipping.

That, in turn, has brought four globe-trotting cargo ships to the Port of Orange docks.

The vessels, all from the same fleet, are expected to stay for at least a month and pay the port more than $10,000 per day, according to Keith Wallace, the longest tenured port commissioner.

Based on a two-year-old estimate by a former port director, a month’s stay by the ships could generate an amount of cash equal to two

or three months of normal income for the port.

“We have ships periodically, but to have four large ships like this at dock and our slip be totally full is unusual,” said Lorrie Taylor, the current port director.

“Besides the ships, we have one articulated barge and two regular barges in the slip. We are full. And it’s been a long time since we’ve

been that full.”

Because the Sabine River is too shallow and narrow near the downtown port for the supersize ships that bring millions of dollars of business to Beaumont and Port Arthur, the Port of Orange has been labeled “a barge port rather than a shipping port.”

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City employees set to re-open Friday DAVE ROGERS For The Record

All City of Orange employees will be returning to work Thursday in preparation for Friday’s Phase I re-opening of the local economy per the guidelines of Gov. Greg Abbott.

All Southeast Texas counties – including Orange – have ceased issuing local emergency orders, putting their local spin on guidelines issued by Abbott and President Donald Trump. They are all in following Abbott’s direction.

Monday, the governor announced, “to get Texas back to work,” he was letting the state Stay-at-Home order expire Thursday night and allowing “as many businesses as possible to reopen in as

many ways that are safe.”

He’s ordered the reopening of restaurants, retail businesses, shopping malls and theaters Friday to 25 percent of their capacity. All museums and libraries can reopen, but hands-on activities must remain closed until at least May 18, he said.

Most City of Orange employees have worked through the Stay-at-Home but many have worked split shifts or not at all, depending on their specialties.

“I have notified all department heads to tell their employees to come back to work Thursday,” Mike Kunst, Orange city manager, said at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, held over the GoToMeeting conference call app to maintain the social distancing guidelines which are

staying in effect.

“We want everyone to come back one day early in preparation to be ready for citizens to get out and about on May 1 [Friday].

“Although they’re lifting Stay-at-Home and there’s a limited opening at 25 percent of capacity, we need to share that we still want you to practice social distancing, stay six feet apart, wash your hands, and, if you’re comfortable wearing a mask, wear a mask.”

Jon Watson, certified public accountant with BrooksWatson & Co., the city’s auditor, presented the Comprehensive Annual Fitness Report for the Fiscal Year 2019, which ended Sept. 30, 2019.

It earned a “Unmodified opinion,” which he said was the highest level of assurance

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given by CPAs. “The city has done a great job,” he said.

He said the city had received $26.8 million in revenues in 2019 and spent $23.9 million, with the difference being largely due to the sale of bonds and a Hurricane Harvey grant from the General Land Office.

He said the city had $11.3 million in unassigned General Fund balance, which equates to a six-month operating reserve, if needed.

He noted that the city’s TRMS employees’ pension fund was 87% funded, far better than the national pension fund average of 72%.

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CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS

Workers weigh COVID-19 risk against the need for a paycheck Clare Proctor The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott’s Monday announcement that retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls will be allowed to reopen Friday means many Texas workers now have a difficult decision to make.

Going back to work means earning a paycheck again, but it also can increase their risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus, which has already infected more than 25,000 Texans and left 663 dead. And refusing to return after a business reopens means forfeiting unemployment benefits.

“I feel like either I’m going to lose my business and everything I worked for,” said Kimberly West, owner of Joe’s Pizza and Pasta in Victoria, “or I’m going to get sick.”

A self-identified “germaphobe,” West said she isn’t worried about following the new state requirements that restaurants seat parties at least 6 feet apart and have a hand sanitizing station at their entrance. West said she already had her hostesses wipe down the menus daily to clean them.

But because many of her workers are receiving unemployment payments that are more than a typical paycheck at the restaurant, West said she’s worried that her employees won’t come back to work.

One of the qualifications for unemployment benefits is that workers must be “willing and able to work all the days and hours required for the type of work you are seeking,” according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Those who choose not to return become ineligible for unemployment benefits, said

If a business reopens and an employee chooses not to return to work, they become ineligible for unemployment, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

you had sick-leave benefits, but the state has consistently refused to provide any paid leave at all.”

Davin Hohhertz has been working as a server at Joe’s Crab Shack on the San Antonio Riverwalk for about three years and was furloughed in March. He said all of his $1,200 stimulus money went toward child support, as does a significant chunk of his unemployment payments.

In the meantime, he’s been donating plasma to make ends meet, making $320 this month doing so. Hohhertz said he plans on returning to work as soon as he’s able — but with that comes the fear of exposure.

“There’s a little bit of fear

as people come in and eat,” Hohhertz said. “And if there’s someone asymptomatic who’s prepping all the crab dip, that could very easily create a new wave, a new hot spot.”

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

The Record Newspapers Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the first phase of reopening the economy, allowing retail stores, movie theaters, malls and restaurants to reopen. PHOTO: Miguel Gutierrez Jr/The Texas Tribune

Cisco Gamez, a Texas Workforce Commission spokesman. If workers have concerns about whether their employer is following health guidelines, Gamez said they should contact the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

A waitress who works at Big Daddy’s restaurant in Odessa found herself asking these questions after being called in to help paint and deep clean the restaurant when it reopened for takeout orders. The waitress — who requested anonymity because she fears losing her job — said no social distancing measures were implemented and she felt she was being put at risk.

“It scared me, so I left,” the waitress said. “Then I had to remember that if I do quit, I

would have to lose my unemployment. I had to stay in a place I really didn’t want to work at to get unemployment.”

She said she’s now working a few hours a day because she needs the income as a single mother. And with the restaurant planning to reopen Friday, she said she doesn’t have much of a choice about going back to work full time.

“I know things need to start opening, but I don’t really know,” she said. “I’m going to be wary, cautious.”

People with underlying health conditions and those over age 65 face increased risks if they are exposed to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Abbott’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on what

guidance his office will give to businesses to take into account the safety of high-risk workers.

Rick Levy, president of the Texas AFL-CIO, told The Texas Tribune that high-risk workers “shouldn’t be forced to work” if their employers aren’t following proper health guidelines. Levy said he doesn’t believe OSHA has the bandwidth to inspect every business if there’s a surge of worker complaints.

The report issued by Abbott’s office about reopening also falls short of providing workers with the resources they need, Levy said.

“It makes me so mad that [the governor’s office] talks about, ‘If workers aren’t feeling good, they should stay home,’” Levy said. “That would be a lot easier to do if

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Remembering our Heritage For 74 years we have proudly served the families of Southeast Texas. Together, we have faced many challenges – storms, floods, and now the very real threat of an unseen virus. Through it all, we have been the grateful recipients of your loyalty and trust.

Renewing our Commitment For 35 years, we have been committed to caring for families in Bridge City and Orangefield with honesty, compassion and integrity. We have long hoped for a time when our high standards of service could be provided in a facility you so deserve. We are excited to announce that the time has arrived to renew our commitment and begin to transform our Bridge City Funeral Home into a place in which we can all be proud.

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County business presentation opened Tuesday’s meeting, which was again limited to 10 people in the courtroom and streamed live via Facebook Live.

Bookending the hour-long meeting was a 20-minute closed session that featured, in addition to the five commissioners and Denise Gremillion, the court’s legal counsel, appearances by Jessica Hill, director of Orange County Economic Development Corporation; Pennee Schmitt, the county auditor; and Karen Fisher, county tax assessor-collector.

The meeting was to look for small business funding to help with the financial impact of the Covid shutdown.

“We’re restarting [the local economy] and we had a conversation about potential ways we can help small business when we come out of this,” County Judge John Gothia said.

After Hurricane Harvey, the OCEDC redirected $200,000 of its budget to first-come, first-served grants of $5,000 each.

“Something like that,” Gothia said about the Tuesday discussion. “We’re just trying to see what we can do as the businesses come back.

The Coastal Spine project, which grew out of or paralleled a long-ago Rice University proposal for an “Ike Dike” to protect the Gulf Coast from a storm surge event like Hurricane Ike, which devastated Bridge City in 2008.

Under the leadership of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Texas General Land Office, current plans call for spending more than $30 billion for a string of levees and storm gates from south of Galveston to the

Lester Daigle, board chairman with the Triangle Area Network, addresses Orange County Commissioners Court Tuesday as TAN’s Misty Thibodeaux and Dena Gray Hughes look on.

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Louisiana state line.

Originally, Orange County was being asked to pay as much as $800 million over 30 years for its matching part of the cost for the 26 miles of barriers built or improved in Orange County.

The commissioners’ stance, going back to a court led by Judge Brint Carlton, was there was no way the county, with an annual budget of $40-something million, could afford that.

But the three judges since Carlton resigned in 2016 and all the commissioners have continued to attend meetings and sign off whatever papers would a) keep Orange County in the project; and b) not obligate them to spend any money.

Tuesday, an agreement to start the project between the GLO, the Corps of Engineers, the Orange County Drainage District and Orange County that would cost Orange County nothing was on the agenda.

“This is why you stay engaged until the very end and don’t walk out,” Trahan, a court member since 2016,

OC covid testing that’s just one out of every 1,200 residents that has tested positive.

But of the 718 who have been tested from Orange County, nearly 1 percent have tested positive.

“There are like 330 million people in the U.S. and there’s no way to test them all,” said Gothia, whose job also makes him Orange County Emergency Management Director.

“People who don’t have symptoms don’t want to be tested. They want to be able to go to work, as opposed to having to go to a 14-day quarantine.

“What percent are we at with the population?” he asked about the testing.

“What percent are we at of the people who are not sick.

“What we’ve been testing were people we thought were sick, as opposed to a random pool of 100 people. The bigger that pool number is, the lower that percent should be.”

Of concern is the belief that people can have covid-19 without showing symptoms.

“If you’re asymptomatic, you don’t know you have the disease,” Gothia said. “But even with no symptoms of the disease, some can have it.”

said, anticipating the signing.

But it didn’t happen. Yet. “There was a last-minute language change by one of the state’s lawyers,” Gothia said. “We need time to look it over and make sure we agree with the change.”

So no action was taken, awaiting a future agenda, perhaps when the court meets again in two weeks.

“This has been a long project and a long time coming,” Gothia said. “There are a lot of moving parts and the Drainage District has been real, real fantastic to work with. They really went out of the way to get the project.

“Everybody’s very aware we cannot pay for it locally, and there’s been a lot of talk about who’s going to cover the cost. I think we’re just about to the point where the state will cover the cost.”

The commissioners agreed on $80,871 bills paid from the week of April 21 and to a total of $463,855 in bills dated April 28. Additionally, the county passed on $235,126 it has collected for the state from criminal costs and fees.

Its main tenants have for years been two companies that build and outfit barges there.

“The reason these ships are here,” Taylor said, “is to lay up. When the economy is great, they’ve got jobs all over. They’re missing out on jobs with the pandemic.

“They came here to get some needed maintenance done. It’s good business for the port. From what I understand, they’ve got a lot of repairs scheduled.”

The US-flagged ships berthed at the Alabama Street Terminal are each about 500 to 600 feet long and the port is reportedly charging about $3 per day per foot for dock space. Ad-

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ditionally, the port sells them electricity and security services.

The ships’ stay here is open-ended.

“They are waiting on cargo,” Taylor said. “No one knows when things will open up. It’s the economy. No one knows for sure.

“We don’t have a minimum [stay] or maximum.

Some ports say, ‘You have to be out by a certain date,’ One nice thing about our port is we don’t do that.”

Taylor said the port even helps connect the ships with repair crews.

Friends of the Orange Depot postpones event Because of the pandemic, the Friends of the Orange Depot has postponed the date of their fundraiser/ community fun day, Depot Day, which was scheduled for Saturday, May 2.

The event committee, headed by Rose Simar and Alicia Booker, had planned a carnival atmosphere on the grounds of the Orange Train Depot, with rides and activities for families in the Orange County area.

Also a new model train system is in the works for all to enjoy inside the reception area of the Depot.

The committee is looking at a fall date, as soon as it is safe to hold the event.

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Results of Tuesday’s testing by the Texas Military Mobile Health group aren’t expected back for two to three days, which is now the case for most of the nasal swabs that are sent off to labs.

“With the swab test, if you don’t have it at that spot in time, you’re going to be negative,” Gothia said.

“The antigen test, as it becomes more and available, I think it’ll be the best as we move down the road.”

Antigen tests, not yet widely available, look for proteins that are part of the coronavirus cell’s surface.

“It can tell if you had the virus, or if you still have it, or can become a donor [for vaccines],” the judge said.

“Five-hundred people have tested positive in our sixcounty area (499 as of Tuesday, with 25 deaths). A lot more have it than that. But you know, it’s not until people get the worst of the worst [sick] that they go see a doctor at any point.”

Orange County has had one person die because of the covid-19 virus, an elderly woman in the Vidor area, according to public health officials.

But the most promising statistic for Orange County

City set to reopen that has been noted in previous annual reports.

In other action, council approved on second and final readings its denial of a rate hike sought by electric company Entergy Texas and approved a total increase of $787,000 to the 2020 budget in a semi-annual adjustment based on the difference between expected and actual revenues and expenses.

Change orders sought by Jim Wolf, public works director, and approved by council included $3,000 more and 30 days time for a new City Hall generator originally planned to cost $50,000; and $5,000

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is the number of recoveries.

The county now shows 41, meaning it has only 29 active cases.

Among those who have been declared “recovered” are Bridge City couple Phillip and Janice Todora. They were released nearly two weeks ago and are scheduled to be tested Wednesday to see if they have the antibodies and, if so, donate plasma to help others.

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and 70 more days to add stormwater piping underneath the Riverside Pavilion.

The project had been bid well under the $800,000 budget at $695,000. Its completion has been delayed by bad weather, but the May Bassmaster Elite fishing tournament it was expected to debut at has been pushed back to November by the Covid-19 closures.

Council voted to maintain its 20% homestead exemption for another year. Seniors 65 and over and disabled will again receive an exemption of 20%, or $15,000, whichever is greater.

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“We have a local tenant [Blodsworth Marine] that does a lot of repair work,” she said. “We have a lot of services in the area that do good work and they [shipping companies] like that.”

Wallace has been a longtime member of various Orange economic development groups.

“Besides hiring Blodsworth Marine, all the crew members are staying at the Holiday Inn,” Wallace said.

“The port does bring a big pile of impact when it does come.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest STILL UNDER HOUSE ARREST It seems like it’s been many moons ago since President Trump said about the Coronavirus, “We have fifteen cases now, in a couple of days it will be down to zero.”

Then he added, “It will miraculously disappear.” A few days later my family put me in lockdown. I sit here looking at numbers on TV showing that we are approaching 60,000 deaths and one million people who have contacted the virus. Many have recovered but there are many others who have suffered strokes and other life altering illness that will be with them through life. The virus attacks most of the vital organs. It’s not an illness to not fear, it will be with us until a vaccine is found which could be far away or maybe never. Scientist have yet to find a vaccine for the common cold. We can only pray one is on the way.

The pandemic is most fatal to the elderly who will have to remain very cautious. But also many young people because of the virus causing blood clots or people suffering strokes. This is not your common flu like Rush and Hannity claimed. I agree that slowly our economy has to start opening. I feel for our friends in business. Independent business people work so hard to establish and build their businesses just to see it knocked to its knees. A summery shows that 50 percent of local newspapers will have to fold. With the help of our friends and local businesses we will work like hell to not be one of the longtime papers that have to shut down. For 60 years we have offered a service to small businesses and have kept our citizens informed and entertained. Monday Texas Governor Greg Abbott and our County Judge John Gothia announced that some businesses will be allowed to carefully reopen this Friday, restaurants must follow a new set of rules. Starting on Friday, May 1, all retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls in Texas would be allowed to open as long as they maintain only 25% occupancy and follow social distancing guidelines. “If a business owner feels unsafe opening at this time ... there is no requirement to do so,” Abbott said, adding that his executive order will supersede local orders. Masks are encouraged for all Texans but are not mandated. Dentists and other licensed health care professionals can resume services on Friday.

Libraries and museums may also be able to open as long as they don’t have interactive, hands-on exhibits, Abbott said, adding that state museums would plan to reopen Friday. Abbott also said churches could expand occupancy, and that sports like tennis or golf can resume as long as there are not more than four people playing together. Abbott said that vulnerable populations, including the elderly and people with compromised health, should continue to limit interaction with others during this time.

“Now more than ever, Texans must remain committed to safe distancing practices that reduce the spread of COVID-19, and we must continue to rely on doctors and data to provide us with the safest strategies to restore Texans’ livelihoods,” Abbott said. As businesses reopen under these new guidelines, the state has established a more robust testing and tracing procedure to help “box in” any rise in infections. The state is in the process of adding 1,000 contact tracers to help with this process, he said.

As for me, I couldn’t go to work now anyway. I’m on my second round of medicine for the Shingles and don’t seem to be making much progress. The pain prevents me from concentrating and it causes other discomforts. I’ll play this hand dealt me and continue to pray I can dodge the virus that could be fatal to this old body. Oh well, in the words of Merle, “If we can make it through December we’ll be fine.” A fresh new start and maybe a vaccine will be discovered.*****Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2010 One of history’s worst oil spills pours tens of thousands of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Communities brace for crushing environmental and economic damage along the southeast Louisiana coast. An apparent blowout April 20, caused the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig to burn. Eleven workers are missing. If this Gulf rupture is not capped it could release many more millions of gallons.

President Obama toured the area Sunday and promised the federal government will do everything possible, not only during this disaster but also after, every life affected will be cared for. I don’t know how much more that great part of the world can take. So many lives depend on the Gulf and the basins. The oil giant BP, which leased the rig and is responsible for it’s clean up, will be charged for every federal dollar spent. The flow is from three leaks.

The immediate attention and quick response by our government, no holds barred, even bringing in the military, may in the end avert the disaster it might have been.***** Brett Favre’s grandmother passed away Monday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6, in Our Lady of the Gulf in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Lou Garriga of Bridge City will participate in his aunt’s service.*****Our buddy Sprad had a successful hip replacement last week. However, during testing for the procedure it was discovered that Spradling has prostate cancer and that will be the next

undertaking.*****DPS Sgt. Brad Frey, soon to be major with the Bridge City Police Department, was a hero Friday night at the Bridge City/Orangefield game. A foul ball was coming down right on top of educator Gina Mannino’s head. At the last second Frey caught the ball and saved one heck of a lump. Don Shockley says it was a lucky catch, that Frey isn’t that coordinated. Gina is just thankful.*****Congrats to Rebecca Patterson, attorney Chris Smith and Andrew Culpepper, who won the Greater Orange Area Literacy Service annual spelling bee Friday at Lamar Orange.*****The master at Churchhill Downs, the Cajun boy Calvin Borel, rode Super Saver on the rail to win the 136th. Kentucky Derby. That’s his third time in four years to win the Run for the Roses. Another Cajun jockey, Kent Desormeaux came in third on Paddy O’Prado. He was nosed out of second at the wire or Cajun boys would have ended up one and two. Baltimore is next stop for the South Louisiana boys. The 135th running of the Preakness. For Calvin, it’s the second leg of the Triple Crown. He predicted Super Saver could break a long drought for the Triple Crown.*****Floyd Mayweather survived a shaky second round to shut out Sean Mosley, over the last 10 rounds, to win a unanimous decision.

Mayweather is now 41-0. Next could be Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino superstar.*****We got a new recipe for Corn Maquechoux (pronounced “mack shoe”) from our friend Karen Fuselier at Cajun Corner. Not only did she tell me the recipe but made us a mess of it.***** Soon to be judge, David Peck and Ms. Patsy, were combining a business trip and vacation in California over a five-day period.

They traveled the Golden Coast and even visited the base where David did his basic training 40 years ago. David reports that California is totally a different world from what we live in.***** Happy birthday to some of our special folks.

Joe Chenella, “Mr. Bridge City School” and a great friend celebrates this week.***Longtime friend Mayor Essie Bellfield, Debbie Gregg, Connie Angelle and Sharon Wooley all celebrate next week.***** Congrats to Matt Hicks, of Bridge City and Jacob Felts, Orangefield, named to the Texas Coaches All-Star Team. They will play in the AllStar game after the state championships.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 10 Years Ago-2010 Frances Leone Snapp Duke, 82, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, April 27. Funeral services were held Friday, April 30. She had lived in Orange 44 years. Frances worked for Orange Savings Bank until her retirement. She is survived by her daughter, Edna Wilkerson; grandsons, Wayne Jay Wilkerso and Chad David Wilkerson.*****Darrell Lee McCarver, 70, passed away April 26. A graveside service was held on Saturday. Darrell was a native and life long resident of Orange. He served his country between Korean conflict and the Vietnam War in the Army. He worked in construction and retired as boilermaker after 10 years with Local #485. His is survived by his wife, Edith (Haley) McCarver; daughter, Dianne McCarver; son, Randall McCarver; and four grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1980 W.T. Oliver announces that he has finalized plans for the big “Bum Phillips Golf Tournament and Roast.”

Bob Hope, Roger Staubach will join 60 other stars. Oliver, president of the Hughen School, says all monies will benefit the school.*****Lawrence F. Powell is a candidate for Constable, Pct. 1. Charles L. Griffith, Paul Risinger, Jack Jones and Jack Thompson are also candidates for the office.***Bill Dickerson and Joe Don Hubbard are running in Pct. 2.***John Ford is asking for re-election in Pct. 3. Hubert Marshall is opposing him.*****Three former Bridge City students, now at Lamar, are initiated into the National Honor Society. They are Mark Ayo, George Durling and Martha Kibbe.*****Congrats to BCHS students who were UIL winners in the Regional Literary contest in Huntsville. They are Sharon Gregory, Teresa Hearn, Emily Bourgeois, Lori Ledoux and Lisa Flowers.

(Editor’s note: They were not only smart, but very good looking also.)*****Tee Bruce is back on the air with his “Cajun Jamboree” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday on KPAC. Since leaving KOGT, Tee Bruce has been off the air for four years.*****Heritage Center apartments hold ground-breaking. Glenn Oliver and Maurice Biggs shovel the first dirt. Others in attendance were Beverly Matsoukas, Esse McDonald, Rev. Clarence Breaux and Rev. Preston Barnett. Speakers are State Rep. Wayne Peveto, Mayor Major Inman, Jim Graves and Rev. David Berkheimer. Also in attendance: 95-year-old Uncle Jim McKay. (Editor’s note: Uncle Jim was one of the first residents of the apartments. He lived to be 101.)*****Kerrie Lewis, from the Boston area, visited Texas for the first time, visiting her friend Kristine Errico, formerly from Boston. The girls dined at the home of the Roy Dunns.

Kerrie said her favorite food was Ms. Phyl’s crab and shrimp gumbo. (Editor’s note: Kerrie ended up marrying the Dunn’s son Mark, and they became parents of two girls, Amber and Jenna Dunn.)*****Tommy Gunn, attorney, was named Boss of the Year and Pam Boehme, Secretary of the Year by legal secretaries.

A FEW HAPPENINGS We were sorry to hear that last week our friend Gerald LeLeux suffered a massive heart attack. Fortunately Penny called 911 when Gerald woke her up and said something bad was going on. He was still having the attack when he got to St. E. They did five bypasses. Gerald, on his own, had been delivering The Penny Record to special locations not on our usual delivery route. We will try to fill in for him. He enjoyed doing it and the recipients appreciated it.*****I was surprised to learn some of the details in the new bill to help citizens get by during the virus shutdown. Seventy Billion will go to real estate developers for depreciation they might have suffered. All the recipients earn over $1 million a year.*****Texas Sen. John Cornyn has spent over $10 million on his reelection campaign and he doesn’t even know who he’s running against. Republican senators and congressmen are afraid Trump will take them down with him.*****Happenings and celebrations during the coming week. April 29: Willie Nelson, the Indian boy from Abbott, Texas, songwriter, poet, singer, turns 87-years-old today. With over a 65 year career Willie’s bus is still on the road as he continues to entertain.

His voice and breathing is a far cry from yesteryear but he’s still a joy to listen to. Every song tells a story. His pal and drummer Paul English passed away last year but his Mickey Raphael, on harmonica, has been with him 40 years. Happy birthday Willie, thanks for all the great songs.***Gone but not forgotten are two great guys, Wilson “King” Dunn, 93, died on this day in 2012. I had a special bond with this good man. Also passing away on this day former commissioner Donald Cole, 91, who died in 2014.*****April 30: A beautiful lady, Bridge City grad and former BCISD board president, who is kin to half of Pct. 3, Dr. Nina Leifeste, celebrates today. Also celebrating a birthday is Harold Haymon.*****May 1: On this day, McDonald Baptist Church celebrates its 89 th anniversary.***The Louisiana boy, son of former major league pitching great Doug McGraw, married to pretty and talented Faith Hill, Tim McGraw celebrates a birthday today.***Also having birthdays are Cindy Landrum and Frank Carpenter. ***** May 3: On this day three years ago a great friend Corky Harmon died in 2017. I’ll never forget him.*****May 4: A great talent who blew it all on booze, Randy Travis turns 61. A few years ago he suffered a stroke. I never heard one of his songs I didn’t like. I often quote “Picking up Bones.”***Happy Birthday today to Julia Hoke and Laurie Miller.*****May 5: Today is Cinco de Mayo, celebrated in every Mexican community in the country. I enjoyed some great ones in the Rio Grande Valley.***Longtime friend, one of Buzzie and Dayle’s beautiful daughters, Bridget Gunn Toohey, celebrates today.***Also Happy Birthday to Amanda Dumesnil.

Please see complete birthday list.*****A USA Today poll, out Monday, shows that 64% of our citizens find Trump to be dishonest and not trustworthy. They all found, in a national poll, Biden leads Trump 50% to 40%. This does not mean Trump still can’t win the Electoral College.

Trump lost the popular vote to Hillary by 3 million votes.

He could lose this election by 6 to 8 million votes but he will bring Republican candidates down ballot down also with the popular vote lost. None are defending Trump’s outlandish remarks about shooting up detergents. Calls to crisis centers have spiked due to thousands of people shooting up Lysol, Clorox, etc. Candidates are now blaming China for all of our problems.*****We now understand that J.B. Arrington is planning to reopen JB’s Barbecue next week. That’s a good thing, always great Bar-B-Que.

BREAUX BIRTHDAYS Folks celebrating birthdays in the coming week. April 29: Kelsea Burns, Judy DeCuir, Tommy Bourgeois and Jimmie Simmons.*****April 30: Harold Haymon, Jenni Barrow, Katie Smith, Kim Izer, Mary Grimes and Samantha Ziller.*****May 1: Cindy Landrum, Flo Arnold, Karolyn Doiron, Jason Mayfiels and Christina Johnston.*****May 2: Jonette Brown, Mary Stewart, Megan Cornwell and Glenda Dailey.*****May 3: Nicole Gibbs, Stacie Hollier, Kay Boudreaux, Brandon Applebach.*****May 4: Laurie Miller, MacAlan Trammell, Jenna Dismukes.*****May 5: Butch Myers, Lindsey Dardeau, Susan Spencer and Amanda Dumesnil.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS April 29: Comedian Jerry Seinfield, 66; Country singer Willie Nelson turns 87; Actress Michelle Pfeiffer, 62.*****April 30: Actors Kirsten Dunst, 38; Cloris Leachman, 84 and former baseball player Asiah Thomas, 59.*****May 1: Actors Jamie Dorman, 38 and Joanna Lumley, 74.*****May 2: Soccer player David Beckham turns 45; Race car driver Kyle Bush, 35 and Actor Dwayne Johnson, 48.*****May 3: Country singer Eric Church, 43, Pop singer Frankie Valli, 86 and Actress Christina Hendricks, 45.*****May 4: Sportscaster Erin Andrews, 42; Country singer RaeLynn, 24 and Pop singer Lance Bass, 41.*****May 5: Pop singers Adele 32 and Chris Brown, 31, Actors Brooke Hogan, 32 and Henry Cavill, 37.*****

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK In Sou’h Lewsiana, Alcid Badeaux, wat live near Henry, in da country, a few miles from Erath, got his house messed up from da water dat stand dair for four or tree days after Hurricane Rita. After da water it recede, some young mens from Abbeville showed up to help dem old people wit dair houses.

Wen dey finish clean up da place, one dem young mens axe, “Mr. Badeaux, would you like for us to put some paint inside da house hanh?”

Badeaux him say, “Mais hell yeah, dat be good.”

Another one of dem young mens say, “Mr. Badeaux, we could paint it white, dat make da little house look bigger, wat you tink?”

Badeaux answer real quick him, “You know dats a good idea yeah, me I could use more room.”

C’EST TOUT A LITTLE MORE ABOUT OUR STATES Alabama was the first place to have 911 in 1969. Who said they are backwards?***Arizona is the only state in the continental U.S. that doesn’t follow daylight savings time.***Colorado, in 1976, became the only state to turn down the Olympics.***The Frisbee was invented at Yale University in Connecticut.***Delaware has more scientists and engineers than any other state.***In Hawaii people live, on average, five years longer than in other states.***Maine is so large it covers as many square miles as the other five New England states combined.***New Hampshire is the birthplace of Tupperware, invented in 1938 by Earl Tupper.***New York is home to the nation’s oldest cattle ranch, started in 1747 in Montauk..***Oregon has the most ghost towns in the country. “Don’t tell Penny, she will want to move there.”***Virginia is home to the world’s largest building, the Pentagon. ***Washington, D.C., was the first planned capitol in the world.***Vermont has the only state capital without a MacDonald’s in town.***Seattle, Wash., has twice as many college graduates as any other state. “Why is that you recon?”***President Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear in Mississippi.

That’s how the Teddy Bear got its name.*****Well, my time is up, thanks for yours. I’ve made one more and look forward to being back with you next week. Thanks to our family of advertisers. Be careful, stay safe and God bless.

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Strengthen One Another . . .

Pastor Empey

Pastor Charles Empey Columnists For The Record

First Corinthians 10:23-24 “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.”

David Jeremiah is one of my morning devotionals. I borrowed his title, Strengthen One Another. On April 27th his devotional struck my heart in regard to where we are in our troubled society today. The pressures and uncertainty are huge right

now. We have been quarantined, set apart from each other by government and personal agreement to hopefully slow and eliminate a virus sweeping the world. This has stymied our interaction with one another. Society had already become more of a “me, me, me” society. This absence of interaction with our fellow man has a danger to it that we need to rise above. When we are able to get back into society and interact freely, how will we treat each other? Pastor Jeremiah used our Scripture above to pen the morning devotion for that day. He wrote, “You and I are called to build up and strengthen one another. I am called to build you up. You are called to build me up. I must be very careful not to tear you down by my actions, inaction, or words. Tearing down is the polar opposite of our calling in Scripture. Edifying one another doesn’t happen accidentally. Be on

your knees before God, asking Him to fill you with His Spirit and show you opportunities. Be filled with the Word of God and begin to see people as individuals who need to be built up.

Fight off the inevitable distractions and interruptions.

Paul is saying, “There are many things I might do and many things I might say. But my first concern ought to be, ‘Will this build up or tear down my brother or sister in the body? (The Church)?’”

We are concentrated on getting our economy rolling again and our churches back in attendance, but these, as important as they are, must not be the primary. There is something else we need to consider, if our endeavors are to be successful in getting these two things back in place…how are we going to treat each other?

Paul was saying that my preferences, me personally cannot be the priority. It has to be others. Jesus promoted

others. He came to die for others. He therefore sacrificed for others. He loved and loves His enemies unto their salvation when they are humbled enough to call out to Him to save them from their sins and condemnation.

He stands ready to be a blessing to others.

How we meet each other in home, in church and in business has a direct effect upon

the strength and success of our recovery from all of this.

We must be peace makers, not obstinate, self serving people. What can you do for your family to promote their well being? What can can you do for your church family to promote its well being?

What can you do for your customers in business to promote their well being? If our priority is not God and

Deaths & Memorials Don O. Covington, 85, Orange Don O. Covington, 85, of Orange, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2020.

Born on June 23, 1934, Don graduated from French High School in 1952. Soon after, he married Claire Fogal and joined the Army’s Special Forces. After receiving an honorable discharge from the military, Don and Claire settled in Orange where they would raise a family. Don began his career as a draftsman for Levingston Shipbuilding, and by 1984, as Levingston was closing, he had been promoted through V.P. of Engineering to President of the company. Afterward, he and business partners formed Texas Drydock, Inc. (TDI) in 1986.

With Don serving as President and owner, TDI eventually grew to over 2,000 employees and was acquired by a public company in 1998. Don was a contemplative man with a compassionate and giving heart. He was wholly devoted to his wife of 64 years, his immediate and extended family, his work, his church, and his community. He was a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Propeller Club of Southeast Texas (Man of the Year in the 90’s), Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Board, Orange Chamber of Commerce, Sabine River Authority Board of Directors (two terms as president), Toledo Bend Dam Joint Opera-

tions, and a long-standing member and frequent board chair of First Christian Church of Orange (Disciples of Christ). He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Claire Covington, his grandson, Brennan Covington, his mother, Lucille Gager, and his father, Bill Covington. He is survived by his sons Guy Covington, and wife Karen of Katy, Texas, Scott Covington of Sugarland, Texas, and Russell Covington, and his wife Jennifer of Orange, Texas. His grandchildren include Katy Tinsley, Jonathan Covington, Jordan Covington, Katrina Avinger, Griffin Covington, Callie Covington, Jayne Covington, and Lydia Covington.

Great grandchildren are Max, Charlie, Allie, JT, Piper, Cora, Merritt, Witten, Tucker, Miles and Luna. A private service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens on Friday at 11:00 AM. With respect to our current circumstances, social distancing recommendations will be observed. Serving as pallbearers are Griffin Covington, Jonathan Covington, Jordan Covington, Conner Guillotte, Dylan Knau, Todd Rash, and Lance Tinsley. Honorary pallbearers include Tilley Deleon, Mike Dolan, Jimmy Gentile, George Istre, Rachel Parker, and Earl Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in honor of Don Covington to Meals on Wheels America.

Glynn Martin Fowler, Sr, 64, Bridge City Glynn Martin Fowler, Sr., age 64, of Bridge City, passed away on Friday April 3, 2020. Glynn was a native of Port Arthur and resided in Bridge City for the past 23 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church.

Glynn was employed by Kansas City Southern Railroad for 31 years before retiring in June 2015. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and camping with friends and family. However, he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and many others who called him “Paw-Paw.” Glynn was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Marion “Bill” & Bessie Fowler, Jr. and a granddaughter Amber Brenee Duke.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen; his children, Jennifer Fowler Duke of Lumberton,

Glynn Martin Fowler, Jr “Bubba”. and his wife Reina of Groves, Kelly DeCuir Holbrook and her husband Logan of Kentucky and Nathan Lane Fowler of Bridge City; his brothers, Willis Marion “Billy” Fowler III and his wife Lorraine of Longview, Lynn Fowler of League City and Benn Fowler and his wife Elaine of Walker, LA. Glynn is also survived by his grandchildren Hannah James, Elizabeth “Liz” Duke, Tori Fowler, Ethan “LB” Fowler, and Laytin DeCuir.

A private family Graveside was held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Green Lawn Memorial Park.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grammier-oberle. com for the Fowler family.

Maxwell Brent Pelham, 77, Bridge City Maxwell Brent Pelham, 77, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2020, in Houston, Texas.

Born in Florala, Alabama, on December 28, 1942, he was the son of Curtis Pelham and Clara (McCloud) Pelham. Maxwell proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. He went on to work for DuPont Sabine River Works as a supervisor for many years before retiring. Maxwell was active in his community and was a member of many organizations including the VFW, the American Legion, and he was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Galveston Valley of the Scottish Rite. He was also very involved with the Bridge City Ma-

sonic Lodge #1345. Maxwell was a great husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Clara Pelham; and his siblings, Eleanor Kane, Deborah Green, and Lou Pelham. He is survived by his loving wife, Florence (Landingham) Pelham; his daughters, Stephanie Pelham and spouse Barry Foster, and Marsha Pelham; his granddaughter, Kayla Nichols and husband Alexander, all of Bridge City; and his siblings, Sandra Steel and Kenneth Pelham.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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others when we come out of this thing, it will be a rolling disaster. Come out of this thing targeting building America serving and blessing others. Verse 24 “Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.”

Charles Empey is the Pastor of Cove Baptist Church, Orange, TX

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During COVID-19, Take Simple Steps to Establish a New Normal 2. Take care of yourself physically. Get as much sleep as you can, try to include fruits and vegetables into your diet, and make sure you move. With many gyms and parks closed and physical distancing in place, it may seem harder to work out, so consider options at home, including dancing, to stay active.

3. Create new routines. With more people working from home and/or caring for school-aged children, the daily lives we had before COVID-19 are a distant memory. But building routines -time for work, time for meals, time for decompressing -- is critical to creating a new normal. In the world today, there are so many things we can’t control, but our schedules are something we can.

(StatePoint) It’s always the right time to commit to healthy habits, behaviors and steps to improve your physical and mental health. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating so much uncertainty and upending so many routines, experts say that focusing on the things within your control is particularly important.

“At this particular moment -- challenging as it may be -- it is very important for all of us as individuals to recognize that our actions can and do have a collective impact,” says Dr. Patrice A. Harris, president of the American Medical Association (AMA).

“A lot of people are grieving at this moment. Tragically some are grieving loss of loved ones; but people can also grieve the loss of employment, routines or the ability to be with family and friends. Everyone should know that these feelings are normal, and they should allow themselves to experience them.”

Here some simple steps from the AMA to maintain your physical and mental health during the unusual times of COVID-19: 1. Channel your feelings of anxiety or helplessness into action.

Practicing physical distancing and making sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds are two steps that protect your health and the health of others. Create a safety action plan for you and your family. Also consider how small gestures – like offering to pick up groceries for an older or at-risk neighbor who may be anxious about leaving home -- can make a big difference.

4. Take time to turn off social media and the news. It is critical at this moment to know what is happening in the world and to stay connected with family and friends, but if social media and 24-hour news are making you anxious, consume them in doses.

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5. Feel your feelings. It’s natural to worry and be afraid at a moment like this. It is also important to remember there are physicians, public health officials at all levels of government, as well as experts in the private sector, working tirelessly to limit the spread and impact of COVID-19.

6. Stay connected. Social media gives us a common connection point during times of isolation, but there is real opportunity at this moment to stay connected via phone calls and video chats with friends, family, and even people you haven’t heard from in a while. Physical distancing is important, but it’s still okay to socialize.

7. If you have children, talk to them in an age-appropriate way, and avoid ascribing feelings to them. Don’t say, “I know you’re scared.” Kids are observant and they’re wise. They may know things are different, but they may not be afraid. Let them know smart people are working on ways to keep us all safe. Model healthy coping.

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Lue Harris For the Record Good Day Everyone! This is another beautiful day God has given us, I hope this finds everyone healthy and happy..I know that everyone is a little stir crazy, but just remember, this too will pass.I have noticed more and more people are planting gardens this year. Gardening is a real good therapy for the shutdown we have endured. For the next few weeks I’m going to give you some pointers on tomatoes one of my favorites. Here is the first part. Tomatoes require plenty of sunlight and grows best in loose soil that drains well. When you are building your beds, use 4-6 cups of a good fertilizer such as 13-13-13 per 100 square feet. Till this in 6-8 inches deep. If you are making rows, make sure rows are at least 2 1/2 feet wide. Rows that are less wide will require more frequent watering. Make sure your rows are high enough for good drainage. Be sure to space your plants at least 2 feet apart. This gives your plants enough room to grow. Also be sure and stake your tomatoes. Early morning watering is best because there is less evaporation.

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Recipes of the Week Old Fashioned Tea Cakes 1 c. cane syrup 2 tblsp baking soda 1 tblsp baking powders 1 C sugar 2/3. c Crisco shortening 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2. tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cloves 2 eggs 4 c. Flour Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

In a large bowl mix flour, salt, baking powder, set aside.

In a separate bowl add baking soda to syrup, add sugar, shortening, vanilla, and spices, blend well, then add eggs.

Blend well and slowly add flour mixture until thick enough to handle.

Turn out on floured surface and pat down to 1/4 “ thick.

Cut cookies out and place on cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Homemade Taco Seasoning 6 tsp chili powder 5 tsp paprika 41/2 tsp cumin 3 tsp onion powder 2 1/2 garlic powder 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt Combine all ingredients-use as you would package seasonings. You can double or triple recipe. Store in air tight container.

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Just A Little Good Luck Burrows surpasses Manning, Brees, Brady

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KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR For The Record

Staci Swann with one of Toledo Bend’s slab crappie.

CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN For The Record “It’s already been a little different year on T-Bend,” said Jimmy Coleman, “but this white perch bite has really been a surprise.”

The Shreveport native should know!

Coleman has owned a trailer in the Red’s Point area on the south end of the lake since Dickie Colburn 1973 and has fished through every major change on the huge impoundment. “We’ve come full circle,” he was quick to point out.“For years there was no grass, then we were covered up with grass and now we’re back to no grass.”

Through it all, Jimmy preferred to hustle bream and crappie rather than grind it out for a lunker bass.“It cost less to fish for pan fish,” he pointed out with a telling-smile, “but the real reason was that you couldn’t catch a bass over eight pounds up here for years.I could always catch at least a few crappie.”

That is an understatement of grand proportion.I guided that same area in the 70’s and no one caught more crappie COLBURN Page 3B

There are three things that could be classified as “non-surprises”—1. The sun rising in the East. 2. The sun setting in the western skies.

3. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow being the top pick in the 2020 National Football League draft last weekend.

As predicted by nearly everyone involved in sports media, Burrow was grabbed as the No. 1 first-round selection by the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday night in the virtual draft. The Bengals earned that reward by posting a pathetic 2-14 record in the 2019 NFL season under 36-year-old first-year head coach Zac Taylor.

Burrow, who will exchange his Bayou Bengals uniform for that worn by the Cincinnati Bengals, comes to his new team with a plethora of amazing statistics.

Besides being named the Most Valuable Player in the 2019 season’s national championship game, he also set records for most passing touchdowns and most touchdowns responsible for in a season in Football Bowl Subdivision history with 60 and 65, respectively.

As predicted by nearly everyone involved in sports media, Joe Burrow was grabbed as the No. 1 first-round selection by the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday night in the virtual draft.

His LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said Burrow could have called his own plays during the Tigers’ 15-0 season. Burrow also holds the all-time NCAA passing efficiency record at 202.

In the near future Burrow will sign the standard, fouryear NFL rookie contract for about $37 million plus a signing bonus of around $25 million.

According to last week’s issue of the Lafayette (La.) Daily Advertiser, Burrow has the tools to become as good as Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Drew Brees.

He’s a better and bigger

athlete (Burrow is 6-3½ and 220 pounds) than all three and should be as smart in games as each one.

“He will be as accurate as Brees, but with a stronger arm. He will be as adept at reading defenses as Manning, but with better moves.

He will possess the command performance presence of Brady, but with even better hair,” the article pointed out. “In the end, he could be a Canton combination cocktail of the trio.”

After donning his Cincinnati Bengals’ uniform, things are going to be tough for the talented rookie quar-

terback. Manning went 3-13 in his first season with the Indianapolis Colts in 1998 under coach Jim Mora. He threw 28 interceptions, which remains an NFL record for a season by a rookie quarterback.

“I tried to tell him, it’s a marathon. It’s not a sprint,” Manning said on ESPN. “Look, I lost more games my rookie year than I had my entire high school and college careers combined.

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Stick baits and suspending plugs are summer favorites

Chuck Uzzle

CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE OUTDOORS For The Record The slick surface of the lake was disrupted by skipping shrimp and the familiar sound of trout crashing the helpless crustaceans.

Each cast with a soft plastic was met the familiar thump of an aggressive fish that thought they were much larger than they really were.

One small trout after another continued to hammer the jigs and also continued to be too small. The next logical thought for catching bigger fish was to go to a topwater plug, which usually works well under these circumstances. Again the topwater plugs were struck repeatedly

by the small fish and occasionally by what appeared to be much better fish. The problem with the topwater plug was the better fish would not come all the up to the surface and completely take the offering, instead they would just blow up on the plug leaving each angler waiting in suspense to see if the fish would actually come back and finish the job.

One blow up after another without a hook up on a better fish was more than anyone could stand, there had to be another lure that would produce more hook ups and better fish. At long last an old favorite was brought back out of retirement; the stick bait was now the lure of choice. This particular bait was a Bill Lewis model called a “Slapstick”, there are others like “Long A’s” and “Rogues” that work just as well. Stick baits can be worked in variety of different ways from just under the surface to as deep as a couple of feet.

These plugs have a lip on the front of them that causes the bait to dart under the

take the surface offering the stick bait works like magic.

For many years anglers down south have been weighting their topwater plugs so they would sit down in the water with just the top of the plug above the surface when the plug was not being retrieved. This was done so fish that would not commit to coming all the way to the top of the water would still have an opportunity to strike. Instead of going through the hassle of weighting the plugs and re-engineering the bait many anglers just went back to old saltwater favorites and some other freshwater options. For many years anglers caught a ton of fish on chrome and blue or chrome and black broken back minnows from Rapala.

Freshwater anglers have long known the fish catching abilities of the Rogue and the Long A so it was a natural Quality fish like this solid redfish should be taken great care of progression to many anglers to use these style of baits. during their release.

As the popularity of these surface and have a side to crazy. Under these condi- plugs grew many more saltside wobble that drives fish tions when the fish wouldn’t water manufacturers began

to make their own variations of these plugs, now there plenty to choose from. There are always some really big trout that are caught each year on the stick baits and for whatever reason most of those fish are caught during the summer. Truth be known these plugs can be used anytime during the year and produce results.

I am not sure why these plugs are not used more during the winter and early spring, they do well getting sluggish fish to give a reaction strike. I guess with the popularity of the baits like the Corky, Catch 2000, Catch 5 and others makes the versatile stick bait a second stringer.

This summer there will come a time when you just can’t get those fish to commit to a topwater and you know there are some big fish in the area. This is a perfect time to pull the old stick bait out of retirement and go “old school” on the fish. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised at the results.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in Texas, Die-Offs Reported Staff Report For The Record Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has received test results confirming that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) was diagnosed in a wild black-tailed jackrabbit in Lubbock County and a wild cottontail rabbit in Hudspeth County. This marks the first confirmed cases of RHD in wild rabbits in Texas and follows the discovery of the disease in domestic rabbits in Hockley County, which was announced in a recent Texas Animal Health Commission news release.

Since March 23, detections of the disease in both wild and domestic rabbits have occurred in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Mexico. There have been reports of mortality events in both wild cottontails (genus Sylvilagus) and jackrabbits (genus Lepus) in El Paso, Hudspeth, Brewster, Terrell, Lubbock and Pecos Counties in Texas.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect both domestic and wild rabbit species. This disease is nearly always fatal and primarily affects adult rabbits. The viral agent, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV), is a calicivirus with two strains, RHDV-1 and RHDV-2, being reported in North America in recent years. RHDV-2 is known to affect wild rabbits and was

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect both domestic and wild rabbit species.

determined to be the agent in the Lubbock and Hockley County cases. RHD is a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD), but has been detected in Canada, Washington and Ohio.

RHDV appears only to affect rabbit species (lagomorphs). It is not known to affect humans, livestock or pets other than rabbits. However, pets should not be allowed to consume dead animal carcasses.

“The loss of this prey species can affect big game populations as well as other populations like rodents due to a shift in what predators will go after,” said John Silovsky, TPWD Wildlife Division deputy director. “That’s especially true in fragile areas like the Trans Pecos.”

Often the only clinical sign is sudden death. In less acute cases, clinical signs may include the following: dullness/ apathy, not eating, ocular

and/or nasal hemorrhage and congestion of the conjunctiva. Some may develop neurological signs such as incoordination, excitement or seizure like episodes. Infections in young rabbits are usually sub-clinical and deaths are rare.

This is a highly contagious disease that spreads between rabbits through contact with infected rabbits or carcasses, their meat or their fur, contaminated food or water, or materials coming in contact with them. RHDV2 can persist in the environment for a very long time. These factors make disease control efforts extremely challenging once it is in the wild rabbit populations.

“Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be monitoring wild rabbit populations to determine the extent of the disease,” said Dr. Bob Dittmar, TPWD wildlife veterinarian. “We are con-

tinuing to receive reports of dead rabbits from the western part of the state.” People can contact their local TPWD wildlife biologist if they notice sick or dead rabbits. We want to reassure everyone this disease does not affect people or pets. TPWD will work with TAHC to keep the public informed as we learn more about the extent and severity of the disease.”

“Texas Animal Health Commission will continue to work alongside our partners, USDA and TPWD, to provide situational updates for all domestic rabbits con-

firmed with RHDV2,” said Dr. Susan Rollo, TAHC State Epidemiologist. “In order to slow down and best prevent the spread of RHDV2, it is important that all rabbit owners implement strong biosecurity measures. Protect your rabbits from disease by following these steps: Domestic Rabbit Biosecurity Guide.”

Domestic rabbit owners who have questions about RHDV2 or observe sudden death in their rabbits should contact their private veterinarian. Private veterinarians are requested to contact the

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Find a TPWD Wildlife Biologist online at https:// tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/ land/technical_guidance/biologists/.

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to get the papers signed.

“Fortunately, no one was hurt, but not unlike most of the homes in the immediate area, their former house took a pretty good hit as well,” added Brad.He lives just a tad further to the north and even good planning did little to thwart his touch of bad luck.

“All of that took place the week of Thanksgiving,” Brad reminded me, “and Julie had been planning and getting ready for the entire clan to gather up at our house for weeks.If it wasn’t already cooked and wrapped up, it had been squeezed into a freezer or the refrigerator.

There was no danger of us running out of food at the Thanksgiving gathering!”

“Then came the big boom and we were unexpectedly excavating and looking more like a traveling food bank than someone simply looking for a safer place to hold up. “I immediately knew leftovers were destined to be a way of life for me for a while.”

Meanwhile, Charles and Staci are waking up every morning on “The Bend” and while the bass spawn was not quite as good as it has been, they are currently content to catch as many slab crappie as they choose to keep. Consistently taking advantage of the incredibly good white perch bite is far more dependent on preparation than good luck.

Brush piles don’t build themselves nor do they find a home in the most productive depth of water.While they are truly magnets for schools of hungry crappie, they are

the benefit of doing your homework and paying attention to your electronics.

Brad concluded our visit by mentioning that he had offered to drive up and help Charles and Staci catch a few more crappie, but she said they were not welcoming any visitors until this Covid 19 mess was over. “They might just quarantine permanently and I wouldn’t blame them!”

The SRA managed to pull the lake back down to pool level and while they are still running both generators 24/7, they have trimmed back half the gates to one foot. The brief accelerated discharge changed the river bite, but local fishermen are still catching some very solid bass up to three pounds in both Cow and Adam’s Bayou.

The larger fish, however, continue to come out of the marshes. I saw pictures of three bass over five pounds that were caught this past weekend and they all came out of the marsh. Two of them were caught on lunker lures with a frog trailer and the largest of the bunch ate a free-floated ten inch worm.

The most consistent catches of trout came off the south end of Sabine lake this past week. Most of the fish were in the 14 to 17-inch class and they ate everything from tails to small topwaters.Jason Deil said they limited on trout two afternoons simply drifting a glow chartreuse Assassin Shad over scattered shell in the Blue Buck area.

Most of their fish came out of four to six feet of water.

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still be friends,” Manning quipped. “But I tried to learn a lot that year. I played every game. Jim Mora never took me out. I learned some things in the fourth quarter of those blowouts about what it took to be an NFL quarterback.”

Burrow was the first LSU player to win the Heisman Trophy since Billy Cannon in 1959—my freshman year at nearby McNeese—and he would be the first LSU quarterback to reach the Pro Football Hall of Fame since Y.A. Tittle in 1971, according to the article.

However, Joe Burrow certainly wasn’t a one-man team by any means. In fact, he was only one five first rounders and 14 LSU players drafted in the seven rounds last weekend. Alabama, which usually leads the draft parade, had nine players drafted.

The Houston Texans didn’t have a first-round pick and used its first selection Friday on TCU defensive end Ross Blacklock. Their other choice Friday was on Florida outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard in the third round.

On Saturday’s final day Head Coach Bill O’Brien showed why his nickname is “Trader Bill” as he moved his seventh-round choices for two fourth-round picks and one in Round 5.

His first pick in the fourth round—pick 126—was for North Carolina offensive tackle Charlie Heck and his second—No. 141—landed the Texans Penn State cornerback John Reid. O’Brien’s final pick—No. 171 in the fifth round—was used to draft Rhode Island wide receiver Isaiah Coulter.

The Dallas Cowboys’ new head coach Mike McCarthy said he was going to emphasize defense and got Alabama cornerback Trevib Biggs in Round 2, Oklahoma defensive tackle Neville Gallimore in Round 3, Tulsa cornerback Reggie Robinson II in Round 4 and Utah defensive end Bradlee Anae in Round 5.

New Cowboy offensive players will be Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb in the first round, Wisconsin center Tyler Bladasz in Round 4 and James Madison quarterback Ben DiNucci in Round 7.

picks on defensive players after nabbing quarterback Terry Bridgewater in a trade from New Orleans. It marked the first time since the AFLNFL merger that a team used all seven picks on defense, according to ESPN Stats and Info.

ties, modified seating and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance added at a later date.

It didn’t take long for AllPro tight end Rob Gronkowski to end his brief retirement as he announced his reunion with quarterback Tom Brady

Joe Burrow certainly wasn’t a one-man team by any means. In fact, he was only one five first rounders and 14 LSU players drafted in the seven rounds last weekend.

The New Orleans Saints wasted little time trying replace Bridgewater as Drew Brees’ backup by working on a deal to obtain Jameis Winston, according to Yahoo Sports.

West Orange-Stark head basketball coach Bill Barstow is hanging up his whistle after only two seasons with the Mustangs to become the golf coach and math teacher at Brewer High School near Fort Worth.

Barstow took the Mustangs to the playoffs in his first year and barely missed this year.

I remember when I was playing baseball at McNeese and all the talk about a pitcher named Steve Dalkowski who reportedly threw his fastball over 100 mph, but was as wild as a March hare.

Dalkowski, who died last weekend after living with alcoholic dementia for 26 years, inspired the Nuke LaLoosh character in “Bull Durham.” Ted Williams reportedly said in 1963 Dalkowski “was the fastest I ever saw.”

Not to be outdone by high school football powerhouses West OrangeStark and Port NechesGroves, Nederland announced last week it will return to a new field with synthetic turf that is being installed this week. The stadium will have a new press box, additional and updated restroom facili-

at Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers acquired his rights from the Patriots and a seventh-round pick in exchange for a fourth-round selection in last weekend’s NFL draft.

Last week’s NFL draft set a record by averaging 8.4 million viewers over the threeday period. The previous high was 6.2 million last year.

According to an evaluation by the Houston Chronicle of the American Football Conference in last week’s draft, the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens scored A+ grades while the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville

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Jaguars each got an A. The Houston Texans got a B- but addressed most of their needs. The Pittsburgh Steelers, who also didn’t have a first-round pick, had a C, which was the lowest grade given. The Dallas Cowboy and the Minnesota Vikings led the NFC draft with A+ grades, while the Greenbay Packers got a D, lowest grade in the entire draft.

JUST BETWEEN US… After making a trade with the Los Angeles Rams the Houston Texans drafted 6-8, 311-pound North Carolina swing tackle Charlie Heck in the fourth round. Heck is not only one of the NFL’s tallest offensive linemen but he has also been around pro football for most of his life. His dad, Andy Heck, was a firstround draft pick out of Notre Dame and was a starting NFL offensive lineman for several years. Andy, who owns a Super Bowl ring last season, is presently the offensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and had a chance to draft his son, but didn’t. But he’s real happy Charlie is with the Texans.

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Kindergarten and Prekindergarten student roundup was adjusted to fit the COVID-19 guidelines for both the Little Cypress and Mauriceville Elementary Schools this year. Little Cypress Elementary registration packet pick up for both Pre-K and Kindergarten will be Tuesday, May 5 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and that evening from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Principal Kayla Casey says that at packet pickup parents will be scheduled an individual appointment time for parents to return the packets between May 13 - May 15. Mauriceville Elementary will also distribute registration packets on May 5, but those hours for pickup are from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Principal Carie Broussard said that parents will also be scheduled for the return of registration packets at the time of pickup. MVE’s return packet day will be on May 14. Questions should be addressed to the campus the child will attend in the fall. Little Cypress Elementary’s phone number is 409.886.2838 and Mauriceville Elementary’s is 409-745-1615.

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

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Officers of the Orange County Apiary Committee are normally in attendance to answer questions and assist Orange County residents. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact the Orange County Agrilife office 409-882-7010, Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 Texas Master Beekeeper, Christie Ray 409-550-9195 owner of QueenBee Supply in Orange or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356, owner of Muldrow Bee Farm.

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

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

DAVID SCOTT YOUNG, Deceased Cause No. P18724 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

JOHN ROY FREDERICK, Deceased Cause No. P18695 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on APRIL 21, 2020, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of David Scott Young, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate.

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed AN AMENDED APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on APRIL 14, 2020, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of John Roy Frederick, 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 County Courthouse, 801 W. Division., 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 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 21, 2020.

BRANDY ROBERTSON,

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 15, 2020.

BRANDY ROBERTSON,

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PEGGY JOYCE MORTIMER, Deceased, were issued on April 13, 2020, in Cause No. P18639, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: George T. Mortimer.

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: Paul M. Fukuda Attorney At Law 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 DATED the 24th day of April, 2020.

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THE STATE OF TEXAS To: JOSHUA BLAND

Said Petition for Declaratory Judgement was filed and docketed in the Honroable 260th 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, 2020 in the following styled and numbered cause: CAUSE NO. D200117-C

Roy Dale Bland Vs. Joshua Bland

The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff otherwise the address of Plaintiff is: Tommy Gunn 202 S. Border Orange, TX 77630 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this January 12, 2018.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Paul M. Fukuda Paul M. Fukuda Attorney for: George T. Mortimer State Bar No.: 00789915 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone:(409)883-4357 Fax: (409)883-6263 Email: pfukudalawoffice@yahoo.com

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of VICTOR GALAVIZ, SR., Deceased, were issued on April 15, 2020, in Cause No. P18690, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Victor Galaviz, Jr.

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You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Planitff’s Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation the same being June 8, 2020.

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The Sanctifying Grace of Inefficiency Susan Narjala Guest Contributor desiringGod.org Not too long ago, I followed some incredibly resourceful, timesaving ways of managing our home. The system was supremely efficient.

My grocery list was organized by aisle, so I didn’t redundantly traverse the same path twice. My laundry was tackled like one of those washing-machine commercials where the clothes fold themselves into neat towers. My family’s meals were homecooked with the groceries that I’d so competently purchased. And all those things were checked off my to-do between shuttling our kids to and from school, multiple playdates, Taekwondo and ballet lessons, and our family’s church commitments.

But my predictably organized world came to an abrupt halt when we moved to India, after ten years of living in a suburb of Portland.

Entrenched Inefficiency Rather quickly, I found out that precious little worked according to plan. Appointments were missed because of ugly traffic.

Produce on my carefully crafted menu plan would be out of stock (without apology). My washing machine would cheerily take breaks, thanks to intermittent power cuts every single day. I couldn’t jump in my minivan and shuttle the kids to lessons, because navigating the roads was like dodging obstacles in a seriously intense video game.

The structure that I’d come to rely on started to unravel in a world where anything that could go wrong, would go wrong. But the newfound disorder in my life gave me a practical lesson in a simple truth: I am not in control.

Today, as millions across the

world are locked down and shut in because of the coronavirus, as swaths of people face job losses and missed work opportunities, and as our calendars present a series of canceled events, we have little choice but to acknowledge our entrenched inefficiency.

Too Efficient to Depend on God The Western world ordinarily runs on heightened productivity.

Set patterns are followed. Our schedules are filled with appointments and priorities. Stores and restaurants are open at their normal hours. Meetings are not broken up by low Internet bandwidth.

Of course, we’re grateful — and should be — for a system that thrives, but when our hands are tied because of a global pandemic, it’s a relevant time to ask ourselves, Am I normally so entrenched in efficiency that I don’t desperately need God? Has our yearning for God been replaced by a temporary satisfaction fueled by how much we can accomplish in the shortest span of time? Has our drive to be efficient chipped away at our dependence on God? When systems and processes work flawlessly, when resources are abundant, when we can squeeze every square inch of our day with appointments and still manage to check them all off the list, there’s a distinct possibility that we start believing in our personal competence. You and I tend to acquire a certain invincibility, an invulnerability, a conviction that we are in the driver’s seat.

But there may come times in our lives — like this season of sustained seclusion — when efficiency slips through our fingers.

If you’re in a season that seems “wasteful” because of the current pandemic, or because of where you live, or chronic illness, or crying babies, or elderly parents who need your help, or whatever other

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reason you can’t “get it all done,” then perhaps this is the training ground that God has readied for you.

Why God Frustrates Efficiency John Piper unpacks God’s view of human efficiency, saying, “God almost never takes the shortest route between point A and point B. The reason is that such efficiency — the efficiency of speed and directness — is not what he’s about. His purpose is to sanctify the traveler, not speed him between A and B. Frustrating human efficiency is one of God’s primary (I say primary, not secondary) means of sanctifying grace.”

One example of God “frustrating human efficiency” is the story of Joseph. Despite being blessed with unusual competencies, he was confined to a prison during the prime years of his life. Joseph went from a position of great prominence and influence to one of relative obscurity. Sure, he was put in charge of the prisoners, but his potential mostly lay dormant, and for more than decade. Even after the cupbearer was released from prison (as Joseph had foretold), the man forgot Joseph, leaving him confined for another two years. Might God have allowed this unproductive season in Joseph’s life, at least in part, to rid him of any sense of self-importance, so that he could one day say to his brothers, “Am I in the place of God?” (Genesis 50:19)?

Another illustration of the biblical view of what constitutes “maximizing time” unfolds in the living room of a home in Bethany, where Martha and Mary play diametrically opposite roles. Many of us resonate with Martha — the get-it-done girl. She works tirelessly to make sure things are set for the evening meal. Mary, on the other hand, sits at the feet of Jesus in a posture of humility. Her body language reads, “I need

Thee, oh I need Thee,” rather than, “I got this.” Jesus commends Mary for choosing what is better (Luke 10:42).

The foremost example of turning so-called “productivity” on its head is Jesus himself. Jesus may not have been named employee of the month had he worked in a time-is-money corporate world.

Although the exemplar of working unto the glory of God, he did not make work his master. Jesus paused to gather children on his lap. He took time out to engage a sinner in a sycamore tree. He even stopped to give his full attention to an old woman when a young girl’s life seemed to hang in the balance. By today’s frenzied standards, Jesus may not have been considered especially industrious in some eyes.

Of course, we can’t use dependency on God as an excuse for laziness. Scripture is clear that whatever we do we are to work at it with all our hearts as to the Lord (Colossians 3:23). Several proverbs warn us against the sin of sloth. Proverbs 20:4 reminds us, “Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.” Being accountable with our time is undoubtedly biblical. The psalmist, for instance, cries out, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12).

When we count each moment as a gift from God, we learn to depend on him rather than on our own systems and processes. It was the Protestant pioneer Martin Luther who said, “I have so much to do today that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” His statement may be considered irrational in a world where we mistake busyness for making the best use of our time.

But in God’s economy, time spent at the feet of Jesus, rather than

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

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

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The Tabernacle

Sunday: Life Groups 9:15 AM / Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening: 5 PM Wednesday Evening 6 PM / Wed. Youth Meeting 6 PM Charles Empey - Interim Pastor We Love You And God Loves You.

3212 Concord Drive Orange Tx 77630 Pastor Carol Lee Sunday Worship 10AM Friday Bible Teaching 6PM

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

Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Youth & Children’s Activities Pastor: Keith Royal

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113 Sun: Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Wednesday evening services: Youth and Children 6:00 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:00 p.m., Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

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

How God Measures You John Piper recommends that we don’t just stop making plans, but that we trust God through all life’s inevitable tangles and trials.

By all means, make your list of to-dos for the day. By all means, get as good at that as you can get. . . . Go ahead and read a book about it. Then walk in the peace and freedom that, when it shatters on the rocks of reality (which it will most days), you’re not being

measured by God by how much you get done. You’re being measured by whether you trust the goodness and the wisdom and the sovereignty of God to work this new mess of inefficiency for his glory and the good of everyone involved, even when you can’t see how.

As we travel frustratingly long, seemingly unproductive paths (by the world’s standards), are we leaning on God who works all things out for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28)?

Through the journey in the wilderness, we discover that he values our hearts more than our schedules, because he is preparing us for an eternity spent in his presence. As we jostle along the terrain he chooses for us, we learn to cling to him, and he transforms us, at his perfect pace, into the likeness of his Son.

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Cove Baptist Church 1005 Dupont St. • Orange

bustling about with self-importance and self-reliance, is choosing what is better.

In God’s sovereign design, the scenic route gives us opportunities to become more like him. It teaches us to trust a God who won’t fail us even when our plans crash and systems fail, or when a global pandemic makes the world stop in its tracks.

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Starlight

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

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

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

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

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

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

www.fumcorange.org

Pastor: Rev. Lani Rousseau Director of Music and Fine Arts: Caroline Dennis

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

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Jon Brinlee, Pastor

Sunday:

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Sunday School for all ages - 9:15 am Morning Worship - 10:30 am Evening Worship - 6:00 pm Mid-Week Service - 6:00 pm Children & Youth Activities - 6:00 pm

Nursery Provided

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Praise Worship 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery provided) Wednesday SPICE 5:30 p.m. Includes meal, bible studies, children and youth activities. (Nursery provided).

Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Rev. Brad McKenzie Worship Director: Alyssa Click Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333 We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

Harvest Chapel A Full Gospel Church

1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-313-2768 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Nightly Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Burch

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