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Sports collectibles win for Bonnin, banquet Dave Rogers

For The Record

How do you know when your dream job isn’t just a dream? For Don Bonnin, that ahha moment came when he found himself opening a business out of self defense. “The only reason I have a store is because I needed my house back,” the Orange native said from his San Antonio sports memorabilia store, Gallery of Champions. “Charities were sending people to my house to pick

out stuff for auctions. I figured the easier way was to just open up a store where they have all Bonnin the room they need to look and decide.” For the third year in a row, those coming to the Jan. 22 Taste of the Bayou banquet put on by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will have a chance to “look and decide” on Bonnin’s autographed sports treasures.

Orange native Don Bonnin opened Gallery of Champions in San Antonio 2 years ago when his sports memorabilia collection overflowed his home and became a booming business. Bonnin will offer a collection of his sports collectibles at a silent auction during the Jan. 22 Taste of the Bayou banquet for the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce.

Pictured left to right: Scot Shaffer, Jamie Becker, Randy Becker Sr., Penny Becker, Elise Becker, Randy Becker Jr., and Tami Guidry.

Becker named BCCC ‘Employee of the Month’ Staff Report

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The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Randy Becker, Manager of Market Basket Bridge City, has been named January Employee of the Month. Randy was nominated by long time Market Basket customer Tami Guidry who said, “Mr. Becker worked countless hours getting our ONE grocery store up and running after the storm (Harvey). If you visit his store he always has a smile and will stop what he is doing to open a register to check you out. He will even carry out your groceries. Also, if his store does not handle a product he will check with his vendors and before you know it he has it on the shelves or in the Freezer!!! Some people like to go out of town to do

their shopping, but my business stays in Bridge City when it comes to groceries largely because he knows Bridge City families and cares about our community.” Randy was presented his award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, by Ambassador and Board Member Scot C. Shaffer, Owner of Farmers Insurance, at the January Networking Coffee hosted by Best Day Spa. He 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, and Best Day Spa.

His booth filled with items available in a silent auction will be adjacent to the food vendors offering samples of their specialties. The 58th annual event begins at 6 p.m. at Bridge City Elementary School cafeteria and gymnasium.

band will perform during dinner with the program beginning about 7 p.m. Local restaurants will give out samples. The family friendly event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 per person and $160 for a table of eight.

To make a reservation, call the Chamber at 409-7355671. Topping the list of items Bonnin is bringing to Bridge City is a football signed by Tommy Nobis and Steve Worster, the stars of three University of Texas national

championship football teams. Worster, of course, is a Bridge City native who led the Longhorns to titles in 1969 and 1970, when he was an all-American running SPORTS Page 3A

Shahan retiring from LSC-Orange Dave Rogers

For The Record

Lamar State College-OrThe Gulf Coast Playboys ange won’t be the same without Dr. Mike Shahan. With Shahan announcing his plans to retire after nearly 24 years as president in August, it means Jack Smith, president of the fund-raising LSCO Foundation, will no longer be able to go to the college’s official functions and tease Shahan about his favorite football team. “My only complaint about Mike is he’s a damn Sooner. He is a big OU fan. He goes to all the [Oklahoma University] games. “We laugh about it,” said Smith, a University of Texas season-ticket holder who goes to every Longhorn football game. Shahan, who progressed from history teacher to vice president at Lamar-Port Arthur before taking the top job in Orange in 1994, is LSCO’s third president, following Joe Ben Welch and Steve Maradian. During his tenure, the campus grew in enrollment, scope, structure and size. In 1997, he and his team developed and implemented a campus master plan that was the start of the campus’ physical growth with the Ron E. Lewis Library, the Allied Health Building and the renovation of the Wilson Building. Those new facilities were accompanied by new programs, including pharmacy technology, dental assisting, and process operating. More recently, Shahan has overseen the addition of the Nursing Classroom Building and the Cypress

After 24 years at the helm of Lamar State College Orange Dr. Mike Shahan will be retiring in Auguat.

Center as well as a maritime and welding program. “When I started here we didn’t have a lawnmower because we didn’t have any grass on campus. We only had a weed eater,” Shahan said. “There was one classroom building, the student center, and a library housed in what is now the Wilson Building. We had one paved parking lot. The rest was shell with telephone poles as the markers for the parking spots.” As a longtime Foundation board member who took over as chair after last year’s death of Carlton “Corky” Harmon, Smith measures LSCO’s success in something besides classrooms and parking lots. “He’s done an excellent job,” Smith said. “Just look

where the school was when he came and where it is now. We’ve got a great school here. “The Foundation went from $300,000 [in the bank] to $5 million while he was there, too. Job well done.” It is anticipated that a new president will be named in the Spring 2018 semester. The Texas State University System, of which LSCO is a member, announced last Friday that Chancellor Brian McCall and Board of Regents Chair Rossanna Salazar will appoint an advisory committee to assist in the search. That committee will be comprised of faculty, staff, students, members of the public and representatives of the TSUS Board of Regents.

In addition to the advisory committee, John Hayek, TSUS Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, will meet with key stakeholders on campus in the next couple of weeks to develop a list of attributes desired in the next president. The advisory committee will work with an executive search firm to conduct a national search aimed at identifying three or four candidates to interview with McCall. The chancellor will name a sole finalist and recommend he or she for confirmation by the Board at its May meeting. McCall called Shahan “a great college president and a good friend to all of us at the Texas State University SHAHAN Page 3A

Luce drops out of Orange County judge race Dave Rogers

For The Record

Little more than a month ahead of the start of early voting for the Orange County GOP Primary, the county judge election got a little less crowded Tuesday. Though not necessarily less confusing. Kenneth Luce, former Orange County deputy emergency management coordinator, announced he is no longer running to unseat County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton.

Meanwhile, the Republican Party has announced a Feb. 6 Town Hall meeting in Vidor to give oppoLuce nents in the County Judge and Precinct 4 County Commissioner races a chance to square off before the voters. That Feb. 6 meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the Vidor Elementary School cafeteria. Luce posted news of his campaign’s end on his Face-

book page Tuesday. “I’m sad to announce that I have withdrawn from the race for Orange County Judge,” Luce stated. “I cannot afford to continue to fund this race out of my pocket. I have a belief that if you don’t have it, don’t spend it. I sincerely appreciate everyone’s support you have given me. Thank You very much.” Luce’s withdrawal leaves Carlton with one opponent in the March 6 primary for the $105,400 a year job, former Beaumont police lieu-

tenant Dean Crooks. But David Covey, Orange County Republican Party chairman, said, Luce will still be on the ballots that begin being official Feb. 20, the start of early voting. “The deadline for ordering ballots has already passed,” Covey said, “so we could still see the judge’s race go to a runoff.” To avoid a runoff, a candidate must receive 50 percent plus one – a majority – of the votes cast. With three names ELECTIONS Page 3A

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The first meeting of the board of The Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on Thursday, January 18, 5 pm for refreshments, 5:30pm for the meeting, at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. Prior to this meeting, all the members and volunteers are invited to meet at the Stark Museum of Art at 3:00 pm that day for a special tour of the Lutcher-Stark Lumber Dynasty Exhibition. Those who can attend this tour should sign up as soon as possible by responding to rbsimar@gt.rr.com. The organization’s goal this year is to finish the latest project which is to design the museum exhibits which will line the walls of the depot, allowing for the continuation of special event space in both the small and large areas of the building. To achieve this goal the group will be fundraising for the needed financial support to pay for the exhibits. Already on the calendar is the annual Depot Day which will be Saturday, May 12, on the depot grounds as well as inside the depot. The planning committee will be pursuing sponsors soon for this important city-wide event. As usual, anyone interested in helping is encouraged to attend the meeting on January 18.

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on the ballot, the possibility is greater than none will achieve a majority. Besides County Judge, three other races will be decided in the GOP Primary. Two-term Commissioner Jody Crump, a former mayor of Pine Forest, is being challenged by Vidor Mayor Robert Viator in Precinct 4. First-term Commissioner Barry Burton is being challenged by former Orange city council member Theresa Beauchamp in Precinct 2, and County Treasurer Christy Khoury seeks her third full term against challenger David Smith. The winners of the March

6 primary will advance to the Nov. 6 general election. All but three Republicans will run opposed. The Carlton-Crooks winner will face Democrat Donald Brown for County Judge; the Burton-Beauchamp winner will face Democrat Deborah Mitchell for Precinct 2 Commissioner; and incumbent Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace will face Democrat Gail Barnett. The Democratic Party of Orange County will have one election for the March 6 primary, to replace Acting County Chairman John Baker, who took over from Mitchell.

Louis Ackerman is running against Marcus Wilkerson for the Dem County Chairmanship. Covey explained the format for the Feb. 6 town hall in Vidor: “We’ll let people ask questions and if they [the candidates] attack each other, they’ll get a rebuttal,” the chairman said. About 200 people are expected, Covey said. “I think the town hall will provide the voters the answers they need to make an informed decision,” he said. Covey said no face-to-face debate between Burton and Beauchamp or Khoury and

Sport collectibles at banquet back and fourth-place finisher for the Heisman Trophy. Nobis was an All-American linebacker for UT, who led the Longhorns to the 1963 title. The San Antonio native was the first draft choice ever for the Atlanta Falcons. He died in December at age 74. And if you’re not a Longhorns fan, how about World Champions? Bonnin’s list includes signed jerseys from Houston Astros Jose Altuve and George Springer, as well as Houston Rockets great Hakeem Olajuwon. Cowboys fans can choose from a jersey signed by Dak Prescott, a football signed by Bob Lilly, or an autographed canvas print of Roger Staubach. If you like autographed helmets, Bonnin says he’s bringing ones signed by auto racer Richard Petty and baseball great Willie Mays.

This is the third year for Bonnin to bring his wares to the Bridge City banquet, but it’s his 10th year to offer his memorabilia in silent auctions at fundraising events. The Little Cypress-Mauriceville grad and San Antonio resident since the turn of the century says he now books nearly 100 silent auctions a year. “I’ve been collecting since I was 5 years old and my dad would take us to the Astrodome,” he said. “Going pro” didn’t begin until several decades later. “Honestly, it happened by accident,” Bonnin said. “I had a friend who was chairman of an event and three days before it was to be held, he had nothing for their silent auction. So, he just came to my house and started taking my stuff. “I went to the event and a lot of people really liked my stuff and asked me to do

Smith had been scheduled yet. Tropical Storm Harvey has left some meeting halls unusable and others unavailable. The VFW in Orange can’t be used, Covey said, because it has rented out its parking lot to a construction company. Other halls had water damage. “We’ve checked in with eight venues and we haven’t been successful at getting them,” Covey said. “Posthurricane, it’s challenging to get a venue.”

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their shows. I started with three or four and it has really grown from there.” Sports memorabilia is reported to be a $6 billion a year industry. It’s a job that comes with some interesting twists. In order to collect the autographs, Bonnin spends a good bit of time on the road. “I probably go to 10 different PGA tournaments a year,” he said, noting he had just returned from Tiger Woods’ tournament in the Bahamas. “I go to numerous sporting events – football, basketball, baseball, NASCAR – and music concerts,” he said. It’s not all glamor and glitz. Bonnin’s schedule for the events he goes to includes showing up early – during walkthroughs, shootarounds and sound checks – and staying late, until the last celebrity has showered

and left the building. Sometimes there’s even staking out hotel lobbies and such. Also, you need something for the stars to sign. “You can order [uniforms and other apparel] from the NFL website, or sporting goods stores might have a sale,” Bonnin said. “Adidas lost the NBA contract and put all its jerseys on clearance. That allows me to lower the opening bid at auctions.” With sharp-eyed customers like sports stars Michael Irvin and Allen Iverson and event organizers like actress Eva Longoria calling on him, Bonnin is always on the lookout for quality collectibles. It’s a tough job. But somebody’s got to do it. “I’m able to incorporate something I really like doing – going to live events – into a business,” Bonnin said.

Zoch declines to seek re-election to BCISD board The following statement was released by BCISD trustee Marla Zoch on Tuesday: I would like to make the announcement that I will not run for re-election in the upcoming BCISD school board election. At this point in my life I need to devote more time to my family commitments. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me during my time in office including the people who voted for me, the people who worked so hard on my campaign for election and for the community leaders who encouraged me to run. Most importantly I would like to thank my family who has always supported me in everything I have done. I have been amazed at the support and generosity that people have shown me over the past 3 years. The advice and leadership from those more experienced than me was invaluable to my accomplishments and the support of family and friends has been incredible. I will always treasure the memories and all that I have learned and the wonderful friendships that I have made. *I have truly enjoyed the privilege of serving the community of Bridge City and giving of my time and effort to ensure that Bridge City provides a place where our young people can learn and grow and succeed. Bridge City has been wonderful to my family and the schools in Bridge City helped provide my children the foundation to be able to achieve their dreams for their futures. I wish continued success for all the children in Bridge City, success to become great leaders in their families, the community of Bridge City and beyond. These children will someday be the leaders who will have the opportunity to help other children achieve their hopes and dreams and make the world in which all of us live a better place.

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System. “Lamar State College-Orange’s growth and improvement — not to mention its resilience and success through several hurricanes — would not have been possible without Mike’s effective leadership,” McCall said. “I want thank Mike for a job well done and wish him and his wife, Bridget, the very best in retirement.” Shahan announced his retirement to faculty at the Fall 2018 Convocation late last week. “I’ve got mixed emotions about this,” Shahan said. “I’m excited about retirement, but I’m so very sad to leave LSC-O.”

Colds and flu, protecting yourself and others Staff Report For The Record

Sore throat and runny nose are usually the first signs of a cold, followed by coughing and sneezing. The Center For Disease Control and Prevention reports that most people recover in about 7-10 days. You can help reduce your risk of getting a cold: wash your hands often and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Common colds are the main reason that children miss school and adults miss work. Each year in the United States, there are millions of cases of the common cold. Adults have an average of 2-3 colds per year, and children have even more. Most people get colds in the winter and spring, but it is possible to get a cold any time of the year. Symptoms usually include: • sore throat • runny nose • coughing • sneezing • headaches • body aches Most people recover within about 7-10 days. However, people with weakened immune systems, asthma, or respiratory conditions may develop serious illness, such as pneumonia. How to Protect Yourself Viruses that cause colds can spread from infected people to others through the air and close personal contact. You can also get infected through contact with stool (poop) or respiratory secretions from an infected person. This can happen when you shake hands with someone who has a cold, or touch a doorknob that has viruses on it, then touch your eyes, mouth, or nose. You can help reduce your risk of getting a cold: Wash your hands often with soap and water Wash them for 20 seconds, and help young children do

the same. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Viruses that cause colds can live on your hands, and regular handwashing can help protect you from getting sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands Viruses that cause colds can enter your body this way and make you sick. Stay away from people who are sick Sick people can spread viruses that cause the common cold through close contact with others. Help reduce your risk of getting a cold by washing hands often with soap and water. How to Protect Others If you have a cold, you should follow these tips to prevent spreading it to other

people: • Stay at home while you are sick • Avoid close contact with others, such as hugging, kissing, or shaking hands • Move away from people before coughing or sneezing • Cough and sneeze into a tissue then throw it away, or cough and sneeze into your upper shirt sleeve, completely covering your mouth and nose • Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose There is no vaccine to protect you against the common cold. Are there medicines to treat the flu? Yes. There are drugs your doctor may prescribe for treating the flu called “antivirals.” These drugs can make you better faster and may also prevent serious

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4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, January 17, 2018

From The Creaux’s Nest Old Man Winter Howls In Orange County ‘Old man winter’ has blown in to 2018 in a way that is unexpected for most of us on the Texas coast. On Tuesday, in anticipation of freezing rain, sleet and hazardous road conditions, has forced Orange County government offices and school closures. A near record breaking 17-degree was recorded Wednesday morning in the county. The last time temperatures dropped down that low in January was 1984, 34 years ago, to 11-degrees. Miserable winter storms are usually avoided by residents here but not this winter. Another frigid night in the low 20’s remain before Orange County returns to the kind of winter weather we are more accustomed to. We’re hoping ‘old man winter’ goes back to wherever he came from. To add to the misery one of the worst flu seasons on record is underway. ‘The Record’ staff is working through it the best we can although it has sidelined columnist Roy Dunn who is recuperating in the hospital after a severe bout. Hopefully Roy will be back “Down Life’s Highway” before long. Well, we’ve got some ground to cover. Grab your coat and hop on board. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. Our condolences go out to the family of our longtime friend Patricia “Pat” Bendy who passed away Monday. Pat was 77. Our hearts go out to Roy Bendy, her husband for 47 years, and children Rhonda Droddy, Rebecca Howe, Melinda Smith and Stacey Bendy and their spouses. Pat and Roy had two step-children, David Jones and Dee Dee Viator of Bridge City. Pat leaves behind 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Visitation will be Friday, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. We will miss our friend Ray Craven Sr., a regular visitor in our Orange office just down the street from where he lived on Henrietta St. The news of his passing over the weekend was a shock although we had known that Ray had been ill for awhile. He was 69, a veteran of the US Navy and worked construction most of his life. Condolences to his three children, Matthew James Craven, Christie “Pink” Craven and Ray Allen Craven, Jr. Ray had five grandchildren. We will miss Ray stopping in, as will the Harmons next door and the Granger Chevrolet crew across the street.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 Winter blew in on us Saturday. The water buckets were glazed with ice. Sunday morning was the most miserable. I had forgotten what a ‘Blue Norther’ blowing in at 22 miles an hour felt like. It was sure nuff gumbo weather. (Editors note: Time repeats itself this past weekend.) Candidate Keith Merritt had scheduled a feed for that day and it looked like it would be a disaster until word got out it was free gumbo. Wilson Roberts showed up with the biggest tablespoon you ever saw. He also brought his own big bowl but V.J. made him leave it in the truck. *****Since we last visited, Mitt Romney won in Michigan and Nevada. That guy’s like Rodney Daingerfield. John McCain barely won South Carolina after teaming up with Fred Thompson to beat Huckabee. Yet he gets all the front-page copy and praise from the T.V. and radio pundants. They’re off to Florida this week where it will be determined if Rudy lives or dies politically. Things look bleak for Rick Perry and big oil’s candidate. *****On the Demo front, after Obama got the union support in Nevada every one of the ‘Talking Heads’ pronounced Hillary dead. She polled 51 percent of the vote, won seven of nine casino caucuses. I’ve never heard a candidate get beaten up as much as Hillary. Now the ‘Talking Heads’ have taken after Bill for helping her. I guess they think he should keep his hands in his pockets while his wife is unfairly piled on.*****Obama won 83 percent of the black vote. If the same thing happens in South Carolina, where he’s expected to win big, it will be his demise. From here on out it will be a Jessie Jackson type black/white race and that kills him on Super Tuesday. He would be better served if the black vote would split, even if he lost the state. An overwhelming black vote and just a little white will drive a nail in his coffin. Like Huckabee can’t win with just the Evangelicals, Obama can’t win going 83 percent black.*****Eli and the Giants beat Brett and the Packers. I think Green Bay was fortunate to get as close as they did at 23-20 in overtime. The Giant secondary however, can’t match up to Tom Brady and his receivers. The odds are we will see history made with 19 consecutive wins on Super Day by 11 to 16 points. At least Eli is not as far back in the shadows behind big brother Payton Manning. Brady will have to be better than he was in the 21-12 win over the Chargers.*****Congrats to Commissioner John Dubose for being the recipient of the Frances K. Monk award. It’s the highest award that can be presented to an elected official by the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission. Orange County will be well represented on the commission with councilperson Shirley Bonnin of West Orange as a new vicepresident and Commissioner James Stringer incoming secretary. Those people do good work. New director Shawn Davis presided over his first banquet. His father, Olympian Gold Medalist Buddy Davis was in attendance. I had forgotten that Buddy was also an NBA player. ***** Anabel Anderson, who on Friday will get her 60-year pen from the Catholic Daughters. That will be

her third pen, 25-years, 50-years and this. (Editors note; Anabel, an angel passed away a few years ago.)*****Also remembering Texas native Ernie Holmes, from Wiergate, in Jasper County, died after a one car crash last week near Lumberton. He possibly suffered a heart attack. Holmes was a member of the world champion Pittsburgh Steeler’s ‘Steel Curtain Defense’ alongside ‘Mean Joe’ Green, Dwight White and L.C. Greenwood. Number 63 was on the team that won Super Bowl IX over Minnesota and Super Bowl X over Dallas. Holmes spent six years with the Steelers and retired in 1978 while playing with New England. When quarterback Terry Bradshaw was injured in 1976 and doctors strapped him to a backboard, Holmes said, “Let me have him,” lifted the backboard and carried Terry up the stairs onto the plane. A poor kid from Wiergate to the big times, that’s my kind of human-interest story. He had returned to his roots. *****And not to forget Neal Jr., 82, a former Orange mayor, died at his home in Austin on Jan. 16, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. An Orange native, he became the city’s mayor in the early 1960s. An A&M grad and United States Air Force pilot, he brought Orange into modern times. He left the area to spend the rest of his life working for Gulf and Chevron as a senior, top level public relations representative. He always remembered his hometown and was there to welcome the home folks at Orange County Day in Austin and his company usually picked up the tab. His best friend, Major Inman, followed him as Orange mayor. His father Neal Miller, Sr., who owned a furniture company by the same name, served as Justice of the Peace. One of our great friends Neal Sr., one day while everyone was away from home, took his own life. Neal Jr., and wife Jeanne, who died a few years ago, moved away and never returned. Neal remarried in 2006 to Katharine Patman. No other Orange native went on to accomplish so much. His obituary reads like a novel of ‘Who’s Who.’ Another Orange County star has left us.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Obituaries 2008 We are deeply saddened to learn about the death of David A. Granger Sr., 68, of Orange died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008. Funeral service was Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Rev. Jim Hardwick of First Christian Church of Orangefield will officiate. Interment will follow at Mose Granger Cemetery in Orangefield. David was born September 22, 1939, in Orange, to Noah Adam and Julia (Hill) Granger. David retired as a supervisor for Equitable Bag in Orange and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his children, David Arnold Granger Jr., Robert Wynn Granger and Teresa Lynn Williams; grandchildren, Angela Marie Granger, Allen Michael Granger, Patrick Ori Granger and Amanda Nikole Williams; brothers and sisters, Joel Neal Granger, Jackie Granger, Olga Mae Alford, Earlene Michelitti, Henry Wynn Granger and Patsy Johnson.*****Katherine Elaine Dronett, 79, of Orange, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at Golden Years in Orange. Graveside service was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Mr. Dale Lee of Cowboy Church of Orange County officiated. Mrs. Dronett was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Hallie Wukasch; husband of 34 years, Tommy Dronett; two sisters, Hallie Hamilton and Helen Wilson. She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Dronett of Orange; grandchildren, Floyd Jordan III and Jennifer Cox; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Jordan, Sydney Savoie, Bailey Manning and Collin Cox.*****Ray LaVon Jones, 79, of Orange, died, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. Since 1956, Ray was a resident of Orange and received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Texas A&M University in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Jones was an electrical engineer with DuPont Sabine River Works and retired after 38 years of service as a staff engineer. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany from January 1952 through December 1953. Jones was a member of the Steering Committee of the Texas A&M Instrumentation Symposium, American Society of Electrical Engineers, and of Tau Beta Phi and Eta Kappa Nu Honor Societies. He was also a member of North Orange Baptist Church since 1958, serving as Deacon and President of the Senior Adult Choir. He also served on the Board of Directors for Orange Habitat for Humanity. He is survived by his wife, Janice M. Jones of Orange; son, Ronald Ray Jones and wife, Kimberly, of Richardson; granddaughter, Sydny Renee Jones; sister, Jean J. Lynch and husband, Clarence W., of Warner, Okla. and numerous nieces and nephews.*****Nancy Bugg, 57, of Bridge City, Jan. 17, 2008. Born in Orange on Dec. 3, 1950, she was the daughter of Samuel Mason and Betty (Dewitt) Bugg. A lifelong resident of the area, she retired from DuPont Sabine River Works after 25 years of service and had recently been employed as financial secretary for First Baptist Church in Bridge City, where she was a member. Family was very important to Nancy. She was a wonderful care taker to her parents in their later years and loved and supported her nieces and nephews in all they did. Preceded in death by her parents; Nancy is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Rebecca and Rod Rodriguez of Gettysburg, Pa., Vivienne and Vernon Mathews of Spring Hill, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Ricky and Diana Rodriguez, Todd and Marta Rodriguez, Michelle Wright, Jeff Mathews, Jason and Kim Mathews and Becca Mathews.

40 Years Ago-1978 A former Bridge City high school student, Phyllis Kelly, who is now Miss Louisiana, sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl XII, held at the Louisiana Superdome. It’s predicted 85 million people saw the former girl from Jones Street in B.C. *****In a contest held by The Opportunity Valley News, Edna Lusignan, of Bridge City, predicted the exact score of the Super Bowl, Dallas 27, Denver 10. Mark Dunn ran the contest at the newspaper. *****J.W. ‘Kid’ Henry, investigator in the county attorney’s office, celebrated a birthday on Super Bowl day, Jan. 15. *****Rose City Judge Harold Rodney ‘Beesey’ Beeson turns 39 on Jan. 21. *****Robyn Lusignan will celebrate her 10th birthday Jan. 21. *****Texas Attorney General John Hill named his Orange County committees for his bid for governor. Sen. D.R. Harrington is district chairman, J.D. Stanfield, county chairman. Other members of the committee are State Rep. Wayne Peveto, Martin Dies, John Cash Smith, Travis ‘Pete’ Greshman, Don Cochran, Dudley Baker, Murray Spector, Dr. Joe Ben Welch, David Clark, Lisa Teer, Monteal Turner, Doug Harrington, Bridge City chairman, Bobby Cormier, Orangefield chairman. (Editor’s note: Bob was a good Democrat 30 years ago.) Joe Alford, West Orange chairman, Richard Taylor, Orange, Butch Clark, Mauriceville and John Rayburn, Little Cypress.*****Jonell Helton, 26-year-old Bridge City

resident, was honored by the Pilot Club as ‘Handicapped Woman of the Year.” After graduating from Hughen School she attended Bridge City High School and Port Arthur Business College.*****Ed Lovelace of KOGT fame is embarking in the worm business in Warren, Texas. He invites his friends to visit him and Joan. Some friends say, ‘No thanks, he serves worm casseroles and dry worms and claims they are pretzels.” (Editor’s note: Ed planned to make a fortune but a load of worms got loose on an airplane while being shipped. The airlines discontinued accepting worms and put Ed out of business. He later moved to Beeville and bought two radio stations, an AM and FM.)*****Cal Broussard must be doing things right since coming to Liberty Television Cable. They have added 1,500 new subscribers.

BIRTHDAYS and HAPPENINGS A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few weeks. Jan. 17: Constable David Cagle, our friend Jack Smith and Erin Hanks and Jeff Overman, all celebrate on this date. Joining them is actor Jim Carrey, 55, singer Kid Rock, 46 and icon T.V. actress Betty White, 95 and TV show host, Maury Povich along with Comedian Steve Harvey turns 60.*****Jan. 18: Celebrating on this day is pretty Kim Patnaude from 5 Point Credit Union in Bridge City. Celebrities celebrating today are Movie Actors Kevin Costner, 62, Jason Segal, 37 and actress Laram Brar, 18.***** Jan. 19: JP Hershel Stagner, Jr celebrate on this day. He is joined by actor Shawn Wayans, 46 and Chef Paula Dean, 70, country singer Dolly Parton, 71. *****Jan. 20: Little Cypress Coach Steve Griffith, Kimberly Dolley, our favorite at Judice’s, Zach Johnson, and Orange County’s Janois Grizzaffi all have birthdays today. Joining them are celebrities astronaut Buzz Aldrin, actors Skeet Ulrich, 47, TV Show Host Bill Maher, 61 and country singer Brantley Gilbert, 32.*****Jan. 21: On this day Yvette Gillen, Adam Crumley, David Doucet, and Charles Arceneaux. celebrating are actor Gene Davis, 61, golfer Jack Nicklaus, 77, R& B singer Billy Ocean, 67 and TV Actor Jerry Trainor, 40.*****Jan. 22: Judge Janice Menard, once a teenage beauty from the Cove, has a birthday today. Also Julian Meadows, Cris Anderson, Lisa Holton, Myra Sherwood and Gary Baker. Celebrities celebrating today are rock singer Steve Perry, 69 and actress Diane Lane, 53 and Linda Blair, 58. *****Jan. 23: Celebrating another birthday is our good friend Glenn Oliver, John Green III, Gary Dearing and Clayton Gearhart. Also on this day actor Richard Dean Anderson, 67, MMA fighter Tito Ortiz, 42 and actress Mariska Hargitay, 53 all celebrate. *****Talked with Ms. Peggy Altair today and Peggy’s on the Bayou is set to reopen the end of this month. They will have a limited menu, with new lower prices and will be available for pick-up or delivery only. Gubers will be making deliveries for them. Watch for ad and more info!*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will NOT be dining at Robert’s this week, due to the possible freezing weather conditions, but will plan on meeting at Robert’s next week. Be sure to join us as everyone is always welcome.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Marie Comeaux was at home as usual, washing clothes and making supper. Alphonse Thibodeaux, who dey call ‘Tee’ came to her door and he holler, “Marie, Marie, may I come in me.” “I got something to tell you.” She answer, “Of course you can, you always welcome Tee, where’s my husband Clovis, hanh?” Tee say, “Dats wat I’m here to tell you Marie, dere was an accident down at da Dixie Beer Brewery.” “Oh God no,” Marie cried, “Please don’t tell me.” Tee say, “Marie I got to tell you me, Clovis him is dead and gone, I’m so sorry me.” Marie found da arm of da rocking chair by da fireplace and collapsed into it. She cried for a long while den finally she look up to Thibodeaux and axe, “How did it happen Tee?” He say, “Well, it was terrible Marie, he fell into a big vat of Dixie Beer and he drowned him.” “Oh my dear Jesus, my poor Clovis.” “Tell me Tee, did Clovis at least go quickly?” Tee said, “Well no, not exactly Marie, as a matter of fact, he got out tree times to pee.”

C’EST TOUT For almost 60 years The Record Newspapers, the Penny Record and the County Record, has been a hometown staple for local features, news, sports and just about everything Orange County. We’re as local as it gets and proud of it, and also proud of the part we have played in serving Orange County as a leader in community news and entertainment. We have seen many changes in our industry through the years but the demand for our newspapers has remained strong-- and for that we are grateful to our readers. Almost two decades ago we launched our website, TheRecordLive. com, but what many of our readers aren’t aware of is that our print editions-- both newspapers-- can be read online in the form of our Digital Editions. Each week’s newspapers can now be read on any device, anywhere-cell phone, computer, tablet, whatever-- your hometown news is there. And they can be shared with friends and family, bookmarked and printed. Our past editions are online too. If you live in the outlying areas of Orange County, or beyond, or didn’t get a paper-- no problem, you can still read the newspaper just as it was printed, at the same price-- FREE! It is also an extra benefit for our advertisers who appear in the local print editions and get the extra bonus of online advertising. Check it out!**** My time is up, I thank you for yours. Please shop our Family of Advertisers. They are good, hard working people who make your community newspapers possible. Take care and God bless.

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Orange County Historical Society î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Orange County Historical Society will have itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst program type meeting of the year on Feb. 6th at 6:30 pm in the conference room at the City of Orange Public Library. It will be a show and tell type program, so members should come prepared to talk bout an article of historical interest or give a short account of a signiďŹ cant historic event concerning Orange county. Refreshments will be served. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e public is invited.

Golden Kiwanis meetings CANCELLED: Wed., Jan. 17 - Lynae Sanford, Managing Director of the Lutcher î&#x20AC;&#x201C;eater, will give an overview of the rest of Lutcher's stage events for 2018, beginning with "Cinderella." A video will be shown of upcoming show clips 9:3010 a.m. at the Salvation Army Center in Orange. CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee will be served. Wed., Jan. 24 - Katie Durio, LMSW, Managing Director of Stable Spirit, will share the endeavors of her horse stable to enrich the lives of children and adults with special needs. Stable Spirit is located in Rose City. Katie will present 9:30-10 a.m. at Orange Salvation Army Center. CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee will be served. Wed., Jan. 31 - Golden K Kiwanis will meet 910 a.m. at the Salvation Army Building, corner of MLK and Strickland, for coďŹ&#x20AC;ee and speaker. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e guest speaker on Jan. 17 is Maureen McAlister, Director of the Orange United Way, as well as the Orange Citizen of the Year 2017. Maureen will speak 9:30-10 a.m. CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee will be served.

Texas Red Hatters to meet î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Texas Red Hatters will have a diďŹ&#x20AC;erent kind of meeting on January 18, 2018, 8:30 a.m. at Denny's CafĂŠ located in Flying J Service Station. Located on IH 10 and Hwy. 62. Birthday ladies is Lady Lera, Lera Mae Dickey. She has chosen to have a pajama party and breakfast instead of lunch. Ladies will wear pajamas, gowns, house shoes, and other night accessories. We will bring door prizes. All ladies are welcome. For information call 409-886-1609.

The Friends of the Orange Depot to meet î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e ďŹ rst meeting of the board of î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Friends of the Orange Depot will be held on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, January 18, 5 pm for refreshments, 5:30pm for the meeting, at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 Green Avenue in Orange. Prior to this meeting, all the members and volunteers are invited to meet at the Stark Museum of Art at 3:00

pm that day for a special tour of the Lutcher-Stark Lumber Dynasty Exhibition. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ose who can attend this tour should sign up as soon as possible by responding to rbsimar@gt.rr.com. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e organization's goal this year is to ďŹ nish the latest project which is to design the museum exhibits which will line the walls of the depot, allowing for the continuation of special event space in both the small and large areas of the building. To achieve this goal the group will be fundraising for the needed ďŹ nancial support to pay for the exhibits. Already on the calendar is the annual Depot Day which will be Saturday, May 12, on the depot grounds as well as inside the depot. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e planning committee will be pursuing sponsors soon for this important city-wide event. As usual, anyone interested in helping is encouraged to attend the meeting on January 18.

FUMC to host Mardi Gras Jazz music Please join us at First United Methodist Church Orange for Jazz Music and Mardi Gras Fun on Friday, February 2nd from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center located at 502 N. 6th Street in Downtown Orange. You will enjoy the festivities of a Meet & Greet Mardi Gras Royalty in Costume along with great Jazz Music. We will also be serving King Cake and other Refreshments. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is is a family affair, all are invited to attend.

A Fresh Start to a Healthier You Better Living for Texans will be having classes on a Fresh Start to a Healthier You. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e classes will teach you about saving money at the grocery store, food safety and meal planning. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e free classes will be held on Wednesdays in February 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension OďŹ&#x192;ce, 11475 FM 1442 Orange. Please call the oďŹ&#x192;ce at 409-8827010 to let us know you will be attending.

Walk and Talk to be held in Vidor Better Living for Texans is oďŹ&#x20AC;ering a better way to learn tips on getting healthy by joining us for our Walk & Talk series that will be held at the Raymond Gould Community Center park. We will meet on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday mornings, March 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, at the Gazebo beginning at 9 am. We will be discussing exercise tips, beneďŹ cial foods, and a healthier body and much more. For questions or to sign up call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension oďŹ&#x192;ce at 409-882-7010.

BCHS CLASS OF 1974 Plans are currently being made for a class reunion to be held in the Spring of 2018. If you are interested please contact us at mimihernandez0@gmail.com or on Facebook at BCHS Class of 1974. Please contact your friends and share this information.

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î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e OCMGA will be having a rose training session on Saturday, 2-3-18 from 8:30 - 11:30 at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442 in OrangeďŹ eld. Cost is $15 which includes materials and 2 cuttings of your choice from our rose collection. Additional cuttings may be purchased. To enroll go to Orange.agrilife.org and click on the EarthKind Roses Propagation Class or you may call 409 882-7010. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e OCMGA will be having their Annual Bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Crazy Plant Fair, 3-24-18 from 8AM 1PM at Cormier Park 8235 FM 1442 in OrangeďŹ eld. All types of plants will be available such as Bedding plants, Texas SuperStars, Citrus, Avocados, Blueberries, Roses, Succulents, Trees, Shrubs and many more types of unusual plants. We are also looking for vendors who would be interested in renting space during our sale. Please send your information to sheribethard@yahoo.com for more information on space rental. Check our website https://txmg.org/orange for more information about the Annual Bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Crazy Plant Fair.

î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Eagles currently has openings to rent our hall for the following events: Parties, weddings, fund raisers, get togethers for family or friends and other occasions. Full service Bar, pool tables, music and a friendly sociable atmosphere. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Eagles Hall is located at 803 N. 28th Street, behind Sparks Auto Sells. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday after 4:00 pm. Come by or call for more information at 409-886-7381.

Orange County Friends to meet î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, Jan. 25 - OCF (Orange County Friends) will grab the dice for 10 a.m. Day Bunco,

held once again at Lindenwood home of Anne Payne, 4707 Frost Place, Orange 77630. Cost is $5 to play. Please bring your favorite covered dish or snack food. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Nov. winner of Most Buncos was Lois Ferrell, while the honor of Most Losses went to Belinda Giarratano. Call or text 409.313.8575 for info.

Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday February 6, 2018 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. We will be demonstrating methods of splitting hives at this months meeting. 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 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356.

VFW to host Dance î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host the Ivy Dugas for a dance on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday, January 25th. For more information, please call 409-886-9738.

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

Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held on î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ursday's at 7p.m. in the Library at St. Henry's Catholic Church Education building located at 475 W. Roundbunch Rd. Bridge City. For more information please contact Cindy at 749-9036 or Mike 718-0333.

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Patricia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patâ&#x20AC;? Smith Bendy, 77, Orange Patricia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patâ&#x20AC;? Smith Bendy, 77, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. OďŹ&#x192;ciating will be Charles î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ermon. Burial will follow PATRICIA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the service at Hillcrest SMITH BENDY Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on October 31, 1940, she was the daughter of Edgar Smith and Evangeline (Brandon) Smith. Pat was a member of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. She worked in Human Resources for Trans Global Solutions for over twenty years before retiring. She was a won-

derful and loving mother, wife, sister, and grandmother. Pat loved her grandchildren dearly and loved always having kids around. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her little dog, Sassy Mae. Pat will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Evangeline Smith; brother, Ronnie DeWayne Smith; son, Nathan Ray Carrico; and her great-grandson, Aiden Charles Gabehart. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 47 years, Roy Bendy; children, Rhonda Lynn Droddy and husband Rob, of Brenham, Rebecca Jean Howe, of Bridge City, Melinda Ann Smith and husband Frank, of Pollock, and Stacey Dawn Bendy and John Jeffrey, of Bridge City; step-children, David Ray Jones and wife Danika, of Bridge City, and Dee Dee Viator, of Bridge City; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and her sister, Beverly Ann Burk and husband Tommy, of Orangefield. Serving as pallbearers will be R.D. Bendy, Steven Guillory, Matthew Cormier, Dylan Smith, Patrick î&#x20AC;&#x201C;omas, Bryce Crew, Kelton Brooks, and Michael Macaluso.

Jeffrey Lynn Pring, 56, Orange JeďŹ&#x20AC;rey Lynn Pring, age 56, was born on March 4, 1961 and passed away at his home in Orange, Texas on January 8, 2018. JeďŹ&#x20AC; loved ďŹ shing, watching wrestling and playing with his dog Slim. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Compton and husband, Rick Compton, Jr. of Orange, Texas, two grandsons, Blaze Compton and Brody Compton; his sister, Jan Mosley of Vidor, Texas, sister-in-law Gloria Pring of Orange, Texas as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Betty Jo Pring, brother, Alan Pring and sister, Lisa Pring. A memorial service was held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Harvest Chapel, 1305 Irving Street, Orange, Texas.

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Ray Allen Craven, Sr., 69, of Orange Ray Allen Craven, Sr., 69, of Orange, passed away on January 14, 2018 in Beaumont. Ray was born on February, 21, 1948 in Charleston, SC. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked in construction for many years. He is survived by his children, Matthew James Craven, Christie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pinkâ&#x20AC;? Craven, Ray Allen Craven, Jr.; grandchildren, Dylan Craven, Cody Eikenhorst, Michael Craven, Jamie Craven, and Lilly Craven. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you soon and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring you an Old Milwaukeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best. I love you.â&#x20AC;?

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Legendary rock act Styx, featuring James “J.Y.” Young, at left, and Tommy Shaw, will perform at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La., as the group tours in support of its new album, “The Mission.” Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. The show is for ages 21 and older only. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.

Music scene sizzling as temperature drop By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record Mother Nature has been keeping the temperatures a bit on the frigid side, but, fortunately for us, the local music scene sizzling hot with great talent at venues across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Check out what’s going on below with local music, national acts and other family entertainment. Wednesday, Jan. 17 Top Shelf @ Blue Martini e Recycles @ e Boudain Hut Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Lake Charles VFW Hall Reagan Woodside @ e West ursday, Jan. 18 Big Richard South @ Blue Martini Brad Broussard @ Coconuts Cajun Grill Josh Crider, Red River Songwriter’s Group @ Courville’s Bryce Shaver @ Hamilton’s Dickie and the Tornadoes @ Larry’s French Market Shelbone @ Neches Brewing Company Top Shelf @ Rush Lounge Friday, Jan. 19 Styx @ Golden

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Bush and wildfires, e Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries established the 2017 Disaster Relief Initiative to help rebuild school libraries that were damaged or destroyed in recent natural disasters in Texas, Florida, California, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. In addition to directing approximately $1 million of its resources to the 2017 Disaster Relief Initiative, the Laura Bush Foundation continues to fundraise for the school library rebuilding efforts. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and grants will continue to be awarded all over the Nation to help replace book and print collections in America’s school libraries. e 2017 Disaster Relief Initiative is the second time the Laura Bush Foundation has assisted in disaster relief efforts. e “Gulf Coast School Library Recovery Initiative,” created and raised as a separate and special fund, helped rebuild school library collections affected by the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. e Laura Bush Foundation awarded nearly $6.5 million in grants to 124 schools in the Gulf Coast area between 2006 and 2012. "We will continue to fundraise tirelessly for the 2017 Disaster Relief Initiative, and I encourage librarians in regions that have seen disaster to apply for funding," said Mrs. Laura Bush. "To everyone affected, you have the support of your neighbors from across the nation, and we know that with your hard work and can-do spirit, you schools will thrive again." For more information on how to support or apply to the 2017 Disaster Relief Initiative, please visit www.laurabushfoundation.org. e Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides grants of up to $7,000 to our Nation’s neediest schools so

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commencement, tears rolled down Ambrosia’s cheeks as her mother applied her nurse’s pin at a special pinning ceremony. ose tears, she said, were for her father, Bobby Williams, who died in 2015. “My dad was an amazing man,” she said. “is is for him. I know he’ll be so proud of me.” e Allied Health Department faculty is proud of Ambrosia Madison. Shirley MacNeill, who chairs the department, and instructors Eursula Davis, Kathy Guidry, Debbie Lawson and Carolyn Brown are among those who guided Madison’s journey. “We’re just very proud of her,” Davis said. “She hit some bumps in the road and had a diﬃcult time grasping some concepts, but she always had a positive attitude. She made some remarkable improvements. “She’s a real success story.” is success was hard-earned for Madison, a far cry from her younger days. “Coming out of high school, I never had to study,” she said. “Here, I actually had to learn how to study. It wasn’t easy. I had some setbacks, my dad passing, and my grades started to slip. “But Mrs. Davis and Mrs. MacNeill never gave up on me. I was given chance after chance after chance.” On Madison’s ﬁrst try at the LVN program, “I did not pass anything,” she said. On her second try, “I passed

Ambrosia Madison, far right, is joined by her family at the recent Fall 2018 graduation ceremony at Lamar State College Port Arthur. everything in Level 1. Level 2 came and I did not pass again,” she said. On her third try, “I passed one class but couldn’t pass my math.” And then her spirit was really tested. She was advised to restart from scratch. “Mrs. Davis said, ‘Ambrosia, I think it would be beneﬁcial for you to come back and start over in the program,’” Madison recalled. Madison left LSCPA for a semester. “She should have graduated in the summer of 2016,” Davis said. “Her options were to go to another school to seek out her de-

gree or start at the beginning. “She came back in the spring of 2017 and had to start all over again as a Level 1 student. She did an awesome job this time.” Giving up was never an option, Ambrosia said. “I’m a true believer,” she said. “is is a calling, not a career for me. is is what I was born to do.” Madison said her father’s side of the family included many nurses. And she had a strong support system that included ﬁancé Carey Webb, and 6-yearold niece Samayia Hobert as well as the LSCPA staﬀ. “Mrs. Davis saw something in

me,” Madison said. “Kathy Guidry said, ‘Ambrosia, I know what you have in you. It’s going to be exciting to see you become the nurse you can be.’ “My momma pushed me, saying, ‘Don’t you give up.’ I had so many people encouraging me, I had to keep ﬁghting.” And she overcame the challenges. “Mrs. Davis was proud,” Madison said. “She called me ‘My poster child.’” And another success story for Lamar State College Port Arthur. “Being a nurse is something I always wanted to be,” Ambrosia said. “And now I am one.”

Saturday, Jan. 20 Hurricane Pro Wrestling @ Jeﬀerson eatre Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ 770 Club – Raywood e Slags @ Blue Martini e Cadillacs @ e Boudain Hut 50 Shades of Green Harvey Fundraiser @ Courville’s Pop Gun @ Dylan’s

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From Page 6A they can extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning. Since its inception in 2002, it has awarded over $14.3 million to more than 2,700 schools across the country. In 2014, e Laura Bush Foundation transitioned from the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in Washington, D.C. to the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, where it is managed as a restricted fund.

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When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re casting for redfish, chances are good you might haul in a nice bass.

Common Love

The Houston Astros picked up right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole from the Pirates in a monster deal that will make the Astrosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bullpen even more dominating for the coming year.

Best just got better Astros add ace to bullpen for 2018

KAZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere was extreme jubilation in Foxborough, MA., Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. and Jacksonville, Fla. because their respective National Football League franchises are still alive and well for Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4. In fact, those Minnesota Vikings supporters are rubbing their hands together excitedly over the fact they could be the very ďŹ rst team in NFL history to play the Super Bowl in their home stadium. Last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four Divisional Championship games featured two upsets (Philadelphia beating Atlanta 15-10 and Jacksonville over Pittsburgh 45-42) a blowout (New England crushing Tennessee 35-14) and New Orleansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gift win to Minnesota 29-24. And while the battle to participate in

Super Bowl LII goes on, there is much excitement in the Bayou City about newlyhired Houston Texans general manager Brian Gaine and the four-year extension Head Coach Bill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien received last weekend, plus the monster trade the Astros made with the Pittsburgh Pirates for an additional starting pitcher. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Astros had been trying to make a deal for 27-year-old right-hander Gerrit Cole since last summer but just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pull the trigger on the deal. General Manager JeďŹ&#x20AC; Luhnow had to give up four players (three on the 40-man major league roster) to obtain Cole. Perhaps the biggest name involved in the trade was pitcher Joe Musgrove, who was expected to be in the 2018 bullpen.

î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Astro also dealt third baseman Colin Moran and reliever Michael Feliz from the major league roster and minor league outďŹ elder Jason Martin. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e 27-year-old Cole was drafted ďŹ rst by the Pirates in 2011 out of UCLA and quickly ascended to the top of their rotation, according to Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition of the Houston Chronicle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2015, he was an All-Star and ďŹ nished fourth in National League Cy Young Award voting,â&#x20AC;? the article added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has regressed in the two seasons since, but still possesses front-line potential.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited about this move,â&#x20AC;? Luhnow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is move gives us a better chance over the next two years to repeat and hopefully get another championship. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;atâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been our goal all along, to get to the point of competitiveness and win a championship and hopefully win multiple championships.â&#x20AC;? Cole has a 3.50 career ERA in 782 1/3 innings and should ďŹ t into the middle of the Astrosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rotation, led by Cy Young Award

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Redfish, bass prone to hit same bait COLBURN FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

In the midst of catching redďŹ sh like we knew what we were doing just prior to this latest front, Doug Patterson posed a question for which I had no answer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why do you think the bass are hanging around right in the middle of all of these redďŹ sh and competing for the same meal,â&#x20AC;? he asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think that they might feel like they are in danger of being part of that meal as well!â&#x20AC;? î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e size of the average bass running the river and bayous is very substantial, but while we also catch and release a few in the eight to ten inch class every trip, I have yet to clean the ďŹ rst redďŹ sh with a small bass in its stomach. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey have been beating up on small bream lately, but for the most part their diet has consisted of mullet and small crabs. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e fact that bass and redďŹ sh will attack the same lures has been common knowledge for years. Both species will readily eat everything from a crankbait to a plastic worm and it is not uncommon to catch a bass on one cast and a redďŹ sh on the next! For years, well before the bass ďŹ shery improved to the level that we are now enjoying, local anglers relied on basically two lures to catch their redďŹ sh and bass. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey either lived with a single spin spinner bait or a quarter ounce Rat-L-Trap and color wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a big deal as long as the Trap was chrome and the spinnerbait was chartreuse or white. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e plastic worm was equally eďŹ&#x20AC;ective as well as a more di-

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OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Up on the Rooftop Mule Deer Paws

FOR THE RECORD

All you can do is laugh From my perch on the poling platform I often have plenty of time to think while I push my little boat around the marsh. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e standard stuďŹ&#x20AC; that goes through every ďŹ shermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind usually dominates my thoughts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where are the ďŹ sh?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should I change locations?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is this the right bait?â&#x20AC;? Nothing out of the ordinary, just everyday ďŹ shing thoughts that happen to come to mind. Plenty of those moments routinely get interrupted by my ďŹ shing partner for that day and I snap back to reality. During one of my recent â&#x20AC;&#x153;brainstormingâ&#x20AC;? moments I watched a client just absolutely beat himself up for not remembering to bring a particular piece of gear. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e whole episode spawned a conversation between the two of us about our own misfortunes or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law momentsâ&#x20AC;? while ďŹ shing. Much to the delight of my client for the day I had plenty of those moments from which to choose from. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care who you are or how experienced you are, if you have ever owned a boat you have forgotten your keys or lost them on the way to the launch at least one time in your career. Many folks donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consider how easy it is to have your keys blow out while trailering to your launch if you leave them in the ignition. I learned that lesson the hard way. Nothing makes you feel more foolish than committing a blunder like that in front of three clients, trust me. Luckily I was only ďŹ ve minutes from my house and was able to retrieve my spare so essentially it was no harm, no foul. I have however seen the really bad version of this event unfold

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'Twas the season for deer hunting Dec. 10 in Crosby County, just not for mule deer; whitetails were still fair game, but mule deer season ended a week earlier. So, when a game warden received a text message with an image of an SUV being driven through Crosby County with a deer trussed to its roof like a Christmas tree, it was the "branches" that caught his attention. One physical trait muleys possess that diďŹ&#x20AC;erentiates them from their cervid cousin, the whitetail, is a distinctive branched antler. After a quick run of the vehicle's license plate, the warden contacted the registered owner on his cell phone, and asked if he was driving down the highway with a dead deer strapped to his roof. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e man acknowledged, and claimed it was a whitetail he had harvested in Floyd County. When pressed, however, the man could not oďŹ&#x20AC;er details on exactly where in Floyd County he hunted. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e warden told him to text a photo so he could verify the deer was a whitetail, and at that point the man confessed. He had shot the mule deer earlier that morning. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e warden later met with the man, gained a verbal and written statement, and seized both the deer and riďŹ&#x201A;e used in the crime. Criminal charges for the out-of-season mule deer and for having illegally tagged it as a white-tailed deer are pending in Floyd County, and civil restitution for the mule deer are pending.

In Self Defense Some hunters believe commercial scent attractants to be effective at luring in white-tailed deer, particularly during the rut. A Smith County man argued recently that these products work too good, and caused him to have to shoot two undersized bucks in self-defense. After a logging crew reported finding two buck heads on top of a shed hidden in the woods, a Smith County game warden began asking around. Upon hearing the law was investigating, a subject called the warden and confessed, but claimed there were extenuating circumstances. The subject stated he was hunting in a ground blind and decided to spray a commercial scent attractant out the window. Moments later, a 5point buck with a 9 inch inside spread appeared. He claimed the buck took several steps toward him, and then charged at his ground blind. The subject said he shot the buck at 30 feet away in self-defense. After dragging the buck to his blind, the man claimed he left the area to get his truck, and later returned to collect the deer and his hunting gear. While exiting his blind with his gear, the subject said a 6-point buck with a 6 inch spread came charging at him and he was forced to shoot in self-defense again, this time from 36 feet away. The subject stated he put the deer heads on the shed with the intention of turning himself in, but never got around to it. Multiple charges are pending.

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Colburn Having all your gear together in cold weather is a must. on an extended road trip 100 miles from home. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e feeling of excitement one gets from the opportunity to ďŹ sh a new body of water is quickly erased once everyone realizes there is no way to start the boat and no place to get a new key. Buzzkill does not begin to describe that ride home. Speaking of forgetting things I have had clients forget all sorts of gear. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had them show up with no rods. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had them show up with no reels. More than a couple of occasions they have also shown up without various pieces of wading gear up to and including waders, jackets, and most often boots. Typically I can accommodate folks because I keep several spare sets but on occasion it just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out when you try to put someone who is 6 foot 3

in waders made for those of us who are â&#x20AC;&#x153;vertically challenged.â&#x20AC;? As far as waders go I have had my own diďŹ&#x192;culties as of late and I have no one to blame but myself. On a recent duck hunt I picked up a pair of my Gulf Coast breathable waders that I wear for both ďŹ shing and hunting at this time of the year and stuďŹ&#x20AC;ed them in my wader bag for a hunt the following day. In the dark I reached in the wader bag and pulled out my boots ďŹ rst and then grabbed my waders, or so I thought. I unrolled the pair only to realize that they had no stocking feet on them! I had taken this particular set that I replaced and cut the feet out of them to leave in my truck for use as raingear or while training dogs at the pond. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ere was nothing I could do

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verse choice, but because it ďŹ shed much slower, it was usually relegated to saving a tough outing. Because so many more skilled bass ďŹ shermen are now targeting the river virtually every day... jigs, crankbaits and Swim baits have been added to the arsenal as well. When the striper population had a brief resurgence, the home grown Hoginar ruled the river. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ose in the know spent the majority of their day vertical ďŹ shing deep points for a mixture of reds, stripers and bass, but the striper population took a hit following Ike and I see fewer of those same ďŹ shermen using that lure today. On the other hand, I also see far more high performance bass boats attempting to straighten out the winding bends in the bayous at a high rate of speed every day. As recent as two years ago, outside of the crabbers, you would see only a handful of folks in aluminum boats or small center consoles ďŹ shing these same bayous.

From Page 1B Most of them would anchor on the shoreline and bottom ďŹ sh with live or frozen bait. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;at is no longer the case. Between tower boats racing to reach their favorite backwater lakes and bass boats hoping to be the ďŹ rst one to stake out a drain, it can be more akin to Interstate 10 than Park Avenue. Not surprisingly, its those same folks parked along the side of the bayous that are in more danger than those behind the steering wheel. Only last week I debated as whether or not to pull a bass boat out of the grass that had badly underestimated his rate of speed and was ďŹ rmly stuck. Before judging my reluctance to help them out, please examine all of the facts. First, and most importantly, they would have to get wet and muddy, but they could get out of their boat and push it into deeper water. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ey were not stranded. At that point I was thinking that may be a ďŹ tting punishment for so carelessly operating their boat. Secondly, it was the third

time that morning that they had roared past us barely negotiating that same bend in the bayou. We did, in fact, begrudgingly pull them out only to watch them race oďŹ&#x20AC; further up the bayou. Because I sample it most days and know that the lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the rumors are true, I am a ďŹ rm believer that not only are more folks catching far more bass, but far larger bass as well. Last week I saw two ďŹ sh over the seven pound mark and Trey Smith said there was a nine pound eight ounce bass weighed in as well. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e extremely low water has ďŹ nally forced many of these larger bass out of their marsh ponds and they are holding up closer to the nearest deep water. I am pleased that the state lowered the minimum size so that more folks could keep bass to eat, but there is no valid reason for keeping those ďŹ sh over four or ďŹ ve pounds. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;ose bass obviously possess the genes to guarantee the future of double digit bass right here at home!

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NFL CONFERENCE TITLE PLAYOFF GAMES NFC MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-3) over PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (14-3) 5:40 p.m. Sunday in Philadelphia (Fox) Both teams should feel lucky to even be playing in this championship game. e Eagles were the recipients of a very subpar Atlanta offense and less than mediocre job by Falcons’ quarterback Matt Ryan. Minnesota received a huge gift on the final play of the game with New Orleans leading 24-23 when Saints’ safety Marcus Williams tried to strip the football from Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs instead of merely tackling him in bounds. Diggs skirted the weak effort by Williams and scored the winning touchdown, allowing the Vikes to advance to Sunday’s game. is game could go either way, with Minnesota favored by 3 points.

AFC NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (14-3) over JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (12-6) 2:05 p.m. Sunday in Foxborough, MA. (CBS) e Jaguars should present Patriots quarterback Tom Brady some major problems with their fantastic pass rush without blitzing. Brady has a wealth of experience over Blake Bortles, but the Jags’ quarterback is much more mobile. New England also has a huge advantage with Head Coach Bill Belichick, but the Jaguars hold an advantage defensively. e Patriots are a nine-point favorite, but I’d take Jacksonville and the points if I were a bettor.

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but take my medicine, wear them, and make the best out of it. Needless to say my hunting partners were extremely amused at my misfortune and all I could do was laugh with them. Fortunately for me it was not really cold and I managed to make due. From that point on I have made it a habit to double check my gear. Lesson learned. With the days still feeling like the holiday season I guess we could laugh at one more example that involves “giving.” On a weekend trip to Matagorda Bay I had taken all the precautions necessary for the trip, trailer lights were in order, wheel bearings were greased, spare tire along with a good jack were packed, and it was all strapped down and road ready. Or so I thought. We made the drive with no stops until we hit Matagorda and stopped to put gas in the boat and grab a few snacks. As I walked around the boat something didn’t seem right but I couldn’t quite put my ﬁnger on it. Finally it hit me and all I could do was stand there and

stare at the spot where my 21 foot Stiﬀy push pole was supposed be. Yes, somewhere along the way I had lost my push pole and some lucky individual had gotten a very nice Christmas present. I was sick about the whole deal but there was nothing I could do about it except put an ice bag on my feelings and go on about my business. You can rest assured I never leave my driveway without my new push pole being properly secured. Now there are plenty of other crazy things that have happened to me while on the water or at least on the way to it and I am sure there will be more. Each one has taught me a lesson and provided some sort of entertainment for those involved. It’s easy to look back and laugh at all the mishaps because they trigger some great memories. It’s always been said “if you can’t laugh at yourself then you may be wound too tight,” I have no problem laughing at myself and I hope that some of my episodes will help keep you from your own mishaps.

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Shared and Not Liked Scofflaws are not bashful about posting their exploits to social media, and game wardens regularly scan the "bragging boards" for clues into illegal game and fish activities. In December, game wardens gathered intelligence from a Facebook post of a man with two white-tailed bucks he claimed to have harvested at the same time near Lubbock. Wardens identified the individual in the post and questioned him about his feat. The man admitted to taking the two bucks in a one buck limit county. Over the limit and tagging violations were filed along with civil restitution. The cases are pending. In an unrelated case, a Trinity County warden found a social media post of an untagged 8-point buck, and began investigating the individual who claimed to have shot it. As it turned out, the young man did not possess a hunting license. Multiple citations and civil restitution are pending.

Drive-by Poachers Deer stands offer hunters a unique elevated view of the landscape, and enhance their ability to go undetected while observing nature. You never know what you might see. Case in point: in the late afternoon Dec. 9, a Frio County game warden got a call from dispatch advising that a hunter in his deer stand had just witnessed a white van stop, discharge a firearm from a public road and load a deer in the back of the vehicle. The warden responded to the location and made contact with a white van. The subjects admitted to shooting a deer from the public road, as evidenced by a freshly killed doe in the back of their van. They were transported to the Frio County Jail. The cases are pending.

Just Making Matters Worse It was not enough that a couple of guys from Arizona got caught by a game warden in Terrell County trespassing with a deer rifle, but the reason why they were on private property to begin with gave the warden pause. While on patrol Dec. 15, the warden observed a vehicle parked alongside State Highway 285. As he drove past, the warden noticed two men walking out in the pasture; one held a rifle. The warden stopped and made contact, asking what they were doing. The pair stated they

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had seen some deer and were out looking for them. The warden advised they were on private property and asked did they have permission from the owner to hunt. The men replied they did not know the owner, but it was okay because they had shot at the deer from the highway, and it had jumped the fence. There was no evidence they had hit the deer. Appropriate charges were filed.

Self-Incrimination Trinity County game wardens conducted an interview with a subject who supposedly shot a deer on his one acre property in December. The wardens suspected it could have been harvested on a bordering landowner's property and wanted to express their concerns to the hunter. The hunter had a buck head in his freezer and showed it to the wardens. He claimed to have found the buck dead on the roadway after it had been struck by a vehicle. The buck had an 11 ¼-inch inside spread, which made it an illegal buck in the antler restricted county. The subject gave consent to check his cell phone photos of the deer, and that provided the wardens with a different account. After reviewing the images, and the date/time stamps, the wardens concluded two deer were possibly shot at night. Following a lengthy interview during which the wardens shared their evidence with the individual, the subject finally admitted to shooting the illegal buck on his property. He also admitted to shooting a doe at night and not placing a tag on it. The subject also trespassed on neighboring property to retrieve both kills. Other violations included harvest log violations, improper tagging, no hunter education certification, criminal trespassing, and driver's license violation. Also, another buck whose images were captured on the subject's mobile device is still under investigation. The cases and restitution are pending.

Water-fouling The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department encourages hunters to pass along the state's rich hunting heritage to the next generation. As an incentive to provide young hunters with opportunities, TPWD conducts special youth/adult-only hunts on some of its Wildlife Management Areas. Adults can accompany youth on

these hunts to provide mentoring on various aspects of hunting, including hunter ethics and firearms safety, and may participate as long as youth are part of the hunting group. Unfortunately, some folks choose to leave the kids behind in violation of the spirit and letter of the law. A couple of incidents in December on the Richland Creek WMA illustrate the point. Notified by WMA staff that a group appeared to be hunting illegally, a Freestone County game warden came across a group of eight adult hunters hunting the special youth-adult weekend, but with no youth present. Citations were issued and civil restitution was charged on 36 ducks. Four days later, wardens received a complaint from a concerned hunter regarding a pair of hunters who continued to duck hunt after the noon-time closure on the Richland Creek WMA. The morning hunt was a youth/adult only hunt and once contacted, it was realized both hunters were adults and had no youth hunters with them. Neither hunter had the required annual public hunting lands permits, migratory game bird stamps, nor other endorsements needed to hunt ducks, nor had they checked in at the WMA registration station. Additionally, one hunter did not possess proof of having completed hunter education. Numerous citations/warnings were issued. The cases are pending.

Out Walking the Dogs Bexar County game wardens recently filed multiple cases on two men from Frio County and a San Antonio man who were hunting hogs with dogs on City of San Antonio park property in the southwestern part of the county. The three individuals initially claimed they were just out walking their dogs in the park, near midnight, but couldn't explain the blood stains on their hands. After being cited by park police for violating the site curfew, the individuals faced intensive scrutiny by the game wardens and eventually admitted to hunting hogs and killing a javelina. The men had driven into the park after curfew and released their dogs. Two of the men followed the dogs from the park's paved walkway, while the third stayed behind with the vehicle as a lookout. Multiple cases are pending along with civil restitution.

From Page 1B draft. Gaine worked for the Texans from 2014-2016 as Smith’s assistant, but was in constant contact with O’Brien on some of the deals coming down. He knows what O’Brien is looking for and should be able to work with him much better than Smith. During their time together Gaine and O’Brien developed a mutual respect. Both men are excited they will be working with three players who ﬁnished the season on Injured Reserve—J.J. Watt, Whitney Mercilus and quarterback Deshaun Watson—that should be 100 percent healthy. KWICKIES…One thing an athlete learns early in life is that you NEVER look past the next opponent. Someone should have told Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jo Jo Hamilton, who was popping oﬀ all week to the media that New England will never beat Pittsburgh again, completely overlooking Sunday’s game against the sevenpoint underdog Jacksonville Jaguars. Jags’ quarterback Blake

Bortles made monkeys out of Hamilton and his defensive buddies, ripping them for 45 points and ending their season. ere are many college and professional coaches and assistants leaving their 2017 posts for one reason or another. Last week the Seattle Seahawks fired offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and offensive line coach Tom Cable. Bevell will never live down the pass play he called from the one-yard line that was intercepted at the goal line and clinched the Super Bowl for the New England Patriots. Head coach Mike Mularkey and the Tennessee Titans parted company Monday, according to ESPN. And much closer to home, Orangefield native Bradley Peveto left Ole Miss to be linebacker coach for Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M. And speaking of the Texas Aggies, it didn’t take long for recentlyfired head coach Kevin Sumlin to land on his feet. He was recently named head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, replacing be-

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leaguered Rich Rodriguez. JUST BETWEEN US… Some of the talk radio wizards can’t understand why members of the New Orleans Saints are so livid about the game-winning touchdown by Minnesota’s Stefon Diggs as time expired Sunday. ey really are upset at rookie safety Marcus Williams, who was advised to lay back and not be called for interference on that last play, let Diggs catch the ball and then tackle him in bounds to end the game and preserve New Orleans’ 24-23 victory. For some unknown reason Williams went after the caught ball, missed badly and watched as the Vikings went berserk by the victory. His teammates are mad because Williams denied his other 52 teammates a chance to perhaps play in the Super Bowl, not to mention the extra $25,000$40,000 bonus they would each get for playing in the Conference Championship game this weekend.

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Pictured are: Front (left to right): McAllister, Stokey, Johnson, Doan Quintero. Back (left to right): Rincon, Gonzalez, M. Smith, Riedel, Hughes, McKee, Malin, Granger and E. Smith.

City officials have confirmed the grapple truck will pick up one pass of ELIGIBLE debris. Any flood related materials that citizens may want removed from the area MUST be separated into four distinct categories and placed curbside within 10 feet of the right-of-way NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 1.

Last run of debris pickup set City oďŹ&#x192;cials have conďŹ rmed the grapple truck will pick up one pass of ELIGIBLE debris. Any ďŹ&#x201A;ood related materials that citizens may want removed from the area MUST be separated into four distinct categories and placed curbside within 10 feet of the right-of-way NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 1. Debris removal by the City of Orange will end February 23. FEMA requirements for separation of debris and damaged material are as follows:

â&#x20AC;˘ C&D Piles- demolition materials â&#x20AC;˘ Green Waste Piles- tree limbs, branches and cuttings â&#x20AC;˘ White Goods- refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, etc. â&#x20AC;˘ Hazardous Waste- paints, household chemicals, etc. Citizens are asked to ONLY place ďŹ&#x201A;ood damaged materials curbside for pick-up. Contractors and/or homeowners are solely responsible for the disposal of new construction debris.

St. Mary Catholic artists earn top rodeo competition awards Saint Mary Catholic School 7th and 8th grade students worked the entire month of November and December to prepare for the Houston Livestock Show Rodeo and Youth Art Competition. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;is is the fourth largest Youth Art Show in the nation. Last year the Rodeo received more than 200,000 entries from across Texas making the total more than 9.2 million entries recorded since 1965. For more than 50 years students have been entering the School Arts Program. Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students enter the Private School Art Show held on January 8, 2018 at the NRG Center. Saint Mary submitted 14 entries. î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e entries are based on the school student population in both elementary and junior high categories. Our school did â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outstandingâ&#x20AC;?! We had six Second Place entries, six First Place entries, one Special Award for Watercolor and a Gold Medal winner. Maggie Granger, the Gold Medal winner, was one of three at the junior high level selected from the private sector show. Her art will be exhibited the duration of the rodeo. She will also be eligible to compete for a scholarship to the Glassell School of Arts in Houston, Texas. We are proud of all our students. Gold Medal Winner - Maggie

Maggie Granger with Mrs. Cynthia Claybar, Art teacher. Granger; Award of Achievement Watercolor - Jacob Gonzalez; 1st place winners are Brooklyn Stokey, Allyson McAllister, Madelyn Smith, Veridk Rincon,

Kaleb Malin and Ethan Smith with 2nd place winners are Brance Johnson, Catherine Doan, Elizabeth Quintero, Lily Riedel, Jessica Hughes and Peyton McKee.

Pictured are IP Paper representatives with Sunshine Copeland (holding papers) and Orangefield High School principal, Zach Quinn. Earlier in the year, Sunshine Copeland applied for a grant from IP Paper to help restore OISD libraries after Hurricane Harvey damaged them. The IP Paper Foundation awarded OISD $8,000.00. In January of 2018, IP Paper visited OISD and awarded the district $2,000 more in grant money. The employees of IP Paper also participated in a Care Card program and raised $250 for the district. IP Paper has been a faithful supporter of Orangefield ISD. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support.

Protect pets during the winter Exposure to winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, ďŹ&#x201A;aking skin, but these arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only discomforts pets can suďŹ&#x20AC;er. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked oďŹ&#x20AC; of bare paws. To help prevent cold

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Sam Showalter, DDS, 73, a native of Port Arthur and a Thomas Jefferson High School graduate, still operates a dental practice and lives in Nederland. He was a passenger on this 1982-made ship holding 148 passengers and a staff of 100, traveling to the Antarctica. He and his wife, Gayle, a counselor, made tours on this vessel to places such as Norway and the British Isles, among others. Showalter and his wife were guests at a recent Orange Golden K Kiwanis Club meeting in the Orange Salvation Army meeting room. Coffee was furnished by Salvation Army. Juliet Smith and Anne Payne provided pastries and kolaches. Showalter guided the group of 25 through a visual presentation of the Antarctica.

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Britt Godwin and Co. @ Gator Lounge Ken Marvel Band with Jivinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gene @ Groves KC Hall Bronco Junior @ Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Al White and Chapparal @ Honky Tonk Texas Cody Canada and î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Departed @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Still Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; @ Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French Market Amber Martin (Janis Joplin tribute) @ Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rob Copeland and Kaylee Dickens @ Rikenjaks South Street Brad Brinkley Band @ î&#x20AC;&#x201C;e Rodair Roadhouse Top Shelf @ Rush Lounge Tony Faulk and Chaos @ Tammyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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A baby elephant seal poses for a picture taken by Dr. Sam Showalter, a Nederland dentist, on a recent journey with a National Geographic Expedition to the Antarctica. One of the seals did not like Showalter taking his photo. That particular seal chased Showalter, making him fall, but two National Geographic photographers picked him up just in time before Showalter would have been ambushed by the seal. Showalter spoke recently spoke at a Golden K Kiwanis meeting at Orange Salvation Army. Photo by Dr. Sam Showalter

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cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes. â&#x20AC;˘ Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, ďŹ&#x201A;aky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse. â&#x20AC;˘ Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw protectants into paw pads before going outside can help protect from salt and chemical agents. Booties provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible. â&#x20AC;˘ Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather

than ethylene glycol. â&#x20AC;˘ Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding your pet a little bit more during the cold weather months can provide muchneeded calories, and making sure she has plenty of water to drink will help keep her well-hydrated and her skin less dry. â&#x20AC;˘ Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, oďŹ&#x20AC; the ďŹ&#x201A;oor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect. â&#x20AC;˘ Remember, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too cold for you, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.

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Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111.

HOUSE FOR SALE 4/5 3.5 bath 2 car garage on 1.2 acres. It did flood and is gutted. Selling as is. WOS School district. 139,900. 409779-9154 & 281547-8638. 2 BR-2BA House for sale includes W/D, fridge, stove and CA/H, needs cosmetic work. Outdoor shed, huge enclosed sunroom. Has never had water damage or flooding. Available for viewing 1/23. $46K 409-330-1775 3 BR 2BA House for sale. Includes a DW, Fridge and Stove with 10x10 pantry, 10x10 Utility room, Large entertainment room and Outdoor shed. Has never had water damage or flooding. Available for viewing on 1/23. $88,500 please call 409-330-1775

FOR RENT 2 Story house, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths on the bay. You have a fishing Dock very quiet. No Children or Animals. Must have references. $800 Deposit $800 a month. Call 409735-3339 for more info.

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FIELD WORKERS

Elderly man desperate for a vehicle to go see his wife in groves in a nursing home. IF you have a free or very cheap car please call Mr. Les at 512-4122283. He lives in Bridge City Texas.

One (1) temp position; approx. 10 months; Job to begin on 3/1/18 through 12/31/18. To operate farm equipment during field maintenance; to clean the fields and prepare the land for planting; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 an hour; 35 hrs week; OT varies, not guaranteed. Must have 3 months experience in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by C B & C Farms, LLC located in Houma, LA 70360. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (985) 860-4000 or apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order number 760515.

Six (6) temporary positions; approx 10 months; job to begin 3/1/18 through 12/31/2018; Duties: To operate farm equipment during field maintenance; planting of sugarcane by hand; operating farm equipment during harvesting of sugar cane; farm and field sanitation duties; operation and performing minor repairs and maintenance of farm vehicles and equipment; Able to work in hot, humid weather, bending and stooping to reach ground level crops and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination. $10.73 per hour; 35 hr a week; mon-fri; OT varies but not guaranteed; 3 months experience require in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Harang Sugars, Inc. located in Donaldsonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 473-3339. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order 760510.

Six (6) temp. positions; approx 10 months; Duties: to operate tractors in the sugar cane fields during the preparation of the fields for the planting season. To assist with the planting and the harvesting of the sugar cane during the harvesting season. Must be able to walk, stand, stoop and reach ground level crop. Work is done in all weather conditions. $10.73 per hour; OT house varies not guaranteed; 35 hrs a week; mon- fri; Job to begin on 3/1/18 through 1/1/19. 3 months of experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Palo Alto, Inc. located in Donaldsonville, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (225) 4734303. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 760669.

Services Housecleaning, Attic cleaning, yard cleaning, room clean out and much more. Call Flower Power ya’ll & put your feet up. 409-599-4914 Moving / Demolition crew for tear out, sheetrock & flooring removal, furniture moving. Local & Affordable. Satifaction guaranteed. Call or text 409-474-9125 or 409-988-6106

HELP WANTED Drivers CDL-A: OWNER OPS + Brokers! *Local Work Home Daily *Benefits! Minimum 1yr exp. End Dumps. Catherine: 844283-4987 x2107 (2/7) Drivers, Class-A: 4 Openings, Sulfur and More. All Miles Paid, .85++ per loaded mile. 100% PAID Health, Dental, Vision and More for EVERY Employee. 21yoa, 1yr CDLA, w/ Tank End, (Tank Exp. NOT Req) Apply: MartinTransport.com in Beaumont. Call 866-316-9320(1/24)

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SUPER FOODS _ 9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

NOTICE: Vehicle stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing and Transport Inc. 058449 VSF

16527 Hwy 62 S. Orange, TX 77630 PH (409) 886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership and pay current charges to claim vehicle. www. tdlr.texas.gov Vin#KNAGE123285259212

08 KIA

Owed $659.45

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Owed $980.40

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01 FORD

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FIELD WORKERS Three (3) temporary positions; approx 9 months; Duties: to operate tractors in the soybean and rice fields for planting, fertilizing and maintenance of the crop in the fields. Harvesting of the soybean and rice. Must be able to walk, stand, stoop and reach ground level crop. Work is done in all weather conditions. General Farm Labor. $10.73 per hour; 35 hrs a week; mon-fri; OT varies, not guaranteed. Job to begin on 3/1/18 through 12/1/18. 3 months experience required in job offered. All work tools provided. Housing and transportation provided to workers who can not reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day; Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate; ¾ hours guaranteed in a work day during contract. Employment offered by Anthony Plattsmier Farms located in Washington, LA . Qualified applicants may call employer for interview (337)945-7397. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 and reference LA job order 760667.

Owed $289.05

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07 KENWORTH Owed $2983.44

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FOR SALE Restaurant Supplies for sale by local business. POS System w/ 2 terminals, printers & register. Cases of Platters, Gumbo bowls, and other items. Prices negotiable. Call 409988-3918 THEME:SUPER BOWL ACROSS 1. Got ready for a close up 6. Cookbook abbr. 10. *Super Bowl number ____ 13. Flow-controlling device 14. Like pulling teeth 15. *Tight one? 16. Do like ivy 17. Half human, half cobra in Hinduism 18. Ring like a bell 19. Flying north in fall, e.g. 21. High school breakout 22. Distress signal 23. Choice word 25. One who increases bid 29. One of “12 Angry Men” 31. Kick out 32. Extinct flightless birds 34. Tony on a cereal box 38. Of short duration 40. *Extra point 41. Blood vessel 42. Drawing support 43. Life saver 45. ____ ____ ____, precisely 46. Minimal in magni-

tude 48. Mortar and ____ 50. “____, ____!” said Piglet 53. Winter blues, acr. 54. Getting warm 55. *Only undefeated NFL team 60. Marchers in a kids’ song 61. Albany-Buffalo canal 62. Royal topper 65. *”The ____ Bowl” in 1967 66. Actress Campbell 67. Happen 68. Communist color 69. Three-____ sloth 70. Button on electrical outlet DOWN 1. Pipe material 2. Crew propeller 3. Multitude 4. Never without “n” 5. Remove from a throne 6. Grabbing tool 7. Fine, in Scotland 8. It’s a long story 9. *One of 11 on field 10. River-dwelling phlebotomist 11. Absurd 12. Lazybones 18. *Team with most Su-

per Bowl appearances 20. “Cheers” regular 24. Itty-bitty bit 25. Sonia Sotomayor’s garb 26. Heavenly glow 27. a.k.a. The Islamic State 28. *Team with most Super Bowl wins 29. *Justin’s “Wardrobe Malfunction” partner 30. Drug abuser 33. Sounds of amazement 35. Little cave 36. Et alibi 37. Birth ____ or mortality ____ 39. Pestilence pest 44. Moonfish 47. Impassioned 49. Author’s co-worker 50. Broadcast in progress 51. From this time 52. Old hat 53. r in d = rt 56. Sandwich cookie 57. *Like Super Bowl broadcast 58. Cote d’Azur locale 59. Pouches 63. Poe’s Morgue 64. *Former Ravens owner or HOFer Donovan

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