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Vol. 58 No. 137
The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas
Week of Wednesday, January 9, 2019
County leaders excited by drones’ potential Dave Rogers
For The Record
In the ultimate example of a win-win, the Beaumont Police Department put on a “drone show” for Orange County leaders Monday morning. Beaumont Sgt. Mike Custer flew one of his department’s four drones over some northeast Orange County roads flooded by recent rains and dam releases. The goal was to both document the flooding for further study by county officials with video and to demonstrate the possibilities for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s own unmanned aircraft fleet. Three drones, purchased with $25,000 from its assets forfeiture fund, are expected to begin overflights this summer.
“I thought it was great,” Orange County Judge Dean Crooks said of Custer’s showand-tell. He was joined for Monday’s “road show” by Sheriff Keith Merritt, Chief Deputy John Tarver, Commissioner Johnny Trahan, Emergency Management Coordinator Joel Ardoin, County Engineer Clark Slacum and Road and Bridge Superintendent Michael James. It’s a toss-up as far as what Crooks likes best about the soon-to-fly Orange County drones – the utility or the cost. “Our Sheriff’s Office took the initiative to use seized money, so it doesn’t cost the taxpayers a dime,” Crooks said. “And arranging for this demonstration from the Beaumont Police is a wonderful example of coopera-
Orange council eyes Riverfront erosion fix Dave Rogers
For The Record
Orange City Council signed a $48,000 contract for the Riverfront Park Erosion Project Tuesday. It’s a FEMA Repair project, said Kelvin Knauf, the city’s interim city manager, and Outdoor Hospitality company was ranked the best of three bidding firms. Council also agreed to join the cities of West Orange and Pinehurst in an interlocal agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service. It had final readings of ordinances approving an Economic Development infrastructure grant of no more than $50,000 to Spanky’s Bar-B-Que for new parking lots, and another to amend an ordinance to allow citizens to serve on more than one city board and commission. The exception to the last would be Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment, since
the latter rules on appeals of rulings by the former. Tuesday morning’s meeting began with a presentation by Janis Eklund, Study Manager for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. She explained the Center for Disease Control’s threemonth visit to the area, one made conspicuous by four trailers parked in front of Baptist-Orange for the past two months. “The bottom line,” Eklund said, “is your county is helping us see what health conditions will be like in the future.” The council also agreed to an ordinance authorizing the city to participate in opposition to rate hikes sought by Entergy at the Public Utility Commission. It re-appointed Edward Freiberg and appointed Isaac Henry III to the city’s Board of Adjustment. Also, they voted to cancel the Feb. 12 city council meeting.
Orange County officials Joel Ardoin, left, Dean Crooks, Johnny Trahan and Clark Slacum, far right, watch as Beaumont Police Sgt. Mike Custer lands a drone during a flood-mapping demonstration in Orange Monday. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers
tion between agencies.” Tarver, the Sheriff’s Office SWAT commander, said Capt. Richard Howard will be in charge of OCSO’s drone program. Tarver said the three drones the county ordered have arrived in Orange. But the five or six assigned drone pilots won’t begin training until the end of February and then will need some time getting used to the machines before commencing their official duties. “When I first started thinking about the drone program for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office it was to utilize the drone in my capacity as SWAT commander, ways not to put my men in jeopardy,” Tarver said. “We can put our drones in DRONES’ Page 3A
Rainy weather delays test patience Dave Rogers
For The Record
Orange City Council acknowledged that 2018 was full of rain delays Tuesday. It granted a major contractor nearly nine months of additional time to finish a new water plant and OK’d an Economic Development Corporation action giving a restaurant owner a 90-day extension for beginning construction. The average annual rainfall for Southeast Texas is 60.47 inches, according to forecaster Rob Megnia of the National Weather Service Lake Charles office. In 2018, it rained 88.75 inches here, Megnia said. That’s nearly as much as in 2017, when a five-day natural disaster called Tropical Storm Harvey was responsible for more than half of the 104.3 inches of rain recorded. The bottom line Tuesday was that Beaumont’s Allco contractors got 271 extra calendar days to finish the new Richard Water Plant, a project that was to be completed about a year ago, Jan. 10, 2018.
Workers for Allco Construction take care of some touch-up painting Tuesday at Orange’s new Richard Water Plant. Heavy rains have been a big part in the project running more than a year past its original completion date. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers
The new completion date is Feb. 28, 2019. And the much-awaited Boardwalk Grille, which was supposed to start construction February 1, according to an EDC tax abatement agreement, now has until May 1 to break ground at 5th and Division
Streets and a proposed completion date of Nov. 1. Owner Jake LeMoine asked for the extension “due to weather and other unforeseen delays.” “Rain. It hasn’t stopped raining,” LeMoine said when asked why he needed the extension. “That and it
took a lot longer to finish with the city [the EDC agreement]. We didn’t get to start working with the bank until just before the holidays. “It’s been raining so much, it’s given me time to RAINY WEATHER Page 3A
School board applications due Jan. 16-Feb. 15 Dave Rogers
For The Record
Orange City Council members look at a new 75-inch Smart TV presented by Interim City Manager Kelvin Knauf to replace an old projector used for council presentations. The new video screen easily interfaces with an array of other media sources. Knauf said the price tag was less than $1,500 and it was paid for from the Planning & Zoning director’s salary, since Knauf’s old position is currently empty. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers
Applications to run for 2019 school boards in the West Orange-Cove, Little Cypress-Mauriceville and Bridge City school districts will be accepted from Jan. 16 to Feb. 15 at the schools’ administration offices. Orangefield ISD holds its elections in November. The same sign-up dates apply in city elections. Election day is Saturday, May 4 for area school boards
and city councils. A total of eight seats with three-year terms are up for grabs in WOC, LCM and BC. In Bridge City, At-Large Places 3, 4, and 5, currently held by Rebecca Rutledge, Thad Hill and Jerry McInnis. All WOCCISD board seats are at-large, with three seats up for election this spring. Those seats are currently held by Linda Pratt-Bryant, Tony Dallas and Demetrius Hunter. A pair of seats are eligible for newcomers in LCMCISD.
At least until May 4, they belong to Rex Peveto and Ray Rogers, Positions 6 and 7, respectively. For city elections, applications will be accepted from Jan. 16 through Feb. 15 at the respective city halls. The Orange City Council seats for single-member District 2, single-member District 4 and at-large Place 5 are up for election in 2019. Those seats are currently held by Brad Childs, Annette Pernell and Bill Mello. In Bridge City, the Place 1,
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3 and 5 seats are up for election. Carl Harbert, Tammi Fisette and Terri Gauthier hold those seats. The seats of Mayor Roy McDonald, and council members Randy Branch and Frances Droddy-Lopez are the ones set to be decided in 2019 in the City of West Orange. In Pinehurst, at-large aldermen and T.W. Permenter and Dan Mohon and alderwoman Sarah McClendon are winding down their current terms.
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Stark Museum of Art to present rare 1914 “Land of the Head Hunters” Staff Report For The Record
A scene from the groundbreaking 1914 film “Land of the Head Hunters”
The Stark Museum of Art invites the public to a special presentation of Edward S. Curtis’s groundbreaking 1914 film In the Land of the Head Hunters on Saturday, January 26, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In the Land of the Head Hunters was one of the first feature films to cast an exclusively Native North American Cast. The film is a melodrama depicting a story of love and revenge among the Kwakwaka’wakw people of British Columbia. The program will feature the new archival restoration
of the 65-minute film including a contemporary recording of the original 1914 musical score by the Vancouverbased Turning Point Ensemble. Following the conclusion of the film, Dr. Sarah E. Boehme, Curator of Art, and Jennifer Restauri Dickinson, Curator of Education, will lead a discussion highlighting historical significance of the film. The event will conclude with a light reception. “We are inviting the public to view this restored version of Curtis’s film as a way to explore this artist’s incredible accomplishments, which were accompanied by disappointing failures. Seeing the film as Curtis intended, and
yet having the opportunity to discuss it in hindsight, will be illuminating,” stated Boehme. The program is free to the public and is offered in support of the special exhibition Lasting Impressions: The Work of Edward S. Curtis on view through June 8, 2019, at the Stark Museum of Art. For more information on the program or the exhibition, please visit starkculturalvenues.org. Stark Museum of Art is located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, and is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit starkmuseum.org.
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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for 5Point Credit Union in celebration of relocating to their newly refurbished building at 2335 Texas Avenue in Bridge City on January 8, 2019. Executive Vice President Kenneth Miller cut the ribbon to mark the occasion. In 1935, 5Point was born as a credit union intended to support the men and women who worked for The Texas Company. What started as a small community endeavor with 57 members and $247 in total savings has grown in ways its founders could not have imagined. Today, 5Point is one of the largest independent,
not-for-profit financial institutions in Southeast Texas. 5Point Credit Union and its employees believe in making a difference in our community by supporting several philanthropic causes such as the American Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army, Alzheimer’s Association and many more. 5Point offers a wide variety of personal and business account options in order to serve the varied needs of the community with locations in Bridge City, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Lumberton, and Nederland. For more information on everything 5Point has to offer, go to their website www.5pointcu.org or call 1-800-825-8829.
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Drones’ potential
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Beaumont Police Sgt. Mike Custer carries a Phantom 4 photography drone in his right hand, and its remote controller in his left as he gives a demonstration to Orange County leaders RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers
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some of those situations where we don’t want to put a life at risk. We can use it for mapping crime scenes.” Merritt and Tarver presented the drone project for approval to county commissioners in October. They mentioned it could also be used by other county departments for other uses. “I think the possibilities are only limited by technology,” said Trahan, the commissioner whose Precinct 1 was the site of the morning flights over Pine Bluff, West Bluff and Pea Farm Roads. After a lunch break, Custer took his drone to survey high water on the northeastern side of Orange County, near the Neches River. “The drone could be used for assessment during a major event,” Trahan said. “If we can get the county Geomapped, it could even give us the depth of water using the
GIS (geographic information system) map as a measuring tool. “It could help us locate stranded or missing people.” Ardoin said the mapping being done Monday could be
streets like today can give us an idea of what to expect with these rain events. We can get an idea when they open the [reservoir flood] gates at this level, what we can expect.
“We hope it never happens again, but if we do have people who need to get rescued, we can use drones to assist in locating them.” used to help them document, predict and, hopefully, prevent damage in the future. “We’re going to attempt to get some for Emergency Services as well,” he said. “We hope it never happens again, but if we do have people who need to get rescued, we can use drones to assist in locating them. “An assessment of flooded
“Another good function would be damage summary outlines after a [disaster] event.” Slacum, the head of the Road and Bridge Department, pointed out his department could use drones to video and show the condition of county roads before a disaster, which would help in seeking FEMA reimburse-
ments. Custer said Beaumont had invested $30,000 in four drones in the two and a half years they had been in use. A large drone that included thermal imaging capability cost nearly $25,000 by itself. He said drones like the one used Monday that could shoot and transmit in real time video and still photos cost about $1,000 each. Orange County’s Tarver said its drones came from the same manufacturer as Beaumont’s, DJI, and about $20,000 of the initial $25,000 investment went for one large drone ($11,000) and a thermal imaging camera ($9,000) for use in search and rescue or SWAT operations. “Our drones came in very handy during [Tropical Storm] Harvey,” Custer said.
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Water from last week’s rains nearly tops the south service road at Interstate 10 and Adams Bayou.
get the other stuff ready. But I wish it would stop.” No one available at Allco Tuesday was authorized to speak to the media, but the company, in its request for an extension, showed that it had lost 51 days to rain in the period from June 6 to Dec. 15, 2018. Its $1.9 million contract with the city calls for $600 a day in penalties for not meeting the deadline, which had already been pushed back from Jan. 10, 2018 to June 1, 2018. Allco cited “electrical revisions, Hurricane Harvey, and additional rain days” in its request for more time. In Change Order No. 3, the city agreed to pay Allco an additional $47,000 to cover the electrical revisions. And council also agreed to a third “additional days” re-
quest Tuesday, granting 19 calendar days on a road-paving project partly because of weather delays. “Adverse weather conditions have really played an adverse part in these projects,” said Jim Wolf, Orange’s Director of Public Works. “That’s been a huge impact.” Already this year, Southeast Texas has received at least a trace of rain on five of seven days. A contractor said his jobsite got 10 inches of rain last week. High water was across roads in the usual low spots, in the northeast and northwest ends of the county, along the Sabine and Neches Rivers, and along Adams Bayou in north Orange. Joel Ardoin, emergency management coordinator for Orange County, said recent work by the county, and the
county’s two Drainage Districts had made things better than during Harvey’s flooding. “That work that they have done is surely an improvement,” Ardoin said. “But those in low-lying areas on the northeast and northwest of the county, when those rivers make their releases, there’s nothing much you can do. “We had no reports of water in houses last weekend, but a lot of people who live on the water are surrounded. Both are connected to releases [at Dam B and Toledo Bend]. “The Sabine River Authority has lowered its gates and the river has crested. But the water will remain at that level probably for a week or two.”
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DPS Asks Texans to Prepare for Winter Weather Staff Report For The Record
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans in all regions of the state to make preparations for staying safe as we approach the official start of winter. “As we know all too well, Texas weather can change in an instant,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Every year, Texas faces serious dangers brought on by winter weather conditions, including freezing temperatures, ice, sleet and even snow. Taking extra safety precautions now could make all the difference during these potentially severe weather events this winter.” Texans can prepare their vehicles for the winter by checking the battery, windshield wipers (including appropriate freeze resistantfluid), tire pressure, tire tread and fluid levels, as well as taking time to lubricate door and trunk locks to pre-
vent freezing. DPS offers the following tips for staying safe during possible winter weather: Monitor local weather broadcasts and follow up-tothe-minute weather conditions at National Weather Service. Purchase an all-hazards weather radio for up-to-date warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information. Sign up for your local emergency notification system. Make sure you have inclement weather contact numbers for schools and work. Check on friends and family members whose health or age may put them at greater risk from cold weather. Allow extra time when traveling in inclement weather. Avoid traveling when sleet, freezing rain or snow is predicted, and monitor road conditions by visiting Drive Texas or by calling 1-800-
452-9292. On icy roads, drive slowly and increase distance required for stopping, and avoid using cruise control. Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained before any trip, and keep your gas tank full. Watch for downed trees and power lines across roads. If power is out, treat all intersections as four-way stops. Insulate outside faucets and pipes near outer walls. Make sure that furnaces, heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves are clean, well-ventilated and in good working condition. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, NEVER operate generators and other fuel-powered devices inside a home or an enclosed space, such as a garage. The deadly odorless, colorless gas is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned, with sources including motor vehicle engines, generators and fuel-burning appliances or heating systems.
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From The Creaux’s Nest NFL PLAYOFF FEVER Sean Cade Gros, of Bridge City will be at the Saints game Sunday, 3:40, where they will host the Philadelphia Eagles. Sean sweated out the Eagles-Bear game that Chicago lost on a missed field goal on the last play of the game. A Bear win would have pitted the Saints against the Cowboys, making it hard for a Texas boy to pull against the Cowboys, however Sean is a dedicated Saints fan, who attends all the games he can. Dallas will travel to Los Angeles to meet the Rams and defensive coach, Orange native Wade Phillips. The game is Saturday, 7:15 p.m. on Fox. *****Speaking of football, the Clemson Tigers made the Alabama Crimson Tide look like just another football team. A 19-year-old, true freshman, Trevor Lawrence put a 44-16 whopping on the former champions. Last year, a true freshman quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa came off the bench to lead Alabama to the national championship 26 to 23 over Georgia in overtime. Monday’s championship game was basically decided after the half. It was the worst beating that Coach Nick Sabin’s team has ever endured. I believe Clemson will rule for the next two or so years.*****I have a long way to go. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DR. MICHAEL OLSON We were saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Michael R. Olson, 41, who passed away January 6. A native of Nederland, the son of Barbara and Dr. David Olson, was raised in Bridge City. He was a fine young man that made his parents and family proud. He will be missed by all who knew him. A mass of Christian burial will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at St. Anne Catholic Church, in Beaumont. A celebration of life will follow from 1:30 p.m. un til 4 p.m. at J Wilson’s, 490 Gladys Ave., Beaumont. Please see obituary.
SERVICE FOR ‘LOU’ GARRIGA TO BE HELD Louis ‘Lou’ John Garriga, 81, passed away January 7. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home, in Bridge City. A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Lou and his wife, Kathryn raised a great family in Bridge City during their 58 years of marriage. I’ve never known anyone who was more dedicated to his faith, family and serving the needy. Lou would go anywhere at anytime to help someone in need. He often asked this publication for help, not for himself, but for others. Many years ago, he was the driving force in starting the Orange Christian Services and for 40 years, it was his passion. He nursed it with fund raising to keep it healthy. He was the real definition of “A Good Christian Man.” Lou was a native of Kiln, Mississippi, born Jan. 14, 1937. The town has a statue of Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Farve, Lou’s cousin. A few years ago after Roy and The Record had helped him with one of his projects he presented Roy with a signed football from his Green Bay Packer quarterback cousin. The gift has been a treasure and is displayed in a glass case. Lou Garriga was a person who did much for many. He will long be remembered as a man with a giving heart. It’s been an honor to be his friend and playing a small part in his goodness. Condolences to his family and friends. Please see obituary.
JUDGE POWELL WON’T RUN FOR RE-ELECTION I have confirmed that Judge Dennis Powell, of the 163rd District Court, will not run for re-election. In fact, he has already started building a home in the hill country at Burnet. I’m sure there will be a few lawyers who will explore running for the open seat. I have had lawyer friends tell me that attorney Rex Peveto will be an early favorite for the judgeship. The son of former State Representative Wayne Peveto, Rex has prepared himself well to serve as judge. He also is on the LCM school board and is West Orange City Attorney and also is very well known throughout the county. I haven’t heard of anyone else running in the Republican Primary but I’m sure there probably will be.
TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2009 Cox and I never thought we would ever live long enough to see a black dude become president of the United States but if we make it a few more days to Jan. 20, we will have witnessed another page in life’s history book. A black with a strange name, Barack Obama, the 44th president and commander-in-chief. Now ain’t that something? My bet is despite the heavy load left him he will right the course of our country, and when he leaves office eight years from now we, at home and abroad, will be great again.***** Last week the Wednesday Lunch Bunch got back together at Robert’s after a long holiday layoff. *** Pretty Babbette brought her hubby, new Pct. 3 Constable Mark Philpott. ***Sheriff’s Capt. Janois Strause was accompanied by her
husband Pct. 2 Constable Rob Strause.. ***Constable of Pct. 1, Chris Humble and Pct. 4 Constable Weldon Peveto came without their brides. ***Commissioner Owen Burton left beautiful Nelda at home.***The new High Sheriff Keith Merritt was called back to the office so Marlene attended alone. Like All State, she was in good hands. ***Judge Janice Menard reported work has finally started on her house. ***The Indian Chief ‘Chocise’ Shockley was traveling alone but didn’t have any scalps on his belt. ***Rev. Leo was all smiles showing his new set of choppers. ***Judge Claude Wimberley asked for the latest report on everyone’s friend, Cal Broussard. Roy reported he’s back at St. Luke’s and doing better. ***Joel Steirman gave an assessment of what is going on in the Gaza Strip. ***Jerry Wimberley paid tribute to his Record Newspaper carrier Frances Hogg for the great job she does keeping his weekly paper dry. ***Wilson Roberts was his same old self, always pumping for information. He thinks he’s still a detective. ***Corky dragged Sprad to the lunch after he had to hunt him down. It was Sprad’s turn to pay. On those Wednesdays he hides. Judge Derry Dunn and Joe Parkhurst took the opportunity to talk shop with Judge Janice. ***Judge Thibodeaux was having tests run at the hospital. *****Congrats to new Bridge City Police Chief Paul Davis. He was raised in BC, as was his wife, Kim. They have always maintained a home there and Kim is employed at Bridge City Bank. Paul is a retiring major with the Texas Department of Public Safety who had been assigned to Austin after being in Beaumont for years. The new job allows him to stay put right here at home. His appointment caught some people by surprise. *****We received a lot of response from our J.B. Arrington story in the County Record last week. *****We were sorry to hear about the death of Lynn Harper, age 71, on Jan. 9. We will long remember the good times at Harper Valley when Granny Harper was alive.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2009 Lucy A. Harrison, 53, of Orange died Tuesday, Jan. 6. Funeral services were Jan. 9. She was former president of Texas Dance Expressions for her daughter Jaycie, and loved spending time with her family and her grandchild. Lucy is survived by her husband, James Harrison; her mother, Anne LaForge; daughters, Jaycie Harrison, Rendi Hufford and son Ryan Harrison. ***** Charlotte Seamann, 56, of Bridge City, died Thursday, Jan. 8. Funeral services were Jan. 10. She was retired from Orange County Transportation. She is survived by her husband, Tony (Anthony) Seamann, sons Brett, Brandon and Bradley, mother and stepfather, Pauline and Gene Hooks and four grandchildren.***** Sarah Janell Freeman Lonidier, 27, of Orange , passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6. Funeral services were Jan. 9. She was a lifelong resident of the Orange area, attended Orangefield High School and worked for the Triangle Press. She is survived by her husband Heath Lane Lonidier, son, Lane Lonidier, parents, Steve and Kellie Freeman.***** Bobbie Glen Hebert died at the age of 56 on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Funeral services were hele Jan. 10. He was a truck driver for many years. He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Belair Hebert, two sons, Bobby Gene Hebert and Chad Glenn Hebert, three daughters, Tonya Trahan, Chassie Lefleur and Amanda Friar and 11 grandchildren.*****
45 Years Ago-1974 A.J. Romero, who never caught a bass that weighed much over a pound, caught a six-pound bass over the weekend. He said it took him five years and $10,000 to finally catch a big bass. *****Gordon “Barefoot” Baxter marries Diane, an airline stewardess. *****Little Cypress-Mauriceville head coach Jim Crossland offered the defensive co-coordinator’s job with the Chicago Fire pro football organization in the new World Football League to start next season. *****Jewel Bearden didn’t get a new gun, she got a new son-of-a-gun. Jim Sharon Bearden Jr., was born Jan. 3. He has an older brother, 2-year old Tyler. They are the sons of Carol and Sharon Bearden. *****Joe Runnels always refused to fly but was finally convinced to. While waiting for departure he bought a $50,000 insurance policy out of the machine. He then stepped on one of those weight scales at the airport that gives fortune cards. The message read, “Present investment may pay big dividends.” Joe cashed in his plane ticket and headed home to Orange. *****Katherine Griggs and Herbie Dees both retire. *****Harmon Chevrolet is selling a new 1974 Chevy custom-cab pickup for $2,750. *****Pinehurst judge Larry Gunter, 43, has announced as a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2. He is married to Geneva (Scales) Gunter. Larry served as communications officer for the sheriff’s department under Chester Holts from 1958 to 1969. *****County Clerk Sallie Frazier announced for reelection. She was first elected in 1970 and has worked in the office since 1941. She became chief deputy in 1950.
60 Years Ago-1959 Gulf States Utilities near Bridge City will build a new multi-million-dollar power plant. *****Shon Hudson promoted to vice president at First National Bank. He’s been with the bank since 1939. *****Construction to began for new Orange Savings and Loan building. *****Attorney Roger Conway will serve in the absence of Judge Sid Caillavet, who is confined at home due to illness. *****Fred Hryhorchuk is the first full-time deputy sheriff for south Newton County. He lives in Deweyville. The Jack Tar Hotel marks its second anniversary with a two-day celebration.
HAPPENINGS The Museum of the Gulf Coast, in Port Arthur, added Major League baseball star Jay Bruce to its Hall of Fame. The 31 year old, who is now a member of the Seattle Mariner outfield, was inducted Saturday. Bruce held back tears as he thanked the crowd and expressed his gratitude for his Southeast Texas roots. Bruce attended high school at West Brook. Our longtime friend Tom Neal is museum director. It’s a great place to visit. If you haven’t yet you should. This Wednesday, the guest speaker at the Golden K Kiwanis meeting will be Neal. He will discuss the book, ‘Betting, Booze and Brothels,’ written by Wanda A. Landry. The book includes some Orange Countians.*****One of our best buddies, Collin ‘Billy
Jack’ Gros, the youngest of the Dunn grandchildren, celebrates his 24th birthday Jan. 10. Best wishes. We hope you grow as old as your Poppa.*****Our friend Preston Fuller stopped by to visit. It was nice to see him. Back in July, at 3 a.m., he fell, hit his head and was out around an hour. When his wife found him he was flown to Houston where they made a 21 inch gash in his head to relieve the pressure on his brain in order to save his life. After several months of rehab, he has use of his limbs and is driving again. He considers himself very fortunate. He says the air flight was the difference between death or being severely paralyzed. Preston, along with other great salesmen, he worked with, should be in the car salesman ‘Hall of Fame.’*****The first United States presidential election was held 230 years ago, Jan. 7, 1789. George Washington, as expected, won and became our first president.*****Happy 33rd wedding anniversary Jan. 11, to Margie and Harry Stephens. It’s hard for me to wrap my head around it being that long. Margie must have been so young. Congratulations and best wishes.*****A ‘Super blood wolf moon eclipse’ will appear Sunday, Jan. 20 and finish early Monday, Jan. 21. The main event is the total Lunar Eclipse when the moon is at the closest point of its orbit to the earth. It appears 14 percent larger, 30 percent brighter. ‘Blood Moon’ is the reddish color. The moon will appear during a total eclipse.*****Our longtime friend H.D. Pate has been in a Mid-County rehab facility since Christmas time. Wife Pat has been staying with him almost constantly. She says he’s making some progress. I sense that good lady feels like she’s in a 26-mile marathon. Here’s hoping H.D. is well enough to come home soon.*****We haven’t seen our buddy Beth Rash for quite sometime. She had her second knee surgery on Dec. 13 and not quite ready to run yet, just a slow crawl. Hope to see her at the Lunch Bunch.*****Speaking of the Lunch Bunch, they will gather this Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Tuffy’s. It should be fun. The Bunch will lunch at Robert’s next week. Everyone welcome.
BIRTHDAYS Some friends celebrating birthdays in the next few days. Jan. 9: Brenda Hearn, Melissa Bulter, Chad Meadows and Ken Steppe all celebrate. Joining them are duchess Kate Middleton, 36, actors Julie Chrisley, 45, J.K. Simmons, 63 and guitarist Jimmy Page, 74.*****Jan. 10: Celebrating today are Collin Gros, Frank Skeeler, Sandy Uzzle and Scott Gerrald. Also celebrating are singers Rod Stewart, 73, Pat Benatar, 65 and boxer George Foreman, 69.*****Jan. 11: Bill Mello, Teresa Franklin, Alyssa Malveaux and Gail Walker celebrate. It is also the 33rd anniversary of Harry and Margie Stephens. Celebrities having birthdays are singers Mary J Blige, 47 and Cody Simpson, 21.*****Jan. 12: Beth Lindner, Donald Edgerton, Dana Sandlin, Jimmie Allen celebrate today. Joining them are radio hosts Howard Stern, 64, Rush Limbaugh, 67 and actress Kirstie Alley, 67.*****Jan. 13: Ashton Sezer, Kent Hannegan and Lyndia Permenter have birthdays on this day. Celebs celebrating are actors Patrick Dempsey, 52, Orlando Bloom, 41, Liam Hemsworth, 28 and singer Trace Adkins, 56.*****Jan. 14: Celebrating today is newlywed Stephanie Hurst, Mel Campbell, Robert Simonton, Brittany Trantham, Rob Fisher, attorney Rodney Townsend, and Judge Jerry Pennington. They are joined by actors Jason Bateman, 49, Emily Watson, 51 and Faye Dunaway, 77.*****Jan. 14: Don Thompson, Joy Hughes, Tyler Reves celebrate also New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Breese, 39 and Chad Lowe, 50 celebrate.
A TRIVIA QUESTION Do you know who was named Leslie Lynch King, Jr. at birth. He and his mom were abandoned and his step-dad gave him his name. He grew up to become famous. Do you know who that person is? See answer at end of C’est Tout.
CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK A letter from Cuzzin Sostin Dear Cuz, A line to let you know wat’s going on wit our people in Sout Louisiana. Sugar Bee went wit Uncle Joe to make his last will and testimony. He tole lawyer Trahan to jus say, “Being of sound mind and jolly disposition, I blew it all me.” Did you know dat Charlie LeBlanc’s boy, Coo-Coo, died from drinking milk? Da cow fell right on his face. Uncle Clovis Meaux moved his house back bout 75-feet to take da slack out of his clothesline. Nelson Comeaux jus got back from New Jersey. He says he learned dere’s a connection between da Mafia and Gay Lib. Now wen dey get da kiss of dea’h, it includes dinner and dancing. Sugar Bee has been trying to make me eat better. Da only problem is every ting I like me, Sugar Bee says cause tumors in mice. I told her I wasn’t a mice me, she said it cause da same ting in a big rat. Cuz, I horsed around in my youth me to acquire some fine nightmares today. Sugar Bee says I sleep with a smile on my face. My neighbor Dartez says da reason we can’t get a good half-sole job on our shoes is because now-adays, all da good leather is going into steaks. Tings are really bad in da country. Trump has given us a lot to worry bout. If you’re a born worrier like Sugar Bee, boy were you ever born at da right time. Dat’s all from here. Take care, Your Cuz, Sostan.
C’EST TOUT TASTE OF THE BAYOU BANQUET MONDAY The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the ‘Taste of the Bayou’ 59th annual banquet, to be held Monday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m. at Bridge City Elementary School. The family friendly event is open to the public and will feature entertainment by the Gulf Coast Playboys band and culinary delights from a variety of Southeast Texas restaurants.*****Trivial question answer. His name was changed to Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. He was number 48 and All American center at Michigan, who became the 38th president of the United States. He was 93 years old when he died on Jan. 3, 2006.*****My time is up, thanks for yours. Please shop our family of advertisers and tell them we sent you. Take care and God bless.
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Bridge City ISD School Board Ballot notice
Dueling Piano Event - January 2019
Dementia Care Givers' Support Group
The Bridge City ISD issues a Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the Ballot. Notice is hereby given that applications for a place on the Bridge City ISD’s School Board Trustee Place 3, Place 4, and Place 5 on the regular election ballot may be filed during the following time: January 16, 2019 to February 15, 2019. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, February 15, open until 5 p.m. You may contact the Superintendent’s office at 1021 W. Roundbunch in Bridge City to file an application in person.
United Way of Orange County is excited to bring back Pete’s Dueling Pianos. This large fundraising event will take place on January 26, 2019, at the VFW in Orange starting at 6:30 p.m. The February 2018 event was a huge success thanks, in part, to generous sponsors like you. United Way of Orange County wants to make this one bigger and better! Those desiring to support United Way of Orange County and sponsor this fun event, please let United Way know which level of sponsorship is desired. The event is expected to draw over 350 supporters. Participating businesses will be featured in the event program, and each donor will receive recognition on United Way's social media platforms. There will also be auction items and door prizes. For auction items, please note United Way Worldwide prohibits the auctioning of alcohol, tobacco, or firearms.
The Dementia Care Givers' Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and Second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m..
Golden K Kiwanis to meet Golden K Kiwanis, a non-Profit organization for those 50 years and above, meets 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Wednesday in the Salvation Army Building, 1950 MLK Drive, Orange, 77630, with the exceptions of Wednesdays during week of Easter, Christmas and New Year's Day. A speaker and coffee are always offered, and the public is welcomed to attend. The upcoming meeting is Wednesday, January 9, and the speaker will be the new director of the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, Thomas Neal, a former administrator at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. He will discuss the book, "Betting, Booze, and Brothels," written in 2006 by Wanda A. Landry and Laura C. O'Toole, regarding Vice, Corruption, and Justice in both Jefferson and Orange Counties, from Spindletop to the 1960s.
January Clearance at Thrift & Gift A January clearance sale at Thrift & Gift, located at 350 37th Street in Orange, begins Wednesday, January 9. There are new donations in the shop and bargain room to share with all old and new customers. Thrift and Gift is located off Strickland Drive, between the Salvation Army Building and the Sabine Credit Union. Hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Please call 409886-7649 for more information.
WOCCISD will hold substitute orientation West Orange – Cove CISD will hold a Substitute Orientation on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the WOC Education Service Center Community Outreach Room, 902 W. Park Avenue, Orange. The orientation session is for new teacher, paraprofessional, food service, and custodial substitutes who have completed the enrollment process, which includes fingerprint clearance. All substitutes should bring their driver’s license and social security card. Individuals interested in applying for substitute positions may visit the WOCCISD website at www.woccisd.net to apply on-line. Applications are also available at the WOC Education Service Center, 902 W. Park Avenue. Classroom observation hours are required for teacher substitutes. Paraprofessional substitutes must have a high school diploma. All WOCCISD substitutes are also required to complete background checks. For more information, contact WOCCISD Human Resources at 409-882-5610.
Friends of the Orange Depot meeting The first meeting of the board and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on Thursday, January 10, at 5:30 p.m., with a reception at 5:00 p.m. at the Depot, 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. Volunteers are encouraged to come and learn about the plans for 2019. This will be the first bimonthly meeting that will be held the SECOND Thursday of the month, rather than the third. Following the meeting and dinner will be held there for members and their guests to celebrate the new year and the accomplishments of the organization during the past year.
OCRT to meet The next meeting of the Orange County Retired Teachers will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street, Orange. The planned speaker is Fallon Foster, with the Orange Country Agricultural Extension Agency. She has spoken previously and always provides much information. The January meeting will feature a Theme, "Baby, It's Cold Outside," with a variety of soups and sides for lunch. The hostesses are Carolyn Williams, Glenda Dixon, Elzora Anderson, Ann Quarles, and Evera Enard, who will serve. Please attend this presentation and a special meal. Guests are welcomed.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites everyone who would like to quilt, cross switch, crochet, or just sew are invited to gather for a day of sewing fun. The group meets on the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m., with the next meeting being held Saturday, February 2. Everyone is invited, beginners to professionals. Friends and acquaintances are invited. If you are interested, phone the church office, 409-735-4573.
Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting The Orange County Beekeepers' Group will meet Tuesday, Feb 5, 2019, at 6 p.m. at La Cantina Restaurant, 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Attendees will learn about Orange County Support of Beekeepers through the Orange County Apiary Committee, a support group associated with the County AgriLife office. Anyone interested in honeybees or beekeeping is welcome to the group. This is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. Join fellow beekeepers for information and lots of good stories. The guest speaker this month will be Christy Ray, local beekeeper and beekeeping supply business owner. The group also strives to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers, and the general public. For information or assistance with honeybee removals please contact Len VanMarion at 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow at 713-377-0356. This is a public service activity, and there is no charge for hive removal.
Orange County Master Gardeners Plant Fair The Orange County Master Gardeners are holding their 6th Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair Saturday, March 23, 2019, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cormier Park located at 8235 FM 1442 in Orangefield. Hundreds of nursery & member-grown plants will be for sale including many plant varieties of citrus, berries, cold-hardy avocados, fig trees, Texas Superstars, perennials, natives, annuals, house and tropical plants, along with succulents, lilies, and many other hard-to-find, unusual plants. Plant specialists and members will be available to answer questions as well as assist with plant selection. Specialty booths will be staged with unique gardening and craft items. For more information, visit http://txmg.org/orange or contact the Orange County Master Gardeners at sheribethard@yahoo.com if interested in being one of the vendors.
GOALS offers services The Greater Orange Area Literacy Services (GOALS) is now offering Reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Graduate High School Education (GED) tutoring to all adults 16 and older at no cost. Volunteer tutors are willing to meet once or twice a week at various locations. Please telephone the GOALS office at 409.886.4311 and ask for Rhonda to register. You may email the office of GOALS at rhonda@goals-setx.com.
Seek & Find Resale Store Come and visit us at Seek and Find Resale Stop sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 985 W. Roundbunch Road, Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). Seek and Find is open three days per week: Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We continue to have new gently-used clothing and household items added to the inventory. The variety of items is likely to be the best in the area with frequent specials. All proceeds go to a Music Scholarship Fund. Come and see what "all the fuss is about," and gain some great bargains in the process!
Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass Trumpet, Ukulele, and more for all ages. Learn all musical styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop. Pinnacle Academy is located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and discover this wonderful opportunity to learn an instrument in the local area. For more information, call 409-241-3920 or visit www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com.
Orange County Beekeeping Group The Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713377-0356.
Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to another person has a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., at North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 North 16th Street (Rear), Orange. Call 409-474-2171 or 409-9882311 for more information. Calls are kept confidential.
Bridge City Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building, located at 475 W. Roundbunch Road, Bridge City. For more information, please contact Cindy at 409-749-9036 or Mike at 409-718-0333.
American Legion to meet The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Avenue in Orange has a new Commander, Ronnie Gill. The meetings have been changed from the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. to the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. Commander Gill would like to invite each member to attend these meetings. Each Veteran is invited to come and join this military post. The American Legion represents the military in Washington, D.C. for helping obtain benefits which are deserved.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Nut Fundraiser Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is currently selling Durham Ellis Nuts. Pecan halves are $9.75/lb., Pecan Pieces are $9.50/lb., and walnut pieces are $8.00/lb. Also available are delicious chocolate covered pecans for $9.00. Come and check out our inventory of nuts. Our phone number is 409-735-4573.
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Deaths and Memorials
Dr. Michael Olson, 41, Beaumont
Louis “Lou” John Garriga, 81, Bridge City
Dr. Michael R. Olson, 41, of Beaumont, passed Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born on May 7, 1977, to Barbara Bennett Olson and David Oliver Olson, in Nederland. Survivors include his wife, Stacey Olson; daughters, Chloe Olson and Layla Olson, of Beaumont; father, Dr. David Olson and mother, Barbara Olson, both of Bridge City; sister, Dr. Katie Olson-Triska and her husband, Jeremy, of Beaumont; nephew, Holden Luke Triska; niece, Ella Kate Triska grandmother, Bettye Bennett; uncle, Robert Olson; father and mother-inlaw, Richard and Susan Bane of Orange; brother and sister-in-law, Nicole and Steve Vicha and nieces, Kaylan and Kylie Vicha, all of Cypress; and Geraldine Garner of Bridge City and Anne Castille of Port Arthur. DR. MICHAEL A Rosary for Dr. Olson will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with a gathering of his OLSON family and friends to follow until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont. A celebration of life will follow the mass from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at JWilsons, 4190 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, for all who can attend. A private family committal will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paramartha Yana Foundation (Glioblastoma Immunology Foundation), 15198 Magnolia Park, Conroe, Texas 77306. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.
Louis “Lou” John Garriga, 81, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00a.m., ursday, January 10, 2019, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Father Steve Leger will preside at the Mass. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited by Steve Obernuefemann at 6:00 p.m. with a Wake to follow, Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Jonathan Paul Broussard, Kerstan Moran, James Garriga, Tommy Garriga, Kevin Garriga, Greg Garriga, and Louis LOUIS ‘LOU’ John Garriga, III. Honorary pallbearers are Mayo LeBlanc, DJ Garriga, Justin JOHN GARRIGA Lloyd, Christopher Lloyd, Matthew Garriga, and Scott Garriga. Born in Kiln, Mississippi, on January 14, 1937, Lou was the son of Ulysses Garriga and Bertha Moran Garriga. After serving in the Air Force, he moved to Orange and began working for Spencer Chemical before it was Gulf then Chevron. He married Kathryn Bergschneider from Urich, MO, on April 23, 1960, and raised six children. He retired as a supervisor of the Tech Lab from Chevron after 37 years of service. Lou lived life with a servant heart. Serving the poor of the community was his passion. He spent much time and energy starting Orange Christian Services 40 years ago. He was OCS President, Vice President, Treasurer, board member and volunteer. He was influential with much of the fundraising it took to keep OCS as a thriving center to serve the less fortunate. His community service also included a term as a Bridge City councilman from 1974-1976. He also worked closely with the Orangefield community to provide food and toys for the holidays with the Orangefield/Bridge City Christmas basket program. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church since 1962 where he was involved as an usher, sacristan, Eucharistic minister, home bound minister, daily mass attendant, and on parish council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3406 where he served as the Grand Knight and financial secretary as well as a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, Council #3491. His life revolved around his faith, service, and family. Lou was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with his friends and community. Lou was proud of all his children and loved his family dearly. He will be deeply missed by his family and all those who he touched. Lou is preceded in death by his parents Ulysses and Bertha Garriga, brothers R.D, Lehman, James, and Franklin Garriga, and a sister, Mildred Pavolina. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathryn Bergschneider Garriga, his children Rene Laughlin (Greg), Louis John III (Jennifer), eresa Brown (Charles), Kevin, Greg (Julie), and Sr. Misty Garriga, CDP; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brothers Ellis (Lotty), Ernest (Sandra), Bill (Faye), and sisters Jeanette Shaw (Horace Allen), Mary Ellen Bennett, and Kathleen Stiglet, and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Southeast Texas Hospice and the caregivers at Family Care in Orange—Kay, Pearl, Pam, Mary and Arlee. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Orange Christian Services, 2518 Park Ave, Orange, TX, 77630 or Southeast Texas Hospice, 912 W. Cherry, Orange, TX 77630.
Bubba Rogers, 44 Mauriceville Bubba Rogers, 44 of Mauriceville died Monday, December 24th, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Houston, Texas, he was a lifelong resident of Mauriceville. Bubba worked for TCT Air Condition Company off and on as an air conditioning tech since 1984. He loved hunting and fishing. Graveside services were held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at e Cemetery in Mauriceville, TX. Bubba is survived by his son Coy Mason Rogers of Orange, TX, father and mother Wilbur and Ann Rogers, sister Rita Caillier, fiancé Gayle Sanders all of Mauriceville, TX. In lieu of flower donation can be made to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.
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AAUW meets January 22nd AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet for its monthly Book-Ins Club on Tuesday, January 22, at 7 p.m. in the home of Karen McKinney, 8114 Canterbury, Orange 77632, in the Nottingham subdivision, with cohostess as Lois Ferrell. e book, "Killers of the Flower Moon," will be reviewed by AAUW member Mary Walker, West Orange Elementary teacher. AAUW is a non-profit organization for
women and men which hopes to help women succeed in education. e group sponsors scholarships each spring for a graduating senior female from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, as well as one from West Orange-Stark High School in the City of Orange through an annual major fundraiser at Art in the Park, known as the AAUW Used Book Sale, bigger and better every year. Other activities include Galloping
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Re-Opening of Nine+ Wedding & Event Planning at 2222 South Ave. West Orange, TX 77630 on January 3rd. Owner Terri Scarborough has over 30 years combined experience with her staff offering the best and finest in Wedding Planning, Parties, Reunions, Corporate Events, Quinceanera, Anniversary Parties and more. They even sell Gift Cards for any amount! So, if you know someone having a birthday and needs a party, getting married, having an anniversary, you can buy them a gift card for decorating and rentals! For more information call 409-883-4241 or view website at www.nineplusweddings.com. Follow them on Facebook at: www/facebook.com/nineplus
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T-BONE STEAK WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES
Jason Withers has been named the Bridge City High School Student of the Month for January by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Pictured Left to Right: Principal Tim Woolley, Superintendent Todd Lintzen, Maureen McAllister, Counselor Nikki Harris, Jason Withers, and Brenda Withers
Jason Withers named Chamber’s Bridge City HS Student of January e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the January Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Jason Withers. Jason was presented his certificate and gift bag by Ambassador Maureen McAllister, President and CEO of United Way Orange County, at the January Networking Coffee hosted by 5Point Credit Union. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Sabine River Ford, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Bank, Bridge City Walmart, Best Day Spa, Balancing Life Staffing Solutions, and 5Point Credit Union. Jason is the son of Brenda and Stephen Withers. He is ranked #43 of 187 with a GPA 4.26.In community service, Jason is a BCHS Student Council Representative for City Council, participated in Food Drive – Can Collection, and World Changers Mission Trip. Shannon King, Social Studies Teacher, said, “Jason is an outstanding student at Bridge City High School, and knowing he would have to demonstrate academic excellence in high school to achieve his goal of attending a prestigious university, Jason elected to pursue a rigorous course of study from his sophomore year through the present one. Jason definitely understands the value of goal setting and the importance of team work. I saw this quality firsthand in my Social Studies classes. Over the last three years, Jason has grown academically, becoming more fully self-possessed with a command of analytic reasoning that places him in the top tier of the students I have encountered.
Jason’s enthusiasm and energy have been matched over the years with a discipline that is remarkable in someone his age, but this discipline is not about study habits, Jason’s discipline is a commitment to learning and Jason loves to learn.” Hannah Landry, Math Teacher, said, “Jason Withers is a very deserving recipient of this honor. He is an extremely hard worker and will not stop until he has mastered the task. With determination and intelligence, an unstoppable combination, Jason excels in his academic studies, involvement in band, and UIL events. Jason is a leader in all aspects: academically, extracurricular, and especially in character. His peers can confidently look up to him to demonstrate high standards and morals. Congratulations on this honor, Jason! You are most deserving!” Don Miller, Social Studies Department Chair and UIL Coordinator, said, “Jason Withers is a great student to have in class. In Government, he always has great insight into any discussion we are engaged in and he brings up very interesting and different views on topics. I have had the pleasure of coaching Jason for the past 3 years in Student Congress. I have enjoyed watching his growth as a public speaker and competitor. I also appreciate the fact that Jason has branched out to participate in many different UIL competitions. He is a very fine young man and I know he is going to accomplish great things in his college years and beyond.” When asked about his future plans, Jason said, “I plan on earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Meteorology at Texas A&M University, SFA University or Houston Baptist with a major in mathematics.”
Start the New Year with a bang, an 8-12 oz. T-bone steak. Add some grilled vegetables, and the meal is filled with, protein and healthy veggies. e only carbohydrates are the potatoes, which could or could not be used.
Equipment Outside grill, skillet for pan grilling, inside grill atop stove, or broiler pan in oven Spatula or large fork Cookie tray for grilling vegetables, sprayed with cooking spray
Ingredients T-bone steaks, about 8 to 12 ozs., give or take, per person Fresh green beans, about 1/4 lb. for each person Fresh baby carrots, about 6-8. carrots per person Fresh Yukon Gold or Red potatoes, about 2 small per person Several sticks of regular butter, not margarine & not unsalted butter Olive oil Salt (I prefer Kosher or Sea Salt) Pepper, as desired to personal taste
Directions Wash fresh vegetables. Be certain to slice away any bad spots on potatoes. Take cookie tray that has been sprayed with cooking spray such as PAM. Place washed veggies on tray. Sprinkle with olive oil, then salt.
Place in oven on broil setting. OR, just simply boil the vegetables in large pan of water with stick of butter and some salt. Watch either method of cooking carefully so no burning or over-cooking results. While veggies are cooking, start the meat. Meat can be cooked on outside grill, on inside grill that fits on stovetop, or on broiler pan in oven if not using broiler for vegetables. e main thing with steaks that I have found, after watching many years of the Food Network, is to use oodles of butter on the steaks, not just a pad or two, but lots! When turning steaks, do the butter again, lots of it, too. ere is no need for salt and pepper. Please allow each person to salt and pepper his or own steak as preferred. According to renowned chef Bobby Flay, butter is the
trick to cooking a successful steak. e steaks are the stars of the show. You will know when the vegetables are done by their appearance and piercing them with a fork. Most people prefer their vegetables softer, not raw. Whether boiling the veggies, broiling them, or even steaming them, their appearance tells the story, ready or still needs cooking. Use the fork to pierce. Remember to use your secret weapon, regular butter, not unsalted, and not margarine, please. Olive oil is certainly necessary in the broiling process, as is the salt. If simply boiling the veggies, add some salt while cooking. Now, take a seat yourself or with family or friends to enjoy a splendid and healthy meal. Happy eating.
Cooking with garlic? Learn more about this unique kitchen staple Sheri Bethard, Orange County Master Gardeners For e Record
school ends for summer, and then, finally, into the sturdy bulbs we love to smash, slice, and mince all year long.
As promised last time when I gave you information on how to plant and grow garlic, here is more about this wonderful unique little bulb. If not already on your hierarchy of grocery store staples, garlic should rank high, along with milk and bread. It should be in your pantry when you need it, any time of day and year. But, did you know garlic actually has a season? When you plant cloves oneby-one in the fall, they turn into tender green garlic in spring; then curly garlic scapes once
Let me tell you about garlic in each growth form: Green garlic is simply young garlic. It looks a lot like a leek or a green onion but has a sweet mellower flavor than your normal garlic clove. You can use the whole thing. As it grows, the bottom begins to round, slowly becoming the bulb of which you are familiar. You want stalks that are fully green and fresh, not wilted. Yellow leaves are a signal the plant is close to becoming a bulb and stalks tend to be woodier.
Sometimes, you can find green garlic at farmers' markets through May. Garlic scapes are formed after the green garlic has formed the bulbous bottom before the bulb is ready for harvest. e bulb sends out a long, thin, curly stalk from its center. at is the garlic scape. Scapes only grow on Hard-neck varieties. Like green garlic, they are tender and fully usable. ey normally last the first few weeks of June. Garlic bulbs should be ready to be harvested on the Fourth of July 4; that is their magic day. At this point, they should be full, and covered with their pa-
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Kaylee Noble has been named the Orangefield High School Student of the Month for January by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Pictured left to right: Principal Zach Quinn, Counselor Crissa Bonnin, Kaylee Noble, Dan Loft, Krystal Loft, and Wanda McGraw.
Kaylee Noble named Chamber’s Orangefield HS Student of January e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the January Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Kaylee Noble. Kaylee was presented her certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador/Board Member Wanda McGraw, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Sabine Federal Credit Union, at the January coffee hosted by 5Point Credit Union. Kaylee is the daughter of Dan and Krystal Loft. She has a GPA of 3.88 and is ranked #52 of 116. Kaylee’s awards and honors include:Kaylee’s community service includes volunteering at Vacation Bible School at church, working with Girls In Action on Wednesday nights, and Hurricane Harvey relief help at the Red Cross. Kimberly Spears, Human Services Teacher, said, “I have had the great pleasure of teaching Kaylee for the past several years. I've had her as a student in my classroom and now as an intern in my Ready Set Teach program. She is dependable, energetic, and always punctual. I wish her much success in all of her future endeavors!” Emily Johnson, 4th Grade Teacher, said, "Kaylee always has such a positive and hardworking atti-
tude. She is a wonderful role model for our young Bobcats!" Tara Greenwood, Drill Team Director, said, “Kaylee is an amazing member of the OHS Sophisticats holding the title of secretary. She is one of the kindest, most caring and determined young ladies I know. She works hard and takes pride in her dance. This past summer during team camp, Kaylee would never miss an opportunity to practice. She would skip water breaks and continue to work on dances, determined to get the steps. I know Kaylee will be successful after graduation because of her determination and kind spirit. I am lucky to have her on my team!” Kaylee plans on going to college and later pursuing a career as a high school science teacher and/or American Sign Language teacher. She received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Sabine River Ford, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Walmart, Complete Staffing, Best Day Spa, Balancing Life Staffing Solutions, and 5Point Credit Union.
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One lure that is gaining mass acceptance in saltwater that really shines in the muddy water is a spinnerbait. The vibration from the blade is a real attractor as fish key in on the bait. Varied retrieves with erratic movements will trigger vicious strikes from all different species of fish.
The Dallas Cowboys beat Seattle ... and the odds ... in the NFL Wildcard Weekend.
Underdog weekend
Wildcard winners beat the odds KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR
FOR THE RECORD When the final whistle blew Sunday evening ending last weekend’s wild card round of the National Football League’s playoffs, it was discovered that the Dallas Cowboys were the only favored team to register a victory. Las Vegas bettors who were smart enough to take the underdogs and the points in each of the four games have some extra cash in their pockets this week, Even the early line on the Dallas-Seattle game was 2½ points and the Cowboys won by only two points, 24-22, giving the Seahawks bettor a one-half point win. It’s hard to figure whether the Vegas sports books were all wet or the teams that were supposed to lose just didn’t! I don’t think that same trend will be true in this week’s Divisional Round, but one
never knows. e first game of the playoffs between our Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium Saturday afternoon was the worst stinkeroo of the four. e Texans were outclassed in every facet of the game, especially coaching, where first-year head coach for Indianapolis Frank Reich made Bill O’Brien look like a Pop Warner mentor. Before the stunned full house at NRG knew what was happening, the Texans were behind 14-0. ings didn’t get any better by the intermission as Houston trailed 21-0, which was the largest deficit the Texans faced this season. e adjustments made during halftime may have sparked the defense, which didn’t give up another point, but the offense remained pathetic until Keke Coutee snagged
a six-yard pass from confused quarterback Deshaun Watson for the Texans’ only touchdown. Houston was able to moved the ball against the second and third teamers for the Colts, but in the process ate up 6:13 with the 16-play drive, losing the wild card 21-7. It was by far the worst performance by Watson, who often missed the targeted receivers by several feet. He attempted 49 passes and connected on 29, with most of them being safety-valve throws as he was scrambling for his life. His quarterback rating was a paltry 69.7 which was his third worst of the season. Watson was sacked three times by Indianapolis, giving him a franchise and NFL record 65 sacks for the season. e Houston Chronicle, which gives a report card after every Texans game, rated the overall performance with an F-minus, with the same grade given to O’Brien who didn’t
Things that go BUMP in the mud! By CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD
Here in Texas there are a few things that are common from Sabine to Baffin at this time of the year and everyone who calls the coast or saltwater home has an idea what those things are. Probably the biggest and most common factor is the wind, you just can’t escape those big gusts that seem to come around every weekend. e wind is a constant factor and most anglers eventually figure out how to deal with the uncomfortable conditions, some seek shelter in protected waters while others just brave the waves and tough it out. Now aside from the obvious comparisons about the wind the other common factor that plagues anglers during this time of the year is muddy water. Nothing will run off the weekend angler like muddy off colored water. e misconception about not being able to see in the dirty stuff has cost many a fisherman a good day on the water. A good friend of mine, Mac McCune who happens to be in the business of managing freshwater lakes, opened my eyes up about
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FOR THE RECORD NFL Division Playoff Games is Weekend AFC INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (11-6) over KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (12-4) at Kansas City 3:35 p.m. Saturday (NBC)—e last time these two teams met at Arrowhead Stadium, the Colts rallied in the fourth period and nipped the Chiefs 45-44, which is the highest scoring game that didn’t go to an overtime period. I believe the Colts are playing even better than they were last year and may not have to even come back from a deficit to record this upset. e Chiefs are favored by 5½ points and have the home field advantage. Visiting teams have a difficult winning at Arrowhead Stadium. Look for another high-scoring game. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (11-5) over LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (13-4) at Foxborough, MA. 12:05 p.m. Sunday (CBS)—e Chargers may be facing one of the “weaker” Patriots teams, but New England shows up the same way as division champions with Bill Belichick as the head coach, Tom Brady as the masterful field general and New England favored by 4½ points. e more things change, the more they stay the same.
NFC DALLAS COWBOYS (11-6) over LOS ANGELES RAMS (14-3) at LA 7:15 p.m. Saturday (Fox)—is is probably more wishful thinking than my Upset Special, but stranger things have happened despite the fact the Rams have the better defense with Orange native Wade Phillips as its coordinator. After winning their first eight games this season, the New Orleans Saints brought the Rams back to earth by scoring 45 points and beating them by 10 points in the Super Dome. LA finished the regular season by splitting their final four games. I look for this game to be a low-scoring battle featuring stellar running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Todd Gurley. row in the fact the Cowboys are seven-point underdogs and you might agree it really is wishful thinking. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-3) over PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-7) at New Orleans 3:40 p.m. Sunday (Fox)—is very well could be the game between the defending world champions and the team that will be this year’s world champions. e Eagles looked defeated Sunday by the Bears in Chicago until Nick Foles connected with Golden Tate on a two-yard pass with 56 seconds remaining in that wild card contest putting them ahead 16-15. Former Eagles kicker Cody Parkey missed on a 43-yard field goal with 10 seconds left securing the win for Philly. e Eagles probably won’t be as fortunate Sunday with Drew Brees being a better quarterback than Mitch Trubisky and the Saints favored by a whopping eight points.
Uzzle so called muddy water one day while we were fishing on Sabine Lake. We were about half way across the lake heading southeast towards an area where we had been catching some pretty respectable fish. As we approached I could see that the run off from up north had begun to work it’s way down the lake and the water that only days before had been so perfect no looked like a stale Yoo-Hoo poured on a brown paper bag. Mac could tell I wasn’t real happy about the hand we had been dealt so he asked me what was wrong as we continued to search the area. I explained about how the water clarity was terrible and no self respecting would be anywhere close to this ugly water. Mac calmly reached down into the cooler, found an empty clear plastic water bottle, dipped it into the water, and filled it up for examination. “is water isn’t so bad when you look at it from the angle of the fish” he said as held the bottle up and peered through the sides. “It looks bad from where we are but you can actually see pretty well when you look through it instead of down into it” he added. Sure enough once you looked through the water in the way a fish would you could see much better than I first thought, that was a lesson I never forgot as we proceeded to catch fish in the same water I had been ready to give up on only minutes before. Now muddy water has its own particular personality and certain adjustments will have to be made in order to be successful. One benefit that muddy water presents at this time of the year is that it will be warmer than ultra clear water on average. e suspended particles in the water will hold heat better
From Page 1B therefore the temperatures will be warmer. is especially holds true on outgoing tides where warmer water exits marshes and shallow flats. Places where the warmer, muddy or off colored water enters a bay or lake are magnets for predator fish as they often hide on the color change or streak and ambush their prey. e great thing about a situation like this is that there are tons of places where you can make this pattern work for you because every bay system has plenty of drains where the water moves during tide changes. ese places can produce some amazing fishing and the crazy thing is that it can be so predictable. One winter on Sabine we keyed in on a small stretch of shoreline that had 6 or 8 drains and small ditches where water entered and exited the marsh. While wading we could feel the temperature difference in the water on the outgoing tides and that was all we needed to know as we started to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Soon we were in one of those freak stretches where you could do no wrong and you felt every cast was going to produce another big fish. It was obscene how many fish came from such small areas as they just stacked up in the mouths of these little ditches where the murky water met the clear, I still have really vivid memories of those trips and it still makes me shake my head when I think about it. Well now that we have conquered our fear the muddy and the murky let’s get a handle on what types of baits will best produce under these particular conditions. One lure that is gaining mass acceptance in saltwater that re-
ally shines in the muddy water is a spinnerbait. e vibration from the blade is a real attractor as fish key in on the bait. Varied retrieves with erratic movements will trigger vicious strikes from all different species of fish. Redfish have long been targeted the most by spinnerbaits but speckled trout and flounder will crush them just as fast. e spinnerbait allows anglers a wide array of versatile presentations as well as the opportunity to cover plenty of water in short fashion. e preferred model in muddy water would have to a model sporting a single Colorado blade and a soft plastic with a paddle tail for extra added vibration. is combination works well under these conditions. Another bait that also comes from the freshwater family of lures like the spinnerbait and is gaining more acceptance by the day is the crankbait. Small short lipped models like the 1 Minus from Manns are right at home in the off colored water. e wiggle and vibration that is given off during the retrieve is a fish catching marvel, these baits really produce. Other proven offerings would have to include topwater plugs and soft plastics with paddle tails as well. Darker colors seem to work best for me but could just be my security blanket if you know what I mean. I believe the biggest factor is noise or vibration so the fish can key in on the bait when it’s tougher to actually see the bait. Two of the biggest trout I ever caught came from some of the worst looking water I ever fished so you can understand why I believe that you can have success even when the water color or clarity is not the best. e biggest obstacle is convincing yourself that you can actually catch fish in places like this and really giving the area a chance. Once you get over the mental hang up associated with the thought of “I can’t see in this water so there must not be any fish here” you will undoubtedly become a better fisherman.
The Houston Boat Show is taking place this weekend, if you need to scratch that new boat itch.
Water weighs heavy on SE Texas anglers DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD
Immediately after catching the largest trout I had caught on Sabine in the past two years, Mother Nature buried us in a two day downpour that left bottom land inundated all over east Texas. Once again, those suffering the most damage were those residing in close proximity to the Sabine River. I mention that fish only because I thought at the time that we may have finally turned the corner on the horrendous trout fishing we experienced most of 2018. e water clarity that day was more akin to wet dirt, but there was still enough salinity to hold the trout. e fact that we have since had two pretty good outings with the redfish was encouraging, but we haven’t caught the first trout. We had been wading to catch our specks, but just couldn’t find a good reason to climb out of the boat following the flooding. We have been blessed with dry skies the past two days, but we are far from purging just the water still exiting both Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend. Rayburn is approximately seven feet high and Toledo Bend is a foot above full pool level with all of the gates open three feet. Amazingly enough we can handle that much discharge without any additional flooding, but it remains the pits for those that have done little more than rebuild over the past four years! Convinced that it was going to rain forever, I accepted an
unexp e cte d invitation to duck hunt in a stretch of flooded river bottom north of Rayburn last week. “All you have to do is drive up here,” said Gary English.“e ducks are all over us and I’ve got you a gun, shells and a pair of hip boots.” We eventually ate a great lunch, but never saw the first duck. Meanwhile his son and a friend limited less than a mile away…..so what’s new! Half way through too much chicken fried chicken, a friend of Gary’s joined us long enough to ask him about some land clearing work. “I have time right now,” replied Gary. His friend encouraged him to start that afternoon. “I haven’t fished since they shut down two ramps we normally use due to the flooding and now a bunch of them are shut down because of the government. e president ain’t no bass fisherman or he’d take care of that problem.” e only two parks I checked on the way home were indeed closed, but there was a soggy handwritten note at the entrance of one of them with the name of the nearest ramp you could still use.Bass fishermen are tight lipped as a rule, but they will take care of each other. I also made a quick trip over to T-Bend and I am always amazed at the power of water exploding through the gates. It is incredibly loud and it is devastating for anything in its path. As I drove south the visible
Korner appear to have the team prepared, after losing to the Colts a month earlier. Houston has a whopping 14 players who will become unrestricted free agents in March, including starting linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, cornerback Kareem Jackson and safety
flow of standing water weakened, but neither road I briefly looked at granted access all the way into Cow Creek. Owning a camp on the creek over the past few years has generated far more work than fun. How many times can you rebuild before you just say, “To heck with it!” I guess lots of people are asking the same thing about folks that continue to rebuild on the coast. In the meantime, the river will hopefully have crested by the time you read this and we can start ridding ourselves of this excess of fresh water. us far, the redfish bite has held up, but I haven’t personally spoken with anyone catching trout. I don’t believe the fresh water will wash out the trout that have once again moved back into the lake, but good luck trying to catch them drifting in your boat. Easily the most consistent bite involved wading a relatively small area and being patient. Pay attention to tide changes and major feeding periods. If you elect to simply ride it out a little longer you can scratch your fishing itch by driving over to Houston for the Boat Show at the Reliant Center. Every year I am semi-shocked by the price tag attached to a new bass boat or center console bay boat. I bought my first house on the same payment terms. ere will be some vendors there, especially rod builders, but as a rule not many guides. e majority of them have already reserved booths at the Fishing Show in Houston in early March.
From Page 1B Tyrann (Honey Badger) Mathieu. e Texans should have a projected $68 million in salary cap space and are expected to offer Clowney a multi-year contract. e only Texas team to still be alive in the playoffs, the Dallas Cowboys, beat the Seattle Seahawks by two points, 24-22. But the score wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicated. e Cowboys led 24-14 until Seattle scored with l:l8 left. e Seahawks’ on-side attempt failed and the Dallas fans celebrated the victory. ird-year quarterback Dak Prescott led the game-winning drive with the Cowboys leading by three points when he took the snap on a third and 14 and made the first down at the two. e Pokes poked the ball over the goal and made a touchdown when most quarterbacks would have settled for a field goal and a six-point lead. at was the 15th game-winning drive of his career, tying a mark set by Seattle’s Russell Wilson after his third season in the league. Next up is the high-scoring Los Angeles Rams, who have rung up 527 points this season. And their defense is coordinated by Orange native Wade Phillips, who’s been involved in the game for over 50 years. e two teams will decide who plays for the Conference Championship next weekend with the Rams being a sevenpoint favorite on Saturday. e game kicks off at 7:15 p.m. and will be televised on
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Fox. KWICKIES…Xander Schauffele fired a 62 in the final round of last weekend’s Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, Hawaii to beat Gary Woodland by a single stroke. Schauffele began the final round five shots off the lead and rallied to fire his round to match four golfers for the course record 62. It was his fourth PGA Tour victory and his second in as many starts this season. e Houston Astros acquired three prospects from the New York Mets last weekend in a trade that involved slugging corner infielder J.D. Davis. e Astros shipped Davis and minor leaguer Cody Bohanek to the Mets for infielder Luis Santana, catcher Scott Manea and outfielder Ross Adolph. is weekend’s NFL Playoff games should have a higher caliber of quarterbacks competing against each other. Tom Brady will be opposed by Philip Rivers in the New England-Los Angeles Chargers game at Foxborough, MA. while at New Orleans Philadelphia’s Nick Foles will be trying to outdo the Saints’ Drew Brees. JUST BETWEEN US…e Houston Cougars’ basketball team just keeps rolling along, whipping up on Memphis 90-77 Sunday night before a sellout crowd of 7,039 at Fertitta Center for their 15th straight victory of the season. e Coogs remained one of three unbeaten teams—along with Virginia and Michigan—in Division I while extending the nation’s longest home winning streak to 28 games.
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Lightning strikes twice for LSCPA Seahawks GERRY L. DICKERT For e Record Could lightning strike twice for the Seahawks? Yes. And in the same spot. Sophomore Nathan Bailey pulled up for his second straight game-winning basket, hitting his latest against Kilgore College on Monday with 4.4 seconds left, lifting Lamar State College Port Arthur to another heart-stopping NJCAA Region 14 win in a 7270 decision. Bailey, a sophomore transfer from LSU-Alexandria, hit the game-winning 3-pointer against Trinity Valley Community College on Saturday night, then got the call again Monday as freshman Terrance Minor drove to the interior of the Kilgore defense before dishing out his biggest assist of the season to Bailey on the left side. His shot hit the left side of the rim then scooted into the net for the two-point advantage. The Hawks are now 11-5 overall for the season and 3-2 in NJCAA Region 14 play. Kilgore falls to 12-3 overall and 31 in league play. "I wasn't necessarily the target," Bailey said. "When Remy (Minor) drove, I just popped out and got open. You have to give him a lot of credit for seeing the floor and knowing I was out there open for the shot." The Seahawks had trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half, suffering at the hands of the 3-point shooters from Kilgore. The Rangers hit seven from beyond the arc in the first 20 minutes, four coming from Darrian Grays. The Seahawks managed to cut the Kilgore lead to single digits early in the second half but the Rangers reinvigorated its offensive push, getting back out to double figures with an 11-point lead at 57-46 with 10:58 left in the game. The Hawks went to work on defense, forcing multiple turnovers late, turning those
into points down the stretch. Finally, with 1:14 left in the game, Minor picked up a steal, drew the foul and hit two free throws to give the Seahawks the lead at 70-69. It was the first time since the 12:36 mark of the first half that the Hawks had control on the scoreboard. Kilgore tied the game on a free throw with 26 seconds left with sophomore Devin Ellis grabbing the critical rebound on the second missed free throw. After a couple of timeouts from both sides, the Seahawks worked the clock down, giving Bailey his chance for back-toback dream buckets to take the victory. Minor finished the game as the Seahawks' high scorer with 14 points, while sophomore Tevin Baker hit for 13 points. Bailey totaled 11 points as did freshman Jamyus Jones. Ellis scored seven points and came away with 12 rebounds. Jordyn Owens led Kilgore with 22 points. The Seahawks are back in action this Wednesday when they take on Paris Junior College with a 7 p.m. tip at the Carl Parker Center. The Hawks finish an extra-busy week with another home game Saturday against Navarro College. That game tips at 4 p.m. at the Carl Parker Center.
Seahawks stun nationallyranked Trinity Valley 86-85 Nathan Bailey had hinted all season at the prowess he possessed on the basketball court. On Friday night at the Carl Parker Center, he played like a man possessed, knocking down the biggest shot of the year for Lamar State College Port Arthur. Bailey came off the bench to score 18 points for LSCPA, hitting a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to give the Seahawks a huge 86-85 win over 10thranked Trinity Valley Community College. The win brings
Nathan Bailey gets mobbed by his teammates after he hit a game-winning 3-pointer to lift the Lamar State College Port Arthur Seahawks past nationally-ranked Trinity Valley Community College 86-85 this past Saturday afternoon at the Carl Parker Center in Port Arthur. Bailey, a sophomore transfer from LSU-Alexandria, pulled off another heartbreaker against Kilgore on Monday night. RECORD PHOTO: Gerry L. Dickert LSCPA even at 2-2 in NJCAA Region 14 play and moves the Hawks to 10-5 for the season. TVCC falls to 13-2 and 2-1. The heart-stopping 3pointer by Bailey came with the Seahawks trailing 85-83 after TVCC’s Tyson Jolly dropped in one of two free throws with 15 seconds left in the game. Back down the floor the Seahawks came with the game plan set for freshman Devaughn Thomas to try to tie the game. “Devaughn told me if he couldn’t get open he was going to get me the ball and that I needed to take the shot,” Bailey said. “He got the ball to me and all I could see was the rim. I took the shot and hit it.” Up 86-85 with just seconds
left, the ball went back down the court and the Cardinals got off two more shots in the paint, both too strong to the goal, and the Seahawks took home easily their biggest win of the season. “This is a huge moment for this team,” Bailey said. “We knew coming in that we could beat this team. We know now that we can beat anyone if we play our game and stay in control.” The Hawks went blow for blow with the Cardinals throughout the game, going up by double digits near the end of the first half, taking a 10point lead into the halftime break. The Cards took the first six minutes of the second half
to claw their way back into the game, tying it up at 54-54 on a 3-pointer by Jairus Roberson at the 14:39 mark. From there, Jolly and center Vladimir Purtskhvanidze pushed the TVCC lead out to 10 points at 64-54 before LSCPA sophomore Tevin Baker finally stopped that run with a 3-pointer with 11:35 left in the contest. The Seahawks chipped away at the TVCC lead through the next seven minutes, tying the game again at 74-74 with Bailey hitting a layup with 4:15 left. The game went back and forth between the two with the pivotal moment coming in the final seconds on Bailey’s 3pointer. “This is a game I’ve known
Nathan Bailey pulls up for a 3 against Trinity Valley CC.
LSCPA freshman Terrance Minor is fouled going to the basket against Kilgore College on Monday night. RECORD PHOTO: Gerry L. Dickert
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I’ve had in me all season,” Bailey said. “I didn’t do that well in the first half tonight but my teammates brought me up and convinced me I could do better. I came out in the second half and I could feel it.” Bailey finished 7 of 13 from the floor and 2 of 2 from the free throw line. He hit 2 of 8 from beyond the 3-point line. Terrance Minor finished the game with a team-best 19 points and six assists for the Seahawks, while Jamyus Jones added 17 points with five rebounds. Thomas finished his night with 13 points. Jolly scored 30 with 12 rebounds for the Cardinals with Purtskhvanidze adding 18 with nine boards.
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One of the most popular bands in rock history, Foreigner, returns to Beaumont for a concert on Monday, April 22, inside the Julie Rogers Theater. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 11, at all Ticketmaster outlets. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in three white-tailed deer in Medina, Dallam, and Hartley Counties, and in three mule deer in Hudspeth, Hartley, and El Paso Counties.
Hunters beware TPWD urges hunters, landowners to be vigilant for signs of Chronic Wasting Disease after recent tests confirm CWD in white-tailed, mule deer in existing containment zones
Staff Report For e Record AUSTIN – e Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed chronic wasting disease (CWD) in three white-tailed deer in Medina, Dallam, and Hartley Counties, and in three mule deer in Hudspeth, Hartley, and El Paso Counties. TPWD emphasizes that the discoveries underscore the importance for aggressive detection, sampling and herd management to control the spread of CWD. e affected white-tailed deer in Medina County was harvested by a hunter on a private ranch in the current South-Central CWD Containment Zone, in the vicinity of captive deer breeding facilities where CWD had earlier been confirmed. Two CWD-infected whitetails and one mule deer were also hunter harvested in the Panhandle CWD Containment Zone, and two CWD-infected mule deer were harvested in the Trans-Pecos CWD Containment Zone. Each of the new confirmations occurred in a county where CWD had previously been detected. In 2018, 49 cases of CWD were confirmed in permitted breeder facilities, and 8 cases were confirmed in animals taken outside a breeder facility or related release site. us far, with two exceptions, cases of CWD in the South-Central Containment Zone have been limited to deer breeding facilities and attached release sites where the owner breeds white-tailed deer pursuant to permits issued by TPWD. e permitted facilities in Medina County where CWD was confirmed are each operating under herd plans that require ante-mortem testing to detect and remove positive and exposed animals to attempt to reduce the chance of the disease escaping those facilities. In the Trans-Pecos, the affected animals were taken close to the border with New Mexico, a state where CWD had previously been discovered. In the Panhandle, CWD has been confirmed in several mule deer and white-tailed deer; as well as some elk, which are not considered game animals in Texas. e latest CWD confirmations follow a twoday CWD Symposium that was organized and hosted by TPWD, the Texas Animal Health Commission, and the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in early December. Approximately 200 landowners, deer enthusiasts, scientists, and representatives from state fish and wildlife agencies from around the country came together to share data and to discuss best practices to address the spread of CWD. As a recurring theme, presenters stressed the need for states and landowners to take early action to investigate
CWD, limit deer movement and to test early. “Case studies in other states which are dealing with CWD reaffirm that doing nothing is plainly not an option,” said Dr. Bob Dittmar, TPWD wildlife veterinarian. “e outlook in those states where little or no action was taken does not look good. In contrast, Texas has committed to a more proactive approach that moves quickly to control the disease where discovered by limiting the movement of deer exposed to infected deer, and by reducing or eliminating deer where the disease is proven to exist. Texas also establishes containment and surveillance zones where post mortem testing is mandated. We believe that working with landowners and hunters to implement all reasonable measures to address this disease head on is the most important factor to our success thus far. ose in CWD areas can assist by providing samples to the department and harvesting deer to keep densities down.” Hunters who harvest mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, red deer, or sika deer within the TransPecos, Panhandle, and South-Central Texas CWD Containment and Surveillance Zones are REQUIRED to bring their animals to a TPWD check station within 48 hours of harvest. e department also urges hunters who take a deer outside of a CWD containment or surveillance zone to still help out by providing voluntary samples. Hunters and landowners interested in providing voluntary samples can contact their local TPWD biologist or simply bring the animal to any of the department’s check stations located around the state. ose stations can be found atwww.tpwd.texas.gov or in TPWD’s Outdoor Annual. Hunters are also encouraged to report any “sick looking” mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, red deer, or sika deer while hunting in any CWD zone to TPWD. To report a “sick looking” animal, simply contact a TPWD wildlife biologist or Texas game warden. Additional information about CWD, including carcass movement restrictions, and check station locations, can be found online at https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/diseases/cwd/ . “We are very appreciative of the effort and cooperation that has been put forth by the vast majority of landowners, hunters and local officials across the state,” said Carter Smith, TPWD Executive Director. “Our ability to control the spread of this fatal disease is directly related to the cooperation offered by many, especially landowners and hunters, and we pledge to continue to work with everyone to minimize the impacts of this disease.”
Foreigner returns to Beaumont By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Legendary British-American rock act Foreigner will be returning to Southeast Texas this spring. Foreigner will perform at the on Monday, April 22, inside the Julie Rogers eater in downtown Beaumont. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 11, at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Beaumont Civic Center box office and online at www.ticketmaster.com. e band, which features original guitarist Mick Jones, has sold more than 75 million albums world-wide since forming in 1976 and is best known for hit songs such as “Hot Blooded,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Urgent,” “I Want to Know What Love Is” and many more. Along with Jones, the group features Kelly Hansen, vocals; Jeff Pilson, bass; Tom Gimbel, saxophone; Bruce Watson, guitar; Michael Bluestein, keyboards; and Chris Frazier, drums. e group spent much of 2018 on the road as it continued celebrating more than 40 years of music, which featured several highlight moments at some shows as various original members of Foreigner, including original vocalist Lou Gramm, performed on stage with Jones. Visit www.foreigneronline.com
for more information on the band and its upcoming schedule. Visit www.discoverbeaumont.com for more details about this and other events in the City of Beaumont. Jan. 10 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Dosey Doe, e Woodlands Jan. 11 Josh Abbott Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 12 Gladys Knight, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 22 Justin Timberlake, Toyota Center, Houston Jan. 25 Randy Rogers Band, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Jan. 28 Disturbed, ree Days Grace, Toyota Center, Houston Feb. 1 Sevendust, Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater, Kirra, Scout Bar, Houston Feb. 5 Fleetwood Mac, Toyota Center, Houston Feb. 7 Tenth Avenue North, Nick Hall, Land of Color, Jefferson eatre, Beaumont Feb. 8 Johnny Gill, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. Feb. 9 Jonny Lang, Golden Nugget
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Is there a Honey Bee Apocalypse underway? LEN VANMARION For The Record
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Fun March 21 Queensryche, Fates Warning, House of Blues, Houston March 23 Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel, Warehouse Live, Houston March 26 Michael Buble, Toyota Center, Houston April 20 For KING and COUNTRY, Julie Rogers eater, Beaumont April 26 Boz Scaggs, Golden Nugget Casino, Lake Charles, La. April 28 Rolling Stones, NRG Stadium, Houston May 15 New Kids on the Block, Salt N’ Pepa, Tiany, Debbie Gibson, Naughty By Nature, Toyota Center, Houston March 28 e Steel Drivers, Jeerson eatre, Beaumont May 19
From Page 4B Ariana Grande, Toyota Center, Houston June 14 Hootie & e BlowďŹ sh, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, e Woodlands June 21 Twenty One Pilots, Toyota Center, Houston June 28 Train, e Goo Goo Dolls, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, e Woodlands July 25 Shawn Mendes, Toyota Center, Houston Aug. 31 Backstreet Boys, Toyota Center, Houston Sept. 3 Backstreet Boys, Cajundome, Lafayette, La. Sept. 9 KISS, Toyota Center, Houston Sept. 21 Carrie Underwood, Toyota Center, Houston
We continue to see reports of colony losses as high as 45 percent across the U.S. with continued reports and studies on the associated virus attacks attributed to the Varroa mite. ere are reports of work by Amazon and Walmart to fund “drone styleâ€? honey bee replacements for pollination. While some “expertsâ€? say the honey bee is not going extinct, do you really think two of the largest companies would seriously spend the funds on “replacementâ€? bees if there was not a proďŹ t potential and need in the future? Look around: most of the large beekeeping operations are run by an older portion of the population. Our local Bee Keepers group must have an average age of at least 60. 4H and FFA organizations do not have Honey Bee programs. How do you judge and compete with bees? Studies are ongoing on the general loss of all insects. Monarch butteries down 90 percent When is the last time you saw a lightning bug? Look up at a street light, remember what that would look like when you were young. Not nearly as many “bugsâ€? as before. Insecticide use and long term eects are reporting higher use and higher losses. Loss of native plants, mass single crop plantings and lawns have the highest
concentration of chemicals to be found. Do you really think the local insects can cope? Do you think bees can cope? If it were the proliďŹ c use of force raised queens and splits the honey bee population would be a fraction of what it is today. If Amazon is successful in producing an artiďŹ cial bee and pollinating the crops that migratory keepers depend on, if the pollination fees drop by 75 percent, how many keepers will just quit? ere is little proďŹ t in honey. Do you really think the beekeepers and bee industry will survive? If the 1.8 million hives moved to California each year are no longer needed, will they just no longer exist? If the large commercial keepers go belly up, will there be enough hobby keepers to keep the queen breeding operations going? If honey bees are no longer needed for pollination, will schools in Florida, Texas, Georgia and others continue to fund research? Why would they? I think of my hives and refer to them as “my girls.â€? Will my kids keep bees? Maybe one in three. Will my grand kids keep bees? I can only hope. Maybe the U.S. government and beekeepers will ďŹ nd new uses and new solutions, ďŹ nd new reasons to keep them around. Maybe hobby keepers will grow as an interest and local groups will spread the intrigue each hobby keeper ďŹ nds
in their bees. My girls still fascinate me, how hard they work, how hard they try to help each hive mate, how a single bee will forfeit all to sustain the colony. Almost human traits, or maybe we should say we humans “almostâ€? carry honeybee traits? Our local area beekeepers group is having success in expanding our numbers. A local college provides a continuing education class in beekeeping. e county AgriLife oďŹƒce works to support beekeeping and expand public education opportunities. Our area is truly
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growing beekeepers. I am thankful. ere is Hope for the future and “my girls.â€? If you are just an interested person who misses seeing a honey bee on the clover in the yard, what can you do? Try this: if you want the nice yard, OK, treat the front yard and let clover bloom in the back yard, let the ditch beside the road or highway get higher, let the blooms dry and reseed before you mow. Toss out a few wildower seeds, plant a single “buttery bush.â€? Little things do make a dierence.
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pery skins, ready to be dug up. ey will be juicy and full of moisture at this point, as they have not been able to dry out yet. Make certain the bulbs feel ďŹ rm and hefty for their size. Some clusters may be more open than others, thus, making it easier to separate cloves. Black garlic is a regular head of garlic that’s caramelized by heat and humidity in a weekslong fermentation process. e result: Sweet, soft, and yes, black cloves. You can make your own. ere are instructions on the Internet.
Rules for making garlic last are as follows: Green Garlic – Leave loose plastic or mesh bags in crisper drawer so air can circulate up to 2 weeks. Freshly harvested bulbs – Leave up to 2 months in pantry or dry spot out of direct sunlight. Supermarket Garlic – Use up to 1 month or before green sprouts come out. Black Garlic – Store in refrigerator. Do not refrigerate garlic bulbs. Dry, room temperature is perfect out of direct sunlight.
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St. Mary Catholic School resumed on Monday January 7. To welcome the New Year and Second Semester, Mrs. Cindy Claybar brought in a beautiful bouquet of roses for students, staff, parents and visitors to enjoy. The gorgeous flowers certainly brightened up the school. Pictured are (left to right) front – Ronan Watters, Elizabeth Quintero & Thomasina Nguyen. Back are Cort Hickman, William Pitre, Reagan Pitre, Hannah Allison, Victoria Cole and Natasha Negron.
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ORANGE COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY
When Fear Attacks Jon Bloom Staff writer, desiringGod.org Without exception, regardless of our situation, following Jesus requires all of us to repeatedly exercise courage, because God frequently calls us to face or do things we’re afraid of. In this, Joshua, the son of Nun, is an example for us. His call was to lead Israel in battle after battle, decade after decade, facing strong army after strong army in order to occupy the land the Lord had promised. Through the imagined reminiscence of one of Joshua’s soldiers, let’s ponder what it means to learn the life-long habit of exercising “strong and courageous” faith (Joshua 1:9). “Here we are,” said Amattai, as he and his seventeen-yearold son, Levi, approached the simply but lovingly carved exterior of the tomb-cave holding the remains of Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’s successor and Israel’s beloved General-inChief. Early that morning they had departed their home in Janohah, nestled in the northwestern hills of Ephraim, and made the 25-mile hike to Joshua’s city of Timnath-serah. Levi, now taller than his father, looked very much a man, except for the wispy, premature beard. It would not be long before he would enlist in Israel’s army. Amattai planned this pilgrimage as part of his son’s preparation. The nine-hour walk had flown by, father and son engrossed in the verbal history of Israel’s great victories under Joshua over the thirty-one kings of Canaan. They dissected strategy, tactics, geography, topography, weaponry, and feats of faith, force and failure. Amattai was a mine of fascinating stories and military facts. His father, Chiliab, had fought in many of the battles, serving under Joshua for twen-
ty-one years, until a fever took him at forty-one — the age Amattai was now. Amattai himself had fought in the last few, when Joshua was a very old man. Standing at the great man’s grave, the father asked, “Can you remember meeting Joshua?” “A little,” said Levi. “I don’t remember his face. I remember him being old and putting his hand on my head and saying something to me. I remember feeling scared of him, and you telling me to stand up straight!” Amattai smiled. “You were only four or five. He died when you were six.” “What do you remember most about Joshua?” asked Levi. Amattai thought for a moment while he pulled some goatgrass that had taken root near the tomb’s stone, careful not to touch the grave itself. “He was the most humble and the most courageous man I’ve ever known,” replied Amattai. “His humility made him ruthlessly honest about himself. I was amazed at how plainly he talked about his fears and sins, what most men try to hide from each other.” “Fears? I thought Joshua was fearless,” said Levi, surprised. “Well, he seemed fearless because he was so courageous. But he taught me a lesson about fear and courage that I’ve never forgotten. “I had only been with the army a few weeks and hadn’t seen any real fighting yet. Six or seven of us untested warriors were sitting around a fire one evening talking about the impending battle against Aphek. We were all blowing a lot of brave-sounding hot air because none of us wanted to look like a coward, though inside we were all plenty scared. “Joshua overheard us and stepped into the firelight. We all jumped up, embarrassed. And he said, ‘So, none of you
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young men are afraid to fight Aphek?’ We all glanced at each other and shook our heads — lying. Then he said, ‘Well, you’re all better men than I am. I frequently have to face down fear, even after all these years.’” Hearing this shook us bit. We all believed Joshua feared nothing. “I can still see him staring into the fire and saying, ‘I’ll tell you when fear hits me. When I see a strong king and his army arrayed against us, all those swift chariots and the forest of spears. The Lord’s promises can just seem to drain out of my memory and I start thinking this battle is up to me to win. That’s when the doubts attack. I can doubt my judgment. I can doubt our strategy, our organization, our timing, our numbers. I can doubt our weapons. I remember Moses and can doubt my ability to lead. I can doubt the weather and our position. And at that point fear becomes my most dangerous enemy. It’s paralyzing.’ “Then he looked up at us and said, ‘That’s why the Lord has had to tell me many times to “be strong and courageous.” He knows the fears I’m vulnerable to. And what I’ve learned is this. “Be strong”: it requires real strength to remember what the Lord has promised to do for us and to move my trust off myself and back on him. And “be courageous”: it requires courage to act on what his promises tell me and not what my doubting fears tell me. It takes strength to trust the Lord and courage to obey him.’ “And when he turned to leave, he said, ‘You men may not struggle like me. But someday it may help to remember that courage is often not the absence of fear but the conquering of it.’ “I can tell you, Levi, that has helped me conquer a thousand fears,” Amattai said. Then, reaching over and placing an
affectionate hand on the back of Levi’s neck, he said, “Son, that word is a weapon to always have with you, no matter what battle you’re fighting.” Our progress in becoming like Jesus (Romans 8:29), as well as the progress of the kingdom work the Lord calls us to, is often slow and difficult, much like Israel’s taking of the Promised Land. Each battle and each foe is different. If we learn not to fear one foe, it’s no guarantee that we won’t have to overcome fear when facing another. And some foes will always stir up fear in us. Each encounter calls for new strength and courage. This need not discourage us. It is the Lord’s design. Faith is what pleases God (Hebrews 11:6) and it is his desire that we grow strong in faith (Romans 4:20). And since it is the “constant practice” of exercising faith that produces strong, mature faith in us (Hebrews 5:14), it should not surprise us (1 Peter 4:12) that he frequently tests our faith by making us face things we fear (James 1:3). So when fear attacks, rather than surrendering to or fleeing from it, let it remind us that our call is to conquer fear — no, more than conquer it through him who loved us (Romans 8:37) — by being “strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:9). It is only through repeatedly having to muster the strength to remember God’s promises and the courage to act on them that we learn to not fear anything that is frightening (1 Peter 3:6). Jon Bloom (@Bloom_Jon) serves as author, board chair, and co-founder of Desiring God. He is author of three books, Not by Sight, Things Not Seen, and Don’t Follow Your Heart. He and his wife live in the Twin Cities with their five children. The above article was published by desiringGod.org
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Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Bill Collier, Pastor Sunday School for all ages 9:15 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service & Mission Activities for Children 6:00 pm
Triangle Baptist Church 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. We are a KJV independent Baptist Church
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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.
Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange
Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Director: Alyssa Click Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.
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Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm
Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.
Pastor: Elder Larry Brooks Sr. Co-Paster: Evangelist Abbigail Brooks
First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466
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9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. Service - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113
Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening serviceS: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com
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Church of God in Christ 2800 Bob Hall Road • Orange • 886-4366 Pastor: Ernest B Lindsey
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2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Faith United Methodist Church
8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)
Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-313-2768
Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.
Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Nightly Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org
Pastor: Ruth Burch
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH 3600 Nightingale • Orange • 409-883-4834 Sunday School: 9:45-10:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Sunday Disciple Training- 6 pm Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee 9:30 am Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm
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Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.
West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701
Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison
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Al-Anon meetings are held Thursday’s at 7 p.m. inside the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City. Please call Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333 for more information. Al-Anon meets Sundays and Weds., at 7:00 p.m., at the North Orange Baptist Church located at 4775 N. 16th St (Rear), in Orange, TX. Please call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info or consultation. All are welcome to attend meetings.
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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JO ANN C. ALBORN aka JOANN CONWAY ALBORN, Deceased, were issued on DECEMBER 14, 2018, in Cause No. P18305, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Sue Ann Landry.
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of WILLIE MAEE WILKINSON, Deceased, were issued on OCTOBER 4, 2018, in Cause No. P18254, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Brenda Kay Keasler.
On this 12th day of September 2018, Letters of Testamentary upon the Estate of MARK WAYNE BARBER, Deceased,
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o:
James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100 Dated the 8th day of January, 2019.
James R. Dunaway James R. Dunaway Attorney for:
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The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: The second Wednesday morning of every month at 10:00 am and also on the second Thursday evening of every month at 6:30 pm.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o:
James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77631-0100 Dated the 8th day of January, 2019.
All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below. c/o: Shawn Williamson 1010 Lamar Suite 900 Houston, TX 77002
Dated the 7th day of January, 2019.
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Make Better Brain Health Your Top New Year’s Resolution for 2019 same lifestyle changes may also reduce or slow your risk of cognitive decline, which is often a precursor to Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Discovering risk factors and preventive strategies for cognitive decline that can cause problems with memory, language, thinking and judgment is a hot topic in Alzheimer’s research, as are multi-faceted lifestyle interventions to slow or prevent dementia. The good news? Many such interventions are things you might already be doing or thinking about doing in the new year, such as eating well, staying physically active and getting good sleep, just to name a few. “There is increasing evidence to suggest that what is good for the heart is good for our brains,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association. “Keeping our brains healthy is not something we should worry about only as we get older. It should be a lifelong effort.”
(StatePoint) Alzheimer’s Disease is expected to impact nearly 14 million Americans by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. So, as you set your New Year’s resolutions for 2019, consider the following ways to maintain and improve your cognitive function. Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving diet and exercising regularly have helped drive down death rates from cancer, heart disease and other major diseases. These
One easy way to encourage brain health at any age is to stimulate your mind with problem-solving challenges. Working on a jigsaw puzzle, learning a new language and playing
strategy games are a few ways to strengthen your memory -as long as they are new and challenging tasks. Research has also found correlations between higher levels of formal education and a better cognitive reserve -- so sign up for a class in 2019! Another way to promote brain health is taking care of your mental health. Managing stress and anxiety is not only important for overall health and wellbeing, but studies have found a link between depression and increased risk of cognitive decline. Take care of yourself and seek medical treatment if you have symptoms. Being social may also support brain health. That’s right. Add “hang out with friends” and “have fun” to your New Year’s resolutions list. Better yet, take on several of these lifestyle changes for maximum impact. For example, enroll in a dance class with a friend. Alzheimer’s researchers are now looking into whether a “cocktail” of these interventions can protect cognitive function. The Alzheimer’s Association’s U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER) is a two-year clinical trial that hopes to answer this question, and is the first such study to be conducted of a large group of Americans nationwide. While there’s currently no certain way to prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias, there is much to be gained by living a healthy lifestyle and adopting brain health habits that you enjoy, so that you stick with them for the long haul.
Tips for a Smooth Tax Season • Getting Started Early: If you can, get a head start on your taxes. Filing early is a good tactic for anyone, but particularly those with evolving or complex financial circumstances Not only will doing so help you prevent the anxiety that comes with procrastination, you’ll receive your refund early -- if you’re due one -- or give yourself time to prepare to pay any owed taxes.
(StatePoint) Though Tax Day happens every year, it still seems to take many Americans by surprise. This year, don’t miss the deadline or let this crucial to-do loom large over your head. To have a smooth tax season, consider the following:
• Relying on Old Tricks: When it comes to tax preparation, sometimes, using oldschool methods is the best way to go. Whether you are just getting started on crunching those numbers or you’re finalizing all the information, a printing calculator like Casio’s HR-170RC includes features that can aid in tax preparation and submission. This model also has some newer tools, like a built-in tax feature that lets you store a frequently-used rate and pull it up at-will,
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• Doing Research: The list of what is tax deductible is more extensive than you might realize, so do your research. Keeping good records throughout the year of your expenditures can help you take advantage of these opportunities. • Having a Refund Plan: Don’t just let your checking account absorb your tax refund only to spend it on an impulse buy. Whether you invest the money in your retirement, sock it safely away for a rainy day or put it towards the purchase of a big-ticket item, such as the down payment of a house, having a plan for your tax refund can help you make the most of the money. This year, have a fuss-free tax season. With a little planning, you can file your taxes efficiently, without headache and at the greatest benefit to your finances.
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