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Vol. 57 No. 48
The Community Newspaper of Orange, Texas
Week of Wednesday, March 23, 2016
County approves mobile device data extractor Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
Orange County returned to business as normal on Monday morning followed this past week’s historic flooding of the Sabine River. Orange County Commissioners Court met in a specially called session on Monday morning at Vidor City Hall to handle regular court business as Commissioners were unable to meet this past week due to flooding. One of the pressing matters on Monday’s agenda was considering requests for Hotel and Occupancy Tax funds for the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival and the Texas Bar-B-Q Festival in Vidor. The Mauriceville Crawfish Festival will be held from Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17 at the festival grounds on State Highway 62 and the Texas Bar-B-Q Festival will be held Thursday, April 21 to Sunday, April 24 at Conn’s Park in Vidor.
‘Bunny Run’ March 26 Staff Report For The Record
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.
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“Since the (Orange County) Economic Development Corporation has been in transition for a while and just recently situBurton ated, we have been running behind on getting the word out about taking applications for these funds,” said Barry Burton, Orange County Commissioner of Precinct 2. “So, we wanted to bring this to the court now instead of waiting, since these events are only weeks away. We want to make sure they have the funds needed in order to handle advertising and the other costs associated with the festivals.” Organizers with the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival and organizers with the Texas BarB-Q Festival each requested $8,000 in HOT funds. Commissioners unanimously approved each request.
In other news, commissioners took action on two trust properties. Lynda Gunstream, Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector, presented two trust properties to Commissioners Court which have recently received bids. The City of Vidor submitted a bid on an abandoned manufactured home and small lot at 460 Oak Lane in Vidor, which has been on the trust property roll since November 2014. An unidentified person submitted a bid of $1,150 on a property located at 260 Blueberry in Bridge City. Although the property has only been on the trust property roll since November of 2015, Gunstream said she did not think it would move quickly and commissioners should consider accepting the bid to remove from the trust roll. Commissioners unanimously approved the acceptance of both bids on both properties. Tina Barrow, Orange County
Elections Administrator, requested $18,300 from the contingency funds for her department citing the accounts being depleted because of expenses
associated with this year’s Primary elections earlier in March. “We are out of money in my election expense funds,” Bar-
row said. “We spent $18,000 on election workers between early voting and the election, and my
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Bridge City to add “In God We Trust” Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
Another Orange County community is the latest to join the growing trend in adding the national motto to cityowned vehicles. Councilmembers in Bridge City recently approved a measure which will allow for the placement of the United States national motto, “In God We Trust,” to not only be placed upon police department vehicles, but upon all city-owned vehicles in the very near future. “This is something that has been going on recently through Orange County, and I think it is a very nice thing, which is why I asked to have it placed on the agenda,” said Mayor Kirk Roccaforte during March 15 city council meeting. “I think having it placed on all city vehicles is appropriate.” Jerry Jones, the city manager of Bridge City, informed councilmembers that the city could not “expend funds” on the purchase of the vehicle-
made motto and graphics, but funds could be obtained in other ways. “This would have to be done on a volunteer basis,” Jones said. “But I feel we would have no problem obtaining funds to have this done.” Although cost estimates were not immediately available to purchase the items for the vehicles, Mayor Roccaforte and Councilman Eric Andrus both quickly volunteered to donate to the cause. Chief Paul Davis of the Bridge City Police Department there have been inquiries from the community on the matter. “I’ve had a lot of phone calls from citizens who have been asking about this,” Davis added. “And there is a lot of support for it.” Early this month, the City of Orange approved a measure to place decals with “In God We Trust” on city vehicles following a request by Councilman Patrick A. Pullen of District 1.
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HOLY WEEK
Spiritual Renewal & Reflection Mark Dunn
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It is Holy Week, the days just before Easter next Sunday. On Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. For Catholics, Easter Sunday comes at the end of 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving known as Lent. During Holy Week one can find Catholics in Orange County, and throughout the world, taking part in ancient religious practicessome are so rare and sacred, they’re done only once a year. Beginning Palm Sunday, and running up to Easter, Catholics act out parts from the finals days of Christ’s earthly life. On Palm Sunday the Catholic Church recalls Jesus’ messianic entrance into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. As Jesus rode into the city on a small donkey, the Jews gathered
around him, throwing cloaks and palm branches on the road and exclaiming praises as he passed by. So at Palm Sunday Mass, there is a blessing of palms which the faithful hold as they process into church. The blessed palms are later kept in the home as a witness to faith in Jesus Christ. The following observances offer a glimpse into the week ahead for Catholics in Orange County and worldwide. HOLY THURSDAY On Holy Thursday, the Catholic Church celebrates a special Mass of the Lord’s Supper – that commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. On the
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LSC-Orange begins work on flood damage Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
It’s a little bit like deja vu for many across Orange County following this past week’s flooding, including for those at Lamar State College-Orange. Floodwater from the Sabine River found its way into downtown Orange this past week and Lamar State College-Orange (LSC-O) sustained considerable damage to several of its properties. Although not as devastating as the storm surge from Hurricane Ike, the Sabine River flood was an unwelcome event for all. “We are working on remediation of the Green Avenue building and the Wilson buildings right now,” said Cindy Wyles, public information director of LSC-O. “It’s not as bad as it was for the college
Workers place debris in a large waste container in front of the Lamar State College-Orange Green Avenue building on Tuesday morning. Several of the LSC-O facilities, including the Wilson building, book store and print shop, sustained considerable damage from the Sabine River flooding this past week. RECORD PHOTOS: Tommy Mann Jr.
during Hurricane Ike, but the Green Avenue building had 10-inches of water in it this time, and the Wilson building had five-inches.” Wyles said the LSC-O print shop sustained considerable damage, as did the LSC-O Book Store, along with the numerous classrooms and labs in the two large buildings. “The dental lab was completely destroyed and the information technology rooms had extensive damage as well,” Wyles continued. “We will be replacing all of the flooring and tile in both buildings, and most of the sheetrock up to four-feet up the wall. Also damaged were the Leisure Learning and Education rooms. We don’t have any cost estimates on damage yet.” Fortunately for the college, students were on spring break
this past week so the amount of missed instruction time was minimal as classes were only canceled this past Monday and Tuesday. “We feel fortunate that it wasn’t as bad as the damage was during Hurricane Ike,” Wyles added. “And we are very fortunate that this will not interrupt classes any more than it has or our spring commencement.” Wyles said Dr. Michael Shahan and other LSC-O administrators were wading through floodwaters to assess damage this past weekend and cleanup began on Sunday. “The preliminary estimate is that it will be four-to-six weeks on making all of the necessary repairs,” Wyles said. “We hope to have everything back to normal by summer. “
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Holy Week Observances the Eucharistic Christ in a procession. The transported is sometimes surrounded by decorations of greenery and flowers to suggest a garden. People stay for a time, adoring the wondrous sacrament that Jesus instituted that day 2,000 years ago. Some make an adoration visit at their own parish and then visit others into the night. A VACANT CHURCH night before Jesus Christ was crucified, he changed bread and wine into his own Body and Blood, and he commanded the Apostles – and their successors through the centuries – to act in his stead and re-present this sacrifice. So at every Mass, by way of transubstantiation, the bread and wine offered by the priest becomes Christ’s Body and Blood again. THE LORD’S SUPPER Just as Christ did for his 12 Apostles at the Last Supper and as he commanded them to do likewise, during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the priest – who represents Christ – ceremoniously washes the feet of 12 people in the congregation. At the Holy Thursday liturgy in the Vatican, even the pope performs the foot washing. In fact, across the centuries, it has been practice for the pope to wash the feet of 12 priests after Mass and of 13 poor men after his dinner. GOING WITH JESUS TO GETHSEMANE After the Last Supper and before he was arrested and condemned to death, Jesus went to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, accompanied by two of the disciples. So after the Holy Thursday Mass, the remaining sacred hosts are carried out of the sanctuary to an “altar of repose,” and the people go with
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper finished, the church – now without the Eucharist – is truly empty. So the tabernacle light – which is always lit and signifying Christ’s presence – is extinguished, and the tabernacle door is left open, exposing the vacant space inside. The altar is stripped bare of its linens and candles, holy water is removed from the church’s fonts and the sacraments are not celebrated until the Easter vigil. Like the first Christians bereft of Jesus and mourning the two days after the crucifixion, the church stands unadorned until the Easter vigil Mass on Saturday night. With the resurrection of Jesus, the church’s joy is restored. STATIONS OF THE CROSS The Stations of the Cross devotion is centered on the Passion of Christ. While many Catholics pray the meditative prayer on their own across the year, it can be an especially poignant experience during Holy Week, when the entire church recalls the way of Jesus’ suffering and death. In fact, on Good Friday, most churches host parish-wide Stations of the Cross. By praying the Stations of the Cross, a person makes a spiritual pilgrimage to the principal scenes of the Passion of the Lord, aided by artistic representations of those scenes, for example, Pilate’s condemnation of Christ to death and the nailing of Christ to the Cross.
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Usually, Stations of the Cross are found inside churches, spaced in intervals on the walls, but sometimes outdoors such as in the cloisters of monasteries. EMBRACE THE CROSS On Good Friday, the church gathers for the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, which includes a reading of a Gospel account of the Passion, Holy Communion (consecrated at Mass on Thursday night) and veneration of the Cross. In that tradition, a priest or deacon holds a wooden crucifix while the faithful process to him at the foot of the sanctuary, as if to receive communion. There each person reverences the crucifix with a kiss or a bow. In some places, there are additional Good Friday devotions. Especially from noon to 3 p.m. – the hour at which Christ died on the cross – some silently meditate, pray the Stations of the Cross or participate in a Good Friday procession. ORANGE COUNTY HOLY WEEK OBSERVANCES: • 19th Annual Good Friday Walk- Catholics and nonCatholics are welcome to take part in the procession that will begin at 7:30 a.m. at St. Maurice Church in Mauriceville and conclude at St. Francis Church in Orange at approximately 2:30 p.m. prior to their Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. The procession will move down Highway 62 to FM 1078 and on to Bancroft, Sikes, MLK, Alley Payne and Meeks Drive to Saint Francis Church. Participants may join the procession anywhere along the journey. Rest stops, water and Gatorade and snacks will be available. • St. Mary Church, OrangeHoly Thursday Mass of the
Lord’s Supper will be held at 6:30 p.m.; Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Adoration of the Cross and Communion Service will be at 3 p.m., Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m.; Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Service at 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday Mass will be held at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. • St. Francis of Assisi, Orange- Holy Thursday Mass and Procession at 6:30 p.m.; Good Friday Stations of the Cross (Outdoors) at 3 p.m. proceeded by Mass at 3:45 p.m.; Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Service Saturday at 8 p.m., Easter Mass will be held at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. • St. Henry Church, Bridge City- Holy Thursday Mass at 7 p.m.,; Good Friday 3 p.m.; Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8 p.m.; Easter Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. • St. Helen Church, Orangefield- Holy Thursday Eucharist of the Lord’s Last Supper with Washing of the Feet of the Discples at 6:30 p.m., Reposition and adoration until midnight; Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. followed by the Passion of our Lord and adoration until 4 p.m.; Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil 8:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday Mass is 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. • St. Maurice Church, Mauriceville- Holy Thursday Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper 7 p.m.; Good Friday Lord’s Passion at 7 p.m.; Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. • Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Vidor- Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m.; Good Friday Stations of the Cross at noon with Mass at 3 p.m.; Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7 p.m.; Easter Mass at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. (Latin).
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McDonald Baptist Church to hold annual Easter Egg Hunt McDonald Baptist Church will host their annual Easter egg hunt and free community picnic Saturday, March 26, at Alford-Seale Park on Western Ave. in West Orange. The egg hunt will start at 11 am followed by a free lunch of links, chips, cookies and soda. Bring your lawn chairs and spend some time with us. Cowboy Church “Walk with Jesus”
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The Cowboy Church of Orange County invites the public to walk the path that Jesus walked during the week of His crucifixion and resurrection. experience the market streets of Jerusalem, Jesus’ triumphant entry, the upper room, Garden of Gethsemane and Jesus’ trial before Pilate. See the cross and the empty tomb. The recreation will come to life through over 100 characters as they guide you on this “Walk with Jesus.” The event will be held at the church property on Saturday, March 26, from 2-5 pm. There will also be a petting zoo and refreshments. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the free event. The church is located at 673 FM 1078, off of Hwy. 62, North of IH-10 in Orange. For more information, contact Pastor Dale Lee at 718-0269. First Assembly Bridge City plans Easter egg hunt First Assembly of God Church, 201 Roberts Ave. (Turn at Subway off Texas Ave.), Bridge City will have their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 26, at 2 pm. There will be over 10,000
candy filled eggs, games, prizes, son cones and a giant inflatable obstacle course and moonwalk, plus a visit from the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 735-4810. 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 24, at 6 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). Holy Week Celebrations at First United Methodist, Orange First United Methodist Church, Orange has released their schedule for Holy Week celebrations. The services and times are: 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.
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County assesses flood damage Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
Flood waters began receding over the weekend and now Orange County officials begin the next task which is damage assessment. Flooding from the Sabine River has left an unidentified number of property and structures damaged. As citizens begin the unenviable task of cleaning up, Orange County officials will be assessing the damage and preparing to make the necessary arrangements to get help for those impacted. “Those affected by the flooding will be able to met with FEMA very soon,” said Orange County Judge Stephen Brint Carlton. “We don’t have any idea on the exact number of residents who have water damage or the number of homes or businesses flooded yet. FEMA will come in and do an assessment and help determine what funds are available for those affected. There’s been no conversations yet of long term housing or debris cleanup, but that will be part of our discussions with FEMA.” Carlton said he felt the process went as well as can be hoped for in such a devastating event and that the work is really getting started now. “Our various law enforcement agencies across the county have done a great job,” Carlton added. “The Sheriff’s Office, along with the local law enforcement agencies did a great job of patrolling the affected areas, keeping people out and making sure everyone was safe. Property can be replaced, but lives cannot.” According to Ryan Peabody, Orange County Emergency Management Coordinator, dozens of Orange County residents are still utilizing temporary shelter. “We have 55 people from Orange County in shelter at the Montagne Center at Lamar University in Beaumont,”
In February, the City of Pinehurst approved placement of the National motto on its vehicles during its meeting on Feb. 9, 2016. This action is not just relegated to local communities. On Jan. 4, 2016, the City of
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Lake Charles, La. announced it would place the national motto on approximately 200 of its city-owned vehicles after the measure was adopted in November 2015, according to a press release. The City of Lake Charles
purchased the decals for its vehicles through private donations and would place them upon all city-owned vehicles first, and then offer them to its citizens at no cost on a first come, first-served basis.
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Flooding on Simmons Drive in Orange last week. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn
Peabody said. “But we are going to be moving them back to Orange. We are setting up a shelter at a church on Sixth Street in Orange so those residents can be closer to there homes.” Peabody and Carlton both confirmed there have been no cases of looting reported in Orange County during the flooding conditions when submerged parts of Orange, Little Cypress, West Orange, Pinehurst and northwest Vidor. Peabody said after meeting with FEMA, debris assessment will be one of the next issues to be tackled by his department. “We will have a better idea of what will need to be done after meeting with FEMA,” he explained. “Once we know, we will get that information out to the public as soon as possible so those affected will know what they need to do.” Although exact numbers are not available on the number of homes or businesses which sustained water damage, Peabody issued a press release this past week which detailed the amount of people and structures impacted inside the evacuation areas, which included areas north and south of Interstate 10 and east of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks which run parallel with 16th Street and State
County business department still have two more elections to conduct this year.” Orange County Judge Brint Carlton stated maintaining the elections is mandated and suggested commissioners approve the request, which they did unanimously. The May General Election for cities and school districts will be held on Saturday, May 7, and the November election, which will include the final candidates for U.S. President, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Commissioners also approved a request by Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt for the purchase of Oxygen Fo-
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Highway 87. An estimated 2,394 structures are in the areas inundated with water, while a total of 14,777 structures with 9,100 residents were reported to be in the areas under evacuation orders. The Orange County Appraisal District placed a projected value of more than $627 million on the property of the structures in the evacuation area, although the value of the property damaged by water has not been established. At 4 p.m., Sunday, March 20, Orange County and the City of Orange lifted its evacuation order for residents impacted by the Sabine River flood after waters were reported below major flood stage. The City of Pinehurst lifted its mandatory evacuation order at 9 a.m., Friday, March 18, once officials had determined Adams Bayou was no longer rising and ceased to be a threat to homeowners and businesses in the community. The historic flood also shut down Interstate 10 for nearly two full days. The Louisiana Department of Transportation reopened Interstate 10 West at 5:30 p.m., Friday, while Interstate 10 East reopened at approximately 7:30 p.m., Friday, which was several days earlier than initially reported.
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rensic Detective Software for $5,995 to be used by his office. Oxygen Forensic Detective is actually a software and hardware to extract and analyze data from mobile devices, their backups, cloud services and call data records. “It helps us collect data on technological devices that can be used in our investigations,” Merritt said. “It’s a very important tool for our department.” Commissioners also approved signing a letter of intent between Orange County and the Corp of Engineers on the possibility of the much discussed levee project from Sabi-
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Jeepers4Jesus North America will partner with area businesses and ask every household in Southeast Texas to help Deweyville teachers and schools after they lost everything in the recent flood. School supplies can be purchased and dropped off at one of the five drop off locations listed below. Supplies will be accepted from Monday, March 21-Sunday, March 27. each
business will have a container in their front office for your convenience. Some of the supplies needed are pens, pencils, glue, glue sticks, file folders, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, tape, post its, staplers and staples. For those wanting to donate money, send by Pay Pal to Jeepers4Jesus@gmail.com. Please be sure to label it as Deweyville school supplies so it will be
designated for that purpose. Drop off locations are Scot Shaffer Farmers Insurance, 440 Texas Ave., Bridge City; Boomtown USA RV Resort, 1495 W. Freeway Blvd., Vidor; Mid County Dodge Jeep Chrysler, 8181 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur; Colorado Canyon Family Fun Center, 6110 Folsom Dr., Beaumont and Sabine Federal Credit Union, 1939 Strickland Dr., Orange.
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From The Creaux’s Nest HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOURS Well, spring arrived Sunday, after a very mild winter. It brought its usual Easter week cold front. The only bad thing about great, mild winter weather is that it never got cold enough to kill the bugs. Our gardens will be invaded with the pests, probably some of those white flies that are so hard to get rid of. ***** Let me let you in on a good thing. Our friends at Robert’s Restaurant will open Easter Sunday. They usually don’t open but this is a special occasion. Robert, who is very community minded, will donate all proceeds to flood victims. His great employees will donate their time and be away from their families on Sunday for this worthy cause. Steam table lunch will be available with a big variety of food choices for only $10 a plate. Dine in or order to go. Meal includes dessert and drink. You can help a good cause and get a great meal. *****Three explosions that ripped through the Belgian capital of Brussels on Tuesday killed at least 34 people and wounded about 230 more. This explosion raised the reality of terror once again in the heart of Europe. The attack stepped on the political news at home when presidential primaries are being held. Also it nearly shut down the news about President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba and beyond in South America.*****Well, I have a long way to go and little time and I’m not as quick or sharp as I once was. I’m fortunate however to still be able to motivate. Come along, I promise it won’t do you no harm. OBAMA ON HISTORIC CUBAN VISIT President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, daughters Malia and Sasha, along with his mother-in-law, arrived in Havana Sunday for a three day visit. It is the first time in 88 years that a United States president visited Cuba. In 1928, President Calvin Coolidge took three days to get there by battleship. It took Obama only three hours on Air Force One. President Obama, with his continued belief that engaging with isolated, authoritarian regimes can bring about great prosperity, peace, democracy and human rights. Obama’s visit upended decades of history and could fundamentally transform life on the island. The President is focusing on rebuilding commercial ties between the two countries but also draw a harder line on human rights and abuses by the Castro government. President Obama met with Cuban President Raul Castro Monday. He brought with him a variety of diplomatic Americans, 11 CEO’s eager to make deals, including Arne Sorenson, the GEO of Marriott. Starwood Hotels and Resorts announced that it has signed three hotel deals in Cuba, the first in almost 60 years. Starwood beat out several U.S. companies. The present hotels will be totally renovated into luxury hotels. President Obama attended an exhibition baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cuban Nationals before departing Tuesday afternoon for Argentina. After 55 years of unsuccessful U.S. efforts to isolate and ignore Cuba, it’s a good move by Obama to try a new approach. United States engagement makes sense. The President, I believe, is looking toward the future. He may not get everything he wants now but he’s betting on the come. The Castro brothers are in their 80’s and in the not too distant future the bus will come to get them. Obama is positioning the U.S. to be on the front row when a new day arrives. President Obama is no dummy and always forward thinking. Some day the U.S. will have normal relations with a democratic Cuba and Obama is laying that ground work. It’s a progressive move after 50 years of a stalemate that didn’t work. Of course, there will be those who will put a negative spin on the deal, just as they have on the Iranian deal. They won’t give him credit for his leadership and never will. CONDOLENCES We were sorry to learn of the death of Roxie Rascoe, age 91, which passed away March 16. A native of Limona, Florida, she had lived in Bridge City since 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Judge Guy Rascoe. Ms. Roxie is survived by sons Don and David, daughters Doris and Dana and their families. Service was held Monday, March 21, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Rest in peace. See obituary. *****Dr. Herman Rudeseal, 94, died March 19. H e would have been 95 in April. He and his wife Clydelle had been married 76 years. Together they had six children. He opened his Chiropractic office in Orange in 1948. Dr. Rudeseal was a pillar of the community. The late Bill Godwin was his son-in-law. Our sincere condolences to his wife and large family. Please see obituary. TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME 10 Years Ago-2006 Although a proposed low income apartment complex is in the Orange city limits, the site is in the Bridge City school district. Bridge City citizens have pledged to stop the proposed Cypresswood Crossing. “We don’t want you here,” Bridge City lawyer told developer Ike Akbari. Charles Britten, who lives in Bridgefield Estates said, “People have a lot to lose by that complex.” One woman said, “We don’t want it. Our school district will never be the same.” Britten urged citizens of Bridge City to attend a regional hearing in Lufkin to protest the complex on April 12. State Rep. Mike Hamilton supports the project. (Editor’s note: Cypresswood Crossing was completed eight years ago in the Bridge City school district and as far as I know it hasn’t
caused any problems and has brought in considerable school taxes.)*****Ron Sigler was in town from Mexico where he’s working for Beacom Maritime in Progreso, Yucatan.*****Bill O’Reilly, FOX News ‘Talking Head’ and hypocrite, paid $10 million for his obscene phone calls to a young female employee.*****St. Mary Catholic Church will celebrate 125th anniversary on April 2. Bishop Curtis Guillory will celebrate mass. St. Mary School will celebrate its 80th anniversary with an open house on April 2.*****Jeff Bagwell, after 15 years with the Astros, is put on disabled list and not expected to return. No one took it harder than Craig Biggo. “It’s rough,” he said. The two are ranked first and second in nearly every franchise category.*****Mary Fontenot is back to work at Bridge City Market Basket after multiple illnesses. She’s lucky to be able to come back. She’s lost weight and is looking good. (Editor’s note: Mary has since passed away. She was such a wonderful lady, liked by everyone. Gone but never forgotten.*****Bridge City Bank is back into the main bank building wrecked by Hurricane Rita. “We’re Back and Better,” is their motto. (Editor’s note: The bank was hit again two years later by Hurricane Ike and again had to be totally remodeled.)*****Joy Dubose Simonton enters general practice of law.*****Kent Hutchison, formerly of Orangefield, chief executive officer of the C.J. Baxter Group, an employee development and management consulting firm in Nacogdoches, will be key speaker at the Bridge City Rotary Club’s 15th annual high school academic honors celebration. Sixty-eight Bridge City High School students will be recognized. *****Bridge City Cardinal baseball team is looking forward to a great season with returnees Kevin Angelle, Broc Haymon, Derrick Coleman, Johnny Dishon and Cody Sparks. Sophomore catcher Casey Jackson has stepped up to handle the job left open by catcher Ben Myers, who has moved on to play for Northwestern State. The Cards, under Coach Billy Bryant, are 17-3 and 2-0 in district 24-3A.*****A good trivia question: Who was the last pitcher to start a game for the Montreal Expos and who was the pitcher that started the first opening day game for Washington? The answer: Orange’s own big John Patterson pitched both. The Expos became the Washington Nationals after the league took over the Expos.*****GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: *****Jerry Leemon Dearmond, 67, died March 22. He was a retired millwright and former U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his daughters Wendy and Dana.*****Frank Edward Turner, 61, of Orange, died March 23. He was a retired pipefitter. He is survived by wife Judy and their children.*****Charles A “Mac” McQuhae, 82, of Orange, died Friday, March 24. A Army Air Corps WWII veteran, he served as county commissioner of Pct. 2. He was plant manager at Alpha Portland Cement. He is survived by his wife Sudie Aileen Peveto McQuhae, son, daughter and their families.*****John Elix Hebert, 71, of Orange, died March 24. A native of Abbeville, LA., he worked at Dupont and was an Army veteran. He is survived by his son Scott Hebert and daughter Sherri.*****Marilyn C. Bullion, 68, of West Orange, died March 25. Graveside services were held March 27at Forest Lawn Cemetery.*****Vena Bashaw McClelland, 86, died March 26. She was a 63-year resident of Orange and member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by sons Robert, Charles and Edwin and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Alfred McClelland.*****Della Hardy Buxton, 88, of Orangefield, died March 26. Service was held at St. Helen Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Walton “Cowboy” Hardy. Della was owner of Hardy’s Café in Orangefield for over 30 years. She was the sister of “Coon” Vincent. Other survivors are son Stephen Roy Hardy and daughter Judy Ann Forman and their families. 40 Years Ago-1976 First Savings Association names Edward D. Peterson and R. Shon Hudson to their staff. Peterson, a native of Orange, previously was employed at Orange Bank since 1961. Hudson, also a native, previously worked for First national Bank. Jim Gilliam is the president of First Savings. This coming month Dick Corder celebrates 20 years working for KOGT. A long time to put up with Ed Lovelace.*****Birthdays are coming up in a couple of weeks for belly dancers Rose Davis and Carolyn Siebert.*****Jack Whitworth, as of April 1st., will become F&I man at the Ford store. The former banker chose to stay in Orange and go to work for Charlie Wickersham.*****Congratulations to Brenda Braquet, winner of the Bridge City Optimist oratorical contest. Her topic was “Tomorrow’s Promise.” (Editor’s note: Brenda, who is Ms. Phyl’s niece, is now a CPA with her own business, is married to Scott Wilbur. They have two boys, one grandson, and live in Hamshire.*****Bealls Department Store is planning to move into their new quarters at MacArthur Shopping Center.*****Congressman Charlie Wilson and wife Jerry are home from Washington and are politicking together in the district. She writes a column, ‘Petticoat Politics,’ for the Opportunity ValleyNews.*****Chanisse Meyers, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Meyers of Mauriceville, was the high point 4-H’er at the 4-H open horse show. She was presented a gold and silver, engraved belt buckle. The show had over 450 entries.*****W.T. Oliver is running for state senator, district 4. The Bridge City resident has as his motto, “An Orange County Voice in Austin, Instead of a Seat.”*****Chief and Charles Atkinson win DERA Bass Club tourney fishing with a 35 pound stringer. Gary Glende and Tommy Humphrey took a second place with a 24 pound catch. Gary caught the largest fish, 5 pounds, 6 ounces. Most of the fish were caught on worms in shallow water around stickups. They fished out of San Augustine, on Sam Rayburn.*****Howard Matthews, W.W. “Bill” Hutto and Ham Laughlin re-elected to the Bridge City water board. Bill Van elected as school trustee for the first term.*****Attending the bi-district Rotary convention in Galveston were Wayne and Sherry Morse, Doug and Helen Harrington, Tim and Ann Lieby, Roy and Phyllis Dunn. All are from the Bridge City club.*****Bob Breaux, who for several years was an active little league coach, lost his battle against cancer this week. Bob was very good with the youngsters, not only teaching them the sport but giving them a love for baseball and made it fun, win or lose. A FEW HAPPENINGS A couple of weeks ago, our friend, Judge Joe Parkhurst broke his hip and has been in hospital. It seems the ball of his hip had to be replaced and he’s now doing therapy. Best wishes for a complete recovery.*****The Wednesday Lunch Bunch will dine at PK’s this week and at JB’s Barbeque next week. Hopefully Judge Parkhurst can be back with us by then. Everyone always welcome.*****The St. Mary’s St. Joseph Alter celebration Saturday drew a capacity crowd, more than expected but there was plenty of food for everyone. Roselie Clark was somewhat handicapped due to the fact that her twin sister, Mary Ann, her right hand in overseeing the preparations of the Alter, had just gotten out of the hospital the day before. Roselie was quick to give credit to all the wonderful volunteers who were a big help. Judge Pat did his part as well. Even H.D. Pate attended. We spotted Margaret Toal sampling the different Italian dishes. I came away with a loaf of the special bread and bought the best, homemade, Italian cream cake I’d ever eaten. Everyone had a blessed, good
time.*****The old timers knew where the best spots on bluffs were to build their homes so they would not flood. A perfect example is Tommy and Sue Simar’s home at Echo. Despite everything flooded around them, the old house Tommy’s grandpa built stayed high and dry. There are many examples of that foresight around the county.*****We ran into our friend Shaun Davis and his dad Walt “Buddy” Davis, former Aggie, Olympic champion in the high jump and NBA basketball star and although the old guy was at the doctor’s office, he still seems to be doing quite well. He probably could still shoot a few baskets if he didn’t have to run up and down the court. Those are two fine guys. Shaun is director and manager of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission and longtime husband of Tammy Davis, a lovely, sweet lassy. They just returned from Nashville having visited with their entertainer son Hunter,who just got a publicist for his music.*****A few folks we know celebrating their special day in the next few days. On March 23, our buddy of many years Euel Norwood is getting older. Soon he’ll be catching up with Roy. Celebrating also are sweet Renee Dillon, Jimmy’s better half, also gospel singer Helen Clark has a birthday as does Natalie Sarvar, Chad Gearhart, Kenneth Kemp, Lance Eads and Grady Rawls all celebrate. Celebrities celebrating birthdays on this day are country singer Brett Eldridge, 30 and R&B singer Chaka Khan, 63.*****On March 24, Coach Joe Blanda celebrates as does doctor to be, Grant Kimbrough, our longtime buddy, newspaper reporter, retired from Lamar Louise Wood. We haven’t heard from her or Rush in a while. Brenda Edwards has a birthday and also Matt Hanson. They are joined by football player Peyton Manning, 40, fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, 65 and Big Bang Theory actor Jim Parsons, 43.*****March 25 finds a great guy, Warren Claybar, having a birthday. He’s Brown’s boy, proving an acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree. Also celebrating are Matt Thompson, Katie Birdwell and Mike Vincent. They join singer Elton John, 69, race car driver Danica Patrick, 34 and activist Gloria Steinem, 82.*****On March 26, everyone’s friend, attorney Joe Alford, marks another birthday. Our prayers are with our friend.*****A nice lady, one of the late Steve Stevens lovely daughters, Sherry Stevens, celebrates as does “The Mailman” Billy LeLeux. They join rock singer Steven Tyler, 68, singer Diana Ross, 72 and country singer Kenny Chesney, 48.*****On March 27, Ruth Platt, Nancy Crew, Jane Scherer all join Bridge City grad Dale Forse as they celebrate birthdays. Celebrities celebrating on this day are director Quentin Taranino, 53, pop singers Mariah Carey, 46 and Fergie, 41.*****On March 28, Garrett Clay Gros, Karen’s oldest of her three sons, Roy and Phyl’s oldest grandson celebrates on this day. Also celebrating are Dorothy Keith, Jason James, Jean Jackson and Mike Roberts. They join pop singer Lady Gaga, 30, country singer Reba McEntire, 61 and Cowboy coach Jason Garrett, 50.*****On March 29, Dean’s big brother, Al Granger,celebrates another birthday. “Where’s the party?” Rev. Leo Anderson’s widow, Ivalyn Anderson, who is in a nursing home, celebrates today as does John Norwood and Kaydee Wingate. Celebrities celebrating are model Elle McPherson, 52 and football player Earl Campbell, who turns 61. This was also the day our 90-year-old friend Anabel Anderson passed away. Gone but not forgotten.*****We heard from Jan, from the Bridge City Senior Citizens Hall, who said that when all the evacuations were taking place last week, there were many requests to keep the BC Senior building and the City agreed.*****Also being good neighbors were the folks at Five Point Credit Union who provided lunches to the Senior building. All food and deserts were bought at Bridge City businesses. A big thank you goes out to Five Point. *****Dancing with the Stars returned to ABC Monday night. Len Goodman, age 72, after a year away from judging, is back with the original judges, Carrie Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. Twelve celebrities were paired with the professional dancers. Three NFL football players preformed, MVP Von Miller, Antonio Brown and “Hail Mary” Doug Flutie, Marla Maples, former Mrs. Donald Trump, did good enough but she’s thin and doesn’t have the well-stacked body I recall. Poor Geraldo got a 13 out of 30 score. He’s as bad as I am. He won’t be around long.*****Our friends at David Self Tractor, in Buna and Winnie, are having a special sale, with great terms, for anyone coming from a county that has been declared a disaster area. Save on all Mahindra tractors and utility vehicles. There is no better time to visit them. Tell our buddy George in Buna we sent you. CAJUN STORY OF THE WEEK An elderly Cajun couple, Agnes and Joe Comeaux, return to a Mercedes dealership in Lafayette, where de salesman has just sol’ de car dey was interested in buying to a beautiful, busty blonde. “I tought you say you would hold dat car till we come back wit’ de $75,000 axing price,” ol’ man Comeaux say. “But I just heard you close de deal for $65,000 wit’ dat lovely young lady dere. You tol’ me dere was no discount on dis model.” “Well, wat can I tell you, me?” de salesman say. “She had de ready cash and just look at her, how could I resist?” Jus den de young woman approached de ol’ couple and give dem de keys. “Dere you go,” she say to Comeaux, “I tol’ you I would get de smart ass to drop de price. See you later, PawPaw.” Never mess with the elderly…. C’EST TOUT Congrats to Kee-Kee and crew: The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Dupuis Tire and Service Center has been named Business Member of the Month for March. Earl Duhon accepted the award, sponsored by Sabine River Ford, from board member and ambassador Lucy Fields. The March networking coffee was hosted by MCT Credit Union. Dupuis Tire received gifts from several local merchants. Dupuis Tire and Service Center is one of Bridge City’s oldest businesses, established over 73 years ago by Paul Dupuis. Paul retired in 1967 and his son Kenny bought the company and still owns it today. Dupuis Tire and Service Center sells new and used tires and Interstate batteries as well as offering a wide range of maintenance services and repairs for vehicles. Dupuis is Orange County’s only full service gas station.*****Well, my time is up, and I thank you for yours. Here’s wishing you a very nice safe holiday. May your basket be full of goodies. Stay safe if going to Grandma’s house. Shop our family of advertisers when you can. Take care and God bless.
The Record • Week of Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Holiday Closings Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record
The extended holiday weekend is approaching and that means multiple business and government office closures are ahead. The majority of all local, county, state and federal offices will be closed on Friday, March 25 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. All non-essential offices in the cities of Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst and Bridge City will be closed on Friday. Offices will reopen at normal business hours on Monday, March 28. The City of West Orange will be closed Monday as well and reopen on Tuesday, March 29. All non-essential Orange County government offices will be closed on Friday as well. Garbage will run as normal in Orange and West Orange, as well as most other locations. Check with your garbage col-
Happy 55th Anniversary!
lection service for information on collection schedules. The United States Postal Service will not be delivering mail on Friday, but it will resume normal operation hours and delivery on Saturday. Some financial institutions will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday and reopen on the next regularly scheduled business day, but many will be open for business as normal this year, so it is best to check with your respective financial institution to make sure. All Orange County school districts, which includes West Orange-Cove CISD, LC-M CISD, as well as the Bridge City ISD, Orangefield ISD and Vidor ISD, plus Lamar State College-Orange, will be closed on Friday in observance of the holiday. Classes will resume at normal time on Monday, March 28.
James Nicholas and Emily LeBlanc Broussard are celebrating their upcoming 55th anniversary. They were married July 9, 1961 in Nederland, Texas. They were surprised in August of 1962 with twin daughters and in August of 1963 with twin sons. Their daughters are: Jada Cooper and husband Randy and Jean Rippeon and husband Jimmy. Their sons are: Dane Broussard and Dean Broussard and wife Becky. They are also blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jimmy is retired from Ameripol-Synpol, and Emily works for Classic Homes. A very happy 55th anniversary to Jimmy and Emily Broussard!
Entertainment Southeast Texas United States Air Force Band to perform free event A special spring concert will feature one of America’s best kept musical treasures. The United States Air Force Airmen of Note will perform a free concert at 7 p.m., Monday, April 25, inside the Julie Rogers Theater in downtown Beaumont. The event is suitable for the whole family and is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and can be obtained free at the Beaumont Civic Center Box Office, which is located at 701 Main St. in Beaumont, from 8 a.m. -
Spring has arrived and that means plenty of quality indoor and outdoor entertainment events across the area, including the start of the South Texas State Fair in Beaumont and more. Visit www.localmusicguide.net for information on artists and venues, and follow Local Music Guide on Facebook for daily updates. Wednesday, March 23 Clint Faulk @ The Boudain Hut Lee Pelly @ Buffalo Wild Wings Curse and the Cure @ The Capri Club James McMurtry @ Courville’s Chester Daigle @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Danny Dillon and Morgan Mitcham @ French Quarter Bar and Grill Josh Taylor @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Alex Rozell @ Luke’s Beaumont Rapture @ Rush Lounge Mike Zito @ Tammy’s Bar The Cadillac Three @ Texas Longhorn Club Chew, Tendo, Snorlaxxx @ Texas Rose Saloon John Cessac @ White Horse Bar and Grill Thursday, March 24 Mike Zito @ The Bayou Cafe #2 Jimmy Simmons Quintet, Lamar University Jazz Orchestra @ Beaumont Event Centre Swagger @ Blue Martini The Touching Hearts Band @ Cafe Del Rio Katelyn Johnson Band @ Caribbean Cove Danny Dillon, Jerrett Zoch, Phillip Griffin @ Dixie Dancehall Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as Swicegood Music Company, 3685 College St. in Beaumont, from 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m., daily. There is a four-ticket limit. The United States Air Force Airmen of Note are touring in advance of its newest studio recording, which will be released later in 2016, and includes seven Texas performances in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Marcos, Denton, Hewitt and Beaumont, along with Louisiana show-
Curse and the Cure @ French Quarter Bar and Grill Alex Rozell @ La Cantina - P.A. Dickie and the Tornadoes @ Larry’s French Market Colossi, Short Leash @ The Logon Cafe Jimmy Kaiser @ Luke’s Beaumont Bryce Shaver @ Luke’s Mid County BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s Pub Dustin Ringler and Edwin Worthy @ Madison’s Jerry D and Rockin’ Randy @ Orange VFW Hall John Cessac @ Paul’s Seafood Rapture @ Rush Lounge David Lee Kaiser @ Tradewinds Tavern Chris Stacey @ White Horse Bar and Grill Friday, March 25 The Flamethrowers, Sweet Crude @ Arcade Amphitheater Swagger @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Simple Logic @ Cafe Del Rio Herbie Stutes and Grand Shin @ Caribbean Cove Michael Krajicek @ Cecil’s Cajun Cafe Perysh Lyne, Sadistic Hospitality @ The Center Stage Dirt Road Band @ Cottons Cay Twangsters Union @ Cowboys Triple Shot @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Drivin’ Dixie @ Gator Lounge Old Trick @ Honky Tonk Texas Rusty Metoyer and Zydeco Krush @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Tin Pan Alley @ Larry’s French Market BB and Company @ Mackenzie’s
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cases in New Orleans and Ponchatoula. According to a press release, the group had several highlight moments in 2015 which featured performances at the Detroit Jazz Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Jazzmobile’s Summerfest 50th Anniversary in New York, and the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival, along with several performances in Washington, DC. The group features several members from renowned One
Pub Atomic @ Madison’s Rick Danna @ New York Pizza and Pasta - Neches Ave. Joseph Catalina @ Peggy’s on the Bayou Danny Dillon and Morgan Mitcham @ Pine Tree Lodge Rapture @ Rush Lounge Texas Legacy @ Rusty Nail Heather and the Hellcats @ South Texas State Fair Drop Dead Dangerous @ Stingaree Down Under Ronnie Stallworth @ Suga’s Deep South AEP, Chalkline Empire @ Texas Rose Saloon John Guidroz @ Thirsty’s Alex Rozell @ Vine 2 Wine Jimmy Barnes @ White Horse Bar and Grill Saturday, March 26 Charley Pride @ Delta Downs Event Center Renn Loren @ 171 Junction Roadhouse Semon Demon, BellWeather, Total
O’Clock jazz ensemble from the University of North Texas. This includes SMSgt. Tyler Kuebler, lead alto saxophone and music director; MSgt. Andy Axelrad, 2nd alto saxophone; MSgt. Doug Morgan, baritone saxophone; MSgt. Ben Patterson, trombone; MSgt. Jeff Martin, trombone; and TSgt. Ben Polk, bass trombone. Visit www.usafband.af.mil for more information on this musical act.
By Tommy Mann Jr. Bayou Bayou Sounds @ Pine Tree Lodge Frayed Soul, Dustin Ray and The Triple Threat @ Quaker Steak and Lube Rapture @ Rush Lounge Rare Country @ Rusty Nail Danny Dillon and Morgan Mitcham @ South Texas State Fair Drop Dead Dangerous @ Stingaree Down Under The Undrai Fizer Project @ Suga’s Deep South The Alley Kats @ Tammy’s Bar Tony Faulk @ Texas Ave Tavern Country Outkasts @ Texas Long-
horn Club Etyma, Colssi, Dread Pixels @ Texas Rose Saloon Heather and the Hellcats @ Thirsty’s Larry Tillery and the Vagabond Dreamers @ White Horse Bar and Grill Sunday, March 27 Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Chester and Jairus Daigle @ Jack Daniels Bar and Grill Zydecane @ Jefferson County Singles Club Roger Cowan @ South Texas State Fair
Strangers, Abandoned Mansions @ The Art Studio Curse and the Cure @ The Bayou Cafe #2 Swagger @ Blue Martini Creole Cookin’ @ The Boudain Hut Mark and the Maniacs @ Cafe Del Rio Austin Stepchildren @ The Capri Club David St. Romain @ Caribbean Cove Lost Chapters, TOLA, Escape Artist @ The Center Stage Deep Creek Band @ Dylan’s Katie Whitney and Chip Radford @ Ember Grille and Wine Bar Drivin’ Dixie @ Gator Lounge Tab Benoit, Mike Zito, Scott McGill @ The Gig Chris Miller and Bayou Roots @ Larry’s French Market John Cessac @ Luke’s Beaumont Crossroads Trio @ Luke’s MidCounty Mid Life Crisis @ Mackenzie’s Pub Culverhouse @ Madison’s Back N Tyme Band @ Orange VFW Hall Joseph Catalina @ Peggy’s on the
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Lucille Brandon Orange “I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Lucille Brandon was born in Shreveport, La., May 22, to Johnny Lucille Watson and Sophia Kelly Watson. She Brandon resided in Orange for the last 69 years. Upon arrival in Orange, she united with St. Paul CME Church. She was a faithful member where she served in the choir, mission, mission treasurer, stewardess and many other areas of the church. She was an active member of the Heroines of Jericho. She enjoyed reading her Bible and attending Orange Nutrition Center where she socialized with other senior citizens. She was a devoted Prayer Warrior. She had a passion for dressing and wearing her White Diamond Perfume. Her day was not complete until she had her “tootsie pop” candy. She started, along with Mrs. Hattie Moses and Mrs. Bessie Mayfield, a morning prayer session. Married to Joseph Brandon, St. until his death (Feb. 1963). From this union came one daughter, Louise Robinson (Joseph). She was legal guardian to six, Adele Odell, Michael Odell (Virginia), Tammy ReedTaylor (Bennie), Rosetta Roy, Pastor Anthony Reed (Edwina) and Sonya Reed-Stephenson. She also leaves to cherish her memories 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews another relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, parents and 12 siblings. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19, at St. Paul CME Church in Orange. Joyce Dickerson Orange Joyce Rita Dickerson, 93, passed away peacefully on, March 20, in Orange. Just as Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, we are sure that Joyce triumphantly entered into the Kingdom of God. She Joyce knew “the best was yet to come” and Dickson was ready. She was born July 26, 1922, to Tojan and Maria Frederick, who were descendants of families who helped settle Mauriceville. She spent her childhood in Mauriceville and attended Mauriceville School, where she was an excellent student. Being a tomboy, she loved the outdoors and getting into trouble with her mischievous brothers. Her tales of these times enthralled her grandchildren for hours on end. Joyce met her husband, Thamar, while attending Mauriceville School. They shared a love of the outdoors and fishing and were married on July 24, 1943. They built a life together in Mauriceville, raising two children, devoted themselves to Mauriceville Baptist Church and spent countless hours fishing together at Toledo Bend. When Joyce became a grandmother she became “Meme” to her five grandchildren, her great grandchildren and virtually all children she met. She loved children and treated all as if they were her own. She taught her grandchildren how to roast hot dogs over a campfire, cast a fishing line, “crawfish” from a ditch and spin amazing stories. In her later life Joyce loved learning to paint, growing plants and watching birds, especially hummingbirds. We are blessed to have many of her paintings as part of her lasting legacy to us. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Thamar; brothers, Arnold, Roy and Herman Frederick; sisters, Ruth Christian, Ada Lee Taylor and Erma Murphy. She is survived by loving children; Jan Dunn and Dan Dunn of Houston, Roy Dickerson of Mauriceville, Allene and Ronny Smith of Buna. Verna Hutto of Mauriceville is her surviving sister. She was Meme to five grandchildren; Dana Dunn Patterson, Joe Dan Dunn, Shawn Dickerson, Dusti Darby and Cody Dickerson. Six great grandchildren also called her Meme; Dustin Dickerson, Chandler Dickerson, Dylan Blakelock, Kennedy Dickerson, Sophia Patterson and Gavin Patterson. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23, from 6:00-9:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. The funeral service will be held Thursday, March 24, at 10:00 am at Dorman Funeral Home with the Rev. Clifton Rankin presiding. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be, Shawn Dickerson, Cody Dickerson, Joe Dan Dunn, Greg Patterson, Dustin Dickerson and Chandler Dickerson. The family would like to thank Joanie Williams and the staff of Answered Prayer who took care of Mom with love and respect. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Answered Prayer, 602 Azalea Ave, Orange, Texas 77630. Condolences for the family may be expressed at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. Pete Pymm, Jr. Vidor Pete Pymm, Jr., 27, died Sunday, March 20, in Beaumont. Pete was a native of Independence, LA but was a lifelong resident of Vidor who liked helping others and working on cars. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23, from 6:008:00 p.m., at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Local survivors are his mother, Trecia Vaughn and husband John of Orange. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Brucelle Foret Kountze Brucelle L. Foret, 92, of Kountze, died Thursday, March 17, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born Feb. 20, 1924, in Beaumont, to Louise Boutte Schreve and Patrick Joseph Schreve. A lifelong Brucelle resident of Kountze, Brucelle worked Foret in the cafeteria at Lumberton Primary School. Local survivors include her grandchildren, Nick Martin and his wife, Brandy of Orange. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.D. Foret; daughter, Suzanne Foret; step-granddaughter, Shari Pouch; grandson, Jacob Langston; brothers, Fritzi Schreve and Bobby Schreve and sister, Totsie Howell. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00
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a.m., Tuesday, March 22, at Infant Jesus Catholic Church, Lumberton, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. Margaritte Brittain Little Cypress Margaritte Raymond “T-Bo” Brittain, of Little Cypress, passed away March 18, in Mauriceville, at the age of 90. Margaritte was born Sept. 30, 1925 in Shelbyville, to Ozelar (Anderson) and Clamond Jesse Raymond. She Margaritte Brittain had lived in Orange for 69 years, prior in Shelbyville. She was a homemaker who helped raise a loving, close-knit family. Margaritte enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, quilting and canning food. Margaritte was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Terrell Olen “T.O.” Brittain; two sisters and five brothers. Margaritte is survived by her companion of over 10 years, Donald T. Welch; daughter, Shirley Craft and husband, David of Little Cypress; sons, Lester Brittain and wife, Yvonne and Terrell Brittain and wife, Bee Bee, all of Orange; sister, Lamurel Willey and husband, Henry Lee of Mauricville. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held March 21, at Dorman Funeral Home. Officiating was Kevin Brown. Burial followed at Pleasant Hills Cemetery near Huxley. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to River City Hospice and all of the caring nurses that came by to treat and comfort Margaritte. Honoring her as pallbearers were Lester Olen Brittain, Dean Brittain, Jason Brittain, Terrell Edward Brittain, Andrew Longron, Lane Brittain, Collin Hill and David Bergeron. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. Earl Tipton, Sr. Orange Earl G. Tipton, Sr., 85, of Orange, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Saturday, March 19. Funeral services were Tuesday March 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating was the Rev. David Earl Turner of Little Cypress Baptist Church. Burial was to follow at Orange Tipton, Jr. Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Born Oct. 2, 1930, he was the son of Elmus Mayne “Pete” and Helen (Hall) Tipton. He served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War and later, he became a production manager for A. Schulman in Orange. He was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church and Little Cypress Lions Club. Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Evelyn White Tipton; son, Steven Earl Tipton; grandson, Kobe Reece Tipton; brothers, Alvin Tipton and Robert Tipton and sisters, Edna Mae Randall, Ruthie Duhnee and Margie Baker. He is survived by his wife, Josie W. Tipton of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Gary Lassere of Lafayette, LA; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Elaine Tipton of Orangefield, Earl “Bubba” and Laura Tipton, Jr. of Orange and Steve and Amy Wilkinson of Corpus Christi; daughter, Anita Lyn Dunn of College Station and son, Barry Wilkinson of Spring. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were LT Michael Wilkinson, Jimmie Tipton, Bubba Tipton, Steve Wilkinson, Barry Wilkinson, Gary Lassere, Sr., Gary Lassere, Jr., Brent Lassere and Brandon Tipton. Dr. Herman Rudeseal Orange Dr. Herman Leslie Rudeseal of Orange, died March 19, in Hemphill, TX, at the Hemphill Care Center. He was a month shy of his 95th birthday. Born April 13, 1921 in Lewis, La, to Frank Herman and Mabel Miller Rudeseal, he grew up in Vivian, La. There he Dr. Herman met and married his wife of nearly 76 Rudeseal years, Clydelle Cook Rudeseal. Together they had six children. A veteran of WWII, Herman served as a Sergeant Major in the US Army Military Police Corps in the Pacific. After returning home from the war, he attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Ia. Upon graduation in 1948, he moved his family to Orange and opened the Rudeseal Chiropractic Clinic where he practiced until retiring at age 78. Herman enjoyed involvement in professional and civic organizations, serving on boards, committees and in leadership roles throughout his life. A charter member of the American Chiropractic Association, he served in various capacities in the Texas Chiropractic Association including president, secretary and board member. Civically, he actively participated as president and lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis Club. In the early 1950s, Herman was the recipient of the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award as Outstanding Young Man of Orange County. In addition he chaired and served on boards and committees, such as Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Salvation Army, Orange City Parks and Recreation, United Fund, Lamar University-Orange fund drive, Juvenile Rehabilitation Committee and many more. Herman is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Orville Rudeseal and sisters Edith Grogan, Elizabeth Rhodifer, and Madeline Hargett, sonin-law Bill Godwin, Jr. and great-grandsons Patrick Godwin Jr. and Jake Watson. He is survived by his wife of almost 76 years, Clydelle Cook Rudeseal, daughters Norma Godwin of Hemphill, Martha Banning and husband Michael of Idaho, Clytie Lea and husband George of Orange, Wanda Lester and husband Dr. Robert Lester, of Waxahachie and sons Dr. Frank (Bubba) Rudeseal and wife Eda of Alabama, and Dr. Ron Rudeseal of Orange. He is also survived by grandchildren Bill Godwin III, Elizabeth Briggs, Patrick Godwin, Carter Godwin, Eric Lea, Elizabeth Lea, Frank Rudeseal, Gretchen Arnold, Tiffany Hethcox, Bobby Lester, Jane Watson, Scott Banning, Steve Banning, Carly Standley; 22 great-grandchildren and 15 great-greatgrandchildren. After cremation, a private memorial will be held for
family and close friends. The family thanks the Hemphill Care Center for their kindness and their compassionate care. A guest book may be signed online. www.starrfuneralhome.com Doris Manning Orange Doris Jean Manning, of Orange, passed away March 19, at Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, at the age of 84. Doris was born Feb. 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to Hannah and Francis Fielding. She had lived in the Orange area for 62 years, prior in Brooklyn. She was a woman that loved her family most of all, and put in her hours helping raise five children. Doris was a loving wife, mother and friend who loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Bobby Manning and grandson, Robert Allen Manning II. Doris is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Hatch and husband, Raymond of Hartburg, Darlene Janet Breaux of Orange, Loretta Vanderbilt and husband, Don and Melissa Bickham and husband, Todd, all of Deweyville; sons, Robert Allen Manning of Orange and Frank Trezza and wife, Millie of Maine; grandchildren, Jolene Loulow, Emily Breaux, Clinton Manning, Bobby Davis, Chantel Robinson, Anthony Holden, Trent Bickham, Ty Bickham, Jason Trezza, Jennifer Trezza and Patricia Trezza;great grandchildren, Madison, Kennedy and Dustin. She is also survived by numerous family and friends. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Davita Renal Center of Orange, their staff and the many friends she made there, for the care and support she received. A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 22, at the chapel of Dorman Funeral Home, with the Rev. Brad Bickham officiating. Burial followed at Linscomb Cemetery in Orange. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Honoring Doris as pallbearers were Todd Bickham, Don Vanderbilt, John Tony, Bobby Davis, Trent Bickham and Ty Bickham. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. Roxie Rascoe Bridge City Roxie Louise Rascoe, 91, of Bridge City passed away Wednesday, March 16, at Gulf Health Center in Port Arthur. Roxie was born Aug. 26, 1924 in Limona, Fla., to Zenobia (Ward) and Roxie James Rabb Hutchinson. She had Rascoe lived in Bridge City since June of 1950 and was county clerk in Precinct 3 in Orange County for 10 years, retiring in 1987. Roxie loved and was a very active member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City, where she taught Sunday school and was a member of Golden Harvest Senior Group. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting and cooking, especially her coconut pie and pineapple cake. Roxie was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 57 years, Guy ONeal Rascoe, seven brothers and three sisters. Roxie is survived by her sons, Don Rascoe and wife, Penny of Ellicott City, MD, David Rascoe and wife, Cindy of Bridge City; daughters, Doris Havard and husband, Jim of Nacogdoches, Dana Hancock and husband, Randy of Port Neches; brother, Gene Barney Hutchinson and wife, Betty of Gonzales, LA. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Matthew Rascoe, Mark Rascoe, Abby Struse, Rebecca Creager, Alan Rascoe and Skylar Hancock; great grandchildren, Dawson and Addison Creager and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday, March 21, at First Baptist Church of Bridge City, with the Rev. Douglas Shows and Darrel Segura officiating. Burial was to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Honoring Roxie as pallbearers were Matthew Rascoe, Mark Rascoe, Alan Rascoe, Joe Hutchinson, Dustin Creager, Henry Struse and Gary Rascoe. Capt. James Parkhurst Orange Captain James A. Parkhurst, 89, lifelong resident of Orange passed away at his home Thursday, March 17. A graveside service was held Sunday, March 20, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Officiating was the Rev. Randy Branch of Wesley Capt. James United Methodist Church in Orange. Mr. Parkhurst was born Dec. 25, Parkhurst 1926 in Orange to Fred Elmer and Katie (Soileau) Parkhurst. He retired from Gulf Oil after 33 years of service where he was the captain of an oil tanker. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange and Bridge City Lodge 1345 AF & AM. His greatest joy was taking care of and entertaining his grandchildren. He is survived by his children and their spouses, James and Linda Parkhurst, Jr., John Parkhurst, Toni and Kenneth Day, Lisa and David Haynes, Nancy Johnston and Blakely Parkhurst; grandchildren, Faith and Jerry Ricks, Taryn and Josh Moore, Kathryn LeBlanc and Daniel Smith and great grandchildren, Griffin Ricks, Kason Ricks, Taylor Nagel, Jackson Nagel and Konner Quigley. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandy Parkhurst; brothers, Clarence Parkhurst and Elmer Parkhurst and sisters, Cornelia Riser and Helen Berryhill. Betty Stogner Orange Betty Jean Stogner, age 77 of Orange, passed away in Beaumont, at Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness Friday, March 11, with her loving family by her side. A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 22, at Dorman Betty Funeral Home. Stogner Betty was born in Bogue Chitta, Ms., June 14, 1938 to the late Woodrow Bardwell and Eunice Johnson Bardwell. She worked many years for the Orange Casket Company as a seamstress. Betty was a brilliant, caring, and giving person, who loved life and oh how she loved to “Fish”! She lived on Toledo for years and fished when they could, and wasn’t a stranger to “Blue Birds” and other local spots in Or-
ange. Betty also loved to crochet and her friends and family are still enjoying the beautiful afghans she made for them every cool snap. One of her daily passions was music. Her radio in the kitchen was always on, mostly playing country now-a-days, but she still loved the greats like Elvis and Patsy Cline. Betty was truly one of a kind when she would “jitter bug”. She grew up with her sister picking cotton and having fun. The two stayed very close and never missed a day of visiting with each other and there is and will always be a special bond with her sister, Hulean. Betty was a remarkable woman in every way, she gave all she had, even though it was sometimes only a hug if someone she knew was in need. She also loved gardening and had a green thumb. It was truly amazing to see how anything she touched would grow and grow and make the most beautiful blooms. Betty loved her family and was a precious mother, grandmother (Granny) and great grandmother. Her granddaughter, Fara held a portion of her heart and she would smile at just the mention of her name. However, Cash, her great grandson was a different story. Her love for him was consuming and had the biggest part of heart. She has her wings now and will watch over those two with pride and joy daily. Betty was so remarkable to her family and friends and the sharing of her love could go on and on, but her family is finding comfort knowing there is no more pain, injections, pills and tests to be ran. She is flying high in the heavens with her new wings and will forever be with us and watching over us and for that we say, “In Jesus’ Name, Amen!!!” She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walter Dale Stogner and her parents. Survivors include her daughter Delena Kay KibbeClark and her husband Robert Clark of Jasper and her son Timothy Cleveland Dixson of Mauriceville; her partner, caregiver and companion, JD Dixson; granddaughter, Fara Kibbe Gatewood and her husband Douglas Adam Gatewood and great grandson, Douglas Cash Gatewood all of Frisco; sister, Hulean Finkbeiner of Orange; nephew Bo Finkbeiner of Orange and nieces, Debbie Lewis and her husband Bill of Kilgore, Pam Bihm and her husband Carl of Orange and Jerra Guidry and her husband Kurt of Mauriceville, as well as many great nieces and nephews and a dear and precious friend, Johnnie Mae Slone. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Mark Brown Beaumont Mark Gregory Brown, 53, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, March 16, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born on March 4, 1963, to Shirley Bumstead Brown and Mark Edward Brown, Jr. Mark was a Mark Brown physical education teacher at Amelia and then Dishman Elementary. He worked for BISD for 27 years. Local survivors include his adored children daughters, Hannah Brown and Jillian Brown of Orange. He is preceded in death by his dad, Mark Edward Brown, Jr. Funeral service was Saturday, March 19, at Broussard’s, Beaumont. His interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont. Linda Ball Deweyville Linda Faye Ball, of Deweyville, passed away Friday, March 11, at her home, at the age of 52. Linda was born Sept. 15, 1963 to Dorothy and Allen Oliver. She had worked as a meat cutter in the DewLinda eyville Meat Market before she retired. Ball Linda was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Terry Oliver and grandson, Jack Ball. Linda is survived by her husband, William Joseph Ball; step-son, Daniel Ball; brothers, James Oliver and wife, Theresa of Forest Height and Mike Oliver of Orange and grandchildren, Troy Allen Ball, William Haggard Ball, Kimberly Ball and Laine Gaspard. A memorial service was held Sunday, March 20, at the chapel of Dorman Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dorman Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com. Catherine Bickham Deweyville Catherine Bickham, 83, of Deweyville, went to be with the Lord March 11. Catherine was born Aug 31, 1932 in Fields, La., to Sam and Bessie Barrow. She married Riley Bickham on Nov. 3, 1951. Riley and Catherine moved to Deweyville in 1967 where they remained residents for 49 years. Catherine worked as a bookkeeper for Gordon’s Jewelers, General Box Factory and Boise Southern. She was an avid reader who enjoyed spending time with her family, bird watching, and debating politics with her son-in-law. She had a green thumb and spent lots of time outside planting flowers and working in her garden. Catherine was a generous and loving person with a heart of gold who always put the needs of others before her own. Catherine was a woman of faith, believing in the power of Jesus Christ’s love. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband Riley; twin sons David and Danny; brothers Sam Jr. And J.H. and sister Alma Faye. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Stanley and her husband Henry of Deweyville; Granddaughters Kacie Calloway and husband Del of Vinton; Kayla Williams and husband Josh of Little Cypress; Karie Buffington and husband Adam of Buna; Brothers, Jerry Barrow of Starks; Ted Barrow and wife JoRuth of Buna; Sisters Beatrice Rumby and husband William of Orange; Delores Franks of DeQuincy, La; Evelyn Smith and husband Vernon of Fields, La; Sandy Verdine and Linda Dumas of Orange; 10 great-grandchildren and many, many, nieces and newphews that she loved dearly. Services to celebrate the beautiful life of Catherine will be held Friday, March 25, at 2:00 p.m., at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will immediately follow at Barrow Cemetery in Fields, La. Visitation will be Thursday March 24, from 5:008:00 p.m. at Dorman Funeral home.
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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 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/selectrace?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. Kiwanis “Glow” Golf Tournament Rescheduled The 3rd Annual Kiwanis “Glow” Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 26, at Sunset Grove Country Club. For information on team registration, tee sign sponsorship, and/or donations, please call 886-4411 or visit the Kiwanis Club of Orange, TX Facebook Page. BCISD taking gift card donations for victims BCISD will be collecting gift cards for the families affected by the recent floods. BCISD Administrative building will collect gift cards on Friday, March 18. from 10 am-3 pm. Starting Monday, all BCISD campuses will collect gift cards in each school’s front office. Gift cards to grocery stores, Walmart, Target, restaurants, Lowes/ Home Depot, etc. are highly encouraged. Thank you in advance for your support for our neighbors in need! Friends Helping Friends taking donations Anyone that wants to donate food and clothing for flood victims locally Friends Helping Friends, at 2112 35th St., Orange will be open for donations at the following times: Monday until 2:45 pm; Friday, 9 am – noon and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Red Cross, partners open resource centers Beginning Tuesday, families affected by the recent storms and flooding can meet with a variety of agencies in one location to aid in their recovery. Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) will be operational starting Tuesday, March 22, from 2-8 p.m. each day except this Sunday. Fixed resource centers are available at First Baptist Church of Newton, 319 Main St., Newton. On Wednesday, this MARC is open from 10 am-4 pm only; Deweyville High School, 171 Texas Hwy. 12, Orange and the old WOCCISD Administration Building, 505 N. 15th St., Orange.
Visitors can expect to meet with case workers who will help identify potential resources to aid in their recovery. Items such as food, water and cleaning supplies will be available. To ensure visitors receive the help they need, they should bring a utility bill, driver’s license or other document showing they live in the flood-affected home. Families with flood-related needs but aren’t able to visit a Multi-Agency Resource Center are urged to call the American Red Cross at 1-866-526-8300. Orange Public Health offer Tdap shots Orange County Public Health, 2014 10th St., Orange, will begin administering public Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccines Thursday, March 24 from 7 am-7 pm and Friday, March 25, fro 7 am-3 pm. Outbreaks of communicable diseases after floods are unusual. However, the rates of diseases that were present before a flood may increase because of decreased sanitation or overcrowding among displaced persons. Increases in infectious diseases that were not present in the community before the flood are not usually a problem. If you receive a puncture wound or a wound contaminated with feces, soil, or saliva, have a doctor or health department determine whether a tetanus booster is necessary based on individual records. Specific recommendations for vaccinations should be made on a case-by-case basis, or as determined by local and state health departments. Citizens should contact their local healthcare provider for specific questions or concerns. More information is available on the CDC website http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/after.asp Back ‘N’ Tyme Band to play VFW The Back ‘N’ Tyme Band, the fastest growing band in Southeast Texas, will play at the VFW in Orange, on Hwy. 87, March 26, from 7-11 pm. Jeepers4Jesus school supplies for Deweyville Jeepers4Jesus North America will partner with area businesses and ask every household in Southeast Texas to help Deweyville teachers and schools after they lost everything in the recent flood. School supplies can be purchased and dropped off at one of the five drop off locations listed below. Supplies will be accepted from Monday, March 21-Sunday, March 27. each business will have a container in their front office for your convenience. Some of the supplies needed are pens, pencils, glue, glue sticks, file folders, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, tape, post its, staplers and staples. For those wanting to donate money, send by Pay Pal to Jeepers4Jesus@gmail.com. Please be sure to label it as Deweyville school supplies so it will be designated for that purpose. Drop off locations are Scot Shaffer Farmers Insurance, 440 Texas Ave., Bridge City; Boomtown USA RV Resort, 1495 W. Freeway Blvd., Vidor; Mid County Dodge Jeep Chrysler, 8181 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur; Colorado Canyon Family Fun Center, 6110 Folsom Dr., Beaumont and Sabine Federal Credit Union, 1939 Strickland Dr., Orange.
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Saturday Night Fever – The Musical “Discos” down to the Lutcher Theater Tuesday, March 29, at 7:30 PM and Wednesday, March 30, at 7:00 PM. Tickets ranging from $45-$65 are on sale now at Lutcher.org or by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 886-5535. Additionally, donations will be accepted for area flood victims before the shows on the first floor lobby. Cash and check donations can be made to the local chapter of the American Red Cross and Salvation Army and nonperishable food items and bottled water will be accepted and donated to Orange Christian Services.
Seattle Seahawks’ Safety, Earl Thomas III will be holding his free football skill camp, June 24-25, from 8 am-12 pm, at the West Orange-Stark High School Dan Hooks Stadium, 1400 Newton St., West Orange. The camp is open to ages 6-18 years of age. Campers should be dropped off at 8 am and picked up at the stadium at noon both days. Prizes and awards will be given out Saturday. Deadline for sign up for all campers is Thursday, April 8. This will ensure correct t-shirt sizes. Registration forms should be returned in person to one of the following places: WOS Athletic Office; WOS Campuses; LCM High School Athletic Office; Western and Southern Insurance in Beaumont; Personality Place in Mauriceville; Laverne Joseph, 221-2215; Lisa Hair Salon, 1408 10th St.; Keith Wolfe, State Farm Insurance, 2431 MLK and KOGT on Meeks Dr. They can also be mailed to Earl V Thomas III Football Skill Camp, 5270 Tomcat Trail, Orange, Tx., 77632. you can also call 745-3119 or 779-6736 for registration forms.
VFW Auxiliary to hold indoor garage sale
VFW Auxiliary to Orange Post 2775, 5303 N. 16th St. (N. Hwy. 87), will host an indoor garage and craft sale on Saturday, April 2, from 7 am-2 pm. The kitchen will be open for snacks, hot dogs and nachos. The bar will be open for beverages and chips. Friday, April 1, the hall will be open from 3-8 pm for vendors early set-up. Table rentals will be $10 and reservations can be made by calling Mary Snapp at 697-0380, between the hours of 10 am7pm. LU to host Le Grand Bal
Lamar University will host Le Grand Bal, a gala evening of art, fine dining, dancing and entertainment on Saturday, April 2. This year’s theme, “Lamar Deco,” celebrates the glamour and luxury of the Jazz Age. Activities at the black-tie event include a reception and silent art auction from 6-8 pm in the Dishman Art Museum, as well as a gourmet buffet, libations, music and dancing from 7 pm-midnight in the Montagne Center. Tickets are $150 per person, with underwriting opportunities available at levels ranging from $750 to $10,000. For additional information or reservations, call the College of Fine Arts and Communication at (409) 880-8137 or visit lamar.edu/arts. Mauriceville receives Texas Historical Marker The dedication of the Official Historical Marker for the Mauriceville Community will be held at the Mauriceville Middle School, 19952 FM 1130, Sunday, April 3, at 2 pm. The dedication ceremony will be hosted by the Orange County Historical Commission and the public is invited to attend. Orange VFW Auxiliary schedules called meeting Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 have scheduled a CALLED MEETING on April 4, at 7 pm. The sole purpose of the meeting is to elect officers for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Delegates for District and National Conventions will take place during the regular meeting Monday, March 22, at 7 pm. For information, contact Secretary Jeanette Clark at 883-0264 or email at jwrc@att.net.
Cancer Support and Information Group 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. Joseph Catalina to play at Peggy’s on the Bayou Joseph Catalina, with the Cajun French Music Association of Nederland, will be playing French music at Peggy’s on the Bayou on Friday and Saturday nights from 12-8 pm. Peggy’s has crawfish and Lenten specials. BYOB - setups available. Closed Easter Sunday. 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.
Second Annual Carnival des Cajuns The Second Annual Carnival des Cajuns is coming to the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center, 1800 Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, on Saturday, April 16, from 12-10 pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased www.setxac.org, email director@setxac.org or call 409-835-2787.
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It wasn’t until we unpacked the computer that I realized that I had failed to send in my column last week.It got packed up and moved to higher ground along with other items that my wife deemed irreplaceable when the emergency center declared a mandatory evacuation for our area. When I hooked it back up, the amount of unread emails was endless. Many of them were from folks asking why my column wasn’t in the paper, but the majority of them were from clients and friends as far away as Midland wanting to know if they could help us in anyway. Those emails were reflective of what was taking place right here in Orange.It was surreal in that it was business as usual under beautiful skies for eighty percent of the county and a stressful nightmare for the other twenty percent.Even for those that did not get water in their homes, it was three days and nights of sandbagging, elevating furniture and valuable items and watching the river creep ever closer from a new direction for Deweyville and Orange residents residing on the east side of Hwy 87. If you were spared any flooding I suppose you can live with it being termed by government agencies as a severe weather event, but if you had six inches to six feet of water in your house, it was a catastrophic event. Here we are a week later and there is still too much standing water to even assess the damage to many homes.What is not catastrophic about that? While standing in line at the H.E.B. store waiting to purchase cleaning items for Deweyville residents Tuesday morning I overheard a shopper state, “This is really just more of a big inconvenience than anything else.I live on the other side of I-10 and just because of a hundred feet of flooding under the overpass on 16^th street I have to drive ten extra miles to get here.” It was also a bit of an inconvenience for those cross country truckers forced to make a U-turn at Hwy 62 and drive all the way to Longview to cross the river after unCOLBURN PAGE 3B
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Lone Star state teams provide most exciting NCAA games KAZ’S KORNER JOE KAZMAR FOR THE RECORD
College basketball fans were treated to some entertaining contests during last week’s first and second rounds of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, better known as March Madness. And topping that list of games with exciting finishes were three of the Lone Star State’ five teams that qualified for this year’s 68-team field— the Texas Longhorns, Texas Aggies and the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. Unfortunately, whenever the dust settled, only one Texas team—the A&M Aggies— survived the weekend action and advanced to the tourney’s Sweet Sixteen. No. 8-seeded Texas Tech was the first one of our state’s teams to get bounced from this year’s first-round of the tournament on Thursday, losing to No. 9 Butler 71-61. It wasn’t really an upset because Butler was a five-point favorite. Shortly thereafter the fivepoint favored and No. 5-seeded Baylor Bears were outplayed by Ivy League champion Yale and ended up being ousted from the tourney 7975. All week long the media built up a Sunday secondround meeting between former arch-rivals Texas and Texas A&M. The Aggies had no problem living up to their end of the bargain, walloping Wisconsin-Green Bay 92-65 and advancing to the second round.
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The 27-point difference was the largest margin of victory in the Aggies’ NCAA postseason history However the Longhorns, who were a prohibitive favorite to beat Northern Iowa Friday night, got off to a slow start and trailed the Panthers 44-36 at halftime. Texas first-year coach Shaka Smart made some adjustments and corrections during the intermission and the ‘Horns played better in the second half and finally tied the score at 72-72 with less than a minute left in regulation. The Longhorns worked for a last shot but missed and the Panthers rebounded with 1.7 seconds left, fired the ball to Northern Iowa’s Paul Jesperson who banked in his shot from half-court to give the Panthers a stunning 75-72 win and ended the season for the dejected Longhorns with an
20-13 record for Smart’s initial season in Austin. The East Regional’s No.14seeded Lumberjacks of SFA quickly became the Darlings of Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center as they overwhelmed thirdseeded West Virginia in every phase of the game 70-56 and advanced to the second round for the second time in the last three years. SFA, who was a seven-point underdog, was led by 6-4 senior Thomas Walkup, who scored 33 points including a phenomenal 19-of-20 from the free-throw line. Walkup was the Most Valuable player of the Southland Conference last year and repeated that honor at the end of this season. So with only two Texas teams left in the second-round field of 32, the next ultimate goal was this week’s Sweet Sixteen. The Lumberjacks’ second-
round opponent was the sixthseeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but the Brooklyn crowd still was cheering loudly for scrappy SFA. The score rocked back-andforth with neither team leading by more than seven points. The Lumberjacks never lost their focus and held a slim 7574 lead with less than 10 seconds left in regulation. The Irish set up a final shot that missed its mark and was rebounded by star player Zach Auguste, who missed the follow-up but the loose ball was then tapped in with 1.7 seconds left by reserve freshman guard Rex Pflueger, who hadn’t scored a bucket since March 5, giving the Irish a stunning 76-75 victory. Notre Dame advanced to the Sweet Sixteen and on Friday and will face No. 7-seeded KAZ’S KORNER PAGE 3B
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TPWD debuts catfish management plan
More than a year in preparation, the plan (A Vision for Catfish in Texas) describes why catfish are likely to become more important to Texas anglers in the future. TPWD PHOTO: Larry Hodge
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ATHENS--Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has completed work on a plan designed to expand angling opportunities for Texas’ growing urban population and introduce the next generation of anglers to fishing. More than a year in preparation, the plan (A Vision for Catfish in Texas) describes why catfish are likely to become more important to Texas anglers in the future, depicts the catfish species available in the state, reports results of surveys of Texas catfish anglers and presents goals and strategies designed to make catfishing better. “Texas has some outstanding catfishing opportunities,” said Dave Terre, chief of research and management for TPWD’s Inland Fisheries division. “We believe our public waters have great potential for providing quality catfishing in the future, and we have the experience
and expertise to maintain and expand the fishery. However, success will depend on having the support of anglers, industry, civic organizations and local governments.” TPWD fisheries biologist John Tibbs was one of the authors of the plan. “Catfish are the preferred target of more than a third of freshwater anglers in Texas,” he said. “These anglers have many different views of what catfishing means to them. The catfish management plan will be the roadmap that guides TPWD’s efforts to increase catfishing opportunities and meet the desires of anglers.” Catfish can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions. They are easy to catch, good to eat and easily reared and stocked into ponds and streams, making them ideal for providing fishing opportunities close to where people live. A copy of the plan can be viewed or downloaded at http://bit.ly/CatfishManagementPlan.
Bridge City Lady Cardinal Powerlifters Earn State Medals Bridge City was represented by two talented young ladies at the State Powerlifting Meet that was held in Corpus Christi on March 19.Sophomore, Shania Dies squatted 215 pounds, bench pressed 80 pounds and dead-lifted 230 pounds. This gave her a total of 535 pounds which was enough to place 6th for her 97 pound weight class. Senior, Emily Warren had the best meet of her whole powerlifting career. This was Emily’s third visit to the state meet and she
finished with a bang. Emily squatted 375 pounds, bench pressed 215 pounds and she dead-lifted 360 pounds. This brought her total to 950 pounds which was a personal best for Emily and secured her with a 5th place finish for her 220 weight class. Both of these girls have worked extremely hard throughout the year. Pictured is senior, Emily Warren with her medal from the State Powerlifting Meet on March 19 in Corpus Christi.
Anglers set new records for GetDaNet Staff Report For The Record
Unprecedentedly high lake levels and rain were not enough to deter GetDaNet’s anglers of Orangefield from going after some Toledo Bend lunkers recently. The muddy waters were not as bad an omen as would have been thought as several teams brought excellent stringers to the weigh-in at Fin & Feather Resort. In fact, new club records were established in both the Big Stringer and Big Bass categories. The Team of Chris Baggett
and Mike Moore returned to the top of the podium with a new club record stringer weight of 22.98 pounds. They managed to find some firstrate fish just moments before weigh-in. Those 11th -hour fish were needed to narrowly eclipse the 21.94-pound bag brought in by David Fregia and Mike Murphy. The team of Chris Romano and Jordan Thibodeaux also brought in a superb 17.96-pound sack. Romano contributed the Big Bass of the day, a new GetDaNet club record, with an outstanding 8.76-pound fish.
Mike Murphy also broke what was the previous club record with an 8.11-pound catch to claim 2nd in Big Bass. Not to be overlooked, Mike Moore’s 3 rd -place 7.47-pound kicker helped his team’s stringer win. GetDaNet Fishing Club was lucky enough to have a nationally-famous professional fisherman take part in its March tournament. The pro was observed landing numerous catches throughout the Friday pre-fishing outings. On tournament day, it was obvious that the East Texas resident did not want any competitors to locate
his “honey-holes” and took a more clandestine approach. It probably worked out for the best as this pro fishermen is known to violate club fishing rules and would have to be disqualified. He consistently uses talons rather than the required rod-and-reel equipment. GetDaNet is now planning for its April tournament to be held on Lake Sam Rayburn out of San Augustine Park the weekend of April 9. Contact: Marc Wernig oraremarc-fishing@yahoo.com , or call 409658-2353.
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The Team of Chris Baggett and Mike Moore returned to the top of the podium with a new club record stringer weight of 22.98 pounds.. (See article page 2B).
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Wisconsin, which upset No. 2-seeded Xavier 65-63. The Lumberjacks, who saw their nation’s leading 21-game winning streak come to and end, finished the season with a 28-6 record. Walkup, who got into early foul trouble and sat out half of the game, still led SFA with 21 points to close out his brilliant career at the Nacogdoches school. But Sunday’s game between Texas A&M and Northern Iowa that many media members rated as “one of the most astonishing comebacks in NCAA Tournament history” was by far the most exciting game of the two days. Although it was the first day of spring, the Aggies were ice cold with their shooting in the first half, scoring only 22 points on 22 per cent shooting, and trailed Northern Iowa by 10 points at the half. The Aggies’ leading scorers this season, Daniel House and Jalen Jones, had a combined 0-for-14 to start the game. The team converted only two of its first 16 3-point attempts. Everyone waited for the co-SEC champions to play better, but it just didn’t look like it was going to happen as the Panthers controlled the game for 39 minutes. The Aggies trailed Northern Iowa 69-57 with just 44 seconds left when they finally caught fire and outscored the Panthers 14-2 as regulation ended with the two teams tied at 71-71. Both teams scored 12 points in the extra five minute period, sending the game into a second overtime, where the Aggies finished the Panthers off 92-88, making the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2007. Texas A&M will meet Oklahoma Thursday in the opening round of the Sweet 16. Texas A&M’s great late comeback prevented Northern Iowa— only the fourth best team in the Missouri Valley Conference— from doing a “Texas Two-Step” over both the Longhorns and the Aggies in the tournament. KWICKIES…Despite floodwaters creeping into the rough on holes 17 and 18 at Sunset Grove Country Club last week, the golf course got plenty of action. Men’s Golf Association member David Bridges recorded a hole-in-one Friday on the Par-3, 133-yard No. 12 hole. He used a seven iron that was witnessed by Roddy Richards and Dean Priddy. He will receive $200 in cash and credit for being an MGA member getting an ace. Australian Jason Day, after receiving a text message from Tiger Woods giving him advice on how to best protect a 54-hole lead, made a 12-foot birdie putt and then saved par from a bun-
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A 21.94-pound bag brought in by David Fregia and Mike Murphy. Above the team shows off two from the catch on Toledo Bend. (See article page 2B).
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expectedly finding I-10 blocked due to high water.I doubt that many of them drove the additional three to four hours humming Kumbaya and thinking, “Dang…this is a bit inconvenient!” True enough, this was no Hurricane Ike, but it was obvious that area folks that suffered the most as a result of Ike did not forget about the support from their friends and neighbors in digging their way out.After initially thinking that we were filling and hauling sandbags only to help out friends in Deweyville and West Bluff, my grandson, Andrew, and I suddenly found ourselves doing the same thing for my home. Over that two day period, we filled sandbags at three different locations north of I-10 as well as the Public boat ramp on Simmons Drive and in every single instance there were entire families from Bridge City and non-threatened portions of Orange helping others.Even after filling their own bags, many of those individuals would stick around and help new arrivals fill theirs. I know any number of feel good stories were generated around these piles of sand, but easily the best for me was provided by two widowed ladies in their early seventies that showed up both behind the Armory on Meeks and at the Public Boat Ramp to lend a helping hand. Unable to even lift a bag of sand or shovel, they would open bags and tie them up for folks that were working alone and they spent several hours each day at both locations.They said that they had survived every hurricane including Audrey as youngsters and have never once considered moving because of the friendly people in this area. While it was tiring work, even for Andrew, it made you especially proud to call Orange County home! The bulk of the actual clean-up work has yet to even begin in Deweyville and they will need help to fully recover.When it comes to “hands on” help there is a fine line that separates help and being in the way, but any donations certainly help the cause. There are several collection sites in Orange. I mention that not only out of gratitude, but as a reminder that it is local advertising that keeps them on the air……..even in the nicest weather! The Orange Jazz Company tournament scheduled for this weekend has been postponed.
ker 100 feet away from the hole to win the PGA Tour Bay HillArnold Palmer Invitational by one stroke over Kevin Chappell Sunday at Orlando, Fla. The win earned Day $1.134 million and moved him up to the No. 2 golfer in the world behind Jordan Spieth, who he has a chance to overtake in this week’s Dell Match Play. ESPN announced Monday that an NFL game will be played in Asia (probably in China) within the next couple of years. ESPN also said Monday that LSU freshman sensation Ben Simmons plans to hire an agent and declare for this year’s NBA draft. Simmons, the No. 1 prospect on ESPN’s Big Board, led all major conference players with 23 double/doubles this season. JUST BETWEEN US…After two rounds of play in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, all No. 1 seeds (Kansas, North Carolina, Virginia and Oregon) made it to this week’s Sweet Sixteen Round while Oklahoma and Villanova were the only No. 2-seed survivors. And of the 52 tournament games played last week, there were 17 upsets. Three of my picks for the Final Four (Kansas, North Carolina and Texas A&M) are still alive and well along with three of my long shots (Maryland, Texas A&M and Wisconsin). But the Midwest Region really did me in.
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Texas anglers encouraged to think “outside the baitcaster” Outdoors Capt. Chuck Uzzle For The Record
Texas anglers are encouraged to “think outside the baitcaster” “Howdy Tex” was a common greeting from other anglers as Bink Grimes and I strode down the sidewalk towards our waiting boat. “I wonder how they know we’re from Texas” I thought to myself, then I looked down at my rods and it hit me as gazed at the fist full of baitcasters. We were in Florida and baitcasters are a dead giveaway that you are from the Lone Star State, down in the Sunshine State spinning tackle rules the angling world. Now before you go get in a fired up huff and quit reading this article because you think it’s another one of those “Florida is superior to Texas” propaganda speeches take a minute to realize what the real story is about. For whatever reason most die-hard Texas
trout fanatics refuse to throw a spinning rod for any one of a myriad of reasons. Most testosterone junkies discount the gear as being for novices or beginners; nothing could be farther from the truth. Now I am not saying that the spinning rod is better than a baitcaster, let’s get that straight. I am saying however that the spinning rod is an overlooked and under utilized weapon in Texas saltwater. By adding a spinning rod to your arsenal of baitcasters you can cover just about any type of fishing situation that comes up along the gulf coast. When I first started guiding one of the most valuable pieces of information I got came from Dickie Colburn, he said “son, a man can make good living with a quality spinning rod”. Dickie should know because he has been doing just that for many years on both freshwater lakes and coastal bays. By using a light line presentation on a 6 foot spinning rod Dickie has caught more flounder than you can ever imagine. “The spin-
ning rod is perfectly suited to throw the tiny road runner jigs and gitzits that flounder just absolutely love,” said Colburn, “You just can’t fish those little baits on a regular baitcaster”. Another area where the spinning rod shines is when the situation calls for delicate or subtle presentations, throwing weightless soft plastics over grass or when you are sight fishing. The ease at which an angler can cast these offerings with pinpoint accuracy and minimal splash results in more fish caught and less fish spooked. I cannot tell you how many times during the summer I switch over from a baitcaster to a spinning rod just for the ability to throw a subtle bait at a finicky redfish, it works like a charm. Wade fishermen can also benefit from using a spinning rod, I know several anglers who carry both a baitcaster and a spinning rod while wading. The baitcaster is used for casting down wind and for throwing big topwaters while the spinning rod is used for throwing into the wind and casting more subtle offerings. The spinning reels are excellent choices for throwing corkies
also, the low gear ratio helps you slow down your retrieve and that generally translates into more fish. I hope that after reading this article you might look at fishing with a spinning rod a little differently, it is a great tool that can really help you catch more fish if you just give it a chance.
Easter Egg Hunt & Activities Saturday, March 26th @ 11:00a.m. Games, Handcrafts, Door Prizes
Easter Egg Hunt to follow 11:30 a.m. Three age groups up to 12 years old Sandwiches, Chips, Cookies and Punch
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 945 W. Roundbunch Road Bridge City, TX
Cowboy Church of Orange County
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March 26 2-5 p.m. EXPERIENCE... Jesus’ Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, Arrest in the Garden and his Trial before Pilate. Come see the CROSS and the EMPTY TOMB.
Cowboy Church of Orange County 673 FM 1078 in Orange, Texas off Hwy 62, just North of IH-10
• Free Admission • Free Refreshments • Free Petting Zoo
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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 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
McDonald Baptist Church will host their annual Easter egg hunt and free community picnic Saturday, March 26, at Alford-Seale Park on Western Ave. in West Orange. The egg hunt will start at 11 am followed by a free lunch of links, chips, cookies and soda. Bring your lawn chairs and spend some time with us.
First United Methodist Church, Orange has released their schedule for Holy Week celebrations. The services and times are: 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.
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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. 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
First United Methodist Church - Orange 502 Sixth Street • 886-7466
Slade Chapel 8 a.m. Praise Center 9 a.m. Sanctuary 11 a.m. Sunday School (All ages) 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. John Warren Director of Music and Fine Arts: Doug Rogers
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gOOd shepherd lutheran ChurCh 945 W. Roundbunch • Bridge City • 735-4523
Worship Services: Tradition 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Contemporary Service 11 a.m., Monday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 6 p.m., Wednesday ‘Compassionate Friends’ 10 a.m. Pastor Paul Zoch 409-988-3003 Our congregation welcomes the community to join us for all our services. We are a friendly, caring church of the future.
Orange First Church of the Nazarene 3810 MLK Drive, Orange
Lead Pastor Ray McDowell. Worship Ministries Director: Leslie Hicks, Youth Pastor Michael Pigg, Children’s Pastor Rebekah Spell. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Celebration Service 10:45 a.m. Home Group 6 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church
401 N. 37th St. Orange 409-886-7276
Pastor: Randy Branch Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m.
www.orangewesley.org
trinity Baptist ChurCh Orange 1819 16th Street • Orange • 886-1333
First Baptist Church of West Orange
Faith United Methodist Church
608 Dayton St., Orange, TX 77630
8608 MLK Jr. Dr.• Orange • 886-1291
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Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. (Nursery provided)
Sundays at 11:00 AM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Pastor: Michael Procella EMAIL: fbcofwo@gmail.com
Living Word Church Highway 87 & FM 1006 • Orange • 735-6659 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday evening 7 p.m. Pastor: G.K. Samuel
Come as you are! www.livingwordtx.org
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (all ages) Wednesdays- Stand 25 (Youth 6th-12th grade) 6-7 p.m.
Pastor: Dr. Billy Watson website: www.faithumc-orange.org
Harvest Chapel
1305 Irving St. • West Orange • 882-0862 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Night Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Service: 6 p.m.
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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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West Orange Christian Church
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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1 bedroom 1 bath DOWNSTAIRS W/ FIREPlACE apartment for rent in Orange., washer dryer, Stove/refrigerator , garbage disposal, hardwood floors throughout, vessel sink in bathroom, all appliances included. Tiled counter top w/ natural cabinets. Natural & Soft color scheme. carport parking and storage unit included. $620.00/$500.00 dep. call christine 409779-6580 .
1 bedroom 1 bath apartment for rent in Orange. Beautiful upstairs, has F/P, washer dryer. Stove refrigerator, garbage disposal, tiled floor in kitchen & bathroom, all appliances included. Tiled counter top w/ natural cabinets. Natural & Soft color scheme. $620.00/$500.00 Dep. call christine at 409779-6580.
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FuRNITuRE lAZY BOY couch and love seat, will trade for another couch and love set w/ recliners, or sellfor $800. Fouton $100, (409) 745-4246 or 670-8067. (3/23)
QuEEN SIZE SlEEPER sofa, leather, love seat, chair and ottoman, damaged but 100% funtional,would make good canp furniture, make offers,(409) 4741241. (3/23)
MOTOR HOMES For Sale 2007 35 Ft Montana 5th Wheel, 3 slides, Washer/Dryer, never used, 2 Air cond., 2 TV, Queen Size bed, and Queen Size Sleeper Sofa, Microwave never used, Never cooked or smoked inside. Extra clean. 409-738-2294
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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.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP to promote healing after the loss of a loved one meets Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wed. at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 945 W. Roundbunch Rd, Bridge City. Good Shepherd Compassionate Friends is open to anyone who would like to join.
RAPE AND CRISIS CEN TER of SETX provide critical services for thos in crisis due to sexual as sault, rape, suicide o general crisis. A 24 Hou Hot line is provided fo crisis intervention, YOU are not alone, help is pro vided. All of the service as provided are free. Ou number is 1-800-7-WE CARE or 1-800-793-227 or 40an
DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets monthly the 2nd Wed. at 10 a.m. and the second Thur. at 6:30 p.m. at St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Dr. in Orange in the Brother Sun Room of the Canticle Bldg.
2015 Nissan Altima Owed $ 684.45 2014 Ford Mustang Owed $949.45
SINCE 1963
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
FAST IN-HOUSE FINANCING AVAILABLE! ‘08 Buick Lucerne CXL
SOLD
White, Moonroof, 4 Door, 78K, Auto., Air, Stock No. 786
11,950
$
‘96 Ford Econoline
‘05 Chrysler Sebring
‘09 Honda Hatchback
‘04 Chevy Silverado
Wheel Chair Lifts, Auto., Air, Brown, 140K, Stock No. 737
White, Convertible, Air, Auto. 98K, Stock No. 482P
Auto. Air, Blue 94K, Stock No. 799
Black, Step Side, Auto., Air, 3.5 V8, Stock No. 804
5,500
$
5,950
$
8,950
$
8,950
$
WE PAY CASH FOR USED CARS & TRUCKS
‘07 Chevy Aveo
‘05 Chevy Impala
‘05 Dodge Dakota
‘08 Ford Mustang
‘02 GMC Safari
‘02 Chevy Astro
Auto., Air, 5 Dr, 89K Stock No. 673
Gray, 4 Door, Auto., Air, 79K, Stock No. 802
Pickup, Red, 6 Cyl., Auto., Air 89K, Stock No. 788
Grey, V6, 119K, Auto., Air, Stock No. 670
Auto., Air, Gray 143K, Stock No. 756
Astro Van , Auto., Air Stock No. 675
7,500
6,950
$
$
7,950
$
11,500
$
5,450
$
‘08 Chevy Uplander
‘05 Town & Country
Silver, Automatic, Air, 118K, Stock No. 785
Chrysler, Auto., 112K, White Stock No. 551P
‘09 Hyundia Accent
‘09 Fortwo Smart Car
‘03 Trailblazer
‘05 Jeep Liberty
Blue, 4 Dr., 41K, Auto., Air Stock No. 801
White, 3 Cylinder Automatic, 55K, Stock No. 800
Chevrolet, SUV, Green, 145K Stock No. 764
Blue, V-6, Air, 4DR, 123K, Stock No. 793
‘07 Chevy Pickup
‘85 Nissan 300zx
White, Auto., Air, 2 Door 133K, Stock No. 797
Black/Gold. Automatic 6 cyl., Stock No. 752P
‘02 Town & Country
‘01 Isuzu Rodeo
‘05 Pontiac G6
‘78 Oldsmobile
‘07 Chevy Cobalt
Chrysler, Auto., Air Silver, Stock No. 779
Silver, Auto., Air, 171K, Stock No. 778
Silver, 4 Door, Auto., Air, 81K, Stock No. 790
Toranado X5. Classic. V8, Auto For Restoration. Must See!
Yellow, Coupe, Auto., Air, 86K, Stock No. 740
7,950
‘08 Nissan Frontier
White, 144K, Air, Stock No. 803
11,950
$
4,950
$
7,950
$
$
7,450
$
4,950
$
5,950
$
6,950
$
‘99 Dodge Ram Van
5,950
$
7,950
$
7,450
$
6,950
$
8,950
$
5,950
$
‘04 PT Cruiser
‘07 Saturn VUE
4 Door, Red Stock #795 4Cyl. Auto. 54K
Blue, Auto., Air, 108K Stock No. 762
Merry Miler Conversion
Merry Miler, White, Raised Top Conversion, Stock No. 702
4,950
$
5,450
$
6,950
$
7,940
$
‘06 Kia Sornia
Silver, 83K, Stock No. 784
8,950
$
HARMON: FAMOUS FOR FAIRNESS! All Prices Plus TT&L
BUY HERE! PAY HERE! OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY.
CORNER OF MACARTHUR AND HENRIETTA STREET, ORANGE, 409-670-0232
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Sweet Creations, etc. Gifts • Candles • Candy • Flowers
Sparkling Clean CURRENTLY ACCEPTING applications for employment. MUST PASS Background Check & Drug Screening. Apply In Person!
409-886-1630 3515 Mockingbird, Suite D NOW HIRING
Behind PK’s Grill on Strickland
Open: Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call for Details!
1-800-549-3522
Special Assistance for Flood Victims in Angelina, Erath, Gregg, Hardin, Harrison, Henderson, Hood, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Newton, Orange, Parker, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Tyler, and Walker Counties.
$0 Down / up to 84 Months
Hwy. 96 Buna, Texas
409-994-3522 1-800-549-3522