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Vol. 57 No. 46

The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas

Week of Wednesday, March 9, 2016

County approves proclamation for Gift of Life first held in 1996, is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. As the next National

Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Commissioners approved a special proclamation on Tuesday afternoon on behalf of a well-known organization and its quest to help those in need battle cancer. Orange County Commissioners approved a special proclamation on Tuesday, March 8, for the Julie Rogers Gift of Life and its Youth Advisory Council in observance of National Kick Butts Day, which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, across the country to spread the word as anti-tobacco advocates. Connie Berry of the Julie Rogers Gift of Life attended Tuesday’s meeting in Orange County, along with seven members of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Key Club, to present information to Commissioners and accept the proclamation from the court. “Tobacco imposes a terrible toll on everyone,” Berry said.

Kick Butts Day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States, and even around

the world, are being planned. Such events are designed to help youth leaders, teachers

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Orange County Commissioners Court proclaimed Wednesday, March 16, as “National Kick Butts Day” on behalf of the Julie Rogers Gift of Life program. Commissioners Barry Burton, Precinct 2; John Banken, Precinct 3; and Jody Crump, Precinct 4, are pictured in back. Front row features members of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Key Club and Connie Berry, at right, of Julie Rogers Gift of Life. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

“Our organization works with groups across Southeast Texas, including high schools, and our future rests with students like those that are here today.” According to findings from the National Youth Tobacco Survey in 2014, e-cigarette use

increased among high school students from approximately 660,000 to more than 2 million. Also, 90 percent of all smokers begin smoking as teenagers or earlier. According to its official website, Kick Butts Day, which was

Turnout in Primary near record in OC St. Joseph Alter Feast March 19 Staff Report For The Record

St. Mary Parish Annual Altar honoring St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church will be held Saturday, March 19, at St. mary Catholic Church, 912 W. Cherry, Orange. This special event will include a luncheon of Pasta Milanese, baked fish, casseroles and vegetables along with desserts, prepared in the Sicilian tradition will be served (dine in only). St. Joseph Chaplet will be recited at 10:30 am, followed by the Blessing of our Altar at 11 am. Donations will be accepted by those participating, with proceeds being distributed to local charitable organizations. Donations are needed to provide fruit, other food items, flowers are also needed for flowers on the Alter, or one may volunteer to help with the program. Please contact Rosalie or Pat Clark 409-8862577.

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The March Primary elections of 2016 will be one to remember for years to come with a near record turnout and close races. A total of 18,327 registered voters submitted ballots in the March 1 Primary election in Orange County. Although this was not a record for a Primary election, it was a nearrecord. “The largest turnout we have had for a Primary election, since I’ve been in this office, was in the 2008 Primary elections when we had just over 19,000 people vote,” said Tina Barrow, Orange County Election Administrator. “This is definitely the second most.” Of the 18,327 ballots submitted during this election period, 8,567 ballots were submitted during the early voting period from Feb. 16 through Feb. 26, while 9.760 were submitted by voters on election day, March 1. Orange County has traditionally been known as a

Democratic county, but it has gradually shifted to become more and more Republican in the past few elections. According to final results from the March 1 election, a total of 15,545 ballots were submitted in the Orange County Primary Election or 84.82 percent of the total ballots received. A total of 15,380 votes were submitted in the Republican Primary for U.S. President. Ted Cruz won the state of Texas, as well as Orange County with 48.62 percent or 7,478 votes. Trump finished second with 33.39 percent, or 5,135 votes. The race for Orange County Sheriff generated the most interest in local races on the ballot with 14,240 votes being received, as incumbent Sheriff Keith Merritt defeated opponent David W. Smith. Merritt received 11,173 votes, or 78.46 percent, to Smith’s 3,067 votes. The Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector’s race was

Reece Smith of Cub Scout Pack 1, at center, stands proudly with his trophy after being declared the Grand Champion of the Three River Council’s Sabine District Pinewood Derby, which was held Saturday, March 5, at Granger Chevrolet in West Orange. Pictured with Reece are Doug Moore, at left, District Director; and, at right, Keith Brice of Granger Chevrolet. Scouts from across the Sabine District converged at Granger Chevrolet in West Orange this past Saturday, March 5, for the Pinewood Derby. More than 50 vehicles competed in the event with the four fastest overall vehicles competing for the championship trophy. Derby cars, from left to right, were made by Tanner Somers, Pack 290; Louis McClellan, Pack 402; Louis McIntire, Pack 1; and Reece Smith, Pack 1. RECORD PHOTOS: Tommy Mann Jr.

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New board installed at United Way of Orange County Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

The United Way held its yearly banquet this past Thursday to set the stage for the rest of the year. The United Way of Orange County held its Annual Banquet on Thursday, March 3 inside the Gillespie Building of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Orange as dozens of guests and representatives of the various agencies supported by the United Way were in attendance. Elizabeth Nash, the outgoing president of the organization’s officers, stated how successful 2015 was and that the momentum will continue in 2016. “Everyone has worked very hard and been very dedicated,” Nash said to the audience. “The Board of Directors are very

dedicated in what they do and are hard working volunteers.” She also offered a recap on the United Way of Orange

County’s 2015 campaign fundraising goal for 2016. The goal is $875,000, which is an increase from the previous year’s

The United Way of Orange County held its Annual Banquet this past Thursday, March 3, inside the Gillespie Building of First Presbyterian Church in Orange. Along with its annual report, the organization installed its Board of Directors for the year. RECORD PHOTO: Tommy Mann Jr.

goal of $850,000. “We are at 92 percent of our goal for the year,” Nash added. “We’re not at 100 percent yet, but it’s not for lack of trying.” Pledges continue to come in on a steady basis as the United Way has reportedly received $798,878 this campaign year, which has been led by campaign chairperson David Jones. Also, as part of the annual banquet, the United Way of Orange County installed its new officers and its new Board of Directors. The officers for 2016 through February 2017 are Leslie Uzzle, President; Brian Beach, 1st Vice-President; Mike Cedars, 2nd Vice-President; and Shane Johns, Treasurer. The Board of Directors consists of Michael Bearden, Andrew Culpepper, Demetrius Moffitt, Manuel Ramon, Chris

Riedel, Stacy Brister, Stephen Lee, Bill Powers, Royd Richardson, Gina Simar, Mike Cedars, Dayna Smith, Leslie Uzzle, Betty Morgan, Nancy Vincent and Shane Johns. Through the generous contributions of individuals and business, the United Way of Orange County was able to assist its 22 agencies in 2015. Those agencies include Anayat House, Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council, Boys Haven, Camp Fire USA, Family Services/Women and Children Shelter, Friends Helping Friends and Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council. Other agencies include Greater Orange Area Literacy Service (GOALS), Habitat for Humanity, Orange County Action Association (Meals on

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Annual Kiwanis “Glow” Golf Tournament slated for March 26 Staff Report- For The Record

If you enjoy checking off bucket list items, this is your chance to ‘Swing for the Swing’ during a glow-in-the dark golf tournament scheduled for Saturday, March 26, at Sunset Grove Country Club. The Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas is hosting its 3rd Annual “Glow” Golf Tournament to raise funds to purchase a special needs swing for Northway Park. The four-person scramble has a 5 p.m. shotgun start. The last nine will start at 8:30 p.m.

using glow-in-the dark golf balls. “It’s like watching shooting stars,” says Kiwanis board member Shane Johns. The tournament fee is $400 per team and tee sign sponsorships are available for $100$150 and the Kiwanis Club has earmarked 100% of the tournament proceeds toward purchase of the swing. For more information on team registration, tee sign sponsorship, and/or donations, please call 886-4411 or visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX Facebook Page.

The Record Newspapers of Orange County, Texas Bill Nickum, Workforce Solutions board member, April Keith, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas HR manager, and Sue Daniels, board chair at the 2015 Awards Recognition Luncheon, Tuesday, March 1.

Workforce Solutions presents “Awards of Excellence” Staff Report

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Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas hosted an “Awards of Excellence” luncheon on Tuesday, March 1 to recognize local employers, businesses, job seekers, partners and special event sponsors whose collaboration with the workforce system has been supportive and instrumental in the realization of the Workforce Board’s vision of “a world-class workforce for Southeast Texas”. “Our employers are a critical link to the economic success we’ve experienced in Southeast Texas this past year,” stated

Marilyn Smith, Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas executive director. “Unemployment rates for 2015 reflect job creation and positive hiring trends for our area. Working in tandem with our Board members, education leaders, economic development, industry and community representatives has provided many opportunities for individuals seeking to work and earn livable wages. We want to show our appreciation to them.” Those recognized at the luncheon include Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Beaumont as “Local Employer of Excellence,” At Home Senior Care, Mid-America Contrac-

tors and The Stark Foundation as “STAR Employers,” Desirea Myers as “STAR Job Seeker of the Year,” The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation as “Business Partner of the Year,” Creative Learning Centers as “Child Care Provider of the Year,” as well as Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas – Centers and ChildCareGroup as “Contractors of the Year.” Companies recognized as “STAR Sponsors of the year include Platinum Sponsors Industries of Southeast Texas (ISET) and International Safety Training Council (ISTC), Gold Sponsor FivePoint Credit Union, and Silver Sponsors En-

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St. Mary Catholic School announces “Good Samaritan” winners St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students and staff they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate for their wonderful behavior. Good Samaritans, from left: Bryce McAllister; Kylie Braquet; Dayne Seay; Kaylea Gravett; Thomas Abshire; Clay Darby; Coy Darby; Tiger Carpenter and Kennedy Abshire.

Trahan, Manshack set for runoff County Commissioner Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Although the Primary election ended on March 1, there is still once race to be settled. A total of five candidates from the Orange County Republican Party were seeking the Orange County Commissioner’s seat in Precinct 1. The position is currently held by David Dubose, who opted not to seek re-election.

Candidates seeking the position included Gary Hinote, Bobby Manshack, Ryan Peabody, Johnny Trahan and Shirley Zimmerman. However, following the results released at the end of the night on March 1, it was Trahan and Manshack leading the pack. Trahan had 1,046 votes, or 35.20 percent, and Manshack received 828 votes, or 27.86 percent of the votes submitted in the election race. Zimmerman received 527 votes, 17.73 percent; Peabody

received 305 votes, 10.26 percent; and Hinote received 266 votes, 8.95 percent. Since neither Trahan or Manshack received a majority of the votes, which is more than 50 percent, a runoff election has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 24. Early voting will only be for a duration of five-days for the runoff election and will begin on Monday, May 16 and end on Friday, May 20. Registered voters wishing to

Primary turnout near historic a highly contested event as Karen Fisher squeezed by Debbie Meaux by 167 votes. A total of 14,031 votes were received and Fisher had 7,099, or 50.60 percent, compared to Meaux’s 6,932. The election for Orange County Constable of Precinct 4 was extremely close as candidate Jimmy Lane Mooney defeated incumbent Weldon Peveto by 70 votes. Mooney

received 2,008 votes, or 50.89 percent, to Peveto’s 1,938 votes, or 49.11 percent. The Orange County Democratic Primary only had one local race, which was reflected in the low turnout locally at the polls. A total of 2,782 ballots were submitted by Democratic voters in Orange County for the March 1 election. This included 1,208 ballots being submit-

County business and health advocates raise awareness of the problem of tobacco use in their community or state, encourage youth to reject the tobacco industry’s deceptive marketing and stay tobacco-free and urge elected officials to take action to protect kids from tobacco. Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in the United States and around the world. Tobacco killed one

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submit a ballot in the election through the mail must apply for a ballot no later than May 13. This request must be received in the Orange County Election Administrator’s office by that date, not postmarked. The winner of the Orange County Republican Primary Runoff Election will be unopposed in November and will become the next Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 1 beginning January 2017.

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ted during early voting from Feb. 16 through Feb. 26 and another 1,574 ballots on March 1. The sole local race on the Orange County Democratic Party ballot featured incumbent party chairperson Deborah Mitchell facing challenger Donald G. Brown. Mitchell received 1,970 votes, or 77.87 percent, to Brown’s 560 votes to be re-elected as chairper-

son. In the Democratic Primary for U.S. President, a total of 2,721 votes were received. Hillary Clinton walked away with Texas and the majority of Orange County votes with 68.06 percent or 1,852 votes received. Bernie Sanders placed a distant second with 29.99 percent or just 816 votes from Orange County voters.

Southeast Texas’ mission is to reduce the harm caused by tobacco and its goals are to prevent the initiation of tobacco use among young people and adults, reduce the appeal and acceptability of tobacco use, implement tobacco cessation initiatives, reduce secondhand smoke exposure, which will contribute to the reductions in

tobacco-related diseases and deaths. The coalition is formed of volunteers who serve as advisors and ambassadors of its goals and include representatives from business, education, faith-based organizations, government agencies, healthcare groups, media, non-profit organizations and youth groups.

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hundred million people in the 20th century, according to tobaccofreekids.org. “In the United States, tobacco kills more than 400,000 people every year,” said Connie Berry of the Julie Rogers Gift of Life. “That is more than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined.” The Julie Rogers Gift of Life’s Tobacco Control Coalition of

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Wheels), OCARC, Inc., Rape and Suicide Crisis of Southeast Texas and Right Choice. Also assisted in 2015 were the Salvation Army, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, Samaritan Counseling, Shorkey Center, Southeast Texas Hospice, Spindletop Tejas Centre, Unity House, Vidor Children’s Fun and the YMCA.

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Texas Workforce Development Board members were also recognized for their service and dedication to the employers, businesses and job seekers of Southeast Texas through their tenure on the Workforce board: Bill Nickum, Carey Georgas and Dr. J. Michael Shahan for 20 years of service and tenured members Jamie Hogge, Danny Prosperie, Stephanie Semien, Anna Tanton, Dr. Paul Szuch, Luan Mai and Lorenzo Fitch. The Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Board is a businessled group of volunteers that evaluates and oversees the delivery of all workforce training and employment services in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties. The board’s overall mission is to identify opportunities and create partnerships that effectively link employers and job seekers in order to improve the economic future of the area. Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas brings together a myriad of programs for easy access for employers and job seekers.

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see obituary. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006

From The Creaux’s Nest DODGING THE RAIN A lot of rain is on the way so it may be that you will not get your paper on time. Delivery to homes could be a day late if the rain is heavy, however our store and other indoor outlet copies will be available at the usual time Wednesday. You can also check out our offices in Bridge City and Orange for a copy of the paper. We hope the rain for the most part stays away but just wanted you to know what we are facing. *****I’m working in low gear and it’s a slow go so I best get going. Please come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. REVISITING THE LOCAL ELECTION My intention was to do a review of last weeks local election but I haven’t gotten the information in time for my deadline. Everyone knows who won and lost but I was interested in where particular candidates ran stronger and where the weak spots were. There weren’t really any surprises. Some races could have gone either way, which shows up in close races. I’ve told you before it is a popularity contest and not necessarily about qualifications. In the case of Commissioner John Banken losing to John Gothia, that is very much the case. There were no negatives about the job Banken is doing; he’s a good, dedicated commissioner. Gothia did a better job of selling himself and his ideas for economic growth. Most people feel that, like Banken, Gothia should be an independent voice on the court, not just another rubber stamp. Time will tell but John has a chance to bring a new prospective to the county. He’s smart and has a knack for promoting. *****Sheriff Keith Merritt was given a big mandate by the voters. We are fortunate to have Merritt as our sheriff. It’s all business with him; he’s above board and runs the department like it should be run. On the other hand, Keith and Marlene love people and never meet a stranger. ***** I was glad to see Constable David Cagle win by such a large majority. He is sincere and dedicated to the job of constable and deserved to win big. He had a lot of good supporters, none working harder and smarter than Nelda Burton. If I was running in the Mauriceville area I certainly would want Ms. Nelda on my team.*** We can all be proud of the campaigning job the four women, running, in very close races for tax accessor and county clerk, ran. The races were very close. County Clerk Brandy Robertson had a slight advantage over Trish Williams because of being an incumbent. Karen Fisher and Debbie Meaux ran a close race, less than 100 votes separated them. Karen and husband Joe came in this week and she has nothing but kind words to say about Debbie and praised her for being a good worker. *****The only other woman running was Shirley Zimmerman, in the Pct. 1 commissioner’s race. Shirley came in third despite not having any family or school mates in the area. She has a sincere desire to serve. A runoff will be between Johnny Trahan and Bobby Manshack, two local guys. *****While the primary vote was higher than expected, getting voters to go back to the polls in a runoff will be difficult. It’s estimated that between six and seven thousand Democrats crossed over and voted in the Republican Primary. *****On the Democratic side, I was glad to see Deborah Mitchell re-elected Democratic Chairman. She’s such a nice lady, but will need some help between now and November to rebuild the party. Hillary should be on top of the ticket. If the race is against Trump she should carry Orange County. The candidates and this publication did a great job publishing and promoting the election and getting the vote out. REMEMBERING FIRST LADY NANCY REAGAN Former First Lady Nancy Reagan died March 6, at age 94. She was the wife and partner of the 40th President Ronald Reagan. Historian Douglas Brinkley wrote, “She is the one who deserves credit for orchestrating the great legacy that is Ronald Reagan. She will be buried beside him on a hill top at the Reagan Presidential Library, in California Friday. She was born Anne Frances Robbins, in New York, July 6, 1921. Historian Carl Anthony wrote that Nancy was one of the most powerful first ladies in the post World War II era, not for her policy influence, like Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton, but for her personal influence and managing access to the President’s decision making process. All first ladies preform an impossible role under incredible pressure. They must listen to people criticize their spouses and children, their wardrobes, hairstyle, vacation choices and so much more. We don’t have to agree with their husband’s politics to appreciate the sacrifice that every one of our first ladies has given our country. Nancy brought elegance to the White House. R.I.P. Nancy. CONDOLENCES We were sorry to hear about the death of Terry Paul Harvey, age 61, who died March 4. Terry was a 1973 graduate of Bridge City High School. He was the son of former Bridge City mayor Gordon Harvey. Many of you might remember that Terry, a few years ago, was in the business of selling cooked Cajun meats, cracklins and etc, next to his sister and brother-in-law’s Burger Town Restaurant, on Hwy. 1442. He and Burl LaSalle put out tons of specialty fried items. Terry was a very likable guy way too young to be so sick and to leave us so soon. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Please

Capitan Thomas Hennigan has retired after 26 years with the Orange County Sheriff’s office. He served under six sheriffs, Buck Patillo, Ed Parker, James Wade, Newton Johnson, Huel Fontenot and Mike White. It’s hard to survive that many administration changes. Employees jokingly called Hennigan “Cockroach” because he always survived. He began with the sheriff’s department 30 years ago but also worked for West Orange Police Department before returning to the sheriff’s office. During his first year he was stabbed in the neck with a piece of glass during a jail escape. He was a newly wed and his wife Phyllis wanted him to quit law enforcement. He started Dec. 15 and was married five days later, Dec. 20. He got one day off for the wedding. At the time, the sheriff‘s department had a total of 34 employees, with eight to 10 jailers. One night while working alone, a prisoner held for murder, stabbed him in the neck with a glass weapon made from the jar of a coffee maker. The escapee was caught and is now serving two life sentences. After being stabbed, Hennigan called for the dispatcher. He was bleeding like a stuck pig. He later said it was a good thing it wasn’t Sunday or he would have been working along as dispatcher and jailer. Hennigan and Phyllis, who retired from Bridge City Bank, plan to just kick back and enjoy life. (Editor’s note: Ten years have gone by. I hope they’ve had a great life. Their plans were to move to the lake. If I recall correctly, Thomas is Sheriff Keith Merritt’s brother-in-law, who is Marlene’s brother.) *****Two local students are named Students of the Month by Bridge City Chamber. They are Andrew Havens, of Bridge City, son of Douglas and Lisa Havens and Sam Owens, of Orangefield, son of Sam and Linda Owens.*****Word has reached us that Gov. Ann Richards has esophageal cancer. Ms. Ann is a Lone Star treasure. She and Orange native Bum Phillips visited Orange when she ran for governor. Nolton Brown, her Orange County chairman, arranged a large rally at the County Courthouse. *****Dana Reeve, age 44, has died of lung cancer. She was the wife of Christopher Reeve, Superman, who died last year. They were supporters of stem-cell research. *****Forbes’ list of billionaires are #1, Bill Gates, $50 billion; #2, Warren Buffett, $42 billion; Five Waltons, Wal-Mart empire, are listed #16 to #21, all worth at least $15 billion. Donald Trump and Ross Perot are listed #271 and#272, worth about 1.5 billion.*****Judge Roy Derry Dunn, Justice of the Peace, is reelected by a two to one majority.*****The top vote getter was County Clerk Karen Jo Vance, with 3.425 votes, 19 votes ahead of District Clerk Vickie Edgerly, who was one vote behind Judge Buddy Hahn. All of them are lifetime Democrats. (Editor’s note: Something happened along the way in the last ten years. I bet their core values are still Democratic.)*****West Orange-Stark coach Dan Ray Hooks is inducted into the “Southeast Texas Coaches Association Hall of Fame.” He has compiled a 229-61-2 football record and two state championships, 1986 and 1987. *****The Bridge City boys track team took first place in annual Vidor relays. The B.C. girls finished third. Ronnie Johnson took first place for Bridge City in the high jump with a leap of 5.0; Sam Elmore won first in the discus with a 153-8. He won second in shot put with 49.3. Ryan Kelly led the pack to win the 3200 meter run. Distance runner standout Randy Becker won first place in the 800-meter. Girls distance runner, Erica Garza, placed second in the 3200 at 112:34 and also second in the 1600 meter. The B.C. boys had 134 points. Silsbee was second with 121 points and WO-S came in third with 111 points. *****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: *****Mary Alice Hoffpauir, 67, died March 6. Service was held at St. Helen Catholic church. She is survived by her husband Tillman Pat Hoffpauir, Sr., their children and two brothers. *****Garney L. Cooper, 72, of Orange, died March 7. He retired as a welder from Levingston. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara and is survived by a son and two daughters and their families. *****Nick Silva, 79, of Orange, died March 7. His wife Jennie preceded him in death. He is survived by their children and their families, *****Peter Schreiner, 85, of Orange, died March 8. He is preceded in death by his wife Florence. He is survived by daughter Peg Shearer and husband Mike, step-son Samuel Coates and wife Grace and 12 grandchildren. *****Loy Gene Tarver, 72, of Orange, died Friday, March 10. A native of Bellwood, LA., he was the son of John Luther and Lucille (Long) Tarver. He worked as a carpenter for WOCISD. He was preceded in death by his father and daughter Dee Tarver. Survivors are his wife Marie, mother Lucille, son and daughter-in-law John and Dena Tarver. Pall bearers were Brandon Tarver, Jeremy Smith, Eric Smith, Dan Redding, Ira Zerko and Gary Suggs.*****Eva Frances Egan, 98, of Orange, died March 10. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry, son Paul and brother Jimmy Furlow. Survivors include sons and daughters-inlaw, Doug and Jeanette, Don and Jackie, daughters Margie Burch and Johnnie and husband Johnny Jones. *****Gerald Blanchard, 67, of Orange, died March 11. He retired from American Bridge and was a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife Nancy, brothers Perry and Elvin and sister Geraldine Cherry and their families. *****Thomas D. McAbee, 70, of Orange, died March 11. He was a health inspector for Orange County. He is survived by his wife Eula and their sons and daughters. 40 Years Ago-1976 Roy S. Wingate named Citizen of the Year by The Opportunity Valley News. He is the great grandson of Judge D.R. Wingate, a pioneer lumberman, forester and county judge in both Newton and Orange counties. Two of the judge’s sons served in the Confederate Army and another, Walter, became County Judge in Orange County. The colorful old judge died Jan. 14, 1898, at age 80. Like his great-grandfather, Roy’s life has been varied. After graduating from Stark High, he attended the University of Colorado. Returning home he entered the family meat business. His first love was to be a lawyer but was told that would never be because of an incurable eye disease. Several years later the diagnosis was changed. He left the family business and enrolled in the University of Texas law school and received his Jurisprudence Degree in 1958. He became District Attorney from 1966 to 1968 after serving as assistant to District Attorney Jim Morris. Roy is the son of Claude and Lumen Marie. His siblings are Julia, Mable, Cecil, Lance, Nick and Edith. Because of Roy’s ancestors’ historical background in Orange County, it is most appropriate that he and wife Crystal were chosen to serve as the year’s Bi-Centennial co-chairpersons. *****Roland Elledge buys a big, black hearse that he rides around in. Not to be outdone, Roy Ingram bought an 11-passenger Lincoln limo that he sports around in.*****The Bridge City Police Chief, Wilson Roberts, hates mowing grass so much that he is importing chinch bugs and he says if that doesn’t work, he’ll borrow a couple of goats from Dick Bivins.*****Corky Harmon celebrates another birthday on March 18. His brother Jackie celebrated his on the 13th. *****Bubba Voss has a red, white and blue backyard in honor of the Bi-centennial. He also has a patriotic fire hydrant.*****Lester Barrett is now operating

the Lake Show Club, in Bridge City.*****Pretty Tracey Stout is in this week’s Gunn Studio ad.****The Bill Pittman’s suffer through the tragic death of their six-year-old son.*****H.D. Pate said he saw a sign while visiting New Orleans in a hippie coffee shop that reads, “Guess your sex, 25 cents.*****Dal Sasso Enterprises is offering quality housing at Camelot-Kingston Apartments, Thousand Oaks, International Village Apartments, Nottingham, Linkwood and Sunset Grove Apartments. A FEW HAPPENINGS The Bridge City Cardinal baseball team hasn’t lost a home game since 2012. Speaking of Bridge City, two former stars Cameron Dishon at Ole Miss homered Saturday and Matt Menard homered for Baylor.*****Mark your calendar; St. Mary Catholic Church Parish will hold its annual St. Joseph’s Alter, Saturday, March 19, the day before Palm Sunday and the day spring begins. Contact Rosalie or Judge Pat Clark at 886-2577 if you wish to make a donation to provide fruit and other food items or flowers for the alter.*****Denver quarterback, Payton Manning, will hang up his cleats after 18 seasons, five MVP awards and two Super Bowl titles, with two different teams. The Colts drafted Payton first overall in 1998. He rewarded them with 11 playoff trips and a Super Bowl title. He then went to the Broncos in 2012. In 2014, he passed Brett Favre as all time passing TD leader and in 2015, he broke Favres’ all time passing yards record. It’s hard to pick the best of the best. Most sports fans have Joe Montana, with the 49ers. He won all four Super Bowls he played in and never threw a single interception in all four games. I’m not sure where Manning fits in. I’m sure somewhere in the top five. Tom Brady, Johnny Unitas, John Elway, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, Roger Staubach, and maybe Bart Starr. In my youth, the big star was Otto Graham, with the Cleveland Browns. He won 10 consecutive playoff game appearances during the 1940’s and 1950’s. He won seven NFL titles. One guy that never gets any credit is Troy Aikman. He may not be top ten but he’s top 15. Payton Manning leaves a big impression as one of the best quarterbacks ever. *****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch dines at JB’s Bar-B-Que this week and back at Robert’s next week. We were sorry that one of the founders of the Lunch Bunch, Judge Claude Wimberly, has been under the weather. We pray for a quick recovery.***** Some folks we know celebrating birthdays in the next few days. On March 9, Brittney Zenos, Don Grooms, Elaine Padgen and Jordon Doiron celebrate. They are joined by celebrities TV show host Steve Wilkos, 52 and actor Matthew Gray Gubler, 36. *****March 10 finds Josh Gross, Gloria Jones, Mary White celebrating. They are joined by country singer Carrie Underwood, 33, actor Chuck Norris, 76 and singer Robin Thicke, 39.*****On March 11, Rick McCall, James McClanahan and Dottie Gunstream celebrate. Also celebrating on March 11 is Entrepreneur Rupert Murdock, 85, and Empire actor Terrence Howard, 47. *****March 12 finds Jack Morgan, Bryleigh Moore, Andrew Willingham and Carol Kimbrow all a year older. They join folk singer JamesTaylor, 68, politician Mitt Romney, 69 and baseball player Darryl Strawberry, 54.*****On March 13, Amy Peevey, Kyle Dubose, Jean Braus and Lindsey Bland celebrate. They are joined by singer Charo, 75 and singer Neil Sedaka,77. *****On March 14, Jill Peveto, John Brister and Bud Briggs are a year older. They are joined by actors Billy Crystal, 68 and Michael Cain, 83 and music producer Quincy Jones, 83. *****March 15 finds Gene Harper, Julie Myers and Amber Doiron celebrating. Also celebrating on this day are actress Eva Logoria, 41, singer Brett Michaels, 53 and religious leader Jimmy Swaggart, 81. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK We heard from Cuzzin Sostan this week. It seems his grandson Pistach got in some trouble wit da law. Judge Nunez done agreed to make a deal dat if Pistach would join da Army him, da judge would dismiss da charges. His papa Joe Breaux brought him to da Army recruiter and dey signed Pistach up and da judge dropped da charges him. On his first day of boot camp, dat Army private issued him a tootbrush. Dat afternoon, da Army dentist yanked out a half dozen of Pistach’s teets. On da second day da private came by and give Pistach a comb and hair brush. Dat afternoon dey sent him to da Army barber who sheared his head. Pistach him, wasn’t so happy bout dat. He didn’t want to go in da Army anyhow, he jus had to. On da turd day, Pistach was issued tree jock straps. His papa Joe says da Army dem is still looking for Pistach. He’s AWOL him. C’EST TOUT A veteran Republican strategist, Katie Packer, whose aim is blocking Donald Trump for winning the GOP presidential nomination, says she wakes up to death threats every morning. She says the flood of emails and tweets from Trump supporters threatening to kill her, her family and her dog are the most hateful vitriol that she’s ever encountered in 25 years in politics. Trump has given voice to a group of people to do and say anything, through his example. A move by Packer and a Super Pac may not be enough to stop Trump from winning the 1,237 delegates needed. Meanwhile, PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem said there might not be a golf tournament at Trump’s International Doral a year from now. Trump’s polarizing campaign and statement on Mexicans, Muslims and women have angered many people in the PGA and golf industry. Cadillac, a sponsor in the final round of the World Golf Championship, has declared it will no longer be a sponsor. The PGA, in December, disavowed Trump for his strong language. General Motors, a sponsor for 50 years, will not sponsor Trump courses. We really don’t need Donald Trump and God forbid that he would ever be president of this great country.*****The economy added 277,000 manufacturing jobs last month, 17 consecutive months of job growth, 4.9 percent unemployment. A pretty good base to build on, not go back to trickle down economics. *****Well, my time is up. Thanks for yours. We thank our family of advertisers for making this publication possible. Take care and God bless.

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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Todora announces for Bridge City Council Hello, My name is Phillip Todora Jr. and I am running for City Council, Place 4 for the City of Bridge City. I have been married to Janice Harvill Todora for the past 37 years. Together we have four beautiful children and three energetic granddaughters. I was born and raised in Port Arthur and I am a 1974 graduate of omas Jeﬀerson High School. After the birth of our second child, Janice and I made the decision to make Bridge City our home, since Janice was raised here. e excellent school district and small town atmosphere was just what we were looking for as a place to raise our family.

In the past, I served on Bridge City Little League Board of Directors for nine years and am currently serving on the district level for ASA softball as a Deputy Commissioner for Junior Olympics (JO) Girls Fast Pitch Softball. I attend St. Henry Catholic Church, where I serve as an usher on Sunday mornings. I am employed here in Bridge City at Olson Engineering as a Project Manager. Wanting to serve my community, I chose to run for City Council with the intent of bringing a pair of fresh eyes and ears to the City Council. I will base all my decisions on the facts, which will allow me to make the best

decisions for the city and the citizens of this great community. Looking forward to a better tomorrow for all of our citizens. I would appreciate your support and will be honored to represent you as Councilman Place 4. Early voting begins on Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29. from 8 am-4 pm.; Monday and Tuesday, April 2-3 and Election Day, May 7, from 7 am7 pm, at the Bridge City Independent School District Administration Building. So exercise your right to vote and vote Phillip Todora Jr., Place 4, Bridge City City Council. ank you.

Phillip Todora Jr.

Declining Fuel Costs to Result in Lower Electricity Bills Average Residential Bill to be 6 Percent Lower Lower costs for the fuel Entergy Texas, Inc. uses to make electricity will translate into lower bills for customers this spring and summer. Customers using an average of 1,000 kilowatts per month will see their bills decline by $4.11, more than 6 percent. e savings are a result from a drop in the ﬁxed charge for fuel, a charge that is adjusted twice a year with a new amount showing up on bills each March and September. “Lower bills are always welcome,” said Sallie Rainer, president and CEO for Entergy Texas, Inc. “Fortunately, the decline in our fuel costs that we are passing on to customers will take place over a time frame that coincides during the hot summer months.” Electric utilities in Texas, including Entergy Texas are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Monthly bills are largely made up of base charges plus fuel charges and the fuel portion is strictly passed through to customers. e PUCT rules require the ﬁxed fuel charge on customers’ bills to be changed bi-annually each September and March. Be-

ginning this month the average fuel charge will be $27.94 down from $32.05. is amount will remain the same until September 2016. Entergy Texas, Inc. provides electricity to more than 430,000 customers in 27 counties. It is a

subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000

megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Lower fuel costs mean lower light bills

Larry and Jennette O’Kelly

O’Kelly couple laud 50 years of marriage Jennette and Larry O’Kelly celebrated their 50th. wedding anniversary March 5, with family and friends. Married March 5, 1966 by Roy Clyde Self at Winfree Baptist Church. Jennette is a 1965 graduate and long time resident. Now

working at Wal-Mart in Bridge City. Larry worked at Alamo Glass In Groves for many years. Retired and enjoying it. Together they have two beautiful daughters and four grandchildren.

MARRIAGE LICENSES e following marriage licenses were issued by the oﬃce of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk, for the week of Feb. 29-March 3: Larry Darnell Brooks, Jr and Kianna A. McKinley Dallas Jeﬀerson Henley, Jr and Tambrie L. McPherson Martin C. Ulery and Britni M. Collins Robert A. Dubois and Debra J. Hardesty Jeanne L. Ray and Kara J. Ryan

Karey J. Broussard and Angela R. Lopez Aaron C. Girouard and Catherine Elizabeth Myers William R. Benoit and Susan K. Ramey Gary R. Cummings , II and Angela B. Mays Micah A. Walker and Sandy M. Walker Robert G. Flanagan and Jena L. Belk Oscar Telford, III and Laverne R. McCray

St. Mary Catholic School recently celebrated Texas Independence Day by dressing up in western attire. Students showed their pride in being a Texan by wearing cowboy/cowgirl hats, boots and western shirts in honor of this special day. History classes also reminded students of the importance of this special day and the reason to be celebrating. Pictured is the seventh grade class of St. Mary Catholic School - Derian Jones; Jaci Doucet; Sarah Kusek; Carley Dupry; Lily Riedel; Peyton McKee; Caleb Malin; Ethan Smith and Pheonix Lawless and bottom row, Thomas Abshire.

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Entertainment Southeast Texas Leann Rimes to return to Golden Nugget

With Tommy Mann Jr.

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record e Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles has been open for more than one year now, and the ﬁrst music artist which opened its concert facility is returning. LeAnn Rimes will perform inside the Grand Event Center of the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. on Friday, July 15. Tickets are $45-$60 for ages 21 and older and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 11 at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the HEB Plus on Dowlen Road in Beaumont, online at www.ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Rimes, 33, exploded onto the

country music scene in 1996 with her debut single, “Blue,” from the album of the same name. e song debuted at number three on the pop charts and the album sold more than 120,000 copies in its ﬁrst week of release, all while Rimes was just 13-years old. Since that time, Rimes has won two Grammy Awards, including the ﬁrst ever “Best New Artist” accolade ever won by a country artist. She has won a dozen Billboard Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music honors and an American Music Award, while selling nearly 40 million albums around the world. Along with “Blue,” Rimes is

best known for hit songs such as “I Need You,” Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” “How Do I Live Without You,” and “Probably Wouldn’t Be is Way.” Rimes most recent studio album was “Spitﬁre,” which was released in April of 2013. e album peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart and number 9 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. According to her oﬃcial website, www.leannrimesworld.com, Rimes states that 2016 will see the release of new music and new tour, where fans can “request songs” for the tour dates and where “no two shows will be the same this year.”

Chenoweth graces Lutcher stage Stage, ﬁlm, and TV Star Kristin Chenoweth brings her Broadway hit voice to dazzle with stories and song during her performance at the Lutcher eater in Orange on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available on the Lutcher eater website, www.lutcher.org. An Emmy and Tony Award

winning actress and singer, Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda, the Good Witch, in Wicked and lit up McKinley High on Fox's hit comedy, Glee. Co-host of the 2016 Tony Awards, she was also nominated for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical" for her most recent role on Broadway, Lily Garland in On

the Twentieth Century. Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth, takes the lead in a career that spans ﬁlm, television, voiceover and stage, eﬀortlessly. She received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the ABC series Pushing Daisies

By Tommy Mann Jr. e Record

Larry’s French Market John Teague @ Luke’s Beaumont BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub e Cadillacs @ Orange VFW Hall John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Carreerrs, Tongue Party, Jamey Lewis and e Noose @ e Red Room Big Daddy @ Rush Lounge Sam Peters @ Texas Rose Saloon David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern John Cessac @ White Horse Bar and Grill

Bar and Grill Jon Pardi @ Jerry Nelson’s Hill Country High Street @ Larry’s French Market Royal Teeth, e Tugboats @ Luna Live Crossroads @ Mackenzie’s Pub rowdown Kings @ Madison’s Bubba Brown @ Pine Tree Lodge e Flamethrowers @ Rush Lounge Texas Legacy @ Rusty Nail Max Stalling @ Stingaree Down Under Earl Collins @ Suga’s Deep South Creeping Phlox, 1 Last Chance @ Texas Rose Saloon

ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK

Another great week of live entertainment is right around the corner and there are plenty of options to consider, including local, regional and national touring attractions. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for information on venues and artists or follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily updates. Wednesday, March 9 Lee Pelly @ Buﬀalo Wild Wings Reed Blanchard @ Cafe Del Rio John and omas Teague @ e Capri Club Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Kevin Lambert @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Big Daddy @ Rush Lounge Jimmy Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Curse and the Cure @ e West John Cessac @ White Horse Bar and Grill ursday, March 10 “Jesus Christ Superstar” @ Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts Boogie Band @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Electric Circus @ Blue Martini Paul Orta and the Kingpins @ Cafe Del Rio Orphan Annie @ Caribbean Cove Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Curse and the Cure @ French Quarter Bar and Grill Dickie and the Tornadoes @

Friday, March 11 Night Ranger @ Golden Nugget Casino “Jesus Christ Superstar” @ Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts Joe Purvis and Talon @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Royal Teeth, Watchers, e Von Dukes @ Arcade Amphitheater Curse and the Cure @ e Bayou Cafe #2 Electric Circus @ Blue Martini Bayou Rush @ Cafe Del Rio True Spin @ Caribbean Cove Tim Burge @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe Larry Tillery and the Vagabond Dreamers @ Cottons Cay Dirt Road Band @ Cowboys Culverhouse @ Dylan’s Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar City Heat @ Gator Lounge Lee Pelly @ Hardheads Philip Glyn Band @ Honky Tonk Texas LA Yard Dogs @ Jack Daniels

See Chenoweth, Page 9A

Saturday, March 12 Little River Band @ Golden Nugget Casino Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons @ L’Auberge Casino Resort “Jesus Christ Superstar” @ Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts Larry Tillery and the Vagabond Dreamers @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Electric Circus @ Blue Martini Kenny and the Klassics @ Buna Redbud Festival Center Stage @ Cafe Del Rio Crossroads @ e Capri Club e Coleman Brothers @ Caribbean Cove Rob Copeland @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe Country Outkasts @ Dylan’s Amanda Walker @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Curse and the Cure @ e

It’s a rock and roll blast from the past this Friday, March 11, at the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. as rock band Night Ranger, featuring Jack Blades, at left, and Brad Gillis, will perform for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $15-$30 each at all Ticketmaster outlets. (Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.)

Country music artist LeAnn Rimes returns to the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles, La. on Friday, July 15. Tickets are $45-$60 each and go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 11 at all Ticketmaster outlets. (Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.)

Embers Club City Heat @ Gator Lounge David Joel Band @ Honky Tonk Texas Ken Marvel Band @ Larry’s French Market Eazy @ Mackenzie’s Pub Nervous Rex @ Madison’s Judd Barres @ Quaker Steak and Lube e Flamethrowers @ Rush Lounge Texas Legacy @ Rusty Nail Lee Pelly @ Stingaree Down Under Ronnie Stallworth @ Suga’s Deep South

Heather and the Hellcats @ Tammy’s Bar Guesswork @ Texas Ave. Tavern Sunday, March 13 e Lakeview Acoustic Band @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Chester and Jairus Daigle @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Ken Marvel Band @ Jeﬀerson County Singles Club Billy Poullard and the Zydeco Combo @ Pine Tree Lodge Jeremy Benoit @ Suga’s Deep South

Monday, March 14 Bryan Trahan @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Tuesday, March 15 Pug Johnson @ Dylan’s Kevin Lambert @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Foret Tradition @ Nederland Heritage Festival Matt and Katie @ Rush Lounge Alex Rozell @ Tradewinds Tavern Terror Pigeon, Meth Dad, Zula, Robb Wellz, Boogerbear @ Victoria House

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Orange County Happenings Area Wide Community Events Schedules To List Your Organization’s Upcoming Events And Fundraisers In The Record Newspapers and on TheRecordLive.com email to news@therecordlive.com or call 409.886.7183 Scottish Society of Southeast Texas to meet

Cancer Support and Information Group

The Scottish Society of Southeast Texas will meet on Thursday, March 10, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1250 N. 23rd St. at Gladys, Beaumont, for the monthly dinner and program which will start promptly at 6:30 pm with a covered dish supper. With many of the society’s members being Scotch-Irish, a celebration of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day festivities will be observed as Andrew Bollich entertains all with his Celtic music sung and played on his guitar. There may be some audience participation so come on and bring your best voice and your friends and don’t forget “the Wearin’ of the Green.” Anyone interested in Celtic music and culture is invited to attend. For more information, call 409-4986.

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.

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. Texas Red Hatters will meet March 17 The Texas Red Flashers will meet March 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. Business will include discussing the National Red Hat Convention in San Antonio and a cruise next February. Birthday ladies are Lady Dee, Charlene Denman and Lady Sunshine, Bobbie Johnson. Ladies will bring a door prize to be exchanged if they wish. All ladies are welcome. For information call 886-16209. 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.

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. 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 883-1011, 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.

BC Library to hold 25th anniversary celebration The Bridge City Public Library will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Thursday, March 17, from 1-7 pm in the library foyer. The public is invited and cake and punch will be served.

Orange County Retired Teachers schedule meeting

VFW to host Annual Swamp Pop Blow Out

The Orange County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 14, at 10:30 am, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th St., Orange. The guest speaker will be Sandra Hoke, describing “The Field of Plenty,” the Orange Community Garden, located behind Orange Christian Services on Park Street. Guests are welcome to attend. A light lunch will be served after the meeting.

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. Jackson CC 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 MondayFriday, through April 18, from 9 am-5 pm and every other Saturday, by appointment only. To schedule an

and

Orange County Sheriff’s Posse present

2016 Pro Rodeo Featuring “Whiplash”

the world’s smallest cowboy

Scramble

Sheep 6 years & under Calf 12 years & under

Events

Child - $5.00 (12 and under)

Adult - $10.00

Team Roping Barrel Racing Steer Wrestling Bronc Riding Bull Riding Calf Roping Bareback

April 15th & 16th at 8 pm

1106 Hwy 105 • Orange, TX 77630

UPRA / CPRA / LCRA Sanctioned Produced by SYJ Productions Entry information: 409.745.1471 • April 11 & 12, 6 pm - 10 pm

appointment, contact Eiizabeth Campbell at 409-779-1981 or email jccorange@gmail.com.

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-annual-bloomin-crazyplant-fair/, or email Sheri Bethard at sheribethard@yahoo.com.

Friends of Orange Library will hold business meeting Friends of the Orange Public Library will hold their annual business meeting of members and visitors, Saturday, March 19. The meeting will be at 10:30 am, in the Ira Williamson meeting room of the Orange Public Library, 2205 5th St. Information of the the Orange Public Library’s annual used books sale and Scholastic Book Fair will be announced. Both of these events are sponsored by the Friends organization. There will be a short discussion of the group’s participation in the City’s “Art in the Park” and the election of new officers. Light refreshments will be available. Interested persons are urged to attend.

BC/OF Rotaries sponsor annual Bunny Run Make plans to join in on the third annual Bunny Run and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 26, at Bridge City Intermediate School. There will be a 5k run at 8 am and a 1k run at 9 am. The Easter egg hunt will immediately follow the 1k. New this year will be timing chips and tech shirts and as always, every participant will receive bunny ears. All money raised stays local and is given to Bridge City and Orangefield students in the form of scholarships. Walk up registration / late packet pick up starts at 7:30am. To register, follow the link through the active website https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=32046153 Entry fees are $30 for 5K and $15 for 1K. March 23rd fees go up to $40 for 5K and $25 for 1K. Teams of 4-8 participants are $25 per person for 5K. Packet pickup is Friday, March 25, from 6-8 pm, at the Bridge City Elementary School. 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. Bring 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. Annual Kiwanis “Glow” Golf Tournament slated for March 26 If you enjoy checking off bucket list items, this is your chance to ‘Swing for the Swing’ during a glow-in-the dark golf tournament scheduled for Saturday, March 26, at Sunset Grove Country Club. The Kiwanis Club of Orange, Texas is hosting its 3rd Annual “Glow” Golf Tournament to raise funds to purchase a special needs swing for Northway Park. The four-person scramble has a 5 p.m. shotgun start. The last nine will start at 8:30 p.m. using glow-in-the dark golf balls. “It’s like watching shooting stars,” says Kiwanis board member Shane Johns. The tournament fee is $400 per team and tee sign sponsorships are available for $100-$150 and the Kiwanis Club has earmarked 100% of the tournament proceeds toward purchase of the swing. For more information on team registration, tee sign sponsorship, and/or donations, please call 886-4411 or visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX Facebook Page.

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Deaths and Memorials

Patricia Mier Orange Patrica Ann “Patty” Mier, of Orange, passed away Saturday, March 5, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, at the age of 67. Patty was born Feb 6, 1949 in Liberty, to M e l b a (Cain) and Philip Frazier Payne. She lived in the Orange area for 16 years, prior in Abbeville, LA, and was a member of the Pocket Full Gospel Community Church. She worked at Walmart for many years, as both a greeter and a maintenance person. Patty enjoyed cross-stitching, collecting angels and teddy bears and most importantly, reading her Bible. Patty was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family and will be sorely missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father Dewey Gillis; husband, Woodford John Mier and sister, Diane Seamens. Patty is survived by her daughters, Amanda Breaux and husband, Louis of Duson, LA, Sally Mier of Abbeville, LA, stepson, David Mier of Erath, LA; brothers, Ricky Payne of Ocilla, GA, Gary Gillis of Starks, LA and Randy Gillis of Starks. She is also survived by a large extended family. A funeral service will be held ursday, March 10, at 11:00 am at the chapel of Dorman Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends Wednesday, March 9, from 5:00-9:00 pm. Oﬃciating will be the Rev. Donald Frazier from the Pocket Full Gospel Community Church. Burial will follow at Sudduth Bluﬀ in Newton County. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Honoring Patty as pallbearers will be George Frazier, David Frazier, David Mier, Charles Ashworth, Larry Aaron and Ronnie Phelps.

Paul Snyder Lumberton Paul Edward Snyder, 83, of Lumberton, died Sunday, March 6. He was born on June 22, 1932, in Carlisle, Pa, to Viola Mae Brickner Snyder and John Snyder, Sr. Mr. Snyder served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and retired as a banker. Mr. Snyder was Mayor of Groveton from May 1996 until May 2000 and the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Groveton for many years. He served as Vice President of First of Groveton from 1983 until 1995 and was a member of Lions Club of Beaumont, Tupelo,Ms. and Groveton. He was also a member of the Burke Center in Lufkin for many years. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Calaman Snyder; daughters, Sharon Ridley Landon of Lumberton, Karen Barrow Miller of Sour Lake, and Brenda Maxey Munns and her husband, Kevin, of Onalaska, Wi; grandchildren, Jade Maxey Britton and her husband, Brandon of Lake City, Fla, Jeffrey Ridley and his wife, Heidi, of Bridge City, Raymond “Tray” Barrow, III and his wife, Christen, of Sulphur, Jami Ridley Resse and Michael Barrow and his wife, Ashley, all of Lumberton, Amber Maxey Clements and her husband, Nick of West Salem Wi. and Matt and Adam Munns of Onalaska; 12 great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters-in-law, Helen and Rodney Calaman, Catherine Calaman, Marcia Calaman, Larry Calaman, and Betty and Marlin Calaman, all of Pennsylvania and Margaret Snyder of Daytona Beach, Fla. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John G. Snyder, Jr. and Robert D. Snyder; sister, H. Ruth Seely; sons-in-law, Van M. Ridley and Joe H. Landon and brothers-in-law, Robert L. Calaman and Donald E. Calaman. A gathering of Mr. Snyder’s family and friends will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m., ursday, March 10, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Rd, Silsbee. His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to

Alzheimer’s Association, 2909 West Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77025.

Terry Harvey Orange Terry Paul Harvey, 61, of Orange, passed away Friday morning, March 4, at his home. A memorial service was held Sunday, March 6, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Oﬃc i ating was Brother David Milner of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange. Born in Kinder, LA., Jan. 28, 1955, he was the son of Gordan Donald Harvey and Drucilla Marie (Chapman) Harvey. He was a 1973 graduate of Bridge City and served honorably in the United States Airforce. He did retail merchandising for PL Marketing and was a process manager for Lion Elastomers, formerly known as Ameripol Synpol. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Mike Harvey and Howard Harvey. He is survived by his daughters, Deanna Harrell and husband, John of Lumberton and Pamela Nash and husband, Joel of Tyler; longtime companion, Sherrie Harvey; three grandchildren, Colby Harrell, Hunter Nash and Zoey Nash; brother, Robert Harvey and sister, Donna Self.

Garland Gresham Orange Garland Gresham, 94, of Orange passed away Friday, March 4, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral Services were Monday, March 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was Pastor Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Interment was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers were Dr. Charles Day, Gus Harris, Dan Harris, Bubba Harris, Lee Harris, Fred Copeland, Leo Perry and Bill Blackwell. Honorary pallbearers were JoJo Harris and e Sheriff ’s Posse Friends. Born in Sacul, Jan. 25, 1922, he was the son of Lewis E. Gresham and Mattie Mae Ballard. He served honorably in the United States Army during World War II and worked as a mechanical supervisor for DuPont. Mr. Gresham was a former member of Park Ave. Methodist Church and a current member of the First United Methodist Church and a 60 year member of the 126 Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed riding his horse with friends, watching bull riding and most of all spending time with his great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Gertrude “Sister”, Annie Fay, Randolph, John Henry, Joe Bob and Billy Lewis. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Helen Gresham; children, Patti Goforth of Orange and Joe Don Gresham and wife, Cassie of Houston; grandchildren, Emily Lowe and husband, Mike and Keet Goforth and wife, Shanon and great grandchildren, Hanna Lowe and Cooper Lowe. He is also survived by his brother, Travis “Pete” Greshan and wife, Janice; devoted friend, Dorothy Sexton and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Gresham’s family would like to thank River City Hospice and his wonderful caregivers, Joseph Williams and Shanon Goforth. In lieu of flowers his family asks that donations be made in his honor to e Methodist Children’s Home, 1111 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708.

Kathryn Chesney Vidor Kathryn Elizabeth Chesney, age 62, of Vidor, passed away Saturday, March 5. She enjoyed drinking her coﬀee, playing video games, cooking and going to the casinos. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is the daughter of the late Lawrence Eugene Daigle and the late Felicia Faulk Daigle. She is survived by her children, Katie Bott, Karen Gibson and husband, Danny, Ryan “Boogie” Bott and wife, Sara, Joe Bott and wife, Lora all of Vidor; sisters, Barbara Dean, Brenda Lampous and husband, Claiborne and brothers, Lawrence Eugene Daigle and wife, Lenore of Sulphur and Kenneth Wayne Landry and wife, Bolinda, all of Sulphur. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Danny “DJ” Gibson, Summer Osborne, Chase Gibson, Austin Gibson, Brendon Bott, Alison Bott, Brooklyn Bott, Bailey Bott, Rozlyn Bott, Hayley Shick, Leah Shick and Erika Southerland and great grandson, Bradley Osborne. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Rose Marie Stewart, Norma Len Trout and Lenora uiland and her grandson, Cody Osborne. Funeral services were held March 8, at Calvary Baptist Church, Sulphur, with Pastor Steve Avera oﬃciating. Interment followed at Big Woods Cemetery, Vinton. Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, Dequincy, La.

Randall Skipper Sour Lake Randall B. Skipper, 66, of Sour Lake, died Saturday, March 5, at Baptist Hospital, Beaumont. He was born Aug. 4, 1949, to Francis Benton Skipper and Dermie Skipper, in Conway, SC and was a United States Navy veteran having served in Vietnam. Randall was the owner and operator of Mr. Garbage. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Debbie Skipper; daughters, Melissia Wheat and her husband, Shawn, of Mauriceville, Angelia Trumps and her husband, Richard, of Beaumont and Stephanie Arena and her husband, Bubba, and Olivia Skipper, all of Sour Lake; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Susan Chandler and her husband, Ken, of Aynor, SC; brother, Lamar Skipper of Marion, SC and niece and nephew, Amanda and William Chandler. A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 8, at Broussard’s, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.

Dana Saenz Bridge City Dana Ewing Saenz, 56, passed away Friday, March 4, at MD Anderson in Houston. e funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Born in Port Arthur on June 22, 1959, she was the daughter of W.R. and N a n c y (Stanley) Ewing. She graduated in 1977 from omas Jefferson High School; in 1979 she graduated from Lamar as a Registered Nurse and worked for St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. Dana was a beautiful, wonderful wife, mother and Mimi and will be greatly missed by all family and friends who knew her. She was a selfless person in every situation and always put others first. ose that are left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 31 years, John Saenz; daughter, Carissa Saenz and grandson, Brentley Roy all of Bridge City. She is also survived by her brothers and their wives, David and Karen Ewing of Broussard, LA, Mike and Patti Ewing of Corpus Christi, Chris and Cheryl Ewing of Kaufman and Chad and Traci Ewing of Port Arthur; sister-in-law, Jana Ewing of Kaufman; Uncle Ray and Aunt Vicky Stanley; father and mother-in-law, Angelo and eresa Saenz of Nederland; sister-in-law Rose Allen and friend

Ben of Port Arthur; sister-in-law Karen and husband J.P. Massaro of Providence, RI; brother-in-law Shane and wife Juliet Saenz of Nederland and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be David Ewing, Mike Ewing, Chris Ewing, Chad Ewing, Shane Saenz and Will Guidry. Her family has requested that in lieu of ﬂowers donations be made in her memory to Jake E’s Riding Roundup, 10626 FM 429, Kaufman, TX 75412 or www.Jakeesrr.org. Jake E’s Riding Roundup is a nonproﬁt organization established in 2010 after the death of Jacob Eli Ewing, Dana’s nephew. e center provides healing through PEACE, People through Equines Achieving Courage and Empowerment with a goal to help each rider achieve independence.

Tom Moore Orange

omas “ Tom” Elvie Moore, of Orange, passed away March 5, at his home in Orange, at the age of 73. Tom was born Nov. 9, 1942 in Shreveport, La., to Winnie Belle (Finley) and Julius R. Moore. He grew up in the Orange area prior to joining the USMC and has been back in Orange for two years, after living in Lake Forest in Orange County, Ca. for 30 years. He had worked for PitneyBowes as a Field Service Engineer for many years, but was proudest of his time spent in the US Marine Corps for over 20 years retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. He spent two tours during the Vietnam War and another one during Desert Storm. Tom enjoyed playing golf, camping, whitewater canoeing, reading and spending time with his animals. He also loved spending time with his grandkids and spoiling his wife. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend who loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. Tom was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his wife of 13 years, Debra Jean Robinson Moore; daughter, Shanon Romiti and husband, Matt and grandchildren, Katie, Sophia and Zane omas, of Hollister, CA; sister, Cris of Galveston; brothers Garry “Pat” of Orange and Jack Moore. He is also survived by his mother in law Grace Machol and sister in law Cathy Robinson of Sarasota Fla. and a large extended family of nephews and beloved friends. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home.

Kenneth Delome Jr. Fort Worth Kenneth Wayne DeLome, Jr., passed away March 2, in Fort Worth. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 6, at e Cemetery in Mauriceville. Born in Fort Worth, Dec. 6, he was the son of Kenneth Wayne DeLome, Sr. and Emily (Haden) DeLome. He was preceded in death by his greatg r a n d p a rents, Dolores and Marille Fa u c h e u x , Rita and William Haden, Sr. and Jimmy and Penny Young. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Darleen Haden, William Haden, Jr., Daniel Blake, Sr. and wife Carol and Joyce Young; siblings, Alexis DeLome, Christian Helton, William Helton and Memphis DeLome and his aunts and uncles, Daniel and Sherrie Blake, Kami Kovatch, Mandi and Wes McKee, Jerry and Kelly Guillory, Michael and Lisa Woolfolk and Jamie Haden.

Katie McBride Port Arthur Katie McBride, 63, died Wednesday, March 2, in Port Arthur. She was a lifelong resident in the Golden Triangle area who loved taking care of elderly and sick people. Katie liked to roller skate and water ski but loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving

husband, Michael McBride of 33 years; two daughters, Kristina Gilchriest and husband Gilbert of Old Salem, and Amanda Keaton and husband Danny of Mauriceville; one step daughter, Michelle Balance and husband Conrad of Melbourne, FL; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Julie Birmingham and Mary Stewart and one brother, Billy Ross. Katie was preceded in death by her parents, V.L. “Bill” Ross, Jr, and Mary Alice Duhon-Ross. A memorial service for Katie will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Marian Finnell Orange Marian Louise Mathews Finnell, 94, of Orange, passed away March 3, in Beaumont. Funeral services were Saturday, March 5, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. Gary Price of Trinity Baptist Church in Orange. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange. Born in Houston, Feb. 23, 1922, she was the daughter of Madison and Sadie Clark with two sisters, Clyde and Ruth. She grew up in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La. She graduated from LSU and continued to be a big Tiger fan. In 1943, she came to Orange to teach. She met and married Henry Mathews in 1945. She taught at Jones Elementary, Franklin Elementary, and North Junior High before retiring at 64 after teaching for 36 years. She was an active oboe player in Orange Community Band for 50 years. Marian loved traveling, going to the Lutcher eater, loving on her poodles over the years and singing in the choirs at First Baptist and Trinity Baptist. She was a member of many organizations such as the Orange County Retired Teachers Association, Delta Omicron Music Society, and Kappa Delta Pi Education Society. She also sewed for Orange Christian Services and was a former Sunday school teacher. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Mathews; second husband, Glenn Finnell and her brothers and sisters, Harold Clark, James Clark, Charles Clark, Clyde Prestridge and Ruth Clark. She is survived by her daughter, Melody Mathews Cochran and husband Dan of Starkville, Ms; son Henry Mathews and wife Shirley of Pasadena; five grandchildren, Steven Cochran and wife Lee, Heather Hammett and husband Shane, Aimee Harris and husband Justin, April Spencer and husband Eric and Dana Hutchins and husband Chris and her 17 great-grandchildren.

Robert McGill Bridge City Robert “Bob” McGill, Sr., 78, of Bridge City, peacefully passed away at his home Tuesday, March 1. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 5, at Second Baptist Church, Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Bobby Hoffpauir. Entombment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Pallbearers were Wesley Meeks, Tony Lute, John McDaniel, Patrick McDaniel, Waylon Sharp and Brian Piggott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joran M e e k s , P h i l l i p Meeks, Jason Stringer, Jeff Stringer, Joey Stringer, Josh S t r i n g e r, J a i m e Stringer, Andrew Sharp, Doug Frederick, Michael Oliver and Justin Benoit. Born in Blossom, Sept. 29, 1937, Bob was the son of James Herman McGill, Sr. and Helen (Wootten) McGill. At the age of 18, Bob joined the U.S. Navy. He trained as an electrician serving in the western Pacific aboard the heavy cruiser U.S.S. Saint Paul and later completed his Naval Service aboard the U.S.S. Collett. On his return to Southeast Texas, Bob landed a job as a towboat deckhand with Sabine Tow-

ing and Transportation Co. in Port Arthur. He worked his way up to Captain’s position traveling the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and U.S. inland rivers before accepting a job ashore as a Port Engineer, and later was named Sabine’s first Port Captain. After a 39 year career with the company, Bob retired in the position of Operations Manager of the Inland Barge Division of Sabine. Over those years, he had developed many deep and treasured friendships that he held until the end. He was a man that was respected and known for keeping his word. He was loyal to a fault, but you knew these things if you knew Bob. He was a man of great faith that considered himself blessed to have two church families. e first being Windover Baptist Church of Jonesboro, AR where he committed his life to the Lord. He and Bobbye were members there for 10 years before their lives brought them back to Texas and to Second Baptist Church of Bridge City. e most fortunate of all, were those of us he called family. We had the honor of knowing and sharing so many of the things this fine man had to give and we will be forever thankful for every moment and every memory. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Sheryl Sue McGill; step sister, Nancy Petty and brothers, Billy McGill and Jim Neely. He is survived by his wife, Bobbye McGill and their children, Robert McGill, Jr. of Bridge City, Ernest Sharp and wife Jennifer, of Silsbee, Paige Moya and husband, Jesse of Galveston, Rick McGill, Connie Meeks of Little Rock, AR., Jerry Wayne Meeks and wife Cathy, of Hamshire, Pat Meeks and wife, Angie, of Orangefield, and Carol Leone and husband, Louie, of Bridge City. He was lovingly known as “Grand Bob” to his 29 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Anita Alvarez and Guillermo Rohena of Lufkin; brothers, Ricky Prestige of Marshall, Jerry Prestige of Austin, James “Poncho” McGill, Jr. of Little Cypress; aunt, Joyce Lyons and Jerrald Pevy of Marshall and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Jennifer and Ebony of Century Hospice and Sarah of Altus Cancer Center.

Robert Bass Starks, LA.

Robert Carroll Bass, 68, passed away Tuesday, March 1, in a local hospital. Mr. Bass had spent nearly his entire life in Starks. He was Pentecostal and attended First Pentecostal Church in Starks. He loved watching westerns and John Wayne was his favorite. He also loved ﬁshing, camping, and most of all family. He was ornery but was loved by all. Survivors include his daughters, Frankqueline Bass of Sulphur and Jonise Bass of Starks; brothers, Floyd Bass, Jr. and wife Francene of Lumberton, and Jerry Bass and wife Jane of Deweyville and sister, Pam Williams, all of Deweyville; grandchildren, Dusti Bass and Joshua White and great grandchildren, Hunter Latham, Lincoln White and Joshlynne Latham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Bass, Sr. and Vera Mae Ashworth Bass; granddaughter, Elizabeth Smith and brother in law, Donnie Williams. His funeral service was hel Friday, March 4, in the First Pentecostal Church of Starks with the Rev. Lanny Gibson oﬃciating.

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. W o o ” G e o r g e 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.

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Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award for "Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.") Chenoweth lit up the stage of McKinley High as a former student who returned to town with more than the baggage from her flight, on Fox's hit comedy, Glee. In her role as Glee's quirky ex-songstress, April Rhodes, she was nominated for two Emmy Awards and a People's Choice Award in the category of "Favorite TV Guest Star." ough Kristin has often come into our living rooms on hit shows such as e West Wing (where she starred as Annabeth Schott ), she may be most remembered by Broadway lovers everywhere for her origination of the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, which earned her a Tony Award Nomination, and her Tony-winning performance in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, for which she stole the show and many hearts in the process. In July, Kristin received the coveted star on e Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of live performances on stage or in theatre. Chenoweth recently made her return back to Broadway, playing the glamorous film star, Lily Garland, in the Roundabout eatre Company's On the Twentieth Century, which has received rave reviews. Kristin's performance earned her the following awards: Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award. She has also earned nominations for the following awards: Tony Award in the category "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical" and a Drama League Award. Earlier this year, she costarred in the Universal film e Boy Next Door, alongside Jennifer Lopez. She was also seen in the film A Bet's A Bet (International title: e Opposite Sex.) She's completed production on the indie teen drama entitled

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Kristen Chenoweth Hard Sell and will be seen this summer in the Disney Channel's live-action original movie Descendants, in which she will play the classic Sleeping Beauty villain Maleficent. In 2014, Chenoweth starred as a poisonous frog named Gabi in the hit animated film Rio 2. She also reprised her nominated role in the 100th episode of "Glee." In May 2014, she returned to the famed Carnegie Hall; her first solo-concert at Carnegie Hall was in 2004. On stage, she performed songs from her album, Some Lessons Learned, as well as some of her most memorable songs from Broadway's Wicked, Promises Promises, and TV's Glee. Last July, she performed "An Evening With…" show at London's grade one listed and highly prestigious concert hall the Royal Albert Hall, in which she received a record-breaking standing ovation. Last September, she was featured in the StarSpangled Spectacular: Bicentennial of our National Anthem, a concert special honoring the 200th anniversary of our national anthem, in Baltimore, Maryland. e event was televised live on PBS as part of the network's Great Performances series. Last fall, Chenoweth hosted the PBS Arts Fall Festival, which featured classic Broadway hits,

music from around the country and theatre performances. e festival included her own concert performance, Kristin Chenoweth: Coming Home, where she performed a careerspanning concert in her hometown of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. e concert was released as a live CD and DVD, and aired as a PBS television special anksgiving weekend. A veteran of the concert stage, Kristin has performed to soldout crowds in concert halls across the globe. In 2013, she made her Australian national touring debut, headlining the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and performing at the famed Sydney Opera House. She made national headlines with her stunning renditions of Hollywood's most beloved songs from classic ﬁlms, when she performed at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Kristin was also inducted into the Hollywood Bowl's Hall of Fame. In 2013, Kristin also performed at e Allen Room in New York's acclaimed Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, with her show - Kristin Chenoweth: e Dames of Broadway… All of 'Em!!!, which also aired on PBS. Kristin will also resume her concert dates later this year. Additional concert highlights include: Los Angeles solo debut at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, a solo concert at e Metropolitan Opera House - and the third theater star ever to present a solo concert at the MET, an evening at e Greek eatre in Los Angeles, the Washington National Opera's 50th Anniversary Gala with Placido Domingo, a solo concert at Sam Mendes' acclaimed, Donmar Warehouse, as part of the Divas at Donmar series, and collaborations with renowned symphonies, including - e New York Philharmonic, Boston Pops, National Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Austin Moore. Austin was presented his certificate and gift bag by Chamber Ambassador Christy Khoury at the March 8 coffee hosted by MCT Credit Union. He received gift certificates and gifts from several local merchants. Austin is the son of Jody and Shanna Moore. He has a GPA of 4.52 and is ranked number 13 out of 118 students. In community service, Austin has volunteered at local soup kitchens, retirement homes, canned food drives and helped with OHS junior football camps. Pictured from left: Shanna Moore, Jody Moore, Christy Khoury, Austin Moore, Stephen Patterson, Candi Patterson and Benjamin Petty.

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Chelsea Savoy. Chelsea was presented her certificate and gift bag by Chamber Lifetime Ambassador Beverly Perry at the March 8 coffee hosted by MCT Credit Union. She received gift certificates and gifts from several local merchants. Chelsea is the daughter of Richard and Josefina Savoy. She has a GPA of 4.75 and is ranked number 4 of 158 students. In community service, Chelsea has volunteered at the Hospitality Center Port Arthur, Bridge City Knights of Columbus and Bridge City High School basketball games. Pictured from left are Beverly Perry, Todd Lintzen, Josefina Savoy, Chelsea Savoy, Richard Savoy and Susan Veillon.

Seniors Rylan Breaux, left and Skyler Lovelace were inducted into the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School National Honor Society on Friday, Feb. 19. They are shown with Dr. Terri Estes, LCM Principal. Carly Derouen is the NHS sponsor.

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High school kids posting big numbers COLBURN-FISHING CAPT. DICKIE COLBURN FOR THE RECORD

High school bass fishing may well be the fastest growing team sport in southeast Texas and I have been amazed at the winning weights posted in several of these tournaments. e fact that they have very little time to pre-fish due to minor obligations like going to class and in many cases, even participating in other sports, makes those numbers even more impressive. My only concern thus far with the rapid growth of the sport is the equally rapid growing number of youngsters that cannot participate because they can’t find an older volunteer with a boat or the time to captain their boat on the day of the tournament. ey could, in fact, possibly own a $60,000 bass boat and still not be able to fish without a mandated volunteer. “You had no idea that a bass boat could cost that much did you Mom.” In most cases, as you would expect, the average volunteer is a relative or family friend that owns the boat and hopefully is an experienced and safe boater as well. But, what if you yearn to participate and that person does not exist in your life? I know of no other high school sport that eliminates a student’s participation due to their inability to enlist the services of a sponsoring adult on game day. Even after discussing the issue with a number of folks that have very much enjoyed that role, not one of them has come up with a viable solution for rectifying that problem. In fact, in some instances it has proven to be a problem for the folks that are more than happy to serve as the captain on tournament day. It seems at times that everyone I speak with is a Grand dad (Grand dads have lots of time for this kind of stuff ) and two of them have already run into a See COLBURN, PAGE 2B

Peyton Manning will be sorely missing in the NFL as he announced his retirement last week.

Wanted: Good starting QB KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD

Now that Peyton Manning has oﬃcially hung up his cleats, the number of teams in need for a starting quarterback for 2016 has increased by one. e Denver Broncos have been accustomed to playing with a competent NFL-caliber quarterback for several years, with Manning directing the team for the last few years and General Manager John Elway the quarterback for many years before the millennium. It wasn’t earth-shattering news that Manning retired last weekend because the media had been speculating this event ever since the ﬁnal gun sounded ending Super Bowl 50 last month. In fact, word around the NFL was that Man-

ning would have been released early this week if he didn’t retire due to his humongous salary cap number. But even with the use of Manning’s $19 million salary cap the Broncos saved, they still don’t have the necessary salary cap money to retain some of the players that were instrumental in their Super Bowl victory. Elway is approaching veterans in an attempt to restructure their contracts to free up cap dollars. Now that Manning is gone, Elway needs to convince untested Brock Osweiler to sign a contract at his ﬁgures. But because the 6-7, 240pound Osweiler has only started seven games in his four-year National Football League career, the Broncos are reluctant to oﬀer him a huge, multi-year contract. row in the fact that free agency begins at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) and it sort of stymies Denver from getting into the marketplace until they satisfy their own needs with their promi-

nent players who also became free agents today. Osweiler certainly helped the Broncos get to the Super Bowl when he subbed for Manning when he suffered the foot injury and won five of the seven games he started. Jimmy Sexton, Osweiler’s agent, is going to try to get every possible dollar for his client. Sexton has informed Denver that the Philadelphia Eagles set the standard last week when they signed quarterback Sam Bradford to a twoyear contract averaging $18 million per year, according to Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle. e Broncos are well aware that Osweiler isn’t worth that kind of money because he has started only seven games in his entire career. According to the Chronicle’s article, there were reports last weekend Denver increased its offer to $15 million a year. Sexton believes Osweiler is worth what the market will bear. See KORNER, PAGE 2B

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And with the Houston Texans in desperate straits for a quality starting quarterback, they could very well afford to come up with the asking price of Osweiler if he doesn’t re-sign with Denver. e Texans are $43 million under the salary cap and will probably have more to work with after releasing some more of their players. ey freed up nearly $9 million when they waived running back Arian Foster last week. Another team in need of a quality starting quarterback is the Cleveland Browns now that Johnny Manziel doesn’t appear to be in their future plans. e Browns have been eyeballing University of California’s Jared Goff, but new head coach Hue Jackson doesn’t like him because he claims his hands are too small. “It matters because we play in a division where all of a sudden there’s rain, there’s snow and it’s different,” Jackson explained. “I think guys that have big hands can grip the ball better in those environmental situations, so we’ll look for a guy that fits what we’re looking for in a quarterback.” e drafting of Manziel after he won the Heisman Trophy in 2012 eventually cost then-General Manager Ray Farmer and head coach Mike Pettine their

Continued from Page 1B jobs. Ironically, before drafting Manziel with the 22nd pick, the Browns spent $100,000 on an analytic study that concluded Terry Bridgewater had the best opportunity to succeed of the quarterbacks coming out of college. But the Browns ignored the advice and consequently blew the money and the pick and are again looking for a starting quarterback. KWICKIES…Southeast Texas will be well-represented at the UIL Boys’ State Basketball Tournament that begins tomorrow (urs.) at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Silsbee (30-5) will meet Levelland (25-11) at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Class 4A semiﬁnals, East Chambers (336) takes on Van Alstyne (29-7) tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. in Class 3A and Big Sandy (38-2) plays Muenster (33-3) Friday at 8:30 a.m. in Class 2A. All the championship games take place on Saturday. And while on the subject of basketball, conference tournaments continue this week to qualify for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament as March Madness will conclude with the Final Four in Houston. And on the opposite end of the spectrum, the Lamar Cardinals men’s basketball team last

Colburn problem I never even considered. “Our family “get togethers” are starting to resemble a Sunday brunch with the Hatfields and McCoys,” says a good friend that is not only a great Grand dad, but a heck of a bass fisherman as well. “I now have grandsons on two different high school teams and I am not going to risk losing my favorite fishing partners, not to mention hacking off their Moms, as a result of choosing one over the other!” Sitting in the boat all day enabling two kids to compete can be more rewarding than just the satisfaction of knowing that you provided them with that opportunity. Because both he and the two youngsters he volunteers to help have upcoming tournaments, I won’t divulge their names, but they tutored him in a recent event. “I have fished Rayburn for twenty-eight years and never fished the first little hump they pulled up on in their last tournament,” said the Uncle of one of the teammates. “ey only

weekend concluded a dismal 1119 season and an anemic 3-15 record in Southland Conference play and did not qualify for this week’s conference tournament. e University of Illinois, which has NEVER had a black football or basketball head coach, broke that tradition in a big way Monday when they hired former NFL head coach Lovie Smith, who began his illustrious football coaching career at Big Sandy High School, not too far up the road from our area. One of the Houston Astros’ biggest concerns this spring training was finding a good-hitting first baseman, which the team has lacked for the last several seasons. But after the first week of Grapefruit League competition, the Astros boast five players who are all hitting well enough to win that starting job—Matt Duffy, A.J. Reed, Jon Singleton, Preston Tucker and Tyler White. Manager A.J. Hinch is using these five as much as possible, either at first base, third base, designated hitter or in the outfield. ey not only are hitting for good averages, but are busting the long ball as well as the Astros open the regular season in less than four weeks against mighty New York in Yankee Stadium. Australian Adam Scott won

his second consecutive PGA Tour event by capturing the World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship Sunday by one stroke over Bubba Watson at the “Blue Monster” Golf Course in Doral, Fla. Scott began Sunday’s final round back nine with four birdies on the first five holes to erase a six-shot deficit with 13 holes remaining. Scott has earned more than $3 million in the past two weeks. e Lamar Cardinals baseball team won two of a three-game series against UT-Rio Grande Valley last weekend at Vincent-

Beck Stadium in Beaumont. e Redbirds (9-4) won the opener Friday 4-1, lost Saturday 7-3 and won the rubber game 4-1 Sunday. e Big Red concluded their non-conference schedule Tuesday against Rice before they start Southland Conference play. JUST BETWEEN US…NFL fans will certainly miss hearing Peyton Manning shout “Omaha!!” with the Denver Broncos from now on after announcing his retirement last weekend. He became only the second player in league history to retire after winning the Super

Bowl. e other was his former boss John Elway. He also is the only player to win Super Bowls with two different teams and appear in four Super Bowls under four different head coaches. During his 18 seasons Peyton was a five-time MVP—two more than any other player, passed for 71,940 yards—the most in NFL history, had 539 touchdowns— the all-time mark, 186 wins— which ties Brett Favre and 56 game-winning drives—the most in NFL history. Manning also earned $250 million which does not include endorsements.

Orangefield Girls powerlifting had several girls attend the regional meet on Wednesday. Brooke Morphew, Skylar Hamons, Madison Taylor, Krista Wheeler and Bailey Cady qualified to compete. Madison Taylor placed 4th in the 123's; Krista Wheeler placed 5th in the 123's and Brooke Morphew placed 5th in the 132's. Congratulations to these girls on a great season.

Continued from Page 1B caught three bass, but two of them were in the five pound class and they pulled off a huge fish as well.” “A week later, I hit the lake after working nights and gave the spot a try only because the wind was blowing and it wasn’t far from the launch. I caught a bass on the second cast with a lizard, released it and left.In all of those years it was the first double digit bass that I had ever caught!” Until someone comes up with a more inclusive plan and they will, donating your time as a Captain for two high school youngsters just might improve your own catching. At the very least, it will get two more kids on the water. It comes as no surprise that we would be dealing with daily thunderstorms just as the fishing on both the river and lake was improving daily. e river, in fact, has been very kind to local bass fishermen. Not only has the size of the bass been impressive, but the numbers of keeper fish as well. Aside from the rain issue, all of

this is great news for the upcoming OJC Fun Day and fishing tournament on March 26th. e rules were tweaked some for angler clarification, but the same prize money is up for grabs in the same categories. Fresh or saltwater ... there is something there for everyone. e tournament is a team event with a $100 entry fee. Contestants can fish artificial lures and live or dead bait. ere will be no penalty or bonus for dead or live fish brought to the weighin. All rules, times and categories are listed on Facebook under OJC Fish. e Fun Day event will also include a kickball tournament, food and vendor booths with a wide variety of items for sale.

Pictured from left to right are Hollis Snell, Colt Poole and Jacob Trahan. All three took medals at the recent Region 4 Power Lifting Meet. Saturday, March 5, the BCHS boys power lifting team competed in the Region 4 Powerlifting Meet. The following young men placed in their respective classes: Alex Williams, 8th place in the 123 pound class; Hollis Snell 3rd in the 148 pound class; Jacob Trahan 4th in the 148 pound class; Colt Poole 4th in the 181 pound class and Zayne Trahan 6th in the 275 pound class. Colt Poole also tied the regional record for the 181 pound class bench press at 355 pounds.

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Orangefield’s Sprayberry takes medal at Nederland tournament

Alternatives abound for fishing with topwater lures OUTDOORS WEEKLY CAPT. CHUCK UZZLE FOR THE RECORD

e slick surface of the lake was disrupted by skipping shrimp and the familiar sound of trout crashing the helpless crustaceans. Each cast with a soft plastic was met the familiar thump of an aggressive fish that thought they were much larger than they really were. One small trout after another continued to hammer the jigs and also continued to be too small. e next logical thought for catching bigger fish was to go to a topwater plug, which usually works well under these circumstances. Again the topwater plugs were struck repeatedly by the small fish and occasionally by what appeared to be much better fish. e problem with the topwater plug was the better fish would not come all the up to the surface and completely take the offering, instead they would just blow up on the plug leaving each angler waiting in suspense to see if the fish would actually come back and finish the job. One blow up after another without a hook up on a better fish was more than anyone could stand, there had to be another lure that would produce more hook ups and better fish. At long last an old favorite was brought back out of retirement; the stick bait was

now the lure of choice. is particular bait was a Bill L e w i s m o d e l called a “Slapstick”, there are others like “Long A’s” and “Rogues” that work just as well. Stick baits can be worked in variety of different ways from just under the surface to as deep as a couple of feet. ese plugs have a lip on the front of them that causes the bait to dart under the surface and have a side to side wobble that drives fish crazy. Under these conditions when the fish wouldn’t take the surface offering the stick bait works like magic. For many years anglers down south have been weighting their topwater plugs so they would sit down in the water with just the top of the plug above the surface when the plug was not being retrieved. is was done so fish that would not commit to coming all the way to the top of the water would still have an opportunity to strike. Instead of going through the hassle of weighting the plugs and re-engineering the bait many anglers just went back to old saltwater favorites and some other freshwater options.

For many years anglers caught a ton of fish on chrome and blue or chrome and black broken back minnows from Rapala. Freshwater anglers have long known the fish catching abilities of the Rogue and the Long A so it was a natural progression to many anglers to use these style of baits. As the popularity of these plugs grew many more saltwater manufacturers began to make their own variations of these plugs, now there plenty to choose from. ere are always some really big trout that are caught each year on the stick baits and for whatever reason most of those fish are caught during the summer. Truth be known these plugs can be used anytime during the year and produce results. I am not sure why these plugs are not used more during the winter and early spring, they do well getting sluggish fish to give a reaction strike. I guess with the popularity of the baits like the Corky, Catch 2000, Catch 5 and others makes the versatile stick bait a second stringer. is spring there will come a time when you just can’t get those fish to commit to a topwater and you know there are some big fish in the area. is is a perfect time to pull the old stick bait out of retirement and go “old school” on the fish. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised at the results.

Aaron Sprayberry was the lone medalist from Orangefield in this tournament. He placed third in the Boys A Singles division. e Orangefield varsity tennis team competed in Nederland on Friday, March 4. Girls A Singles, Kara Ficken and Girls B Doubles, Taylor Decker and Megan Ibeck advanced to the quarterfinals. Advancing to the finals in the consolation bracket was Mixed Doubles, Rebekah Newell and Ty Hawkins; Girls A Doubles, Abby Green and Ashlyn Turley and Boys A Doubles, Slade Granger and Griffin Patterson. Aaron Sprayberry was the lone medalist from Orangefield this tournament. He placed third

in the Boys A Singles division. e JV and freshmen teams experienced success in the PNG Invitational. JV doubles, Alex Catt and Dylan Williams defeated Community Christian and LCM before losing to PNG in the semifinals. Freshmen Emily Havens and Jennifer Swift both did well in girls singles. Havens advanced to quarterfinals while Swift lost out in the semifinals to Nederland. Orangefield also had several perform well in the consolation side of the tournament. Boys Doubles, Blayne Milstead and Adam Winfree and singles, Luke Truncale both won the consolation finals in their divisions. Orangefield will compete in Beaumont this week.

Aaron Sprayberry

Members of the Bridge City High School girls powerlifting team include Shania Dies, Alyssa Fukuda, Carlee Dearing, Autumn Magnuson, Samantha Hargrave and Emily Warren.

Bridge City girls powerlifters take top regional spots at meet e Bridge City Girls’ Powerlifting team competed in the Region 4 Division 2 Regional Championship Meet on Wednesday, March 2 in Sweeney. e results are as follows: Sophomore, Shania Dies placed ﬁrst in her weight class by lifting a total weight of 510 pounds;

Junior, Alyssa Fukuda placed 7 in her weight class by lifting a total weight of 650 pounds; Junior, Carlee Dearing placed 4th in her wight class by lifting a total weight of 735 pounds; Junior, Autumn Magnuson placed 5th in her weight class by lifting a total weight of 675 pound;. Junior, Samantha Hargrave

placed 7th in her weight class by lifting a total weight of 660 pounds; and Senior, Emily Warren placed 1st in her weight class by lifting a total weight of 890 pounds. Both Shania Dies and Emily Warren will represent Bridge City at the Girls’ State Powerlifting Meet on March 19th in Corpus Christi.

4B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 9, 2016

GAME WARDEN FIELD NOTES e following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Too Many to Count

Two Val Verde County game wardens were checking hunting camps when they discovered a hunting party had taken too many deer. To keep up with the growing list of violations, the game wardens resorted to drawing up a chart on paper. In total, the wardens ﬁled three charges for untagged deer, four charges

for hunting with another individual’s license, one charge for hunting without a license, one charge for incorrect deer processing, one charge for being over the limit on antlered deer and one charge for no proof of hunter’s education. e wardens also ﬁled 18 warnings for harvest log violations. e wardens seized and donated ﬁve deer, and restitution is pending.

Man Overboard

A Grayson County game warden got a call about a boat cir-

cling Lake Texoma with no operator. Witnesses reported seeing the boat come out of a cove at a high rate of speed earlier that day. A search of the area and a subsequent investigation revealed the operator, who was not wearing a kill switch or a life vest, had been thrown out of the boat. e TPWD Dive Team and other wardens continued searching for the victim until they found him days later. e dive team recovered the body from 40 feet of water, just north of the original target search area.

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Officers with the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls between March 1-7: March 1 Burglary of building, 10058 FM 105/Orangefield High School, Orange eft, 3661 FM 1135, Vidor Civil matter, 1071 North/Texas Star RV, Vidor Student in possession of marijuana, 7327 N. Hwy. 87/LCM High School, Orange Criminal mischief, 5772 Woodland Dr., Orange Trespassing/dangerous drug incident, 4320 Bertie St., Vidor Debit card abuse/fraud, 205 Border St., Orange Burglary of building, 3857 4th Ave., Orange March 2 eft, 2370 Oilla Rd., Orange eft, 970 Courmier, Vidor Assault/injury to a child, 12000 block Old Hwy. 62, Orange

March 3 Telephone harassment, 15151 N. Hwy. 62, Orange Sexual assault of a child, 6800 block Lazy Ln., Orange/Baptist Hospital, Beaumont eft, 11284 Hwy. 12, Orange/660 Spoonmore Rd., Vidor Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 2579 Oilla Rd., Orange Burglary of habitation/criminal trespass, 9250 W. Bend Dr., Orange March 4 Death investigation, 9180 Tulane Rd., Orange eft of four wheeler, 3477 Claire Dr., Orange eft, 4080 N. Main/Dollar General, Vidor Assault, 1225 Osteen Rd., Vidor Disturbance, 4605 Revere Ln./Vidor

Disturbance/assault, 1555 Antler Dr., Vidor Burglary of habitation, 3117 FM 3247, Orange Criminal trespass, 9250 Westbend, Orange March 6 Recovery of vehicle, Terry Dr. near Claire, Orange Welfare concern/suicidal subject, 2900 block N. Main St., Vidor eft, 8292 Glenwood Dr., Orange

March 5 Assault, 3117 FM 3247, Orange

March 7 Assault of a child, 7327 N. Hwy. 87/LCM High School, Orange Death investigation, 5949 Mesquite Dr., Orange Sexual assault, 375 Claiborne St., Vidor/Joe Ln., Orange County Disturbance, 2620 Carabelle, Vidor Pedestrian stop/possession of methamphetamine, 7000 block FM 105/Moose, Orange

Public Intoxication. Once transported to the Orange County Jail she was found to be in possession of a white crystal-like substance believed to be crystal meth. She was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, which is a state jail felony. If convicted, she faces six months to two years in a state jail and a $10,000 ﬁne. Due to the extreme state of his intoxication, the white male was transported by ambulance to Baptist Hospital in Orange. Child Protection Services was contacted and the child was released to a family member.

Aaron Sprayberry

Arrest nets meth confiscation

Tuesday, March 1, at approximately 1:45 pm Oﬃcer K. Norton of the Pinehurst Police Department, was dispatched to a mini storage facility located in the 3500 block of W. Park in Pinehurst in reference to suspicious circumstances. A white male and a white female were found to be asleep inside of a storage unit while a two year old child wandered around the grounds unattended. e white female, later identiﬁed as Meagan Danielle Lonion, 22, was awakened and found to be intoxicated on an unknown substance. She was arrested for

No Luck, Stuck Trucks A Van Zandt County game warden got a call from a landowner who said his ranch truck was stolen from his hunting camp. e warden was en route to the landowner’s location when the landowner called him back to say he had found his truck stuck on an easement by the Sabine River, close to another deer camp. When the warden arrived on scene, he found three individuals with two trucks stuck on the easement. After interviewing each person, the warden determined not only had the individuals stolen the landowner’s truck to pull out their own stuck truck, they had also shot a small whitetail buck the night before on the neighboring ranch, on which they did not have consent to hunt. e individuals confessed they shot the deer at night.

Two-Timing Suspect

When two Bowie County game wardens got a call about a shoplifter, one warden recognized the name of the suspect from an aggravated assault case the day before. e suspect left the shoplifting scene on foot, leaving his friends and vehicle behind. When the wardens arrived on scene, they found the

suspect walking down a nearby road. He appeared highly intoxicated and had marijuana in his possession. e wardens turned the suspect over to Bowie County.

Eighth Time’s the Charm

A Smith County man accepted a plea deal of 45 years in conﬁnement as a result of a traﬃc stop conducted by a Smith County game warden in June 2015. During the stop, the man showed signs of impairment. e warden called a DPS Trooper to assist with the investigation, which revealed the man had a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. is conviction is the man’s eighth for driving while intoxicated.

Case Closed

Recently, a rice farmer pled guilty before a U.S. Magistrate Judge to illegally killing 65 brown-headed cowbirds and four red-tailed hawks. After ﬁnding large numbers of dead and dying birds on or near his property, two Brazoria County game wardens and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife special agent opened an investigation into the farmer’s activities, which led to charges against him. ey discovered the farmer had spread a restricted use pesticide

and rice mixture in his ﬁelds with the intent to kill birds. Upon entering a guilty plea, the judge ordered the man to pay a ﬁne and serve two years’ probation.

Game, Set, Match

After receiving a call from a landowner about night hunting activity and witnessing it themselves, three game wardens set out to catch the hunters in the act one night. e wardens set up a decoy white-tailed deer in the area and watched as the hunters drove around in a UTV, spotlighting the landowner’s ranch and neighboring properties, on which none of the hunters had consent to hunt. After a couple hours, the wardens saw an excited commotion break out among the hunters as they spotted the decoy. One of the hunters hastily steadied himself atop the UTV and ﬁred two shots at the decoy. e wardens quickly made themselves known to the hunters, who complied with their commands. e wardens detained six individuals while one hunter exclaimed they were only hunting hogs. e wardens then arrested two of the six individuals, including the hunter who shot the decoy. e cases are pending.

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Taste of Southeast Texas

Enchilada Bake EVY’S CAJUN KITCHEN Evelyn Brandon For e Record In my opinion, one dish meals are the greatest things ever thought of since sliced bread. ey are great for working women, single people and for cook and freeze meals. I love to take this to potluck dinners at church, and when my family says they are hungry for something “savory”, this is one of the ﬁrst things that comes to mind. Try it, you’ll like it.

Enchilada Bake Members of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High SChool team placed well at the recent 112th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation.

LC-M students place at annual Lutcher Stark Reading contest Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students Vincent Hale and Connor Alexander 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 Sunday, March 6, Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students competed in the local-level contest, which was coordinated by Melanie Claybar, Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School teacher and school director for the Stark Reading Contest. Hale won first place in Declamation with “Commencement Address at Stanford University” by Steve Jobs, while Alexander won first place in Interpretive Reading with his presentation of an excerpt from “e

Tell-Tale Heart”by Edgar Allan Poe. Second place in Declamation went to Sydney Smith, with Kaylee Patillo receiving secondplace honors in Interpretive Reading. Stark Reading Contest 2016 preliminary participant, Christopher Cook, served as the emcee for the Little Cypress-Mauriceville competition. Kristine Brown, Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Assistant Principal, presented awards to the 2015-16 school-level contest winners. Each second-place winner was awarded $1,500 in scholarships from the Stark Foundation, while the two first-place winners were awarded $2,000 in scholarships. e 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 24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lutcher eater. The Stark Reading Contest is sponsored by the Nelda C. 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.

4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 ounce tortilla chips, crushed (58 chips) Beat cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add seasoning and mix well. Stir in cheese and crushed chips, mix well. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish and bake at 350 for 35 minutes (Don’t allow to get too dark). Let stand 5-10

minutes before adding topping.

Topping 1 pound ground beef 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning 1/2 – 1 cup red enchilada sauce 8 ounces Mexican cheese, shredded Brown hamburger meat, stir

in seasoning and sauce – spread over crust, top with cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. *I sautee and add a little chopped onion and minced garlic, and cumin to the hamburger meat when cooking. Bon appétit!

Olive-Cream Cheese Spread or Dip NANCY’S KITCHEN Nancy McWhorter e Record One Sunday, our Sunday school class decided instead of wasting our valuable Sunday school’s lesson time on class business, we would have a weekday salad-dessert luncheon. With the help of the church’s capable kitchen staﬀ and the class fellowship committee one of the church’s class rooms was setup for the occasion. ere was an abundance of ﬂavorful salads, sandwiches and desserts provided by class members. e person that brought and gave me this KEEPER recipe is our Sunday school teacher. I highly admire and respect her. She is Bible knowledgeable and her teaching has the rare ability to bring Bible history to life. She is so humble; I know she would not want me to reveal her name. I will refer to her as “C”. Several of the class members also wanted the recipe so I promised to put it in my column. “C” did not give a measure-

ment for the olives or pecans. She just adds the amount of those two ingredients until it looks and taste as desired. She did say some brand of olives taste better than others but did not name the brand that she uses.

Olive-Cream Cheese Spread or Dip 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened ½ cup mayonnaise

Pimento stuffed green-olives (brand of choice), drained & chopped Chopped pecans Crackers of choice Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise; mix until smooth. Add chopped olives and pecans. Serve as a spread with crackers or mixture can be used as a dip.

Mason Martin reads his homemade Dr. Seuss book to his class and their visitors. St. Mary Catholic School celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday by inviting family members to their relatives classroom to read the Dr. Seuss’s book to the class. Student enjoyed seeing their family members as well as hearing the story. Students also all sang “Happy Birthday” during their lunch times and all had a cupcake in honor of his birthday. Mason Martin, a Kindergarten student, took it upon himself to make his own Dr. Seuss book which he read to the class.

OHS fares well at recent UIL meet Orangeﬁeld High School UIL students participated in the Sabine Pass Invitational UIL Meet on Saturday, March 5. Winners are listed below. Computer applications, Savannah Agee, 4th place. Accounting, Kayla Boyett, 4th place; Seth Mize, 6th place and Kayla Boyett, Seth Mize, Ty Hawkins and Jeremy Broussard

was the 2nd place team. LD Debate, Scarlett Neely, 4th place. Current Issues and Events, Casey Smith, 5th place. Ready Writing, Rebekah Newell, 6th place. Persuasive speaking, Justin Dupuis, 1st place. Feature writing, Allie Crouch, 3rd place

Editorial writing, Jesse WIlson, 4th place and Kayla Boyett, 5th place. Headline writing, Allie Crouch, 2nd place and Kayla Boyett, 3rd place. Copy editing, Kayla Boyett, 2nd place, Rebekah Newell, 3rd place and Allie Crouch, 4th place. e journalism team won 2nd place.

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Go from everyday to getaway this spring with the new Texas State Parks Official Guide mobile app. The app, which is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, makes it easy for park enthusiasts to find their perfect park based on favorite activities, campsite requirements and trail preferences from the palm of their hand. “We’re excited to be able to offer this new and free tool to our customers” said TPWD Marketing Director Darcy Bontempo. “The app makes it easy for people to find the perfect state park getaway.” e mobile app gives visitors access to park descriptions, locations, facility maps, and other essential information from anywhere. It also keeps users up-to-date on full or partial park closures caused by weather or other events, so visitors can keep their getaways happy and safe. e new app features a ﬁltered search that allows

users to sort through the Texas State Park system by location, by facilities and by activities and amenities oﬀered at any of the 95 state parks. Visitors can also create a custom list of their favorite parks, which is a fun way to keep track of the parks they frequent or hope to visit in the future. “Mobile devices are very much part of our lives these days and with this app, we can help enhance the park experience in more interactive ways,” said Brent Leisure, Texas State Parks Director. “It brings the outdoor experience into the 21st century by making valuable state park information more accessible than ever before in a very user friendly and easy to use format.” Get more information about the Texas State Parks Oﬃcial Guide, visit www.TexasStateParks.org/app. is app was made possible, in part, by the support of Toyota and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

6B • The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Rodeo monkey top PRCA star

Country music superstar Ronnie Milsap will perform as the headline act at the 13th Annual Gulf Coast Gala to be held April 30 at the Carl Parker Center on the campus of Lamar State College Port Arthur.

Country legend Ronnie Milsap headlines April 30 Gulf Coast Gala Ronnie Milsap, one of the most popular and inﬂuential performers of the 1970s and 80s, will headline the 13th Annual Gulf Coast Gala at Lamar State College Port Arthur. Milsap, as part of his farewell tour, will perform at the Gala on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center on the campus of LSCPA, 1800 Lakeshore Drive in Port Arthur. “Spring is always an exciting time when the Gala comes around but to have someone of the caliber of Ronnie Milsap performing is truly exciting,” LSCPA President Dr. Betty Reynard said. “e level of talent he possesses is unsurpassed. No doubt he will be amazing to see in person.” Milsap became country music’s ﬁrst successful blind singer and the biggest crossover artist of his generation, appealing to both country and pop music markets with hit songs that incorporated pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements. His biggest crossover hits include “It Was Almost Like a Song”, “Smoky Mountain Rain”, “(ere’s) No Gettin’ Over Me”, “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World”, “Any Day Now”, and “Stranger in My House”. He is credited with six Grammy Awards and 40 No. 1 country hits, third to George Strait and Conway Twitty. He has sold more than 35 million albums during his career and was selected for induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014. Born nearly blind due to a congenital disorder, Milsap was abandoned by his mother as an infant and raised by his grandparents in the Smoky Moun-

tains. At the age of five, he was sent to the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, N.C. He eventually lost his remaining vision. When he was seven, his instructors began to notice his musical talents. Soon afterward, he began studying classical music and learned several instruments, mastering the piano. During his early years, as he struggled to make a name for himself on the music scene, he met and married Joyce Reeves. In the late 1960s and early 70s, Milsap worked as a session musician, playing for several well-known artists. Among those was Elvis Presley, with whom he played on “Don’t Cry Daddy” in 1969 and “Kentucky Rain” in 1970. After a chance meeting with country music star Charley Pride in 1972, Milsap signed with RCA Nashville and released his first top 10 hit “I Hate You”, then following that with No. 1 singles “Pure Love” and “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends”, which won Milsap his first Grammy. In 1975, he scored another No. 1 with “Daydreams About Night ings”. From 1976 to 1978, Milsap became one of country music’s biggest stars, scoring seven No. 1 singles in a row, including the Grammy-winning “(I’m a) Stand by My Woman Man” and “What A Different You’ve Made in My Life”. e most significant of this series of hits was “It Was Almost Like A Song” in 1977, which became his most successful single of the 1970s. Milsap’s sound shifted toward string-laden pop during the late 1970s which resulted in crossover success on the pop charts beginning in the early

1980s. In 1979, he had a No. 1 single, a Top 5 single, and a Top 10 single on the country charts. From 1980 until 1983, he scored a series of 11 No. 1 singles. Milsap’s Greatest Hits album, released in 1980, included a new single, “Smoky Mountain Rain”, which became a No. 1 smash on the country charts. e single peaked in the Top 40 on the pop music chart and also became the first of two Milsap songs to score No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Other crossover successes included the Top 5 pop single, “(ere’s) No Gettin’ Over Me”, and two Top 20 songs in “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For the World” and “Any Day Now”, the latter which lasted five weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. He also had some success with “He Got You”. All four songs reached No. 1 on the country music charts. While the performance by Milsap will be the highlight of the Gala, the black-tie event also features a meal prior to the music. Various levels of sponsorships are available to help the efforts of the college with individual tickets and tables available for purchase. For sponsorships, tickets or information, call 409-9846262. Lamar State’s first gala was developed in 2004 to benefit cultural and visual arts at the Museum of the Gulf Coast, and to provide support for the college’s “Discovery” youth program, Alumni Fund, athletic scholarships, musical and theatrical productions and a variety of special projects, such as Lamar State’s July 4 celebration and the Regional Citizen Bee.

at’s right! Whiplash is truly a fan favorite. He is the world’s smallest cowboy at 2 foot, 6 inch tall, 3-time Pro Rodeo Entertainer of the Year, and an international star who has been putting smiles on faces for years. Whiplash is a Capuchin Monkey who has been riding since he was two years old. He travels the country herding wild Barbados sheep at rodeos and other events. His riding ability is unmatched and his herding skills unchallenged. When dressed in his cowboy hat, silk scarf, chaps, and Justin boots, he never misses an opportunity to show his skills and cowboy spirit as he rides his trusty Border Collie mount, Boogie. Whiplash has entertained crowds at rodeos, ball games, and events all across North America and Europe. He has starred in a series of television advertisements for the fast food chain Taco Johns. He has also appeared on numerous commercials, ESPN, Good Morning

America, and the Today Show. e St. Paul Winter Carnival royalty has knighted Whiplash in St. Paul, MN. Whiplash’s trainer, Tommy Lucia, purchased him as a baby from the widow of an animal enthusiast in Miami, Florida.

As a young monkey, he was introduced to balancing on a saddle, then to the family’s dogs. PRCA member, Kenny Petet of Stephenville, TX, continues the legacy as the new owner of Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran plans Holy Week Services Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 945 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City, invites the community to join them for Holy Week services beginning with Maundy Thursday, March 24th at 6:00 p.m. During this service they will renew their faith, and share in Holy Communion. Good Friday service begins at 6:00 p.m. It is the service that each individual is given an opportunity to write their sins on paper, and then nail them on a wooden cross. Easter Sunday there will be three services; 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. (traditional), and 11:15 a.m. (contemporary).

First Baptist ChurCh OrangeField 9788 F.M. 105 Orangefield 409.735.3113

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

St. Joseph Celebration scheduled for March 19 St. Mary Parish Annual Altar honoring St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church will be held Saturday, March 19, at St. mary Catholic Church, 912 W. Cherry, Orange. This special event will include a luncheon of Pasta Milanese, baked fish, casseroles and vegetables along with desserts, prepared in the Sicilian tradition will be served (dine in only). St. Joseph Chaplet will be recited at 10:30 am, followed by the Blessing of our Altar at 11 am. Donations will be accepted by those participating, with proceeds being distributed to local charitable organizations. Donations are needed to provide fruit, other food items, flowers are also needed for flowers on the Alter, or one may volunteer to help with the program. Please contact Rosalie or Pat Clark 409-886-2577.

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1155 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 409.735.5546 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

Holy Week Celebrations at First United Methodist, Orange

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

First United Methodist Church, Orange has released their schedule for Holy Week celebrations. The services and times are: March 20 - Palm Sunday, 8:00, 9:00 and 11:00 am; Jerusalem Market, 10:00 am in the Education Building and egg drop and hunt will be at 4:00 pm. Meet in front of the playground. March 23 - African children’s choir - dinner at 5:00 pm. with performance being at 6:00 in the Praise Center. March 24 - Maundy Thursday’s Tenebrae Service in the chapel at 7:00 pm. Communion will be served. March 27 - Easter Sunday services, 8:00, 9:00 and 11:00 am; UMM will serve breakfast from 9:00-11:00 am, in the Malloy. For more information, call 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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Faith UMC hosts Lenten Lunch Series /Devotional 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 9 and 16. For more information, call 886-1291, Monday-Thursday, from 9 am-2 pm.

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.

Second Baptist BC hosts "Road to Redemption" 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: March 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

Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange

409-738-2070 Maple Crest Host 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.

McDonald Memorial Baptist Church 104 Broad St., West Orange 409-883-3974

The Bridge City Knights of Columbus will begin having their Lenten fish dinners Friday, March 11 and 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.

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

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

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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.

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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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OF Orange COunty 673 FM 1078 • Orange • 409-718-0269 E. Dale Lee, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. “Round Pen” (Small group) Studies: Ladies and Mens Group: 7 p.m. Monday

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900 Lansing Street • West Orange • 882-0018 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wedensday evening 6 p.m. Pastor: Kurtis Moffitt

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SERVICES Red’s lawn Service, let us take care of your lawn, great prices, free estimates. Serving Orange, buna, Mauriveville & Deweyville. call (409) 221-9432 and ask for Mary Ann, Owner. READ IT ON: www.therecordlive.com

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needed Two experienced haidressers, apply at Hair Express, 2094 Texas Ave, BC. No phone calls! hiring exp. Waitress w/ 6 months to 1 year with a food handlers license. Apply in person after 2 pm at Peggy’s on the Bayou.

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Earn great money Running Dedicated! Great Hometime and Benefits. Monthly Bonuses. Drive Newer Equipment! CALL: 855-582-2265 TrUck drIVers: Drivers for School Bus! $18/hr. Benefits! Sulphur area. 25yrs min. CDL-A or B w/P end. 2yrs bus exp. Angelia: 409-984-3135. drivers: Growing Company Needs OTR Company Drivers & Owner Ops. No Touch Freight. 53'dry vans. Ask About Hometime Plans 800-588-7911 x125

Family Garage Sale: March 12th, 8 AM to Noon at 1036 Warbler (Pinehurst) Cleaning out old house. Tools, Adult Clothes, Furniture, Wood Working Tools, Lots of Misc. items.

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Off of MLK, North side of I-10 Pinehurst Animal Shelter 886-4378/998-2614 Bridge City Animal Shelter 735-5028 Pups in Peril 540-0299 Sweet Pups 769-1684

1991 Ford Ranger Owed $669.70 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of EDITH LORRAINE WEBB, Deceased, were issued on February 26, 2016, in Cause No. P17437, pending in the County Court at Law No. ONE, Orange County, Texas, to: ANITA KAY WEBB DUGAS. 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.

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c/o Anita Kay Webb Dugas 6834 B Lariat Loop Orange, Texas 77632 DATED: the 1st day of March, 2016

Greg Dumas Greg Dumas Attorney for Anita Kay Webb Dugas State Bar #: 06201080 1601 Main Orange, Texas 77630

Office: (409) 886-5239 Facsimile: (409) 882-0418

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NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in Tex. UTil. Code) and P.U.C. SUbST. R. 25.237(A)(3)(B), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on February 18, 2016 a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All of Entergy Texas’ retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected by the Commission’s approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will have no effect on non-fuel base rates. Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the March 2016 billing month. Entergy Texas proposed that the fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for use in Docket No. 32915. The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows:

FACTOR BY VOLTAGE LEVELS Delivery Voltage Fixed Fuel Factor Secondary $0.0279406 per kWh Primary $0.0272133 per kWh 69kV/138kV $0.0261873 per kWh 230kV $0.0257942 per kWh The revised fuel factor would result in a decrease in Entergy Texas’ annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $138 million, or 13%, on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective September 2015, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate decrease of 3.7% annually, or $4.11 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texas’ next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of March 2016 through August 2016. Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (once you hear: “Welcome to Entergy” select option 1, then press 5, then press 6, then press 2, then press 2)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 45632 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KENNTH RAY BALLARD, Deceased, were issued on February 24, 2016, in Cause No. P17451, pending in the County Court at Law of Orange County, Texas, to: MELISSA RAY POUSSAN, a/k/a MELISSA RAY POUSSON AND LESLIE GAYLE SIMON. 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.

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c/o TOMMY GUNN Attorney at Law 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630 DATED: the 10th day of December, 2014

Tommy Gunn TOMMY GUNN Attorney for Co-Applicant, Melissa Ray Poussan, a/k/a Melissa Ray Pousson State Bar No.: 08623700 202 S. Border Street Orange, Texas 77630

Telephone: (409) 882-9990 Facsimile: (409) 882-0613

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• The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Fun, Family, Frugal Spring Break Activities Special to The Record

It’s hard to come up with something fun, engaging, and awesome to do with the family. Especially something in budget or last minute! This handy list of Top Ten Frugal Activities solves that problem. Top Five Favorite Frugal Family Activities: 1. Hiking/Walking. Even in the flattest land around, there is always some place to explore. It’s wonderful seeing the kids discover new plants, other people walking their dogs, and the husband and I even get the chance to hold hands. If you leave from your house, it’s free, so can it get any better? 2. Ice Cream. My husband is all about the ice cream, so he and the kids regularly seek out small ice cream shops, get a cheap cone, and sit outside on the sidewalk together to savor the sweet, cool flavors (and yes, they do share licks). 3. Red Box Movie Night (or morning. or afternoon). We pop popcorn, gather all the blankets, and spread out across the floor and couch to watch a fun family movie together. 4. Backyard Camping. You might have annoying neighbors or local barking dogs, but if you don’t, pull out the tent and set up camp in the back yarn! This one ALWAYS gets our kids giddy and excited! We roast marshmallows, bring out candles, and enjoy a local, clean bathroom! 5. Play at the Park. Ok, I know this doesn’t sound awesome, but have you ever PLAYED with the kids at the park? Chase them on the jungle gym? Spin like maniacs on the merrygo-round? Had your husband push you on the swings? This chance to play like a child, to interact with your kiddos on the most wonderful, active level is such a great feeling. Not to mention, you get LOTS of exercise! Top Five Favorite Frugal Family Activities: 1. Have a Picnic. In the House! And there are no bugs, rain, or winds to spoil the experience! Spread a blanket and enjoy your lunch or better yet, family dinner picnic style! Just the idea will make your kids giggly and excited! 2. Make Cookies Together. Even if baking isn’t your thing, simple and delicious no bake cookies will thrill your child and maybe, just maybe it will spark a love of cooking in him! 3. Have a Game Night. Pull out the board games, jigsaw puzzles, or play charades. Pop a bowl of popcorn and prepare to laugh together as a family! 4. Go to a local Fire Department or Police Station. Yes, our local hero’s would love to talk to your family! 5. Be Active. Walk, run, ride, or skate. Play tag, play hide and seek, or play Mother May I. Who doesn’t love Duck Duck Goose or Dodge Ball? Don’t let finances or time hinder your chance to just be together, REALLY together. Even 30 minutes at the park can have a profound impact on your relationships, your emotions, and your life. Not to mention, these are the moments your children will always remember.