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DAVE ROGERS He filed while Pullen was de- Surgeons reattached his six years and in the last six ment of the playground at Li- tion any day now, but Pullen For The Record ciding. foot and set his broken years we have accomplished ons Den Park, building a still is pushing for lights on “I wanted to make sure I bones. He rehabbed. A mem- a lot of things in this city as a skate park on Sunset, the es- MacArthur Drive, better Patrick Pullen, Orange could get around and serve ber of Cornerstone Baptist mayor and a council,” Pullen tablishment of an anti-litter code enforcement and a park council member seeking re- my constituents,” Pullen ex- Church “for years and years,” said. campaign are on the list of for the Roselawn addition. election in District 1 in Sat- plained. “I decided I’d be up he relied on his faith. “But there’s a lot we’re still achievements. “We’ve done so many urday’s election, says he’s had to it.” By mid-February, he de- working on.” The new city recreation things for the city parks and a yearning to serve fellow Pullen suffered what he cided to run for office again. The construction of the center is one expected to man since enlisting in the LOCAL ELECTIONS Page 3A called a “fluke” injury last “I’ve been on council for Riverside Pavilion, replace- break ground on construc- Marine Corps in 1975. Sept. 30, that was as nasty as And uncertainty over it seems unlikely. I whether he could physically While pushing a garbage continue to do the job for an- St. Mary students takes Lectio Challenge can to his curb, Pullen fell other three-year term kept and shattered both legs be- the retired Orange Police low his knee. captain from registering to “I broke my tib-fib [tibia run until the Valentine’s Day and fibula] in three places on deadline. each leg and I tore my right Former Sheriff’s Office foot completely off except for Chief Deputy David C. Bai- the skin,” he said. ley is running against Pullen. New BC coach set to lift Cards

DAVE ROGERS ball coach and For The Record athletic direc- tor. In 46-year-old Cody Mc- McGuire is a Guire, Bridge City’s school native of district hired its new head Crane, Texas, football coach/athletic direc- a town of tor from the staff of Texas’ McGuire 3,000 people back-to-back Class 6A Divi- halfway be- sion I state champion, Austin tween Odessa and Fort Westlake. Stockton that’s home to the After Monday night’s Museum of the Desert unanimous vote by the Southwest. BCISD board members at the Since completing his play- recommendation of new Su- ing career in Lubbock in perintendent Dr. Mike Kelly, 1997, McGuire began a high Pictured front row (left to right) Allie Broussard and Josie Riedel; Second row Alexzandra Peterson, Audrey Broussard, Emma Da- McGuire admitted via school coaching career with vidson and Justin Khatt; Back left Bella Thomas, Paris Dugas, Brooklyn Stokey and Katie Boehme; Back right Thomasina Nguyen Google Meet he hadn’t 10 previous Texas schools on and Tristan Balthazar known a lot about Bridge his resume. City when he was encour- Lectio Book Award’s mission is to encourage avid, recre- encouragement. As an added bonus, our St. Mary Catholic He has never worked or ational reading. Each year 20 books are nominated and cho- School library received a surprise donation from Market aged to apply for what will be lived east of Interstate 45, the his first head football coach- sen for students to read. Basket to purchase more books!. St. Mary Catholic School highway connecting Dallas This year, St. Mary celebrated the Lectio Challenge par- is extremely blessed to have Mrs. Melissa McCorvy as our ing job. and Houston, but he has But he proved he’ a quick ticipants with a terrific breakfast and book discussion. We library manager, helping our students become lifelong read- been working for a former thank Julie Mulkey for her generosity as well as continued ers. learner. West Orange resident and “It’s going to feel great to Port Arthur high school All- beat West Orange-Stark,” he American, Todd Dodge. declared to delighted board Dodge, starting quarter- members Monday night. back at the University of Tex- Early birds file for 2022 elections A former All-Big 12 foot- as in the 1980s, is best known ball player at Texas Tech, these days as a six-time state DAVE ROGERS McCarver is seeking the ing to do a grass-roots cam- a requirement being residing McGuire will succeed Allen championship winner as For The Record Orange County Precinct 2 paign.” in the precinct you wish to DeShazo, who resigned as Commissioner seat currently Philpott did not stand for serve. head coach, four at Southlake As early voting for the Sat- BC coach earlier this year af- held by Theresa Beauchamp reelection in 2020 and did Kirk Roccaforte will be up Carroll and the past two at urday, May 1, 2021 city and ter posting a 6-21 record in because “I’m tired of seeing not serve out his full term, for re-election as Precinct 3 school board elections kept three seasons as head foot- BC’S NEW COACH Page 3A Mauriceville neglected,” he retiring early in the summer, Commissioner in 2022, as the Orange County Elections said. after Brad Frye won the will Precinct 3 JP Joy Du- Office busy the past few Appointing a campaign March 2020 Republican pri- bose-Simonton. weeks, two men filed to run treasurer is the first step in mary against Sambo Car- Along with County Judge, for county office in Septem- running for office and re- penter, Jr. other county-wide offices ber of 2022. quired of candidates seeking “I’m retired, but I’m kind of will be on the 2022 ballot: Former Orange County to raise money for county, young,” said Philpott, 56. County Clerk, County Trea- Precinct 3 Constable Mark state and federal office. It’s “I’ve had people calling me surer, County Court-At-Law Philpott and Mauriceville not completely official until here and there, so I figured Judge and District Clerk. gun store employee Tim Mc- candidates file for a place on ‘Why not?’ I want to step up “Right now, I’m not going Carver both turned in pa- the ballot with their party and do what the citizens are to disclose it,” Philpott said. perwork to designate cam- and the deadline for that fil- asking me to do.” “I’m going to sign up either paign treasurers. ing isn’t until Dec. 13. He declined to say what in November or December Philpott, while naming his The primary election for that is, and hinted that not and go pay my fees.” wife Babette his treasurer on the November 1, 2022 elec- everyone talking to him During his nearly year- the form dated April 20, did tion, of which the winners wanted him to run for the long retirement, Philpott not fill in the blank that says won’t take office until Jan. 1, same office. said, “I’ve been cutting my what office he intends to run 2023, is March 1 – more County Judge John Gothia grass, spending time with for. than 10 months away. will be up for reelection in my family and grandkids, And he wasn’t letting any McCarver, 43, was first to 2022 and he said Tuesday he getting stuff done around cat out of the bag Tuesday file, on April 7. He said he’s does plan to run again. the house.” when asked his plans. announcing his candidacy Commissioner seats, Jus- But a second and third “Whenever I show up to early, “because I want to get tices of the Peace and con- Bridge City’s new athletic director-head football coach Cody Mc- pay my [filing] fees, it’s going EARLY BIRDS Page 3A Guire coached on Austin Westlake teams that went 42-3 and won it out there. I’m basically try- stables run by precinct, with back-to-back Class 6A titles. to be a shocker,” he said.

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CMYK 2A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 28, 2021 My 5-Cents . . . By State Senator Robert Nichols On April 21, 1836, General affects two-fifths (102 ment to the US Constitution. The Tenth Sam Houston led the Texan or more) of the coun- Amendment to the US Constitution Army in a decisive victory over ties, or affects two- gives all powers not otherwise enumer- General Santa Anna in the thirds of the counties ated and granted to the federal govern- Battle of San Jacinto. The in three or more trau- ment to the states. This resolution fighting lasted a mere 18 min- ma service regions. states a number of instances that the utes. Though Santa Anna es- This measure would federal government has overstepped its caped the battlefield and fled, allow the legislature to Constitutional limits. It calls on the he was captured the next day provide advice and federal government to halt and reverse and held as a prisoner of war consent on continuing its practice of assuming powers and im- for about three weeks until he disaster waivers and posing mandates and laws upon states signed the peace treaty that actions. The American that are not enumerated in the Consti- ended the conflict and paved Sen. Robert Nichols system of government tution. By sending this resolution to the the way for the Republic of Tex- was created on the US Senate and the US House of Repre- as. foundation that checks sentatives, we are calling on them to and balances on each branch of govern- stop their unconstitutional practices. Here are five things happening ment are necessary. This bill and the ac- around your state: companying proposed constitutional 5. Early voting in municipal amendment seek to live up to that ideal. elections started this week, If passed by the legislature, the consti- 1. Texas Senate passes bill re- election May 1 forming the ERCOT board tutional amendment will be on the bal- lot this fall. Early voting has begun for local and This past week, the Texas Senate municipal elections across the state. passed a bill reforming the makeup of 3. Ban on taxpayer funded Statewide early voting started on April the ERCOT board. After Winter Storm lobbying passed by Senate 19 and runs through April 27. Election Uri, criticism of the ERCOT board was Day is May 1. You can check your local widespread. One particular sticking The Texas Senate recently passed newspaper or go online to VoteTexas. point was there was no requirement for Senate Bill 10 which would ban cities gov to find your polling place and its ERCOT board members to live in the and counties from hiring contract lob- hours of operation. Be sure to bring The Record state. This bill would byist in Austin using taxpayer money. It your approved form of photo ID to the require the presiding officer, the would however allow counties and cit- election place. Voting is one of our most counsellor, and every other member of ies to remain members of associations fundamental rights as citizens and ex- the board are Texas residents. It would like Texas Municipal League and Texas ercising your right to vote is important. Newspapers also give the Governor the authority to Association of Counties. Those associa- appoint the chairman of the board, with tions would also be banned from hiring of Orange County, Texas confirmation by the Senate. This bill contract lobbyists and from lobbying on AgriLife Extension would give the state leadership more property tax issues. 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Crawfish Bash returns to BC’s new Coach McGuire From Page 1 Westlake. Daughter JoLee and young- “We’re going to be spread, “Coach Dodge had great er son Case will be coming to just like Westlake,” he said. Mauriceville this weekend things to say about Bridge Bridge City High as a junior “Just because it works. City when I didn’t even know and a freshman, respectively. “A lot of people have the anything,” McGuire re- JoLee plays volleyball, soft- misconception that running vealed. “He said, ‘You’ll love ball and runs track. Case the spread means you’re not it. They are great people plays football, basketball and physical. If our receivers there and hard-working baseball. don’t block, they don’t play. If kids.’ McGuire said in a separate our running backs don’t “I appreciate ya’ll taking interview with The Penny block, they don’t play. the time to interview me and Record Monday night that he “We may not be the most you picking me feels great,” hoped to start his new job in talented, but we’re going to McGuire told the superin- early May but he had to work be the most physical team tendent and his board. “I’m out the details with his fu- out there.” very excited to get down to ture and current bosses. Defensively, McGuire said Bridge City.” “I will meet with all the Westlake ran a 4-2-5 but Dodge actually scooped kids, administrators and some of the candidates he’s the Bridge City board, an- support staff and get to know spoken to about being his de- nouncing McGuire’s hiring everybody,” he said. fensive coordinator at BC Monday afternoon in a social After playing for the Coach prefer the 3-4, “more Katy media post intended for both Spike Dykes’ Red Raiders as a style,” he said. his players and McGuire. defensive lineman, McGuire “It just depends on who “When a team works hard has coached at Sul Ross State can come,” he said. and wins a state champion- in Alpine, Muleshoe, Spring- Asked why he got into ship, coaches get new oppor- town, Cedar Hill, Wichita coaching, McGuire said he tunities,” Dodge wrote. Falls High, Klein Collins, was just honoring his men- “Cody McGuire is the new Tomball, Schertz Clemens tors. head coach-athletic director and was defensive coordina- “I had a lot of great coaches at Bridge City High School. tor at Lockhart for five years and in college. I wanted to “Thank you, Coach. We’re before joining Dodge’s staff give back to the sport that all so proud of you.” for a 42-3 run the past three gave me so much, that paid Angelica Wilkins (l) and Glenn Hicks (r) enjoying crawfish at media night for the Mauriceville Crawfish The new Cardinal coach seasons. for my college,” he said. Bash. The Bash is scheduled for April 30-May 1. (See Ad Page 5B) RECORD PHOTO:Penny LeLeux and his wife, Rachael, have “It was quite a run,” he “The kids now need role three teenage children. said. models. Football’s a great Son Stoney McGuire was And, McGuire says, like sport. It doesn’t matter your Westlake’s backup quarter- the powerhouse program size, just how much you want From Page 1 Local elections back last fall and will play he’s leaving, his new Cardi- it. You can be successful if want the children in Rose- voting when county-wide against former council mem- this fall at West Texas A&M nals teams will run a spread you want it enough.” lawn to have what other chil- polling places were open. ber Meritta Kennedy and Jay in Canyon. offense. dren have. We’re looking for Bridge City’s council elec- Odom. land we can get donated,” tion features incumbent Carl Council races are a bit From Page 1 Pullen said. Harbert and Aaron Rocca- harder to describe in Pinehu- Early birds for 2022 “But what people forget is forte seeking the Place 1 seat, rst, where mayor T.W. Per- query about his political in- missioner, in the March 2018 ille, a gun store. it takes a while. Government incumbent Tammi Fisette menter is unopposed for a tentions went unanswered. Republican Primary election “We have things looking so is as slow as December. and John P. Nickum seeking one-year term. “Ain’t no biggie,” he said. by only two votes. much better I decided to get You’ve just got to stay there.” the Place 3 seat, and incum- There’s a one-year unex- “But I’m looking forward to Tuesday she said she had on Commissioners Court.” bent Terri Gauthier and Ken- pired term being contested it.” not decided whether she’ll McCarver vows not to Pullen is one of two Or- neth Prosperie seeking the by incumbent Greg Willis, Beauchamp, a former Or- run again. spend a lot on his campaign. ange incumbents being chal- Place 5 seat. who took Permenter’s coun- ange city council member, “I got agitated with the wa- “People are spending so lenged in their reelection Bridge City schools, the cil seat when he was chosen won election as a Commis- ter department, so I got on much to get elected these bids. Orange Mayor Larry only area school district with to replace the late Dan Mo- sioner in a landslide in No- the board [of the Mauricev- days. I think I can get enough Spears, Jr., is running for his contested races, has incum- hon as mayor, and Kerri vember 2018 but only after ille Municipal Utilities Dis- signatures so I don’t have to second term against Charles bent Patty Collins and Paul Donnaud Arrington. she slipped by Mauriceville trict] and now I’m president,” pay a filing fee.” Thomas. 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bara Lynn and many others were helped by Huey. The last on Texas Ave., in Bridge City. Those friendly hometown big hit he produced was “Don’t Mess With My Toot folks check your vehicle from bumper to bumper. They of- Toot,” by Rockin Sidney. Jiving Gene can tell hundreds fer the only full service in the area. At least once a month of Huey Meaux stories. *****There wasn’t much doubt you should stop by and get your oil, water, tires etc. that Cornel Thompson would be named athletic director checked. I found out the pretty young lady there is Earl’s and head football coach at West Orange-Stark. It didn’t daughter. She must take after her mom.*****King Dunn, take much savvy for us to predict it. It would have been a 93, died on April 29, 2012; Don Cole, 92, died on the same no brainer not to give him the opportunity. He earned it. day in 2017; Dot Eshbach would be 99 years old May 1; Now if Coach “T” can get Dan Ray to work the sidelines Corky Harmon died May 3, 2017; McDonald Baptist on Friday nights and be in charge of working the referees Church will turn 90 years old on May 1. I wonder if they he’ll have it made. Dan won as many games that way as he have anything special planned. *****In the following seven did coaching. days, five country singers and two pop singers celebrate birthdays. Willie, 88; Tim McGraw, 54; Eric Church, 44; GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Raelynn, 25; Randy Travis, 62. Pop Singers Frankie Vail, 87 and Lance Bass, 42. *****QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2011 From Sen. Ron Johnson, “If you get a shot that is 95% ef- fective, why do you care if your neighbor gets a shot or Earline Marie “Maw Maw” Landry, 73, of Bridge City, not?” (Editor’s note: That’s how some from the far right passed away Thursday, April 21. Service was held Tuesday, base think. No compassion for the rest of the folks. The April 26. Maw Maw Landry was preceded in death by her GOP is now split in two parts. It’s important for everyone husband, Leroy Landry. She is survived by daughters, to get a shot so someday we can rid the country of this Cathy Landry Ware, Lori Landry Johnson, Sharon Landry deadly pandemic. It is everyone’s duty to get a shot. “I’ve Coleman and Kimberly Landry Lejeune; six grandchildren been shot, have you?” You don’t even need an appoint- and one great grandchild.***** Ellen L. Grant, a long time ment. Just do it. *****A few folks we know celebrating From The Creaux’s Nest resident of Orange, passed away April 23. Funeral services birthdays in the next few days. April 29, Jimmie Sim- were held Friday, April 29. She was a longtime employee of mons and Kelsea Burns celebrate. *****April 30, Nina Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Her survivors include VOTE LOCALLY IT’S IMPORTANT Scales Leifeste, Alissa Williams and Harold Hymon nieces, nephews, a step granddaughter and a host of share birthdays.*****May 1, Karolyn Doiron, Frank Car- GET A SHOT—IT MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE friends.*****Donna Michelle Berry, 45, passed away April penter and Jason Mayfield celebrate.*****May 2, Megan 22. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 27. Survivors Cornwell and Glenda Dailey are a year older.*****May 3, It’s come on another week. They sure seem to be flying include her children: Robert, Misty, Maddy and Roy Monica Lemoine, Nicole Gibbs and Stacie Hollier share by quicker than I recall when I was much younger. Health Dominguez; father and stepmother, Wayne Berry Sr. and birthdays on this day.*****May 4, Julia Hoke and Laurie wise the past year has been a bitch. Thank God I got both Theresa King; brother, Charles Berry; half sister, Nina Miller celebrate birthdays today. Please see birthday COVID vaccines. I never feared anything as much as that Gonsolin.***** Richard W. Fuselier, 64, of Orange, died list.*****Black Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump is making virus. I knew the odds were against me if I caught it. Wednesday, April 20. Funeral services were held on Satur- plenty of hay with the police killings of Black men. Ben Wednesday, about the time you’ll be reading this, I will be day, April 23. Richard was a pipefitter/welder and a mem- doesn’t try the cases, he gets a team of experienced trial getting a bone marrow test. Maybe than I’ll get some an- ber of Pipefitter Local 195. Richard is survived by his wife, lawyers, he just puts the deal together and they split 40% of swers about why I’ve been feeling so lousy. My mind is the Rose Fuselier; daughters, Theresa Love and Lorie Abshire; the millions.*****If your yard needs shaping up, call Pete at only thing that seems to be hitting on all cylinders. I’ve grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, Taylor, and Bailey. Coastal Landscaping Service. They are experts and very thankful for that. The mind is a terrible thing to reasonable with price. They brought my yard back to life. lose.*****Let me remind you how important it is to vote in 23 Years Ago-1998 For landscaping call 409-738-2070. our local elections. On a daily basis, city and school board elections are our most important. The turnout right now Oil company profits declined after racking up record is very low. Please make it your obligation to vote. Shame profits last year when crude oil prices nearly reached $23 a BREAUX BIRTHDAYS on you if you don’t. We have some good candidates who barrel. (Editor’s note: If just 23 years ago oil companies Peggy Dunbar, James Seitz, Judy DeCuir, Tommy donate their time to serve us. The least you can do is vote. made record profits at $22.72, just imagine what the prof- Bourgeois, Drew Wappler, Janice Gooch, Roger Brister, These days everyone knows if you voted or not. A list of its are at $107 to $110 a barrel and $3.70 a gallon at the Kim Izer, Carl Peltier, Flo Arnold, Loretta Phillips, voters is published every day. Remember that when you pumps. Just 23 years ago, gas went up to 65 cents a gallon. Newt Hodges, Tom McDavid, Jonette Brown, Mary ask a public official for help. They know if you cared That wasn’t 100 years ago folks.)*****In the race for school Stewart, Amy Wiebold, Kay Boudreaux, Brandon Ap- enough to vote.*****My advise to you also is to get vacci- board at Bridge City newcomer, Theresa Simonton, a reg- plebach, Jeff Harrison, Jenna Dismukes and MacAlan nated. Even if COVID-19 doesn’t kill you there are some istered nurse, is challenging incumbent Russell Dillow. Trammell. very bad reports on long haulers. The bug lives within you. She has garnered a surprising amount of support. No telling what you might come down with six months or *****The Bridge City Chamber W.T. Oliver Roast at- a year after having the virus. I gave the same advice to my tracted over 250 people. Former Texas Attorney General CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS sister who wouldn’t wear a mask or take the shots. She Waggoner Carr did his Jessie James, “The Bandit” act. April 28: Actors Jessica Alba, 40; Penelope watched too much prime time FOX News. Sure as hell, she Quotes from W.T. on loyalty, “You either is or you ain’t, 47; 80.***** Comedian caught it, got very sick and is just trying to live. Don’t try there’s no half-ass to it.” On friendship, “You either count Cruz, Ann Margret April 29: Jer- ry Seinfeld, 67; Country Singer Willie Nelson, 88; Ac- to prove a point with your health. God gave us sense on them or count them out.”*****Capt. Chuck Uzzle and tors Michelle Pfeiffer, 63; Eve Plumb 63.***** April 30: enough not to walk out in front of traffic or play Russian family were vacationing in Colorado this past week. Actors Kirsten Dunst, 39; Sam Heughan, 41; Basketball roulette. Please listen to your better senses.*****I’ve got to *****Dewey “Pumpkin” Cox, Jr. died Saturday at the U.T. player Asiah Thomas, 60;***** May 1: Actors Jamie Dor- move on. Medical Branch in Galveston. He was the son of the Please come along, I promise it won’t do you man, 39; Joanna Lumley, 75; Country Singer Tim Mc- no harm. late “Teddy Bear” Cox who was killed in Arkansas in a plane crash. *****This week, Mrs. Mildred Lemoine has Graw, 54.*****May 2: Soccer Player David Beckham, 46; Race Car Driver Kyle Busch, 36; Actor Dwayne Johnson, REMEMBERING JERRY CHILDRESS been married to Louis for 40 years. It is said that she de- serves a medal. They are the parents of five younguns, Jody, 49.*****May 3: Country Singer Eric Church, 44; Pop Sing- Jada, Jana, Jude and June. *****Toby the Clown wrecked er Frankie Valli, 87; Actor Christina Hendricks, Gerard “Jerry” Childress passed away April 22, 2021 at 46.*****May 4: Country Singer RaeLynn, 25; Sportscaster age 67. He retired from the Air Force and was presented another auto. Now he’s riding a bicycle. *****Glenda and Denzel Thompson recently opened Snappy’s Express Erin Andrews, 43; Pop Singer Lance Bass, 42; Country many awards for his service. He took his journalism Singer Randy Travis, 62. schooling to the pages of several newspapers before serv- Mart at Highway 62 and Hwy. 87. A ribbon cutting was ing as editor of The Record Newspapers for several years. held last week. Kirk Ellender is Bridge City Chamber Record publisher Roy Dunn said Jerry was an excellent ed- president.*****PFC Daniel T. Leblanc graduated from CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego, CA, on April itor and news reporter. He added, we still use his teaching 10.***** asks for re-election. Sostan Badeaux him, had just come in from working and often think of “How Jerry would do it.” Jerry later Orange Mayor Essie Bellfield Her motto is “A mayor for all the people.”***** 30 day on da oil rig in da Gulf and couldn’t wait to get served as Orange County Service Office. Dunn served as John Har- rington retires. He’s known around the area as “The May- to Tee-Boy’s Bar & Grill to get some drinks. He started best man when Jerry married Barbara December 31, 1993. haw King.” *****Brown Claybar is running for mayor of drinking early in da morning and by four o’clock him, He and Barbara were residents of Pineland where they had Orange. He is a former school board member. he done got plum drunk. He stagger out of Tee-Boy’s retired. A private funeral service will be held later this and fell down a few time. He made his way to da next week. Please see obituary. May this good guy rest in peace. 42 Years Ago-1979 block and stagger into old St. Mary Church and sat down in da confessional. TURNING BACK THE HANDS TO TIME Pam Crew, travel consulate at the Texas Tourist Bu- He don’t say nuttin him, jus grunt. 10 Years Ago-2011 reau in Orange, is the “cowgirl” on the staff. An Orange- Farda Broussard him, he cough to attract Sostan’s at- field grad, Pam was a barrel racer in high school and has tention. Willie Geist on “Way Too Early” is on the telly from been a rider in the Sheriff’s Posse for eight years. In 1978, Sostan he still don’t say nuttin. London on MSNBC. “Morning Joe” will be on at 5 a.m. Pam helped 357,468 people who visited the bureau. She Farda Broussard him, knock on da wall four or five from the same place. Everything on the tube is about Prince also helped distribute 1,250,000 pieces of literature. On times to get Sostan’s to say something. William of Wales marrying Catherine “Kate” Middle- July 4, nearly 2,000 persons stopped at Texas’ most active Sostan him, he’s so drunk he’s nearly asleep. He final- ton on Friday, April 29. Every print and electronic media is port of entry. In 1936, the first bureau was housed in a log ly say to Fater Broussard, “Dere’s no use knockin you, making a big deal out of the future king’s wedding.***** I cabin, which later, in 1979, housed a liquor store at 10th dere’s no damn paper in dis one neither. always like to stop and visit my friend Annie Hargrave, Street and Western Ave. Since then the cabin has been who’s a morning fixture at Bridge City Market Basket. moved again. I’m not sure where. In the early years, Texas C’EST TOUT We always visit about our years in Port Arthur as young- A&M employees staffed state bureaus. A LITTLE 1967 ORANGE COUNTY HISTORY sters. Annie was a typical teenage girl, rolled up blue jeans WHO RAN IT and wearing penny loafers. This morning we visited 43 Years Ago-1978 about Huey Meaux, Gordon Baxter and the Deejays at In 1967, 50 years ago, seems more recent than that. At KPAC. Annie and her girl friends often hung out at the ra- J.B. Bearden is promoted in the coaching ranks at WO- that time I was very familiar with most of the county office dio station. Of course the girls drew the boys like flies are S. *****Inez Hearn is being held hostage at Doctor’s Hospi- holders. Charlie Grooms was county judge; Sid Caillavet drawn to honey. Annie’s dad was the bridge tender at the tal after having surgery. She’s tough as a barrel of rattle- beat him the following year. James Neff was 128th district Pleasure Pier Bridge. For a few minutes we remembered snakes and ornery as Uncle John’s mule. *****Jean Lapey- judge, and Eugene Hoyt was of 163rd judge. Mary was his the good days of “Blackboard Jungle” and dragging down rolerie, 18, is the youngest grand juror in Orange County pretty wife. Roy Wingate was district attorney. Sharon Procter Street and coasting by the drive-inns and other history, maybe in the state. She’s a Bridge City High stu- Bearden was an assistant. Members of commissioners things I won’t disclose. Those were really the best times, dent.***** West Orange-Stark Mustangs qualifying for court were Casey Peveto, Allen Peveto, Asa Mansfield before drugs, when having just a sip of Mogen David wine class 4-A state track meet are Roosevelt Greer, Van Bar- and l. Williamson from Vidor. Chester Holt was sheriff; was a big thing. A visit with Annie is always a good way to nett, Romero Chevis, Tony January and Greg Hill. Jewel Bearden was his office manager, Roy Loughlin start the day. I miss seeing her and hope she and Joe are chief deputy. Sadie Stephens was county clerk, Ethel Bur- doing good. *****The Texas Cajun Heritage Festival will CORRECTING A TYPING ERROR ton district clerk, Faye Arnold, tax assessor, Berta Block, be held in downtown Orange May 21. No one has more fun treasurer. I recall three JP’s, David Dunn, Lawrence Gray than Cajuns, even if it’s at a funeral.*****We enjoyed a nice Just one word was omitted in this column last week that and Judge Anders, in Bridge City. Forest Ratcliff was blackberry cobbler thanks to our buddy King Dunn, who made me look stupider than I am. A perfect example of pound master; he was a real cowboy who had a famous dad picked the berries. He says berries are scarce this year due how adding or omitting one word can change the meaning and uncle. The only constables I recall are Buck Patillo, to the drought conditions. ***** Our little buddy Micah of the statement. In the column, written on the conviction Morris Collier or Donald Gunn, I’m not sure also about Ellender, who is in Uncle Sam’s Army, left his base in of officer Derek Chauvin, it was stated that even Percy Slim Folsom. I do remember a colorful old guy named Alaska Monday for a one-year deployment to Afghani- Forman, Racehorse Haynes or even Bearden could have Homer Cox, who was city marshal in Pinehurst. The may- stan. His parents, the Kirk Ellender’s, got to visit with won this case. The word NOT was left out. It should have or of West Orange was Glenn Seale, police chief was Tony him in Alaska a few days ago.***** *****Orange native, read “Could not have won this case.” I couldn’t wait to Taylor. A boy from Brunner Addition, Jack Huffman, was Coach Bum Phillips, along with former Oiler play- correct that. I don’t believe any lawyer could have won un- city manager of Orange, Bob Whitehouse was mayor, Red er Mike Barber, have been spending much of their time less the jury believed their eyes were lying to them. I did Garrett, J.D. Stanfield and Paul Hale and a guy named reaching out to prisoners. Bum told a crowd of 1,000 that see Percy try a cases, a murder trial, where he got a hung Carter were on the city council. I recall most all of the in his childhood in Orange, Texas, he lived in the country. jury. He had a ringer, a Mr. Curtis, who hung it up. De- deputy sheriffs but I’m not sure when they served. W.S. A trip to Sunday church services required piling into the fense attorney for Chauvin, Eric Nelson, really worked Wagner, Raymond Harper, Max Boatman, Bill Joyce, wagon, pulled by their farm horse, for the trip into town. hard. I felt for him trying to make the best of an unwinna- Charlie Burch, Bill Potter, Bill Dickerson, Bill McDan- They didn’t go often. They didn’t have the money to put in ble situation. He reminded me of Don Kelly, a young, tal- iel were all there in 1967. Larry Gunter was dispatcher. the collection plate anyway. Sooner or later, hopefully, ented lawyer I once knew, now deceased. God had given During that time Roy Dunn was owner of Gulf Coast Bail someone in Orange County will do something to recog- him a lot of talent. Bonding, the first bail bonding company in the county. In nize this native son, who never fails to mention Orange as 1968, Buck Patillo beat Chester Holts for sheriff and Roy home.*****Huey Meaux, 82, the old barber and music pro- A FEW HAPPENINGS turned the bail bonding company over to Cecil Scales, a friend of and all ducer, died in Winnie over the weekend. He was a disk Sheriff Patillo. Holts, Hoyt Grooms were defeated that year. Just a little county history as I re- jockey on radio KPAC when Gene Bourgeois asked him I hear Judge Derry has a nice stand of tomatoes. I hope member it. 1967, year after the Bridge City Cardinals to record a song he wrote. Huey did. The rest is histo- he makes a good crop. Derry doesn’t even eat tomatoes. I won the counties first state championship.*****That’s all ry. B.J. Thomas, Freddie Fender, Johnny Preston, Bar- haven’t had a homegrown mater in a year.*****You can’t go wrong by dealing with Dupuis Tire and Service Center, for me today. Take care, stay safe and God bless.

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 28, 2021 5A Deaths & Memorials Bobby G. Wood Jr., 64, Formerly of BC

Bobby G. Wood Jr. passed away Wood Sr. Aunts and Uncles “Yankie” and March 19, 2021 at the age of 64 years Peggy Mortimer, “Butch” Mortimer, old after a courageous battle with Thomas Gunn III, P.M. “Red” and Ione cancer. Wood. Bobby graduated Bridge City High He is survived by mother Doris Wood School 1974. He resided in St. Clairs- of Bridge City, brother Walter Wood of ville, Ohio. Joined Us Air Force 1974- Orangefield, two sons Brad Wood Of 1980. He was employed with U.S. Bo- Cali & Brian Wood of Cali, granddaugh- ray of Calif. Lockhead Sup. Sys. Inc. ter Skyla Wood of Cali, Aunts Joan Gunn Pipeline in Ohio until present day. Bobby Woods of Orange, Janel Wood of New York , nu- He enjoyed outdoors, fishing, & merous cousins, nieces and nephews. hunting. Preceded in death by his dad Bobby G. Gerard “Jerry” Childress, 67, formerly of BC Gerard “Jerry” Childress, 67, went He was preceded in death by his par- to be with the Lord on Thursday ents Jim and Ida Ragsdale. He is survived April 22, 2021. Born November 27, by his wife of 17 years Barbara Childress 1953 to Jim and Ida Ragsdale. of Pineland, TX., two daughters, Kim- A loving and devoted husband, fa- berly and Rick White of Denver, CO., ther, grandfather and great grandfa- and Nancy and Richard Vahsholtz of Or- ther retired from the Air Force in ange, TX., three stepsons, Stephen and 1992. After which he pursued a ca- Gwen Enriquez of PA., and Russ and Ja- reer in Journalism. He also worked son of Hobbs, NM., nine grandchildren BCCC awards Bryce Bergeron, with the veterans to ensure they re- Jerry Childress and a great-grandson. ceived the benefits that were due them. Orangefield ‘Student of the Month’ Rotarians name ‘Students of the Month’ The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce dor President, Kristen Placette, VP of Sabine has announced that the April Student of the Federal Credit Union. Month for Orangefield High School is Bryce He received Cup and Flashlight as well as Bergeron. Bryce is the son Kevin and Renee free graduation invitations from COS Print- Bergeron. Bryce is ranked #9 of 111 with a ing, Insulated bag and other goodies from GPA 4.93. Wellspring Credit Union, 1 month free on When asked about his future plans, Bryce the mat training valued at $225. From Tiger said he plans to attend Lamar University and Rock Martial Arts Bridge City, $25 Visa Gift pursue a degree in Engineering. card and Pen from Sabine Federal Credit Upon receiving His award, he was sur- Union, Blue tote from Bridge City Bank, $10 rounded by her parents, Ambassador Presi- gift card from Candace Mulhollan of Rem/ dent Kristen Placette, OrangeField Counsel- max One, Notepad from big Red A/C heat- or Crissa Bonnin and Bridge City Ambassa- ing, Tool Kit from Ohainweb.com, Koozie dors Angela Benoit, Lucy Fields, Elyse and office supplies from Port of Orange, Key Thibodaux, Shaun McAlphin (OF Superin- Lanyard from Best Hospice Care, Pen from tendent) and Principle Rea Winkle. Neches federal Credit Union, Koozie from Bryce was presented his certificate and gift Capital Financial Group . bag by our Bridge City Chamber Ambassa-

The Bridge City-Orangefield Rotary Club presented Kaylea Smith with Rotaries April Student of the Month Award. Pictured in the first row are Kevin and Alyson Smith (Parents), Kaylea (Student), Becky Smith (Grandparent), Nikki Harris (BCHS Counselor). Second row: Bill and Ellen Nickum and Billy Smith (Grandparents). Third row: Mike Kelly( BC Superintendent) and Tim Woolley (BCHS Principal).

The Bridge City-Orangefield Rotary Clubs April Student of the Month was awarded to Bailee South. Pictured are Shaun McAlphin (OF Superintendent), Ashlei Russell (Mother), Bailee South ( Student), Rae Wrinkle (OFHS Principal) and Crissa Bonnin (OFHS Counselor). American Legion Post 49 Orange, BBQ Fund Raiser The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Dessert. Ave, Orange, TX will hold a BBQ Leg Quar- Call (409) 886-1241 after noon on 5 May ter plate lunch fund raiser from 11 a.m. - 2 and before 9:00 a.m. on 6 May for orders to be p.m. on 6 May. Cost will be $9.00 each. picked up or delivered. No minimum on de- The meal will consist of BBQ Leg Quar- livery orders. ters, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Bread and

CMYK The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 28, 2021 • 6A

(Philippians 2:3). A foretaste world is meant to recognize of heaven. But this kind of in his disciples, the love that If We Don’t Love, We Won’t Last humility is cultivated only by overcomes evil with good. intentional, even stubborn, Overcoming Offenses in the Church habitual practice. Overcome Evil with Good “Rejoice with those who Jon Bloom know that you are my disci- Father to give his only Son gency the Holy Spirit wants rejoice, weep with those who Paul ends the chapter with Staff writer, ples, if you have love for one (John 3:16), and love moved us to feel over our churches weep” (Romans 12:15). With the exhortation I opened desiringGod.org another” (John 13:35). What the Son to lay down his life as we read them today. The the influence of our indwell- with: “Do not be overcome do these breakups say about for his friends for the glory of Spirit, through Paul, wants ing sin, we all know how by evil, but overcome evil Do not be overcome by Jesus’s love? What do they his Father (John 15:13; 17:4). us to love one another with challenging it is to actually with good” (Romans 12:21). evil, but overcome evil with say about his disciples? And we know this supreme aggressive grace. obey this command. But if It is the high calling of each good. (Romans 12:21) Such relational break- act of love did more than re- I call it “aggressive grace” we’ve been on the receiving church. And it is an admit- When Paul wrote these downs didn’t have to happen. deem lost people. It was also for two reasons. First, we are end of such love, we know tedly hard calling, for “the words to the members of a But they illustrate a sobering the most powerful act of not called to love one anoth- how blessed it is. way is hard that leads to life” small church in Rome, he reality: if we do not love one spiritual warfare ever com- er as we deserve to be loved, “Never be wise in your (Matthew 7:14). It requires wasn’t merely imparting another enough to overcome mitted. For through it, Jesus but as Jesus loved us — with own sight” (Romans 12:16). each of us to deny ourselves, some sage advice. He wasn’t evil with good, we will be overcame the hate-filled shocking, remarkably gra- The more seriously we take take up our cross, and follow merely trying to inspire them overcome by evil. Paul’s in- world (John 16:33) and set in cious love (John 15:12). Sec- this, the more carefully we in the footsteps of our Lord, with a platitudinal ideal to structions in Romans 12 on motion the eventual and to- ond, it’s aggressive because it will listen and respond to who so loved us (Matthew shoot for. These words came how to love one another with tal destruction of the devil is a remarkably pursuing, others. This alone would 16:24; John 15:12). stained with the blood and aggressive grace are critical and his evil kingdom (1 John persevering, selfishness- prevent many relational con- The stakes are high. For if tears of spiritual trench war- to our churches’ survival. If 3:8). slaying, overcoming love. flicts. But it is hard to die to we will not overcome evil fare. Paul was telling the pre- we don’t understand that, we Therefore, nothing is more Such aggressively gracious the self-blinding assumption with good, we will be over- cious saints in this church won’t survive as witnesses of Godlike or gives God more love is otherworldly, a taste that we’re wise and don’t re- come by evil. If we will not how to stay alive in an evil the love of the Lord Jesus glory and delight than love. of heaven on earth. ally need counsel. love one another as Jesus world. For if churches don’t that overcame the world. Nothing is more morally Listen to some of the ways “Repay no one evil for evil, loved us, we will not last to- overcome evil with good, beautiful, profoundly mean- Paul describes the love we but give thought to do what gether. The demonic forces they won’t survive. Most Potent ingful, and joy-producing in are called to feel for and give is honorable in the sight of know this and aim their fiery I’m writing this out of Force in the World the human experience than to one another. all” (Romans 12:17). Implicit darts strategically. Which is some personal grief. In re- love. And nothing is more of- “Let love be genuine. . . . here is that we each will sin- why the demise of too many cent years, I have watched As Christians, we know fensive, violent, or destruc- Love one another with broth- fully wound each other. And churches is due to internal churches I love dearly frac- that love is the king of the af- tive to the forces of darkness erly affection” (Romans we all know it requires ag- conflict rather than external ture, and even break apart. fections and the queen of the than love. 12:9–10). It doesn’t take long gressive self-control not to persecution. Which is why And in the cases I have in virtues. It’s in a league of its We know this. before we realize what it re- respond back in sin. “Give once strong churches can mind, the breaks weren’t own. For while every other But as Jesus said, “If you quires for us to keep loving thought” captures the inten- break apart. over doctrinal disagree- righteous affection and vir- know these things, blessed like this. We all sinfully tionality this love requires. This doesn’t have to hap- ments or gross immorality, tue is an attribute of God, are you if you do them” (John stumble in many ways (James “If possible, so far as it de- pen. But our churches’ sur- but over offenses given and only one is twice said by the 13:17). Knowing isn’t enough. 3:2). Which means we re- pends on you, live peaceably vival is staked on whether or taken. Longtime friends, apostle of love to be at the For the whole blessing of love peatedly offend one another. with all” (Romans 12:18). not we, their members, love having lost trust in one an- core of the divine essence: is in the doing of love. In- It takes persevering gra- How far is “so far”? This can one another with the aggres- other, could no longer fel- “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16). deed, if what we do doesn’t ciousness to keep love genu- be difficult to answer. But if sive grace that comes from lowship together. Like most We know from Scripture proceed from love, we are inely affectionate. we are to bear with and for- Jesus. We know these things. breakups, they’re complicat- of love’s incomparable pow- nothing and gain nothing (1 “Outdo one another in give one another as Jesus has But knowing isn’t enough. ed. Certain parties bear er. It encompasses all of the Corinthians 13:1–3). But showing honor” (Romans with us (Colossians 3:13), “so Blessed are we if we do them. more responsibility than Law and the Prophets: “You that’s not all: we can also 12:10). Note the aggressive, far” is likely much farther others. But the heartbreak- shall love the Lord your God wreak great damage in our even competitive, word Paul than we naturally wish to go. Jon Bloom (@Bloom_Jon) ing result is that once-vi- with all your heart and with churches. chose: “outdo.” Imagine a And, of course, Paul says serves as teacher and co- brant worshiping communi- all your soul and with all church’s culture so marked so much more in Romans 12. founder of Desiring God. He ties have ruptured, some- your mind . . . [and] you shall Love with Aggressive Grace by the healthy humility of But this sampling helps us is author of three books, Not times leaving a remnant love your neighbor as your- considering others more sig- see to some extent the ag- by Sight, Things Not Seen, struggling to rebuild from self” (Matthew 22:37–40). Paul had seen this damage nificant than ourselves and gressively gracious, costly and Don’t Follow Your Heart. the rubble. And it was at the very heart firsthand. He had grieved overtly making the case for Calvary love to which we are He and his wife have five chil- And what I find particu- of the most potent act in hu- over it. And so his instruc- it, that the sin-diseases of called as Christians. It is the dren and make their home in larly grievous is that Jesus man history: Jesus’s death on tions to the church in Rome selfish ambition and conceit love of Jesus, the love the the Twin Cities. said, “By this all people will the cross. Love moved the were full of urgency — ur- we all carry are held in check

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CMYK THE RECORD SPORTS AND OUTDOORS B LCM fishing, Summer school programs on the water

OUTDOORS a year to Chuck Uzzle For The Record For the majority of remember our area students school is almost over FISHING for the year and the CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN much anticipated free Chuck Uzzle For The Record days of summer are now upon us. This time of the year Regardless of what lies ahead for the that is tailor made for taking a young- LCM team of Gavin Cooper and Justin ster fishing. During the school year James, this has been a year of bass tourna- everyone is confined to schedules that ment fishing that neither will ever forget. only allow free time on the weekends, Dickie Colburn Simply qualifying for the Bassmaster Na- which coincidentally is when everyone tional High School Championship early on else is free. The crowds are much larg- was an indication that it could be a year to remember, but this er on the weekends and who knows if duo was just getting started. Winning is tough enough, but it the fish have figured out what Satur- is consistency that keeps you on top and this pair of anglers day and Sunday mean. It is awfully proved to be the model of consistency throughout the year. In difficult to get the fish biting and your fact, they started strong and only got better! free time to happen at the same time. Not only did they earn a check in five of the seven tourna- With a wide open calendar and a lit- ments they fished, but both anglers caught their personal tle bit of flexibility in schedules, par- best bass while competing. Not surprisingly, they put the ic- ents can treat their kids to a great day ing on the cake this past weekend by winning the DETX on the water during this time of the Championship on Sam Rayburn. Their winning two day total year. Weather patterns begin to stabi- weighed 33.01-pounds. That total is even more impressive lize as the long summer season here in when considering the fact that not another team broke the east Texas takes command. Lighter thirty pound mark. When all was said and done, James and winds mean more comfortable out- Cooper also finished their incredible run only one point shy ings as well as plenty more options for of winning the prestigious DETX Angler of the Year award. places to fish. During the spring most fisherman are confined to areas that I feel reasonably certain that no one is prouder of these two Summer fishing and kids are a hard combination to beat. young men than their parents and make no mistake about it, aren’t white capping so a large portion RECORD PHOTO: Capt. Chuck Uzzle they played a role in their success.Justin’s Dad, Joel, was their of our local waters tend to be “off lim- get a kid involved. I know I have little down time. If you happen to get team captain and he shared not only every road trip and its” unless you can stand some rough spent several hours just explaining in on some of that crazy action you bumpy boat ride, but the thrill of every bass they caught as seas. what different kinds of fish or other will understand what I am talking well. Joel was a better than average tournament fishermen Several seasonal programs come critters are to children on my boat about. before raising his kids took precedence and I have heard more into play during this time of the year during the last couple of years. Whatever way you decide to chase than one time from his friends, “It has to just kill him sitting which can really produce some super Another summer program that will fish this summer please be sure and there watching them catch fish when he can’t even cast. fishing. One of the more popular ways certainly come back into play this year take a kid along, they will always re- ”Having guided for forty-nine years and taught lots of kids to catch fish is to use live bait, either is chasing schooling fish. Last year we member the trip. Get some good in- from five to seventy years old to fish, I can promise you that under a cork or fished on the bottom. had an unbelievable summer chasing formation and ask questions so your Joel is not suffering from being relegated to full time specta- Fishing live bait on Sabi- flocks of gulls that were feeding on time on the water can be as good as it tor. ne Lake means mostly throwing shad brown shrimp which were driven to possibly can. After all Few things are more rewarding than watching another per- or mullet because they are much easi- the surface by schools of hungry trout catching fish is just a small part of son use something you have taught them to succeed……espe- er to come by. Most local anglers who and redfish. This wide open action is the game when you think about it, be- cially a child! And, while recognizing the fact that genes just throw live bait have become handy just what the doctor ordered when it ing with your kids and spending some might be a contributing factor, Justin’s grandfather, Keith with a cast net in order to catch their comes to getting kids interested in the quality time together is what it’s all Cloessner was a pretty fair tournament fisherman as well. bait, this can be a great way to sport of fishing, lots of fish and very about. COLBURN Page 3B

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CMYK 2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Three-day NFL Draft begins Thursday

KAZ’S KORNER State and KWICKIES… shot 69-72—141. The Bears JOE KAZMAR Trey Lance beat Belton by 38 strokes For The Record of North Da- After 21 years, three thanks to teammates Travis kota State in NCAA women’s basketball Love, Wyatt Wozniak, Will The National Football some order. titles and a dozen Big 12 reg- Van Pelt and Tim Weaver. League’s annual draft which Alabama ular-season titles, Kim The Bears will be honing begins tomorrow should quarterback Mulkey is leaving Baylor for their games for the Class 4A have a heavy emphasis on JOE KAZMAR Mac Jones the LSU job. The 58-year-old State Championships on quarterbacks, with as many should be one Mulkey, who hails from May 17-18 at Plum Creek as five expected to be select- of the top 10 picks, too. Tickfaw, La. and played her Golf Course in Kyle. ed with the first 10 picks. The Texas high school sys- college basketball at Louisi- Olympic gymnast Simone The NFL was one of the tems, which produced cur- ana Tech where she was an Biles has ended here affilia- very few sports organiza- rent NFL starting quarter- All-American point guard, tion with Nike, Inc and an- tions that played a complete backs Patrick Mahomes, Ky- has chalked up 631 career nounced a long-term part- schedule last season due to ler Murray, Baker Mayfield, victories for a phenomenal nership with Gap Inc.’s Ath- COVID-19, although many Jalen Hurts, Matthew Staf- .859 winning percentage. leta. of the games were played at a ford, Derek Carr and Ryan She was named to the Nai- later time and date than Tannehill plus back-ups smith Hall of Fame in 2020. JUST BETWEEN US… originally slated. Andy Dalton, Case Keenum, Her son, Kramer Robertson, Most of the games were Nick Foles and Colt McCoy, played baseball at LSU. Orange’s Chad Dallas got played in stadiums with no has a trio of quarterbacks in Saturday marks the first back to his usual winning fans or very few spectators. Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond, weekend in May which ways Saturday at College And there was a smattering Sam Ehlinger of Texas and means the running of the Station by allowing the Tex- of players who opted to sit Kyle Trask of Florida who Kentucky Derby. The race as Aggies one run, five hits, out because of the hazard of should go fairly high in the sort of sneaked up on me so I no walks and struck out five the coronavirus while others draft. The Dallas Cowboys won’t have any problems at quarter- really don’t have any words in his seven innings of work played a limited number of Hopefully one of these tal- back since Dak Prescott signed his fat, lengthy contract of wisdom about the winner. as his Tennessee Volunteers and can focus on improving their suspect defense. They games because of the pan- ented quarterbacks will be The only horse I know any- downed the Aggies 6-1 in a available when the Houston pick tenth in tomorrow’s draft and are expected to take thing about is Hot Rod Char- game that was rained out demic. Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Scouts from all of the NFL Texans get their first pick lie who won the Louisiana Friday night and played as teams had a very difficult (No. 67) in the third round, Derby. The morning of the the first game of a Saturday Despite a 21-year NFL ca- the third round in 19 years. time watching this year’s although some mock drafts Breeders Cup the horse doubleheader. The Aggies reer—the first 20 with the Dallas has 10 picks, in- collegiate group of pro pros- show them taking defensive started at 30-1 odds which came back from a 4-0 deficit New England Patriots—this cluding four compensatory pects in action because most tackle Milton Williams of kept dropping and by post to nip the Vols 6-5 in the will be the first draft he will selections for losing 2020 schedules were very sketchy Louisiana Tech to fill the time were 94-1. Hot Rod nightcap. The Vols hung a be in charge of. So, it will be free agents, and should con- and changed within a 24- huge gap left by J.J. Watt. Charlie finished a surprising football-like score on the Caserio who will get credit centrate on defensive players hour period. It must be pointed out that second and became eligible Ags in Sunday’s series finale, or blame for a player’s suc- which is more acute than last There also was no scout- Tom Brady (sixth round), for the Kentucky Derby. Post 20-7, as Tennessee upped its cess or failure. year when four of their seven ing combine or private work- Russell Wilson (third) and time at Churchill Downs for record to 32-9 overall and Fortunately, the Dallas picks were on defense. outs where the top college Kirk Cousins (fourth) the Derby is 5:50 p.m. and 12-6 in the SEC while Texas Cowboys won’t have any Houston has eight picks in players were at one site going weren’t drafted in the first can be seen on NBC-TV. A&M stands at 23-19 overall problems at quarterback this year’s draft with the through the strenuous events two rounds. Congrats to the Little Cy- and 5-13 in the conference. since Dak Prescott signed his third-round pick, one in the together. If new Texans general press-Mauriceville boys golf Tennessee hosts rival Ken- fat, lengthy contract and can fourth, two in the fifth, three Many of the mock drafts manager Nick Caserio wish- team for their Class 4A Re- tucky for a three-game series focus on improving their sixth-round picks and one in had five quarterbacks among es to use his 67th pick on a gion III victory last week led starting Friday, which is suspect defense. They pick the seventh round. the first 10 picks, with the quarterback- there are sever- by medalist Jack Burke who Chad’s turn to pitch. tenth in tomorrow’s draft first three selections expect- al talented second-tier pros- and are expected to take Al- ed to be quarterbacks for the pects such as Mond, Trask, abama cornerback Patrick third time in history, accord- Davis Mills and Jamie New- Surtain II. ing to an article appearing man who should still be Owner Jerry Jones ordered last week in the Houston available to replace the trou- the firing of defensive coor- Chronicle. “It’s possible the bled Deshaun Watson who dinator Mike Nolan, the first four prospects off the doesn’t want to play for most important hire for first- board could be quarter- Houston any more. year head coach Mike Mc- backs,” the article surmised. Knowing that many of the Carthy, replacing him with There’s not much doubt top college players will al- former Atlanta Falcons head the first pick in the draft by ready be gone by the time coach Dan Quinn, who the Jacksonville Jaguars will Houston picks, Caserio helped the Seattle Seahawks be Clemson’s Trevor Law- planned to improve the team win the 2014 Super Bowl. rence. He’s already promised through free agency and was The Cowboys also lost sev- to donate $20K to Jackson- very active this off-season en players to free agency in- ville’s local charities. and signed 19 players includ- cluding three-year starting The next three choices— ing running backs Mark In- safety Xavier Woods but also quarterbacks—should gram and Phillip Lindsay haven’t invested in a high- be Brigham Young’s Zach plus quarterback Tyrod Tay- round pick at safety before Wilson, Justin Fields of Ohio lor. Bipartisan Bill to Help Declining Wildlife Introduced on Earth Day

Staff Report as and throughout the coun- create an estimated 33,000 For The Record try. new jobs through tree plant- Texas is home to more ing, grassland restoration, AUSTIN — With as many than 1,300 of the 12,000 spe- habitat work, outdoor recre- as one-third of America’s cies identified nationwide as ation projects, and wildlife fish and wildlife species on Species of Greatest Conser- management. the brink of becoming vation Need. Recovering “Healthy fish and wildlife threatened or endangered, a America’s Wildlife Act rep- populations are the back- bill introduced April 22 on resents a once-in-a-genera- bone of Texas’ fast-growing YOUR FULL SERVICE Earth Day in Congress seeks tion opportunity to change outdoor recreation economy, to reverse this trend, while the course of history for de- which includes hunting, an- KITCHEN APPLIANCE CENTER creating thousands of new clining wildlife and help pre- gling, wildlife watching, kay- jobs and investing in the out- vent them from becoming aking, nature tourism, and door recreation economy. endangered. If a species is in hiking,” said John Shepperd, LEADING BRANDS, The bipartisan proposal has such bad shape that it quali- a spokesman for the Texas nationwide support from fies for the “emergency Alliance for America’s Fish conservationists, hunters, room” measures of the En- and Wildlife. “Research has anglers, businesspeople, and dangered Species Act, it is proven children do better in LOW PRICES! the outdoor recreation in- much more difficult—and school when they have a con- dustry. more expensive—to recover nection to nature. Function- Recovering America’s the species. An ounce of pre- ing ecosystems provide food, Wildlife Act would provide vention is worth a pound of timber, pollination essential $1.4 billion to state and tribal cure. That is the principle for agriculture, flood mitiga- FREE wildlife conservation initia- behind this bill. tion services, and clean wa- Same Day tives to support at-risk wild- Janice Bezanson of Texas ter, which benefits all of us.” life populations and their Conservation Alliance notes State wildlife agencies will Local Delivery habitats. The funding would that “the Recovering Ameri- distribute the money come from existing revenues ca’s Wildlife Act would bring through a competitive grants Great and would not require any much-needed funding to program. Conservation new taxes. Texas for projects designed groups, land trusts, research- Selection Texas would receive more to keep species off the en- ers, zoos, nature centers and Of Quality than $50 million per year for dangered species list, with- others will be able to apply projects to conserve vulner- out raising or creating new for habitat restoration, land Pre-Owned able wildlife like the much- taxes. This legislation is protection, research, estab- Appliances loved Texas horned lizard, good for wildlife, good for lishing conservation ease- our state fish the Guadalupe business, good for Texans.” ments, reintroducing wild- bass, and many songbirds The Texas outdoor recre- life, and other initiatives list- and coastal birds. This fund- ation economy generates ed in each state’s Wildlife ing will also help recover 327,000 jobs, $14.4 billion in Action Plan. species that are already en- salaries and wages, and $3.5 Particularly beneficial for dangered, such as sea turtles billion in state and local tax a private lands state like Tex- and the Whooping crane. revenue (Source: Outdoor as, the funding could expand Harry’s The additional resources are Industry Association). This cost-sharing programs and urgently needed to aid fish growing part of our economy technical guidance for pri- and wildlife populations un- relies on healthy fish and vate landowners to conduct Appliance & Service der increasing pressure from wildlife populations. This voluntary wildlife steward- habitat loss, invasive species, bill will put Americans to ship activities on their prop- 302 North 10th Street • Orange • 886-4111 emerging diseases, and ex- work restoring our nation’s erty. treme weather events in Tex- wildlife heritage and would

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 28, 2021 3B Viator and Reeves win first in Sabine Redfish Series

Tony Viator and Jeremy Reeves took first place in the first round of the Sabine Redfish Series Fishing Tournament on Saturday at High Tides. Mark Dunn Crystal Jordan, the Jaynes Team, Adam Jayes For The Record and Brian Jaynes and Team Mullet, Kevin Vaughan and Stephen Vaughan. The fishing team of Tony Viator and Jere- Other big hauls came from Team Sarge my Reeves took first place in the first round Customs, Eddie Roberts and Jerrod Brous- of the Sabine Redfish Series Fishing Tourna- sard with a stringer weight of 19.87 pounds LCM’s Ammons signs with Central Methodist U, MS ment held on Saturday. The event was hosted and Maybe Charters, Brent Louviere and at High Tides Restaurant and Marina on Colt Westbrook with a stringer at 19.25 Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School’s Alyssa Ammons signed to play soccer with Central Methodist University in Fayetteville, MS. Ammons stats for her senior year were held to 4 goals and Cow Bayou in Bridge City. pounds. 1 assist, due to an injury requiring surgery early in the season. Viator and Reeves brought in a three string Other local fishermen competing in the Above: Alyssa, front center in joined by her mother and father, Erika and Danny Ammons and, sec- redfish stringer weighing 22.77 pounds for a event were; Tyler Kitchen, Bryce Tppett, ond row from left, LCM Principal Ryan DuBose, sister and fellow teammate Mariah Ammons, and first place for sponsor Texas County Inspec- James McDowell, Mike McDowell, Craig LCM Girls Soccer Coach Lauren Martin. tion. King, Schan Seay, Chris Weeks, Seth Lewis, Taking a close second place was Alan Hall Michael Fesco, Mark Martin,Kyle Wagstaff, and Rylan Harrison with a stringer weighing Taylor Thompson, Josh Peterson, Daniel 22.57 pounds. Gates, Hardy Frank, Eric Cozart, Chad Lyn- From Page 1B Colburn Third place went to Team Bertrand, Matt den, Jason Blackwell, Ryan Warhola, Bran- Bertrand and Roger Bertran, with a stringer don Gralheeer, Jared Ragion and Chase War- weight of 21.50 pounds. In Fourth place was ner. Balst & Cast Men’s Ministry, Robert Gross The second round of the Sabine Redifish and Rob Purdy, with a stringer weight of Series Fishing Tournament is May 15, again 21.37 pounds. In fifth place was Team High hosted at High Tides. Series director Andre Tides, Brian Quebedeaux and Gary Shep- Jenkins of Mauriceville, owner of Sabine pard with a stringer weight of 21.31. Slam Bait Co., said fishermen can register Other competitors topping the 20 pound online at his Facebook page --facebook.com/ mark were Team Jordan, Jake Jordan and moneyoverfishes/ ELECT

The LCM fishing team of Gavin Cooper and Justin James, has qualified for the Bassmaster National High School Championship

Aside from being someone I always looked I was not surprised, however, by the names forward to spending a day on the water with, that made up several of these teams. When he was very much a student of the game. the final catch was weighed at the High Tides Good luck to these youngsters in the Nation- restaurant in Bridge City, Jeremy Reeves and al Championship! The Sabine Redfish Series Tony Viator edged out Ryan Hall and Alan kicked off their season last weekend and Harrison by a scant two-tenths of a pound. Mother Nature did her unseasonable best to Their three fish catch totaled a very solid make things tough on the entire field. 22.77 pounds. Viator said their total could There was still a good turnout for the first have possibly been even heavier had they not event, but I am sure it would have been even decided to cull a ten pound fish that mea- larger had it not been for the predicted storm sured right on the mark. It proved to be a that did in fact roar through Friday night. By wise decision in that they not only won, but blast off time Saturday morning, there was would have been heavily penalized had the Election Day is Saturday, May 1 little left other than too much wind and fish been a hair too long! The big fish side some extremely high water. The high water pot was won by Josh Peterson and Daniel did the marsh fishermen no favors and the Gates with their 10.38- pound red and Roger wind made open water venues a challenge and Matt Bertrand caught a fish with eleven just to navigate. I talked with several teams spots to earn that pot. Eight of the top ten that not only trailered to more protected wa- bested the twenty pound mark and seven- ter, but also burned a lot of gas in their out- teen teams finished with double digit boards to no avail. At the same time, I was weights. surprised at the number of teams that posted The next Redfish Series tournament is set twenty pound-plus catches. for May 22nd.

CMYK • The Record • Week of Wednesday, April 28, 2021 4B

Several months ago, Dow reached out to West Orange-Stark High School about providing our stu- Orangefield High School 2021 Prom King and Queen dents with new shoes. The teachers provided us with names and shoe sizes of any kid in desperate need of shoes. We sent 100 names/sizes, and Dow graciously met that need on Friday by delivering The Orangefield High School 2021 Prom King is Tyler Washington and Queen is Codie Sorge. The 100 pairs of new shoes for students. Pictured WOSHS Principal, Mrs. Holifield and Jadon Jones, Stu- prom was held on Saturday, April 24 at the Shahan Center on the campus of Lamar State College Or- dent Body President with Dow Shoe Donation. ange.

OISD receives T.L.L. Temple Foundation Grant

Orangefield ISD was awarded a $28,931 grant from the T.L.L. Tem- ple Foundation. The money will be used for an Accelerated Learn- ing Recovery Program due to the educational loss of COVID-19. Orangefield greatly appreciates the generosity of the T.L.L. Tem- ple Foundation. Pictured are Shaun McAlpin, OISD Superinten- dent and Sunshine Copeland, OISD District Librarian/Grant Writer.

Heritage House Of Orange County Presents Our Inaugural Storm Expo

The Heritage House of Orange County will present our In- augural Storm Expo taking place at 905 W. Division Orange, Texas 77630 on May 15, 2021 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. This event will feature vendors from across the area that can help with your storm preparation and needs for the upcoming hurricane season. The ultimate destination for disaster and emergency re- sponse professionals is here in Orange County. We are forg- ing the way to helping lead our community in hurricane and storm prep, management, and recovery. This event will show- case the latest tools, strategies, and insights from industry leaders in our area. This is a free event for our community as we try to help find answers to all your questions that unpre- dictable storms bring to our area. Come out to The Heritage House Museum of Orange County on May 15th and learn about our area’s rich history of hurricane survival. Door prizes will be awarded through- out the day. Attached you will find a flyer of our event to post with this information. Thank you for your time and we look forward to seeing you at The Heritage House of Orange County. Adam Conrad - President - The Heritage House of Orange County

CMYK The Record • Wednesday, April 28, 2021 5B

Hayes issues statement on Zoch issues statement on cadidacy for candidacy for BCISD school board BCISD school board

The following is a political The following is a political statement re- some issues that statement released by Caleb leased by Paul Zoch on his candidacy for we need to ad- Hayesl on his candidacy for BCISD school board: dress: bullying, BCISD school board: drugs, and fair- My name is Paul Zoch, and I am running ness! I want to My name is Caleb Hayes, for BCISD School Board Trustee, Place 1. find and establish and with a lot of prayerful Our community has always placed the edu- successful pro- consideration and each and cation of our children as a high priority. If grams to make every parent, teacher, and you have been to the Bridge City Chamber sure we are not student of BCISD in mind I of Commerce Building, you see this strong only educating am announcing my candida- beginning. Their building hosts the Bridge our children in City Historical Museum which is the for- academics well, cy for BCISD Board of Trust- Paul Zoch ees Place 2. mer Prairie View Teacherage. The teacher- but also growing I am a graduate of Port age, circa 1930, housed the principal and his healthy students Neches-Groves High School, wife along with unmarried school teachers mentally, physically, and emotionally. It where I was a soccer player, a who taught at the Prairie View School. If will be a big job, but with your support we you look at the trees in front of the new can do this. I am also a property owner and member of the National Caleb Hayes and family. Honor Society, Spanish club, High School which is located on the grounds want to make sure that our school taxes and and a member of geronimo’s fellow citizens is the reason I state of Texas and I believe it of the old Junior High School which at one funds are used wisely and are not burden- crew. I graduated with hon- am running for school board. is time for us to show them time was the only school housing all grades, some. In addition, I believe that we need to ors in 2004. After graduating I want to represent not just the praise and attention they you see the strong roots of the deep-rooted take care of our teachers and staff. They are from high school I then at- my children, but all children deserve. commitment of Bridge City residents to the true pioneers in the education of our tended Lamar University in the district and their par- A vote for Caleb Hayes is a teaching our children. And, I am a person children and are successful when partner- Beaumont. I graduated from ents. I do not have a popular vote for your equal. It is a who benefited from this excellent education ing with parents and fully appreciated for Lamar University in three name, and most people do vote for a person whose soul with many teachers during those years who their work. We have been truly blessed with yrs all while working 50 not know me, but I have a job is to take care of children. inspired and shaped me. their commitment during these trying hours a week. strong passion for our chil- I may not have the name rec- Serving at Good Shepherd Lutheran times of COVID-19. THANK YOU! I graduated with a Bache- dren to have a safe place to ognition, or fancy job, or fan- Church as pastor since 1997, I have been So, I am asking for your support and vote lor’s degree in Business Ad- receive an education. I be- cy title, but I have the experi- connected to our community hearing and and I promised to listen to everyone and ministration with my major lieve it is the school districts ence that really counts. I experiencing parents and students’ success- make informed discussions. If you want to being Human Resource job to protect our children have two children in the dis- es and concerns about the school system. know more, please email me at anormal- Management. from the minute they are trict. So, I am running for the BCISD School [email protected] or call me at 409-988- While in college I met the dropped off at school till the I currently face the prob- Board to help make improvements. It is a 3003 or message me on Facebook. love of my life Amber Wheat- minute they are dropped off lems our district has, I have a great place for education. Yet, there are Thank you! ley who was born and raised back home. Our children child who is bullied and I in Bridge City. She intro- also have the right to go to a have seen the districts way of duced me to the Bridge City schooling which they don’t handling it. I know what Orange ‘Depot Day’ offers family fun May 1 way of life, and I have lived have to worry about bullying needs to be done, I know here in Bridge City since or being made fun of. School what our teachers, parents, The DEPOT DAY Midway year, attractions include a surprises will be open to the 2009. is about getting a great edu- and students deserve. So a will be open for family fun kiddie train, bouncy house, public. I have worked various ca- cation and Bridge City is the vote for Caleb Hayes is a vote on Saturday, May 1, 10:00 petting zoo, balloon artist Food vendors will be fea- reers in my life. I have worked best place for that. I will nev- for change and a vote for am-2:00 pm at the Orange and pony rides. Also, musi- turing hamburgers, Cajun retail which taught me how er put sports in front of edu- progress. I would like to Train Depot Museum at 1210 cal entertainment by the Or- food, ice cream, and assorted to listen to and treat my fel- cation. I will be the strongest thank each and everyone for Green Avenue in Orange. ange Community Players beverages. low humans. I have also been advocate for the children and their vote, but most impor- DEPOT DAY is an annual and dancing by the Orange Information can be ob- a heavy equipment operator, I will always listen to teach- tantly their support, because fundraiser sponsored by the Blossom Dancers. tained by calling Co-chair- operating a variety of equip- ers, parents and students together we can make a dif- Friends of the Orange Depot Tours will be conducted man Rose Simar at 409-330- ment such as a bull dozer, anytime of the day or night. I ference. Entry is free, with a small inside the depot, where his- 1576, or by visiting the web- track hoe, front end loader, believe Bridge City has some fee charged for rides. This torical exhibits and other site www.orangetxdepot.org. and crane. But the most im- of the best teachers in the portant job I have ever had is being a parent. I am current- ly a stay at home dad and have been since 2012. I have two wonderful children, Charles who is 12 and is in 6th grade, and Amelia who is 6 and in 1st grade. I am also the church council president of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church right here in Bridge City. I also volunteer with the Lighthouse Soup kitchen in Orange and Some Other Place in Beaumont, along with the sack lunch program Good Shepherd offers those who need it in Orange. I am also on Good Shepherds building team in which we are currently building a 6,000 square foot multi-use gymnasium that will have our church’s thrift shop (Seek-N-Find resale shop) at- tached to it. Out of everything I have done in my life, the best job is being a parent. This my

Heritage House Presents Inaugural Storm Expo, May 15

The Heritage House of Or- ange County will present our Inaugural Storm Expo tak- ing place at 905 W. Division Orange on May 15, from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM. This event will feature vendors from across the area that can help with your storm preparation and needs for the upcoming hurricane season. The ultimate destination for disaster and emergency response professionals is here in Orange County. We are forging the way to help- ing lead our community in hurricane and storm prep, management, and recovery. This event will showcase the latest tools, strategies, and insights from industry leaders in our area. This is a free event for our communi- ty. we look forward to seeing you at The Heritage House of Orange County.

CMYK 6B The Record • Wednesday, April 28, 2021

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION (OTHER) - COPUBWD were issued on MARCH were issued on APRIL 15th day of APRIL, used appliances, Call Orange Baptist 15, 2021, in Cause No. 2021, in Docket No. Rain or Shine. 27, 2021, in Cause No. or come by 409-886- Church, 4775 N. 16th P18983, pending in the P18941, pending in the THE STATE OF TEXAS P18989, pending in the 4111. St. (Rear), Orange, TX County Court at Law of County Court at Law of Garage Sale this Sat., County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, 77632. Call Angela at Orange County, Texas, to: 5/1 from 8 am to 2 pm To: Donald G Reid to: SHIRLEY MANON 474-2171 or Jane at Orange County, Texas, to: Becky M. Buffington. FOR RENT at 240 Quincy St. in Respondent, NOTICE: MOHON. Bridge City. House- 409-670-2887 for David Brian Austin. more info. Calls are The residence of the for hold misc, collect- All persons having 1 & 2 BR Houses kept Confidential. YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you All persons having Executor is in Orange Rent in the Orange / ibles, crafted wooden claims against this Estate County, Texas, the post or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued claims against this Estate Little Cypress area. signs and much more. which is currently being office address is: this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expira- which is currently being administered are required All bills paid, appli- The Dementia Care c/o: Smith Law Firm, PLLC ESTATE SALE tion of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a de- administered are required to present them to the ances & A/C includ- Givers’ Support P.O. Box 189 Group meets at St. fault judgement may be taken against you. undersigned within the ed. No deposit. Please to present them to the Orange, TX 77631 Francis of Assisi undersigned within the time and in the manner All persons hav- call 409-330-1641 or Estate Sale Fri., 4/30 Catholic Church, The petition of City of Pinehurst, Texas, Petitioner, was time and in the manner prescribed by law. ing claims against this 409-988-9336. & Sat., 5/1 from 7 am Canticle Building, filed in the 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas on Estate which is currently to 2 pm at 376 S. Na- 4300 Meeks Drive in 11th day of February, 2021, against Donald G Reid, Respon- prescribed by law. c/o: Becky Buffington being administered are PETS quin in Orange. Lots Orange on the follow- dent, numbered 210060-C. The suit request: of misc, come check ing days and times: c/o:David Brian Austin P.O. Box 2071 required to present them us out. P.O. Box 898 Bridge City, TX to the undersigned within CKC. Registered Second Wednesday of The Court foreclose on the lien and award fee simple title in every month at 10:00 Vidor, TX 77611 the time and in the man- Rottweiler Puppies the property to the CITY OF PINEHURST, TEXAS ner prescribed by law. a.m., and Second 77670 for sale. 3 boys and 2 Thursday of every Dated the 15th day FOR SALE The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement Dated April 27, 2021 girls. Dewclaws re- month at 6:30 pm of April, 2021. DATED the 20th day of moved, docked tails, which will be binding on you. April, 2021. 409-886-7183 David Brian Austin 1st set of shots and Walking His Way P.O. Box 898 Cimron Campbell 2nd dose of wormer. Walking Club will John Cash Smith 409-735-5305 ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court Vidor, TX Cimron Campbell Ready for homes. meet on Mondays & John Cash Smith at Orange, Texas, this April 6, 2021. 77670 Attorney for Executrix $850.00 Text only at Thursdays from 8:00 State Bar No.: 18628000 State Bar No.: 03696000 P.O. Box 189 409-221-5372. am-10:00 am at First “Everybody P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631 Baptist Church FLC lo- VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Reads Orange, TX 77631-0279 Phone:(409)886-7766 cated at 200 W. Round- Orange County, Texas American Fax: (409)886-7790 HELP WANTED Phone: 409-651-4300 The Record!” bunch in Bridge City. Vickie Edgerly Legion Post 49 Email: johncash@ In Print Fast Lane and slow 409-886-1241 smithlawfirmtx.com Want to hire some- And lane available. one to clear small Online Now backyard and deck. CITATION BY PUBLICATION (OTHER) - COPUBWD Overgown weeds, grass & small trees. It NOTICE: Vehicle stored at THE STATE OF TEXAS might take a small Gilbeaux’s Towing and crew to do this job. Transport Inc. 058449 VSF To: Jerry Glass 16527 Hwy 62 S. Also front yard needs Orange, TX 77630 Respondent, NOTICE: to be mowed and PH (409) 886-0007 weed eated. Please Total charges cannot be computed until You may employ an attorney. If you email me at jeribar- YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued [email protected] to accrue daily until the vehicle is released. make an appt. to see Must demonstrate proof of ownership and this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expira- pay current charges to claim vehicle. tion of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a de- the yard. www.tdlr.texas.gov fault judgement may be taken against you. Vin#JM3LW28A430344043 03 MAZDA Owed $423.30 The petition of Robert Holston, Petitioner, was filed in the Vin#KMHHU6KJ7EU118476 260th District Court of Orange County, Texas on 8th day of HELP 14 HYUNDAI Owed $2,230.02 April, 2021, against Jerry Glass, Respondent, numbered WANTED 210150-C. The suit request: FULL TIME & PART TIME That Plantiff be awarded fee simple title to the property GROCERY STOCKERS TRACTOR and for all other relief to which he may be justly entitled, GROCERY CHECKERS both in law and in equity. - DELI WORKERS WORK • Bush Hogging The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement APPLY IN PERSON • Water which will be binding on you. ONLY - NO PHONE • Dirt & Shell CALLS PLEASE! ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court • Sewer at Orange, Texas, this April 14th, 2021. K-DAN”S • Electrical SUPER FOODS _ • Digging Services VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk 9604 FM 105 Orange County, Texas DANNY’S SUPER FOODS LOCAL 2003 Western Vickie Edgerly 409-670-2040

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