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Ex-employee set to take on county judge Dave Rogers

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Kenneth Luce, one of the first county employees to quit after Stephen Brint Carlton took over as Orange County Judge, has signed up to run against him. Luce, 54 of Vidor, had indicated earlier in the year his intent was to run for county commissioner, “but a lot of people have encouraged me to run for county judge,” he said. Luce didn’t need a lot of persuading. “Orange County is lacking growth,” he said. “Our economic development is not working. We have not had any real significant growth in this area.

“We can’t continue to spend money if we don’t have a good tax base.” Luce was the county’s Luce Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator when Carlton was elected in November 2014 but said he resigned after Carlton hired Ryan Peabody to be his boss in 2015. “I didn’t like the direction he [Carlton] was taking Emergency Management. I felt the direction he was taking it with person he hired was not where I wanted to be.” Carlton fired Peabody in

July of 2016. In all, Carlton has hired four Emergency Management Coordinators since taking office less than three years ago. Luce was one of two Republican candidates to register in the past week for the

2018 election. Orange attorney Steven Parkhurst also filed paperwork with county Republican Chairman David Covey. Parkhurst, who is seeking the 260th District Court bench being vacated by Judge

Buddie Hahn because of age limits, is so far running unopposed in the Nov. 6, 2018 general election. Luce will take on Carlton in the March 6, 2018 GOP primary to determine the Republican candidate for

November. Another who has earlier announced he would run in the GOP primary is Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels, a former county judge. COUNTY ELECTIONS Page 3A

Orange musician, 92, is still picking

County EDC awards Harvey Recovery grants

Doug Burch, 92, picks his guitar while Tony Wolfford keeps time on a snare drum Tuesday in Orange. Burch, a World War II vet, hosted regular Friday night jam sessions before Tropical Storm Harvey and is aiming to resume soon. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

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Johnie Spencer of Spencer Marble & Granite accepts a $5,000 grant check from Jessica Hill, executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Corp. Tuesday at the County Administration Building. In an effort to assist local businesses harmed by Tropical Storm Harvey, the OCEDC awarded $5,000 Small Business Recovery Grants to 40 Orange County businesses. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

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Forgive Jessica Hill if she felt a little bit like the Publishers Clearinghouse folks Tuesday. The executive director of Orange County’s Economic Development Corporation spent the day Tuesday giving out checks. She was issuing $200,000 worth of Harvey Small Business Disaster Recovery Grants issued by OCEDC to help qualifying small businesses in the aftermath of the record flooding caused by Tropical Storm Harvey. Each was for $5,000. Forty grants were awarded. “Everything was very positive,” Hill said Tuesday afternoon. “Everyone is just delighted that we’ve made it through this process. It’s the first help they’ve received from anyone. “They’re all small businesses, anywhere from retail to residential, attorneys, medical suppliers, a good mixture of different industries.” The $200,000 was made available in part through the

reallocation of the EDC’s restricted funds. From Oct. 23-Nov. 3, a total of 148 applications were submitted. “They started arriving early that first morning -- really the night before,” Hill said of the people dropping off applications. “It went very smoothly.” Applications were reviewed in the order they were submitted and verified by a committee of OCEDC board members. The first 40 verified applications were awarded the funds. The remaining qualified applicants were noted in the order in which they were received and will be awarded grants if additional funds become available. “I wish we could do more”, said Hill said. “There are 108 businesses we have not be able to assist and even more that did not apply. “I am extremely thankful for the patience and cooperation of all those who submitted applications and served on the review committee. COUNTY EDC Page 3A

Doug Burch can’t wait to get back to his Friday night jam sessions. The music stopped for the 92-year-old Orange guitar man when Tropical Storm Harvey flooded his comfortable home. Since then, he’s been staying with cousin Tommy Wolfford and his family while workmen restore his place. “The house is coming along pretty good,” he said Tuesday. Imagine just a bit and one can already hear the strains of “Faded Love” coming from his guitar. “It’s how we kick off the program when we have a jam,” he said, referring to the old Bob Wills song.

Country-western performers like Bob Wills and Bill Monroe were Burch’s music heroes, along with Roy Acuff and Floyd Tillman. Burch figures he’s been making music since he was 14, a span of 80 years. He was traveling with a band before he went into the Navy during World War II and even played with the band at the Chiefs’ Club at Pearl Harbor. After spending two and a half years as an aviation machinist island-hopping from one airbase to another as the Americans leapfrogged northward to Japan, Burch returned to Orange and worked a variety of jobs. He drove a truck for Montgomery Wards and

was stocker for Krogers on 16th Street. And always, he played music. Burch’s band, Doug Burch and the Texas Skyliners, had an everyday 30-minute show on Orange radio station KOGT. “We played every day from 6 to 6:30 a.m.,” he said. “Later, we switched to afternoons. “We played country music and people sent in requests. One song I did, people thought I wrote and I never told them I didn’t, was “Dust On The Bible.’” Burch’s band didn’t play the Grand Ole Opry. “We didn’t go across country, just around here,” he said. “We played night clubs and beer joints, the Eagles Lodge.”

Burch’s band included fiddle players Clifford Monty, Arthur Green, steel guitarist Jimmy Mansel, brother Woodrow Burch on upright bass, among others. Some of his recent jams have included banjo player Louise Ricks and another brother, Ray Burch, on electric bass. Besides guitar, Doug Burch plays mandolin, fiddle and harmonica. “When I get my home fixed back up, we’ll start back playing again, from 6:30 to 9:30. We had a lot of people there. That garage was full,” Burch said. “I don’t worry about what people think. Just play the best you can do. That’s what I always do.”

Meetings set to discuss hospital vote Dave Rogers

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Speakers for and against the Orange County Hospital District will be featured, along with Q&A, at two informational town hall meetings set for Nov. 30 and Dec. 5. Lamar State College-Orange will host the two-hour sessions at its new Cypress Center, 209 Green St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening. “The whole reason for this town hall is because there were a few concerns,” Kelli Patin, one of the event organizers, said. “We knew that

there was a lot of information out about the hospital district, but I wasn’t sure it was accurate info. “This is important stuff. Orange County needs to know more of it.” A local group called Care for Orange County led the petition drive that resulted in the Dec. 19 county-wide election to establish a hospital district. A vote for the district would create a new taxing entity that could levy taxes up to 18 cents per $100 valuation. The creation of a hospital

district would make a county hospital eligible for federal funds and is expected to bring investors to build a hospital. Orange is the largest city and county in Texas not to have a hospital. The town halls will feature an explanation of the ballot options by County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton and 10 minutes each of arguments for and against by advocates Ross Smith (for) and David Covey (against). A question-and-answer session for audience members will follow.

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Early voting for the election begins Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 15. The town halls are being sponsored by Lamar State College-Orange and KOGT. “We hope the public shows up, not just from Orange, but Bridge City and Vidor, and listen with an open mind,” Patin said. “They can ask any questions they might have in regards to the hospital vote. We’re hoping that the county does take an interest in this, because it affects the whole county. This is important for the whole county.”

• The Record • Week of Wednesday November 15, 2017

Althanase Benoit, 88, Bridge City Doug Burch, 92, Orange Ray Fontenot, 96, Orange Harry Fulton, 90, Orange Eugene Goudeau, 93, Orange Orland “Johny” Johnson, 92, Mauriceville Moe Litton, 90, Bridge City Burdette Oldbury, Sr., 90, Mauriceville Robert Rothrock, 92, Orange Paul A. Roy, 90, Bridge City Cedric Stout, 96, Bridge City

THE RECORD’S HALL OF HONOR

Recognizing Orange County’s WWII Veterans

If you are a World War II veteran or a family member of a living vet and they don’t appear on this list, please contact us at 409-886-7183 or email dave.rogers@therecordlive.com.

Fraternal Order of Eagles New Years Dance The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523 members will be having a New Year’s Eve Dance on Sunday, December 31st at 803 N. 28th St. in Orange starting at 8 pm until. The band will be Creole Cookin’, and the cost is $10.00 a chair or $60.00 a table. Party Favors will be given out and you can bring your own snacks. The public is invited to purchase tickets, so call to reserve your table now. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday, after 4 p.m., for more info you may call 409-886-7381.

Some of Orange County’s surviving WWII veterans pictured are: back row, from left, Cedric Stout, Roy McDaniel, Tom Brooks, John Pittman, Harry Fulton, Eugene Goudeau; front, from left, Althanase Benoit, Maurice Fournet, Levan Myers, Doug Burch, Robert Rothrock, Stanley Simon.

Donald S. Slacum, 94, Orangefield

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Clyde Chesson, 94, Orangefield Ruby Parks, 94, Orange

Army Ralph Barrientos, 91, Orange Joe Bergeron, 90, Orange Tom Brooks, 93, Mauriceville Millard Cox, 93, Bridge City Roy McDaniel, 92, Orange Levan Myers, 94, Orangefield John Pittman, 91, Bridge City Stanley Simon, 95, Orangefield

Marine Corps Charles Benoit, 93, Orangefield William “Bill” Conway, 89, Orange Paul K. Riley, 93, Orange

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Dem candidates: ‘Red, white and blue’ best County sets “That’s what judges us as a person, as a Nov. 26 deadline family, as a community, as a state, and I for debris would argue, as a party.”

Dave Rogers

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Kim Olson, Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, was working in the Pentagon when an airliner hijacked by terrorists crashed into it on Sept. 11, 2001. The now-retired Air Force colonel told a group of two dozen at the Orange Depot Monday night what made her most proud to be an American was the response. “On 9/12, 15,000 people showed back up to work in a building that burned for four more days because their nation needed them to. “Here’s the deal,” she said. “Our stories are not 9/11. Our stories are not [Hurricane] Harvey. Our stories are 9/12. “That’s what judges us as a person, as a family, as a community, as a state, and I would argue, as a party.” Two other Democratic candidates joined Olson in asking for votes and support in taking on incumbents. Jon Powell, a geologist and

chemist from Taylor Lake Village, near Kemah, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives from District 36. Former Orange city council member Deborah Mitchell is running for Orange County Commissioner, Precinct 2. Powell is seeking the seat held by Republican Brian Babin of Woodville. “Are you aware that the incumbent has a track record of working against the public interest and reducing our freedoms?” Powell asked. “He has voted to restrict access to health care, allow pesticides to flow into streams, and eliminate the rules that require banks to treat consumers fairly. He has voted to allow your private information to be collected and sold. “This is not freedom. These are not your values.

County elections Runnels has not turned in the paperwork and filing fees, Covey said. Candidates in both parties have until Dec. 11 to register for next year’s elections. No Democratic candidates had filed as of Tuesday, but former Orange city council member Deborah Mitchell said she would file Wednesday to run for County Commissioner, Precinct 2. Mitchell has stepped down as County Democratic Chair, she said. John Baker has taken over. Current Precinct 2 Commissioner Barry Burton faces a Republican primary challenge against Theresa Beauchamp, another former Orange city council member. Mitchell, who doesn’t expect to draw a Democratic opponent, pointed out she won’t have to start campaigning for a while with her election almost a year away. Carlton and Burton were among seven incumbents to register for the 2018 election with Covey a week ago. Others included County Treasurer Christy Khoury, County Clerk Brandy Robertson and Justices of the Peace Hershel Stagner, Joy Simonton-Dubose and Rodney Price. Besides Beauchamp, oth-

This is not what makes America great.” Mitchell is stepping down as chairman of the Orange County Democratic Party to run against incumbent Barry Burton, a Republican from Mauriceville. Also running for that seat is Teresa Beauchamp, another former Orange city council member running as a Republican. “I have two opponents, but I believe in people, and I’m going to give it my best shot,” Mitchell said. “I care about Orange County. We’re going to get people registered and get them out to vote.” The general election is Nov. 6, 2018. Party primary elections will be held March 6, 2018. A former Air Force pilot and a member of the “Texas Women’s Hall of Fame” who was one of the first women to lead an operational flying

squadron, Olson said she decided to run for office as a reaction to the 2016 election. She had wrapped up 25 years in the Air Force, three more in the Texas State Guard, led a non-profit dedicated to helping women veterans, and was ranching in north Texas practicing and teaching sustainable eco-agriculture. “After the last election, I thought, you know, I could just sit out on my ranch and pick pecans or I could get in the game and maybe have some influence to make things better,” she said. Current agriculture commissioner Sid Miller lifted a ban on fried foods and soft drinks in schools. Olson believes access to healthy food and economic health are tied together. “Yes, Nov. 8 hurt,” she said, speaking of the 2016 election. “It made me physically sick. But now, what are we going to do on 9/12? “It’s not if we’re red. It’s not if we’re blue. We’re the best when we’re red, white and blue.”

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ers running as Republicans are Vidor Mayor Robert Viator, seeking the Commissioner, Precinct 4 seat, and Orangefield teacher Chad Jenkins, seeking the JP-Precinct 2 seat being vacated by a retiring Judge Derry Dunn. County Commissioner for Precinct 4 Jody Crump has indicated he will be seeking a third four-year term in 2018 but has not yet filed, Covey said. Luce said he’s opposed to both FM 299, the so-called Vidor Loop, and the proposed Orange County Hospital District, for the reason that both would add a tax burden on citizens, he said. Carlton has not come out for or against either proposal. The County has not obligated itself to spend a penny on the Loop and it hasn’t been on Commissioners’ Court agenda since before Tropical Storm Harvey in August. The Hospital District will be voted on by Orange County citizens Dec. 19. County officials are not allowed to take a stand on the citizens’ petition that put the matter on the ballot. “I’m definitely against the 290 loop,” he said. “Once again, that’s going to burden the taxpayers. We as Orange County citizens

cannot bear a $20 million debt. We can’t do it. “And I know the hot topic right now is a hospital district. I’m a firefighter and I also do EMS. I know that a close hospital can make a difference between life and death. “But we had a hospital in Orange and it failed twice. If Orange Memorial and Baptist Hospital could not sustain, why do you think another hospital can sustain? “All it’s going to do is put another tax burden on the citizens.” And then, Luce said, there was Tropical Storm Harvey. “And we’ve been hit by the storm,” he said. “A lot of people are out of their homes and aren’t moving back. “We’ve lost a lot of revenue. How much more can we take? “We’ve got to start drawing our people back in, but we’re not going to do that with more taxes.” Luce is currently a marine security supervisor at the Chenier plant in Cameron Parish. He is a 35-year firefighter, working with Orange County Emergency Services District 1, the Vidor Volunteer Fire Department, and is a certified emergency medical technician A graduate of Vidor High

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Orange County has set a Sunday, Nov. 26 deadline for residents to have debris from Tropical Storm Harvey placed on the roadway. A Tuesday press release by Orange County Emeregency Management Coordinator Ralph Valenciano said debris placed on the roadway after Nov. 26 will not be picked up. The debris haulers will begin neighborhood surveys Monday and schedule their next round of pickups accordingly. The projected completion date for this second round of pickups is Dec. 18. Debris haulers will be off Wednesday through Saturday for the holiday, but will resume pickups Monday, Nov. 27, according to D&J Enterprise’s Antonio Lee. The county also announced guidelines for private property debris removal: Storm generated debris on open access private roads, private roads with locked gates and residential private property may be eligible for removal. Applicants should fill out and return by Friday, Dec. 8, the Right of Entry form available at Orange County Convention and Expo Center, 11475 FM 1442, or available to print from the internet at www.co.orange.tx.us. Expected completion of debris removal for eligible applicants is Dec. 30. Residents are encouraged to contact Orange County Office of Emergency Management at 409-882-7895 with questions pertaining to debris removal.

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mall Charles needed 134 yards to become only the third 1500-yard gainer in one season. The other two are Earl Campbell and Cedric Benson. Charles gained only 92-yards on 17 carried for a total of 1,458 yards. Colt McCoy threw for 3,129 yards, Kyle Field set attendance records with 88,253.***** On Nov. 24, 1963, Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald while police escorted Oswald out of a Dallas jail. Jack walked up and shot him through the chest. Ruby later died in prison.***** West Orange-Stark knocked off #1 Giddings, 28-19. Congrats to Coach Hooks, Thompson and staff and a great bunch of young Mustangs.***** Thanks to our boy in the NFL, Matt Bryant, Tampa Bay beat Washington 19-13 despite only nine first downs to the Redskin’s 23. Matt made 13 of the points, kicking four field goals, from 35-yards, 27-yards, 48-yards and 39-yards. He also kicked for one extra point. *****Charlie Wilson’s War, the movie, starring Tom Hanks, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Julia Roberts, directed by Mike Nichols, will open Dec. 25. The Dec. 3 issue of ‘Time’ magazine suggests ‘Charlie’ is gunning for an Oscar.

OBITUARIES 10 YEARS AGO-2007

From The Creaux’s Nest WE SHOULD ALL BE THANKFUL

A person should count their blessings because we all have many. Some are more fortunate than others but all have more positives than negatives. Health wise, we have the best system in the world. In my lifetime, life expectancy has gone from 50-years to 76-years. People in earlier generations worked themselves to death. Today, life is made so easy that one doesn’t even have to get up to change the television channel. It goes way further than that in every aspect of life. If you even stop to count the blessings the results would amaze you. I came from a generation of no shoes and little to eat, to a closet full and more food than I should eat. What saddens me is that there are still people, mostly children, who face the difficulty of simply living with nothing in a world of plenty. Youngsters are always the losers in broken homes and divorce comes much too easy today. People are more selfish than in previous times. Most people put ‘me’ first in their lives. ‘Me, Me, Me’ is detrimental to a healthy marriage and family unit and again the young pay for the selfishness of adults. I feel for our country and the many of our young in harm’s way, dying, maimed, injured and mentally handicapped. Putting all that aside however, the Thanksgiving basket is full. President Abe Lincoln designated the third Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day in 1863 during the Civil War. It’s a day we should really pause and give thanks. We start with good health, a loving, healthy family and great friends. The rest is just a bonus and boy, do we have plenty of them. May your Thanksgiving be blessed. ***** I gotta get to work now. Please come along; it won’t do you no harm.

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We were saddened to learn about the death of Derick Lynn Quibodeaux, age 30. of Bridge City, who passed away Sunday, Nov. 19. A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m., Nov. 25, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the funeral home. Our sincere condolences to his parents, Steve and Carolyn and their large family. Derick was a great youngster, well liked by all who knew him. Most described him as fun to be around. He was well versed in sports and business. He loved the outdoors and welcomed a challenge, playing golf or wetting a hook. He left us way too soon. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2007 Friday, Nov. 30, the big Orange Jaycee Christmas Parade route will be from MacArthur Shopping Center to downtown Orange. I commend the Jaycees for honoring the late Constable Parker ‘P.T.’ Thompson, a Vietnam veteran, who was always the first to offer his help for any civic endeavor.***** .*****Everyone’s friend, Joe Burke, celebrated number 89 on Nov. 22. Monday, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Joe donated $100,000 for the perpetual care of Hollywood Cemetery, a historical black public domain. Joe appreciates the contribution that many blacks buried there made to his life. “I have many friends buried there,” Burk said. Joe has previously made a large contribution to Evergreen Cemetery, where his folks and friends are buried and where his resting place will be. (Editor’s note: Joe is now buried there.)***** Death claims Charlie Wickersham at age 79. What a legacy Charles T. leaves behind. He came to Orange many years ago working for the tourist bureau. The bureau then operated out of the log cabin building on Green Ave. (Hwy. 90) The rest is history. His body will be cremated but I’m sure a memorial service will be held. Daughters Liz, of New York, came in Monday and Jean of San Diego, is due in Tuesday. ‘Buckshot’ Winfree visited Charlie Sunday at the hospital in Houston the day before he died from cancer. (Editor’s note: Since that time, ‘Buckshot’ has also passed away.)***** Local politics are lining up. So far, the Precinct 2 Constable’s race has drawn three candidates. The latest is Robert Strause, a nice young man with a lot of law enforcement experience and qualifications. He currently is head of the Orange County Narcotics Division and has been for several years. Also announced is Yank Peveto and Harold Hass.***** Within hours after Constable John Ford announced he would not run for reelection, Mark Philpott, deputy sheriff and Bridge City City councilman, announced he would seek the position now held by his wife’s uncle. At least two other candidates are expected to enter the race in Precinct 3.***** Constable Keith Merritt is not expected to draw opposition in Precinct 1. He will also not be a candidate for sheriff at this time.***** The Sheriff’s race, to date, has only two announced candidates, current Sheriff Mike White and former Sheriff Huel Fontenot.***** Capt. David Peck is home recovering after a tough go. After the removing of his gall bladder, that continued several stones, one nearly the size of a baseball, he developed internal bleeding, causing a second operation.***** The Dunn’s got a great surprise Thanksgiving night. Amber, who found she had a relief from hospital duty but too late for any flight, headed her car east, from El Paso, and made the nearly 900-mile trip home. She arrived for turkey and dressing 14-hours later. Saturday morning in terrible weather, she headed back plum across the state. You have to be young to drive 1,800 miles in three days or want to see your folks awfully bad. She hadn’t been home in six-months. (Editor s note: Amber, husband Clay and son Luke are visiting this Thanksgiving.)***** After 50-years of watching Texas and A&M games, Texas, the favorite, said you could expect anything, especially at Kyle Field, got a wupping by A&M 38-30. Ja-

Charles T. Wickersham, age 79, died Sunday, Nov. 25. 2007, Details about a Memorial Celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.*****Beverly Vincent, 58, of Bridge City, died Friday, Nov. 23. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. She lived in Bridge City for 27 years and was a substitute teacher with Bridge City ISD. She was a volunteer with CASA and in 2003 was named volunteer of the year. Beverly is survived by her husband, Gable Vincent, mother, Della Leonard, daughters, Melissa Vincent, Connie Galloway, Amber Worthy and grandchildren.***** Greg Thomas, 71, of Orange, died, Sunday, Nov. 25.. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29. Greg was a lifetime member of the Orange Boating Club, USS Orlick Association. and an avid Orange historian. He retired from the Goodyear Beaumont Chemical Plant after 40 years. He is survived by his wife Rosa, children, Theresa T. Harrison, Albert G. Thomas IV, Karen Thomas Leigh C. Stiles, Todd Gregory Thomas, Adam Reed Thomas and grandchildren.***** Mildred Teal, 91, of Orange, died Sunday, Nov. 25. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. Mildred is survived by her husband, Clyde E. Teal, daughters, Wanda, Pat, and Sherry, son Dean Dyson, step-sons, Lee, David and Jim Teal, step-daughter, Myna Morris, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

40 Years Ago-1977 For the second straight year, Coach Ed Peveto’s Bobcats failed to handle the Anahuac Panthers, which cost Orangefield the district title. *****The Bridge City Cardinals, under Coach Andy Griffin, finished the season 8-2 for a second place tie with Hebert in what is considered the toughest district in the state. *****Vidor, under Coach Ronnie Thompson, produced the best team Vidor has had in the past ten seasons, posting a 5-4-1 record. *****Coach Steve McCarty, at West Orange-Stark, took a defensively tough team from Stark High and combined it with an offensively potent team from West Orange to produce a winning season, 5-4, after the merger of the two schools. Tony January was the second ground gainer in Dist. 22 AAAA, with 993 yards in nine games. *****Coach Lidney Thompson’s battling Little Cypress-Mauriceville Bears finished with a 4-5-1 worksheet also unveiling a shinning star in the form of sophomore tailback Donnie Richards. He was the district’s third best rusher, playing quarterback, on defense and did all the punting. *****J.W. Kid Henry, age 44, will start work December 1 as criminal investigator in the office of County Attorney Jim Sharon Bearden. Chief Investigator Linnes Hubbard announced that Henry would fill the spot vacated by Art Hughes. J.W. has been involved in law enforcement for a number of years, including two years with the Marine Corps Military Police. He worked as an Orange city policeman, deputy sheriff and a Newton County deputy sheriff. He also worked as investigator for Walker and Brunson Law Firm in Houston. He and wife Mildred have seven children. His monthly salary will be $1,009 a month for six months, then will go to $1,062. *****Last week, Nov. 25, Howard Morse celebrated a birthday. *****On Nov. 25, Ace Amodeo celebrated his big day. The occasion was shared with a small group of friends with wife Jo fixing up a mess of goodies. Friends Beverly and Joe Williamson came in from Dallas to help in the festivities. *****Shirley Delahoussey, Roy’s sister, had a birthday on Nov. 27. *****The gal with the good lungs, Sherry Morse, will turn 30 on Dec. 2. *****Major Inman as been elected president of the Orange Chamber. Serving as vice-presidents are Larry David, Howard Slater. John Levy, Betty Morris and Bob Walker will serve on the executive board.

BIRTHDAYS A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days: Nov. 22: This is the day JFK was killed 54 years ago in 1963. Some of the following friends celebrating birthdays are old enough to remember the murder in Dallas. Others maybe not. Attorney H.D. Pate, our buddy Jackie Roberts, everyone’s friend Cecil Broom, Brenda Spangle, Carolyn Hagen, Belinda Thibodeaux and Bobby Tarter all celebrate today. Celebrities joining them are actors Scarlett Johansson, 32, Mark Ruffalo, 49, Jamie Lee Curtis, 58 and tennis player Billie Jean King, 72.*****Nov. 23: Today is Thanksgiving Day. Celebrating birthdays are Rita Ellis, Barbara Boynton, John Charles Newcomer, Ann Caples and our Lunch Bunch buddy, Randall Morris. They are joined by singer and Voice judge Miley Cyrus, 24 and reality star Snooki, 29.*****Nov. 24: Candace Todora is joined by a bunch of nice folks, Steven James, Jeff Hollis, Dae Leigh Sandlin and Justin McCarthy. Celebrating on this day also are actors Katherine Heigi, 38, Sarah Hyland, 26 and Billy Connolly, 74.*****Nov. 25: “Girl Friday” Debbie Hughes celebrates today as does Trendz owner, Sherry Hickman, Amanda Barlow, Serena Simonton and Sherry Hommel. Celebrating also are singer Amy Grant, 56, actress Christina Applegate, 45 and former first daughter Jenna Bush, 35.*****Nov. 26: Bridge City Elementary nurse, a very nice lady, Shelly Hollier, celebrates today. She is joined by Thad Dixon, Dr. Ronald Risinger, our old friend D.J. ‘Ace’ Amodeo, Eric Andrus, Taryn Hubbard, district attorney John Kimbrough and the prettiest district judge in Texas, Courtney Burch Arkeen. Celebrities joining them are singers Tina Turner, 77 and Naatasha Bedingfield, 35, actor Robert Raco, 27.*****Nov. 27: Roy’s little sister, one of Trump’s ‘Bubbas,’ Shirley Kogas, celebrates today. So does June’s pretty daughter, Sharon Gregory, Betty Simonton, Cindy Huckabay, Mark Bourgeois and Melissa Fisher. They are joined by JFK’s daughter Caroline Kennedy, 59 and actress Robin Givins, 52.*****Nov. 28: Celebrating today are Rick Bridgers, Christy Podnewich, Brooklyn Sampere, Russell Dillow, Andrea Tupper and a happy birthday to Jerry Childress wherever he

might be reading this from our website. Best wishes also to David Fusilier, Barbara Peveto, Cassandra Carpenter and Jade Siebert. Having birthdays on this day are TV show host Jon Stewart, 54, race car driver Chase Elliott, 21 and entrepreneur, Berry Gordy, Jr., 87.

A FEW HAPPENINGS Don’t miss the Mauriceville Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m. at the Woodridge Land Company, at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 62. Free refreshments served along with a visit with Santa for the kids.*****Last Friday, our longtime friend, Anabel Hebert Rost, stopped by for a visit. This year, for the first time in many years, she didn’t attend the Abbeville High class reunion. It was the 64th reunion and also the celebration of the ‘World’s Largest Egg Omelet’ cookoff. Anabel said she had gotten too old to drive that distance. Ironically, on Saturday morning, at 5:30 a.m., the television program, ‘Small Town, Big Deal’ featured the Abbeville omelet festival. If you are ever going to Abbeville make it a point to eat at Shucks. Many Orange folks make that trip and I hear from them often. Remember Shuck’s is closed on Sunday.*****Special thanks to Capt. Chuck Uzzle. He took care of us last week with enough ducks and snow geese to make it through Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. Read Capt. Chuck’s outdoor column weekly in the Record.*****Last week I had a long phone conversation with our buddy Donna Scales. She was on her way to a doctor visit in Houston. We sure miss that girl. She’s such a joy to be around.*****We haven’t heard from our friend John Heard about this year’s citrus crop. There are no better oranges and grapefruit than those produced in Orange County.*****Last week at the Lunch Bunch gathering, Doug Burch, a WWII veteran and lifelong musician, raised in the Cove, visited with Sheriff Keith Merritt. He recalled Keith’s mother and told about what a hard working woman she was. She worked at Elmer’s Drive Inn, on Simmons Dr. Before she got a car, she walked from the Cove to her job and back every day. Keith told about sitting in the car doing his homework waiting for her to get off work. He had a hard life. Some day someone will write his story. Marlene’s life wasn’t a bed of roses either. They married young and finished raising each other. Today they have great-grandchildren.*****The Lunch Bunch will not meet this week but next week will dine at Robert’s.*****Della Reese, who enjoyed dual careers, first as a jazz and pop singer and later as a TV star on CBS’ Touched by an Angel, has died at age 86.*****I got a note from my friend Robert in Georgetown. It says, “Ted Cruz is our Roy Moore, without the sexual baggage.” There is something to that, Ted, Moore and Steve Bannon are joined at the hip.*****Former Vice-president Joe Biden has a new book out, “Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope,, Hardship and Purpose.” I read excerpts from the book. It would make a great Christmas gift. A story about a son he loved so much, who had survived a wreck that killed is mother and sister, only to die from cancer at age 46, leaving behind such a promising career. “It happened,” Biden wrote at the end, 7:51 on May 30, 2015, “My God, my son, my beautiful boy.”*****Singer Mel Tillis, country music’s unlikely icon. Despite his stutter Tillis recorded more than 60 albums, wrote several classics. Tillis, at age 85, died Sunday in Ocala, Florida. He was born Lonnie Melvin Tillis, near Tampa. His speech impediment developed after a childhood bout with malaria. He used it later in life on stage as part of his great success. He also wrote many classics such as Ruby, Detroit City, Every Which Way but Loose, Coca-Cola Cowboy and hundreds more.*****Charles Manson, whose brutality made him the face of evil, dies at age 83. Manson, the hippie cult leader who became the hypnotic-eyed face of evil across America after masterminding the gruesome murders of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and six others in the Los Angeles during the summer of 1969, died Sunday night after nearly a half-century in prison. Manson died of natural causes at a California hospital while serving a live sentence.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Wen Maree Desomeaux finish convent school in New Orleans, she came home to Abbeville to tell her Mama and Papa goodbye. She was going to New York to become a performer in show business. She shook da Louisana dust off her shoes and headed out. Wen she became a successful performer, she returned to Abbeville for a visit. Saturday evening, she went to da Mary Magilin Church for Confession like she had always done in her childhood. Fadter Vincent recognized her and axed her about her work. She explain dat she is an acrobatic dancer her. Fadter him, axe, “Wat does dat mean, hanh?” Maree say it would be easier to show him da kind of tings she did on stage. She stepped out of da Confessional and wit’in sight of Fadter Vincent, she went into a series of cartwheels, leaping splits and back flips. Kneeling near da Confessional, waiting dare turn, were two middle aged old maids, Eunice and Telma. Dey witnessed Maree’s acrobatics wit wide eyes dem. Eunice say to Telma, “Look at da Penance Fadter is givin out tonight, him.” “Telma, we need to leave because me, I don’t got no bloomers on.”

C’EST TOUT There is a big difference between Al Franken and Roy Moore. Franken is not a perverted pedophile who trolled malls for teenage girls. Franken is not a bigot, racist, white supremacist or homo phobic, plus, unlike Trump, he admitted to his wrongs and apologized for his conduct. That’s why Trump hasn’t condemned Moore, he would first have to condemn his own predatory behavior.*****Taxpayers are footing the legal bill for at least 10 Justice Department lawyers and paralegals to work on lawsuits related to President Trump’s private businesses. Lawyers are paid $133,000 to $185,000. For Trump, the free government attorneys are a bargain, private attorneys would cost him at least $500 to $1,000 an hour. Right now, the free legal team is defending Trump in four law suites stemming from him not divesting himself from hundreds of companies entangled with customers that include foreign governments.*****My time is up. Thanks for yours. Have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. May you have many blessings.

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Starlight COGIC Thanksgiving service Rev. E.B. Lindsey, Pastor of Starlight Church of God in Christ located at 2800 Bob Hall Rd. welcomes the community to a Thanksgiving Day praise, worship, and testimonials from 11 a.m. to Noon.

Mauriceville Christmas Tree Lighting The Mauriceville Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Tuesday, November 28th at 6 pm at the Woodridge Land Company at the Intersection of Highways 12 & 62. Free Refreshments Santa will be there to see the kids.

First Presbyterian Church Open House First Presbyterian Church, located at 902 Green Avenue, Orange, Texas, will host its Annual Christmas Open House during the Orange Christmas Parade on the evening of Friday, December 1, 2017. Doors of the Frances Ann Lutcher Memorial Building will open at 5:30pm and remain open throughout the parade. Be our guests and indulge in cookies, cocoa and coffee. Bags of popcorn will be served on the sidewalk in front of the church. For any questions contact the church office at 409-883-2097.

Garage Sale & Estate Sale Good Shepherd Lutheran Church opens again on December 2nd and 9th at our new site for the last Garage Sales of 2017. Sales will begin at 7:30 am and end at 11:30 am. We are located at 985 W. Roundbunch Rd Suite A. There will be lots of Christmas items, toys for all ages, clothes, and furniture. The Sale is so BIG that we will have to expand outside. If you have items to donate, we are accepting. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church appreciates and thanks all those who donated items to help our music ministry and scholarship program. In addition, at the church Fellowship Hall (945 W Roundbunch Rd) on December 2nd, we will be opening at 8:00 for an Estate Sale and closing at noon. There will be even more items and furniture. These items come from a member of our community who is downsizing. So, come and check it out.

Open House before Light Parade Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City, TX) will open its doors on December 2 at 5:00 before the 9th Annual Christmas Light Parade. Our facilities will be open for your use. In addition, we will be serving free hot chocolate and chili. There will be limited quantities. So we invite you to warm yourself before, during, and after the parade. It will be the perfect way to kick off the Christmas Season. If you have any questions, please call 409-735-4573 or email us at goodshepherdoctx@gmail.com.

Orange Train Depot Christmas Tea set We are happy to start the Christmas season with a Christmas Tea at the new beautiful Orange Train Depot. This will be held on Sunday, December 3rd from 2 to 4 pm. We have limited seating of 80 ladies. There with a $25.00 donation. The first 30 minutes will be "Mingle and Jingle” with Tea, Mimosas, and delicious festive treats. We will be featuring Designs by J Scotts Aflorist and Fashions from the YA YA Clothing Company. J Scott will designs four arrangements and all four will be given as a door prize. Angie McClelland, owner of YaYa clothing company will have table modeling and also give several door prizes. Door Prizes will be given away all thru the TEA , please get your tickets from anyone in the picture or call Diana Hill, Chairperson at (409) 313-1459 and I will deliver to you. Please join us for a fun day to start off the season and be with your friends. Again, limited seating so call now. Cheers and Merry Christmas from Friends of the Orange Depot.

Gumbo Dinner and Entertainment On Sunday, December 3 at 5pm the First United Methodist Kids will present a Christmas musical, The First Leon. This kid’s musical is the story of Leon, a boy who discovers his name spelled backwards is noel. He would like, more than anything, to have a part in the town’s Christmas play. Following the musical, at 5:45pm, the Grillin’ Group will serve a gumbo dinner complete with Christmas music by the singers of FUMC. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the annual Youth Christmas Shopping Trip, Angels and Elves, which provides Christmas gifts for families in need. Join us in the Family Life Center at the corner of 5th Street

and Elm and let the spirit of Christmas warm your heart. For more information you can go to fumcorange.org or call 886-7466.

Eagles Hall available to rent The 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. The 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.

Golden Kiwanis holiday Orange Golden K Kiwanis will not meet on the following Wednesdays: Nov. 22, Dec. 20, or Dec. 27, due to the Seasonal Holidays. Regular meetings are now held in the Salvation Army Meeting Room at the corner of MLK and Strickland in Orange, beginning at 9 a.m. with coffee, speaker at 9:30 a.m., and concluding at 10 a.m. The last Nov. meeting will be Wed., Nov. 29, with Jay Trahan, Economic Development Director, City of Orange, as guest speaker, sharing information about upcoming business endeavors in Orange. The Dec. 7 featured speaker will be local writer for The Orange Leader, Mike Louviere, sharing stories researched in old files about such things as the last Confederate to pass away in Orange, a WWI military man who wrote his last letter to his Orange bride-to-be, etc. The Dec. 13 meeting will feature Claire Smith and Sandra Hoke from Field of Plenty, the community gardens directly behind Orange Christian Services on Park Ave. Claire will also share her results of her beehive business. The ladies will also share how Golden K Kiwanis can become a Garden Partner with the Field of Plenty, if desired. Golden K Kiwanis is a non-profit international organization dedicated to helping children. For further information, please contact Anne Payne, Secretary, Golden K Kiwanis, 409.313.7575, annieoakley1116@gmail.com.

The deadline for buying engraved bricks is Wednesday, November 15, for this year, although FOOD continues to accept and encourage brick donations. To purchase a brick, a thoughtful Christmas present for family members, please go to the website orangetxdepot.org,, click on Bricks and payment can be made with credit card. There are still some calendar dates open for year-end special events rentals. The depot is a magical place for company Christmas parties, birthday parties, or meetings, for very reasonable rates. Proceeds go toward the operations of the depot. Contact Rose at 409-330-1576 for information. Check out our Facebook, Orange Train Depot Museum and 'like' us.

New ALIVE WORSHIP You are invited to ALIVE: Praise & Worship. This causal time will be held the 1st Sunday of each Month. We will begin with a meal and Games & Prizes at 5 pm and then at 5:45 pm we will gather for Praise & Worship. After that, we will hear God’s Word in a unique way! NOVEMBER 5 is our next time. It will be a time to come and share a meal, have some fun, and worship in the spirit. You may even walk away with a gift card to DQ, Subway or Chick–fil- A. ALIVE is a casual inviting time to just be yourself and worship. So come join us and find out about the accepting love of Jesus Christ. We will gather at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (945 W Roundbunch Rd; 409-735-4573). All are welcomed!

OCF Upcoming events

for November! The OCF Day Bunco is slated for Thurs., Nov. 30, at 10 a.m., also in Lindenwood, at the home of Anne Payne, 4707 Frost Place, Orange 77630, the first street to the right off Lindenwood Drive. Contact Anne for further information, if needed, at 409.313.7575 or email to annieoakley1116@gmail.com. Cost is $5 to play. Also, mark your calendars for Thurs., Nov. 16, to go with our Roadtrip Queen/Out and About Chair, Lois Ferrell, to Lake Charles to the annual Mistletoe and Moss Christmas Market, hosted by the Jr. League of Lake Charles at the Civic Center. Stay tuned for more details, but it will be an all-day trip with Dutch treat lunch. Email for Lois is lferrell@gt.rr.com.

OF sets Alumni hoops Dec. 16 Orangefield boys basketball coach Jake McDonald is inviting all former players to register and participate in the school's Alumni Basketball Game at 1 p.m. Decmber 16. Registration cost is $10, with all proceeds going to the basketball program. Email Coach McDonald at jmcdonald@orangefieldisd.net with your name, year you graduated and the name of the coach you played for during high school. Rosters will be arranged based on the amount of interest received.

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Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting The Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday, December 5, 2017 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant located at 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. The owner or Bayou Bees will be our guest speaker, she is a Top Bar Specialist. Anyone interested in Honeybees or beekeeping is welcome. We are 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 at 409728-0344 or Brian Muldrow at 713-377-0356.

Orange Public Library Christmas Brown Bag The Orange Public Library is hosting a Holiday Brown Bag Lunch the week of December 11-15, 12 noon-2:00 p.m. You are invited to join the library staff in the Meeting Room to celebrate the Christmas Holidays. Please bring a lunch and enjoy the decorations and music. Cakes, cookies, cider, and coffee will be available. Those not wanting to eat lunch, please come for dessert. The room will also be decorated with wreaths, and some will be for sale.

Bridge City ISD held its annual Christmas Card Contest, and the results show the remarkable talent of our students. This year, students from Bridge City Middle School participated in the contest. The first place winner is Riley Mathews, second place winner is Juan Torres and third place winner is Nathaniel Lavapie. The students’ art teacher is Tracy Guy. Pictured from left are BCISD Superintendent Todd Lintzen, Mathews, Lavapie and Guy.

Texas Red Flashers to meet The meeting of the Texas Red Flashers will be held on December 14, 2017, the second Thursday of the month. This is our Christmas Party and ladies will bring door prizes and money for the party will be held at the Brown Center. There will be clothing to exchange. If you have anything you would like to bring to exchange or give away please bring and we will have a great time trying on hats and dresses. All ladies are welcome. For information call, 409-886-1609.

Friends of the Orange Depot to meet The bi-monthly meeting of the Friends of the Orange Depot board and volunteers will be held on Thursday, November 30, at 5:30 PM, refreshments at 5:00PM, at the Orange Depot Train Museum at 1210 Green Ave. in Orange. There will be no meeting in December, so all are encouraged to attend and learn how they can help with the holiday events scheduled. As always, we welcome any new volunteers who want to jump on board with our committees. We are currently fundraising for our museum exhibits for our grand opening scheduled for fall of 2018.

On November 15, Orangefield High School debaters competed at the UIL Regional Congress Debate meet in Beaumont. In class 4A, juniors Alexis Sturrock and Tatum Garlington advanced to state. Alexis earned her way to state by placing 2nd and Tatum as first alternate. Other debaters included Garrett Crooks, Katelynn Carpenter, and alternate Hannah Blaine. The state qualifiers selected Katelynn's bill to advance to the state tournament. The legislation is to allow for the utilization of human embryonic stem cells for clinical research. The UIL Congress state meet will be held January 8-10, 2018 at University of Texas in Austin. Pictured left to right: Hannah Blaine, Katelynn Carpenter, Tatum Garlington, Alexis Sturrock, Garrett Crooks

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Deaths and Memorials

Derick Lynn Quibodeaux, 30, Bridge City Derick Lynn Quibodeaux, 30, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2017, in Orange. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Burial will follow at Oak Bluﬀ Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 17, 1986, Derick was the son of Steve Lynn Quibodeaux and Carolyn Sue (Kuykundall) Quibodeaux. He was a 2005 graduate of Bridge City High School. Derick had a vibrant personality, was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, and loved his Astros. He also loved to ﬁsh, play golf, listen to Texas country music, and play with his nieces and nephews whom he adored. Derick was the owner of two Texas Mattress Direct stores located in Nederland and in Beaumont. He will be greatly missed by family,

Gloria Gail Crenshaw, 84, Starks Gloria Gail Crenshaw, age 84, a native and resident of Starks, Louisiana passed away on November 18, 2017. She is survived by her sons, Mark Crenshaw and wife, Karen “Cookie” of Starks, Louisiana and Scott Crenshaw and wife, Angela of Baytown, Texas; her daughters, DERICK LYNN Mona Dartez and husQUIBODEAUX band, Karl of Longville, Louisiana and Sarah Royer and husband, Glen of Starks,

friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Carolyn Quibodeaux; siblings, Steve Jordan, of Vidor, Dean Hollier and wife Jodi, of Groves, April Cutchins and husband Todd, of Bridge City, Bonnie Hollier and Benny Epperson, of Bridge City, DERICK LYNN and Stephanie Leonard QUIBODEAUX and husband Bodie, of Houston; and his nieces and nephews, Daisy Cutchins, Judd Cutchins, Charlie Cutchins, Alexis Wehmeyer, Lincoln Breaux, Ariel Leonard, Ames Leonard, Asher Leonard, Kristen Jordan, Sean Jordan, and Lindsey Jordan. Louisiana and her son-in-law, Sammy Parker. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Francis Crenshaw, daughter, Martha Parker, parents, William Gibson and Martha Gillis Gibson and brother, Carlos Dale Gibson and sisters, Pauline Ernst, Frances Warren and Colleen Doyle. e family received friends on Sunday, November 19, and on the funeral service was held Monday, November 20. e visitation and funeral was held at Deweyville United Pentecostal Church, Deweyville, Texas with Pastor Michael Orange ofﬁciating. Interment will follow at Fountain Cemetery, Starks, Louisiana. Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 West Fourth Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Treat the family to fun By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record The holiday season is upon us, and that means extended family members will be visiting this week. If that is the case, then why not take a night out to blow off some steam and take a break from the turkey to enjoy some great live entertainment across the region. Be sure to follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily listings and announcements. Wednesday, Nov. 22 Thunderbird Rose @ Brick and Barley My Beautiful Disaster @ Dylan’s Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Pug Johnson and Tyler Darby @ La Cantina – PA Zach Gonzalez @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Rob Copeland and The Outsiders @ Luke’s Icehouse MidCounty Sol Flair @ OB’s Bar and Grill Tin Pan Alley @ Rancho Grande - PA Ryan Bourque @ Rikenjaks – LC Caylan Daughrity @ The Rodair Roadhouse Taylor Nauta @ Rush Lounge Thursday, Nov. 23 David Joel Band @ Blue Martini Chester Daigle and Grace Smitherman @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Greg Blanchard and John Ieyoub and True Country @ Gator Lounge Dikki Du and The Zydeco Krewe @ The Lone Wolf Joey Greer @ Luke’s Icehouse Beaumont Caylan Daughrity @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Jairus Daigle, Mason Trail and Zydeco Rhythm, Justin Martindale, Jackie Stars, Bear @ Luna Live Chris Boaz and Axle Wisor @ Madison’s Kris Harper @ Rikenjaks - Lc Three 37 @ Rush Lounge Jarvis Jacob and The Southern Gents @ Sloppy’s Downtown Friday, Nov. 24 Jamey Johnson @ Golden Nugget Casino Casey Donahew Band @ Backyard Dance Hall Safira @ Blue Martini Tom Brandow @ Crying Eagle Brewing Alex Rozell @ Dylan’s Chester Daigle and Grace Smitherman @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Greg Blanchard and John Ieyoub and True Country @

Country star Martina McBride brings her holiday season tour to the Event Center of L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La., at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25. Tickets start at $55 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the casino box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr. Gator Lounge Bryce Shaver @ The Grill Neil Dover @ Hamilton’s John Cessac and the Texas Outlaws @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Dani Lacour @ Koozie’s Drive Thru Michael Krajicek @ The L Bar Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Larry’s French Market Joe Harmon and The Harmonics @ The Lone Wolf My Beautiful Disaster @ Madison’s Jerry Diaz @ The Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. The Teague Brothers Band, Zach Gonzalez @ Rikenjaks LC Three 37 @ Rush Lounge George Dearborne and Branded @ Sawdust Saloon Leah Howard Robinson @ Sloppy’s Downtown Silas Feemster @ Thirsty’s Wavelength Project @ Tia Juanitas - Lumberton Saturday, Nov. 25 Jerry Jeff Walker @ Golden Nugget Casino Martina McBride @ L’Auberge Casino Resort LaLo Towers, aMaHA Music, The Marvelous Outsiders, Steff Neff @ The Art Studio Spazmatics @ Backyard Dance Hall Safira @ Blue Martini Linda Kaye and the Kool Katz @ Brick and Barley The Rodairs @ The Capri Club Mark and the Maniacs @ Crazy Cajun Beaumont John Cessac and the Texas Outlaws @ Crying Eagle Brewing Danny Dillon Band @ Dixie Dancehall Thick as Thieves @ Dylan’s Chester Daigle and Grace Smitherman @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Wayne Toups @ Gator Lounge Alex Rozell @ The Grill Zach Gonzalez @ Hamilton’s George Dearborne and Branded @ Honky Tonk Texas Curtis Grimes @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill

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Michael Krajicek @ The L Bar Backyard Boys @ Larry’s French Market Carreerrs, Jamey Lewis and the Noose, Ryan Gist @ The Logon Café The Kadillacs @ The Lone Wolf Thunderbird Rose @ The Lucky Longhorn Casino Bryce Shaver @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Champagne Room @ Madison’s Tom Savage @ Neches Brewing Company Curse and the Cure @ The Neches River Wheelhouse Backyard Cowboys, Paul Gonsoulin @ Rikenjaks - LC Country Outkasts @ Rikenjaks South Street Corey Sellars @ The Rodair Roadhouse Three 37 @ Rush Lounge AEP, Large Marge, Mr. Fahrenheit, Fire This Way @ Sloppy’s Downtown Rob Copeland and The Outsiders @ Texas Ave. Tavern Jerry Miller @ Tia Juanitas Lumberton Sunday, Nov. 26 Kris Harper @ Blue Martini Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Honky Tonk Special @ The Gulf Range Dickie and The Tornadoes @ Jefferson County Singles Club Acoustic Pie, Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks - LC Three 37 @ Rush Lounge Wayne Cook @ Suga’s Brandon Luedtke, Matt Furman @ Victoria House Monday, Nov. 27 Kevin Lambert@ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tim Burge @ The Grill Josh Taylor @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Nov. 28 Caylan Daughrity @ Dylan’s Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Blake Sticker and Pug Johnson @ Madison’s Danny Dillon @ Rikenjaks South Street American Kids @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

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Welcome to the world, baby Donna! Born November 1, 2017, to proud mom Donna Peterson and big brother Victor Peterson.

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on November 16th for opening of Rambo Outdoors. The new Owners, Cory and Aleena Rambo, are both natives of Orange County and Cory has fished competitively since 1998. Formally Simon Outfitters, Rambo Outdoors is located at 2313 MacArthur Drive in Orange. They offer a wide variety of fishing, hunting, and general outdoor equipment. They will be acquiring some feminine apparel to appeal to the outdoors-women. For more information on the products they offer stop in or call them at 409-883-4400.

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Smith takes state Jazz Band honors Jose Ochoa, Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Director of Bands, announced that one of his students has earned a spot in the Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble. Kace Smith not only made the state jazz band, he also placed First in the entire state. Over 64,000 students enter the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Audition process each year. “What makes the accomplishment even more remarkable, said Ochoa, “is that this contest includes students from 5A and 6A schools. Kace is a very hard and diligent worker with so much talent, and this all paid oﬀ for him.” According to the Director, “While we have had All-State members in the past, Kace making First Chair in the jazz ensemble is deﬁnitely a new accomplishment for LCM! We are extremely proud of him and cannot wait to see him rehearse and perform with the Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble in San Antonio during our February convention." Jose Ochoa

Briefs $60.00 a table. Party Favors will be given out and you can bring your own snacks. The public is invited to purchase tickets, so call to reserve your table now. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday, after 4 p.m., for more info you may call 409886-7381.

Wesley UMC fundraiser Annual Fund Raiser — Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts early November. Pecan halves and pieces $10.50 a pound and walnuts $8.00 a pound. Call Jan 409/734-8036 or Deana 409/330-6363 to order or for additional information.

VFW to host Dance The VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host Ivy Dugas for a dance on Thursday, November 30th. For more information, please call 409-886-9738.

BCHS alumni updates We are saddened to report the loss of the following BCHS alumni: Katherine Campbell Kerr, Randy Feverjean, and Roger Howard Michael. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to their families and friends. Long-time teacher/coach in Bridge City ISD passed away last week. Chuck Young was known and loved by students, football/baseball players, fellow-teachers, and the community of Bridge City. Coach Young had many successful baseball seasons in B.C. and later moved to Texas City to coach baseball there. Judy Young, his wife, also taught in Bridge City, and their children Debbie Young, Joey Young, and Beth Young graduated from B.C. We extend our love and prayers to his family and friends. Please share alumni info with family and friends who may not be registered in our BCHS Alumni site. Membership is free and may be obtained by e-mails to b ch s _ a l u m n i @ y a h o o . co m . Thank you for supporting our site. Once a Cardinal...Always a Cardinal!

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Family Pharmacy-Bridge City has been named Member of the Month for November 2017. Pictured from left are Andy Haeggquist, Lee Ann Andrews, Shawna Hebert, Robert (Bobby) Duhon, owner David Haney, and Elyse Thibodeaux.

BC Family Pharmacy named November Business of Month From Page 5A

of high school age. Bands of all genres are eligible to compete. There is no entry fee. The online submission form goes live Nov. 1 at www.boomtownfestival.com. Go to the information page about the Battle of the Bands. There will be a place to send audio/YouTube files. Those chosen to compete will perform a 15 min. set which may consist of any combination of cover/original material. Deadline for submission is Dec. 1, 2017. From submissions, 10 bands will be chosen to compete at the event. Bands selected will be notified on or before Dec. 8, 2017. Prizes and more information about the event will be released at a later date. For questions or issues about registration email Julia Rodriguez at julia@boomtownfestival.com. Boomtown Film and Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Orange Al-Anon meetings Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking or addiction problem. AlAnon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX. Call 988-9886 or 474-2171 for more info. Calls are kept Confidential.

e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Family Pharmacy-Bridge City has been named Member of the Month for November 2017. Owner David Haney accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Elyse ibodeaux, Owner of Tiger Rock Martial Arts Bridge City and Chamber President/Ambassador at the November Networking Coﬀee hosted by Bridge City Bank. Family Pharmacy received gifts from Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, Complete Staﬃng, and Neches Federal Credit Union. Family Pharmacy was formed January 15, 1979 in Vidor, Texas. Since then, Family Pharmacy has

grown to seven locations in the Golden Triangle: Vidor, Bridge City, Beaumont, Mauriceville, China, Buna, and Newton. Family Pharmacy oﬀers immunizations, compounding, home medical equipment, in person or online prescription reﬁlls and local delivery in some areas. eir goal is to provide a high level of customer service that all customers deserve. Each location provides a large prescription inventory coupled with fast, friendly hometown service. Family Pharmacy Bridge City is conveniently located at 1910 Texas Avenue and open MondayFriday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, give them a call at (409) 735-5555 or visit their website: www.familyrx.net

Durham Ellis Nut Sale Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City will have Pecan Halves: $9.00, Pecan Pieces: $8.75, Walnut Halves & Pieces: $8.00, Almonds: $7.75, Roasted Cashews: $7.00, Frosted Praline Pecans: $9.00, Frosted Cinnamon Pecans: $9.00, Trash Mix: $4.00, Hot & Spicy Peanuts: $3.00, Peanut Brittle: $3.75, Honey Toasted Pecans: $9.00 and Milk Chocolate Pecans: $9.00. Your purchase helps us to provide scholarships for 2 Lamar University music majors. Call the church at 409-735-4573 to order.

Boomtown Band Battle Boomtown Film and Music Festival are seeking contestants for a Battle of the Bands competition scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at Courville’s in Beaumont. The competition is geared to high school, so the majority of the members of each band must be

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8A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 22, 2017

5 Home Maintenance Projects to Tackle this Fall Fall is the perfect time to complete those pesky home maintenance projects left on your to do list. If you’ve been putting off these chores, you’re not alone, but it could cost you. In fact, a national survey from Erie Insurance shows many Americans are putting themselves and their homes at financial risk by delaying important home maintenance tasks. Make sure you’re protected by focusing on these five areas: • The Roof. Twenty-three percent of homeowners admit they never inspect their roof or have it inspected unless there is a problem, according to the Erie Insurance survey. Unfortunately, replacing a roof is also one of the biggest expenses a homeowner may have if not maintained properly. Nationally, the average homeowner spends about $6,600 to install a new roof, but prices can soar upwards of $20,000. Don’t be stuck with a hefty roof repair bill. Have it inspected to see if any shingles are damaged and need to be replaced. The fall season is the optimal time to do so, since roofing is best installed when temperatures are cooler. Plus, you’ll catch any problems before winter weather kicks in. • The Gutters. Make sure downspouts drain away from the foundation and are clear of debris. Clogged gutters can lead to major issues like uneven floors, cracks in walls and interior water damage. This type of claim, also known as seepage, is a maintenance issue and often not covered under your home insurance policy. To prevent any major issues, clean gutters at least twice a year in fall and spring. • The Dryer Exhaust Duct. Does it take you two to three cycles to dry a load of laundry? If so, you may need to clean your dryer vent. One in five (21 percent) admit they never clean their

clothes dryer ducts, unless they have a problem. But lint build-up can catch fire easily. Over 15,000 dryer fires occurred nationwide from 2010-2014, with the majority being ignited by dust, fiber and lint, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Avoid this disaster with a thorough cleaning at least once a year. • The Fireplace Chimney. Erie Insurance found nearly half (46 percent) of people who own a home with a fireplace never have their chimneys cleaned. However, uncleaned chimneys are a leading cause of structure fires, reports the National Fire Protection Association. So, get the chimney cleaned before the cold weather hits and you find yourself tossing logs in the hearth to keep the house toasty, and then have it cleaned annually. • The Sump Pump and Pit. Sump pumps remove excess water from homes that would otherwise cause property damage. It’s important to clean a sump pump and its pit annually to keep basements dry and help prevent mold growth and water damage. Do this maintenance project in fall to help protect against heavy rainfalls and accumulated melting snow and ice of winter. Now that you have your checklist, it’s time to roll up your sleeves while it’s still nice outside. Whether you’re a DIYer or prefer hiring a professional, crossing these projects off your to-do list will help ensure you’re safe and secure before temperatures drop.

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KAZ’S FEARLESS FOOTBALL FORECAST Upcoming High School, College and NFL Games By JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

WEST ORANGE-STARK (9-0) over MEXIA (6-5) 7:30 p.m. Friday at Moorhead Stadium in Conroe e Mustangs have been on a roll for the past 2 ½ years, winning 13 straight playoﬀ games and 36 games in a row and are working hard to extend both of those streaks. e Black Cats should give the Mustangs their ﬁrst stern test in over a month, but the ‘Stangs will prevail.

HOUSTON Manvel (10-0) over NEDERLAND (8-2) 4 p.m. Friday, NRG Stadium, Houston PORT NECHES-GROVES (9-1) over TEXAS CITY (5-5) 8 p.m. Friday, NRG Stadium, Houston PORT ARTHUR MEMORIAL (8-1) over GALVESTON BALL (6-4) 4 p.m. Friday, Webster SILSBEE (6-4) over BAY CITY (7-3) 6 p.m. Friday, Turner Stadium, Humble JASPER (8-2) over CELINA (8-3) 4 p.m. Friday, Bruce Field, Athens TEAGUE (9-2) over EAST CHAMBERS (6-3) 7 p.m. Friday, Shenandoah NEWTON (10-0) over RICE (7-4) 3 p.m. Friday, Driskell Stadium, Crockett WOODVILLE (9-1) over ROCKDALE (8-3)

7 p.m. Friday, Pridgeon Stadium, Houston

PLAYOFF GAMES OF INTEREST Magnolia West (9-1) over Temple (8-3), Fort Bend Marshall (8-2) over New Caney (8-2), Carthage (11-0) over Freeport-Brazosport (8-3), Sealy (6-4) over Henderson (9-2), Kilgore (8-3) over El Campo (8-2), Waco La Vega (11-0) over Kingsville King (7-4), China Spring (8-3) over Somerset (9-2), Salado (10-1) over Liberty (8-2), Fairﬁeld (6-5) over Bellville (6-5), Madisonville (10-1) over Lorena (5-6), Wimberley (10-1) over Sinton (8-2), Cuero (10-0) over Crystal City (9-2), Franklin (9-2) over La Marque (6-5), West (9-2) over Hitchcock (7-3), West Rusk (9-1) over Buﬀalo (10-1), Clifton (9-2) over Garrison (6-5), Bogata Rivercrest (11-0) over Lovelady (7-4), Big Sandy (10-1) over Centerville (8-3), San Augustine (11-0) over Wolfe City (9-2), Cumby (7-4) over Grapeland (7-4), Bremond (10-1) over Timpson (9-2), Tenaha (11-0) over Dallas Gateway (4-7).

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is really missing the protection offered by Pro Bowl offensive tackle Tyron Smith, who is out with an injury.

Playoff hopes fading in Texas KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Last Sunday was very crucial for both the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys. ey both were three games behind their respective division leaders and desperately needed a win to still have a chance at overtaking these front-runners. e Texans and Cowboys were in the same dilemma as another half-dozen or more National Football League teams who had one or more key players injured and through for the season. Houston has been without the services of defensive stalwarts J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus plus quarterback Deshaun Watson and during the forth quarter of Sunday’s game with Arizona, running back D’Onta Foreman, who blew out his Achilles tendon on a touchdown scoring run. All four are lost for the season. e Cowboys are almost in the same boat when last year’s NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott was suspended for six games, All-Pro linebacker and defensive captain Sean Lee already has missed two games. Both players should return before the end of the season. Kicker Dan Bailey has been out for several games but should return before the end of the season. But the player whose absence is really show-

ing up the most for the Cowboys is Pro Bowl offensive tackle Tyron Smith, who protects quarterback Dak Prescott’s blind side. Prescott was sacked eight times by Atlanta two weeks ago and was hurried to throw three interceptions in Sunday night’s 37-8 loss to Philadelphia. Other playoff-bound teams that appear to be tanking early because of season-ending injuries to star players include the Green Bay Packers without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Arizona without quarterback Carson Palmer and running back David Johnson and the Seattle Seahawks who lost two key members to their Legion of Boom, defensive stalwarts Richard Sherman and strong safety Cam Chancellor. Houston was on the verge of extending their losing streak to four games as quarterback Tom Savage fumbled in the second period and then had a pass deflected that resulted in an easy interception shortly thereafter resulting in two easy touchdowns for the Cardinals. putting them ahead 14-7. But Savage drove the team downfield in the final minutes of the first half which resulted in a field goal to reduced the deficit to 14-10 at the intermission. Savage looked like a “real NFL quarterback” after halftime, utilizing running backs Lamar Miller and Foreman to set up his passing game, mostly connecting with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins for a touchdown and several key receptions. Perhaps the play that assured victory for the

Texans involved Arizona head coach Bruce Arians when he elected not to punt on a fourthand-one and running back Adrian Peterson was knocked back for a two-yard loss by Jadeveon Clowney, who had another monster game on defense. Foreman scored the clinching touchdown on a 34-yard gallop with 6:19 left that put Houston ahead 31-21, which was the ﬁnal score. Houston head coach Bill O’Brien has been harping all season about the running game and if the team could rush for 120 yards, it has a good chance of winning. e Texans ran 34 times for 134 yards Sunday against Arizona. e Cowboys were not as fortunate against the Eagles, who have the best record in the league at 9-1. eir defense dominated Dallas and limited the Pokes to just a “garbage touchdown” late in the fourth period Prescott had perhaps his worst game of the season by chunking three interceptions which were the result of the Philadelphia blitzes forcing him to throw before the receivers were open. Although the Cowboys have a much better record (5-5) than the Texans (4-6), Dallas trails the NFC East Division by a whopping four games. Houston maintained its three-game margin behind the AFC South-leading Jacksonville (7-3). Neither Texas franchise has anything to

See KORNER, Page 3B

WEST ORANGE-STARK 54, BROOKSHIRE-ROYAL 0

COLLEGE Mississippi State over Ole Miss and Alabama State over Cheyney (both ursday); Miami over Pittsburgh, Ohio over Buﬀalo, Central Florida over South Florida, Troy over Texas State, Western Kentucky over Florida International, Virginia Tech over Virginia, Northern Illinois over Central Michigan, Toledo over Western Michigan, Iowa over Nebraska, TCU over Baylor, Navy over Houston, Missouri over Arkansas, Texas over Texas Tech, San Diego State over New Mexico and UCLA over California (all Friday); Syracuse over Boston College, Michigan State over Rutgers, Memphis over East Carolina, Florida State over Florida, Georgia over Georgia Tech, Kentucky over Louisville, UAB over UTEP, Wake Forest over Duke, Georgia State over Appalachian State, Florida Atlantic over Charlotte, Southern Mississippi over Marshall, North Texas over Rice, Arkansas State over Louisiana-Monroe, Middle Tennessee State over Old Dominion, Alabama over Auburn, North Carolina State over North Carolina, Penn State over Maryland, Tennessee over Vanderbilt, Louisiana-Lafayette over Georgia Southern, Grambling State over Southern, Clemson over South Carolina, Texas A&M over LSU, Louisiana Tech over UTSA, Cincinnati over Connecticut, Ohio State over Michigan, Kansas State over Iowa State, Wisconsin over Minnesota, Northwestern over Illinois, Tulane over SMU, Oklahoma State over Kansas State, North Texas over Rice, Oklahoma over West Virginia, Tulsa over Temple, UNLV over Nevada, �Boise State over Fresno State, New Mexico State over Idaho, Arizona State over Arizona, Wyoming over San Jose State, Oregon over Oregon State, Notre Dame over Stanford, Washington State over Washington , BYU over Hawaii, Colorado over Utah, Utah State over Air Force.

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION PLAYOFFS Furman over Elon, New Hampshire over Central Connecticut State, Stony Brook over Lehigh, Samford over Kennesaw State, Nicholls State over

See FORECAST, Page 3B

(ABOVE) The Chain Gang defense held the Falcons to 35 rushing yards and five first downs. RECORD PHOTO: Earl Davis

(LEFT) West Orange-StarkS Mustang Kaleb Ramsey blocks for Kavyn Cooper. Cooper scored on the second series of the game, and finished with 7 carries for 44 yards and another touchdown. RECORD PHOTO: Earl Davis

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2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 22, 2017

2017-2018 BASKETBALL SCHEDULES BOYS

BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS Nov. 14 Beaumont Legacy, 6:30 pm Nov. 17 Nederland, 6 pm Nov. 20 at Anahuac, 7:30 pm Nov. 21 Lumberton, 12:00 pm Nov. 29 East Chambers, 6:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Nederland Tourney Dec. 5 at PN-Groves, 7 pm Dec. 7-9 Nacogdoches Cental Heights Tournament Dec. 12 Warren, 7:30 pm Dec. 15 at Evadale, 6:30 pm Dec. 19 at Sabine Pass, 2:30 pm Dec. 28-29 Bridge City Classic

Jan. 2 Liberty, 6 pm Jan. 5 at Tarkington, 7:45 pm Jan. 12 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:45 pm* Jan. 16 West Orange-Stark, 7:45 pm* Jan. 19 at Ham-Fannett, 7:45 pm* Jan. 23 Orangefield, 7:45 pm* Jan. 26 at Silsbee, 7:45 pm* Jan. 30 LC-Mauriceville, 7:45 pm* Feb. 2 at WOrange-Stark, 7:45 pm* Feb. 6 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:45 pm* Feb. 9 at Orangefield, 7:45 pm* Feb. 13 Silsbee, 7:45 pm*

LITTLE CYPRESSMAURICEVILLE BEARS Nov. 14 PN-Groves, 7:30 pm

Nov. 17 Vidor, 6 pm Nov. 20 at Nederland, 6 pm Nov. 28 at Woodville, 7:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Nederland Bulldog Classic Dec. 5 Jasper, 7:30 pm Dec. 7-9 Hardin-Jefferson Marathon Dec. 12 Kountze, 7:30 pm Dec. 15 at PA Memorial, 7 pm Dec. 18 Beaumont Legacy, TBA Dec. 19 Evadale, TBA Dec. 27-28 Fredericksburg Tourney Jan. 2 at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm Jan. 9 at Liberty, 7:30 pm Jan. 12 Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 at Orangefield, 7:30 pm*

Jan. 19 Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Jan. 23 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Jan. 30 at Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 at Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Feb. 9 at Ham-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Feb. 13 at WOrange-Stark, 7:30 pm*

ORANGEFIELD BOBCATS Nov. 20 Beaumont Legacy, 3:15 pm Nov. 21 at Deweyville, 6 pm Nov. 28 at Lumberton, 7:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Evadale Tournament Dec. 5 at Kirbyville, 7:30 pm Dec. 7-9 Orangefield Bill Tennison Tournament Dec. 12 Anahuac, 7:30 pm Dec. 15 Vidor, 7:30 pm Dec. 19 Tarkington, 7:30 pm Dec. 28-29 Bridge City Tournament Jan. 2 at Sabine Pass, 7:30 pm Jan. 5 Liberty, 7:30 pm Jan. 9 Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm Jan. 12 at Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Jan. 19 at WOrange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Jan. 23 at Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 at Ham-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Jan. 30 Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Feb. 9 Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Feb. 13 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm*

VIDOR PIRATES

WOS Mustang Justin Sibley tucks the ball and hits the outside to score on the first series of the game. Sibley had two carries for 48 yards, both for touchdowns. RECORD PHOTO: Earl Davis

WOS Mustang Herzel Washington taunted the Falcon running backs all night long, even though they were twice his size. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Nov. 17 at LC-Mauriceville, 6 pm Nov. 20 Hardin-Jefferson, 3 pm Nov. 27 at WOrange-Stark, 7:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Nederland Bulldog Classic Dec. 5 Evadale, 7:30 pm Dec. 7-9 Hardin-Jefferson Marathon Dec. 14 at Pasadena Rayburn, 7 pm Dec. 15 at Orangefield, 7:30 pm Dec. 19 at PA Memorial, 7:30 pm* Dec. 21 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm Dec. 28-29 Bridge City Tournament Jan. 2 Livingston, 1 pm* Jan. 5 Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Jan. 9 at Beaumont Central, 7:30 pm* Jan. 12 Lumberton, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 at Beaumont Ozen, 7:30 pm* Jan. 19 Nederland, 7:30 pm* Jan. 23 PA Memorial, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 at Livingston, 7:30 pm* Jan. 30 at PN-Groves, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 Beaumont Central, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 at Lumberton, 7:30 pm* Feb. 9 Beaumont Ozen, 7:30 pm* Feb. 13 at Nederland, 7:30 pm*

WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS

Royal's Darius Parker didn't have a chance against the Chain Gang defense. Parker carried the ball 11 times for 20 yard and was stopped every which way he turned. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Nov. 10 at Brookeland, 8 pm Nov. 14 Hardin-Jefferson, 6:30 pm Nov. 21 at Hou 2nd Baptist, 7:30 pm Nov. 27 Vidor, 7:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Evadale Classic Dec. 5 Nederland, 7:30 pm Dec. 8 at East Chambers, 7:30 pm Dec. 12 at Bmt Central, 7:30 pm Dec. 19 Liberty, 7:30 pm Dec. 27-29 East Chambers Tourney Jan. 5 at Cleveland, 8 pm Jan. 12 at Ham-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 at Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Jan. 19 Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Jan. 23 Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Jan. 30 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 at Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Feb. 9 at Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Feb. 13 LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm*

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The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 22, 2017 •

For the WOS Mustangs Ja'Vonn Ross and Shemar Manaway lead the tackle on Royal's Korbin Robinson. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

MUSTANG INSIDER

WO-S dominates Falcons By Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record e West Orange-Stark Mustangs made it look easy ursday night when they beat the Brookshire-Royal Falcons, 54-0, at Baytown’s Stallworth Stadium. e 37th win sets the ’Stangs up to face the Mexia Blackcats this Friday night in Conroe’s Buddy Moorhead Stadium at 7 pm. “e price of poker goes up this week,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “ere are a lot of mismatches in the first round since UIL has the first four teams in the play-offs, but this win is the first step for us in the Texas High School State playoffs.” e Mustangs dominated in all phases of the game, beginning with the opening kick-off. It didn’t take but six plays for WO-S to get on the board with a nine yard run by junior Justin Sibley. e PAT by kicker Chad Dallas was good and the Mustangs led, 7-0, with only 2 minutes off of the clock.

Korner write home about because of the season-ending injuries to key players, but home seems to be the place both teams will be once the season ends and the playoﬀ begins. KWICKIES…For TCU to not get to get a rematch against Oklahoma for the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 2, several things would have to happen. e Horned Frogs would have to get upset by Baylor (1-10) and ﬁnish in a twoway tie with Iowa State which beat TCU. But for that to happen Iowa State would have to beat Kansas St, Texas Tech would have to beat Texas and Kansas would have to upset Oklahoma State. erefore, it’s a pretty good bet TCU and Oklahoma will play for the Big 12 title Dec. 2. ere was almost no change in this week’s Top Ten of the Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll with only TCU moving up one spot to No.10. Otherwise the poll looks like No. 1. Alabama, 2. Miami, 3. Oklahoma, 4. Clemson, 5. Wisconsin, 6. Auburn, 7. Georgia, 8. Ohio State, 9 Notre Dame, 10 TCU. If Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve wasn’t

Forecast South Dakota, Weber State over Western Illinois, Northern Iowa over Monmouth, Northern Arizona over San Diego.

PRO PICKS Minnesota over Detroit, Dallas over LA Chargers and Washington over NY Giants (all ursday); Pittsburgh over Green Bay, Tennessee over In-

e Falcons couldn’t get anything going and on fourth down, Tyshon Watkins was able to block the punt and set the Mustangs up at the 3 yard line. ree plays later, junior Kayvyn Cooper took the ball three yards for the score. Dallas’ extra point attempt was no good, but the Mustangs still lead the dazed Falcons by 13. Cooper and Sibley both scored touchdowns on runs of one and 39 yards, respectively, in the ﬁrst quarter. Kicker Paulino Santos kicked both extra points. Sibley’s score was set up by a Chaka Watson to Renaldo Rose pass of 24 yards. e game just got worse to start the second quarter when Watkins got his hands on his second punt and was able to scoop and score this time. Santos’ PAT was good and the Mustangs led 41-0 early in the second quarter. On Royal’s next possession, punter Hector Medina got his punt oﬀ but Ja’Vonn Ross made him pay as the feisty junior returned the punt 41 yards for a touchdown.

Santos hit is fourth PAT for the night and both teams headed into the locker room with the Mustangs up, 48-0. “We were able to play everyone, which gives us the chance to look at some of the younger kids and back-ups,” ompson said. “is helps because we coach for the future not just for the night.” With a running clock for the second half, and most back-ups in to play, the Mustangs only scored once more as the handoﬀ from backup Tyrone Wilson to DeShawn Holt went 14 yards for the score. Freshman Angel Ibarra’s kick was no good, but gave him some experience on the varsity level after an almost perfect season kicking for the JV. Up next for the Mustangs are the 6-5 Mexia Blackcats, a team WO-S has never faced except in track. Mexia beat Gonzales last week in the ﬁrst round, 30-7. Although the two have no common opponents, the Blackcats have faced several teams that the Mustangs have

The Mustangs had the opportunity for everyone to play. Ja'marcus Ross had 4 carries for 27 yards. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

played in the past few years in the play-offs. ey beat Caldwell, 35-12, Lorena, 20-10 and Waco Robinson, 52-19, but lost to Waco LaVega, 7-53. Mexia’s offense runs multiple formations but most are based out of Cobra. ey are led by quarterback Travion Carter who has a pretty good arm, but isn’t afraid to scramble. Junior Jadrian Smith gets most of the carries. e Blackcats’ defense is based out of the 3-3 stack but will jump into the 50 defense. e kicker, Lalo Ortiz is also a threat, hitting 30-40 yard field goals and can also get the ball down the field on punts. Tickets are not available at the WO-S athletic office due to anksgiving but can be purchased at the gate. All tickets are $8. Buddy Moorhead Stadium in Conroe is located at 3200 W Davis St, Conroe, TX 77304. e Mustangs are the visiting team.

From Page 1B named the American League’s Most Valuable Player like he was last week, major league baseball should just stop giving the award. Even though the MVP was voted on before the playoffs, Altuve definitely would have sewn it up the way he played in the post-season. Jim Mora won eight games or more his first four seasons as the head football coach at UCLA, but the next two years fell off to 4-8 last year and 5-6 before he was fired after Saturday’s 28-23 loss to cross-town rival USC. Mora will get a $12 million buyout of his contract which runs through 2021. JUST BETWEEN US…If the Texas Aggies continue to pull off second-half comebacks (they have five) perhaps the text messages and Twitter tweets will cease that call for head coach Kevin Sumlin’s head. e Aggies are 7-4 and wind up their regular season Saturday against LSU in Baton Rouge. But it will be very difficult to mount a comeback with 100,000 fans screaming for them to fail. Aggie fans are probably the most loyal in the NCAA, but if they want a coach fired, it generally happens.

From Page 1B dianapolis, Carolina over NY Jets, Cincinnati over Cleveland, Atlanta over Tampa Bay, New England over Miami, Kansas City over Buﬀalo, Philadelphia over Chicago, Seattle over San Francisco, Jacksonville over Arizona, Oakland over Denver, New Orleans over LA Rams (all Sunday); Baltimore over Houston (Monday Night).

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4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 22, 2017

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Lyn Staunton, Associate at Bridge City Walmart, has been named November Employee of the Month. Lyn was presented her award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by Ambassador Candace Aras Mulhollan, at the November Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City Bank. She received gifts and gift certificates from the following businesses: Sabine Federal Credit Union, Total Impressions, Dupuis Tire & Service Center, The Penny Record, Bridge City Dairy Queen, Mary Kelone of Barefoot Souls, The Classy Peacock, Neches Federal Credit Union, Complete Staffing, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Delta Life Fitness Orange County, 5Point Credit Union, and Best Day Spa. Pictured from left are Dianne Richoux, Lyn Staunton, Lori Landry-Johnson, and Candace Aras Mulhollan.

Father Sinclair Oubre, Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church was born on November 8th. This week while celebrating Mass at St. Mary Catholic School, he was given a gift along with many birthday wishes from the students and staff. He also found out that Dr. Cynthia Jackson, Principal, shares the same birthday. They were actually also both born on the same year. That was a great day for the birth of leaders! Pictured are Fr. Sinclair and Dr. Jackson.

Photo courtesy of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce

Poaching never pays

Deer hunters will go to great lengths in pursuit of a trophy white-tailed buck; poachers are willing to go farther, breaking ethical rules and game laws designed to protect and conserve one of Texas’ most prized wildlife resources. Investigations into the illegal take of three whitetail bucks seized by Grayson County game wardens during the 2016-2017 hunting season illustrate just how far some folks are willing to go to bag a trophy deer. Grayson County in northeast Texas along the Red River is known for producing quality whitetails, and is one of only a handful of counties in Texas where bowhunting is the only legal means of harvest. e cases ﬁled against the individuals responsible for illegally taking the three seized deer, which have a combined gross Boone & Crockett score of over 535 inches, and a combined civil restitution value of $34,954.80, should serve as a warning to would be criminals. Rumors spread like wildﬁre

after photos of a huge 19-point buck surfaced. Game wardens received information suggesting the hunter’s story didn’t add up. On Dec. 16, 2016, the man who killed the big buck, John Walker Drinnon, 34, of Whitesboro, Texas, told game wardens that he killed the 19-pointer on public hunting land in Oklahoma. e wardens had obtained a game camera image of the deer in question, photographed on public hunting land on the Texas side of Lake Texoma, which contradicted Drinnon’s claim. Working with their counterparts in Oklahoma and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents to build a case, game wardens eventually obtained a confession from Drinnon that he had killed the buck in Grayson County from a public roadway with a riﬂe. Charges were ﬁled against Drinnon for taking a deer without landowner consent (a state jail felony), hunting without landowner consent and hunting from a vehicle (Class A misdemeanors).

On Saturday, November 4, 2017, the Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City competition team swarmed the District Tournament at Legacy Christian Academy in Beaumont.

Tiger Rock rolls through district tourney On Saturday, November 4, 2017, the Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City competition team swarmed the District Tournament at Legacy Christian Academy in Beaumont. Competing against students from Tiger Rock Academies in Beaumont, Mid-County, Orange, Lumberton, Vidor and Winnie, Team Bridge City instructed by Chief instructor, Sr. 5th Degree Black Belt, Elyse Thibodeaux, won 82 medals in Traditional Forms, Sparring and Board Breaking. With a record number of participants from our academy, our team consisted of 45 members. With Tiger Rock’s new Black Belt “ No Limits” program. Academy Black Belt competitors can earn new belt

rank at a District tournament by placing Gold in Forms or Sparring and any other medal in forms or sparring. 2nd L1 Black Belt, Mason Pruett, not only won Gold medals in Forms and Board breaking but also a Silver medal in Sparring which qualiﬁed him to earn the rank of L2 2nd Degree Black. His new rank will be awarded to him at our upcoming Black Belt Seminar/Award Ceremony. Our competition team in Alphabetical Order: Austin Bodin – Yellow Belt, Jeffery Broadway – L1 Green Belt, Jessica Broadway – L1 Green Belt, Brianna Bryant – L2 Red, Justin Burchfield L4 1st Degree Black Belt, Gracie Byrn – L2 2nd Degree Black Belt, Alex Chappell – L2 Blue Belt, Gian

2017-2018 BASKETBALL SCHEDULES GIRLS

VIDOR LADY PIRATES Nov. 7 West Orange-Stark, 6:30 pm Nov. 9-11 Hardin-Jefferson Toast of the Coast Tournament Nov. 14 at Kountze, 6:30 pm Nov. 17 Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm Nov. 28 Orangefield, 7:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 YBML Tournament Dec. 5 at Beaumont Ozen, 7:30 pm* Dec. 7-9 Orangefield Bill Tennison Tournament Dec. 12 Nederland, 7:30 pm* Dec. 15 PA Memorial, 7:30 pm*

Jan. 2 at Livingston, TBA* Jan. 5 at PNeches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Jan. 9 Beaumont Central, 7:30 pm* Jan. 12 at Lumberton, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 Beaumont Ozen, 7:30 pm* Jan. 19 at Nederland, 7:30 pm* Jan. 23 at PA Memorial, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 Livingston, 7:30 pm* Jan. 30 PNeches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 at Bmt Central, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 Lumberton, 7:30 pm*

BRIDGE CITY LADY CARDINALS Nov. 7 Tarkington, 7:30 pm

– L1 Green Belt and Yared DiMaio – Yellow Belt, Jadon Dowden – Yellow Belt, Brayden Farrington – Tiger Cub Green , Gracie Frederic – L3 Blue Belt, Ethan Gilbreath – L3 Brown Belt, Kaleb Graham – L4 1st Degree Black Belt, Jordan Greer – L1 Green Belt, Caden Jack – L2 Blue Belt, Jakob Jones – L1 Blue Belt, Jamie Jones – 2nd L1 Black Belt, Michael Jones – L4 2nd Degree Black Belt, Sophia Khan – L2 Green Belt, Arlan Khoury – L2 Red Belt, Kylee Koonce –L2 Green Belt, Jacob Kraus L1 Green Belt, Hunter LeDoux – Tiger Cub Green, Zane LeDoux – L3 Blue Belt, Erin Line – L1 Red Belt, Everett Melancon – Tiger Cub Green, Logan Miller – L2 Blue

Belt, Trent Monceaux – L1 Green Belt, Ava Osborne – L2 2nd Degree Black Belt, Trenten Parker – L4 3rd Degree Black Belt, Athan Peterson – L3 2nd Degree Black Belt, Keegan Peterson Tiger Cub Green, Mason Pruett – L1 2nd Degree Black Belt, Clayton Ray – L1 Green Belt, Amber Rinehart – L1 Blue Belt, Anthony Rinehart – L1 Brown Belt, Thomas RoystonL3 Green Belt, Alex Staunton – L1 1st Degree Black Belt, Jessica Tingler – L4 3rd Degree Black Belt, Amy Velasco – L4 3rd Degree Black Belt, Austin Verret – L1 1st Degree Black Belt, Jorrie Verret – L2 Red Belt, Cole Williams – L1 Blue Belt and Connor Williams – L1 Brown Belt.

Nov. 9 at Evadale, 6:00 pm Nov. 14 Nederland, 7:30 pm Nov. 16-18 Nederland Classic Nov. 20 Lumberton, 1 pm Nov. 28 at East Chambers, 7:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 New Braunfels Tourney Dec. 5 Deweyville, 6:30 pm Dec. 8 at Bmt Kelly Catholic, 7:30 pm Dec. 15 Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm Dec. 18 Starks (LA), TBA Dec. 27-29 East Chambers Holiday Classic Jan. 2 Liberty, 5 pm Jan. 5 Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Jan. 9 at Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Jan. 12 LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 at WOrange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Jan. 19 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Jan. 23 at Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Jan. 30 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 at Ham-Fannett, 7:30 pm*

ORANGEFIELD LADY BOBCATS

LITTLE CYPRESSMAURICEVILLE LADY BEARS Nov. 6 Port Neches-Groves, 7:15 pm Nov. 17 at East Chambers, 4:30 pm Nov. 20 Nederland, 5:30 pm Nov. 21 Kountze, 5:45 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Evadale Tournament Dec. 8 at SW Louisiana HAC, 6 pm Dec. 12 at Liberty, 7:15 pm Dec. 15 Jasper, 5:45 pm Dec. 18 Bmt Legacy, 6 pm Dec. 28-30 EChambers Tournament Jan. 5 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Jan. 9 West Orange-Stark, 6:15 pm* Jan. 12 at Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Jan. 19 at Silsbee, 7;30 pm* Jan. 23 at Ham-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 at WOrange-Stark, 6:15 pm* Jan. 30 Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 at Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 Silsbee, 7:30 pm*

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Nov. 7 at Lumberton, 7:30 pm Nov. 10 Nederland, 6:00 pm Nov. 14 at Bmt West Brook, 7:30 pm Nov. 16-18 Nederland Classic Nov. 20 PNeches-Groves, 1:00 pm Nov. 21 at Deweyville, 12:00 pm Nov. 28 at Vidor, 7:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Deweyville Tourney Dec. 5 at Kountze, 6:30 pm Dec. 7-9 Bill Tennison Tournament Dec. 15 FTCA, 6:30 pm Dec. 19 at Hardin-Jefferson, 6:30 pm Dec. 28-30 Aggieland Invitational Jan. 5 at Bridge City, 8 pm* Jan. 9 at Hamshire-Fannett, 8 pm* Jan. 12 Silsbee, 7 pm* Jan. 16 at LC-Mauriceville, 8 pm* Jan. 19 West Orange-Stark, 7 pm* Jan. 23 at Bridge City, 8 pm* Jan. 26 Hamshire-Fannett, 8 pm* Jan. 30 at Silsbee, 7 pm* Feb. 2 LCypress-Mauriceville, 8 pm* Feb. 6 at West Orange-Stark, 7 pm*

WEST ORANGE-STARK LADY MUSTANGS Nov. 7 at Vidor, 6:30 pm Nov. 16-18 Nederland Classic Nov. 21 at Jasper, 5 pm Nov. 28 Buna, 6:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Evadale Tournament Dec. 5 at Bmt Kelly Catholic, 6:00 pm Dec. 7-9 Orangefield Tournament Dec. 12 at Lufkin, 6:00 pm Dec. 15 at Bmt Legacy, 5 pm Dec. 19 at Evadale, 6:30 pm Jan. 2 at Hardin-Jefferson, 6:30 pm Jan. 5 Silsbee, 6:30 pm* Jan. 9 at LC-Mauriceville, 6:30 pm* Jan. 12 Hamshire-Fannett, 6:30 pm* Jan. 16 Bridge City, 6:30 pm* Jan. 19 at Orangefield, 6:30 pm* Jan. 23 at Silsbee, 6:30 pm* Jan. 26 LC-Mauriceville, 6:30 pm* Jan. 30 at Ham-Fannett, 6:30 pm* Feb. 2 at Bridge City, 6:30 pm* Feb. 6 Orangefield, 6:30 pm*

The Record • Week of Wednesday, 22, 2017 •

Geese populations growing

OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

Fishing under the birds is not always a guarantee of a successful trip on the water.

School trout frustrating COLBURN FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

While they can be an absolute blessing for bay fishermen, clouds of gulls and terns working over surfacing shrimp are very much akin to fool’s gold. e user-friendly sign that feeding fish are at least in the area is a confidence builder like no other, but relying on the same scenario to occur even two days in a row can be a recipe for disappointment. It is all based on the food chain. e ultimate loser in the deal are the shrimp migrating out of the marshes. Trout, redfish, flounder and even bass continuously herd the tasty buffet into deeper water in an effort to make the dining effort ridiculously easy. e panicked shrimp attempt to avoid their certain demise by rushing to the surface only to be finished off by the hungry birds. Ironically enough, the fishermen are the shrimp’s only friend. e more fish they catch out of a school, the quicker the shrimp can once again seek refuge on the muddy bottom. e birds then leave hoping to find the same thing happening somewhere else. As a rule, the hiding shrimp are quickly discovered by the remaining fish and the entire scenario repeats itself over and over. us the reason the more astute bird fishermen are so reluctant to immediately rush off in search of another flock of birds. ey know that sooner or later that same school of fish will give their presence away by pushing

the shrimp back to the surface. When this occurs there are no birds to alert other anglers and they have the fish to themselves! e single biggest problem with this unexpected gift on the part of Mother Nature is that you may not see a single gull the following day. I can’t count the number of times that I have called a friend or a client and told them that they needed to get over here as quickly as possible only to not see a bird the next day! It is all tide related which can be magnified by a stiff north wind ushering in the next cold front. e wind alone can dry up surrounding marshes and evacuation via deeper water is the only option. Unlike the hotter months of late summer when almost the same thing takes place in the open lake, the fish are usually chasing massive schools of shad rather than shrimp. e bite is not as user-friendly simply because the fish do not have to drive the bait to the surface to attract the birds. In the event that you do not see fish blowing holes in the surfacing schools of shad, there is a good chance that there are no fish around. Lots of casting for very few strikes! is is not the case when the fish are dining on shrimp. As a matter of fact, it is generally more a case of simply figuring out the right color and right size of the lure that will trigger the most strikes. You may find more juvenile specks and small sand trout mixed in, but it is rare indeed that you will not get mul-

tiple bites on a given cast. ese fish know they are on the clock once they drive the shrimp to the surface and they are not picky. Once the shrimp make it back to the bottom, however, the catching part requires a little more experimenting on the part of the angler. While the fish many or not be suspended in the top column of water, I find a lighter head and a longer plastic tail to be more effective. e bait has a larger profile and sinks much slower giving the fish more time to make up their mind. ey may want you to swim it just beneath the surface or let it slowly sink to the bottom, but that combination has worked for me when nothing else will. Having said that, I have seen Capt. Johnny continue to catch trout under the same circumstances time and again with a topwater lure. It is rare, however, when he is not throwing a topwater as he is convinced that it will fool the largest trout in every school. His track record supports his theory! Last, but not least, a tail rigged on three feet of leader under a cork can be the ultimate solution under every condition. e clicking noise attracts the fish and the lure remains in the chosen strike zone at all times. Everything from a GULP product to a five inch Assassin will work in combination with the cork! If you find the fish under the birds tomorrow just count your blessings and enjoy the day. If they aren’t there you better have a good plan B. Happy anksgiving!

The first half of duck season for most Texas hunters in our area will end on Sunday and will not re-open until the first week in December depending your location. Reports from all along the coast were almost mirror images of one another, "either you got ducks or you don't". The birds that still remained in the area after the opening week or so got educated real fast and headed for areas with little or no hunting pressure. A few really dedicated souls who had both time and resources went mobile and found some out of the way spots that were holding ducks and got in on some nice hunts, many of these were actually on public land so contrary to popular belief it can be done. The best reports I've gotten have been from the rice fields so far and that looks to continue. High water in salt marshes has really changed things around for many hunters. Well now that we won’t be able to shoot ducks until December many hunters will either try to fish or go chase deer for a few days. The rest of the waterfowl world will set their sights on geese and they should be able to find some as daily it seems more birds come into the area. The numbers of geese already in our part of the state are really up from last year at this time, the coastal prairie is prime right now and it looks like it may only get better. The cold front that hit last week was just what the doctor ordered as big numbers of new geese invaded Texas. A little boost from the weatherman is all many hunters will need to help get these wary birds down from ultra high altitudes and closer to decoying in your spread. There are some really big concentrations of geese just south of IH-10 near Winnie and across the river near the usual spots in Iowa, Fenton, and Welsh, as well as farther south down the coast. Hunters wanting to take advantage of the numbers of birds around those areas really need to scout and find the flyway these birds are using, you just can’t pick a spot and hope to decoy these birds into range because that just isn’t going to happen. Contrary to popular belief geese are really smart; you need to do your homework to have any chance at all. Big goose spreads with some sort of motion like flags or kites will help with getting wary birds into range. Full camo or white suits while laying in a spread is a must, just like gloves, facial camo or a mask should be. If the birds are coming to your decoys don’t call too much and let them work their way in, if they try to leave give them a call and many times they may circle back and try again. The use of a flag is really helpful especially

Hunter Uzzle, son of Capt. Chuck Uzzle, shows off a great kill with a great dog during a recent trip. on young geese or Ross geese; they seem to really like the motion and sometimes will just dive into a spread. If you have never hunted geese before don’t get discouraged if your results aren’t what you think they should be, geese are tough to say the least. One day they will have you pulling your hair out wondering why you did all this work only to be frustrated as wave after wave just flies too high over your spread or just simply refuses to decoy. But on those days when it all works right it can be the best feeling in the world seeing those big birds come in with their feet down and wings cupped ready to light. One word of advice for those folks hunting around big concentrations of geese and other hunters, do yourself a favor and hold the “skybusting” to a minimum. Hunters who take ill advised shots at high flying birds don’t help anybody out, especially other hunters. Snow geese are already tough enough to hunt without educating them even more with “mile high” shots that make even the youngest and dumbest geese seem like old veterans. Work a little harder on the decoy placement, scouting, and calling if you want to up your odds of success. Pay close attention to the weather and remember that fog, low skies, and wind are the goose hunters best friend. Good luck and enjoy your time in the field.

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6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Orange County Church Directory Five Truths About Thanksgiving Joseph Scheumann Guest Contributor desiringGod.org Thanksgiving is more than a day off. It is more than eating mashed potatoes and gravy, watching football, and taking a wonderful turkeyinduced nap. Thanksgiving is a pervasive and essential concept in Scripture. And although it is good to set aside a Thursday each November to cultivate a heart of thanksgiving, the Scriptures have more to say about giving thanks than one day a year can handle. Here are five biblical truths about thanksgiving. 1. Thanksgiving Is Trinitarian The typical pattern of thanksgiving in the New Testament is that God the Father is the object of thanksgiving, God the Son is the person through whom thanksgiving flows, and God the Holy Spirit is the source of thanksgiving. Paul models this in Romans 1:8: “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.” And Colossians 3:16–17: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” The very presence of thanksgiving points to the Holy Spirit as the source of thanksgiving because without the work of the Spirit it is impossible to please God (Romans 8:5–8). Christianity does not call for vague thanksgiving to a vague deity. Our God is triune and, as a result, thanksgiving has a Trinitarian fla-

vor. Thanksgiving flows to God the Father, through God the Son, from God the Spirit. 2. Thanksgiving Replaces Sin When Paul commands believers to stop sinning, he also commands believers to put thanksgiving in its place. Paul writes: “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving” (Ephesians 5:4). Paul knows that we are always acting. We either act with sinful, thankless hearts which leads to foolish talk or crude jokes, or we act with thankful hearts and thereby please God with our speech. John Piper explains, “The key to unlocking a heart of gratitude and overcoming bitterness and ugliness and disrespect and violence is a strong belief in God, the Creator and Sustainer and Provider and Hope-giver. If we do not believe we are deeply indebted to God for all we have or hope to have, then the very spring of gratitude has gone dry.” (“Violence, Ugliness, and Thanksgiving”) 3. Thanksgiving Sanctifies Creation How

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think about God’s good creation? Paul says that it should be received with a heart full of thanksgiving: “Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving. For it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4). Paul teaches that creation is good and should be received with thanksgiving because it is made holy through the word of God and prayer. Piper explains the connection between the goodness of creation, thanksgiving, and prayer, The word of God teaches us to taste food as a communication of his diverse goodness and his supreme worth. And when we taste food as a communication of God’s goodness and worth in the eating of this food, we offer up our prayers of thanks, and ask him to give us the fullest possible feast of his supreme worth. And we pray this in Jesus’s name, knowing that every lasting blessing was bought by his blood. (“What God Made Is Good and Must Be Sanctified”)

most grateful for God’s work for us in Christ because it unites us to our highest joy – God himself. Paul writes, “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus” (1 Corinthians 1:4). Paul never tired of giving thanks for the grace of God in Jesus’s person and work. And neither should we. God has showed his love for us even when we were enemies of God (Romans 5:8); he called us out of darkness and made us heirs of God (Romans 8:17); Jesus bore the punishment we deserved, and we receive his perfect righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). 5. Thanksgiving in All Circumstances

4.Thanksgiving for the Gospel

One surprising aspect of thanksgiving is that it’s for all circumstances, not just one big meal a year. Paul writes, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18). Giving thanks in all circumstances is especially difficult while undergoing suffering. How can we be thankful when there’s something that hurts so much? We can give thanks in the midst of suffering because it is meant to enlarge our faith, not as punishment (2 Corinthians 4:17–18), and because it is redemptive, not random. Our suffering is not punishment for our sin — because Christ has borne our punishment in our place (Romans 3:25). The demands of justice have been met. And our suffering is not random — because God is sovereign over it, and through it God is conforming us in the image of his Son (Romans 8:28–29).

We should aim to have our thanksgiving rise in proportion to the value of the object for which we give thanks. Therefore, we should be

Joseph Scheumann (@JosephScheumann) is a graduate of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He and his wife, Martha, live in Arkansas.

You are always welcome at these Orange County churches.

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

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

MCDONALD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 104 Broad St. • West Orange • 883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6 p.m. Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Tommy Anthony

Minister of Music: Pam Nugent / Youth Minister: Brandon Swarers

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Faith United Methodist Church 8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery Provided. Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm (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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First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

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

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: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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Wesley United Methodist Church

401 N. 37th St. Orange 409-886-7276

Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.

www.orangewesley.org

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

First Baptist Church of Bridge City 200 W. Roundbunch • 735-3581

Interim Pastor Rev. Lynn Ashcroft Pastor Douglas Shows Sunday schedule: Bible study 9:15 a.m., Celebration service 10:30 a.m., Youth bible study, dicipleship classes 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Children’s activities.

COWBOY CHURCH

OF ORANGE COUNTY 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Bible Studies for Co-Eds • Monday 6:30 p.m. Bible Studies for Women • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 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!”

www.westorangechurch.org

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Orange area AlAnon 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 9889886 or 474-2171 for more info. Calls are kept Confidential. Bridge City area Al-Anon meetings are held on Thursday’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.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Dependent Administration for the Estate of JOHN P. READ, Deceased, were issued on OCTOBER 19, 2017, in Cause No. P17948, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Darlene T. Read.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of BOBBY D. BARRAS, Deceased, were issued on the NOVEMBER 6, 2017, in Cause No. P17960, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, Probate Division to: Patricia L. Barras.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of DOROTHY MAXINE PAT I N , Deceased, were issued on the NOVEMBER 14, 2017, in Cause No. P17999, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Shereen Lynn Mallory. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of LARRY D. WEDEKIND, Deceased, were issued on the NOVEMBER 9, 2017, in Cause No. P17987, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Dorothy L. Wedekind. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Tommy Gunn Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES AUSTIN HEARD, Deceased, were issued on NOVEMBER 6, 2017, in Cause No. P17941, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Evelyn Florence Heard. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated the 14th day of November, 2017.

Dated the 9th day of November, 2017.

DATED the 16th day of November, 2017.

Tommy Gunn

Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)882-9990 Fax: (409)882-0613

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: George B. Barron Attorney at Law P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279 Dated the 21st day of November, 2017.

George B. Barron George B. Barron Attorney for:

Attorney for Darlene T. Read

State Bar No.: 01817500 P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279

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Dated the 11th day of November, 2017.

Jerry V. Pennington

Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for: Patricia L. Barras State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. Seventh Street Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)886-0575 Fax: (409)886-1353 Email:

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Larry D. Wedekind

Shereen Lynn Mallory

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NO. P18012 GUARDIANSHIP OF LAURA JEAN HARVEY, AN INCAPACITATED PERSON PERSONAL CITATION BY PUBLICATION

Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

Evelyn Florence Heard c/o: Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, Texas 77630

Stephen Howard

Stephen Howard Attorney for: Emogene Porter State Bar No.:10079400 903 W. Green Avenue Orange, TX 77630 Phone: (409)883-0202 Fax: (409)883-0209 Email: steve@stevehowardlaw.com

NO. P18011 GUARDIANSHIP OF AMANDA KAY HARVEY, AN INCAPACITATED PERSON PERSONAL CITATION BY PUBLICATION

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

The State of Texas

cannot

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K-DAN”S

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Orange, TX 77630

HELP WANTED

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

• Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

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To : DESSI M. HARVEY

THE STATE OF TEXAS

Alice Joann Harvey, applicant for the above styled guardianship has filed in County Court at Law, Orange County, a/an APPLICATION FOR FOR APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE on NOVEMBER 10, 2017.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO APPEAR by filing a written contest or answer or other required acts as may be stated herein. Such written contest or answer must be filed with the Clerk of this Court on or before 10 o’clock A.M. the Monday next following the expiration of ten days from the date of service of this citation, exclusive of the date of service. A copy of the said APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE is on file in this cause. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said Court, at office in Orange, Texas on November 20, 2017. BRANDY ROBERTSON, CLERK, County Clerk, Orange County, Texas By:

Kevin LeBeouf, Deputy

Kevin LeBeouf, Deputy Kevin LeBeouf

Kevin LeBeouf

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PEARLS OF WISDOM ACROSS 1. “No way” partner 6. Lending letters 9. Basketball star Nowitzki 13. “Love,” ‡ Paris 14. ____ date 15. Kind of chisel 16. Infamous Ford model 17. Stuff in a tray? 18. Romanov’s edict 19. Bony chest plate 21. *It makes the heart grow fonder 23. *You can’t make an omelet without breaking one 24. Border 25. Prune 28. Block of granite, e.g. 30. Whacko one 35. Eye layer 37. Author Murdoch 39. Paparazzo’s quest 40. Common allergens 41. *Sure sign of fire 43. Like nay-sayers 44. Rid of obstructions 46. Done to trouble 47. Asian weight unit 48. Cold sore, e.g. 50. Object of worship 52. 9 to 5, e.g. 53. Not of the cloth 55. Famous frat house 57. *Louder than words 61. *They can’t be choosers 65. Allocated quantity 66. Famous T-Rex 68. Cereal killer 69. Prodded 70. *”No ____ crying over spilt milk” 71. Recycle, in a way 72. H or O in H2O, e.g. 73. *”You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ____” 74. Make tea, e.g. DOWN 1. Midday slumbers 2. Fail to mention 3. Use a whetstone 4. Grossly unconventional 5. *Two of these do not make a right 6. Genesis man

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