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Vol. 62 No. 9 Distributed FREE In Orange County, Texas Week of Wednesday, August 11, 2021 ‘Excited, hopeful’ Pillsbury earns Texas’ top aviation award describes 21-22 school start

DAVE ROGERS ID-19 this For The Record past week, according School bells rang Wednes- to the state, day morning, signaling the and had 36 start of the 2021-22 school of its resi- year for about 10,000 stu- dents hos- dents on the south and east pitalized ends of Orange County. with COV- The first day of school for Mike Kelly ID-19, Joel Bridge City, Orangefield and Ardoin, county Emergency West Orange-Cove school Management Coordinator, districts is Aug. 11 and Little said. Cypress-Mauriceville Ardoin said the county schools open up Aug. 16. had 327 confirmed and prob- How many show up was able active COVID-19 cases. the big question going in. According to the state, the “The biggest challenge Trauma Service Area nine- right now is we don’t know county region including Or- what to expect as far as stu- ange County recorded 24.1% dents,” Mike Kelly, Bridge of all available hospital beds City superintendent, said were filled with patients pos- Tuesday afternoon. itive for COVID-19 on Mon- “With COVID the way it day, Aug. 9. The seven-day was from spring of 2020 average for TSA R was 20.4% through the spring of 2021, for Aug. 3-9, with all seven we had remote learning last days above a 15% hospitaliza- year, so we had a lot of stu- tion rate. dents who stayed home and Famously, Texas Gov. Greg Orange County Airport Manager Missy Pillsbury, center, was named the Texas General Aviation Airport Manager of The Year at last went remote. Abbott was crushed by crit- week’s Texas Aviation Conference last week in San Marcos. Pillsbury, a longtime tax office employee, has been Airport Manager since “Enrollment had been on ics on the right wing of the 2014 and took over as full reins of the operation in 2018. The state has more than 400 general aviation airports but Pillsbury’s nomina- tion, sent in by the airport’s base pilots, flew to the top of the heap. “Orange County is a good little airport but until Missy came it had an increase for the last few Republican party when he years. A demographic study no life ... Her passions for the airport, its pilots/aircraft owners, instructors and visitors have brought this facility back to life,” said the ordered the close of busi- nominating letter. Pictured: Orange County Commissioners Robert Viator, Kirk Roccaforte, Johnny Trahan, Missy Pillsbury and Orange we had done showed a defi- nesses as a public health County Judge John Gothia nite increase. We feel like matter in response to the our enrollment is going to COVID outbreak in the have a nice increase. spring of 2020. After fully re- “But with COVID, things opening the state, he vowed It’s back to school for Windee Jenkins went backward. And now the last Thanksgiving to bring TEA [Texas Education Agen- back capacity rollbacks if cy] has stopped funding re- COVID patients made up PENNY LELEUX mote learning, and with the 15% or more of those hospi- For The Record delta variant ramping up, we talized for seven straight don’t know exactly how days. Monday was ‘Meet the many students are going to Then, with COVID hospi- Teacher’ day at Orangefield be here.” talizations going back up with first day of class for stu- Orange County had re- dents on Wednesday. corded 70 new cases of COV- SCHOOL STARTS Page 3A Windee Jenkins, a para- professional at Orangefield ISD for 16 years has worked on all three campuses. McDowell named “We help the special needs teachers with the children,” said Jenkins. “We’re an ex- Chief at BCPD tension to the teacher.” She has also driven a spe- Staff Report Mc- cial needs bus for the district For The Record Dowell for 14 years. has ex- Jenkins also coached jr. The City of Bridge City tensive high sports for four years in has appointed Tod Mc- training the mix - volleyball, basket- Dowell as Chief of Police. in ICS ball and track. She coached McDowell has worked for classes re- until her sons came of age for Windee Jenkins, Orangefield ISD paraprofessional is excited to welcome students to the elementary the Bridge City Police De- quired by extracurricular activities. classroom for the 2021-2022 school year. partment for 27 years and FEMA for Tod McDowell Jenkins has been married has been in law enforce- disaster re- for 26 years to former Or- CISD where he spent his first Trinity Valley Community At the elementary school, ment a total of 34 years. lief. “We feel Mr. McDowell angefield Ag teacher and year and a half of teaching, College in Athens, Texas. her students will range from He will fill the position is the perfect candidate to current Justice of the Peace before going to Orangefield For the last five years, 3 years old in PreK through vacated by Paul Davis who move the department for- Pct. 2 Chad Jenkins. ISD the beginning of the Windee Jenkins has been at 5th grade. Right now, they retired in June. He has ward,” said City Manager An interesting little side 1994-1995 school year. Orangefield Junior High have 10 students enrolled. worked in all phases of law Jerry Jones. “His wealth of note: former JP Pct 2 Roy The couple has three boys: School. Friday, they moved Jenkins said that could enforcement. In addition to experience and training in “Derry” Dunn was not only Tanner, 24; Tyler, 23; and her back to the elementary. change at anytime over the his duties as Captain in the law enforcement field Chad Jenkins predecessor as Trever, 19. All three boys “They needed me here,” next couple of weeks. charge of the Support Divi- will be a valuable asset for judge but was also the one took after their dad, with an she wrote in a text message Their classroom is set up sion, he is the Emergency the Bridge City Police De- who gave him his first job as interest in agriculture. The setting up the interview. She in stations around kidney Management Coordinator partment.” a teacher 28 years ago at Lit- youngest just received a added, “Little kids always for the City. tle Cypress-Mauriceville scholarship to show cattle for love you.” BACK TO SCHOOL Page 3A Old ties help make valuable Entergy connection

DAVE ROGERS where he even talked to Sallie Rainer in service in 2026. supply of hydrogen and her Hence, the regular county For The Record was a newly [Entergy Texas president and The 1.215-megawatt plant company’s focus on long- taxes paid on the plant will elected CEO] and told her Bridge will be capable of powering term goal of decarbonization go to Jefferson County, After 35 years of doing ev- County City would be a great place to more than 230,000 homes and long-term sustainability. though Orange County “will erything from climbing poles Commis- build.” and use a combination of “Southeast Texas is well get an in-lieu-of-taxes pay- to dealing with government sioner. Gothia said the trip to natural gas and hydrogen. positioned to play a key role ment and the Bridge City leaders on its behalf, Johnny “I don’t Willis, Texas, for the ground- Hydrogen produces zero in the transition to increased school district will get tax- Trahan has a long history know how breaking in early 2019 was carbon emissions as a fuel use of hydrogen in electric es,” Gothia said. much dif- key. source for electric genera- generation,” she said. If Chevron Phillips Chem- with Entergy Texas. Johnny Trahan And a new connection ference it “They’d have never tion. The new power station ical and its partners ulti- with Orange County history. made,” Trahan aw-shucksed. thought of us if we hadn’t “It’s a pretty unique plant would be built adjacent to its mately decide to build a $6 Southeast Texas’ power “But I had a friend of mine gone,” he said. “This is a good from what I read about it,” current Sabine Power Sta- billion ethylene plant in Or- company, Entergy Texas, an- still working for Entergy tell thing for us.” Trahan said. tion, which was built almost ange, that would make two nounced late last month its me they were doing a ribbon- Entergy’s investment deci- “I didn’t think about it at 60 years ago. The new plant 10-figure investments in the intention to build a $1 billion cutting for a new plant in sion announcement included the time, but hydrogen is a would replace some of the county. clean energy Advanced Pow- Montgomery County and, a reminder that it first had to byproduct of a lot of plants in older plant’s production as it But those are hardly the er Station in Bridge City. ‘You might want to show up, gain the approval of the Pub- this area, and a power plant is taken off-line. only big developments on the That news came approxi- because I hear they’re going lic Utility Commission of gives us a little more security That old plant was built horizon. mately two and a half years to do another one in South- Texas before turning a shov- if we have another hurricane. before the incorporation of Orange County is set to after Trahan, newly retired east Texas.’ el. “The biggest thing, though, Bridge City and the land it hear an Aug. 24 tax abate- as Entergy’s customer ser- “I figured it couldn’t hurt, If the PUC approves, con- is we can get power to future and the new plant will sit ment request concerning the vice manager, made a pitch so [County Judge John Go- struction could begin in developments around here.” upon is part of Port Arthur’s ENTERGY Page 3A on behalf of Orange County, thia] and I decided to go. We 2023 and the plant could be Rainer noted the helpful extra-territorial jurisdiction.

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honor all the brave Texans who fought and died the House bill author Rep. Trent Ashby and the Temple Founda- My 5-Cents there in the name of Texas independence. tion for helping make this legislation a reality. State Senator Robert Nicholds 2. Battleship Texas progress Work continues on 4. TEA reminds parents to check in with the Battleship Texas. administrators about student progress The Battle of Nacogdoches occurred 185 years ago this week. On August 2, 1836, a group of Texas set- Volunteers and staff have been working to restore Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions it caused, tler defied an order from a Mexican Army command- and reassemble the AA guns. Though there is exten- the legislature passed SB 1697 which gives parents the flexibility er and did not surrender their weapons. This battle is sive rust damage, the organization overseeing the to decide if their student needs to repeat a course or grade. As often referred to the opening gun of the Texas Revo- work has found an efficient and successful method the school year approaches, it’s time to consider where your stu- lution. The revolutionaries were successful in this to make it easier for them to be broken down, dent is academically. The pandemic and distance learning had first conflict and cleared East Texas of military rule, cleaned, and reassembled. Work has also started on an adverse impact on most students. TEA is using the resources allowing citizens to meet in convention without mil- the ship’s propeller. The propeller had to be removed at their disposal to support parents making this decision. If any itary intervention. and hoisted for work to begin. Next, conservation Texas parent decides that it is best for their child to repeat a Here are five things happening around your state: work has begun on the bell from the original Battleship Texas, grade or course, they must inform their school in writing before which predated the current dreadnought. The bell sat atop the the start of the school year. As planning for the upcoming year 1. Texas Historical Commission approves plan for Alamo original battleship in 1895. Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- has already begun, it’s important to reach out to your school as Exhibition Hall and Collections Building ment has been integral in the restoration efforts in addition to soon as possible. the work of the Battleship Texas Organization. Last week, the Texas Historical Commission approved the fi- 5. New technology developed in Orange County for clean- nal plans for an Exhibition Hall and Collections Building at the 3. Senator Nichols receives award for broadband work ing up oil spills Alamo site in San Antonio. This plan expands the capacity for Oversea, LLC of Orange, Texas has produced a new form of artifacts and documents by 500 percent. The Alamo will break Digital Texas, a coalition of 40 philanthropic, non-profit, and oil collection technology called the Balaena. The Baleaena Ex- ground on the new 24,000 square foot building on August 17 th advocacy organizations across the state, honored me and 19 press vessel has been in development for about 10 years and and the building is scheduled to open in summer 2022. This other elected officials and staff with awards for our work on en- draws from experiences the team had cleaning up the Alvenus part of the plan is a new addition to the historical Alamo site hancing broadband access and passing House Bill 5 during ses- oil spill in 1984 and the Macondo spill in 2010. The vessel is dif- and part of an overall comprehensive plan to rebuild historic sion. Governor Abbott made broadband access an emergency ferent from other skimming technology because it uses ambient buildings and enhance the experience at the Alamo. The rest of item for the legislative session, and we received broad, biparti- water to transfer the floating oil. It can be both a stationary the plan includes restoring the 1836 battlefield footprint, pre- san support for this legislation. House Bill 5 was one of the most skimmer and a self-propelled recovery vessel. It can store and serving the 300-year-old church and long barrack, building a important bills I worked on and I’m proud of what we accom- transport the oil collected and discharge the recovered oil to new visitor’s center, and renovating Alamo Hall, among other plished. I’d like to thank Digital Texas for honoring myself and transport barges if the spill is larger than its capacity. I applaud projects. These projects will serve to further educate Texans one of my staff members with this award and all of my fellow this important development in oil spill technology and look for- and all Americans who visit the historic battleground and will honorees for their hard work. I'd like to especially thank ward to its use in the future. Four LSCO forever-Gators retiring . . . The Record Newspapers of Orange County, Texas

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School starts From Page 1 Entergy connection From Page 1 statewide in July, he not only dent who had tested positive cleaned once a day. new Eagle Point medical terstate 10 and Highway 62. ment Zone before tax abate- changed his stance but for COVID-19], the chances “All of the things we were complex which hopefully Previously, the city has ments can be granted. In this barred local governments, were slim to none that those doing last year, all of the pre- could provide details about pledged a $1.4 million ex- case, since the property is in like counties and school dis- students would end up with cautions we were taking to the much-wanted project. penditure for a roadway and the City of Orange city lim- tricts, from limiting occu- COVID.” mitigate the [COVID] spread, And the City of Orange’s granted a 10-year decreasing its, the city’s Reinvestment pancy or requiring masks or At Valley Mills, the school we will continue to do those,” Economic Development held tax abatement starting at Zone will do for other juris- vaccinations. district near Waco where Kelly said. a public hearing Aug. 3 re- 100% the first two years and dictions that decide to give a While the state – in the Kelly was superintendent be- “And all of those things garding a $300,000 grant to stair-stepping down to 20% tax break to the new health- form of the governor – has fore being hired by Bridge that we did to encourage so- a new Little Cypress housing for Year 10. care plant. made it illegal for schools to City last March, he said, “out cial distancing, even riding development that could The targeted completion “I’m sure they will be going require its students or em- of about 400 students quar- with windows down on our translate to 182 new homes. date was pushed back to to all the entities for that at ployees to wear masks, the antined over course of a year buses, we’re keeping those in When asked, Gothia said 2023 in the city’s latest con- some point,” Gothia said. state – through the TEA – because of close contact, we place, but requiring a mask is he knew nothing about the tract with NXO JV. At its Aug. 10 meeting, Or- has said it will no longer pay had one student out of 400 not one of them.” details of a tax abatement “I don’t know what the ange City Council voted on for remote schooling, so in- that came down with COV- As is the case every sum- deal being negotiated with next move is. They have not an EDC proposal of a person learning is the rule NXO JV, LLC, the new group given it to us,” Gothia said. $167,000 incentive that for Texas schools as this formed by the doctors and “Apparently the group is would pay a third of a school year begins. “What I am seeing is a lot of developers “considering an getting pretty close to where $500,000 addition to Free Students that test positive estimated $24,370,000 in- they need to be in putting State Cellars winery in North for COVID-19 will receive excitement about the return vestment.” this thing together. I think Orange. remote learning, however, The medical center and we’re all very excited that at The winery is planning a while they quarantine. to school. And, hopefully, a healthcare complex will be one point it’s going to hap- 1,000-square foot event But no longer will students located on land donated by pen. We need it.” lawn, with a pavilion, a pond have to quarantine solely be- return to normalcy.” the Houseman Companies The state requires the es- and dock, parking lot and ar- cause of being in contact near the intersection of In- tablishment of a Reinvest- bor. with contagious students. ID. mer, Kelly says school ad- Kelly, the BC superinten- “At BC, I think we had ministration keeps “extreme- Back to school From Page 1 dent, notes a big difference three students out of every- ly busy.” this school year is that body that we quarantined “There’s just a lot of dis- shaped tables, rather than it.” program for the teachers. typical desk configurations. Victories are celebrated “They fill out what their schools are not required to test positive. That was the trict planning. We’ve had Special needs classes deal with food. “They love to eat.” favorite food is, their favorite do contact tracing when one kind of data that was pre- some facilities studies, some with more life skills and Her favorite day at the jr. cookie, favorite drink,” Jen- student tested positive. sented over the state. demographics studies, just teaching in ways that is more high, before COVID-19 shut kins said when the day “Last year, if a volleyball “The bottom line was there trying to see what’s next. suited to the way the stu- everything down, was Fri- comes, everything is brought player has a [COVID] posi- were very few students con- “You always kind of have dents learn according to day. They had a bakery in into one room and the kids tive test and we find there tracting COVID at school.” to be two or three years their abilities. class and on Fridays, the stu- sort it out. were five other girls in con- One reason for that proba- ahead. If not, you’re behind.” “You have a bad day; they dent made cupcakes and “They get dressed up and tact with them, they all had bly has to do with the exact- Because of COVID-19, the make you have a great day. mini-Bundt cakes and sold start singing down the hall- to quarantine,” he said. “We ing standards for cleanliness new 2019 coronavirus that They fight every day for the them to the teachers. Those way.” Jenkins said they deliv- had to reschedule games if schools like Bridge City un- hit the United States at the things we take for granted,” that could read, would read er the gifts loaded in a deco- we didn’t have enough stu- dertook to fight COVID. start of 2020, plans have said Jenkins. “It reminds you out the recipes and those rated cart. “They enjoy giv- dents to play. “COVID hasn’t been pleas- been made, then remade so much, just how precious that couldn’t read would ing the presents to the teach- “Now, if a volleyball player ant, but not everything has constantly the last year and a life is. It’s a rewarding posi- work on their math skills by ers. They get to bring a smile comes up positive, that per- been bad,” Kelly said. half. tion to be in. You know every measuring out ingredients. to someone else’s face.” son stays home for 10 days, “There are some things Here’s hoping things are day you are going to make a It was a joint effort by every- Jenkins isn’t nervous about but any of the close contacts, that came out of this that different. difference in somebodies’ one to help make money for the last-minute switch of they just need to watch will stick. I think they will “When COVID first start- life.” the class. campuses. “I’ve been here For some, just learning to Jenkins said she isn’t sure before. The kids just love themselves for symptoms. help with common cold, the ed, superintendents had a tie their shoe can be a major how much cooking will be you. They make it easy to ad- “Otherwise, it’s like pre- flu, things that continue to TEA COVID call with the accomplishment that takes done with the elementary just.” COVID. If you don’t have happen. Commissioner of Education most of the year. student, “I’m sure we’ll do How long will Jenkins con- enough students to play a “But I hope that the pre- every day, five days a week at She loves when students some cooking.” tinue at her job? “As long as I game, you have to forfeit.” cautions coming out of this 3 o’clock,” Kelly said. “The can accomplish things they One program she started can,” she said. Kelly said any contact trac- will continue to lessen those TEA came out with a ton of were never expected to, such that will continue at the ele- Jenkins will be celebrating ing is up to local health de- things as well.” guidance, the UIL came out as read. Jenkens said they mentary is her Secret Santa her 46th birthday Thursday. partments as it stands now. For BC that includes hand with a ton of guidance. manage to get about 50 per- “What the TEA found, sanitizers at all entrances. “It’s not that way this time cent of the students to ac- from state-wide data, was Custodial staff cleans en- around, they’re providing a complish skills beyond what that there were very few stu- trances, including door han- lot less guidance. What I am doctors and parents expect- dents contracting COVID at dles, every hour, desks are seeing is a lot of excitement ed was possible. school,” he said. wiped off at least twice a day, about the return to school. “It just took a little longer “When we’d send students as is playground equipment. “And, hopefully, a return on some of them. You just home to quarantine [because Employees use misters to to normalcy.” have to give them their time,” of close contact with a stu- spray the buildings, rugs are she said. “They’re deter- 409-738-2070 mined. They are gonna do

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gard, Jack White, Lucinda Williams, Norah Jones, Sh- beautiful children, Paula, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Paul, Richard eryl Crow and other musicians have created the music and David.*****Pop Stewart, 75, owner for Hank’s unpublished lyrics. Hank’s granddaughter of LouAnn’s dies.*****Major Inman elected mayor of Or- Holly, Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, Alan Jackson and ange over Davis Cooper. *****Howard Morse and Dr. J.E. Patty Lovelace are helping to select the lyrics from the Barnett are added to the Bridge City State Bank board of stockpile of notes left in a briefcase when Hank died in director’s as advisory members. (Editor’s note: Howard 1953.*****Rapper Lil Wayne is accused of stealing the served on the board until his death.*****Joe C. Majors III, song “Bedrock,” and is being sued for $15 million. The “Chuck” to most, has been accepted to the University of song peaked at No. 2 on Billboard. Now folks, stealing a Texas Dental School in Houston. (Editor’s note: Chuck went rap song is a first for me, I thought they made that stuff up on to become a dentist. He is now in practice in Caldwell, as they went along*****Astronaut Buzz Aldrin was bilked Texas. He’s the son of Dr. Joe and Mary Majors.*****Roy out of money made off his name. He has filed a lawsuit and Phyl Dunn hosted the monthly “Gourmet Club” at against his stepdaughter Lisa Cannon. What their home then the group took in Sartin’s at Sabine Pass. next?*****Eighty-two percent, in a Time/CBS poll, disap- prove of Congress. Four out of five people said that the A FEW HAPPENINGS debt ceiling debate was more about gaining political ad- vantage then doing what was best for the country. The Congratulations to police officer Tod McDowell, who polls showed Republicans in Congress shoulder more of was named new Bridge City Police Chief. He has been in the blame than President Obama.*****Coaches vote Okla- law enforcement 34 years, 27 years in local police work. I homa No. 1. for the first time in many years. Texas A&M ran my traps and found that Chief McDowell is consid- is ranked higher than Texas. A&M is No. 9, U.T. is No. ered a good choice. I didn’t get any negatives. We wish him 24. Alabama, Oregon, LSU and Florida State round out the the best.*****Our own crack reporter Dave Rodgers had top five.***** The Bridge City Jr. All-Star girls have made back surgery last week but he managed to get copy out. He it to the Little League World Series. They were undefeat- is back on the beat this week. We treasure his ed in Regional play and Tuesday earned a berth at the dedication.*****Here is some free, proven advice. If you are LLWS after a ten inning shut-out with a final score of 1-0. hearing impaired and need a hearing aid its wise to con- They will leave for Kirkland, Wash. Saturday and have tact a reputable dealer who has qualified technicians and From The Creaux’s Nest their first game Sunday. Members of the team include: Kel- computer equipment to check your degree of hearing loss. lyn Cormier, Katelyn Dickerson, Brooke Derouen, Bail- Hearing aids, like all appliances, will require adjustments, SENATE PASSES ee Bacon, Sabryn Crain, Faith Kaufman, Kaleigh Cart- cleaning and new parts due to wax built-up etc. Be sure er, Skylar Kahla, Haley Mills, Kasey Frederick, Katelyn you can get on the spot service, not have to wait three or BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL Dickerson, Ashlyn Mitchell, Harleigh Myers and Han- four weeks for your aids to return from repair from wher- (MAJOR VICTORY FOR BIDEN) nah Faulk. The girls are coached by Hilton Bacon and ever. There is no such thing as one set of aids fits all. In Coach Justin Frederic. Julie Kahla is the team fact, I require two different sizes because one ear passage The Senate voted to approve a roughly $1 trillion bill to manager.*****Jaden Dillon, former Bridge City is smaller than the other. The cheap brand is a waste of revamp the nation’s infrastructure on Tuesday, delivering star and McNeese pitching ace, has transferred to A&M money. I use Brown Hearing Center right here at home. a bipartisan breakthrough on legislation that includes key Kingsville where he’s getting a full baseball ride. This Eddie, Nancy and staff of technicians have many years of portion of President Biden’s domestic agenda. The final summer he pitched in an East Texas League and con- experience and can have your hearing aids cleaned and vote was 69 to 30, with 19 Republicans and 30 Democrats stantly pitched 92-94 miles per. From start to finish, we like new in one hour or less. It’s worth stopping by Brown voting yes. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over wish this young man the best.*****The Wednesday Lunch for advice before you make “A one set fits all” the final vote. The bipartisan bill represents the first part Bunch dined at Robert’s Restaurant and Steak House last purchase.*****A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in of a two-track process, with the second being the broader week. Always a great meal at Robert’s. The girls, Judge the next few days. On Aug. 11: Our longtime friend, a na- piece of legislation with a price tag of $3.5 trillion. That Janice, Brandy Slaughter, Donna Scales, Christy Kourey tive of Arkansas, longtime train engineer, former city package can pass with only the support of Democrats us- and Shirley Zimmerman added spark and beauty to the councilman, the guy who started Central Office Supply, ing a process known as budget reconciliation. All 50 Dem- gathering.*****Miss Pearl Burgess, Orange County’s Bill Smith turns 91. My records show Bill celebrates ocrats must remain united for the measure to be adopted, Poet Laureate, has written a great poem on the Depres- sometime on Aug. 10 or Aug. 11. Also celebrating today is since no Republicans are expected to support it. This is a sion Years. Good timing for the times we’re facing. At age Darrell Quebodeaux.*****Aug. 12: Truly one of my favor- blueprint for President Biden’s larger domestic economic 90, Ms. Pearl hasn’t lost her edge. I wish I was as sharp.*****I ite people, a special lady, a special teacher, Wendi Jenkins, agenda, and includes funds to expand Medicare and child found out a very interesting fact about Judge David head of the Jenkins clan, celebrates today. Also happy care and combat climate change. The budget also includes Peck which Nicole wrote about in this issue. By the birthday to Traci Miguez and Pat Caillavet.*****Aug. 13: A resolution for the Senate Judiciary Committee to work way Judge Peck, Elvis died Aug. 16, 1977. That was 34 special friend, the MED-Life man, raised in West Orange, on developing a solution for “lawful permanent status for years ago and I know he was one of your heroes in your Coach Chad’s dad, Clint Landry, celebrates today. Also qualified immigrants. Biden added more jobs in the first prime.*****District Clerk Vickie Edgerly just returned Monty Eshback, one of Dot’s boys I’ve been wishing Mon- six months than any other president in history. Experi- from a long weekend in Austin where she visited son Ryan ty a happy birthday since he was 16-years-old. Celebrating ence matters. Biden served 36 years in the Senate and and his wife Erica. The main purpose of the visit was to today is Hilary Walker.*****Aug. 14: Happy Birthday to eight years as Vice President. spend time with two-year-old Hazen. Hazen, who is Diane Justice, Bill Triggs, Lindsey Schaffer and Brita- named after her father Hazen Kenney. Vickie says she nie Long. Also Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary to Judge PATSY PECK A SPECIAL PERSON sure misses little Hazen wrapping his arms around her Don and Bobbie Burgess.*****Aug. 15: A Happy Birthday REMEMBERED legs and telling her “I love you MeMom.” *****A few folks wish to Kristie Gunn, who I remembers as a baby, and to- celebrating their special day this week. Our friend Wil- day is a talented, beautiful lady. Also celebrating is Tiffany I was shocked to learn of the passing of Patsy Peck. liam “Bill” Smith, the old train engineer, the boy from Schlicher, Brandi Arnold and Norma Smith.*** On this What a wonderful person. In the years I had known her, Arkansas, marks another birthday on Aug. 10. ***Monty day in 1765 Arcadians (Cajuns) were exiled from Nova she never greeted me without a smile. I’m sure she treated Eshbach, a special youngun to Ms. Dot, will celebrate Scotia.*****Aug. 16: Brandi Clark and Gwen Boehme others the same. She was very kind and caring. Our friend Aug. 13, also our great pal and Met Life Insur- celebrate.***Aug. 16, 1948, Babe Ruth, 52, died of cancer. Karen Jo, who made several of Patsy’s travel vacation trips, ance guy Clint Landry. ***Bill Triggs and Charlotte On this day in 1977, Elvis, age 42, died at his home in once told me Patsy was always concerned for others. On Conn, both mark their birthdays on Aug. 14. ***Pretty Memphis of a drug overdose.*****Aug. 17: Happy Birthday trips she spent her time making sure everyone was happy. Kristie Gunn celebrates on Aug. 15. Chris and Cindy’s to Nancy Finchum, Shandi Conner, Dagma Hood, John- I don’t know how good a cook Patsy was but I do know she little girl is a big girl now. ***** FaceBook friends having ny Stimac, Jordan New and Brenda Gage.*****We have made the world’s best banana pudding. On production birthdays are Jason Broussard, Jennifer Cohnour and rebuilt our home four times over the years due to storm day, a long day for the staff of this paper, Patsy often Myra Sanders, Aug. 10***Marilyn Trevino, Lyndon damage but at least we had something left. After a fire like brought a big bowlful of pudding. It didn’t last long with Sharpton and Stephanie Latiolais, Aug. 11***Angel Bird- the one that totally destroyed Greenville, California, this bunch. Patsy was so kind, she really cared, and it well, Darrell Quebodeaux, Kevin Philen and Pat Cailla- there is nothing left. I’ll take our hurricanes every time. Al wasn’t just a front for her. She came from and had a great vet, Aug. 12. ***Wendl Adkins and Shawn Hanson, Aug. Gore predicted 20 years ago that we would see this day family. Her dad, Pappy Ellis, was a real kick. Life had often 13. ***Kent Hutchison celebrates Aug. 14. ***Kelley Peny, come from global warming. He was made fun of. I won’t been difficult for her but her faith always sustained her. To Cheryl Engle and Phyllis Hennigan, Aug. 15. ***Brandi be here to see it but many of you will see global warming know her was to respect her. She knew a lot of people be- Clark celebrates on Aug. 16. make the earth far worse.*****Our friend Cherry Stout sides her church family. I’m told she was loyal to a fault. came home Sunday after triple bypass surgery several days Patsy had that special quality. She was like a ray of sun- GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN earlier. Cedric said the three cuts, in different places, has shine. To many who knew and loved her, she left a void by Obituaries Aug. 11, 2021 left her very uncomfortable. Otherwise she’s a tough Ca- her passing. That ray of sunshine will come through when jun girl. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.*****It seems governor and governor we thing of her and give thanks to have known such a won- Tommy Mack Madden Sr., 67, of Orange passed away Florida Ron DeSantis Texas Greg derful person. Please see obituary. on Sunday, July 31. A graveside service was held on Satur- Abbott have a few things in common. First they both take day, Aug. 6. He had lived most of his life in the Orange area their lead from Donald Trump about the vaccine, they TED TOWNES SERVICE TO BE HELD and was employed at American Glass Company. He is sur- both say “It’s their body, it’s their choice what they want to vived by his wife Theresa Nell Madden; daughters, Tina put in it.” The insincerity of that statement is that they We were sorry to learn that Ted Townes, age 62, had Marie Pachuca, Jennifer Smith and Hollie Odom; sons, are both against women’s right to choose. passed away on Aug. 9 at his home. I had known Ted and Tommy Madden Jr., Burley Johnson, Robert Johnson; 20 the Townes family for over 50 years as family friends. Bill, grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.***** Sonny CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Ted’s dad, was a Kroger store manager for several years be- Simmons, 58, died Friday, Aug. 5. Funeral services were fore opening two King Saver Supermarkets. Ted’s mom, held Monday, Aug. 8. Sonny was a blacksmith for Gulf Co Calvin Badeaux him, would take off some time and Elaine, owned Elaine’s Flower Shop in Bridge City. Ted was for 26 years. He is survived by his wife Ronda Simmons; his wife Agnes wouldn’t hear from him for weeks. He a student trainer under Coach Moe Litton while in high son Bryan Simmons; daughters Sunny Daugnty, Beth Bou- wouldn’t keep a job or give her any money so Agnes her school and after attending Lamar, was certified as a train- dreaux, Amy McCurley; parents Harold and Wanda Sim- filed for a divorce charging non-support. Da case came er and coach and worked for the Montgomery School Dis- mons; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and neph- up in Judge Oris Comeaux’s court. Da judge award Ag- trict as both. He left coaching to join the family business ews. nes da divorce and he said to Calvin, “Mr. Badeaux, I as store manager. Ted served 15 years as a deputy sheriff, have decided to give Agnes $400 a moun’h for support.” retiring as a corporal in 2019. He is survived by wife Lydia, 23 Years Ago, 1998 Calvin say, “Well dats fine Judge, Tank you, tank you sons Tyler, twins Chad and Brad and daughter Tara and very much and once in a while I’ll try to chip in a few his brother David. What I best recall about Ted was his Four year old little Erica Edgerly wins the Miss South bucks myself.” work ethic. He was always a hard worker and instilled that Texas America Petite Princess 1998 title. She also into his children. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., won Most Photogenic and the Spirit Trophy. She has a C’EST TOUT Saturday, August 14, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. seven year old brother, Alex, and a 20 month old sis- Forecast: Active Season for Hurricanes Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. May he ter Macy. Their parents are John and Stephanie Edgerly. rest in peace. Grandparents Flo and Gene usually attend the pageants The federal government continues to expect another ac- if it’s not during Judge Flo’s deer hunting season. (Edi- tive Atlantic hurricane season in 2021; seven to 10 hur- TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME tor’s note: The kids are grown now. Erica is 27, Alex, ricanes forming, according to an updated forecast. The av- 10 Years Ago-2011 30 and Macy is nearing 25.)*****Becky and Dr. Mark erage season spawns seven hurricanes and peaks in Au- Messer have moved into their new home in gust, September and October. If predictions hold true, it We were sad to learn about the death of Mildred Hat- Waterwood.*****Charlotte and Dow Gene Ander- will be a record sixth straight year of above normal activi- ton, 91, who passed away August. 5. Funeral services were son went to a fishing lodge in Canada recently. No phones, ty. Fifteen to 21 named storms will develop. That num- held Monday at St. Paul United Methodist, the church she no television, no honeymooning. The lodge rooms were ber includes tropical storms, which have wind speeds of 39 attended many years and served as church secretary for 24 divided only by hospital room curtains. They caught 962 mph or higher. Storms become hurricanes when winds years. We had known Ms. Mildred for many years and fish and could bring only four back to the United reach 74 mph. Of the predicted hurricanes, three to five knew her to be a sweet, wonderful lady. The community States.*****This year marks 25 years Nancy Vincent has could be major, with wind speeds of 111 mph or higher. has lost a great person, always a lady, always so been with Orange Savings Bank. She received a Rolex The forecast is a slight increase from the one released in kind.****** TIDBITS AROUND THE NATION: For the watch. (Editor’s note: Thirteen years have gone by which May, when forecasters said six to 10 hurricanes and 13 to first time in 45 years Jerry Lewis will not the host Labor would now make 38 years with the bank. She must have 20 total named storms would form this year. Already this Day Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. He was abruptly been a teenager when she started. She retired a few years year, five named storms have formed. Historically, only fired and will no longer serve as national chairman. In 50 ago.)*****Glenn Sterling returns to work this week after two named storms form on average by early August. After years, Lewis has raised $2.5 billion. During the height of being hospitalized with a heart problem.) a record-setting start, the Atlantic 2021 hurricane sea- its popularity the Telethon featured stars like Sammy Da- son does not show any signs of relenting as it enters the vis Jr., Liberace, The Supremes, Johnny Cash, Frank 43 Years Ago-1978 peak months ahead. New storm Fred is expected to enter Sinatra and a host of others. Interest has been falling in the Gulf next weekend and bring winds and rain to north- the 20-hour show, which will be shaved down to six hours. County Judge Pete Runnels declares Sunday, Aug. 20 as ern Florida. Atlantic sea water temperatures are not ex- The Internet has emerged as a better generator of dona- “LCM Country Music Day.” Singer Don Williams and the pected to be as warm as they were during the record 2020 tions. Lewis and his followers are unhappy with the move. Oak Ridge Boys will appear for a big show at Bear Stadi- season, when 30 named storms formed. Hurricane fore- No more “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” That’s how it goes um. The money raised will fund the LCM’s band trip to casters agree that 2021 will experience higher activity. when the time comes to turn old folks to pasture. Not the Fiesta Bowl. The trip will cost $40,000. Williams and The season runs through Nov. 30. Here’s hoping we’ll fair but a fact of life.*****Bob Dylan will release a batch of the Oak Ridge Boys are new on the music scene but are dodge the bullet in 2021.*****My time is up. Thanks for unfinished Hank Williams songs on Oct. 4 called “The getting very popular.*****A beautiful lady, Ann Guidry, your time. Take care, stay safe and get vaccinated. God Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams.” Dylan, Merle Hag- wife of Andy Guidry, died Aug. 14. She left behind her bless.

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5A Deaths & Memorials Jim Simon, 65, Bridge City Jim Simon, 65, of Bridge City, man that never met a stranger and Ted Neal Townes, 62, Bridge City passed away on August 3, 2021, loved being generous, willing to give in Port Arthur. the shirt off his back to help someone. Ted Neal Townes, 62, of Bridge boys fan and loved watching them Funeral services will be held Jim was a huge family man as well, City, passed away on August 9, play. Ted loved his family dearly and 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 9, at spending time with his loving wife of 2021, peacefully at his home. left a lasting impact on many lives. He Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge 44 years, or spending time with his A memorial service will be will be deeply missed by those who City. Burial will follow at Hill- family and friends that referred to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, knew and loved him. crest Memorial Gardens in Or- him as “Hamburgers”. Jim will be at First Baptist Church in Bridge He was preceded in death by his ange. Visitation will be from deeply missed by all those that held City. Officiating will be Rever- parents, Bill and Elaine Townes. He is 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, him dear. end Mike Wood. survived by his loving wife of 5 years, August 8, at Claybar Funeral He was preceded in death by his Jim Simon Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on Lydia Townes; children, Tyler Townes Home in Bridge City.Born in Port parents, D. E. and Eva Mae Simon; and September 11, 1958, he was the (Kaylee) of Port Arthur, Chad Townes Arthur, Texas, on November 4, 1955, he was brothers, Arthur Simon, Steve Simon and son of Bill Joe Townes and Elaine (Amanda) of Duval, Washington, the son of D. E. Simon and Eva Mae (Girrard) John Simon. He is survived by his loving wife, (Campbell) Townes. Ted was a Ted Townes Brad Townes of Groves, Tara Glapion Simon. Jim was a hardworking mechanic for Linda Simon; children, Christina Richey and 1977 graduate of Bridge City High School (Jonathan) of Nashville, Tennessee; stepchil- BCISD before retiring after 30 years of ser- husband Patrick of Bridge City, Jessica Simon and a 1981 graduate of Lamar University. He dren, CJ Welch (Alicia) of Silverdale, Wash- vice. However, that didn’t stop the need to and J. D. Dixon of League City; grandchil- coached at Montgomery High School prior to ington, and Cameron Welch of Bridge City; 7 keep his hands busy, after retiring he began dren, Aiden Richey, Eva Richey, and Hayden joining his father in opening King Saver Gro- grandchildren; and brother, David Townes of to work for the county as a mechanic, addi- Dixon; siblings, Raymond Simon and wife cery stores in Orange, Texas as well as Chapin, South Carolina. tionally, he drove for Meals on Wheels and Betty of Orange, Chester Simon of Vidor, and Galveston, Texas. Ted later worked for 10 The family would like to extend a heartfelt aided in the Disaster Relief during the hurri- Edward Simon and wife Vickie of Orange; as years at TDCJ at the Stiles Unit as an Athlet- thank you to Kindred Hospice especially canes. Jim’s perfect day was a meal at The well as many nieces and nephews. ic Director. He retired as a Corporal with 15 Heather and Kerry. Also, a special thanks to Waffle House, traveling all over, especially if Serving as pallbearers will be Edward Si- years of service with the Orange County Tracy Wofford and Jade Hollier for their ex- there was a car show happening, and if he mon, Raymond Simon, Chester Simon, Chad Sheriff’s Office in 2019. cellent care they provided for Ted and his could get in time serving others that was the Simon, Patrick Richey, and James Broom. Ted otherwise known as “Pop” to his family during this difficult time. biggest bonus. He was an excellent cook, he Honorary pallbearers are Aiden Richey and grandbabies was a jokester and always kept Cremation will be under the direction of enjoyed feeding anyone he could, the kind of Hayden Dixon. people laughing. He was a huge Dallas Cow- Claybar Funeral Home. Soap Making Class classes on October 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, and Patricia “Patsy” Jean Peck, 73, of Orange 19th and will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They will be held at the Raymond Gould The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Patricia “Patsy” Jean Peck, 73, experienced peace and joy. She inher- Community Center at 385 Claiborne St, Vi- of Orange, passed away on Au- ited the love of the beach from her is having a Home & Body Essentials DIY dor, TX. To get the full educational benefit, gust 3, 2021, in Houston. Crema- mother and enjoyed many days laugh- Class. Come and ENJOY a fun day learning you need to attend all 5 classes if possible. tion will be under the direction ing and relaxing at her friend’s beach to make Home and Body products such as Call the Extension Office at 409-882-7010 to of Claybar Funeral Home in Or- house with an amazing group of ladies soap, sugar scrub and more. The class will be sign-up for this series. ange. A small private family who loved her with all their hearts. on Saturday, August 14th, from 10 am to 2 gathering will be held to cele- Life will never be the same without pm and is $25 per person. It will be held at BC-OF Rotary Club presents brate the life and legacy of Patsy. her. Our hearts are broken, and life the Extension Office at the Orange County Born in Pasadena, Texas, on just doesn’t seem fair. We will miss Convention and Expo Center on FM 1442. Guys Game Night April 12, 1948. She was the 2nd her terribly. She was a spark to all who Class is limited to 15 participants so call to child and eldest daughter to knew her and never failed to leave us The Bridge City - Orangefield Rotary Club Patricia Peck reserve your spot at 409-882-7010. Charles Leroy Ellis and Juanita all cracking up even though we’re not presents Guys Game Night to take place on LeDoux Ellis. She retired from Orange Coun- sure she even realized how funny she actual- Free Diabetes Classes Thursday, August 26th at 6:30 pm at the ty and went on to work for many years as a ly was. Bridge City Community Center. Come join travel agent, where she took great joy in mak- She has finished her race and is home with The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Or- us for Fins, Feathers and Fooore, it will in- ing people’s dream vacations come true. Jesus. As a friend wrote, “it is we who are left ange County will be holding free Do Well Be clude prizes and a live auction between A beautiful person inside and out with a behind who will have to adapt! I know she rounds. smile and personality that could light up a would say don’t fret over me, I’m fine!” That Well with Diabetes classes. Join us in learn- Please contact Eric at 409-313-0412 or Jer- room. That was Patsy. To know her was to was Patsy. A treasure. One of a kind. ing how to prevent and control your type 2 ry at 409-735-6801 for more information and love her. Her laugh and outlook on life was Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, diabetes, eat healthy and much more to con- tickets. infectious. If you looked in Webster for the Charles and Juanita Ellis; and her daughter, trol your diabetes. The series will last for 5 definition of nurturer, you would find Patsy’s Crystal Strohmaier. She is survived by her photo. It was the core of who she was. Wheth- daughter, Jayne Wittschen and husband Kev- er it was family, friends, or at work, she could in of Cypress; grandchildren, J.T. Clanton, be found going above and beyond to take care Lauren Michelle, Dane Wittschen, and Jace of the people in her life. She loved uncondi- Wittschen; great-grandchildren, Harmony tionally no matter the circumstances. She Beck and AnnaLise Beck; and siblings, Chuck was dealt some tough blows in her lifetime, Ellis (Maridee), Donna Ellis-Cotten (Char- but never let it stop her from providing a life- lie), Gary Ellis (Diann) and Darla Brack time of love, care, and devotion to those she (Dan). loved always fighting to advocate for her Patsy’s greatest concern was making sure family. her grandchildren would be taken care of She was the best Granny and Mom who when she was gone. She always stood in the adored her daughters and grandchildren and gap for others in every area of her life. Now, loved making memories with them. She was it’s our turn to stand in the gap for her. We an amazing strong and kind-hearted woman ask that you send her family love, prayers, who was loyal to a fault as she always put her and words of encouragement as they learn a family’s needs above her own. She was truly a new way of living on this earth. In doing that, woman of God exuding light and love to all we will honor Patsy’s life of selflessness that who crossed her path. she lived, and her legacy of love will live on. The beach was her happy place where she Ronald J. “Ronnie” Primeaux, Jr., 61, B C Ronald J. “Ronnie” Primeaux, along with several nieces and neph- Jr., age 61 of Gulfport, passed ews. away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 A Memorial Service will be held at a at Memorial Hospital at Gulf- later date. Memorial donations in his port. He was born on October name can be made to the American 13, 1959 in Abbeville, LA to Ron- Liver Foundation, Charitable Giving, ald J. Primeaux, Sr. and Verna PO Box 299, West Orange, NJ 07052 Gale Schexneider. or online at liverfoundation.org Ronnie worked in the Oilfield The family would like to extend a industry. He loved music, espe- thank you to the ER and ICU Staff of cially Rock-N-Roll music. To Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. laugh and have fun, that was Ronald Primeaux Thank you for your loving care of Ron- Ronnie! More than anything, he deeply loved nie in his final days and hours. The family is his family with a sincere heart. forever grateful. Special thanks to Fred Ober Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents. for looking out for Ronnie. We appreciate all Survivors include his daughter: Amber you did for him. Primeaux of Port Barre, LA; grandchildren: Ronnie was a beloved father, brother and Tristin Gautreaux, Kaydence Gautreaux and friend. He will be greatly missed. May he rest Peyton Gautreaux; sisters: Rachel Primeaux in peace. of Austin, TX, Jennifer “Jenny” Schneider of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Metairie, LA, Cindy Feltner of New Braunfels, Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to serve the TX and Sharon Fouquier of New Iberia, LA; Primeaux family. Miriam Singh, 59, Bridge City Subathra Rani Singh, 59, of ments. She touched many lives and Bridge City, entered her Savior’s will be dearly missed by those who loving arms on August 1, 2021, knew and loved her. She was preceded in Beaumont. Funeral services in death by her parents, RJ Swarmina- will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Au- than and Vijayarani; and niece, Aquila gust 14, at Claybar Funeral Jacqueline Peace Karunanithi. She is Home in Bridge City. Officiating survived by her children, Ranjit Singh will be Reverend Dr. Samuel Ka- of Bridge City and Sharon Singh of runanithi. Visitation will be Port Arthur; sister, Anusuya Karu- from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fri- nanithi and husband Reverend Samu- day, August 13, at Claybar Fu- el; and nieces and nephews, Joy Jacob neral Home in Bridge City. Miriam Singh and Chance Perry, Grace Abrahams Born in Madurai, India, on and Loewen, Stephen Samuel and Jen- June 25, 1962, she was the daughter of RJ ilee, and Joseph Samuel and Deann. Swaminathan and Vijayarani. Subathra, who Also by her great nieces and nephews who went by Miriam, was a kind woman who lovingly knew her as their “Chithi”: Chloe & loved the Lord, her children, family, church, Evei Jacob and Scarlet & Lucy Perry, Isaac & and friends. Ellie Abrahams, Judah, Levi, Benjamin, & Miriam worked for herself cleaning houses Shiloh Samuel, and Elijah, Rebecca, & Han- for many years, as well as taking care of the nah Samuel as well as by numerous other lov- elderly. She enjoyed going to church, singing, ing family and friends here and abroad. Serv- dancing, & playing the tambourine. She was ing as pallbearers will be Ranjit Singh, always praying for those she loved. Miriam Chance Perry, Loewen Abrahams, Stephen was ready to help others whenever asked and Samuel, Joseph Samuel, and Jedidiah Courts. was a caring and fun person to be around. In In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions 2013, Miriam received her U.S. Citizenship can be made to Living Word Church in Or- and that was one of her greatest accomplish- ange.

CMYK The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 11, 2021 • 6A ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY Have you ever seen the belly of the whale? Pastor Charles Empey the ocean. available to deliver him out when in a whale swallowing and delivered God’s plan of Columnist Now, I’ll pause in the story of the belly of the whale ex- kind of situation. I hear testi- salvation and the city was For The Record to ask you…Have you ever cept the Almighty God, the mony after testimony of peo- converted. been in the belly of the whale creator of the whale and the ple from other congregations Note that the one big cave- Jonah 2:1 “Then Jonah kind of situation? You saw no ocean. All through the Bible and walks of life who cried at to be taken away from this prayed unto the Lord his way out, or you feared there it is declared by writer after unto the Lord and the whale lesson is that when God an- God out of the fish’s bel- was no way out. Maybe you writer that the Lord God is spit them out into deliver- swers your prayers and ly…” just got yours or your wife’s the deliverer of His children. ance onto shore line sun- makes the whale spit you out or child’s tests back and it is Like Jonah, like me who has shine. Jonah 2:10 “And the (the problem solved), go and This world dishes up some cancer or some other disease the pronouncement of two Lord spake unto the fish, and do His bidding. Obey Him. very interesting stuff. Don’t that is declared incurable. stage four cancers upon me, it vomited out Jonah upon Be a living testimony unto misunderstand me, I love life Maybe it is a foreclosure on or maybe you who have a the dry land.” Chapter 3:1-3 Him, maybe like you never your house and you are about similar dilemma. Where do “And the word of the Lord were before. After all, He has and having a heart created by Pastor Charles Empey the Lord in His saving grace, to lose your home. Maybe you go? Jonah is only one of came unto Jonah the second just delivered you out of a I am always learning how to and nasty people. So, Jonah you have just received notice many examples of whale size time, saying, 2 Arise, go unto “whale swallowing” situa- negotiate all of those inter- refused to obey God and de- from your employer that you problems recorded in Scrip- Nineveh, that great city, and tion. esting problems the devil, or cided to sail to another city, are about to be laid off or dis- ture. Every time when that preach unto it the preaching the world throws at me or Tarsus, and hold up there. missed. These are “in the person or persons of God that I bid thee. 3 So Jonah Charles Empey is the something of my own doing. On the trip God made a whale’s belly” kind of stuff. called upon Him, He deliv- arose, and went unto Pastor of Cove Baptist As much as we find sweet storm come up and Jonah You need this to change ered them. I can vouch for Nineveh, according to the Church, Orange, TX. times in daily life from time knew he was the cause of this quickly. Jonah only had so God that He is not through word of the Lord.” He went to time, so do we encounter dangerous storm. He told much time to live before get- delivering the outcry of His problematic ones. Every now those running the ship that it ting out of the whale of a children, those who are truly and then you get one of those was his fault and to throw problem he was in. These born again into His family problems that identifies with him overboard. They did. problems I have listed, and through His Son, Jesus Harvest Chapel the dilemma Jonah found The storm stopped, but Jo- you can think of others, that Christ the Lord (John 3:1-7; himself in. It looks hopeless nah was swallowed by what puts you “in the belly of the Phil. 4:13). He has sustained A Full Gospel Church and you begin to reflect on was most likely a Sperm whale” problems that have a me through two major sur- 1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-238-3056 your days gone by and admit Whale in whose stomach a time factor attached to them. geries that were performed at Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. you haven’t been very faith- man can survive for a time. They need immediate atten- the same time, removing the Nightly Service 6 p.m. ful and responsive to God’s Now this is a problem, tion…immediate deliverance two areas of established can- Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m. will. Jonah had been in- wouldn’t you say? How do or it will be devastating. Here cer. He has delivered me in Pastor: Ruth Burch structed of God to sail to you get out of this one? The it is…back to the story. Jonah other times of my life before Nineveh and deliver the one Sperm Whale goes deeper in 2:1 “Then Jonah prayed unto on numerous occasions. Just plan of salvation from sin the ocean than the other the Lord his God out of the call out, and then be patient First United Methodist Church Orange and condemnation. Jonah whales. Jonah said it took fish’s belly…” I would not be and wait and watch. In my disliked Ninevites for good him to the roots of the moun- far wrong to assume Jonah congregation and every con- 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 reason. They were Gentiles tains…the lowest place prob- was rather loud with his gregation I have had the priv- 10:00 A.M. - BLENDED SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY who had not been very kind ably on earth. In this case he prayer, but he knew that ilege of pastoring there is All of our services are also available premiered on: nor receptive to Jonah and was most likely in the whale’s there wasn’t one person nor testimony after testimony of Facebook at 9:00 a.m. (https://www.facebook.com/FUMCOrangeTX) or online on our Vimeo Page and YouTube. his nation. They were a cruel stomach on the bottom of one thing that would ever be their cry to God in prayer SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:00 A.M. www.fumcorange.org In-person Video Worship Pastor: Rev. Lani Rousseau Sunday Worship & Services Director of Music and Fine Arts: Caroline Dennis Children’s Church posted on our 10:30 a.m. YouTube Channel Sunday Service 10 A.M. St. Paul United Also 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Live Stream 10 A.M. Facebook Distanced Seating Available, Masks Encouraged Methodist Church cowboychurchoforangecounty.com 1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Youth Bible Studies & Activities Wed 6:30 p.m. 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). Triangle Baptist Church Starlight Rev. Mark Bunch Email: [email protected] 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield Church of God in Christ “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 GOOD SHEPHERD Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m. 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contempo- We are a KJV independent Baptist Church www.slcogicorange.org rary Service 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compas- sionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. 200 W. Roundbunch Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church 735-3581 Faith United of the future. www.fbcbc.org Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Methodist Church Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m., Adult, Youth, Children 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Orange First Church Discipleship Classes, Sun. 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Valerie Sansing Wednesday Schedule 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting of the Nazarene Youth & Children’s Activities Nursery Provided. 3810 MLK Drive, Orange Pastor: Keith Royal (www.faithorange.org) Lead Pastor Rev. 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CMYK THE RECORD SPORTS AND OUTDOORS B 33rd O.C.A.R.C. Most MLB teams improve event yields with trades except Astros KAZ’S KORNER quality fish Joe Kazmar For The Record FISHING At the end of last CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN month, our Houston Astros had a command- For The Record ing six-game lead over the second-place Oak- The 33rd annual O.C.A.R.C. weigh-in Joe Kazmar land Athletics in the started a little differently for me than the American League West Division so previous thirty-two and it wasn’t for the they went for the jugular and bol- better. No sooner had I parked my truck stered their only apparent weakness— than I noticed a young woman nearby cry- Dickie Colburn the inconsistent bullpen. ing on her cell phone with her two sweating The Astros traded red-hot utility in- toddlers and an irate wiener dog only making the situation fielder Abraham Toro and a few minor worse. The young Mother had a flat on her mini- SUV with league prospects to Seattle for closer no idea what to do. After getting everyone a bottle of water, Kendall Graveman and Rafael Mon- including Fritz the wiener dog, we managed to locate the in- tero and picked up Yimi Garcia and structions as well as the spare. That alone is a challenge when got J.F. Moton from Cleveland for everything you touch is hot and the jack, which was buried their fastest outfielder Myles Straw. beneath the floor, did not even resemble the one depicted in Most of the teams that either were the manual. I won’t mention the make of automobile as it has leading their respective division or a very good reputation, but woe be unto anyone that has to were in contention for a wild card change a flat. I returned to my truck and found that my ge- berth showed an immediate improve- neric jack worked just fine. By the time we got her family back ment. on the road, the young Mom was still crying, the dog was still Houston’s closest competition—the barking and we all looked like we had fallen out of the boat! Oakland A’s—upgraded their depth The rest of the evening was hot, but enjoyable. In spite of with the acquisitions of outfielder the heat, the winning weights were predictably very good. Starling Marte, catcher/designated The white perch category check went unclaimed, but that is hitter Yan Gomes and infielder/out- not unusual this time of the year. fielder Josh Harrison. Although the No entrant had a better day than Ricky Adams as he earned The Astros traded red-hot utility infielder Abraham Toro and a few minor league pros- A’s streak of consecutive months with pects to Seattle for closer Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero and picked up Yimi $250 for the Gopher sponsored Appaloosa red with 14 spots a winning record was snapped at 10 in Garcia and got J.F. Moton from Cleveland for their fastest outfielder Myles Straw. In- and $750 for his winning 4.52-lb. trout sponsored by Dow. July (11-13), they have won eight of cidentally, Toro was hitting a torrid .425 last weekend for Seattle, his new team. Any trout approaching the five pound mark is worthy of a their last 10 games. second look right now. Louie Peco’s winning bass was no less seven of 10 games to hang in the NL league pitchers. The Philadelphia Phillies got the impressive. His 5.12-pound largemouth earned him $750 East pennant race. Houston is another story. Their Texas Rangers best starting pitcher compliments of Dominion, Inc. The heaviest redfish was The New York Yankees, who were trades for four relievers apparently Kyle Gibson and closer Ian Kennedy worth $300 and Cody Lopez earned that check with a able to obtain sluggers Mike Rizzo weakened their offense immensely. and surrendered their top prospect 6.81-pound red. Andy Allen rounded out the big four with a from the Chicago Cubs and Joey Gallo Between the trades and injuries, the Spencer Howard plus a couple of very solid 4.47-pound flounder that netted him a $300 check from the Rangers, remained in the AL Astros were missing five starters from young prospects and won eight in a and Jerry Myers won $100 in doing justice to the “Sarge’s” East wild card race with an 8-2 record their usual lineup with Straw and Toro row going into last night’s action to se- Catfish category with a beautiful 19.05 fish. in their last 10 games going into Mon- traded and Alex Bregman, Yuli Gurri- cure their first-place position over the Branden Jones took home $100 for his .39- pound perch as day’s action. Rizzo became just the el on the IL and the major league’s Atlanta Braves in the NL East Divi- did Greg Savage with a .96-pound croaker, and Austin Clark seventh player in history to homer in leading hitter Michael Brantley recov- sion. with a 13.39-pound black drum.Lela Hyatt cashed a $50 his first two games as a Yankee. ering from an awkward collision at The Braves, who also were active at check for her 1.17-pound “Don Hubbard” mudcat and Jody The Cincinnati Reds, who are trying second base Sunday. Incidentally, Toro the trade deadline, traded for outfield- Jackson took home $100 for his 8.29-pound grinnel. The to overtake the Milwaukee Brewers in was hitting a torrid .425 last weekend ers Joc Pederson, Eddie Rosario from Borel family has owned that division for years and it was the NL Central Division, dealt to im- for Seattle, his new team. Cleveland, Adam Duvall from the Mi- unusual for them not to win it again. 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CMYK 2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Alligator Snapping Turtles Seized in Illegal Trafficking Case Returned to Natural Habitat Staff Report the poaching of alligator Service’s role in helping to TPWD Nongame and For The Record snapping turtles. Large tur- rescue these alligator snap- Rare Species Program staff tles up to 150 pounds were ping turtles from the illegal have worked with turtle re- AUSTIN – Twenty-one being poached in Texas and wildlife trafficking market searchers across Texas and adult, and six juvenile, alli- transported into Louisiana, and return them back to the Turtle Survival Alliance gator snapping turtles were which is a federal Lacey Act where they belong in East to support the development recently released back into violation. Alligator snapping Texas,” said Amy Lueders, of a genetic analysis on all of East Texas as part of a coor- turtles are a popular food the Service’s Southwest Re- the turtles that were re- dinated effort among Texas item with a restricted limit gional Director. “I also want leased in order to determine Parks and Wildlife Depart- of one per day in Louisiana. to acknowledge the team- the river basin where they ment (TPWD), U.S. Fish and This has led to a smaller work of everyone who made originated. In addition, vet- Wildlife Service (Service), population of the species in this return possible: from erinarians evaluated each Stephen F. Austin State Uni- Louisiana, along with our own Service law en- turtle to ensure the health of versity, Sabine River Au- poaching in Texas where forcement, hatchery and the species and fitted each thority, Northeast Texas harvest is illegal. ecological services staff to with radio telemetry tags to Municipal Water District, The turtles were trans- Twenty-one adult, and six juvenile, alligator snapping tur- the TPWD, river authority, allow researchers to moni- the U.S. Army Corps of En- ported to East Texas from tles were recently released back into East Texas after be- university and non-profit tor the turtle’s survival, hab- gineers, Houston Zoo, and the Natchitoches National ing seized in an illegal trafficking attempt. organization staff who pro- itat use, and movement the Turtle Survival Alliance, Fish Hatchery in Louisiana, Director of the TPWD their habits and their biolo- vided their time, funding throughout their lives. among others, after being where they were being held Wildlife Division. “We have gy so that we can more ef- and logistical support to get More information about seized in an illegal traffick- following their seizure by a unique opportunity to not fectively conserve Texas these living dinosaurs back nongame and rare species in ing attempt. law enforcement in 2016. only return these turtles to populations to ensure their into the wild. The success of Texas, including species list- In 2017, Texas Game War- “Alligator snapping tur- their range in Texas from viability for generations to this project demonstrates ed as threatened or endan- dens, in coordination with tles have been protected in which they were taken, but come.” our shared commitment to gered, can be found on the Service’s Office of Law Texas since the 1970’s,” said also to learn more about “I am very proud of the protecting and conserving the Wildlife Diversity Enforcement, investigated Meredith Longoria, Deputy wildlife in Texas.” page of the TPWD website.

workouts this month. How- Kaz’s Korner From Page 1B ever, this year they should games since the trading dead- have a legitimate shot at this line. dream, finishing fourth in One of the big reasons is last year’s final NCAA poll that the starters have been with a 9-1 record and bring- giving up runs early, and with ing back several of their de- more players in the lineup fensive stalwarts. And with from Class AAA Sugarland Head Coach Jimbo Fisher than from Houston, catching about to begin his fourth up has been almost impossi- season at College Station, if ble. The Astros bullpen has things work out for him the been used with the team be- same way they did at Florida hind much more than pro- State, a national champion- tecting a lead. ship is very possible. Fisher’s Houston continued their 2013 team won the national season-long malady of doing title in his fourth year at FSU well against the top teams and would like nothing bet- and getting whomped by the ter than to turn the trick at cellar=dwellers. Minnesota, Aggieland. It looks to me like 19 games behind at the bot- they will have to do the job tom of the AL Central, visit- strictly with defense, be- ed Minute Maid Park and cause A&M lacks a quarter- captured three-of-four from back with any game experi- the Astros. Last night the ence. But stranger things Colorado Rockies came to have happened. town 20 games behind in the Bridge City native Matt Bryant who was selected by Trinity NL West. Valley Community College to its Hall of Fame recently. Bry- The division lead of the As- ant went on to have a great kicking career in the NFL before tros has dwindled to only two retiring at the tender age of 43. games ahead of Oakland. Houston hopes to get some Taurasi and Sue Bird became Bridge City native Matt Bry- of its injured players healthy the first basketball players to ant who was selected by Trin- so they can stave off the A’s win five straight Olympic ity Valley Community Col- and their current hot hand gold medals. I got a kick out lege to its Hall of Fame re- during this last quarter of of when the much shorter cently. Bryant went on to the 2021 season. Japanese guards were press- have a great kicking career in ing and Taurasi merely held the NFL before retiring at KWICKIES… the basketball over her head the tender age of 43. like the Statue of Liberty as And while on the topic of the guards jumped unsuc- JUST BETWEEN US… the Astros, six members of cessfully trying to get the bal Just like it’s been over the the organization were induct- l. decades at this time of the ed into the club’s Hall of It was no big surprise that year, the Texas A&M Aggies Fame, most of whom were five-time Most Valuable Play- are preparing for the national around before the team really er Peyton Manning was elect- championship in their final got good. Cesar Cedeno, Billy ed on the first ballot to the Wagner, Roy Oswalt and NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Lance Berkman were hon- Ohio Sunday. He was among ored, plus Bob Watson and a conglomeration of 19 in- former owner Judge Roy ductees to highlight the Hofheinz who were inducted week of festivities. posthumously before Satur- The college football world day’s game against Minneso- was saddened with the pass- ta. Watson was named the ing of Bobby Bowden, the Astros first African-Ameri- longtime coach of Florida can general manager in 1994. State. His successor, Jimbo I enjoyed watching the Fisher noted, “He was so nor- Americans win the Olympics mal. He could make you feel more than I first thought, es- like you knew him for 20 pecially when the USA de- years in the first two minutes feated Japan for the gold in you ever talked to him.” women’s basketball. Diana A tip of the Korner Kap to

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Staff Report the field near the end of the he didn’t report. For The Record two-hour practice and Watson signed a four-year, watched as his teammates $156 million contract exten- Deshaun Watson returned went through 11-on-11 work. sion with the Texans last off- to practice with the Houston Coach David Culley re- season and led the NFL in Texans on Monday after not fused to say why Watson yards passing last season. taking part in workouts for stopped practicing with the But he became unhappy with almost a week, the Associat- team last week, and he wasn’t the direction of the team and ed Press reports. available to answer ques- requested a trade in January Watson reported to camp tions regarding his return after the Texans, who won on time and was on the field Monday because he spoke the AFC South in 2018 and for the team’s first five days before practice. ’19, sank to 4-12 last season. of practice, participating in Watson’s future is uncer- General manager Nick Ca- individual drills only. When tain after he asked for a trade serio signed veteran Tyrod the players wore pads for the in January before 22 women Taylor to a one-year deal in first time this season last filed lawsuits alleging that he March to give the team an Tuesday, he did not partici- sexually assaulted or ha- insurance policy at quarter- pate and was not on the field. rassed them in March. Hous- back if Watson can’t or won’t He continued to be absent ton police and the NFL are play this season. The Texans from practice until Monday investigating the allegations, selected Stanford’s Davis when he trotted onto the but no charges have been Mills in the third round of field with the rest of the filed. this year’s draft, and he and team. He only worked during Watson still wishes to be Jeff Driskel, a recent free- individual drills and went traded and reported to train- agent signee, will likely com- into the indoor practice fa- ing camp solely to avoid be- pete to back up Taylor if cility after the first five peri- ing fined. He would have Watson isn’t an option. ods of work. He returned to faced fines of $50,000 a day if

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CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5B 14-year-old becomes youngest to swim length of Lake Tahoe Staff Report complete the 12-mile (19-ki- lian Savage said. For The Record lometer) “true width swim.” “But this time, he kept tell- It’s also known as the “God- ing me, ‘Mom, I feel so much RENO, Nev. — A 14-year- father” swim because it better mentally prepared old California boy has be- starts on Tahoe’s west shore this time.’ And he went out, come the youngest person to at the site of a mansion in and he just did such a great swim the entire 21.3-mile Homewood, California, fea- job,” she said. (34-kilometer) length of Lake tured in the movie “The With the title of the young- Tahoe and complete the al- Godfather: Part II.” est person to ever achieve the pine lake’s coveted Triple He also swam the 10-mile Triple Crown, James said he Crown, the Associated Press (16-kilometer) Vikingsholm isn’t sure what he wants to do reports. route that traverses the next. James Savage of Los Banos southern portion of Lake His mom says he’ll likely completed the trip across the Tahoe, known for its pine set his sights high. scenic lake, which straddles tree-lined beaches and ski “When he started this the California-Nevada line, resorts. whole open water thing and in 12 hours on Aug. 1. And at age 8, he swam he told me, ‘Mom, I want to According to AP, he earlier from Alcatraz to San Fran- swim from Alcatraz,’ and we swam the other two legs of cisco. kind of laughed in his face,” the Lake Tahoe Triple The latest swim was pilot- she said. Crown, all 10 miles (16 kilo- ed by Captain Tom “Reptile” “We let him do it kind of meters) or longer. Linthicum of Lake Tahoe hoping and thinking it would Savage and his mother, Jil- Marathon Swim Federation. be a one and done, and he got lian, agreed the physical The team also included an out and he said, ‘I want to do training was a lot easier than James Savage, 14, of Los Banos, Calif. as he swam the entire 21.3-mile length of Lake Tahoe from official observer and pace this again. When’s the next the mental endurance it South Lake Tahoe, California to Incline Village, Nevada. He became the youngest person ever to swimmer. Jillian Savage one?’” she said. “And it just takes to complete such a make the swim and complete the coveted Tahoe Triple Crown. He completed the two other legs of served as kayaker for the trip. kept going and going and go- long-distance swim. The trip the triple crown earlier, each 10 miles are longer. The photo was taken by his mother Jillian Savage. Mom’s biggest worry origi- ing and his feats kept getting across the lake started in nally was he might abandon bigger and bigger and bigger, South Lake Tahoe, Califor- “I had no doubts whatsoev- does. But mentally, even they’re pretty much “all the the trip after a few hours if it and I’m kind of afraid to see nia, and ended in the Nevada er,” Jillian Savage told though it takes a whole same.” became monotonous. what he wants to do next. town of Incline Village. the Tahoe Daily Tribune. bunch of us to make the “Open water, you can swim “It’s not like he can sit and But whatever it is, we’ll make She said she knew after the “He’s been swimming almost swim possible, he’s really out in oceans, lakes, and you get talk to us when he gets bored. it happen.” first mile that he would get every day, six, seven days a there by himself.” to travel around,” he said. His face is in the water and the job done. week since he was 8. With James Savage said he en- Last August, at age 13, Sav- so really, he’s by himself,” Jil- open water, it’s just what he joys swimming in pools, but age became the youngest to

the main campus of Texas pathogens. If this is the case, Save our pollinators, save our world A&M University that focuses essentially bees would be on genetic studies and the partaking in self-assessed Laura Muntean ble,” she said. “Communicate Janice and John G. Thomas precision nutrition, selecting Media Relations with your neighbors and let Honey Bee facility on the specific pollens depending Texas A&M AgriLife them know you will be spray- RELLIS campus that in- on whether or not they are ing, so they can protect their cludes even more research. infected with pathogens. Pollinators serve a great hives, if they have them, as Depending on the year and If interested in beekeep- purpose in the agriculture much as possible.” the projects happening, the ing, Rangel suggests taking world. Without them, hu- facility’s apiary may house the time to truly educate mans and animals would Protecting the future anywhere from 40-80 honey- yourself on the logistics and have little to no food at all. honeybees and bee colonies with the re- time that it will take to have search focused on honeybee successful hives. And for Texas A&M AgriLife re- pollinators searcher Juliana Rangel, health and how to improve it. more on beekeeping, Texas Ph.D., director of the Texas Current studies are look- A&M AgriLife Extension A&M Honey Bee Lab and as- Alternative ways to protect ing at the nutritional ecology Service offers an online sociate professor of apicul- pollinators include support- of honeybees and whether or course for beginner beekeep- ture in the Texas A&M Col- ing research at the university not honeybee foragers ac- ers at tx.ag/Beekeeping101. lege of Agriculture and Life level that invests time and tively collect different types To learn how you can fos- Sciences Department of En- energy into research. Ran- of pollen based on the colo- ter opportunities for honey- Honeybees on Texas sunflower. (PHOTO: Laura McKenzie/Texas gel’s own lab, the Texas A&M ny’s nutritional needs. The bee research, you can con- tomology, explains the in- A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications) credible impact that such Honey Bee Lab has dedicated focus is on how honeybees tact Jansen Merrill with the typically small animals and Americas, including bum- actually good bee forage. honeybee research within regulate their pollen intake Texas A&M Foundation or insects play in the role of our blebees and carpenter bees, “If pesticides are unavoid- the Department of Entomol- and how they choose to feed the Texas A&M Honey Bee food supply. honeybees dominate the pol- able, be aware of your sur- ogy. It encompasses two fa- based on whether or not they Association. linator industry and polli- roundings as much as possi- cilities, a molecular lab on are infected by various Pollination’s unique role nate most of the crops in providing food and throughout the U.S. Based off the last pub- producing food lished study on the economic value of honeybee pollina- To put it in perspective, tion, honeybees contribute Rangel explained how about an estimated $16 billion an- 75% of plants rely on either nually to the U.S. economy. animal or insect pollination. This estimate is measured Pollination, the transfer of through their contributions pollen from the male germ- to agricultural crops like al- plasm of a flower to the stig- monds, apples, peaches, ma of another flower, often strawberries, citrus, cotton creates a seed that will later seed and other crops. turn into a crop like a fruit, “Cotton alone experiences vegetable or nut. The other a 15%-25% increase in yield 25% of pollination typically when honeybees are used for comes from natural elements pollination,” she said. like wind and water. Pollination plays a dual Save the bees and other role in the circle of life. It pollinators both provides pollinators with food during the process There are several ways to and humans with food as a help pollinators including result of the process. planting pollinator-friendly During the pollination gardens, mowing a little less process, animals and insects often, using fewer pesticides collect pollen from a flower. and supporting research at The pollen itself acts as a the university level. source of protein as well as If you are interested in pol- nutrients like amino acids, linator gardens, “consider lipids, minerals, vitamins purchasing seed mixes that and essential elements, said are native to your area and Rangel. They receive their come with a plethora of flow- carbohydrates from floral ers that will bloom year- nectar. round,” Rangel said. This hunt for food from Although managed bees the pollinators, in turn, pol- can receive supplemental linates the plants to make food, wild bees rely solely on the food that we then con- pollinator-friendly flowers. sume. Without their hard Often when purchasing work, things like almonds, plants, specific flowers and some apples and citrus, cot- mixes will be labeled as pol- ton and many other agricul- linator-friendly and will be tural crops would have little much preferred and benefi- to none in the way of yield cial to the pollinators them- that would benefit the hu- selves. man population. “You’ll want to provide big The weight of feeding the patches of similar flower op- world may actually lie on the tions, so they can feed more back of tiny insects – honey- pollinators,” Rangel said. bees. “Offer plant diversity too. “Honeybees are arguably Different pollens have differ- the most notable pollinator ent types of amino acids and simply due to numbers and proteins for a diverse diet their ability to be easily man- and proper nutrition.” aged,” said Rangel. She also advised home- Pollinator impacts in owners to consider not mow- ing as often and not using agriculture weed killers. The small flow- ers that pop up in the yard, Although there are thou- which are often considered sands of native bees in the weeds to homeowners, are

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