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Commentary Kaz’s Korner Joe Kazmar Page 3 Section B

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County Record TheRecordLive.com

Vol. 58 No. 128

Week of Wednesday, November 7, 2018

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Beauchamp, Stagner, WOC bond carry election Dave Rogers

For The Record

The Blue Wave was just a trickle once again in Orange County, and Republicans Theresa Beauchamp and Hershel Stagner, Jr. easily won their contested elections for county office Tuesday.

In the only other local election with two choices, patrons of West OrangeCove school district voted in favor of a $25.75 million school bond by a 62-38 percent margin.

Just under half of Orange County’s registered voters – 26,400 of 53,400 – turned in ballots for this election.

The fact that there were any contested local races was a big surprise for a county that votes 80-20 percent for Republicans in recent years.

It’s almost impossible to

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campaign against an entrenched party, because of straight ticket voting. About 67 percent of Orange County’s 26,400 voters voted the straight ticket this year, with 83 percent of those voting Republican.

Straight ticket voting will be eliminated, however, beginning in 2020, unless state legislators change the 2017-enacted law.

In one of the nation’s mostwatched races, Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz held off a challenge by Democrat U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke and won re-election.

With 75 percent of the vote counted Tuesday night, the Associated Press called the race in favor of Cruz, who had 51.1 percent of the vote to 48.2 for O’Rourke, an El Paso native who famously visited all 254 Texas counties during the most expensive Senate race in the history of

raised about twice what Cruz did and the two candidates’ total was $110 million.

Beauchamp, a five-term Orange city council person from 2004 to 2015, captured 82 percent of the vote to become Precinct 2 Commissioner.

“It feels like heaven,” Beau-

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Orange County Commissioners saluted Bridge City’s Pearl Harbor survivor by declaring Wednesday, Nov. 7 “Cedric Stout Day.” Wednesday is also the Louisiana native’s 97th birthday.

Stout, who moved to Southeast Texas after returning from World War II service, was unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting of County Commissioners’ Court.

County Judge Dean Crooks noted that the USS Utah, Stout’s ship that was sunk by Japanese bombs and torpedoes in the sneak attack on Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor, remains on the bottom and a monument to the 64 men who died aboard it sits over it.

“Monuments are great,” Crooks said, “but this is a living monument in Orange County, and he [Stout] is.

“Sometimes we forget on

Veterans Day that we have people that have done so much for us.”

Tuesday’s agenda was light and inStout cluded a similar proclamation declaring Saturday, Nov. 10 “Orange County Special Angels Rodeo Day.” The special-needs rodeo will be at the T2 Arena in Orange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. About 300 special-needs children, teens and adults are expected to participate.

Commissioners finalized their decision to issue $8 million in Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, which is short-term cash flow insurance to cover county expense if an anticipated $2.5 million FEMA check does not arrive before the end of the year.

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voters.

It was the second election campaign of the year for Beauchamp. She defeated incumbent Commissioner Barry Burton in the Republican Party primary in March.

That race was so close, ELECTION RESULTS Page 3A

Saluting Our Veterans Vietnam War Vets Tell Their Stories

the country.

O’Rourke’s

campaign

champ said Tuesday evening.

“I’ve worked real hard and I

Mitchell collected 1,197 votes in Precinct 2, 18 percent of the 6,813 Precinct 2

Burton requested an official recount, after which Beauchamp held a two-vote mar-

Viet war vet tells of spying, POW escape Dave Rogers

For The Record

County proclaims “Cedric Stout Day” Dave Rogers

think the people have built up a lot of confidence in me.

“That makes me feel pretty good.”

Her Democratic opponent Deborah Mitchell, was also an Orange city council member, from 2005 to 2009. Both candidates had a background in education.

Willam Felix stands by his Ford Mustang which has Purple Heart plates. Felix was shot in the ankle, shoulder and had schrapnel in his face while fighting in the Vietnam War and serving in the U.S. Army.

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Vietnam war vet tells story of inspiration Debby Schamber For The Record

William Felix was just 18 years old in 1966 when he was drafted into the Army to fight in a war which would leave him permanently scarred in more ways than one.

The Vietnam War began in 1954 after a chain of events protracted conflict which pitted the communist government of North Vietnam, known as the Viet Cong, against the government of South Vietnam and

its principal ally, the U.S. The war was also a part of the Cold War between the U.S.. and the Soviet Union and their respective allies.

At the heart of the conflict was the desire of North Vietnam, which had defeated the French colonial administration of Vietnam in 1954, to unify the entire country under a single communist regime modeled after the Soviet Union and China. However, the South Vietnamese government fought to preVETERAN WILLIAM Page 2A

John Knight of Bridge City will be 75 years old as the United States observes the Nov. 11 Veterans Day over this weekend and Monday.

Knight never expected to live long enough to be a veteran.

The retired iron worker says he spent two years as a John Knight, now in hospice care, tells interesting Viet Cong prisoner after tales about his time in being shot down over Cam- Southeast Asia more than bodia in 1962.

50 years ago.

Knight, who ultimately escaped via Thailand, was among a crew of 26 on the giant Lockheed Constellation.

“I was one of two that survived,” the U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer said.

But you’ll have to take Knight’s word for it. Like the Impossible Mission Force from TV and movies, the U.S. government disavowed any knowledge of Knight’s flights over Vietnam’s western neighbor.

“Denied truth,” is what Knight called it.

“According to my records, I spent my time on a seaplane tender in Rota, Spain. There’s only two things wrong with that: they didn’t have any seaplane tenders and Rota is an air base, not a sea base.”

It would still be two years before President Lyndon Johnson authorized direct U.S. involvement in Vietnam, a bloody 12-year engagement that caused division and upheaval on the homefront.

“It was an out-and-out civil war that we got pulled into,” Knight said of the U.S. siding with South Vietnam against a North Vietnamese Army assisted by VETERAN JOHN KNIGHT Page 2A

Lions Club keeping its head above water to host carnival David Ball

For The Record

Good things come to those who wait and the Orange Lions Club has been waiting for a long time.

Heavy rains and soggy grounds postponed the Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival to set up at its typical time in late September and early October, until now.

Pam Honeycutt with the Lions said the carnival is a go for tonight. There will be a tribute to veterans at 5:45 p.m. at the Main Street entrance to Lions Den Park.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. and the gates open nightly at 6:30 p.m. with entrances at Ma-

Electrician Kevin “Radar” Kelly does some last minute wiring on a light before the Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival opens tonight in Orange after several delays due to the weather. Rusty Honeycutt helps Kelly with the project.

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cArthur Drive and Main Street. The carnival will run from November 7-10 and 1417.

She added parking may be somewhat difficult due to soggy ground and to take that into consideration. The Boy Scouts of America will assist with parking. Additionally, new parking lot lights have been added by Entergy.

Kiddie Day from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday instead of the usual opening time at 4 p.m. Entry will be free from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission will be at regular price after 6 p.m.

“There was a chance the carnival couldn’t set up because of the rain,” she said.

“We’ve set back as far as we could but with the holidays coming up and hunting season opening. Hopefully this is a one year thing that we had to push it back so far.”

Honeycutt said there was a similar situation with the carnival many years ago because of too much rain. The carnival stayed up for more than 30 days. Finally, the carnival wasn’t held that year because of all the precipitation.

Carnivals have also been canceled during World War II and for hurricanes.

“The park is going to be muddy because of the rain, but there are nice designer rain boots for women they

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can wear. We need a good carnival since there was no carnival last year. People say it brings back a sense of normalcy.”

Honeycutt explained other Lions Clubs depend on the Orange carnival to make money for them. Club members will schedule their vacations around the carnival so they can work it.

As usual, she said there will be delicious food served such as hamburgers, links, funnel cakes, chocolate dipped strawberries, pork-abobs, popcorn and cotton candy. And there will be games such as the dime toss, LIONS CLUB Page 3A

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Veteran William Felix serve a more closely alignment with the west.

The U.S. military was present in small numbers during the 1950s. But, the numbers increased by 1961 and active combat units were introduced by 1965. By 1969, more than 500,000 U.S. military personnel were stationed in Vietnam.

Meanwhile, the Soviet Union and China poured weapons, supplies, and advisers into the North, which in turn provided support, political direction, and regular combat troops for the campaign in the South. The costs and casualties of the growing war proved too much for the United States to bear, and U.S. combat units were withdrawn by 1973. In 1975 South Vietnam fell to a full-scale invasion by the North, according to the Brittanica.com.

Felix fought for his life continuously in the hot, humid and rainy jungles of Vietnam and could never let his guard down.There was nothing the enemy would not do to cause harm to the U.S. military. Sometimes, what appeared to be innocent, local citizens were actually discovered to used as a front to get to the U.S. military. Another under handed tactic on behalf of the enemies was to use children wearing backpacks filled with bombs. These acts would cause nightmarish thoughts to Felix for years to come.

Gun fire was not the only threat to the troops. There was also dangerous wild life such as black mambas, tigers or scorpions posing a threat.

Although he received painful stings from a scorpion, Felix never let it stop him from what he set out to do which was fight in the war and come home alive to his family.

“I didn’t think of the guy in the field as my enemy, just somebody trying to kill me,” Felix said. “It was going to be him or me and I was going to make sure it was going to be him.”

Armed with various weaponry and after receiving the training to operate them he defended himself. He was always armed with his .45 handgun but also used a M14

flooded was troops and he was transported back to a medical hospital. Once in Da Nang he had surgery to remove the shrapnel from his face and partially fix his foot.

He later had additional surgery on the USS Repose. The USS Repose was a Havenclass hospital ship in service with the U.S. Navy.

During this time, Felix says he received very fre-

“It was going to be him or me and I was going to make sure it was going to be him.”

Service Rifle or a 60 caliper machine gun in the field. He says he can still hear the deafening sounds of the large machine gun which he carried over his shoulder. Once he got to his destination, he would set the machine gun up on a tripod and begin firing.

In 1968, Felix was in the field fighting when he was struck by a bullet. The impact left only the top part of his boot on his calf intact as the bullet tore through his right ankle exposing the rest of his foot. As he lay in the bunker receiving medical care, an officer came in and told the soldiers all who could walk to get back out there, Felix said.

“I had to crawl, but that beat dying,” Felix said. “So I went back to shooting.”

Later the same day, Felix was shot again. However, this time he was shot in the back near his shoulder. His facial area was covered in shrapnel too. This time he was forced to wait until he could be retrieved. He was in a “hot zone” and it was not safe to get him which forced him to wait for two days.

After a hail of gunfire from eight helicopters down onto the field, the area was

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quent injections to stave infection. Although, painful, they worked.

After leaving the ship he went to another hospital in the Philippines before being sent back to the United States. Eventually, he was closer to home at Fort Polk in Louisiana to receive physical therapy. Felix was given a 90 day convalescent leave to learn how to walk on crutches better.

On his was home he stopped at a cafe in Leesville, which is near the base, to get a hamburger. Still in his uniform he entered on crutches and tried to place an order.

Instead of welcoming the wounded soldier home, he was met with racial slurs and a refusal to serve him. The worker called the MPs from the base and when they arrived they told him to “just go on home.”

But, he was not done yet.

Felix “re-upped” into the Army and served a total of six years.

He was awarded the purple heart medal with an oak leaf cluster by General Thomas Aldridge. The purpose of the medal is as an award for those wounded or killed in the service of their country. An Oak Leaf Clus-

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ter is granted to a member of the U.S. Army or Air Force and has been previously wounded and who already has a Purple Heart.

Felix said he was not met with a hero’s welcome upon his return which was very common for soldiers of his era. However, he does not mind sharing his story in hopes it will inspire someone else.

The numerous horrors he saw during his tour in Vietnam remain with him. He is unable to talk about the details as they bring tears to his eyes as he recalls the friends he lost and the sorted details of their all too brief life.

Tears fill his eyes every time he hears Taps being played. As soon as he hears the first note his eyes swell with tears.

“It’s because it means last call,” Felix explains.

Felix has a permanent scar on his nose where the shrapnel once protruded from his face and has a constant reminder of the ankle injury as he suffers from neuropathy.

But, he also suffers from the “very real” Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

“It’s worse than the neuropathy,” Felix said.

In 1982 the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C., inscribed with the names of 57,939 members of U.S. armed forces who had died or were missing as a result of the war. Over the following years, additions to the list have brought the total past 58,200.

Upon his return to civilian life, Felix did his best to take care of his growing family of 7 children. He used his wit to own a business and to work at DuPont as an operator for 30 years. He has since celebrated 15 years of retirement and 11 grandchildren.

Communist China and the Communist guerilla group known as the Viet Cong, or Viet Minh.

“It was a dirty little war. But it was the war we had.”

Knight said he was awarded the Silver Star for bravery.

“But I didn’t claim it,” he said. “I didn’t want anything to do with that war. Wars are never fought for the reasons people say they’re fought for.”

It was the ongoing Cold War with Russia that put Knight on that huge listening post flying high over Cambodia.

“I enlisted in 1960 right out of South Park High when I was 17,” he said.

He was fast-tracked to his new duty station.

“I spoke Russian and they wanted a Russian translator,” he said. “I was a monitor. They were trying to prove the Russians were flying flights in there.

“We’d fly around [monitoring radio communications] and if we heard someone speaking Russian, we’d beat it over there. But we never heard any Russians.

“All kinds of Chinese followed us, though.”

Knight, a member of Bridge City’s First Baptist Church with his second wife, Edna, knows things could have turned out worse during his time in Southeast Asia.

“We flew regular patrols,” he said. “They repainted our plane so there were no markings showing and before we flew, we had to take all insignias and patches off our uniforms.

The lack of markings didn’t keep the plane from being shot down nor keep Knight from being identified as an American.

“I was lucky. Our plane came down near a Viet Cong base and I was captured by them instead of the Cambodian Khmer Rouge,” he said. “The Cambodians didn’t take any prisoners.”

Knight said he was also lucky to be treated well as a prisoner.

“They were pretty civil to us,” he said. “The Viet Cong had more battles with the Khmer Rouge than the South Vietnamese.”

He said he escaped during a transfer by truck by hiding under the body of a dead Cambodian soldier.

That allowed him to return to Southeast Texas, marry first wife Ida and start a family of daughter Kris and son John. After Ida passed away in 2015, he married Edna and picked up a new family at Bridge City First Baptist.

Church and family members have filled his home with love and attention this week after he began hospice care in his fight against COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Knight said he returned to active duty after his escape and spent a total of 10 years in the service, continuing as a Russian interpreter listening to radio intercepts.

“I spent a year with the [aircraft carrier USS] Enterprise and a year in Long Beach. It was interesting,” he said. “They still wanted to prove the Russians were talking.”

Some other intelligence came his way, he claims. It had to do with Nguyen Cao Ky, the prime minister of South Vietnam from 1965-1967.

“The orders for him to be removed came across my desk,” Knight said. “It said, ‘It would behoove the interests of the United States if Nguyen Cao Ky was not the commander anymore.’

“But if you write that, I’ll deny that. And there’s no way you can prove that,” he said with a wink.

Orange Lions Club

Charity Carnival Nov. 7 - 10 And Nov. 14 - 17 Student

Gates Open

6:30 PM Nightly

Admission $2.00 Ages 11 - 17

Kiddie Rides

1.00

$

Adult Rides

2.00

$

SALUTE TO VETERANS Nov. 7/5:45 PM

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Children Under 10

FREE

Adult

Admission Kiddie Day $3.00 FREE

ADMISSION

Nov. 10 2-6 PM

(Main Street Entrance) Veterans Admitted Free Opening Night

BRIDGE CITY LIONS CLUB

Serving Their Wonderful Funnel Cakes

LITTLE CYPRESS

LIONS CLUB

Dedication of 78th Annual Carnival to a deserving Lion.

Serving Their Lip Smackin’ Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

VIDOR LIONS CLUB

Opening Ceremony

Ribbon Cutting Nov. 7/6:00 PM

Fun Filled Football Throw

LIONS PARK - DOWNTOWN ORANGE, TEXAS

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Property owner’s request to leave Bridge City is denied David Ball

For The Record

A property owner who wanted to leave the city limits of Bridge City will have to stick around.

The Bridge City City Council denied a request from James Chatlosh who wanted to disannex his 6230 W. Roundbunch Road property from the city at their regular meeting Tuesday night.

During discussion of the matter, Councilwoman Lucy Fields asked if this were approved would it open other properties outside the city limits to be disannexed.

Mayor David Rutledge answered yes, and it would have a domino effect in the city.

City Attorney Paul Fukuda said there was no legal reason why the property should be disannexed.

At the Sept. 18, 2018 meeting of the City Council, James and Melissa Chatlosh requested their property near Bessie Heights Road be disannexed from the city of Bridge City.

James said they have to get utility services from either

the Orangefield Water Supply Corporation or services from Orange County and they get no services from Bridge City. He added that he wants to build a commercial metal building on his property, but he doesn’t want any conflicts between Bridge City and the county.

City Manager Jerry Jones said at the Tuesday night meeting all other city services are provided.

Furthermore, James said when he calls the Bridge City Police Department to his property, “they look at you funny when they come out.”

He explained Bridge City police officers will say his property is in the county. Orange County deputy sheriffs will say his property is in the BCPD’s jurisdiction. He said for insurance purposes, he needs to show the property is covered by police, fire and ambulance for insurance purposes.

Jerry Jones, Bridge City city manager, said OWSC has the utilities certification and Bridge City can’t go into there. On the other hand, building permits are issued from the city of Bridge City.

In other Council business, the city will implement Incode Interactive Voice Response Module which will enable residents to pay their water utility bills by telephone.

Residents will type in their account number, the amount they are going to pay and their credit card number.

There will be a $1.25 fee for the software.

Jones said this gives residents another avenue to pay their bills.

A presentation was given

by Jones in regard to the Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey acquisition project to purchase low to moderate income residents’ homes.

The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission has $1.577 million for the project.

A list is made from those who are interested and call in about the program. Letters are mailed out and information is posted in the newspaper about the program. Not only low to moderate residents must qualify for the program, but low to moderate landlords as well.

Applications will be collect-

Cedric Stout Day proclaimed credit with Wells Fargo begins in November at 3.5 percent interest and is due in January. Borrowers must use a minimum of $2 million, even if FEMA payments arrive in time.

“The whole idea is we don’t spend a lot on interest,” Crooks said.

In other action, the county paid $855,000 in bills, among

them a $249,000 check to Wendorf, Beward & Partners, the county’s grant administrator for FEMA and other reimbursements for damage caused by Tropical Storm Harvey in 2017.

Joel Ardoin, the county emergency management coordinator, told commissioners about a still nascent program for the Texas General

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bingo, and high striker with a chance to ring the bell, a photo booth and face painting by the Stark Museum of Art. An inspector said the rides are in excellent shape to the Lions’ relief since they didn’t operate last year.

In a prior Record article, Sandra Williams, president of the Orange Lions Club said they started setting up

rides September 7.

The Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival is unique because the club owns the rides. All Orange County Lions Clubs participate, including the Orange Lions Club, the Orange Noon Lions, the Bridge City, Vidor and Little Cypress Lions Clubs.

Proceeds from the carnival help with Lions projects such

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gin.

Stagner, a retired funeral director, was named in 2017 to complete the final two years of Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace David Peck’s term after Peck suffered a head injury.

He collected 66 percent of the 5,971 votes cast in the race, compared to 34 percent for his opponent, attorney Gail Barnett.

“I feel really good and very grateful and thankful to the voters of Precinct 1,” Stagner said. “I certainly appreciate the voter turnout and all of the support.”

Dr. Rickie Harris, WOCCISD superintendent, was also in a thankful mood.

He thanked everybody “for entrusting the district with these additional resources. … We look forward to the hard work ahead that will turn our bond vision into reality.”

U.S. Representative Brian Babin had 71 percent of the votes to 29 percent for Democrat challenger Dayna Steele with 78 percent of the precincts county. Orange County liked Babin 82 to 18 percent.

All Texas Republican state leaders won re-election.

Gov. Greg Abbott had 56.1 percent to Democrat Lupe Valdez’ 42.3 statewide with 73 percent of precincts county. Orange County voted 83 to 17 for Abbott.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick grabbed 51.6 percent of statewide votes to 46.2 for Democrat challenger Mike Collier with 73 percent of precincts reporting. Orange County went 79-20 percent for Patrick.

State Sen. Robert Nichols won re-election over Democrat challenger Shirley Layton with 77.7 percent to 21.2 statewide with 77 percent precincts reporting. Orange County was 80-19 in favor of Nichols.

State Rep. Dade Phelan was unopposed in this election as were Orange County Republicans Steven Parkhurst, 260th District Judge; Dean Crooks, County Judge; Mandy White-Rogers, County Court at Law Judge; District Clerk Vickie Edgerly; County Clerk Brandy Robertson; County Treasurer Christy Khoury; Precinct 4 Commissioner Robert Viator; Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Chad Jenkins; Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Joy Dubose-Simonton; and Precinct

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Land Office Housing Assistance Program set to begin in December.

“This is totally different from the buyout,” Ardoin said. “This is a program for rehab and replacement [of homes damaged in Harvey].”

While he noted many people had completed repairs of their homes, there remains more than 300 families liv-

as traveling to Kerrville and cleaning the youth camp before it’s in session during the summer.

“We help a lot of people with this carnival,” Honeycutt said. “We’re able to buy from $5,000 to $7,000 worth of eyeglasses. It goes to the community or for causes the Lions Club supports. It’s a worthy cause. It goes back to the form of Lionism.”

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ed to get back with the City Council.

Homes will be bought at current value, an appraisal done by an independent appraiser and the value of the home determined.

The house will then be torn down, the lot leveled, and the lot placed back on the market to sell.

“This is a good program for a lot of people,” Jones said.

A similar program if the public works project.

The SETRPC has $2.073 million for the project based on a 70/30 match for low to moderate income residents.

The projects must fit the program’s criteria.

“There’s a lot of money delegating real soon,” he said.

Jones said some infrastructure projects that come to mind are the sewer plant, sewer lines, hazardous mitigation, replacing manhole covers and refurbishing lift stations and the acquisition program.

The Council received a presentation on the Elsie Street Drainage Project from Jones. He said the city will

replace pipes stopping up the ditch in the subdivision that is going to the marsh.

The project has $221,000 earmarked and is still in the study phase. A bid sheet must be created and a contractor hired.

A joint public hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled at

6 p.m. for Monday, November 26 to hear public comments on a proposed zone change from Single FAmily Residential to Second Commercial District.

The request if from owner Juan Ceja. The property is located on FM 408 in Orangefield Farms to build duplexes.

ing in temporary trailer housing, “which is a lot.”

Commissioners agreed to make space for a handful of intake specialist to sign up people.

Details of the Housing Assistance Program are only now being unveiled, Ardoin said.

Saluting Our Orange County Veterans Karen Fisher Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector kfisher@co.orange.tx.us

Veterans Day Concert The Bridge City Intermediate School will be holding his annual Veterans Day Concert this Thursday, November 8 with ceremony beginning at 9:00 am. The school is located at 1029 West Roundbunch Road in Bridge City, with a reception following the concert.

Calling ALL Veterans

St. Mary Catholic School cordially invites ALL Veterans to be honored at our Annual Veterans Day Program. It will be held at the school on 2600 Bob Hall Road in Orange at 10:00 am on Monday November 12th. We will have guest speaker, Victor Rincon, then roll call for all Veterans in attendance.

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From The Creaux’s Nest HAPPIEST DAY FOR NEWLYWEDS TURNS TRAGIC Will Byler, 24 and Bailee Ackerman-Byler, 24, an Orangefield grad, both seniors at Sam Houston, had been married just hours in a wedding held at the Byler family ranch near Uvalde. They were headed to their honeymoon destination when at 1:30 a.m. the family helicopter crashed into a hill in Uvalde County. The Bell 206B helicopter had been piloted for the last 20 years by Gerald Lawrence, 76. The helicopter had been airborne for 10 to 15 minutes before crashing in the brush covered, 400 foot hill. Their bodies were found amid the wreckage. Another helicopter arrived at the crash scene at 7 a.m. and the fathers of the bride and groom identified the bodies of the young newlyweds. Bailee was going to graduate in December and Will in May. They were both members of Sam Houston State’s rodeo team.

As a youngster in Orange County, Bailee had been very active with the rodeo. Visitation for Bailee will be Thursday, Nov. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Turning Point Church of Vidor. A funeral service will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest with her husband Will at the family cemetery on the Byler Ranch in Uvalde. The deaths of this wonderful, young couple puts everything in prospective. Such a tragedy tops everything else. It is very sad, their lives had so much promise. Our condolences to both of the families and their friends. God bless them and care for them during this great loss.

BEAUCHAMP—STRAGNER WIN LOCAL RACES Congratulations to local winners Beauchamp and Stagner. Theresa Beauchamp became only the third woman to be elected to Commissioners Court. Her mother Marcel Adams was the first, Sue Bearden was second. Beauchamp, a former Orange city council member and retired educator, is anxious to get to work on the court and is thankful for her broad support from the citizens. Judge Hershel Stagner, who was appointed as judge of the justice of the peace court, was elected to serve his first full term as JP. I have never seen candidates work as hard to get elected; they didn’t take the election for granted. Both did all the right things to reach the voters. They knocked on doors, put up signs and advertised through the media. They asked the citizens for their vote. They out worked their opponents.

Teresa and Hershel are both going to take a few days off after the long campaign. Judge Stagner and nine friends will go pheasant hunting in Kansas. It’s a real sport that requires two different breed of dogs. One is a “Pointer” that spots the covey, the other is a “Flusher” who flushes out the birds and also is the “Retriever” who fetches the game. Sounds like a lots of fun. The Judge will then return home to pick up his political signs. We will comment on our predictions and outcome of state and national races next week.

WWII VETS TO BE HONORED This week at Robert’s, the Wednesday Lunch Bunch will honor 97-year-old Cedric Stout who will be celebrating a birthday. The Bunch also will be saluting all WWII Veterans, along with all veterans, in observance of Veterans Day. Over a dozen WWII veterans are expected. In the past year, we’ve lost the following WWII veterans, Moe Litton, 91, Navy; Clyde Chesson, 95, Navy; Charles Benoit, 93, Marines; Johnny Johnson, 92, Navy; Donald Slocum, 94, Army Air Corps and Robert Jackson, 97, Army Air Corps. We have 21 WWII Veterans on our list, one female, Ruby Parks, 95, Coast Guard, who plans to attend. Everyone is invited and always welcome. Next week the Bunch will dine at JB’s Barbeque.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 A new leader for an ailing nation. After one of the hardest fought political seasons in my lifetime, the end came with two eloquent speeches by both the winner and loser. President-elect Obama said, “I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.” For a nation struggling with domestic and international issues, which include two wars and a crippled economic crisis, the need for a leader who hears all voices is crucial. I believe in Sen. John McCain’s concession speech he spoke the words that we should all abide by. Unfortunately we still have our Sean Hannitys and Rush Limbaughs preaching fear and drawing a “Far Right” audience. That’s how their gimmick works and is what has made and continues to make them multi-millionaires. McCain’s parting message was delivered with dignity and class. He spoke words that deserve repeating and should be abided by. He said, “I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our good will and earnest effort to find ways to come together. To find the necessary compromises, to bridge our differences and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherit-

ed. Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans.”*****We were saddened to learn about the death of our longtime friend Colleen Gray, age 82, who passed away Nov. 9. She was the daughter of Judge Martin Ardoin, who lived to be 100 years old. Her mother, brother, Doug and sister Margaret also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband Lloyd, a great guy who she had been married to nearly 60 years and to daughter Kathy and son Larry and their families, several grandchildren and many friends. A good lady who will be missed. (Please see obit.)*****Our condolences to the family of Missy Jones, LC-M educator, who died Nov. 10. Jones was injured in a bus accident several months ago in Mexico while on a school trip.*****Our sympathy goes out also to Von Broussard on the death of her brother James Mills.***** Our friend Cal Broussard continues to beat the odds.

Sunday he ate for the first time in 68 days. He had chicken broth. He continues to improve and is looking forward to being transferred to a rehab in Mid-County for a few weeks. Meanwhile, son Dale is getting his destroyed house on Cow Bayou redone. Cal’s son Randy and Betty Lou remain at his side. (Editor’s note: Cal passed away a short time later.)*****Congrats to Art and Evelyn Hughes, who celebrate 50 years on Nov. 15. Art, for many years was in law enforcement serving with the Orange police, sheriff’s office and was the first investigator for the D.A.’s office.

Ms. Evelyn, for years, worked for Carl Thibodeaux at West Orange Pharmacy.**** A daylily has been developed and will be named for our late friend Tony Houseman.

The Lilly will bloom in April. Tony and Giesla owned several thousand lilies. *****We congratulate coach Dan Ray Hooks and his West Orange Mustangs on another perfect season. We wish them the best in the 3-A playoffs. .*****Congrats to Bridge City runner Tim Cude who has qualified for class 3-A state cross country meet. He ran the Region III meet in 16 minutes, 40.9 seconds in the 5-K race.*****Texas A&M football just hasn’t been the same since Orangeite coach R.B. Slocum was replaced. The Aggies got beat 66-28 by Oklahoma. On 29 rushes A&M gained only 46 yards.*****Judge Janice Menard’s Justice of the Peace office, in Bridge City, destroyed by Hurricane Ike, will reopen Wednesday. She has relocated at the Orange County Airport.***** Someone must have given Judge Pat a trip or maybe he won the Jewish lotto enabling he and Ms. Rosalie to visit Israel. He relates with people careful spending their money or just no spending at all.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 10 Years Ago-2008 Arthur Lindy Martin, 50, died Tuesday, Nov. 4. Services were Friday, Nov. 7. He was a lifelong resident of Orange and worked as a mechanic for Coastal Marine. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Martin, daughter, Shelby Martin and stepchildren Ashley and Sterling Turner, mother, Georgia Martin.*****Billy Mayo Grayson, 78, passed away Nov. 5. He was a chemical analyst in the oil industry. He is survived by his wife Jackie Grayson, daughters, Dana, Kathryn, Kimberly and Debra and seven grandchildren.*****Leslie Keith Hunt, 83, died Friday, Nov. 7. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 11. He was a member of Boilermaker Local 587 and served in the Navy. He was also a fireman for the city of Orange for eight years. He is survived by his son Jack Hunt, daughters, Judy Mancil, Peggy Schaeffer, son, Joey Hunt, stepsons Jack Pryor and Mike Pryor stepdaughter Patti Boose, 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

business in Orange County. Their A-1 Peterson Plumbing was even recognized by Gov. Abbott on behalf of the state of Texas. The proclamation ran in the Record Newspapers last week. We join in the congratulations.*****Last Sunday Bridge City resident Collin Gros went all the way for his Houston Texan team, all the way to Denver, where the Texans beat the Broncos 19-17. Collin visited with his former Bridge City classmate Nick Portacci, who now lives in Denver.

BIRTHDAYS Folks we know celebrating birthdays this week. Nov. 7: Claris Collins, Bob Johnson, and Chuckie Ganze all celebrate today. Joining them are actors Algee Smith, 23, Adam DeVine, 33, singers Lorde, 21 and Joni Mitchell, 74.*****Nov. 8: Dee Moran, Dixie Brint, Debra Burch and Keith Longlois all celebrate today. Celebrities celebrating are chef Gordon Ramsay, 51 and country singer Lauran Alaina, 23.*****Nov. 9: Having birthdays on this day are Madalyn Carpenter, Eric Meadows, Linda Faulk, Susan Veillon, Charlotte Wooten and L.C. Boudreaux.

They are joined by singer Nick Lachey, actors Eric Dane, 45, Robert David Hall, 79 and Lou Ferrigno, 66.*****Nov. 10: Steve Carlton, Della Buxton, Judy Hunt, Joann Alford, Trey Todora and George Roberts have birthdays on this day. Also celebrating are singer Marinda Lambert, 34, actors Tracy Morgan, 49, Sinbad, 61 and Michael Jai White, 50.*****Nov. 11: Celebrating today are Bree Hanks, Gerald DeLeon, Greg LeBlanc, Michael Fisette, Cynthia Dupuis. Celebs celebrating are actors Leonardo DiCaprio, 43, Demi More, 55 and Stanley Tucci, 57.*****Nov. 12: Sean Cade Gros, Jeanne Blacksher, Liz Briggs, Matthew Ethredge, Sharon Sims and Steve Fisher. Also celebrating are figure skater Tonya Harding, 47, singer Neil Young, 72 and actor Ryan Gosling, 37.*****Nov. 13: Karla Holden, Michele Fontenot, Sidney LeBlanc, Tim Johnson, Darla Murphy and Paul Smith all celebrate today.

Joining them are talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, 50, actors Whoopi Goldberg, 62, Gerard Butler, 48 and Joe Mantegna, 70.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Joe and Clotile Boudreaux have been married 70 years dem. Boudreaux him, invited his friends Alcid Comeaux and his wife, Bernice, to come have supper and share dare special occasion. Clotile, her, would fix da meal.

Sure nuff, dey came and during da meal Boudreaux say to his wife, “Honey, you hair sho do look nice.”

A little while later he say, “Honey, you sho got a pretty dress on.

When dey finish eating Boudreaux say, “Boy, Honey, dat was a good meal, yeah.”

She said, “Tank you.”

Wen da ladies went to wash da plates Comeaux say to his friend, “Joe, it’s amazing how even after all dos years you still call you wife Honey.”

Boudreaux say, “Well, Alcid, it’s like dis, me, I forgot her name about 10 years ago.”

C’EST TOUT The Shameful Actions of the President

The Mid-term election is over now so far a little while at least, until Trump starts his run for re-election, we can hope that he will tone down the hate and the campaign of fear. He hit an all time low last week with a ver40 Years Ago-2008 sion of the “Willie Horton” ad of the 1980’s. On his Twitter feed he ran footage of a twice deported MexiDoug Harrington is developing his property behind his can immigrant being sentenced to death for the killing Texas Avenue Pharmacy; it will be called “Professional of two California police officers. The ad included the Park.” H.D. Pate’s law office and a new building, just com- words, “It is outrageous what the Democrats are doing pleted, is occupied by Rusty Nick’s Real Estate and Larry to our country.” Three facts to correct: First: The DemWebb, CPA. (Editor’s note: the Nick’s / Webb building ocrats had nothing to do with this guy. Second: Undoclater became the “Creaux’s Nest” now in need of much re- umented immigrants commit fewer crimes than native pair caused by Hurricane Ike. Neighbor Cox can’t spy on born Americans. Third: This incident occurred during us anymore, nor will we be able to see the “Neighborhood the Bush Administration. The words “Be Afraid, Be Garden” but it will be like going home.)*****Bridge City very afraid,” by Trump, is a low-in fear mongering for boxers captured third place in Beaumont’s AAU Boxing the president of the United States. Only one Republican Tournament, promoted by ex-boxer Bubba Busceme. had the nerve to call out Trump. Sen. Jeff Flake, who Outstanding boxer award went to James Pipps, 125 will be departing said the ad was “sickening and a new pounds. Clary Chesson, 60 pounds, E.T. Laughlin, 65 low in campaigning.” Last week, Speaker Paul Ryan pounds, Cory Sherman, 75 pounds and Shawn O’Dell, 80 said, “The 14th Amendment is clear, if born here you are pounds all fought in the junior division. James Reedes, a citizen.” Trump, who wants to circumvent the 14th 120 pounds, Dale Bendy, 112 pounds and Robert Tanker- Amendment, got all over Ryan for even commenting, sley, 125 pounds, represented the Bridge City Boxing Club. saying, “It was none of his business and that he didn’t *****A former Orangeite, Ken Blanchard, a Gillett repre- know what he was talking about.” That is why no consentative, is considered the best bowler in Tennessee. He gressman or senator will step up and correct this Wildhas the highest average among male bowlers in the last man. Perhaps Trump’s biggest lie, of many, is on Oct. two seasons. *****Bob Shinn’s Ramada Inn in Orange was 20, in Houston, he promised a 10 percent middle-class named one of the “Top 10” of Ramada’s 650 inns. *****Bill tax cut before Election Day. He focused on Con. Brady Clements is the first Republican to be elected governor of and asked, “Isn’t that right Kevin?” After asking the Texas in over 100 years. He beat John Hill. *****Incum- second time Kevin gave him thumbs up. Then Trump bent governor Dolph Briscoe was defeated by Hill in the said, “We have been working on that for several months, Democratic primaries. Clements out spent Hill $12 mil- Kevin has it ready to go.” Brady looked like he was in lion to $7 million. Orange and Jefferson counties favored shock and wanted to climb under his chair. Congress is Hill. Gov. Briscoe’s family supported Republican Clem- not even in session. He didn’t care that he put Brady in ents. *****Gregory Cline Still, 13 years old, was killed in a a bind with that lie. Next he declared a national emerdirt bike accident. ***** Barry Wiseman opens the Gulf gency, describing the migrants as invaders and declaring he had dispatched 5,200 troops to the border, with Discount store on IH-10.

8,000 to follow. These migrants, mostly women and children, are just seeking asylum. Poor people whose A FEW HAPPENINGS family members have been killed by gangs. They are not A few of our friends who are celebrating wedding anni- carrying weapons and seek only a safe haven. He’s sendversaries this week. Wilson and VJ Roberts mark 30 years ing more troops than the U.S. employs against the TalNov. 8. That gal has stickability. Best thing that ever hap- iban. Finally, Trump shamelessly promised, at rallies, to pened to Wilson. Best wishes for many more.***Happy safeguard coverage of pre-existing conditions, when at Birthday to our good friend, Lawrence Trim, who is al- the same time, the government is in the courts suing to ways ready to help with being our special occasion pho- outlaw it. The lies rolled off his lounge so easy in the fitographer, he celebrates on Nov. 10.***On Nov. 11, high nal days. Nonpartisan Fact Check outlets have found school sweethearts Carlis and Brad Roy celebrate their that as of Oct. 31, Trump had told 6,420 lies, probably many years together.***School teacher Pat and Donnie several hundred more in last week. Our president is out Stanton celebrate Nov. 12.***Nov. 13 is a special day for to prove your mom was wrong and so are you. It pays to Debbie and David Fusilier, who met in high school at lie but you have to do it a lot and over and over again. If Bridge City and have been inseparable since, all the way to the president of the United States is an example of good being grandparents. Keep on trucking and before you and what’s morally right in our country, then we have all know it 50 years will roll around. Congrats to all.*****A been wrong to tell our children not to lie. Just rememspecial happy birthday on Nov. 12, to our buddy Sean ber, truth will serve you better and it’s the right thing to Cade Gros who is now home after serving four years in the do, one lie leads to another. As for Trump cleaning his Coast Guard.*****Seventy-eight years ago this week, on act now that the mid-terms are over, “No chance.” His Nov. 5, 1940, President FDR won his third term defeating ego won’t let him quit holding rallies, that’s how he feeds Republican Wendell Willkie.*****I ran into Donna Peter- that sick ego. He’ll lie about mid-term defeat and spin son, Sr., last week and I’m always impressed by that beau- that it was a win.***** Thanks for your time, take care tiful lady. The Peterson family is celebrating 50 years in and God bless.

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Golden K Kiwanis to meet

Third Annual Gumbo Cook Off

questions.

Golden K Kiwanis meets every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Orange Salvation Army Building, at the corner of MLK Drive and Strickland, also known as Old Highway 90.

Coffee is always available and the public is always invited to hear a different speaker each week. e following speakers are scheduled: Wednesday, November 7 - Tina Romero, new owner with hubby Jessie of Mathews' Jewelers in Orange, will discuss the transition in the jewelry store after buying it from Stan and Linda Mathews in August. Wednesday, November 14-Fallon Foster of the AgriLife network of Texas A&M University, Lead Agent, will speak to Golden K Kiwanis about various things she covers in her job as an Orange County Extension Agent. Admission is free. All members are expected to attend. Remember, coffee is always served and the public is welcome to attend.

e Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 3rd annual Gumbo Cook-off! is event will be held on Saturday, November 10, from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. In celebration of Veterans Day, the event will begin at 1 pm with the Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, and recognition of veterans according to the various military branches served. In an effort to promote tourism, the Gumbo Cook-off will include live entertainment by Clay Cormier and the Highway Boys beginning at 2 P.M. and Gyth Rigdon beginning at 4:30 P.M. e Gumbo Cook-off is free to the public. Coolers are welcome, but please note, no dogs or pets will be allowed at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. For additional information concerning entry to compete in the Gumbo Cook-off, please contact the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau at 409-883-1011.

Seek & Find Resale Store

Open House at Thrift & Gift e rift and Gift Shop will be open from 9 am to 1 pm this Saturday, November 10 for our Open House.

Racks and tables of selected items can be found at reduced prices. e Bargain Room has new donations. Again we appreciate our wonderful and generous donors. Watch for our sign on Strickland Drive and 27th Street ( between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union ). Wesley Methodist Church across from us will have their Christmas Bazar beginning at 9 am.

Call 409-886-7649 for additional information.

Dementia Care Givers Support e 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 10:00am Second ursday of every month at 6:30pm.

Calling ALL Veterans St. Mary Catholic School cordially invites ALL Veterans to be honored at our Annual Veterans Day Program. It will be held at the school on 2600 Bob Hall Road in Orange at 10:00 am on Monday November 12th. We will have guest speaker, Victor Rincon, then roll call for all Veterans in attendance.

Please join us to be honored and recognized.

GOALS offers services e 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.

Planting Asparagus, Composting, and Recycling Class e Orange County Master Gardeners Assn. in conjunction with the Field of Plenty will be presenting a fall program Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Field of Plenty on Wickard St behind Orange Christian Services on planting asparagus, composting and recycling. Dot Chauvin will present a slide presentation on her book “Asparagus Tips”. e Master Gardeners will explain how to “Compost it-Don’t Bag It” and the Trashy Ladies will go over recycling in Orange County. e cost is $20, which includes an autographed copy of Mrs. Chauvin’s book and 2 raffle chances for a composter.

Payment will be collected the day of the event at the Field of Plenty gate.

Please RSVP by going to Orange.AgriLife.org and clicking on the registration tab. Call the Extension office at 409-882-7010 if you have any

Come visit us at Seek and Find Resale Shop sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. We will be selling tickets for our Christmas Quilt Raffle, tickets for the Gumbo meal, and our famous nuts. As always, we have lots of new items that will be sure to catch your eye. Come and see us at 985 W. Roundbunch Rd, Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). We are now open three days a week. ey are ursdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Fridays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. We have clothes for all ages, toys, furniture, home decor, kitchen items, and so much more. All proceeds go to our Music Scholarship Fund. We are also collecting items. So, if you are cleaning out your closets and storage rooms, we will take all items. Come and check us out.

Singing Jubilee McLewis CofC e McLewis Church of Christ located at 15497 FM 1442 in Orange will be hosting a Singing Jubilee on Saturday, November 10 starting at 6 pm with various a cappella groups performing.

Beginning November 11th thru 14th there will be a Gospel Meeting with Chase Palmer of Harlingen, Texas.

Sunday worship begins at 10 am and Monday thru Wednesday worship is nightly at 7 pm. Brother Chase Palmer does evangelistic work in the Harlingen area. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have 3 young sons and a daughter.

Chase’s knowledgeable explanations of the scriptures are Bible based with an emphasis on practical application. All are invited to attend.

Orange County Retired Teachers e next meeting of OCRT will be held Monday, November 12, 2018 at 10:30 am. We will meet at the Cormier Orangefield Museum, 9974 FM 105, Orangefield, TX. It is on the right, just past the intersection of FM 105 and FM 408. e museum is marked by an oil derrick to catch your eye. We will have a brief business meeting and will tour this interesting museum. which features the history of Orangefield and the Orange County area. Afterwards, we will move to KDan's for lunch.

Please join us. Guests are welcome.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Gumbo Good Shepherd Lutheran has several big events coming up. We are selling Gumbo Meals on Wednesday,

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Bridge City Animal Hospital on November 1, 2018. Carrie Pugh Auster cut the red ribbon in celebration of the newly remodeled and expanded facility. Bridge City Animal Hospital is locally owned and operated servicing pets in Bridge City and the surrounding area since 1976. Dr. Elizabeth Skinner and the staff of Bridge City Animal Hospital are top notch caregivers offering routine pet care, grooming, boarding, laser surgery, digital x-rays, ultrasound, pet food and more. For more information, stop by 2832 Texas Avenue, Bridge City, TX 77611, call (409) 735-9155 or go to their website: www.bridgecityanimalhospital.com.

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November 14 from 11 am to 1 pm and on Saturday, November 17 from 11 am to 2 pm. For the reasonable price of $9.50, you will get gumbo, rice, potato salad, and crackers. We are also selling frozen quarts for $12.00 and frozen pints for $6.00.

We are having our annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 17 from 9 am to 2 pm. Some of the vendors who will be here are Rustic & Lace, Sweet Creations, Sticky Stuff Custom Vinyl, Band Saw Boxes & More, Proclaimed Blessings, Reclaimed Wood Art, Young Living, and Mary Kay. e church will be selling Durham Ellis Pecan products, frozen gumbo, gumbo meals, baked items, and raffle tickets for a Christmas Quilt. e beautiful quilt was made especially for this raffle. e tickets are $1.00 for 1 or $5.00 for 6 tickets. e drawing for the quilt is December 8.

All of these activities are conducted with the specific purpose of supporting our Music Scholarship Program, which benefits two Lamar University music students. Please join us on Wednesday for gumbo and on Saturday for food, to get a good start on your Christmas shopping, and to help further the ministry in the community of our church.

After five years, the records are no longer useful to the District, but they may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. e parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request the records in writing or in person at the following address: LCMCISD Special Education Office, 6586 FM 1130, Orange, TX 77632.

You may reach us by phone at 409-8836970 or Fax: 409-883-3509. Requests for records must be received prior to November 30, 2018.

1st Annual “Share the Warmth” Children’s Coat Drive

BC Chamber Christmas Light Parade

e City of Orange invites the Citizens of Orange and surrounding communities to help those in need by participating in the 1st Annual “Share the Warmth” Children’s Coat Drive.

Donations of gently used or new winter coats will be accepted from November 5 through November 26 between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M., Sunday through Saturday. Coats may be dropped off at the following 3 fire stations within the City of Orange: Central Fire Station – 501 N. 7th Street Fire Station #2 – 1919 Allie Payne Road Fire Station #3 – 1717 MLK Drive Coats collected during the drive will be distributed at Central Fire Station, located at 501 7th Street, on December 1 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. “is is an opportunity for us to ensure that no child has to attend school or endure the upcoming winter season without owning a proper coat or jacket to keep them warm. A coat provides hope, love, and confidence to a child in need, so please help us uplift and encourage our children through your generous and well appreciated donations.” Mayor Larry Spears Jr. For additional information, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 409-883-1055.

Destruction of Special Ed records is notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District’s (LCMCISD’s) intent to destroy the Special Education records of students born in the year 1990, who are no longer receiving Special Education services. ese records will be destroyed in accordance with state law, unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise.

Special Education records, which have been collected by LCMCISD related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the District, must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period of five years after Special Education services have ended for the student. Special Education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, completes his or her educational program at age 22, or moves from the district.

Intro to Beekeeping class e Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in conjunction with the Orange Apiary Committee is having an Intro to Beekeeping class on December 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Check-in will be at 8:30. is is a free class and will cover the topics of: Equipment, Personal Protective Gear, Honey & Hive Production, and Source for Bees.

Snacks will be provided. is will be held at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX. Please RSVP by November 21st by calling the Extension Office at 409-882-7010. e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is once again kicking off the holiday season in Bridge City with its 10th Annual Christmas Light Parade. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the categories of Dance, Vehicle, Float and Ambulatory as well as one trophy for Best Overall. In addition to those awards, Mayor David Rutledge will award a Mayor’s Trophy and $200 to the best “One Starry Night” themed entry. e parade will begin at 6 pm on Saturday, December 8th. e parade route will begin on West Roundbunch Road starting at the First Baptist Church and ending at Bridge City Intermediate School. Applications to be in the parade will be accepted through Monday, December 3, 2018 and are available online at www.bridgecitychamber.com or at the chamber office located at 150 W. Roundbunch Road.

Entry fee for the parade is a donated toy from each participant on the float. e toys collected will go to the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance for their Christmas Toy Drive which benefits needy children in the Bridge City/Orangefield area.

For more information, call the chamber at 409-735-5671 or visit the chamber website at www.bridgecitychamber.com.

Wesley UMC fundraiser Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts early November for our yearly fundraiser.

Pecan halves and pieces $10.50 a pound and walnuts $8.50 a pound.

Call Jan 409/734-8036 or the church 409/886-7276 to place an order or for additional information.

Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Music Academy : Pinnacle Music Academy is having an open enrollment on Saturday September 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. e Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Trumpet and more for all ages! Learn all styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop. ey are located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge

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Health Fair to benefit area’s homeless vets Dave Rogers For e Record Homeless vets in or traveling through the Orange area have learned to turn for assistance to the Church of God, 1911 N. 16th St. Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the congregation will host the Southeast Texas Veterans’ Health Fair benefitting homeless veterans, their families and other homeless.

Services include: medical screenings, mental health screenings, legal services, substance abuse treatment, clothing and haircuts, shelter and housing assistance, assistance Food Stamps and with Veteran Administration claims and benefits, help with DD214s and survivor benefits.

More than 25 non-profits that provide services for homeless veterans will be on hand, Pastor Demetrius Moffett said.

“And for homeless themselves, we have some agencies that’ll be here to help them, to possibly secure some housing and help them with health needs,” Moffett said. “And then give them some items that will help them, especially in winter time.”

Moffett and his church wanted to limit the event to veterans, homeless or not, but the doors will be open Friday to all homeless persons.

“We saw the need, not just for veterans but for homeless as well,” the pastor said. “Especially being that some of these people are homeless due to Harvey.”

Moffett, in his third year as pastor at Church of God, put together the Veterans’ Health Fair after he went to a Veterans

Pastor Demetrius Moffett and his Orange Church of God, 1911 N. 16th St., will host a Veterans and Homeless Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 9.

Stand Down in Beaumont in September where similar services were offered.

“We here at the church have a partnership with the veteran community,” Moffett said. “So, we got involved with the Stand Down they had in Beaumont.

“Once we got involved with the Stand Down it brought to my attention the lack of support that our veterans have in Orange County.” e Orange Church of God is already serving the community with a number of programs but Moffett says he wants to provide a cold weather shelter for people with nowhere else to sleep when the weather is extreme.

And then, maybe, expand it to a year-round shelter.

“We receive several call for

shelters, period,” he said. “It doesn’t have to be cold weather.

Right now, we’re going to work with what we can do, and that’s supply a shelter during inclement weather.

“We’re still looking at what that bottom line will be. We are in the process of obtaining military cots. ey can come in out of the weather, and if they desire to shower, we do have showers on campus.

“And we will serve them a warm breakfast that morning before they go back out in the community.” e pastor has set a goal of establishing a year-round shelter for men and women in the next year or two.

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Deaths and Memorials Jonathon “J.J.” Wade Jordan, 40, Bridge City Jonathon “J.J.” Wade Jordan, 40, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas surrounded by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., ursday, November 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Keith Pennington of New Life Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Granger Cemetery in Duncan Woods, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on August 18, 1978, he was the son of J.W. Jordan, Jr. and Tammy Sue (Longron) Jordan Musemeche. Jonathon graduated from Orangefield High School in 1996. He worked as a Field Superintendent for Titan Contracting. He enjoyed spending time fishing and was an avid sports JONATHON ‘J.J.’ fan who loved University of Texas Longhorns and most of all the Dallas WADE JORDAN Cowboys. From watching baseball to cheering on his favorite football teams, it was known that Jonathon loved sports. He loved spending time with his family, especially his children and his dog Coco. Family dinners were a favorite, especially if pumpkin pie or guacamole were involved. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, J.W. “Red” Jordan; and his grandfather, Eli Burr. Jonathon is survived by his loving wife, Shelley Jo Jordan; mother, Tammy Jordan Musemeche and husband Steve, of Orange; grandparents, Elva Jane Gordy, of Orangefield, Sidney Howard Longron, of Orange, and Janice Burr, of Burkeville; children, Kyrstin Dené Jordan, of Bridge City, Jaslynn Lee Jordan, of Bridge City, Sway Sue Marie Jordan, of Bridge City, Preston Pike Fraser, of Vidor, and Justus Wade Jordan, of Bridge City; his brother, Jeremy Wade Jordan, of Virginia; step-sister, Melanie Claybar, of Orange; stepbrother, Marc Musemeche, of Orange aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other loving family and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be James Bear, Brian Lytle, Wesley Lewis, Jr., Josh Reed, Bubba Self, and Cameron Furlong. Honorary pallbearers are Justus Jordan and Preston Fraser.

Sidney Louise Armfield, 81, Orange Sidney Louise Armfield, 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2018, in Orange. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., ursday, November 8, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Oak Grove, Louisiana, on October 25, 1937, she was the daughter of Louis Martin and Corine (Townsend) Martin. Sidney was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Corine Martin; loving husband, Allen Armfield; and her son, Glen Armfield. Sidney SIDNEY LOUISE is survived by her son, Darian Armfield and his wife Hope, of Orange; ARMFIELD grandchildren, Josh Armfield, Tilor Armfield, and Gage Armfield; greatgrandchildren, Arlayna Armfield and Grayson Armfield; and her sisters, Fay Barnes and husband Luther, Carolyn Moss, Polly Martin, and Deb Lewis and her husband Carrol.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to e Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Thomas "Bob" Robert Lane, 81, Orange omas "Bob" Robert Lane, age 81, of Orange, Texas, passed away on ursday, November 1, 2018. A memorial gathering to honor his life will be held at Dorman Funeral Home on ursday, November 8, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, with Pastor Keith Giblin giving the message. Bob was born on ursday, November 19, 1936, in Orange, Texas to parents, Elouise (Davis) and Richard Lane. He was a lifetime resident of Orange, Texas and attended church at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Orange. Bob was a very loving, good hearted man who enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. Bob was married to Margaret Peggy Lane for 62 blissful years. ey shared many wonderful memories together such as traveling all over the United States as well as overseas in Singapore for 14 months while he was THOMAS ‘BOB’ working as a Lab Tech for DuPont. ey also enjoyed many wonderful exROBERT LANE periences on camping trips together and with friends at places such as the river and Lake Sam Rayburn where Bob enjoyed the fishing. For many years, Bob spent a lot of time flying the Radio Control Planes as well as being an instructor for the classes on how to fly them. In earlier years, Peggy had a large, nice pool table put in their home for her husband and son, Bob Lane, to play pool on and in turn it then became a typical hangout for all the kids that lived close by to come and play pool together and just have a good time. It was truly some very good times and wonderful memories made at the Lane home. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Elouise "Tootie" and Richard "Dick" Lane, and son, Bob Lane. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Peggy Lane; Daughter-in-law, Robyn Lane; 4 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations can be made to Southeast Texas Hospice at, 912 West Cherry Ave. Orange, Texas. 77630.

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City. Come and check out this wonderful opportunity to learn an instrument in our local area. For more information call 409-2413920 or visit us at www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com .

Eagles Hall available to rent e Eagles currently has openings to rent our hall for the following events: Parties, weddings, fund raisers, get togethers for family or friends and other occasions. Full service Bar, pool tables, music and a friendly sociable atmosphere. e Eagles Hall is located at 803 N. 28th Street, behind Sparks Auto Sells. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday after 4:00 pm.

Come by or call for more information at 409-886-7381.

Orange County Beekeeping Group e 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 713-377-0356.

RISE Center Wheelchair Ramp Grant e RISE Center in Beaumont, a local nonprofit disability organization established in 1996, has received a grant to repair or replace home wheelchair ramps. Please contact the center at 409-832-2599 to find out if you or someone you know meets eligibility requirements.

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX. Call 474-2171 or 988-2311 for more info. Calls are kept Confidential.

Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on ursday's at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. For more information please contact Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333.

Veterans Day Concert e Bridge City Intermediate School will be holding his annual Veterans Day Concert this ursday, November 8 with ceremony beginning at 9:00 am. e school is located at 1029 West Roundbunch Road in Bridge City, with a reception following the concert.

All Veterans are encouraged to attend as we will be honoring all who served.

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Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas hosts 7th annual Veterans Job Fair

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at K&S Couture on October 26, 2018. Locally owned and operated by Stephanie White, K&S Couture offers something for everyone no matter your age, taste or budget. K&S Couture has trendy apparel, beautiful jewelry, fabulous shoes, plenty of gift items and gift certificates. Stop by 2407 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Orange TX 77630 Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm or shop online at: www.kandscouture.com. For more information, call 409-920-4010.

Veterans Moffett says his church members include a chemical dependency counselor and he hopes to set up a residential treatment center in the next year or so.

“She runs our chemical dependency program. She has college degrees in criminal justice and project management,” the

Continued from Page 6A pastor said. “at helps me formulate programs to serve our community.” e Orange Church of God volunteers combine efforts with other churches on their projects, Moffett said.

“We have a united front when it comes to serving,” he said.

ey are working to start an “Oasis” program for seniors with dementia for four hours at a time one day a week.

“It’s a structured time of service and fellowship for older adults who are socially isolated due to cognitive or physical frailties.”

e 7th annual statewide "Hiring Red, White & You!" Veterans Job Fair will be hosted by Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas this coming ursday, November 8. e job fair – which is focused on connecting veterans and local employers – will be held at the downtown Beaumont Workforce Solutions Center on Park Street from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. is special hiring event is held by all workforce development areas across Texas each year and provides the opportunity for employers, who value the military service and experience possessed by servicemen and servicewomen, to meet local veterans actively looking for work. is year, more than 50 local employers, including several veteran-specific agencies, have registered to participate at the Southeast Texas event. Employers’ hiring opportunities are varied and include engineers, drillers, case managers, truck

Representatives Lopez and Spadaccini at last year’s Workforce Solutions Veterans Job Fair drivers, HVAC maintenance workers, fire fighters, electricians, equipment operators, welders, restaurant managers, IT systems engineers, clerks and office assistants, as well as correctional officers. As many as 2,000 veterans with active Work-in-Texas profiles have

been contacted via email. Veterans attending the event should bring their military ID card, resume, have an active Work-in-Texas profile, and be ready to interview. Workforce Center staff will be available the day of the hiring fair to assist job seekers.

The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to award the Mauriceville MUD (District) a Community Assistance Program Grant on November 1st as part of SRA’s Fiscal Year 2019 Economic Development Initiative. The $10,000 check will be used to assist the District to install an influent flowmeter and recorder.

Mauriceville MUD receives Community Assistance Grant e Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to award the Mauriceville MUD (District) a Community Assistance Program Grant on November 1st as part of SRA’s Fiscal Year 2019 Economic Development Initiative. e $10,000 check will be used to assist the District to install an influent flowmeter and recorder.

David Montagne, SRA’s Executive Vice-President and General Manager, in a letter to the MUD, wrote “the District’s project to install an influent flowmeter and recorder at the District’s wastewater treatment plant is an initiative that SRA supports in its efforts to improve water and wastewater systems throughout the basin” and “SRA looks forward to working with the District in the future as we continue to focus on increasing the economic vitality of the Sabine River Basin.”

Funds provided for the Community Assistance Grant Program must fall within four project categories, which include 1) Water Supply; 2) Wastewater Management; 3) Water Conservation; and 4) Water Quality

and most are limited to $10,000 per project.

Funds for the grant to the Mauriceville MUD were approved by SRA’s Board of Directors in October 2018.

In order to be eligible for the Community Assistance Program, applicants should be a governmental entity, district, or a non-profit, member-owned water supply corporation or sewer service corporation and located within the Sabine River Basin of Texas.

Water resource projects should be consistent with the statutory mission of SRA. Created as a conservation and reclamation district in 1949, responsibilities of the SRA are to control, store, preserve and distribute the waters of the Sabine River and its tributary system for useful purposes. e Sabine River Basin covers a large portion of East Texas with a population of over 551,000 in all or part of 21 counties according to U.S. 2010 Census figures.

A large portion of that area is rural in nature.

For more information about SRA’s Community Assistance Program, contact Mary Vann at (409) 746-2192 or email: cap@sratx.org.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized this outstanding Student of the Month Caden Browning from Deweyville High School for his willingness to help others, being the President of the National Honor Society, All District in Baseball, received multiple academic awards, and plans to play baseball while attending college and earning a degree after high school. Congratulations!

The Orangefield High School choir students recently competed in rounds 1 and 2 of the All Region Choir competition. Thirteen students competed and 3 made the choir. Congratulations to Tyler Bailey, Lauren Williams, and Hunter Beard for qualifying for the mixed choir. The concert will be tonight at 7 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theater and is open to the public. Additionally, all three students qualified to advance to the Pre-Area round of competition on November 29. Pictured are Tyler Bailey,Lauren Williams and Hunter Beard.

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By JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Games This Week WEST ORANGE-STARK over HAMSHIRE-FANNETT e Mustangs have already wrapped up the District 10-4AII title, but need to head into next week’s bi-district round of the state playoffs with their current winning streak. e ‘Stangs also have won 45 straight league games over the past decade and want to keep that streak going. e Longhorns also should make the bi-districts, so they will be playing like it’s already a playoff game.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over LUMBERTON is game will determine the position of these two teams in the upcoming playoffs. If the Battlin’ Bears can score an upset victory on their home turf Friday night, they will assume the third spot in the final District 11-4A-I standings. A loss will pair them against a district champion in the first round of the playoffs.

SPLENDORA over BRIDGE CITY

Ryan Ply fights off a Livingston defender as he gains ground for the Bridge City Cardinals. On Friday Big Red travels to Splendora. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa K. Anderson

Mustangs eye another district sweep Dave Rogers For e Record ey didn’t start the season like they normally do, but the West Orange-Stark Mustangs are set up to finish as district champions once again. e Mustangs can complete another perfect 4-0 district finish if they win at Hamshire-Fannett Friday night, coming after a four-loss non-district season.

Home of the Mustangs this year is a new district alignment, 10-4A, Division II. WOS moved to 5-4 overall with last week’s tough 33-24 win over a Liberty team that outgained them by nearly 100 yards.

In so doing, they claimed their 45th straight district win. e last WOS district loss was to Silsbee, 13-7, Oct. 9, 2009.

Against Liberty, quarterback Tyrone Wilson completed 11 of 16 passes for 121 yards and running backs Ja’Marcus Ross, Elijah Gales and Wilson added 61, 55 and 48 yards rushing, with regular running stars Kayvn

Cooper and Justin Sibley out injured.

Teshaun Teal had a big night for the Mustangs, recovering a Liberty fumble and returning it 96 yards for a touchdown, and intercepting a pass. ey led 24-10 at the half after a 33-yard field goal by Angel Ibarra and TD runs of 12 yards by Ross and seven yards by Wilson.

Gales scored on a two-yard run and the defense added a safety.

Bobcats go for sixth win at Anahuac Last week’s 56-0 demolition of Warren couldn’t help the Orangefield football team recall its season start. e Bobcats outscored their first three opponents, KIPP Gulf Coast, Livingston and Shepherd 122-7.

Closing the season with a win on the road at Anahuac would put the Cats’ season record at 6-4. e bad news is that even if they get the win and finish 3-4 in District 12-3A Division I, they will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

Orangefield and Anahuac enter the final game of the regular season tied for fifth at 3-4, two games behind the teams tied for third, Buna and Hardin, both 5-2. e Bobcats rushed for 361 yards against Warren’s Warriors to build momentum for the Panthers.

Running back Blake Bradley ran for two scores. Kaiden Dubose and Kadeon Evans each ran for TDs, as did Kent Micheal and Gunner Jones.

Jones connected with Logan Gipson for a short passing TD.

Bears eye playoff berth in 11-4A-II After a tough 26-12 loss to Huffman last week, Little Cypress-Mauriceville eyes a tough regular season-finale against Lumberton Friday night. e Raiders, 5-4 overall, 3-1, are second only to Splendora in District 11-4A, Division I.

e Cardinals would like nothing better than to finish the 2018 season with a two-game winning streak. But they have the odds stacked against them because they are playing a team that hasn’t suffered a district loss. And the game is at Splendora.

VIDOR over DAYTON While the Pirates are searching for their first District 12-5A victory, their Friday visitors are hoping for their first win of the entire season. Vidor should wind up the 2018 season on a winning note.

ORANGEFIELD over ANAHUAC Although the Bobcats will miss the state playoffs, a victory at Anahuac Friday night will give them a very respectable 6-4 record. at’s something on which to build for next season.

WEST SABINE over DEWEYVILLE It’s been a disappointing season for the Pirates. Perhaps if they play one of their best games of the season, they could start next season with a positive attitude.

HIGH SCHOOL Beaumont West Brook over Baytown Sterling (ursday); Deer Park over Beaumont United, Port Neches-Groves over Nederland (Upset Special), Liberty over Hardin-Jefferson, Jasper over Center, Buna over Kirbyville, East Chambers over Warren, Woodville over Hardin, Kountze over New Waverly, Newton over Anderson-Shiro, Groveton over Hull-Daisetta, Evadale over Lovelady, Tomball Rosehill Christian over Beau-

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LCM, 3-6 overall but 2-2 in district, is tied with Huffman for third place, with the top four finishers advancing for the playoffs.

Fifth-place Bridge City faces a Friday matchup with 8-1, 4-0 Splendora, the league leader.

Quarterback Adam Pope completed 12 of 23 passes for 123 yards and rushed 15 times for 104 more yards and a touchdown.

LCM’s other score came on a 16-yard run by Landon Bearden.

Brendon Pollock snared five passes for 50 yards and James Williams had three catches for 58 yards.

Week 10 Scores WO-S 33, Liberty 24 BC 28, Livingston 7 Huffman Hargrave 26, LC-M 12 Orangefield 56, Warren 0 Baytown Lee 62, Vidor 61 San Augustine 38, Deweyville 6 Silsbee 27, Hamshire-Fannett 26 Splendora 24, Lumberton 20 Nederland 45, Crosby 22 PN-G 31, Barbers Hill 14 Santa Fe 43, Dayton 40 East Chambers 57, Anahuac 21 Woodville 49, Kirbyville 14 Buna 70, Hardin 14 West Sabine 35, Hull-Daisetta 28 Evadale 55, Colmesneil 14 Jasper 54, Tarkington 24 Newton 56, Corrigan-Camden 7 P.A. Memorial 68, Hou. Wisdom 0 West Brook 56, Deer Park 46 North Shore 63, Beaumont United 0

BC, new offense seek 2 straight e Bridge City Cardinals snapped a five-game losing streak with a big on-field change.

Coach Allen DeShazo had his team ditch the Cards’ traditional Split-T offense for a prostyle offense for last week’s 28-7 Senior Night win over Liv-

High School Football Standings

Bridge City Cardinal Jackson Tims is brought down while trying to make the stretch for the goal line. Bridge City defeated Livingston 28-7 in the contest. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa K. Anderson ingston. ey’d like to make it two wins in a row Friday when they travel to Splendora.

It’s a tall ask, since the Wildcats are 8-1 on the season, 4-0

in District 11-4A, Division I. Against Livingston, the Cardinals gashed the Lions for 300 yards rushing, a total led by Rylan Ply’s 19-carry, 167-yard night and Ethan Oceguera, who

had 91 yards on 13 carries.

Both players scored rushing TDs as did Andy Lara.

Cace Skinner passed for BC’s other six-pointer, a 20-yarder to Jackson Tims.

Oceguera had as big a night on defense as offense, intercepting two Livingston passes.

Overall, the BC defense allowed the Lions only six yards rushing to go with 101 passing.

District 11-4A Div. II

District 10-4A Div. II ......................................W West Orange-Stark ........5 Silsbee ..........................6 Liberty ............................5 Hamshire-Fannett ..........5 Hardin-Jefferson ............2

District 12-3A Div. I ......................................W Woodville ......................9 East Chambers ..............8 Buna ..............................7 Hardin ............................7 Orangefield ....................5 Anahuac ........................3 Kirbyville ........................1 Warren ..........................0

District 12-5A Div. II ......................................W Nederland ......................9 Port Neches-Groves ......6 Barbers Hill ....................6 Santa Fe ........................5 Crosby ..........................6 Baytown Lee ..................4 Vidor ..............................3 Dayton ..........................0

Overall ......................................W L Splendora ......................8 1 Lumberton......................5 4 Huffman Hargrave ........4 5 LC-Mauriceville ..............3 6 Bridge City ....................2 7 Livingston ......................0 9

District W L 4 0 3 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 0 4

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W 3 3 1 1 0

L 0 1 2 2 3

Forecast mont Legacy Christian (All Friday); Port Arthur Memorial over Houston Austin (Saturday).

LAMAR over HOUSTON BAPTIST e Cardinals are on a roll and the winning streak should continue Saturday night at Provost-Umphrey Field in Beaumont. Since the Redbirds have found a running game, they have been hard to beat.

McNEESE STATE over NW STATE e Cowboys have been so difficult to figure out this year— they win some of the games where they are the underdog and lose games in which they are favored. e Pokes have al-

L 0 1 2 2 4 6 8 9

W 6 5 4 4 2 2 1 0

L 0 1 2 2 4 4 5 6

L 0 3 3 4 3 5 6 9

W 6 5 4 4 3 2 0 0

L 0 1 2 2 3 4 6 6

Week 11 Schedule Lumberton at LC-M Bridge City at Splendora WO-S at Hamshire-Fannett Orangefield at Anahuac Dayton at Vidor Deweyville at West Sabine

District 12-2A Div. I ......................................W San Augustine................7 Shelbyville......................5 West Sabine ..................4 Hull-Daisetta ..................5 Groveton ........................4 Deweyville......................3

L 2 4 5 4 5 6

W 4 4 1 1 1 0

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COLLEGE Miami, O. over Ohio and Toledo over Northern Illinois (Both Today); North Carolina State over Wake Forest (ursday); Syracuse over Louisville and Fresno State over Boise State (Both Friday); Sam Houston State over Abilene Christian, Incarnate Word over Central Arkansas, Nicholls State over Stephen F. Austin, BYU over Massachusetts, SMU over Connecticut, West Virginia over TCU, Penn State over

Wisconsin, Michigan over Rutgers, Pittsburgh over Virginia Tech, Clemson over Boston College, Central Florida over Navy, South Carolina over Florida, Tulsa over Memphis, Duke over North Carolina, Georgia Southern over Troy, Grambling State over Alabama A&M, Mississippi Valley State over Hampton, Marshall over Charlotte, Jackson State over Alabama State, Virginia over Liberty, Kentucky over Tennessee, Alabama over Mississippi State, North Texas over Old Dominion, Tulane over East Carolina, Southern over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Arkansas State over Coastal Carolina, Georgia State over LouisianaLafayette, Louisiana-Monroe over South Alabama, Florida Atlantic over Western Kentucky, Georgia over Auburn, Miami over Georgia Tech, Louisiana Tech over Rice, UAB over Southern Mississippi, Akron over Eastern Michigan, Nebraska over Illinois, Kansas State over Kansas, Maryland over Indiana, Ohio State over Michigan State, Missouri over Vanderbilt, Central Michigan over Bowling Green, Iowa over Northwestern, Iowa State over Baylor, Purdue over Minnesota, Cincinnati over South Florida,

Notre Dame over Florida State, Texas A&M over Ole Miss, Middle Tennessee State over UTEP, Oklahoma over Oklahoma State, Appalachian State over Texas State, Florida International over UT-San Antonio, Houston over Temple, LSU over Arkansas, Texas over Texas Tech, Arizona State over UCLA, Air Force over New Mexico, Washington State over Colorado, Utah State over san Jose State, Oregon over Utah, Idaho over Montana, Stanford over Oregon State, Colorado State over Nevada, San Diego State over UNLV, Southern Cal over California.

PRO PICKS Pittsburgh over Carolina (ursday Night); Kansas City over Arizona, NY Jets over Buffalo, Chicago over Detroit, Indianapolis over Jacksonville, Tampa Bay over Washington, New Orleans over Cincinnati, New England over Tennessee, Atlanta over Cleveland, LA Chargers over Oakland, Green Bay over Miami, LA Rams over Seattle, Philadelphia over Dallas (All Sunday); San Francisco over NY Giants (Monday Night). Bye week for Houston, Denver, Baltimore and Minnesota.

WOS Mustang uarterback Tyrone Wilson looks for an open receiver.

Wilson completed 11 of 16 passes for 121 yards, rushed for 48 yards and scored on a quarterback sneak. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustang Ja'Zynn Robinson fights off the Panthers as he heads to the endzone. Robinson had 2 catches for 24 yards in the win. RECORD PHOTO: Alexya LaFluer

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KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD Have you ever noticed that most National Football League teams that reach the playoffs each have an outstanding quarterback and a well-respected coach?

Just take a look at the current standings at the halfway point in the 2018 season—all four teams currently leading their respective divisions in the American Football Conference fall into this category.

Our Houston Texans would have to be classified as “newcomers” to his scenario as Head Coach Bill O’Brien continues to get accolades from his peers as he brings along young quarterback DeShaun Watson.

After losing their first three games of the season by a touchdown or less, the Texans started winning and haven’t been stopped since then. eir first two wins were hard-fought and went into overtime against Indianapolis (3734) and Dallas (19-16) with the next three victories coming more comfortable.

But Sunday’s 19-17 win at Denver proves my old adage that teams going well also prove to be the luckiest.

Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn missed an easy extra point in the second period, but atoned for his boo-boo by booting a 46-yard field goal in the first half and a crucial 36-yarder that gave the Texans a 19-17 lead. e lucky part of my theory came as time ran out and Brandon McManus’ 51-yard field goal try to give his Broncos a 20-19 win went wide right, ensuring the 19-17 victory for the visiting Texans. e Pittsburgh Steelers have had an even tougher time to lead the AFC North Division thanks to the prolonged holdout of star running back Le’Veon Bell. But Head Coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger still find ways to win without Bell, who incidentally, will not be able to play at all in 2018 if he doesn’t report

by Nov.15.

My favorite coach is Kansas City’s Andy Reid who spent a whole season developing Patrick Mahomes into a record-setting quarterback by having the best start by an NFL quarterback in 68 years. e Chiefs are off to an 8-1 start and lead the AFC West Division. e combination of Hall of Famebound Tom Brady and Head Coach Bill Belichick continue to be the best in the game as the New England Patriots sit atop of the AFC East. is tandem continues to come up with ways to

turn a close game into a comfortable fourth-period lead and a victory with some kind of crazy play. e National Football Conference also has its quarterback-coach pair of winners at New Orleans where record-setting Drew Brees and Head Coach Sean Payton find ways to pull out victories late in the game.

In Sunday’s game against the undefeated LA Rams, who rallied from a 3517 deficit to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, Brees connected with Michael omas on a 72-yard touchdown pass, spurring the Saints to a 4535 victory. e last time the Rams started a season 8-0 was on Nov. 9, 1969. But the youthful duo of Head Coach Sean McVea and quarterback Jared Goff duplicated that feat until being upset by the Saints in New Orleans Sunday. e Washington Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden obtained quarterback Alex Smith in a trade with Kansas City and have been playing well enough to lead the weak NFC East Division.

A couple of “no-names” are leading the Chicago Bears to the top of the NFC North Division. Head Coach Mike Nagy and quarterback Mitchell Trubisky seem to pull the right strings at the right time, giving the Bears a 5-3 mark to lead their division.

It’s a shame the Dallas Cowboys didn’t qualify to join this elite group at the half-way mark. But now that Head Coach Jason Garrett has secured a deep passing threat in wide receiver Amari Cooper, it should open up the whole offense for quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott.

Let’s see if these coach-quarterback tandems can remain effective until playoff time rolls around in two months.

KWICKIES…Houston Astros ace left-hander and 2018 Golden Glover Dallas Keuchel, who is now a free agent, received a qualifying offer last weekend from the Astros for a oneyear, $17.9 million to return to Houston for the 2019 season. Keuchel has until Monday to render a decision. In the meantime, he is free to survey his market value and negotiate with other teams. Keuchel is really looking for another long-term contract. If Keuchel declines the Astros’ offer and signs with another team, Houston will receive a draft pick as compensation. He

WOS Mustang B'Jon Arvie takes down Liberty's JJ Slack. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs also can negotiate a deal to remain with the Astros.

Ten out of the top 25 teams in last week’s Associated Press College Football Poll suffered losses, with four to other ranked teams. Five teams in the Top 10 remained the same as last week including the top three, Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Ohio State (No. 8) and Washington State (No. 10). Five new teams cracked the Top 25 including No. 20 Washington, No. 22 North Carolina State, No. 23 Iowa State, No. 24 Michigan State and No. 25 Cincinnati.

Kansas head football coach David Beaty lost his job last weekend with three games to go. Beaty will coach the remaining three games and will be paid $3 million in six installments under the terms of his contract. In three-plus seasons Beaty was 6-39 with just two Big 12 wins. e Texas Longhorns and the Texas Aggies will have to learn how to hold onto fourth period leads. Both teams were defeated in the waning minutes of the game, the Longhorns 42-41by West Virginia and the Aggies 28-24 to Auburn.

Florida voters decided last night whether to abolish dog racing. Of the 17 dog tracks nationwide, Florida has 11 with only one showing a profit.

Forty other states have outlawed the sport.

JUST BETWEEN US…During halftime of the Army-Air Force football game at West Point Saturday, the Black

Dorian Pruitt finds running room against Livingston as Big Red rolled to a 28-7 victory. This week the Cardinals are on the road to take on Splendora. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa K. Anderson Knights baseball team—including my closer in the bullpen and has yet to grandson Logan “Smitty” Smith--re- lose a game in two years for Army. ceived their championship rings for After jumping out to a 14-0 halftime winning the Patriot League last spring lead, Army hung on for a 17-14 victory and earning a berth in the NCAA over Air Force in Saturday’s football Baseball Tournament. Logan was the game.

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Front could be game changer

DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

“Don’t tell me you finally got on some trout wading,” I asked Larry Dixon as soon as I climbed out of the truck Saturday afternoon. “Not a chance,” he snapped back while still filling one leg of a pair of waders with a water hose.“ This always feels so stupid, but I don’t know of a better way of finding leaks.”

“I can’t remember which pair leaked the last time we were out and duck season opens Saturday.It’s supposed to be colder this weekend so I figured I better take care of the leaking problem.”

By the time I finally tired out his lab, Sadie, repeatedly lobbing a well-worn duck decoy in the pool, he had discovered a leak in all but one of the four pairs he checked.

“You would think, or at least hope, that one of the boys would take care of their own waders.Not in this family!”

Hopefully, Larry was right about the approaching cold front that is supposed to usher in not only a stiff north wind, but significantly lower temperatures as well.

The last two fronts have just kind of fizzled out and had little effect on the water stacked up in local marshes.

Before that happens, we are also projected to get more rain and Lord knows the river and bayous are already muddy enough.

The water that gets blown out of the back lakes and marshes will, however, be much clearer and warmer and that combination could do a lot for the catching. The

only problem with planning a trip around targeting c o l o r changes and water pouring out of the drains is that this program is not exactly a wellkept secret. Because of an accompanying north wind that usually renders the open lake off limits, it’s a horse race to stake a claim on one of these small areas. Areas like Black’s Bayou look more like I-10 than a serene bayou!

In the event that this front is as strong as advertised, the most dependable bite will crank up a day or so after it has done its thing and moved on. The lake will flatten out and the fishing pressure will thin out with more water available.

There should be more bird activity as the fish take advantage of the 24 hour buffet, especially on the outgoing tide.

If there is truly an improved trout bite to be had due to the weather change, the greatest benefactors will be the wade fishermen. The trout are notorious for hanging out on the shallow flats close to deeper water much later into the day.

In a perfect world, the shorelines will be down to the mud and the flats will become the new shoreline.

An incoming tide in the afternoon hours that ushers in more bait can be just the ticket. Right now it is still hopeful speculation as to just how many trout are still around to make all of this happen.

If it doesn’t happen, it will only add fuel to the theory that the trout population in

Sabine Lake is in serious trouble. In the event that the trout do show up, I urge you to keep only what you intend to eat without freezing any, as they not only tastes better, but definitely need help rebounding. I love to eat trout, but I can force myself to eat redfish court bouillon and stuffed flounder!

While fishing live bait or even fresh dead bait is a Plan B at best for me, it shouldn’t be for folks that want to get their line pulled and don’t have much time to hunt fish.

It should be Plan A for Dads hoping to keep their youngsters interested. Shad, mullet, and shrimp (live or dead) will attract anything from a six inch sand trout to an oversized red and fishing is all about getting the bite anyway. That initial “thump” is what fishing is all about.If that doesn’t do it for them you are not going to have another fisherman in the family.

Cheap or faulty gear is not the way to get them started.

They deserve an opportunity to win the battle once the hook is set and that is best accomplished with a suitable rod and reel matched to the challenge. Regardless of age, I would start them with a 6 ½ to 7 foot spinning reel with a 1500 or 2500 model reel. The smaller number will better fit smaller hands.

The money spent on this combination is not wasted as it will last them a lifetime.

Seventy-five percent of my customers from age 5 to 75 use that set up.

Getting them started is one thing, getting them started right is another!

Waterfowl season is in full swing OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

Saturday morning will officially usher in the 2018-2019 waterfowl season for all our local hunters and expectations run the gamut from cautiously optimistic to gung ho. Texas duck and goose hunters cranked up last weekend and the initial reports were good overall. Many local marshes that are historically proven early season producers had limits on average which was a welcome sight.

High water during the late summer jump started vegetation growth in many areas so the food sources have somewhat changed and the birds have obviously followed.

Several great reports came from public lands where gadwall, pintails, and plenty of teal made up the majority of the straps. A decent amount of widgeon were also taken by several hunters I spoke with as well.

Local hunters who cross the Sabine River and chase ducks and geese in Louisiana will get their first opportunity as the season opens in the Coastal Zone on Saturday morning.

Many hunters running the marshes reported a decent influx of birds last weekend during the Youth Only hunts.

Saturday’s youth results were much slower compared to Sunday’s according to the reports I received as it seemed overnight

the numbers of birds in area took a big jump. ese small fronts we have been getting are certainly helping bolster the number of ducks that are already here. Everything right now points to a huge population of birds on the move as some really cold weather is set to invade Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma. e big push should move some better numbers of birds into Southeast Texas and South Louisiana.

Late summer rains have the local marshes flush with good grass which should provide plenty of food and perfect habitat heading into the season.

Farther down the Texas coast the opening weekend brought better reports overall as quick limits were the norm in areas around Matagorda, El Campo, and Garwood. Solid populations of speckled bellied geese were bonus birds for duck hunters fortunate enough to have combo shoots near agricultural fields. e concentrations of birds were a bit more predictable down there for those who had plenty of water.

Pumping water onto prime locations is big business and in years past the opportunity to have “duck water” was at a premium. is year the higher than normal summer rainfall helped

out the farmers and hunters alike when it came time to pump and many outfitters reaped huge benefits. Some of the prime areas in that part of the state have not looked this good at this time of the year in quite some time. e opening weekend was basically just an extension of the great teal season for hunters in that part of the state. In fact the blue wings and green wings made up a good bit of the numbers of ducks taken for many hunters.

Perhaps the biggest bonus during the opener was the amount of pintails that have already shown up. Several hunters reported taking their pintails early and then getting the opportunity to just watch a few flocks work their decoys.

Going forward for waterfowlers the biggest concern will be weather and that always seems to be the case. It’s been a tough stretch for the last several seasons and that trend appears to be continuing, in fact the Farmer’s Almanac is actually calling for a dry warm winter and that’s exactly what we don’t want. Regardless of the forecast most waterfowlers will continue to battle through the conditions in one way or another. Many hunters will go as hard as they can locally and then get on the road if necessary to seek out other opportunities. Hopefully we can get some cooperation from both the weather and the birds because local hunters are certainly due for a break.

WOS Mustang Ja'Marcus Ross takes the handoff from Tyrone Wilson. Ross finished the game with 12 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Peveto 4th, Helm 5th at state XC meet Little Cypress-Mauriceville senior Eli Peveto finished fourth and Orangefield junior Maddison Helm took fifth in Saturday’s UIL State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock.

One of only four runners to break 16 minutes in the Class 4A boys’ 5,000-meter race, Peveto turned in a time of 15 minutes, 43.87 seconds.

A total of 152 runners competed in that race. e winner was sophomore Judson Greer of the Northeast Texas town of Melissa, in 15:02.90. is was Peveto’s fourth and final trip to the state cross country meet, finishing 52nd as a freshman, 22nd as a sophomore and 21st last year.

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Helm finished the Class 3A girls’ two-mile race in 12:06.11, only 20.19 seconds behind winner Jenna Brazeal of Little River Academy, who timed 11:45.92.

Sister Katelyn Helm, an Orangefield ninthgrader, finished 38th in the 4A girls’ field of 151 runners, in 12:48.41.

In Class 3A boys, Orangefield ninth-grader Payton Wrinkle placed 71st of 150 entrants, in a time of 17:43.79.

Bridge City sophomore Kaylen Smith finished 98th of 147 starters in the Class 4A girls race, finishing in 13:15.56.

3 Doors Down returns to Southwest Louisiana in 2019 with its acoustic “Back Porch Jam” tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 9, at www.goldennuggetlc.com. The band also has VIP packages available through its website at www.3doorsdown.com. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

3 Doors Down sets March return

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized this outstanding Employee of the Month Brett Nicholson from LCM High School's math department for her ability to connect well with many of hard to reach at-risk students. She goes our of her way to help students in any way that she can and is very supportive of extracurricular activities where you can find her cheering on her students. Congratulations!

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized this outstanding Student of the Month Renna Toomey from LCM High School for her athletic achievements such as 2017 Volleyball District MVP, 2018 Softball 1st team short stop, Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team for Volleyball & Softball. She is currently ranked 9th in the class of 2019 and is admired for her positivity and school spirit. Congratulations!

e new year is already shaping up to be a memorable one for live music as 3 Doors Down just added a showcase to the growing schedule.

3 Doors Down announced earlier this week it was bringing its acoustic “Back Porch Jam” tour to the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Tickets are $30$70 each and go on sale Friday, Nov. 9. Tickets can be purchased online at www.goldennuggetlc.com. e band is offering VIP packages as well through its website at www.3doorsdown.com for those who are interested in a more up close experience. e band, which formed in Mississippi in 1996, is best known for hit songs “Kryptonite,” “Loser,”

“Duck and Run,” “Here Without You,” “It’s Not My Time,” “e Road I’m On,” and “When I’m Gone,” among several others.

Well known for it’s energetic songs and stage show in a normal concert setting, the band has become highly sought after for its stripped down acoustic tours as well. e band brought its very similar “Songs from e Basement” tour to the Jefferson eatre in Beaumont in 2014 and sold out rather quickly as fans sought the opportunity to be part of the show by sitting on sofa’s and other chairs on the “back porch” with the band as they performed to the audience. e most recent studio release by 3 Doors Down is the March 2016 album, “Us and the Night,” and its subsequent tour included a stop at the Golden Nugget in June 2017.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recognized this outstanding Employee of the Month Kristy Brown from Deweyville ISD for her dedication to her students and her willingness to go above and beyond for them. Congratulations!

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Orange County Church Directory

If We Love God Most, We Will Love Others Best Jon Bloom Staff writer desiringGod.org The most loving thing we can do for others is love God more than we love them. For if we love God most, we will love others best.

I know this sounds like preposterous gobbledygook to an unbeliever. How can you love someone best by loving someone else most?

But those who have encountered the living Christ understand what I mean. They know the depth of love and breadth of grace that flows out from them toward others when they themselves are filled with love for God and all he is for them and means to them in Jesus. And they know the comparatively shallow and narrow love they feel toward others when their affection for God is ebbing.

There’s a reason why Jesus said the second greatest commandment is like the first: if we love God with all our heart, we will love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:37–39). It functions like faith and works; if we truly have the first, the second naturally follows.

But if God is not the love of our life, there is no way that we will truly love our neighbor as ourselves. For we will love ourselves supremely.

He First Loved Us The reason we will love others best when we love God most is that love in its truest, purest form only comes from God, because God is love (1 John 4:7–8).

Love is a fundamental part of his nature. We are only able

to love him or anyone else because he first loved us (1 John 4:19). We are only able to give freely to others what we have received freely from him.

And as God’s image-bearers (Genesis 1:26), we are designed to love God and others in the same way that God loves God and others. God, being the most pure, perfect, powerful, and precious entity in existence, must love himself most in order to love everything else best, since everything else is “from him and through him and to him” (Romans 11:36). If God loved something or someone else more than himself he would be violating the first commandment (Exodus 20:3) and the foremost commandment (Matthew 22:37–38).

For God to love something or someone more than himself would be inappropriate, perverted, immoral. Like God, we must love him supremely in order to love everything else best.

The Horrible Result of Not Loving God Most When we (or anything else, if that’s possible) become our supreme love instead of God, love becomes distorted and diseased. Love ends up devolving into whatever we wish for it to mean.

This is a great evil, greater than we often realize. This is the world as we know it: everyone loves in the way that is right in his own eyes.

Which of course means that everyone hates in the way that is right in his own eyes.

They become supreme “lovers of self ” (2 Timothy 3:2) and live “in the passions of

Colony Baptist Church 13353 FM 1130 • Orange PASTOR SAM ROE

[their] flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind,” since they were “children of wrath” (Ephesians 2:3). It is not hard to understand why there is so much confusion and conflict and heartbreak and violence in the world. We live in an anarchy of love resulting in much of the horrifying things we hear in the news.

The Greatest Love Ever Shown But God, being rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4), “so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The author and perfecter of love, Love himself, stepped into our horrible evil anarchy to redeem us (Romans 5:8), his people, and give us new life (Ephesians 2:5), and transform us from children of wrath back into children of God (John 1:12) who are able to love him supremely and therefore love each other rightly — the way he has loved us.

And how has he loved us?

With the greatest love there is, the love that moves one to lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). But this doesn’t mean that Jesus loved us, his friends, more than his Father. It means that Jesus loved us best because he loved his Father most (John 17:26; Mark 14:36). And “if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another” (1 John 4:11).

What May Be Our Most Loving Act Today So we see that if we love

God most, we will love others best.

I find this to be a convicting and uncomfortable truth: How we love others, particularly other Christians, reveals how we love God. The apostle John puts it bluntly: “He who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen (1 John 4:20).

Our love for each other is an indicator of the place God is holding in our hearts.

God is very good at designing things this way: our faith is revealed by our works (James 2:18), our creeds are revealed by our deeds (Luke 6:46), and our love for him is revealed by our love for others (1 John 4:20). He makes it very hard for us to fake it.

And this is a great kindness (Romans 2:4).

Since the greatest and second greatest commandments are involved in these things, we know they are important to God. So perhaps the best thing we can do today is take an honest, lingering look at the way we love others, allow what we see to have its Philippians 2:12 effect on us, and ask God what he would have us do in response.

We may find that this is the most loving thing we will do for everyone else today.

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 at desiringGod.org, June 24, 2016.

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

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

Email: Stpauls@stpaulsorangetx.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided).

For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m.

“Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

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., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.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.

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

Full Gospel Holy Temple

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

CORNERSTONE

A Church For All People

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.

www.fumcorange.org

Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers

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

Starlight

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

BAPTIST CHURCH

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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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Sunday Services: 10:30 AM

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

“Our church family welcomes you!”

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HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

Call Flower Power Housecleaning if you want to put your feet up and relax. We can do yard cleaning, patio androom clean out and much more. Call for appt. 409-599-4914

Garage Sale on Fri. and Sat., 11/9 and 11/10 from 8 am until at 315 Lauren Dr. in Orange. Adult and childrens clothes, household items and lots of misc stuff.

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Hemming of jeans, pants, uniforms.

Call 409-238-1230

Neighborhood Garage Sale located in Colonial Estates, off 1442 by the Elementary.

Sat., 11/10 from 8 am to 2 pm. Lots of participating houses. come shop the whole neighborhood.

For Rent 1 BR, newly renovated apartment for rent, upstairs w/ fireplace, located in Orange.

Includes all appliances, W/D included. $650 Mo/ $500 Dep, does not including utilities.

Ask for Christine @ 409-779-6580.

For Rent single family home.

3 bedrroms, 1 bath w/ 1 car garage. 3 Circle S in Orange. $900 mo.

Please call 409-670-6166 RV for rent to a couple, includes a Flat screen TV, Dish Satellite, all bills paid except for propane. $600 mo / $300 down. Please call 409-988-3918

AUTO FOR SALE Here is your chance to get a 1978 Red Corvette Stingray.

It has a 350 V8, 4 speed, L48. There was only 8, 165 L48 made.

Take $10,500, will sell for $7900.

Only has 58K miles on rebuilt motor.

Call for more info at 763923-4206 or 409460-5399.

BOAT FOR SALE 1986 Basstracker, w/ 35 HP Merc., 86# thrust trolling motor, 24 V, boat cover, steering box, anchors, camo life vests, new tags.

LED Tail Lights on heavy duty trailer w/ rollers, new tires & rims. $2800 Call 409-239-8399.

MISC FOR SALE Twin Sleep Number bed worth $750.00 will sale for $80.00 with base.

Call for more info 409-553-1686

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Church Family Yard Sale on Sat., 11-10 from 7 am to 2 pm at 4234 FM 408, Orange (Orangefield). Halfway between BC and OF. We have lots of misc. items, clothes, TV’s, tools toys, shoes and more. Also having a link and drink sale.

Garage Sale this Sat., 11/10 from 8 am to 2 pm at 1936 International Ave in Orange, 77632.

Queen water bed, no mattress w/ roses & thick wood, 3M granite 83”x26” w/ 60/40 sink hole and extra pieces is grey and black and nurses scrubs.

RV FOR SALE For Sale 35’ 2017 StarCraft Autumn Ridge Travel Trailer (Climatized) 2 BR / 2 AC’s 2 Slideouts 19 ft Electric Canopy w/ lights.

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THANKSGIVING ACROSS 1. Newton or Stern 6. Hot springs resort 9. Gene Simmons’ band 13. Cuban dance 14. Anticipated outcome 15. Type of rug 16. Shiny suit 17. Red area between Saudi Arabia and Egypt?

18. Telephone company 19. *Which Thursday is Thanksgiving?

21. *Gathering 23. To boot 24. India location 25. Deli order 28. Walked on 30. Authoritative declaration 35. Milano moolah 37. Swear, not curse 39. Kappa Alpha ____ 40. Battery fluid 41. Long-necked wading bird 43. Biz bigwig 44. Chirp 46. Gauche or Droite, in Paris 47. On one’s guard 48. Take for ransom 50. Gingrich of politics 52. Female sib 53. Hoodlum 55. Comic cry 57. *Early Thanksgiving celebrant 61. *It’s on the final Thanksgiving Parade float 64. Convex molding 65. High or low 67. “Roots” author 69. *Post-Thanksgiving song 70. Yoga accessory 71. Accustom 72. “The Man Who ____ Too Much” ANNOUNCEMENTS

RAPE AND CRISIS CENTER of SETX provides critical services for those in crisis due to sexual assault, rape, suicide or general crisis. 24 Hour Hot line is provided for crisis intervention.

Our number is 1-800-7-WE-CARE or 1-800-793-2273 Al-Anon meetings are held Thursday’s at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry’s Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W.

73. Possessive of it 74. Opposite of digest DOWN 1. Roth ____ 2. Turf alternative 3. Shots, for short 4. Roughly 5. Root vegetable 6. “I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters, and threw up the ____” 7. *Not cake 8. Wet nurses 9. Capital of Ukraine 10. Capri, e.g.

11. Hollow baglike structures 12. Vegas bandit Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. Call Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333 Al-Anon meets Sundays and Wed., at 7:00 p.m., at the North Orange Baptist Church located at 4775 N. 16th St (Rear), in Orange, TX. Please call 4742171 or 988-2311 for more info or consultation.

The RISE Center in Beaumont, a local nonprofit disability organization established in 1996, has received a grant to repair or replace home wheelchair

15. Gibraltar or Bering 20. Synagogue read 22. Willie Nelson’s “Farm ____” 24. Like fans 25. *Like Friday after Thanksgiving 26. Chinese fruit 27. “____-and-true” 29. *____-eating 31. “The ____” talk show 32. Astros’ homeland 33. Wombs 34. *Parade organizer 36. Port in Yemen 38. Created a rug?

42. Handrail post

45. “Snow ____,” band 49. Between Sigma and Epsilon 51. Tittering laugh sound 54. Savory taste sensation 56. Asian wild ass 57. From chicken pox 58. He was terrible 59. Elders’ teachings 60. Neon effect 61. Exercise groups 62. Adhesive 63. Not his 66. *The oldest balloon animal 68. Hitherto

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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.

Please telephone the GOALS office at 409.886.4311 to register. You may email the office of GOALS at rhonda@ goals-setx.com.

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 10:00am Second Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.

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8B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Christmas at the Depot will be held on December 2 from 2 pm to 5 pm with a $20.00 donation. You will enjoy our festive Sip & Shop with Mimosas, punch and delicious treats. There will be vendors with Christmas arrangements, fashions, jewels, cosmetics, sweets and more for your holiday shopping. Door prizes will be drawn every 15 minutes while you jingle and mingle. For more info or tickets, please contact: Rose Simar at (409 330-1576 or Diana Hill at (409) 313-1459. From left to right: Trish Shoud, Lila Speck, Diana Hill, Cecil Brooms, Alica Booker, Katherine Frey, and Rose Simar.

The Orangefield High School TAFE Organization (Texas Association of Future Educators) collected canned goods for the needy in a very unique way. They dressed in Halloween costumes and "trick or treated" for the goods. The neighborhood of Oak Manor was very giving and appreciative of their efforts. Members who participated are Heaven Jones-Martin, Chelsea Wiley, Katelynn Carpenter, Makenna Lapeyrolerie, and Miranda Ybarbo.

Five West Orange – Stark High School students earned selection recently to the All-Region Choir. Destiny Ambers, Micah Douglas, Mycah Brown, Isaiah Chatman, and Manuel Franklin competed in blind auditions in front of judges in order to earn the honor. They will perform in concert with the All-Region Choir later this month. Additionally, Mycah Brown, Isaiah Chatman, and Manuel Franklin scored high enough on their blind audition to advance to the Pre-Area round of competition. Caleb Henson is the West Orange – Stark High School choir director.

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