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Vol. 57 No. 45

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Week of Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Merritt wins, runoff begins in Precint 1 Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The ballots are in and the voters of Orange County have spoken. Super Tuesday sparked a lot of voter interest across the country on Tuesday, including Texas. Voters in Orange County were just as interested in the Presidential races this Primary period, but there were several local races of interest as well. The Orange County Republican ballot was loaded with local races. Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt was successful in his bid for re-election as he defeated challenger David Smith by a vote of 11,173 to 3,067. Merritt’s victory was never in jeopdardy as he held a com-

Master Gardeners to hold plant sale Staff Report For The Record

The Orange County Master Gardeners’ Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair will be held Saturday, March 19, from 8AM – 1PM at Jewel Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield (Exit 869 S off IH 10). Perennials, annuals, shrubs, tropicals, Satsumas, limes, lemons, grapefruit, figs, Rio Grande Cherries, Thornless Blackberries, coldhardy avocados and Texas Superstars are just a few of the unique and hard to find plants we will have available. Specialty booths will be available selling unique items. For more information check our website http://txmg.org/ orange/2016-annual-bloomin-crazy-plant-fair/, or email Sheri Bethard at sheribethard@yahoo.com.

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manding lead following the release of early voting totals, 5,633 to 1,249. “We put together a heck of a campaign and had a lot of great workers to help us get voters out,” Merritt said after winning his third term as Orange County Sheriff. “I’m very

pleased and it’s been a good race.” Merritt said be believed the large support of voters, of which he received 78.46 percent, is because of his overall performance the past seven years. “I’ve run this campaign on

my experience and what I have done during my two terms as sheriff,” Merritt added. “The people have supported me all my years as constable and now for a third term as Orange County Sheriff. I’m very blessed.” A runoff will be required for

the Orange County Commissioner’s seat in Precinct 1 as five candidates were seeking to win the position currently held by Commissioner David Dubose, who opted not to seek re-election this year. Johnny Trahan and Bobby Manshack had the most votes

in the race and will face off against each other in the runoff election in May. Trahan had 1,046 votes, while Manshack received 828 votes. Shirley Zimmerman finished with 527 votes, Ryan Peabody had

Orange County shows increase on February sales tax figures Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Sales figures for the holiday season are in and most of Orange County showed increases for that period. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced in mid-February he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $867.1 million in local sales tax allocations for February, 0.7 percent less than in February 2015. These allocations are based on sales made in December by businesses that report tax monthly; October, November and December sales by quarterly filers; and 2015 sales by businesses that report tax annually. “Energy-centric cities such as Odessa, Midland, Corpus Christi and Houston continued to see decreases in sales tax allocation,” Hegar said. “Other areas of the state helped to somewhat offset those losses as cities such as

San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas saw moderate increases in allocations.” While Texas had a slight decline for the month of February, Orange County, overall, had an increase of more than $44,000 compared to February 2015, an improvement of 4.25 percent as six of the seven incorporated cities showed increases. As a whole, the county is 2.78 percent ahead for the year to date. The City of Orange was the only city with a decline based on February figures as the city’s sales tax allocation was $6,820.46 less than February 2015, a decrease of 1.76 percent. For the year to date, Orange is 0.72 percent behind 2015 figures. Bridge City had a sizable increase of 6.91 percent for the month, or approximately $10,100 more than it received in February 2015. For the year, Bridge City has received more

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Dissecting A Frog: A Rite Of Passage

Seventh graders at Community Christian School recently learned how to identify muscles by deserting frogs in science class. Jason Kelly on left and Blake Johnston do a little hands on work to learn about muscles while dissecting a frog. There are many surgeons who say that they first discovered their life’s passion standing over a dissected frog in a middle or high school biology class. One reason frogs are often chosen to be dissected is that their bodies provide a good overview of the organ systems of a complex living thing. While the way their bodies work is nowhere near identical to a human’s, there are many similarities. The organs present in a frog, and the way they are laid out in the body, are similar enough to humans to provide insight for students about how their bodies work.

Orangefield wins in 112th Stark reading contest The 2016 winners of the schoollevel competition at Orangefield High School (Left to Right): Katy Swiere: 1st place, Declamation; Sable Reynolds: 2nd place, Declamation; Jeri Agee: 1st place, Interpretive Reading; Scarlett Neely: 2nd place, Interpretive Reading.

Tommy Mann Jr.

For The Record

Orangefield High School students Katy Swiere and Jeri Agee earned first place in Declamation and Interpretive Reading, respectively, at the school-level finals of the 112th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a scholarship program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. On Thursday, Feb. 25, Orangefield High School students competed in the locallevel contest, which was coordinated by Ron Chevalier, Orangefield High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest. Katy

Swiere won first place in Declamation with A Left-Handed Commencement Speech by Ursula K. Le Guin, while Agee won first place in Interpretive Reading with her presentation of an excerpt from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Second place in Declamation went to Sable Reynolds, with Scarlett

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Election results ORANGE COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS OC Republican Party *= incumbent OC Sheriff ______________ Keith Merritt* David Smith

11,173 3,067

OC Commish P.1 _______________ Shirley Zimmerman 527 Johnny Trahan 1,046 Bobby Manshack 828 Ryan Peabody 305 Gary Hinote 266 OC Commish P. 3 ________________ John Banken* John Gothia

1,699 2,069

OC Constable P.2 _______________ David Cagle* Jeremiah Gunter

2,485 1,216

OC Constable P.4 ______________ Weldon Peveto* 1,938 Jimmy Lane Mooney 2,008 OC Tax A/C ______________ Debbie Meaux Karen Fisher

6,932 7,099

OC Clerk (2 year term) ______________ Brandy Robertson 6,845 Trish Williams 5,936 OC Democratic Chairperson ______________________ Deborah Mitchell* 1,970 Don Brown 560

305 votes and Gary Hinote received 266 votes in the race for Precinct 1 as well. “My campaign got a late start, but I received a lot of

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support from friends and from people I haven’t seen in 30 to 40 years,” Manshack said. “Without the support of my wife and my son and my family, as well as the people at my work, I wouldn’t have been able to make it this far. I’m going to give it my all in the runoff and I am looking forward to getting started.” In the highly contested race for the Orange County Commissioner’s chair in Precinct 3, challenger John Gothia was victorious in his race against incumbent John Banken. Gothia won with 2,069 votes to Banken’s 1,699 votes. “It was a long campaign and a lot of work getting to know people and getting them out to vote,” Gothia said following the victory. “But our goal was run a clean race and my campaign was focused on me and what I thought I could do for the county.” As with all Orange County Republican candidates, Gothia is unopposed by a Democratic nominee in November and will take office in January 2017. “We’re excited,” he added. “Now, I can look to the future. I want to grow the county and to make it good for the employees and for the citizens. Commissioner Banken ran a good race and has done a good job representing the county.” In the race for Orange County Constable in Precinct 2, incumbent David Cagle defeated challenger Jeremiah Gunter, 2,485 to 1,216. In the race for Orange County Constable in Precinct 4, Jimmy Lane Mooney defeated

incumbent Weldon Peveto in a tightly contested race, 2,008 votes to 1,938 votes. Two new candidates, Debbie Meaux and Karen Fisher, were hoping to become the next Orange County Tax-Assessor Collector as current officeholder, Lynda Gunstream, will be retiring. Fisher won the race as she received 7,009 votes to Meaux’s 6,932 votes. The Orange County Clerk’s position was included this election to fill the remainder of the two year term. The position is currently held by Brandy Robertson, who was seeking to retain the position against opponent Trish Williams. Robertson won with 6,845 votes to Williams’ 5,936. All local winners in the Orange County Republican Primary will be unopposed in the November general election. The Orange County Democratic Party only had one contested local race on the ballot this year as County Chairperson Deborah Mitchell was successful in her bid for re-election and defeated challenger Don Brown, 1,970 to 560. In the Republican Primary for U.S. President, Ted Cruz claimed victory in Texas. He also secured the most votes in Orange County with 7,478. Donald Trump had 1,407 and Marco Rubio had 1,407. The Democratic Primary for U.S. President saw Hillary Clinton secure a victory in Texas. In Orange County, Clinton received 68.06 percent of the vote which was 1,852 votes. Bernie Sanders received 816 votes.

Student winners in Stark contest Neely receiving second-place honors in Interpretive Reading. Chase Slaughter, Orangefield High School’s 2015 first place winner in Interpretive Reading, served as the emcee for the Orangefield competition. Ms. Deena VanPelt, Orangefield High School Assistant Principal, presented awards to the 2015-16 schoollevel contest winners. Each second-place winner was awarded $1,500 in scholarships from the Stark Foundation, while the two firstplace winners were awarded $2,000 in scholarships. The first-place winners from West Orange-Stark High School will go on to compete against the first-place winners from other participating Orange County public high schools at the County Final of the Stark Reading Contest, which is scheduled for Sunday, April

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Bridge City High School held its annual Stark Reading Contest Monday, Feb. 29. Chelsea Savoy won first place in Declamation and Avery Harris, first place in Interpretive Reading. They will advance to the County Finals. Second place winners were Hope Hill, Declamation and Seth Hartman, Interpretive.

24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutcher Theater. The Stark Reading Contest is sponsored by the Nelda C.

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and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation as part of its continuing mission to enrich the quality of life in the Orange community and encourage education. The aim of the Contest is to enhance the literary and forensic quality and skills of Orange County public high school students. The Contest has continued annually since its inception in 1904, which makes the 2015-16 school year the 112th annual year of the Contest. In addition to offering educational opportunities and experiences for students at eligible Orange County public high schools, participating students may earn scholarship awards for continued education.

St. Patrick’s Green Tea Party The Heroines of Jericho will celebrate their annual St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea Party, Saturday, March 19, from 4:30-6:30 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 1017 Mill St., Orange. Gifts galore will be won, refreshments will be served and donations will be accepted at the door. Tickets are being sold by all Heroines for $3 each. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the afternoon of fun, food and fellowship.

Sales tax figures

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City

Prior Year % Change

Rate

than $264,000 from the State Comptroller’s Office and is 7.22 percent above 2015 figures. West Orange and Vidor both had increases based on February figures as well. West

Net Payment

Orange had an increase of more than $7,000 for the month of February, an increase of 5.98 percent, while Vidor received $304,847.06 for the month of February, an increase of more than $16,000,

2016

2015

or 5.61 percent, over February 2015 figures. The City of West Orange is 3.26 percent ahead for the year to date, while Vidor is now 1.64 percent above 2015 figures.

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Donna Scales announces retirement from Orange County Parks Dept. Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

After working for Orange County in a career which spanned four decades, Donna Scales has decided to call it a career. Scales, the Parks Administrator of the Orange County Parks Department, submitted her paperwork late Tuesday as she announced her retirment, which will be effective March 31. She has served as the Parks Administrator for the past 20 years, but it was only in recent months which she began considering retirement and finally decided it was time. “The main reason is that we will be having our first grandchild and I want to be there and be able to love on her,” Scales said. “Plus, I’m at retirement age anyway and, by retiring now, I will actually be able to enjoy everything I want to do.”

Scales began her career with Orange County in the late 1980’s with a position in the auditor’s office. After spendScales ing four years there, Scales moved over to a position in the office of Judge Marlon Shelton, the Orange County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 2 at the that time. Following working in Judge Shelton’s office for four years, Scales was one of more than 70 applicants for the Orange County Parks Administrator’s position. She has spent the past 20 years in that position. “Serving the public was something that I really liked doing and that’s what I enjoyed about my positions with the county,” she added. ‘Then being able to do it through the Parks Department was best. I

will really miss the people because there are a lot of regulars who come out to the park. Some of them come out everyday, so you really get to know a lot of about them. That’s definitely going to be hard not seeing them like I was.” She graduated from Orangefield High School in 1972 and enrolled in college shortly thereafter. At age 19, she married Jimmy Scales and the couple would have three children, Jackie, Jerrid and James. “It’s amazing how excited we all are for this grandchild to be born,” Scales said of the soonto-arrive baby. “If it wasn’t for this grandchild, I don’t know if I would be retiring yet because I like my job and the people. “But I want to get the baby’s room ready at my house and we all want to enjoy it when the baby arrives,” she continued. “And, when I’m not spoling that grandbaby, maybe I will find us something else to do.”

For his part in an operation that rescued an American civilian who was being held hostage in Afghanistan, U.S. Navy SEAL Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers was presented with the Medal of Honor at the White House on Monday. President Obama called the ceremony “a rare opportunity” for Americans to get a glimpse of the country’s special operators — Byers is a member of the elite SEAL Team Six. The president also summarized some of Byers’ career, noting that he had been on 11 overseas deployments and nine combat tours. The events that led to today began in December of 2012, when gunmen captured Dr. Dilip Joseph — and told him, Obama recounts, “The Americans are not coming for you.” “Well, they were wrong,” the president said.

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From The Creaux’s Nest LOCAL ELECTIONS ARE OVER SOME ARE GLAD--OTHERS SAD We had a lot of good, local candidates running for various offices. Most candidates were diligent about working to gain votes. Campaigning is hard work and expensive also. We owe a debt of gratitude to anyone who would offer themselves for public office. I’m often disappointed for the loser because I know how hard they tried. A lot goes into someone getting elected and it’s not always the most qualified. Personalities, organization, money and out working their opponent often wins out. When you boil it down, it’s most often about salesmanship. Through the years the best person for the job may not be elected but the system works and it’s democracy. Winners were Sheriff Keith Merritt, John Gothia will become County Commissioner of Precinct 3, David Cagle will remain Constable of Precinct 1, Jimmy Mooney will become the Constable of Precinct 4, Karen Fisher was elected as Orange County Tax Accessor Collector, Orange County Clerk is Brandy Robertson and remaining as Democratic Chair is Deborah Mitchell. Congrats to all the winners. *****I’ve got to get going. Hop on board and come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. PARKS DIRECTOR DONNA SCALES TO RETIRE Saying goodbye to longtime county employee Donna Scales, who is retiring effective March 31, will be difficult for us who know and love her. For many years, she’s always been around. She worked in the auditor’s office and for years practically ran the JP Pct. 2 office. Her greatest work however, came as County Parks Director, a job she loves and is darn good at. She takes special interest in the maintenance of the parks. She has often been spotted cleaning trash on Bailey’s Road observation area and Claiborne West Park always maintains that well-kept look. Donna has deep rooted interest in public service. She went to work for the county right out of high school. Her mom,Vivian Dorman, was a longtime county employee, her uncle Louis Dugas was a district attorney and was the youngest state representative elected. Her brother, Johnny Dorman, served on the Orangefield school board for many years and her husband, Jimmy Scales, is a drainage district board member and Bridge City Municipal Judge. Donna has been active in many service and civic organizations. Most of all, it’s Donna’s great personality that will be missed, she never meets a stranger. Donna has seen many changes over the years in county government, commissioners came and commissioners left but for 21 years, Carl Thibodeaux was county judge. Donna and the Judge had a special relationship and when he retired last year, many county employees followed him out of the door. Many of Donna’s longtime friends and co-workers left. Things are just not the same anymore but Donna’s number one reason for retiring is that she and Jimmy are going to be first time grandparents and that will be her first priority. She also has worked all of her life, starting as a teenager. Not having to fill out reports and having to answer to anyone will be nice. She always has had a strong work ethic, believing if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right. The county is losing another dedicated employee but Donna has earned the retirement that was a long time coming. She paid her dues and served us well. Happy retirement Donna. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Bridge City Cardinal tennis standout Kody Duplechin remains undefeated on the 2006 season after defending his singles title in the Orange County tennis tournament, held in Bridge City. It was his fourth straight tournament win. He will compete in the U.S. Tennis Association tournament in Austin next weekend. The senior is the son of Karen and Keith Duplechin and grandson of Virginia and Millard “Neighbor” Cox.*****Eddie Free had knee surgery. Just too much basketball for a 50 years old.*****Pro scouts are coming in large numbers to watch Bridge City lefty Kevin Angelle pitch. Last week he pitched a 12-0 shutout against Nederland. Teammate Chase Warner went 3 for 3 at the plate.*****Andre Robertson’s ‘not so little brother,’ Rodrick, is giving hitting instructions at Grand Slam.*****Bridge City High senior Angela Evans, 18, recently won a coveted national merit scholarship with her perfect 800 SAT score in writing. Connie Angelle, speaking for the school, said, “It is the highest honor.” Angela is the daughter of Martha and Curtis Evans. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by. I wonder what Angela did with her life? Did she take advantage of that brilliant mind? I always wonder what becomes of those youngsters once they leave high school.”*****Kim Hubbard was hospitalized last week long enough to have a kidney stone shattered. She’s up but not quite ready to rock and roll.*****Congrats to West Orange-Stark boys basketball team headed to the state playoffs.*****Death is a heavy load for a great family. Charlie Phelps died Feb. 22, and only six days later, Feb. 28, after losing her husband, Carolyn lost their lovely daughter Jo Lynn Matula.*****Possum LaFluer, Cody

Caples and Matt Faul star for Bobcats in baseball tournament at Cormier Field. They shutout Warren and Buna 10-0, forcing the 10 run rule in both games.*****The Rev. David Green, pastor of St. Paul Methodist Church in Bridge City, has offered to shave his head if the church can raise $30,000 by April 12. (Editor’s note: I’m not sure if they reached that goal but they sure do have a beautiful, new church built after Ike. The church is located on W. Roundbunch Road, (Hwy. 1442.) *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Jo Lynn Matula, 48, of Mauriceville, died Feb. 28. Service was held March 3, at First Baptist in Bridge City. She was a member of the Sheriff’s Posse and APHA. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles “Charlie” Phelps. She is survived by her husband Danny Matula, mother Carolyn, daughter Tamra Beard, sister Ellen Fry, and brother Charles Phelps, Jr.*****Marie Strahan, 85, of West Orange, died Feb. 28. Survivors are her son and daughter-in-law Ronald and Debra Strahan and their family. Service was held at Claybar Funeral Home by Father Joseph Daleo of St. Mary Catholic Church.****Charles Travis Ming, 72, of Mauriceville, died March 1. He is survived by his wife Frances, sons Charles, Michael, Todd and their families. *****Barbara Lee Burnett, 58, of Orange, died March 4 at her home. She was a longtime cook at McDonalds. She is survived by her daughters Victoria Kelly and Jennie Berry and several brothers, a sister and grandchildren.*****A.C. Toney, 64, died Saturday, March 4. Service was held March 7, at Orangefield Pentecostal Church. He worked for Transit Mix as sales manager. He was a U.S. Army Sergeant during the Vietnam War. He is survived by wife Evelyn, son Jeffery, daughter Kristy Norwood.*****Fred Joseph “Butch” Fuslier, Jr., 61, of Vidor, died March 4. He was a pipefitter inspector for Local 195. he was preceded in death by his mother and first wife Patsy. He is survived by his wife Debbie, father Fred, Sr., sons Fred III and Bryan, daughters Brenda and Kim, step-daughter Adina Pratt, step son, Micah Shirley and grandchildren.*****Leslie Wallace Bellair, 74, of Orange, died March 4. He was a United States Army Korean War veteran, a member of VFW, American Legion, Old Timers, Merry Mixers, Southeast Texas War Memorial, Heritage Foundation, USS Orieck Association and St. Mary Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Gertrude, daughters and son-in-laws Angie and Bruce Smith, Sheila and Billy Waller and Sheri Bellair. Burial with full military honors were held at St. Mary’s Cemetery. *****Darin Lee Trahan, 23, a 2001 graduate of Bridge City High School passed away Sunday, March 5. Darin is survived by his parents Darrell and Claudia, brother Darrell, Jr. grandmother Audrey Trahan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, B.R. and Arlene Plott and grandfather Dallas Trahan. Service was held March 8.*****Eloise Arnold Ritter, 91, died March 6. She started her career and secretary for DuPont and retired as secretary for Pipkin-Nelson-Parker and Bissell Law Firm in Beaumont. She is survived by brother Thomas Arnold, of Bridge City, two sistersin-law, Flora and Millie Arnold. Graveside service at Hillcrest was held March 7. 40 Years Ago-1976 It’s a girl for Steve and Mary Thrower of Bridge City, born March 6. Christy Michelle weighed in at 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Her dad is an officer in the Bridge City Police Department.*****Uncle Jim ‘The Fisherman’ McKay is 91-years-old on March 10.*****Karen Thibeaux will be 17 this week.*****Former Bridge City beauty Sharon Primeaux,who now makes her home in Louisiana, along with Candy Walker, visited here last weekend. They attended the Jerry Jeff Walker and David Allen Coe concert and visited with several friends.*****Happy birthday to Jo Ann Wilson on March 9, and to pretty little Lani Hall, who will be all of seven on Tuesday, March 16.*****Happy anniversary to Amy and Whitney Oubre, who celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on March 10.*****State Rep. Wayne Peveto appointed to the Texas Legislative Council to study property tax reform by Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby.*****Sharon Bearden is into his 10th week of his annual diet. To date, he has lost 12 pounds. Most friends are not holding out hope that he will last many more weeks. In the past he has said that he’ll stick with it and later says, “I’ll start again next year.” 65 Years Ago-1951 At a meeting held at the Holland Hotel, three members of the Orange Rotary Club are elected to board. They are Dewitt Bennett, Forrest Clough and Rev. Herman T. Morgan.*****The Stark Supply Cage Team won the city league championship in playoff with the Buna Merchants. Players included; David Verner, Chief Wilson, Charles Goynes, Bobby Jones, W.E. Parker, Bobby Crew, Rayford Jimerson, Richard O’Banion and J. Harmon. Bob Ingram is the manager. 90 Years Ago-1926 Seventeen sweaters were issued to members of the Orange football team. Coach Kay presented sweaters to Tom Webb, Harrison Gill, Grover Emerson, Gilluan Linscomb, Lewis Weaver, Allen Peveto, Carlisle Prejean, Rufus Manley, Ellis Power, G.B. Feguson, Elzy Peveto, Lynn Jackson, Bohn Hillard, George Craft, Evert Parker, and Lee Carter. Manager was Eustis Roach. A FEW HAPPENINGS The fund raiser Saturday for Wayne Cole was very successful. Several hundred people came and went and crowded the Community Center all day. Over 1,000 pounds of barbecued chicken was sold. A framed, signed jersey, belonging to Houston Texan J.J. Watt, brought over $2,000 at auction. Wayne is battling cancer throughout his body. Your prayers are what he really needs now.*****The First Baptist Church of Mauriceville is sponsoring a fundraiser Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. till noon, to raise money for the Youth Summer Camp. Many great garage sale items will be available.*****Matt Menard, former Bridge City baseball star, now Baylor catcher, went 3 for 4 at the plate in Baylor’s win over the weekend. He is Judge Janice Menard’s grandson and she has been catching as many of his games as she can. *****Good news that matters: Moderates gain in Iran vote. Candidates backing Iranian president Hassan Rouhani claimed all 50 parliamentary seats in Tehran in a show of support for Iran’s deal with the United States and other world powers. The deal substantially ended crippling economic sanctions. Rouhani backers made strides after the Obama United States deal. The sanctions were installed on Iran by Secretary Hillary Clinton. Secretary of State John Kerry negotiated the final deal. Many believe the Health Care Act

will mark President Obama’s legacy but I believe it will be the Iranian deal that ended Iran’s nuclear program.*****Chris Rock, host of the 88th Academy Awards, who hit the ‘Oscars So White’ debate hard from the start, won applause when he called it ‘White People’s Choice Awards.’ Winners: Actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Revenant;” Actress: Brie Larson, “Room;” Supporting Actor, Mark Rylance,“Bridge of Spies;” Supporting Actress, Alicia Vikander, “The Danish Girl;” Best Motion Picture went to “Spotlight.”*****This week in 1940, “Gone With the Wind” won eight Academy Awards. Vivien Leigh, as ‘Scarlett O’Hara’ won Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress went to Hattie McDaniels, the first black performer so honored. She played ‘Mammy,’ a slave. This year the Oscars drew criticism because there were no black nominations. I saw the film as a youngster and own an original black and white copy.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day: On March 2, Texas Independence Day, Tommy Andrus, city councilman Eric’s dad, celebrates a birthday. Also celebrating is former BCISD teacher Kay Butler, Craig Nugent, April Carter and Brittany Waguespack. Celebrity birthdays are rocker Jon Bon Jovi, 54, football players Ben Roethisberger, 34 and Reggie Bush, 31.*****March 3 finds our buddy Norris Brandon, born on 3/3/33 celebrating number 83. Also celebrating is Lori Bonds, Carolyn Miller, Joan Broussard and Donna Sullivan. They join Olympic runner Jackie Joyner Kersee, 54 and actress Jessica Biel, 34.*****On March 4, Buddy’s better half, Carolyn Sheppard, celebrates as does Vickie Parrish, Darrell Evans and Jo Young. Celebrity birthdays are Sonny and Cher’s daughter/son Chaz Bono, 47 and politician Rick Perry, 66.*****On March 5, Don Bayliss, Carolyn Hillsten, Lenzi Childress and Cathy Kimbrow all celebrate. They join actress Eva Mendes, 42, religious leader Joel Osteen, 53 and football player Michael Irvin, 50.*****On March 6, our friend and Neighbor, Cox’s good buddy, master mechanic Mark Benton, from Bridge City Automotive Repair, celebrates, as does everyone’s buddy Coach Sam Moore who is a year older. Also Trubie Beebe, Kristen Rucker, John Philps, Glyndon Childress and Pete Powell. They join basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, 44, country singer Skip Ewing, 52 and R&B singer Mary Wilson, 72.*****March 7 finds a lovely lady, Libby Mitchell celebrating as does former sheriff Mike White, Misty Thurman and our longtime buddy Rick Trahan. Celebrities celebrating on this day are actor John Heard, 71 and football players Franco Harris, 66 and Lynn Swann, 64.*****On March 8, a special lady who puts up with H.D., Pat Pate, celebrates. Also our own Liz Weaver is a year older. Others celebrating are Christi Wiegreffe, David Thibodeaux and Angela Burris. They are joined by model Cat Von D, 34, actor Freddie Prinze, Jr., 40 and drummer of The Monkees, Micky Dolenz, 71.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch met at Robert’s last week. This week the Bunch dines at P.K.’s Grill and next week a large gathering is expected at JB Barbeque. Join the fun and fellowship. Everyone always welcome. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Norris Brandon, Kay Butler, Craig Nugent, Apryl Carter, Tommy Andrus, Brittany Waguespack, Lori Bonds, Joan Broussard, Andy Pryor, Donna Sullivan, Carolyn Miller, Vickie Parish, Darrell Evans, Jo Young, Frances Brood, Travis Reeves, Barron Nimitz, Carolyn Sheppard, Cathy Kimbrow, Lenzi Childress, Carolyn Hillsten, Don Bayliss, Pete Powell, Jerry Maldonado, Sam Moore, Trubie Beebe, John Philps, Kristen Rucker, Genevieve Simon, Glyndon Childress, Dana Bourque, Jennifer Barclay, Mike White, Libby Mitchell, Misty Thurman, Rick Trahan, Charles Day, Leisa Miller, Shelly Granger, Carol Smith, Christi Wiegreffe, David Thibodeaux, Pat Pate, Ryan Buker, Liz Weaver and Angela Burris. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK A guy walked into Tee-Boy’s Bar and Grill and said, “Give me 12 shots of dat tequila.” Tee-Boy, wat was bartending said, “12-shots, are you sure?” Da guy him said, “Sure am, set dem up.” Tee-Boy him, poured 12 shots of tequila and lined dem up on da bar. Tee-Boy watched in amazement as dat man downed eight shots of tequila, one after an utter. At that point Tee-Boy him said, “Hey man, you need to slow down you.” Da guy him replied, “Hey buddy, if you had wat I got me, you’d drink like dat too,” and he turned up da last four shots. Tee-Boy said. “Jesus man, wat you got anyhow, hanh?” “A dollar.” C’EST TOUT Today, March 2, is Texas Independence Day. Our late friend, historian, Attorney Louis Dugas, always got upset that more wasn’t done for this important historical day. This is the 180th anniversary of Texas’ independence from Mexico. Sixty delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836, including Claiborne West, from Orange County. Louis even named one of his sons after him. The Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States nine years later, on Dec. 29, 1845. This Sunday, March 6, 180 years ago, in 1836, the Alamo fell after a 13-day siege. A hand full of brave, heroic Texans fought thousands of Mexicans to the very end. “Remember the Alamo” became the battle cry for Gen. Sam Houston’s troops, who defeated and captured Santa Anna on April 21, 1836, at San Jacinto. Santa Anna’s army had overrun and killed everyone at the Alamo.***** Well, I best get out of here. Check us out daily on our website, therecordlive.com, for breaking news. Please support our Family of Advertisers, they make this publication possible. Thanks for your time. Take care and God bless.

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Entertainment Southeast Texas

With Tommy Mann Jr.

LSC-Orange hosts boot-scootin’ event

Step back in time to 20s at Stark House

Set for April 23rd at Brown Estate Polish off your boots and dust off your hats! e Lamar State College-Orange Foundation has set Saturday, April 23, as the date for its fifth annual “Boot Scootin’ at the Brown Estate” fundraiser. e evening will begin at 7 p.m. with a “social hour” and barbeque dinner that will be followed by dancing to the music of the band Twangsters Union. Guests will be seated under tents so that they can enjoy the springtime ambience and beauty of the Brown Estate grounds. e “Boot Scootin’” event is the primary fundraiser for the Foundation. e proceeds support the Foundation’s scholarship program and its efforts to aid in the development of the

Travel back in time to the 1920s at e W.H. Stark House on March 5 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for “1920s Day: It’s the Bee’s Knees!” Connect the Stark House and W.H. Stark Family to a decade of their history by exploring the art, culture, and economy of the 1920s with hands-on, history based activities and a specialized tour. Learn things like, how much did food cost and what did people earn? Be inspired by 1920s fashion and make a fascinator or a bow tie. Understand the 1920s economy and be able to identify the wages of at least one occupation and the cost of everyday products like milk and eggs. Recognize the interconnectedness of art, architecture, and fashion during this time period. Looking back on February 3, 1923, e Orange Daily Leader had an advertisement for the ABC Store in Orange that large octagon soap was selling for 6

downtown Orange campus. Over the past ﬁve years, the Foundation has awarded over $362,500 in scholarship aid to LSC-O students and has assisted in the acquisition of property for campus expansion. Tables to the event are available at several diﬀerent sponsorship levels: Platinum Buckle Baron—$5,000; Gold Buckle Baron—$2,500; and Silver Buckle Baron—$1,000. Sponsor tables seat eight guests and include the cost of valet parking, food, and drink. A limited number of single tickets are available and priced at $100. Tables and tickets can be reserved by calling 882-3314. Reservations must be made by April 7.

LSC-O Foundation Members: Patty Cloeren, Kathy Gunn, Lana Fillyaw, Judge Courtney Arkeen, Ross Smith, Ron Borel, John Cash Smith, Shane Johns, Gisela Houseman, Dan Mohon, Corky Harmon, Stephen Lee, Shawn Oubre, and David Jones. Also pictured is Dr. Mike Shahan, LSCO president.

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ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record March has arrived and that means festival season is right around the corner. In the meantime, be sure to enjoy some great local entertainment and national music acts which are hitting the area this week. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for more information on artists and venues. Wednesday, March 2 Willie Nelson @ Lake Charles Civic Center Zach Gonzalez @ Buﬀalo Wild Wings David Joel @ Cafe Del Rio Lee Pelly @ e Capri Club Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar e Killawatts Acoustic @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Brad Broussard @ OB’s Bar and Grill e Fuse @ Rush Lounge ursday, March 3 Barelands @ Bar Local GoGo Dolls @ Blue Martini Ginger and the Blues Kings @ Cafe Del Rio TomPlay @ Caribbean Cove Mike Zito and Friends @

Dylan’s Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Skeeter Jones @ La Cantina P.A. Jerry Dee @ Larry’s French Market John Evans Band, Cody Schaeﬀer @ e Logon Cafe Jimmy Kaiser @ Luke’s Beaumont Bryce Shaver @ Luke’s Mid County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Zach Gonzalez @ Madison’s Creole Cookin’ @ Orange VFW Hall John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Tin Pan Alley @ Rancho Grande e Fuse @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Friday, March 4 Jewel @ Golden Nugget Casino e Beach Boys @ Jeﬀerson eatre Reckless Kelly, Jamie Talbert and the Band of Demons @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country Wayne Dylan Band @ 171 Junction Roadhouse

the Logon Cafe John Cossac @ Luke’s Beaumont Peace and Chaos @ Luna Live Tin Pan Alley @ Mackenzie’s Pub 3HG @ Madison’s Douglas Greer and Dick LeMasters @ e Neches River Wheelhouse Curse and the Cure @ Pine Tree Lodge e Fuse @ Rush Lounge

The Beach Boys will perform on Friday, March 4 inside the Jefferson Theater in downtown Beaumont. Tickets are still on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Beaumont Civic Center box office. (Courtesy photo) GoGo Dolls @ Blue Martini e Bogarts @ Cafe Del Rio e Doghill Stompers @ Caribbean Cove Alex Rozell @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe Drivin’ Dixie @ Cottons Cay

Atomic @ Dylan’s Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar BB and Company @ Gator Lounge Nic Armstrong and e ieves @ e Gig

Jonathan Mitchell Band @ Honky Tonk Texas e Kadillacs @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill e Cadillacs @ Larry’s French Market Ward, Bowen and Steinman @

Saturday, March 5 Ed eriot and Flashback Band @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition @ American Legion Hall Sulphur, La. Alez Rozell @ Beau Reve GoGo Dolls @ Blue Martini e Tru Tonez @ Cafe Del Rio Heather and the Hellcats @ e Capri Club Chris Ardoin and Nu Step @ Caribbean Cove Keith Kire @ Cecil’s e 33’s @ Coolers Icehouse e Pegwinders @ Dylan’s Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar BB and Company @ Gator Lounge Angel Siren, To Whom It May, Seldom, Creeping Phlox @ e Gig Kay Miller @ e Grill Mark Reeves and Twisted X @ Honky Tonk Texas Big Pokey Bear, J. Paul Jr., Rusty Metoyer @ Lake Charles Civic Center Jackie Caillier and Cajun Cousins @ Larry’s French Market Stoop Kids @ e Logon Cafe Lane Mack @ Luna Live Encore @ Madison’s e Fuse @ Rush Lounge John Cessac and e Outlaws, e Lakeview Band @ Squeeze’s Lee Pelly @ Tammy’s Bar Eric Tessmer @ Texas Ave Tavern Rebel Flesh, ZeroHeros, Worm Suicide @ Texas Rose Saloon JAG @ White Horse Bar and Grill Ina Dilemma @ WO’s Friendly Tavern Sunday, March 6 Chester and Jairus Daigle @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill e Cadillacs @ Jeﬀerson County Singles Club Duane Terry and GROUP, Trish ierry, essa Willis, Donnie Bolden @ Lake Charles Civic Center Eazy @ Pine Tree Lodge Bronco Jr. and John Cessac @ e West Monday, March 7 Stacy Bearden @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tendo, Living Scars, Total Strangers @ Texas Rose Saloon Tuesday, March 8 Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Angel Garcia @ Rush Lounge John Cessac @ Tradewinds Tavern Curse and the Cure, Freddy and Francine @ Victoria House

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Deaths and Memorials

George Alexander Orange

George Alexander was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Orange, to Leona and Ben Griﬃth. He died Sept. 2, 2014. A funeral service was held Sept. 12, 2014 at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary in El Cerrito, Cal. He is survived by his wife, Noralee; two daughters, Sandra and Abba; his oldest son, Franklin “Dr. Woo” George Alexander, of Orange; many grandchildren and great grandchildren and countless other loving family and friends. George joined his baby girl and two sons, George Jr. and Jay Willard, on the other side of Heaven. A more explicit biography will be in the Orange Public Library and Beaumont Willard and Johns Library. For additional information, please cal 886-7719 or email strawnwa2@aol.com.

Mickey Hughes Mauriceville

Mickey Hughes, 72 of Mauriceville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, after a short illness. Mickey is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pat Hughes and two sons, Paul Hughes and M a r k Hughes, all of Mauriceville, g r a n d ch i l dren; Brianna McKee and Stan Kyle and great grandchild, Hudson Kyle. Mickey is also survived by one brother, Carl “Butch” Hughes of New Boston and one sister Jean LeDeaux of Orange, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mickey is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Edna Hughes and a sister Ruth Boudreaux. Mickey retired from Inland Orange and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force after four years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 1, at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bo Owens and the Rev. Kevin Brown oﬃciating. Interment followed at Antioch Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mauriceville.

Pedro Martinez Vidor Pedro Martinez, 65, of Vidor died Sunday, Feb. 27, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. A native of Salaberna Zacatecas, Mexico, he was a resident of Vidor for 10 years. Pedro was a fitter welder and was a member of Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Vidor. He was a family man and enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1, at Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Vidor, with burial to follow at Del-Rose Cemetery in Vidor. Pedro is survived by his wife Lucia Mendoza of Vidor; sons Pedro Mendoza Jr. of Bridge City, Moises Mendoza of Beaumont and Juan Mendoza of Dallas; daughters Sara Mendoza of Carrolton, Julie Mendoza of Beaumont and Vilma Mendoza of Frisco; four brothers, five sisters and 13 grandchildren.

Edward Broussard Orange Edward Allen Broussard, 78, of Orange, passed away Feb. 28, in Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m.,  u r s d a y, March 3, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Ofﬁciating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:009:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Acadia Parish, La., March 3, 1937, he was the son of Joseph Roy Broussard and Anne

Mae (ibodeaux) Broussard. He was a 1955 graduate of omas Jeﬀerson High School in Port Arthur, and in the United States Army from 1956 to 1963. Edward was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, as well as the Knights of Columbus Council 6763. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert W. Broussard, of El Paso and his daughter-in-law, Valerie Broussard, of Fannett. He is survived by his wife, Connie Doucet Broussard, of Orange; former wife, Wanda Flanigan Broussard, of Groves; daughter, Donna Nussle, of Groves; sons, Rodney Lee Broussard, of Fannett and Mark Allen Broussard and wife Cynthia, of Groves; sisters, Connie Coy and husband Tony, of Dayton; parents-in-law, Elley and Helen Doucet, of Orange; sisters-inlaw, Etta Broussard, of El Paso, Mary Kelley and husband Mike, of Orange, eresa Clark and husband David, of Hillister, Loretta Cagle and husband Jerry, of Bridge City and Rebecca Drake and husband Jimmy, of Kirbyville; brothers-in-law, Fred Doucet and wife Lydia, of Mauriceville and Dr. Dan Doucet and wife Dr. Roxie, of Corpus Christi; eight grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; 13 nieces; eight nephews and numerous great nephews and great nieces. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Allen Broussard, Trey Allen Broussard, Rodney Allen Broussard, Jason Lee Broussard, Brian Michael Kelley and Frederick Leon Doucet.

Roy Allen Bridge City Roy Arthur Allen, 51, of Bridge City, passed away Feb. 25. A graveside service and entombment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Born in Fort Lewis, Wa, Nov. 30, 1964, he was the son of R o b e r t A r t h u r Burgess Allen and Dagmar L. (Moritz) Allen. Roy enjoyed raising his purebred German Shepherds and collecting mint coins. He loved to cook and he loved to laugh and joke with friends and family. He was a great father, brother and friend. He was a kindhearted man and will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Devin Allen, of Orangeﬁeld; sister, Angie Hall and husband Britt, of Forney; brother, Anthony Allen, of Bridge City; nieces and nephews, Robert Hall and wife Antonette, Brittany Buttram and husband Nick and David Hall and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Emilia and Levi Hall and Sean and Duncan Buttram.

Billie Shivley Orange Billie Viola “Dodie” Shivley, age 80 of Orange, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on ursday, Feb. 26, in Nederland. A private family inurnment will be held in Hopkins County, at a later date. Viola was born in Sulp h u r Springs, Aug. 9, 1935 to the late Dove H. Sartin, Sr. and Mozelle Tantan Sartin. She was retired from Owens Illinois and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband Bud Shivley; son Kenneth Shivley; brother DH “Chig” Sartin, Jr.; sister Anne Sartin Taylor; infant brother Sydney Steven Sartin and nephew Stuart R. Taylor. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Shivley Buchanan and husband John of Port Arthur; two adopted children, Les and Shawn Self; brother, Buford Dale Sartin of Orange; grandchildren; Gena Ennis of Nederland, John M. Buchanan, Brian P. Buchanan and Jacob C. Buchanan; great grandson Patrick Ennis of Ned-

erland and seven great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack Duval Orangefield Jack Duval, 74, of Orangefield, died Feb. 25, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 28, at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church. Officiating was the Rev. Kevin Inman. Cremation was to follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Jack was born 1941 and lived in Bridge City for 59 years before moving to Orangefield in 2009 after Hurricane Ike. He was a proud veteran who worked at DuPont after returning from the Air Force. He later worked as a Union 195 Pipe Fitter before starting his own cabinet shop in 1984. He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Myrtle Duval; brothers, Ronnie and Bobby Duval and son Scott Duval. He was blessed to have been spoiled rotten for 31 years by his loving wife Janice Duval. His devoted family and extended family comprised of sister, Linda Clark and husband Jim; brothers Albert Duval and wife Jacquie and Dennis Duval and wife Rhonda and ever treasured brother-inlaw Tommy Robinson and wife Debbie. Jack’s daughters included Rebecca and husband Sam Anderson, with grandchildren Ashley, Lexy, Andy and Braike, Bernadette and the late Roger Montgomery, with grandson Roger Jr. and the late Martin Sneed Jr., Tammy and husband Kim Sonnier, with grandchildren Michael, Bridget and Brandy, Vanessa Ancelet and husband Roger and grandson Brandon Ancelet and wife Brandy and Melissa Stevenson with beloved granddaughter Alaina Fragstein and grandson Josh Duval. Sons included Gilbert Morvant and wife Sarah, with grandchildren Carter and Addie and John Ancelet and wife Teresa. Jack was also blessed to have nine great grandchildren and a score of nieces and nephews.

Emily Weisman Orange

Emily Weisman, 78, of Orange, passed away Feb. 24, in Orange. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 29, at First United Methodist Church in Vidor. Oﬃciating was Pastor Gregory H. Rogers. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange. Born in New Salem, April 14, 1937, she was the daughter of Troy V. Skinner and Cora J. Skinner. Emily lived in Orange for most of her life. After graduating from Lutcher Stark High School in 1955, she worked for SW Bell Telephone Company. Also in 1955, Emily met and married her

ﬁrst husband, Milton Hubbard. ey raised three girls in the Bridge City school district and attended First Baptist Church of Bridge City. Emily also worked part time for Beall’s. She has traveled around the continental U n i t e d States and to England. She was very blessed with eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren with whom she was very involved. Emily will be dearly missed by many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 12 years, Bill Weisman; sisters, Mary Ruth Kellis, eta Perry, Letha Peterson and Sue Davis; brother, Troy Skinner; granddaughter, Monica Meroney; nephews, John Kellis, Jr. and Morris Davis, Jr. and her niece, Sherry Davis. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Nanette Trevino and husband Steve, Rebekah Croaker and husband Jimmy and Robin Liscano and husband Rick; grandchildren, Steven Trevino, Candice Trevino, Nichole Martin, Anthony Martin, Christian Meroney, Rochelle LiscanoTerry and Stephanie Gonzales; six great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Christian Meroney, Steven Trevino, Ricky Liscano, Jimmy Croaker, Steve Trevino and Mike Dixon. e family would like to thank Sharon Hargis of e Meadows for her compassion, love and support. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to your church or charity.

Devon Lestage Orange Devon Lynn Lestage, 19, of Orange, passed away with family and friends by his side, on Feb. 25, in Beaumont. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 27, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Barry Bradley and Brother John Bickham, of First Baptist Church in Orange. Born in Port Arthur, on March 2, 1996, he was the son of Jimmy Lestage, Sr. and Chanda Lynn Foreman (Hall). Devon loved the outdoors and any and all water activities. He enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, off roading, basketball and cooking. He was also a first degree level four black belt in Taekwondo. Devon had a heart as big as Texas and will be forever loved and deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his pawpaw, Frank Lestage; nana, Ginger Hall; aunt, Robin (NaeNae) Hall-Wilson; great-grandmother, Mary Katherine Hill and uncle Ray Gardner.

He is survived by his daddy, Jimmy Lestage, Sr. and wife Jina Mae; mama, Chanda Foreman; mawmaw, Lois Lestage; sisters and brother, Angelique Cook and husband Jacob, Marianne Bosio and husband Tim, Jimmy Lestage, Jr. and wife Jacy and Veronica Edwards; niece, Jacelyn Cook; nephews, Dreyden Cook and Aiden and Camden Bosio; uncles and aunts, Anthony Lestage, James and Pam Lestage, Russell and Debbie Moody, Mike and JoAnn Stansbury, James and Jennifer Hall, Ricky and Anne Blagburn, Dixie Gardner, Cindy Lou Holton and Jeﬀ Holton and numerous other loving family and friends. Pallbearers were Jimmy Lestage, Jr., Carlos Cardenas, Jacob Cook, Daniel Frazier, Andrew Lestage, Jordan Isaacs, Darren Blagburn, Aaron Blagburn, Johnathan McCollum, James Hall, Austin Lestage, Colt Richard and Matthew.

Roddy Tolar Orange Roddy Carroll Tolar, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, at his home, at the age of 77. Roddy was born May 28, 1938 in Stanford, to parents Doris (Sayer) and Homer Tolar. He had lived in the Orange area for 72 years, prior in Stanford and was of the Baptist faith. He had worked for Fluor-Daniels for many years as a general superintendent of construction. Roddy enjoyed golfing, ﬁshing, hunting, BBQ-ing and smoking meats. He was also an avid reader and loved g a rd e n i n g , in particular his orchids; he also enjoyed spending time and chatting with his parrot, Buster. Roddy was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend who loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Homer Tolar; daughter, Roddie Crystal; son, Roddy Carroll Tolar II and brothers James “Jimmy” Tolar, Robin Tolar and Gary Joe Tolar. ose who will cherish his memory most are his wife of 59 years, Phyllis (Fernandez) Tolar; daughters, Terri Tolar Humphrey and husband, Edward of Kaneohe, HI. and Roxanne Tolar Tuter and husband, Joe of Mauriceville; sisters Jan Tolar Modisette and husband, Robert of Bullard, Gay Tolar of Hilo, HI, Kitti Tolar and Bonni Tolar Parker and husband, Reed, all of Austin; sisters-in-law Carol Tolar of Houston and Marivic Tolar of McAllen; brother, Richard Tolar and wife, Dee of Bastrop; grandchildren, Edward Phillip Humphrey IV, Gerald John Tofanelli III and Robin David Tolar; with one great granddaughter on the way, Madison. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 27, at Dorman FuneralHome. Oﬃciating was the Rev. Robert Modisette from Faith

Memorial Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Cremation followed funeral services. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Honoring Roddy as pallbearers were John Pavich, Bill Dawson, David Sonnier, Robert Welton and Brent Mathis.

Joseph Will Orange Joseph Jerome Will, 60, born and raised in southeast Texas, passed away February 23, at his home. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 28, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Daniel Rose, of Community Church in Orange. Cremation followed under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. Born in Beaumont, Feb. 17, 1956, he was the son of Homer Will, Sr. and Erma (Burrows) Will. He was the department manager over seven different departments with the City of Orange and retired in 2013 after 38 years. Joseph was instrumental in the building of Lion’s Den Park and also involved with Northway Park and several other parks in the area. He helped coordinate the city Easter egg hunt every year for 38 years and was very involved in getting the city back together after hurricanes Rita and Ike. He was a loving husband, father, and Papa Joe to his grandchildren. A devoted and dedicated friend, and a go to guy for all of us who knew and loved him, he had a heart and passion for those who were sick and hurting. He spent many hours visiting and praying for those he knew and for countless others he had never met prior to walking into their hospital room and introducing himself with a message of hope and an offer to pray for them. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sue Will; children, Bridget and D.J. Wilson, of Orange and Heather and Rob Williams, of League City; grandchildren, Ashton, Jayden, Rhylan, Teagun and Colbin Wilson and Elliot, Ila and Louis Williams; siblings, Donnie Will and wife Judy, Homer Will, Jr. and wife Pam, Brenda Barker and husband Harold, and Sue Neal and husband Steve; father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Margaret Romeis; brothers-inlaw, Terry Romeis and wife Tess, Kenneth Romeis and wife Susie and Steve Romeis and wife Lisa; sister-in-law, Pam Brown and husband Ben; along with numerous nieces, nephews and loving family. For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made to the MDA/ALS Center at Houston Methodist Neurological Institute 6560 Fannin St., Suite 802 Houston, TX 77030.

Pictured are St. Mary students who recently participated in the Diocese of Beaumont’s Science Fair. Top row left to right: Logan Russell, Stephan Kusek, Adrian Willingham, Bryce McAllister and Matthew Erb; second row left to right: Manawar Rahman, Dayne Seay, Mark Keseg, Jagger McCollum and Kylie Braquet and bottom row: Laynie Vigil, Grace Goutreaux, Olivia Grant, Audrea Johnson and Mallory Huggins. St. Mary Catholic School Participated in the Diocese of Beaumont Science Fair. It involved each of the Catholic elementary schools in our area and included more than 60 seventh and eighth grade students who entered projects into the contest. Students worked really hard on this event and are proud of their accomplishments. Students worked as a team or individually on projects. The students that placed in physical science are: Third place, Olivia Grant (St. Mary had winners from 4th thru 9th places in this category with 15 entries); Second place,Stephan Kusek, /Environmental Science/Zoology; Biochemistry/Behavioral Science/Medicine and Health category, first place, Adrian Willingham, Second place, Mallory Huggins and third place, Logan Russell. Math/Engineering/Computer category, third place, Dayne Seay. Physical Science category, first place, Matthew Erb and Bryce McAllister. Biochemistry/Behavioral Science/Medicine and Health category, third place, Kylie Braquet and Kaitlyn Orillion. Best Compositional Balance Poster category, Audrey Johnson.

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American legion holds fish fry fundraiser

Cancer Support and Information Group

The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will hold a fried fish plate lunch fund raiser, from 11 am-1 pm. Thursday, March 3. Cost of the plates are $8 each. Each plate will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 886-1241 after noon Wednesday, March 2, or before 9 am Thursday, March 3 for orders and deliveries.

Everyone has been affected by cancer one way or another. Learn how people are beating cancer. Take control of your life. Join Sheila Brock Hidalgo and Dr. Albert Pugh every Tuesday at 6:30 PM., at Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange. There is no cost and it’s open to the public.

Benefit to offset medical expenses for Goodwin There will be a benefit for Jarlene Goodwin, March 5, from 11 amuntil, at the Eagles Lodge, 803 N. 28th St., Orange. Goodman suffers from stage 5 emphysema, with advanced lupus and requires a stem cell treatment. BBQ chicken dinners will be sold, 50/50 pot, raffles, auction, games and more will be available. Music will be provided by Three Legged Dawg. For information, call Pop Chris at 409-499-3013 or Tim Martin at 409-289-4787. All proceeds will benefit Goodwin’s medical and travel expenses. LCM planning multi-year reunion The Little Cypress - Mauriceville classes of 1970 thru 1979 are having a multi-year reunion on Saturday, March 5, at 7 pm, at The Orange Boat Club. Classmates and their guest are encouraged to dress in their 1970’s attire for “That ‘70’s Thing”, complete with ‘70’s music provided by a DJ. Cost is $10 per person, pay at the door. BYOB, set ups and beer available for purchase. You may bring appetizers and finger foods. For more information or questions, please call LeAnn Carroll Day, 988-7310, Lydia Pretz, 988-8417, Rene Smith, 238-9129 or Angie Burch Cline, 330-1044. Bullets Over Broadway to make Orange premiere The national tour of the new musical comedy Bullets over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will make its Orange premiere March 5, with two performances scheduled for 2:00 and 7:30 PM, at The Lutcher Theater. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are available at lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 886-5535. Bullets Over Broadway is recommended for audiences 12 years of age and over. Earl Thomas Football Camp in need of volunteers The 2016 Earl Thomas III Free Football Skill Camp will hold a volunteer planning meeting will be Tuesday, March 8, from 6-7 pm, at the WOS High School, Room 904. Any persons wanting to volunteer to help at the camp should attend this meeting. Any help will be greatly appreciated. FOOD directors, volunteers to meet The next meeting of the board of directors and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held Thursday, March 17, at 5 PM (for refreshments) and 5:30 PM for the meeting at the Grace Lutheran Church, 2300 Eddleman Rd., Orange. All are encouraged to attend to learn the latest about the start of the construction on the depot, and to vote on new board members. For other information, contact info@ friendsoftheOrangedepot.org. Friends of BC Library to host Author Forum The Friends of the Bridge City Public Library will host an Author Forum, Friday March 11, at 6 pm, in the Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside Dr., Bridge City. Guest authors will include Glenda Dickey Parr and Bob Parr and Arlon Davis. Tickets are $20 and will include a meal, silent auction and guests will meet the authors. For tickets call 735-4242 or any Friends member.

Afternoon Music Fest scheduled at Riverfront Pavilion The City of Orange is pleased to announce the Afternoon Music Fest at the Riverfront Pavilion in downtown Orange, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 1-6 pm. “This event is sponsored by the City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) to promote the arts, tourism and the hotel industry, and as a quality of life evet for the residents and visitors,” says Brandy Judice, CVB Coordinator for the City of Orange. Entertainers include Alex Rozell (1:30-2:30), The Pegwinders (2:45-4:30) and Brad Brinkley & Comfort Zone (5:00-6:00). There is no admission fee to attend the event. Bring your own coolers and chairs. There will be bounce houses for children. Also, no pets. The Riverfront Pavilion is located between 5th and 6th Streets at Division Avenue near the Lutcher Theater in downtown Orange. For additional information please contact the Orange CVB at 8831011, or visit the CVB website at www.orangetexas.org. Lutcher Stark High School combined class reunion The Lutcher Stark HS Class of 1966 is celebrating their 50th class reunion, with a combined reunion with the classes of 1967 and 1968. Each class will have their own Friday night social. Saturday will have a combined class picnic, evening social, dinner buffet and dance featuring G. G. Shinn of the Fabulous Boogie Kings fame. Sunday there will be a combined class breakfast buffet for those interested. For more information please check our website www.lutcherstarkclassof1966.com. Orange County A&M Mothers’ Club scholarship apps available

The 2016 Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club scholarship application is available. For a copy of the application, contact the local high school counselor and/or scholarship coordinator. Applications are also available at https://orangecountymoms.aggienetwork.com/scholarships/. For more information, contact Bridget Trawhon at btrawhon@ gmail.com or 409-882-4195. Master Gardeners to hold plant sale The Orange County Master Gardeners’ Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair will be held Saturday, March 19, from 8AM – 1PM at Jewel Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield (Exit 869 S off IH 10). Perennials, annuals, shrubs, tropicals, Satsumas, limes, lemons, grapefruit, figs, Rio Grande Cherries, Thornless Blackberries, cold-hardy avocados and Texas Superstars are just a few of the unique and hard to find plants we will have available. Specialty booths will be available selling unique items. For more information check our website http://txmg.org/orange/2016-annualbloomin-crazy-plant-fair/, or email Sheri Bethard at sheribethard@ yahoo.com. VFW to host Annual Swamp Pop Blow Out The VFW Hall, located on N. Hwy. 87 in Orange, will host the 3rd Annual Swamp Pop Blow Out, March 19. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The show, which is open to the public, will feature Gregg Martinez, Parker James, GG Shinn, Ken Marvel and TK Hulin. Tickets are $20 and is open to the public and is BYOB. Tickets are available Feb. 8-19 at Swamp Pop Sounds, 2003 MacArthur Dr., Orange. Shop first Thursday in Orange Several businesses will be open late the first Thursday of each month in 2016. By visiting each location on “FirstThursday” you will be eligible to win monthly giveaways of merchandise and or services. Enjoy refreshments, trunk shows, educational events and much more. The following businesses will be open late on First Thursday: Infocus, J. Scott’s Aflorist, Mathews Jewelers, Merle Norman and Parlours. The businesses will be open until 7:30 p.m. Jackson Community Center to offer free tax assistance Jackson Community Center will be offering free tax assistance through the Lamar University Community Tax Center. Fast refund and electronic filing are available to eligible families and individuals earning up to $54,000. Open Monday-Friday, through April 18, from 9 am-5 pm and every other Saturday, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Eiizabeth Campbell at 409-779-1981 or email jccorange@gmail.com. AARP offers free income tax assistance The AARP Free Tax Filing Assistance Program will be offered Wednesdays and Fridays, at the Orange Public Library. Trained volunteers will be available from 12:15-4:00 pm every Wednesday and Friday through April 18. Anyone seeking assistance should bring the following: All W-2 and 1099 forms including social security benefits statements and social security cards for dependents Receipts of medical expenses, taxes paid, contributions, sales tax receipts for major purchases and fForm 1095-A A copy of last year’s tax return is very helpful to the volunteers assisting in the preparation of the 2015 return. Electronic filing will be available.

Second Annual Carnival des Cajuns coming to Port Arthur The Second Annual Carnival des Cajuns is coming to the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center, 1800 Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, on Saturday, April 16, from 12-10 pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online. There will be crawfish, contests and Cajun music. Headlining these year’s entertainment will be Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie. Other acts will be Jamie Begeron & the Kickin’ Cajuns and Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. For more information, visit www.setxac.org, email director@setxac.org or call 409-835-2787. LU to host Le Grand Bal Lamar University will host Le Grand Bal, a gala evening of art, fine dining, dancing and entertainment on Saturday, April 2. This year’s theme, “Lamar Deco,” celebrates the glamour and luxury of the Jazz Age. Activities at the black-tie event include a reception and silent art auction from 6-8 pm in the Dishman Art Museum, as well as a gourmet buffet, libations, music and dancing from 7 pm-midnight in the Montagne Center. Tickets are $150 per person, with underwriting opportunities available at levels ranging from $750 to $10,000. For additional information or reservations, call the College of Fine Arts and Communication at (409) 880-8137 or visit lamar.edu/arts. Maple Crest Baptist Church to host Fathers Day Car Show There will be a car show from 9 am-3 pm, at the Maple Crest Baptist Church, 1005 North St., Vidor, June 18. Lunch will be served at 12:30 in the gym. Entry fees will be $15. Classes will be Best of Show, Best Rat Rod, Best Unfinished, Best Truck and Best Car. Each entry will receive a free meal. The event is co-hosted by Southeast Texas Vintage Cruisers. For more information, contact David at 673-7016 or Barron at 223-9152. Extension office to offer landowner series The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is having a series of classes called the Landowner Series. This course will teach you the basics of how to maintain a ranch or a farm. The class dates and topics are: March 8, Rural Laws and Codes, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, (Lunch provided); April 21, Cattle Herd Health, 6-8 pm; June 25, Rainwater Harvesting, 8:30 am is registration and starts at 9:00 am, $50 per person; May 17, Horticulture Production, 6-8 pm; July: To be announced. The cost is $80 for the whole series or $25 per class unless stated otherwise. Classes will be held at the Extension Office located in the Orange County Convention and Expo Center, Hwy 1442 in Orange. Please call the Extension office to sign up at 882-7010. VFW Auxiliary to hold indoor garage sale VFW Auxiliary to Orange Post 2775, 5303 N. 16th St. (N. Hwy. 87), will host an indoor garage and craft sale on Saturday, April 2, from 7 am-2 pm. The kitchen will be open for snacks, hot dogs and nachos. The bar will be open for beverages and chips. Friday, April 1, the hall will be open from 3-8 pm for vendors early set-up. Table rentals will be $10 and reservations can be made by calling Mary Snapp at 6970380, between the hours of 10 am-7pm. Earl Thomas III Free Football Camp slated for June Seattle Seahawks’ Safety, Earl Thomas III will be holding his free football skill camp, June 24-25, from 8 am-12 pm, at the West Orange-Stark High School Dan Hooks Stadium, 1400 Newton St., West Orange. The camp is open to ages 6-18 years of age. Campers should be dropped off at 8 am and picked up at the stadium at noon both days. Prizes and awards will be given out Saturday. All campers should wear black shorts, camp t-shirt (will be provided). Make sure to include your size when signing up for the camp. Tshirts need to be picked up Thursday, June 23, from 1-3 pm at the Dan R Hooks Stadium concession stand. Deadline for sign up for all campers is Thursday, April 8. This will ensure correct t-shirt sizes. Registration forms should be returned in person to one of the following places: WOS Athletic Office; WOS Campuses; LCM High School Athletic Office; Western and Southern Insurance in Beaumont; Personality Place in Mauriceville; Laverne Joseph, 221-2215; Lisa Hair Salon, 1408 10th St.; Keith Wolfe, State Farm Insurance, 2431 MLK and KOGT on Meeks Dr. They can also be mailed to Earl V Thomas III Football Skill Camp, 5270 Tomcat Trail, Orange, Tx., 77632. you can also call 745-3119 or 779-6736 for registration forms. Heroines of Jericho schedule events The Heroines of Jericho-East Gate #133, will have their monthly meeting on Friday, March 11, at 6:00 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 107 Mill St. (corner of John and Mill St.), in Orange. All Heroines and Knights are asked to be present for the election of officers and finalization of the annual St. Patrick’s Green Tea Luncheon. Gene Gibbs, M.A.M; Rutha Clark J.M. St. Patrick’s Green Tea Party The Heroines of Jericho will celebrate their annual St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea Party, Saturday, March 19, from 4:30-6:30 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 1017 Mill St., Orange. Gifts galore will be won, refreshments will be served and donations will be accepted at the door. Tickets are being sold by all Heroines for $3 each. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the afternoon of fun, food and fellowship.

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Bass fishing hot right now on the river COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

e talk in local tackle shops and fishing department aisles is more about bass fishing on the river than anything going on in Sabine Lake and for good reason. Backwater areas off the river and bayous continue to clear up and not only are local bass fishermen catching better numbers, but larger bass as well. After returning from a tough morning of looking for trout in the lake last week, I ran up the river just to check out the water clarity. I ran only as far as the I-10 bridge, but the water was already looking much better, especially around the drains.I did stop just long enough to answer a call and in that brief period of time, watched a young angler catch and release three bass that all looked to be keeper fish. He was pitching a jig or pegged craw worm in the mouth of a small drain and the bass were apparently stacked up and feeding. e tide was running out and the water exiting the cut was noticeably darker. ere are at least two different groups hosting local tournaments each week and Simon Outfitters will also be kicking off their popular weekly circuit in the very near future. While I couldn’t be happier to see the number of 14-inch bass improving, I have been down right amazed at the number of bass over five pounds that were caught last month alone. Elliott Atkinson won a river tournament two weekends ago with 15.97 pounds and his kicker bass weighed 6.47 pounds. If that last name rings a bell with any of you “over the hill” bass fishermen ... it should. It came as no surprise in talking with Elliott when he stated, “My Grandfather had See COLBURN, PAGE 2B

Is money or winning the first thing on the mind of Texans owner Bob McNair?

QB Texans’ No. 1 need KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

After thinking about it a lot, I admit I’ve been very critical about Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien’s inability to spot a competent, qualiﬁed quarterback to lead his team. But the more I think about it, the more I’m convinced the lunkhead is not O’Brien, but rather General Manager Rick Smith. All O’Brien can do in each NFL game is play those on the 53-man roster which is formulated by General Manager Rick Smith. Last Friday the Houston Chronicle ran an article on its Facebook page from fans commenting to team owner Bob McNair about the Texans quarterback situation.

One person wrote: “Don’t wait or slot these QBs. If you like one—and there are ﬁve draftable ones this year—trade up and get him.” Another pointed out: “Pony up to the bar, McNair. Get us a great QB. It was so bad in the wild card game, we all considered starting a gofundme page to buy one ourselves. Stop the shortsightedness and get it done.” is one may have hit the nail on the head: “Oh please! Like this old geezer (McNair) cares about winning. Money is his priority. If he cared about winning, the Texans would have gotten a better QB than a Cleveland reject. It takes a real genius to realize you can’t win much without a quality QB.” ese last two go along with my new thinking: “First oﬀ: Fire Rick Smith! He has done damage to the Texans franchise focusing on defense, which is not going anywhere. He is the cancer for the Texans! If McNair chooses not to, then

do what I said numerous times: SELL THE TEXANS FRANCHISE!” is one is right, too: “Since 2004, we’ve had countless quarterbacks, countless head coaches, and the general manager stays the same. Fire Rick Smith.” e NFL Scouting Combine began last Friday and extended into this week which had many draftable college football players who were invited to attend the function at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. One of the main goals of the Combine is to prepare these future NFL players for what the league is asking them to do in these tests. It’s about an athlete’s ability to focus and deliver under pressure in a ﬁnite amount of time. It might seem monotonous and trivial at times, but it is imperative. Some of the Combine events include the 40See KORNER, PAGE 2B

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Orange County players earn top honors e 24-4A Girls Basketball All-District selections were recently made. ose honorees are as follows: Most Valuable Player: Eranishia Carmenar, Silsbee Offensive POY: Eriel Jordan, West Orange-Stark Defensive POY: Emmi Lummus, Orangefield Newcomer of the Year: Tunisha Strong, Hardin-Jefferson First Team: 1. Bailee Bacon – Bridge City 2. Lizzy Cossey – Hamshire-

Fannett 3. Sheridan Rogers – Little Cypress-Mauriceville 4. Sabryn Crain - Orangeﬁeld 5. Ashlyn Martin - Silsbee 6. Dakota Matthews – Silsbee 7. Nakaiya Platt – West Orange-Stark Second Team: 1. Carly Fults – Bridge City 2. Kassidy Wilbur – Bridge City 3. Robbyn Hunter – Hamshire-Fannett 4. Taylor Riley – Hardin-Jef-

Korner LCM Lady Bears take second at Warren Golf Tournament The Lady Bear golf team finished second in the Warren golf tournament at Wildwood Country Club on Monday, Feb. 29. Lauren Cox won first individually with a one under par of 72. Teresa Beckett shot a personal best of 99, Kacie Nichols shot 103, Jessica McLain shot 115 and Marlee Bird shot a personal best of 134. Team scores included:�LCM girls - 389; PNG was first with 351 and Hardin Jefferson was third with 431.

Colburn the same name and he liked to bass fish as well.” “Yes, Elliott ... I would say that he very much liked to bass fish!” Elliott’s grandfather was better known as “Chief ” and he was, without question, the first and last name in bass fishing in this area for years. He flipped, pitched and doodle socked his way through countless big bass before those revolutionary techniques were even given a name. Over the years, his sons have not only passionately shared his love of the sport, but obviously passed along his fishing acumen and innovative skills as well. And now that legacy continues with 19-year old Elliott. Judging by his recent performances in weekly river tournaments, two wins in the last three events, he has done little to disprove the “good genes” theory. I only know what I hope to find should I someday make it to that

Continued from Page 1B big pond in the sky, but I have to believe that Elliott has Chief standing on the front deck of his bass boat with his rod in hand and a knowing smile on his face! While there is definitely more fishing pressure, I think a lot of catch and release on the part of local anglers has helped and I can’t help but suspect that all of the fish released during the Bassmaster Elites has helped as well. ey brought bass back to the Sabine River that were caught from Houston to Lacassine. e Triangle Tail Chasers hosted their second Open trout Tournament Saturday and once again Mother Nature cut them no slack. e combination of poor water clarity due to the recent gale force winds and a stiff south wind that all but eliminated fishing any clearer water on the Louisiana shoreline made it double tough. e top four teams all man-

aged to scratch out their four fish limits, but it was apparently difficult to find the larger trout. Cutt and Brunson Ableson won the event with a net weight of 11.97 pounds. eir two pound bonus for keeping all of their trout alive resulted in a 13.97 total. None of the other teams were able to post a double digit e team of Eddie Roberts and Brian Quebedeaux took home the big trout post with the only speck in excess of five pounds to be weighed in. eir winning trout weighed 5.13 pounds.In spite of the tough conditions, the TPWD was still able to collect 23 trout to take back to the Sea Center for breeding stock. e Orange County CCA Chapter meets at Robert’s Steakhouse at 7:00 pm Monday night. ey welcome new members and will discuss the recent successful crab trap clean-up and plans for this year’s banquet.

yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill and short shuttle, along with the Wonderlic personnel and logic exam. ey conduct interviews to delve into players’ character and doctors will poke and prod them to gauge injury histories. Several pro scout and NFL coaches who attended the Combine commented on what a great quarterback coach Bill O’Brien must be to have played four different quarterbacks and still won enough games (9-7) to make it to the post-season playoffs last season. ey pointed out that when he was the quarterbacks coach and later offensive coordinator with the New England Patriots he groomed Tom Brady into the quarterback he is today. When O’Brien was the head coach at Penn State, his starting quarterback was Christian Hackenberg, a 6-4½, 221-pound player who excelled as a freshman directing a pro-style offense for the Nittany Lions. But when O’Brien left to become head coach of the Houston Texans, Hackenberg struggled in the spread offense installed by James Franklin, who succeeded O’Brien in 2014. O’Brien has been eyeballing Hackenberg at the Combine along with Memphis University quarterback Paxton Lynch, a 67, 245-pounder who ran the 40yard dash in 4.86 and flashed arm strength and uncommon athleticism. “I’ve always relied on my athletic ability with my size and arm

ferson 5. Kelsey Speights – HardinJefferson 6. Alia Brown – Little CypressMauriceville 7. Grace Chen – Little Cypress-Mauriceville 8. Bethany Green – Orangefield 9. Hannah Lowe – Orangefield 10. Donniesha Smith – Silsbee 11. A’Dreama Beverly – West Orange-Stark Coach of the Year: Jason Sanders – Silsbee

Continued from Page 1B strength in college,” Lynch told the Chronicle last weekend. “I know that’s going to be different in the NFL. ese guys are a lot faster, those windows are a lot smaller, and those defenses do a lot more tricky stuff than they do in college.” Lynch and Hackenberg were among the quarterbacks who met with the Texans recently. Perhaps one of these college stars will be the answer to the quarterback dilemma that has plagued the Houston Texans since they were given a franchise by the NFL some 14 years ago. at is unless Bob McNair or Rick Smith disagrees!!! KWICKIES…Chris Correa (no relation to Astros’ rookie shortstop Carlos Correa), the former St. Louis Cardinals executive who pleaded guilty to hacking the Astros’ database, is set to be sentenced April 18 by U.S. District Judge Lynn Hughes. Correa is to be sentenced on five felony counts, each of which carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. e No. 15 Duke Blue Devils got their banjos strummed Sunday in Pittsburgh by the Panthers 76-62 and gave their NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament hopes a jolt as the season winds down to its last couple of games. Sergio Garcia shot a final round 71 Sunday to choke away still another PGA Tour victory as Adam Scott shot 70 to win by

one stroke over the hard-luck Spaniard who has 15 secondplace finishes and zero majors during his career. ESPN announced Monday afternoon that the NFL was considering to completely eliminate the chop block. And while on the subject, ESPN also announced Monday that the New England Patriots extended quarterback Tom Brady’s contract through 2019. After starting the 2016 baseball season with six consecutive victories, the Lamar Cardinals cooled off last weekend and dropped the final three games of a four-game series to North Dakota State at Vincent-Beck Stadium in Beaumont. Don Mattingly, who sported a mustache throughout his playing career with the New York Yankees, recently announced a new team policy as the first-year manager of the Miami Marlins that all players must be cleanshaven. JUST BETWEEN US…Major league baseball teams who have been at their spring training sites for the past couple of weeks in Florida or Arizona will begin the Grapefruit League and Cactus League games this week. e Houston Astros seem to be pretty happy with the players in camp, but the real test will come during the month of March when the live action takes place in the exhibition games before the season begins in April.

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Bridge City Police Report e Bridge City Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2016. Sunday, Feb. 7 • Alarm in the 800 block of Texas Avenue. • Alarm in the 1300 block of Elda Lane. • Burglary in the 500 block of Jones. • Disturbance in the 200 block of Rachal. Monday, Feb. 8 • Alarm in the 1900 block of Texas Avenue. • Assist other agency in the 100 block of Shadowdale. • Disturbance in the 1000 block of Texas Avenue. • Disturbance in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue. Tuesday, Feb. 9 • Disturbance in the 50 block

of Parkland Circle. • Suspicious person in area of State Highway 62 and State Highway 87. Wednesday, Feb. 10 • Animal call in the area of Roberts and Jones. • Disturbance in the 1000 block of West Roundbunch. • Disturbance in the 500 block of North John Street. • Criminal mischief in the 400 block of Sunny Lane. • Disturbance in the 100 block of Osborne. ursday, Feb. 11 • Suspicious person in the 100 block of Parkside Drive. • Alarm in the 1400 block of Texas Avenue. • Suspicious activity in the 700 block of Texas Avenue. Friday, Feb. 12

• Disturbance in the 100 block of Mayﬂower. • Assist other agency in the 1000 block of Cottage Lane. • Fraud in the 1000 block of LeBlanc. • Assist other agency in the 2100 block of Wise. • Disturbance in the 600 block of Blueberry. • Burglary in the 100 block of Nevils. Saturday, Feb. 13

• Disturbance in the 300 block of Dobbyn. • Assault in the 200 block of Tenney. • Harassment in the 2100 block of Wise. • Disturbance in the 1300 block of Texas Avenue. • Harassment in the 300 block of Hazel. Source: Bridge City Police Department

Taste of SE Texas Broccoli Cheese Soup

West Orange Police Report

Willie Joe and Juanita Broussard Soape

Soapes celebrating 55th wedding date Willie Joe and Juanita Broussard Soape celebrated their upcoming 55th Wedding Anniversary. ey were married September 23, 1961 in Orange, Texas. eir family and friends surprised them at a dinner party on Saturday at a steakhouse in Orange. e couple are blessed

with two children: Tammy Cromartie and husband Stan, and Todd Soape & ﬁance’ Denise; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Willie is a retired Dupont employee, and Juanita was a beautician. A very happy 55th Anniversary to Willie and Tooter! From all your family and friends.

e West Orange Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2016. Sunday, Feb. 7 • Person arrested for criminal trespass, possession of a prohibited weapon and an outstanding warrant in another jurisdiction in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Monday, Feb. 8 • Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Tuesday, Feb. 9 • Person arrested for no drivers license and possession of drug paraphernalia following

traﬃc stop in the 1100 block of Erie. ursday, Feb. 11 • Person arrested for criminal trespass and possession of a narcotic in the 3100 block of Edgar Brown Drive. Friday, Feb. 12 • Two people were arrested for public intoxication and an outstanding warrant in another jurisdiction following a traﬃc stop in the 800 block of Albany. Saturday, Feb. 13 • Two people were arrested for disorderly conduct in the 1200 block of Irving.

During LIHEAP Action Day March 2, Entergy Texas representatives and community partners will make the case for increased funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. e funding goal is at least $4.7 billion for 2017. Last year, Texas residents received $114.3 million from the program. Within Entergy Texas’s service territory, more than 34,889 families were assisted. Face-to-face meetings with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill will address the need for better funding for hot-weather

states through the federal program. Advocates will also highlight the current method of distributing available funds, which leaves many families in the hottest, poorest states struggling to meet basic needs such as heating and cooling costs. Funding of LIHEAP has dropped by a third from $5.1 billion in 2009 to $3.4 billion today. is reduction limits the level of assistance available for the more than 3.8 million qualifying households in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas – the four states in which Entergy’s utility customers reside.

Source: West Orange Police Department

Entergy seeks additional funding

NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter For e Record e next day after I had prepared a good size meal for my sister-in-law, Ava and me, I had some leftover broccoli. I decided to use it to prepare this broccoli cheese soup. Since I was not following a recipe but just making it up as I went, I cannot be certain about the measurements, especially the cheeses (a great opportunity to use up partial contents of leftover cheeses). You will need to use your judgement. After all, it is not a scientiﬁc formula…that is what is so good about cooking…nothing is absolute. I conclude and realize there are some people that do not like broccoli. If not, omit the broccoli and you will have a delicious creamy cheese soup. Either way I think it is a KEEPER recipe.

Broccoli Cheese Soup Frozen or fresh broccoli flowerets 2 Tbsp. butter ¼ to ½ cup chopped scallions or green onions 2 Tbsp. flour 1 (14.5 oz.) can vegetable broth Sea salt to taste Ground black pepper to taste 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk Shredded Mexican & Cheddar cheeses Cook broccoli; drain, puree and set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan; sauté scallions (or green onions) until soft; stir in ﬂour until a bubbly paste (do not brown); stirring constantly, add the vegetable broth, salt and pepper. When it begins to boil, reduce heat to low, continue to stir (this will start to thicken). Gradually add the milk and cheese. Be sure to stir frequently so that cheese will not curdle or scorch. When cheese has completely melted, add the broccoli.

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Pinehurse Police Report e Pinehurst Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2016. Sunday, Feb. 7 • Assist other agency in the 1900 block of Strickland. • Assist other agency in the 2600 block of State Highway 62. Monday, Feb. 8 • Disturbance in the 3000 block of MacArthur Drive.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 • eft in the 1500 block of Strickland. Wednesday, Feb. 10 • Assist other agency in the 2800 block of Stevenson. ursday, Feb. 11 • Welfare check in the 50 block of Elma. • Suspicious person in the 1200 block of 28th Street.

Friday, Feb. 12 • Informational report in the 2200 block of MacArthur Drive. • Suspicious activity in the 1400 block of Strickland. • Suspicious activity in the 100 block of Katherine. • Assist other agency in the 800 block of Albany. • Assist other agency in the 2500 block of Newton.

Saturday, Feb. 13 • Suspicious activity in the 1500 block of Strickland. • Alarm in the 3600 block of Whippoorwill. • Suspicious activity in the 3400 b lock of Pheasant. Source: Pinehurst Police Department

Susan Frieberg and first grade teacher Melinda King pose with students who collected items and donated the items to the Rainbow Room. The students collected the items in celebration for the 100th day of school. St. Mary Catholic School classes participated in celebrating the 100th day of school. Each class chose an organization to donate items to. The goal for each class was to collect 100 of the chosen items. First grade chose to donate baby items to the Rainbow Room. The Rainbow Room is to provide necessary items for children that are taken from their home without their clothes, diapers, toothbrush, etc. First graders exceeded their goal of 100 items and presented their items to Susan Frieberg who is a volunteer for the Rainbow Room.

Chase Rutledge, a graduate of West Orange-Stark High School, was recently featured on the cover of a national magazine. Rutledge, who plays basketball for Lamar State College Port Arthur, was included on the cover of the NJCAA Review monthly publication as part of the Champions for the Community feature written by the magazine. Rutledge was photographed taking part in the LSCPA Seahawks Basketball Camp at the Port Arthur YMCA. The Seahawks won the NJCAA Region 14 South Zone championship this season and will be playing in the Region 14 Tournament in Lufkin starting this Thursday.

Orange Kiwanis Club treats CASA teens to dinner, movie

St. Mary Catholic School is honored to announce Mrs. Melissa McCorvy as “Teacher of the Month” for March. Mrs. McCorvy was chosen by her dedication and pride she has in St. Mary Catholic School. She has a passion for reading and goes above and beyond to motivate and encourage students to read. Mrs. McCorvy was recognized during morning announcements at St. Mary school and received many special items with this reward including a reserved parking spot, teaching supplies and personalized snacks.

e Kiwanis Club of Orange, recently joined forces with Spanky’s Bar and Grill to treat CASA teenagers to dinner and a movie. e Padawans and their chaperones, enjoyed boiled crawﬁsh and hot gumbo at Spanky’s. e group then “blasted” oﬀ to the movies for a viewing of Star Wars: e Force Awakens.

Elyse Thibodeaux is pictured presenting Albert Miguez, of Tico’s Cuban Cafe the Bbusiness Member of the Month award. Also pictured is Carlene Ferran. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Tico’s Cuban Café has been named Business Member of the Month for February. Orlando Miguez accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from Ambassador Chairperson Elyse Thibodeaux. Tico’s received gifts from several local merchants. Tico’s serves a variety of Cuban and American dishes and are famous for their Cuban sandwich. For more information, call or stop by Tico’s Cuban Café at 1145 Texas Ave., Bridge City.

e Kiwanis Club thanks Kiwanian Andrew Culpepper for donating the movie gift cards, Mike and Jake LeMoine, coowners of Spanky’s for providing the teens a wonderful dinner, and Kiwanian Nikki Jones, Executive Director of CASA of the Sabine Neches Region, for coordinating the “Jedi-night” out on the town.

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Faith UMC hosts Lenten Lunch Series /Devotional

Second Baptist BC hosts "Road to Redemption"

Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange, will host a Lenten Lunch Speaker Series and devotional time each Wednesday during Lent. A light lunch will be served. The series will be from noon-1 pm, on March 2, 9 and 16. For more information, call 886-1291, Monday-Thursday, from 9 am-2 pm.

Second Baptist Church, Bridge City, will host "Road to Resurrection" on Saturday, March 19 from 9 am-noon. This is a family event which takes participants down the road that Jesus walked beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with the Resurrection. Meet characters who take you inside the scriptures as you are part of the Triumphal Entry, participate in the Passover meal, visit the jail where Jesus was held, meet a Roman guard who was part of the crucifixion detail and finally meet Cleopas who reveals who he encountered on the Joyous Road to the Resurrection. Call and reserve your travel voucher for the Road to Resurrection by calling the church office at 735-8156 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 9 am-noon. It is not necessary to have a reservation but you can reserve a spot for your entire family to travel together. Second Baptist Church, Bridge City is located at 340 Bland Dr., next to the fire station.

St. Francis to sell Lenten fish dinners St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling fish dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the church), 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, from 5-7 pm on the following Lenten Fridays: 2/26, March 4, 11 and 18. Dinner includes two pieces of fish, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8. Dine in or carry out plates will be available.

BC Knights to sell Lenten fish dinners The Bridge City Knights of Columbus will begin having their Lenten fish dinners Friday, Feb. 19 through Friday, March 18. Dinners will be available from 10:30 am-1:00 pm, at the KC Hall (next to St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City). Dinners are $8 each and will consist of fish, french fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. They may be taken out or eaten in at the KC Hall. For deliveries, please call orders at 735-7325 or 237-1234 before 9 am on Friday.

American legion holds fish fry fundraiser

There will be a car show from 9 am-3 pm, at the Maple Crest Baptist Church, 1005 North St., Vidor, June 18. Lunch will be served at 12:30 in the gym. Entry fees will be $15. Classes will be Best of Show, Best Rat Rod, Best Unfinished, Best Truck and Best Car. Each entry will receive a free meal. The event is co-hosted by Southeast Texas Vintage Cruisers. For more information, contact David at 673-7016 or Barron at 223-9152.

Gifts • Candles • Candy • Flowers Home of THe

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St. Patrick’s Green Tea Party The Heroines of Jericho will celebrate their annual St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea Party, Saturday, March 19, from 4:306:30 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 1017 Mill St., Orange. Gifts galore will be won, refreshments will be served and donations will be accepted at the door. Tickets are being sold by all Heroines for $3 each. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the afternoon of fun, food and fellowship.

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Sunday Morning Worship Experience: 8:15 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 Rev. Mark Bunch Email: office@stpaulfamily.org

First United Methodist Church - Orange 502 Sixth Street • 886-7466

Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m. Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers

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gOOd shepherd lutheran ChurCh 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523

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. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.

Heroines of Jericho schedule events The Heroines of Jericho-East Gate #133, will have their monthly meeting on Friday, March 11, at 6:00 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 107 Mill St. (corner of John and Mill St.), in Orange. All Heroines and Knights are asked to be present for the election of officers and finalization of the annual St. Patrick’s Green Tea Luncheon. Gene Gibbs, M.A.M; Rutha Clark J.M.

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

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546

Maple Crest Host Car Show

Sweet Creations, etc.

The American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave., Orange, will hold a fried fish plate lunch fund raiser, from 11 am-1 pm. Thursday, March 3. Cost of the plates are $8 each. Each plate will consist of fried fish, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, bread and dessert. Walk ins are welcome and delivery is available. Call 8861241 after noon Wednesday, March 2, or before 9 am Thursday, March 3 for orders and deliveries.

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McDonald Memorial Baptist Church 104 Broad St., West Orange 409-883-3974 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11:00a.m. Wednesday Evening: Youth & Children 6:00 p.m. Adult Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Pastor: Tommy Anthony Minister of Music: Pam Nugent Minister of Youth: Brandon Swarers

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First Baptist Church of West Orange

Faith United Methodist Church

608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630

8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291

409-886-4167

Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. (Nursery provided)

Sundays at 11:00 AM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Pastor: Michael Procella EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com

Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Pastor: G.K. Samuel

Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (all ages) Wednesdays- Stand 25 (Youth 6th-12th grade) 6-7 p.m.

Pastor: Dr. Billy Watson website: www.faithumc-orange.org

Harvest Chapel

1305 Irving St. • West Orange • 882-0862 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Night Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.

Pastor: Ruth Logan Burch

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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 Pastor Gary Price, Worship Leader Dan Cruse Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 5 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Nursury Provided

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

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.

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19805 Highway 62 • 735-7126

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1/1/1 IN BC, Duplex apt, watr and garbage paid, appliances furnished, $650 monthly + $325 dep., (409) 963-5594. (2/24) 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment for rent in Orange. Downstairs, has F/P , washer dryer.

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WANTED WANTED GOOD uSED Mobile Home, in good cond., available to move, 10K+ (depending on condition), (409) 3132870/ (3/9)

Very Clean, Senior discount. 1BR Duplex, Orange, Water paid. No pets. 409-735-6691 or 409-7280547

PlEASE, does any one honest have a reliable work vehicle to sell, As cheap as possible to a recent heart bypass trucker? It must be dependable, not fancy, good tires. and priced low. (409) 718-7910.

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APPlIANCES 30 GAS DRYERS, $100 TO $200, cAll HARRy (409) 886-4111. uSED APPlIANCES starting at $99.95 at Harry Appliances, 302 10th. St.(10th. & main) Orange, We buy used appliances, 409-8864111

1999 CHEV. cavelier (as is) $1,000.00 Runs Good 409-221-8269

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Electric Cash register with scaner used only 1 month 180 Obo 7469735 EQuIPMENT SAlE: Retiring, closing rental business. Ridgid 300 tripod pipe threader, roto hammer, 40’ ladder, gasoline concrete mixer, gasoline water pumps, generator (4000), cuting rig, concrete finishing tools, pallet rack,

wrenches, 8” bench vise,8’ wood top table, 1 1/2 ton chain fall, ‘41 chevy engine & parts, partsmaster cleaner, chainsaw sharpener, spinner and chain 1/4.404, Miller electric welder, Everything must go! come See! (409) 7209364. (3/2) Proform Treadmill like new condition. Incline feature used 12 hrs. 425 ObO 776-9735)

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DOMESTIC CITATION BY PUBLICATION/PC - CDVPCWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

To: SEAN C NIXON, Respondent, You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you. The petition of JOHNNY NIXON, Petitioner, was filed in the COUNTY COURT AT LAW #2 of Orange County, Texas on FEBRUARY 2, 2016, against SEAN C NIXON, numbered 160107-D and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF AVA NAOMI NIXON A CHILD. The suit requests ORIGINAL PETITION FOR TERINATION AND ADOPTION OF CHILD. The date and place of birth of the child/ren who is/are subject of the suit:

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this FEBRUARY 3, 2016.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Vickie Edgerly

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DATED the 24th day of February, 2016.

Jerry V. Pennington

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Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for Linda Bernard State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. 7th Street ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN ADOLPHUS FOSTER, JR., Deceased, were issued on February 17, 2016, in Cause No. P17408 pending in the County Court at Law of ORANGE County, Texas, to: TROY HOLBROOK. 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 TROY HOLBROOK 1918 Robin Ave. Orange, Texas 77632

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s adoption. ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said

Court at Orange, Texas, this FEBRUARY 16, 2016.

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Vickie Edgerly

DIVORCE CITATION BY PUBLICATION(NOCHILDREN) - CDVPUBWD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

To: LORENA PALACIOS, Respondent,

The petition of JOSE LUIS PALACIOS, JR., Petitioner, was filed in the 128TH DISTRICT COURT of Orange County, Texas on FEBRUARY 24, 2016, against LORENA PALACIOS, respondent, numbered 160177-D and entitled. “In the Matter of the Marriage of” JOSE LUIS PALACIOS JR AND LORENA PALACIOS

DATED the 17TH day of February, 2016.

The suit requests a divorce. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you.

Steve Parkhurst

ISSUED AND GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court at Orange, Texas, this FEBRUARY 25, 2016.

Steve Parkhurst

Attorney for TROY HOLBROOK State Bar No.: 00797206 1009 Green Ave. Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0892 Facsimile: (409) 670-0888

VICKIE EDGERLY, District Clerk Orange County, Texas

Vickie Edgerly

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of ARLON FIELDS, Deceased, were issued on the February 25, 2016, in Cause No. P-17460 pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: LYNN FIELDS. 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 Lynn Fields

4410 Hillbrook

Orange, Texas 77632 DATED the 29th day of February, 2016.

Jerry V. Pennington Jerry V. Pennington Attorney for Linda Bernard State Bar No.: 15759000 110 N. 7th Street ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 Telephone: (409) 886-0575 Facsimile: (409) 886-1353

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Glenn Edward Orr, Jr., Deceased, were issued on January 12, 2016, in Cause No. P17411, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Glenn Edward Orr, III. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARGARET RUTH MCCULLOUGH, Deceased, were issued on February 24, 2016, in Cause No. P17450, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: JUDY A. DUERSCH 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 Glenn Edward Orr, III Stephen C. Howard Attorney at Law 903 W. Green, Orange, Texas 77630

BARRON LAW OFFICE, PLLC

DATED the 12th day of January, 2016

George B. Barron

Stephen C. Howard

SBT No.: 0187500 ATTORNEY FOR EXECuTRIX

Stephen C. Howard

c/o George B. Barron

P.O. Box 279 Orange, TX 77631-0279 DATED: the 24th day of February, 2016. George B. Barron Barron Law Office, PLLC

Attorney for Glenn Edward Orr, III

Pinehurst Animal Shelter 886-4378/998-2614

State Bar No.: 10079400 903 W. Green Orange, Texas 77630 Telephone: (409) 883-0202 Facsimile: (409) 883-0209

Bridge City Animal Shelter 735-5028

noTIce

You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

1999 Lincoln Navigator Owed $1242.50

Pups in Peril 540-0299

U-Haul Trailer Owed $459.85 Vehicle Stored at Gilbeaux’s Towing 0548449 VSF 16527 Hwy. 62 S., Orange , TX 77630. PH (409)886-0007 Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed, as storage charges will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Must demonstrate proof of ownership to claim vehicle. www.tdlr.texas.gov

Sweet Pups 769-1684

GARAGE SALES Garage Sale: March 4th and 5th from 8am to 6pm. at 408 Camellia To include Household items, clothes and some furniture. First Baptist Church Mauriceville “Youth Fundraiser/Garage Sale” on Friday 9 to 6 and Saturday 9 to 12 located at 11540 Hwy 12, held in the CLC Building in back. 2 refridgerators, W/D, Glassware, Household items, Lots of Clothes, including childrens clothes.

2nd MOVING SALE

2415 McKee Drive Orange, TX 409•330•5808 saTUrday, 3/5 8:00 AM - UNTIL

SO MUCH MORE TO SELL: This will be the 1st of many sales on Saturdays weather permitting. Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Antiques, Kitchen, Linen, Plants, Side by Side Fridge, Vacuum Cleaners, Steam Cleaners, Tools, Electronics, Small Appliances, Too much to list!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of TRUETT SMITH HAWLEY., Deceased, were issued on February 26th, 2016, in Cause No. P17435, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: OPAL WHITE HAWLEY. 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 CIMRON CAMPBELL Attorney at Law PO BOX 279, Orange, Texas 77631-0279 DATED the 26h day of February, 2016

Cimron Campbell CIMRON CAMPBELL Attorney for EXECuTRIX

State Bar No.: 03696000 108 N. 7TH STREET Orange, Texas 77631 Telephone: (409) 651-4300 Facsimile: (409) 886-4448

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The petition of JOSEPH BROWN and LORRIE BROWN, Petitioner, was filed in the COUNTY COURT AT LAW #2 of Orange County, Texas on FEBRUARY 12, 2016, against RENEE DANIELLE SANFORD, numbered 120693-D and entitled IN THE INTEREST OF JAXON MARCUS BROWN A CHILD. The suit requests PETITION TO MODIFY PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP. JAXON MARCUS BROWN JANUARY 24, 2012 ORANGE, ORANGE COUNTY, TX

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To: RENEE DANIELLE SANFORD, Respondent,

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THE STATE OF TEXAS

AVA NAOMI NIXON NOVEMBER 5, 2001 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TX

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of BEULAH LOUISE NARANS, Deceased, were issued on the February 18, 2016, in Cause No. P-17448 pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: Linda Bernard. 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.

The Orange County Water Control & Improvement District No. Two (sometimes known as the West Orange Water Department) (the “District”), located in Orange County, Texas, is conducting a Superintendent Search. Effective as of February 27, 2016, the District’s Board of Directors has appointed another District employee as Interim Superintendent. The Board further authorized and directed its Personnel Committee, with appropriate staff and other support, to conduct a search for a person to serve as non-interim Superintendent. The current Interim Superintendent is eligible to be selected, but the Board is not obligated to do so, nor is the Interim Superintendent required to apply for consideration. The District, established in the first half of the 1950’s, is substantially co-extensive with the City of West Orange, Texas. Demographic and other information about the City may fairly be applied to the District. Presently about 1,600 accounts receive District services of potable water supply and wastewater collection, treatment and discharge. Services are provided by a staff of about 3 office employees and about 5 field employees. The District seeks qualified applicants to consider for the vacant non-interim Superintendent position. Qualifications include demonstrated experience and ability related to the effective management and operation of a public water supply and wastewater collection and treatment system. Responsibilities include direct and indirect personnel supervision, regulatory compliance, office and field operations, financial management, customer relations, and interfacing with Board of Directors and District consultants. Persons interested in applying should transmit all required and any supplemental application materials to Alan Sanders, attorney for the District, at his mailing and physical address, Wesleyan Tower, Suite 1400, 24 E. Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas, 77046, or by fax at 713-759-6830, or by email at Alan.Sanders@ LewisBrisbois.com, no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Timely receipt is required, and it is the sole responsibility of each applicant to provide for timely delivery rather than simply depositing their materials into the custody of third parties such as the Postal Service or commercial delivery services. Required materials include a properly completed, signed and dated Application; Background Check Authorization directed to the District; and Background Check Authorization directed to references, former employers and other pertinent recipients. If desired, an applicant may include supplemental materials such as a Resume, Recommendation Letters, copies of DIRT relevant WORK? licenses and NEED ANY KIND OF certifications, and a brief narrative of their interest in and qualifications for the position. Attorney Sanders will CALL provide the District-furnished Application and Authorization forms, upon request by fax, letter, or email. The District reserves the right to reject any and all applicants for any reason not otherwise prohibited by law and also to waive any one•or more informalities DEMOLITION LAND CLEARINGor noncompliance with the application process. PONDSinformation SITE WORK CONCRETE DEMO Applicant will be kept confidential except ENVIRONMENTAL as otherwise provided by law. AllCLEARING applicants are subject to District’s Drug Free Workplace Policy if hired. The DOZERS BACKHOES • TRACTOR District is an •Equal Opportunity Employer. WORK Compensation and starting date are negotiable. However, the District presently anticipates that the position will be compensated atGary a salary that is in the range of $40,000 Ragan to $60,000 per year, plus benefits.

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Come out on March 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate a bit of the 1920s at the W.H. Stark House in Orange.

1920s cents a bar; Piggly Wiggly was selling 10 pounds of sugar for 70 cents and six bars of soap for 25 cents; Crager’s was having a ﬁnal clearance of men’s shoes at $3.95 instead of up to the normal $12.00 cost. New for this year, e W.H. Stark House is oﬀering people the opportunity to learn

Continued from Page 5A the Charleston with their favorite dame or ﬂy boy. Helping teach the dance is award-winning local performers from Horizons Dance and Gymnastics Center. e Charleston, named after Charleston South Carolina, is one of the most famous dances of the 1920s and is typical of the jazz music popular at the time.

One may also want to mingle with alcohol-free cocktails (anks Prohibition!). So don’t be a pill, help put on the ritz Saturday, March 5 from 9am-2pm. Full tours scheduled every 20 minutes. Included with general admission. Stark Cultural Members are free. For more information. visit whstarkhouse.org.

Orange County Health Inspector James Scales made the following inspections on area businesses from Feb. 16-29: California Corn Dog Stand, 795 Texas Ave., Bridge City Employee drink found without lid and straw; thawing hot dogs inside sink of water. Score - 98 Orangefield Elementary School, 10288 Hwy. 105, Orangefield - Score - 100 Zuniga’s Mexican Food, 1925 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Dry storage food found sitting on floor and chemicals stored next to food; not water at hand washing sink, also found faucet with no handles needs repair; Dates needed on all foods; no soap or paper towels at hand washing sink; storing foods in plastic grocery bags; thawing foods inside three compartment sink; Venta-Hood, floors and walls need to be cleaned of old foods. Will followup on hand washing station. Pine Forest Elementary School, 4150 N. Main St., Vidor - Score - 100 Vidor Jr. High School, 945 N. Tram Rd., Vidor - Score 100 Casa Ole #47, 1015 N. Main St., Vidor - Raw meat/vegetables stored incorrectly inside coolers/freezers;

clean dishes found with food still on them - manager pulled and rewashed; floor drain clogged - need to repair; rusted storage shelves; found several chipped plates/containers need to discard; sides and under fryers/grill and floors throughout need to be cleaned of old foods; walls need to be cleaned and paint beginning to come off wall - need to repair; ceiling tiles near most air vents need to be cleaned of old dust. Score - 87 Tee Nah Nah’s Cajun Cooking/Cardinal Fireworks Stand, Bridge City - Preopening inspection. Will set up at Cardinal Fireworks on the weekends only. No score. Tekoa Academy, 1408 W. Park Ave., Orange - Score 100 Community Church School, 3400 N. MLK Dr., Orange - Score - 100 Bridge City Elementary School, 1035 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City - Score - 100 The Jumping Bean, 7174 N. Hwy. 87, Orange - Restaurant does not have 2016 food service permit. Score - 98 Stop-N-Drive #21, 1510 Texas Ave., Bridge City Dates needed on all products (sandwiches) inside coolers; store does not have current

2016 food service permit; rusted storage shelves found inside walk-in cooler; all drinks need to be stored off the floor inside walk in cooler. Score - 93 JJ Wings and Seafood, 2246 MacArthur Dr., Orange - Raw shrimp found uncovered; need to date all foods; restaurant does not have current 2016 food service permit; towels needed at hand washing station and need to move objects so employees can wash hands; employee drinks without lid/straw and stored improperly; chemical found next to food being stored on floor; utensils/knives wedged between wall/sink inside of reach in coolers; floors and walls need to be cleaned of old foods; more general cleaning is needed. Score - 83 West Orange Middle School, 500 N. 13th St., Orange - Score - 100 Delta Food Mart, 705 Texas Ave., Bridge City Chemicals being stored above pet foods and plastic utensils; store does not have current 2016 food service permit; storing bottled drinks on the floor; missing floor tiles found inside walk in cooler; store under construction to place a delitype food service area, will call for inspection when complete. Score - 93 Vidor High School, 300 Orange St., Vidor - Score - 100 Oak Forest Elementary School, 2400 Hwy. 12, Vidor - Score - 100 Brookeshire Brothers #270, 1380 N. Main St., Vidor - Dates needed on all foods inside reach in freezers; rusted storage shelves found inside produce walk in cooler. Score 96 Valero Corner Store, #377, IH-10 E, Orange - Score - 100 Freeway Express, 115 E. Freeway, Vidor - Need to date all foods (sandwiches) inside walk in cooler; broken ice scoop found; store currently does not have any sinks to wash dishes, need to replace sinks that were taken out; light shields needed inside walk in cooler; restrooms are currently not working - need to repair. Score - 92 Orangefield Junior High School, 7745 Sand Bar Rd., Orangefield - Score - 100 Step_N-Go, 234 S. Main St., Vidor - Ice scoop laying on top of ice machine; damaged ceiling tiles found - need to replace immediately; old washers/dryers sitting outside, need to remove immediately; followup needed on removals. Score - 95 St. Mary School, 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange - Score - 100 Bridge City High School, 2690 Texas Ave., Bridge City - Score - 100 Neches Grocery, 3035 Hwy. 1131 - Store does not have current 2016 food service permit. Score - 98

Marriage Licenses e following marriage licenses were issued by the oﬃce of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Feb. 22-26: Kevin J. Vincent and Ashley L. Hebert Joshua M. Gilbreath and Alisha L. Wilkerson Steve C. Faulk and Wendy A. Gerald Joseph L. Falgout and Joelli M. Moss Kenneth D. Sheppard and Natasha A. Roy Robert L. Harrison and Nita F. Dryden Freddie L. Ballard Jr. and Samantha L. Walp Richard E. Davis and Leigh A. Caswell Curtis W. Davis and Amber N. Watson Cody J. Heilmann and Janey L. Rist Malcolm G. Andrus II and Jackie C. Reed

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