62nd Anniversary Edition TheRecordLive.com County Record Vol. 61 No. 45 The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas Week of Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Orange comes alive with weekend events based at the Orange Boat tionwide series, 40,107, Or- Visitors Bureau hosted both Brad Childs said. “Bassmas- Ramp Thursday through ange County Judge John Art in the Park and an An- ters. Art in the Park. The car Sunday – officially titled the Gothia said. tique Car Show downtown, show. Everyone was so excit- Dovetail Games Bassmaster But that was hardly the about six blocks from the ed. Everyone was smiling.” Elite at Sabine River – turned only must-see event drawing boat ramp. The weather was awesome, out the most fishing fans in a weekend crowd. “Orange was ready to get BASSMASTERS Page 2A the 15-year history of the na- The city’s Convention and going again,” councilman Roy McDonald The Record’s 2021 ‘Person of the Year’

DAVE ROGERS Jason Christie of Park Hill, Oklahoma, was the winner of the Bass- For The Record master Elite on The Sabine fishing tournament held Thursday through Sunday at the Orange Boat Ramp. The tourney, along with Roy McDonald was elect- the Orange County River Festival, free concerts, Art in the Park ed Mayor of West Orange 10 and antique car show, provided plenty of opportunity to enjoy a sunny weekend. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers years before the Houston Astros played in their first DAVE ROGERS “Great weekend! Fantastic World Series. For The Record job, Orange Texas,” city Or, to put it in Orange councilwoman Mary McK- County terms, since being Downtown Orange and enna said, a sentiment re- elected mayor in 1995, Mc- the west bank of the Sabine peated by her colleagues at Donald’s leadership has River were jumping over the Tuesday’s city council meet- seen the town of 3,500 resi- weekend, filled with folks out ing. dents through Hurricanes to enjoy great weather and The bass tournament Rita, Humberto, Ike, Har- fun wherever one looked. vey, Laura and Delta and Tropical Storm Imelda, the ice storms of 1997 and 2021 Early voting opens and Sabine River flooding of 2015 and 2016. for May 1 election He has served as Chair- man of the Orange County hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Housing Authority, the DAVE ROGERS President of the Southeast For The Record Early voting sites for all other city and school elec- Texas Regional Planning Early voting for spring tions are at the Orange Pub- Commission for a term- 2021 city and schools elec- lic Library, 220 N. 5th St, Or- and-a-half, President of the tions begins Tuesday, April ange; Bridge City ISD Ad- Texas Association of Re- 19 and two Orange County ministration Building, 1031 gional Councils, Chairman cities could wind up with W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge of the Texas Municipal new mayors. League’s Small City Adviso- City; Raymond Gould Com- Retiring West Orange Mayor Roy McDonald, right, was honored along with his wife LaVerne with Orange Mayor Larry munity Center, 385 Clai- ry Committee and was twice a City Hall reception Monday, April 12. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm Spears, Jr., is being chal- borne, Vidor; or the Orange appointed by Gov. Rick Per- lenged by Charles Thomas County Convention and ry to the Southeast Texas while in West Orange, cur- Expo Center, 11475 Farm to Regional Review Commit- having chosen not to run for tems. her to go get a Coke. rent alderman Randy Branch Market Road 1442. tee. reelection after having first A perfect resume for the “It’s history from there.” is running against Jim Whit- Polls are open from 8:30 Additionally, McDonald joined the West Orange City problem-solving in his fu- The couple has two grown tington for mayor after the am. to 4:30 p.m. Monday has been an ordained dea- Council in 1987. ture. children, Troy and Beverley, retirement of Roy McDon- through Saturday, except for con and Sunday School He was also honored with At Orange’s Dupont plant and five grandchildren. A ald. Wednesdays April 20 and teacher at first, Calvary a retirement reception at for 32 years, he worked as a portrait of the grandchil- All voters except those April 27, when voters have 12 Baptist Church, then, for City Hall Monday. millwright, pipefitter, re- dren is prominently dis- from West Orange can go to hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the last 16 years at McDon- “We had so many differ- frigeration technician, a played in his office, behind the polls at any one of the City councils in Orange ald Memorial Baptist ent councils while I was scaffold rigger. “A general the mayor’s desk. four Orange County early and Bridge City are set for Church (no relation). mayor, but we always mechanic,” he said. McDonald said one of the voting sites April 19-27 and head-to-head races, though, Add to those titles The worked together well,” he McDonald met his wife, best things he’s done since in their local voting pre- as one office-seeker said, Record Newspapers’ Person said. “I had an excellent staff LaVerne, at the Knaptown being elected in 1995 is cincts on Election Day, May they aren’t running of the Year. throughout the time I was Baptist Church in the days starting a once-a-month 1. against each other, just for He was honored with the there.” between ending his three- “mayors breakfast” where West Orange voting is the same seat. latest honor at the noon Born in Glenmora, Louisi- year Army enlistment and city leaders can talk about done at West Orange City Incumbent Pat Pullen is Lunch Bunch gathering ana, and raised and schooled coming to work for Dupont. issues and their solution. It Hall, 2700 Western Avenue. being challenged by David C. Wednesday, April 14, at in DeQuincy, Louisiana, “I went to school with her has grown to include city Polls are open there from 8 Bailey for Beaumont’s Place 1 Robert’s Steakhouse and McDonald came to Texas in sister in DeQuincy and both managers, school districts, a.m. to 5 p.m. except for city council seat. Meat Market. 1966, following three years my parents and her parents the county, Lamar State Wednesdays April 20 and McDonald, 76, is retiring in the army where he worked lived there,” the mayor said. ROY MCDONALD Page 3A April 27, when voters have 12 EARLY VOTING Page 3A from public office in May, with missile guidance sys- “We met at church. I asked Fresh faces greet visitors at Bridge City Chamber

PENNY LELEUX only reason I’m not there. Flooring still needs to be For The Record This opportunity presented replaced in an area at the itself after eight months of back of the building that was Kelli Lewis came aboard as not working…I’m very damaged due to condensa- the new director of the blessed it came across my tion. Surplus flooring is in Bridge City Chamber of doorstep. I absolutely love it.” storage that will be used, so Commerce in October. She’s not the only fresh it will match the rest of the “It’s been good. I absolutely face at the Chamber of Com- floor. love my members and my merce. For the last month Plans are to remove the board.” Said Lewis. “I’m not the building itself has been two smaller storage build- actually from Bridge City, my getting a facelift. New siding ings and replace them with husband is. I’m a private was installed. The building one large building. school Kelly girl. I worked for has been painted. It got a Lewis said they were try- the Nederland Chamber new roof. Railings and new ing to bring the building eight years ago, so I’m famil- steps were installed. A new back to as close as possible to iar with nonprofits. I ran A/C unit was installed up- the original look. Commitment to Caring stairs and new windows were She is excited for things to which is a psychiatric board- being installed during this start opening back up. They ing home prior to Covid, interview. The building has will resume their morning which is unfortunately the been releveled. coffees June 8 at the Bridge City Community Center Kelli Lewis, director of the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce sponsored by the Chamber. shows off the face lift to the BCCC/BC Museum building. Joe “We’re super excited about it. Broussard of Alamo Glass installs new windows in the background left. RECORD PHOTO:Penny LeLeux BCCC FRESH FACES Page 3A

CMYK 2A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 14, 2021 ‘Art in the Park’ returns to Orange Bassmasters From Page 1 which is what organizers ing – provided by the county. ters Elite tourneys with a hoped for when Gov. Greg Bands performed under crowd of 33,600 the first Abbott ended Texas’ restric- that roof Thursday, Friday time one was held here, in tions on outdoor gatherings and Saturday night with Sat- March of 2013. and the tournament was urday’s Neal McCoy show That record had since been moved back to its original filling the park. broken by Waddington, New date after having been post- “The pavilion is perfect,” York, later in 2013 and ex- poned until at least August. Gothia declared. “We got to tended again to 36,200 by “Anytime you get four days test it for three nights with Waddington in 2018. of great weather, that helps different types of music and “All these places that host the numbers, that helps ev- different power require- Bassmaster Elite tourna- erybody enjoy themselves ments. [Saturday] night, with ments come to Orange to see and helps all the activities Neal McCoy’s group and the what we’re doing,” Gothia that we planned for the four night before with Bag of Do- said. “Our model here, with days to be able to go through nuts, we really turned up the the carnival and music, has without having any bad power and it all worked great. now been copied around the weather delay or stop it.” “I’m just glad to be back country. And you know that Oklahoma native Jason out and able to do stuff right now, Waddington, New Christie was officially the again.” York is taking aim at us biggest winner, taking home Orange had set the all- again.” a $100,000 check and a big time attendance for Bassmas- trophy with a four-day total of 43 pounds, 15 ounces. But after a year of quaran- tining and social distancing “Everybody Reads The Record!” because of novel coronavirus In Print & Online Dragonfly Grove owner Marie Trimm of Orange displays her unique handmade jewelry at Art in the COVID-19, folks were ready Park on Saturday. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm to cut loose. “It was wonderful,” Orange councilwoman Terrie Salter declared. “We needed this in our city. It was amazing. The Record “We’re on a great start. Or- ange seems to be back on track. Things are moving Newspapers forward, and I’m excited about what’s next for us.” of Orange County, Texas The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce was in charge of lining up the en- The Record Newspapers- The County Record tertainers, vendors, conces- and the Penny Record- are published on Wednes- sionaires and carnival rides day of each week and distributed free throughout at the Orange County River greater Orange County, Texas. The publications Festival at the boat ramp, a free event that traditionally feature community news, local sports, commen- runs alongside the spring tary and much more. Readers may also read each fishing tournaments. issue of our papers from our web site And the volunteers. TheRecordLive.Com. Gothia reported at Tues- day’s Orange County Com- missioners Court meeting News Tips and Photos that volunteers logged 3,000 886-7183 or 735-5305 hours helping at the boat E-mail: [email protected] ramp. “Let’s face it,” Ida Schos- County Record: 320 Henrietta St., Orange, Texas 77630 sow, Chamber President, Penny Record: 333 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611 said, “we couldn’t do it with- out volunteers.” Offices Closed On Wednesday. Didn’t Get Your Paper? Call 735-5305. New to this year’s events was the Riverside Pavilion, a covered stage and event cen- TheRecordLive.com ter built by the city with Stephanie Arren of Bridge City, owner of Chosen Weeds Farm, is seen at her booth at ‘Art in the Park’ Round The Clock Hometown News on Saturday. RECORD PHOTO: Lawrence Trimm some help – including fenc-

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BCCC Fresh Faces From Page 1

I’ve already sent notice out cards for the Louis Vuitton said Lewis. to our members,” said Lewis. and the Gucci bags are $20 They felt blessed to raise “We’re finally getting where dollars each. Cards for the more than $2,000 in the we can gear back up and get other purses are $10 each. Christmas Tree silent auc- events going again.” “We have some amazing tion that was held in Decem- The Purse Bingo will be door prizes.” ber. The amount was enough their first live event since the Additional drinks can be to fund four $500 scholar- quarantine started opening. purchased at the cash bar. ships for Orangefield and “It’s going to be a blast,” Girlfriend tables are $500 Bridge City seniors. said Lewis. and Sponsor tables are $600, Lewis looks forward to an- It will be held May 13 at both come with a bottle of nouncing other events as the 5:30 p.m. at the Bridge City wine and seating for eight. community starts recover- Community Center. The Tickets can be purchased in ing from the pandemic and a popular event is near sold person at the Chamber or by year quarantine. out, with only about 20 tick- phone: 409-735-5671. Pay- The Bridge City Heritage ets still available. Tickets are ment can be made by cash, Museum housed at the $60 and include dinner at a check or card. The chamber chamber office is open to the taco bar catered by the office is open 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. public during office hours Stuffed Mushroom, two Monday-Thursday, Friday 8 and is free of charge. drink tickets and one bingo a.m.- noon. They will be launching a card for a chance at the ten “This is to keep our cham- new website for the chamber purses and a dauber. Extra ber doors open. This is the once updated pictures of the cards can be purchased for first event we’ve been able to building are taken. individual games. Additional have [since the quarantine],”

Roy McDonald is retiring in May after serving as West Orange’s Mayor since 1995. This week he has been named The Record’s 2021 ‘Person of the Year.’ RECORD PHOTO Dave Rogers Early voting for May 1 elections From Page 1 Bridge City’s council election Place 2. pired term being contested Roy McDonald ‘Person of the Year’ From Page 1 features incumbent Carl For the Pinehurst City by incumbent Greg Willis, Harbert and Aaron Rocca- Council, three people are who took Permenter’s coun- forte seeking the Place 1 seat, running for two at-large cil seat when he was chosen College Orange, the Sabine grants and property taxes frastructure grants for incumbent Tammi Fisette seats, with the top two vote- to replace the late Dan Mo- River Authority and others. has steadily built up city streets and drainage, bridge and John P. Nickum seeking getters declared winners. hon as mayor, and Kerri When it comes to legisla- properties and services. reconstruction; the Place 3 seat, and incum- Incumbent Brent Dearing Donnaud Arrington. tion, McDonald said of the “We planned for and built $1.1 million in FEMA miti- bent Terri Gauthier and Ken- is running for reelection Three two-year at-large earliest highlights of his time a new city hall without rais- gation grants for city water neth Prosperie seeking the against former council mem- terms are also on the Pine- as mayor came when he ing taxes any. We rebuilt the system improvements; Place 5 seat. ber Meritta Kennedy and Jay hurst ballot, with incum- pushed and got state legisla- fire station and police sta- $6.3 million in Economic Bridge City schools, the Odom. bents Sarah McClendon, J. tion to get a quarter-cent tion. We added restrooms at Development Administra- only area school district with Council races are a bit Michael Shanan and Joey sales tax approved for street our parks, bought new equip- tion grants for wastewater contested races, has incum- harder to describe in Pinehu- Vance being challenged by repairs. ment every year – police treatment improvements. bent Patty Collins and Paul rst, where mayor T.W. Per- Troy Pierce and Johnny Ase- “That’s $200,000 a year we cars, Gradalls, grapple Additionally, nearly $5 Zoch running for Place 1 and menter is unopposed for a vedo. can use for street mainte- trucks. million in grant awards for incumbent Judy Cole and one-year term. The top three vote-getters nance,” he said. “Now we can “We’ve done it for years drainage work, a city hall Caleb Hayes running for There’s a one-year unex- will be elected. use our property tax money and we haven’t raised taxes generator and coronavirus for other things.” and we haven’t borrowed relief are pending. Another thing of which he money. Over the last 10 There’s even a grant to Orange awards Rec Center contract is proud is his staff’s ability years, we’ve gotten hundreds help with purchase of a new to go after government of thousands of dollars’ fire truck. Dave Rogers volleyball courts. It can host has been set. grants that do not have to be worth of grants to enhance McDonald points out West For The Record weekend tournaments, open “Our community needs repaid. our quality of life.” Orange, with 27 paid em- gyms or possibly league. something for our children “The thing I’m most proud The list of grant projects ployees, has always gotten Orange City Council voted “It’s something a lot of us to enjoy and keep them off of of is I’ve worked real hard being carried out now or the most out of city moneys. unanimously Tuesday to have been looking forward to the streets and provide op- with our staff to find, apply scheduled is overwhelming: “For 23 consecutive years, award a $2.9 million contract since we passed the bond is- portunities,” Spears said. for and secure every grant we $336,000 in community we have been selected and to N&T Construction to sue in December of 2018,” In other action Tuesday, can to improve things we development block grant to received the Government Fi- build the City of Orange Rec- Mayor Larry Spears, Jr., said. council approved a $139,000 need,” McDonald said. improve Austin St.’ nancial Officers Association reation Center. “We’ll be breaking ground infrastructure grant agree- “We’ve gotten several wa- $3 million in CDBG disas- Award for Excellence in Fi- The structure will be built very soon.” ment with Luigi’s Italian ter and sewer grants to re- ter recovery grants to ac- nancial Reporting,” he said. in the footprint of the former Delays occurred because Grill, and about $40,000 to place sewer lines and pumps quire property damaged by “Also, our employees’ ben- Orange Natatorium and will of property ownership and purchase two military vehi- for lift stations.” prior flooding; efit package is as good as any have room for two full-size zoning issues since resolved. cles to use as high-water Budgeting funds from $7.3 million in CDBG in- city our size.” basketball courts or multiple No timetable for completion search and rescue vehicles. 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Orange County’s “Person of the Year.” After narrow- Parker are running wild. Henry Barrow, Clyde’s father, ing the field down to five nominees, it was obvious says his son will write a book.*****The hunt for John Dill- that Mayor Brown Claybar was the outstanding choice to inger goes on. He still dodges the law. Local peace officers be The Record’s “Person of the Year.” Over the were on watch for him in the vicinity of the Sabine River years Brown has given much of himself to public service, Bridge. The national desperado and two of his gang are often at great sacrifice. As mayor, he has led many im- suspected to be back in route to Orange. They are travel- provements to Orange. ***** Marilyn Bailey and hus- ing in a Ford V-8 sedan bearing Tennessee or Indiana li- band, Dennis McKeown arrived from Australia Sunday. cense plates.*****J.E. Patillo announces for the office of Cousin Johnny Montagne picked them up in Houston for county judge. a visit to her hometown. Marilyn is the daughter of Joe Bailey and was raised on Cow Bayou.*****Our longtime A FEW HAPPENINGS friend Mary Lou Gunn is still confined to her home after being injured in a purse snatching attack.*****After many Constable Brad Frye sent his regrets saying he won’t be years of cutting the of some of our most important hair able to attend the Lunch Bunch award ceremony for May- people, has closed her Joyce Dowdle Outpost Barber or Roy McDonald. Brad’s wife Sandy is having knee sur- . She started out over 45 years ago as a tall, beauti- Shop gery on Wednesday.*****I turned on television Saturday ful Indian girl at Rod’s Barber Shop on Strickland morning and the show “Smalltown-Big Deal” was featur- Dr. and has been in Mauriceville for the last 35 years. ing hometown. They were showing the *****Margie Bean’s grandson, David Lawrence, who re- Abbeville, Roy’s cently graduated from the University of Washington Omelet Festival, where they cook the world’s largest om- D.C., and his cousin Marcus, plan to visit Margie, who elet, 5,000 eggs, 50 lbs of butter, milk, onions, celery, bell will have her third knee replacement. Twice on the left, pepper and a lot of crawfish. Also shown was the famous once on the right. Saint Mary Magdalen Church. Check it out on YouTube or Facebook.*****A few folks we know celebrating birth- From The Creaux’s Nest days in the next few weeks. April 14, Patty Collins, Exec- GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN utive Director of College Affairs at Lamar Orange and RECORD’S 62nd ANNIVERSARY Obituaries 10 Years Ago BCISD board member, sent us a note about our friend Jo Ann Collins who will reach her 90th birthday today. She’s “2021 PERSON OF THE YEAR” We were saddened to hear that our little buddy at Van quite a gal. Jo Ann is living in West Palm Beach, Florida, Choate’s Tuffy’s, Terry Renee Burleigh, 27, passed away in a retirement community where she is the life of the par- Sixty-two years have rolled around since Walter Gaston March 31. Services for Terry were Friday, April 3. She was ty. She is enjoying her time with son Gary and his published the first Penny Record, Bridge City and Or- just a jewel of a young lady. Despite her physical disabili- family.***Also Sammy Carpenter, Jr., former Bridge City own newspaper. Over the years it has been the angefield’s ties she always had a smile and a pleasant demeanor. She football star and later a policeman for the City of West Or- messenger and voice of the homefolks of those communi- was just a joy to be around. To her mom Sheila, dad Gerald ange, celebrates. *****April 15, Linda Claybar, Pat Cook ties. The publication has remained very popular with a and family we express our deepest sympathies.*****Jessie and Debbie Aarons all celebrate.*****April 16, longtime strong readership base. It’s really the only vehicle that Brown, 89, died Thursday, April 2, services were Sunday, friend Kirby Ridley Cruse celebrates today along with reaches the vast majority of the consumers. Its sister pa- April 5. Jessie and her late husband Nolton had been mar- Brooke DeRouen, Betty Forman and Chuck per, The County Record, is also very popular, well-accept- ried 65 years. They became a part of the Bridge City com- Sterling.*****April 17, Janice Todora, Kaylie Byrd, Ron- ed and looked for in the greater Orange area communities munity in 1948 after Nolton’s service in WWII. The nie Haymon, Cheryl Puntes and Whitney Anderson all as well as outlining area. The papers offers a buy one, get Browns became legends for their work and years of dedica- celebrate. This would have also been the birthday of a one free to all advertisers. Buy any size ad, in either paper, tion to the Democratic Party. Over the years, they met great lady Mildred Hatton, Mike’s mother.*****April 18, at one low cost and it will run in both. There is no greater most major office holders in the country including presi- Megan Waguespack celebrates today.*****April 19, Happy bargain of high reach, low price anywhere in Texas. Ad- dents and governors. They were known for their grass Birthday to longtime buddy David Bailey, Cheryl Patter- vertising alone supports these newspapers and for 62 years roots type of politics. Jessie did it the old fashioned way, son and Jamie Moore.*****April 20, Longtime friend , advertisers have enabled us to deliver a free paper to through personal contact. Miss Jessie was a giving and “Mr. B.C.” Bill Nickum celebrates, also a special lady, homes, plus over 4,000 copies are distributed in stores. caring person who often stopped by our Penny Record of- Jody’s better half and our friend Beverly Raymen has Thanks to our family of advertisers, who make it possible, fice with cake or cookies. We cared for her very much. She birthday. Celebrating also is Theresa Lieby and Dr. Wil- our locally-owned business in Orange County has been was a small lady with a big heart. She and Nolton didn’t bur Hah.*****Congrats to Jason Christie, of Oklahoma, our backbone throughout the years.*****“Person of the have children, just themselves, but they loved each other dearly. Now they are back together.***** , who won the Orange Elite Bassmasters tourney with a Year.” Over the years we have picked someone who has Nima Mahfouz catch of 43 pounds, 15 ounces of bass. He beat Brock Mos- benefited the community with years of service and dedica- 92, of West Orange, passed away Tuesday, April 5. Grave- side services to honor his life were held on Friday, April 8. ley by 1 pound, 6 ounces. The fishing tournament drew tion. West Orange Mayor Roy McDonald over his 25 He worked as an operator at the DuPont – Sabine River over 40,000 people.*****Services for UK’s Prince Philip, years as mayor has certainly met this criteria. We are Works Plant in Orange and a veteran of the United States age 99, will be televised Saturday, April 17, 9:30 proud to name him our Orange County “Person of the Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of a.m.*****Tuesday morning Judge Derry Dunn, LCM board Year.” The award ceremony will take place at the Lunch 69 years, Helen Rogers Mahfouz; daughters, Carol Meyers member, is teaching wife Jane’s class while she was out gathering Wednesday, noon at Bunch Robert’s Restau- and Brenda Anderson; sister, Maxine Morgan; five grand- with health issues. rant. The Record’s anniversary issue can be viewed on our children, six great grandchildren, three great great grand- website, therecordlive.com. There is a lot of historical copy children.***** Adine “Dean” Rushing Brossette, 74, of CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK in this issue. Please read us cover to cover. *****I have to Orange passed away April 5. Services were held on Satur- move on. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. day, April 9. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Bil- Clovis Kibodeaux told his friend, Sostan Thibodeax, ly Ray Brossette; sons and daughters-in-law: Mike and Te- dat he shouldn’t let his wife Clotille run all over him, he REMEMBERING NANCY DUHON HATTON resa Brossette and Jeff and Teffanni Brossette; daughters needed to be da boss. Clovis hand him a book, “You Can and sons-in-law: Cora and Terry James and Gina and Mark Be The Man of Your House,” and he say, “Sostan, read For the second time in the last few weeks I was shocked Hollie; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. dis book, it will give you some good pointers.” ***** , 91, of Orange, died Thursday, to learn about the sudden death of a friend’s wife. A few Gertie Duos Taylor Sostan read da book at work den he stormed home April 7. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 12. weeks ago, Mike Hatton had attended the funeral of Con- and found his wife, Clotille in da kitchen and he tell She retired from TG&Y, where she was the manager of the nie Smith, the wife of Kenneth Smith, who had died unex- her, “From now on Clotille, you need to know dat me, pectedly. Mike had expressed his sorrow for the couple fabrics department. Gertie is survived by her daughters, Ann Jackson and Margaret Joan Semar;; son, John Duos; I’m da man o f da house, wat I say me, is da law. You saying how sad it was that the Smith’s were at an age that ten grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and gonna fix me a big shrimp and okra gumbo tonight and could enjoy the years ahead and the fruits of their labor. great great-grandchildren. wen I finish you will serve me some New Orleans bread Saturday, April 10, 2021, the unexpected happened again. puddin, den after supper we gonna go upstairs and I’m Nancy Elaine Hatton, who showed no sign of heart prob- 22 Years Ago-1999 gonna call da shot at wat we do.” Afterward you gonna lems, in fact, just the opposite, appeared to be very healthy, draw my bash water, den you will massage my feets, when God suddenly called her home. An Orange native, The Record Newspapers, The Penny Record and The wash my back, towel me dry and bring me my robe. To- Nancy married Roy Michael Hatton, a Bridge City native, County Record, reaps “Excellence in Media” awards for morrow Clotille, guess who’s gonna comb my hairs?” from a well known pioneer family. Thirty years ago, Mike the second year in a row. The Press Club of South East Clotille say, “Da las one to wipe you butt, da under- had been owner of Hatton’s Super Market in Bridge City. Texas recognized the publications for achievements as taker, would be my first guess.” Both had previously been married before and they blended “Best Non-Daily Newspapers.”*****Monday night, April the two families. It wasn’t until Mike and Nancy found 12, the Bridge City ISD trustees named James Conway, of C’EST TOUT each other that they found true, dedicated love and happi- Center, Texas, as new Athletic Director and Head Football A Bit of Local History in the Late 1940’s ness. Nancy wasn’t only a lovely woman; she was a beauti- Coach, replacing coach Les Johnson who resigned. Super- ful person and always a lady. She had such class that one intendent Sam Lucia made the announcement.*****Reme I found Mike Louviere’s story about growing up in Or- couldn’t help but be impressed by her. I feel for Mike, my mbering , born August 20, 1929, one of 13 Wade Granger ange in the 1950’s very interesting and as always well writ- friend of many years. He loved Nancy so much. Together offspring of , an early Tick Granger Orange County com- ten. Since we are on Orange history I thought I would rem- they truly exemplified what true happiness is like. He will missioner. Wade died last week, April 6, services were inisce about the late 1940’s. Sid Caillavet was county miss her so much. I pray that God will help him with this held April 9 at St. Helen Catholic Church. Wade was a judge; Joe Runnels was county clerk in 1948. In 1950- terrible tragedy that he has to bare. It’s a heavy life. Nancy fun loving guy who came from a musical family.***** Con- 1952-and 1954, Joe and Sid served terms as mayor of Or- was a very Christian person, very giving of herself in her grats to the recipients of E awards agle Scout Garrett ange which paid $900 a month more than they made at the work for her Lord. There is no doubt she’s in Heaven today. Hahn, Tyler Thibodeaux, Chris Byens, Andrew Duch- county. They both served as mayor but when Joe beat Sid, Funeral services will be held at Praise Church in Beau- amp and Tim Bayliss.***** *****Louis Dugas, former state before leaving office Sid favored the city manager form of mont, Thursday, April 15, 2:00 P.M. Visitation at the representative, was in Austin for a reunion day of all for- government which passed before Joe took office. Joe was church beginning at 11:00 A.M. May this good lady rest in mer representatives. At the same time the State House left with only making $100 a month.*****In 1948, Dick peace. Please see obituary. passed a resolution authored by Rep. Ron Lewis honoring Stanfield was sheriff, Chester Holt was the jailer. Dick Beth Dugas who had designed the chairs in the Speaker’s died and Chester was appointed sheriff. He served 22 apartment. Each chair was a needlepoint of a Texas flow- AMERICA’S CIVIL WAR STILL ECHOS years. Orange mayor was Raymond Sanders in 1948, er. (Editor’s note: I wonder if the chairs are still being 160 YEARS LATER Gene Nance was chief of police, the job Sanders later used?) held. Buck Patillo at that time was constable and in 1967 The war began with the Confederate attack on Fort he beat Holts to become sheriff. *****Gulf States Power Sumter, S.C., on April 12, 1861 and ended with Confeder- 47 Years Ago-1974 and Light got its start at 400 Front St. in Orange in ate General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, Third generation lawyer is expected to 1947.*****A few facts that ties into today’s residences of Or- Va., on April 9, 1865, six days before the assassination of Martin Dies III enter the practice of law in Orange County.*****This week, ange. In the late 1940’s, before television, Attorney John President Abe Lincoln. The War between the States is was accepted by the University of Notre Cash “Jack” Smith’s dad, John, with brothers Paul and our war, all the blood fell on our soil. Every generation dis- Donnie Harmon Dame. He will attend school there in the fall.*****The Wilburn, owned Smith’s Radio and Appliance. They covers anew the meaning of that blood. Two of every Bridge City girl’s volleyball team is the 10-AAA district were located at 1000 Green Ave. Jack and his family lived three Americans have an ancestor who lived through th champs for the second year in a row. Team members are on 16 St. in the 2300 block.*****Another Smith, Frank, the Civil War. That helps explain why so many feel con- owned They were located in a Phyllis Shaw, Debbie Shaw, Marian Schexnider, Rhon- Smith’s Reliable Cleaners. nected to a war that began 160 years ago this week. It was large building on Front at 4th St. I made several trips to vis- da Martin, Debra Wagner, Joyce Mann, Candy Ether- a struggle that shaped the nation as much as the arrival of it my dad in the late 40’s and remember the cleaners well. idge, Donna Calvert and Jane Russell. Coach is Barbara the Mayflower. The Civil War ended slavery, strength- dad bought the business now owned by Landry, manager is Vickie Martinez. Keith Wallace’ ened the Republic and allowed settlements to go west. It Keith. He has expanded to four locations. The phone num- killed about 620,000 combatants, nearly as many Ameri- 62 Years Ago-1959 ber was 3555. I’m not sure Keith is aware but the phone cans as all the wars we have fought in. The legacy of those number still has the 3555 in it after being TU3555. Today who led has grown with the years. One in 17 people have Jack Dardeaux elected mayor of West Orange.*****Wayne the number is 883-3555.*****Another point of interest, my an ancestor who fought for the Blue or Grey. South Caro- Lambert and Chuck Young wielded the biggest bats for buddy Attorney Sharon Bearden was in short pants in lina seceded from the on Dec. 20, 1860, following Union West Orange in an 8-1 defeat of Kountz in district play. the late 1940’s. He and his folks lived in the 600 block of the election of Abe Lincoln, the anti-slavery president. th The Chiefs are 3-0 in district.*****Keown bowling team 10 St. His folks were Jim and Jewel. His dad was an oper- Within two months Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala- entered a tourney at Dallas. The five-man team is com- ator at DuPont. I bet he is wondering how I remember all bama, Florida and Georgia joined S.C. And formed the posed of D.J. “Ace” Amodeo, Capt. Bruce Fowler, Dale that. His late brother was Coach J.B. Bearden, who was Confederacy. While the Union was preserved, the dread- Richey, Dick Easterling and Bob Otness. much younger.*****Just one more thing, Bridge City didn’t ful war left deep scars, some of which have yet to com- have a Post Office. The local P.O. was located in Orange- pletely heal but has gotten better but will never be forgot- 87 Years Ago-1934 field. Just a little history some folks might connect with in ten. 2021.*****Thanks for your loyalty and readership over all H.J.L. Stark described the making of the world’s largest these years. Thanks also to a dedicated staff and a good TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME telescope in an address to Rotary. He witnessed the pour- group of carriers for their good work. Follow us on our 10 Years Ago-2011 ing of the glass in Corning, N.Y. The telescope will go to website therecordlive.com. Take care and God bless. the University of Texas.*****Clyde Barrow and Bonnie

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 14, 2021 5A Long Ago Memories of Evenings on Grandma’s Porch

DOWN LIFE’S HIGHWAY the long, dark walk home. After a little while, life that has come a long way. This time way. It’s not our possessions that make for a ROY DUNN I hired on at Harry’s Midway Restaurant. I around, however, with all the perks, that’s all good life, it’s the way one lives it. The last washed dishes and peeled potatoes. I’d peel the gifts I need, fair health, good family and year has taken some toll on my health but I’m For The Record and cut them up into large French Fries that I great friends. I’m truly blessed in the fourth optimistic, we’ve dodged the virus and are then put in a bucket filled with cold water. I quarter of what has been, and is, a good life. now vaccinated. The pandemic, causing a After what little supper sat in a little dirt floor shack peeling until the Regrets, I have few, but I do miss the family year of lock down, changed our lives but I’m we had was eaten, the dishes piled up inside. When I’d get caught and great friends I’ve lost. My joy now is all ready to get out among my friends. As I sit on chores of another day put up with dishes, I’d peel gallons more. My the grandchildren and great grandchildren this nice porch writing I think of my long ago away, we gathered on deal, besides a $1 a day, was that I got to keep Phyl and I have been blessed with, 14 in all. home and Grandma’s little porch and give Grandma Avelia’s little the peelings. Mom would make soup or thick Unfortunately most live far away. thanks for the life that was dealt me. front porch. She rocked in gravy to put on rice, (starch on starch). They My partner, my friend, we are coming on With Phyl I’ve always had an ace in the her favorite rocker hold- inspected the peelings regularly to make sure 67 years together. I learned as a youngster on hole. A road well traveled by this very poor ing her rosary. That rock- I wasn’t leaving too much meat on the peel- the old porch that life is how you face it. We South Louisiana boy. I’m thankful for the les- er today is a prized pos- ings. I’ve told this story before in another col- were really poor but we found happiness in sons I learned on that little porch all those session of mine. It sets Roy Dunn umn. I recall one night, as I sat there peeling, each other and I’ve tried to live my life that years ago. proudly in my bedroom tears started down my cheeks. My thoughts where it’s a constant reminder of those sim- were of home and family, gathered on the old ple days of my childhood. front porch. This was one of the few times Spring was a favorite time for porch sitting, that I felt sorry for myself. I longed to be there with lightning bugs glowing beautifully and a with family and neighbors at the happiest cool breeze usually blowing. Porch sitting time of the day. wasn’t only for relaxation; it was almost a ne- The front porch remained a factor in the cessity. With the lack of electricity, there was American family life until World War II. In no way to cool those little houses that turned the great upheaval of war, customs began to into furnaces under the sun-drenched, hot change. Electricity and the radio changed South Louisiana summers. We stayed out- habits also. It was as if that great porch time doors until the house cooled down some; it went off to war and never came back. never cooled enough to prevent a lot of sweat- Grandma’s porch is still standing. Every ing. once in awhile I go back to Abbeville, stop Mosquito dope in any form was unheard of and look at the little house and recall those in the late 30’s and early 40’s, so we made our happy times so many long years ago. The

An old photo of the family gathering on Grandma Avelia’s little front porch in Abbeville, Louisiana.

house where I used to sit, run and play, is own by starting a fire and loading it down much the same, but the old folks have gone with green limbs, leaves, grass and even piec- away. Old Rover no longer roams the lawn. es of old tires, to make a black, thick smoke My roots run deep in that old place, next to that drove the pest away. We had to make the railroad track. Sometimes in my visions I sure the fire was in the right place so as not to think I can hear nostalgic sounds of yester- drive us away. year. I built castles and dreamed dreams The evening Vaiea (va-yeah) was a favorite there, and I have come full circle and seen time for the Cajun, time to reflect on the many come and go. day’s events. Too poor for anything else, this I have worked since the earliest day I can special time was something we could share. remember, but the time had come to slow Sometimes neighborhood children and their down. No more 14-hour, seven-day weeks. parents came over for the Vaiea. We After Hurricane Rita, we built a special win- young’uns would play our favorite games like dow-lined porch which houses artifacts that hide-n-seek, leap frog, pitching washers or have traveled down life’s highway with me or gathering jars of lightning bugs. Exhausted that I picked up along the way. by bedtime, there was always one more chore I feed the many squirrels, birds and other before turning in; washing your feet was a varmints. The Cardinals are plentiful, and a must. A pan or bucket of water stood at the flock of white wing doves prance like chick- doorsteps. The big bath came up on Saturday, ens. Phyl has built a great back yard, which but you washed up every morning and never displays sweet smelling antique roses, hand- failed to wash your feet at night. ed down for generations and a large variety of I often sat on that little porch and made flowering plants that attract butterflies and dreams for tomorrow and thought about far hummingbirds. Unfortunately the last freeze away places. I learned my first song on that destroyed much of it. Now only the Camphor porch while playing a homemade guitar built trees, which seemed to weather the freeze, with a cigar box and wire from a screen door, put out their own aroma. stretched and attached to a handle. I Along with “Bobby Stagg” the old Minx strummed it to the words of Gov. Jimmie Da- cat, who survived Ike as a kitten, I spend a lot vis’ song, “You Are My Sunshine.” I couldn’t of time on the porch and court yard. This carry a tune then, and in a lifetime still can’t. time around, instead of dreaming of the fu- About the time I was 10 years old, we really ture, I look back at the road I’ve traveled, gifts came on hard times. Mom, who took in wash- the wealthiest can’t buy. Memories are gold- ing and ironing for the better-off uptown en roses. folks, broke a needle in her hand, which got Now deep in life, I treasure the friends I’ve infected. We had no other income, so I took a made along the way and the moments of life I job at Irby’s Restaurant in town, on the Court spent with them and family. The joy of enjoy- House Square. I washed dishes for 50 cents a ing this porch seems to go back to a simple day on the 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift, then took ELECT

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CMYK 6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Orange, Texas in the 1950s—What a Town! from Main Street to Front Street was ablaze. Half of the downtown shopping on Fifth Street was gone after the fire. Downtown Orange was changing. The new shopping center had been built and people were beginning to shop there, one attraction was free parking, no more feeding parking meters dimes and quarters. Some of the downtown businesses had gone to the new shop- ping center, and after the fire, more relocated there. I left Orange in the fall of 1963 to go to college and never moved back. My moth- er and sister continued to live in Orange, so I never lost touch with my hometown. A view of Fifth Street in downtown Orange when the city buses were running. I bounced around for years and finally settled in Ace, Texas. My mail comes out of Livingston, Texas. I live on a small lake I’ve got a dock and can fish in my backyard far removed from my old neigh- borhood in Orange. Some- times, smoking a cigar on my patio and looking at the lake, I wonder where my old boy- Parade on Fifth Street in the late 1940’s early 1950’s. hood gang is and how they are enjoying life.

The famed Jack Tar Hotel on the night that it opened in 1957. The two shafts of light were from large spotlights mounted on a trailer parked on Division Street in front of the hotel.

MIKE LOUIVIERE downtown Orange would He would call my grand- FEATURE COLUMNIST have about 50 flags flying. mother when a boat had un- For The Record On Memorial Day there loaded bananas. We would would be a parade and a con- take a bushel basket or two Orange, Texas in the 1950s tingent of sailors from the and go to the dock an gather was a great place to be a kid. Navy base would march in up bananas that had fallen Orange had a burst of pros- uniform along with civic off of the stalks as they were perity during the World War groups and service organiza- being unloaded. That was a II years and an explosion of tions. mixed blessing. It seemed population due to the ship- There would be a large like for months the sweets building for the war effort. Christmas parade with we had were all banana fla- Building warships had schools, civic clubs, the Navy vored, banana cake, banana ceased but storing them was again, Santa Claus of course, pie, banana pudding, the list beginning. The U.S. Navy and Edgar Brown on one of goes on. had built an inactive storage his fine horses with silver I lived in north Orange on base in Orange and retired clad parade saddle and sad- Link Street across the tracks warships were being brought dle bags full of candy he from where Kroger is today. into Orange, along with tossed to the kids along the We were a gang of neighbor- Navy personnel. way. hood boys that did things to- The shipyards still had In July there was the rodeo gether. The favorite thing we business but were downsized parade, my favorite. Lots of did was ride our bicycles to a bit. New industry was com- horses, the Orange County the swimming pool. It was a ing to Orange. DuPont had Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team, long ride up Fourteenth built a chemical plant and Mr. Brown with his bags of Street, across Park, cutting other companies were fol- candy and whichever star over to Fifteenth Street and lowing DuPont. was appearing at the rodeo dodging traffic to cross For a kid in the 50s it that year. Green Avenue to get to the seemed as though anything The unlucky school band pool. anyone needed could be was the one that had to The outdoor pool was found in Orange. march behind the most hors- probably the most popular Fifth Street was the center es. Band kids wore white place in Orange when it was of the Orange business dis- shoes. open. It opened in the after- trict. Fifth Street had drug The rodeo in those years noon and stayed open until stores, eating establish- was a popular attraction and about ten at nights. Of ments, clothing stores for rivaled any rodeo in the re- course, when we rode bicy- men and women, doctors, gion. One of the standout cles, we had to be home be- dentists, and an eyeglass stars was Steve McQueen. fore dark. business. There was a bar He was starring in his TV se- In 1957 my parents bought and grill, Western Union ries Bounty Hunter. His ex- a house in West Orange and Telegraph, a hotel, and two ploits in Orange were leg- we moved from my old banks. On the corner of Fifth endary. neighborhood and my and Pine there was a funeral Before the rodeo started, friends. It was like moving to home. If you did not have a the county mosquito truck another planet. I missed my car, Orange had a city bus would come into the arena old neighborhood and my line to get you from your start the machine, then they old friends. I made new neighborhood to Fifth Street. would drive around the back friends, got adjusted to the In downtown Orange there of the bleachers spraying fog new school, but always were three movie theaters. under the stands and onto missed my old neighborhood The Bengal was on Fifth whoever happened to be sit- and being just a bicycle ride Street, the Strand and Royal ting in the bleachers. The away from anything I had were on Front with Fifth folks operating the conces- been used to doing. Things running between them. sion stand would at least were changing for me and The Royal on Saturday had drop the flap over the win- Orange was changing. the “Kiddie Show”, for less dow to try to keep some of One night in May 1963 my than a quarter you could see the mosquito powder off the friend Tommy Hubbard and a double feature, cartoons, a food and drink. Don’t ever I were at a club meeting in serial with a good guy versus remember mosquitoes being the First National Bank bad guys, newsreels, and a lot a problem at the rodeo. building on the corner of of previews of up coming Down south of town, the Fifth and Green. We had not movies. Kids liked Saturday port was going full force. Or- heard anything unusual but at the movies because you ange had thousands of acres when we came out there were got to see a lot. Mothers liked in rice production. Rice was police cars with flashing the Saturday Kiddie Show shipped from Orange all over lights and fire trucks all over because it got the kids out of the world. When they were Fifth Street. We walked out the house for several hours. not loading rice, they were into the street and saw Tom- In the sidewalks on Fifth unloading bananas. Banana my’s mother standing by Or- and Front Streets were sock- boats often came to Orange ange National Bank. We ets set in the concrete. On from Central America. walked over to talk to her, patriotic days, the American My grandparents had a and she told us the fire had Legion would place Ameri- friend who worked at the been burning for some time. can flags in the sockets and port as a night watchman. The east side of Fifth Street

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 14, 2021 7A Bridge City has changed but it’s where the heart is

ROY DUNN years, I coached youth base- find out about our God-given FEATURE COLUMNIST ball and junior football. assets and family oriented For The Record Some of the boys were needy community have started kids without gloves, shoes or moving in. Bridge City today is far dif- rides to practice. Often I Despite losing 1,000 citi- ferent than it was 62 years brought them to our home zens, our school district en- ago when the Penny Record for Phyl to feed. rollment has grown. Like first hit the streets in April, The years went by and my Phyl and I did many years 1959. My roots run deep in partners and I made avail- ago, young couples are mov- Bridge City soil. My dad, able property we had pur- ing in to set roots and raise Clay, first located here in chased to the Little League their families. When we 1928, when he established organization that had started baseball, all those the Silver Slipper Club on formed. Today the property years ago, we couldn’t have Lake Street. At the time, is home not only to Little envisioned that today the Lake Street was the main League, one of the best facili- Little League program would road and was an extension of ties in the area, but also have over 850 boys and girls Ferry Dr. The Bailey’s had houses a football stadium. participating in it. settled on Lake Sabine On the same property, with The same is true for The around 1926, near the ferry the help of $148,000 raised Penny Record, an eight inch crossing to Port Arthur. by citizen pledges, the Com- by 10 inch, six sheet paper, In 1946, after World War munity Center was built with started by Walter and Au- II, dad put in the Midway donated building help from drey Gaston which has Motel on the new highway the unions. Also housed on grown to the extent it has that ran over the Rainbow the property are the Library, and now has a sister paper, Bridge. It had been in contin- Senior Citizen’s Center and The County Record and a ac- uous operation and was the City Park. tive website, www.there- town’s only motel for many I’m proud of the part I was cordlive.com. We never The 1964 Yankees of the New BCYRA League playing at the new baseball complex off of years and was still operating blessed enough to have would have dreamed that the when Hurricane Ike hit. That Sunset St. This team was made up of 8, 9 and 10 year olds. I recalled all the boys but one, but over the years I worked with many youngsters. I apologize. Front row L to R: David played in the development of two-lane highway that ran storm wiped out the last of Guidry, Bobby Crawford, Roger Esterling, Kent Stockton, Billy James, Dirk Flowers, Bobby Bridge City and it’s youth through the community the buildings Clay had built. Hanks, Phillip Everett. Second row: Unknown, Rocky Jernigan, Phil Shaffer, Paul Trahan, programs. Today, Phyl and I would have spawn such busi- In the mid-1950’s, Phyl and Team Sweetheart Lisa Parkhurst, Jimmy LaComb, Bubba King, Mark Dunn. Back row: and all of the children still nesses and activity. Mgr. Roy Dunn, assistant Andy Guidry. I settled in Bridge City to make Bridge City home. We celebrate the paper’s raise our family. Three kids The people of Bridge City 62nd anniversary this week. came along and it’s the only youth sports for youngsters set Drive. The property was and others, who all put in 12 years old and younger. low and had to be filled in. I their spare time building have always been like one big We’re proud to be this com- home they have ever known. family even though it has munity’s voice for all these Besides our own children, a Boys played baseball with was strickly a helper; many backstops, etc. make up teams behind Hat- good craftsmen did the bulk The BCYRA was formed, changed some since Hurri- years and we proudly call it nephew and granddaughter cane Ike. Many of the citi- home. It’s where our hearts we raised also call it home. ton School. In 1963, a group of the work. Some, I recall, teams consisted of nine, ten of us started building a three were Kenneth Young, Bill and eleven year olds in one zens who helped make it the are, it’s where our roots run In the early 1960’s, Bridge great place it is moved away deep. City didn’t have organized diamond baseball complex Powers, Raymond Stockton, league and 11 and 12 year on Stark property, off of Sun- Coy Morgan, Andy Guidry olds in another. For several but thankfully others, who

New chair nominated to Public Utility Commission after power crisis resignations role in restoring trust in the utility regulator. The previous chair of the commission, Ar- tee on Monday voted unani- ects director for VantageCap market monitor. The PUC de- sion with the facts that I have Shawn Mulcahy thur D’Andrea, submitted his mously in favor of accepting- Partners, a private investment cided to keep wholesale energy now.” The Texas Tribune resignation in March after Will McAdams’ nomination firm. prices at $9,000 per megawatt- State Sen. Charles Schwert- Texas Monthly reported that Gov. Greg Abbott on Mon- to serve on the PUC board. The embattled PUC, which hour — the highest allowed ner, R-Georgetown, called he told out-of-state investors day named Peter Lake the new The full Senate still has to ap- oversees the nonprofit Electric under state law — for 36 hours McAdams’ nomination “ex- on a call he would work to chair of the Texas Public Util- prove the nomination. Abbott Reliability Council of Texas, after forced power outages tremely important.” McAd- throw “the weight of the com- ity Commission, the public appointed McAdams earlier came under fire in the days from the storm had ended. ams previously served as an mission” behind stopping calls board that regulates the state’s this month and has not yet following February’s winter In response to questions aide to a handful of lawmak- to reverse billions of dollars in power grid operators and saw named his third choice for the storm. State lawmakers, par- from Senate committee mem- ers, including Schwertner. charges for wholesale electric- all three of its members resign commission. ticularly those in the Texas bers about whether he agreed “He has extensive and spe- ity during the storm. in the wake of February’s Lake currently serves as Senate, have taken aim at the with the PUC’s actions, Mc- cific knowledge of business “I hope that you’re looking deadly winter storm. chair of the Texas Water De- commission’s decisions during Adams declined to criticize and commerce issues, and at yourself as a change agent as Lake’s nomination, which velopment Board. He worked the week of the storm, which the actions of previous PUC specifically the regulated in- you take the PUC on,” Miles will require Texas Senate ap- as the head of business devel- led to $16 billion in erroneous commissioners. But he ac- dustries,” Schwertner said. told McAdams. “I hope that proval, came shortly after the opment for Lake Ronel Oil charges for power retailers, ac- knowledged that he doesn’t State Sen. Borris Miles, D- you’re not afraid to lead the Senate Nominations Commit- Company and as special proj- cording to an independent “see myself making that deci- Houston, stressed McAdams’ change.”

CMYK The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 14, 2021 • 8A Deaths & Memorials George Reginald Parker, 90, of Orange George Reginald Parker, 90, of church. As an avid golfer, his retire- Orange, peacefully passed through ment life consisted of many rounds of Nancy Claire Hatton, 69, of Beaumont the gates of heaven on April 11, golf at D.E.R.A. and later at Sunset 2021, at his home in Orange, with Country Club with his buddies “The Nancy Claire Hatton, 69, of Beau- spending time with her grandchildren. his loving wife Shirley by his side. A Herd”. He was preceded in death by his mont, passed away on April 10, Nancy embodied “a sweet spirit”, she mass of Christian burial will be held parents George and Edna Lee Parker, 2021. was gentle, peaceful, patient, and al- at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17, and his seven siblings: Ophelia, Susie Funeral services will be held at ways fashionably late. She will be deep- 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi Catho- Lee, Florence, Marie, Anne, Preston 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021, ly missed by her family and friends, lic Church in Orange. Officiating and Clinton. He is survived by his at Praise Church in Beaumont. Offi- and all who had the pleasure to know will be Reverend Tom Phelan. Burial George Parker beautiful wife of 65 years Shirley Saun- ciating will be Sr. Pastor Reg Lloyd. her. will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in ders Parker of Orange, Texas; his son A private graveside service will be She was preceded in death by her fa- Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to George Reginald Parker, Jr. and his wife Deb- held at a later date. ther, Larry Duhon. Nancy Hatton 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2021 including a orah of Bryan, Texas and their children Am- Visitation will be held prior to the She is survived by her loving hus- vigil at 6:30 p.m. and a rosary at 7:00 p.m., at ber Dittfurth (husband Joseph Dittfurth) and service beginning at 11:00 a.m., April band of 30 years, Roy “Mike” Michael St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Or- Christian Parker (wife Marina Parker); his 15, 2021, at Praise Church in Beaumont. Hatton, Sr.; mother, Betty Duhon, of Orange; ange. Born in Suffolk, Virginia, on Septem- daughter Anne Parker Chen and her husband Born in Orange, Texas, on January 12, daughters, Avy Heather Williams and hus- ber 2, 1930, he was the son of George Wil- Frank of Orange, Texas and their children 1952, she was the daughter of Larry Lee band Amon, of Ft. Worth, Holly-Nan Furlow liam Parker and Edna Lee Parker. He was Amy Babcock (husband Justin Babcock), Mi- Duhon and Betty Ruth (Estes) Duhon. Nancy and husband Lonnie, of Lumberton, Olivia raised on the family’s peanut farm, one of chael Chen and Grace Chen; his daughter had a giving heart, she spent a lot of her time Schutt and husband Jack, of College Station; eight children. He later enrolled in Virginia Lucy Parker Terry and her husband D.D. of volunteering, and serving in her church and sons by marriage, Roy Michael Hatton, Jr., of Military Institute (VMI) and then enlisted in Orange, Texas and their children Callie Per- her community. She loved more than any- Bartlesville, OK, John Marty Hatton, of Ned- the US Air Force. He served from 1950-1954 ry (husband Elliott Perry) and Corrie Terry; thing to worship Jesus, and was heavily in- erland; grandchildren, Hadley Williams, of in Operations, stationed in Germany during his son Calvin Parker and his wife Suzette of volved in Hope Woman’s Resource Clinic Ft. Worth, Zachary Williams, of Ft. Worth, the Korean War. Following his return, he en- Orange, Texas and their children Jordan since her retirement. Nancy grew up in Or- Payden Furlow, of Lumberton, and Cameron rolled in VPI (Virginia Polytechnical Insti- Harmon (husband Jordan Harmon), Reagan ange, graduating from Stark High School Furlow, of Lumberton; sister, Betsy Davis and tute, which later became Virginia Tech Uni- Parker and Cameron Parker; and his son where she was in the choir. Nancy was husband Richard, of Mesa, AZ; along with versity) and studied Civil Engineering. He Stanford Parker and his wife Amy of King- crowned Miss Teen of Beaumont. She went numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and met his future wife Shirley Saunders on a wood, Texas and their children Carson Park- on to attend Harding University in Arkansas nephews who loved her dearly. blind date in Richmond, Virginia. They mar- er and Cooper Parker. As much as he loved and later graduated from Lamar University. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Lampman, ried in August 1955 and made their first his grandchildren, he was especially proud of Nancy was involved in the Beaumont Rotary Charles Landreneau, Lonnie Furlow, Jack home in Radford, Virginia. They later moved his eight great grandchildren: Emma, Rebec- Club for many years. She was a sales woman Schutt, Marty Hatton, Michael Hatton, to Roanoke and started their family. He be- ca and James Dittfurth, Colette Parker, Bear for Colonial Insurance and later, an educator Payden Furlow, and Logan Perry. gan a career long employment with US Steel Jia-Fwu Babcock, Gracelynn and Tinley Per- at Lumberton Elementary School for 22 years In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions as a structural design draftsman in the engi- ry, and Evelyn Harmon. Serving as pallbear- before retiring. may be made to Hope Woman’s Recourse neering department, which led him to relo- ers will be Christian Parker, Michael Chen, Nancy was a mentor, a confidant, and a Clinic at 3740 Laurel St. Beaumont, Texas cate his family several times. After a short Cameron Parker, Cooper Parker, D.D. Terry, positive influence for many youth through- 77707. time in Norfolk, Virginia he transferred to and Frank Chen. Honorary pallbearers are out the years. She adored and cherished Birmingham, Alabama and finally to Or- members of “The Herd”; Harold McDonald, ange, Texas in 1971 where he eventually re- Alvin Wright, Larry Bourliea and Wayne Trisha-Lee “Sharp” Dollery, 74 tired. He was a member of the Knights of Brent. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- Columbus and loved spending most of his tions can be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Trisha-Lee “Sharp” Dollery, 74, of huge Dolly Parton fan. Trisha will be time surrounded by his family and his Knights of Columbus Council #13825. Mauriceville, passed away on April deeply missed by all those who came 10, 2021, in Beaumont. Funeral ser- to know and love her. She was preced- vices will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April ed in death by her parents, John and Adam Ray Leblanc, 81, Bridge City 16, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Home Shirley-Jean Melton; and children, Pa- On Monday March 15, 2021 Ray in 2001 after (37) years. He enjoyed in Orange. Officiating will be Rever- tricia and James. She is survived by her LeBlanc passed away at age 81. spending time with family, friends and end David Millner. Burial will fol- loving husband, Vernon Dollery; chil- Adam Ray LeBlanc was born No- sitting outside listening to zydeco mu- low at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens dren, Robert W. Pruitt and wife Rhon- vember 21, 1939 in Beaumont, TX to sic. He was preceded in death by his in Orange. Visitation will be from da of Mauriceville, Anthony D. Pruitt Trisha-Lee Dollery Gussie LeBlanc and J.B. LeBlanc. mother, Gussie Trahan, his father, J.B 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, and wife Dianna of Mexia, Buffie M. Ray was the youngest to older broth- LeBlanc., his brother, Danny Trahan April 15, 2021, at Claybar Funeral Scott and husband Danny of Tarking- er Danny. At the age of (9), his moth- and his daughter, Crystle Wise. Home in Orange. Born in Kodiak, Alaska, on ton, Darla M. Adams of Deer Park, Rhonda er Gussie remarried to Homer Trah- Ray is survived by his wife, Betty February 10, 1947, she was the daughter of G. Pruitt of Cleveland, Felicia M. Dollery and an. Soon after Ray would be the old- LeBlanc, his granddaughter, Jasmine John William Melton, Sr. and Shirley-Jean spouse J.R. Nesloney of Victoria, and Jona- er brother to a sister, Sandra and Adam Leblanc Wise and her two children, his sister, Ellis Melton. Trisha enjoyed spending time at than M. Dollery and spouse Michelle Wil- younger brother, Carol. He graduated Sandra Kelly, his brother, Carol Trahan flea markets. She was artistic beyond com- liams of Webster; 13 grandchildren; several from Bishop Byrne High School in 1958. Af- and several nieces and nephews. A funeral pare and had the best sense of humor. She great-grandchildren; aunt, Barbara Jean of ter High School he served as a Marine re- service was held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at enjoyed singing, dancing, playing music and Hickory, North Carolina; sister, Cherie serve for (8) years. In 1959, he married Betty Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Burial drawing. Trisha was an avid animal lover, of- Melton; brother, Danny Melton; and sister in Jean Wooley. They have stayed married for followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park in ten feeding the cats and raccoons of her laws, Wanda Trumble, Pat Morgan, Peggy 62 years. Together they had one daughter, Groves. neighborhood from her back door. She was a Sharp, and Faye Waller. Crystle Rae Wise. Ray retired from Firestone

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CMYK THE RECORD 62nd Anniversary Special Edition B Hat’s off to Despite drop in fan interest, Orange County MLB players still getting paid well FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN KAZ’S KORNER For The Record Joe Kazmar For The Record Last weekend’s Bassmaster Elite tourna- Playing a 60-game ment held out of the Orange Public Boat schedule without any Ramp could best be described as a happen- fans appears to have ing. Mother Nature did her part, every vol- Dickie Colburn hurt interest in the unteer did their part and record crowds major leagues due Joe Kazmar packed the park all four days! The competi- mainly to the excessive tion itself was entertaining enough for most, but even those length of the contests believed to be afternoon crowds were dwarfed by the number of folks that caused by home runs, walks and wedged in to enjoy the concerts Friday and Saturday night. strikeouts, according to an Associated One spectator that drove in from Houston probably best Press article that appeared in Satur- summed it up with, “I bet ninety percent of the people here day’s newspapers. don’t know a bass from a whooping crane, but they have been “As baseball games get longer and inside long enough.” While the championship was still in less action-packed, the sport has been doubt until the final Pro climbed out of his boat and onto the looking for ways to reverse the fan-un- stage, there were really very few surprises as to how they got friendly trend,” the article pointed it done. out. “Among the biggest targets—in- Because Louisiana waters are deemed off-limits, it was a field shifts and batters who swing for case of hoping that you would arrive at your spot first and the fences—both tactics encouraged that the fish you found would last four days. Winner, Jason by analytics.” Christie, and second place finisher, Brock Mosely, opted early Baseball games lasted around 2 on to avoid crowded water and it obviously paid off. Their gas hours and 30 minutes for much of the bills told the tale as Mosely ran west to fish canals just out- post-WWII era. The length of games MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said the length of the game is not the problem—it’s side Clear Lake and Christie made a long treacherous run began to gradually increase in 1979 the long period of inaction, which is blamed on the analytical mathematicians who north on the Sabine to exploit a remote creek. While tide and then hit three hours in 2012. have essentially number-crunched exciting plays like stolen bases and the hit-and-run changes were more of a hindrance than an ally for the entire However, in the first two weeks of out of the game. field, Christie and Mosely roared out of the launch each this season, a typical game takes three the mound, put pitchers on the clock major league baseball players are be- morning with concerns other than simply running out of gas hours and 16 minutes, according to between batters and reduced pitching ing paid. or catching bass. Mosely had to cross a wide open Galveston Baseball-Reference. changes by requiring relievers to face MLB speaks out of one side of its Bay each morning in a boat not built for those kind of waves MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred a minimum of three batters. mouth crying about the millions of only to hope that his return trip would not be delayed by a said the length of the game is not the Rules being tested in the minor dollars each franchise lost last year barge traffic problem on the Intracoastal. Christie, on the problem—it’s the long period of inac- leagues this year limit pickoff at- due to the pandemic. other hand, wove his way miles up the Sabine through waters tion, which is blamed on the analyti- tempts or require infielders to be posi- But many of them—especially the more safely traveled in a fourteen foot John boat. Shifting cal mathematicians who have essen- tioned on the dirt—eliminating defen- World Champion Los Angeles Dodg- sandbars and downed timber due to the hurricanes and tially number-crunched exciting plays sive shifts that position the infielder in ers, New York Yankees and even the flooding render every turn a potential game- ender. Mosely like stolen bases and the hit-and-run the outfield. LA Angels and our Houston Astros— indeed felt like he had run out of fish and opted to stay closer out of the game. It also is experimenting with larger aren’t backing off by rebuilding their to home the final day while Christie found his chosen spot to Some rules changes are being ex- bases which could make it marginally respective teams. They’re spending be six feet deeper due to both generators running on Toledo perimented with this season in the easier to swipe a bag. This one seems big bucks to reel-in impact players Bend. When all was said and done, less than two pounds of minor leagues and Manfred has ap- far-fetched to me, but it’s being tested that can help them win this season. bass separated them. While burning copious amounts of gas pointed former Red Sox and Cubs ex- in the minors. The Dodgers, with three of base- is an accepted part of tournament fishing, Seth Feilder earned ecutive Theo Epstein as a consultant Another item that has turned off ball’s top 10 highest-paid players, $19,000 for his sixth place finish and he fished close enough that would make the game more lively. many hard-core old-time baseball couldn’t care less about the luxury tax to the launch to smell the funnel cakes. 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degree. Nate will be gradu- John Nickum issues statement on candidacy for BC Council ating from Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School in May sented to me to come back to growth, ways to help in- continued to cut trees off of The following is a politi- and will be attending Texas this area and begin a new ca- crease the local tax base and homes in the surrounding cal statement issued by John Christian University in the reer as a life specialist with the potential opportunity to cities in the area. I have Nickum a candidate for fall. Our youngest daughter, State Farm and later to being relieve some of the burden helped and continue to help Bridge City Council, Place Abigail, is currently a junior appointed as an agent in Vi- from the tax payers. Solu- people in need by mudding 3: at Monsignor Kelly Catholic dor, Texas. In my present tions can be found by work- out and repair homes High School and currently I am John P. Nickum and position as an agent with ing together for a common through a mission program plans to attend Auburn Uni- seeking election for the posi- State Farm and having been understood purpose and organized through my versity. tion of Bridge City, City a small business owner for cause. church at Calvary Baptist I would like to ask you for Council, Place 3 in the May over 20 years. I have had to I have always had a passion Church in Beaumont. your support, through taking 1st election with early voting acquire the skill to produc- for serving others and cur- There are many citizens action and voting for a can- beginning April 19th – 27th. tively interact with State rently serve on a state disas- that I do know, some that I didate who is passionate I was blessed to be raised Farm clients, my employees, ter relief chainsaw team for have had to the opportunity about serving others in the in Bridge City and graduated and local governmental enti- the Southern Baptist Disas- to meet recently and those community. I will be inten- from Bridge City High John Nickum ties in difficult situations to ter Relief ministry and serve that I will be fortunate to tional about my commit- School in 1993. I am the son ultimately achieve an amica- as a credential chainsaw meet in the near future. My Anderson Cancer Center, I ment to be proactive in my of Bill and Ellen Nickum, ble solution for all parties in- trainer for the Southern Bap- wife, Christy and I have been was fortunate to acquire a approach to make our Bridge who have been actively serv- volved. tist Texas Convention. Dur- married nine years and have tremendous amount of City community one of ing in the community since My interest began in city ing the storms this past year, three children, Coleman, knowledge while negotiating growth and prosperity. I 1965. Having been reared in government while pursuing a Laura and Delta, we began Nate and Abigail. Coleman both the grants and the con- would appreciate your sup- a home where the emphasis Master’s in Business Admin- cutting trees off of homes in will be graduating in May tracts between the doctors’ port and look forward to and importance of giving istration through Lamar my hometown the morning from Baylor University with at M.D. Anderson Cancer meeting you in the near fu- back to your community University in Beaumont. It Laura hit Bridge City. We an Environmental Science Center who were attempting ture. were instilled in the family. to perform the new forms of was through this interest I have lived in Bridge City cancer research, the Federal that I began to increase my for most of my life and the Drug Administration, the awareness through my in- community has become a State of Texas and countless volvement with the Vidor’s part of me. During the years pharmaceutical companies Chamber of Commerce, that I did not live in Bridge all of which strived to con- Fresh Start Program and Ro- City, I attended Lamar Uni- duct ongoing cancer re- tary intervention programs versity and The University of search. It was during this in the community. Having Texas Medical Branch at portion of my professional had the opportunity to gain Galveston, where I obtained career that significantly im- the hands-on-experience of a business degree in Health- pacted my perspective in- working with various local care Administration. I im- volving the perceived barri- governmental entities, I be- mediately began utilizing my ers to progress and sustain- gan to notice the common is- education after graduation able solutions. I understood sues that plaque most local from UTMB, by beginning that with a common goal and communities. My desire to my professional career with understanding of the benefi- serve increased with my M.D. Anderson Cancer Cen- cial purpose between all par- awareness after continuously ter in Houston, Texas as part ties involved, a viable and noticing reoccurring obsta- of the Grants and Research amicable solution could be cles that plagued most local Administration Department. found to any problem. cities within Orange County. During my tenure at M.D. The opportunity was pre- I saw strategic channels for Annual Texas Sheep and Goat Expo set Aug. 20-21 “Once A Congratulations To Cardinal Staff Report to-face once more and fel- ries,” Pritz said. Always A The Penny Record For The Record lowshipping with each oth- Sheep and Goat Field Day And Roy Dunn and Family er.” The 48th Sheep and Goat Cardinal! The Texas A&M AgriLife Texas Sheep and Goat Field Day will also be held in On The Extension Service has an- Expo conjunction with the expo. nounced the dates and theme The event draws producers The event will be held the for the seventh annual Texas from across Texas, out of morning of Aug. 20 at the 62 Anniversary Sheep and Goat Expo. The state, and as far away as Aus- Texas A&M AgriLife Re- Of Our Hometown News event is set for Aug. 20-21 at tralia. It is the largest event search and Extension Center the 1st Community Federal of its type in Texas and one in San Angelo. The free field Credit Union Spur Arena at of the largest sheep and goat day allows participants to Special Congratulations To the San Angelo Fairgrounds. industry educational pro- hear from experts and ob- “Feeding and Nutrition” grams in the world, said serve firsthand the center’s ROY MCDONALD will be the theme of this Pritz. sheep and goats, livestock 2021 ‘Person of the Year’ year’s event, with a focus on The expo will feature guest guardian dog program and sheep and goat market pric- speakers, educational semi- the recently expanded ser- es. nars and numerous live ses- vices of the Bill Sims wool “We are excited to be plan- sions for participants to lab. Mayor David & Rebecca ning the return of the indus- choose from. The event cov- For more information, try’s preeminent expo event,” ers a range of industry top- contact Pritz at 325-653- said Robert Pritz, event coor- ics, including addressing the 4576 or check the official dinator and AgriLife Exten- concerns and challenges fac- website,https://agrilife.org/ sion regional program leader ing today’s producer in light agrilifesheepandgoat/, which in San Angelo. “We were of recent events, as well as will be updated as more thrilled by how well last the exciting changes hap- plans are made. Rutledge year’s event went after we pening in the industry in- had to go to an online, virtu- volving technological ad- al format for the first time vances and new services. due to COVID-19 and social “New this year are concur- distancing guidelines, but rent sessions dedicated to we’re thrilled about the pros- novice sheep and goat pro- Welcome To Our New Store pect of getting to meet face- ducers, our Sheep 101 Se-

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CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 14, 2021 3B My 5-Cents . . . David Bailey candidate for Orange Council By State Senator Robert Nichols The following is a politi- at bud- This week the Senate passed are allowed to post in- quirements for students in fifth and cal statement issued by Da- geting Senate Bill 1, the Senate’s ver- structions on how to eighth grades, so the assessment is vid Bailey on his candidacy and sion of the budget for this year. vote by mail on their aimed at finding a benchmark for where for Orange City Council, person- The budget includes over $11 website. There are sev- students are. COVID-19 has led to an Place 1: nel mat- billion for children and teach- eral other provisions in extensive disruption in student learn- ters. I er public education support, the bill that strength- ing and assessing where students are is My name is David C. Bai- would $8 billion for mental health ens election security the first step to correcting that disrup- ley and I am formally an- like to support, including an almost and integrity for all our tion. However, that becomes difficult nouncing my candidacy for bring $20 million increase for chil- future elections. when online STAAR testing is inter- Orange City Council Place 1. David Bailey this ex- dren’s mental health pro- rupted. TEA worked to get the students I am married with 2 sons, a peri- grams, and over $25 billion for back online by the next day. 3. Texas receives daughter and 4 grandchil- ence to the citizens of Or- highway improvements and 2.5 million doses of dren. I graduated from Little ange. new construction. The budget Sen. Robert Nichols vaccine this week 5. East Texas 5th grader raises Cypress Mauriceville High Orange is on the verge of is a reflection of our priorities money for slain DPS Trooper’s family School. I am a former Chief unprecedented growth with this session and took over six The Texas Depart- Deputy of the Orange Coun- the possibility of Chevron weeks to put together. ment of State Health Services an- A Houston County 5th grader donat- ty Sheriff’s Department and building an additional plant nounced that Texas received 2.5 million ed all of her winnings from showing her a former Safety Manager at and the addition of the Here are five things happening doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this hog at the Houston County Youth Fair Turner Industries. Currently Sports Complex. My goal as around your state: week. That marks the most Texas has and Livestock show to the family of fall- I am retired. I consider my City Council member is to received in a single week thus far. Texas en DPS Trooper Chad Walker. Last greatest achievements both bring knowledge and pro- has now administered more than 11.8 month, Trooper Walker was shot multi- 1. Governor issues executive personally and professionally gression to the city. million doses. Nearly 7.8 million people ple times after stopping to aid a driver order prohibiting vaccine passports was serving the people of Or- I would appreciate your have received at least one dose, and near Mexia. He later died of his injuries ange County. support and vote in the May This week Governor Abbott issued an more than 4.3 million Texans are fully at an area hospital. Latexo ISD student During my tenure as Cap- 1 City Election for City executive order prohibiting govern- vaccinated. Almost 20 percent of Tex- Aubrey Waits heard about the tragedy tain and Chief Deputy I was Council Place 1 at Large. ment-mandated vaccine passports, in- ans are fully vaccinated. This comes as and decided to donate her winnings to fortunate to attend many I look forward to serving cluding for the COVID-19 vaccine. This hospitalization rates for Texans have the family. Other donations began to seminars that were directed the citizens of Orange. order applies to state agencies and po- fallen dramatically. East Texas hospitals come in on top of Aubrey’s and the fifth litical subdivisions in Texas. It prevents are seeing numbers as low as they’ve grader ended up raising about $10,000 those agencies from requiring proof of been since last spring. East Texas hospi- for the family. I offer my condolences to vaccination to receive services. It also tal leaders credit increasing vaccination the family of Trooper Walker. prohibits entities that receive public rates and lasting immunity for the drop funds, including private entities, from in COVID-19 hospitalizations. With Walking-His-Way requiring documentation of vaccine those rates decreasing, the CDC has status to receive any service or enter also released new guidance about trav- Walking Club in BC any place. Texans vaccination status is elling within the United States for fully a private health matter, and as such vaccinated people. Those who are fully Walking His Way Walking Club will should be protected from any forced vaccinated can travel safely within the meet on Mondays & Thursdays from disclosure. Currently, the COVID-19 US and no longer need to get tested or 8:00 am-10:00 am at First Baptist vaccine is not mandatory. quarantine before or after travel, unless Church FLC located at 200 W. Round- a destination requires it. bunch in Bridge City. There will be no 2. Texas Senate passes election mosquitoes, no heat and in the A/C. security bill 4. First day of STAAR cancelled Now in progress. Fast Lane and slow due to disruptions lane available. Any questions call Julia The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 7 Morris at 409-735-4951 or Brenda last week, which is aimed at protecting Texas students were preparing to take Woodall 409-670-3361. election integrity. It sets the early vot- the STAAR test starting this week but ing hours to start at 6 am and finish at 9 were hampered by widespread techni- AA at Good Shepherd pm. It requires voting to occur inside a cal glitches that forced many students building with certain regulations. Vot- offline or prevented them from logging AA meetings are being offered on ers would have to enter the building un- in. The Texas Education Agency ad- Tuesday (open) and Thursday (closed) less unable to because it was a risk to vised districts to stop online testing for mornings at 9:30 am at Good Shepherd their health. The bill also prevents local the day while the vendor tried to resolve Lutheran Church, located at 945 W. officials from sending out mail- in bal- the problem. At least three tests were Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. Join us lot applications to all voters, whether effected by the glitch, including the for coffee & donuts at the perfect meet- they’re eligible to vote-by-mail or not. fourth grade writing exam and the sev- ing for imperfect people. For more in- Voters have to request a mail-in ballot enth grade writing and English I exams. formation, please call, text at 409-221- on their own volition. Elections officials TEA has waived grade promotion re- 0704 or email lolabell.102360@gmail.

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AA meeting at Good Shepherd

AA meetings are being offered on Tuesday (open) and Thursday (closed) mornings at 9:30 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. Join us for coffee & donuts at the perfect meeting for imperfect people. For more informa- tion, please call, text at 409-221-0704 or email [email protected].

Craig Stilley (center) instructs fighters Todd Manuel (L.) and Mason Menard (R.) how to move on the set of “Against the Ropes.”

Craig Stilley poses with memorabilia of his boxing days in Orange. Stilley hopes to turn his life story into a series. RECORD PHOTO: Penny LeLeux “Against the Ropes” LIFE SCRIPT TO SCREEN

tifacts, including a champi- dents also participated as PENNY LELEUX For The Record onship belt. crew members. Stilley used Not coming from a film several local youngsters as Craig Stilley, of Orange- background, it has been a extras and cast them in mi- field, strives to bring his learning process over the last nor parts. He cast several true-life story, focused on seven months for Stilley to professional actors for more boxing, to a network or figure things out. He brought major parts through Texas streaming service. A teaser in Jeremy Hawa, a film in- agencies. reel for “Against the Ropes” structor at Lamar University “We had a great team, you was shot a couple of weeks and local filmmaker, as di- couldn’t ask for better peo- ago in several Orange Coun- rector. ple,” said Stilley. “I know this ty locations including Paul “I had about eight other thing will sell; it has tons of Burch’s home, one of Or- production companies that content.” angefield’s school buildings, wanted to do it, but I stuck Once Stilley gets the series and Stilley’s home. Beau- with Jeremy, because I want- sold, he has ideas for about mont locations include the ed to keep it at home,” said five feature films to work on Beaumont Police Depart- Stilley. next. ment Gym, World Gym and Many of Hawa’s film stu- an alley way. Filming was a full three days. The project is currently in post-production editing. Soon a pitch deck, Congratulations which is a document that contains a synopsis of the story line, character profiles, To Retiring episode outlines and more, will be created to accompany West Orange Mayor the reel to shop around to various networks and streaming services. Roy McDonald “This thing could benefit Recipient of The Record’s everybody, because once I get the door open, I’m going 2021 ‘Person of the Year’ to say I want to do it back home,” said Stilley. Thank you for your decades of service His goal is to try to create to the citizens of West Orange and the more filming locally. There entire Orange County community. are a few others in the Or- ange County area working Your dedication is much appreciated. on the same. He realizes what it could mean to the Your Friend, economy with hotel rooms, ORANGE COUNTY catering, jobs for local film cast and crew, etc. COMMISSIONER Stilley took up boxing as a youngster to deal with bully- PRECINCT 3 ing and other issues and fell in love with the sport. He brought boxing back to Or- Kirk ange in the 90s. Stilley has an entire room in his house Roccaforte dedicated to memorabilia from those days. The walls are lined with articles and pictures along with other ar-

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completely refused to coop- days it doesn’t matter what erate in the slightest which you do they just refuse to co- Seeing red is not always bad in turn has caused me to operate. On days that the question my sanity all in one redfish don’t want to play all Outdoors ing to read their body lan- fell swoop. Imagine if you you can do is learn from the Captain Chuck Uzzle guage and adjusting to their will making countless per- experience, put a band aid on variables is a visual puzzle fect casts and watching fish your pride, and get after For The Record that once it’s solved provides after fish swim up to the bait them again because they may endless enjoyment for all to as if they may inhale the of- change their attitude over I have no partake in. It’s truly such a fering only to inspect the night and eat anything you idea how it feeling to watch these fish, bait and turn away in such a throw at them on the next happens, it figure out what they want, rush that they leave a hole in day out. This process is what seems like and then see them do exactly the water it would take 3 keeps many redfish enthusi- only a few what you had hoped they minutes to fill back up. Some asts coming back for more. weeks ago would. summer was On the other hand redfish so far away can frustrate you to the point “Everybody Reads and we were in the midst of a where even a cold beer or mini winter as successive good whiskey can’t soothe cool fronts continued to re- The Record!” the sting. I have had days mind us how nice 60 degree where the redfish have just IN PRINT AND ONLINE weather with zero humidity could be. All that is but a dis- tant memory now as we have flipped the calendar and offi- YOUR FULL SERVICE cially entered the dog days of summer. Welcome back the KITCHEN APPLIANCE CENTER sweltering heat and humidity so thick you need to breathe through a snorkel just to cope with everyday tasks. LEADING BRANDS, Gone are the mornings where you wake up to the re- petitive snapping of the flags Redfish rank high on the list for coastal anglers as shown here by LOW PRICES! as the big south winds keep Capt. Chuck Uzzle. them starched at attention form dawn til dusk and be- November thru March or that confused or twisted. A yond. The summer months April will produce the lion’s big speckled trout has a cer- will usher in those days share of bragging sized trout tain feel to it that is difficult FREE where you beg for a breeze or so it only stands to reason to describe, perhaps because they are rare and highly cov- Same Day eted. A solid redfish, not Local Delivery “Redfish deserve a little more even a giant bull or anything like that, on the other hand is respect in my estimation a sensory overload that is Great very often under appreciated Selection because of what they bring to until it runs off with about Of Quality half the line on your reel just the table so to speak.” to show you it can. Redfish Pre-Owned deserve a little more respect Appliances in my estimation because of anything else that will pro- that all the attention is fo- what they bring to the table vide relief to ever climbing cused on that subject and so to speak. Perhaps my “man temperatures and cloudless species. As the calendar and crush” on the redfish comes blue skies. seasons both switch the fo- from the fact that unlike As the weather seasons cus now turns towards the speckled trout you can watch change so does the focus for “second class citizen” of the redfish do “redfish things” many anglers all along the salt, the redfish. and that is a treat for any an- Harry’s coast. During the winter and I have no problem profess- gler. Seeing these fish cruise spring months the vast ma- ing my affinity for the red- around in shallow water, for- jority of ink in most fishing fish because I truly believe age for food, swim in schools, Appliance & Service publications is dedicated to they have more to offer than lay around and be lethargic, the pursuit of big speckled just about any other fish that or just plain disappear in trout. Under normal circum- roams the Texas saltwater. I broad daylight is absolutely 302 North 10th Street • Orange • 886-4111 stances those months from love chasing trout, don’t get mesmerizing to me. Learn-

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Boys: Bmt West Brook, (Travis erine Page, Kayin Landry, Fredrick, Shawn Mouton, Clif- Sanaria Butler) 4:13.10; Boys: OC track and field competitors clock wins ford Bradley, Leedrick Sene- Bmt West Brook, (Travis Fred- TOM HALLIBURTON nette), 1:51.19; 2. BC (LeLeaux, 17.12. na Howard, Beaumont United gal) 1:27.81. rick, Caleb David, Clifford 1,600-METER RELAY — Bradley, Blake Hall), 3:27.55. TRACK & FIELD Louvier, Petree, Larkin), 100 meters: 1. Patrick Mick- (senior), 11.8; Boys: Bryce An- 1:51.65; 3. OF (Jeane, Burnette, ey, WO-S, 11.34; 2. Ashton derson, West Brook (senior), Girls: PN-G (Lydia Garza, Kath- CORRESPONDENT Haley, Fisher), 1:52.98; 4. Lum- Landry, LC-M, 11.48; 3. Cole 10.72. berton (Le, Zurita, Brisendine, Toomey, Lumberton, 11.51; 4. 200 METERS — Girls: Brian- My guess turned out to be Wolfe), 1:56.24. Carson Peet, LC-M, 11.63. na Howard, Beaumont United Congratulations To true on the improved num- 400 meters: 1. G’kiya Stimp- 800-meter relay: 1. LC-M (senior), 24.53; Boys: Bryce An- bers at the district meets al- son, Silsbee, 1:03.16; 2. Caitlin (Smith, Peet, Morris, Champ- derson, West Brook (senior), though the weather is still Hood, Lumberton, 1:03.64; 3. ine), 1:34.77; 2. WO-S (Ross, 21.65. Amelia Wright, Vidor, 1:04.06; Perrault, Jones, Har- 400 METERS — Girls: Sanar- Roy McDonald far from the normal heat that 4. Sofia Rodriguez, Vidor, ris), 1:35.35; 3. Silsbee (Baltrip, ia Butler, PNG (junior), 58.09; traditionally graces the state 1:05.23. Hatton, Haynes, Martin), Boys: Cyrus Jacobs, PN-G (se- The Record Newspapers’ meet. That’s quite acceptable 300-meter hurdles: 1. Kaylyn 1:35.43; 4. Lumberton (Hall, nior), 48.28. for now and the key is to stay Dosch, BC, 50.56; 2. Mackenzie Radford, Fuselier, Eaves), 800 METERS — Girls: Amelia 2021 Person of the Year healthy and get your rest as Haley, OF, 51.29; 3. Raegan 1:35.82. Wright, Vidor (junior), 2:29.67; area meets arrive. Stephenson, Vidor, 51.97; 4. 400 meters: 1. Raymond Bal- Boys: Cyrus Jacobs, PN-G (se- West Orange and Wood- Jay’Den Miller, WO-S, 52.58. trip, Silsbee, 51.32; 2. Dakarion nior), 1:58.0. ville will host the 4A and 3A 200 meters: 1. Ana Mae Hole- Judge, WO-S, 53.21; 3. Camer- 1,600 METERS — Girls: An- man, Lumberton, 27.63; 2. Laila on Dischler, OF, 53.89; 4. Dar- nabelle Fisher, Little Cypress- area meets on Wednesday Samuel, Silsbee, 27.94; 3. Nao- ren Anderson, WO-S, 54.04. Mauriceville (sophomore), while Mont Belvieu and Ga- mi Collier, Vidor, 28.16; 4. Trini- 300-meter hurdles: 1. Jerren 5:41.0; Boys: Caleb Wilson, lena Park will host the 5A ty Garrett, WO-S, 28.20. Terrell, WO-S, 43.94; 2. Isaiah Bmt West Brook (senior), and 6A area meets on Thurs- 1,600 meters: 1. Annabelle Picard, 43.99; 3. Anthony Tran, 4:26.66. day. Remember, the top four Fisher, LC-M, 5:47.92; 2. Kend- BC, 44.20; 4. Alfredo Arzola, 3,200 METERS — Girls: An- places in this week’s meet ra Long, Vidor, 6:00.86; 3. Kay- OF, 44.45. nabelle Fisher, Little Cypress- lea Gravett, OF, 6:18.27; 4. Jen- 200 meters: 1. Patrick Mick- Mauriceville (sophomore), advance to the regional na Hallman, LC-M, 6:24.73. ey, WO-S, 23.03; 2. Brady Fuse- 12:23.26; Boys: Beau Waldrop, championships. 1,600-meter relay: 1. Vidor lier, Lumberton, 23.18; Lumberton (senior), 10:08.78. (Wright, Stephenson, Rodri- 3. Ken’Teon Champine, LC-M, 100-METER HURDLES — guez, Baters), 4:24.17; 2. BC 23.51; 4. Cole Toomey, Lumber- Girls: Karisa Gonzales, PNG 2021 DISTRICT (Block, Leleaux, Silvera, ton, 23.59. (junior), 15.83. 22-4A TRACK & Dosch), 4:32.98; 3. OF (Jenkins, 1,600 meters: 1. Caden 110-METER HURDLES — FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Crochet, Richard, Fisher), Shaw, BC, 4:41.58; 2. Beau Wal- Boys: Jaden Jones, West Or- 4:35.76; 4. WO-S (Pitre, Rhodes, drop, Lumberton, 4:43.92; 3. ange-Stark (senior), 15.22. Monday and Wednesday at Burnette, Miller), 4:45.96. Kai Reed, Vidor, 4:45.84; 4. 300-METER HURDLES — Hooks Stadium, West Orange: Payton Wrinkle, OF, 4:55.41. Girls: Alayshia White, Beau- Thank You For Your Service As Team standings: 1. Bridge 1,600-meter relay: 1. WO-S mont United (senior), 47.47; • GIRLS DIVISION City 163; 2. Vidor 135; 3. Or- (Judge, Ross, Helm, Ander- Boys: John Sanderson, Lum- Mayor of West Orange angefield 93; 4. Lumberton 76; son), 3:38.72; 2. Silsbee (Hat- berton (sophomore), 42.02. Discus: 1. Daelyn Perry, BC, 5. WO-S 66; 6. LC-M 55; 7. Sils- ton, Baltrip, Baltrip, Dodd), 400-METER RELAY — Girls: 103-6; 2. Harleigh Rawls, OF, bee 32. 3:41.07; 3. LC-M (McDow, McN- Beaumont United (Cameron 95-8; 3. Rylee Sherman, Vidor, iel, Barborek, Elliott), 3:41.72; Dill, Brianna Howard, Daja KAREN FISHER 93-11; 4. Jaliah Hawthorne, OF, • BOYS DIVISION 4. Lumberton (Bernal, Wag- Maxey, Priscilla Morris) 47.76; 92-8. staffe, Hall, Cowart), 3:43.65. Boys: Bmt West Brook (Shawn Shot put: 1. Amaris Larkin, Discus: 1. Kollyn Brown, LC- Mouton, Bryce Anderson, & STAFF BC, 36-4; 2. Christina Joseph, M, 160-5; 2. Kaiden Berry, WO- Team standings: 1. WO-S Leedrick Senegal, Clifford LC-M, 33-9; 3. Aniah Simpson, S, 132-8; 3. Aaron Aery, Vidor, 141; 2. LC-M 113; 3. Lumberton Bradley), 41.37. Orange County LC-M, 33-7 ¼; 4. Jaliah Haw- 130-2; 4. Mark Jones, BC, 126- 88; 4. Silsbee 86; 5. Orange- 800-METER RELAY — Girls: thorne, OF, 31-10 ½. 2. field 83; 6. Bridge City 57; 7. Vi- Beaumont United (Cameron Tax Assessor - Collector High jump: 1. Raegan Ste- Shot put: 1. Kollyn Brown, dor 51. Dill, Brianna Howard, Daja phenson, Vidor, 5-5; 2. Jaden LC-M, 55-0 ¼; 2. Hunter Ash- Maxey, Priscilla Morris), 1:43.5; Lee, Vidor, 5-4; 3. Caryss Car- worth, OF, 50-8 ¾; 3. Amier penter, BC, 5-2; 4. Mackenzie Washington, LC-M, 46-1 ¼; 4. 2021 AREA OUTDOOR Hale, OF, 4-10. Kaiden Berry, WO-S, 45-10 ¾. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & High jump: 1. Leyton Loft, Long jump: 1. Caryss Car- FIELD LEADERS penter, BC, 16-0; 2. Morgan OF, 6-0; 2. Bryce DuBose, Vi- Through April 11 Louvier, BC, 15-5 ¾; 3. Erica dor, 6-0; 3. Jerren Terrell, WO- Williamson, Silsbee, 15-5; 4. S, 6-0; 4. Jared Harris, Silsbee, DISCUS — Girls: Emily Wil- Naudia Watson, WO-S, 15-4 ½. 5-10. liamson, Silsbee (senior), 109- Triple jump: 1. Caryss Car- Long jump: 1. Raymond Bal- 6; Boys: Kollyn Brown, LC-M penter, BC, 35-0 ¼; 2. Draven trip, Silsbee, 21-10; 2. Blake (senior), 160-5. Crochet, OF, 34-5; 3. Brooklyn Moore, BC, 21-5; 3. Carson SHOT PUT — Girls: Amaris Healy, Vidor, 34-2; 4. Morgan Peet, LC-M, 20-10 ¼; 4. Raydri- Larkin, Bridge City (sopho- Louvier, BC, 33-7 ¾. an Baltrip, Silsbee, 20-2 ½. more), 36-10; Boys: Tre’Vontae Pole vault: 1. Jaidyn Green, Triple jump: 1. Raymond Caines, PA Memorial (senior), Vidor, 8-6; 2. Morgan Louvier, Baltrip, Silsbee, 43-5 ¾; 2. Car- 59-6. BC, 8-6; 3. Marilyn Clark, BC, son Peet, LC-M, 42-10 ¼; 3. HIGH JUMP — Girls: Caryss 8-0; 4. Jana Baters, Vidor 7-6. Blake Moore, BC, 40-10 ¾; 4. Carpenter, Bridge City (junior) 3,200 meters: 1. Annabelle Raydrian Baltrip, Silsbee, 40-3 and Raegan Stephenson, Vidor Fisher, LC-M, 12:54.21; 2. Ken- ¼. (freshman), 5-5; Boys: Colin dra Long, Vidor, 13:21.31; 3. Pole vault: 1. Harrison Dorsey, Hamshire-Fannett (ju- Kaylea Gravett, OF, 14:07.40; 4. Gauthier, BC, 13-6; 2. Dwight nior), 6-7. Maddie Galligher, Lumberton, Davis, OF, 1 3. Cade Smith, OF, LONG JUMP — Girls: Sanar- 14:15.37. 10-3; 4. Justin Utterback, BC, ia Butler, PN-G (junior), 18-4.5; 400-meter relay: 1. WO-S 9-6. Boys: Maleek Jones, PA Me- (Pitre, Garrett, Rhodes, Bur- 3,200 meters: 1. Beau Wal- morial (senior), 22-6.75. nette), 51.21; 2. Lumberton (Le, drop, Lumberton, 10:08.78; 2. TRIPLE JUMP — Girls: Hood, Wolfe, Holeman), 51.86; Kai Reed, Vidor, 10:09.75; 3. Sanaria Butler, PN-G (junior), 3. BC (Larkin, Carpenter, Lou- Payton Wrinkle, OF, 10:23.62; 4. 39-0.25; Boys: Maleek Jones, vier, Smith), 51.93; 4. OF (Bur- Caden Shaw, BC, 10:39.12. PA Memorial (senior), 46-11.25. nette, Potter, Haley, Crochet), 400-meter relay: 1. WO-S POLE VAULT — Girls: Mor- 52.06. (Judge, Ross, Jones, Mickey), gan Louvier, Bridge City (soph- 800 meters: 1. Amelia Wright, 43.72; 2. Lumberton (Toomey, omore) and Katherine Page, Vidor, 2:29.67; 2. Kaylyn Dosch, Radford, Bernal, Sellers), PN-G (freshman), 9-0; Boys: BC, 2:29.67; 3. Mikenna Brown, 44.76; 3. (t.) LC-M (Smith, Harrison Gauthier, Bridge City Lumberton, 2:44.74; 4. Natalie Landry, Morris, Peet), 44.98; (junior), 14-6. Morrison, Vidor, 2:45.24. Silsbee (Hatton, Baltrip, Mar- 100 METERS — Girls: Brian- 100-Meter hurdles: 1. Caryss tin, Baltrip), 44.98. Carpenter, BC, 16.53; 2. Jaden 800 meters: 1. Payton Wrin- Lee, Vidor, 17.14; 3. De’asia Tip- kle, OF, 2:09.74; 2. Dustin Helm, pins, LC-M, 17.73; 4. Jaycee WO-S, 2:10.56; 3. Grayson Ogden, Lumberton, 18.14. Tucker, Lumberton, 2:12.05; 4. 100 meters: 1. Amaris Larkin, London Jessie, Silsbee, BC, 13.13; 2. Draven Crochet, 2:13.31. OF, 13.18; 3. Ana Mae Holman, 110-Meter hurdles: 1. Jerren Lumberton, 13.20; 4. Bryanah Terrell, WO-S, 16.25; 2. Garri- Burnette, WO-S, 13.25. son Spencer, Lumberton, 800-meter relay: 1. WO-S 16.39; 3. Alfredo Arzola, OF, (Pitre, Garrett, Rhodes, Bur- 16.91; 4. Bryce DuBose, Vidor,

American Legion Post #49 to elect Officers The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange will hold election for Officers will be on Saturday, April 10th at 2 pm and Installation of Offi- cers will be on Saturday, May 8th at 2 pm. The American Le- gion Post #49 hold their monthly meetings the 2nd Saturday at 2 pm each month.

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the environment for a very RHDV2 or observe sudden Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in Texas long time. These factors death in their rabbits should make disease control efforts contact their private veteri- Staff Report domestic rabbits in Tom ly always fatal and primarily mal carcasses. extremely challenging once narian. Private veterinarians For The Record Green County, which was affects adult rabbits. The vi- TPWD has confirmed it is in the wild rabbit popu- are requested to contact the announced in a recent Texas ral agent, Rabbit Hemor- RHDV2 in the wild rabbit lations. USDA-APHIS or the TAHC AUSTIN — Texas Parks Animal Health Commission rhagic Disease Virus population of Brewster, Cot- Domestic rabbit owners to report any suspected cases and Wildlife Department (TAHC) news release. This is (RHDV), is a calicivirus with tle, Culberson, El Paso, who have questions about at 1-800-550-8242. (TPWD) has received test re- also the first discovery of the two strains, RHDV1 and Gaines, Hale, Hockley, Hud- sults confirming that Rabbit disease in a domestic rabbit RHDV2, both being reported speth, Jeff Davis, Lubbock, Hemorrhagic Disease virus 2 of 2021. in North America in recent Pecos, Presidio, Randall, Ter- (RHDV2) was diagnosed in a Rabbit Hemorrhagic Dis- years. RHDV appears only to rell, and Ward counties. If wild black-tailed jackrabbit ease (RHD) is a highly conta- affect rabbit species (lago- sick or dead wild rabbits are in Cottle County. This marks gious viral disease that can morphs). It is not known to noticed, a local TPWD wild- the first confirmed cases of affect both domestic and affect humans, livestock or life biologist should be con- RHDV2 in a wild rabbit in wild rabbit species including pets other than rabbits. How- tacted. Learn more about Texas in 2021 and follows the hares, jackrabbits and cot- ever, pets should not be al- RHDV2 in wild rabbits on discovery of the disease in tontails. This disease is near- lowed to consume dead ani- the RHD page of the TPWD website. Often the only clinical sign From Page 1B Colburn Fishing is sudden death. In less acute Mosely also stayed closer feeling was reciprocal. missed the final weigh-in of cases, clinical signs in rab- to home day four and even Whether it was signing hats the tournament in order to bits have included the fol- Christie culled a couple of or standing shoulder to night fish on Toledo Bend.“I lowing: dullness/apathy, not bass near the weigh-in site shoulder at one of the con- know one of the guys that eating, bleeding from the that made a difference. His certs after a long tough day, finished in the top ten so it nose and eyes or watery, con- four day winning total of they bonded with folks that made it hard to leave,” said gested eyes. Some may also 43-pounds 15 ounces not were thrilled just to shake Felter. He felt a little better, exhibit neurological signs only meant a $100,000 pay hands. however, about one o’clock such as incoordination, ex- day, but guaranteed him yet One look at the number of that morning when an citement or seizure-like epi- another shot at a Classic title. cars and trucks parked with- 11-pound 3 ounce bass in- sodes. Most of the competitors in in a mile of the park each day haled his plastic frog.“I knew This is a highly contagious the event were as concerned was the earliest indication that fish had a bed under the disease that spreads between with earning points as earn- that Orange had once again neighbor’s dock, but I had no rabbits through contact with ing money. Two weeks from broken the all-time atten- idea she was that big,” added infected rabbits or carcasses, now they will be on Fork and dance record for a Bassmas- Alan. After weighing and re- their meat or their fur, con- expectations will be a little ter Elite event. Congratula- leasing her immediately, he taminated food or water, or different. As John Cox told tions to the spectators, vol- said he was pleased to see her materials encountering the overflow crowd, “The unteers and officials that back on her bed the follow- them. RHDV2 can persist in bass pull back on Fork!” The made this one of the largest ing afternoon. “There was no visiting pros were quick to entertainment events ever doubt that she hadn’t praise the hospitality of Or- hosted in Orange! Congratu- spawned yet so I hope she ange County folks, but the lations to Alan Felter who can finish her business!”

Kaz’s Korner From Page 1B as long as it means becoming availability, too. Saturday and 7-1 Sunday. the first National League And while on the topic of Those 15 runs in two games team in 45 years to win back- yeoman’s effort by a Japanese eclipses the 19 total runs to-back World Series cham- athlete, Hidecki Matsuyama they scored in their first sev- pionships. became the first Japanese en games this season. The They have the largest pay- golfer to win a major tourna- Cubs have a team batting av- roll of $234,205,736 and ment as he fashioned a one- erage of .167 which is the aren’t even concerned about stroke victory over Texan worst in the major leagues. the $210 million luxury tax Will Zalatoris to earn a green JUST BETWEEN US… that comes with the exces- jacket for winning the Mas- Last weekend was a good one sive money. According to ters last weekend. Texan Jor- for Orange’s Jack Dallas and USA Today Sports annual den Spieth tied for third, younger brother Chad Dal- survey, there is not another three strokes behind the las. Chad, who pitches for the team in Major League Base- leader. Tennessee Vols posted a ball eclipsing the luxury tax. Pro angler Jason Christie Southeast Conference 6-4 The Dodgers three high- won the Bassmaster Elite Se- victory over Florida Friday est-paid players in 2021—Da- ries championship here in night to raise his record to vid Price ($32 million, Trevor Orange this weekend before 5-0 this season and keep his Bauer ($31.3 million and a record crowd of more than collegiate pitching record Clayton Kershaw ($31 mil- 40,000. Not only was the unblemished in his third sea- lion)—with a total salary of event exciting, but it certain- son. Not to be outdone, Jack $94.3 million, are earning ly helped this area’s economy. recorded his seventh save of more than the entire payrolls Phil Mickelson, who shot the season as Lamar nipped of 11 teams. 68 in Saturday’s round of the Northwestern Louisiana 3-2 The Houston Astros rank Masters, now has 33 rounds Sunday and lowered his sixth on the payroll list with in the 60’s. Only Jack Nick- earned run average to a mi- $176,075,917, behind No. 2 laus has more Masters nuscule 1.13. Chad will have NY Mets ($204,093,481), NY rounds in the 60’s. his work cut out Friday when Yankees ($196,750,264), LA The Pittsburgh Pirates he faces the nation’s No. 2 Angels ($180,609,676) and beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 team Vanderbilt. the Washington Nationals ($179,557,712). The Astros’ highest-paid player is Justin Verlander ($33 million) who unfortu- FREEDOM SALE nately is recuperating this Congrats to ‘The Record’ season from Tommy John el- ON THE 62ND ANNIVERSARY OF PUBLISHING ORANGE COUNTY NEWS bow surgery, followed by Zack Greinke ($29,921,850) and Jose Altuve ($29 mil- Two Lincoln Town Car Limousines ‘08 Chevy Tahoe LTZ lion). White Lincoln Town Car Limo - 10 Passenger Blue, Air, Power, Auto. And although designated Trans. Very Clean, hitter Yordan Alvarez is only WAS $8950 Good Condition, making $609,000 this sea- 202K Miles, son, he appears to be healthy $ Stk. No. 1023P and is picking up where he 7800 CASH left off in the 2019 season WAS $8450 when he was named AL Black Lincoln Town Car 7 Passenger Limo Rookie of the Year. He missed WAS $7950 almost the entire 2020 ab- $ $ breviated season by having 7500 CASH surgery on both knees. 6800 Alvarez appears healthy this season is batting around CASH ‘94 Chevrolet Corvette .300 and is among the league White, Hard Top AT, AC, leaders in RBI. In fact, during Loaded, Red Leather, his first 97 career games, Al- ‘90 Chrysler Imperial Interior, 72K Miles, varez has driven in 90 runs White, Fully Equipped! Air, Power, Auto, Stk. No. 980P and ranks only behind Old- Only 64K miles, Stk. No. 1014P timers Walt Dropo (Boston WAS $7450 WAS 103 RBI), Rudy York (Detroit 98), Joe DiMaggio (NY Yan- $ $ kees 96) and Ted Williams 5800 Cash 13,500 (Boston 91) for the same number of beginning career ‘08 Honda Ridgeline NOW games. Maroon, Loaded! Clean. Air, Power, Auto, KWICKIES…The Los An- 140K, Stk. No. 999pP $ Harmon: “Famous For Fairness!” geles Angels versatile Shohei $ Ohtani became the first Sale 10,450 9800 CASH pitcher in major league his- tory to bat second in a game since 1903 when he hit a 451- foot home run and went 4 2/3 innings, touching 101 mph with his fastball in his first start of the season April 4 Harmon Used Cars against the Chicago White BUY HERE! PAY HERE! OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY. Sox. Ohtani is expected to take a regular turn in his CORNER OF MACARTHUR AND HENRIETTA STREET, ORANGE, 409-670-0232 team’s six-man rotation and All Prices Plus TT&L. Photos For Illustration Purposes Only increase his designated hitter

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If you ange, We also buy Canticle Building, II, Deceased, HEBERT, De- 4/17 from 8 am - till at 4300 Meeks Drive in known as SHIRLEY used appliances, Call were issued on the ceased, were is- or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued 4407 Sequoia Drive in Orange on the follow- JUANITA PEET POST, sued on APRIL 1, this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expira- or come by 409-886- Orange. Clothes, ing days and times: FEBRUARY 10, 2021, Deceased, were issued 2021, in Cause No. tion of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a de- 4111. home decor, DVD’s, Second Wednesday of in Cause No. P18942, on April 5, 2021, in pending in the County P18991, pending in fault judgement may be taken against you. books, baseball cards, every month at 10:00 Cause No. P18979, Court at Law of the County Court at FOR RENT jewelry and lots more. a.m., and Second pending in the County Orange County, Texas, Law of Orange The petition of City of Pinehurst, Texas, Petitioner, was Thursday of every Court at Law of Orange . to: Anna Corbett, County, Texas, to: filed in the 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas on month at 6:30 pm County, Texas, to: 1 & 2 BR Houses for ESTATE SALE f/k/a Anna Corbett Lori Hoggins. 11th day of February, 2021, against Donald G Reid, Respon- Rent in the Orange / David Christian Post. Walking His Way Saucedo. dent, numbered 210060-C. The suit request: Little Cypress area. All persons hav- this Sat., Walking Club will All bills paid, appli- Estate Sale All persons hav- ing claims against 4/17 from 8 am to 2 meet on Mondays & All persons having The Court foreclose on the lien and award fee simple title in ances & A/C includ- claims against this ing claims against this this Estate which is pm at the Knights of Thursdays from 8:00 the property to the CITY OF PINEHURST, TEXAS Estate which is cur- Estate which is cur- currently being ad- ed. No deposit. Please Columbus Hall (KC call 409-330-1641 or am-10:00 am at First rently being adminis- rently being adminis- ministered are re- Hall) located at 770 Baptist Church FLC lo- The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement 409-988-9336. Ave. A in Bridge City. tered are required to tered are required to quired to present cated at 200 W. Round- present them to the present them to the them to the under- which will be binding on you. RV SPACE FOR RENT bunch in Bridge City. undersigned within the undersigned within the signed within the ANNOUNCEMENTS Fast Lane and slow time and in the manner time and in the manner time and in the man- ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court prescribed by law. ner prescribed by A new year, let’s do a lane available. Any prescribed by law. at Orange, Texas, this April 6, 2021. A meetings are being questions call Julia law. new thing! Quiet c/o: Tommy Gunn offered on Tuesday Morris at 409-735- David Christian Post friendly neighbor- Attorney at Law c/o: Paul M. Fukuda VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk (open) and Thursday 4951 or Brenda Wood- c/o: Stephen C. Howard hood mobile home 202 S. Border Street Attorney At Law Orange County, Texas (closed) mornings at Attorney at Law spaces for rent. Out- all 409-670-3361. Orange, TX 77630 312 Border Street 9:30 am at Good 903 W. Green Avenue Vickie Edgerly standing value at Shepherd Lutheran Orange, TX 77630 The Lloyd Grubbs Dated the 3rd day of Orange, Texas 77630 $250.00 a month. Church, located at March, 2021. Call today 409-886- 945 W. Roundbunch American Legion Post DATED the 7th day of DATED the 1st day 7047. Road, Bridge City. #49 located at 108 Tommy Gunn April, 2021. of April, 2021. For more informa- Green Ave. in Orange Tommy Gunn Stephen Howard Paul M. Fukuda tion, please call or PETS will hold Installation of Attorney for: Stephen Howard Paul M. Fukuda text at 409-221-0704 Officers will be on Sat- Anna Corbett, Attorney for: Attorney for Lori Hoggins CKC Registered or email lola- urday, May 8th at 2 pm. f/k/a Anna Corbett David Christian Post bell.102360@gmail. Saucedo State Bar No.: Rottweiler Puppies The American Legion State Bar No.:10079400 00789915 com. State Bar No.: 903 W. Green Avenue for sale. 3 boys and 2 Post #49 hold their 08623700 202 312 Border Street Orange, TX 77630 girls. Dewclaws re- can help if monthly meetings the S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Al-Anon Phone: (409)883-0202 moved, docked tails, someone close to you 2nd Saturday at 2 pm Orange, TX 77630 Phone:(409)883-4357 Fax: (409)883-0209 Fax: (409)883-6263 1st set of shots and has a drinking prob- each month. Phone: (409)882-9990 Email: steve@stevehoward. Email: pfukudalawof- 2nd dose of wormer. lem. Al-Anon meets Fax: (409)882-0613 lawyer [email protected] Ready for homes. Sundays & Wednes- Kindergarten Round- Email:[email protected] $850.00 Text only at days, 7:00 p.m., North for Little Cypress Orange Baptist up 409-221-5372. Church, 4775 N. 16th Elementary is coming St. (Rear), Orange, TX up in April. Registra- FICTIONAL MON- 31. Sweet-talk and Count Dooku Free Kittens, 11 77632. Call Angela at tion will be held in the STERS 34. Marine eagle 64. *Like Sendak’s weeks old, 4 males. 474-2171 or Jane at school cafeteria, so 35. 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