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Carlton tabs Valenciano for Emergency Management Dave Rogers

For The Record

Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton welcomed Ralph Valenciano as the county’s next Emergency Management Coordinator during Tuesday’s weekly meeting of the Orange County Commissioners’ Court. Valenciano, a Vidor native who previously served as the county’s Deputy EMC from 2010-2013, is the fourth person Carlton has appointed to the job in less than three years since he took office as county judge. Carlton’s first selection, Ryan Peabody, was fired by Carlton after a year and a half on the job. His replacement, Charlie Cox, resigned after eight months, citing family health issues. Missy Pillsbury, the county risk management and airport director, had been Cox’s deputy coordinator and as-

sumed the top job this past March. She was moved out of the EMC job a week ago. Valenciano Valenciano has spent the past 15 years in emergency response, he said. According to his LinkedIn bio, he’s been owner of CRS Construction of Vidor since 2013 and worked 13 months in 2013-14 as Emergency Response and Fire Protection Leader at Orange’s Invista plant. Carlton officially hired Valenciano Monday and he showed he’d been on the job, reporting to commissioners’ court about an 8:30 a.m. Tuesday meeting on the county’s debris disposal from Tropical Storm Harvey. He said the county’s contractors had removed

255,000 of an estimated 300,000 cubic yards of debris and were almost complete with the first round of pickups. “I think you’ll see more effort focused on the first

pass,” Valenciano said. “And maybe a little more organization moving forward.” In other action, commissioners approved an agreement with the Port of Orange for a “temporary change of

possession” of the Orange Navy Barracks. The county hopes to use them to house volunteer groups visiting the county to work on rebuilding homes damaged by Harvey’s flood-

waters. “I think this is a good step,” said Commissioner Barry Burton. The county paid $686,000 in bills

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Parkhurst seeks 260th District Court bench Dave Rogers

For The Record

Local attorney Steve Parkhurst has officially announced that he will be seeking the judgeship of the 260th District Court in Orange, Texas. Steve was born and raised in Orange County, and graduated from Little CypressMauriceville High School in 1986. He then attended and graduated with a B.S. in biology from Sam Houston State University. After working in the private sector for a year after graduating college, he attended law school at South Texas College of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude (top 10 percent) in 1996. He was also a member of the South Texas Law Review while in law school. After graduating from law

school, Steve returned to Orange and became an associate for, and later a partner with, the Law OfParkhurst fice of Tommy Gunn. Since 2004, Steve had been a partner with David Dies, in Dies & Parkhurst, L.L.P. For the past 21 years, Steve has handled thousands of cases for citizens and businesses of Orange County in every area of law that is heard in the 260th District Court. He has tried family law cases, felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases, and personal injury cases to juries. Steve also has been very active in the legal communiPARKHURST Page 3A

BCHS Band Earns First Division Ratings

Althanase Benoit, a veteran of four branches of the service over much of two decades, moved into his Bridge City home in 1981. He says a flag pole for Old Glory was his first addition, then a red, white and blue replica cannon to sit beside it. RECORD PHOTO: Dave Rogers

Dave Rogers

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It’s not much of a secret that Bridge City’s Althanase Benoit loves his country. Maybe the flag pole in his front yard gives him away. If not that, how about the red, white and blue cannon replica parked next to it? “Oh, you better believe I’m proud to be an American,” Benoit says. “I was patriotic before 9/11.” If you need more proof, consider this: Benoit served his country in three branches of the service, four if you count the merchant ma-

rines. Most people nowadays do. The 88-year-old kept reupping for more than a decade, each time a different branch. He was in the Navy and merchant marines during World War II and the Air Force after. It was the Army that sent him in to battle in Korea, where he was wounded. “I was 10 years in the service. Some of it was good. Some of it was bad,” Benoit said. “I was able to serve Uncle Sam and the American people 10 years of my life and get an honorable discharge.

“I learned a lot in the service, believe it or not.” Benoit will be among thousands of Orange County and Southeast Texas veterans being honored this weekend in various observances for Veterans Day, which is actually Saturday, Nov. 11. But he’s one of a fast-disappearing subset of veterans: those who served in World War II in the 1940s. Of the 16 million Americans who took part in the war effort between 1940 and 1945, only 558,000 remain alive, according to the Veterans Administration. For that Greatest Genera-

tion, there was not only a World War to cope with but also the Great Depression. “I was born in 1929, right before the stock market crashed, and times were tough,” Benoit said. “We didn’t have anything to eat.” Raised in Gueydan, Louisiana, he was the 16th of his parents’ 17 children, he said. The U.S. Navy welcomed him aboard in early 1944, despite the fact he was only 14. “I dropped out of school at 14. I had relatives over here [Port Arthur]. So I SERVICE TO Page 3A

OC WWII veterans answer the call Dave Rogers

For The Record

The Bridge City High School Band competed in the Lake Charles Toyota Gulf Coast Marching Band Championship at McNeese State University on October 28th earning an overall first division rating as well as first division ratings in the following categories: General Effect, Ensemble Music, Ensemble Visual, Auxiliary, and Percussion. They also received straight first division ratings from all three judges at the UIL Marching Contest on November 1st that was held at Port Neches-Groves High School. In the photo above are: on tuba Tommy Romero, on trumpets are Christian Skidmore, Austin Anderson, Cale Rayner and Marlee Bradley. MORE PHOTOS NEXT PAGE. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson

A year ago, someone who works daily with U.S. military veterans guessed there was only a handful of men and women still living in Orange County who had served their country during World War II. Seven WWII vets were pictured together in The Record Newspapers a month ago when they responded to an invite to join the Wednesday Lunch Bunch at Tuffy’s. More than 20 World War II vets have since responded to a formal muster to add to the roll in a recent edition of the paper. And we’d like to keep that roster growing. If you are a World War II veteran or a

family member of a vet and they don’t appear on this list below of short bios, please contact us at 409-886-7183 or email dave.rogers@therecordlive.com. Please note veterans Millard Cox, Clyde Chesson and Ruby Parks could not be reached to contribute to the bios. We’ll make another effort to add their bios in a later edition. Thanks.

Orange County’s World War II Veterans J.B. ARRINGTON, 92, Orange, Navy – His three-year hitch included sailing the Atlantic before D-Day and later, the Pacific, patrolling for submarines and performing sea rescue.

ALTHANASE BENOIT, 88, Bridge City, Navy, Merchant Marines, Air Force, Army – He forged his father’s name on the permission line and enlisted in the Navy when he was 14 in 1944. He made it through boot camp before being discovered. Benoit signed up as a Merchant Marine at 15 and made three trips to Europe as a deckhand on war supply ships. In 1946, at 17, he enlisted in the Air Force, where he spent most of his time in supply logistics at an air base in the Marshall Islands. In 1950, he enlisted in the Army and went to the Korean War, where he was wounded. CHARLES J. BENOIT, 93, Orangefield, Marines – The DuPont retiree was in a dive

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bomber group called the Doodlebug Squadron that flew strike missions, search and patrol, and escort missions in the Gilbert Islands and Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. LENNIE J. BENOIT, 94, Toomey, La., Army Air Corp – He worked in a support role for his unit in the Pacific Theater as a truck driver and dispatcher. JOSEPH BERGERON, 90, Orange, Army – OrangeCounty born, he attended school in Prairie View, a nolonger existing community before the surrounding area became Bridge City. He was in basic training when World OC WWII VETS Page 3A

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SBA disaster loans surpass $2 billion to help Harvey victims Staff Report For The Record

Administrator Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced today that the SBA has approved more than $2 billion in low-interest federal disaster loans to help Texas businesses and residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “I deeply appreciate the hard work done by SBA’s Disaster Assistance employees, our volunteers from SBA district and regional offices around the country and other federal agencies during the last two months,” said Administrator McMahon. “It truly has been an all hands on deck response. As Texans begin the task of rebuilding their businesses, homes and communities in the aftermath of this devastating hurricane, the ap-

proval of more than $2 billion in disaster loans will go a long way towards putting people back in their homes and back to work,” she continued. So far, in just over 70 days, SBA has approved 1,435 loans for $143,630,000 to help businesses and 23,273 loans for $1,920,488,500 to help residents affected by Hurricane Harvey. Businesses and residents who sustained damages are encouraged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency before the Nov. 30 extended deadline at www.disasterassistance.gov. “Don’t miss out on any assistance you may be entitled to by not registering for help. You don’t need to wait for your insurance to settle or obtain a contractor’s estimate,” McMahon said.

SBA representatives are still available at all federalstate Disaster Recovery Centers and five SBA Business Recovery Centers throughout the affected areas to explain SBA’s disaster loan program, help business owners and residents complete their electronic loan application and close their approved disaster loans. Additional information and details on the location of the centers is available by calling (800) 659-2955 or visiting SBA’s website at www. sba.gov/disaster. Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help businesses and residents with the

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cost of making improvements that protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future. For small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to ho-

meowners to repair or replace their damaged or destroyed primary residence. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. Applicants may apply online using SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan. sba.gov/ela. Applicants may receive additional disaster assistance information by visiting www.sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at(800) 659-2955 or

email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call(800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The deadline to apply for property damage is Nov. 30, 2017. The deadline to apply for economic injury is May 25, 2018.

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Service to country came over and joined the merchant marines in 1944,” he recalled. It was just a short time before he forged his father’s signature on the enlistment papers and joined the Navy. He made it all the way through boot camp in San Diego, California. “When I finished my training, they assigned me to Coronado, California, to train on landing craft. When I turned 15, they called me in and the guy told me, ‘You gotta go home, boy.’ “I said ‘What’s the matter?’ He said, ‘When you get old enough, come back.’ Somebody had turned me in.” So Benoit returned to the

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Golden Triangle. A few months later, he was back out at sea as a cook and deck hand on merchant marine ships hauling freight across the oceans blue. “Right after Hitler surrendered in 1945, I boarded a ship at Smith’s Bluff [Port Neches]. I was privileged to see both devastations, Europe and Japan. I crossed the Atlantic three times and the Panama Canal three or four times,” Benoit said. Within a year, Benoit was 17 and he joined some friends in enlisting in the Air Force. “I stayed in the Air Force for three or four years, and then I decided to get out,” he

said. After basic training in San Antonio and a stint as a drill instructor, Benoit was a guard for a few months in Hickam Field, which had been shot up by the Japanese during the Pearl Harbor invasion in 1941. Benoit was moved to logistics – shipping and receiving is another term -- and island-hopped in the Pacific for a while. But eventually, he found himself stationed at Johnston Island Air Force Base a few hundred miles from Hawaii. “It was a small island, less than a one-mile radius. It’s not easy being confined on a place like that,” Benoit said.

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ty over the years, including serving as the Chair of the Evidentiary Panel of the District 3, Panel 1 Grievance Committee. The Grievance Committee conducts hearings concerning complaints made against lawyers, and takes action against lawyers who have been found to have violated ethical rules. He has been on the advisory committee for the Jefferson County Pro Bono Program for several years, currently serves as the Defense Coun-

sel Representative for the Orange County Bail Bond Board, and has served as President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Orange County Bar Association. “After zealously serving my clients for the last two decades, I am excited at the prospect of becoming a District Court Judge to serve the citizens of Orange County. I have received overwhelming support and encouragement from the legal community in my decision to run for this

Orange County WWII Vets War II ended but spent a couple years as a driver in the post-war occupation of Germany. TOM BROOKS, 93, Mauriceville, Army – He worked in supplies for the 82nd Airborne paratrooper unit but most vividly recalls flying into Holland on a WACO glider, sometimes called a “flying coffin.” He spent 57 freezing days during the Battle of the Bulge, where the snow was waist-deep, and marched down New York City’s Fifth Avenue in front of 4 million cheering parade watchers Jan. 12, 1946. MAURICE FOURNET, 94, Mauriceville, Army Air Corps – An aerial gunnery instructor at Harlingen Army Airfield for three years, the Louisiana native and Port Neches High grad re-enlisted in the Air Force Reserve during the Korean Conflict but was not called up. He used his GI bill to collect degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering, then founded Beaumont’s Matrix Engineering. HARRY G. FULTON, 90, Orange, Navy – Illinois native was in boot camp in 1945 when the war ended and sailed to the Pacific as a replacement on amphibious landing craft. He served as a machinist mate for a crew repositioning men and supplies after the war’s end. EUGENE GOUDEAU, 93, Orange, Navy – The son of an Orange sawmill worker signed up in 1942 and spent three years as a crewman on the USS Dyson, a destroyer built in Orange and destined to take part in 27 sea combat battles in the Pacific Theater during Goudeau’s time aboard ship. Goudeau’s battle station was as a sight setter for one of the 5-inch guns.

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ROBERT JACKSON, 97, Vidor, Army Air Corps – A tail-gunner and bombardier, the Port Arthur native’s plane was shot down over Germany in May of 1944 and he spent a year in a Nazi Prisoner of War camp. He survived a 90-day, 600-mile forced march across Germany during the war’s final months. ROY McDANIEL, 92, Orange, Army – The Louisiana native never saw combat in his tour, 1943-46, spending much of his time in California. He moved to Orange in 1946 and worked for Chemical Row plants for 45 years. LEVAN MYERS, 94, Orangefield, Army – Born in Port Arthur, raised in Orangefield, he was a commando in the Special Service Force, serving in North Africa, Italy and France. BURDETTE OLDBURY SR., 90, Mauriceville, Navy – For two weeks in December 1944, in the Leyte Gulf, Philippines, the crew of the destroyer USS Reid was called to battle stations 10 times a day. Finally, on December 11, 1944, after an attack by a dozen Japanese planes and the shooting down of seven of those planes, the Reid was sunk. Oldbury was among 150 members of the 253-member crew that was pulled from the Pacific Ocean. The Vidor native has been a carpenter and cabinet maker in Mauriceville since 1946. JOHN M. PITTMAN, 91, Bridge City, Army – The infantryman reached France 6 months after D-Day and was wounded in March of 1945. The central Texas native rejoined his unit after the German surrender and served as part of the Honor Guard for U.S. Gen Mark Clark in Germany until mid-1946.

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ROBERT ROTHROCK, 92, Orange, Navy – The Fort Worth native spent three years in the Pacific aboard the troop ship USS American Legion, a converted ocean liner. The ship put Marines on beach in Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and the Solomon Islands. PAUL A. ROY JR., 90, Orange, Navy – Joining the fight in the Pacific in 1945, Paul worked in supply at a Naval Air Base on Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands. His squad helped put together one of the first Cold War atomic bomb tests. STANLEY SIMON, 95, Orangefield, Army – A 1940 enlistee, this Orangefield native was a staff sergeant with the 60th Antiaircraft Artillery Division when he landed during the 1944 D-Day invasion. After helping liberate France, he was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge, the final major battle in Europe, suffering frostbite and wounds from an explosion that gave him blurred vision and permanent hearing loss. DONALD S. SLACUM, 94, Orangefield, Army Air Corps – New Jersey native was a navigator for bombers that took part in the D-Day Invasion of France in 1944. He navigated for refueling tankers during the Cold War and spent more than 20 years in what became, after World War II, the U.S. Air Force. CEDRIC STOUT, 96, Bridge City, Navy – A Pearl Harbor survivor, having been one of the fortunate surviving crew members of the USS Utah, sunk on Dec. 7, 1941 by the Japanese attack on the Hawaiian naval base that plunged the U.S. into World War II. Stout spent the rest of the war as an engine mechanic on a number of destroyers and smaller ships.

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“That’s one reason I didn’t go back to the Air Force.” He remembers he was working on a tug boat in the intercoastal canal when North Korea invaded South Korea early in 1950. “Me and a couple of guys, we wound up in the Army.” Benoit was a mortarman his first time in Korea. He was wounded right before Christmas, 1950, by an ammo explosion during a large troop movement. He suffered a shrapnel wound in his right shoulder. “I was one of the lucky ones,” he said. “Some of my buddies didn’t make it.” After surgery on the hospital ship USS Constellation, Benoit eventually returned to the conflict, but on limited duty. He served in the that ‘justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but in finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong.’ I am asking for your support and thank you for considering me for this position.” Steve and his wife Jennifer have been married for 23 years, and they have three children. Steve and his family worship at Saint Mary Church in Orange.

Army through 1956, then resigned, only to join the merchant marines a third time. In 1959, he married and settled down. They had five children. In 1963, he severely burned his hands in a neighbor’s house fire. After that, he worked as a pipefitter’s helper and for a time painting tanker ships for Gulf Oil. He moved to

Bridge City in 1981 and the flag pole went up soon after. “I didn’t have a formal education, but I learned a lot in the military,” Benoit said. “In civilian life, if you didn’t finish school, you’re out. But not in the service. If you apply yourself in the service, the sky’s the limit.”

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From The Creaux’s Nest WE SALUTE ALL VETERANS, PAST AND PRESENT This week the Lunch Bunch is again inviting all World War II veterans to a luncheon in their honor, hosted by Josette and Van Choate at their Tuffy’s Restaurant, 12 noon, Wed., Nov. 8. On this day also the only area survivor of Pearl Harbor will celebrate his 96th birthday. Some of the other WWII veterans that plan to attend are Tom Brooks, who was at the Battle of the Budge, John Pittman, Roy McDonald, Harry Fulton, Maurice Fournet, Althanase Benoit, Robert Rothrock, Eugene Goudeau, Millard “Neighbor” Cox, Lennie Benoit and Burdette Oldbury. I understand there will be several more but I didn’t get their names before my deadline. These soldiers not only served during the war, they faced their early years through the Great Depression. Most of these men have great stories and we hope to publish many of them in the coming weeks. All of our elected officials are invited to attend this function and meet the few remaining heroes of World War II. Our mission is to record and preserve their history.*****Now I must move on. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm.

MASSACRE AT TEXAS HOUSE OF WORSHIP The latest American slaughter happened Sunday, Nov. 5. at the First Baptist Church of Southerland Springs, TX. The dead included 26 worshipers, including an 18 month old baby, 20 other church members were wounded. As of Tuesday, six remained in critical condition. The flock was cut down by a 26-year-old Devin Patrick Keith, of nearby New Braunfels. What is as shocking as the slaughter in Las Vegas and Texas is our political leaders are wearing blinders. They want to deny that gun violence has anything to do with guns. President Donald Trump said, from Japan, “This isn’t a gun situation.” He went on to blame mental illness for the latest tragedy. The fact is that the overwhelming majority of people with mental illness are not violent. After each bloodbath, sensible people propose sensible measures to control guns. Hopes for change are raised, but then cowardly members of Congress hide under their desk or in the closet when the gun lobby comes calling. They then just flat fold. Seventy-one percent of Americans support banning assault weapons, 89 percent support background checks for private and gun show sales. We should always protect our Second Amendment Rights but surly our founding fathers never intended to slaughter as many citizens as can be killed with assault, military type weapons. Maybe ‘USA Today’ is right in an editorial stating, “In one sense, Trump is right that this is a mental health problem at the highest level. For the nation’s top leaders to watch innocent people mowed down and refuse to do anything to stop it is indeed absolutely crazy.” Has our society stooped so low that our houses of worship will have to have armed guards to protect the parishioners? Just in the last five weeks a hundred innocent citizens were killed and nearly 500 injured by assault weapons that have no other purpose than to kill. Unfortunately mass killings will continue and each time the gun lobby will blame it on mental health. They will insist our leaders swear by it and they will.

H.K. CLARK REMEMBERED Hiram Knox Clark, 89, passed away Monday, Nov. 6. At the time of this publication’s deadline funeral arrangements are pending but we believe his funeral will be held Saturday, under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home, in Bridge City. Check our web site Wednesday to see details. We had known H.K. and his family for many years. We knew his brothers and sisters going back to 1950. A close personal friend is H.K.’s nephew, Judge Pat Clark. H.K. was one of the pillars of the Bridge City community. His contribution and unselfish use of his time, helped make a small unincorporated community the city it is today. Over the years, his devotion to First Baptist Church led to many of its improvements and growth. H.K. left his mark on a thankful community. He and Gussie raised a great family. We extend our sincere condolences to the entire family. He was one of a kind. May he rest in peace.

TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2007 It has been reported that seven were killed yesterday in Afghanistan and two more lost their lives in Iraq. Nearly 30,000 have been wounded, 14,000 of them maimed to the point that they will have to be cared for almost totally. It doesn’t end there, one out of every five homeless living on the streets and under bridges are Veterans of Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. We praise our soldiers, we call them heroes but when their time is served, too often many of them are discarded. Our great country is not without great faults. No Veteran should ever have to walk alone in a state of helplessness. Vietnam taught us how, without help, so many of our young returnees slipped away into their own dark, lost world. ***** Sixty-one percent of Orange County voters identify with the Democratic Party, 14 percent Independent and 25 percent Republican. This is in line with the national polls. (Editor’s note: Hard to believe that was just 10 years ago. A majority of citizens still identity as Democrats.)***** Evangelicals are being investigated by a senate panel. IRS rules prevent pastors and other insiders from excessive personal gains through their tax-exempt work. Many ministries, with a strong television presence, preach a ‘Prosperity Gospel’ emphasizing material rewards for the faithful. Many of the preachers have multiple homes

and corporate jets and live the lifestyle of the rich and famous. A few of the groups being investigated are Benny Hinn Ministries, Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, David and Joyce Myers, Randy and Paula While, Bishop Eddie Long, Creflo and Taffi Dollar and Oral Robert’s University. What Tele-Evangelist fear most is that Democrats will take away their tax exempt if they don’t practice the separation of church and state; the participating in political action and endorsements while living on tax free money. ***** Lucky winner Clint Morris won two round trip tickets and two sideline passes to the Dallas Cowboy-Washington game, compliments of David Self Ford. What is commendable is that Clint chose his dad, Gerald, to accompany him. He recalled every thing his dad has ever done for him and wanted to spend this special trip with the person he most admires.***** It was a bad day for the Manning brothers. “We have a great offense,” said Orange native, Dallas Cowboy coach Wade Phillips, in a 31-20 win over Eli Manning and the N.Y. Giants. Dallas quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Terrell Owens, lead the way, but the defense did it’s part in the showdown. The Cowboys held the Giants to only a field goal in the second half and sacked Manning five times. Dallas is now 8-1. *****Later Sunday, big brother Peyton Manning took it on the chin. San Diego intercepted Manning 6 times to hand the Colts a 23-21 loss.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 10 Years Ago-2007 William Alvin Bohan, 81, of Orange, died Sunday, Nov. 11. Graveside services, with full military honors, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Centuries Memorial Park. He was a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran and served during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Cranford Bohan, daughter Ruthe Vandergriff, son Cliff Adkins, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.***** Lois Moran, 80, of Orange, died, Thursday, Nov. 8. Lois desired no regular funeral service. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Montie Moran, son Rex Moran, daughter Rae Moran, grandchildren and one great grandchild.***** Margaret Hebert Lytle, 70, of Orange, died Monday, Nov. 5. A Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, Nov. 8. Margaret was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lytle, son Andy Ball, stepchildren Judy Dolce, Randy Lytle, Wesley Lytle and Shannon Lavassar, six grandchildren, and brother Harvey Hebert.

40 Years Ago-1977 Gov. Dolph Briscoe, after a visit to Orange, is expected to reappoint A.N. ‘Bob’ Montagne, Lloyd Hayes and Tom Maes to the Lamar University Board of Regents. *****Al McKay and Ann Segura received the ‘Good Samaritan Awards’ presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They were recognized at a special ceremony attended by some 600 church members and civic dignitaries (Editor’s note: Believe it or not, I remember that. Al, who started Bridge City Cablevision, died 30-years-ago at age 42). *****The city of Pinehurst has their own zoo. In their employment are Howard Hogg, Melvin Crow and Frances Goat. *****Asst. D.A. Pat Clark was presented a plucked chicken at the Optimist meeting. We understand he’s supposed to carry the naked fowl around with him for the next week (Editor’s note: Judge, do you remember what that was about? I remember it, but don’t recall why you had to carry it). *****Cal Broussard, Orangeite, who formerly managed a cable company in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has returned home to manage Liberty Cablevision, covering all of the Golden Triangle area. His parents are residents of West Orange. *****A note from Cimron Campbell and family, Brenda, Lori and Kamala, tells us they have traveled 1,800 miles in the last three weeks doing the Lord’s work. They presently make their home at 4672 Plumosa, Yorba Linda, California. (Editor’s note: They returned to Orange many years ago and Cimron even served as JP Pct. 2.)*****Terri Medley is chosen Bridge City homecoming queen, Alice Martinez, football sweetheart and Cynthia Solieau, band sweetheart. *****Elaine Townes celebrated her birthday Sunday, Nov. 6. *****Little CypressMauriceville high names senior Julie Custer homecoming queen and football sweetheart. *****Robin Renee Caillouet has won the Century III Learner’s Scholarship competition at Bridge City High School according to Joe Chenella, principal. She is now eligible to compete for a $10,000 national scholarship. ***** The Orange men’s tennis team wins championship. Team members are Ray Trahan, Rex Ansley, Duane Henley, Felix Smith, Richard Taylor, Bill Wells, Kykham Bounhoseng and Stan Davis.

BIRTHDAYS A few folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. Nov. 8: Happy birthday to Dee Moran, Debra Burch, Dixie Brint, Aaron Hommel and Bryana Hernandez. Celebrities joining them are chef Gordon Ramsay, 50 and singer Alaina Lauren, 22.*****Nov. 9: Celebrating today is Keith Royal, Jennifer Federick, Eric Meadows, Linda Faulk, Susan Veillon, L.C. Boudreaux and Charlotte Wooten. Joining them are singer Nick Lachey, 43, wrestler Chris Jericho, 46, Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno, 65.*****Nov. 10: Getting older on this day are Steve Carlton, Trey Todora, Joanna Alford, Judy Hunt, Della Buxton and Lora Hanks. Also celebrating are singer Miranda Lambert, 33, actors Tracy Morgan, 48 and Sinbad, 60.*****Nov. 11; Folks celebrating today, Veteran’s Day, are Greg LeBlanc, Nolan’s little brother, also Michael Fisette, Ryan Pickering, Edee Risher and one of Pattie’s girls, Bree Hanks. Joining them are actors Leonardo DiCaprio, 42 and Demi Moore, 54. Celebrating an anniversary are Carlis and Brad Roy. Congratulations to those two great people.*****Nov. 12: Our Coast Guard buddy, Sean Cade Gros, celebrates today as does Liz Briggs, Jeanne Blacksher, Crystal Jones, Charmaine Faircloth, Sharon Sims and Cyndi Longlois. I’m not sure if it’s Pat Stanton’s birthday or her and Donnie’s anniversary or both. Anyway to all have a nice day. They are joined by actor Ryan Gosling, 36, singer Neil Young, 71 and skater Tonya Harding, 46.*****Nov. 13: Happy birthday to Karla Holden, Mary Cassidy, Michele Fontenot, Sidney Leblanc, Darla Murphy, Cody Edgerton and Tim Johnson. Celebrities joining in the celebrating today are TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, 49, actors Whoopi Goldberg, 61 and Gerard Butler, 47.*****Nov. 14: Happy birthday to Ruby Wimberly, who in 1966 I attended the first Astro game with, along with her husband Jerry. Also celebrating are Pat Gifford, Casey Smith, Susie Riedel and Lauren Fruge. Joining them are Charles, Prince of Wales, 68, actors Josh Duhamel, 44 and Patrick Warburton, 52.

HAPPENINGS We heard our longtime friend Donna Peterson had a beautiful baby girl last Wednesday, Nov. 1. A healthy girl to go along with her brother Victor. In keeping with family tradition, Donna named the little princess Donna III after her and grandmother. Here’s wishing the child a great life.*****We were sorry to hear of the death of Randy Feverjean, 60, who passed away Oct. 30. We were not aware of his passing and did not receive a notice. Funeral service was held Nov. 3, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Condolences to his family. He was a great guy.*****American Legion, Post 49, 108 Green Ave., in Orange, will have live music from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in celebration of Veteran’s Day. Free to all and free food will be served.*****Thirty-four percent of American car owners name their car. Betsy is the most popular name.*****United States airlines predict 28.5 million Americans will fly over a 12 day period around the Thanksgiving holiday. The Sunday after Thanksgiving will be the busiest day, with 2.9 million flying. Airlines are adding 86,000 seats a day over the holiday stretch.***Last week investigators in San Antonio said a couple punished their three children by using a shock collar and beating them with a thorny switch. Kids can’t choose their parents but these youngsters need to be taken away. That is sad because they are usually separated. They were robbed of a normal life by sick, mean parents.***I spoke with Nancy Gillis last week. She is a technician at Brown Hearing Aid. Nancy was left homeless by the Harvey flood. She is camping out with friends. Many people still find themselves in that situation. I feel for them. We went through nine months away from home from Ike. Not good. Ms. Dorothy Brown, Eddie Toohey and his mother were also swamped by Harvey. Brown Hearing is undergoing some repairs but are open and doing business. You can’t go wrong with a Brown Hearing Aid.*****We ran into Kim Bryant and his brother Billy at Dupuis last Saturday. For many years, Kim has been living in a small town near Waxahachie. He gets home often. His mother Mary has been in poor health for some years but Kim says she’s not complaining. She and Casey raised some great kids.*****I also ran into Mel Campbell, along with Joey. Dupuis is often like old home week. Folks come in from out of town to get their vehicles serviced and stand around and visit.****Congratulations to Bridge City’s ballplaying duo of Schuyler Thibodaux and Kassidy Wilbur, seniors who are signing letters of intent today to continue their careers in college on Southland Conference teams. Thibodaux, first-team all-state catcher last spring, is heading to play baseball at McNeese State University in Lake Charles. Wilbur, All-District Softball MVP three years in a row, is headed to Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches next fall. A pitcher and top slugger on the diamond, Wilbur was also Bridge City Basketball MVP last winter. Both players will begin their final high school seasons after Christmas.****You will be pleasantly surprised when you visit Robert’s Meat Market and Restaurant. They have been totally remolded. The market looks great and amazing changes have been made to the restaurant. Robert’s should be back advertising before Thanksgiving. Watch for it.*****Trump is rejected in the Virginia election. Democrat Northam is elected governor over Trump supported Republican Gillispie. New Jersey picked a Democrat to replace Gov. Chris Christi. Democrats are looking forward to a Trump rejection in the 2018 mid-term elections.****The Lunch Bunch will be dining at JB’s Barbecue next week.

CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK A note from Cuzzin Sostan We received an e-mail from Sostan. The computer has finally reached Sout’ Louisana. He writes us bout a terrible accident. Cuzz, do you remember ‘Tee-Man’ Thibodeaux, wat run around wit ‘Sugar Bee’s” brother Joe? Well, ‘TeeMan’ him, was in a real bad accident between Maurice and Abbeville, dere at dead man’s curve. He’s gonna live but da worse ting dat happen to him was dat his ‘manhood’ was mangled and torn from his body. Doctor Robicheaux assured him dat modern medicine could give him back his ‘manhood’ but dat his insurance wouldn’t pay for da surgery since it is considered cosmetic. Da doctor told him about Doctor Harry P. Lebouef, from Baton Rouge, that specialized in dat work. He had preformed many procedures for transvestites, him. Doctor Robicheaux said, “Here’s da deal ‘Tee-Man.’ Da cost is$3,500 for a small, $5,500 for a medium and da deluxe model is $9,995. ‘Tee-Man’ was sure him, he wanted da most expensive one. For once he could best his friend Joe, da bank walker.’ Da doctor urged him to talk it over wit his wife him, before he made a decision. Den he would contact da specialist and make da arrangement. ‘Tee-Man’ called his wife, Mary Ann, and explained dere options. Da next day, when Doc Robicheaux come by his room, he found ‘Tee-Man’ looking quite dejected and really depressed him. Da Doc axe, “Well, wat have da two of you decided?” ‘Tee-Man’ him, answer in a very weak voice, “Mary Ann, her, said she would rather remodel da kitchen.”

C’EST TOUT 2017 ASTROS WORLD CHAMPIONS The 2017 baseball World Series is not one that will soon be forgotten. Someday, 30-40-50 years from now, some old kook baseball fan and writer will rehash one of the best series ever. I’m sure it won’t be Dunn, but some young writer today will relive that seven game series, won by the best Astro team ever, against an equally talented Los Angles Dodger team. I believe if they had played 21 games the series would have ended 11 to 10 and either team could have won. The young Astros super stars pulled the Astros through the play offs and then clinched the World Championship with their heroics in game two, five and seven of the World Series. Games two and five were as good as any overtime games this writer as ever seen. Young players Jose Altuve, 27, Carlos Correa, 23, George Springer, 28 and Alex Bregman, 23, were the spark plugs that molded the Astros into champions. The late addition of pitcher Justin Verlander clinched it. Four consecutive games, with a homer by MBP Springer, set a series record. Are the Astros on the verge of a dynasty? That is always so hard to test because even a little change here or there changes the chemistry of the team. At this point it looks like the only prominent free agent the Astros will lose is DH Carlos Beltran, who is 40 years old, otherwise the defending Astros have a very good chance of having the World Series trophy staying in Houston. I believe pitcher Charlie Morton will also be added to the list of stars in the upcoming season and beyond.*****Thanks for your time, mine is up. Please patronize our family of advertisers and read us cover to cover. Take care and God bless.

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

Golden Kiwanis to meet

St. Paul’s C.M.E. Pack a Pew

We will meet at 9 a.m. Wed., Nov. 8, at The Salvation Army Building Meeting Room, corner of MLK & Strickland, across from Shell & Fire Station. Coffee will be offered. Our first guest speaker in our new location will be Mrs. Mallorie Frey Henning. She will be speaking about landscaping regarding her family's company, Frey's Landscaping in Orange. All dues and one-time initiation fees are due on Nov. 8, payable to Golden Kiwanis by check or cash. Sorry, but no credit cards are accepted. You will give your dues to Anne Payne who will give them to Vern Murray upon his return. As a result of changing the Golden K meeting location from Sunset Country Club to the Salvation Army, member dues will be much less. Kudos go to Karen McKinney, President of the Salvation Army Board & Region 10 Kiwanis Lt. Gov., for her endeavors with this situation, as well as retrieving Kiwanis articles such as podium, gavel, banners, etc.. Upcoming events include: Wed., Nov. 15, will be the initiation of officers by our Kiwanis Region Trustee, Retired Judge Walter Land of Silsbee. Officers to be installed are President, Margaret Light; President-Elect, Reid Caruthers; Secretary, Anne Payne; Treasurer, Vern Murray; Board Members Lois Ferrell and Reid Caruthers. We also welcome new member Arnold Proellochs to Golden K Kiwanis as an official new member as he is installed on Nov. 15. There will now be a one-time initiation fee of approximately $50 per person, and quarterly dues will now be approximately $38.25 per person, not $140 per person. This will also help in recruiting more members at a much more affordable cost! The big difference is we will just be having coffee and a speaker. No meal will be offered.

Come celebrate the day with us this Sunday, November 12 at 11:00 am as we hold “Pack a Pew Sunday.” We are inviting our friends, neighbors and relatives to come help us celebrate Christ through praise and worship. Come meet our new Pastor, Rev. Gary Chalk and 1st Lady Phyllis Chalk. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church 1201 N. 4th Street, Orange, Texas.

Solid Rock Baptist Church Fund Raiser The Solid Rock Baptist Church will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday, November 8th from 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Big Lots in Orange. We will be serving Hot Dog or Burger with chips, cake and drink for $5.00. Come and be a blessing to our building fund. For more information please contact Dorothy Richard at 409-221-7873.

Veterans Day Display A Veterans Day Display is located at 9390 Tulane Rd. in Orange. It is dedicated to all our Veteran Brothers and Sisters.

Strutter Booster Barbecue The Strutter’s Booster Club will hold a Barbecue Sale this Saturday, November 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walgreens in Bridge City. Look for us at the light at Roundbunch and Texas Ave, we appreciate your support.

Wesley UMC Holiday Bazaar Wesley UMC Holiday Bazaar will be November 11, 2017 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Due to Hurricane Harvey our fundraiser has been modified. We will be selling 2017 crop Durham pecans and walnuts, frozen taco soup, homemade pickles, preserves and salsa as well as a massive sweet shop. Boudain or links on buns and drinks will also be sold. Church address 401 N 37th Street.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Garage Sale Come by November 11th for an opportunity to get some heavenly finds. There will be clothes for all ages, books, kitchen items, seasonal decorations and things, and so much more. We will open at 7:30 am and close at 11:30 am. We are at our new location 985 W Roundbunch Rd Suite A (next to Happy Donuts). There is plenty of parking next door in front of church house.

BCHS hosts Pearson Alumni game Nov. 11 Bridge City High School will hold its Glen Pearson Alumni Basketball Game at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Contact Coach Larry Sterling to sign up and for more information at larry.sterling@bridgecityisd.net.

American Legion Veteran’s Celebration The American Legion Post 49 will hold a Veteran’s Day Celebration this Saturday, November 11th, from 5 to 9 pm at 108 Green Ave. in Orange. The celebration will include live music and food. Everyone is welcome to attend, the event is free.

Orange County Retired Teachers Our group will meet on Monday, November 13 at 10:30 am at the Wesley United Methodist Church, located 401 37th St. in Orange. In addition to bringing you up to date on activities of our group, Doug Rogers, the Minister of Music at First United Methodist Church, will present an inspirational program. Guests are always welcome.

Texas Red Flashers to meet The meeting of the Texas Red Flashers will be November 16, 2017, Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. at Tuffy's in Mauriceville. Birthday ladies are: Lady Sunshine, Bobbie Johnson and Lady Diane, Rose Smith. Ladies will bring door prizes and money for the Christmas party on December 14, 2017, the second Thursday of the month. Party will be held at the Brown Center. There will be clothing to exchange. If you have anything you would like to bring to exchange or give away please bring and we will have a great time trying on hats and dresses. All ladies are welcome. For information call, 409-886-1609.

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

Thrift and Gift Open House Save the date - Saturday, November 11 from 9 am to 1 pm is our big Open House. Wesley Methodist Church across from us will be open with their Fall Festival. We will have handmade quilts, crafts, antiques, collectibles, household goods, art, frames, glassware, toys, electronics, clothing, jewelry and accessories. You can also visit our holiday room for your Christmas decorations. Our bargain room is fully stocked for you to find those perfect treasures. Our vendor from Cypress will be here with her Halloween, Fall and Christmas wreaths and table arrangements. We are located at 350 37th St. (between Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union) Our telephone number is 409-8867649.

Also, mark your calendars for Thurs., Nov. 16, to go with our Roadtrip Queen/Out and About Chair, Lois Ferrell, to Lake Charles to the annual Mistletoe and Moss Christmas Market, hosted by the Jr. League of Lake Charles at the Civic Center. Stay tuned for more details, but it will be an all-day trip with Dutch treat lunch. Email for Lois is lferrell@gt.rr.com.

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

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

and more information about the event will be released at a later date. For questions or issues about registration email Julia Rodriguez at julia@boomtownfestival.com.

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

Orange Train Depot Museum phone change For information and rental prices for scheduling a special event in the historical Orange Train Depot Museum, please call 409-3301576. The published number had to be changed because of the flood.

Orange Al-Anon meetings

The VFW located at 5303 Hwy. 87 in Orange will host the Cadillacs for a dance on Thursday, November 9th. For more information, please call 409-886-9738.

Al-Anon can help if someone close to you has a drinking or addiction problem. Al-Anon meets Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 N. 16th St. (Rear), Orange, TX. Call 988-9886 or 4742171 for more info. Calls are kept Confidential.

Boomtown Battle of the Bands

Al-Anon Meetings

Boomtown Film and Music Festival are seeking contestants for a Battle of the Bands competition scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at Courville’s in Beaumont. The competition is geared to high school, so the majority of the members of each band must be of high school age. Bands of all genres are eligible to compete. There is no entry fee. The online submission form goes live Nov. 1 at www.boomtownfestival.com. Go to the information page about the Battle of the Bands. There will be a place to send audio/YouTube files. Those chosen to compete will perform a 15 min. set which may consist of any combination of cover/original material. Deadline for submission is Dec. 1, 2017. From submissions, 10 bands will be chosen to compete at the event. Bands selected will be notified on or before Dec. 8, 2017. Prizes

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.

VFW to host Dance

BCISD Child find/Child Serve Child Find/Child Serve is a requirement, which ensures that school districts regularly identify,locate, and appropriately place children and students with special needs.Bridge City ISD wants to effectively meet these requirements. If you know of a child or young adult, ages 3-21, with a special need, or if you are the parent of such a child or young adult, please contact the Bridge City ISD Special Education Office at 735-1552.

Candidate Meet and Greet is Monday, November 13th, there will be a candidate meet and greet from 6-8 PM at the Orange Depot located at 1210 Green Avenue. Candidate, Kim Olson for Agricultural and Candidate, Jon Powell for Congress 36 cordially invites all to a special time to chat, ask questions and enjoy tasty refreshments!

OCF Upcoming events Nov. is a busy month, Buncos are already set for November! The OCF Night Bunco starts at 6 p.m on Mon., Nov. 13, at the Lindenwood subdivision home of Doris Byrd on Burns Circle, the second street to the right off Lindenwood Drive. Cost is $10 to play. Email for Doris is dorisbyrd42@hotmail.com. Meanwhille, Nov. Day Bunco is slated for Thurs., Nov. 30, at 10 a.m., also in Lindenwood, at the home of Anne Payne, 4707 Frost Place, Orange 77630, the first street to the right off Lindenwood Drive. Contact Anne for further information, if needed, at 409.313.7575 or email to annieoakley1116@gmail.com. Cost is $5 to play.

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6A • The Record • Week of Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Deaths and Memorials

Janis Carol Jackson, 70, Orange Janis Carol Jackson, 70, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Chaplain Scooter Wenner officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mary JANIS CAROL Williams Cemetery in JACKSON Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, Texas, on December 1, 1946, she was the daughter of Edgar V. Linscomb and Sallie Maud (Peveto) Linscomb. Janis worked as a bus driver for Orangefield ISD

Pamela Sue King, 66, Bridge City Pamela Sue King, 66, of Bridge City, passed away on November 3, 2017, in Bridge City. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow PAMELA under the direction of SUE KING Claybar Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, November 6, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in West Memphis, Arkansas, on February 26, 1951, she was the daughter of Granville Graden Brasfield and Wanda Mary Ann Maxwell Brasfield. Pam graduated from Pasadena High School in 1969, and then went to and graduated from Lamar University, after which, she worked as a respiratory care coordinator until retirement in 2005. Pam was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City, volunteered at

for 25 years and was a member of Silver Oaks Baptist Church. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. She was a friendly, sweet person who never met a stranger. Janis was her children’s biggest fan. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Sallie Linscomb; husband, Charles Jackson; and her sister, June Rose Goats. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Chad Jackson, of Orangefield, Brandy Jackson Fountain and Daniel, of Orangefield, Pat McClain, of Vidor, and Charles Jackson, Jr. and Tiffany, of Midlothian; grandchildren, Ethan Tait, Tyler “Twyler” Fountain and Ariel Gallien, D.J. Scheinost, Abby Scheinost, Gracie Fountain, Ashely Jackson, Brittany Jackson, and Ashlyn Scheinost; greatgranddaughter, Kinley Fountain; and her brothers, Bobby Linscomb, Jimmy Linscomb, and Butch Trailer. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Fountain, Tyler Fountain, Ethan Tait, Pat McClain, Chuck Jackson, and Brian Linscomb. Honorary pallbearer is Jimmy Linscomb. Ministerial Alliance, and was also a Charter Member of the Port Arthur Yacht Club. First and foremost, she loved her family with her whole heart. She loved cooking and baking and feeding everyone. She made sure to make everyone their own special goodies with their names written on the baggie. She enjoyed working in the yard, shopping, purses and shoes, and she spent her days living life, going to concerts, and spoiling her dog, Hershey. She had a tender, loving heart and never met a stranger. She was truly one of a kind. Pam’s love of animals was evident to anyone who knew her and Hershey. She was preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Anthony “Marky” Barfield; and sister-in-law, Carol Brasfield. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gary King; children, Emily Racca and husband, Steve, of Orangefield, TX, ad King and Cecilia Pippin of Beaumont, TX, and Shelly Retzolk and husband, James, of Cedar Park, TX; grandsons, Korbin Racca, and Dillon Oxford; siblings, Granville Graden Brasfield, II, and Cynthia Barfield; nieces and nephews, Graden Brasfield and wife, Sarah, Jonathon Barfield and wife, Sarah, Cara Hance and husband, Michael, Austin Brasfield, and Cole Brasfield; numerous great-nieces and greatnephews; and beloved dog, Hershey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas at 2050 Spindletop Ave, Beaumont, TX 77705.

Sebastian Bach, the former lead vocalist of the rock band Skid Row, will perform in concert Wednesday night (Nov. 8) at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets as well as the Jefferson Theatre box office. Courtesy photo

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Bach rocks in Beaumont By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record ere is no shortage of live entertainment this week, including big name national acts such as rock star Sebastian Bach in Beaumont tonight (Wednesday), or the legendary Commodores at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles on Friday, Nov. 10. Follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for updated information and listings. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Sebastian Bach, Image 6 @ Jeﬀerson eatre Whiskey Kiss @ Blue Martini Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Alex Rozell @ Rikenjaks - LC Radio Inc. @ Rush Lounge Matt Ash @ Tradewinds Tavern Pug Johnson @ e West ursday, Nov. 9 Sharon Schech @ Blue Martini John Cessac and e Texas Outlaws @ Crying Eagle Brewing Julie Williams Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tim Burge @ Hamilton’s Matt Ash and Pug Johnson @ La Cantina - PA Joe Mendoza @ Larry’s French Market e Chuck Taylors @ e Lone Wolf

LN and e Crush @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Morgan Mitcham and Zach Gonzalez @ Madison’s e Cadillacs @ Orange VFW Hall Brittany Pfantz @ Rikenjaks LC Radio Inc. @ Rush Lounge Jerry Miller @ Tia Juanitas Lumberton David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, Nov. 10 e Commodores @ Golden Nugget Casino Switchfoot @ Lake Charles Civic Center Swagger @ Blue Martini Tom Brandow @ e Boudain Hut North Matt Ash @ Dylan’s Julie Williams @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Louisiana Express @ Gator Lounge Midnight River Choir @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill John Cessac @ Joe’s Just One More Michael Krajicek @ e L Bar Ken Marvel Band @ Larry’s French Market Butch Howard and Michael Allen Edwards @ e Logon Cafe Chase Tyler @ e Lone Wolf underbird Rose @ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County Shinyribs @ Madison’s Riverkatz with Gus Johnson @ Mary’s Lounge

Cody Schaeffer @ Neches Brewing Company Steve McCloud @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Wayne Cook @ New York Pizza and Pasta – Calder Ave. Jorgenon and Tagg, e Fresh Hits @ Rikenjaks - LC Curse and the Cure @ e Rodair Roadhouse Tricky Dickies @ Rush Lounge Cake Ranger, e Disgustoids, Faint Projection @ Texas Rose Saloon Wavelength Project @ Tia Juanitas - Lumberton 70Times7, Subject 2 Change, Walcott @ Wesley Foundation at Lamar University Saturday, Nov. 11 Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ 770 Club – Raywood Swagger @ Blue Martini e Recycle Band @ Boss Burger - Nederland Country Outkasts @ Brick and Barley Curse and the Cure @ e Capri Club Street Side Jazz Band @ Chicageaux Bar Snafu @ Dylan’s John Cessac @ Cowboy Harley Davidson Julie Williams @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Fruge Family Band @ e Frosty Factory – LC Louisiana Express @ Gator Lounge Leroy omas @ Granger’s Gator Hog Saloon Blake Sticker @ Hamilton’s John ibodeaux Band @ Honky Tonk Texas Honky Tonk Special @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill John Cessac and e Texas Outlaws @ Joe’s Just One More Michael Krajicek @ e L Bar Britt Godwin and Co. @ Larry’s French Market Chase Tyler @ e Lone Wolf Caleb Williams@ Luke’s Icehouse Mid-County e Fresh Hits @ Madison’s Ryan Gist and Trevor Batson @ Neches Brewing Company underbird Rose @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Brad Brinkley Band, Danny Dillon Band @ Orange Riverfront Pavilion Dead or Alive, Paul Gonsoulin @ Rikenjaks – LC e Bogarts @ Rikenjaks South Street Tricky Dickies @ Rush Lounge Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Sombrero Mexican Grill Alter Ego @ Tammy’s ree Legged Dawg @ Texas Ave. Tavern Tight Cloak @ Texas Rose Saloon Stevie and Dickie @ Tia Juanitas - Lumberton Sunday, Nov. 12 Brittany Pfantz @ Blue Martini Kay Miller @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar John Cessac and e Texas Outlaws @ e Gulf Range Ken Marvel Band @ Jefferson County Singles Club Aaron Istre and Under the Influence @ Mary’s Lounge Acoustic Pie, Jay Ecker Jazz Quartet @ Rikenjaks - LC Radio Inc. @ Rush Lounge Monday, Nov. 13 Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Rachael and Ian @ Rush Lounge Tuesday, Nov. 14 Kevin Lambert@ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Pug Johnson and Blake Sticker @ Madison’s e Knott Brothers @ Rikenjaks South Street Matt and Amber @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern

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Bridge City ISD busy with Red Ribbon Week, other fun

Bridge City Intermediate Student Council accepted a $200 donation from Shell Corporation. Thank you Shell for helping support our school.

Bridge City Intermediate 3rd grade students finished a novel study of The Knight at Dawn. After researching knights and castles, they created individual shield projects as knights which they presented to the board.

Bridge City Intermediate students celebrated Red Ribbon Week in style! Students proudly dressed accordingly each day to show they will "Say No to Drugs"!

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

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

WEST ORANGE-STARK over ORANGEFIELD The Mustangs are hoping to close out the 2017 regular season undefeated by winning their 35th straight game and their 42nd consecutive district contest. But Orangefield will have something to say about it because a Bobcat victory will give them a share of the District 12-4A-II title.

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE over NAVASOTA The winner of this game will have at least a share of the District 10-4A-I championship. This is the most important game of the regular season game for the Battlin’ Bears, but I believe they are up to the challenge.

BRIDGE CITY over HUFFMAN The Cardinals have a mathematical chance of nailing down the fourth and final playoff spot, but will have to play much better than they have this season. But it can be done and I have faith in those Redbirds.

PORT ARTHUR MEMORIAL over VIDOR This will be a very tough game against this once-beaten powerhouse. The Pirates should make the playoffs anyhow.

CENTERVILLE over DEWEYVILLE Although the Pirates have clear sailing to the playoffs, they really need a good game in front of the home fans Friday night. And if they play well enough it could very well result in an upset victory.

ORANGE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN over BELLVILLE FAITH The Lions would like nothing better than to finish the regular season with another victory.

HOUSTON BAPTIST over LAMAR The Cardinals have been traveling down a rough road this season and it doesn’t get any easier this week at Houston.

MCNEESE STATE over NORTHWESTERN STATE The Cowboys are using their stout defense to narrowly squeak out their victories, like the 13-3 win over Southeastern Louisiana last week. This week’s game against the Demons will be the final one at home for the Pokes and the Cowboys fans would like to see a lot more offense and of course a Southland Conference win .

With the political air surrounding the NFL, has the league lost fans this season?

Is NFL popularity waning? KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

To many ardent National Football League fans, their favorite team is on sacred grounds. Anyone talking trash about their team is liable to end up with a fat lip.But either the number of diehard fans are really dying off or the interest in pro football is on a rare decline. NFL owners are notating a noticeable drop in their receipts from ticket sales in the first half of the 2017 season. Television ratings have slipped dramatically. Sponsors are either bailing out or are seriously thinking about doing it. Sports talk shows are predicting that in 20 years the NFL will either be gone or will have the popularity of water polo. And speaking just for me, I’ve noticed I’m watching NFL games only during commercials of the show I’ve elected to tune in—except if the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys or Seattle Seahawks are playing. I’m not going to say that a smattering of the NFL players who refuse to stand for the National Anthem is the reason for the attendance decline, but it probably has something to do with it. Veterans of the military and retirees have led the parade of those who have bailed out and have vowed never to watch an-

other NFL game in person, view these games on television or even listen to the play-by-play on the radio ever again, mostly because of the disrespect to our flag they have recently displayed. These dissenting NFL players claim the First Amendment of our Constitution gives them the right to protest, while the fans upset at this action say they shouldn’t bring politics to the workplace—and the stadium is their workplace. I believe that many fans who have already purchased season tickets or have bought them for a specific game merely decided not to show up either because of the protesting players or they are turned off because the NFL front office is doing nothing about this issue. Fans in Green Bay wanted to watch their future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers lead the Packers, but a season-ending injury squashed that thought. Dallas Cowboys fans were excited to watch the tandem of quarterback Dak Prescott and last year’s leading NFL rusher Ezekiel Elliott perform together and were planning on taking the family to watch the annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Los Angeles Chargers. But Elliott’s upcoming six-game suspension is keeping them from coughing up the currency for the tickets, not knowing whether or not Elliott will even be playing on Turkey Day. The Indianapolis Colts’ supporters keep getting put off about the return of quarterback An-

drew Luck, who was told recently that his surgically repaired right shoulder wouldn’t be healed enough to play until the 2018 season. And those poor fans in Houston who were celebrating the Astros first World Series championship with a huge parade last week didn’t even finish their first celebratory drink before getting the news that the Texans’ phenomenal quarterback Deshaun Watson tore the ACL in his knee and would be out for the season. Texans head coach Bill O’Brien, whose teams have finished 9-7 in all three of his seasons in Houston, would accept a 9-7 season right now with Tom Savage as Watson’s replacement. Savage stunk up NRG Stadium Sunday for three quarters against Indianapolis, which was a 12-point underdog before Watson’s unfortunate injury. Houston trailed the Colts 20-7 with 9:12 left in the game when Savage drove the team for a touchdown and came within seven yards of scoring the game-winning touchdown. The Texans ended up losing 20-14 and dropping their record to 3-5 at the halfway mark of the season. Those Texans fans who wanted to see the next Tom Brady this season will have to wait until next year to watch Watson in action. The crowning blow that makes me believe the NFL is losing its popularity is that huge advertisers like Poppa John’s Pizza is

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WEST ORANGE-STARK 32, LIBERTY 0

HIGH SCHOOL Beaumont West Brook over Conroe (Thurs.); Silsbee over Cleveland, Port Neches-Groves over Nederland, Beaumont Ozen over Livingston, Hardin-Jefferson over Hamshire-Fannett, Jasper over Diboll, Kountze over Warren, Buna over Kirbyville, East Chambers over Anahuac, Woodville over Coldspring, Newton over Frankston, Hempstead over Hardin, West Hardin over West Sabine, Iola over Hull-Daisetta, Evadale over Sabine Pass, Tomball Concordia Lutheran over Beaumont Kelly, Beaumont Legacy Christian over The Woodlands Christian (all Friday); Beaumont Central over Baytown Lee (Sat.).

COLLEGE Toledo over Ohio, Western Michigan over Kent State and Central Michigan over Eastern Michigan (all today); Pittsburgh over North Carolina, Appalachian State over Georgia Southern and Northern Illinois over Ball State (all ursday); Cincinnati over Temple, Washington over Stanford and BYU over UNLV (all Friday); Nicholls over Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston State over Abilene Christian, Central Arkansas over Incarnate Word, Alabama over Mississippi State, Georgia over Auburn, Ohio State over Michigan State, Wisconsin over Iowa, Miami over Notre Dame, Clemson over Florida State, Penn State over Rutgers, Oklahoma over TCU, Oklahoma State over Iowa State, Washington over Stanford, Virginia Tech over Georgia Tech, Central Florida over Connecticut, USC over Colorado, LSU over Arkansas, North Carolina State over Boston College, Arizona over Oregon State, Washington State over Utah, Army over Duke, Syracuse over Wake Forest, Navy over SMU, Ole Miss over Louisiana-Lafayette, South Carolina over Florida, Jackson State over Alabama A&M, Middle Tennessee over Charlotte, Grambling State over Alabama State, Alcorn State over Mississippi Valley State, Virginia over Louisville, Louisiana Tech over Florida Atlantic, Michigan over Maryland, Vanderbilt over Kentucky, Arkansas State over South Alabama, Coastal Carolina over Troy, Western Kentucky over Marshall, Tulane over East Carolina, Florida International over Old Dominion, Indiana over Illinois, Nebraska over Minnesota, West Virginia over Kansas State, Northwestern over Purdue, Tennessee over Missouri, Texas Tech over Baylor, Arkansas-Pine Bluﬀ over Prairie View, Southern Mississippi over Rice,

(ABOVE) Chaka Watson bullies his way to the end zone for the last touchdown of the night defeating Liberty 32-0. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

NAVASOTA 33, BRIDGE CITY 6 (LEFT) Logan Hamm trudges through Navasota defenders in district football action last week. On Friday the Bridge City Cardinals host Hargrave (Huffman). RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson

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Orangefield Bobcat running back Zach Dischler finds running room against the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks. This week the Bobcats go on the road to take on the West Orange Stark Mustangs. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Bridge City Cardinal lead blocker Marqus Abrego clears a path for running back Logan Hamm against the Navasota Rattlers. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson

WOS Mustang quarterback Chaka Watson grabs the snap as Ja'Corry Brady blocks for him. Watson had two touchdowns and rushed for 83 yards against Liberty. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Orangefield lineman David Fear leads the way for Bobcat running back Christian Louvier against HardinJefferson. The Bobcats defeated the Hawks 13-12 to seal their fifth straight playoff berth. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Buy Classified 409-735-5305 WOS Mustang Justin Sibley heads to the endzone. Sibley had 6 carries for 39 yards against the Liberty Panthers. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

Mustang running back Kavyn Cooper rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns in the Mustangs 32-0 win over Liberty. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

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Forecast Georgia State over Texas State, North Texas over UTEP, Texas over Kansas, Texas Southern over Southern, Texas A&M over New Mexico, UTSA over UAB, San Jose State over Nevada, UCLA over Arizona State, Wyoming over Air Force, Arizona over Oregon State, Boise State over Colorado State.

PRO PICKS Seattle over Arizona (Thursday Night); LA Rams over

WOS defender Davien Teate flies to the ball in the Mustangs 32-0 win over the Liberty Panthers. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

MUSTANG INSIDER

Chain Gang stifles Liberty By Meri Elen Jacobs For e Record It’s not the size of the package but the size of the heart. e West Orange-Stark Mustangs are definitely not known for their size but their heart sure showed Friday night when they faced an offensive line that averaged 280 pounds and a Panther offense that was averaging 375 yards a game. e Chain Gang defense held the Liberty Panthers to just 77 yards on the ground and no pass completions as the Mustangs won, 320. “It doesn’t matter the size of the package, our kids have big hearts,” Head Coach Cornel ompson said. “Friday was a good step forward, especially for our defense. Our players grew up. It puts us forward and gives us what we have to have to catapult into the playoffs. ” With the win over Liberty, the Mustangs are assured a part of the district championship. A win over Orangefield this Friday night will earn WO-S the outright title while a loss would put the Bobcats and the Mustangs sharing the title. e Mustangs played a full 48

Korner bailing out of sponsoring the NFL and Budweiser is thinking very seriously of doing it too. Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones, who has a financial interest in Poppa John’s is trying to lobby enough long-time NFL owners to vote for a new commissioner. It will be very interesting how this vendetta plays out!! KWICKIES…One of the NFL franchises that probably won’t show any significant decline in attendance is the New England Patriots after quarterback Tom Brady declared his body will be able to withstand the punishment of the NFL until he is 45 years old. In fact, the 40-year old Brady recently signed a five-year extension to his contract. His record since reaching the age of 38 is 28-7 with 73 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He has a passer rating of 106.7 since age 38 compared to Kurt Warner (93.2), Brett Favre (90.2), Peyton Manning (89.5) and Warren Moon (82.0). Five players from the Houston Astros first World Series championship team are among the 149 major leaguers to officially become free agents last week. Four of the five were on the Astros playoff rosters—designated hitter Carlos Beltran, outfielder Cameron Maybin and relievers Luke Gregerson and Francisco Liriano. Reliever Tyler Clippard is the other. I must apologize to you readers for leading you astray when I predicted the Houston Astros would win the World Series in six games. They did it in seven. I was saddened to hear about the passing of long-time Bridge City baseball coach Chuck Young. He was a good friend

minutes of football to notch their 34th consecutive win. While the defense was swarming the ball all night, the offense was running like a well-oiled machine. Quarterback Chaka Watson was the first one to score on a one yard touchdown run. Running back Kavyn Cooper and Watson combined to move the ball 48 yards down the field with the run. Chad Dallas’ PAT was good and the Mustangs led going into the second quarter. e Chain Gang forced the Panthers to punt after three and out and it only took 6 plays for Cooper to get in on the scoring with a 9 yard run. Dallas’ kick was good and the Mustangs led, 14-0. Right before the half, Liberty threatened to score with a 51 yard field goal attempt but the kick was too short and wide left. After the half, the Mustangs took the ball and moved down the field with a couple of passes from Watson to Jarron Morris and Watson to Blake Robinson, as well as 15 yards on the legs of Cooper and scored on their first possession. Morris bobbled the snap for the PAT but was able to outrun the defense and score a

two point conversion. Watson scored again on a 15 yard run to start the fourth quarter and later Dallas hit a 32 yard field goal for three. “We had players that grew up and people that stepped up,” ompson said. “Several didn’t make tackles but they made plays so others could make the tackles. Our defensive ends, Tyshon Watkins and Herzel Washington did a good job. We also had several that showed some unselfishness.” e Mustangs will face the Orangefield Bobcats Friday night as they celebrate the seniors that are a part of the football program, as well as cheer, band and drill team. “We are in the same scenario as last year playing them,” ompson said. “Coach Smalley coaches his players to be over achievers. ey play hard with less talent. He may get more out of his team than we get out of ours.” e Bobcats beat Hardin Jefferson last Friday, 13-12. eir only district loss was to Liberty in week 7, 24-16. “ere’s no way that they should’ve beet Hardin Jefferson,” ompson said. “And I

don’t want that to happen to West Orange-Stark. You can bet that they will have a good plan for us but hopefully we will win the outright district championship in our yard.” e Bobcats depend on quarterback Christian Louvier, who is basically a running back that takes snaps. Dylan Williams and Zack Dischler are also a vital part of the offense. “e seniors need to embrace this ball game because it’s the last one that they will play on Mustang turf,” ompson said. “I’m going to be here next year but they aren’t. It’s not my last but theirs. ey may not realize how special this night is until several years down the road.” e combined freshmen/JV team will play their last game at Orangefield on ursday beginning at 5 pm. Tickets for the varsity game will be on sale in the athletic office ursday, 9-12 and 1-3 pm and Friday, 9-12 only. Prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. e seniors will be honored at the afternoon pep rally as well as prior to the game.

From Page 1B and really good baseball player. He played on our old Hubbard Electric teams during the summers. Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette found out the hard way last weekend that although he may be a new millionaire, he still must follow what few rules the team imposes on its players. Fournette broke some team rule and got suspended for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He also learned a valuable lesson that the team can get along without him real fine. Jacksonville won handily 23-7. Congrats to the Lamar women’s soccer team for not only coming in first place in the Southland Conference but also winning the conference tournament Sunday in Corpus Christi. It was the first championship for the Lady Cardinals in their 11-season history. The victory made the Lady Cards eligible for the upcoming NCAA tournament. JUST BETWEEN US…What a shame that Houston Texans’ quarterback Deshaun Watson is through for the season. He was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Month last week before getting hurt and the AFC Rookie of the Month after an October in which he set an NFL rookie record for the most touchdowns in a calendar month with 16 to break Dan Marino’s record of 11 in October 1983, according to the Houston Chronicle. With Watson at quarterback, the Texans were leading the NFL with a 30.7 scoring average per game, 19 touchdown passes and a 103.0 quarterback rating. Last season the Texans ranked 28th in scoring offense.

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From Page 1B Houston, Dallas over Atlanta, Pittsburgh over Indianapolis, Washington over Minnesota, Jacksonville over LA Chargers, New Orleans over Buffalo, Green Bay over Chicago, Tennessee over Cincinnati, NY Jets over Tampa Bay, Detroit over Cleveland, NY Giants over San Francisco, New England over Denver (all Sunday); Carolina over Miami (Monday Night). Bye Week for Baltimore, Kansas City, Oakland and Philadelphia.

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Orangefield senior quarterback Christian Louvier rambles through Hardin-Jefferson defender in the 13-12 win over the Hawks. The victory sealed a playoff berth for the 2017 Bobcats. RECORD PHOTO: Darren Hoyland

Bridge City Cardinal running back Ryan Ply rounds the corner for yardage against Navasota. The Rattlers prevailed 33-6. RECORD PHOTO: Lisa Anderson

2017-2018 BASKETBALL SCHEDULES BOYS BRIDGE CITY CARDINALS Nov. 14 Beaumont Legacy, 6:30 pm Nov. 17 Nederland, 6 pm Nov. 20 at Anahuac, 7:30 pm Nov. 21 Lumberton, 12:00 pm Nov. 29 East Chambers, 6:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Nederland Tourney Dec. 5 at PN-Groves, 7 pm Dec. 7-9 Nacogdoches Cental Heights Tournament Dec. 12 Warren, 7:30 pm

Dec. 15 at Evadale, 6:30 pm Dec. 19 at Sabine Pass, 2:30 pm Dec. 28-29 Bridge City Cardinal Classic Jan. 2 Liberty, 6 pm Jan. 5 at Tarkington, 7:45 pm Jan. 12 at LC-Mauriceville, 7:45 pm* Jan. 16 West Orange-Stark, 7:45 pm* Jan. 19 at Ham-Fannett, 7:45 pm* Jan. 23 Orangefield, 7:45 pm* Jan. 26 at Silsbee, 7:45 pm* Jan. 30 LC-Mauriceville, 7:45 pm* Feb. 2 at WOrange-Stark, 7:45 pm*

Feb. 6 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:45 pm* Feb. 9 at Orangefield, 7:45 pm* Feb. 13 Silsbee, 7:45 pm*

LITTLE CYPRESSMAURICEVILLE BEARS Nov. 14 PN-Groves, 7:30 pm Nov. 17 Vidor, 6 pm Nov. 20 at Nederland, 6 pm Nov. 28 at Woodville, 7:30 pm Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Nederland Bulldog Classic Dec. 5 Jasper, 7:30 pm

Dec. 7-9 Hardin-Jefferson Marathon Dec. 12 Kountze, 7:30 pm Dec. 15 at PA Memorial, 7 pm Dec. 18 Beaumont Legacy, TBA Dec. 19 Evadale, TBA Dec. 27-28 Fredericksburg Tourney Jan. 2 at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm Jan. 9 at Liberty, 7:30 pm Jan. 12 Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 at Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Jan. 19 Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Jan. 23 Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm*

Jan. 30 at Bridge City, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 at Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Feb. 9 at Ham-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Feb. 13 at WOrange-Stark, 7:30 pm*

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

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

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

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

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Tournament Dec. 12 Nederland, 7:30 pm* Dec. 15 PA Memorial, 7:30 pm* Jan. 2 at Livingston, TBA* Jan. 5 at PNeches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Jan. 9 Beaumont Central, 7:30 pm* Jan. 12 at Lumberton, 7:30 pm* Jan. 16 Beaumont Ozen, 7:30 pm* Jan. 19 at Nederland, 7:30 pm* Jan. 23 at PA Memorial, 7:30 pm* Jan. 26 Livingston, 7:30 pm* Jan. 30 PNeches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Feb. 2 at Bmt Central, 7:30 pm* Feb. 6 Lumberton, 7:30 pm*

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

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

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

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Plan B provides myriad fish COLBURN FISHING DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

e water in the Sabine River didn’t look nearly as good as it did in Sabine Lake, but the wind had forced us out of the lake early and we were hoping to save the day with an “iffy”Plan B. e switch in gears was foreign to my guests as they spend the majority of their fishing time wading waist deep water in search of trout and redfish on the lower coast. It was apparent that some degree of immediate success was imminent if this trip was going to last very long. ey reluctantly clipped off their saltwater offerings and tied on a three inch Usual Suspect or a Chatterbait. We chose a bank with more holes in the scattered moss in hopes of duping a few redfish. Two missed strikes kept them in the game, but they remained dubious until a jolting strike on a chatterbait resulted in a screaming drag. I was pleased that it was any kind of fish, but their confidence level rose a notch when a three pound trout cleared the submerged moss. “You have got to be kidding,” said an elated and surprised Kyle Nance. “is is just crazy catching a trout this far up the river.” At the time I was thinking, “You haven’t seen crazy yet.” Sure enough, only a handful of cast later a three pound largemouth exploded into the air with Buzz Pardie’s swim bait dan-

gling in his jaw. “Do y’all catch a lot of bass this size,” he asked while admiring his catch. “On average we don’t, but we catch great numbers of 12 to 16 inch ﬁsh and a bass over six pounds is not all that un-

common.” “We’ll let this one grow a little larger,” said Pardie, as he eased his bass over the side and replaced his mangled swim bait. We made it until noon before Kyle, announced that his early morning kolaches were no longer doing the job and he was ready to search out something more substantial. I don’t know how many fish they caught and released, but it was a diverse catch. ey caught bass, redfish, trout, flounder, drum, goggle-eye and one very irritated grinnel. While they unloaded their gear, I cleaned six bass, four redfish, eight trout and two flounder. Not bad for a Plan B! I didn’t know what to expect when we were forced out of the lake, but I did know that our chance of catching at least a few bass was very good. I was only afraid of the possibility that catching small bass would not be good enough for two guys expecting to catch trout and redfish in the lake. Having talked with Trey Smith the day before, however, I felt like we may catch some larger bass as well as a redfish or two. e trout bite was totally unexpected. Trey was one of the first local bass fishermen back on the water following the hurricane and he said the silver lining to all of the misery was that the bass fishing had been very

good of late. While I have never doubted any information Trey cared to share, he backed up that assessment with a really impressive performance in a team tournament on the river only last weekend. “e bass weren’t exactly where Mike Bass and I expected to find them,” said Smith, “or I feel like we may have done even better.” eir winning catch was still “Toledo Bendish” as the duo hung a 16.02 pound bag on the field. eir big bass was a 4.19 pound fish which means they caught a lot of solid fish. Even though he was obviously pleased with the win, he was equally excited about the catches the rest of the field posted. “ere were three bass over four pounds weighed in and half of the 16 teams brought double digit weights to the scales.” While they may not know exactly where Trey and Mike fished, most of the field knew what they were doing to catch their fish, but if they were doing something different they obviously had no reason to change. Logging time on the water as often as possible, even if you aren’t catching fish, is the ultimate key. Technique is strictly about confidence as the fish on the river are susceptible to the same lures and techniques used on T-Bend and Rayburn. Based on the limited time that I now spend on the river, I couldn’t agree more with Smith’s assessment of the local bass fishing. We are fortunate to have this resource right here in our own backyard and it is only getting better!

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to congratulate ABC Counseling and Educational Services, LLC on its new location at 1817 Texas Avenue in Bridge City next to Verizon Wireless on November 7, 2018. ABC Counseling and Educational Services, LLC, has been in business for 3 years and provides many services in our local community. Owner Jill Hazlip Freeman, MA, LPC, has over 20 years’ experience in the mental health and education fields. Counseling services are offered for ages 3 through teens, adults, couples, marriage, and elderly. Behavior modification, anger management, and play therapy are among techniques used. Special needs children issues are also addressed, and a variety of educational and diagnostic testing is also offered. Call Jill Freeman at 409-720-9251 to set up an appointment or to inquire about service

WOS Mustang Jarron Morris takes the bobbled snap around the corner for the two point conversion. RECORD PHOTO: Meri Elen Jacobs

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Always New 2 U to its membership on November 2, 2017. Owners April Sellers and Kim Broussard invite everyone to come to see the wide variety of items for sale at Always New 2 U, “A Retail Therapy Outlet”. Including consignment, resale, new and used items, clothing, furniture, household items, toys, and more. They are accepting consignments and booth spaces are available for rent. Store hours are Tuesday – Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. For more information, call 409-735-5522 or go by 33 Patillo Road, Bridge City, TX 77611 just south of MCT Credit Union on Highway 87 in the old Budget Truck Rental building.

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A GOD OF PROTECTION

How God stands between us and the flames of fear. Michelle Cox Guideposts.org I was watching the evening news, riveted to a story about a serious car accident—two vehicles ended up as piles of mangled metal. One of the survivors told a reporter how she was stuck inside the vehicle, and people were trying to get her free. The situation was dire because gas was dripping out, and there was the risk of fire. A man leaned protectively over the woman, shielding her as the others tried to get her free. And then the flames began. The trapped woman panicked. My heart sped up as she shared her story, deep emotion coloring her voice. Then she spoke the words that made me gasp. Terrified by the flames, she was told by the man leaning over her, “They have to come though me before they get to you.” Wow. What an amazing thing to say—and such an awesome reminder for all of us that nothing can happen to us unless it comes through God first. That man’s words reminded me of a passage of Scripture in the Book of Job. When the evil one

First United Methodist Church Orange 502 Sixth Street 886-7466 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Praise Center 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School For All Ages 10:00 a.m.

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

St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

wanted to attack Job, even he had to go to God first. God knew the depth of Job’s character. He knew that the circumstances would be difficult, but they would shape Job’s life in a way that nothing else could—and He knew that the stories He’d someday put in the Bible about Job’s life would inspire and encourage the rest of us. But the story doesn’t end there. Job made it through the hard times—God even gave him back double what

he’d lost—and at the end of the book of Job, I love it when Job says words to the effect of “I knew of You before, but now I know You. Something that wouldn’t have happened without those difficult life experiences. I’m sure the woman in that awful accident will never completely get over those terrifying moments. I imagine Job remembered the heartache from those times of suffering for the rest of his life.

Both of those stories serve as great reminders that hardships in life have to come through God before they get to us, that He will be with us through every second of those trials, that those moments will draw us closer to Him, and that He has a purpose and plan for each of His beloved children. What better security plan than that? This article appeared on Oct. 18, 2017 at Guideposts.org

BIBLE VERSES TO GIVE YOU HOPE FOR THE FUTURE “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” —Jeremiah 29:11 “He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.”—1 Peter 1:3-4

“Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” —Philippians 3:20 “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” —Zephaniah 3:17

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” —Romans 15:13 “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” —Isaiah 40:31

“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” —Psalm 39:7 “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” —Romans 15:4

You are always welcome at these Orange County churches.

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

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

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

Starlight

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

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Grow Groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Nursery Provided. Youth 5:30 pm Youth Band 7 pm (www.faithorange.org)

Harvest Chapel 1305 Irving St. • West Orange •409-313-2765

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.

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 Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church

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

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

www.orangewesley.org

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

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

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

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

COWBOY CHURCH

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

West Orange Christian Church

900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday school 9:30 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Dusty Garison

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Community Classifieds Your ads published in both newspapers, the County Record and the Penny Record plus on our web site TheRecordLive.com APPLIANCES HARRY’S APPLIANCES - Used appliances starting at $99.95, 302 10th. St. (10th. & main) Orange, We also buy used appliances, Call or come by 409-886-4111. 27 inch whirlpool wall oven. Like new white in color. Was not flooded and asking$125.00, negotiable. Call Sandy for more info 409433-8590.

HOUSE FOR SALE See a house that didn’t flood on a lot 80x190 SQFT. House has 1730 SQFT. 3 x 2 1/2 x 2 plus a carport and a lawnmower storage building will show house by appointment only, to a qualified buyer. Call 409-553-1696 for more information. House for sale at 4804 Lawndale in West Orange, BC School District. Brick 3/2/2 w/ ceramic tile floors, CA/H, cement pad for a boat, covered patio. Asking $113,000. Call 409720-8369, Did Not Flood.

FOR RENT For Rent Available Oct.10th 3/2 home in W.O. All appliances plus washer & dryer! Fully remodeled fenced yard & storage shed. 1 year lease & deposit. $995.00 409-504-8879 BUILDING FOR SALE

1 - 12’X32’ Portable Building, insulated/ sealed, wired, electric, lights, doors and windows and a 1 - 12’x20’ Portable Building, insulated/ sealed, wired, lights. Has sinks and water, must see to appreciate. Both on skids. All ready, both good for business, storage, etc. Will make a good deal. Call 409-330-2237

GARAGE SALE

HELP WANTED

Garage Sale/Estate Sale with a variety of items and prices this Saturday, Nov. 11th, from 7 am to noon at 5006 and 5007 Oak Lane in Orange. Behind USA Trampoline, off I-10.

Drivers wanted, $5,000 Sign-On. Big Miles=Big Money. Company, Lease, or O/O. CDL-A, with H & T End. 866-451-4495

Holiday Bizarre at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Nov. 18th from 9 am to 3 pm with 20 plus vendors & Gumbo sale. This is a great event come out and do some shopping. The church is located at 1155 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City.

Services Housecleaning, Attic cleaning, yard cleaning, room clean out and much more. Provided by Flower Power at 409-599-4914. Call for a quote and references, Bridge City based Individual. Reasonable rates, reliable services, references available with15 years exp. Call Ana 409670-3389.

Established company seeking a bookkeeper/payroll person. Some Experience with Quick Books, and Word is helpful. Busy Office. Must be dependable. Send Your resume to Penny Record PO Box 1008 Bridge City Texas 77611. Drivers, Class-A: Immediate Openings, Sulfur and More! All Miles Paid, .85++ per loaded mile! 100% PAID Health, Dental, Vision and More for every Employee! 21yoa, 1yr CDL-A, w/Tank End, (Tank Exp. NOT Req) Martin Transport, Beaumont: 866-316-9320 Maximum Effects has 2 Booth Rentals available. The Salon is located on MacArthur Drive in the Big Lots center. Some clientele helpful. For more info please call Christine

409-779-6580

FIREWOOD Firewood for Sale $100.00 for 1/2 cord and $200.00 for full cord. Delivery $50.00 Call 409330-7882

HOME REPAIR Moving / Demolition crew for tear out, sheetrock & flooring removal, furniture moving. Local & Affordable. Satifaction guaranteed. Call or text 409-474-9125 or 409-988-6106

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

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Call 735-5305 • Penny Record Office: 333 West Roundbunch, Bridge City • County Record Office: 320 Henrietta, Orange Note: Offices Closed On Wednesday

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING The Orange County Drainage District is seeking applicants for the position of Buyer. Position Summary: The Buyer is responsible for all aspects of the Drainage District’s procurement process for the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and services. Must be familiar with the legal requirements associated with procurement by a public entity in the State of Texas. The Essential Job Functions and Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Licenses, Certifications and other job requirements are set forth in the Notice of Job Opening posted on the Drainage District website found at: www.orangecountydrainage.com. Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits: Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Vacation and Holidays. Applications may be obtained at the Drainage District office or on the District website: www.orangecountydrainage.com The applications must be received at the Drainage District office, located at 8081 Old Hwy 90, Orange, Texas no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 28, 2017. 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#1GNEK13Z13R118274

03 CHEV Owed $417.15 Vin#4S3BE635117211706 01 SUBARU Owed $353.10 Vin#KENC12KAK405 04 FISHMASTER Owed $1753.10

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10 HYUNDAI Owed $626.75 Vin#1NXBR12E12Z632509 02 TOYOTA Owed $1797.90 Vin#2T1CF22PX1C430451 01 TOYOTA Owed $716.05 Vin#5GZCZ33DX6S801498 06 SATURN Owed $694.70 Vin#1G4HP52K034174881 03 BUICK Owed $331.75

Christmas Bazaar Please join us at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd. in Bridge City, will be holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 18th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come shop all of our vendors. We raise money for scholarships for our Lamar Music Students.

VETERANS DAY

ACROSS

1. Model material 6. Bro, e.g. 9. Babysitter’s nightmare 13. In the company of 14. ____ out a living 15. Man’s best friend? 16. Russian author, master of grotesque 17. Lilliputian 18. Diary note 19. *1950-1953 war 21. *Where Armistice was signed 23. On a keyboard 24. Greenish blue 25. Stable diet 28. Table in Mexico 30. Adjust piano pitches 35. Hidden up a sleeve? pl. 37. “Through” in text message 39. Allegro or lento 40. I, to a Greek 41. Pico de gallo 43. Bit of smoke 44. Whale’s lunch 46. Orr’s score 47. Big first for a baby 48. Open 50. Way, way off 52. Infection of the eye 53. Proof of home ownership 55. They’re from Mars? 57. *He wrote “God Bless America” 60. *Gulf War General 63. Fear-inspiring 64. How many if by sea? 66. Like a Harvard building? 68. Like three nursery rhyme mice 69. Mama sheep 70. Impulse transmitter 71. Hemorrhaged 72. Shiny wheel part 73. Sink hole

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of ROBERT EARL WAGSTAFF, Deceased, were issued on the October 30, 2017, in Cause No. P17847, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: David Christopher Wagstaff. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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

Dated the 30th day of October, 2017.

Tommy Gunn Tommy Gunn Attorney for:

• Garage Sales • Birthdays • For Sale • Weddings • Rentals • Memorials • Services • Engagements CITATION BY PUBLICATION

The State of Texas To any and all Unknown Heirs and all Persons Interested in the Estate of TERRY NEAL WALKER, Deceased Cause No. P17990 in County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas

The alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 401.003 OF THE TEXAS ESTATES CODE AND AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP in this estate on OCTOBER 19, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Terry Neal Walker, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The court may act on this application at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Orange County Courthouse, 801 W. Division, Orange, Texas 77630. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention or response in writing with the County Clerk of Orange County, Texas. Given under my hand and the seal of the County Court at Law, Orange County, Texas at the office of the Orange County Clerk in Orange, Texas on October 25, 2017. BRANDY ROBERTSON,

David Christopher Wagstaff

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

County Clerk, Orange County, Texas

Email:tommy@gunnlaw.org

By:

Kevin LeBeouf, Deputy

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1. *WWI’s: “Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-____” 2. Every which way 3. Apple’s apple, e.g. 4. Sound like Wilbur 5. Radiant 6. In stitches 7. *He replaced “Armistice” with “Veterans” 8. Heavily built 9. Capital of West Germany 10. *College program 11. 4,840 square yards

12. Your, to Shakespeare 15. Planters’ treat 20. Drives a getaway car, e.g. 22. First off sinking ship? 24. Auto contents 25. Japanese verse 26. It falls in the fall 27. Bigfoot’s cousins 29. 1970s carpet 31. Current events program

32. Gives off 33. Cinderella’s win 34. *Veterans Day flower 36. *Retail “celebration” 38. *”Aim High... FlyFight-Win” org. 42. *”Remember the ____!” 45. Served soup 49. Oahu greeting gift 51. VHS player button 54. Keyboard key 56. James Bond, don’t say

this! 57. “For Whom the ____ Tolls” 58. Cleveland, OH Lake 59. Orange peel 60. “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” e.g. 61. Italy’s obsolete money 62. Denim innovator 63. Flow alternative 65. *”The War to End All Wars” 67. Bear cave

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Fireplace Safety Tips for this Holiday Season and Beyond Gathering around the hearth this holiday season? While you may be taking time off from work and school to celebrate, don’t take a vacation from practicing basic safety guidelines. Stay safe with the following tips. Safety Devices Before using your fireplace or lighting candles, check all of your home’s life-saving safety devices, including carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms for functionality, and to ensure batteries are still working. You should do this periodically, but especially around a time of year with additional fire risks.

will remain hot for some time after use. • For more fireplace safety tips, information about safety screens -including retrofit screens for your gas fireplace -and help finding your local dealer for annual maintenance, visit Heatilator.com. Candles Candles add warmth and splendor to holiday decor, but they come with certain risks. Place these burning beauties in safe locations away from fabrics, trees and other flammable objects. Only burn candles in occu-

pied rooms. If you have children or pets, candle warmers make for a safer alternative that can offer you peace of mind. For a happy holiday, take these steps to prioritize safety.

Fireplaces A cozy, charming fire is the perfect place to gather during the holidays. Heatilator, a leader in fireplace safety and the number one fireplace brand used by homebuilders, offers these tips: • Many holiday items and materials are combustible, so place all gifts, trees, and holiday décor a safe distance from the fireplace • Conduct annual maintenance on your fireplace, chimney and associated elements. • Outfit your gas fireplace with a safety screens to prevent burns. • Always monitor children and pets near a lit fireplace or one that was recently turned off. While safety screens are meant to protect against contact with hot glass, remember that the metal can also heat up, and your heating equipment -fireplaces, stoves, inserts and their surrounding material --

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