PR121218 by The Record Live

10th Annual Christmas Light Parade Friday, Dec. 15, 6:00 PM • West Roundbunch, Bridge City

The Record TheRecordLive.com

Vol. 58 No. 133

Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield

Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Cards of Love collected for terminally ill child Debby Schamber For The Record

It is not uncommon for Elements Café and Bakery in Bridge City to help out when they can and after hearing about eight-year-old Drake Quibodeaux who has terminal brain cancer, they once again are doing what they can to help. “We heard about it and wanted to help,” said Alex Bickham, owner of Elements. “We like doing things in the community.” Drake was diagnosed with Difuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, after a series of seizures while driving the family boat in March. Within the first six hours, Drake could no longer walk, talk or swallow. To find the cause, Drake underwent a series of tests. Drake’s mother saw the panic on the technician’s face

during the two hour procedure. After more dye was injected they were able to get a better picture of the deadly tumor. Drake’s parents met with doctors and were told to take him home and “make memories.” They took him home, but they were not done yet. They took him to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston where he began taking high doses of steroids and seizure medication. He also started on 30 rounds of proton radiation. Plus, Drake is undergoing chemotherapy six times per month. He is now able to walk and talk again. Drake’s parents are doing all they can to make him happy because they know the odds are stacked against Drake. According to his mother, Danielle, only five percent of children diagnosed with

DIPG survive a year and the odds of surviving two years drops to one percent. The median survival rate is 9 to 12 months. Wednesday marks nine months for

Drake. With the holidays approaching, Drake’s parents asked him what he wanted for Christmas. He replied, “cards.” When they asked

how many he told them his favorite number, “190.” This is his go to number for everything and when asked how many slices of pizza he wants, he may still say 190,

Danielle said. As word got out and the cards started arriving, Drake told his parents he could feel CARDS OF LOVE Page 3A

‘The Light of the World’ shines bright in Bridge City

“The Light of the World” community Christmas program combined art and talent to produce one of the season’s most spectacular events. This year’s production raised over $4,000 for the Bridge City-Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. Above is the performance of Amy’s Elite Dance Force. The event was held at BCHS on Friday night. RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Michael Hanneman, left, presents the Business of the Month award to the owners of A1 Peterson Plumbing, Donna Peterson with Baby Donna, Bill Peterson, Donna Peterson with Victor and Richard Peterson.

A-1 Peterson honored by BCCC Dave Rogers

For The Record

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that A1 Peterson Plumbing has been named Business of the Month for December. Owners Donna “Mom” Peterson, Bill Peterson, Richard Peterson and Donna “Major” Peterson accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Ambassador Michael Hanneman at the December Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City ISD. Back in the day, when Donna Peterson and her husband Dick were just starting their plumbing business, they couldn’t afford a babysitter for their four kids. A1 Peterson Plumbing is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business in Orange. “I remember when we went to buy a sewer machine, we had four kids in the truck,” says Donna, the matriarch of the family business and who has a daughter and granddaughter also named Donna.

Mrs. Peterson also remembers when she made a splash as a “woman plumber” by showing up during career day at her kids’ school. “Mom showed up to prove that women could work in alternative fields,” says her daughter, also named Donna Peterson. A newspaper story featuring the female plumber drew further attention. “I heard the head guy at Gulf Chemical said ‘Call that lady plumber. She can’t be any worse than the one we’ve got out here,’” said the elder Peterson, who goes by “Mom” around the office. It’s a busy place these days, with daughter Donna going by “Major Donna,” and sons Bill and Richard, Jr. running the industrial and commercial operations. Dick Peterson passed away in 2006 but not before seeing his daughter become one of the first female cadets at West Point. Major Donna, a retired U.S. Army helicopter pilot A-1 PETERSON Page 3A

The BCHS Drum Line performs a booming drum ensemble during The Light of the World.

The BCHS Choir performs “A Christmas Halelujah,” the Cardinals Singers, and Middle School Choir also performed.

The award winning BCHS Strutters did a wonderful performance of “Santa Got Lost in Texas” and other routines for the Light of the World Christmas program on Friday. (More Photos Page 3A) RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

Orange County Service makes sense for local veterans Dave Rogers

For The Record

Mark Hammer has the greatest job most people have probably never heard of. He’s Orange County’s Veterans Services Director. His office is located at 10984 FM 1442, not far from the Expo Center, and is open for drop-

ins or appointments from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Veterans Service Offices assist veterans and their dependents with applications for compensation, pensions, hospitalization and other benefits. “We help with compensa-

tion for anything that happens in the military,” said Hammer, a Marine Corps vet himself. The county office serves as a go-between with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other nationally chartered veterans service organizations.

“I love doing this job,” Hammer said. “It’s got its ups and downs, but most of the time it’s fun. I like helping veterans and older people. Widows need a lot of help.” Hammer said he had never heard there was a Veterans Service Office in every county in Texas.

“It was pure coincidence,” Hammer said. “My wife worked in a dental office and met a man who used to work here, and he told her about it and mentioned he was planning to retire.” That was about six years ago, the time Hammer has worked for Orange County.

CMYK

But mostly, he works for vets. “If they have any problem of any sort with the VA we try to help them out,” he said. “A lot of guys coming out of the military get classes on how to adjust,” he said. “But the military doesn’t tell you everything. “We’ve got their back.”

• The Record • Week of Wednesday December12, 2018

Santa is everywhere, one to be in Christmas Tree Village Debby Schamber For The Record Everything is cheery and bright in Christmas Tree Village, especially when Santa Claus comes to town. Christmas Tree Village is located off FM 1442 on Taylor Circle. Santa will be at 9005 Taylor Circle from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 14th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd. Weather permitting, he will be ready to greet passersby. The neighborhood began individually decorating their houses. They decided on their Christmas tree theme and come together as one when they thought the tree was something each could simply do. Each yard is decorated with twinkling lights and various Christmas decorations such as Nativity Scenes, Nutcracker Soldiers, Deer and Snowmen too. But, as most decorations

Gavin Williams talks to Santa Claus and tells him his Christmas wishes. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber

come and go, residents have added to their collections over the years and it continues to grow annually. Becoming Santa Claus was one of those things that has evolved too for Len VanMarion. He retired from Exxon Mobil as an engineer and moved to Orange about 15 years ago. More recently, he purchased a Santa suit and began making appearances as the jolly old elf. “It was a lot of fun, so I did it again,” VanMarion said. Therefore, he decided to upgrade pieces of the outfit such as the beard one piece at a time. Now on scheduled evenings, he waits at the end of his driveway for families to come by his house. He talks to the children. They tell him what they want for Christmas, but when they tell him they want an animal such as dog, cat or horse, he tells them to check with their

“Substantial loss” for Texas parks and natural areas Carlos Anchondo The Texas Tribune With Congress set to adjourn next week, parks advocates are pushing for lawmakers to revive a half-century-old program that has pumped more than a halfbillion dollars into Texas’ parks and natural areas. Congress let the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) expire on Sept. 30. Thefund — established in 1964 to support the maintenance of national parks, wildlife refuges and trails, as well as state and local parks — has supplied Texas with more than $577 million. Popular destinations like San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Big Thicket National Preserve, Devils River State Natural Area, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge and the Sabine National Forest have all benefited.

The LWCF Coalition, a group pushing for reauthorization, said more than $165 million in potential funding has been lost to parks nationally since the fund expired. Failure to reauthorize the fund will negatively impact Texas’ $52.6 billion outdoor recreation industry, which supports 411,000 jobs and generates $3.5 billion annually in local and state tax revenue, according to the National Wildlife Federation. Texas parks are already underfunded, with an estimated $781 million in deferred maintenance. They need between $50 million and $80 million in repairs every two years, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The state’s national parks also have more than $167 million in overdue repairs. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department chief Carter

Smith said the fund is “an incredibly powerful tool” for conservation work in Texas. He said the department doles out the money to cities and counties to help them acquire and develop public recreation areas. “The LWCF reauthorization is of immense importance to communities, people and parks across all of Texas,” Smith said. This is the second time in the past three years Congress has let the fund expire. And lawmakers on both sides of the aisle appear to be coalescing around a shortterm extension for the conservation fund rather than a permanent fix. The fund has a $900 million cap. It is fed by fees generated from offshore oil and gas development. Congress typically only appropriates a portion of that money. House lawmakers disagree on language in the Senate

version of the LWCF bill, which calls for full funding of the program. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn told Bloomberg Environment last week that a conservation fund extension can move quickly if both parties can get behind either a permanent extension or a one-year reauthorization. “Anything can happen around here if it’s done by agreement,” said Cornyn, the Senate majority whip. A national poll conducted in November for the National Wildlife Federation found that 74 percent of respondents support reauthorization and funding. “The poll highlights that Americans are united in their support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund,” said Collin O’Mara, the federation’s president and CEO.

parents first. Also if the child should ask for a motor bike or ATV, then he tells them they must wear a helmet because safety is very important. VanMarion says he is often asked where his reindeer are kept. He replies they are behind the building so the cars won’t disturb them.

Before the car pulls away, each child is given a candy cane and wished a Merry Christmas. As the editor of the New York Sun once wrote to eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist...”

Good Shepherd Lutheran hosting Open House Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City, TX) will open its doors on December 15 at 5:00 before the 10th Annual Christmas Light Parade. Our facilities will be open for your use. In addition, we will be serving free hot cocoa and samples of our delicious gumbo. There will be limited quantities. So we invite you to warm yourself before, during, and after the parade. It will be the perfect way to kick off the Christmas Season. If you have any questions, please call 409-735-4573 or email us at goodshepherdoctx@gmail.com.

The Record Newspapers of Orange County, Texas The Record Newspapers- The County Record and the Penny Record- are published on Wednesday of each week and distributed free throughout greater Orange County, Texas. The publications feature community news, local sports, commentary and much more. Readers may also read each issue of our papers from our web site TheRecordLive.Com.

News Tips and Photos 886-7183 or 735-7183 E-mail: news@therecordlive.com

County Record: 320 Henrietta St., Orange, Texas 77630 Penny Record: 333 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, Texas 77611 Offices Closed On Wednesday. Didn’t Get Your Paper? Call 735-5305.

TheRecordLive.com

Round The Clock Hometown News

DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER TO HAVE YOUR HEARING CHECKED

CMYK

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018 3A

Performers of Amy’s Elite Dance Force finish their routine amid applause during the Light of the World program st Bridge City High School on Friday night. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

The Bridge City Middle School Cardinal Kickers put on an excellent show during Te Light of the World community Christmas program. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Terri Gauthier, creator and coordinator of Project GLOW, the host of “Light of the World,” expresses appreciation to the community.

It snowed in Bridge City on Friday night! A surprise finale of the 2018 Light of the World production came with the singing of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” as snow began to fall on all the performers on stage. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn

Kirk Ellender served as Master of Ceromonies and lead the audience in singing “Oh Come Let Us Adore Him.”

A-1 Peterson named Business of the Month and former Congressional candidate, says the company’s business is now about 75 percent industrial, 20 percent commercial and 5 percent residential. Dick and Mom Peterson brought their kids to Texas from the chilly climes of Wisconsin in 1968. Dick had been stationed at the Orange Navy base during his time in the service and jumped at the chance to transfer from his job at American Bridge in Milwaukee to the company’s Port of Orange plant. His wife suggested they should open a plumbing business on the side to help with the bills. Dick had worked for Roto Rooter in Wisconsin, but had been fired. “’What part of I’m not a plumber don’t you understand?’” he told his wife 50 years ago. Mom’s reply was to sign him up for a correspondence course. “Because he was a structural draftsman [at American

Bridge], he understood plumbing better than your average plumber,” the eldest Peterson said with pride. “He was a good man. We were married 49 years.” Dick Peterson worked days at American Bridge, spent his evenings on plumbing calls and had a third job as early morning janitor at DuPont. “I rode with him a lot, just to get to see him. So I thought I might as well learn,” Donna “Sr.” said. That’s how she became one of the first female journeyman plumbers. Confusion over a Yellow Pages ad led the couple to go all-in on plumbing. “We thought we were signing up for a little ad, like all the other plumbers had,” Mom Peterson said. “But when the book came out it was a halfpage. “It cost us almost $300 a month and at the time we were charging $15 to rotorooter someone’s pipes. “Then the phone started ringing.”

“That’s when Dad quit his plant job,” Major Peterson said. “That Yellow Page ad started us.” The major’s mother recalls the time Dick Peterson took time out from a long list of calls during a major freeze to help at the home of a stranger who was confined to a wheelchair. “The next morning one of the plant managers called and said, ‘I want to thank you for taking care of my mom,” Mom Peterson recalled. Before long, A1 Peterson Plumbing was working at just about every plant on Chemical Row.

From Page 1

Besides the plants, A1 Peterson Plumbing has a roster of commercial clients that include Dairy Queens and Pizza Huts throughout East Texas. Other industrial clients include Lamar State-Orange, the Stark Foundation and the International Paper paper mill. “It’s been a great 50 years. It really has,” says Major Donna. “Except for losing dad.” “We made a great team,” Mom Peterson says of she and her late husband. “He was the craftsman and I was the business man. Between the two of us, it worked.”

Cards of Love

From Page 1

the love with each Drake to see and one. Some cards come “feel the love.” with much more such For now, Drake’s as a signed jersey from parents rely on Dak Prescott, of the their faith to get Dallas Cowboys, or a them through this. duck call for when But, to see their litDrake goes hunting tle boy happy when again some day. new cards arrive is The handmade priceless. cards from other chilElements Café Drake Quibo deaux dren who have includand Bakery located ed their lunch money at 1055 Texas Aveor allowance touches Dani- nue is accepting cards through elle’s heart. Friday at 7 p.m. They are open “We didn’t ask for dona- daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On tions,” she said. “Just cards.” Friday they plan to add some After each card is opened, special Christmas sweet treats they are hung on the wall for and get them to Drake.

CMYK

4A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

From The Creaux’s Nest PLANNED PARENTHOOD GETS A WIN The Supreme Court refused Monday to consider efforts by Republican-led states to defund Planned Parenthood. Despite its new, more conservative tilt, the court let stand federal appeals court rulings that allowed the reproductive health organization’s patients to contest laws in Louisiana and Kansas that stripped its Medicaid funds. The court’s refusal to hear the case represents a setback for conservative interest groups in many states that have sought aggressive action against Planned Parenthood and abortion providers in general. Three of the court’s conservatives, Associate Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch, dissented and said the court should have taken up the issue. Chief Justice Brett Kavanaugh did not join the dissent.*****Also on Monday, President Donald Trump dismissed payments to alleged mistresses just before the 2016 presidential election as “a simple private transaction,” disputing claims by prosecutors that they amounted to a conspiracy to evade campaign finance laws. Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is scheduled to be sentenced this week after pleading guilty to felony campaign finance violations, financial crimes and lying to Congress about Trump’s business dealings in Russia. In legal filings released Friday, prosecutors said Cohen told them that when he made the payments to the women, “he acted in coordination with and at the direction of Trump.”*****I have to move on. Come along. I promise it won’t do you no harm.

REMEMBERING GOOD MEN WHO PASSED Funeral services were held today, Dec. 11, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, for Calvin W. Stakes, age 84. We first met Calvin around 1962 when he worked for Jack Lovett Electric Co. Calvin later started his own company, Stakes Electric, that is now owned by his son, Calvin, Jr., better known to friends and family as “Little Cal.” About eight couples in the same age group raised our families together and all have remained lifelong friends. Many of the couples are gone now but most of their offspring remain around in our Orange County area. Calvin, Sr. was just a great, fun-loving guy, a good man to be friends with, and a loyal friend to have, traits he’s passed on. To Cal Jr., Kellie and their families, our sincere condolences. Please see obituary. *****We were sorry to learn of the death of Morris Baker, 74, of Bridge City, who passed away Dec. 7. Catholic services were held Dec. 10. Less than a month ago, Morris had his wife Elaine bring us some of Gordon Baxter’s books that had been autographed for his mother, Lois, who was a classmate of Baxter. Anyone will tell you what a good man Morris was. To Elaine and her family our sincere sympathy. May he rest in peace. Please see obituary.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2008 We were sad to learn that A.J. Lemoine’s mom, Gloria, died peacefully in her sleep Monday night. The death of this good lady was unexpected. She was preceded in death by our good friend A.J. Sr. *****Chester Marjolet, 53, died Dec. 15. Visitation will be Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home with graveside services to follow.***** Let me start with birthdays, first a couple of special ladies. Betty Lou Womack will celebrate on Dec. 18. Betty Lou, over the past three months has been caring for our friend Cal Broussard, seldom leaving his side through nine surgeries and one set back after another. Cal was transferred from St. Luke’s to St. Elizabeth for rehabilitation but another blow has hit him. A fungus in his blood stream has again put him in critical condition. The fighter may be nearing the end of the fight. It won’t be a happy birthday for Betty Lou. God bless her. (Editor’s note: Betty Lou died a couple of years later.) *****Inez Hearn is a wonderful lady we have known many years. A nicer more giving person would be hard to find. She has donated much of her latter years toward service of the elderly. We always thought that was funny. She was 80 when she was delivering food and goods to those younger than her. This Wednesday, Dec. 17, Nez reaches the age of 90. She’s slowing down but her mind is still in overdrive. (Editor’s note: Nez left us a few years ago.)*****Our longtime friend Doug Harrington celebrates this week. (Editor’s note: What a great friend Doug was.)*****Mayor Brown Claybar marks another year on Dec. 18. We have known him since he was a puppy.*****Happy birthday to Stacey Bates and Bill Cardner on Dec. 20 and Bill Bailey Dec. 22.*****Celebrating anniversaries are Betty and Corky Harmon on Dec. 14. It’s number 52. Corky stole her from the Nuns when she was just a teenager. She gave up the idea of becoming a Nun to spend a lifetime with Corky. A wonderful couple and great friends. (Editor’s note: Corky left us in 2017.)*****Happy 53rd anniversary to Rene and Lucy Hanks who celebrate on Christmas Eve. Keep on trucking. *****Best wishes to Charles and Dorothy Slusher on Dec. 21.*****Rodney Harrison will be the new chief deputy under sheriff Keith Merritt.*****Kirbyville goes down 48-26 to Muleshoe in the class 2-A state championship. It was a great season for the Wildcats and the community.*****I believe pro football, in the next five years, will do away with the huddle. Today Payton Manning and the Colts use mostly a no huddle offense.*****If Republicans don’t

get on board and throw the auto industry a lifeline, the domino effect will be felt as far down south as Orange, Texas. I believe now that Bush will have to make a 60-day loan to GM and Chrysler from the $700 billion bank bail out money, if not Obama will inherit a depression. *****The Feds could drop rates this week to an all time low, one percent or less. *****It was a record presidential vote, 131 million, 62 percent nationwide. Six million people will attend Obama’s inauguration. There have been over 12 million requests for invitations, even in many republican districts. It’s truly an historical event. *****This week in 1939, the motion picture “Gone With the Wind” came out. I’ve watched it many times over the years and owned a copy until Ike came and took it. The famous quote from the film, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”*****T. Boone Pickens is getting help from Owen Corning to reduce oil imports with his wind farms to replace natural gas fired power plants, freeing the gas to be used in vehicles.*****For the first time in history six named tropical systems made U.S. landfall. The most damaging were Fay in Florida, Gustav in Louisiana and Ike in Texas. Gustav forced the biggest evacuation on record, nearly two million people. Ike, on Sept. 13, killed at least 61 people, the second deadliest since 1972. Ike caused $17 billion in damage, the costliest hurricane in Texas history and one of the top five costliest in U.S. history. *****Our old buddy, D.J. “Ace” Amodeo has had a pacemaker put in. He is now living at the Pinehurst Nursing Home on Cardinal Street. He would welcome anyone to come visit him or give him a call at 409-670-2708. It’s nice to hear from folks, especially right here at Christmas time. *****It would amaze you how many people are alone and that’s always a downer this time of year. *****Sam Bradford deserves the Heisman Trophy. Cody McCoy came in second, Tim Tebow third. What I don’t understand is why Graham Herrell, from Texas Tech, was excluded.*****You might be a Redneck if in your church’s Christmas play, two of the wise men smoked during the performance.*****Congrats to West Orange Stark defensive lineman Kevin Robinson on being named to AP’s first team all state 3-A team. Kevin had 104 tackles for the Mustange.*****Former West Orange-Stark quarterback Andre Bevil is the first player to sign with Lamar’s new football program to start in 2010. He will sign at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the first day for junior college transfers to sign, high school players sign Feb. 4. Bevil played for Lamar coach Ray Woodard while he was coaching at Navarro Junior College.*****DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboy, has 19 sacks, just three away from the record of 22. Since Wade Phillips personally took over the Cowboy defense the team hasn’t allowed a rusher to gain 100 yards and have allowed only one touchdown in the three games.*****A farewell reception for Commissioner James Stringer will be held at the court house annex building Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Old “Stick” is hanging up his spurs. He’s been a Justice of the Peace, County Judge and Commissioner.

40 Years Ago-1978 Mavis Powell served as hostess for “Santa’s Christmas Heritage” Monday night at Heritage House. Some of the youngsters attending were Lisa and Lori, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jacobs, Ava Williams, daughter of Mrs. Jacqueline Williams, Jason and Kristi Marshall, children of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip D. Marshall. Barbara David was Santa’s helper. (Editor’s note: Want to take a guess at who Santa was?)*****A few of Orange County’s best people around this Christmas season, Judge Sid Caillavet, Judge James Neff, Judge Martin Ardoin, former Sheriff Chester Holts, publisher James Quigley, Mead Graves, former sheriff and longtime Constable Buck Patillo, former lawman Alvie Griffith, Father Joe Berberich, Henry Stansfield, Joe Blanda, the barber, Elmer Newman, the banker, Ovie Harmon, descendant of first settlement founder John Harmon, Jim “The Fisherman” McKay, Tony “My Happiness” Giarratono, who wrote the hit song later stolen from him. Rev. W.W. Kennedy of Cove Baptist, Jimmy Kirby Conn, a comic everyday of the year, former county clerk and mayor of Orange Joe Runnels Jr., “Crip” Trahan, king of grass roots politicking. “Mr. Democratic” Bob Montagne, “Mr. Orange” KOGT’s Ed Lovelace, Jimmy Segura, married to pretty Annie, the queen of Cow Bayou, Western Auto’s Raymond Seltzer, Bill Stringer, Alvin Keown, former Orange police chief, bank chairman etc.*****Sonny Gunstream, what a character, farmer’s best friend Gus Harris, Cecil Beeson, “Mr. Levingston” who gave many youngsters jobs, Buddy Rhodes, the Bengal Café owner. (Editor’s note: As far as I know, none are still living.)*****Wilda Martin celebrates a birthday on Christmas Eve. *****Gordon Baxter and Flo Edgerly both celebrate birthdays on Christmas Day. *****‘Old Stud’ Doug Harrington turns 40 and he can’t bare to talk about it. *****Beautiful Ann Segura will celebrate her special day on Dec. 26. (Editor’s note: Ms. Ann, owner of Bridge City Cleaners, like most citizens, suffered a terrible blow from Ike. We’ve loved Miss Ann for 50 years as did most who know her. Since then Miss Ann has flown off to Heaven.*****

A FEW HAPPENINGS This coming Monday, Dec. 17, will mark 52 years since the Bridge City Cardinal football team won the 3-A State Championship in 1966. Those youngsters today will range from 68 to 71 years old. Hard to believe all are past the age to qualify for Medicare. Why has that one championship had so much lasting power? People still talk about it like it was recent, yet folks under 60 probably don’t remember the great 1965 and 1966 seasons. Every week we loaded the kids up and followed the team. We would pack some sandwiches and head out to wherever a playoff game was happening. We saw both championship games, the ‘65 game was lost, then the ‘66 championship win. What made that championship game different was that only one team in the district was allowed to advance. The best played the best out of every district. Some of the boys have passed away, most moved away but I still see some around. I’m sure the team “Mother Hen,” Alice Cole, can tell the location of most. They were a tight knit bunch.*****Our buddy Judge Derry Dunn will have a procedure at M.D. Anderson, in Houston, Thursday morning that will break up kidney stones from both kidneys. Derry has an explanation of what causes stones that I had never heard. It explains why some people have them and others don’t. Judge Dunn will be hanging up his J.P. robe come Dec. 31, but will stay on as Pinehurst municipal Judge. Chad Jenkins will become the new Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 on Jan. 1.***Margie Stephens recently was also in

hospital with a large stone that had to be extracted.*****I picked up a couple of Angus Rib-Eyes at Danny’s last week. They were great on the grill. This week they are featuring Boneless Sirloin Steaks, different than most cooks, I make steak and gravy on a bed of rice. Don’t tell me I’m wasting a good steak, I know what I’m doing.*****Judge Pat stopped by and we had a nice visit. He bought a truck from Granger a year ago and had a free wash job coming. Despite the five inches of rain predicted Clark wasn’t going to pass up the free was before time ran out. Clark don’t pass nothing up that’s free.*****I had not realized that Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman trophy winner, Kyler Murry, is the son of former Texas A&M quarterback Kevin Murry. I believe Dallas drafted him, I’m not sure.*****Last week, Sheriff Keith and Marlene were both under the weather and missed the Lunch Bunch gathering. This week the Lunch Bunch will dine at JB’s Barbeque and next week, Dec. 19, the Bunch will have a Christmas gathering at Robert’s. It will be the last gathering for this year.*****I hear Pat Camfield is the new fleet manager at J.K. Chevrolet.*****While the train carrying the body of President Bush, traveled between Navasota and College Station, I thought about my friend Joe Chanella. He and wife, Nancy, live on that stretch of tracks that run behind their subdivision. Coach Les Johnson called last week and said he had spoken with Joe about three months ago. We haven’t heard from him in over a year. Les says they’re doing fine and like the area. Maybe we will hear from him over the Holidays.*****Since I’ve lost contact with Donna Riley, I’ve lost contact with a lot of folks at BCISD. She was my connection.*****Congratulations to West Orange-Stark star, Alabama safety, Deionte Thompson, who was named to the Associated Press First Team All Americans. Thompson is a junior and will likely be a high draft choice when he decides to go pro. He could very well follow in Earl Thomas’ footsteps.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Dec. 12: George Sehon, Shelby Hebert, Lucy Hanks and Scott Derouen celebrate this week. They are joined by TV game show host Bob Barker, who will be 94 and Gospel singer Dionne Warwick, who will be 77.*****Dec. 13: Celebrating today are Melinda Swares, Dennis Lee and Jenny Duncan also singer Taylor Swift, who will be 28, actor Jamie Foxx, 50 and actor Dick Van Dyke, 92.*****Dec. 14: Keri Michutka, Danny Blacksher, Danny Prosperie, Hannah Carpenter and Keri Curd all celebrate today. Celebrities celebrating are singers Vanessa Hudgens, 29 and Tori Kelly, 25.*****Dec. 15: Celebrating on this day are Amanda Webb, Maac Hughes, Belinda Broom, Katie Hunt and Tammy Breaux. Also celebrating are actors Don Johnson, 68, Michelle Dockary, 36 and Adam Brody, 38.*****Dec. 16: Celebrating on this day are Liz Brown, Michelle Gephart, Bobby Adaway and Elizabeth Uzzle. They are joined by actors Benjamin Bratt, 54, Theo James, 33 and Anna Popplewell, 29.*****Dec. 17: It has been 52 years since the Bridge City Cardinals won the State Championship in 1966. Celebrating birthdays on this day are Jeremie Delano, Daniel McLemore and Chris Chambless. Also celebrating are boxer Manny Pacquiao, 39, MMA fighter Chuck Liddell, 48, and actress Laura Holdan, 48.*****Dec. 18: Celebrating birthdays today are Brown Claybar, Mike Matlock, Tracey Lynn Broussard, Julie Alleman. Celebrities celebrating are actors Brad Pitt, 54, Ray Liotta, 63 and singer Christina Aguilera, 37.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK Opie LeBlanc and his Mary Lou were sitting at a table at Opie’s Abbeville High School 35th reunion. Opie, him, kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table. Mary Lou axe, “Opie, do you know dat lady, hanh?” Opie answer, “Mais sho, dats Agnes Premeaux, my old girlfriend. I understand me, she took to drinking right after we split up us, all dose years ago. I hear me, dat she hasn’t been sober since.” “My God,” said Mary Lou, “Who would tink a person could go on celebrating dat long?” Den da fight started.

C’EST TOUT

Military Used in Political Gimmick Goes Home President Donald Trump, along with his friends at FOX News, had warned the American people that a caravan of Central Americans, traveling through Mexico, were in route to invade the United States. Just before the Midterm Election Trump ordered active duty troops sent to the border. The domestic deployment of troops was viewed by critics as a political stunt and a waste of military resources. This column had warned that using the military so carelessly wasn’t only a political ploy but was also being used by Trump to gain support for the ‘Great Border Wall.’ Trump’s main goal is to build an everlasting monument to himself, including his name and picture. He has until the Dec. 21 deadline to shut down the government if he doesn’t get his wall. The Democrats will control the House and the wall money in the new Congress in January. Nancy Pelosi has offered far less than Trump is asking for in his vision of his wall. About 2,200 of the active duty troops are now being pulled out and about 2,300 National Guard troops will remain. About 5,200 active duty troops have been sent to the border during the political gimmick to influence the mid-term elections and to apply pressure for the great border wall on the congress. To cover the 2,000 miles with a wall would cost $30 to $40 billion and accomplish very little. We wrote once the election was over we would no longer hear about the invasion. They never were for real.*****My time is up, thanks for yours. Read us cover to cover and please shop the people who advertise inside and tell those who don’t that they’re missing the boat and should. Take care and God bless.--

CMYK

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018 •

Thrift & Gift Elaborate Sale Thrift & Gift’s Elaborate Sale continues this week Tuesday, Dec. 11 thru Friday, Dec. 14. $1.00 per garment continues with more added each day. New vendor items which include handmade items, jellies, plants, Christmas jewelry, ornaments have brightened up the shop. Our bargain room is looking good with new donations. Hours are 9 am to 3 pm. and we are located at 350 37th Street in Orange, off Strickland Drive between Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union. Call 409-886-7649 for more information. Good Shepherd Lutheran hosting Open House Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City, TX) will open its doors on December 15 at 5:00 before the 10th Annual Christmas Light Parade. Our facilities will be open for your use. In addition, we will be serving free hot cocoa and samples of our delicious gumbo. There will be limited quantities. So we invite you to warm yourself before, during, and after the parade. It will be the perfect way to kick off the Christmas Season. If you have any questions, please call 409-735-4573 or email us at goodshepherdoctx@gmail.com.

BC Chamber to host 10th Annual Christmas Light Parade The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s parade will begin at 6 pm on Saturday, December 15th. The parade route will begin on West Roundbunch Road starting at the First Baptist Church and ending at Bridge City Intermediate School. For more information, call the chamber at 409-735-5671 or visit the chamber website at www.bridgecitychamber.com.

Bake Sale to benefit Scholarship fund A Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, December 15 starting at 9:00 am at the 1401 Park Ave (Parish Hall of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church). The profits will got to benefit the Scholarship Fund of Chapter GW of PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization).

Trinity Baptist Church Christmas musical Trinity Baptist Church, 1819 N. 16th Street, Orange, is staging a Christmas musical entitled, "Good News," on Sunday, December 16, at 6 p.m. In this era of so much bad news in the world, it just might be refreshing to hear some good news for a change! Please come to this free musical concert, written and designed by Lynae Ashcroft Sanford, Managing Director of the Lutcher Theater. Cookies and hot cocoa will follow the music presentation. The public is welcome to attend. The pastor is the Rev. Ryan Chandler. Trinity Baptist may also be found on social media such as Facebook.

Good Shepherd hosting Santa, Pizza & Pics On Tuesday, December 18, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be having Pizza & Santa at 6 pm. Come and feast on pizza and get a picture with Old Saint Nick. On Christmas Eve, we will have a Candlelight Worship with Holy Communion starting at 5:45 pm. Please come and join us on this most joyous occasion.

American Legion to meet The Lloyd Grubbs American Legion Post #49 located at 108 Green Ave in Orange has a new Commander, his name is Ronnie Gill. The meetings have been changed from 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 pm to the 2nd Saturday of each month at 2 pm. Commander Gill would like to invite each member to attend these meetings. We are a Veterans organization and invite each Veteran to come and join our post. They represent you in Washington, D.C. for helping get you benefits which you deserve.

Golden K Kiwanis to meet Golden K Kiwanis meets every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Orange Salvation Army Building, at the corner of MLK Drive and Strickland, also known as Old Highway 90. Coffee is always available and the public is always invited to hear a different speaker each week. The following speakers are scheduled: this Wed., Dec. 12 - Laura Moore, a retired law enforcement officer, will serve as the guest speaker of Golden K Kiwanis, as she discusses her current job as a full time mother of 7 teen foster children, two of whom she and her husband have now adopted. She and her husband have formed the AndersonMoore Foundation to assist children and families in need. The meeting is held each Wed. at 9:30 a.m. in the Salvation Army Bldg., MLK and Strickland in Orange. Next Wed., Dec. 19 Golden K Kiwanis will hold a holiday gathering for members and

to thank staff personnel of the Salvation Army. Each Golden K member is asked to bring a favorite holiday food. The gathering will be held at the usual time of 9:30 a.m. on Wed., assembled at the Salvation Army Bldg., MLK and Strickland in Orange. Dec. 19 is just for GK members and the staff of Salvation Army. The following weeks are no meetings due to holidays. In January, on Wed., Jan. 9 - Golden K Kiwanis will have its first meeting of 2019, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. w/speaker TBD. All members are expected to attend. Remember, coffee is always served and the public is welcome to attend.

Bridge City Police Department Bikes for Kids Bridge City Police Department is once again hosting its Bike’s for Kids event on Saturday, December 22, 2018. This year 50 children will receive a bicycle, helmet, Christmas stocking and toys. Items needed for this event are: Toys (all ages including non-bike riding ages, for the siblings of kids receiving bikes), gift wrapping items, and small indoor blue Christmas lights. Volunteers will also be needed the day of the event. If you would like to donate, sponsor a child, or volunteer the day of the event, contact Detective Brittany Hilton at 409-735-5028. Donations should be dropped off at: Bridge City Police Department, 110 Rachal Avenue, Bridge City, TX 77611.

Dementia Care Givers Support Group The Dementia Care Givers Support Group meets at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Canticle Building, 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on the following days and times: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00am Second Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.

GOALS offers services The Greater Orange Area Literacy Services (GOALS) is now offering Reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Graduate High School Education (GED) tutoring to all adults 16 and older at no cost. Volunteer tutors are willing to meet once or twice a week at various locations. Please telephone the GOALS office at 409.886.4311 and ask for Rhonda to register. You may email the office of GOALS at rhonda@goals-setx.com.

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

Dueling Piano Event - January 2019 United Way of Orange County is excited to bring back Pete’s Dueling Pianos. This large fundraising event will take place on January 26, 2019 at the VFW in Orange starting at 6:30 p.m. The February 2018 event was a huge success thanks in part to generous sponsors like you. We are looking to make this one bigger and better! If you’d like support United Way of Orange County and sponsor this fun event, please let me know which level of sponsorship you would like. Our event is expected to draw over 350 supporters. Participating businesses will be featured in our event program and each donor will receive recognition on our social media platforms. We are also accepting auction items and door prizes. For auction items, please note United Way Worldwide prohibits us from auctioning alcohol, tobacco, or firearms.

about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. Join fellow beekeepers for information and lots of good stories. Our guest speaker this month will be Christy Ray, local beekeeper and beekeeping supply business owner . 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. This is a public service activity and there is no charge for hive removal.

Wesley UMC fundraiser Wesley United Methodist Church will be selling this years crop of Durham/Ellis pecans and walnuts early November for our yearly fundraiser. Pecan halves and pieces $10.50 a pound and walnuts $8.50 a pound. Call Jan 409/734-8036 or the church 409/886-7276 to place an order or for additional information.

Pinnacle Music Academy Pinnacle Music Academy : Pinnacle Music Academy is having an open enrollment on Saturday September 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Academy offers private music lessons for Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Trumpet and more for all ages! Learn all styles including Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop. They are located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City. Come and check out this wonderful opportunity to learn an instrument in our local area. For more information call 409-241-3920 or visit us at www.PinnacleMusicAcademy.com .

Orange County Beekeeping Group The Orange County Beekeepers Group is a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information about honeybees and the pollination service they perform. We also strive to aid and assist fellow beekeepers, any new beekeepers and the general public. For information or assistance with Honeybee removals please contact Len VanMarion 409-728-0344 or Brian Muldrow 713-377-0356.

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

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

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

Orange County Beekeeping Group Meeting The Orange County Beekeepers Group will meet Tuesday Feb 5, 2019 6pm at La Cantina Restaurant 2709 McArthur Drive in Orange. Learn about Orange County Support of Beekeepers through the Orange County Apiary Committee, a support group associated with the County Agrilife office. Anyone interested in Honeybees or Beekeeping is welcome to the group. We are a group of local beekeepers interested in spreading information

Pfister named BCHS December student e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the December Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Nicholas Pfister. Nicholas was presented his certificate and gift bag by Ambassador/Director Elyse ibodeaux, Owner of Tiger Rock Martial Arts Bridge City, at the December Networking Coffee hosted by Bridge City ISD. Nicholas is the son of Bill and Stephanie Pfister. He is ranked #3 of 187 with a GPA 4.86. In community service, Nicholas has volunteered for YLSET – “A Cause for Paws”, Interact – Nursing Home Christmas, and Hurricane Harvey – Disaster Relief/Operation Blessing.Tami Goss, Director of Bands, said, “I have not known many students to be as focused, diligent, humble, caring, kind, and resilient as Nicholas Pfister. In the seven years I have known him, I would say that he has taught me for more than I ever dreamed of teaching him. He is a person of true character, with a strong moral compass, and a passion for music that is truly infectious.” Brenda Legendre, Assistant High School Band Director, said, “Nicholas Pfister has been a student of mine for the past 7 years as a member of the Bridge City Band. During this time, he has become a wonderfully accomplished musician, displaying outstanding ability and work ethic. His determination to succeed has always made Nicholas an example to students around him both in the music classroom as well as in academic areas. Nicholas has consistently performed beautifully for our Band program and has been a source of pride for years. Nicholas, a 2-year All-

Pictured Left to Right: Superintendent Todd Lintzen, Counselor Nikki Harris, Stephanie Pfister, Nicholas Pfister, Principal Tim Woolley, and Ambassador/Director Elyse Thibodeaux. State Band member, has served as a section leader and Big Brother in our Band and currently holds the position of Drum Major. is position brings with it a myriad of responsibilities requiring Nicholas to master the arts of multitasking and problem solving. To date, he has handled these tasks with the agility of a world-class juggler! It is clear that Nicholas Pﬁster is a young man who will always have an incredible impact on those around him. e future is right for this young man and fortunate are those who will have the opportunity to work with him in the future!Cathy Riley, English Department Chair and Director of Bridge City Strutters, said, “Dedicated and driven, NICHOLAS PFISTER is a leader in all aspects. He is an

absolute gentleman with an exuberant personality. One might see NICHOLAS directing the award-winning Bridge City High School Band, competing at UIL contests in math, spelling, and vocabulary, speaking eloquently as he analyzes an AP novel at an inner-outer circle discussion in English AP class, or brainstorming new ideas for ways to serve the community. His music awards are extensive as he earned several TMEA awards, one being TMEA 5A All-State Symphonic Band. NICHOLAS wants to awaken hidden passions for music in his future students as his own band directors, private music teachers, and camp instructors have done. Becoming an educator, NICHOLAS PFISTER shares an adoration of music with his grandmother

and educators alike that will ignite relationships, and those relationships will create legacies that continue as the passionate torch is handed down. Job well done, PFISTER! HUZZAH!! When asked about his future plans, Nicholas said, “After graduation, I plan on earning an undergraduate degree in instrumental music education and then hopefully work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area as a middle or high school band director.” He received gift certiﬁcates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Sabine River Ford, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Bank, Bridge City Walmart, Best Day Spa, and Balancing Life Staﬃng Solutions.

CMYK

6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

More than 240 volunteers from the Little Cypress Mauriceville school district, local civic groups and Lamar’s Sigma Nu fraternity showed up Saturday morning at Mauriceville Elementary School and put together a new playground for the school. They needed only about four and a half hours to complete what was expected to be a six-hour program. KaBoom! and the Rebuild Texas Fund donated the playground equipment and design.

Complete! KaBoom-Rebuild Texas Fund and MVE supporter build playground Community volunteers came together recently to assemble from scratch a new kid-designed playground for Mauriceville Elementary School, 20040 FM 1130. “is is probably the most organized thing I’ve ever been a part of,” Carie Broussard, MVE principal, said. “KaBoom! is the project manager, and basically, they don’t send a crew, just a project manager and two or three crew chiefs. “We supplied the 200 volunteers. We fed them breakfast and lunch.” e original Mauriceville Elementary playground that thousands of students had used for years was totally decimated by the same Tropical Harvey flood waters that shut down four of six campuses in Little Cypress-Mauriceville school district for all or most of the 2017-18 school year. Broussard’s students are still attending classes in portable buildings. e principal said the whole rebuilt campus should be ready for movein by spring break. e Rebuild Texas Fund, begun by Texas computer pioneer Michael Dell to help with Harvey recovery efforts, and KaBoom!, a national nonprofit dedicated to giving all children safe places to play, joined with volunteers from Mauriceville Elementary and the surrounding area to ensure kids can get back to the business of childhood. Mauriceville Elementary School is a prekindergarten through fifth grade campus that is

the heart of a small rural community. Many of the town’s larger events are held at the campus and generations of families have attended the school, so there is a strong bond between MVE and the citizens of Mauriceville. In October, kids from the surrounding community came together to draw their dream playground. e 40-foot by 65-foot playground is based oﬀ their drawings and will provide more than 1,300 kids in Orange with a great, safe place to play following the devastation of Harvey. Rebuild Texas Fund and KaBOOM! have partnered to serve communities aﬀected by Harvey. It was the ninth build by the partners. Overall, the partnership will lead 15 community-designed playground projects, and award 20 creative play products – Imagination Playground™ and Rigamjig – to organizations across 41 counties in Southeast Texas, providing new opportunities to play for more than 87,500 kids over the next generation. e Rebuild Texas Fund works alongside organizations within the Harvey-impacted communities that are making an impact in the following six focus areas: community and economic development; health; housing; education and childcare; transportation and workforce; and capital for rebuilding small businesses. e Rebuild Texas Fund will continue to fund projects and organizations within these areas through the end of 2019.

Deaths and Memorials Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr. ,84, Orange Calvin Walter Stakes, Sr., 84, of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2018, in Orange. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Oﬃciating was Chaplain Russell Willis of Kindred Hospice. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation was Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Orange, Texas, on March 31,1934, he was the son of Derwood Stakes and Mary Lou Manning Stakes. Calvin was the owner and operator of Stakes Electric, and served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He was a member of the 32nd Mason in Orange and enjoyed CALVIN WALTER spending time outdoors hunting and ﬁshing. Calvin was a likeable, fun, STAKES happy man who lived life to the fullest and never met a stranger. He always had a smile on his face and made everyone he knew feel loved and special. Calvin’s fun stories, big hugs, and laughter will be greatly missed.He was preceded in death by his parents, Derwood and Mary Lou; his loving wife, Bobbie Jean Stakes; and his daughter, Terrie Linn Stakes.ose left to cherish his memory include his children, Calvin Stakes, Jr., of Bridge City and Kellie Muckleroy and husband Scott, of Sequim, WA; granddaughter, Citori Stakes, of Hillster; and his siblings, Derwood “Speedy” Stakes and Bonnie Dickerson and husband John, all of Orange. Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Parish, Joey Campbell, Mike Collins, Clyde Sneed, John Morgan, and Aaron Campbell. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Rod Fisette, Jimmy Dillon, Jay Smallwood, Lester Saucier, and Danny Stilley.

Morris Baker, 74, Bridge City

Officer Ethan Mansfield and K9 Officer Rocky, with the Vidor Police Department, visited third graders at Orangefield Elementary on Tuesday. Officers Mansfield and Rocky were asked to visit as a culminating activity following their reading story this week, "Aero and Officer Mike, Police Partners". Rocky is a 3 and 1/2 year old Belgian Malinois. Students and teachers alike enjoyed learning about Rocky and his job duties. They also enjoyed hearing Officer Rocky respond to Officer Ethan's commands said in Dutch!

Morris Baker, 74, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 10, 2018, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating was Father Steve Leger. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on March 3, 1944, he was the son of James “Bobby” Robert Baker and Mary Lois Douglas Baker. Morris worked many loyal years as an Area Superintendent for DuPont Sabine River Works, served his country in the United States Marine Corp Reserves, and was a faithful member of St. Henry Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3406 in Bridge City. He enjoyed golfing, MORRIS riding motorcycles and sailboats, and camping. Morris loved to vacation in BAKER Colorado and loved his family dearly. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Lois Baker. ose left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Elaine Baker; sons, Mike Baker and wife Karen, of Mauriceville and Bobby Baker and wife Christy, of Bridge City; grandchildren, Madison Baker, Garrett Baker and fiancé Courtney Hanks, Cade Baker, McKenna Baker, Cale Baker, Maggie Baker, Kayson DuBois, Kenadie DuBois, and Kenson DuBois; great-grandson, Jensen Baker; brothers, Randy Baker and wife Linda, of Bridge City, and Jimmy Baker and wife Janis, of Lumberton; special cousin, Marian Ducote; and his sister-in-law, Sr. Sharon Steglich, of Houston. Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Baker, Cade Baker, Cale Baker, Kayson DuBois, Kenson DuBois, Chad DeJohn, and Mike ibodeaux. In lieu of customary remembrances, donations can be made to the Dominican Sisters at 6501 Almeda Rd. Houston, TX 77021 or to St. Henry Catholic Church at 475 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, TX 77611.

CMYK

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018 •

QUICK BREAKFAST BANANA BREAD is banana bread is a little bit lower in fat and cholesterol, I am told by a dietician, so I make it for my husband and myself.

Equipment needed: 1 9"x12" pan, having been sprayed with vegetable spray such as PAM Large bowl Large spoon Measuring cup Measuring spoons

Ingredients: 1 box banana quick bread mix 1/2 cup all natural applesauce 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 cup finely chopped pecans In large bowl, combine box of banana bread mix, applesauce, eggs, water, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir ingredients together until combined well. Gently fold-in

Little Cypress Junior High Band Director, Dan Wilhelm, reports that LCJH band students won 11 seats in the Texas Music Educators Association All-Region Band. Students are, from front row left, Brooklyn Leonard, Analia Ibarra, Savannah Crabtree, Angel Gonzalez and Parker Watkins. On the back row are Aria Hicks, Kenna Peveto, Victoria Tucker, Mikey Charrier, Cameron Tait and Christine Qi.

pecans. Spoon mixture into well-greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for at least 1 hour or 5-10 minutes more, testing

PUMPKIN CRUNCH CAKE

with a toothpick in center of loaf until it comes out clean. Makes only one loaf. NO OIL USED.

With Guest Cook Dorraine Babcock, LSC-O Adjunct Instructor I recently attended a meeting for GOALS, Greater Orange Adult Literacy Services at the Orange home of Judy Williams, Secretary of GOALS. Always a gracious hostess, Williams placed a truly scrumptious dessert on a plate from Dorraine Babcock, Lamar State College-Orange adjunct instructor, who obtained the delightful dish from an AgriLife newsletter under the 4H heading. We do not want to publish a recipe without proper attribution. Now, here is the rich recipe!

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Varsity Quiz Bowl Team took second at the Ho Ho Ho Holiday Hoedown at Seven Lakes High School in Katy. Team members include, from left, Bella Rogers, Jackson Baeza, Kara Olson, and Elizabeth Johns. Erin Tarver is the Quiz Bowl sponsor.

Equipment needed: 1 baking pan, size 9"x13", sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray Large bowl Large cooking spoon

Ingredients: 1-15 oz can pumpkin puree 1-12 oz can evaporated milk 4 eggs 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves

1 tsp salt 1 box yellow or white cake mix 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup melted butter

Directions: Preheat oven to 360 degrees. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with non-stick vegetable spray. In large bowl, beat pumpkin and milk, eggs, sugar, and spices until well-combined. Pour into

prepared baking pan. en, sprinkle top with cake mix. Sprinkle next with chopped pecans. Pour the melted butter evenly over top of cake. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until top is slightly browned and custard is set. Serve warm or cold. Store in fridge.

BC Library chosen for Browning Eagle project Zach Browning of Troop 220 – Vidor Chose Bridge City Public Library for his Eagle Scout Project. The project includes pressuring washing, in coming weeks landscaping and much more.

CMYK

8A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

CMYK

Week of December 12, 2018

The Record Sports

Tiger Tamed Mustands end season vs. Silsbee

Dave Rogers For e Record West Orange-Stark’s bid for a fifth straight trip to the Class 4A state championship game came up two wins short with last week’s 19-9 loss to Silsbee in the Region III finals. e 2018 team lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2014 and its 9-5 final record included the most losses for WOS since 1994 and the fewest wins since 2010, the year before Cornel ompson took over as WOS head coach. “We did some good things,” reminded ompson, who has 100 wins to go with only 17 losses as Mustang boss. “We made it to the fourth round for all eight years I’ve been head coach. We played our 500th game, becoming the winningest team (alltime win percentage) in state of Texas. “We did fall short of winning 10 games, but we have some things to be thankful for. It wasn’t a complete flop this year.” Indeed not. Many say this was ompson’s best coaching job. And to that assessment, ompson doesn’t disagree. “We probably got all the milk out of that cow we could probably get out,” the coach said. “at group we had we probably overachieved. I thought my coaching staff did an outstanding job getting what they got out of our football team. It was probably the hardest year as a coaching staff that we’ve had in the last four to five.” After graduating 21 seniors from the back-to-back state champion squad in 2016 and graduated 18 more from the 15-1 state runnersup in 2017, the list of experienced players was short going into this season. “Most of our people that played this year didn’t get much playing time as juniors. When you have to bring freshmen up to play on the varsity level, then you have some inadequacies in your juniors and seniors,” ompson said. “We had some average players. We didn’t really have a bellcow. “I thought we could win 10 games this year, but we won nine of our 14. I’m thinking winning nine games, we had a good

See FOOTBALL, Page 3B

KAZ’S FEARLESS FOOTBALL FORECAST By JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Games This Week STATE PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS Class 6A (Div. I) --Allen (14-0) over Duncanville (14-0); Galena Park North Shore (14-0) over Lake Travis (12-1); (Div. II)-- Longview (14-0 Amarillo Tascosa (11-3)); Austin Westlake (13-1)) over Beaumont West Brook (12-2). Class 5A (Div. I)—Denton Ryan (14-0) over Dallas Highland Park (14-0)); Houston Shadow Creek (14-0) over Wagner (131); Div. II--Aledo (14-0) over Wichita Falls Rider (10-5); Fort Bend Marshall (14-0) over Corpus Christi Calallen (13-1). Class 4A (Div. I)—Waco La Vega (12-2) over Decatur (8-6); Carthage (14-0) over Liberty Hill (12-1); (Div. II)—Cuero (131) over Silsbee (10-4); Pleasant Grove (14-0) over Iowa Park (9-5). Class 3A (Div. I)—Brock (13-1) over Malakoﬀ (12-2); Yoakum (12-2) over Grandview (12-2). (Div. II)—Gunter (14-0) over Canadian (13-1); Newton (13-0) over East Bernard (13-1). Class 2A (Div. I) -- Mason (14-0) over San Augustine (12-2); New Deal (14-0) over San Saba (14-0); Div. II—Grover (13-1) over Albany (9-3); Mart (13-1) over Falls City (14-0). Class 1A (Six-Man) (Div. I)—Garden City (13-1) over Milford (12-2); (Div. II)—Strawn (12-2) over Follett (12-2).

COLLEGE BOWLS Celebration Bowl 11 a.m. Sat. in Atlanta (ABC)—North Carolina AT&T (9-2) over Alcorn State (9-3). New Mexico Bowl 1 p.m. Sat. in Albuquerque, N.M. (ESPN)—Utah State (10-2) over North Texas (9-3). Cure Bowl 1:30 p.m. Sat. in Orlando, Fla. (CBSSN)—Tulane (6-6) over Louisiana-Lafayette (7-6). Las Vegas Bowl 2:30 p.m. Sat. in Las Vegas (ABC)—Fresno State (12-2) over Arizona State (7-5). Camellia Bowl 4:30 p.m. Sat. in Montgomery, Ala. (ESPN)— Eastern Michigan (7-5) over Georgia Southern (9-3). New Orleans Bowl 8 p.m. Sat. in New Orleans (ESPN)—Appalachian State (10-2) over Middle Tennessee State (8-5). Boca Raton Bowl 6 p.m. Tuesday in Boca Raton, Fla. (ESPN)—UAB (10-3) over Northern Illinois (8-5).

PRO PICKS

Mustang senior Ja'Corry Brady is comforted by teammate Elijah Gales. Brady was questionable to play until Friday morning and gave it all he had, with 10 tackles for the game. Record Photo: Meri Elen Jacobs

LA Chargers over Kansas City (Upset Special) ursday Night); Houston over NY Jets and Denver over Cleveland (Both Saturday); Tennessee over NY Giants, Chicago over Green Bay, Detroit over Buﬀalo, Baltimore over Tampa Bay, Atlanta over Arizona, Cincinnati over Oakland, Dallas over Indianapolis (Upset Special #2), Minnesota over Miami, Jacksonville over Washington, Seattle over San Francisco, New England over Pittsburgh, LA Rams over Philadelphia, (all Sunday); Carolina over New Orleans (Upset Special #3).

CMYK

2B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Texans, Cowboys: 2-game lead with 3 to play

KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR

FOR THE RECORD Sunday was an important one for both Texas National Football League franchises. e Houston Texans just needed to beat the Indianapolis Colts at home to clinch a playoff berth while the Cowboys needed a victory to widen their hold on their division. An unbelievable performance by a wide receiver highlighted both contests played in the Lone Star State, with one helping his team’s playoff position and the other putting off what should be the inevitable in another week. What I’m getting at is that the Cowboys needed a final fluke play in overtime to defeat the defending world champion Philadelphia Eagles 29-23 while the Houston Texans were victimized 24-21 by the surging Indianapolis Colts and their passing tandem of quarterback Andrew Luck and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton. e Cowboys made owner Jerry Jones look like a genius for making a deal to obtain veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper last month, who had one of the best games of his career when he caught three touchdown passes of 15, 28 and 75-yard— all in the fourth quarter and the overtime period--and finished with 217 yards on 10 catches. Cooper’s big day was complemented by running back Ezekiel Elliott who had 192 yards from scrimmage on 40 touches which include 28 carries for 113 yards and 12 catches for 79 yards. is offensive display was orchestrated by third-year quarterback Dak Prescott, who chalked up 576 yards of total offense, the most since the Cowboys put up 578 yards against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1973. Prescott connected on career highs of 42 completions in 54 attempts for 455 yards. He engineered a 75-yard drive after the Cowboys won the coin flip in the overtime period and never gave the Eagles the football. Cooper had key catches in the overtime to keep that drive alive and capped it with his 15yard game-winning reception after the ball was tipped into the air by Eagles’ defensive back Rasul Douglas and was grabbed by Cooper for the game-winning touchdown. And not to be forgotten was the Dallas franchise-record 62yard field goal by first-year kicker Brett Maher as time expired in the first half. He had two other threepointers in the victory. Luck didn’t need much luck as his skill in finding Colt receivers befuddled the Texans’ defense which has lost four of the last five games played by

Amari Cooper caught a pass off a deflection to help the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime this past Sunday. these two teams in NRG Stadium. In the two games played by Houston and Indianapolis this season, Luck has thrown for 863 yards and six touchdowns. Houston’s NFL-best nine-game winning streak came to a screeching halt, mainly because their brilliant rushing game went kaput against the Colts, who held the Texans to a paltry 89 yards on 25 carries. ey entered the game averaging 140.8 yards per game. ey still have a semi-comfortable two-game lead over Indianapolis and Tennessee and need a victory against the Jets Saturday in the Meadowlands to make the playoffs. is week’s game will be followed by a trip to Philadelphia and finish the regular season at home against the unpredictable Jacksonville Jaguars. e Cowboys are in the same boat but have a much tougher game against the Colts in Indianapolis. Dallas has games remaining against Tampa Bay at home and at the New York Giants to finish the regular season. KWICKIES…One of the relatives of Earl omas said that the five-time All-Pro safety has been rehabbing ahead of schedule and could possibly be cleared to play in the secondround of the playoffs, providing

the Seattle Seahawks become eligible for a wild card in the NFC in three weeks and then win the first playoff game. e 13-0 Newton Eagles are one of six state champions still alive in the 2018 state playoffs. e Eagles have been mowing down opponents by huge margins and will play the semifinal round against East Bernard (131) at 7 p.m. Friday in New Caney. e Miami Dolphins scored on a pass reception and double lateral on the last play of the game against the New England Patriots to win 34-33. e 69-yard final play was the longest touchdown to win a game with no time remaining since the 1970 merger. ESPN armchair quarterbacks had a field day Monday morning chastising Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for electing to use tight end Rob Gronkowski as part of the prevent defense. Gronk had the final shot at tackling Kenyan Drake, who ran the final 52 yards for the touchdown, but couldn’t hobble close enough to make the tackle. Longtime closer Lee Smith and smooth-swinging Harold Baines were elected to the baseball Hall of Fame Sunday by the 16-member Today’s Game Era committee Sunday. Former outfielder and major league manager Lou Piniella missed by one vote. The Pitts-

burgh Steelers hierarchy may have bitten off their nose to save their face by refusing to sign star running back L’Veon Bell without making him the franchise player like Bell requested. The Steelers’ 24-21 loss to the lowly Oakland Raiders Sunday could jeopardize winning the AFC North title and another loss or two could put them out of the wild card race. It seems to me that the last three-straight losses would have been victories if Bell was on the Steelers’ roster. Last weekend didn’t seem to be a very shiny one for football game officials, or at least in the games that I watched. There were some terrible calls in both the Dallas-Philadelphia and Houston-Indianapolis games. But the worst one involved the Army-Navy game when it took more than 10 minutes just to get a correct spot of the football. I still don’t think they got it right after all the discussions and video replays. JUST BETWEEN US…e Green Bay Packers played and won their ﬁrst game without Head Coach Mike McCarthy who was unceremoniously ﬁred a week ago. Joe Philbin, who was head coach at Miami a few years ago, took over the reins of the Packers on an interim basis and led the team to an easy 34-

20 victory over the fading Atlanta Falcons. But the game was directed on the ﬁeld by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for two touchdowns and set an NFL record for interception-free football. e rumor around those in the know is that McCarthy and

Rodgers had many differences in the offensive game plan. McCarthy called the plays and more than occasionally Rodgers changed them. e new head coach will have to get the blessing from Rodgers before the front office hires him, according to the rumors.

OHS takes second at Tennison

The Orangefield Lady Bobcats fell just short in claiming a championship in the Bill Tennison Tournament this past weekend, falling to Silsbee 95-60. Faith Fregia scored 23 points for the Lady Bobcats in the final, while Joli Ponfick added nine points and Emmi Lummus and Jacey Bourque each added eight. Orangefield reached the championship game with a 57-44 win over Beaumont West Brook. Fregia had 15 points in that game while Lummus added 13. Kilie Elkins had 10 points and Tatum Garlington scored 8. On Friday, the Lady Cats defeated Nederland 7644. Fregia had 23 points with Elkins adding 20 points. Garlington chipped in for 16 points in the win.

CMYK

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018 •

Football year. But we probably should have won that last one.” WOS fumbled four times and lost three in last Friday’s rematch between District 10-4A champion (WOS) and 10-4A runnerup (Silsbee) at Texan Drive Stadium in Porter. Playing much of the night in a deluge of rain, the Mustangs finished with only 176 total yards, averaging just 2.8 yards per play. “It was wet on both ends,” ompson said. One who didn’t seem bothered by the wet weather was freshman running back Elijah Gales. He gained 93 yards on nine carries. He also scored two points by returning an unsuccessful Silsbee extra-point and had his own first-half fumble returned for a Silsbee score. Gales and lineman Demetrius Hunter were freshmen who played for the varsity this year. ey are expected to help christen a renovated Dan Hooks Stadium complete with artificial turf next fall. “We’ve got youth coming back still. We’ll probably be a sophomore-junior team again next year,” ompson said. “ey’ll be coachable, guys who enjoy playing the game. I’m looking forward to next year.”

From Page 1B

Mustang quarterback Tyrone Wilson looks for an open receiver in the Mustangs 19-9 loss to Silsbee in the Regional finals in New Caney. Record Photo: Meri Elen Jacobs

WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS (9-5, 4-0) Aug. 31-Nederland, 18-19 Sept. 7-LC-Mauriceville, 47-0 Sept. 14-Newton, 7-21 Sept. 21-Crosby, 24-35 Sept. 28-Bridge City, 21-0 Oct. 5-Jasper, 24-34 Oct. 12-Silsbee, 24-21

Oct. 26-Hardin-Jefferson, 35-14 Nov. 2-Liberty, 33-24 Nov. 9-Hamshire-Fannett, 34-10 Nov. 15-Huntington, 76-3 Nov. 23-Sweeny, 21-3 Nov. 30-Jasper, 21-14 Dec. 7-Silsbee, 9-19

Hunters in the Texas panhandle all the way to Arkansas are enjoying great hunts thanks to colder temps to the north.

Colder weather to the north spells success for waterfowlers OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

I guess I can finally take the weathermen off of my bad list for the time being as long as they continue to give us the much needed colder weather to our north. Some unseasonably cold weather during November ushered in some really solid numbers of ducks and geese to the state of Texas during the first split. For years local duck and goose hunters have begged for some help in the form of colder temps to our north to help push the migration farther down the flyway and it looks like those prayers have been answered for many. Heavy early snowfall in places like Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri have displaced large numbers of birds much farther south than normal and the cooler weather continues to reinforce that trend. e Texas panhandle, Oklahoma, and Arkansas have seen huge numbers of birds so far this season and the “trickle down effect” has even been felt here locally. e lower central flyway has seen a nice spike in duck and goose populations so far and that’s directly tied to the weather farther north. For the most part the numbers and geese in our part of the state have been average to above average for the majority of the season. ere have been areas that were not as strong but most of that has been due to early season flooding and high water in places that can’t handle those conditions. Our local marshes were inundated with fresh water earlier and several big rains lately have not help to reverse that trend either. e fresh water did benefit many hunters as the various species of grass that thrive in the marshes just exploded and provided ample food for the birds that call this area home in the

winter. ere are s e v e r a l hunters I have spoken with recently that all raved about having just the right amount of water and an abundance of food for their ducks. All those with the right water levels were having above average hunts so far this year and that is certainly not a coincidence. As we head for the final half of the waterfowl season the prospects look to be bright for many. For those who are struggling it may be time to look elsewhere to finish the season on a high note. Many hunters will opt out of their normal patterns at this time and begin the process of trying to locate another area on which to focus. e south Texas coast is a popular destination many hunters as they target divers like redheads and canvasbacks in places like Matagorda, Rockport, and Port O connor. t he numbers of ducks in these bays is absolutely astounding, they will raft up in flocks of thousands and black the sky when they fly off. e hunting is enjoyable and almost leisurely as most of the better hunts take place from mid morning to well past lunch. e late flights offer up hunters the chance to sleep in a little and then scout before actually heading to the blind. e sound of those ducks diving into the decoys is unmistakable and well worth any effort it takes to make it happen. Another popular late season alternative is heading to any of the aforementioned locations to our north such as the Texas panhandle, Oklahoma, or Arkansas. ere will be a ton of options at any of these locales so there is definitely something for everyone. Ducks, geese of all species, and sandhill cranes offer up some wonderful opportunities for

those willing to travel just a bit. e hunting style is a little different as many of these hunts are conducted in dry ﬁelds out of lay out blinds but it’s a very nice change of pace for most local hunters. It won’t take much to convince even the most cynical hunter that these places are exactly as advertised and should be on every hunters bucket list. Hopefully our season will stay strong locally all the way through the end. Louisiana opens their second split this weekend so we are oﬃcially more than half way done with this season. It seems hard to believe that it got here so fast and now we are staring at the home stretch. Make the most out of it because we’ll be mowing grass and cursing heat before we all care to.

See UZZLE, Page 4B

CMYK

4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

A great gift for every fisherman DICKIE COLBURN FISHING REPORT FOR THE RECORD

BCHS Student Council sent 8 representatives December 8-9 to the District 17 Winter Retreat where they collaborated with student leaders from all over SETX. Pictured, from left, Hannah Huff, Kaydence Thibodeaux, Cindy Nguyen, Madison Bonin, Cadence Underwood, Madison Marcotte, Blakelea Plessala, and Chloe Huff.

Carolyn Ellis was vocally expressing her disdain for the annual woes of Christmas shopping when I walked up behind her at the check-out register. “I wish I’d have seen you while I was digging through all of those lures,” she said. “I also have a stocking filler list, but I don’t know a jerk bait from a popping cork and I don’t even know where to start.” It didn’t appear to me, however, that the gifts she had settled on would disappoint even the most discerning fisherman. e rod she had picked out would easily top the $300 mark and the Shimano reel was a bargain at another $289! “It looks like Carl won’t be disappointed Christmas morning,” I offered. “I know he has wanted that seven foot custom rod for a long time. How did you know that was the model he wanted?” “I have no idea what he wants or doesn’t want,” she replied. “I buy him a rod that he wouldn’t buy for himself every Christmas and a new rain suit every three years. I don’t have to worry about size or color and he can exchange it without hurting anyone’s feelings.” “New rods are kind of like those Pandora bracelet charms that save the day for men,” she added with a smile. “ey don’t have any really good rain suits in Carl’s size here and I learned a long time ago to not skimp on rain gear. He hunts almost every day of duck season and wears it when he fishes.

I duck hunted with him years ago just enough to know sitting there shivering is the pits.” Carolyn was right on the money with her assessment, but her hubby might not be as frugal as she seems to think when he decides he really needs a particular rod. e good news is that you cannot go wrong buying any fisherman a new rod. For my money, the value in purchasing a custom rod is more about building a memory than added functionality. Christmas is one of those occasions, but in most cases you can purchase two quality stock rods for the cost of a single custom rod and the warranty is equally good if not better. I have fished with Laguna Custom Rods for years, but the majority of my rods are not Custom wrapped rods. I always carry at least one to show off Chris Williamson’s handiwork, but the remainder of my arsenal consists of only his stock Liquid Series rods. e Liquid Series rods are built on the exact same blanks in the same actions and retail for half the cost of his Custom sticks. e only thing better than a new rod for Christmas is two new rods! Purchasing a rod and reel or even wading your way through aisles of everything from jerk baits to popping corks is much easier when shopping at a local tackle shop rather than a department store. Having someone available to answer your questions saves

lots of time while improving your odds of making the right decisions. Steve Simmons can answer most of your questions over at Outcast Tackle in Groves and Rambo’s in Orange has a wide assortment of fish catching tackle. Both stores can minimize the time spent running the roads hoping for the best. Way too much rain fell in only a few hours Friday night, but the runoff has proven to be little more than another bump in the road for the more persistent local fishermen. In spite of the significantly dirtier water the bite has held up provided you can get out of the wind. ere is no doubt that this has been an incredibly tough year for the trout enthusiasts, but over the past few months it has been more about the fishermen than the fish. While catching a trout in excess of six pounds is still a happening, the numbers bite has steadily improved. It hasn’t been the userfriendly bite that requires little more than locating the right flock of gulls, but the more patient anglers, especially those that choose to wade are catching enough trout to keep them coming back. Corkies, Softdines and hard plastic lures like the Mirrodine and Catch V have been the most productive choices. Easily, the best advice I can provide is to not equate dirty water with fresh water. When the salinity is adequate the strike zone shrinks, but the fish are still there and they have to eat!

President Katy Latiolais of Orange Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) pays tribute to late World War I Pvt. Earl Fuller in Orange's Evergreen Cemetery, along with DAR Registrar Jackie Huckabay of Bridge City (not pictured), in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of WWI. Fuller was born Dec. 20, 1894, and passed Dec. 6, 1918, in Prauthoy Marne France at age 23.

BC Chamber Christmas Parade postponed until December 15th e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has postponed its Christmas Light Parade until Saturday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. All toys that are being donated as entry fees need to be turned in before 6 p.m. Monday, December 10th and can be brought to Farmers Insurance at 440 Texas Avenue, Bridge City, TX

77611 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, or dropped oﬀ at the Bridge City Chamber at 150 W. Roundbunch Road between 8:0 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday-ursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon, or call the Bridge City Chamber at 409-735-5671 to make arrangements for toy pickup . Board Members for Greater Orange Adult Literacy Services (GOALS) recently convened for a meeting and a farewell to founder and 25-year-member Bonnie Hopperton, front right, who plans to move to Georgia with husband Ron to be closer to family. The event was held at the Steeple Chase home of Judy Williams. From bottom of stairs are Andy Presler of Vidor, GOALS President and Lamar State College-Orange administrator; Rhonda Powell of Vidor, GOALS Director of Orange office at 520 Decatur; Hopperton, GOALS Vice President; Dorraine Babcock, GOALS Treasurer and Lamar State College-Orange administrator; Benny Smith, GOALS Past Presidential and West Orange Cove Consolidated Independent School District administrator, West Orange Elementary School; and Williams, GOALS Secretary, retired public school teacher, and retired Lamar State College-Orange administrator. Not pictured are GOALS Board members Diane Grooters and Anne Payne, both retired teachers.

Patty Collins with Junior Achievement visited Mrs. Barnes’ class to teach them about “JA- Our Region.” The organization teaches lessons regarding entrepreneurship, resources, and business fundamentals.

Most of the membership of Orange AAUW attended the annual holiday party on Sat., Dec. 8, at the home of Billy and Linda White of Vinton, Louisiana. Linda White has served as the group's president since 2013.

CMYK

The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018 •

Michael McDonald headlines Dec. 18th Christmas concert

Members of Orange AAUW (American Association of University Women) were "Puttin' on the Ritz" for the annual holiday party held in Vinton at the home of AAUW President Linda White and husband Billy. From left, are Margaret Light, Billy Jack McKinney, Rosie Hurst, Karen McKinney, Dennis Ferrell, and Lois Ferrell, readying for an elegant feast on Saturday, Dec. 8. Photo by Anne Payne

Laughter is always fun at a party, especially the AAUW (American Association of University Women) annual Christmas party, held for the past 5 or 6 years in the Vinton, Louisiana, home of AAUW President Linda White and husband Billy. From left are Shirley Marshall, retired teacher; Linda Womack, retired teacher; Dr. Don Marshall, LSC-O (Lamar State College-Orange) professor; Sandra Cash, retired Lutcher Theater House Manager; Dr. Sarah Boehme, Curator, Stark Museum of Art; and Karen McKinney, retired teacher and MHMR (Mental Health Mental Retardation) -Beaumont supervisor. Photo by Anne Payne

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and five-time Grammy Award winner, Michael McDonald performs Season of Peace: Holiday and Hits Tour at the Lutcher eater Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Experience an evening filled with holiday music, your favorite Doobie Brother hits and 17 years of original material from McDonald’s recently released album, Wide Open. Tickets range from $55-$90. All tickets are on sale online at lutcher.og or call the box office at 409-886-5535. McDonald remains an enduring force in popular music. Within seconds of McDonald’snew song, “Find It In Your Heart,” your heart will be overjoyed. e opening notes call up immediate memories of some of his much-beloved Doobie Brothers classics.” - NPR In the early 1970s, McDonald traveled from St. Louis to Los to focus his talents on being a studio musician before becoming an integral part of Steely Dan. He was invited to join the Doobie Brothers in the mid-’70s as the band redefined their sound with McDonald serving as a singer, keyboardist and songwriter on such Top 40 singles as “Takin’ It To e Streets,” “Minute By Minute” and “What A Fool Believes.” roughout the ‘80s and ‘90s McDonald’s solo career took off with a string of hits including”I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near),” “Sweet Freedom,” “On My Own” (with Patti LaBelle) and the Grammy-win-

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and five-time Grammy Award winner, Michael McDonald performs Season of Peace: Holiday and Hits Tour at the Lutcher Theater Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. ning duet “Yah Mo B ere,” plus he co-wrote the hit “I’ll Wait.” McDonald has performed with a who’s-who of critically acclaimed artists across a number of genres, including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Vince Gill and Grizzly Bear. McDonald’s deep, soulful voice is recognizable with so much depth. Fans have waited 9 years for the release of a new album, Wide Open with a return to that classic emotional urgency alongside a ﬁercer and fresher band than he’s ever created before. “He is such a stark example of staying honest and open in your

music.” - undercat A preshow meet and greet package is on sale to patrons attending the show including a personal photograph with Michael McDonald, autographed 8x10 photo, offical meet & greet laminate, specially designed Season of Peace holiday ornament and more. Call the box office to purchase this exclusive package for $125 each. e meet and greet package does not include a ticket to the concert. Michael McDonald’s show is sponsored locally by MCT Credit Union. Visit or call 409-886-5535 to find out more information about upcoming shows in 2019.

Around one of the many dining tables at the Vinton, Louisiana, historical home of Linda and Billy White after finishing a Christmas dinner of roast beef, pork medallions, King Ranch Chicken Casserole, and numerous salads, vegetables, and desserts are AAUW (American Association of University Women) members from Orange. From left to right, are David Payne, Juliet Smith, John Cash Smith, and Marilyn Greene Neel with husband Dave Neel, both of Nederland. They are all anticipating the dessert presentations. Photo by Anne Payne

Pictured left to right: Principal Zach Quinn, Reese Forse, Janie Forse, Logan Forse, Ambassador/Director Beth Arnold, and Counselor Crissa Bonnin

Forse named Orangefield HS Student of December by Chamber All smiles are some of the ladies from Orange County Friends while at Old Orange Cafe in downtown Orange at OCF’s annual holiday gathering. From left, are Anita Carrico of Vidor, OCF Secretary, Samantha Zimmer of Orange, and Belinda Giarratano of Orangefield, OCF Day Bunco Co-Chair. Bonnie Hopperton of Orange, right, receives a surprise gift of a throw, depicting highlights of the city of Orange, including the nonprofit Hopperton founded 25 years ago, GOALS, Greater Orange Adult Literacy Services. She and husband Ron are planning to move to Georgia near their grown children and grandchildren and the throw and a plaque were presented to Hopperton as a goodbye gift on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at a GOALS meeting in the Orange home of Judy Williams, Secretary of GOALS, by Andy Preslar of Vidor, President of GOALS, left.

e Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the December Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Logan Forse. Logan was presented his certificate and gift bag by Bridge City Chamber Ambassador/ Board Member Beth Arnold, CU Certified Marketing Executive at Wellspring Credit Union, at the December coffee hosted by Bridge City ISD. Logan is the son of Janie and Reese Forse. He has a GPA of 3.65 and is ranked 65 of 116. Logan has volunteered with FFA at the Kindergarten Farm Day, Christmas in Orangefield, and the Fall Festival. Misty Bellard, Technology Teacher, said, “Logan Forse is a bright light in your day. He is the type of student a teacher loves to have in class. He is super polite and respectful to

teachers and peers. He is a hard worker and is always willing to help in anyway he can. He always puts his best eﬀort into every task.” Selena Hennigan, Math Teacher, said, “I have enjoyed having Logan as an Algebra 2 student! Among many wonderful traits, Logan is a hard-working, responsible, and caring young man that always strives to do his best. ere is no doubt that he has a wonderful future ahead of him!” Bridget Trawhon, Professional Communications Teacher, said, “Logan Forse is quiet but one of the most polite individuals one could meet. He is honest and dependable. Logan was a student in my communications course a few years ago. I am certain that his future is bright because of his organization skills, his responsibility, and his manners. Congrats, Logan.” Chad Jenkins, Agriculture

Teacher, said, “Logan is a student who leads by example. He is always the first at any FFA function and the last leave! Furthermore, he is extremely involved in every aspect of the FFA program. rough leadership by example (this year’s FFA president) or just making sure that everyone understands the importance of agriculture! It has been indeed a pleasure to have Logan in class and there is no doubt that he will be successful life!” Logan plans on attending Lamar Institute of Technology to major in process operating. He received gift certificates and gifts from: COS Printing, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Sabine River Ford, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Bank, Bridge City Walmart, Best Day Spa, and Balancing Life Staffing Solutions.

Orangefield High School FCCLA and Interact members teamed up to host a toy drive benefiting the 62nd annual Toy Coffee. All toys donated were given to the Salvation Army to help ensure that all children may have a Merry Christmas.

CMYK

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Orange County Church Directory

To Those Hurting This Christmas John Knight desirgGod.org I know some of you are praying you’ll make it through Christmas — just make it through — not anticipating anything good will come from gathering with extended family and friends. It has become a cliche — right next to the article on what second-graders are excited about for Christmas is the article on the rise in depression during this last month of the year. You know the sadness is real. While you change the diaper of a teenager, or administer complicated medications, or prevent your nonverbal ten-year-old from hurting himself again, or explain yet again the complicated life of your five-yearold without a diagnosis for her disability, your nieces and nephews and young friends are playing and running and eating, happily

talking about the toys they want or travel they’re excited about or things they are doing in school. They easily do things your child will never do, no matter how many therapies or medications or prayers are offered. Or maybe the disability in your family member means you can’t gather with other loved ones, and the heartache is almost more than you can stand.

Jesus knows. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15, italics added) More than that, he endured and is victorious! Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and

Colony Baptist Church 13353 FM 1130 • Orange PASTOR SAM ROE

sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:1–2, italics added) And there are some of you who can’t see it. There is still hope! From Pastor John’s book, When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight for Joy, It is utterly crucial that in our darkness we affirm the wise, strong hand of God to hold us, even when we have no strength to hold him. This is the way Paul thought of his own strivings. He said, “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his

own” (Philippians 3:12). The key thing to see in this verse is that all Paul’s efforts to grasp the fullness of joy in Christ are secured by Christ’s grasp of him. Never forget that your security rests on Christ’s faithfulness ﬁrst. Our faith rises and falls. It has degrees. But our security does not rise and fall. It has no degrees. We must persevere in faith. That’s true. But there are times when our faith is the size of a mustard seed and barely visible. In fact, the darkest experience for the child of God is when his faith sinks out of his own sight. Not out of God’s sight, but his. Yes, it is possible to be so overwhelmed with darkness that you do not know if you are a Christian — and yet still be one. (216, italics added) Jesus understands. Jesus is victorious. Jesus is the answer. May you find him, and in finding him, find hope and peace in these hard days. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7) John Knight (@johnpknight) is Director of Donor Partnerships at Desiring God. He is married to Dianne, and together they parent their four children: Paul, Hannah, Daniel, and Johnny. Paul lives with multiple disabilities including blindness, autism, cognitive impairments, and a seizure disorder. John writes on disability, the Bible, and the church at The Works of God. The above article was published by desiringGod.org.

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

Winfree Baptist Church 19525 Hwy 62 S • 409-735-7181 Bill Collier, Pastor Sunday School for all ages 9:15 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service & Mission Activities for Children 6:00 pm

Triangle Baptist Church 6446 Garrison at Hwy. 408 Orangefield “Come Worship With Us” 409-735-2661 Pastor: Bobby Oliver 409-659-5027 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m. We are a KJV independent Baptist Church

Email: Stpauls@stpaulsorangetx.com

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. (Nursery provided). For middle and senior high youth 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Taize’ service for children 6:30 p.m. “Kids For Christ” Wednesday 6 p.m.-7 p.m. For information on pre-school enrollment 409-735-5546

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409-735-4573 Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 - golutheran.org Our church family invites you to join us. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Director: Alyssa Click Youth Pastors: Kenneth and Andrea Lauver Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. / Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Ofcnazarene.org or find us on Facebook

Full Gospel Holy Temple

Music Director: Tim McCarver Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Service: 10:30 am / Sunday Evening: 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 6 pm

Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Supper 4:45 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

Pastor: Elder Larry Brooks Sr. Co-Paster: Evangelist Abbigail Brooks

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466

CORNERSTONE

A Church For All People

9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center 11:00 a.m. Service - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

www.fumcorange.org

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGEFIELD 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

Sun: Bible Study 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening serviceS: Youth and Children 6:30 p.m., Praise and Prayer 6:30 p.m., Choir practice 7:30 p.m. Pastor Cody Hogden Email: office@fbcof.com / Website: www.fbcof.com

Starlight

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

BAPTIST CHURCH

2537 FM 1078 • Orange • 883-8835 Sunday School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday Services: 10:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Faith United Methodist Church

8608 MLK• Orange • 886-1291 Pastor: Keith Tilley Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery Provided. (www.faithorange.org)

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-313-2768

Wed. Bible Study - 6 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. VIM Youth 6 p.m.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Nightly Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. www.slcogicorange.org

Pastor: Ruth Burch

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Patronize ‘The Record’ Church Sponsors

Become A Sponsor And List Your Business Here To Support Local Church News

LIKE NEW AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION SPECIALIST

911 Main Ave. Orange 883-5125 WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship 11 am Sunday Night Service 7:30 pm Wednesday Night 7:30 pm Friday Night 7:30 pm

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

We Welcome You To Join Us. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

MACARTHUR HEIGHTS BAPTISH CHURCH 3600 Nightingale • Orange • 409-883-4834 Sunday School: 9:45-10:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:45 am Sunday Disciple Training- 6 pm Tuesday Morning Men’s Coffee 9:30 am Wednesday Night Service 7:00 pm

COWBOY CHURCH OF ORANGE COUNTY

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

Bible Studies for Men and Women • Monday 6 p.m. Co-Ed Bible Study • Sunday 9:15 a.m. Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Studies & Youth Activities • Wed. 6:30 p.m.

West Orange Christian Church 900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 409-670-2701

Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

“Our church family welcomes you!”

CMYK

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

THE RECORD

• Garage Sales • Birthdays • For Sale • Weddings • Rentals • Memorials • Services • Engagements

• Just $10 For A 30 Word Ad In Both Papers And The Web • Classified Newspaper Deadline: Monday 5 P.M. For Upcoming Issue • You Can Submit Your Ad ANYTIME Online At TheRecordLive.com

Community Classifieds Call 735-5305

Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com

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

APPLIANCES

Services

GARAGE SALE

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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

FOR RENT

HELP WANTED

Home for Rent it is 3 Bed / 2 Bath Newly Remodeled Home in West Orange. Large kitchen w/ granite counters, large living room, master bedroom, lots of closet space, washer & dryer, back deck & storage shed. Central a/h, wooded lot in safe neighborhood. $1000/month plus deposit. 504-8879.

Drivers Class-A CDL: Increased Pay & New Trucks with Dedicated Routes No CDL? No Problem! 855-292-2945 Drivers: New Dedicated positions, home weekly. Run ning TX, AR, CO, NM, OK, LA CALL 888-852-6250

Garage Sale this Sat., Dec. 15th from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at 9135 Parkwood in Orange , 77630. (Located off of FM 1442, 1 mi from 4-way stop at Fm 1442 & Hwy. 105). Lots of nice things. Too much to list. Come by and Christmas Shop.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DOROTHY MAE VERCHER, Deceased, were issued on October 18, 2018, in Cause No. P18261, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Henry Paul Vercher, Jr.

Garage Sale / Moving Sale at 540 Country Lane in Bridge City on Sat., Dec. 15th at 8am to 1 pm. Lots of home decor, kids toys, women & mens clothes and much more.

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

For Rent 1 BR, newly renovated apartment for rent, upstairs w/ fireplace, located in Orange. Includes all appliances, W/D included. $650 Mo/ $500 Dep, does not including utilities. Ask for Christine @ 409-779-6580. For Rent single family home. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath w/ 1 car garage. 3 Circle S in Orange. $900 mo. Please call 409-670-6166 For Rent: 3 BR, 2 Bath Mobile home. CA/H, laundry room. Located in Mobile Estates on Hwy 87. $775 monyh includes water and garbage. Must provide references and pass background check. Call to see and leave message at 409-330-0933 For Rent Duplex Apartment 1BR / 1 BA, 620 sq ft w/ CA/H. All bills paid except electric. Alliances furnished. Video monitoring, Quiet. Small pet okay, in BCISD. $725 mo. plus dep. Call 409-735-3856 & leave message.

AUTO FOR SALE For Sale: 2004 Toyota Handicap Sienna Van with only 40,000 miles. New Battery asking $15,000.00 Call for more info. 409-7355292.

Drivers CDL-A: Looking for an incredible career? Don’t Wait Earn Top Pay ($60K - $90K) Great Benefits: Health, Life, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401K and More! Must be a recent graduate from Accreditied truck driving school or 1YR CDL with X-end. Aooly @ www.gulfmarkenergy.com or call 866-448-4068 EOE

MISC FOR SALE Twin Sleep Number bed worth $750.00 will sale for $80.00 with base. Call for more info 409-553-1686 For Sale: Beautiful 13 piece Living room and Dining set, black oriental with Mother of Pearl figurines. Table, coffee table, mirror, tv stand, end tables, lamps and more. Call for pictures. $5000 OBO 409-504-8879

TRACTOR WORK • Bush Hogging

Yard Sale / Mann Leblanc furniture built for yard & patio. Very cheap, selling out sale starts Dec. 11th. Be sure to call before you come. Sale ends on Dec. 21st. Call 409-670-5793. Going out of business. Low Prices

409-670-2040

James R. Dunaway James R. Dunaway Attorney for:

Henry Paul Vercher, Jr.

State Bar No.: 06208000 P.O. Box 100

jrdunaway@sbcglobal.net

Moving Sale: Sofa, Butcher Block, Kitchen Hutch, Table/chairs, Chaps, Vest, Helmet and Boots. Piano, Dog Pen, Christmas Tree, Blonde Wigs, Mens’ & Womens’ clothes. Please call 409-883-2052.

RV FOR SALE For Sale 35’ 2017 StarCraft Travel Trailer 2 BR / 2 AC’s 2 Slideouts 19 ft Electric Canopy w/ lights. Lived in 4 months. Lists for $35K Asking $24,500.00 409-988-5231

NOW HIRING all

positions!

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#2FUYYRYB3HU307735

87 FREIGHTLINER Owed $820.25 Vin#3N1AB7APXGL656080

16 NISSAN

Owed $805.40 11 HOMEMADE TRL Owed $983.20

HELP WANTED FULL TIME & PART TIME GROCERY STOCKERS GROCERY CHECKERS - DELI WORKERS APPLY IN PERSON ONLY - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

• Sewer

LOCAL

Dated the 18th day of October, 2018.

409-886-7453

• Dirt & Shell

Digging Services

James R. Dunaway Attorney at Law P.O. Box 100 Orange, TX 77630

Orange, TX 77630

MOVING SALE

• Water

• Electrical

c/o:

NO PHONE CALLS!!!

K-DAN”S SUPER FOODS _

Apply in person at 1265 Texas Ave, Bridge City

9604 FM 105 DANNY’S SUPER FOODS 2003 Western

CRAWFISH FARMERS

Three (3) temp positions; approx.. 9 ½ months; job to begin 2/1/19 and end on 11/15/19; Duties to operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season. Preparing the crawfish for distribution. After harvesting is completed, the workers will assist with the collection of all crawfish traps and boats, minor repairs, cleaning, and storage in preparation for the upcoming season. 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 hrs per week; OT varies but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in Crawfish Farming. 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 Michael Dwain Buller Farms located in Port Barre, LA. Qualified applicants may call employer for interview at 337-945-8930 or fax resumes to Dwain Buller at 318-838-2268 or apply during normal business hours. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest State Workforce Agency located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 836127.

Four (4) temp positions; approx. 7 months; job to begin 1/25/19 through 8/15/19; Duties: to operate boats in the ponds during the baiting and setting of crawfish traps and to assist with the harvesting of crawfish from the traps in the ponds during the crawfish harvesting season. Preparing the crawfish for distribution. 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 hr; 35 hrs a week, OT may vary but not guaranteed; 2 months experience in job offered required. 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 St. Martin Seafood, Inc. located in Breaux Bridge, LA. Qualified applicants call for an interview at (225) 667-6050. Applicants may apply for this position at their nearest SWA office located at 304 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701 using job order number 835678.

FOR CLASSIFIED ADS, GARAGE SALES OR TO PLACE A CARD AD 409-886-7183 409-735-5305

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ACROSS 1. Snap up 5. Ship pronoun 8. Table scrap 11. Not happening 12. Call to matey 13. Boredom 15. Decant 16. Pilaf grain 17. Charcuterie stores 18. *”A ____ for the rest of us!”- from “Seinfeld” 20. Gwyneth, to friends 21. Thing to bear? 22. Comedian Tina 23. *Warmest or holiday follower 26. Feeling of disinterest 30. Sculptor Hans/Jean ___ 31. Chief 34. Assistant 35. Used in cricket or 301 37. *Feast of the Seven Fishes seafood 38. Tanks and such 39. Purse for a formal affair 40. All together 42. Make a mistake 43. Green bean or peanut 45. Infamous ____ Knoll 47. Charge carrier 48. *____ Navidad! 50. Hindu princess 52. *This theme wouldn’t exist without them 55. Swines, in Old English 56. Dashing style 57. Between a trot and a gallop 59. Corpulent 60. Ding-a-____ 61. Knight’s breastplate 62. “I Thee ____” 63. Pea container 64. Not a word?

25. Celiac disease, colloquially 26. ____ weevil 27. March of ____ 28. Emanations from incense and frankincense 29. *Christmas predecessor 32. Be undecided 33. Cotillion ball’s main attraction 36. *Good follower 38. Like smell of burning rubber, e.g. 40. Long time 41. Staring amorously 44. Coolness and composure 46. Popular flowering shrub 48. Shakespeare’s “First ____” 49. African antelope 50. RBG’s garb 51. Matured like cheese 52. SOS 53. Quotable Berra 54. What DJs do 55. Reporter’s question 58. Is in Paris

DOWN 1. Econ. measure 2. *Where Santa’s sleigh lands 3. Malaria symptom 4. Russian soup 5. Prison weapon, pl. 6. Bette Midler’s “____ Pocus” 7. *”Tiny tots with their ____ all aglow” 8. Billy Joel’s “____ the Good Die Young” 9. The Colosseum, e.g. 10. *____ the season! 12. Not aria nor recitative 13. Landscaper’s tool 14. *Welcomed with a count down 19. Weight of refuse and chaff, pl. 22. Driving hazard 23. Does like a crane 24. About to explode

HANDYMAN PAINTING

ORANGE’S OLDEST HOMETOWN APPLIANCE DEALER

COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL

APPLIANCE & SERVICE, INC.

TIM BENIOT w/ 30 YRS EXPERIENCE NO JOB TO BIG OR SMALL PRESSURE WASHING LAWN CARE

(409) 735-5438

(409) 221-7759

Stakes Electric COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL OLD HOMES • LED UPGRADES ALL UNDERGROUND

409-749-4873

Licensed Customer: #25151 Master: #14161

SI NCE 1963

HARRY’S

• FREEZERS • DISHWASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • WASHERS & DRYERS • RANGES • AIR CONDITIONERS We sell parts for all major brands - We service what we sell! FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

409•886•4111

302 10th St. Orange

Great Rates & Better Quality, Guarenteed.

Thibeaux’s Lawn Service Call for free bids 409-216-9743 or 330-7793 Troy Thibeaux

CMYK

• The Record • Week of Wednesday, December 12, 2018

How Families Today are Paying for College The way families pay for college is a good indicator of how much planning takes place before the first tuition bill arrives. A new study by Sallie Mae suggests that while families are feeling confident in their decision making, nearly 40 percent do not have a plan to pay for college. Last year, family income and savings covered 47 percent of all college expenses, according to “How America Pays for College 2018,” the national study from Sallie Mae -- the nation’s saving, planning, and paying for college company -- and Ipsos, an independent global market research company. The annual report examines how families pay for college, how much they spent, and how they made their funding decisions. The average amount spent on college in 2017-18 was $26,458. While income and savings cover the largest portion of college costs, scholarships and grants cover 28 percent of college costs, and students and parents use loans to account for 24 percent of college costs. Extended family and friends paid an additional 2 percent of college costs. While no single resource is used by all families, the most prevalent college funding sources -- scholarships, grants, and parent income -- are each used by about three in five families, with scholarships being the single most-used resource. In addition, 57 percent of families used scholarships last year, paying for almost a fifth of total college costs. Unfortunately, about a third of families don’t even apply for scholarship opportunities. More than half of families, 53 percent, borrowed money to help pay for college last year and two-thirds of these families said they had always planned to borrow to pay

for college. When it comes to planning to repay loans, however, 39 percent of families say they haven’t researched any repayment topics. “It’s gratifying that families are so confident in the financial decisions they make regarding paying for college,” says Raymond J. Quinlan, chairman and CEO, Sallie Mae. “Still, there’s more work to do to equip families with the tools and information that will help them manage education expenses, whether it be applying for financial aid earlier in the process or taking steps to minimize student loan financing costs.” When it comes to completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), three-quarters of families report filing the form last year. However, the majority of them are not taking advantage of the earlier availability of the form: 69 percent of families are waiting until January or later to complete the FAFSA, which is now available on Oct. 1, and are potentially missing out on aid that’s awarded firstcome, first-served. The complete report and other resources are available at SallieMae.com/HowAmericaPaysForCollege. To join the conversation, use #HowAmericaPays. For more information, or to start your plan to pay for college, visit SallieMae.com. Experts say that with the right tools and knowledge, families can develop a smart strategy for paying for college.

How to Find and Apply for Scholarships Savvy students and families know that scholarships can play an integral role in meeting college costs. To help students and families find and apply for scholarships, Sallie Mae, the nation’s saving, planning, and paying for college company, is offering six tips: • Get an early start. Apply for scholarships your junior year of high school and every year in college. Approximately 50 percent of available scholarships are for students already enrolled in college. There are also many scholarships available for graduate school. • Don’t miss out. To qualify for $150 billion in financial aid, including scholarships, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Schools use the FAFSA to put together financial aid packages, states use it to determine eligibility for state aid, and it’s required for many scholarship applications. Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, or from programs with limited funds, so the earlier families fill out the FAFSA, the better. • Remember, not everything is a deal. Never pay for scholarships and be wary of “guaranteed” money. Don’t be lured in by sites or organizations that charge a fee to access scholarship applications. School counselors and school financial aid offices can recommend reputable options. •Even small savings count. Many scholarships may just be for a few hundred dol-

lars, but these can add up and can be used for a variety of college expenses. Apply for as many as possible -- you’ll be surprised how much you can earn. • Take advantage of doorbusters. Some scholarships awards are as easy as showing up and registering. Sallie Mae, for example, offers a $1,000 monthly sweepstakes for those who sign up for its free college planning tools. • Keep an eye out for unique gifts. Scholarships are not limited to athletics and academics. There is free money for college for just about any interest, including awards for left-handed students, skateboarders, and bakers. To find additional tips and to register for Sallie Mae’s Scholarship Search, home to 5 million scholarships collectively worth more than $24 billion, or the recently launched Graduate School Scholarship Search, home to 850,000 graduate school scholarships worth more than $1 billion, visit www.salliemae.com. After filling out a brief profile, students are matched with relevant scholarships, their award amounts, application requirements, and deadlines. The tool automatically sends updates when it identifies new matches. “Scholarships are one of the most prevalent funding sources families use to help pay for college,” said Martha Holler, senior vice president, Sallie Mae. “The key is knowing where to find them, and how to apply.

A FAMILY OF FOUR SPENDS $1500 A YEAR ON FOOD THEY DON’T EAT

CMYK